Visit a realm in which time & space have no meaning--the astral realm. Written for beginners this friendly guide presents step-by-step instructions for six easy & effective astral projection techniques. Travel to different times & eras visit with departed loved ones & explore different astral worlds such as the faerie realm. On the astral plane its also possible to heal yourself & achieve enhanced health send healing energy to others receive direction from your spirit guides & view your Akashic records the astral record of each souls past & future events. ...

Counterfeiter. Dishwasher. Prostitute. Attorney. Sculptor. Mercenary. Elephant. Corpse. The fascinating characters that roam across the pages of Emma Donoghues latest fact-inspired fictions have all gone astray: they are emigrants runaways drifters. They cross other borders too: those of race law sex & sanity. They travel for love or money incognito or under duress. Donoghue describes the brutal plot hatched by a slave in conjunction with his masters wife to set them both free; she draws out the difficulties of gold mining in the Yukon even in the supposedly plentiful early days & she takes us to an early Puritan community in Massachusetts unsettled by an invented sex scandal. Astray also

Includes:: The Hunt a shocking confession of one soldiers violent betrayal during the American Revolution which has been shortlisted for the 2012 Sunday Times Short Story Award. Astray is a sequence of fourteen stories by the prize-winning author of Room & The Sealed Letter. These strange true tales light up four centuries of wanderings offering a past made up of deviations & a surprising & moving history for restless times.

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Explore a truly astonishing range of interests philosophies religions & cultures -- from alchemy to angels Buddhism to Hinduism myth to magic. The distinguished authors bring a wealth of knowledge visionary thinking & accessible writing to each intriguing subject in these lavishly illustrated large-format paperback books. ...

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Includes:: Tarot Palmistry I Ching & Dream Interpretation. This is a practical guide that explains

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As American astronauts were launched on death-defying missions television cameras focused on the brave smiles of their wives. Overnight these women were transformed from shy military spouses to American royalty: having tea with Jackie Kennedy attending high society galas & being featured on the cover of Life magazine. They quickly grew into fashion icons donning sherbet-swirled Pucci dresses & lacquering their hair into extravagant rocket styles (to match their husbands' spaceships). Annie Glenn was the envy of the other wives with her many magazine features; platinum-blonde bombshell Rene Carpenter was proclaimed JFK's favourite; homely Betty Grissom worried her husband was having affairs; Louise Shepard just wanted to be left alone to her card games; & licensed pilot Trudy Cooper arrived on base with a dirty secret. Together they rallied to form the Astronaut Wives Club which has now turned into over 40 years of enduring friendship. Sexy & sophisticated rich in melodrama & set against the uniquely atmospheric backdrop of the Space Age THE ASTRONAUTS' WIVES CLUB tells the real story behind some of the biggest heroes in American history chronicling their romantic domestic & public dramas during the Mad Men era. ...

This title contains three new editions in the popular Discovery" series. Visually exciting & highly informative each book presents its subject in a fun & accessible way. Internet links offer a fascinating selection of recommended web sites
- with sound animation & video clips & much more which provide additional information for projects & homework."
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From the man whose children helped him to invent the telescope to the incredible connection between Earths seas & the Moon: let your child learn all about planets & stars & discover the history of the worlds oldest science. Then use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun make sure your child learns everything they need to know about Astronomy. ...

Showing you what others only tell you this title helps you discover the history & origins of the universe & observe the stars & galaxies with over 100 star charts & profiles of all 88 constellations. Including a month-by-month guide to highlights of the night sky it is perfect for any enthusiast & is the definitive visual guide to enjoying & appreciating astronomy. ...

Discover the wonders of the night sky with this bestselling Astronomy Guide For a generation Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide to the night sky. Now this classic beginners guide has been completely revised to bring it up to date with the latest discoveries. Updated with the latest most accurate information & more than 100 new graphics & photos this Seventh Edition

Features: Web site addresses throughout for the best color images & astronomy resources online Technical ideas made simple without mathematics A beautiful new full-color glossy insert with spectacular astro-images An interactive format with learning goals reviews self-tests & answers for fast learning Five beginners Star & Moon maps for fun stargazing Dinah L. Moche Ph.D. is Professor of Physics & Astronomy at the City University of New York. An award-winning author & lecturer her books have sold over ten million copies in seven languages.

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Despite remarkable advances in astronomy space research & related technology since the first edition of this book was published the philosophy of the prior editions has remained the same throughout. However because of this progress there is a need to update the information & present the new findings. In the fourth edition of Astronomy: Principles & Practice" much like the previous editions the celebrated authors give a comprehensive & systematic treatment to the theories of astronomy. This reference furthers your study of astronomy by presenting the basic software & hardware providing several straightforward mathematical tools & discussing some simple physical processes that are either involved in the astronomer's tools of trade or concerned in the mechanisms associated with astronomical bodies. The first six chapters introduce the simple observations that can be made by the eye as well as discuss how such observations were interpreted by previous civilizations. The next several chapters examine the interpretation of positional measurements & the basic principles of celestial mechanics. The authors then explore radiation optical telescopes & radio & high-energy technologies. They conclude with practical projects & exercises. New to the Fourth Edition: revised values such as the obliquity of the ecliptic; expanded material that is devoted to new astronomies & techniques such as optical data recording; & a listing of Web sites that offer information on relevant astronomical events. Revised & expanded this edition continues to offer vital information about the fundamentals of astronomy. " Astronomy: Principles & Practice Fourth Edition" satisfies the need of anyone who has a strong desire to understand the philosophy & applications of the science of astronomy." ...