Download or read book Lavender written by Hans Silvester and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2004-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The text by Christiane Meunier, a professional in the field of fragrances, recounts the history of lavender. Readers learn that it has grown naturally in Provence since ancient times, when it was widely used to perfume bathwater. In the Middle Ages it was used medicinally and as a scent, and by 1900 farmers in the South of France had begun to grow lavender commercially. Today, as Silvester's photographs demonstrate, lavender appears as an integral part of the landscape of Provence, an essential element of its character and beauty.
Download or read book The Magic and Power of Lavender written by Maggie Tisserand and published by Lotus Press. This book was released on 1998-01-26 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces the reader to the delightful and enticing secrets of Lavender plant and its essence, demonstrating its healing properties.
Download or read book A Scent of Lavender written by Elizabeth Elgin and published by . This book was released on 2010-07 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gripping WW2 saga: the arrival of Land girls and the army turn life upside down in a Yorkshire town. Lorna Hatherwood, a middle-class housewife, lives close to Dickon's Wood. She is sheltered from her emotions by marriage to a dull husband, ten years her senior. Then the Army arrives and Lorna's restricted life expands as she catches the roving eye of a handsome young medical officer. Ness Nightingale is on the run from a disastrous love affair with a married man. Liverpool Ness joins the Land Army, only to find herself in the arms of another suitor. But he is a conscientious objector, and maybe not that suitable after all.
Download or read book Alibis written by André Aciman and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2011-09-27 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Boston Globe Best Nonfiction Book of 2011 Celebrated as one of the most poignant stylists of his generation, André Aciman has written a luminous series of linked essays about time, place, identity, and art that show him at his very finest. From beautiful and moving pieces about the memory evoked by the scent of lavender; to meditations on cities like Barcelona, Rome, Paris, and New York; to his sheer ability to unearth life secrets from an ordinary street corner, Alibis reminds the reader that Aciman is a master of the personal essay.
Download or read book Lavender written by Virginia McNaughton and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With their heady perfume and stunning visual appeal, lavenders are a wonderful addition to any garden. Long prized for their scent and healing qualities, lavender has been well loved by generationsof gardeners. This versatile plant is associated with blu
Download or read book Scent written by Elise Vernon Pearlstine and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2022-05-24 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating exploration of the natural history of scent and human perceptions of fragrance from the viewpoint of plant and pollinator Plants have long harnessed the chemical characteristics of aromatic compounds to shape the world around them. Frankincense resin from the genus Boswellia seals injured tissues and protects trees from invading pathogens. Jasmine produces a molecule called linalool that attracts pollinating moths with its flowery scent. Tobacco uses a similarly sweet-smelling compound called benzyl acetone to attract pollinators. Only recently in the evolutionary history of plants, however, have humans learned to co-opt their fragrances to seduce, heal, protect, and alter moods themselves. In this wide-ranging and accessible new book, biologist-turned-perfumer Elise Vernon Pearlstine turns our human-centered perception of fragrance on its head and investigates plants' evolutionary reasons for creating aromatic molecules. Delving into themes of spirituality, wealth, power, addiction, royalty, fantasy, and more, Pearlstine uncovers the natural history of aromatic substances and their intersection with human culture and civilization.
Download or read book Fragrant written by Mandy Aftel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-10-16 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2016 Perfumed Plume Award The “Alice Waters of American natural perfume” (indieperfume.com) and author of the Art of Flavor celebrates our most potent sense, through five rock stars of the fragrant world Mandy Aftel is widely acclaimed as a trailblazer in natural perfumery. Over two decades of sourcing the finest aromatic ingredients from all over the world and creating artisanal fragrances, she has been an evangelist for the transformative power of scent. In Fragrant, through five major players in the epic of aroma, she explores the profound connection between our sense of smell and the appetites that move us, give us pleasure, make us fully alive. Cinnamon, queen of the Spice Route, touches our hunger for the unknown, the exotic, the luxurious. Mint, homegrown the world over, speaks to our affinity for the familiar, the native, the authentic. Frankincense, an ancient incense ingredient, taps into our longing for transcendence, while ambergris embodies our unquenchable curiosity. And exquisite jasmine exemplifies our yearning for beauty, both evanescent and enduring. In addition to providing a riveting initiation into the history, natural history, and philosophy of scent, Fragrant imparts the essentials of scent literacy and includes recipes for easy-to-make fragrances and edible, drinkable, and useful concoctions that reveal the imaginative possibilities of creating with—and reveling in—aroma. Vintage line drawings make for a volume that will be a treasured gift as well as a great read.
Download or read book At Home with Fragrance written by Kristen Pumphrey and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling brand P.F. Candle Co. offers a modern, “so-easy-you-will-be-tempted-to-try-it” introduction to enhancing your home with fragrance and making your own custom scents and candles Candles have evolved in both function and style over the years. Gone are the days of overpowering, artificial scents: The focus on subtle, complementary fragrances is here to stay. P.F. Candle Co. has been leading this charge for more than a decade, amassing a huge following, and now they want to share all that they’ve learned in their first book. Equal parts design and DIY, At Home with Fragrance will teach you which fragrances work best for each room, how to interpret your distinct design style into fragrance, and (the best part!) how to make candles, room sprays, and incense with your own custom scents. The design and fragrances featured in this book are inspired by the authors’ home state of California: organic and relaxed elements, as well as scents drawn from nature, are the hallmarks of P.F.’s design ethos. Scent is the perfect way to express your unique design sense—and the art of making your own fragrances and candles offers an affordable DIY approach. Filled with tips and recipes for room sprays, incense, candles, and more, the book unlocks the secrets of P.F.’s hallmark style—creating atmosphere with candles and scent—and helps readers make it their own.
Download or read book Revelation written by Suzanne R Banks and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2014-08-04 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yes you can reveal your purpose in life by using essential oils! Information is coded within the scent of these beautiful gifts from nature, and by incorporating them into your life you will expand your consciousness, and in turn find your true purpose. Learn about the metaphysical properties of essential oils Uncover 10 bold formulas to allow you to arrive at the perfect combination of oils just for you Read about how essential oils can improve your happiness, spirituality, abundance, love, dharma and work, stress levels, self-talk, energetic cleansing and protection, youthfulness and your health Understand the blending ratios of essential oils for all uses, and discover the easy ways to use essential oils in your life
Download or read book The Lavender Keeper written by Fiona McIntosh and published by Allison & Busby. This book was released on 2013-06-10 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provence, 1942 Luc Bonet, brought up by a wealthy Jewish family in the foothills of the French Alps, finds his life shattered by the brutality of Nazi soldiers. Leaving his abandoned lavender fields behind, Luc joins the French Resistance in a quest for revenge. Paris, 1943 Lisette Forestier is on a mission: to work her way into the heart of a senior German officer, and to infiltrate the very masterminds of the Gestapo. But can she balance the line between love and lies? The one thing Luc and Lisette hadn't counted on was meeting each other. Who, if anyone, can be trusted - and will their own emotions become the greatest betrayers of all?
Download or read book The Lavender Lover s Handbook written by Sarah Berringer Bader and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I think it pisses God off when you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don’t notice it.” —Alice Walker The Lavender Lover's Handbook provides a complete checklist of the color, fragrance, size, and foliage of the 100 easiest, most stunning lavenders available today. In addition to details about spacing, planting, pruning, Sarah Berringer Bader offers tips to harvest, cook, and craft with this wonderful herb. The abundant variety, hardiness, fragrance, and culinary opportunities make lavender one of the most popular and versatile plants, and with this practical and accessible guide, it's easier than ever to grow lush lavender at home.
Download or read book The Book of Perfumes written by Eugene Rimmel and published by . This book was released on 1867 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Essential Oils and Aromatherapy written by Gregory White and published by . This book was released on 2013-08-11 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: How to Use Essential Oils for Beauty, Health, and Spirituality is written in a personable and easy to understand style and covers all of the important aspects of aromatherapy and essential oils. Reads like a conversation instead of a text book. Authored by a professional aromatherapist, it includes the history of aromatherapy, how to use the oils, the chemistry of essential oils, how to create a balanced blend, how essential oils are made, the carrier oils used in blends, scent notes, a few questionable aspects of the industry, recipes to get you started, and a complete encyclopedia of the top fifty-five oils. The essential oil guide (encyclopedia) covers fifty-five of the most-used essential oils with detailed information about each oil including: botanical name, aromatic profile, origin, perfumery note, extraction method, description of the essential oil, safety warnings, and each oils uses and benefits for the mind, the body, and the spirit. Added bonus rarely found in essential oils books: step by step directions showing how a professional aromatherapist creates a blend for a client based on their ailments, symptoms, medical history, emotions, and personal preferences. Sample Case Study included. CONTENTS: Aromatherapy - A Brief History (from cavemen to current day) How Aromatherapy is Applied (diffusion, inhalation, topical, pulse points) How Essential Oils Work (how essential oils enter and react with the body) How Essential Oils Are Made (distillation, expression, enfleurage, solvent extracted, infusing oils) Essential Oil Yield - How Much is Actually In That Little Bottle (calculation of crop yields for production of essential oil - the strength of essential oils) Understanding Notes - Top, Middle, and Base (how notes are defined and which essential oils fall under each category) Carrier Oils (13 common carrier oils and their unique benefits) Creating Essential Oil Blends (creating aesthetic and therapeutic blends - aromatherapist case study example) Safety Guidelines - Using Essential Oils Safely (dosage information and oils to avoid) The Chemical Constituents of Essential Oils (the naturally occurring components present in essential oils) Ingesting Essential Oils - The Big Debate (both sides of the story) "Therapeutic Grade" Essential Oils - What Does it Mean? (a critical look at a much talked about marketing term) Questionable Therapies - The Use of Undiluted Essential Oils on the Skin (the overuse of essential oils directly on the skin) Certified Aromatherapist (what does it really mean to be an aromatherapist and who recognizes it) The Essential Oil Medicine Cabinet (the top five essential oils to begin your aromatherapy journey and why) Using Essential Oils to Scent the Home (ways to scent the home naturally - burners, diffusers, sprays, economical methods) The Aromatherapy Bath (the most popular way to incorporate aromatherapy into your life) Essential Oils and Pets (which pets benefit from / are harmed by essential oils) Recipes (bath oil, antifungal, relaxing, romantic, massage oil, perfume, etc.) Essential Oil Guide - Encyclopedia (a detailed look at the top 55 essential oils and their benefits)
Download or read book The Willow Pool written by Elizabeth Elgin and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2010-07-02 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The long-awaited Liverpool-at-war novel from an author whose tales of love and loss, passion and pain during the great wars are in a class of their own.
Download or read book Aromatree written by Salvatore Battaglia and published by Black Pepper Creative. This book was released on 2019-09-04 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aromatherapy is one of the most popular forms of natural therapies available to us. What makes essential oils so exciting is that they are the only ‘plant-based remedies’ that work on all levels of our wellbeing — our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing. As an aromatherapy educator, I often notice how frustrated people become when they have to learn the individual properties and actions of essential oils. The aromatree identifies the relationships that exist between the individual essential oils and the different parts of a plant such as leaves, roots, resin, wood, fruits, seed or flowers. In Aromatree, we examine the relationship and pattern between the botany of the plant, traditional folklore, symbolism, mythology of plants, aroma, chemistry, pharmacology, essential oil safety, our psyche, our personality, the chakras, the energetics according to traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, and blending tips. Aromatree embraces all aspects of aromatherapy. Whether you are a beginner or a professional aromatherapist, you will gain an incredible insight into using essential oils.
Download or read book Aromatherapy Solutions written by Caryn Gehlmann and published by . This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reference book for 1) general information on the principles and safe use of aromatherapy and the properties and applications of essential oils and carrier oils, and 2) specific information about the aromatherapy products offered from Essential 3, an aromatherapy company. Covers main biochemical components and physical, psychological, and subtle uses of essential oils. Includes quick reference guides, essential oils and synergies for systems of the body, and recommended reading. Describes special blends for hospice use.
Download or read book The Essence of Perfume written by Roja Dove and published by Black Dog Pub Limited. This book was released on 2014 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the world's leading perfume authority, Dove leads readers on an extravagant journey through the world of scent, from Ancient Egypt to the present. Beginning with a comprehensive discussion of the sense of smell and the materials of the master perfumer, Dove goes on to celebrate the great classics, the makers who brought them to life and the bottle makers who gave them shape.
