Flowers have long been associated with the female experience. Throughout the history of art, literature, and mythology, they have metaphorically stood in for the physical female body, sexuality, chastity, and femininity. Written by watercolorist Andrea Arbit, this paper both presents an artistic survey of such symbolism and draws upon this long-standing tradition to suggest interpretations for her 2009-2010 watercolor series.

Science and religion are not incompatible. While science tries to learn more about the creation, religion tries to learn more about the Creator. One cannot be exposed to the order and beauty of the universe without conceding there must be a divine intent behind it. Must we light a candle to see the sun? The more we understand the universe and the intricacies of its operation, the more sense we have to marvel at its Creator.—Dr. Werner von Braun

Teamwork - Moving Beyond Teambuilding Exercises In TEAMWORK Kenneth McGhee has captured the essence of teamwork as well as seminal thoughts of great team builders of our time. His distillation of collective wisdom could fast forward you years into your future and prevent hardships and heartaches by not understanding the nuances of teamwork. Read this and lead your team as a hall of fame coach. Dr. Samuel Chand, Author of Ladder Shifts

  This stirring Solarpunk/Hopepunk conclusion to The Living World trilogy immerses the reader in a world in which climate and geological apocalypse looms, while humanity is preoccupied with entrenched ideas and behavior that exacerbate the crisis. Coaxed by the self-serving rogue Bandela, Synons in the Realm and on Earth have strayed from their mission to strengthen humanity's diminishing link to Nature-a link that sustains the Realm. That energy-mind-spirit based universe is on the verge of vanishing. In North Carolina's mountains, as Jeff ...

Will the Romanov Dynasty return to power in Russia? Russia had been in turmoil since the fall of communism. During this period of chaos the managers of the crumbling Soviet bureaucracy loot the wealth of the country for their personal gain. These Oligarchs quickly become the shadow power of Russia. Rich and powerful they want permanency and legitimacy. Fearing how quickly the political environment of the country can change, these men want to create a leader answerable only to them. These men believe they have found such a leader in the young and charismatic ...

Der wirtschaftliche Erfolg der im Eisenbahnbau tätigen Unternehmen wird maßgeblich von der Leistungsfähigkeit und Leistungsbereitschaft der Projekt- und BauleiterInnen bestimmt. Aufgrund der enormen Relevanz dieser Führungskräfte für die Unternehmen betrachtet das vorliegende Buch deren Arbeitsplatzsituation. In diesem Kontext wird speziell die Selbstausbeutung und deren Folgen für die Führungskräfte analysiert. Nach Analyse und Bewertung der Fachliteratur werden die Folgen der Selbstausbeutung empirisch untersucht. ...

Is western civilisation based on a mistaken understanding of humanity? Fundamental to any society is its comprehension of human nature. It shapes attitudes and policies on a whole range of issues: interpersonal relations, child-rearing, discipline and punishment, economics and welfare. For millennia western societies were based on the idea that human nature is flawed. This was turned upside down 300 years ago during the Enlightenment by writers such as Rousseau, who argued that we are born good and later warped by parents and society; a liberal view of human ...

Following Old Trails (1913) is a book written by Arthur L. Stone. The book is a historical account of the author's travels through the American West, exploring the trails and routes used by early pioneers and settlers. Stone recounts his experiences traveling through the rugged terrain of the Rocky Mountains, the Great Plains, and the deserts of the Southwest. He describes the challenges faced by the pioneers who traveled these trails, including harsh weather conditions, dangerous wildlife, and hostile Native American tribes. The book is a fascinating glimpse ...

Disturbing, atmospheric suspense novel from the author of Only Darkness, Silent Playgrounds and Night Angels: ‘Dark, edgy and compelling’ The Times Beyond the new city centre developments, the old Sheffield canal is overgrown, run-down and deserted. Signs of regeneration creep along its towpaths, including a small, innovative gallery housed in one of the warehouses. But between the renovations it’s a dark and lonely place – the perfect site for an exhibition reworking Brueghel’s The Triumph of Death. ...

Contained within this antiquarian volume is a detailed treatise on keeping poultry, including information on turkeys, chickens, geese, housing, health, and many other accepts of poultry keeping. This thorough guide contains a wealth of information that will be of much value to poultry-keepers and anyone with an interest in poultry in general. Although old, much of the information contained herein is timeless, making this text both a handy guide for modern readers and worthy addition to collections of such literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Origin ...