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The Healing Power of Art Why is there a misconception that artists are a little bit “crazy”? Does having an artistic temperament mean that creative people operate in a mental state different from the “norm”? And why is art often used as therapy for mental illnesses?

Major Charles Carpenter made headlines during the Second World War when he affixed six bazookas to his tiny Piper L-4 observation plane and began attacking German tanks. “Bazooka Charlie” and his plane “Rosie the Rocketer” were profiled in a variety of military and civilian publications, including the iconic Stars & Stripes.

The question “What would Jesus do?? reflects what Christ Consciousness is, and asks if we can model the behavior, energy, and higher love he showed. This 55-card deck is a unique look at how we can model this consciousness in our everyday lives. Christ Consciousness is a living energy within everyone and flows through many belief systems.

Much has been written about reading with playing cards, and many systems have been shared, but these methods have not always been easy to learn or remember. This 52-card deck changes that with a set of fully illustrated cards that show recognizable symbols with keywords that allow the diviner to read them right out of the box.

You'll appreciate your favorite Nordic patterns in a new way. Nordic knitting designs have long enchanted the world. What makes their allure and beauty so timeless? The answer is fascinating, and author Annemor Sundbø, known as "Norway's Sweater Detective," welcomes you on a wild ride to discover it.

Italy. The name sparks images of gondolas, the Trevi Fountain, and Michelangelo’s David. Indeed, travelers who visit only Venice, Rome, and Florence will find plenty to hold their attention—but they will also miss out on so much more of what Bella Italia has to offer . . .

The aircraft carriers of the Shokaku class are generally regarded as being the most-successful carriers designed by the Imperial Japanese Navy. They became operational just prior to the Pearl Harbor attack in December 1941, and their combat records are impressive.

The history of Tarot Médiéval reads like an adventure novel. It was a French Tarot originally written by Francis Rolt-Wheeler and artist Christian Loring but published in the fateful year of 1939. Following the fall of France in June 1940, it seems not to have survived, and few copies of the original remain.

Once you have identified and worked on your healing, what is next? That answer is given as you walk the shaman’s way and shift focus toward greater spiritual healing and growth with this powerful 44-card oracle. The deck acts as a tool to receive messages directly from your higher self that will assist and empower you to uplift, heal, and sustain along your journey toward ascension.

From early childhood we are taught by society to set aside our real feelings, large and small, for the illusion of peace or comfort. The result can be feelings of shame and guilt about our emotions, and it can lead to the belief that they are somehow unnatural. Transformative Grief is the glue that will connect our heart, brain, and consciousness.

The Panzerjäger Tiger (P) was a powerful tank destroyer fielded in small numbers by the Wehrmacht. As indicated by the Panzerjäger Tiger (P) name, this series of 90 vehicles was based on an early design of the Panzer VI Tiger tank, specifically the unsuccessful tank design prototype by Ferdinand Porsche.

The first scroll in an innovative series that allows modern readers to learn like the ancients examines past lives, not only the fact that we have all lived before but also that we will do so again. Explore the key evidence from clinical studies and case histories of people who remember previous lives with remarkable clarity and accuracy.

The first scroll in an innovative series that allows modern readers to learn like the ancients examines past lives, not only the fact that we have all lived before but also that we will do so again. Explore the key evidence from clinical studies and case histories of people who remember previous lives with remarkable clarity and accuracy.

Let’s face it, without the larger-than-life character and imagination of the art that complements it, metal just wouldn’t have had the same impact. From the colorful, outlandish, yet sophisticated use of visuals for album artwork and posters, to the immediately recognizable logos of such bands as Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Motörhead, Metallica, Slayer, and a host of others across ...

In a breakthrough work from a unique father/daughter duo, this set introduces audiences to the cards of the playing deck as if for the first time. Guided by bold and lucid imagery, readers enter diverse dimensions of living knowledge that are fresh and unexpected.

Good health allows for the proper flow of energy and better results with your magick. To be a Healthy Witch means to live by the mantra “as within so without,” and this easy-to-use oracle deck will act as an extension of your unconscious self to pinpoint the deep troubled spots and put you on the path to healing physically, mentally, and emotionally.

The destroyers of the Akizuki "Autumn Moon" class were very different from the standard fleet type of Imperial Japanese Navy destroyers inaugurated with the Fubuki class. They were designed for the protection of the Imperial Japanese Navy’s carrier task forces, and in order to achieve this they carried a particularly powerful antiaircraft armament and had an extremely long radius of ...

Cream, the hugely influential 1960s British rock power trio—featuring guitarist Eric Clapton, bassist Jack Bruce, and drummer Ginger Baker—and the American city of San Francisco, California, were a legendary pairing. The Fillmore Auditorium and Winterland were the venues where, in February–March 1968, the band’s live sound was first officially immortalized on tape and film.

The perfect resource for fans who take their love of collectible sneakers to the level of customizing. With photos and tips for turning sneakers from well-known brands like Adidas and NIKE sneakers into works of art, the team at the popular Customize Kicks magazine introduces you to six experts' construction techniques, and gives step-by-step photo instructions.