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Aprender a correr: Consejos, historias y guía para corredores novatos y experimentados
by Santiago GarcíaAprender a correr es el libro más completo sobre el running escrito en Argentina. Es un manual para principiantes, pero también para corredores experimentados. Combina esos tips básicos que muchos no conocen u olvidan con consejos de expertos de todas las áreas. Como muchos corredores del mundo, Santiago García descubrió la pasión por el running a una edad a la que los atletas profesionales se retiran pero los amateurs comienzan. Y como para tantos otros, esta disciplina significó una segunda oportunidad en su vida, a la que le dedicó desde entonces toda su energía y conocimiento. De eso trata este libro: de entender que cualquiera puede correr, y que nunca es tarde para arrancar. Y de cómo hacerlo bien, con ganas, mirando siempre para adelante. Después de contar su experiencia en Correr para vivir, vivir para correr, García abre aquí el juego a otros corredores y otras historias. Todo lo que le importa al corredor está acá. Prevenir lesiones. Las diferentes formas de entrenamiento. La dieta y el descanso. La primera carrera. Correr para conocer la ciudad, el país, todo el planeta. Aprender a correr es el volumen más completo sobre el running escrito en Argentina. El mejor manual posible para principiantes, pero también para corredores experimentados. La combinación perfecta de los tips más básicos con los consejos de los especialistas, que comparten sus secretos para que hagamos del running la experiencia más importante y satisfactoria de nuestras vidas.
Apóstata!: Porque abandonei as Testemunhas de Jeová
by António MadalenoUm relato pessoal sobre as Testemunhas de Jeová escrito por um ex-membro da organização que a acusa de ser uma "seita destrutiva". As regras e mentiras contadas por um homem que durante mais de 30 anos pertenceu às Testemunhas de Jeová. António Madaleno tinha cerca de um ano de idade quando as Testemunhas de Jeová bateram à porta dos seus pais.A partir daí, foi educado segundo as doutrinas e normas da organização Torre de Vigia. Não celebrava o Natal nem aniversários, não cantava o hino nacional na escola, andou de porta em porta a espalhar a mensagem apocalíptica da Torre de Vigia, subiu na hierarquia da organização e chegou a ancião. Até que um dia começou a questionar tudo. Primeiro foi a questão da proibição de transfusões de sangue em membros das Testemunhas de Jeová.Depois, muitas outras questões surgiram. Quanto mais investigava, mais incrédulo ficava em relação às doutrinas da religião. Após uma crise de consciência decidiu deixar tudo para trás, tornando-se desde então um activista contra as seitas destrutivas e grupos de alto controlo.
Aquafaba: Sweet and Savory Egg-Free Vegan Recipes Using the Magic of Bean Water
by Zsu DeverThe bean liquid we used to throw away turns out to be one of the most astonishing culinary discoveries of the decade. With its amazing egg-replacement abilities, miraculous "aquafaba" can be used as an egg-replacer to make everything from French toast to lemon meringue pie. Aquafaba can be used as a binder in both sweet and savory recipes and is a boon to vegans, people with egg allergies, as well as anyone interested in innovative cooking with a magical new ingredient.Aquafaba includes the story of how the bean liquid properties were discovered, how to use it, and how to make fabulous recipes, including:wafflescrepesquicheburgersmacaronsmarshmallowsAquafaba can even be used to make dairy-free cheese, ice cream, butter, and so much more. The book also includes a chapter filled with recipes that use the chickpeas and beans that remain after using their liquid to make aquafaba.The latest title by San-Diego-based author Zsu Dever (author of Vegan Bowls and Everday Vegan Eats), Aquafaba features Zsu's signature photography, her easy-to-follow instructions, and metric conversion charts.
Aquarius (Super Horoscopes #2010)
by Margarete BeimThe most comprehensive day-by-day predictions on the market. Every day, people depend on their horoscopes for a glimpse of what's to come-and Berkley's Super Horoscopes offer the predictions that they're searching for. With special sections on the history and uses of astrology, these updated books will show readers exactly what the future holds for them. Each sign includes: ? Detailed yearly and daily forecasts ? Rising signs and rising times ? Lucky numbers ? Cusp born and cusp dates ? Signs of the zodiac ? Character analysis ? Love, romance, and marriage compatibility guide ? Moon tables ? Planting and fishing guides ? Influence of the moon and planets ? Famous personalities ? November and December 2009 daily forecasts repeated
Aquarius (Super Horoscopes #2011)
by Margarete BeimThe most comprehensive day-by-day predictions on the market. Every day, people depend on their horoscopes for a glimpse of what's to come-and Berkley's Super Horoscopes offer the predictions that readers are searching for. With special sections on the history and uses of astrology, these updated books will reveal exactly what the future holds. Each sign includes: ?Detailed yearly and daily forecasts ?Rising signs ?Lucky numbers ?Cusp born and cusp dates ?Signs of the zodiac ?Character analysis ?Love, romance, and marriage compatibility guide ?Moon tables ?Planting and fishing guides ?Influence of the Sun, Moon, and planets ?Famous personalities
Aquarius Moon Sign: A Guide to Discovering Your Hidden Inner Self
by David WellsWhat if you had a hidden inner self you never knew about? This key to your horoscope is the moon sign!Many people understand their sun sign, but few realise that the key to their astrological insight is unlocked by a deeper truth: the moon sign. Your moon sign is a reflection of your secret inner self, and has important messages to aid you in your career, love life and ultimately your destiny. Understanding the secret power of your moon sign is now easier than ever with this short guide. Specially aligned for your individual moon sign of Aquarius, this book has been carefully charted and prepared by astrology expert David Wells, whose advice will help you quickly understand: • Your overall astrological outlook for 2014• How your moon sign co-operates, or interferes with, your sun sign in 2014• How your moon sign affects your romantic life, your work life and your spiritual life.You won't want to overlook this important part of your astrological make up in the coming year with this brilliant new series! Visit moon-sign-calculator.com to calculate your moon sign and find out yours today!
Aquarius Witch: Unlock the Magic of Your Sun Sign (The Witch's Sun Sign Series)
by Mickie Mueller Ivo DominguezWitchcraft to Celebrate Your Innovative & Independent Self Enhance your magical practice and personal development with the power of your Aquarius Sun sign. Ivo Dominguez, Jr. and Mickie Mueller share what strengths and challenges your sign brings to both witchcraft and everyday life. Featuring recipes, exercises, stories, rituals, and spells from the authors and a host of Aquarius contributors, this book teaches you how to best connect with your sign’s energy, manage your power, cleanse and shield yourself, tailor-fit magical workings to your sign, and more.Contributors to this volume:Silver Daniels • Danielle Dionne • Robin Fennelly • Kieran • Alexandra Nic Bhé Chuille • Sandra Santiago • Dawn Aurora Hunt • Sandra Kynes
Aquarius: Sun Sign Series
by Joanna Martine WoolfolkYour Sun sign (often referred to simply as your sign) is the zodiac sign the Sun was traveling through at the time of your birth. Your Sun sign is the most important and pervasive influence in your horoscope and in many ways determines how others see you. It governs your individuality, your distinctive style, and your drive to fulfill your goals. It symbolizes the role you are given to play in this life. It&’s as if at the moment of your birth you were pushed onstage into a drama called This Is My Life. In this drama, you are the starring actor—and your sign is the character you play.This elegant little volume is packed with what your Sun sign tells you about you. You&’ll read about your many positive qualities as well as your negative issues and inclinations. You&’ll find insights into your power, potentials, and pitfalls; advice about relationships, love, and sex; clarification on erogenous zones and how you combine romantically with other signs; guidance regarding career, health, and diet; and information about myriads of objects, places, concepts, and things to which you&’re attached. You&’ll also find topics not usually included in other astrology books—such as how you fit in with Chinese astrology and with numerology.
Aquarius: The Art of Living Well and Finding Happiness According to Your Star Sign
by Sally KirkmanYou are an Aquarius. You are the innovative thinker and social agent of the zodiac.The signs of the zodiac can give us great insight into our day-to-day living as well as the many talents and qualities we possess. But in an increasingly unpredictable world, how can we make sense of them? And what do they mean? This insightful and introductory guide delves deep into your star sign, revealing unique traits and meanings which you didn't know. Along the way, you will discover how your sign defies your compatibility, how to improve your health and what your gifts are. ***The Pocket Astrology series will teach you how to live well and enhance every aspect of your life. From friendship to compatibility, careers to finance, you will discover new elements to your sign and learn about the ancient art of astrology. Other books in the series include: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius,Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
Aquarius: The Art of Living Well and Finding Happiness According to Your Star Sign
by Sally KirkmanYou are an Aquarius. You are the innovative thinker and social agent of the zodiac.The signs of the zodiac can give us great insight into our day-to-day living as well as the many talents and qualities we possess. But in an increasingly unpredictable world, how can we make sense of them? And what do they mean? This insightful and introductory guide delves deep into your star sign, revealing unique traits and meanings which you didn't know. Along the way, you will discover how your sign defies your compatibility, how to improve your health and what your gifts are. ***The Pocket Astrology series will teach you how to live well and enhance every aspect of your life. From friendship to compatibility, careers to finance, you will discover new elements to your sign and learn about the ancient art of astrology. Other books in the series include: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius,Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
Aquarius: The Art of Living Well and Finding Happiness According to Your Star Sign
by Sally KirkmanYou are an Aquarius. You are the innovative thinker and social agent of the zodiac.The signs of the zodiac can give us great insight into our day-to-day living as well as the many talents and qualities we possess. But in an increasingly unpredictable world, how can we make sense of them? And what do they mean? This insightful and introductory guide delves deep into your star sign, revealing unique traits and meanings which you didn't know. Along the way, you will discover how your sign defies your compatibility, how to improve your health and what your gifts are. ***The Pocket Astrology series will teach you how to live well and enhance every aspect of your life. From friendship to compatibility, careers to finance, you will discover new elements to your sign and learn about the ancient art of astrology. Other audiobooks in the series include: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius,Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces(P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual (6th Edition)
by Aquatic Exercise Association StaffWritten with the expertise of more than 30 industry experts, Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual, Sixth Edition, is the most comprehensive and relied-upon resource for fitness professionals, personal trainers, therapists, and facility or program managers who specialize in water exercise. No longer just for seniors, aquatic fitness has emerged at the forefront of fitness trends as a challenging reduced-impact option for group exercise, small-group fitness, and personal training for all age groups. With new and expanded information, extensive updates, and the most current research and best practices, the sixth edition is sure to make waves by helping you design appropriate and engaging programs to bring the benefits of aquatic fitness to a wide range of individuals. This all-in-one aquatic fitness reference is the definitive resource for those preparing for the AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional certification exam. Reorganized for easier study and exam preparation, the sixth edition contains essential foundational information such as the components of physical fitness, group fitness teaching techniques, and AEA Standards and Guidelines. Special learning features, including key concepts, chapter summaries, and review questions with answers, will help you learn and retain vital safety information, current aquatic-related research on exercise science, program design concepts, and updated nutrition and weight-management guidelines. The Aquatic Fitness Professional Manualfocuses on vertical exercise in both shallow and deep water. An improved, user-friendly layout includes an expanded glossary and index, added references, and new and revised charts. Italso includes a library of cardiorespiratory movements, toning exercises for major muscle groups, and stretching options to augment your current exercise routines. All movements and exercises are clearly described with full-color photos and detailed instructions. Plus, straightforward explanations of current exercise science concepts, applied exercise anatomy and physiology, and updated research on deep-water exercise will assist you in creating and leading safe and enjoyable exercise programs. In the sixth edition you'll also find new recommendations on warm-ups and cool-downs, shallow-water exercise, and aquatic fitness alternative training for better health. Expanded information on equipment and effective use of equipment keeps you and your clients focused on safety. Learn new cueing techniques and deck-teaching skills to enhance your group fitness leadership skills, and get the latest information to assist you in presenting a professional appearance and demeanor. Dive into the new sixth edition of Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual today, and increase your knowledge, enhance your techniques, and bring the benefits of better fitness to your exercise community!
Aquatic Medicinal Plants (Exploring Medicinal Plants)
by Azamal Husen Rakesh Kumar Bachheti Archana BachhetiThe use of medicinal plants in herbal and modern medicine has gained popularity over the last few decades due to consumers taking more natural approaches to medicine. Aquatic medicinal plants are rich in bioactive compounds and demonstrate various commercial, nutraceutical, and biological applications. Aquatic Medicinal Plants offers the reader a wealth of information on uses of bioactive components of these plants, along with crucial references, and explains their traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological properties.Features Provides information on aquatic and semiaquatic medicinal plants and their uses globally. Discusses phytochemical components with the known active constituents and their pharmaceutical applications. This volume in the Exploring Medicinal Plants series is appropriate for scientists, experts, and consultants associated with the exploration of aquatic medicinal plant usage. This book is an essential tool for identifying important aquatic medicinal plants and possibilities for the synthesis or preparation of modern drugs.
Aquatic Plants: Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Applications
by Namrita LallAquatic Plants: Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Applications provides a concise description of popular aquatic plants found across the globe. The chapters in this beautifully illustrated, full-color book focus on the aquatic species native to specific continents. Written by a global team of experts, this book explains the distribution, ethnobotanical uses, genome sequencing, chemical compounds, and biological activity of these plants and addresses the cultivation and sustainable production of aquatic and wetland plants. Features: Describes the biological activity of a large collection of aquatic plants. Color photographs highlight each plant’s ethnobotanical characteristics, and structural formulae show their chemical constituents. Contributions come from leading scientists from countries including the United States, India, Mauritius, South Africa, and Cyprus. Aquatic Plants: Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Applications is a valuable resource for academics conducting research on aquatic plants and for professionals in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries who are involved with the therapeutic applications of these plants and their sustainable usage.
Aquinas on Human Self-Knowledge
by Therese Scarpelli CorySelf-knowledge is commonly thought to have become a topic of serious philosophical inquiry during the early modern period. Already in the thirteenth century, however, the medieval thinker Thomas Aquinas developed a sophisticated theory of self-knowledge, which Therese Scarpelli Cory presents as a project of reconciling the conflicting phenomena of self-opacity and privileged self-access. Situating Aquinas's theory within the mid-thirteenth-century debate and his own maturing thought on human nature, Cory investigates the kinds of self-knowledge that Aquinas describes and the questions they raise. She shows that to a degree remarkable in a medieval thinker, self-knowledge turns out to be central to Aquinas's account of cognition and personhood, and that his theory provides tools for considering intentionality, reflexivity and selfhood. Her engaging account of this neglected aspect of medieval philosophy will interest readers studying Aquinas and the history of medieval philosophy more generally.
Aradia: A Modern Guide to Charles Godfrey Leland's Gospel of the Witches
by Craig SpencerA Revelatory New Approach to the Influential Witchcraft ClassicFirst published in 1899, Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches is Charles Godfrey Leland's fascinating record of folk magic, said to have been revealed to him by hereditary witches of Italy's Romagna and Tuscany regions. Celebrating the goddess Diana and her daughter Aradia, this seminal work presents a rich and complete methodology of practice for those who are willing to engage its unique wisdom.Aradia presents Leland's original English manuscript with new interpretations and translations, including forty lines never before rendered in English. Craig Spencer provides in-depth commentary that reveals the rich historical context of this profound work and provides revelatory analysis that makes the true heart of the original come alive. You will also discover hands-on instructions for a unique magical practice based on Leland's remarkable glimpse into nineteenth-century craft lore. This magical guide is designed to help you expand and enhance your own modern-day journey through the enchanted realms of witchcraft.
Arbitration Law in America
by Edward Brunet Richard E. Speidel Jean R. Sternlight Stephen J. WareArbitration Law in America: A Critical Assessment is a source of arguments and practical suggestions for changing the American arbitration process. The book, first published in 2006, argues that the Federal Arbitration Act badly needs major changes. The authors, who have previously written major articles on arbitration law and policy, here set out their own views and argue among themselves about the necessary reforms of arbitration. The book contains draft legislation for use in international and domestic arbitration and a detailed explanation of the precise justifications for proposed legislative changes. It also contains two proposals that might be deemed radical - to ban arbitration related to the purchase of products by consumers and to prohibit arbitration of employment disputes. Each proposal is vetted fully and critiqued by one or more of the other co-authors.
Arcana Mundi: Magic and the Occult in the Greek and Roman Worlds
by Georg LuckDiscover a different way to see classical civilization in this collection of ancient Greek and Roman texts on magic and the occult.Magic, miracles, daemonology, divination, astrology, and alchemy were the arcana mundi, the “secrets of the universe,” of the ancient Greeks and Romans. In this path-breaking collection of Greek and Roman writings on magic and the occult, Georg Luck provides a comprehensive sourcebook and introduction to magic as it was practiced by witches and sorcerers, magi and astrologers, in the Greek and Roman worlds.In this new edition, Luck has gathered and translated 130 ancient texts dating from the eighth century BCE through the fourth century CE. Thoroughly revised, this volume offers several new elements: a comprehensive general introduction, an epilogue discussing the persistence of ancient magic into the early Christian and Byzantine eras, and an appendix on the use of mind-altering substances in occult practices. Also added is an extensive glossary of Greek and Latin magical terms.In Arcana Mundi Georg Luck presents a fascinating?and at times startling?alternative vision of the ancient world. “For a long time it was fashionable to ignore the darker and, to us, perhaps, uncomfortable aspects of everyday life in Greece and Rome,” Luck has written. “But we can no longer idealize the Greeks with their “artistic genius” and the Romans with their “sober realism.” Magic and witchcraft, the fear of daemons and ghosts, the wish to manipulate invisible powers?all of this was very much a part of their lives.”“An excellent translation of ancient texts on the subject, but it’s a lot more than that. It’s a glimpse into the minds of the everyday people of the times and what made them turn, what made them stop, what made them look over their shoulders.” —Courier-Gazette,(Rockland, Maine)“No one currently at work in ancient magic or related fields can remotely compare with Luck for the breadth and profundity of his knowledge of the literary texts . . . or for the humility and lightness of touch with which he conveys his scholarship.” —Daniel Ogden, author of Magic, Witchcraft, and Ghosts in the Greek and Roman Worlds
Arcanos Maiores do Tarot: o seu significado sem recorrer à memória.
by Antares StanislasDescrição do Livro: O Significado dos Arcanos Maiores do Tarot, sem a necessidade de os aprender de cor. Mais um trabalho do famoso vidente e astrólogo Antares Stanislas. Este livro é a primeira parte integrante do trabalho completo “Tarot: a Previsão do Futuro”, vocacionado apenas para aqueles que utilizam os arcanos maiores. A escrita mantém o profissionalismo nos conceitos expostos e visa trazer os leitores para o mundo do Tarot, através de um livro de fácil leitura. O título é como sempre original, para as obras do autor, porque na sua prática profissional, ele recebe sugestões dos seus consultantes e conhecidos, para escrever obras que preenchem o vazio de quem quer exercer, ou adentrar este campo. Um dos principais problemas que muitos evidenciam, é o armazenar na memória os muitos significados do Tarot. O autor tomou a tarefa e a honra de ajudar a preencher esta lacuna. Ao livro sobre os Arcanos Maiores, segue-se um outro, sobre os Arcanos Menores. *Páginas: 108; Segunda Edição. Antares Stanislas é astrólogo, cartomante e pesquisador há mais de 18 anos. Site: Astroamore2000.altervista.org
Archaeologies of Attachment: Emotional Attachments in the Archaeological Record (Themes in Contemporary Archaeology)
by Taryn Bell Sanna Lipkin Tiina VäreThis edited volume offers a new approach to the study of emotion in the past, focusing on the experience of emotional attachment. Psychological research has demonstrated that all humans are capable of forming a variety of close social and emotional attachments from cradle to grave, yet archaeology has not, to date, considered the significance of these attachments in any detail. Inspired by Bowlby’s theory of attachment, one of the key theories in developmental psychology over the last 60 years, this volume sheds light on what attachment is, how it functions, and how it has influenced human life and material culture from the Palaeolithic to the present. This volume brings together contributions from authors focusing on a variety of subjects related to attachment, from social relationships with people and animals, to places, to material culture, from the deepest reaches of prehistory to the contemporary era. It aims to improve our understanding of where and how archaeologists can look for evidence of these attachments, and in doing so, it helps us to consider how these shape our understanding of human behaviour, cognition and life more broadly. This volume is of interest to archaeologists and scholars of social attachment theory.
Archangel Alchemy Healing: The Celestial Science in the Vibration of the Universe
by Alexandra Wenman• Details the practice of Archangel Alchemy, an angelic energy healing therapy, including its protocols, invocations, and hands-on techniques• Looks at how and why the science of Archangel Alchemy works as a healing modality, backed up by scientific research• Provides channeled guidance, meditations, attunements, and healing practices to connect you with your true angelic nature for healing, harmonizing, and connecting with your soul purposeChanneled directly through the Archangels, primarily Gabriel and Metatron, Archangel Alchemy is an angelic energy healing system that aligns you with the angelic kingdom and allows you to connect with your purest divine blueprint. Providing meditations, invocations, channeled guidance, and healing practices, Alexandra Wenman shows you how to tap into your own magical and healing gifts by experiencing and embodying angelic qualities and vibrations. Learn about key concepts such as the holographic nature of the soul; light language and its symbols; how to establish the pillar of light and the diamond shield; and how to open the gateway to the multidimensional self. You will find attunements to Ascended Masters, the new Elohim Angels, and the great cosmic heart. Presenting evidence to support the existence of the angelic kingdom, and of life and the myriad of dimensions beyond our physical reality, Alexandra draws on scientific research from quantum physics and the sacred geometry of nature, as well as psychology and metaphysics, to show how and why Archangel Alchemy healing works.With numerous practical applications, this comprehensive guide enables anyone to harness the power of angelic energies to heal, harmonize, and fully align with your soul purpose.
Archangels: How to Invoke & Work with Angelic Messengers
by Richard WebsterTransform Your Life with the Power and Grace of Divine MessengersAs beings of pure light who possess great influence, archangels can help you achieve your goals and develop a closer relationship with the Divine. Drawing from multiple spiritual paths, bestselling author Richard Webster introduces you to the four most-recognized archangels—Michael, Raphael, Gabriel, and Uriel—as well as numerous lesser-known angels who are rarely featured in other books. You will also learn simple meditations and rituals to help you communicate and work with them for protection, guidance, and wisdom.This concise and conversational guide describes the hierarchy of angels and the unique responsibilities for each one. With detailed information on correspondences for each archangel, including crystal, essential oil, element, zodiac sign, and chakra, you'll discover which ones to connect with and how they can support you. Featuring affirmations, invocations, dream work, and more, this book makes it easy to seek angelic assistance and enjoy a life filled with peace, harmony, and divine love.
Archetypal Acupuncture
by Gary DolowichThe Chinese model of the Five Elements (wood, fire, metal, earth, and water) and the Twelve Officials (the organ systems that comprise the map of traditional Chinese medicine) has been applied as a system of medicine for three thousand years to balance chi, the vital force of the body. Archetypal Acupuncture explains to both acupuncturists and the general public how to work with these maps of energy and use them to diagnose physical illness, resolve emotional imbalances, and navigate the stages of life. Dr. Dolowich's goal is to revitalize these traditional teachings for the modern world--and in the process bring East and West together. Through an archetypal approach to Chinese medicine, he shows how we can gain fresh insights into the roots of illness while uncovering a positive vision of wellness and the healing process. The book draws on case histories, spiritual poetry (especially Rilke and Rumi), classic sources such as the I Ching, and examples from contemporary culture in order to bring the elements alive. Individual chapters explore the interface of Eastern and Western medicine, Chinese numerology, spiritual aspects of the elements, archetypal patterns in popular culture, and strategies for cultivating a life in harmony with the rhythms of nature.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Arching Backward: The Mystical Initiation of a Contemporary Woman
by Janet AdlerArching Backward is the story of an American woman who found herself suddenly and violently immersed in a mystical initiation for which she was not consciously prepared. For four years, Janet Adler's life was dominated by the transforming experience of a primal energy and the visions that were created by it. She was not seeking spiritual experience, nor was she a student of any particular mystical tradition. But the visions brought her into the realm of the sacred, transforming her body into a conduit for spiritual energy. The writings collected here record her visions and describe the way this contemporary woman dealt with the impact of this energy on her physical body, her work, and her relationships. Her story offers a guide for others on this journey and provides a powerful affirmation of women's experience of the spirit.
Architectural Factors for Infection and Disease Control
by Dak Kopec AnnaMarie BlissThis edited collection explores disease transmission and the ways that the designed environment has promoted or limited its spread. It discusses the many design factors that can be used for infection and disease control through lenses of history, public health, building technology, design, and education. This book calls on designers to consider the role of the built environment as the primary source of bacterial, viral, and fungal transfers through fomites, ventilation systems, and overcrowding and spatial organization. Through 19 original contributions, it provides an array of perspectives to understand how the designed environment may offer a reprieve from disease. The authors build a historical foundation of infection and disease, using examples ranging from lazarettos to leprosy centers to show how the ability to control infection and disease has long been a concern for humanity. The book goes on to discuss disease propagation, putting forth a variety of ideas to control the transmission of pathogens, including environmental design strategies, pedestrian dynamics, and open space. Its final chapters serve as a prospective way forward, focusing on COVID-19 and the built environment in a post-pandemic world. Written for students and academics of architecture, design, and urban planning, this book ignites creative action on the ways to design our built environment differently and more holistically. Please note that research on COVID-19 has exponentially grown since this volume was written in October 2020. References cited reflect the evolving nature of research studies at that time.