Henry VIII was almost never alone. He was surrounded twenty four hours a day by the small group of intimates & personal attendants who made up the staff of his Privy Chamber. They organised his daily life kept him amused & acted as the landline between the king & the formal machinery of government. These men intermarried interbred & close knit even in their mutual feuding were supremely well placed to rig politics & patronage for their own benefit. Their influence was important & sometimes decisive: factions in the Privy Chamber destroyed Anne Boleyn they frustrated the Catholic reaction of the 1540s & by doctoring Henrys will prepared the way for the full blooded Protestantism of his sons reign. The Reign of Henry VIII" is not so much a book about Henry VIII. It is about the great game of politics over which he presided." ...

This comprehensive & authoritative look at reiki explains how this ancient spiritual practice can treat a wide range of ailments. You will discover its history & development how it works & the everyday benefits it can yield. The book also features practical easy to understand diagrams & pictures on how to fully utilise the healing & soothing potential of reiki. A detailed directory provides information on treatments to combat a large number of afflictions. These include digestive problems skin complaints mood changes & muscle pains. There are also hints & tips on how to give reiki treatments for your friends & family & at different life stages. ...

Millions of people seek ways to relax promote healing or connect with their soul. Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a simple but profound healing system that was originally developed in Japan. Reiki means spiritual energy or universal life-force energy. The Reiki system is universal because it can be used by people of any background or religion. Reiki For Dummies" explains how you can harness this energy for yourself. " Reiki For Dummies" is a plain-English Reiki guidebook. Discover what Reiki is where it came from & how to: find & get the most from a Reiki treatmen; use Reiki to boost your physical & emotional health; & locate a Reiki class & become a Reiki practitioner. " Reiki For Dummies" is amply illustrated & full of useful information on: Reiki symbols (plus nontraditional symbols); Reiki hand positions (for giving Reiki to yourself or others); Reiki for pets & animals; Reiki for children & adults; Reiki & surgery or medicines; Reiki at birth or end-of-life; & Reiki in the house in the car or at work. When youre ready to go further " Reiki For Dummies" covers: Western & Japanese Reiki techniques; crystals long distance Reiki & setting up a successful Reiki practice. " Reiki For Dummies" is for you whether you are just finding out about Reiki or you are a seasoned professional who is looking for a clearly written up-to-date inclusive & comprehensive source of Reiki information. Nina Paul Ph D (New York NY) is a Reiki Master who uses Reiki to help herself & others. She has a doctorate in immunology & epidemiology & she believes in a holistic approach to health & wellness. Nina is also the author of the compassionate guide: " Living with Hepatitis C For Dummies" (0-7645-7620-8)." ...

When Billionaire industrialist Henry Mulholland is murdered the police are left virtually clueless. The only evidence is a mysterious symbol left on his desk. Recognizing it Stella Jones Mulhollands head of security & ex Special Branch joins the investigation. The symbol puts Stella on the trail of her enigmatic ex boyfriend Stratton. Along with Jennings her Special Branch chaperone Stella is led by Stratton into a dangerous world of ancient knowledge & supernatural powers. A world where her perception of the physical universe & her grip on reality are tested to the full. They embark on a journey that takes them beyond science & brings them into contact with a Hollywood star who dreams the future a homicidal biker a dispirited American agent a wily professor of parapsychology an ageing ninja with supernatural abilities & an elusive black panther. ...

Johann Sebastian Bach
- celebrated pipe organist court composer & master of sacred music
- was also a technical pioneer. Working

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If you knew you couldnt fail what is the greatest thing you would dare to dream? Is the job you now have the one youve always wanted? Do you work with the kind of people youd like to work with? As personal success expert Brian Tracy can attest its not until you deal with the dissatisfactions of the present that you can move onward & upward to create the wonderful future that is possible for you. & it is possible. In Reinvention " Brian Tracy reveals how every one of us is engineered for success & with the right focus can remake ourselves & put an end to the chronic stress unhappiness & dissatisfaction we might feel in our careers & lives. This unique life-altering book gives readers an interactive series of exercises they can use to focus on what they really want for themselves and: take control of their careers
- turn unexpected shakeups & turbulence into positive occasions for growth
- dramatically improve their earning ability
- develop the self-confidence to take the kind of risks that lead to rapid advancement
- decide on & get the job they really want
- set clear goals for their lives
- write resumes that get results
- determine their own salary range We live in a time of rapid change...but also of unprecedented opportunity. This book supplies readers with a proven system they can use to turn their greatest dreams into reality!"






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Packed with relationship advice from Relate the marriage guidance experts Staying Together offers guidelines to help couples survive & grow through their relationship problems so that they need not separate & may maintain their commitment to each other. Case histories quizzes & questionnaires show how this is possible & even how to make a partnership stronger. The book covers how to: --confront difficulties --understand your partner --re-negotiate an enhanced relationship --develop skills to make improvements last --assess when problems first appeared & how they developed --face changes --communicate & meet a partner's needs --create good times --build on commitment & happiness. ...

According to statistics one in three people in the UK today is likely to be involved in a step-family at some point in their life. In Step-Families Suzie Hayman looks at the problems that may arise as a result of this life-change & offers strategies for coping with them. It is common for a 'new' parent to suffer from feelings of isolation guilt & anxiety while the established parent is concerned with balancing his or her needs with those of their partner their children & possibly step-children. How do you also manage a sexual relationship if you are a single parent? Or accept the on-going role of the partner's 'ex' & the involvement of grandparents? Suzie Hayman uses personal stories to suggest ways in which you can come to terms with feelings resolve problems & anticipate trouble before it starts. She takes a candid look at family politics
- from an adult's point of view as well as a child's
- & also addresses the relationship issues which arise if you & your partner decide to have children of your own.

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For some people a disagreement with a loved one is a catastrophe a sign that a relationship must surely be over for others a heated discussion is a way of letting off steam a way of ensuring that passion is kept alive. But what is normal communication for couples? How can you get past the raised voices or silent disapproval to listen & understand what is really being said by your partner? Relationships change over time & the way we communicate does too. This practical readable & sometimes humorous book based on over 60 years cumulative experience from Relate the marriage guidance experts will help couples to break free of old patterns of behaviour & avoid using words as weapons when the going gets tough. It will help encourage upfront discussion rather than resorting to nagging & will give you the skills you need to understand what your partner is really trying to say to you
- to bring discussion rather than confrontation back into your relationships.
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