In this absorbing story, written by a physician and military officer, witness a unique holistic approach to wellness, health and healing unfold through the eyes of five people all struggling with difficult life events. They find themselves together for one week at a Hawaiian retreat. All from diverse backgrounds, each with a different story to tell. Lew-veteran husband and father with PTSD having trouble keeping it together; Sara -a physician, appears happy on the outside but experiencing burnout and compassion fatigue; Uncle Ira -struggling with guilt, anger and grief has almost given up on life; Nora -3 children in 4 years with dreams deferred is struggling with her identity and value as a mother; Reiko - biracial and bilingual drifting between both cultures, not really belonging to either. The caretaker Sister, a wise elder, provides tools for a mental checkup so each can learn to a take a deep breath in the business of life. "Less is more" and "healing is by digging in the soil of your soul." They learn to cherish the simple treasures of life as Sister intertwines hope and enlightenment into their reality. Discover how to approach life challenges through self care with individual reflection, inward exploration and self discovery on the journey to health. The practices of nutrition movement, mindfulness, meditation, massage and yoga are used at this fun and engaging retreat.

The finest guidebook ever written for Maui. Now you can plan your best vacation—ever. This all new 12th edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the island. Best-selling author and longtime Hawai‘i resident, Andrew Doughty, unlocks the secrets of an island so lush and diverse that many visitors never realize all that it has to offer. Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches, pristine reefs, delicious places to eat, colorful craters, hidden waterfalls and so much more. Every restaurant, activity provider, business and resort is reviewed personally and anonymously. This book and a rental car are all you need to discover what makes Maui so exciting. • The most accurate up-to-date information available anyplace with up-to-the-minute changes posted to our website and smartphone app. The app is an optional separate purchase and includes features not possible in a book, but it provides free access to over 120 resort reviews with our detailed aerial photos—so you’ll know if oceanfront really means oceanfront—and you can filter them fast for the features and amenities you’re looking for. Resort reviews are also free on our website. • Frank, brutally honest reviews of restaurants, activities and other businesses show you which companies really are the best... and which to avoid—no advertisements • Driving tours let you structure your trip your way, point out sights not to be missed along the way and are complemented by 140 spectacular color photographs • 21 specially created maps in an easy-to-follow format with mile markers—so you’ll always know where you are on the island • Clear, concise directions to those hard-to-find places such as deserted beaches, hidden waterfalls, pristine rain forests, spectacular coastlines, natural lava pools and scores of other hidden gems listed nowhere else • Revealing chapter on hidden sights along the Hana Highway • Exclusive chapter on Maui’s beaches with detailed descriptions including ocean safety • Over 90 pages of unique adventures and exciting activities from ATVs to ziplines • Fascinating sections on Hawai‘i’s history, culture, language and legends • Includes information on the offshore islands of Lana‘i, Moloka‘i and Kaho‘olawe Maui Revealed covers it all—from the wind-swept top of Haleakala to the sparkling underwater reefs. This is the best investment you can make for your Maui vacation. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime kama‘aina, you’ll find out more about Maui from this book than from any other source. Discover the island of your dreams with Maui Revealed.

In this powerfully eerie tale, the legend of La Llorona is recast as the tale of a witch intent on doing evil in modern Santa Fe.

It is mid 21st century. Alex, a young Greek astronomer is leading a research team assigned to examine unexplored areas of the solar system in search of possible signs of life. After dedicating much time and effort they come up with some positive results on IO, the mysterious moon of Jupiter. To further investigate the discovery, a highly qualified team of scientist are summoned and sent on this mission to IO. When they stop on the way of this journey the team does not have the slightest idea what they're going to witness. They're about to unveil secrets that could lead the source of the unknown yet quire astonishingly familiar signs of life to another planet in the system.