By Robert Scheer
The Dalai Lama Altar Kit, by His Holiness The Dalai Lama
 Contained in a beautiful gift box are a 3-1/2” tall statue of the Lord Buddha; a set of 18 decorated devotional cards; die-cut images symbolizing Compassion, Wisdom and Energy; and two miniature books – a copy of the sacred text, The Heart Sutra and an instructional book written by The Dalai Lama himself.
Sterling Publishing, 2002, $38.95
Wicca: Ancient Feminine Magic
 This miniature book, boxed with a small pentagram pendant might make a good Yule or Solstice gift for a young person interested in magick and mysticism. The ornate, 79-page paperback book teaches about ancient Wicca and some of the secrets of the elemental spirits that are the very essence of all nature. Andrews McMeel, 2002, $16.50
Rune Vision Cards by Sylvia Gainsford with Howard Rodway
 The letters of the ancient Runic alphabet are charged with mystical mean-ing and magical associations. 2000 years ago they solicited the influence of the Norse gods and goddesses. Today, this deck of 25 cards can be a source of inspiration. Along with the cards comes a 160 page (all colour) book explaining how to interpret the cards’ oracular meaning.
Sterling Publishing, 2002, $22.95
Tao Stones: Chinese meditations for every day, by Zhao Xiaomin and Martin Palmer
 Drawing on a 5,000 year old tradition, this gift box includes a set of 16 Tao stones, a brocade drawstring bag and an illustrated book listing 64 reflections, with a Chinese proverb, divination poem and a meditation for each. Friedman/Fairfax, 2002, $38.95
Birds, by Robert Bateman
 One of the world’s foremost nature artists, Salt Spring Island resident Robert Bateman shares more than 100 of his colour paintings and sketches of birds in this large-format (10” x 10”) collection. Bateman’s notes and diary entries give the reader a wealth of his observations about the birds’ behaviour, as well as demonstrating his keen appreciation of their beauty. Penguin Canada, 176 pages, hardcover, 2002, $50.00
The Eco-Foods Guide: What’s Good for the Earth is Good for You, by Cynthia Barstow
 Frances Moore Lappé writes in her foreword, “Barstow offers invaluable guidance in choosing food that is satisfying to our senses and best for the Earth at the same time. She helps us choose not only the health and enjoyment we each want from eating well, but the world we want, too.” This guide includes how to eat seasonally, buy locally and reform school cafeteria menus. New Society, 288 pages, softcover, 2002, $23.95
New On Our Bookshelf
East-West Healing: Integrating Chinese and Western Medicines for Optimum Health
by May Loo, M.D. and Jack Maguire
John Wiley, 2001, 328 pages, hardcover, $37.50
The Infinite Thread: Healing Relationships Beyond Loss
by Alexandra Kennedy
Beyond Words, 2001, 244 pages, softcover, $23.00
The Zen of Listening: Mindful Communication in the Age of Distraction
by Rebecca Z. Shafir
Quest, 2000, 252 pages, softcover, US$21.95
Healing Arthritis: Complementary Naturopathis, Orthopedic & Drug Treatments
by Penny Kendall-Reed and
Stephen Reed
Stewart House, 2002, 208 pages, softcover, $24.95
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