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Since the first whiff of information came from Japan that there might still be traditional Japanese Reiki practitioners in Japan, we became intrigued with the system of Reiki's Japanese past. We travelled to Japan (with our two year old in tow) to see if we could find out anything else about it. In Japan we met with teachers who taught a mixture of both traditional styles of Reiki and its more modern versions.

In 1992 Geoffrey Giuliano was asked if he would do an exclusive interview with the Maharishi in Switzerland. The author readily agreed as the reclusive spiritual master almost never met the press and he was embarking on an ambitious program of mass meditation to try to purify vast areas of the United States. After a great deal of negotiation, the two finally got together on Christmas Eve and had a prolonged, stirring conversation that is documented here. In addition, the Maharishi was joined by the late world-class magician Doug Henning.

This audiobook, Pulp Fiction: The Golden Age of Storytelling, profiles an era of magazine fiction writing in the 1920s, 30s, and 40s, for people gripped by the tremendous need of escapism in the post-WWI years and the Great Depression. These writers shaped American culture and created iconic characters who live today in some of the biggest blockbuster Hollywood movies. What makes this audiobook absolutely unique is that this story includes actual interviews with two of the super-heavyweight grand-masters of that era, Ray Bradbury and Fred Pohl.

Perfect for any novice photographer who has a digital DSLR or film camera and who wants to move on from using their camera in automatic mode and shoot manual photography. Simple enough for any beginner to photography - to the point and free from photography jargon. It is easy to digest with short chapters and a step-by-step guide on how to use your DSLR camera manually.

Jack Bruce, the late great bassist, singer, composer, and performer extraordinaire, was a close friend of author-historian Geoffrey Giuliano, as evidenced by the exclusive interview featured in this unique audiobook. Conducted in the elegant bar of the Savoy Hotel, London, in the early '90s, the former front man of the seminal supergroup, Cream, holds forth on a variety of issues close to his heart, including his often stormy relationships with fellow band members Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker.

Dueling Banjos: The Deliverance of Drew is a collection of stories of the making of the iconic movie, Deliverance, told from the perspective of one of the four main actors in the film, Ronny Cox, who played the character of Drew. Based on the novel by James Dickey, the movie was filmed in the summer of 1971 and was released the following year in 1972. Forty years later, it remains one of the most recognized films in movie history for being raw, emotional, violent and shocking - yet it leaves a lasting impression of artistic excellence.

Written in 1920 by the British author Hugh Lofting, the Doctor Dolittle books were a series of children's novels about a man who learns to talk to animals and becomes their champion around the world. It was one of the novels in the series which was adapted into the 1967 film Doctor Dolittle.

When the Beatles first came to our attention in a big way in 1964, it was obvious they were a phenomena to reckon with. Geoffrey Giuliano sees fans in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and yes,even 80s, still clinging to the group so vehemently, he wonders in this unique audio rant if it’s really such a good idea. Giuliano himself spent a lot of time over the last 30 years thinking, writing, and talking about the Beatles - but it was done as a profession. These tens of thousands around the world have taken it up almost as a quasi-religion, or indeed, a kind of cult.

Do you dress according to the latest fashion or are you a trend setter who leads the way? Do you feel confident every time you get dressed or do you need some help in choosing what’s right for you? If you want to look great all the time this book will help you find your look! Dressing in the latest styles and looking good, whether you are going on a night out or knowing what to wear at the office, is important for lots of different reasons.

Ladies and gentlemen! Are you interested in the world’s greatest and easiest job? Do you want a profession that is too good to be true? A career so unique that it prescribes no educational qualifications, age limitations, tough trainings, work timings, or mental and physical qualifications for the candidate? Secondly, no other profession on this planet has the freedom, flexibility, liberty, elasticity, autonomy, uniqueness, independence, excitement, thrill, adventure, ecstasy, and variety that this unbelievable job offers.

Do you think you know everything about The Matrix? Do you want to know more than 170 curious facts and secrets of the Wachowskis' film? This book is full of information about one of the best movies of the year 1999.You will find details of the behind the scenes that you will really love. You can test your knowledge about this movie here.

La milonga...sala de guardia permanente para enfermos de tango, de vida, de encuentros, de sueños.

The Lux Radio Theatre was a one-of-a-kind OTR show. Imagine the greatest Hollywood stars doing one-hour versions of their biggest motion pictures, complete with full orchestra, live onstage with a studio audience. The one and only Cecil B. DeMille was your host ('36-'45) for a lavish production of what was to become a veritable film checklist of many of Hollywood's best films from the mid-'30s right through the mid-'50s. The first Lux film adaptation was The Legionnaire and the Lady with Marlene Dietrich and Clark Gable, based on the film Morocco.

This book is especially for the aspiring at heart - those who are in need of contagious energy and enthusiasm, those who really want to make a difference in their life and willing to follow the lead of change, those who are looking for a new and fresh perspective, those who are seeking an appreciation of the mystery and wonder of life and all creation. This book is for you.

TikTok videos go viral and reach millions of users on a daily basis, but who has the biggest following? In recent years, TikTok has become one of the biggest social media platforms in the world, with over 1 billion users. The video-sharing platform’s popularity has skyrocketed largely due to its tailored ‘for you’ page that’s filled with endless videos accompanied by catchy, viral music.