First published in 1972 and continuously in print since then, the book that introduced the art of Swedish massage to American culture and changed Americans' thinking about their health outlines the basic techniques and benefits of massage.

The internationally acclaimed author presents her first collection of poetry in over a decade that addresses themes such as love, loss, the passage of time, nature, and zombies.

"Fully revised and updated, this new edition provides step-by-step instructions and more than 180 photographs and diagrams to help riders and professionals alike master equine massage techniques. This authoritative guide provides detailed information about massage movements, pressures, rhythms, and sequences. ... Equine massage enhances the performance and quality of life of horses by increasing flexibility, reducing stiffness, improving attitude,...

For more than three hundred years, Bluff House has sat above Whiskey Beach, guarding its shores and its secrets. To summer tourists, it's the crown jewel of the town's stunning scenery. To the residents of Whiskey Beach, it's landmark and legend. To Eli Landon, it's home. A Boston lawyer, Eli has weathered an intense year of public scrutiny and police investigations after being accused of murdering his soon-to-be ex-wife. And though there was never...

"A manual on the health-promoting properties of lymphatic massage with illustrated, five-minute self-massage sequences"--

Nestled in New York's Hudson Valley is a luxury retreat boasting every amenity: organic meals, private fitness trainers, daily massages--and all of it for free. In fact, you're paid big money to stay here--more than you've ever dreamed of. The catch? For nine months, you cannot leave the grounds; your movements are monitored, and you are cut off from your former life while you dedicate yourself to the task of producing the perfect baby. Jane, an immigrant...

"Comprehensive and engaging, this exciting new edition sets itself apart as the original and classic introductory massage text. Now in gorgeous full color and filled with hundreds of photos of procedures and techniques, Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage, Fourth Edition, truly is the book to have. This highly respected bestseller covers everything from the history of massage to massage modalities to practical information on how to have a successful,...