Visit her website at www.kelticdesigns.com for other products with her artwork, including prints, clothing, jewelry and more.

Development of Children and Women Centre was established in 2000 in Nepal to provide relief and support to the many poor peoples of Nepal, especially to women and children, with the emphasis on education, healthcare and the provision of relief items in times of hardship and disaster. A portion of the proceeds from our Sacred Images of Tibet 2009 calendar supports this organization. Please visit www.dcwcnepal.org for program and donation information.

Paula Dion is the creator of the "Her Majesty" card in the Collage Art greeting card series as well as a contributor to the Collage, Artplay 2009 wall calendar. She is a self-taught alterer and collage artist and a lover of all things vintage, enjoying the process of taking an unused item and giving it a new dignity and beauty. Her art has appeared in Somerset Studio, Stampers Sampler, Art Doll Quarterly, Transparent Art and can be seen at www.picturetrail.com/po11ewog.

Jenny Doh has always believed that in order to see what’s there, a lot of things have to not be there. The style could be called “minimalist,” but that doesn’t mean shallow or hurried by any means. Her work is featured in the Collage, Artplay 2009 wall calendar.

Mark Downey's images are featured in the Dalai Lama:Heart of Wisdom 2009 calendar. His work has been published in numerous books and magazines, including Forbes, Geo, Islands, National Geographic, New York Times, Newsweek, and Time. He has donated proceeds from his work to UNICEF, (Children of the World calendar), and in 2005 he did a benefit to raise money for Tsunami relief. His most amazing expierence of his career was being blessed by his Holiness the Dalai Lama in 2001. “His Holiness radiates more love and Compassion than any human being I have ever met.” Downey’s agency, Lucid Images documents the cultures of the world, and important leaders and issues of our time.

In 2004, Duirwaigh Inc. president Angi Sullins sat down to write a poem for the artists who inspire her. Setting the poem to music and paintings, the short film “A Knock at the Door” was born. Posted to the Internet in December of that year, it caused an international sensation, and has since been seen by over a million viewers. Between these pages lies an invitation to follow your dreams through the door of possibility to an enchanted land half-dreamed, half-remembered, wholly adored. Angi and her partner, Silas Toball, have teamed up with Amber Lotus to publish A Knock at the Door. Also available are Durwaigh greeting cards.
www.duirwaighgallery.com.

Tiffini Elektra X is a graphic and mixed-media artist with a penchant for fairy tales and things of a macabre nature. Her artwork can be found in many publications, books, boutiques, galleries, and corporate and private collections around the world. Her work can be seen in the Collage, Artplay 2009 wall calendar as well as at www.tartx.com

Dr. Masaru Emoto, creator of the Hidden Messages in Water 2009 wall calendar, is the author of the best-selling books Messages from Water, The Hidden Messages in Water, and The True Power of Water. He is a long-time advocate for peace in relation to water. He is currently the head of the I.H.M. General Research Institute and president emeritus of the International Water for Life Foundation, a not-for-profit organization.

Jane English is the photographer and creator of the top-selling Tao 2009 wall calendar and Tao greeting cards as well as the Mt. Shasta 2009 wall calendar, Mt. Shasta greeting cards and Mt. Shasta journal. Her photography is also featured in the Yankee Wisdom and Mystical Path, Practical Feet 2009 calendars. Jane's books include Mount Shasta Reflections, Mount Shasta's Black Butte, and Chung Tsu: Inner Chapters. Visit her site at www.eheart.com.

Mixed-media narrative artist Sarah Fishburn is a contributor to the Collage, Artplay 2009 wall calendar. Her art can be found in print and online, and in more than two dozen publications, including In This House, a book of themed altered art imagery and collage techniques. She is also a founder of a QUARTZ (QUality ART Zine) called Pasticcio, published several times a year and featuring outstanding artwork, technical articles, tips, treats and even art history.
Visit her site at www.sarahfishburn.com.

Mara Friedman’s work is presented in our Women of Spirit 2009 wall calendar. Her paintings focus upon images of women, and can be described as richly colorful, deep and spiritual. In her work, Mara explores the healing qualities of color, of harmonious rhythms and of universal symbols and form. Inspiration comes in many ways - the beauty of nature, the art and teachings of native cultures around the world and from the great circle of women, past and present, that she is a part of. For prints, shirts and a tarot deck featuring her work, visit www.newmoonvisions.com.

Karyn Gartel is the creator of the Altered Diva greeting card series and a contributor to the Collage, Artplay 2009 wall calendar. She is a self-taught mixed media artist who is deeply inspired by vibrant colors and soul-stirring words. Her work consists of several layers, including gesso, acrylic paints, gel medium, found images, and words, charcoal, and oil pastels. You can see her work at www.altered-diva.com.

The artwork of Victoria Gertenbach, a contributor to the Collage, Artplay 2009 wall calendar, has appeared in Somerset Studio and many of her sister publications, as well as Material Visions and Transparent Art.
www.thesillyboodilly.blogspot.com.

The Gitter-Yelen collection of Zenga paintings featured in the Zen Mind 2009 calendar is widely regarded as one of the preeminent collections in the West. The Manyo'an Collection of Japanese Art focuses on Edo-period (1615-1868) works in the Zenga, Nanga, Rinpa, Maruyama-Shijo, Ukiyoe, and Eccentric styles. The term "Manyo'an" meaning a myriad of autumn leaves, was coined by the late Harold P. Stern, former director of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Dr. Kurt A. Gitter began the collection in the 1960's while working as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air force on the island of Kyushu, Japan. The artworks have been acquired over the past thirty-five years and new acquisitions continue to expand the Manyo'an Collection. Visit www.gitter-yelen.org for program information and image galleries.

Laura Goode Killmaster is an artist and graphic designer living in Marin, California. Her design work for the Hafiz greeting card series utilized traditional Mughal art forms which she manipulated with complex computer programs into modern photocollage creations. Visit her at www.laurakillmaster.com.

Artist and author Michael Green has more than two million books in print including The Illuminated Rumi, The I Ching Journals, The Illuminated Prayer and The Unicornis Manuscripts. His work also appears in the Celtic Blessings 2009 wall calendar and greeting cards, the Illuminated Rumi 2009 calendar, greeting cards and Illuminated Rumi 2009 datebook as well as the Hafiz 2009 calendar and greeting card series. Visit his online gallery at www.greenartprints.com.

The Environmental Art 2009 wall calendar features work from the global archives of greenmuseum.org. As a not-for-profit online museum (with a very small office near San Francisco, California), greenmuseum.org transcends geography, highlighting a range of artworks and interconnecting the diverse practitioners of this exciting movement. We show people what’s possible, where to find it and then work with colleagues around the world to develop resources to help inspire the creation of new art. We believe that in order to build a healthier world, the arts need to be engaged effectively. Please visit www.greenmuseum.org to learn more about this movement and join us in the global effort to make what’s good for our communities and ecosystems even better.

Alex Grey is the creator of the amazing Alex Grey 2009 calendar. Grey's paintings have been featured in venues as diverse as the album art of TOOL, SCI, the Beastie Boys and Nirvana, Newsweek magazine, the Discovery Channel, Rave flyers and sheets of blotter acid. His work has been exhibited worldwide, including Feature Inc., Tibet House, Stux Gallery, P.S. 1, The Outsider Art Fair and the New Museum in NYC, the Grand Palais in Paris, the Sao Paulo Biennial in Brazil. Alex has been a keynote speaker at conferences all over the world including Tokyo, Amsterdam, Basel, Barcelona and Manaus. The international psychedelic community has embraced Grey as an important mapmaker and spokesman for the visionary realm. Galleries, exhibit information and an online store are available at www.alexgrey.com.

Christopher Gruver's stunning flower photographs are featured in the Flowers: A Universe Revealed 2009 calendar, the Flowers boxed note card set and Flowers greeting cards. "The technical description of my work is very simple. It is digital photography, digital image management and the production of museum quality chromogenic prints. We have an abundance of technology at our fingertips, but the overriding and primary influence upon me as an individual and as an artist remains nature itself. When I see a magnificent flower very closely, it captivates me completely and I would like for the sensuality and grace of such an experience to overcome people." More of his photos, as well as process information are available at www.christophergruver.com.

Heather Hacker is the artist of the "Create Your Self" card in the Collage Art greeting card series. As a mixed media artist, Heather turns old ephemera and items that other people have thrown away into art. “Create Your Self” is a piece that celebrates this ability to sew together many little experiences and turn them into a larger, more beautiful whole. Her work has appeared in publications such as Somerset Studio, Collage Cat, A Somerset Home, as illustration for various websites, and at NYC’s Lincoln Center.www.ripearts.com.

Mary Haldeman, the artist of the "Awaken" card in the Collage Art greeting card series. Her work has been featured in Artist Trading Card Workshop by Bernie Berlin, ARTitude, Somerset Studio, Artist Trading Cards: The Anthology of ATCs, The Gleaner zine, Collage Cats zine, and the ARTchix Studio website. Her work can be viewed at www.picturetrail.com/maryhaldeman.

After experiencing a profound spiritual awakening, SageWoman 2009 wall calendar contributor Melissa Harris began channeling guides in Spirit, which turned into hands-on healing sessions. She wanted to find a way to combine her interest in metaphysics with her artwork, thus her company, Creatrix, was born, which features her artwork and messages on notecards, prints, and other gift items. Her images grace the covers of books, CDs, magazines, and calendars worldwide, as well as the popular Goddess on the Go affirmation deck. For more information, visit www.melissaharris.com.

Claudine Hellmuth is the artist of the Gal Pals greeting cards.To view more of her collage art and selection of books and instructional DVDs, visit www.collageartist.com.

Jeff Hoke, the author and artist of the Museum of Lost Wonder 2009 wall calendar, has been creating museum exhibits for the last twenty-five years and has recently been awarded the 2006 Muse Award for Exhibit Design and the 2007 Thea Award for Exhibit Design at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, where he currently holds the position of Senior Exhibit Designer. Hoke’s book, The Museum of Lost Wonder, was Published by Red Wheel/Weiser LLC. You can learn more about this fascinating book at www.lostwonder.org.

Nicholas Kirsten-Honshin’s art and poetry are a reflection of his experience with ancient Eastern spiritual practices and the philosophies of Christianity, Tibetan Buddhism, Zen Buddhism and ancient Mesoamerican cultures. When not touring, Honshin spends his creative energy combining his artwork with the teachings and poetry of Thich Nhat Hanh to create a series of calendars, datebooks, journals and note cards that inspire people worldwide to practice the principles of compassion, love, kindness and the joy of living in the moment. To learn more or to purchase signed, limited edition prints of Honshin’s work, visit www.honshin.com.

Chungliang Al Huang, author/artist of the Living Tao greeting cards, is a highly regarded and internationally respected Tai Ji master and authority of East-West cultural synthesis. His unique approach to Tai Ji allows students to first experience the joy of physical awareness and Tai Ji's natural principles before engaging in its determinant components. He is the author and co-author of numerous books on Tai Ji, mind-body-spirit integration, and Taoism as it relates to business, performance and daily life, including the best-selling classic Embrace Tiger, Return to Mountain: The Essence of Tai Ji, which has celebrated its 30th anniversary and been translated into twelve languages. He is a research fellow at the Academia Sinica, a member of the World Academy of Art and Science, and recipient of the Republic of China's Gold Medal of Education. For more information, visit www.livingtao.org/source/about-chungliang.htm.

The artwork of Chrysti Hydeck, a contributor to the Collage, Artplay 2009 wall calendar, is often very personal as it expresses her passion for animals and children in addition to showcasing her love of whimsy, words and all things odd. She is a published writer, artist, photographer and instructor.
www.alteredabbey.com.

Since 1974, Inkworks Press has been a worker-managed union shop supporting efforts for peace and social justice. Toward that end they have invested their resources to respond to emergencies and to aid grassroots projects. Inkworks has produced materials to support the recent anti-war effort, defend affirmative action, free Mumia Abu-Jamal and Leonard Peltier, abolish the death penalty, and oppose the WTO, the FTAA and global economic apartheid. They are an environmentally conscious, certified green business that combines printing trade skills with a commitment to build a more just and humane society. For more information, visit www.inkworkspress.org.

Inner Traditions is one of the oldest and largest publishers devoted to the spiritual and healing traditions of the world. They are a leading publisher of books on indigenous cultures, perennial philosophy, visionary art, spiritual traditions of the East and West, sexuality, holistic health and healing and self-development, as well as recordings of ethnic music and accompaniments for meditation. Visit their site at www.innertraditions.com.

The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) works to promote human rights and democratic freedoms for the people of Tibet and helps promote awareness about Tibet during this crucial period in its history. Founded in 1988, ICT is a non-profit membership organization with offices worldwide. To find out more, or become a member, go to www.savetibet.org.

Janosh, the creator of the Sacred Geometry 2009 wall calendar, experienced visions of transparent energies, captured in different shapes and colors, and translated these into digital art. Currently traveling around the world with a multimedia presentation that brings his art to life, he also owns a popular gallery in central Amsterdam where his holograms are exhibited permanently. His book, “Sacred Geometry,” will be released in 2008 by Sounds True publishers. For more information please visit www.janosh-art.com.

Hrana Janto, a contributor to the SageWoman 2009 wall calendar, is an artist long inhabiting the realms of history, fantasy, myth and the sacred. Painting Goddesses has been an longtime passion. Her commissioned works include historical paintings for the PBS series “Joseph Campbell’s The Power of Myth” with Bill Moyers, numerous book covers and calendars, and magazine illustration. Hrana co-created the internationally published The Goddess Oracle deck, featuring her art and calligraphy. Her first children’s book is King for a Day, from Scott Foresman/Pearson. Most recently, she co-created and painted 110 brush drawings for 108 Yoga Poses, from Alpha Books. For more information, visit www.hranajanto.com.

Amber Lotus has published the Joseph Campbell: Follow Your Bliss 2009 calendar in conjunction with the Joseph Campbell Foundation. Joseph Campbell was a life-long student and teacher of mythology and the human spirit. His focus was not just on cultures long dead, but on living myth as it manifests in modern culture and influences society. He observed that all myths carry a unifying thread – humankind’s yearning for deeper meaning and individual purpose. Mr. Campbell called this drive to discover one’s true meaning or passion to "follow your bliss." For more on this organization’s resources, visit www.jcf.org.

Amber Lotus has published the Prayer & Meditations 2009 calendar in conjunction with Truth Consciousness. Founded in 1974 by Prabhushri Swami Amar Jyoti, Truth Consciousness maintains Ashrams and Spiritual Centers in the United States devoted to the principles of Truth and Dharma (Righteousness) and the freeing of human consciousness into Divine Consciousness. Monastic disciples reside at the Ashrams in Colorado and Arizona and, along with lay devotees, gather twice weekly for Satsang and daily for aarati (Sanskrit mantras and worship), meditation, chanting and karma yoga (selfless service). Every facet of life is seen as part of spiritual practice. The Eternal Wisdom of the Himalayan sages is embodied in the oral teachings and writings of Swami Amar Jyoti. For more information, visit http://www.truthconsciousness.org .

Alice Kelley is the artist for the Fractal Cosmos 2009 calendar. Jenn House of Magical Blend's Natural Beauty & Health magazine writes, "Alice Kelley's fractal designs are astonishing, both emotionally and psychologically, and her yearly calendar has presented the very best of her art. Fractals are those intriguing shapes that are characterized by self-similarity and based on mathematics. These range from flashy to sublime, from energetic bursts to inward-moving mandala-like shapes." Visit her site at www.alicekelley.com to view hundreds of images and software information.

Mandala artist Kaho Koinuma draws directly from the heart. Her images, featured in the Sacred Mandalas of the Heart 2009 wall calendar and card series, are expressions of love filled with prayers for each and every being to awaken to the essence of life and for all experiences to be pathways home to love. Many have found inner guidance and healing through meditating and contemplating her mandalas. Since early 2007, Kaho has been exhibiting her mandalas and offering meditations, workshops and retreats. To contact Kaho, please visit www.kahokoinuma.com.

Knox is an acclaimed photographer known for his award winning, emotional photos of the grittier side of street life. When Knox discovered his studio was a neighbor to a whole colony of feral cats, he began care-taking them as well as photographing their plight. His sensitive and artful photographs are a gentle reminder that these little souls need our help. The Urban Tails 2009 wall calendar is based on the book, “Urban Tails”, published by New World Library. To see more of Knox's work go to Avatar Photography at www.avatarphotoart.com. To learn more about his book and learn how you can help, please visit www.urbantailsbook.com.

Frans Lanting has been hailed as one of the great nature photographers of our time. His influential work appears in books, magazines, and exhibitions around the world. For more than two decades he has documented wildlife and our relationship with nature in environments from the Amazon to Antarctica. He portrays wild creatures as ambassadors for the preservation of complete ecosystems, and his many publications have increased worldwide awareness of endangered ecological treasures in far corners of the earth. His photography is featured in our Pema Chödrön: Awakening the Heart 2009 calendar and datebook. Galleries of his work are available at www.lanting.com.

Mark Lerner, author of the Mark Lerner Zen Astrological 2009 calendar has been a professional astrologer with a worldwide practice for over three decades. He is the author of Mysteries of Venus, co-author of Inner Child Cards and Baseball Tarot and publishes the well-respected Earth Aquarius News astrology journal and website. A subscription is required to access most of his website, www.earthaquariusnews.com

It is Living Tao's distinction to correlate Eastern philosophies, physical disciplines and fine arts with those of the West. They offer a curriculum that focuses on Tai Ji movement and its related disciplines, and incorporates Taoist and Confucian classics, Qi Gong healing exercises, brush calligraphy, music and poetry. Living Tao Foundation was founded in 1976 and maintains a home office in the United States, providing seminars, workshops and training programs for members and interest groups throughout the world. For more information, visit www.livingtao.org.

Ann Lovejoy ranks among the country’s leading garden experts and has been featured on HGTV, National Public radio, and national public television. In addition to our A Year of Healthy Living 2009 calendar, she has written over 20 books on gardening and cooking, including Ann Lovejoy’s Organic Garden Design School, The American Mixed Border, Further Along The Garden Path, and Fragrance in Bloom. She is a regular garden and food columnist for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Her classes are offered regionally and nationally in multiple venues. Some of her more unusual classes introduce gardeners to natural care, beneficial bugs, and aerobically brewed compost teas. Her classes accommodate both professional and amateur groups and often include regional continuing education programs for Master Gardeners. Her Garden School travel programs take gardeners as far afield as Europe and Central America, where Ann has developed a gardener’s eco-tour program for EcoTeach, a nonprofit foundation that supports environmental protection programs in Costa Rica. Many of her books can be purchased through www.sasquatchbooks.com.

The Lower Nehalem Community Trust (LNCT). The LNCT is a 501(c)3 land trust that focuses on wetlands conservation and fish and wildlife habitat restoration. A portion of the proceeds of our Feng Shui 2009 wall calendar is donated to this fund. For more information on the organization, visit www.nehalemtrust.org.

Allan Mandell, whose images are featured in the Gardens of the Spirit 2009 calendar and Herb Gardens 2009 calendar, approaches garden photography with an artist’s eye. His compositions are rooted in simplicity of line and harmony of proportion, two design qualities which are abundant in Japanese gardens. Allan’s lectures and photography workshops are based on his belief that photography is as much a gateway to the inner world of the photographer/viewer as it is to the beauty displayed in the outer world. To see more of his work, please go to www.gardenphotographer.com.

Simon Marsden, author and photographer of The Haunted Realm 2009 calendar and the Dracula 2009 calendar is an internationally acclaimed photographer whose work can be found in the Getty Museum in California and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. His books include This Spectred Isle, The Haunted Realm, Journal of a Ghosthunter, Twilight Hour, and Ghosthunter: A Journey Through Haunted France.. For books and prints of his work, visit www.simonmarsden.co.uk.

In his career Joseph Marshall III, author and artist of The Lakota Way 2009 wall calendar, has been a teacher at the high school and college levels, an educational and health programs administrator for the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, a craftsman of primitive Lakota bows and arrows, an historian, and a writer. He has helped to form a non-profit advocacy group for Native American students and parents, develop and implement Native American studies curriculum, spearhead the planning and design phase for the eventual construction of a hospital, as well as serve as a founder and charter board member of Sinte Gleska University. Joseph has published five books and several screenplays. Visit his site at www.thunderdreamers.com.

Shiloh Sophia McCloud, featured in the SageWoman 2009 wall calendar, has dedicated the past seventeen years to the study and practice of art as a spiritual discipline, as well as helping women develop their own creative potential. Shiloh’s artwork is dedicated to providing healing images of women and family. As Shiloh says, “The work of a woman visionary is to know the past, dream the future, and take powerful action in the present.” She and her husband own Wisdom House Gallery in Mendocino, California. For more information, visit www.colorofwoman.com.

The Meditation Art 2009 wall calendar features images from the Meditation Art Gallery in New Orleans. The collection includes hand-painted prints, one-of-a-kind paintings, and original lithographs made in traditional style from a litho stone, as opposed to the zinc plates more commonly used. The artists’ use of antique papers, parchments and cloth adds to the uniqueness of these offerings. Curator Gary Zoller says, “At Meditation Art, I am able to support artists through Fair Trade and I am proud to represent them. Exposing their work to a wide audience directly supports indigenous artists committed to continuing their craft. I travel with the art and all its inherent good energy to places I enjoy and I interact with people who love the art as much as I do.” You can see the whole collection at www.meditationart.com.

The Wisdom of the Peaceful Warrior 2009 wall calendar is based on Dan Millman’s Wisdom of the Peaceful Warrior (New World Library), which is a companion book to Way of the Peaceful Warrior. Dan Millman is a former world trampoline champion, hall-of-fame gymnast, university coach, college professor, and best-selling author whose books have inspired millions of readers in over twenty languages. His books and seminars have influenced people from all walks of life, including leaders in the fields of health, business, education, entertainment, and sports. His website is www.danmillman.com.

Teesha Moore, a Collage, Artplay 2009 wall calendar contributor, holds workshops and art retreats and publishes an art magazine, all in the hopes of helping folks get more in touch with their own blissful state of creativity.
www.teeshamoore.com.

Beth Moran, a Collage, Artplay 2009 wall calendar contributor, got into collage a few years ago after she submitted a piece to an online altered art contest for the first time and won! She’s been hooked ever since.

The nature photography of David and Marc Muench’s appears in our Power of Now 2009 wall calendar. David Muench is also featured in the Pema Chödrön 2009 datebook. For a gallery of over 3500 images is as well as workshop information, visit www.muenchphotography.com.

Artist Helena Nelson-Reed, draws upon fantasy, myth, dreams, shamanism and mysticism for her paintings and writings with the Call of the Goddess 2009 Calendar, Call of the Goddess and Visions of the Shaman greeting cards. Helena's collections portray a visionary world focused on positive, feminine archetypal imagery. Each painting offers the viewer a portal into their imagination, tapping ancient wellsprings of knowledge and emotion. For prints and jewelry of her work, visit www.fine-art-studios.com.

Amber Lotus has partnered with New World Library to publish The Power of Now, Spirit Horses, The Wisdom of the Peaceful Warrior, and The Urban Tails 2009 wall calendars. New World Library publishes books and audios that inspire and challenge us to improve the quality of our lives and our world. The ultimate goal of the company is a sweeping one: personal and planetary transformation — awakening both individual consciousness and global social potential by publishing inspirational and practical materials in spirituality, personal growth, and other related areas. Their publications include books by authors such as Joseph Campbell, Eckhart Tolle, Mother Teresa, Alan Watts and Shakti Gawain. Visit them at www.newworldlibrary.com.

Maggie Oster is the photographer and author of the Herb Gardens and Gardens of the Spirit 2009 wall calendars. She has also served as regional editor for the National Gardening Association’s website and is the author of seventeen books, including The Herbal Palate, Herbal Vinegar and Ortho's Herbs. Visit her at www.maggieoster.com.

Parallax Press has published books and other resources for mindful living since 1987. As the premier publisher of Thich Nhat Hanh and other teachers of engaged Buddhism, they offer books for beginners, experienced practitioners, children, and families. The text of the Thich Nhat Hanh:The Energy of Prayer 2009 wall calendar is courtesy of Parallax Press. Visit them at www.parallax.org.

Elise Peeples works in fiber-based mixed media, color-inspired and centered on the human form. Her art is featured in the Collage, Artplay 2009 wall calendar and has appeared in Art Doll Quarterly and Quilting Arts. She teaches contemporary cloth dollmaking across the country and in Australia.

DJ Pettitt, a contributor to the Collage, Artplay 2009 wall calendar has been featured in many publications such as Somerset Studio, Cloth Paper Scissors, Belle Armoire and Altered Couture.
www.djpettitt.com.

Julie Rappaport is a Yoga teacher and the author of the Yoga Shakti Journal. Julie holds advanced degrees in Psychology and Theatre and writes about yoga for numerous on-line and print magazines. Her yoga influences are many and include Desikachar/ Krishnamacharya, Ashtanga, Vinyasa & Iyengar Yoga, contemporary movement training, yoga from the inner body, personal practice and intuition. Other approaches to body work that shape her teaching include Authentic Movement, Drama therapy, Contact Improvisation (dance) and the arts in general. For information on classes and workshops, as well as an online store, visit www.yogabliss.com.

Adam Rhine has created beautifully ornate, highly detailed Judaica paintings in watercolor and acrylic that are showcased in the Hebrew Illuminations 2009 calendar and Hebrew Illuminations greeting cards. For his entire gallery of paintings and drawings, visit www.hebrewart.com.

SARK, extraordinary artist and author, has created the wild and delicious You Are My Gorgeous Friend boxed note card set, I Send You… boxed note card set, and the Inspired Card Collection by SARK. Visit her online community at www.planetsark.com for events, SARK books, prints, blankets and more.

Seva Sight Programs are a combined effort of the Seva Foundation, based in Berkeley, California, USA, and the Seva Service Society, based in Vancouver, Canada. For two decades, Seva has played a vital role in international efforts to reduce avoidable blindness around the globe. Seva's sight program team develops and disseminates effective methods to restore sight to cataract-blind people, and to build comprehensive, sustainable blindness prevention programs. A portion of the proceeds from our Tibetan Voices cards are donated to this fund. Visit www.seva.org for more information.

For over 35 years Shambhala Publications has specialized in books that present creative and conscious ways of transforming the individual, the society, and the planet. They’ve published books on Buddhism, Christianity, Feng Shui and Yoga from the likes of Pema Chödrön, Ken Wilber, and Chögyam Trungpa. For more information, see www.shambhala.com.

Freddy Silva, author of the Crop Circles 2009 calendar, is one of the world's leading experts on crop circles and sacred space and best-selling author of Secrets in the Fields: The Science and Mysticism of Crop Circles, hailed by many as the most comprehensive book ever written on this fascinating and multi-disciplinary phenomenon. He is a researcher, international lecturer, and a life-long student of Earth Mysteries, Sacred Space and ancient systems of knowledge. Freddy has appeared in TV documentaries for The History Channel and Discovery Channel, as well as numerous video documentaries, and guested on radio shows throughout the US. His website is www.cropcirclesecrets.org.

Snow Lion Publications has become the largest press devoted to Tibetan Buddhism, having published over 200 titles on Tibet and Tibetan Buddhism (printing over one million copies) and distributing over 650 titles published by other presses. Snow Lion distributes hundreds of Dharma products, including video and audio tapes of teachings by Tibetan lamas, thangkas and other wall hangings, statues of buddhas, ritual items, prayer beads, T-shirts, meditation cushions, prayer flags, posters, and postcards connected to Tibetan religious practice and culture. Visit them at www.snowlionpub.com.

Our friends at Sounds True offer more than 500 titles about spiritual traditions, meditation, psychology, creativity, health and healing, self-discovery, relationships, and more. Their audio and video products bring to an ever-growing audience important new ideas in a compact, undiluted form, often years before the information is presented in books. Over the years they have recorded the outstanding wisdom teachers of our day, including Thich Nhat Hanh, Huston Smith, Jack Kornfield, Alice Walker, Ram Dass and hundreds of others. Visit them at www.soundstrue.com.

Greg Spalenka, the creator of the Divine Nature 2009 wall calendar and Divine Nature greeting cards, has been wowing art and film audiences for over 25 years with his unique vision. Part dream, part daring, his art bears a distinct style that leads the viewer not only into other realities, but into a personal experience of those realities. At its best, Spalenka’s original work takes us into the land of soul, deep into the inner chambers of the self, on a quest to discover the magic living there. For more information, visit www.spalenka.com.

Sandra Stanton has been exploring the realm of myth and world cultures in her paintings for over 25 years. Much of her work explores the interrelationship between women and nature, emphasizing compassion for, and communication with, our fellow creatures. In all, her great love of animals shines through. Her work has been widely exhibited and published nationally and internationally. For more images and information, please visit her website, The Goddess in World Mythology, at www.goddessmyths.com.

Tony Stromberg’s photographs, which appear in the Spirit Horses 2009 wall calendar, are an homage to the equine spirit, and a celebration of their remarkable presence in our lives. Oftentimes referred to as "visual poetry", his images truly embrace and reveal the incredible beauty and grace of the horse. Prints and galleries of his work are available at www.tonystromberg.com.

Sustainability Store is a free searchable database that includes retailers, service providers and organizations who are leaders in environmental and social responsibility. Here you can shop from the most ecological and socially responsible businesses on Earth. You will find lots of everyday items like natural soaps, organic cotton clothing, hemp products, books, baby products, toys, body care, kitchen supplies, office supply, recycled paper products and more. By making informed purchasing decisions that favor sustainable business practices, you help foster a sustainable future through expanding the market for sustainably produced products and services. Please visit them at www.sustainabilitystore.com.

Thich Nhat Hanh is a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, poet, scholar, and human rights activist. In 1967, he was nominated by Martin Luther King, Jr., for the Nobel Peace Prize. He is author of more than one hundred books, sixty in English, including Being Peace, Old Path White Clouds, Anger, and No Death, No Fear. He lives at Plum Village, his meditation center in France, and travels worldwide, leading retreats on "the art of mindful living." Amber Lotus has published the Thich Nhat Hanh: The Energy of Prayer and Thich Nhat Hanh 2009 wall calendars. His quotes also appear in our Meditation Art of Nicholas Kirsten-Honshin and Lotus Blossoms greeting card series. His books are published by Parallax Press.

Tibet House New York is part of a worldwide network of Tibetan institutions committed to ensuring that the light of the Tibetan spirit never disappears from the face of the earth. A portion of the proceeds of the Dalai Lama: Heart of Wisdom 2009 calendar supports this organization. Visit their site for donation information and program information, including benefit concerts, mediation classes and retreats at http://www.tibethouse.org/index.html.

The Tibetan Lama Fund is a non-profit, tax exempt corporation that supports the monks of Ling Khangtsen, in Southern India, where monks from Tibet have sought refuge to study and practice Buddhism. A portion of sales of our Sacred Images of Tibet 2009 calendar and greeting cards is donated to this fund. Visit their website at www.tibetanlamafund.org for ways to support their emergency medical funds and housing for refugee monks in India.

Eckhart Tolle, author of A New Earth and The Power of Now 2009 wall calendars, explains in remarkably clear terms how living in the now is the truest path to happiness and enlightenment. He is emerging as one of the most original and inspiring spiritual teachers of our time. Eckhart is not aligned with any particular religion or tradition, but excludes none. His profound yet simple and practical teachings have helped thousands of people find inner peace and greater fulfillment in their lives. At the core of his teachings lies the transformation of individual and collective human consciousness - a global spiritual awakening. Events and book information can be found at www.eckharttolle.com and www.namastepublishing.com.

Lunaea Weatherstone is a regular columnist for SageWoman, a column on all aspects of the spiritual life, called "Sage Advice." Her writing can also be seen in the Sage Woman and Angel Spirits 2009 wall calendars as well as the Mother’s Wisdom Deck. She is the artist of the "Mona Lisa Smile" card in the Collage Art greeting card series and she's a contributor to the Collage, Artplay 2009 wall calendar. To find out more about Lunaea Weatherstone, please visit www.lunaea.com.

In 1977, artist Pieter Weltevrede became fascinated with the healing and centering power of the ancient tantric practice of yantra painting. Traveling annually to India, he devoted his attention to mastering the North Indian iconographic painting techniques. Pieter has illustrated many books, among which is the latest edition of the book Chakras by his mentor, the late Harish Johari. Pieter's extraordinary paintings are showcased in the Chakras 2009 wall calendar, Chakras greeting cards, Hindu Gods & Goddesses 2009 wall calendar and Hindu Gods & Goddesses greeting cards. His works are on display at many exhibitions in Europe and America. More information and images of all of his paintings may be found at www.sanatansociety.com.

Wabun Wind is the author of the text for the Medicine Wheel: Earth Astrology 2009 calendar. She is also the author of 10 other books including the Medicine Wheel: Earth Astrology, which has been reissued in a 25th Anniversary Edition this year (Fireside Books/ Simon and Schuster Trade Paperbacks). For information on her books and future projects, visit www.marlisewabunwind.com.

Art Wolfe is the renowned photographer for the Travels to the Edge 2009 wall calendar and one of the most celebrated and widely published nature photographers of our time. He has worked on every continent in hundreds of locations, producing more than a million photographic images and publishing more than sixty books. His stunning pictures interpret and record the world's wildlife, landscapes and native cultures, inspiring people to celebrate and protect these precious assets. Wolfe and his breathtaking adventures in the field are the subject of the dynamic, high definition program Travels to the Edge with Art Wolfe, airing nationally on public television stations. On his site view prints, posters, camera bags, slide shows, instructional video clips, FAQs and more: www.artwolfe.com.

The Zentner Collection has been dealing in Asian antiques for more than 25 years with a special emphasis on fine furniture and works of art. They have placed many pieces in museums and prominent private collections while also catering to designers and individuals. Their pieces are featured in the Geishas greeting cards and boxed sets. Visit them at www.zentnercollection.com.