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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
This superb introduction to the work of the famous Russian poet
Anna Akhmatova (1886-1966) begins with an account of her life in
pre-revolutionary St. Petersburg and Stalinist Russia, and focuses
principally on her poetry. Incorporating all recent scholarship,
the author traces the way in which Akhmatova's work reflects the
tumultuous times in which she lived, and her emergence as the
spokeswoman of her generation, to provide a long overdue account of
her entire career.
Discover spiritual illumination and how to fulfil your life's purpose
with Qabalah: a Western non-religious mystic tradition containing
magical knowledge and practices to help you.
The central organizational system of the Qabalah is the Tree of Life -
a mystical symbol consisting of 10 interconnected spheres and
considered to be a map of the universe and the psyche, and a path to
spiritual illumination.
This introductory book breaks down the ideas of the Tree of Life into
an easy-to-follow path, including daily workshops that guide you gently
through understanding Qabalah. Over 21 days you will learn:
· the role of the Tree of Life and the links between Qabalah and tarot
· the meaning of each sphere, or Sephira, on the Tree, with an exercise
and meditation for each Sephira
· how to work with and understand the symbolism of each Sephira, from
Gods and Goddesses to Crystals
· how to increase the energy for your meditations and create a personal
symbol, or sigil, to represent your highest values
· how to use Qabalistic prayer and work with the four great Archangels
for daily support and protection
Allow the teachings of Qabalah to bring you back to spirit.
It takes just 21 days to establish a new habit. If there's a skill
you've always wanted to learn, the answer is only a few weeks away with
Hay House's 21 Days series.
Discover spiritual illumination and how to fulfil your life's
purpose with Qabalah: a Western non-religious mystic tradition
containing magical knowledge and practices to help you fulfil your
life purpose. The central organizational system of the Qabalah is
the Tree of Life - a mystical symbol consisting of 10
interconnected spheres and considered to be a map of the universe
and the psyche, and a path to spiritual illumination. This
introductory book breaks down the ideas of the Tree of Life into an
easy-to-follow path, including daily workshops that guide you
gently through understanding Qabalah. Over 21 days you will learn:
the role of the Tree of Life and the links between Qabalah and
tarot the meaning of each sphere, or Sephira, on the Tree, with an
exercise and meditation for each Sephira how to work with and
understand the symbolism of each Sephira, from Gods and Goddesses
to Crystals how to increase the energy for your meditations and
create a personal symbol, or sigil, to represent your highest
values how to use Qabalistic prayer and work with the four great
Archangels for daily support and protection Allow the teachings of
Qabalah to bring you back to spirit. It takes just 21 days to
establish a new habit. If there's a skill you've always wanted to
learn, the answer is only a few weeks away with Hay House's 21 Days
series.
The appeal of games and puzzles is timeless and universal. In this
unique book, David Wells explores the fascinating connections
between games and mathematics, proving that mathematics is not just
about tedious calculation but imagination, insight and intuition.
The first part of the book introduces games, puzzles and
mathematical recreations, including knight tours on a chessboard.
The second part explains how thinking about playing games can
mirror the thinking of a mathematician, using scientific
investigation, tactics and strategy, and sharp observation. Finally
the author considers game-like features found in a wide range of
human behaviours, illuminating the role of mathematics and helping
to explain why it exists at all. This thought-provoking book is
perfect for anyone with a thirst for mathematics and its hidden
beauty; a good high school grounding in mathematics is all the
background that is required, and the puzzles and games will suit
pupils from 14 years.
High Throughput Bioanalytical Sample Preparation: Methods and
Automation Strategies is an authoritative reference on the current
state-of-the-art in sample preparation techniques for bioanalysis.
This book focuses on high throughput (rapid productivity)
techniques and describes exactly how to perform and automate these
methodologies, including useful strategies for method development
and optimization. A thorough review of the literature is included
within each of these chapters describing high throughput sample
preparation techniques: protein removal by precipitation;
equilibrium dialysis and ultrafiltration; liquid-liquid extraction;
solid-phase extraction; and various on-line techniques.
The text begins with an introductory overview of the role of
bioanalysis in pharmaceutical drug development. Fundamental
understanding of the strategies for sample preparation is
reinforced next, along with essential concepts in extraction
chemistry. Several chapters introduce and discuss microplates,
accessory products and automation devices. Particular strategies
for efficient use of automation within a bioanalytical laboratory
are also presented. The subject material then reviews protein
precipitation, liquid-liquid extraction, solid-phase extraction and
various on-line sample preparation approaches. The book concludes
with information on recent advances in sample preparation, such as
solid-phase extraction in a card format and higher density
extraction plates.
Important objectives that can be accomplished when the strategies
presented in this book are followed include: improved efficiency in
moving discovery compounds to preclinical status with robust
analytical methods; return on investment in automation for sample
preparation; and improved knowledge and expertise of laboratory
staff.
.Shows the reader exactly how to perform modern bioanalytical
sample preparation techniques, complete with detailed
strategies
.Thorough literature review and summary of published
information
.Detailed discussion and examples of the method development
process"
Although Green approaches to politics have had some practical
successes in a range of different countries, the movement has
lacked a fully developed and coherent political theory. In this
unique study David Wells and Tony Lynch demonstrate that ecological
understanding and environmental concern are not just consistent
with notions of social equity and grass-roots democracy, but that a
concern for these aims are the logical consequence of what might be
called 'political ecology'. They begin with a critique of existing
approaches to Green politics, with particular attention to the
claims of 'deep ecology' and go on to develop an important
examination of the relationship between economic and ecological
styles of thinking. They conclude with a 'social commons' inspired
revision of Lockean politics. What emerges is an important
understanding of the tasks of politics: rather than focusing on
'foreground' issues of individual choice, the central political
challenge of our age is with the management and provision of the
background conditions (the ecological conditions - understood in
the broadest sense) which allows the possibility of a reasonable
life. The analysis shows a concern with environmental commons
engenders equal concerns for social, economic and cultural commons,
develops an account of how such commons can be effectively managed
and relates this account to more traditional political themes of
democracy, liberty and equity.
Unlock the ancient wisdom of the Tree of Life and understand the
path ahead with this beautiful oracle from astrologer and Qabalah
expert David Wells. Drawing on the mystic tradition of Qabalah, The
Tree of Life Oracle will help you to learn more about the nature of
the universe and yourself, connecting you with your soul to fulfill
your purpose. The Tree of Life is central to Qabalah – a map of
the universe and the psyche, the order of the creation of the
cosmos, and a path to spiritual illumination, represented by 10
interconnected spheres. The Tree is rich with symbolism, and these
symbols – drawn from astrology, Tarot, and ancient alchemy –
are reproduced throughout the cards within the beautiful paintings
of Roberta Orpwood. This deck of 44 cards – comprising 11
Sephiroth, 22 Paths, and 11 Magical Forces – harnesses the power
of Qabalah to change people’s lives. An accompanying guidebook
explains the meaning behind the symbols and suggests cards layouts
for readings and interpretation. This mystical oracle deck is
suitable for full or daily readings, as well as gently helping you
to better understand the workings of the Qabalah, demystifying it
and making it more accessible. The more you work with the cards,
the more in tune you will be with the universe, coming to a greater
understanding of the path ahead.
A fascinating journey into the mind-bending world of prime
numbers
Cicadas of the genus Magicicada appear once every 7, 13, or 17
years. Is it just a coincidence that these are all prime numbers?
How do twin primes differ from cousin primes, and what on earth (or
in the mind of a mathematician) could be sexy about prime numbers?
What did Albert Wilansky find so fascinating about his
brother-in-law's phone number?
Mathematicians have been asking questions about prime numbers for
more than twenty-five centuries, and every answer seems to generate
a new rash of questions. In Prime Numbers: The Most Mysterious
Figures in Math, you'll meet the world's most gifted
mathematicians, from Pythagoras and Euclid to Fermat, Gauss, and
Erd?o?s, and you'll discover a host of unique insights and
inventive conjectures that have both enlarged our understanding and
deepened the mystique of prime numbers. This comprehensive, A-to-Z
guide covers everything you ever wanted to know--and much more that
you never suspected--about prime numbers, including:
* The unproven Riemann hypothesis and the power of the zeta
function
* The ""Primes is in P"" algorithm
* The sieve of Eratosthenes of Cyrene
* Fermat and Fibonacci numbers
* The Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search
* And much, much more
From 1997, traditional four-wheeled Morgans were modernized with
superformed aluminium wings, a stainless steel bulkhead, stainless
exhausts, and alterations to the body tub that provided longer
doors, an increase in interior width, and a roll hoop under the
dashboard. Buying and Maintaining a Modern Traditional Morgan
provides practical advice on choosing, running and even modifying
one of these exceptional cars, including full technical
specifications of each model since 1997. Topics covered in the book
include: buying your first Morgan, and the variations available;
making the best of the cockpit area and optimizing comfort; staying
dry in the rain and protecting the bodywork from wear and tear;
Morgan suspension, the practicalities and the modifications
available; service and maintenance for the home mechanic and,
finally, a practical guide to touring holidays in a Morgan.
Foreword by Steve Morris.
Revised with nearly 200 new entries, this dictionary contains all
the information that anyone ever wanted to know about numbers--from
minus one and its square root to cyclic, weird, perfect,
untouchable and lucky numbers to Pascal's triangle and the Syracuse
algorithm to numbers so large they boggle the imagination.
An accessible introduction to the profound teachings of the Tree of
Life and how you can use them to improve your experience on Earth.
Qabalah is a Western non-religious mystic tradition containing a
body of magical knowledge and practices. It offers teachings on the
creation, origin and fate of the soul, the nature of divinity and
the role of human beings on Earth, and includes meditative,
devotional and mystical practices, such as astrology, tarot and
magic. David Wells has been studying Qabalah for over 25 years and
in this book shares his knowledge of this fascinating philosophy.
He breaks down the concepts of Qabalah into an easy-to-follow path
and shows how you can use them effectively in your life. The book
is full of practical exercises, simple rituals and safe practices
that will allow you to experience the power of Qabalah for
yourself. You will discover: - the role of the Tree of Life - the
central organizational system of Qabalah - the 10 Sephiroth
(spheres) of the Tree and what they mean - meditations and
exercises for each Sephira - how to create a personal sigil
(symbol) to represent your highest values - how to use Qabalistic
prayer and work with the four great Archangels for daily support
and protection This book was previously published under the title
Qabalah (Hay House Basics series).
"History does not repeat itself, but it does rhyme." This vital
truth, attributed to Mark Twain, has been the inspiration for a
unique collection of rap poems about the US presidents, each
illustrated with a creative caricature by the up-and-coming artist
Molly Brau. Find out more about the presidents' backgrounds,
accomplishments, personality quirks, successes, and failures in the
whimsical hip-hop style. Jack was Jammin' Truman was Truckin' Taft
was Phat
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