In the 1920s, London astrologer William Frankland revolutionized predictive astrology. His simple, reliable techniques were revered for their reliance on birth charts instead of complex mathematics and still are today. Now you can learn his methods for yourself. Drawing on Frankland's two books, author Anthony Louis explores Frankland's discoveries in detail, sharing numerous examples that demonstrate how inclusive and uncomplicated these methods can be. Secrets of Predictive Astrology covers Frankland's desire to forecast more than traditional techniques allow and his subsequent research of texts by Claudius Ptolemy and Alan Leo. With Louis' valuable insight on Frankland's predictive system, you can learn better ways to forecast your future and make the most of opportunities to come.

Iterative algorithms often rely on approximate evaluation techniques, which may include statistical estimation, computer simulation or functional approximation. This volume presents methods for the study of approximate iterative algorithms, providing tools for the derivation of error bounds and convergence rates, and for the optimal design of such algorithms. Techniques of functional analysis are used to derive analytical relationships between approximation methods and convergence properties for general classes of algorithms. This work provides the necessary background in functional analysis and probability theory. Extensive applications to Markov decision processes are presented. This volume is intended for mathematicians, engineers and computer scientists, who work on learning processes in numerical analysis and are involved with optimization, optimal control, decision analysis and machine learning.

In The Art of Forecasting using Solar Returns, Anthony Louis provides the reader with a solid historical background on the technique and lays out clearly how Morin, one of the greatest astrologers of all time, used it in the 17th century. He then proceeds to test this methodology rigorously with example after example - most from recent history featuring recognizable celebrities and also a few persons known to the author. Every aspect of return interpretation is raised and examined, including those promoted by the few modern-day writers on the subject. By the end of this dense and thorough book the reader is offered a methodological summary and worked example. An essential addition to even the most crowded bookshelf!

Tarot Plain and Simple by Anthony Louis is the book you've been waiting for As the title indicates, this book presents the Tarot in clear language that anyone can understand. If you've had trouble learning the Tarot, this book gives the meaning of each and every one of the 78 Tarot cards -- both in simple terms and in-depth ones, both upright interpretations and those for when a card is drawn reversed. Illustrations are from the elegant and mystic Robin Wood Tarot.

This book leaves nothing out It includes an overview of the history of the Tarot and suggests why this divinatory method works from a scientific point of view. It even includes several spreads and example readings. That way you can see exactly how the Tarot works, how the cards play off of each other and how to give a reading.

Turn to any page and see how you can learn meanings and interpretations. The Five of Cups shows a cloaked person with head down and three of five cups knocked over, spilling their contents. Upright the card means "mourning." But the key words and phrases give you so much more. It can also mean regret, sadness, loss of trust, an emotional letdown, betrayal in love, and much more. How can you tell which expression best fits the card? It depends upon where it falls in the spread and the cards that surround or lead up to it. This is explained in the clear but comprehensive section on Tarot card spreads, and is illustrated in the sample readings. If you have been waiting for an ideal book to help you learn the Tarot, this is it. The longer you wait, the longer it will be before you can give effective Tarot readings. Get out that Tarot deck and get this book today

Take your tarot reading to a higher level. With an emphasis on tarot's astrological influences and a number of detailed sample readings, Tarot Beyond the Basics shows the way to becoming an advanced practitioner. Here, Anthony Louis shares how-to instructions for working with reversals, number symbolism, intuition, the four elements, and the philosophical roots of tarot.

Explaining astrology for tarot readers clearly and in a way that makes sense, Louis shows how to use the tarot to give powerful readings that change people's lives. The "real" tarot exists in the mind of each reader and is interlaced with his or her stories and experiences. The abundance of knowledge presented in Tarot Beyond the Basics is sure to make your readings come alive with meaning and significance.

Comprehensive, concise, and easy to use, Llewellyn's Complete Book of Tarot contains everything you ever wanted to know about tarot. Presenting core material in fresh and interesting ways, author Anthony Louis has created an incredibly detailed guide that will educate and inspire, whether you're a beginner or advanced reader. Explore tarot's history and learn about a wide variety of systems, from Rider-Waite to Thoth. Discover card meanings, reading tips, and ways that tarot interacts with astrology, spirituality, and more. Focusing on the use of tarot for insight, empowerment, clarification, and self-understanding in addition to fortunetelling, Llewellyn's Complete Book of Tarot is the last book on tarot you'll ever need.