The Rock Balancer's Guide


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The first mainstream book about meditative practice rock balancing—with practical guidance on letting go of limiting beliefs and finding happiness in the present moment Rock balancing is the practice of piling up stones in natural settings, creating everything from simple towers to amazingly elaborate and apparently gravity-defying edifices. People balance rocks for fun, to challenge themselves, and to connect to nature and focus on the present moment. This is the first mainstream book about the meditative art of rock balancing, combining technical advice with spectacular color photographs of the author’s own balances, as well as guidance on approaching rock balancing as a mindfulness meditation practice. As the book guides you through the practical techniques of rock balancing, it also explains how to breathe properly, how to approach the rocks with self-belief, and how to face fear and go beyond what you had previously thought to be your limits. Finally, it discusses how to let go and destroy the balances you have created, leaving nature in a pristine state. The book includes inspirational quotes, tips and step-by-step instructions for beginner and more advanced rock balancers, meditative exercises to do while balancing, and fun challenges. A rock balance is a metaphor for whatever you are trying to achieve in life—and this practice allows you to train yourself to do more than you ever thought possible.




Balancing Rocks


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Balancing Rocks tackles the environment issues affecting Zimbabwe, their consequences and solutions. The book is the first empirical attempt to assess Zimbabwe 's environmental linkages to development with the intention of reviewing policy for the future. It is a useful tool for all those interested in a discussion that goes beyond narrow academic or political agendas, and who understand that environment and development are fragile balancing rocks.




Big Rocks


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In an easy-to-follow parable style, this analysis presents practical tools to help anyone balance their time between life and work. Disavowing traditional time-management practices, chapters address time-imbalance issues such as the loss of commitment and loyalty in employees and the ways business owners can accommodate employee needs. By reading and implementing the solutions found in this innovative book, business leaders and employees can adjust their way of thinking and can implement new principles to help bring about the much-sought-after work-life balance.




Center of Gravity


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With this book as your guide, you can learn to build these amazing short lived sculptures wherever you find a few rocks, and a few minutes. You'll learn how the simple physics of shape, weight, and friction make it all possible. Then apply that knowledge to create balanced sculptures yourself, with six detailed lessons on various styles, from easy to challenging.




Gravity


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Within the genre of rock balancing art, Michael Grab is a master. After he fell in love with balancing stones in 2008, the simplicity of his approach to this discipline has brought him many valuable and meaningful adventures and experiences, inspiring contemplations of detachment, beauty and patience. This first photo book features 77 works from 2012 to 2014 and these low "gravity" photos will release your stress and make you relaxed




Balancing It All


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“How do you do it all?” That’s the question that wife, mom, actress, and best-selling author Candace Cameron Bure is often asked. And it’s a question that women everywhere are asking themselves as we seek to balance all of our roles, responsibilities, and opportunities. So, how do we do it? Working since the age of 5, Candace has been in a balancing act for nearly her entire life. She is the first to tell you that there is no miracle formula for perfect execution in every area of your life, but there definitely are some lessons to be learned, lessons that come to life in Candace's story. Come along and dig into Candace’s story from her start in commercials, the balance-necessitating years on Full House, to adding on the roles of wife and mom while also returning to Hollywood. Insightful, funny, and poignant, Candace’s story will help you balance it all.




The Zen Rock Stacking KIt


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Create with Zen in mind and build a beautiful landscape all your own with The Zen Rock Stacking Kit. Learn simplicity, serenity, and balance in the art of setting stones rooted in Zen tradition. Channel positive energy and discover the therapeutic benefits of Zen rock stacking. You will alleviate stress and nurture your creativity with your own unique cairns. This kit includes 1 Zen garden tray, 5 rocks, 1 bamboo rack, 1 bag of sand, and a 48-page booklet exploring the history of Zen. Bring tranquility and balance to all settings, from your desk to your nightstand, and create a meditative space wherever you are with The Zen Rock Stacking Kit.




Rock Climbing Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland


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This revised and updated guidebook--now in full color--provides rock climbers with information on the best climbs in Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, accompanied with color action photographs, climbing history for each area, route ratings and trip planning information, pitch-by-pitch written descriptions, detailed color topos and clear overview photos, descent information and gear recommendations.




Our Constitution Rocks


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Imagine a world without Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, or even television. That was the world the framers of the United States Constitution lived in. Yet their work changed the course of history. Learn how those guys in wigs and tights came up with some of the best ideas ever. Come along on one of the most fun and engaging discoveries available to kids today about America’s Constitution. Juliette Turner, Youth Advocate for Constituting America, takes a unique look at our founding document, presenting it in a beautifully organized fashion, with helpful illustrations and sidebars that support the main ideas. Packed with tons of easy-to-read, easy-to-understand information, Our Constitution Rocks breaks down the Constitution article by article into manageable sections in a way everyone can read and understand—students and parents alike. Our Constitution Rocks is for a new generation, a reminder of what it means to have a voice and live free. It still matters to kids today. Find out why. Our Constitution Rocks: Is presented in an easy-to- use format that makes the Constitution easy to understand Includes fun facts, quotes, cartoons, actual debates, great graphics, and much, much more Breathes new life into an old document, reminding readers young and old why it remains one of the most important documents in world history Is an ideal teaching and reference tool for homeschooling or school libraries




Philosophy Rocks!


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This book is filled with zany examples of imaginative scenarios that would leave Plato scratching his head. Stephen Law takes you through some of the toughest philosophical questions. Each chapter tackles a truth-seeking question that has stumped humankind since the beginning of time... Now it's your turn to attempt these puzzles and test your ideas! Book jacket.