Whispers of Wonder (WOW) - A Journey of Beauty and Balance, offers a wealth of inspired writings and a plethora of beautiful images that focus on two subjects: breathtaking natural beauty and creative interaction with nature, primarily through rock balancing. In today's rapid-paced world, it is common to feel stressed and unbalanced. Although engaging with nature is a powerful way to reestablish a sense of balance, busy lives provide few opportunities to find and maintain healthy equilibrium. If only through words and pictures, and even if only for a few moments, browsing the pages of WOW restores inner balance through compelling nuggets of wisdom coupled with captivating photos.
The photos and writings of WOW offer fresh perspectives to ponder, stimulating evolution in the quest for peaceful, enlightened existence. The prose is full of heart, providing points of focus through a soulful lens. The photographs are windows to insight.
Whether enjoyed from cover to cover or simply opened at a random page, this book will stir the soul and delight the eye. Let this beauty of a book touch your life, and the lives of those who deserve a splendid gift.
Dance Across the USA is a collection of dancers from all over America, helping to showcase what is beautiful and inspiring in this country. Covering 22,264 miles, 163 Dancers, 90 consecutive days, 56 locations, & 50 states, Master Photographer Jonathan Givens created this project to show what really makes up America. Diversity that exists both in the physical landscape, and in the dancers who make America their home.
The photographs in this book are real. The dancers actually did what you see, in the places shown. The skies are real, the landscape is real, even the dirty feet, are real. There is no digital compositing here, nor are there any trampolines or wires. Using only Canon cameras and flashes, Jonathan quite literally went to the ends of the nation, to work with dancers ranging from 5 to 61. Professionals and amateurs, students and teachers, boys and girls, cat lovers and dog lovers, everyone and anyone was welcome. Over 3000 dancers applied to be a part of the project, and those selected for the book reflect not only the range of what makes up dance in America, but they also showed a love for this country and its wonders.
Dance Across the USA is a fun, beautiful, and inspirational look at America, both its places and its people. It is our differences and our diversity that combine to make us all Americans. From the sandy Florida beaches to the rugged Washington coast, the glaciers of Alaska to Death Valley in California, diversity is the hallmark of what literally makes up America. That diversity is reflected in our citizens, and our dancers. Join Jonathan and the Mighty Buford as they make this historic journey, that no one has ever been crazy enough to try before.
How would it be to live each day full of optimism, gratitude and belief in your own limitless potential? Born in 1918, 99-year-old Tao Porchon-Lynch shows us what is possible as she continues to cross the globe teaching yoga, sharing insights and doing ballroom dance competitions. SHINING BRIGHT features 70 bite-size insights matched with original images of Tao. Embedded in this little gift book is the essence of who she is--the thoughts and words that keep her spirit enriched and alive. It is just the right size for you to carry with you and be reminded of your own possibilities, and a perfect dose of inspiration to give others. In many ways, it is a sequel to Tao's award-winning autobiography, Dancing Light: The Spiritual Side of Being Through the Eyes of a Modern Yoga Master, and a love letter to life--an invitation to live fully expressed. At an age when most people have slowed down, Tao is ready for the next adventure. She encourages us all to choose joy and live SHINING BRIGHT!
Within the pages of this beautifully designed book, you will discover a breathtaking collection of images by award winning wildlife and conservation photographer Laura Crawford Williams. Wildlife in Wild Lands is the result of her work with scores of conservation-minded professionals and organizations during 8 years of travel in the most remote areas of countries such as Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Brazil. The 244-page bi-lingual book is the first of its kind to assemble such a diverse collection of animals found within the Southern Cone, many unknown to the rest of the world. Six chapters contain 150 stunning photographs of 113 different species; each with thought provoking captions describing behavior, conservation challenges and status. An additional chapter, titled Between Frames, shares photos and stories of her incredible adventures with her team in the field. Laura s passion for preserving Earth s wildlife and wild lands shines on each colorful page. There is no doubt, Wildlife in Wild Lands will inspire present and future generations through its beauty, thought provoking content, and philosophic musings. More importantly, it will promote and reinforce the message that the balance between progress and conservation can be achieved. President Mauricio Macri of Argentina joins Laura s call to action. In the foreword, he writes: The richness that surrounds us is changing at an accelerated speed. The planet is undergoing significant changes due to human activities. This context of climate change and extinction crisis obligates us to think in new paradigms. It is essential to understand that ecology is not at odds with development. For those who work in conservation, especially in southern South America, it is a true labor of love. This book honors their dedication and sacrifice in addition to celebrating the unique wildlife found in one of the most diverse, amazing, and dramatic places on Earth.
Up until now, many of these gardens have only been enjoyed by family and friends. They spotlight innovative design, native plants, natural scenery, and Guatemala’s rich history and culture.
Stunning photographs show how plants and architectural features come together to create extraordinary indoor and outdoor living spaces.
The book is divided into six regions, each with its own unique topography, climate, and character.
