For more than 25 years Noriko Morishita studied and practised the intricate ceremonies of the famous Way of Tea, attempting to learn its complexities and achieve a perfection of movement and mood that few can master. In The Wisdom of Tea Noriko describes her gradual discovery of freedom and insight within the very rules that once seemed so constricting. Looking back across her life, Noriko illuminates the real teachings of the Way of Tea: to live absolutely in the moment, to notice and delight in the smallest of details, to embrace the vital skills of patience and perseverance, and to allow yourself to be. The Wisdom of Tea is a distillation of the life lessons Noriko learned through many seasons, spanning girlhood to adulthood. It is a wise and inspiring book that reveals the lasting relevance of an ancient ceremony.

Every day, we awaken to the wonderful, rich aroma of coffee, providing a gentle push to make it through the morning rush. In the afternoon, as our bodies begin to tire, we look to tea to calm our nerves and help us finish our daily tasks. Those much-needed infusions of energy help keep our bodies going. But what about our minds? Our spirits? How do we give them the encouragement they need to stay inspired, focused, and joyful?

To Help or Not to Help? When faced with an injured bird or orphaned nestling, most people want to help but don't know how - and also fear doing more harm than good. In fact, many wild birds that appear to be in trouble don't need assistance at all. How do you know whether a bird needs help? How do you know what sort of help the bird needs? In Helping Orphaned or Injured Wild Birds, you'll find all the information you need on when and how to assist all kinds of birds, from wrens to raptors. You'll learn how to: Identify whether a bird needs rescuing Help a baby bird that's fallen from its nest Identify the age and species of an injured of orphaned bird Prepare emergency rations for a baby bird Administer basic bird first-aid Locate a professional wildlife rehabilitator

In this exciting anthology the writer seeks to articulate the pertinent issues of everyday life of the African man in his quest for survival. The poems are there for the reader to enjoy and discern from the variety of impressions that life is portrayed from night to day. The writer has used these poems to tell the stories of the joys and sorrows of the African man as he tries so hard to follow his dreams, aspirations and comply with the demands of a dynamic, sophisticated environment- because he has experienced all of the primitive ways of life and all the issues of technological and scientific advances. In the fundamental issues of human kind there is utter chaos, strife, murders, wars and rumours of war, anarchy, famine, poverty ...The African mans vision is shuttered, aspiration is denied and sadly everything is out of control resulting in unfulfilled hopes and dreams. Even with these gloomy features engulfing him, the African man is convinced that the dawn of a new day will bring him hope and another chance to fix these problems once and for all.

"A freshly brewed introduction to the caffeine subculture." For hot beverage novices and budding baristas, here is an essential introduction to the world of coffee and tea, from a basic history of each product, to advanced tips and tricks for blending, brewing, and using syrups and milk, to recipes from around the world. ? Includes information on different types of beans and teas, available brewing equipment, and little-known secrets to making fabulous coffee- and tea-based drinks ? Written by food and beverage writers who are experts in the field ? Contains the finest recipes from worldwide barista champions