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Practical Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
by Anver KulievAlthough treatment remains the major goal in the control of genetic disease, this is not yet a reality for most inherited conditions. In the absence of radical treatment, preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) offers the answer to the control of these inherited conditions by predicting reproductive outcome. PGD is now entering its third decade as an established procedure for genetic and assisted reproduction practices, with new and exciting developments changing the whole concept of prevention of congenital disorders. The availability of practical experience from tens of thousands of PGD cases makes it necessary to update the current information on its accuracy, reliability and safety. The Second Edition of this successful book updates the progress in prevention of genetic disorders to demonstrate the important place of PGD in primary preventive measures and its increasing role in providing the whole range of reproduction options to couples at risk. In addition, it provides an extensive review of the most recent developments within the field of PGD including, PGD for expanding indications such as de novo mutations, cancers, inherited cardiac diseases and combined PGD for single gene disorders, HLA typing and 24 chromosome testing in patients of advance reproductive age. This practical book is vital for all practitioners within the field of fertility, reproductive medicine and medical genetics. It will also be useful for those responsible for planning and organizing PGD services and provides a working manual for the establishment and performance of PGD in the framework of IVF and genetic practices.
Practical Preimplantation Genetic Testing
by Anver Kuliev Svetlana Rechitsky Joe Leigh SimpsonFully revised and updated with the most current information, the third edition of this practical clinical text covers all aspects of the rapidly advancing field of preimplantation genetic testing (PGT). Although PGT has become an established procedure for genetics and assisted reproduction practices over the last decade, its wider application has occurred after the introduction of next generation technologies in the last few years, necessitating this much-needed new edition. This will include, first of all, an update on PGT accuracy, reliability and safety, to ensure improved access to PGT for those who may benefit greatly from this technology. New content will also present progress in the primary prevention of genetic disorders, which now discusses approaches for prospective identification of at-risk PGT couples through the application of the extended gene testing panels. In fact, because of dramatic technological improvements in all aspects of PGT, most of the sections have been updated, with the addition of new sections on next generation technologies and universal PGT with combined testing for single gene and chromosomal disorders, which has previously presented a challenge. The guiding PGT strategies for different genetic disorders are presented, with emphasis on the most complicated cases that might be of special utility in the wider application PGT technologies worldwide. Additionally, a new section will be devoted to borderline indications, which will include common adult-onset conditions with genetic predisposition and non-genetic indications, expanding PGT applications to heart disease and cancer and the use of PGT for stem cell transplantation treatment of genetic and acquired disorders, where unique outcome data has become available.Combining the latest research and the most cutting-edge practice, Practical Preimplantation Genetic Testing, 3e is an excellent resource for clinical reproductive medicine specialists, genetic counselors, researchers and analysts.
Practical Procedures in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery
by Peter V. Giannoudis Hans-Christoph PapeThis highly illustrated textbook provides an essential guide for surgeons in training. It follows a step-by-step approach to performing a surgical procedure. It includes details of positioning the patient, the approach and reduction technique, the implant to be inserted, protocols for postoperative mobilization, complications to look for, when the patient should be seen in the outpatient clinic and whether the implant should be removed. Intraoperative pictures have been incorporated to make the surgeon aware of all the important issues involved. It covers the most common trauma procedures that surgeons in training are expected to perform during their residency. Each procedure has been written by an expert. This will be an invaluable resource for the resident in training during the long on-call nights in the hospital while preparing for the operations necessary to help trauma patients.
Practical Prosperity Magick: Crafting Success & Abundance
by Ellen DuganCreating Abundance for Real ProsperityLearn how to optimize your opportunities and draw success with this no-nonsense approach to prosperity magick. Ellen Dugan provides an accessible foundation grounded in the seven Hermetic principles and the four elements, exploring how they can be applied to improve your future. Along your journey you will discover:Success spells, good luck charms, talismans, and coin magickThe law of attraction and the magick of manifestationHow to remove obstacles to your successYour personal magickal energy and how it affects your spellworkHerb and crystal magickPlanetary magick and prosperity deitiesFilled with humor and candid advice, Practical Prosperity Magick is everything you've come to expect from Ellen Dugan. Join her as she explores practical and advanced techniques for using transformative magick to change your luck and unlock personal and financial success.
Practical Protection Magick: Guarding & Reclaiming Your Power
by Ellen DuganWarding, Witchery & Psychic Self-DefenseEmbrace your innate warrior skills—knowledge, balance, and wisdom—and amp up your personal power. This helpful handbook is chock-full of protection witchery and psychic self-defense techniques you can use to keep yourself and your home strong, secure, and protected.With her trademark humor and candor, bestselling author Ellen Dugan teaches how to weave safe and sensible protection magick into your Craft practice and daily life. This unique practical guide reveals how to pinpoint your psychic strengths, set boundaries, diagnose a problem with divination, and maintain health on physical, psychic, and magickal levels. You'll also find precise and potent spells, rituals, and warding techniques to defend against psychic attacks, emotional and psychic vampires, hexes, unwanted ghosts, and other forms of negativity threatening your home and your well-being.
The Practical Psychic
by Noreen RenierDo you have psychic potential? Do you possess gifts that you fail to recognize? Can you really learn to develop and use these abilities? The answer to all three questions is yes.You were born psychic. You may not have a crystal ball, but you can learn how to recognize your innate ability and apply it practically to your everyday life.Through her work as the only psychic to ever work with FBI, Noreen Renier has helped lead law enforcement authorities, crime victims, and distressed families to answers. That experience, combined with her no-nonsense approach that includes helpful exercises and meditations, will help you understand and develop your unique skills without any hocus-pocus.This book takes the mystery and doubt out of psychic phenomena so you can develop and use these abilities to enrich your everyday life.
The Practical Psychic
by Noreen RenierDo you have psychic potential? Do you possess gifts that you fail to recognize? Can you really learn to develop and use these abilities? The answer to all three questions is yes. You were born psychic. You may not have a crystal ball, but you can learn how to recognize your innate ability and apply it practically to your everyday life. Through her work as the only psychic to ever work with FBI, Noreen Renier has helped lead law enforcement authorities, crime victims, and distressed families to answers. That experience, combined with her no-nonsense approach that includes helpful exercises and meditations, will help you understand and develop your unique skills without any hocus-pocus. The Practical Psychic takes the mystery and doubt out of psychic phenomena and puts the pre-cognition into your hands to achieve a richer, wiser, and more purposeful life.
The Practical Qabalah
by Charles FieldingA study of the Qabalah and its great symbol—the Tree of Life—along with the basic ideas of modern occultism in the Western world. This is an excellent introduction to the Western Mystery Tradition and the symbolism of the Qabalah. The Practical Qabalah discusses pathworking procedures of Qabalah in light of the archetypes of Jungian psychology, showing how to work with dreams and visualization to help better communicate with yourself and others. &“In many respects it remains one of the simplest, clearest and most profound expositions available on a magical and psychological approach to the Qabalah.&”—View from the Big Hills &“I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the Qabalah with the intention of utilizing it in ritual and even everyday life practices . . . The steps required to manifest your dreams into reality are easy to follow once you know how.&”—Rev. SkwYrm
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: Creating Personal Symbols for Success
by Frater U.:D.:Create and use powerful symbols of WillPractical Sigil Magic is widely regarded as the definitive guide to the topic. Unavailable for a number of years and long sought-after by magicians, this classic work is now available once again.Sigil magic is one of the most efficient and economical of magical disciplines. It can be performed without complicated rituals or paraphernalia, is independent of philosophical and dogmatic premises, and can be learned easily and quickly. Most important, it will give even beginning magicians the chance to work with the power of the Will and enhance their own abilities. This classic reference work will provide magicians—from novice to adept— with instruction that will empower and advance their magical practice.Praise:"Frater U∴D∴ writes from a background of extensive practical achievement and theoretical knowledge to present a book of magical techniques for those who dare to use them."—Peter J. Carroll, author of Liber Null & Psychonaut
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!