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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Part of the popular Saunders Nursing Survival Guide series, this book prepares you to manage the most common health care problems you'll see in critical care, trauma, or emergency settings. Each chapter is organized from the most immediate and life-threatening conditions to less emergent critical care conditions. Its lighthearted, cartoon-filled approach simplifies difficult concepts, covering each body system in terms of current practice standards.Consistent headings bre...

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is a foundational text in the philosophy and practice of yoga. Composed by the sage Patanjali, this work outlines the principles of yoga, emphasizing the importance of mental discipline, ethical conduct, and meditation. The sutras serve as a guide for spiritual seekers, providing insights into the nature of the mind and the path to enlightenment. Through its concise aphorisms, the text encourages practitioners to cultivate self-awareness and inner peace, making...

Maria Legassick is the youngest of the three daughters of a Cornish vicar, and she tells here the story of what happened, in a swiftly-changing world, to herself, her sisters, and her brilliant, gifted brother—Roger whom she loved too well; Louisa whom she admired but could never love; Bella whom she more and more despised. The book opens as an idyll in a beautiful part of Cornwall, with the vicarage looking out upon the sea, the stern old isolated father writing away for ever at ecclesias...

In a beautiful, durable volume suited to a lifetime of use, here is the all-in-one "bible" on how to harness the creative powers of your mind to achieve a life of prosperity-packaged in a handsome display box with a ribbon bookmark.The Prosperity Bible is a one-of-a-kind resource that collects the greatest moneymaking secrets of authors from every field-religion, finance, philosophy, and self-help-and makes them available in an attractive, keepsake edition...

"The Complete Works of William Walker Atkinson" brings together the most influential writings of one of the pioneering figures of the early self-help, mental science, and New Thought movements. William Walker Atkinson combined philosophy, psychology, spirituality, and personal development into a body of work that continues to fascinate readers interested in mental power, success, willpower, and the hidden potential of the human mind. This extensive collection offers access to an extraordin...