BOOK
REVIEWS
Most
often, the books we review are grouped by theme, as each issue of Alaska
Wellness explores at a different subject or focus. Our archived Book
Reviews are thus presented by general subject matter below. (Some books
are represented in more than one category.)
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BY
SUBJECT ~
Alaskan
Authors ~
Animal
Voices: Telepathic Communication in the Web of Life
by
Dawn Baumann Brunke
Awakening
to Animal Voices: A Teen Guide to Telepathic Communication
by Dawn Baumann Brunke
Candle
Sparks: Adventures in an Eccentric Alaska Town by Lilly Goodman
The
Essence of Healing: A Guide to the Alaskan Essences, 2nd Edition
by
Steve Johnson
One
Miracle After Another: Toby's Story by Jackie Kosednar
Walking
My Dog, Jane: From Valdez to Prudhoe Bay Along the Trans-Alaskan
Pipeline by Ned Rozell
All
About Animals ~
The
Complete Holistic Dog Book by Jan Allegretti & Katy Sommers,
D.V.M.
Animal
Voices: Telepathic Communication in the Web of Life
by
Dawn Baumann Brunke
Awakening
to Animal Voices: A Teen Guide to Telepathic Communication with All Life
by Dawn Baumann Brunke
Tarot
of the Animal Lords by Angelo Giannini
Dear
Kilroy: A Dog to Guide Us by Nora Vitz Harrison
The
Other Kingdoms Speak: What the Animals, Plants, Crystals, ETs, Angels,
Mermaids & Fairies Have To Say by Helena
Hawley
Animal
Healing and Vibrational Medicine by Sage Holloway
Animal
Wisdom: The Definitive Guidebook to the Myth, Folklore and Medicine
Power of Animals by Jessica Dawn Palmer
Blessing
the Bridge: What Animals Teach Us About Death, Dying, and Beyond by
Rita M. Reynolds
Conversations
with Dog: An Uncommon Dogalog of Canine Wisdom
by Kate Solisti-Mattelon
Polar
Dream ~ The First Solo Expedition by a Woman and Her Dog to the Magnetic
North Pole by Helen Thayer
Cycle
of Power: Animal Totems by Sandra Sayahda Viola
Homeopathic
First Aid for Animals: Tales and Techniques from a Country
Practitioner by Kaetheryn Walker
The
Daisy Sutra: Conversations with My Dog by Helen Weaver
Ancient
Stories (for children & adults)
Born
with a Bang by Jennifer Morgan; illustrations by Dana Lynne Andersen
From
Lava to Life by Jennifer Morgan; illustrations by Dana Lynne
Andersen
Besiin
as told by Kathrine Wade; illustrations by DImi Macheras
Tsaani
as told by Kathrine Wade; illustrations by DImi Macheras
Books
for Children ~
My
Name is Buddy: A Story for Children about Brain Tumors by Dave Bauer
Sharing
Nature with Children by Joseph Cornell
Animals
in the Stars: Chinese Astrology for Children by Gregory Crawford
Marion
the Magnet's First Mission by Sharon Hackleman
Inside
Out by Wendy Stofan Halley
The
Right Touch: A Read-Aloud Story to Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse ~
by Sandy Kleven
The Rainbow Feelings of Cancer:
A
Book for Children Who Have a Loved One with Cancer by Carrie and Chia Martin
The
Turtle Saver by Laurie Parker
Vaccinations:
A Thoughtful Parent’s Guide by Aviva Jill Romm
Sonny’s
Dream by Noriko Senshu
Ram the Demon Slayer By
Vatsala Sperling
The
Boy from Nine Miles by
Cedella Marley and Gerald Hausman
The
Revelations of Alvin Tolliver by
David Kherdian
Dandelion by Sheelagh Mawe
Books
for Teens ~
Tarot
For Teens by M. J. Abadie
Awakening
to Animal Voices: A Teen Guide to Telepathic Communication with All Life
by Dawn Baumann Brunke
Teen
Psychic: Exploring Your Intuitive Spiritual Powers by Julie
Tallard Johnson
I
Ching For Teens by Julie Tallard Johnson
Karen
Kimball & The Dream Weaver’s Web by Cynthia Sue Larson
Crystal
Meditation ~ Book with Crystals and Cards by Sue Parlett
Teen
Witch: Wicca for a New Generation by Silver Ravenwolf
It's
All In The Cards ~
Inner
Child Cards by Isha & Mark Lerner; illustrations by Christopher
Guilfoil
The
Card and Rumi Book Pack by Eryk Hanut and Michele Wetherbee
OH
Cards by Eos Interactive Cards
Cats,
Fish & Feng Shui~
Life’s
A Fish And Then You Fry ~ An Alaska Seafood Cookbook by Randy Bayliss,
Illustrations by Ray Troll
Why
Cats Paint ~ A Theory Of Feline Aesthetics by Burton Silver and
Heather Busch
Why Paint Cats ~ The Ethics Of Feline
Aesthetics by Burton Silver and Heather Busch
Feng
Shui in 5 Minutes by Selena Summers
Dreaming
& Shamanism
Dreamways
of the Iroquois: Honoring the Secret Wishes of the Soul by Robert
Moss
The
Shamanic Way of the Bee: Ancient Wisdom and Healing Practices of the Bee
Masters by Simon Buxton
Drumming
Deeply: Travels of the Heart ~
Journey
of the Heart: A Healing Meditation with Grandmother Drum (CD) by
Suraj Holzwarth
Speak
to my Heart! Step-by-Step Shamanic Animal Communication (DVD)
by
Carla Persons
Energy
Medicine ~
The
EFT Manual by Gary Craig
Energy
Medicine by Donna Eden
You
Can Heal Now: Tapas Acupressure Technique byTapas
Fleming
Getting
To Emotions with EFT by Phillip Mountrose & Jane
Mountrose
Finding
Center ~
Finding
the Love: Emanations from the Still Point by John MacEnulty
The
Four Agreements: Practical Guide Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz
Food
& Cookbooks ~
Life’s
A Fish And Then You Fry ~ An Alaska Seafood Cookbook by Randy Bayliss,
Illustrations by Ray Troll
The
Winterlake Lodge Cookbook ~ Culinary Adventures in the Wilderness
by Kirsten Dixon
Witch
in the Kitchen: Magical Cooking for All Seasons by Cait Johnson
Genetically
Engineered Food – Changing the Nature of Nature by Martin Teitel
and Kimberly Wilson
The
Slow Down Diet: Eating for Pleasure, Energy & Weight Loss by
Marc David
Great Books about Unusual Lives ~
Lost in Space by Mike Dooley
Notes From the Universe by Mike Dooley
Sage-ing
While Age-ing by Shirley McLaine
Deep
Healing ~
Healing
Dreams: Exploring the Dreams That Can Transform Your Life
by
Marc Ian Barasch
The
Essence of Healing: A Guide to the Alaskan Essences, 2nd Edition
by
Steve Johnson
The
Deep Healing Process: A Quick Guide for those who Dare by Bruce
Bibee
Healing
through the Shadow of Loss by Deborah Morris Coryell
In
Search of Magic ~
Summer
with the Leprechauns: A True Story by Tanis Helliwell
The
Elves of Lily Hill Farm: A Partnership with Nature by Penny Kelly
The
Call of the Elves (Music CD/Cassette) by Acrisa Laughing Wolf
In
the Mystery
The
Inspired Heart: An Artist's Journey of Transformation by Jerry Wennstrom
What
the Bleep Do We Know? Discovering the Endless Possibilities for Altering your Everyday Reality
by William Arntz, Betsy Chase and Mark Vicente
The
Voices of Nature ~
Talking
with Nature: Sharing the Energies of Earth by Michael J. Roads
Journey
into Nature: A Spiritual Adventure by Michael J. Roads
Finding
Ourselves in Nature ~
Sharing
Nature with Children by Joseph Cornell
Earthwalks
for Body and Spirit: Exercises to Restore Our Sacred Bond with the Earth
by James Endredy
The
Circle of Healing: Deepening Our Connections with Self, Others, and
Nature by Cathy Holt
Making
Magic with Gaia: Practices to Heal Ourselves And Our Planet
by
Francesca Ciancimino Howell
Shore
Lines: Reflections Beside the Wide Water by Mari Messer
Listening,
Learning, Searching Deeper in Nature ~
Listening
to Nature: How to Deepen Your Awareness of Nature by Joseph Cornell,
Photos by John Hendrickson
How
To Read Signs and Omens In Everyday Life by Sarvananda Bluestone
The
Raven Who Spoke with God by Christopher Foster
Space
Clearing Kit: Working with Nature to Enhance the Energy of Your Home
by Christan Hummel
Paths
to a New Vision ~
Enlightenment
Blues: My Years with an American Guru by Andre
van der Braak
The
Aura Advantage: How the Colors in Your Aura Can Help You Attain What You
Desire and Attract Success by Cynthia Sue Larson
The
ABC of Enlightenment: A Spiritual Dictionary for the Here & Now
by Osho
A
Restful Pause ~
Radiant
Body, Restful Mind: A Woman's Book of Comfort by
Shubhra Krishan
15-Minute
Reiki by
Chris Parkes and Penny Parkes
Wai
Lana’s Favorite Juices
by Wai Lana
Retreat
Sanctuary:
CD for women moving towards Menopause by Kim-Marie Walker
The
Fasting Handbook by Jeremy Safron
Sacred
Romance: Music CD by Ava and Dennis Sakowski
Revisioning
Our World ~
Side Effects: A Look at the Drug Industry ~ Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau (DVD)
A
Revolution In Kindness ~ Edited by Anita Roddick
Coyote
Healing: Miracles in Native Medicine by Lewis Mehl-Madrona
Totally
Tarot ~
Tarot
For Teens by M. J. Abadie
The
Tarot of Transformation by Willow Arlenea and Jasmin Lee Cori
The
Star That Never Walks Around: Native American Tarot by Stella Bennett
The
Fairy Ring: An Oracle of the Fairy Folk by Anna Franklin, illustrated
by Paul Mason
Tarot
of the Animal Lords by Angelo Giannini
The
Triple Goddess Tarot by Isha Lerner, illustrated by Mara Friedman
The
Forest of Souls: A Walk Through the Tarot by Rachel Pollack
Native
American Cards by Laura Tuan, illustrated by Massimo Rotundo
Transfigurations
~
Transfigurations
by Alex Grey
Wonders
of the World ~
Walking
the World in Wonder: A Children's Herbal by Ellen Evert Hopman
Pagan
Fleshworks: The Alchemy of Body Modification by Maureen Mercury
The
New Children and Near-Death Experiences by
P. M. H. Atwater
We
Borrow The Earth: An Intimate Portrait of the Gypsy Shamanic Tradition
and Culture by Patrick Jasper Lee
StoryPeople
by Brian Andreas
Women,
Magic & Creativity ~
A
Book of Women's Altars: How to Create Sacred Spaces for Art, Worship, Solace,
Celebration by Nancy Brady Cunningham and Denise Geddes
The
Winterlake Lodge Cookbook ~ Culinary Adventures in the Wilderness
by Kirsten Dixon
The
Old Girls’ Book of Spells: The Real Meaning of Menopause, Sex, Car
Keys, and Other Important Stuff by Cal Garrison
Witch
in the Kitchen: Magical Cooking for All Seasons by Cait Johnson