Sarah Thompson

Joan Wright

Philip Meredith

Hokusai

Find Guidance In Life with Runes Learn its rich history and discover how they can play an important role in your life. From the first century until the Middle Ages, Runes have been used for magic and prophecy. They are alphabetic script used by the people of Northern Europe and have impacted them powerfully. Does this peak your interest? If so, then continue reading! Learn Everything about Runes, Celtic Religions and Celtic History 2nd Edition is a book that will open up your eyes to a mystery full of divine power and lifetime of learning. So why should you buy this book? 1. It contains a great variety of his history and mythology.2. It will help you understand the meaning of each alphabet.3. Opens up your psychic awareness. Here's what you'll find inside: - What Are Runes?- History Of Runes- Symbols And Meanings- Uses- Runes And Magic- Celtic History- Celtic Religion This will surely be an amazing journey studying runes. This book is the best guide you can find out there! Sarah Thompson, the author of this book, will show you the easiest way to learning these magical alphabets. So what are you waiting for?! Grab your copy of Learn Everything about Runes, Celtic Religions and Celtic History 2nd Edition and let us learn together! Have Fun!

Learn Everything about Runes, Celtic Religions and Celtic History

Runes

Gina Pond

Calyxa Omphalos

Philip Tanner

Jacobo Polanshek

The events at Pantheacon 2011 caused a storm that reverberated across the planet, with discussion on many web sites and mailing lists, and even a mention in the UK's Guardian newspaper.This book was created in the hope of extending the debate and bringing it to a wider audience. We have included articles from people in both major camps, who have explained their positions powerfully and sincerely. This book is not an easy read -- much of it will be painful, and there is probably no one in the wider pagan community who will not be offended by at least something in here. Articles have been edited only for grammar and typography -- you will find honest words, entirely uncensored. This, however, is the point of the exercise.When nothing is said, nothing will be heard, and nothing can change.

Gender and Transgender in Modern Paganism

Cheryl Cashin

Y-Ling Chi

Michael Borowitz

Health spending continues to grow faster than the economy in most OECD countries. In 2010, the OECD published a study of strategies to increase value for money in health care, in which pay for performance (P4P) was identified as an innovative tool to improve health system efficiency in several OECD countries. However, evidence that P4P increases value for money, boosts quality of processes in health care, or improves health outcomes is limited.This book explores the many questions surrounding P4P such as whether the potential power of P4P has been over-sold, or whether the disappointing results to date are more likely rooted in problems of design and implementation or inadequate monitoring and evaluation. The book also examines the supporting systems and process, in addition to incentives, that are necessary for P4P to improve provider performance and to drive and sustain improvement. The book utilises a substantial set of case studies from 12 OECD countries to shed light on P4P programs in practice.Featuring both high and middle income countries, cases from primary and acute care settings, and a range of both national and pilot programmes, each case study features: Analysis of the design and implementationdecisions, including the role of stakeholders Critical assessment of objectives versus results Examination of the of 'net' impacts, includingpositive spillover effects and unintended consequences The detailed analysis of these 12 case studies together with the rest of this critical text highlight the realities of P4P programs and their potential impact on the performance of health systems in a diversity of settings. As a result, this book provides critical insights into the experience to date with P4P and how this tool may be better leveraged to improve health system performance and accountability. This title is in the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies Series.

Paying for Performance in Healthcare: Implications for Health System Performance and Accountability

Wire jewelry has never been more popular--but you've never seen projects like this before! In Fine Art Wire Weaving, award-winning author Sarah Thompson shares her secrets to creating wire jewelry that's nothing short of spectacular. Using super-fine wires to create 20 delicate, sophisticated pieces, you'll achieve that "wow" factor, all under the guidance of an expert jewelry teacher. You'll learn how to work with these fine wires successfully, as well as what to do when one of your projects goes awry. Using techniques in layering, symmetry, and dimensional shaping, you'll come away with a strong foundation in wire working so you can create your own one-of-a-kind pieces. Paired with beautiful, 4-color photographs, Thompson gives you step-by-step instructions to creating jewelry to pretty to keep for yourselfâ€"but that you won't want to give away!

Weaving Techniques for Stunning Jewelry Designs

Fine Art Wire Weaving

Yongbing Xu

Few books exist that cover the hot field of second-generation spintronic devices, despite their potential to revolutionize the IT industry.Compiling the obstacles and progress of spin-controlled devices into one source, Spintronic Materials and Technology presents an in-depth examination of the most recent technological spintronic developments. Featuring contributions from active researchers and leading experts, the book chronicles the main research challenges in spintronics. It first depicts the different classes of materials systems currently under investigation for use in spintronic devices. The contributors also address issues concerning the operation of spintronic devices, such as the new principle for future devices that use spin-polarized current. This promises to enable switching of individual spin components of the device while avoiding crosstalk at the nanoscale. The book concludes with descriptions of both Si and III-V semiconductor-based spin transistors and the integration of spin technology with photonics. The second-generation spintronic devices discussed in Spintronic Materials and Technology will not only improve the existing capabilities of electronic transistors, but will enable future computers to run faster and consume less power.

Spintronic Materials and Technology

With a foreword by Wayne Hemingway MBE and an introduction by Catherine Croft, director of the Twentieth Century Society, Style Council brings together an inspirational and eclectic selection of interiors from a generation of homeowners who are redefining the status of local-authority architecture. From covetable apartments in hip Brutalist high-rises to rural cottages with roses around the door, Style Council peeks behind the curtains of the often unappreciated former council home, into the lives of the creative and resourceful people who live there. The homes featured are unique, yet bound by an upcycling ethos, an innate sense of style and the triumph of dash over cash. Style Council is an essential sourcebook and a goody-bag of ideas for anyone wanting to do up their home – ex-council or not – in style. The book features 15 homes across the UK, with full-colour interior photography by Sarah Cuttle.

Inspirational Interiors in Ex-Council Homes

Style Council

Weave - Sculpt - Transform Break through the boundaries of traditional wirework jewelry to discover the world of intricate possibilities in Woven in Wire. As you weave, sculpt, and transform wire, award winning jeweler and wirework instructor Sarah Thompson guides you through the steps of achieving spectacular wearable art. Follow along as Sarah shares: • Wire weaving fundamentals and her most prized techniques, helping you become a distinguished wire artist. • Mastering form and symmetry as you create ornate necklaces, rings, bracelets, pendants, and earrings. • The final steps to becoming a wire-weaving master--dismantling and reassembling the woven components for truly transformative jewelry designs. As you work through the techniques and designs in Woven in Wire, your artistic power will grow, your skills will advance, and you will have the confidence to create your own intricate breathtakingly beautiful designs.

Dimensional Wire Weaving in Fine Art Jewelry

Woven in Wire

The American Mafia is a criminal society that is highly organized. It can be otherwise known as the American-Italian Mafia, since so many of its members come from Italian immigrants, or American-Italian people. Most people, however, simply refer to it as the Mob for short. When one thinks of the 'Mob', they think of the forgiving Godfather, granting one wish on this, the day of his daughter's wedding. In 1985, the assassination of one American Mafia crime boss sparked years-long conflict between many of the crime families that dwell in New York. Paul Castellano, also known by his full name as Constantino Paul Castellano, is the namesake from which every "Big Paulie" character has been derived from.

Mafia Godfather

Paul Castellano

This cookbook was written in response to the chilli sauce and chillies coming of age. No longer just a condiment for fries, sauce producers across the globe have realized that the subtle, complex and piquant flavours of the gourmet chilli sauces, can now be used as a bases for some of the finest cuisine. From the mildest to the hottest all tastes are catered for

The Chilli Cook Book

Hot Chilli, Cold Chilli

Jennifer M. Feltman

Traditional histories of medieval art and architecture often privilege the moment of a work’s creation, yet surviving works designated as "medieval" have long and expansive lives. Many have extended prehistories emerging from their sites and contexts of creation, and most have undergone a variety of interventions, including adaptations and restorations, since coming into being. The lives of these works have been further extended through historiography, museum exhibitions, and digital media. Inspired by the literary category of biography and the methods of longue durée historians, the introduction and seventeen chapters of this volume provide an extended meditation on the longevity of medieval works of art and the aspect of time as a factor in shaping our interpretations of them. While the metaphor of "lives" invokes associations with the origin of the discipline of art history, focus is shifted away from temporal constraints of a single human lifespan or generation to consider the continued lives of medieval works even into our present moment. Chapters on works from the modern countries of Italy, France, England, Spain, and Germany are drawn together here by the thematic threads of essence and continuity, transformation, memory and oblivion, and restoration. Together, they tell an object-oriented history of art and architecture that is necessarily entangled with numerous individuals and institutions.

The Long Lives of Medieval Art and Architecture

Discover the life of Neil Armstrong--a story about working hard and achieving the impossible Neil Armstrong became the first person ever to step foot on the moon. Before he flew space missions and made history with his moon landing, Neil was a curious kid who loved putting together model airplanes. He dreamed about pushing the boundaries of flight and studied hard in school to achieve his goals. Explore how Neil went from being a young boy growing up in Ohio to one of the most famous astronauts in the entire world (and beyond!). How will his can-do attitude and strong dedication inspire you? The Story of Neil Armstrong includes: Test your knowledge--Make sure you understand the story of Neil's life with a fun quiz. Visual timeline--Watch Neil Armstrong progress from curious kid to famous astronaut. Word definitions--Find a helpful glossary with some of the more advanced words and ideas in the book. You, too, can reach for the stars and do the impossible--just like Neil Armstrong!

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