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Report copyright infringementby Callisto Publishing (Author)Nourish your body and promote weight loss with healthy juices!Juicing is a tasty way to get a big, daily dose of essential vitamins and minerals in just one cup, bottle, or thermos--which can lift your energy levels, kick-start your metabolism, and help you feel your best. And Juicing for Beginners is your go-to guide to getting started. Learn the ins and outs of detoxes and cleanses, explore different juicing plans, and find 100 fresh and nutrient-dense juicing recipes to keep you on track with your health goals.Juicing 101--Learn how to create a juicing routine that works for you, choose the right juicing machine, pick the best produce, and more.Understand your ingredients--Discover the health benefits of different fruits and veggies as well as popular additives like wheatgrass and whey powder.Fit and flavorful--Infuse your day with a wide variety of citrusy, sweet, and tart juices that target different aspects of wellness, like weight, immunity, and digestion.This comprehensive juice recipe book makes it easy to add juicing into your life to help you get lean and feel great.Author BiographyCALLISTO PUBLISHING is dedicated to producing content that motivates, captivates, and enlightens people of all ages across the globe. Our goal is to identify our customers' needs and offer reliable and compassionate solutions. We are committed to publishing books that make a positive difference in the world. Number of Pages: 198 Dimensions: 0.7 x 8.9 x 6 IN Publication Date: August 23, 2013

Report copyright infringementby Lisa M. Rose (Author)With the expansive wisdom of this trusted guide, learn how to safely and ethically forage--and how to use wild Midwestern plants in herbal medicines including teas, tinctures, and salves. "This comprehensive, accessible, full-color guide includes plant profiles, step-by-step instructions for essential herbal remedies and seasonal foraging tips." --Natural Awakenings Chicago In Midwest Medicinal Plants, Lisa Rose is your trusted guide to finding, identifying, harvesting, and using over one hundred of the region's most powerful wild plants. Plant profiles include: Clear, color photographs Identification tips Medicinal uses and herbal preparations Harvesting suggestions Lists of what to forage for each season, making the guide useful year-round! Thorough, comprehensive, and safe, this is a must-have for foragers, naturalists, and herbalists in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.Back JacketWith its wealth of botanical diversity, the Midwest provides an abundance of healing herbs accessible to all. Whether you are just starting out or are looking to deepen your herbal knowledge, this book is your essential companion for finding, identifying, harvesting, and safely using the most important wild medicinal plants. Number of Pages: 312 Dimensions: 0.7 x 8.9 x 6.4 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: June 28, 2017

Report copyright infringementby Anne L. Watson (Author)SPECIAL NOTE! -- ANNE WILL PERSONALLY ANSWER ANY QUESTION OF YOURS AFTER READING THIS BOOK. ASK ON HER WEB SITE, AND YOU'LL NORMALLY HEAR BACK WITHIN HOURS!Do you love the feel of milk soaps but shy away from the cost? Are you looking for a special kind of gift you can make yourself? Or do you already make soap and want to try something new?Anne L. Watson's "Smart Soapmaking" was the first book based on modern techniques that eliminate the drudgery and guesswork from home soapmaking. Now, by popular demand, she continues her soapmaking revolution with the first practical, comprehensive book on making milk soap from scratch.Experience the rich, soothing, luxurious feel of milk soap you've made yourself. Your skin will thank you for it.////////////////////////////////////////////////Anne L. Watson is the first author to have introduced modern techniques of home soapmaking and lotionmaking to book readers. She has made soap under the company name Soap Tree, and before her retirement from professional life, she was a historic preservation architecture consultant. Anne and her husband, Aaron Shepard, live in Bellingham, Washington.////////////////////////////////////////////////"Beautiful in its simplicity. . . . A definitive book for experienced as well as beginning milk soapers." -- Rebekah Bailey, The Original Soap Dish, South Whitley, Indiana"An easy to read and understand book that will take the mystery out of milk-based soapmaking and debunk some of the myths surrounding it. It contains some great basic formulas to get you started making milk soaps of any kind, and fuel to let your imagination run wild when you are ready to formulate your own creations. A good source of information for new soapmakers, and also suitable for more experienced soapmakers who want to start making milk soaps but thought it would be too difficult." -- Amanda Guilfoyle, Bodelicious Bath & Body Products, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia"As always, Anne is up to her usual excellence. This book demystifies milk soapmaking so everyone can have the luxury of a truly decadent bar of soap *easily*. LOVE this book!!!" -- Susan Kennedy, Oregon Trail Soaps, Rogue River, Oregon"If you have an interest in milk soaps, this is the book for you. . . . Debunks much of the popular wisdom that may have discouraged some soapmakers." -- Kevin M. Dunn, Author, "Scientific Soapmaking" and "Caveman Chemistry""As uber-soapmaker Anne L. Watson demonstrates, milk soaps made properly are [rightfully] well-known for a quality of luxurious buttery softness that is undeniable. . . . Anne once again acquits herself ably as a scholar of the suds and a natural communicator." -- Wishing Willow (blog)"Enthusiastically recommended." -- Midwest Book Review, Feb. 2009, "Reviewer's Choice""Full of information that milk soapers, whether novice or experienced, could use to make better milk soaps. Anne writes in a conversational style that made me feel as though I were sitting down with her in her kitchen. . . . Anne details what seems to be everything there is to know about the subject. Rather than simply offering her opinions and favorite practices, Anne did extensive testing and experimenting, learning how to make the best milk soap bars that could be made. Soapmakers will be impressed with the amount and quality of Anne's research and observations. . . . That leaves the question: Can a neophyte made good cold-process milk soap? I now say yes, with the caveat they have 'Milk Soapmaking' in hand." -- Beth Byrne, "The Saponifier," Sept.-Oct. 2010 Number of Pages: 98 Dimensions: 0.2 x 9.25 x 7.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: September 12, 2024

Report copyright infringementby Anne-Marie Faiola (Author)In Milk Soaps, expert soapmaker Anne-Marie Faiola, author of Pure Soapmaking and Soap Crafting, demystifies the process with step-by-step techniques and 35 recipes for making soaps that are both beautiful and useful. Handmade soap is made extra-special with the addition of milk! Soaps enriched with milk are creamier than those made with water, and milk's natural oils provide skin-renewing moisture and nourishment. Faiola explains the keys to success in using a wide range of milk types, including cow, goat, and even camel milk, along with nut and grain milks such as almond, coconut, hemp, rice, and more. Photographs show soapmakers of all levels how to achieve a variety of distinctive color and shape effects, including funnels, swirls, layers, and insets. For beginners and experts alike, this focused guide to making milk-enriched soaps offers an opportunity to expand their soapmaking skills in new and exciting ways. Front JacketHandcrafted Nourishment for Your Skin Soaps made with milk lather luxuriously and cleanse gently without stripping skin of its natural oils. Expert soapmaker Anne-Marie Faiola guides you through the process of creating your own moisturizing soaps using a wide variety of milks, from cow and goat to vegan nut milks, and shows you how to achieve decorative effects including swirls, insets, and layers. The result? A bounty of visually stunning, fragrant, all-natural bars that you and your skin will love. Number of Pages: 272 Dimensions: 0.9 x 9.1 x 7.6 IN Publication Date: April 30, 2019

Report copyright infringementby Christina D'Arrigo (Author)Strengthen your pelvic floor with yoga Yoga is a fantastic way to build harmony and strength in your whole body--but if you're looking to focus on your pelvic floor specifically, it's not always easy to find a comprehensive guide. That's why Pelvic Floor Yoga is dedicated entirely to poses and sequences that focus on your pelvic muscles, helping boost your sexual health and your overall well-being. Step-by-step guidance--Find detailed instructions for a wide range of yoga poses and sequences to help heal, relax, energize, or tighten your pelvic floor. Meet your pelvic floor--Explore the anatomy of the pelvic floor, and learn how these yoga moves benefit your body. No experience required--Even complete beginners can use this book--learn how to practice yoga safely with tips for leveling up or adjusting the poses for your comfort level. Discover a deeper connection to your pelvic floor and a renewed sense of health and healing in your body. Number of Pages: 148 Dimensions: 0.41 x 8 x 8 IN Publication Date: June 14, 2022

Report copyright infringementby Steven Foster (Author), James A. Duke (Author)Peterson The best-selling field guides of all timeMedicinal plants are increasingly well regarded as supplements and sometimes as alternatives for prescription drugs. Steven Foster and James A. Duke have used recent advances in the study of medicinal plants and their combined experience of over 100 years to completely update the Peterson Field Guide to Medicinal Plants. The clear and concise text identifies the key traits, habitats, uses, and warnings for more than 530 of the most significant medicinal plants in the eastern and central United States and Canada including both native and alien species. Seven hundred plus images, the organization-by-color system, and simplified warnings make identifying medicinal plants fast and easy.Sponsored by the National Audubon Society, the National Wildlife Federation, and the Roger Tory Peterson InstituteBack JacketPeterson The best-selling field guides of all timeMedicinal plants are increasingly well regarded as supplements and sometimes as alternatives for prescription drugs. Steven Foster and James A. Duke have used recent advances in the study of medicinal plants and their combined experience of over 100 years to completely update the Peterson Field Guide to Medicinal Plants. The clear and concise text identifies the key traits, habitats, uses, and warnings for more than 530 of the most significant medicinal plants in the eastern and central United States and Canada including both native and alien species. Seven hundred plus images, the organization-by-color system, and simplified warnings make identifying medicinal plants fast and easy.Sponsored by the National Audubon Society, the National Wildlife Federation, and the Roger Tory Peterson InstituteWith more than forty years of experience in the herbal field, STEVEN FOSTER is the author, coauthor, and photographer of seventeen books.DR. JAMES A. DUKE has over six decades of experience as a botanist, and is the author of more than twenty books.[use PFG website QR code] To learn more, visit www.petersonfieldguides.com or scan here."Author BiographyWith more than forty years of experience in the herbal field, STEVEN FOSTER is the author, coauthor, and photographer of seventeen books. DR. JAMES A. DUKE has more than six decades of experience as a botanist, and is the author of more than twenty books. Number of Pages: 480 Dimensions: 1.3 x 7.6 x 4.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: April 08, 2014

Report copyright infringementby Rael Isacowitz (Author)A comprehensive guide to Pilates for all experience levels. The most acclaimed, comprehensive guide for Pilates is back with all-new photos and more variations, modifications, and progressions than ever before. In Pilates, Third Edition, world-renowned Pilates expert Rael Isacowitz draws on over four decades of experience to offer you a path to total health and well-being through the Pilates method. Whether you are a beginner, a teacher using Pilates in a therapeutic setting, or a veteran instructor working with athletes, this resource will help you tap into the potential of the mind-body connection to gain the elusive edge in training. Pilates starts with the foundation for all the exercises by presenting an in-depth treatment of mat work, including photos, imagery, and detailed instruction on breathing to help you perform the movements correctly. After the mat work, Pilates goes on to apply the same depth of instruction and photos to the full range of Pilates apparatus: Reformer Cadillac Wunda chair Ladder barrel, also known as the high barrel Step barrel, also known as the spine corrector Ped-a-pul Arm chair (F2 chair) Magic circle There are more than 200 exercises, categorized by body region. The exercises include difficulty ratings, recommended resistance ranges, and explanations of not only how to perform the movements but also how practitioners will benefit from them. New variations, modifications, and progressions for many of those exercises offer additional options for tailoring the exercises based on ability, skill, or preference. The book includes a purposeful grouping of exercises into programs that work all regions of the body and progress from the fundamental level through the intermediate and advanced levels to challenge you at all stages of Pilates practice. Pilates is a holistic approach to well-being that offers a bridge between mind and body, between everyday life and optimal performance, and between rehabilitation and healthy movement. When used to its full potential, it can enhance every aspect of life. So whether you are young or old, are able-bodied or live with restricted mobility, Pilates can improve your balance, concentration, coordination, posture, muscle tone, core strength, flexibility, and overall well-being.Author BiographyRael Isacowitz received his bachelor of education degree from the Wingate Institute in Israel, where he was later invited to join the faculty, and his master of arts degree in dance from the University of Surrey in England. He worked extensively as a professional dancer and dance educator in Israel, England, Australia, and the United States. Rael was introduced to Pilates in the late 1970s and has since been practicing and teaching Pilates throughout the world. In 1989, Rael founded BASI (Body Arts and Science International) Pilates, a comprehensive Pilates educational organization spanning the globe. Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, BASI Pilates is represented in more than 50 countries. Over 50,000 students have experienced the BASI teacher training programs, Learn From the Leaders conferences, and other advanced workshops and continuing education courses. Rael spearheaded the development of BASI Interactive, a one-of-a-kind elearning platform, and he designed the original concepts for BASI Systems Pilates equipment. Rael has written two bestselling books that have been translated into multiple languages: Pilates (Human Kinetics) and Pilates Anatomy (Human Kinetics), the latter of which was coauthored by Karen Clippinger. He has published a series of comprehensive workbooks that serve as a road map for professionals. With over 1,000 pages of content, these workbooks (which are used in the BASI Legacy Program) cover everything from the basics to the most advanced repertoire. In the early 2000s, Rael was featured in a series of DVDs that remain universally popular today. He was a founding board member of Pilates Method Alliance. He has written for, and been featured in, professional publications such as Pilates Style magazine, for which he was the Q&A expert for over seven years. Rael is honored to be part of the great legacy of Pilates teachers and mentors. He has studied from, and taught with, luminaries of the Pilates world, including several first-generation Pilates teachers. Among these Pilates elders was Kathy Grant, who Rael regards as his greatest teacher and mentor. Rael's myriad contributions to Pilates as a teacher, author, and innovator are recognized and respected internationally. Passion, compassion, and excellence guide Rael in all he does. Creativity and commitment permeate his work and his daily practice. Rael brings to Pilates a unique athleticism--a synthesis of body, mind, and spirit. Number of Pages: 392 Dimensions: 0.87 x 8.43 x 10.94 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: April 25, 2022

Report copyright infringementby Matthew Sockolov (Author)Calm the mind and begin the path to finding peace with these simple mindfulness meditations Mindfulness is an evidence-based method for reducing stress and anxiety, enhancing resilience, and maintaining mental well-being. Even short meditations can turn a bad day around, ground us in the present moment, and help us approach life with gratitude and kindness. This mindfulness book was created by the founder of One Mind Dharma. He developed these 75 essential exercises to offer practical guidance for anyone who wants to realize the benefits of being more mindful.This inviting mindfulness book for adults includes: Evidence-based advice--Find expert advice on dealing with distorted or wandering thoughts and how to handle mental blocks.Meditations that grow with your confidence--Early meditations in Practicing Mindfulness take just 5 minutes and are highly accessible. As they progress, exercises grow with the reader, building on previous lessons to develop a transformative mindfulness practice.Meditations for specific situations--With meditations designed for specific situations or emotions, even experienced practitioners will have a continuing resource for mindfulness at every moment.Begin a journey of peace and patience with Practicing Mindfulness: 75 Essential Meditations to Reduce Stress, Improve Mental Health, and Find Peace in the Everyday. Number of Pages: 210 Dimensions: 0.7 x 8.1 x 5.8 IN Publication Date: September 11, 2018

Report copyright infringementby Anne-Marie Faiola (Author)A lush guide to making DIY soaps using all-natural and organic ingredients, with 32 recipes specially formulated for lasting skin benefits. Enjoy the luxury of handcrafted soaps made with nourishing ingredients like coconut butter, almond oil, aloe vera, oatmeal, and green tea--all from your own home. In 32 simple recipes with step-by-step instructions, Anne-Marie Faiola, author of Soap Crafting and Milk Soaps, walks you through the soapmaking process, from simple castile bars to intricate swirls, embeds, and marbled and layered looks. Starting from a simple combination of skin-nourishing oils, make revitalizing recipes like a Black Tea Funnel Pour or a Goat Milk Sunset Burst, with easy-to-find ingredients including blueberries, dandelions, almond milk, coffee grounds, mango and avocado butters, teas, and more. Front JacketPamper Your Skin with Natural Ingredients Learn to make beautiful, nourishing soaps -- it's fun, and your skin will thank you! Moisturize with shea butter, exfoliate with crushed walnut shells, and soothe itchy skin with oatmeal. More than 30 expertly formulated recipes take advantage of the beneficial properties in many natural ingredients. Number of Pages: 240 Dimensions: 0.8 x 9.1 x 7.6 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: January 26, 2016

Report copyright infringementby Julia Clarke (Author)Relax, relieve, restore--a beginner's path to healing with restorative yoga Recovering from an injury, an illness, or just interested in a natural way to relax? Restorative yoga focuses on simple poses in supported positions, encouraging deep relaxation so your mind can enter a peaceful, meditative state. Dive in with an introduction to the spiritual origins and rejuvenating benefits of restorative yoga. Find the right position to reduce lower back pain, relieve stress, breathe easier, improve your energy, and even prepare your body for childbirth--all with illustrated instructions to get you into and out of each pose safely and comfortably. Restorative Yoga for Beginners includes: Take it easy--Make restorative yoga a lasting practice with simple suggestions on what to wear and what props you'll need. Strike a pose--Ease into 36 essential restorative yoga poses, including labels with the therapeutic benefits of each--and extend your practice for deeper healing with 20 sequences. Breath of fresh air--Refresh your vital energy (prana) with breathing exercises and meditations designed to improve your digestion, heart rate, and more. Restorative Yoga for Beginners offers the guidance to begin your yoga practice and bring harmony to your quality of life--one gentle stretch at a time. Number of Pages: 180 Dimensions: 0.6 x 9.1 x 7.4 IN Publication Date: December 17, 2019

Report copyright infringementby Rosemary Gladstar (Author)Promote vibrant health and radiant beauty, soothe everyday ailments, and ease persistent stress with these simple, natural cures for everything from dry skin and infant colic to cold symptoms and insomnia. Renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar provides 175 proven therapies and herbal remedies that are easy to prepare and safe enough for children. Offering a potent and effective alternative to commercial pharmaceuticals, Gladstar will inspire you to nurture yourself and those you love with nature's healing herbs. Front JacketHomemade Remedies from Nature's Pharmacy Soothe your baby's colic, moisturize dry skin, relieve cold symptoms, or simply enjoy a good night's sleep. Renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar provides time-tested natural therapies and herbal remedies that are safe, effective, and easy to use. She guides you every step of the way, from the growing and ecological harvesting of herbs to basic preparations and dosage directions. Originally published in hardcover as Rosemary Gladstar's Family Herbal, this comprehensive recipe-collection offers a potent prescription for energy, health, and vitality at every stage of life. Nurture yourself and those you love with nature's healing herbs.Author BiographyRosemary Gladstar has been practicing, living, learning, teaching, and writing about herbs for over 50 years. Considered a star figure in the modern herbal movement and often referred to as the "godmother of American herbalism", Gladstar is the author of twelve books, including Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginners Guide, Herbs for Children's Health, Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health, Herbal Healing for Women, and Herbal Healing for Men. She is the cofounder and former director of both The International Herb Symposium and The New England Women's Herbal Conference, the founding president of United Plant Savers, and the cofounder of and original tea-blend formulator for Traditional Medicinals. She is also the author and teacher of the popular home study course, The Science and Art of Herbalism, which continues to inspire and teach many thousands of students around the world. In 2018, Gladstar was awarded an honorary doctorate for her life's work from the National University of Naturopathic Medicine. Number of Pages: 400 Dimensions: 1.1 x 7.2 x 7.2 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: September 03, 2008

Report copyright infringementby Rosemary Gladstar (Author)Learn how to grow, harvest, prepare, and use the 33 most common and versatile healing plants, including peppermint, chamomile, basil, and ginger, in this bestselling book from the godmother of modern herbalism. With this introductory handbook, you'll see how easy it can be to make your own natural remedies for life's common ailments. Legendary herbalist Rosemary Gladstar profiles 33 common medicinal plants and includes advice on growing, harvesting, preparing, and using herbs in tinctures, oils, creams, teas, and more. Stock your medicine cabinet full of all-natural, low-cost herbal remedies: Craft a soothing aloe lotion after an encounter with poison ivy. De-stress with a calming chamomile bath. Brew a cup of basil tea for stubborn headaches. Ease coughs and colds with thyme syrup. Make a dandelion-burdock tincture to fix sluggish digestion. Filled with gorgeous full-color photography, this classic bestseller is a trusted introduction to the wonderful world of homeopathic medicine. Front JacketHome-Grown Medicine Effective, safe, and inexpensive, medicinal herbs are simple to grow, and they can be used to naturally fortify your body against common upsets and ailments. Rosemary Gladstar, the godmother of modern herbalism, offers a fresh introduction to growing and using 33 of her favorite herbs, complete with tips on introducing an herb patch to your backyard garden and easy-to-follow recipes for brewing restorative teas, blending soothing salves, and making tinctures, oils, syrups, and pills. 124 of Rosemary Gladstar's favorite medicinal recipes include: Creaky Bones Cayenne Rub, page 63 Warming Cinnamon Bath Salts, page 68 Ginger Lemonaide, page 80 Brain Tonic Tincture, page 85 Good Gargle for a Bad Throat, page 88 Rosemary's Famous Face Cream, page 116 Nutritive Heart Tonic Tincture, page 136 Lemon Balm Bath, page 160 Peppermint Tooth Powder, page 187 Author BiographyRosemary Gladstar has been practicing, living, learning, teaching, and writing about herbs for over 50 years. Considered a star figure in the modern herbal movement and often referred to as the "godmother of American herbalism", Gladstar is the author of twelve books, including Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginners Guide, Herbs for Children's Health, Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health, Herbal Healing for Women, and Herbal Healing for Men. She is the cofounder and former director of both The International Herb Symposium and The New England Women's Herbal Conference, the founding president of United Plant Savers, and the cofounder of and original tea-blend formulator for Traditional Medicinals. She is also the author and teacher of the popular home study course, The Science and Art of Herbalism, which continues to inspire and teach many thousands of students around the world. In 2018, Gladstar was awarded an honorary doctorate for her life's work from the National University of Naturopathic Medicine. Number of Pages: 224 Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.9 x 7 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: April 10, 2012

Report copyright infringementby Jan Berry (Author)Create Fabulous Modern Soaps the Truly Natural, Eco-Friendly Way With this comprehensive guide, herbalist Jan Berry offers everything the modern-day enthusiast needs to make incredible botanical soaps. Beginners can join in the sudsy fun with detailed tutorials and step-by-step photographs for making traditional cold-process soap and the more modern hot-process method with a slow cooker. Jan presents 50 easy, unique soap recipes with ingredients and scents inspired by the herb garden, veggie garden, farm, forest and more. Sample soap recipes you won't want to miss include: - Lavender Milk Bath Bars- Sweet Honey & Shea Layers Soap- Creamy Avocado Soap- Citrus Breeze Brine Bars- Mountain Man Beard & Body Bars- Classic Cedarwood & Coconut Milk Shave Soap Featured resources are Jan's handy guides to common soapmaking essential oils and their properties, oil and milk infusions with healing herbs and easy decoration techniques. The book also contains Jan's highly anticipated natural colorants gallery showcasing more than 50 soaps that span the rainbow. Soap crafters of all levels will enjoy referencing this book for years to come. *All recipes are sustainably palm-free!* Expand your herbal product collection with these other books in Jan Berry's bestselling series: - The Big Book of Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health & Home- Easy Homemade Melt & Pour SoapsAuthor BiographyJan Berry is the soapmaker and herbalist behind The Nerdy Farm Wife. She's also the author of 101 Easy Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health & Home. Jan lives on a small farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia with her husband and two teenagers, where she enjoys gardening, crafting pretty herbal concoctions, caring for a menagerie of farm animals and, of course, soapmaking. Number of Pages: 192 Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.9 x 8 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: August 08, 2017

Report copyright infringementby Anne L. Watson (Author)SPECIAL NOTE! -- ANNE WILL PERSONALLY ANSWER ANY QUESTION OF YOURS AFTER READING THIS BOOK. ASK ON HER WEB SITE, AND YOU'LL NORMALLY HEAR BACK WITHIN HOURS!Maybe you'd like to make your own soap, but you're worried that working with lye is too difficult or dangerous. Maybe you're scared off by "beginner" books that go on for hundreds of pages and leave you less confident than before. Or maybe you're already making soap, but you wonder if methods you've learned are slower and more complicated than they need to be.Whether beginner or advanced, you'll find "Smart Soapmaking" practical, helpful, and refreshing. Written by a former professional soapmaker, it explodes the myths about soapmaking and shows you how to make wonderful soap from scratch with the least fuss and bother.You'll get a wide variety of recipes, plus you'll learn how to modify them and create new ones. Want to make a luxurious gift soap? Or one that's all natural, with no artificial ingredients? Maybe a moisturizing soap for dry skin? Or one with a trending oil not yet in books? With "Smart Soapmaking," you can do all that and more, to get exactly the soap you want.///////////////////////////////////////////////Anne L. Watson is the first author to have introduced modern techniques of home soapmaking and lotionmaking to book readers. She has made soap under the company name Soap Tree, and before her retirement from professional life, she was a historic preservation architecture consultant. Anne and her husband, Aaron Shepard, live in Bellingham, Washington.///////////////////////////////////////////////RECOMMENDED BY THE HANDCRAFTED SOAP & COSMETIC GUILD"The only book [you'll] ever need." -- Mother Earth News, Feb.-Mar. 2019"Should become THE book for soapmaking . . . It's about time someone wrote a book like this. Most are idealistic and inaccurate. This book has a wonderful common sense approach that is SO long overdue . . . I can recommend it with 100% confidence." -- Susan Kennedy, Oregon Trail Soaps, Rogue River, Oregon"Smart it is . . . A simple, no-nonsense book that cuts through the curmudgery of stifling soap bibles like no other." -- Shellie Humphries, Harstine Island, Washington"A great book for beginners, with clear and easy instructions." -- Anne-Marie Faiola, Bramble Berry Inc., Bellingham, Washington"I learned more from Smart Soapmaking than from any other soaping book, and I have read quite a few . . . It's written with the average person in mind, not a chemistry major. Directions are very simple and easy to understand. It really takes the mystery out of making soap." -- Jackie Pack, Stuart, Virginia"Groundbreaking . . . Anne L. Watson [is the] universally respected and loved author/crafter/curator of this lost art for thousands of aspiring soapers . . . Unquestionably the best book with which to begin. To be precise, it's probably the most accessible, most reader-friendly, and most immediately useful container of information a first-time soapmaker could hope to find." -- Wishing Willow (blog)"BRILLIANT to find the recipes are in grams as well as ounces." -- Jude Birch, Aussie Soap Supplies, Bicton, West Australia Number of Pages: 104 Dimensions: 0.22 x 9.25 x 7.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: September 12, 2024

Report copyright infringementby Ayako Umehara (Author)The all-in-one guide to making 100% natural beauty and bath soaps at home! This book makes it easy to create your own soaps using ingredients that you know and trust. Author Ayako Umehara is a certified herbal therapist, aromatherapy and Ayurveda instructor, and she shows you how to make your own soaps using pure and simple natural ingredients like olive oil, shea butter, rose hips, avocado, manuka honey and almonds as well as many and novel aromatic ingredients like Yuzu Matcha Mint, Lemon Eucalyptus and Salt, Seaweed and Clay. The chapters in the book present 45 all-natural recipes using 100% pure essential oils and botanicals in the following categories: Soaps That Are Gentle on the Skin including Manuka Honey Soap, Plain Olive Oil Soap and Skim Milk Soap for Kids Soaps That Nourish the Skin and Body such as Avocado and Sweet Almond Soap, Grape Seed Soap and Sesame Spice Scrub Soap Soaps that Soothe for example Lavender Marble Soap, Rosemary Soap and Linden Flower and Honey Soap Natural Soaps for Everyday Use like Tea Tree Hand Soap and Baking Soda Paste for Cleaning Special Occasion and Seasonal Soaps such as Valentine's Sweet Soap and Christmas Ornament Soap A special section introduces basic techniques for bar soaps using the Cold Process and Melt-and-Pour Process as well as liquid soaps and how to vary the type and quantity of plant oils used. An extensive reference section covers everything you need to know about natural and botanical additives: plant and essential oils, herbs, dried flowers and other natural ingredients. For all your cleansing needs, Soapmaking for Beginners has got you covered--in suds!Author BiographyAyako Umehara is a certified senior herbal therapist, aromatherapy instructor and Ayurveda instructor and the director of the Tree of Life Handmade Guild. A member of the Aroma Environment Association of Japan (AEAJ), the Japan Medical Herb Association (JAMHA), the Sri Lanka Ayurveda Medical Association (SLAMA) and the Japan Ayurveda Promotion Association (JAPA), she is the author of How to Make Natural Soap and other books. She lectures and teaches at Tree of Life and other venues throughout Japan. Number of Pages: 96 Dimensions: 0.6 x 10.1 x 7.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: November 07, 2023