Traces the sources of power and large-scale organization of prehistoric peoples among Archaic societies.By focusing on the first instances of mound building, pottery making, fancy polished stone and bone, as well as specialized chipped stone, artifacts, and their widespread exchange, this book explores the sources of power and organization among Archaic societies. It investigates the origins of these technologies and their effects on long-term (evolutionary) and sh...

Metaphysical Laws of Creative Thought Power – 4 Classic Mental Science Texts is a profound exploration of creative expression and the potency of directed thought, central to the emergent field of mental science. This anthology presents a harmonious convergence of literary styles ranging from philosophical prose to pragmatic treatises, embodying a spectrum of intellectual inquiry. The collection captures the transformative essence of early 20th-century spiritual and metaphysical reflection,...

20 New Age and New Thought Classics. Compiled and edited by Anthony Twain, with comprehensive introduction and prefaces."20 New Age and New Thought Classics" is a comprehensive anthology that brings together some of the most influential and transformative works from the New Thought movement. Compiled and edited by Anthony Twain, this collection presents timeless teachings that explore the power of the mind, the creative force of thought, and the principles of spiritual and personal...

Here are the writers that inspired the likes of Jerry and Esther Hicks, Michael J. Losier, and Rhonda Byrne. Long before 'The Secret' and 'The Law of Attraction' were written, these fifteen authors were writing about the Law of Attraction and the power of positive thinking. Their words ring as true today as when they were first written. These are the giants of the New Thought movement, upon whose shoulders the current crop of self help writers stand. With this book you will get masterful p...

The Definitive Guide to Building Web-Centric SOA with RESTThe World Wide Web is based on the most successful technology architecture in history. It has changed how we view, access, and exchange information and, with the advent of REST, it has also provided us with compelling ways to build and improve automation solutions. REST provides a great deal of guidance to ensure that an architecture and its automation logic are technically sound, though it is still your res...

The best review available for Critical Care certificationA Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011!Critical Care Nursing Certification is a complete step-by-step guide that thoroughly covers everything you need to know to pass the examination administered by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).Presented in short, easy-to-read chapters, the book includes subject-specific practice exams, allowing yo...

We live in an era rife with cultural conflict. The 21st century is by no means free of wars, terrorism, riots, famine, nor epidemics. We may attempt to solve the challenges of our times by uniting the humanistic disciplines of philosophy, science, and technology. Our modern reality requires a fundamental understanding of the problems beleaguering our existence. Science and literature are key tools for gaining this insight. The wisdom accumulated throughout the centuries by scientists, phil...

The best review available for Critical Care certification--updated to reflect the latest changes in the CCRN exam A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011! Critical Care Nursing Certification is a complete step-by-step guide that thoroughly covers everything you need to know to pass the examination administered by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). Following the CCRN blueprint, coverage of each subject has been carefully upda...

The "Law of Attraction" asserts that people and their thoughts consist of pure energy, that, if channeled correctly, would allow a person to improve his or her health, relationships, and other aspects of life.This collection presents the core writings produced by the supporters of the "New Thought" movement. The books describe techniques (visualization, affirmation, meditation, pranayama breathing and relaxation methods, etc.) to help transform negative and destructive thoughts into...

In cooperation with experts and practitioners throughout the SOA community, best-selling author Thomas Erl brings together the de facto catalog of design patterns for SOA and service-orientation. More than three years in development and subjected to numerous industry reviews, the 85 patterns in this full-color book provide the most successful and proven design techniques to overcoming the most common and critical problems to achieving modern-day SOA. Through numerous examples, individually...

We live in an era rife with cultural conflict. The 21st century is by no means free of wars, terrorism, riots, famine, nor epidemics. We may attempt to solve the challenges of our times by uniting the humanistic disciplines of philosophy, science, and technology. Our modern reality requires a fundamental understanding of the problems beleaguering our existence. Science and literature are key tools for gaining this insight. The wisdom accumulated throughout the centuries by scientists, phil...