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Norma Lehmeier Hartie is an award winning author, speaker and an eco-friendly designer.Harmonious Environment: Beautify, Detoxify and Energize Your Life, YourHome and Your Planet won The Grand Prize in the Writer's Digest BookAwards, and was the Award Winner for Best New Non-Fiction USA NationalBest Books 2008. Norma created the practice she calls HarmoniousAdjustments,™, which combines the best principles of FengShui, the use of eco-friendly materials, the application of the FourElements, color, Vastu, creative visualization, energy work and gooddesign. Norma is an an animal lover, a hiker, crafts person, healer,and a gardener. She lives north of New York City with her husband andPug, Toast.

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The absorbing, definitive account of CrossFit's origins, its explosive grassroots growth, and its emergence as a global phenomenon. One of the most illuminating books ever on a sports subculture, Learning to Breathe Fire combines vivid sports writing with a thoughtful meditation on what it means to be human. In the book, veteran journalist J.C. Herz explains the science of maximum effort, why the modern gym fails an obese society, and the psychic rewards of ending up on the floor feeling as though you're about to die. The story traces CrossFit’s rise, from a single underground gym in Santa Cruz to its adoption as the workout of choice for elite special forces, firefighters and cops, to its popularity as the go-to fitness routine for regular Joes and Janes. Especially riveting is Herz’s description of The CrossFit Games, which begin as an informal throw-down on a California ranch and evolve into a televised global proving ground for the fittest men and women on Earth, as well as hundreds of thousands of lesser mortals. In her portrayal of the sport's star athletes, its passionate coaches and its “chief armorer,” Rogue Fitness, Herz powerfully evokes the uniqueness of a fitness culture that cultivates primal fierceness in average people. And in the shared ordeal of an all-consuming workout, she unearths the ritual intensity that's been with us since humans invented sports, showing us how, on a deep level, we're all tribal hunters and first responders, waiting for the signal to go all-out.

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<a></a>Award Winner for Best New Non-Fiction USA National Books 2008 Grand Prize Winner of the 15th Annual Writer’s Digest International Book Awards “Drawing on her background in design, holistic healing, gardening, and cooking, Norma Lehmeier Hartie has compiled an eco-friendly guide for turning a home into a nurturing sanctuary that resonates with the positive energies of the earth. Despite the tremendous amount of information that the book contains, it is extremely readable and well organized. Harmonious Environment would be a terrific starting point for a monthly study group. Almost every chapter has plenty of information for intensive discussion and will provide a solid platform for the presentation of related books and sidelines.” Anna Jedrziewski, Spirit Connection New York, N.Y., N.Y. for New Age Retailer “Author Norma Hartie has put together this well-designed, highly informative volume to introduce the world to her applied philosophy of ‘Harmonious Adjustments™,’ intended to do everything from clearing negative energy in public spaces to populating your garden with the 50 best plants for controlling pollution. One can also hop and skip through the book just to pick up interesting recipes, scattered decorating tips, and useful references to healthy home product suppliers. Clearly written, cleanly organized, and enthusiastically presented, this is an unusual and eclectic addition to anyone’s home improvement library.” Fearless Reviews “We can all use more harmony in our lives, and this book delivers a helpful assortment of what the author calls ‘Harmonious Adjustments,’ designed for achieving the harmony, peace, and beauty we all strive for. From the most basic housecleaning tips to expert spiritual advice, Norma Lehmeier Hartie brings together a perfect blend of the practical and the magical to help us recapture the simplicity that modern society has stolen away.” Independent Publisher Highlighted Title Winner “From practical tips for eliminating clutter to replacing harmful products with eco-friendly ones, a how-to guide for dowsing one's house, embracing the spirituality of honoring mother earth, tips for flower arranging, and much more. Tips, tricks, and techniques for promoting metaphysical harmony abound in this compassionate guide, which also provides numerous references to where assorted toxin-free and ‘green’ products can be obtained. Recommended reading for anyone seeking to revitalize their living space.” The Midwest Book Review “It’s a handbook for those wanting to achieve a healthier, happier lifestyle in harmony and balance with nature. She’s the creator of the practice known as Harmonious Adjustments, which combines the following: principles of Feng Shui (interpreting a particular space), a central belief in various life energies (yin and yang), the four elements (earth, fire, water, air) based on birth dates, color schemes, and good design. Hartie, a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and the Parsons School of Design, has also been a chef and floral designer, and cites her twenty-plus years of research and life experiences. ‘Harmonious Adjustments’ provide principles to help individuals get started on their creative journeys. As Hartie notes, the practice ‘is based on the belief that if it feels and looks good, it is good.’” Robin Farrell Edmunds. ForeWord Magazine “Worried about what your family is being exposed to? Are you hoping to increase your wealth or find love this year? Trying to decide on the best color to paint your walls? If you answered ‘yes!’ to any of these questions, then Harmonious Environment is a must read. The goal of this book is to create positive energy both in your home and your life and to be kinder to the earth. The relationship between people and the Earth is an important part of Harmonious Environment. To remind ourselves of this interconnection, Hartie recommends bringing the natural world into your home. Some ways to do this include displaying rocks and minerals and using houseplants as pollution busters. Hartie uses Harmonious Adjustments (TM) that combines ‘the best principles of Feng Shui, the application of the Four Elements based on your birth date, color, Vastu, energy work and good design.’ I've read a few Feng Shui books in the past, but the author's clear instructions and enthusiasm has given me the confidence to actually try this at home. I liked how the author reminded me to use this book as a guideline but to also trust my intuition. Do what looks and feels right for you. I also liked how the Resource section listed all the suppliers, organizations and further readings mentioned throughout the book. Armchair Interviews says read Harmonious Environment and get ready to change your life!” Yuka Mizushima, Armchair Interviews, Amazon Top 500 Reviewers

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