Books published by publisher Duncan Baird Pub

Many of today’s children face challenges and obstacles far beyond what their parents ever imagined. These 20 thoroughly modern retellings of ancient Buddhist tales give parents a fun, low-pressure way to impart wisdom and moral guidance without preaching. Each story highlights a moral or ethical dilemma that echoes those that children face in their own lives, providing insight and enlightenment that they can use to defuse trying situations. At the conclusion of each story, applicable Buddhist principles are discussed. Featuring engaging characters, enthralling adventures, and modern language that speaks to today’s kids, these beautifully illustrated stories can help children relieve stress, attain greater academic and social achievement, and enjoy a more positive outlook on life.

With some 405 recipes for fruit and vegetable juices, smoothies, and quenchers, this newly updated and expanded edition of Natalie Savona’s essential kitchen guide to juicing now offers health-conscious readers even more. A clever indexing system sorts the juices by key ingredients, by nutrients, and by health benefits. Plus, a simple five-star system rates the effectiveness of the drinks in boosting energy and detoxifying the body, as well as potential benefits for the immune system, digestion, and even skin quality.

The authoritative guide to the books, episodes, figures and places of the Bible, with a detailed overview of the life of Jesus Christ The Bible is the basis of two of the world's greatest religions, Judaism and Christianity, and has an immeasurable impact on Western culture. The New Illustrated Companion to the Bible distills the essence of this great work in beautifully illustrated commentaries on the major stories, places, characters and events in the Bible, from the Garden of Eden and the suffering of Job to the Last Supper and the Book of Revelation. In addition, the book provides an informative and detailed treatment of the life of Jesus, his teachings, his importance in history and the early years of the Church. Illustrated with more than 420 colour photographs and maps, the book also includes a book-by-book summary of the Bible, a comprehensive bibliography and a glossary of biblical terms.

The essential guide to crystals is an authoritative, superbly illustrated book that displays crystals in all their dazzling beauty and reveals every aspect of their ancient, mysterious power it covers the many ways in which crystals can be used to heal our spirit and otherwise enhance our life an introductory section presents a historical overview and then gives guidance on techniques such as crystal healing and meditation, the use of amulets and birthstones, and working with crystals that correspond to our auras, chakras or reflexology points we learn how to build up and maintain a collection the second and main section of the book gives an in-depth profile of over 100 crystals, arranged according to colour groups for each crystal there is a full-colour photograph, with descriptive text and reference notes on appearance, healing properties and other practical uses, as well as associated myths and legends key words identify each crystal so you can pick the stone to suit your needs, whether your purpose is cleansing, soothing or energising the essential guide to crystals is the perfect gift for any crystal lover, healer or collector