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.