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The earliest known decks of tarot cards created in Italy in the late 15th century were used as a game. The tarot’s association with fortune telling and gypsies did not come about until the late 1700s. The first decks were hand painted for wealthy families who had the money to commission the decks as well as the time to play with them. After the advent of lithography, the easy replication through printing made tarot decks much more accessible to the everyday man and woman. In today’s world,...

Twenty-five-year-old BJ Wells has had enough of her controlling father and the work on their sprawling family ranch. Determined to carve out her own life, she launches into a computer search for a professional position in a big city. But when a mysterious hacker sends an ominous message into one of her many job searches with the cryptic threat--"Stop now, or you will pay"--BJ refuses to back down.Against her better judgement, she presses on and finally lands the dream job she's wor...

A Book of poetry so deep you may wanna sit down..So much depth.So many gems.Plugged in through connections ..The year of the blossom .The poet.The Soul Exposer.Exploration.

Grief changes you. It doesn't erase the love that stays behind.***Ember: A Love That Remains***is a 30-Day grief devotional for anyone trying to hold onto faith and memory while carrying loss. Each day offers Scripture, a short reflection, a quote, a journal prompt, and a prayer - enough room to sit with what you're feeling instead of rushing past. Grief and love aren't opposites here. The devotional treats them as things that can live in the same room, and it keeps reminding you t...

Coco Chanel, without question probably the most famous fashion designer of all time, was named by Time magazine one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century. Her life was filled with trauma, romance, intrigue, and scandal, but her business acumen and groundbreaking talent (along with funding by her paramours) took her far beyond her humble beginnings. Chanel understood how to get what she wanted from life and never hesitated to pursue the grandest of visions. Her designs brok...

Edith Head is probably the most iconic of all Hollywood costume designers. Beginning in the early 1930s until her retirement in 1977, Edith Head costumed the stars of over 500 films. With 35 Academy Award nominations for Best Costume Design, she won 8—the closest to come to her record is Irene Sharaff, who garnered 15 nominations and 5 wins. Edith Head truly surpassed all of her competition. Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Natalie Wood, Lucille Ball, Barbara Stanwyck, Mae West, Elizabeth Tayl...

The origins of Chinese astrology can be traced to the Han Dynasty (stretching from the second century BC to the AD second century) and evolved in close association to broad Chinese philosophical concepts, most notably Confucianism and Taoism. The system of astrology that developed in the East was consistent with the prevailing religious or spiritual beliefs of the population, which were primarily polytheistic and mythologically based. The Eastern experience contrasts sharply with the Weste...

George Alston has been one of the country's preeminent professional handlers for over thirty years. Now, the secrets of his success are shared with every dog fancier.The Winning Edge is the very first book to apply sports psychology to dog showing. Here, serious exhibitors, including the seasoned veteran, will have the opportunity to develop and polish the skills necessary to take a place in the winners' circle. With award-winning author Connie Vanacore, George Alston shows us all ...

Safety is not easy, it is a full time effort, and is equally important whether people are on the job or on personal time. If an organization is serious about mission success, it must take 'risk' seriously as well. Leaders need to be involved in the risk game at every turn, and understand the key elements (discussed throughout this book) that help them to win. Winning the risk game is what safety is all about. As in operational success, risk management requires the best human faculties to a...

Conflict on the borders of the Russian 'Empire', whatever the complexion of the government controlling it, has been a constant feature of the past 90 years, most recently with Russia's brief war with Georgia in August 2008. In 1919, as the smaller nations on Russia's borders sought self-determination while the Civil War raged between the Whites and the Bolsheviks, the Paris Peace Conference struggled with a situation complicated by mutually exclusive aims. The Baltic States of Latvia, Lith...

Discover Your Supernatural Capacity to Accomplish God's Kingdom AgendaAs a believer, God has given you authority to influence your family, business, church and community. You are chosen, anointed and appointed to advance His Kingdom.And now it is time to take your influence to a new level.Next-Level Believers will lead you to a greater understanding of the supernatural arsenal designed for you. Prophetic leader and teacher ...

In a world where shadows conceal the truth and whispers of hidden agendas echo through the corridors of power, "The Great Deception: How Conspiracies and Truth Intertwine" by Aaron G. Alston takes you on a gripping journey into the heart of modern-day conspiracies. Drawing parallels to the intricate narratives found in works like The Illuminatus! Trilogy, Alston delves deep into the labyrinth of misinformation, exploring how falsehoods are packaged as facts—a phen...