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Pub. Date
1903.
Language
English
Description
There is no doubt that hypnotism is a very old subject, though the name was not invented till 1850. In it was wrapped up the "mysteries of Isis" in Egypt thousands of years ago, and probably it was one of the weapons, if not the chief instrument of operation, of the magi mentioned in the Bible and of the "wise men" of Babylon and Egypt. "Laying on of hands" must have been a form of mesmerism, and Greek oracles of Delphi and other places seem to have...
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"From the host of the YouTube channel that went viral- 'Dad, How Do I?'- comes a book that's part memoir/part inspiration/part DIY. Rob Kenneys father left him and his seven siblings when he was fourteen years old, and the youngest had to fend for themselves. He wished that he had someone who could teach him the basics- how to tie a tie, jump-start a car, unclog a drain, use tools properly- as well as succeed in life. But he and his siblings had to...
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
[English language edition].
Language
English
Description
A true beginner's guide, How to Grow Mushrooms from Scratch offers crystal-clear instructions on growing 19 species of edible mushroom, plus advice on their unique characteristics and culinary profiles. The Wurth's, who grow mushrooms as their family business, explain the cultivation process with tables, illustrations, and color photographs. Readers will learn: How to cultivate mushrooms indoors, in the garden, or in woodlands and fields, how to pick...
Author
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
In How to Hunt Ghosts, paranormal researcher Joshua P. Warren teaches the novice ghost hunter the basics, which above all include treating the paranormal as any other scientific field: one requiring well-documented research and hard evidence. This unique guide breaks down the theories, explains the tools of the trade, and even offers forms to facilitate your investigation. Peppered with anecdotes from Warren's personal experience, How to Hunt Ghosts...
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Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Most companies around the globe clearly believe that people should have the opportunity to achieve as much as their initiative and native talent can justify, but too many managers still lack the wherewithal to effectively groom junior employees who have the potential to climb the corporate ladder. The support of a mentor is an integral part of any effort to maximize someone's full potential. A mentor-protégé relationship has many unique features,...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
The bestselling author of How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids has an important message for stressed-out parents who want to do better: The secret to being a more effective, more empathetic parent and raising happy, resilient kids starts with practicing compassion for yourself.
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
A leading expert provides an engaging firsthand portrait of American Judaism today-American Judaism has been buffeted by massive social upheavals in recent decades. Like other religions in the United States, it has witnessed a decline in the number of participants over the past forty years, and many who remain active struggle to reconcile their hallowed traditions with new perspectives--from feminism and the LGBTQ movement to "do-it-yourself religion"...
Author
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wanted to dive into the world of magic, but weren't sure where to begin? You're not alone! Knowing where to start can be mystifying, but it doesn't have to be. In How to Study Magic, author, educator, and seasoned witch Sarah Lyons guides you through an introductory course of study, and an enchanted entry point to the wide world of magical paths.
Drawing on Sarah's own experience practicing and teaching magic for more than a decade,...
Author
Pub. Date
[1994]
Language
English
Description
In this accessible, easy-to-read, detailed guide for artists, students, and aspiring art professionals, gallery owner Molly Barnes takes the mystique out of selling art. With the art market generating over a billion dollars in sales annually, and enrollment in art schools continuing to rise, more and more graduates are joining the art scene and actively participating in the "business" of art. With How to get Hung readers learn how to present their...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Hailed as an "indispensable" guide (Forbes), How to Make It in the New Music Business returns in this extensively revised and expanded edition. When How to Make It in the New Music Business hit shelves in 2016, it instantly became the go-to resource for musicians eager to make a living in a turbulent industry. Widely adopted by music schools everywhere and considered "the best how- to book of its kind" (Music Connection), it inspired thousands to...
Author
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
"In one of the most optimistic books to come out of Washington during these trying times, Congressman Tim Ryan presents us with an inspiring and hopeful view of our country's future--and a roadmap for how to get there. Across America, people are feeling squeezed, exhausted, and running faster and faster while falling farther behind. The economy continues to struggle, wars rage on, and every week brings news of another environmental disaster. Everything...
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
In Beyond Performance Management, Jeremy Hope and Steve Player offer answers, critically reviewing forty well-known management tools and practices--from mission statements, balanced scorecards, and rolling forecasts to key performance indicators, Six Sigma, and performance appraisals. Hope and Player help you select the right frameworks and approaches based on your organization;'s needs, then offer guidance on implementing each one and extracting...
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