This inspirational & practical book features the work of contemporary artists with clear step-by-step projects for anyone to try It takes a look at materials from translucent glass tiles & fabulous smalti to broken ceramics & mirrored glass & explains how to use them All the techniques are covered in detail & there are essential tips for using texture when designing Photographic instructions are given for over 60 individual projects which make it easy for anyone to make mosaics This delightful book reveals how this enduring medium can bring style & texture to both home & garden ...

Our dietary choices can impact on our energy levels moods libido mental performance & overall well-being Certain ingredients are now considered to help prevent heart & bone disease promote brain activity & eye health reduce cholesterol levels increase metabolism & protect against cell damage This comprehensive health-food encyclopedia is packed with easy-to-follow information on sourcing preparing cooking & storing superfoods A visual directory presents over 100 of the top superfoods & gives information on their health-promoting nutrients & properties including iron mineral calcium vitamin & flavenoid content A selection of fabulous healthy recipes featuring at least one & often more of the superfoods in each are shown in clear colourful step-by-step photographs ...

Practical English Usage has sold over 2 million copies worldwide Now revised & updated for the fourth edition it answers the questions that teachers & learners ask about English grammar & vocabulary with clear corpus-informed explanations & examples ...

For thirty years Peter Singer's Practical Ethics has been the classic introduction to applied ethics For this third edition the author has revised & updated all the chapters & added a new chapter addressing climate change one of the most important ethical challenges of our generation Some of the questions discussed in this book concern our daily lives Is it ethical to buy luxuries when others do not have enough to eat? Should we buy meat from intensively reared animals? Am I doing something wrong if my carbon footprint is above the global average? Other questions confront us as concerned citizens equality & discrimination on the grounds of race or sex; abortion the use of embryos for research & euthanasia; political violence & terrorism; & the preservation of our planet's environment This book's lucid style & provocative arguments make it an ideal text for university courses & for anyone willing to think about how she or he ought to live ...

The 5th edition of this now classic text draws on the strength of previous editions & now

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Crystals have been used as a complementary therapy to relieve both physical & emotional ailments for centuries Through their unique vibrational resonances these beautiful gemstones are able to restore balance to the body's energy systems & enhance our spiritual mental & physical wellbeing Using clear step-by-step instructions fully illustrated layouts & guided meditations The Practical Guide to Crystal Healing reveals how crystals can be used to heal the body balance the mind & feed the spirit It identifies key crystals for a variety of illnesses & situations
- from insomnia migraines & depression to the upheaval of moving house
- & explains how by harnessing the power of crystals we can achieve harmony in all spheres of our life

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Reflexology is the ancient art of accessing imbalances within the body through pressure points on the feet & hands This involves using various massage techniques to sedate or stimulate specific target areas This DVD takes you through many of the pressure points used during a reflexology treatment & indicates the many aspects to be considered when giving or receiving this therapy Whether you intend to set up your own private practice or simply want to know more about reflexology this clear & easy to follow DVD programme is a must Carol Gilbey has been a Naturopathic practitioner since 1982 Her subjects cover Holistic Massage Reflexology Aromatherapy & Iridology She is the President of the Japanese Reflexology Examination Council (JREC) Certificate Exempt from Classification Languages English Duration 58 minutes (approx) ...

If you're familiar with JIRA for issue tracking bug tracking & other uses you know it can sometimes be tricky to set up & manage In this concise book software toolsmith Matt Doar clarifies some of the more confusing aspects by answering difficult & frequently asked questions about JIRA administration Practical JIRA Administration shows you how JIRA is intended to be used making it an ideal supplement to the extensive documentation already available The book's chapters are loosely connected so you can go straight to the information that best serves your needs Understand the difference between JIRA groups & JIRA project roles Discover what JIRA schemes do & learn how to maintain them Use a consistent configuration approach to help you use JIRA as a platform Create a workflow from scratch Add modify & deactivate users Prepare for a JIRA upgrade & troubleshoot if necessary Get remote access to JIRA via email SQL REST & other methods ...

Anticipate manage & overcome the complex issues facing community colleges Practical Leadership in Community Colleges offers a path forward through the challenges community colleges face every day 240 pages Boggs George R ...

Practical Lock Picking Second Edition is an instructional manual that covers everything from straightforward lockpicking to quick-entry techniques such as shimming bumping & bypassing Written by Deviant Ollam one of the security industry's best-known lockpicking teachers & winner of the Best Book Bejtlich Read in 2010 award this book contains detailed photos that make learning as easy as picking a lock Material is offered in easy-to-follow lessons that allow even beginners to acquire the knowledge very quickly Whether the student will be hired at some point to penetrate security or simply trying to harden his or her own defenses this book is essential This edition has been updated to reflect the changing landscape of tools & tactics which have emerged in recent years It consists of 6 chapters that discuss topics such as the fundamentals of pin tumbler & wafer locks; the basics of picking with emphasis on how to exploit weaknesses; tips for beginners on how to get very good & very fast in picking locks; advanced training; quick-entry tricks about shimming bumping & bypassing; & pin tumblers in other configurations This book is geared specifically toward penetration testers security consultants IT security professionals & hackers ...