This study, spanning c. 1980 to 2016, offers an alternative critical perspective of the poetic works of the acclaimed Spanish poet Ana Rossetti. At its core, it explores the presence of Posthumanism and the mystical in late 20th and early 21st Century Iberian poetics, and more specifically, how Rossetti's more recent poetry expresses the same tendency toward a transcultural and posthuman model that is simultaneously essentialist and deconstructive. The books examines modern Iberian mystici...

"Energy Joy" presents a visionary trek into uplifting life on Earth - NOW - because it's evolution time! By revealing the missing, better half of stress, author Robert Simon Siegel contributes a refreshing and inspiring new understanding of its remarkable evolutionary purpose. One intriguing discovery interrupts business as usual to elevate humanity into more exciting and healthy realms beyond mere survival. The knowledge that we each have a fascinating energy 'engine' inside of us has bee...

This book contributes to the ongoing discussion of the place of contemporary Galician writer Blanca Andreu’s work within the 1980s post-“novísimo” movement, as part of a larger resurgence of the Surrealist in Spanish poetry and its possible placement in the more recent mystical poetry of Spain. It provides a detailed textual analysis of her poetry, and in doing so reveals not only that her work encompasses notions of the surreal and the mystical but also, although Andreu has so far written...

This book is unique in providing a comprehensive overview of the human factors issues relevant to patient safety during acute care. By elucidating the principles of human behavior and decision-making in critical situations and identifying frequent sources of human error, it will help healthcare professionals provide safer, more effective treatment when dealing with emergencies characterized by uncertainty, high stakes, time pressure, and stress. The third edition has emerged from an ongoin...

Manifold optimization is an emerging field of contemporary optimization that constructs efficient and robust algorithms by exploiting the specific geometrical structure of the search space. In our case the search space takes the form of a manifold.Manifold optimization methods mainly focus on adapting existing optimization methods from the usual “easy-to-deal-with” Euclidean search spaces to manifolds whose local geometry can be defined e.g. by a Riemannian structure. In this way t...

THIEVES of EDEN is a quantum thriller to SAVE REALITY from ENEMIES of LIFE.  STORY Awareness becomes action that unites people and purpose as four characters meet and discover they are in a game – THE GAME – for the very life of our planet.  Their opponents, with a 6,000 year advantage, are about to make their game-winning move that ends life on Earth. Tightening a reality-distorting stranglehold just beyond human awareness, these “Enemies of Lif...

This annotated bibliography uncovers the wealth of resources available to prospective researchers and supports emerging scholarship and inquiry into the life and music of this Czech composer. It includes all secondary sources on Martinu and his music, as well as chronology of his life and a complete list of works.

Critical situations in acute and emergency care are one of the great clinical challenges because of the uncertainty, high stakes, time pressure, and stress that are involved. This book provides a comprehensive outline of all the human factors issues relevant to patient safety during acute care. Following an initial section discussing the basic principles of human behavior and decision making, the various influences on safe patient care are discussed in depth. These are divided into three i...

Life is an unforgiving teacher.It rarely announces the lesson before the test. More often, it hands us consequences first and understanding later. The wisdom found within these pages was not learned in classrooms or gathered from theories. It was earned the hard way—through mistakes, setbacks, victories, failures, hard work, heartbreak, and the quiet reflection that comes only with the passing of years.DADvice is a collection of timeless lessons distilled from a li...

The Nine Noble Virtues represent a cornerstone of Asatru philosophy, embodying the ideals that guided our ancestors and continue to resonate with those who embrace this path today. This book is not intended as a comprehensive theological treatise, but rather a practical guide designed to make these virtues accessible and applicable to modern life. We will delve into the historical context of each virtue, exploring their origins within Norse mythology and examining how ...

We live in an era where information is abundant, yet the tools for truly mastering our own minds and behaviors can feel elusive. Many of us grapple with persistent challenges—stress, self-doubt, unwanted habits, or a nagging feeling that we are not living up to our full capabilities. Traditional approaches can sometimes fall short, leaving us feeling frustrated or stuck. This is where the elegantly simple yet profoundly effective principles of self-hypnosis and NLP offer a unique pathway. ...

This book is a devotional collection of prayers rooted in the living tradition of Ásatrú—modern Norse Paganism. It is intended as a guide and companion for those who honour the gods, spirits, and ancestors of the North. Within these pages, you will find words for both ritual and reflection, arranged by the turning of the year and the moments that shape our lives.Each section follows the wheel of the seasons as marked by the traditional blóts: Yule, Disting, Ostara, Walpurgis, Midso...