Most people, given the chance, just want to be happy and healthy, but getting there can be more than half the battle. Most people, given the choice, would want a friend to give them honest, reasonable, commonsense advice on how to be happier and healthier, but not everyone has a friend like that. Until now! Paula Sole is a forty-five-year-old housewifedomestic engineer, lover, artist, homemaker, chef, physician, and morewho wants to share just that sort of advice. Her book is filled with her down-to-earth, real-life advice on the things that matter to her: Discovering the Fountain of Youth is possibleby following her simple lifestyle theory. Saving money and time is possibleby learning the truth about expensive gym memberships and fad diets. Raising wonderful, respectful children is possibleby following a few simple guidelines for shaping young lives. Staying healthy is possibleby following these tips to keep your cholesterol and blood pressure low, your bones strong, and your body and spirit young. Keeping a clean home is possibleby following these tips, you can eliminate the need for spring cleaning each year. Staying beautiful at any age is possibleby learning how to care for your skin and use makeup to your advantage. Cooking fun, delicious, and healthy food is possibleby using these simple recipes and tips in the kitchen. These tips and more await you in Common Sense.
For the genuine spiritual seeker: Collection of universal spiritual topics, techniques, questions & answers in seven books derived from more than 16 years of spiritual practice. Book III - table of contents: Spiritual places / Breaking karma - healing fate / The work of the subconsciousness / The revelation of the Akasha principle / The mystical path / The principle of duality / The ego and the divine child / Three poles of the spiritual development / Healing / The use of the chakras / Out of body / Introspection / Rituals / Energetic self-defense / Karma and patterns / Nita Hickok ́s system / And much more...
For the genuine spiritual seeker: Collection of universal spiritual topics, techniques, questions & answers in nine books derived from more than 16 years of spiritual practice. Book IX - table of contents: The spirit of unity and the spirit of separation / Jesus, the Quabbalist / Working with the Kundalini Shakti / Karma and fate / Bon Buddhism / Aspects of Mastership / Symbolism of the cross / Saturation and liberty / Merging with God and gods / Improving life / Religion, spiritual traditions and Bardon / Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas / And much more....
For the genuine spiritual seeker: Collection of universal spiritual topics, techniques, questions & answers in seven books derived from more than 16 years of spiritual practice. Book IV - table of contents: The world today - a critical view / A masterkey to wisdom / God - the divine self / Quabbalah training / The way of realization / Three paths / Meditation techniques for balancing / Training diary / Spiritual assistance / 462 - ritual / Self-defense / Guidance / Astral development / Astral senses / Introspection / Perfect concentration / Forcing chakras / Spiritual attitude / Transformation / And much more...
For the genuine spiritual seeker: Collection of universal spiritual topics, techniques, questions & answers in seven books derived from more than 16 years of spiritual practice. Book II - table of contents: Mysticism and magic / The divine self / Subconsciousness / The alchemy of perfection / The chakra system / The divine mother / God - cosmic fire, cosmic light / About free will / The importance of the magical equili-brium / Bardon ́s work / Quabbalah / Meditation techniques / How to change reality / Acceleration of karma / Thought control / Wishing techniques / About humbleness / And much more...
For the genuine spiritual seeker:Collection of universal spiritual topics, techniques, questions & answers in meanwhile eight books derived from more than 16 years of spiritual practice.Book VIII - table of contents:Autohypnosis and autosuggestion / Ideology versus reality / Using mantras / Light and ingenuity / The shadow of God / Spiritual evolution / Problems of former incarnations / Working with Mahakala and Lakshmi / The birth of the four elements / Theism versus atheism / Relativity versus the absolute in religion / Slavery and liberty / The ego-trap / Two master keys / Mastering imagination / And much more…
For the genuine spiritual seeker: Collection of universal spiritual topics, techniques, questions & answers in seven books derived from more than 16 years of spiritual practice. Book I - table of contents: Introduction to the path to spiritual perfection / The spiritual science / Mysticism and metaphysics / The principle of light / Obstacles on the path / Man and God / Mystical practice – building the temple / Maha Yoga, the path of perfection in India / Spiritual training and Divine Grace / Enlightenment / Physical training / About Eucharist / Magical equilibrium / Procrastination / Mental perfection / And much more…
For the genuine spiritual seeker: Collection of universal spiritual topics, techniques, questions & answers in seven books derived from more than 16 years of spiritual practice. Book V - table of contents: Quabbalah - names and formulas / Magic for development and life / Esoteric Ð exoteric / Lucid dreaming / Astral traveling / Yoga / Cosmic support / Healing permission / The way of realization / Differentiation of energies / Law of silence / Spiritual dedication / Ability of differentiation - viveka / The path to perfection / Burning chakras / Self-influence - affirmation / Sleepers / Pranic healing. / And much moreÉ.
For the genuine spiritual seeker: Collection of universal spiritual topics, techniques, questions & answers in seven books derived from more than 16 years of spiritual practice. Book VII - table of contents: Gods and spheres / Divine virtues - about abundance / Astral bodybuilding / About Bardon / The principle of will / The use of Akasha / Self-influence / Spiritual training - time and structure / The divine light / Energy exchange / The cosmic dimension of the human nature / Quabbalistic healing / Forgiveness - healing karma / Wishing factors / Self-defense with love energies / Asceticism / Prayers / And much more....
For the genuine spiritual seeker: Collection of universal spiritual topics, techniques, questions & answers in ten books derived from more than 16 years of spiritual practice. Book X - table of contents: Shiva and Shakti / The absolute good / The nystical path / The nature of reality / Creating new abilities / Questions & answers / God and the devil / Magic and insanity / Dedication and subservience / Gods and chakras / The shadow of the soul / The sons of Brahma / Karma and structure / The golden child / And much more...
User-friendly and easy to understand, Introduction to Critical Care Nursing, 6th Edition offers clear, concise coverage of essential critical care concepts, technology, and procedures. Completely updated, evidence-based content addresses the latest advances in high-acuity care and emphasizes patient safety and optimum patient outcomes. Plus, an abundance of active learning resources and realistic case studies enables you to apply your knowledge and strengthen your critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills. Case studies challenge you to apply concepts from the book to real-life, patient-specific cases with lab results and accompanying questions to test your critical thinking skills. Critical thinking questions in every chapter encourage you to apply the concepts presented throughout the chapter. Evidence-Based Practice boxes illustrate how research and evidence are used to address problems in patient care and their implications for nursing practice. Boxes include the AACN’s new system for Level of Evidence: A, B, C, D, E, and M. Nursing care plans provide nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and interventions with rationales to prepare you for clinical practice. Clinical Alerts promote patient safety and better clinical care by highlighting potential problems and concerns for a variety of settings. Laboratory Alerts discuss both common and cutting-edge tests and procedures, emphasizing the importance of laboratory test results to critical nursing care. Pharmacology tables detail the actions/usage, indications, dosages/routes, side effects, and nursing implications of commonly used critical care drugs. A new chapter on Solid Organ Transplantation provides information on caring for both donors and recipients receiving these increasingly common procedures, emphasizing the commonalities and unique attributes for the various transplantations. Enhanced ECG measurement coverage helps you master this complex area with standardized ECG strips that are 6 seconds long and computer rendered for clarity. An emphasis on QSEN competencies enables you to gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for providing high-quality, safe health care. NEW! Bariatric Considerations boxes highlight the effects of obesity on critical illness, as well as important safety alerts and interventions for the morbidly obese. NEW! Colorful design includes full-color illustrations that visually clarify key concepts and revised algorithms that use color to enhance your understanding of the latest American Heart Association guidelines.
For the genuine spiritual seeker: Collection of universal spiritual topics, techniques, questions & answers in seven books derived from more than 16 years of spiritual practice. Book VI - table of contents: The principle of darkness / Mastership / Love as self-defense / Quabbalistic formulas and numbers / Secret societies / Spiritual brothership / Introspection - soul mirrors / Sleepers / Karma and Incarnation / Healing / Psychology / JHVH / Symbols / Psychology / Mental perfection / Healing techniques / Astral body building / Clearing technique / Quabbalistic wisdom / Negative beings / And much more...
Learn how to build cross-platform mobile apps from a single shared codebase KEY FEATURES ● Covers fundamental and advanced aspects of multi-platform mobile development ● Revisit the fundamentals of.NET and C# to create modern native apps more quickly ● Check out tips and advice on getting started as a successful mobile developer DESCRIPTION For any mobile developer, it's clear that Xamarin knowledge is vital, thanks to the reintroduction of .NET MAUI. This book provides the reader with complete hands-on experience in designing cross-platform mobile applications with Xamarin, C#, and .NET. The book discusses the importance of cross-platform mobile app development and the benefits of learning Xamarin. The book delivers a quick lesson on C# and Visual Studio to implement all of the knowledge gained in this book into your first mobile application. In the second half of the book, you'll learn to start from scratch using Xamarin and create mobile apps in C#. It explains how to utilise Visual Studio as the development environment, design the user interface using the XAML markup language, organise common controls into layouts, and create multi-page applications with navigation and various pages. This includes creating reusable resources, such as styles and templates, and the use of local and remote databases for data manipulation. In addition, the book offers expert advice on the requirements of a standard mobile application, such as handling network connection, battery level, and safeguarding data in the device's secure storage. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Learn every aspect of Xamarin to create cross-platform mobile applications. ● Refresh .NET, C#, and Visual Studio skills required for mobile development. ● Build UI with XAML, views, and layouts, including navigation. ● Use reusable resources, data-oriented coding, multimedia support, and debug code. ● Explore advanced programming patterns and ways to improve performance. ● Tips and answers to help you land a job as a mobile developer. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is intended for beginners, aspiring mobile developers, .NET users, Visual Studio users, and application developers eager to design and build mobile apps compatible with numerous platforms. This book will also refresh your knowledge of .NET and C# so you can begin Xamarin development rapidly. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. The importance of mobile app development 2. Xamarin and Microsoft in the mobile app market 3. Introducing .NET and Visual Studio 4. The C# programming language 5. Building apps with Xamarin and Xamarin.Forms 6. Organizing the User Interface with layouts 7. Understanding common views 8. Pages and navigation 9. Resources and Data Binding 10. Brushes, Shapes, and Media 11. Managing the application lifecycle 12. Working with Web API 13. Working with Native API 14. Finding a job 15. Succeeding as a Mobile App Developer
I began writing years ago when faced with perplexing choices in life. Some of the information shared here has also been told through a documentary that was done by my ex-husband. At the time, I was included in his story for the benefit of their message on gender issues. However, my focus is more on what makes me, me . . . Its more related to why I felt the need to support some events in life and why I retreated from others. Acceptance is key here. I cannot change events that happened anymore than I could change the way my husband felt about himself. I cannot change the illness and death of my father anymore than I could change the fire that destroyed our business. I cannot change the memory of being chased out of a house by gunpoint. I have to accept that my life is being guided by lessons previously learned and experienced. It is being watched over by God, and it is completely in his hands. My acceptance is the joy that I find in nature and family. Its reflected in my work for those with special needs, both on and off a horse. It is in the delight I have when walking through the woods or catching turtles on a beach. My days are not perfect, but I accept that too, because life is always changing and you cant hang on to the past. Hopefully, I can let it go and look forward to the ever-changing events of life. Welcome to my world!
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER By the time they reach kindergarten, most kids believe that “fat” is bad. By middle school, more than a quarter of them have gone on a diet. What are parents supposed to do? Kids learn, as we’ve all learned, that thinness is a survival strategy in a world that equates body size and value. Parents worry if their kids care too much about being thin, but even more about the consequences if they aren’t. And multibillion-dollar industries thrive on this fear of fatness. We’ve fought the “war on obesity” for over forty years and Americans aren’t thinner or happier with their bodies. But it’s not our kids—or their weight—who need fixing. In this illuminating narrative, journalist Virginia Sole-Smith exposes the daily onslaught of fatphobia and body shaming that kids face from school, sports, doctors, diet culture, and parents themselves—and offers strategies for how families can change the conversation around weight, health, and self-worth. Fat Talk is a stirring, deeply researched, and groundbreaking book that will help parents learn to reckon with their own body biases, identify diet culture, and empower their kids to navigate this challenging landscape. Sole-Smith draws on her extensive reporting and interviews with dozens of parents and kids to offer a provocative new approach for thinking about food and bodies, and a way for us all to work toward a more weight-inclusive world.
For the genuine spiritual seeker: Collection of universal spiritual topics, techniques, questions & answers in fifteen books derived from more than 20 years of spiritual practice. Additional Articles II - table of contents: Character refinement / Akasha meditation / Special trance technique / Perfection / enlightenment / About angels / Maha Ganga / Keys for success / Karma / Tamas, Rajas, Sattva / Evil religions / A mystical meditation / Problems of nourishment / And much more....
The inspirational autobiography of Jason Marque Sole, a former drug dealer, leader of a notorious street gang, and a three-time convicted felon who completely turned his life around. Jason Sole is living proof that one can overcome the difficulties of poverty, gang membership, and violence.--Publisher.
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'A brave and radical book' - Rebecca Seal, The Observer 'Fearless and game-changing.' - Emily Oster 'Hard recommend.' - Pandora Sykes 'A must-read.' - Aubrey Gordon 'Essential.' - Laura Thomas, PhD 'Revolutionary!' - Bethany Rutter 'Pivotal.' - Anita Bhagwandas Change the way you talk about food, weight, and self-worth, forever. We live in a world designed to make us hate our bodies. By the time children start school, most have learned that 'fat' is bad. As they get older, many pursue thinness to survive in a society that ties their value to their size. Parents worry both about the risks of their kids fixating on unrealistic beauty standards - and about them becoming fat. Meanwhile, multibillion-dollar industries thrive on our insecurities, and the medical system pushes weight loss at almost any cost. Talking to researchers, doctors, and activists, as well as parents and young people, Virginia Sole-Smith lays bare how diet culture has perpetuated a crisis of disordered eating and body hatred. She exposes our internalised fatphobia and shows why we need to let go of shame and start supporting young people in the bodies they have. Fat Talk is a stirring, deeply researched, and ground-breaking book that will transform the conversation about health and size. Praise for Virginia Sole-Smith: 'Sole-Smith writes with warmth and insight about the sheer complexity of eating today'. - Bee Wilson, author of First Bite: How We Learn to Eat
For the genuine spiritual seeker: Collection of universal spiritual topics, techniques, questions & answers in 21 books derived from more than 25 years of spiritual practice. Additional Articles VIII - table of contents: The five tathagatas / will and self-determination / realizing new qualities / silence - the door to God / working with Akasha / the church and the pagans / science and religion / health treatments / motivation / the back chakras / reason and intuition / the golden goose / the hermaphrodite / and much more....
Microsoft Visual Studio LightSwitch represents a breakthrough in business application development for Windows clients, the Web, and the cloud. Using this new tool, you can build powerful data-centric applications with far less code than ever before. Microsoft Visual Studio LightSwitch Unleashed is the first comprehensive, start-to-finish guide to this powerful new tool. ... You learn how to use LightSwitch to buld modern, scalable, customized line-of-business applications that automatically leverage technologies such as Silverlight, WCF, and SQL Server Express ..."--Back cover.
For the genuine spiritual seeker: Collection of universal spiritual topics, techniques, questions & answers in fifteen books derived from more than 20 years of spiritual practice. Additional Articles III - table of contents: Divine virtues / Divine Grace / Intuition versus intellect / The spirit of nature / Fate / The diabolic spirit / Esoteric atheism / About love, freedom, God / Imagination / The dark side of spirituality / The nirvana of ignorance / Spiritual traps / Society and real values / And much more....
Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Fully updated for Windows 8 support, .NET 4.5, and Windows Phone development, this is the most comprehensive, practical reference to modern programming with Visual Basic 2012. Written by Visual Basic MVP Alessandro Del Sole, a long-time leader of the global VB community, this book illuminates the core of the VB language and demonstrates its effective use in many current programming scenarios. Del Sole covers both Visual Basic 2012 Professional Edition for professional developers and the Express Edition for hobbyists, novices, and students. Writing for VB programmers at all levels of experience, he walks through using VB 2012 for data access, Windows desktop/Windows Phone user interface development, networking, communication, and much more. For those moving from structured languages—including VB 6—Del Sole offers detailed guidance on building effective object-oriented code. He also demonstrates how to make the most of Microsoft’s updated .NET 4.5 platform to write more robust and powerful software. Detailed information on how to... ¿ Understand the Visual Studio 2012 IDE, .NET Framework 4.5, and the anatomy of a VB 2012 application ¿ Debug VB applications and implement error handling and exceptions ¿ Build efficient object-oriented software with classes, objects, namespaces, and inheritance ¿ Work with advanced object-oriented features, including interfaces, generics, delegates, events, and collections ¿ Access data with LINQ—including LINQ to Objects, SQL, DataSets, Entities, XML, and Parallel LINQ ¿ Build modern Windows applications with WPF ¿ Develop web-centric applications using ASP.NET, Silverlight 5, and Windows Azure Services cloud computing ¿ Use advanced .NET 4.5 platform capabilities, including asynchronous programming, multithreading, parallel programming ¿ Build apps for Windows Phone ¿ Test code with unit tests, TDD, and code contracts ¿ Deploy apps efficiently with InstallShield for Visual Studio and ClickOnce
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