Roost Books

14/03/2023

Happy Women's History Month from Roost Books!⁠
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This month, we invite you to celebrate your body with Cycles: The Science of Periods, Why They Matter, and How to Nourish Each Phase!⁠
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Here, family nurse practitioner Amy J. Hammer arms you with a strong foundation in the science of the menstrual cycle while exploring its historical and sociocultural significance.⁠
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With evidence-based nutrition, movement, and self-care strategies, Cycles provides a detailed guide for living well in YOUR body.⁠
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This comprehensive, body-literate guide illustrated by Fátima Bravo includes:⁠

✨ 40 nutrient-dense, menstrual-phase specific recipes that support overall health⁠
✨ The science of menstrual cycles and how the different phases of the cycle affect the brain and body beyond the reproductive system⁠
✨ How to track your cycle using fertility awareness–based methods⁠
✨ How to prepare and what to expect during the menopausal transition and beyond⁠
✨ Detailed movement, self-care, and nutrition tips that optimize overall health throughout the menstrual cycle phases and your lifespan⁠
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Click the link and get 30% off with code WHM23 on Shambhala.com:⁠ shmb.la/cycles

07/02/2023

Become in tune with your internal rhythm, reclaim the meaning of self-care, and cultivate optimal health for every season of life with Cycles by Amy J. Hammer, on sale today!

There is no one-size-fits-all guide to your cycle. With evidence-based nutrition, movement, and self-care strategies, Amy J. Hammer arms you with a strong foundation in the science of the menstrual cycle and provides a detailed guide for living well in YOUR body.

This comprehensive, body-literate guide illustrated by Fátima Bravo includes:

✨ 40 nutrient-dense, menstrual-phase specific recipes that support overall health
✨ The science of menstrual cycles and how the different phases of the cycle affect the brain and body beyond the reproductive system
✨ How to track your cycle using fertility awareness–based methods
✨ How to prepare and what to expect during the menopausal transition and beyond
✨ Detailed movement, self-care, and nutrition tips that optimize overall health throughout the menstrual cycle phases and your lifespan

Click the link to learn more and order today: shmb.la/cycles

13/09/2022

Happy Publication Day to The Animal Adventurer's Guide by Susie Spikol, illustrated by Becca Hall!

The Animal Adventurer's Guide is packed full of hands-on activities and projects that bring you closer to wild animals than ever before—from feathery birds and furry mammals to slippery herps, crawly arthropods, and other intriguing invertebrates. You’ll get insider tips about tools and techniques of the trade, become a citizen scientist, and then record handy field notes about all your amazing animal discoveries!

With 50 activities and adventures, you'll learn how to:

🐾 Track wild animals any time of year
🔦 Use a flashlight for night vision to spy on nocturnal animals
💩 Start your very own animal s**t collection and impress your friends
👤 Build a wildlife blind and become invisible to animals around you
🪶 Collect things like snakeskins, fossils, and feathers
📓 Keep a wild guide to your own backyard

And so much more! Click the link to learn more and start adventuring today: shmb.la/animal-adventurer 🦇🐿️🐍

07/09/2022

“I really began to notice that kids in particular are really connected to nature through their experiences with animals [which] seems to be a ... doorway into connecting to the natural world, and I wanted to celebrate that.”

Susie Spikol discusses her upcoming book, The Animal Adventurer’s Guide, with The Keene Sentinel.

Click the link to read the full article:

HANCOCK — A naturalist and educator with a local nature nonprofit group is releasing a book next month to promote opportunities for children to engage with wildlife through DIY projects

01/09/2022

Calling all animal lovers! Have you ever wanted to know how to hold a snake, feed a bird from your hat, and help salamanders cross the road? If so, you're not just an animal lover—you're an animal adventurer! 🐍🐦🦎

The Animal Adventurer's Guide by naturalist Susie Spikol is packed full of hands-on activities and projects that bring you closer to wild animals than ever before–from feathery birds and furry mammals to slippery herps, crawly arthropods and other intriguing invertebrates.

You’ll get insider tips about tools and techniques of the trade, become a citizen scientist, and then record handy field notes all about your amazing animal discoveries. 🔍📓✏️

Are you ready to get wild? Click the link to learn more about The Animal Adventurer's Guide and preorder your copy today: shmb.la/animal-adventurer

14/07/2022

What is Color Meditation?

In her recent Spirituality & Health article, Lisa Solomon, the creator of The Color Meditation Deck, explains how she used color meditation to change her perspective (and how you can, too!):

What Is Color Meditation?

14/07/2022

Lisa Solomon joins Margo Tantau in this episode of Windowsill Chats to talk about her latest art project, The Color Meditation Deck, now available!

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/windowsill-chats/id1529045232

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6lYdETvkkyV2FGAq0Ima7G

‎Arts · 2022

12/07/2022

🎨Happy publication day to The Color Meditation Deck! 🎨
Ready to start your art journey but anxious about where or how to start? Whether you're experienced or just getting started, this deck from Lisa Solomon, author of A Field Guide to Color, will lead you to a new relationship with paint and color and provide meditative space for you to open up to ideas and inspiration from all areas of your life.
With 62 cards, The Color Meditation Deck offers over 500 potential combinations for endless color meditation opportunities!

Click the link to learn more: http://shmb.la/color-meditation

08/06/2022

Learn how to find the workout that best aligns with your cosmic energy in this article from Well+Good, with expert guidance from Claire Gallagher, certified nutritionist and author of Body Astrology

Learning how to exercise for your zodiac sign is about finding a workout modality that aligns with your sign's natural energetic expression.

30/05/2022

Learn how to nourish our zodiac sign in this article from Well+Good, with expert guidance from Claire Gallagher, certified nutritionist and author of Body Astrology.

Figuring out how to eat for your zodiac sign is about honoring your sign's energy, according to an anti-diet nutritionist and astrologer.

03/05/2022

We are excited to announce Earth Medicines: Ancestral Wisdom, Healing Recipes, and Wellness Rituals from a Curandera by Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz has been shortlisted for Reading the West – Eating the West Shortlist!

Click the link to vote before May 31st.

With Earth Medicines, Felicia guides us to discover a connection to the natural elements and helps us become our own body, mind and spirit healers.

30/04/2022

Looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift?

EyeSwoon is featuring The Untamed Elemental in "The Ultimate Wellness Gift Guide for Mom!" Scroll through all of the amazing self-care essentials to celebrate your mom, caregiver, or provider this Mother’s Day.

Give the gift of ritual this Mother's Day with our ultimate wellness gift guide that is sure to make your special person smile.

25/04/2022

Join Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz, author and curandera, in this episode of The Darin Olien Show as she helps us reconnect with the healing methods of our ancestors using earth's medicines.

Listen to Curandera Healing Methods For Your Wellness Journey | Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz and 163 more episodes by The Darin Olien Show, free! No signup or install needed. Solving the Mysteries of the Immune System | Dr. Heather Moday. Weedkillers & Pesticides | Fatal Conveniences™.

24/04/2022

In this article from Sunset, curandera and author Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz shares four healing recipes from her new book, Earth Medicines.

Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz is sharing her wisdom for holistic wellness in a new book, ‘Earth Medicines.’

23/04/2022

Claire Gallagher is featured in this episode of Energetic Principles where she shares a few of the core principles from her newly released book “Body Astrology: A Cosmic Guide to Health, Healing, and Harnessing the Power of the Planets” and talks all about the relationship the planets, signs, and elements have in our daily health needs and wellness routines with host, Melissa LaFara.

Welcome to this edition of the EP podcast on “Body Astrology” - where Claire Gallagher and I talk all about the relationship the planets, signs, and elements have in our daily health needs and wellnes

22/04/2022

If medical astrology is what you're looking for, Claire Gallagher's book, Body Astrology, "breaks down this method so it’s digestible even for beginners." Check out this article from PureWow to discover which type of astrology is right for you!

01/04/2022

Go beyond your birth chart and learn about basic transits with Body Astrology.

Watch Claire Gallagher, author of Body Astrology, break down transits—the planetary motion happening right now—and how it interacts with your birth chart & correlates with change in your life (and body).

In this video, go beyond your birth chart and learn how to use your copy of Body Astrology with basic transits.

31/03/2022

"We are at a very specific time in history where a deeper understanding of life is necessary. This oracle deck is filled with direction, order, and beauty."

Read Tasya van Ree ARTIST's interview with The Chalkboard Mag to learn about her process and the deep insights that can be found in The Untamed Elemental.

Following her multidisciplinary work over the years, we were thrilled to see Tasya funnel her talent into The Untamed Elemental Oracle Deck

15/03/2022

Happy Publication Day to The Untamed Elemental by Tasya van Ree (Tasya van Ree ARTIST)!

Inspired by the elements of Mother Earth—Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Ether—The Untamed Elemental provides opportunities for self-discovery and awakening.

This strikingly original oracle deck features 52 bold representations of animals and earth elements to help you unlock cosmic truths, channel your intuition, and align yourself with the natural wisdom of the earth.

Your soul knows the way already. Allow The Untamed Elemental to be your guide.

Learn more: https://www.roostbooks.com/the-untamed-elemental.html

26/02/2022

Join Ezza Valdes from The Alchemist's Kitchen in conversation with Claire Gallagher, author of Body Astrology! Together, they dive into Claire's journey into astrology and what lead her to write the book.

Join Ezza Valdes from The Alchemist's Kitchen as she sits down with Claire Gallagher, nutritionist, certified strength and conditioning specialist and astrol...

04/02/2022

Join Delanie Holton-Fessler, author of Maker Camp, for an evening book talk and activities at Boulder Book Store on February 8, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. MST.

During this event, you'll learn how to build your very own Junk Robot out of scrap wood and loose parts. Delanie will talk about ways to work with kids to develop a creative space as well as tips and tricks for working with your children. This event is open to families and those working with children.

Learn more and register at the link below!

Join Delanie Holton-Fessler, author of "Maker Camp," for an evening book talk and activities.

01/02/2022

✨ Happy Publication Day to Body Astrology by Claire Gallagher, with illustrations by Caitlin Keegan! ✨

Astrology, life, and the body are constantly changing, so Body Astrology goes beyond the basics, teaching you how to interpret your birth chart and craft a unique routine that is tailored to your needs. Nutritionist, certified strength and conditioning specialist, and astrologer Claire Gallagher guides you in the healing powers of each planet and how to use food, movement, and lifestyle to realign and empower throughout the month and the year.

Learn more: www.roostbooks.com/body-astrology.html

12/01/2022

Join author Claire Gallagher, MAc MScN CSCS, for a video walk through of her forthcoming book Body Astrology (available 2/1/22)!

Body Astrology is a modern take on medical astrology, specifically within Claire's realm of expertise—food, movement, and how we can cultivate a sustainable and compassionate relationship with both. What she really hoped to communicate through this book is that astrology is a tool for body respect.

Enjoy this sneak peek at the book and read her top ten tips for getting the most out of your copy of Body Astrology!

In this video, follow along as I walk you through Body Astrology and give you my top ten tips for getting the most out of this book.

02/01/2022

Enter for a chance to win The Modern Larder and a Veritable Garden in this giveaway from Eat Your Books! Click below to learn more about The Modern Larder, sample two recipes from the book, and enter to win.

The contest ends at midnight on January 16th, 2022.

Enter our US/CA giveaway to win one of three copies of The Modern Larder: From Anchovies to Yuzu, a Guide to Artful and Attainable Home Cooking by Michelle McKenzie with one grand prize winner in the US also receiving a Veritable Garden.

28/12/2021

Learn how to make your Brussels sprouts extra flavorful and crispy with this recipe feature from The Modern Larder on Food Gal!

Shio Koji-Roasted Brussels Sprouts Posted on November 19, 2021 by foodgal 2 comments A hot oven and a rub of shio koji all over the leaves gives these Brussels sprouts extra flavor and crispiness. Have you discovered shio koji, the darling ingredient of so many chefs? Maybe you’ve spotted it at a ...

18/12/2021

Looking for the perfect easy Sunday brunch? mindbodygreen has you covered with this baked omelet recipe from Michelle McKenzie's new book The Modern Larder!

Stop stressing over your eggs.

14/12/2021

Shopping for the home chef on your list?

WIRED included The Modern Larder by Michelle McKenzie in their list of 10 gift ideas keep the curious cook in your life tinkering away in the kitchen!

From the real everyday pan to the best book for odds and ends, we have ideas that will keep the curious cook in your life tinkering away.

10/12/2021

"Carrots, avocado, and sprouts may sound too standard to deserve your attention, but I assure you, this salad satisfies."

Try out Michelle McKenzie's Spicy Roasted Carrots With Avocado, Sprouts, and Sunflower Dukkah from Modern Larder in this recipe feature from The Splendid Table!

Carrots, avocado, and sprouts may sound too standard to deserve your attention, but I assure you, this salad satisfies. It’s really the dukkah that does the trick— bright, spicy, salty, and a little sweet—it gives this salad a complex, savory depth.

07/12/2021

"Since most sodium comes from commercially prepared and highly processed foods like frozen pizza, canned soups, burgers, and flavored snacks, my biggest challenge is to help [people] find healthy alternatives that don't require too much time to make and still taste good."

Carly Knowles, author ofThe Nutritionist's Kitchen, discusses how to take the bland out of a low-sodium diet with CNN_Health.

Whether it's choosing to cook with fresh tomatoes over canned or creating your own herb blends, reducing the amount of salt in your diet is easier than ever.

24/11/2021

Watch Michelle McKenzie—professional cook, culinary instructor, food writer, food stylist, and recipe developer—in conversation with Ashley Rodriguez, host of the Kitchen Unnecessary podcast, with Book Larder: A Community Cookbook Store!

Watch Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYEbHC7G9iE

Professional cook, culinary instructor, food writer, food stylist, and recipe developer Michelle McKenzie chats about her new book, The Modern Larder: From a...