In "The Divining Rod: Virgula Divina'—Baculus Divinatorius (Water-Witching)," Charles Latimer delves into the intricate world of dowsing and its historical and cultural significance. This compelling work intricately combines anecdotal evidence and empirical observations, revealing the prevalent belief in the mystical powers of the divining rod throughout various civilizations. Latimer employs a critical yet curious literary style, merging scholarly rigor with accessible prose to engage bot...

"The Divining Rod: Virgula Divina--Baculus Divinatorius (Water-Witching)" by Charles Latimer explores the intriguing practice of dowsing, a method believed to locate underground water sources using a forked stick or rod. Latimer delves into the historical context of this ancient technique, examining its cultural significance and the various beliefs surrounding its efficacy. The book presents a blend of folklore, anecdotal evidence, and scientific skepticism, inviting readers to consider th...

Offering a practical way to generate effective and efficient project-specific system architecture engineering methods, this volume addresses the entire range of systems architecture including hardware, software, subsystems, and systems of systems. It defines a set of architectural roles and teams and provides a repository of reusable architectural engineering process components to develop high-quality system architectures. It examines a cohesive set of tailorable tasks and components steps...

This antiquarian volume contains a beginner's guide to watches, being an accessible and simplified description of the mechanics of wrist and pocket watches together with information on the history of their development. Written in clear, plain language and full of useful hints and clear explanations, this text is ideal for those with an interest in the workings of timepieces but who have little previous experience. The chapters of this book include: Mechanical Details of Watches — Divisions...

This vintage book comprises a guide to some of the world's most beautiful antique clocks, complete with detailed descriptions, interesting stories, and comments on the history of these wonderful pieces. An interesting and informative guide, this book will appeal to those with a keen interest in historical clocks of note, and it is a book not to be missed by the discerning collector. The chapters of this volume include: Curious Griffin Clock—Water-Clock—Frankfort Clock—James I.’s Clockmaker...

First published in London in 1962, this collection of Sitwell's later poetry contains "several pieces which show that the lyrical impulse of her early days was still alive to make new discoveries of great freshness and tenderness" - Dictionary of National Biography"Her mastery of the long line, the pause, of contrasting fullness and ghostliness of sound is as striking as ever. So is her high simplicity of spirit." -The Times Literary Supplement

Introductory Remarks The little work now presented to the Public is the first attempt to publish a series of plates or pictures wholly executed by the new art of Photogenic Drawing, without any aid whatever from the artist's pencil. The term “Photography” is now so well known, that an explanation of it is perhaps superfluous; yet, as some persons may still be unacquainted with the art, even by name, its discovery being still of very recent date, a few words may be looked for of general exp...

Ralph Waldo Emerson's 'The Conduct of Life' is a timeless philosophical work that delves into the complexities of human behavior and morality. Published in the mid-19th century, Emerson's literary style is characterized by his profound insights and poetic language, drawing on transcendentalist principles to offer guidance on how to navigate the complexities of life. The book covers a variety of topics including self-reliance, fate, power, wealth, culture, and behavior, presenting a compreh...

Ralph Waldo Emerson's "The Conduct of Life" explores the philosophical intersections of ethics, self-reliance, and the challenges of the human condition. Written in Emerson's signature transcendentalist style, the book delves into the moral responsibilities of individuals, urging a path of personal integrity and spiritual growth. Each essay reflects a deep engagement with the complexities of existence, addressing themes such as fate, behavior, and the interplay between one'Äôs inner self a...

pubOne.info thank you for your continued support and wish to present you this new edition. “All wonder, ” said Samuel Johnson, “is the effect of novelty on ignorance. ” Yet we are so created that without something to wonder at we should find life scarcely worth living. That fact does not make ignorance bliss, or make it “folly to be wise. ” For the wisest man never gets beyond the reach of novelty, nor can ever make it his boast that there is nothing he is ignorant of; on the contrary, the wi...

This is a book Emerson wrote in the latter years of his career, and it really shows how much he's changed both as a person and in his philosophy. He's become more balanced, more practical, less radical, less idealistic. You can't find a more practical topic than the conduct of life! Some of these essays, like Behavior, in which he discusses the importance of proper etiquite, is a 180 from his earlier writings.

In "Elementary Instruction in the Art of Illuminating and Missal Painting on Vellum," D. Laurent de Lara offers a comprehensive guide that meticulously explores the intricate techniques of manuscript illumination and the specificities of missal painting. This work is imbued with a blend of practical instruction and historical insight, reflecting the rich tradition of illuminated manuscripts that flourished during the Middle Ages. De Lara's approach is both systematic and accessible, distin...