Consult The Oracle

Author : Gabriel Nostradamus
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09-10
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781783660018

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Consult the Oracle by Gabriel Nostradamus Pdf

“If you sing before breakfast you will cry before supper...' In their own words, what it meant for Victorians to dream of actors, April Fools, herrings or a railway ticket – why it was advised to throw a black snail by its horns over the left shoulder for good luck – and why it is essential to inform bees of a death in the family. “If one drops a knife, a woman is coming; a fork, a man is coming; a spoon, a fool.” Tappings on tables, questionable curatives, old wives' tales and whispers from beyond the grave – Victorians were fascinated by the supernatural. Consult the Oracle was where they might have turned when they needed to identify a witch, interpret an omen or dream, required a natural cure or wanted to divine their future with a pack of cards – or simply wished to understand what the supernatural meant to them and their ancestors. First published in 1899, it offered a layman's guide to 'matters magical and mysterious', and today is a quirky glimpse of a supernatural age now lost, by turns haunting and hilarious.

Author : Kim Miller
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780071847810

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The Oracle Way to Consulting: What it Takes to Become a World-Class Advisor by Kim Miller Pdf

Become a master consultant using the training program created and used by Oracle The Oracle Consulting Way provides the essential tools and people skills a consultant must have to build trusted client relationships that lead to long-term business. The book defines what a consultant is and explains how to communicate the correct expectations early and often. Readers learn how to handle difficult clients, navigate challenging office politics, leadership techniques, leverage pseudo authority, and manage their own career path.

Author : Gabriel Nostradamus
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1014992702

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Consult the Oracle, Or, How to Read the Future by Gabriel Nostradamus Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Grevel Lindop
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-29
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780191063121

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Charles Williams by Grevel Lindop Pdf

This is the first full biography of Charles Williams (1886-1945), an extraordinary and controversial figure who was a central member of the Inklings—the group of Oxford writers that included C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Charles Williams—novelist, poet, theologian, magician and guru—was the strangest, most multi-talented, and most controversial member of the group. He was a pioneering fantasy writer, who still has a cult following. C.S. Lewis thought his poems on King Arthur and the Holy Grail were among the best poetry of the twentieth century for 'the soaring and gorgeous novelty of their technique, and their profound wisdom'. But Williams was full of contradictions. An influential theologian, Williams was also deeply involved in the occult, experimenting extensively with magic, practising erotically-tinged rituals, and acquiring a following of devoted disciples. Membership of the Inklings, whom he joined at the outbreak of the Second World War, was only the final phase in a remarkable career. From a poor background in working-class London, Charles Williams rose to become an influential publisher, a successful dramatist, and an innovative literary critic. His friends and admirers included T.S. Eliot, W.H. Auden, Dylan Thomas, and the young Philip Larkin. A charismatic personality, he held left-wing political views, and believed that the Christian churches had dangerously undervalued sexuality. To redress the balance, he developed a 'Romantic Theology', aiming at an approach to God through sexual love. He became the most admired lecturer in wartime Oxford, influencing a generation of young writers before dying suddenly at the height of his powers. This biography draws on a wealth of documents, letters and private papers, many never before opened to researchers, and on more than twenty interviews with people who knew Williams. It vividly recreates the bizarre and dramatic life of this strange, uneasy genius, of whom Eliot wrote, 'For him there was no frontier between the material and the spiritual world.'

Author : Georgia Routsis Savas
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-11
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1451656122

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The Oracle Book by Georgia Routsis Savas Pdf

The Oracle Book KNOWS YOUR FUTURE This mysterious book is a do-it-yourself divination tool. Ask a yes-or-no question, and find your answer within...

Author : Alfred Douglas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Divination
ISBN : 0575005998

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The Oracle of Change by Alfred Douglas Pdf

Author : Zsófia Ruttkay,Michael Kipp,Anton Nijholt,Hannes Högni Vilhjálmsson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 589 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09-03
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783642043796

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Intelligent Virtual Agents by Zsófia Ruttkay,Michael Kipp,Anton Nijholt,Hannes Högni Vilhjálmsson Pdf

Welcome to the proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Intelligent Virtual Agents, held September 14–16, 2009 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Intelligent virtual agents (IVAs) are interactive characters that exhibit hum- like qualities and communicate with humans or with each other using natural human modalities such as speech and gesture. They are capable of real-time perception, cognition and action, allowing them to participate in a dynamic physical and social environment. IVA is an interdisciplinary annual conference and the main forum for p- senting research on modeling, developing and evaluating IVAs with a focus on communicative abilities and social behavior. The development of IVAs requires expertise in multimodal interaction and several AI ?elds such as cognitive m- eling, planning, vision and natural language processing. Computational models are typically based on experimental studies and theories of human–human and human–robot interaction; conversely, IVA technology may provide interesting lessons for these ?elds. The realization of engaging IVAs is a challenging task, so reusable modules and tools are of great value. The ?elds of application range from robot assistants, social simulation and tutoring to games and artistic - ploration.

Author : Lucas Estrella Schultz
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1998-07-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0312184441

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Path of the Warrior by Lucas Estrella Schultz Pdf

Noble warrior values offer insight for every day. In this exquisite book the spiritual nature of a Japanese warrior's philosophy reveals how we, too, can use these beliefs as a guide in our own lives. The warrior travels on his journey, and his experiences are recounted as if from master experiences are recounted as if from master to pupil to offer us guidance and support for the challenges of everyday life. Each morning, simply open the book and choose one of the thirty-six readings at random to discover the message the warrior brings you for that day. Path of the Warrior is illustrated with stunning Japanese art, and each image has been carefully chosen to express the sentiments of the warrior's words. No other book brings such an understanding of the bushi-the Japanese warrior-and the world in which he lives, nor offers us a chance to learn from his story as we progress on our own life journey.

Author : Hugh Bowden
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2005-05-05
Category : History
ISBN : 0521823730

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Classical Athens and the Delphic Oracle by Hugh Bowden Pdf

The Delphic Oracle was where, according to Greek tradition, Apollo would speak through his priestesses. This work explores the importance placed on consultations at Delphi by Athenians in the city's age of democracy. It demonstrates the extent to which concern to do the will of the gods affected Athenian politics, challenging the notion that Athenian democracy may be seen as a model for modern secular democratic constitutions. All the known consultations of the oracle by Athens in the period before 300 BC are examined, and descriptions of consultations found in Attic tragedy and comedy are discussed. This work provides a new account of how the Delphic oracle functioned and presents a thorough analysis of the relationship between the Athenians and the oracle, making it essential reading both for students of the oracle itself and of Athenian democracy.

Author : Gabriel Nostradamus
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-10
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781783660001

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Consult the Oracle by Gabriel Nostradamus Pdf

“If you sing before breakfast you will cry before supper...' In their own words, what it meant for Victorians to dream of actors, April Fools, herrings or a railway ticket – why it was advised to throw a black snail by its horns over the left shoulder for good luck – and why it is essential to inform bees of a death in the family. “If one drops a knife, a woman is coming; a fork, a man is coming; a spoon, a fool.” Tappings on tables, questionable curatives, old wives' tales and whispers from beyond the grave – Victorians were fascinated by the supernatural. Consult the Oracle was where they might have turned when they needed to identify a witch, interpret an omen or dream, required a natural cure or wanted to divine their future with a pack of cards – or simply wished to understand what the supernatural meant to them and their ancestors. First published in 1899, it offered a layman's guide to 'matters magical and mysterious', and today is a quirky glimpse of a supernatural age now lost, by turns haunting and hilarious.

Author : Oliver Perrottet
Publisher : Parkstone International
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-30
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781639190133

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I Ching. Consult the oldest oracle by Oliver Perrottet Pdf

This version of the ancient Chinese oracle uses picture cards. Each hexagram is a natural scene to help you understand its meaning and relationship with others. * Understand the universal laws. * Discover the nature of trigrams and hexagrams. * Use the oracle for guidance and wisdom.

Author : Alex Archer
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781459212596

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The Oracle's Message by Alex Archer Pdf

Men would do anything for it…but one woman will determine its fate Steeped in legend, the Pearl of Palawan has a history marked by destruction, vengeance and love. But more important, the mythical black pearl is rumored to grant a power long coveted by mankind—immortality. It is a power men would risk dying to achieve. Sun, sand and scuba diving in the Philippines certainly sounded like an ideal vacation. But after a way-too-close-for-comfort encounter with a tiger shark, archaeologist Annja Creed finds herself drawn into a group of German divers. They are treasure hunters searching for the fabled pearl. Out of curiosity, Annja accompanies them. But when an old friend of hers turns up unexpectedly, she finds herself torn between her past and new acquaintances. The race is on to possess the pearl. But no one realizes the true nature of the artifact, or the danger it poses to them all.

Author : R.L. Wing
Publisher : Harmony
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1978-12-19
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780385128384

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The I Ching Workbook by R.L. Wing Pdf

An important, new interpretation of the I Ching, the 5,000-year-old Chinese book of wisdom, in a unique workbook format designed to help truth-seekers find new meaning and enlightenment in its ancient lore. Designed for those actively exploring this ancient system in order to better understand their lives, The I Ching Workbook serves as a simple guide to the study and interpretation of the I Ching's advice. It provides a format for each of the 64 hexagrams that allows one to record the various responses of the I Ching. Insights regarding health, relationships, business, politics, travel, career, social events, and inner development have been sought of the I Ching, or Book of Change, for thousands of years. With contiinued consultation of the I Ching concerning all apsects of your life, you will begin to preceive patterns to the I Ching's responses—and therefore, certain patterns to the changes in your life. R.L. Wing's new interpretation incorporates cultural and linguistic changes that will greatly enhance your understanding of our world's most ancient book. You can now begin to use this valuable tool to bring new meaning and insight into your life.

Author : Thomas Kyte
Publisher : Apress
Page : 1328 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11-16
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1430212799

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Expert One-on-One Oracle by Thomas Kyte Pdf

* A proven best-seller by the most recognized Oracle expert in the world. * The best Oracle book ever written. It defines what Oracle really is, and why it is so powerful. * Inspired by the thousands of questions Tom has answered on his http://asktom.oracle.com site. It tackles the problems that developers and DBAs struggle with every day. * Provides everything you need to know to program correctly with the database and exploit its feature-set effectively.

Author : Esther Eidinow
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2007-10-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780191557224

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Oracles, Curses, and Risk Among the Ancient Greeks by Esther Eidinow Pdf

How did ancient Greek men and women deal with the uncertainty and risk of everyday life? What did they fear most, and how did they manage their anxieties? Esther Eidinow sets side-by-side two collections of material usually studied in isolation: binding curse tablets from across the ancient world, and the collection of published private questions from the oracle at Dodona in north-west Greece. Eidinow uses these texts to explore perceptions of risk and uncertainty in ancient society, challenging previous explanations. In these records we hear voices that are rarely, if ever, heard in literary texts and history books. The questions and curses in these tablets comprise fervent, sometimes ferocious appeals to the gods. The stories they tell offer tantalizing glimpses of everyday life, carrying the reader through the teeming ancient city - both its physical setting and its social dynamics. Among these tablets we find prostitutes and publicans, doctors and soldiers, netmakers and silver-workers, actors and seamstresses. Anxious litigants ask the gods to silence their opponents. Men inquire about the paternity of their children. Women beg the gods to help them keep their men. Business rivals try to corner the market. Slaves plead to escape their masters. This material takes us beyond the headlines of ancient history, offering new insights into institutions, activities, and relationships. Above all, individually and together, these texts help us to understand some of the ways in which ancient Greek men and women understood the world. In turn, the beliefs and activities of an ancient culture may shed light on modern attitudes to risk.