The Kombucha Crafter's Logbook


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Step into the effervescent world of homebrewed health with "The Kombucha Crafter's Logbook," your comprehensive guide to mastering the ancient art of kombucha brewing. Whether you're a curious novice eager to explore the fizzy frenzy or a seasoned brewer aiming to refine your craft, this logbook unfolds the secrets of kombucha step by meticulous step. Dive deep into the fermenting fables of kombucha in Chapter 1, where you’ll uncover the mystique that has swirled around this elixir through the ages. Grasp the complexities and joy of creating your very own living beverage and the well-being it imparts. Embark upon a journey through the fundamentals in Chapter 2. Here, grasp the pivotal elements that make or break your brew - from SCOBY to the subtleties of the fermentation process. Your brewing sanctum will be your laboratory, where precision meets creativity. Ready your wits and workspace; Chapter 3 prepares you to dive into the brewing adventure. Your decisions on vessels, water sources, and tea selections lay the cornerstone of flavor and success. Chapter 4 eases you into the warm waters of brewing, providing foolproof instructions to navigate from steeping to sipping. When troubles loom, the guidance within will steer you back to tranquil brewing shores. Take a leaf from Chapter 5, where your kombucha will evolve from a mere beverage to an artisanal concoction. Learn flavors that sing in harmony and those that hint at exotic whispers in every bubble. With the wisdom of Chapter 6, the effervescence of life takes center stage. Finesse the finesse of fizz, and caveats of bottle selection with the poise of a carbonation connoisseur. Chapter 7 delves into the essential culture of safety and SCOBY health, avoiding pitfalls and unexpected snags, cementing your role as a symbiotic caretaker. It’s a brewer’s world in Chapter 8, expanding horizons with a spectrum of teas, non-caffeinated alchemies, and the bold exploration of high-alcohol ferments. Sip your way through Chapter 9’s innumerable serving scenarios, from earnest meals to heady libations, ensuring your craft is enjoyed to its fullest essence. Advanced techniques await in Chapter 10, where adjustments become second nature, and timelines are not set in stone but flex with the brewer’s intuition. Chapters 11 through 17 unravel a tapestry of care, community, business, resources, and a lifestyle harmonized with the essence of kombucha. Embark upon this voyage of taste, health, and mastery, and let "The Kombucha Crafter's Logbook" be the compass to your brewing odyssey. Your adventure is just a pour away!




HOW I OVERCAME MY TRAUMA & PTSD | Self-help guide & workbook | Mindfulness Based Trauma Treatment


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Are you haunted by awful memories of your past? Two years ago I was diagnosed with depression and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I suffered from anxiety, different fears, nasty feelings (especially sadness and anger), flashbacks and re-experiencing my traumas. I also used to experience plenty of stress, irritability, feelings of guilt, memory problems, sleeping problems and changes in mood. I tried to avoid these nasty experiences and to forget my bad memories but it did not help. My efforts were in vain. My traumas were caused by different traumatic events with were full of violence, physical and emotional abuse, aggression, emotional blackmail, bullying and mobbing (pestering). Most of these events happened during my childhood. For some time I have been treated by a psychologist, who applied several cures like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). As I was not satisfied with my progress, I developed and employed a successful self-help treatment to recover from psychological traumas and PTSD. I named it Mindfulness Based Trauma Treatment (MBTT). In my self-help workbook I describe step by step my treatment method based on the experiences with my own traumas. Mindfulness Based Trauma Treatment (MBTT) consists of elements from Mindfulness, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Buddhism and Psychology. I have succeeded in healing more than 100 different traumas using MBTT. I’m changed. I do not suffer from anxiety, fears, nasty feelings, flashbacks and other things any more. They’re all gone. I can recall my traumas without experiencing nasty emotions, fears and stress. They do not bother me anymore. Now I’m able to experience positive feelings again, such as happiness and love. Want to know How I Overcame my Trauma & PTSD? Read my workbook and Discover: * How your traumatic memories are stored in your brain * How to become free from your haunting memories * How to neutralize your past trauma * How to reprogram your troubling flashbacks * How to access to your subconscious traumatic memory * How to relieve yourself from your nasty emotions * How to release stress and anxiety from your body * How to relieve yourself from the anger and irritations * How to neutralize your automatic intense emotional responses (like fear response) * How to neutralize your negative trauma triggers * How to forgive and forget * How to let the past go * How to feel safe again * How to use the fastest, easiest and quickest method for trauma recovery Check Out What Others Are Saying... “The method of the self-help treatment has been clearly described in the book, as a result of which everybody with a trauma, can get to work with this! “Anke S. “This method can be very useful for someone, who, like the author, is looking for a way out of the swamp filled with traumatic memories.” Ulrike B. Do you want to reveal ALL SECRETS behind my trauma recovery? Scroll up and grab a copy of this workbook right now and you will be able to access my secrets and tools needed for your own trauma recovery!




Afoot and Lighthearted


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A guided journal for walkers who want to expand their physical and creative worlds through acts of mindfulness. "Beautifully designed . . . I'd like to give a copy of this smart, fetching book to everyone I know."--Susannah Felts, BookPage Afoot and Lighthearted will teach readers how to harness the power of walking to cultivate and nourish attention, inspiration, and determination, as well as to combat distraction, anxiety, and the dreaded creative block. Organized around thematic prompts designed to help makers take a break from digital life and tap into the transformational magic of creative journaling, Afoot and Lighthearted introduces us to innovative walkers throughout literature, art, philosophy, and history, and it offers encouragement in the form of inspirational quotes. Supported by light illustrations and evidence from recent research on the compelling connection between walking and well-being, Afoot and Lighthearted offers a fresh perspective every step of the way, much like a walk itself.




The Mindful Twenty-Something


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“A 21st century book, grounded in ancient ways of practice.” —Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Happiness In The Mindful Twenty-Something, the cofounder of the extremely popular Koru Mindfulness program developed at Duke University presents a unique, evidence-based approach to help you make important life decisions with clarity and confidence. As a twenty-something, you may feel like you are being pulled in dozen different directions. With the daily tumult, busyness, and major life changes you experience as a young adult, you may also be particularly vulnerable to stress and its negative effects. Emerging adulthood, which occurs between the ages of 18 and 29, is a developmental stage of life when you’re faced with important decisions about school, relationships, sex, your career, and more. With so much going on, you need a guide to help you navigate with less stress and more ease. The Koru Mindfulness program, developed at Duke University and already in use on numerous college campuses—including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Dartmouth, and several others—and in treatment centers across the country, is the only evidence-based mindfulness training program for young adults that has been empirically proven to have significant benefits for sleep, perceived stress, and self-compassion. Now, with The Mindful Twenty-Something, this popular program is accessible to all young adults struggling with stress. With Koru Mindfulness and the practical tools you’ll learn from this acceptance-based, proven-effective approach, you’ll be able to cultivate the compassion and mindfulness skills you need to manage life’s challenges from a calm, balanced center, regardless of what comes your way.




Smoked Perfection


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Discover the artistry of smoked flavors and the fulfillment of crafting your own artisanal sausages with "Smoked Perfection," the quintessential guide that will transform your kitchen into a smokehouse sanctuary. Every page of this nuanced tome is filled with timeless wisdom that weaves together tradition and innovation, providing a journey through the secrets of creating sausages that will dance upon the palate. From the very first chapter, we unveil the rich tapestry of sausage varieties and dive deep into the cultural heart of this culinary art form. Walk the path of mastery in selecting the ideal cuts of meat, and learn the nuanced art of grinding and seasoning that heralds the beginning of sausage creation. This guide holds your hand through the intricacies of mixing and stuffing, unveiling the secrets to achieving the perfect sausage mix that is both tender and bursting with flavor. But "Smoked Perfection" goes beyond the basics – it unveils the mystic science of curing meats, delicately balancing salt, nitrites, and time itself, to create products that are safe, savory, and infinitely satisfying. As you advance, the chapters will guide you through selecting wood for smoking, ensuring each aromatic hint complements your sausages to elevate them to gastronomic artworks. Revel in the alchemy of advanced smoking techniques–from the gentle wisps of cold smoking to the robust embrace of hot smoking–and understand how each method can be tailored to imbue your sausages with unparalleled taste. Bathe your creations in innovative marinades and brines that penetrate deep into the meat, and craft bespoke dry rubs that lay the foundation for flavors that explode in complexity. In "Smoked Perfection," moisture becomes your ally, with critical techniques that ensure every sausage retains its succulence through the smoking process. Infuse herbal essences into your smokes for a mystical treat that tantalizes every sense, and dare to delve into the world of fermented sausages, where tang meets tantalization in a harmonious flavor crescendo. Your commitment to quality will find a friend in chapters dedicated to understanding precise temperature control, specialized equipment, and the science behind achieving that ideal tender bite. In culmination, learn how to present your masterpieces with flair and how to preserve them for longevity. And because no true craftsperson overlooks their history, "Smoked Perfection" includes an invaluable Sausage Smoking Logbook section, guiding you to document and refine your journey with every smoke-infused batch. Embark on this adventure of smoked artisanship, and let "Smoked Perfection" be your compass to the divine realms of flavor, texture, and the ultimate sausage smoking experience. Your palate will thank you.




Anticoagulation Logbook


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Need a safe place to record your INR readings and your dose? Then this journal is for you It provides plenty of space for notes of your daily dose notes of INR-readings additional commentary or reminders your details on the first page It's layout: 52 pages of records Compact and transportable (5 x 8 inch) Large and clear typesetting for great readability US wide ruled (11/32 inch) for large handwriting Neatly designed pages Room for your name and contact details on the first page Glossy cover finish Get this book today to keep clear records of your INR readings and daily dose.




Meditations


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A meditation is a voluntary exercise intended to increase awareness, sustained over some time. The main purpose of the present Meditations is to inspire and assist readers to practice meditation of some sort, and in particular ‘sitting meditation’.




The Countryman's Log-book


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The Mindful Gardener


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Through writing exercises, inspirational quotes, and simple tutorials, this guided journal for gardeners helps users transform terms like "living in the moment," "meditation," and "mindfulness" from mere buzzwords into helpful everyday practices that will help them de-stress, reconnect, and handle whatever challenges the day brings. Meditations for Gardeners provides the user with a series of simple journaling prompts designed to nurture a positive, calming framework to approach the day. Each of the writing prompts provides is grounded in nature and the garden, offering the user space to examine one's garden and one's self and to ponder some of the basic tenets of mindfulness. The journal can be completed at whatever pace the user prefers to work at (daily, weekly, etc) and features inspirational quotes sprinkled throughout, as well as introductory material on the practice of mindfulness and a list of resources for further reading.