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Practical Sanitation in the Food Industry
by Ian S. MaddoxThis book provides a clear, practical approach to sanitation in the food industry. The content ranges from the principles of microbial growth, through descriptions of cleaning chemicals, to the management of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems. It will be an invaluable basic text for all tertiary students who intend to work in the food industry, as well as for the existing industry personnel.
Practical Sigil Magic for Beginners: A Guide to Setting Intentions, Crafting Powerful Symbols, and Applying Spells
by Shannon C. ClarkDraw magic into your life through sigil witchcraftA sigil is a magical symbol that represents a specific idea or intention. Once activated, that symbol can magnify your intention and open the door to profound change in your life—from healing old wounds to finding your true love. Harness the power of sigil magic with this practical guide for beginners, where you'll find sage advice and simple spells to help you design your future, your way.Get a thorough introduction—Take a deep dive into what sigil magic is, how to craft powerful intention statements, and the different ways you can create and activate your own sigils.Prepare your practice—Get your space ready for spellcasting as you explore ways to declutter and cleanse, let the natural world in, and stock your magical toolbox with complementary essentials like crystals and candles.Unleash your sigil magic—Practice your craft with a collection of spells for self-care, stronger relationships, healing, protection, inspiration, and more.Manifest the life you want with Practical Sigil Magic for Beginners.
Practical Solitary Magic
by Nancy B. WatsonAn accessible guide for beginners interested in practicing magic safely and effectively on their own.Many students of magic don’t want to be tied to a particular group or tradition, but prefer to search, experiment, and grow on their own. Here, at last, is an eminently sane and readable handbook that gives not only the how, but the why and wherefore, of the materials and methods of the solitary magician. In Practical Solitary Magic, Nancy Watson combines a concise introduction to the psychology and ethics of magic with a thorough treatment of its mechanisms. In a lively style, enhanced by personal anecdote and thoughtful insight, she initiates novices into the rudiments of ritual and guides them in their first steps down the magical path.Drawing on an architectural analogy, Watson demystifies the practice of magic by providing a structural view of magical operations. She explores the techniques and accoutrements of each of the four magical planes, leading her readers through the various chambers of a four-tiered edifice, and sweeping away layers of accumulated cobwebs from topics shrouded in esoteric jargon. Oracle divination, numerology, and magical incantation; visualization, clearing, and prayer; archetypes, elementals, and god-forms—all come to life with Watson’s pragmatic analysis. She closes with a careful warning to her readers to avoid all those who would attempt to “re-mystify” the craft.Watson’s clear narrative and vivid imagery illuminate all the corners of her magical mansion with the light of common sense and folk history. Not only will you enjoy your guided tour, you’ll be tempted to take up residence there.
Practical Solutions for Back Pain Relief: 40 Mind and Body Exercises to Move Better, Feel Better, and Relieve Pain Permanently
by Dana SantasRelieve back pain with 40 easy-to-follow mind-body exercises from Practical Solutions for Back Pain ReliefWhether you've recently injured your back or suffer from chronic discomfort, you know the impact pain has on your daily life. In Practical Solutions for Back Pain Relief, "mobility maker" Dana Santas CSCS, E-YRT shares the physical and mental exercises she teaches professional athletes to relieve your back pain without drugs or surgery. With exercises designed to help you build the strength and flexibility you need to support healthy, pain-free movement throughout your spine, this is a proactive plan to heal from back pain.Practical Solutions for Back Pain Relief includes:Back Pain Basics explaining how our backs work and why they hurt40 Illustrated Exercises improving posture, mobility, core strength, and pain reliefMind-Body Tips and Strategies relieving pain and preventing it in the futureStrengthen your core, reduce pain, and heal your back with the exercises from Practical Solutions for Back Pain Relief
Practical Spellcraft: A First Course in Magic
by Leanna GreenawayNow anyone with an earnest desire can learn to cast spells with this intriguing introduction to the craft. Written by a practicing witch, this all-encompassing first course in Wiccan magic simplifies everything from performing spells to conducting candle rituals and using a talisman. <P><P>Also included here are: <P><P>A general introduction to witchcraft, sabbats, Halloween, and the key tools and concepts of spellcasting <P><P>Candle, garden, animal, and self-defense magicSpells for love, money, fertility, and healthA chapter on writing your own spells <P><P>This is a practical introductory guide for everyone. Love life gone limp? Reinvigorate your relationship with a seductive spell. Boss too demanding? Use a little magic to help her reconnect with her softer side. Lost your precious pet? Bring him back home with a heartfelt incantation. <P><P>With the wealth of Wiccan wisdom in these pages, you can choose a spell to improve any aspect of your life, from career and money to health and family well-being. Upbeat and up to date, this volume brings witchcraft into the 21st century with a modern magic focused on gaining control over your life and understanding your destiny.
Practical Spirituality
by John Randolph PriceThe author discusses the benefits and techniques of meditation, co- creating with Spirit, and more.
Practical Spirituality: Reflections on the Spiritual Basis of Nonviolent Communication
by Marshall B. RosenbergAccording to Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D., our most basic spiritual need is to contribute to the well being of others and ourselves. His brief, unscripted reflections on the spiritual basis of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) will inspire you not only to connect with the Divine in yourself and others, but to begin to create a world of empathy and compassion, where the language we use is the key to enriching life. Discover an intensely satisfying and joyful spiritual experience that begins with you. In these rich pages, learn how NVC can help you achieve a more practical, applied spirituality. Discover how to: - Strengthen the connection between your actions and your spiritual values - Let go of enemy images and moralistic judgments, and experience our common humanity - Connect with others from a place of compassionate energy
The Practical Tarot Method: Learn to Read Tarot Cards Intuitively (Practical Tarot)
by Lisa KesslerReading tarot shouldn&’t have to be a guessing game or a test on memorization. The Practical Tarot Method: Learning to Read Tarot Cards Intuitively is designed to demystify the process of interpreting tarot, making it more approachable and fun to learn.Tarot cards are a powerful tool to help you tap into Spirit and guide you on your divine path—that is, if you know how to read them. That&’s where this book comes in. Written in a user-friendly way, The Practical Tarot Method will empower you, deepen your self-confidence, and help you develop more trust in your own intuition so you may better connect with and understand the cards. Presented in a relatable way with practice exercises, this book offers different ways to use tarot cards in everyday life, such as for meditation and journaling, reading spreads to answer questions, and as inspiration for creative pursuits. It also includes the author&’s stunning and diverse tarot deck, called Practical Tarot, which was created to reflect and celebrate the diversity of people in the world—there is even a 32-page insert in the back of the book that showcases the full-color cards. From choosing your tarot deck to insights into the natural cycles in the tarot system to the traditional interpretations of tarot cards, both novices and seasoned tarot practitioners are sure to love this book and how it helps them hone their natural intuitive gifts.
Practical Tips to a Guided Self-Discovery
by K Vikram Simha Rao"Practical Tips to a Guided Self-Discovery" by K. Vikram Simha Rao offers a profound journey into self-awareness and personal growth, drawn from the author's extensive experience in government service and his passion for psychology and wellness. Rao emphasizes the harmony between body, mind, intelligence, and inner energy, suggesting practical techniques to achieve this balance. He shares insights on stress management, maintaining equanimity, and the importance of understanding oneself deeply. Rao’s guidance is both practical and philosophical, aiming to help readers navigate life's challenges with resilience and positivity. His work is a reflection of personal experiences and traditional wisdom, tailored to appeal to the modern, logical mind.
Practical Ultrasound in Anesthesia for Critical Care and Pain Management
by Philip M. Hopkins A. R. Bodenham Scott T. ReevesPractical Ultrasound in Anesthesia for Critical Care and Pain Management is a stand-alone comprehensive reference that covers important aspects of ultrasound for the practicing anesthesiologist. Beginning with a background on the physics of equipment and practical applications, this text takes the specialist through subjects like needle visualizati
Practical Vision Science: Learning Through Experimentation
by Benjamin BalasThis workbook provides a collection of experiments and observations that use physical materials (rather than digital displays or resources) to reveal fundamental properties of the human visual system.Practical Vision Science centers discovery, observation, and critical thinking. By observing and manipulating visual phenomena, readers gain insights regarding visual processing from the outside world into high-level areas of the visual cortex. The text covers geometric optics, image formation, early stages of visual processing, and inferences regarding brightness, color, depth, motion, and form. The goal is to highlight the critical role that observation of one’s own sensory experiences plays in vision science, while introducing phenomena that provide clues about the computations and constraints that shape our experience of the visual world. Each exercise can be completed with everyday materials, and the text includes discussion of key phenomena readers should be able to observe and the implications of these effects for underlying mechanisms that support visual experience in each case.Practical Vision Science is an essential text for upper undergraduate and postgraduate students of Sensation and Perception, providing the opportunity to learn by doing things rather than reading facts about the visual system on the page.
Practical Witch's Almanac 2020, The: Walking Your Path
by Friday GladheartWitches come from all walks of life and spiritual beliefs. No matter what your path may be, this almanac has all the goodies you are looking for. The focus of this year's almanac is exploring new ideas to forge your own unique path. Special planner pages, worksheets, and articles are included to help you achieve your goals, discover your hidden talents, and explore the awe-inspiring beauty of nature. The projects, articles, and ideas will motivate you to hone your witchy skills no matter your current level of expertise, including divination (tarot, runes, pendulum), herbalism & wortcunning, and using nature's gifts of stones, crystals, and minerals. It can also be used as a companion study guide to the traditional "year and a day" of study prior to initiation or solitary dedication. And as always, it contains astrological and astronomical information, moon phases, trivia, recipes, Sabbats, historical tidbits, and everything you need to get you in touch with the Practical Witch within you. To be more inclusive for the 2020 almanac, significant improvements have been made to make time conversions easier with a larger and more defined time zone map, and charts with actual city time conversions worldwide (Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, China, Russia, Greece, and dozens more).
Practical Witch's Almanac 2022: 25th Anniversary Edition
by Friday GladheartCelebrate your path every day with this special 25th-anniversary edition of The Practical Witch&’s Almanac. New resources, spells, recipes, and practices are paired with a selection of the best content from the last quarter century of Friday Gladheart's iconic almanac, all presented in a fresh and modern light. Track important dates in the wheel of the year on weekly calendar pages that include plenty of room to write in your own dates, appointments, and habits. Set your objectives to achieve your goals using the Moon Phase planner pages. Moon Phase Planner pages help you set your objectives to achieve your goals effectively while using natural Lunar cycles. Monthly Study Guides and magickal correspondences make your almanac an indispensable resource for years to come, with a selection of tarot cards, crystals and stones, herbs and botanicals, deities, colors, runes, and more. You&’ll find recipes, rituals, DIY projects, crafts, and insightful articles, all beautifully illustrated by the author to bring a bit of magic to your days. As always, the almanac provides precise calculations for astronomical and astrological events for any location on Earth.This is the planner that you won&’t abandon half-way through the year! It is so easy to use and welcoming that you&’ll stay organized all year. Cream-colored paper reduces smudges and welcomes your notes on the plentiful worksheets and planner pages. Your purchase grants you access to online resources that help you further your studies in each area at beginner, intermediate, or advanced levels.
Practical Witch's Almanac 2023, The: Infinite Spells
by Friday GladheartThe Practical Witch&’s Almanac is your personal guide for the year. Celebrate the Sabbats and work with the energy of the moon to achieve your goals. You&’ll never need another spell book! This year&’s theme is Infinite Spells. Spells for many occasions are included and each is broken down to show you how they work. By understanding how spells are made, you&’ll be able to design your own or make substitutions for ingredients. It&’s all about empowering you and inspiring your creativity.You&’ll learn how to develop your own spells based on the fundamental principles of magic. The worksheets and Book of Shadows templates guide you through constructing your spells and recording their results. You&’ll learn how to prepare yourself and your space for magic, how to use your almanac to help you find the perfect time to cast your spells, and how to use the magical correspondences to give your spells a boost. This is the year for you to embrace your power and use your magic to grow, heal, and be your authentic, Witchy self!This edition has everything you&’ve come to depend on including:• Sabbats, exact Cross-Quarters & Holidays• Moon Phases & Astrological Signs• Meteor Showers, Blue Moons & Eclipses• Trivia & Historical Tidbits• Weekly Psychic Insights• Monthly Study Guides• Magical Correspondence for: herbs, stones, crystals, colors, tarotcards, runes, and more.• and of course Spells, Rituals, Meditations, Exercises, and Recipes.
Practical Witch's Almanac 2024: Growing Your Craft
by Friday GladheartA daily companion for exploring your spiritual path with weekly lessons in herbalism, divination, magic, and Witchcraft.Enrich your spiritual and magical journey with The Practical Witch's Almanac. This almanac provides more than Moon phases, Sabbats, and astronomical and astrological information. Every week you'll explore lessons in herbalism, magic, divination, and more.This practical guide gives you recipes, DIY projects, tips, and advice to keep you motivated and engaged as you grow your craft. You'll explore tarot cards, runes, tea leaves, and other forms of divination. The herbal studies mentor you through basic teas, tinctures, foods, ointments, incense, and lotions while emphasizing the synergistic union of science and magic. The magic lessons help you hone your spell casting, and the spiritual studies assist you in exploring your beliefs.Weekly bonus material is available at http://PracticalWitch.com/My2024. The Practical Witch Talk podcast expands on each week's lessons.
The Practical Witch's Almanac 2025: Rebel Wisdom
by Friday GladheartThe essential core of witchcraft is wisdom and change. We've always been rebellious and defiant, and our own traditions are not exempt from challenge. Delve into iconic witchcraft traditions like the utterance of "blessed be" and the influential Wiccan Rede, exploring their origins and relevance today. This introspective journey isn't just about history; it's an empowering quest. It challenges you to assess these traditions' place in your craft. Embrace, adapt, or boldly defy these customs—this edition empowers you to shape your craft's evolution on your terms as you travel your unique spiritual path. Includes:Weekly SchedulesMonthly Lunar PlannersMoon Signs & PhasesSabbat Times & DatesEclipses & Meteor ShowersSpells & RecipesCorrespondences & Referencesand much more!
The Practical Witch's Love Spell Book: For Passion, Romance, and Desire
by Cerridwen GreenleafFollowing on the heels of the successful The Practical Witch's Spell Book comes this next book of charms, targeted to those interested in tapping into the powers of good magic to manifest a love connection.The Practical Witch's Love Spell Book is a magical collection of spells and incantations, specifically for bringing more love into your life. Both beginners and seasoned witches will find a myriad of spells and lessons on good magic, all for attracting your perfect mate, or improving a committed relationship that needs a little boost . . . all with gorgeous art throughout.
The Practical Witch's Spell Book: For Love, Happiness, and Success
by Cerridwen Greenleaf Mara PennyA complete introduction to modern magic and witchcraft with spells and incantations for love, happiness, and success.The Practical Witch's Spell Book is an enchanting handbook for anyone with a penchant for the magical and who wants to add joy to their daily life. To practice witchcraft is to be purposeful whether it's to help heal, bring about prosperity, imbue your home with positivity, or even to fall in love. To be a practical witch is to tap into an inner place of intention, energy, and magic to bring about positive change in your life and those of your loved ones. With life's increasingly frenetic pace, a magical approach to living is more important now than ever.In this must-have guide for spell-casters of all levels you will find hundreds of spells, blessings, and incantations for love and romance, contentment and happiness, success and prosperity, health and healing, work and vocation, and money and wealth, all to enrich your mind and spirit, and to improve your life and the world around you. Also included are ritual resources, magical correspondences, lucky colors and numbers, moon spells, and all the essential tools you need for making magic.
Practical Yoga Nidra: A 10-Step Method to Reduce Stress, Improve Sleep, and Restore Your Spirit
by Scott MooreAwaken your true self to happiness with the "yoga of sleep" In this moment of your busy day, you're invited to experience deep rest and relaxation. Yoga Nidra, or "yoga of sleep," bridges the conscious and unconscious, allowing you to reconnect to your true inner self. The 10-step course in Practical Yoga Nidra teaches everything you need to know to start experiencing the proven benefits of Yoga Nidra meditation: clearer focus, better sleep, decreased anxiety, and more. This practical guide breaks the meditation down into simple steps, each with scripts that you can record and play back to lead yourself through the process. With this streamlined method, Yoga Nidra practice can be effective starting on day one. In Practical Yoga Nidra, you'll find: 10 steps to wholeness—The ten-step process begins with setting intentions and ends by bringing all the steps together in an integrated practice. Guided meditations—Each chapter includes long and short versions of the meditations so you can find rejuvenation in the time you have available. Pause and reflect—Whether you use a journal or not, the included reflection questions help you notice your responses as you grow in your practice. Your journey to insight, peacefulness, and renewed optimism begins now with Practical Yoga Nidra.
Practical Zen for Health, Wealth and Mindfulness
by Julian Daizan Skinner Shinzan Miyamae Sarah BladenBringing the body-mind insights of Rinzai Zen from the mountains of Japan to the Western world, Zen master Julian Daizan Skinner and Sarah Bladen present simple meditation techniques to help achieve health, wellbeing and success. Taking the reader through the first 100 days of practice, the book then shows how to adapt the new learned techniques to the rest of your life. Including case studies at the end of each chapter to show how people's lives have been transformed through their meditation journeys, this is an accessible and practical guide to adapting Eastern meditation into busy Western lives.
Practically Posh
by Robyn MorenoPractically Posh is the budget babe's guide to the good life. Filled with thrifty tips and delivered with style and humor, this do-it-yourself handbook is designed for glam girls on the go who want to live large on their little paychecks.Packed with brilliantly simple advice, Robyn Moreno teaches that it's about more than just finding deals--it's about finding pleasure in your present life. It is about being resourceful--working with what you have, then working what you have. Practically Posh is your bible for living as a bon vivant on a budget.From how to score a seat at the trendiest restaurant and tips for being arty without being affected, to easy cheats for staying beautiful and advice on how to book your dream vacation now, the book includes anecdotes, sidebars, quotes, quizzes, and gorgeous photos to punctuate the information from Moreno and her team of experts.So for anyone who refuses to be slowed down by life's practicalities, let ingenuity and attitude be your currency and Practically Posh be your guide.
Practically Raw: Flexible Raw Recipes Anyone Can Make
by Amber Shea Crawley“Her recipes are inventive, balancing both raw and cooked foods, with an emphasis on health but never sacrificing taste . . . deliciously divine..” —Christy Morgan, The Blissful & Fit ChefPractically Raw’s revolutionary practicality and flexible approach let you enjoy Chef Amber’s delicious vegan dishes your own way, according to your budget and taste, every day or every once in a while, and as raw—or cooked—as you like.Certified raw chef Amber Shea has designed these recipes to be made with ordinary equipment and ingredients, and with the flexibility of many substitutions, cooking options, and variations. Ideal for beginners as well as seasoned raw foodists, Practically Raw has something for everybody, whether you want to improve your health and longevity, cope with food sensitivities, or simply eat fresher, cleaner, and better!Chef Amber’s creative, satisfying recipes include:Almond Butter Sesame NoodlesVegetable Korma MasalaFiesta Taco Roll-UpsPrimavera Pesto PizzaMaple-Pecan Kale ChipsCherry Mash SmoothiesParisian Street CrepesWarm Apple-Walnut CobblerThis beautiful new full-color edition (previously published by Vegan Heritage Press) includes a pantry guide, menus, money-saving and make-ahead tips, and nutrition information.“Beautiful and immensely helpful. The perfect cookbook for omnivores leaning toward veganism, as well as vegans leaning toward raw foods.” —Vegan.com“Amber’s easy-to-follow recipes make this healthful cuisine easy, joyfully approachable, and a veritable feast for the palate. Whether you’re a raw food neophyte or have been enjoying this healthy lifestyle for years, Amber’s fresh perspective is nothing less than ‘rawsome.’ Her Cocoa Corruption Smoothie is addictive.” —Dynise Balcavage, author of The Urban Vegan
Practically Raw Desserts: Flexible Recipes for All-Natural Sweets and Treats
by Amber Shea CrawleyPractically Raw Desserts is a trove of scrumptious raw cakes, cookies, brownies, pies, puddings, candies, pastries, and frozen treats. All of chef Amber Shea Crawley&’s sweet creations allow substitution and adaptation for a non-raw kitchen. The recipes are free of dairy, eggs, gluten, wheat, soy, corn, refined grains, refined sugars, yeast, starch, and other nutrient-poor ingredients. Many recipes are also free of grains, oils, nuts, and added sugars. Ideal for beginners as well as seasoned raw foodists, Practically Raw Desserts is jam-packed with delicious, healthy-yet-indulgent treats that include:Baklava BlondiesSummer Fruit PizzaTuxedo Cheesecake BrowniesCashew Butter CupsConfetti Birthday CakePecan Shortbread CookiesDeep-Dish Caramel Apple PieDark Chocolate Sorbet With this flexible approach, you can delve into raw desserts at your own pace, even without special equipment or hard-to-find ingredients. The book provides recipe variations and ingredient substitutions that address many common food allergens. If you&’re looking for delicious and vibrant dessert recipes with maximum flavor and nutrition, then you&’ll love Practically Raw Desserts.
Las prácticas sexuales del Quodoushka: Enseñanzas de las tradiciones naguales
by Amara CharlesEjercicios prácticos para alcanzar niveles más elevados de orgasmo, renovar las relaciones y descubrir el poder sanador del sexo • Se ilustra cómo identificar y proporcionar la mayor satisfacción posible a los nueve tipos de anatomía genital masculina y femenina, como los del “hombre coyote” o la “mujer búfala” • Se presentan ejercicios para la obtención de mayor placer sexual e intensidad del orgasmo • Se explica cómo realizar una poderosa labor de sanación con energías sexuales, con los chacras y el cuerpo de luz La práctica del Quodoushka, que se basa en antiguas enseñanzas mayas, olmecas y toltecas, trasmitidas de generación en generación por los ancianos naguales del cabello torcido del sendero de la dulce medicina de la danza del sol, ofrece orientación práctica sobre el sexo, la intimidad y las relaciones y sobre cómo alcanzar niveles más elevados de orgasmo y éxtasis sexual. Al trabajar con el poder de sanación de la unión sexual y el orgasmo, esta práctica ofrece un sendero que permite reparar heridas emocionales e inseguridades sexuales, revivir relaciones monótonas y descubrir la dulce medicina del sexo. La instructora Amara Charles, iniciada en el Quodoushka, explica las cualidades físicas, energéticas y sexuales de los nueve tipos de anatomía genital masculina y femenina --como los del “hombre coyote” o la “mujer búfala”-- y cómo identificar y proporcionar la mayor satisfacción posible a cada tipo, además de enorgullecerse del carácter especial de su propia anatomía. La autora describe las nueve variaciones de la expresión orgásmica (desde la “avalancha” hasta el “incendio forestal”) y presenta ejercicios para la obtención de un mayor placer sexual e intensidad del orgasmo. La práctica del Quodoushka, que abarca el trabajo con energías sexuales con los chacras y el cuerpo de luz, así como ceremonias orientadas a incorporar lo sagrado en sus uniones amorosas, revela cómo podemos convertirnos en amantes más sensibles y creativos a través del placer.
Practice and Research in Social Work: Postmodern Feminist Perspectives
by Barbara Fawcett Brid Featherstone Jan Fook Amy RossiterAlthough postmodernist theory has been related to and explored in sociology and social policy, this book is amongst the first to apply the theories to social work, and relate them to current debates. Contributors come from the UK, Australia, South Africa and Canada and many have professional experience as social workers. They appraise the key issues in the contested field of postmodernism and feminism and focus on their applications to practice, research and education in social work.