John Davidson

John Steinbreder

"Gives die-hard fans and newcomers to the sport the inside edge!" —Scotty Bowman, NHL's winningest coach and former coach of the Detroit Red Wings "Nothing gets by John Davidson. If the first edition didn’t already make you a fan, then this edition will!" —Mark Messier, NHL All-Star "My dog, Blue, and I ran out to get Hockey For Dummies, 2nd Edition. We give it two paws up!" —Don Cherry, former NHL coach and “Coaches Corner” commentator for Hockey Night in Canada "...a must read for all hockey fans!" —John Vanbiesbrouck, former goaltender, New York Islanders "...the most comprehensive, easily understood source of hockey history and instruction I've ever come across. Not only was 'JD' a superb player in the NHL, he is also an extremely skilled commentator sharing his knowledge of the game with fans all over North America. From hat tricks to power plays, Hockey For Dummies provides the reader with the wisdom of an expert. —From the Foreword by Wayne Gretzky This updated edition of the bestselling guide to all things hockey is packed with illustrations and play-by-play descriptions, diagrams, and photos of the NHL’s greatest players. It tells you how to: Gear up safely with the right equipment Improve your skills with drills Warm up mentally—and physically—before hitting the ice Respect rules and good sportsmanship Find US and Canadian leagues and camps Former New York Ranger, John Davidson offers you plays only the pros know and tips for playing hockey at any level. And he fills you in on: Hockey ABCs, its origins, positions, gear, rules, and more The complete NHL—explores the various leagues, greatest players, training, and tons of fascinating facts, figures, and priceless trivia The best ways to follow the game from the stands or on TV How the pros do it—includes tips from Gretzky on passing, Messier on winning face-offs, and other star players on how to play like a pro From youth leagues to the secrets of the NHL greats, Hockey For Dummies, is your total guide to this cool sport.

Hockey For Dummies

Contents Include: To my Friend To my Enemy To the New Woman To the New Men A Ballad in Blank Verse of the Making of a Poet A Ballad of the Exodus from Hounds ditch A Ballad of a Nun The Vengeance of the Duchess A Ballad of Heaven A Ballad of Hell London A Loafer Thirty Bob a Week To the Street-Piano A Labourer's Wife After the End Song of a Train In Romney Marsh A Cinque Port Spring Summer Autumn Winter The Happiest Way For Hesper Joyce Le Gallienne In Memoriam Mildred Le Gallienne

Ballads and Songs

Dueep Jyot Singh

Table of Contents Introduction I Am Feeling so Thoroughly Depressed… Facing Depression – My Style Tips to Get Out Of That Rut… Harping upon the past and afraid of the future Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction This book is for all those people, who are interested in the phenomena called depression. This is the scientific explanation of a state of emotional exhaustion, similar to physical exhaustion. You are not happy. On the other hand, you are not unhappy either! In fact, you are in some sort of emotional limbo, not wanting to do anything mentally, or physically. The doctors have an immediate word for it, depression, and they are going to diagnose it as an ailment, for a number of persons, who have decided that they are depressed, and they intend to stay depressed, because it gains them so much of attention.

A Psychological Study of Depression - Understanding It, Reasons Behind It, and Relief

Table of Contents Introduction Definition of Autism Probable Causes of Autism Genetic Background Symptoms of Autism Symptom Triad Voice and Facial Response Self-Injurious Behavior Recognition of Symptoms and Diagnosis Diagnosis of Autism Treatment of Autism Attitude of People towards Autistics Stress on Family Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Autism is a many times inherited disorder which becomes apparent in early childhood. Children suffering from autism are going to have a lot of problems in communicating verbally. This is a neuro- development disorder which is going to prevent children from learning and communicating in a verbal language, as well as understanding abstract concepts. This book is going to give you more information about this disorder, its reasons, it symptoms, and how you can cope with a child suffering from autism in your family.

Learning more about Autism - Dealing with Autism in the Family

Table of Contents Introduction Cultivating Sugarcane Making Molasses Sugarcane for Health Kidney Stone Treatment Jaundice The Healthy Use of Jaggery Sciatica Cure Curing Bronchitis Curing Headaches Molasses as a Diuretic Constipation Cure Dyspepsia Cure Jaggery as a Rejuvenating Food Molasses in Traditional Cuisine Molasses Rice pudding Traditional Whole Wheat Bread Grandma’s Molasses Candy Conclusion Peanut Brittle Author Bio Publisher Introduction Just imagine that you were living in Greece, Persia, or anywhere else in Southeast Asia, 3000 years ago and walking in a market garden. You would find plenty of gardeners selling you a “wonderful stick which has juice sweeter than honey.” The sweetmeats that you ate would have been flavored with molasses or brown sugar, extracted from the juice from this “stick”. It is supposed to have been domesticated in 6000 BC somewhere in New Guinea.

The Magic of Sugar Cane

Adrian Sanqui

Table of Contents Drawing tools Pencils Charcoal pencils Mechanical pencil Sharpener Erasers Smudge sticks Coloring materials Common Gestures of a Bear Standing or walking on shoulder height Standing on two legs Sitting Sloth Bear Giant Panda Black Bear Growling Bear Author Bio Publisher

How to Draw Bears for the Beginner

Drawing Bears

Table of Contents Introduction Good Communication Is a Natural Skill Expressing Your Views Clearly Proper Communication on Professional Levels Coming across As Wishy-Washy Body Language Smiles Hand Gestures Continuous Interruptions Eye Contact Anger and Frustration Nervousness Enthusiasm and Readiness Authority and Confidence Indifference and Boredom Suspicion and Doubt Lying/Defensiveness Getting Yourself Understood In Good Voice Are You Sure? – Mrs. Doubt “Fact” Shoulder to Weep on Conclusion Authors Bio Publisher Introduction Proper and effective Communication is the Name of the Game today. That is the reason why half of the scriptwriters of boring long winded soap operas have one of the female characters always telling any male character of which she can get hold, “We have to talk.” And she cannot understand why he does not want to talk. There is a psychological reason for this. Most men do not like long acrimonious and recriminating discussions, based on emotions, and they may find themselves in the middle of a loud and noisy argument. This book is going to talk about the world of relationships and how to be an effective communicator, in your professional and personal life. How many times have you picked up a novel, and read about some of the characters, wasting about 186 pages being suspicious about their mate? They would rather brood, and spoil their previously happy life being suspicious, and you see them spending half of the time weeping in their pillow – the man puts a detective on to follow his woman – and here we have a completely soured lemon of a relationship. A little bit of proper communication, at the right time could have set all the doubts to rest. The woman just enjoyed shopping every day at one particular time. She was definitely not indulging in whatever activity the lurid imagination of the writer thought up. And you wasted 2 ½ hours reading a silly sob story, about a misunderstanding which would have cleared up with just a little effective communication known as talking.

How to Be an Effective Communicator

Rachel Smith

Ducks For Kids - Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers Table of Contents Introduction What are ducks? What do ducks look like? Ducks and what they eat How ducks act Ducks and humans Mallards Muscovy ducks Ring-necked ducks Mandarin ducks Pink-eared ducks Hottentot teals Swans Geese Conclusion Author Bio Introduction Ducks live all over the world, except in Antarctica. They are animals that humans enjoy feeding, raising, and watching. The duck is an animal that shows up in cartoons as a wacky character; ducks amuse us, with their quacking and their waddling. But did you know that not all ducks quack? Ducks are present in many different tales. From Hans Christian Anderson's Ugly Duckling to the modern tale of Ping, the duck has been kept in our attention for centuries. From the Mandarin duck in Asia to the Mallard in America, we have a lot of feathered friends to get to know. Ducks can be a lot more interesting than you would think; from what they eat to how they sound, ducks are different all over the world.

Ducks for Kids - Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers

Table of Contents HEALING WITH FRUIT Table of Contents Introduction Apple Cough Headache Redness in the Eyes Nausea and Sunstroke Mental Health Grapes Liver Ailments Urinary Infections Constipation And Acidity Grapes for Eye Ailments Irritated Eyes Chronic Fever and TB Oranges and Lemons Oranges For Your Immunity System Heart Problems Typhoid Asthma Pulmonary Pain Bloating Lemon Juice Cure Lemons for Your Teeth Anemia Diarrhea Toothache Pimples Gall Stones and Kidney Stones Itching Blackberries Protection for Summer Travel Sickness Diabetes Throat ailments Watermelons, Musk melons, and Cantaloupes Headaches Hysteria, Neurosis, and Madness Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Many naturopaths know that vegetables and fruits are excellent healers, but most of these timeworn remedies have been lost, just because we are so used to popping pills and taking short-term shortcuts in healing ourselves. Nature has made our body so adaptable, taking into view its bio – physiological makeup that fruit, vegetables, spices, and other natural products are extremely beneficial in helping to heal natural ailments. This book is going to tell you all about these natural remedies which have been practiced down the millenniums by Wise Men down the ages, to help heal and cure problems. These remedies were also supported with natural products like milk, butter, and yogurt along with honey to provide the body with its deficiency of vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates, which may have been the possible causes of deficiency diseases. Down the ages, men have been using ginger, onions, garlic, radishes, lemons, apples, carrots, different vegetables, herbs, spices, and milk products like yogurt, butter, and milk to provide man with nourishment as well as healing natural materials. However, these remedies were also supplemented with lots of fruit, which would help in helping keeping him healthy. So pick out your favorite fruit and see how it is going to cure you of common ailments.

Using Fruit to Heal Yourself Naturally

HEALING WITH FRUIT

Table of Contents Introduction Benefiting Tips for Fruit Fruit in Its Natural State Detoxification Diet Fruit as Food Substitution Healing through Fruit Lemons As a Pimple Cure Nausea and Giddiness Stomachaches Lemon for Weight Loss Bananas Angina Bananas for Weight Gain Acidity Bananas for Stomach Ailments Pineapples Dyspepsia Edema Incontinence Grapes Epilepsy Cure Dry Cough Lung Infections Boils and Carbuncles Apples Chronic Headaches Excessive Thirst Mental Fatigue Pomegranates Pomegranates for Your Teeth Urinary Infections Jaundice Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction In ancient times, it was said that the Wise men were very careful about their diets. They ate meat very rarely. However, their diet was totally made up of roots, spices, nuts, vegetables and fruit. According to their knowledge, this was the way in which they could ensure good health, absence of diseases and also promote longevity. Nevertheless, it is a sad thing that in the 21st century, not many of us know how to eat fruit properly. Yes, there is a method of eating fruit in order to gain the proper benefits of fruit. In ancient times, people also knew the rules went to eat fruit in which season and under what circumstances and in which amounts. That was to prevent people from gorging on fruit. This was a natural reaction, especially when they were extremely hungry and suddenly found themselves confronted with trees and trees of fruit ready to be picked and eaten. In ancient times, it was said that any fruit which belonged to one particular season had to be eaten in that season itself. That was because nature had made it to benefit the human body, only in that season. That is why seasonal fruits in tropical areas like mangoes, melons, guavas, and cantaloupes grew only in the summer so that they could provide human beings with refreshment as well as plenty of water content which they needed in the summer.

The Healing Power of Fruit - Using Fruit to Cure Yourself Naturally

Table of Contents Introduction What is a hummingbird? What kinds of hummingbirds are there? Where do hummingbirds live? The history of hummingbirds and humans Anna’s hummingbird Blue-throated mountaingem Broad-tailed hummingbird Xantus’s hummingbird White-chested emerald Rufous-tailed hummingbird Bee hummingbird Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Hummingbirds have fascinated humans from early ages. They were an important part of Aztec culture, for example, and it also appears on Trinidad and Tobago’s one cent coin. For a very long time, it was only known in its native area by the native people. As Europeans discovered them, they found them intriguing, not sure how they stayed up in the air. Hummingbirds even became part of fashion in the 19th century or so. Hummingbirds are very pretty little creatures, and this inspired many people to use them in their fashion, art, and economy. But what exactly is a hummingbird? And how do they live? These are questions that can be easily answered with a little reading.

Hummingbirds For Kids

M. Usman

The Health Benefits of Avocado - For Cooking and Health Table of Contents Introduction Section 1: Avocado Chapter 1: What is Avocado? Chapter 2: History of Avocado Chapter 3: How to Choose the Right Avocado Chapter 4: Nutritional Breakdown of Avocados Section 2: Health Benefits of Avocados Chapter 5: Protection against diseases Chapter 6: Avocados for Weight Loss Chapter 7: Avocados for Skin and Hair: Section 3: Including Avocado In daily diet Chapter 8: Recipes for Avocado Section 4: Fun Facts about Avocado Section 5: Conclusion Introduction Health Benefits of Avocado The Pear Shaped Fruit You might have heard the name “Avocado” a thousand times and wonder what it is. Well for starters, avocado is a fruit that is pear shaped in appearance. If you’re into fruits and veggies and believe in natural ways of living an ailment free life, then this book is all you need. Even if you don’t like fruits, you should still know about this one. Being a nutritionist, I would crown this fruit as the “king of all fruits” because of its nutritional value and health benefits. The interesting thing is that all these benefits come with no side effects, which are quite frequent with the advertised pills and supplements. In our daily life we give value to things that are ready to eat or things that we can eat on the go. No wonder diseases like heart attack, high blood pressure, arthritis and obesity are so common in western lifestyle. Yes, I called obesity a disease. To you obesity might only mean having socially unacceptable outlook, but medicine people would tell you that obesity is the harbinger of countless diseases. The cure and control of all these things comes with one single fruit. Yes, you guessed it right. It’s avocado that promises you not only a healthy outlook but also a healthy inside too. Above all, the taste of this fruit is something that would surely tickle your taste buds. This book has been divided into four sections. The first section will inform you about avocado and tell you what it is, its history and its nutritional value. The second section of the book is about the health benefits of avocado. Different diseases that can be cured with the help of avocado have also been mentioned. The role of avocado in weight loss and nourishing of skin and hair has also been discussed. The third section lists some golden tips related to this fruit. The final section is left for conclusion.

The Health Benefits of Avocado - For Cooking and Health

The Magic of Basil – Tulsi To Heal Naturally Table of Contents Introduction How to Grow Basil Powdered basil As a Herb Getting rid of Malarial Fever Fever Influenza Rock salt Cure Preventive and Curative Fever Cures in Winter Ginger Tulsi Tea Mint Tea for Slimming A Basil Sanatorium Suffering from Acidity? Who Should Not Take Basil? How to Use Basil for Natural Remedies Caffeine addiction? Tulsi for beauty Using the Tulsi Steamer Dark Patches Dark Patches Fever Prevention in Children Fever Prevention in Children Whooping cough/dry Cough Traditional Cough Syrup Surefire Cold Remedy Powder Suffering from Chronic Cough? Curing Eczema Skin Oil To Cure Wounds Curing Burns Basil in Cuisine Preserving Basil Leaves Basil Pesto – a Genoese Dish Healthy Sprouts Mix Conclusion Introduction Basil has long been known as a valuable herb through the ages, when it was used to flavor foods. But this herb has also been a valuable an integral part of ancient alternative medicine. More than 4000 years ago, one of the greatest of ancient doctors Charaka wrote in his compendium that the juice from the leaves of the sacred basil mixed with honey taken three times a day could cure patients suffering from whooping cough and chest ailments. That was the time when people relied on natural cures, and their own inmate good health to keep healthy and live long. I am proud to present this book to you, about one of the most useful herbs available to mankind today, of which the significant benefits have been written in ancient books of the East. Oscimum sanctum is the scientific name given to the sacred basil. What is the difference between cooking basil and sacred basil? Well, to tell you very frankly, most of the cooks in the East prefer to use the plant, which has purplish colored leaves, in their food, just before serving. They call that the cooking basil. On the other hand, the sacred basil has smaller and greener leaves, more pungent in odor and in taste. One rule passed down from the ancients is that milk and Basil do not mix. So when you are getting rid of a cough and cold, you make up a mixture of one teaspoonful each of honey and dried ginger, eight black peppercorns, and 5 to 10 basil leaves and boil them in water. Drink them down twice a day, and there goes your cold. But if you are boiling these ingredients in milk, leave the basil leaves out. Sacred basil has a religious and mythological significance coming down the ages, both in the East and in the West. The Greek Eastern Orthodox church used basil in traditional rituals and the women of the house used to sprinkle sacred basil on the threshold of their houses on St. Basil’s day celebrated on 1 January in order to usher in a new and fruitful prosperous new year.

The Magic of Basil – Tulsi To Heal Naturally

The Magic of Basil - Tulsi To Heal Naturally Table of Contents Introduction How to Grow Basil Powdered basil As a Herb Getting rid of Malarial Fever Fever Influenza Rock salt Cure Preventive and Curative Fever Cures in Winter Ginger Tulsi Tea Mint Tea for Slimming A Basil Sanatorium Suffering from Acidity? Who Should Not Take Basil? How to Use Basil for Natural Remedies Caffeine addiction? Tulsi for beauty Using the Tulsi Steamer Dark Patches Dark Patches Fever Prevention in Children Fever Prevention in Children Whooping cough/dry Cough Traditional Cough Syrup Surefire Cold Remedy Powder Suffering from Chronic Cough? Curing Eczema Skin Oil To Cure Wounds Curing Burns Basil in Cuisine Preserving Basil Leaves Basil Pesto - a Genoese Dish Healthy Sprouts Mix Conclusion Introduction Basil has long been known as a valuable herb through the ages, when it was used to flavor foods. But this herb has also been a valuable an integral part of ancient alternative medicine. More than 4000 years ago, one of the greatest of ancient doctors Charaka wrote in his compendium that the juice from the leaves of the sacred basil mixed with honey taken three times a day could cure patients suffering from whooping cough and chest ailments. That was the time when people relied on natural cures, and their own inmate good health to keep healthy and live long. I am proud to present this book to you, about one of the most useful herbs available to mankind today, of which the significant benefits have been written in ancient books of the East. Oscimum sanctum is the scientific name given to the sacred basil. What is the difference between cooking basil and sacred basil? Well, to tell you very frankly, most of the cooks in the East prefer to use the plant, which has purplish colored leaves, in their food, just before serving. They call that the cooking basil. On the other hand, the sacred basil has smaller and greener leaves, more pungent in odor and in taste. One rule passed down from the ancients is that milk and Basil do not mix. So when you are getting rid of a cough and cold, you make up a mixture of one teaspoonful each of honey and dried ginger, eight black peppercorns, and 5 to 10 basil leaves and boil them in water. Drink them down twice a day, and there goes your cold. But if you are boiling these ingredients in milk, leave the basil leaves out. Sacred basil has a religious and mythological significance coming down the ages, both in the East and in the West. The Greek Eastern Orthodox church used basil in traditional rituals and the women of the house used to sprinkle sacred basil on the threshold of their houses on St. Basil's day celebrated on 1 January in order to usher in a new and fruitful prosperous new year.

The Magic of Basil - Tulsi to Heal Naturally

Dueep J. Singh

Table of Contents Introduction Planting Strawberries Straw and Sedge Peat Mulch Selecting the Right Plants Feeding Your Plants Protecting Your Strawberries Strawberry Pests and Diseases Aphids – Fungi and Viruses – Soil pests – Popular Strawberry Varieties Remontant Strawberries Climbing Strawberries – Innovative Ways of Growing Strawberries Polythene Covered Frames Traditional Gardening Soil Mix The Best Organic Fertilizer/Compost Base Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Nobody knows when the attractive Woodland plant known to the world as strawberries decided to leave the edges of the wood lands and invade the gardens of human beings. But one is grateful that this is one plant which was allowed to grow and flourish in the gardens, instead of being considered to be just another weed, which had this habit of taking over large coppices, which were rich in natural humus. This very popular fruit, cultivated globally is now known as the garden or just a strawberry. It belongs to the Fragaria genus of plants, which is made up of other fruits which are not berries, but are a number of aggregate fruits. Thanks to its very attractive red and bright color, strawberry aroma, sweetness and juicy flavor, is it a surprise that there is no fruit like the strawberry for adding style and distinction to your garden patch. Just imagine ice creams, fruit juice, milkshakes, chocolates and pies, which have not been flavored with the delicate flavor of a strawberry. In fact artificially produced strawberry flavors are used extensively in lip glosses, lip balms and other beauty products. Strawberries, especially the Woodland strawberries are supposed to have originated in Europe, because references to these sweet delicious berries have been found in ancient Roman classical cuisine. They were also used by the Romans to cure a number of ailments related to the skin. Crushed strawberries were placed under ashes and skin problems in order to clear and cure the skin ailment and to make it smooth and glowing again. The plant was also used to treat depression. Strawberry growers of the early Victorian days used to take a great delight in digging up large coppices in the wood lands. These lands were rich in natural fertilizer, especially organic fertilizer, humus, and a well fertilized soil too. These lands were then allowed to be overrun with strawberries. When people got to know in the medieval ages that all you had to do was go into the woods, cut some strawberry runners and plant them in your plot of land, and they would grow and bear fruit, this fruit began to be more and more popular both with gardeners and with farmers.

Introduction to Strawberries - Growing Strawberries for Pleasure and Profit

Colvin Tonya Nyakundi

Table of Contents Introduction Required Tools and Construction Materials Logisticsof Building Small Wooden Houses How to optimize your employees' performance Necessary Finishing Touches Conclusion Appendix 24 x 32 Small house Plans 20 x 30 Small House Plans 16 x 20 Bunkhouse Plans Building Process Pictures for our bunkhouse Author Bio Publisher Introduction It is everyone's dream to own a home in a quiet, secluded and serene environment. Owning such a home offers total privacy and a therapeutic experience that can't be found elsewhere. Regardless of whether it is the primary or secondary residence, it offers the perfect getaway during weekends and holidays. A simple and comfortable wooden house is what you need in order to have a feeling of serenity and privacy. If you want to bond with your spouse, children or friends, there is no better way to do it than spend sometime with them around a simple wooden house in a secluded environment. On top of bonding with family and friends, a wooden house provides the perfect resting place after a successful hunting trip. Wooden houses can be built anywhere on earth regardless of the natural phenomena experienced there. For instance, you can build the house in areas prone to earthquakes and rest assured that nobody will be severely injured or die in case of an earthquake. Even if the house is brought to the ground by an earthquake, there is minimal probability of anybody being injured with wooden walls and roof. Repairing wooden houses is also quite cheap when compared to repair of houses built with concrete, blocks, bricksor any other construction material. This means that you'll end up saving money by simply deciding to build a wooden house. It is also quite easy to alter the design of a wooden house than houses built using other materials. If you want special features in a home, all you need to do is make sure that you own a wooden house and then install all the features you want. With the book "How to Build a Simple Wooden House," you'll have everything required to construct a wooden house anywhere in the world. The book contains step by step guidelines on how you can build such a house from scratch. Start your journey to owning your dream home by reading the book: How to Build a Simple Wooden House!!!

Tiny House Builder - How to Build a Simple Wooden House - Step By Step Guide With Over 100 Pictures and Plans

Danielle Mitchell

June Bug's Wild Ride - Early Reader - Children's Picture Books

Table of Contents Parent/Child Conflicts Psychological, Time-Tested Advice for Parents Introduction Children being taught to expect too much… Bargaining Counters… What Happens When Parents Are Not Responsible This is not so important… Why Have You Done This? Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction A couple of days ago I wrote a book on things you never told your child, because psychologists told you they were not acceptable in today’s social and cultural milieu. I began to think that it was necessary for a psychologist on an Internet site, with a number of alphabets behind his name and a doctor’s label in front had to go into the ether in order to give you advice and make you believe something which was supposed to be self-evident? That is what man has been reduced to; he has absolutely no confidence in his own decision, instinct, common sense, and power to understand what is best for his child. This started in the 1960s, when Dr. Spock, a man and definitely not a mother came up with some ideas about how children had to be reared. He had some definite theories. He had some scientific ideas in his mind. He had seen how his wife brought up their children, and had adapted a whole series of chapters to how children should be fed, put to bed, entertained, and according to him what worked for his kids would work for kids globally. And the popular press believed him and so did the critics. And thus a whole continent followed his child rearing and parenting ideas for the next 50 years, until the Internet came into prominence, and a number of Dr. Spock’s successors appeared on sides to tell a parent how, when, where, why, and wherefore, a child could be reared according to their own experimental theories of 21st-century parenting.

Parent/Child Conflicts - Psychological, Time-Tested Advice for Parents

Table of Contents Introduction A Basic Introduction to Yogic Practices How Not to do Yoga! 5 Forms and Methods to Achieve Your Final Goal – Sadhana The 5 Yogic Rules – Niyamas for Right Living Meditative Asanas The Lotus Pose- Padmasana- P’h d’mma aasana Sukhasana- Happy Pose Vajrasana-literally Thunderbolt/Iron Posture Sidhasana – the Adept’s Pose The Jnana Mudra The Anuloma/Viloma Pranayama Surya- Bhedana Pranayama Bandhas- Bund- Huh Abdominal Lock-Uddiyana Bandha- Mool Bandha or rectal lock Sheetali Pranayama - the cooling Pranayama Sheetkari Pranayama Ujjayi Pranayama – the Victorious Breath Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Why am I writing this book on yoga, its practices and most of all, on Pranayama- literally the extension of the life force? Well, I was just reading Diana Killian’s fourth book on the mantra for murder series – Death in a Difficult Position, I said, aha , here it comes. Here is somebody going to say that yoga is the work of the devil, it is unchristian like, and it was his job as an evangelist to speak against it. The practice of yoga was the work of the devil and no God-fearing soul was permitted to do anything which would imperil his soul and prevent him from going to heaven. The Reverend David Goode was doing that to get some free publicity in the story. In fact he was not even a Reverend at all. And he was getting an audience to listen to him. Those were the people who definitely had not bothered to try out yoga for themselves and let somebody else do their thinking for them. This book is for all of my friends out there who want to know more about Eastern philosophy, and the way human beings lived 5000 years ago, disciplining themselves through regular yogic practices. Well, my friends, the truth is that there are many people out there, who still believe that the word yoga is based on religious practices. I have been practicing yoga, ever since I was a child, without even knowing anything about the rational and practical interpretation of scientifically sound methods with which diseases could be prevented, cured, and one could have a physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally sound body. We children learned yoga, as a part of our lifestyles, exercising every morning during school prayers. And boy, were we healthy! Also, it was such fun, trying to sit in Lotus poses – we did not know that they were called Lotus poses, but we had to sit the way our teacher did, and as we were really flexible, we did not have burning ankles at the end of the session! So for everybody who is out there thinking that yoga is restricted to just one region or people, I am here to emphatically say no. Yoga was thought up more than 6000 years ago, in the East, based on experiments by wise men who had time to meditate on the Science of Living, and the best way in which mankind could achieve enlightenment. Yoga is universal and nondenominational. It does not take into account your nationality, beliefs, culture, traditions, creed, cast, race, age, gender, and mental and spiritual make up. It is not a religious discipline. It is a way of living, and a practical art of living lifestyle. You cannot just put on a garb of a holy one, read religious text, and talking about them to be called a Yogi – Master – teacher. You have to practice what you preach. Ancient yoga was actually taught by teachers in Sanskrit, when people could understand the meaning of the Sutras – literally aphorisms. At that time they had all the time in the world to spend years and years in order to gain knowledge in the Hermitages under the guidance of their wise men. Times have changed today. One literally has to take time out to sit and stare. He definitely does not have the time to go out in the open air, and take 15 minutes out to sit quietly in a place and meditate on the unity of his spirit with the universal spirit of the one most powerful being who created the universe.

John Davidson

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