(Part 2) Best encyclopedias & subject guides according to redditors
We found 1,319 Reddit comments discussing the best encyclopedias & subject guides. We ranked the 516 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
34. Hockey Abstract Presents... Stat Shot: The Ultimate Guide to Hockey Analytics
5 mentions
ECW Press
That's one of the contributing factors of Football IQ, and the very basics. Other than that, you have to know what defender is going to do what in which system.
There are QBs who also determine blocking schemes for their line. They say which blocking scheme to apply for which play, and switch them up if need be.
Very, very basically, a spread offense spreads out the defense across the width of the field, instead of bunching everything together around the ball. If you spread the defense out, there are bound to be more holes. That could mean putting 4 or even 5 WRs out away from the Oline (hence, wide), for instance.
A lot of the times, they add in the read option in that play. If a certain defender goes into coverage or for the HB, the QB keeps the ball and runs through the gaps of the defense. If the defender stands pat, the QB hands it off to the HB (or throws).
There are some great books that explain a lot of these things. A few I would definitely recommend are (in order of how deep they go into stuff):
And Arians' book, The Quarterback Whisperer goes into the practicallities of making the jump from college to the pro's. It's a marvellous read!
Edit: formatting
They are literally a direct port of d20 Star Wars already. And there was an official KOTOR source book made for it.
https://www.amazon.com/Knights-Republic-Campaign-Guide-Roleplaying/dp/0786949236/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1503709139&sr=1-1&keywords=knights+of+the+old+republic+role+playing
Yes. The difference between your situation and most others' might quantitative, not qualitative: we all are in the same boat. Best place to start will be to read What the Buddha taught. If you are not ready to invest in reading that short book, then start with the 4 Noble Truths and then consider exploring Impermanence, suffering and Egolessness , 12 links of Dependent Co-arising, the 8 fold path, and a lot of r/Buddhism -- e.g. These and these.
> Do you believe in Evolution?
So rantus, your response to making a presentation of the burden of proof of some of the claims of Catholicism/Christianity is to totally dismiss and abstain from actually addressing what you believe and how you can defend your belief (to something better than the very low level of significance of wishful thinking/Theistic Religious Faith) to asking me if I believed in evolution?
That's not very good debate style. :(
So let me answer your question with a question. Are you referring to evolution of Christian theology (and it's relationship to the fallacious argument from appeal to tradition [which is very prevalent within Catholicism and Christianity])? other Religious Sect evolution? economic evolutionary theory? biological evolutionary theory? cosmological or stellar evolution? moral evolution in a changing human condition environment? Theistic biological evolution?
If you mean biological evolution on Earth, I accept (not "believe"), and I have faith/trust (based upon inductive, abductive, and deductive, reasoning - not to be disingenuously conflated or evocated with the wishful thinking of Theistic Religious Faith), to a moderate to very high level of significance, most of the aspects, and results, of Evolutionary Theory. Using the following book as a basis for discussion:
which part(s) of Evolutionary Theory would you like to debate as it applies to the existence of Yahweh, of monotheistic Yahwehism, or the other foundational and essential claims of Christianity/Catholicism?
Evolutionary Theory is a lot like hierarchical claims of Christianity. Many of the components of Evolutionary Theory are contingent upon the foundation laid by other parts of the theory. The hierarchy of claims of Christianity are similar, in that many claims are contingent upon other claims being presumed to be true.
rantus, if you find the list of claims essential to Catholicism/Christianity, presented above, to be too daunting or hard for you to address (or given the number of responses you have had to your request to debate, you just don't have time to adequately address all those that will take you up on your offer to debate) - after all there are a lot of claims that form the tenets of belief within the Catholic/Christian Religion that have an associated burden of proof for these claims - let's reduce the list to just three'ism of the more foundational claims upon which others dependent/contingent upon
So rantus, can you/will you support your positive claim position(s), present an argument(s) and meet the burden of proof to support your claim(s), and then defend your argument(s) against refutation/criticism?
I look forward to an actual (and hopefully good) debate that consists of more than one or two simplistic sentences.
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^(downloaded the book from)^(libgen.io)purchased the book, and I didn't feel that it adds much compared to Pocket Medicine. Long answers to vague questions are not ideal to flashcard formats, IMO. Some of the frameworks are good, but he says in the preface (excerpt below) of the book that he didn't like a long list of differential diagnosis:>I realized that having an approach to a problem in many cases is as simple as constructing a framework that divides the long differential diagnosis into shorter sublists, which are easier for our brains to store and process. Rather than memorize a long list of diagnoses, it is sufficient to remember the headings of a framework, from which many of the diagnoses can then be generated.
It turns out that the book just became another long list of diagnoses unless you use only the tips of the frameworks. Check this sample framework from the preface. Now check the same section from Pocket Medicine. As you can tell, very different approaches to clinical medicine. Getting a correct diagnosis (even a tough one) is not a heroic act; it is standard-care, evidence-based medicine. It doesn't matter if you memorize all causes of monoarticular inflammatory arthritis, because you'll most likely get a tap + pain characteristics + clinical epidemiology and get your diagnosis and treatment plan (often gives you the diagnosis in a retrospective manner). Being able to create differentials is one of the most important goals of medical school, and listing a long list of diagnosis based on simple frameworks sometimes is suitable for learning, but challenging to apply in a real-life scenario.
Having said all that, it only matters what you like and where you learn most from. The best Internal Medicine/Clinical Medicine is the one that teaches you most and makes you comfortable working and treating your patients. If there are no decks for this book, start slowly creating cards for you, as your necessity. In the preface, the author said that there were <8 frameworks that he had to use with a very high frequency (dyspnea, acute kidney injury, anemia, hypoxemia, diarrhea, fever of unknown origin, and syncope). Maybe starting with those will help you start building. All the best,
-Nick
Pocket Medicine by Sabatine
This is a good book, helps you understand the ins and outs of the game
Try "Take your eye off the ball"
I had cyst removed from my left wrist, torn labrum right shoulder and torn TFCC in left wrist.
I think everyone would say, putting and also improve my longer irons. There is a new book out called Every Shot Counts that talks about what part of your game you should work on based on statistics.
The shot I remember the most was in the Hooters tournament I won. It was the 71st hole and it was raining/hailing at the time. I hit the big chief(driver) off the deck from 270 into a par five in two. Ended up getting the ball up and down green side for birdie to win by one stroke.
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I read that the number one reason that people quit long treks like this is because of foot related problems. Knowing this, I read as much as I could to learn how to take care of my feet.
This book was helpful:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004K6MDZU/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?ie=UTF8&amp;btkr=1
During my adventure I rarely had blisters. I made sure that I kept at least two pairs of socks and that I regularly cleaned and let them dry during the day on my pack. If I felt a hot spot, I stopped immediately and treated the area with moleskin and tape. Keeping good feet is all about being preventive and proactive.
I used Salomon shoes during the whole walk, I wore through 9 pairs.
The XT Wings 3 were my top pick:
https://www.rei.com/product/837421/salomon-xt-wings-3-trail-running-shoes-mens
You need to learn about tincture of benzoin, threading your blisters, and proper boot fit. My friend, you need to read Fixing Your Feet
https://www.amazon.com/Fixing-Your-Feet-Prevention-Treatments-ebook/dp/B004K6MDZU
As a guy who has spent more time on his feet than your mom has on her knees, I recommend this book more often than just about any other for anyone who has to move out, under weight, double time.
I keep hearing about Stat Shot by Rob Vollman.
I think I'm getting a copy for my birthday so I haven't picked it up, but I'll be able to give a review in 18 years when my kid moves out and I can read books again.
Here's a picture of the last time someone tried printing a huge number of articles from the English language Wikipedia. It's basically impossible to print a single book of that size, so I'll assume it will be printed in many volumes like existing encyclopedias. According to this article, Wikipedia would currently fit into 2,762 volumes, each of which contains roughly 1.6 million words.
Weight is the easier part. Amazon says the Encyclopedia Britannica's 32 volumes weigh a total of 66.6 pounds. That words out to a per-volume weight of 2.08 pounds. Multiplying that by the total number of volumes gives 5,748 pounds (2,607 kg).
Now for reading time.
1.6 million words * 2,762 volumes = 4,419,200,000 total words
This study says that fast readers can read at around 330 words per minute. Assume you can maintain that pace for 12 hours every day (a big assumption). Doing the math gives us a total of around 51 years.
Has "The Miracle of Forgiveness" done anything but made people feel bad about themselves? Love the first review about it on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/The-Miracle-Forgiveness-Spencer-Kimball/dp/0884944441
One day in the distant future, advanced technology will allow us to search out a specific term we're not sure about, like cladding, to figure out what it refers to.
For now, you're stuck using a dictionary, or an encyclopedia if the definition is too ambiguous for you. I'd highly recommend Encyclopedia Britannica if your copy of Webster's or the Oxford English Dictionary is insufficient, or if someone borrowed it and never returned it.
So here's a question I have been mulling over. I read Stat Shot a while back and he indicated that predicting the success of goalies using advanced stats is almost impossible. According to the author it's basically a crap shoot. I understand there are still traditional methods of scouting, which are valuable, but I am curious if it is more beneficial to go after a goalie in free agency than just really on prospects?
Mormon youth who have "sinned," usually in a sexual nature, used to be somewhat frequently encouraged to read it. It is available to purchase through Amazon.com (and at really low prices).
What The Buddha Taught. Intro to Buddhism, gives historical setting and explains the fundamental concepts really well.
Eight Steps to happiness Practice of loving kindness; how to transform selfishness into love in a very practical way.
Mindfulness in Plain English Great guide to the nuts and bolts of insight meditation.
Everyday Zen Very short chapters on "living in the moment". Zen presented in a straightforward, everyday way.
This might help you.
I mean using Ambusher jets and C4 to kill off fights is something that I could train a baboon to do. It isn't a skill, it doesn't make you good but because the game is flawed it does win fights. Do you think that if other outfits tried to do that you would win? You wouldn't because ONNU has very poor quality FPS players.
If the rest of us were interested in try-harding for territory you would rank as one of the weaker outfits on the server, but we aren't. The game is flawed in its design so the more you try-hard territory the less actual gameplay you have and the less fun it becomes.
Most of us try to strike some sort of balance now because we want the fights to last more than 30s so that we can get some good gameplay and have fun.
I mean, I'm sure you'll persist using ONNU and Planetside as a vehicle for your own ego but you're playing a different game to the rest of us. If you want me to demonstrate the truth of this we could probably organise a LaneSmash on Jaeger, but I don't think you'd play the game again afterwards because the match wouldn't last much longer than the cap time of your bases and a lot of our players would probably finish without any deaths.
Mass General Handbook of Internal Medicine. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1496349482/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1499773424&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=Mass+General+Handbook+of+internal+medicine&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41vuJ2bQXNL&amp;ref=plSrch
How about this one? - The marathon monks of Mount Hiei.
I recommend checking the Structure of Evolutionary Theory for a book that gives a different view on evolution (which I personally prefer over Dawkins' view of evolution, which is too natural selection and adaptation-centered).
Dawkins vs. Gould: Survival of the Fittest summarizes both positions.
Don't buy anything until you talk to the class ahead of you. You won't need it on day 1. Once you know what you need, use amazon, it'll show up tomorrow.
The only things I use regularly are my stethoscope, pen light, $1 reflex hammer, and the Snellen chart on Maxwells.
Buying a PB cuff, otoscope, various other tools really is a waste of money.
This one is really nice. I bought my copy at the PRS bookstore in Los Feliz (if you are in Los Angeles I encourage a visit) and it is beautiful. The $10 copy isn't going to have the same large format or great illustrations.
Get a quote taken from Miracle of Forgiveness and frame it for him. If you need help, the first review of the book from Amazon might help you :)
Looks like there are a couple books with that title. Which one are you referring to, the one by Frater Albertus, or the one by John Randolph Price?
Here's a link to it.
https://www.amazon.com/Every-Shot-Counts-Revolutionary-Performance/dp/1592407501
I read it too, it really was very good.
True but art books are almost universally expensive. I've paid around $100 for some. Check out the Amazon marketplace price of this out of print coffee table book I own a copy of: https://www.amazon.com/Illustrated-Encylopaedia-Revolution-Havana-Cigars/dp/3980930823
First off, reddit is probably the wrong place to ask if your wondering whether or not you need to repent. Your salvation is between you and the Lord, so if you are unsure, just James 1:5 it and pray.
I doubt that the fact you did it on the BYU-I campus makes a difference. I imagine much worse things happen on a regular basis.
As far as demons / evil spirits go, there's very little in official cannon about them other than that they do exist. D&C 129 and Alma 30:52-53 come to mind of the top of my head. There may also be something about this in the Handbook of Instructions - but you'd have to ask your bishop about that. Beyond that though, there's just folklore and speculation.
From your other comments it seems as though you're a convert. One thing I've experience growing up in the church is that mormons love to tell each other scary stories about evil spirits possessing their cousin's young women president's friend's niece and leaving when rebuked by proper priesthood authority. Because of this I suspect your roommate may have been faking it just to mess with you.
It would actually be really interesting to collect these stories, because I image almost every mormon has heard some story via their seminary teacher or scoutmaster that they could relate. I've heard of home teachers visiting less active members and finding them possessed, and I've heard of boy scout troops accidentally summoning Cain/Bigfoot (who incidentally shows up in [Spencer W. Kimball's The Miracle of Forgiveness.] (http://www.amazon.com/The-Miracle-Forgiveness-Spencer-Kimball/dp/0884944441))
Personally, I've never met an evil spirit. But I had a Brazilian companion on my mission who related to me the following experience. His family was heavily involved in Caribbean Voodoo and after he joined the church an evil spirit apparently attempted to murder him several times before he was ordained to the priesthood and rebuked it. Normally I'd be skeptical of a story like this, but he was a simple and honest missionary, and I can't come up with any reason why he would lie to me. Ultimately, I've had to follow the Professors chain of logic from The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe - I know he wasn't crazy, and I know he wasn't lying, so the only other option is that he was telling me the truth.
Overall, your flies look pretty damn good for your first day of tying. However, it looks like your flies might have a bit too much girth/materials. For example, the first fly has a bit too much of a head (multiple wraps would be my guess) on the head. The body is a little chunky (aren't we all?) and the tail is too thick. Perhaps use less material on your next set and see how that goes. What I would suggest is tying one fly many times to perfect that pattern, then move onto another.
I would also like to share with you that there is also a great book that I have used for years (and given to other anglers to learn from) called the Fly-Tying Bible (which can be found online or at Bass Pro/Cableas, Barnes & Noble, etc.). This book is full of many patterns and explains in great detail the steps needed to successfully complete a fly. I highly recommend it.
There is no such thing as authentic Wiccan spells. There are just magical spells that people who have studied Wicca or Witchcraft create based on magical correspondences and need. They can’t all be found in one place either. There are numerous spell books on the market and numerous websites online.
Here is one book on spells which is popular that you can order/purchase:
https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-000-Spells-Judika-Illes/dp/0061711233
The two topics here are Buddhism and Islam. Before responding, I want to know how well you understand each.
Have you visited the East? I lived in Japan for a year and spent a week in Tibet. I also read What the Buddha Taught which I think gave me a basic understanding of Buddhist ideas.
Have you read the Quran? Have you visited a mosque and discussed Islam with the leaders there? The Muslims on Reddit are all morons. Intelligent Muslims are not active in English forums. I attend mosque twice a week and often discuss religion with people there. And of course I read the Quran.
https://www.amazon.com/Take-Your-Eye-Off-Ball-ebook/dp/B015M9SQC2/ref=pd_sim_351_2?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=4ASG4JRGPPDZT70EVKX1
That book has been recommended on r/cfb and r/nfl.
Frater Albertus
The Alchemists Handbook: Manual for Practical Laboratory Alchemy https://www.amazon.com/dp/0877286558/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_86rtzb4JD8E2J
It's sadly out of print, but you can still find it on places like Amazon. I paid about a hundred bucks for a paperback version, and it came in the mail in really good condition for a book from the mid 80s.
https://www.amazon.com/Structure-Evolutionary-Theory-Stephen-Gould/dp/0674006135
Distance running really seems engrained in Japanese culture. This is a fascinating read with some neat photos of some amazing runners
The Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei https://www.amazon.com/dp/1626549958/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jTnwCbG881K94
I'll second the Wyshynski book as a good primer. If you are stats minded, Stat Shot is a good primer.
What I started with: Stethoscope, sphygmomanometer or a sphygmomanometer for the lazy, pulse oximeter, reflex hammer, tuning fork, a pen light, notebook, Maxwell, pocket medicine, clipboard, 48 pens (of which I somehow only have 2 left), and finally a pack of decoy pens to hand out to people that need to "borrow" a pen but never give back.
Seriously where do all of my pens go??? It turns out half them went into my gf's bag x(.
What I was given or picked up along the way: scalpel, needle drivers, tweezers, scissors, various types of vicryl, bandages, gauze, alcohol wipes, surgical lube (that I took from the hospital when no one was looking ;) ), and a pocket CPR mask. I took a bunch of normal saline and IV kits as well but they don't fit in the bag.
Also, Scott Cunningham's The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews is a great resource for figuring out what oils will work best for you and ideas on how to use them. :)
Maxwell's is a must.
These clipboards are also extremely useful on the wards.
Towards the end of my third year I began to REALLY value my kindle. The 6" e-ink one fits easily in a white coat pocket. You can upload pdfs (i.e. relevant papers) and books to study from (i liked pretest).
> And if your still certain that Evolution is indeed a fact then give solid answers to the following 4 questions:
> 1) Every single living organism at their base level requires 3 things to live, DNA, RNA and Proteins, all of which are co-dependant on one another for existence (DNA needs RNA & Proteins to feed it, RNA needs DNA & Proteins to form it and Proteins needs DNA to form RNA to create it) and if even for a split-second they would cease to exist. How did they come to be?
Lots of work is being done on this. Go to scholar.google.com and start reading. There are many compelling ways life could have initiated.
Also note, you do not understand evolutionary theory. Evolutionary theory only applies to life forms. At the moment there are many hypotheses about the origin of life. Evolution and the origin of life are different fields. Evolution does not depend on knowing how life started, just that life exists.
If you had read a very basic text on evolutionary theory
https://www.amazon.com/Structure-Evolutionary-Theory-Stephen-Gould/dp/0674006135
It would be obvious that you don't know what you are talking about.
Again, Cambpell's biology is a good place to start for a high school student.
> 2) Sequential Hermaphrodites have the ability to change their gender and thus rearrange their entire biology. How did they evolve that ability? BONUS: Since that ability is generally used to compensate for a missing gender, how did they survive long enough to gain it?
See above. There is a lot known about this from a variety of species. This is also irrelevant to speciation by the way.
Don't forget that most organisms are not sexual. Only a few clever species, mainly Eukaryotes have evolved sex, though some bacteria have mechanisms to exchange genetic information.
> 3) Humans have forced mutations to occur in dogs for over 100 years, however instead of new species being born, the most we got was Inbred Monstrosities suffering from complete Genetic Failure and they were all still dogs. Why didn't the mutations result in a new species?
Populations are mixing, therefore no speciation. Again, you do not understand basic evolutionary theory, nor population biology.
https://www.amazon.com/Structure-Evolutionary-Theory-Stephen-Gould/dp/0674006135
Explains it all.
> 4) Crocodiles have been around for 200 million years, longer than the dinosaurs, survived multiple Mass Extinction Events, and the only change they've gone through is becoming smaller, and the Coelacanth an ancient species of fish that first appeared 400 million years ago and was though to be extinct yet was discovered to be alive and unchanged from 400 million yrs ago. Why is this the case for them, but not for other species such as Dinosaurs, even though Dino's and Croc's have very similar biology's?
See above. Dinosaurs are having breakfast at your bird feeder. You couldn't have picked worse examples.
Here is another one: https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/dinosaurs-ancient-fossils-new-discoveries/extinction/dinosaurs-survive/
CONCLUSION:
You are ignorant.
>kitchen witch
Kitchen witch is specifically a term for those who practice magic that is quick and simple. More like "folk magick" -- so called because a lot of the ingredients for this magic are found in the kitchen. For example, a kitchen with might boil someone's picture in salt in order to purify them of any bad influences. Or put a representation of someone in the freezer in order to cool them off and stop them from doing harm.
>What resources do you use for herbal knowledge?
It really depends on how much you already know. If you are an absolute beginner I recommend Cunningham's two books on the subject. The first is a reference book on Herbs and their magical properties called Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs. The second is his Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews. The first one really talks abotu the herbs themselves, but the second one gives you different ways to use the herbs by making oils or essences out of them.
> I live in an apartment and would like to grow my own herbs, no balcony. Where do I start?
I would google search for something called "urban gardening" it's a really big movement of people who discuss just this. I don't know a lot about it personally but I'm sure you will find others here who do.
Hope this helps :-)
Usually, for every magickal endeavor you want to make incense for, there is a household correspondence that you can use to make it. We wouldn't be Witches if we weren't crafty, right?
Some texts that will help you find correspondences (If you can't buy them yourself, you can always browse them at a bookstore and take notes. Places like Barnes and Nobles carries these kinds of books. They are worth buying secretly and sneaking home, imho.) :
and while you're at it, for extra sneakyness:
There are other books out there about herbalism, but Cunningham's books are simple and effective primers to get you started down the road towards Herbalism. Just remember, there is WAY more advanced stuff out there, and if you care to learn it, you can.
For more immediate help regarding making incense, A video about Herbalism from Cunningham: [Herb Magick] (http://youtu.be/Mn6B2m1pLoE). The video may not have an extensive correspondence list, but it'll get you down the road.
PLEASE DON'T POISON YOURSELF.
the Maxwell quick reference is handy from time to time. otherwise, i use uptodate or epocrates on my phone.
Every Shot Counts
Lowest Score Wins
The Talent Code
Also Stan Utley's books as mentioned by others.
Craigslist, Amazon, Ebay.
You might be able to expect about $60
All you need to know about that book can be found in this review.
That is okay. Look at these guys:
https://www.amazon.com/Marathon-Monks-Mount-Hiei/dp/1626549958
What the Buddha Taught by Walpola Rahula (1974) and Buddhism: A Concise Introduction by Huston Smith and Philip Novak are the classic introductory texts to Buddhism and still used in colleges. In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon by Bhikkhu Bodhi (2005) is a newer introductory book and more text based.
I recommend: Marathon Monks of Hiei It won't tell you everything but it will give you a decent overview.
I think it is this one
http://www.amazon.com/Fly-Tying-Bible-Step---Step-Photographs/dp/0764155504/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1398722835&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=fly+tying
The Fly Tying Bible, I think its a decent book has some neat patterns for trout
http://www.amazon.com/The-Fly-Tying-Bible-Step---Step/dp/0764155504/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1398730800&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=fly+tying+bible+100
I guess sorta, my page views have gone from r/trees to r/swtor mostly, I'm planning a Star Wars D20 RPG game in the old republic setting, hopefully something around the game timeline or the prequel books. I was looking at getting the Star Wars D20 Knights of The Old Republic campaign setting, but then I found out that Wizards of the Coast decided to not renew the Star Wars license so now the cost of the books has skyrocketed. The Star Wars D20 Knights of The Old Republic campaign setting is going for 91$ used on amazon, and 199$ new on amazon... god damn....
>For instance, fire brings change, water brings healing, you have probably heard of those connections before.
Have a look at the origins of the elemental theory, and their changing use in practical Alchemy from 600 C.E. to 1600 C.E. There are a couple good beginning books on the topic - this one, this one, and this one - will totally deepen your understanding of the principles.
The best information comes from personal experience. That said, there is significantly more useful information in printed books than on the internet: Try books by Marian Green, Ronald Hutton, and others (disregard pretty much anything published by Llewellyn unless it was written by Scott Cunningham [who despite "fluffy bunny" leanings knows his stuff, herbally] or another author you know to trust).
You might also want to hang around the magical blogosphere at places like Runesoup, Confessions of a Pagan Soccer Mom, Witch of Forest Grove, etc. The Lucky Mojo Curio Co. site is tacky as all hell (deliberately so) but an incredible resource, just bear in mind that Cat Yronwode (though very well-informed) is not the end-all be-all to conjure.
[Edited for Lucky Mojo typo and to add links]
Scott Cunningham did a book on incense that has been recommended: http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Incense-Llewellyns-Practical-Magick/dp/0875421288
There's also Carl Neal's book: http://www.amazon.com/Incense-Crafting-Use-Magickal-Scents/dp/0738703362
A site I buy my incense resins from: http://www.mermadearts.com
Sometimes I burn the resins on charcoal, but most of the time, I have the resins on a gently cupped piece of aluminum foil resting on a grate on top of a votive holder with a tea light candle in it.
You can get electronic incense warmers from Mermade Arts, too. It's a way to heat the resins much more gently than with charcoal or flame.
Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells by Judika Illes is a really good book. There are tons of spells from various traditions including but not limited to Santeria, Stregheria, Voodoo, Hoodoo Spiritism, Brujeria, Shamanism, and traditional Witchcraft. It's a good read because the beginning goes into some of the history of witchcraft, flavors of witchcraft (working with plants, crystals, spirits, candles, elements, etc.), and basic instructions on how to cast spells.
https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-000-Spells-Judika-Illes/dp/0061711233/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=
The Structure of Evolutionary Theory by Stephen Jay Gould
http://www.amazon.com/Structure-Evolutionary-Theory-Stephen-Gould/dp/0674006135
I don't know enough physiology to answer your question -- in simple or complex terms -- but since 1885 there are reported to have been 46 "marathon monks" at Mt. Hiei who successfully completed a series of trials known as Kaihogyo.
Perhaps the most demanding portion of the Kaihogyo comes in the fifth year, when the monk undertakes Doiri, or "entering the temple."
>[The monk] must survive nine days without food, water, sleep, or rest. This period of time is called the doiri. Several weeks before hand, they prepare for this event by limiting themselves to small amounts of food so they will be ready when the time comes. When the doiri period begins, they spend their days reciting chants that they repeat 100,000 times. By the fifth day, they are dehydrated and are allowed to rinse their mouths with water but must spit out every last drop that enters their mouth. They usually go outside and take in the fresh mountain air where they are able to absorb moisture from the rain and dew through their skin. Usually what the gyoja finds most difficult is not the lack of food and water, but keeping awake and keeping the proper posture at all times of the day.
Source
It should be noted that the wikipedia entry states that Doiri lasts only "seven and a half days," and cites the 2013 reprint of John Stevens' The Marathon Monks of Mt. Hiei (1988).
I've not read Mr. Stevens' book, as it was out of print when I first learned of the monks of Mt. Hiei, but I have heard it is among the most comprehensive source in English on the Kaihogyo.
I also vaguely recall reading elsewhere that Doiri used to last 9 days, but had been shortened in recent times to improve its, hmm, survivability? The distances the monks run at various stages of the trial can also vary between sources, make of that what you will.
In any case, to my knowledge it's not clear exactly how the monks survive this rigorous level of meditation. Most would probably agree, however, that it's extremely dangerous and very likely injurious to ones health.
Perhaps someone more versed in medicine and physiology can provide a more exact answer to your question. My response was made primarily to highlight a specific acetic exercise that, while ancient in its origins, is not "legendary" in the sense that it's still practiced today.
I am curious to see what other responses you get. Best wishes.
I found the Pocket Medicine MGH handbook to be very helpful for the situation you're describing. I would carry it down with me to the ED, quickly review the pertinent topics before seeing the patient, then have it in front of me while formulating my plan to cover my bases. Supplement with UpToDate if you have time to digest.
https://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Medicine-Massachusetts-Hospital-Handbook-dp-1496349482/dp/1496349482/ref=mt_looseleaf?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1568137845
If you are looking for Buddhism related books, I'm not sure I would recommend Alan watts, as he is not, nor ever claimed to be, a Buddhist, he mixes and matches a lot with a variety of traditions and i'm not sure you will not come away from him with any clarity regarding Buddhist teaching.
I'd recommend the classic " what the buddha taught" , which you can find pretty cheap on amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003OYIG00/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1
or in pdf form : https://web.ics.purdue.edu/~buddhism/docs/Bhante_Walpola_Rahula-What_the_Buddha_Taught.pdf
Maybe some day I will. But someone has me beat me by a mile. Allow me to introduce the grand daddy of all books on Post Revolution Cuban Cigars. An Illustrated Encylopaedia of Post Revolution Havana Cigars
Is this a good copy? https://www.amazon.com/What-Buddha-Taught-Expanded-Dhammapada-ebook/dp/B003OYIG00
Cal Garrison's Old Girl's Book of Spells
Judika Illes' Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells
Ray T. Malbrough's Charms, Spells, and Formulas...
It looks like you can get a used paperback for $2.
https://smile.amazon.com/Miracle-Forgiveness-Spencer-W-Kimball/dp/0884944441/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1555966798&amp;sr=8-1
There’s a rule book that’s already made for KotoR. I would steer clear of having a favorite at the table like an establish main character such as revan. That could make it hella less fun feeling like a side kick rather than your own person as a hero.
https://www.amazon.com/Knights-Republic-Campaign-Guide-Roleplaying/dp/0786949236/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1503709139&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=knights+of+the+old+republic+role+playing
Amazon link.
Great book! Despite being a football official and a longtime fan, this book was a great and educational read. He does a great job of making it easy to read for knowledgeable fans as well as new ones.
I read this book for general hockey info - it is beyond fantastic as a primer for all parts of the game https://www.amazon.com/Take-Your-Eye-Off-Puck/dp/1629371203/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1520231712&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=take+your+eye+off+the+puck
Then you can read this one if you want to go deeper in the game mechanics - yes it is about advanced stats, but it really helps you understand the way the game works as they go through how these are effective: https://www.amazon.com/Hockey-Abstract-Presents-Stat-Shot/dp/177041309X/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=177041309X&amp;pd_rd_r=95WZ602VZZPEVN4HHYXW&amp;pd_rd_w=W2ZUk&amp;pd_rd_wg=F2J4k&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=95WZ602VZZPEVN4HHYXW
These two are great books about the sport.
Manly P Hall the writer of Secret Teachings of All Ages which is his magnum opus. Seems like such a lovely gentlemen too.
These connections you speak of stem from some of the people that study occult symbolism and look for this sort of thing everywhere, because of a belief that the "Illuminati", or whatever you want to call the supposed "hidden hand", have a duty to "subconsciously inform" their sacrificial livestock of the plan before the plan is executed, by using subliminal messages and occult symbolism in the media where they wield creative influence.
The thing is, most anyone can pick up something like The Secret Teachings of All Ages and read about esoteric symbolism and philosophies, take a liking to the symbols, artwork, ect and use them, without knowingly being part of a monolithic global conspiracy if one even exists, which can explain why people see this stuff everywhere, in your corporate logos, music videos, big screen movies, TV shows of all kinds, commercials, architecture and everything else in between.
Since it seems so ubiquitous, people leave their sunglasses on and I think, forget they have them on.
You may find Robert Bartlett's information on the topic useful. He's worked as a professional chemist for years and is also a modern day alchemist. This is his first book. This is his 2nd. He also gives classes online and in Washington State, north of Seattle.
His teacher wrote this book.
You may also be interested in searching for the alchemy course published by Jean Dubuis. There was a torrent available if you go looking.
MD here. Practical advice...don't get a bag. Carry as little as possible.
I would talk to her and see if her med school provides a copy of Pocket Medicine. If not I would recommend that.
Alternatively a small tablet like [this] (http://www.lg.com/us/tablets/lg-V400-Black-g-pad-7.0) was invaluable to me as a med student on rounds. It's small enough to fit in your white coat pocket and you can put UpToDate on it to quickly reference something without using your phone (some older docs do not like it when you take out your phone).
I would look to maximize her white coat and pants pocket space over getting a bag. If she matches into a specialty like ophtho or neuro where they carry a bunch of shit with them every day then consider investing in a nice bag.
The Following list is taken from the Witches & Warlocks FB page. (This is Christian Day's group)
Witches and Warlocks Recommended Reading List
This is a collection of books recommended by our admins and participants in the group. Books must be approved by the admins so if you'd like to see one added to the last, please post it in the comments at the bottom of this list and, if it's something we think is appropriate, we'll add it! We provide links to Amazon so folks can read more about the book but we encourage you to shop at your local occult shop whenever possible! :)
BEGINNER'S WITCHCRAFT BOOKS
Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft
by Raymond Buckland
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875420508
Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America
by Margot Adler
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0143038192
Grimoire of the Thorn-Blooded Witch: Mastering the Five Arts of Old World Witchery
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635500
The Inner Temple of Witchcraft: Magick, Meditation and Psychic Development
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738702765
The Kybalion: The Definitive Edition
by William Walker Atkinson (Three Initiates)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1585428744
Lid Off the Cauldron: A Wicca Handbook
by Patricia Crowther
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1861630328
Mastering Witchcraft
by Paul Huson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0595420060
Natural Magic
by Doreen Valiente
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0919345808
Natural Witchery: Intuitive, Personal & Practical Magick
by Ellen Dugan
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738709220
Old World Witchcraft: Ancient Ways for Modern Days
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635055
The Outer Temple of Witchcraft: Circles, Spells and Rituals
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738705314
Power of the Witch: The Earth, the Moon, and the Magical Path to Enlightenment
by Laurie Cabot
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0385301898
Solitary Witch: The Ultimate Book of Shadows for the New Generation
by Silver RavenWolf
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738703192
Spirit of the Witch: Religion & Spirituality in Contemporary Witchcraft
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738703389
Witch: A Magickal Journey
by Fiona Horne
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0007121326
Witchcraft for Tomorrow
by Doreen Valiente
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0709052448
Witchcraft Today
by Gerald Gardner
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0806525932
The Witches' Craft: The Roots of Witchcraft & Magical Transformation
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/073870265X
The Witching Way of the Hollow Hill
by Robin Artisson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982031882
WITCHCRAFT HISTORY AND RESOURCE BOOKS
Aradia or The Gospel of the Witches
by Charles Godfrey Leland
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982432356
Encyclopedia of Mystics, Saints & Sages: A Guide to Asking for Protection, Wealth, Happiness, and Everything Else!
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0062009575
The Encyclopedia of Witches, Witchcraft and Wicca
by Rosemary Ellen Guiley
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0816071047
Etruscan Roman Remains
by Charles Godfrey Leland
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1494302519
The God of the Witches
by Margaret Murray
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0195012704
The Weiser Field Guide to Witches, The: From Hexes to Hermione Granger, From Salem to the Land of Oz
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578634792
ADVANCED BOOKS ON WITCHCRAFT AND MAGIC
Blood Sorcery Bible Volume 1: Rituals in Necromancy
by Sorceress Cagliastro
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1935150812
The Deep Heart of Witchcraft: Expanding the Core of Magickal Practice
by David Salisbury
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1780999208
Teen Spirit Wicca
by David Salisbury
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1782790594
Enchantment: The Witch's Art of Manipulation by Gesture, Gaze and Glamour
by Peter Paddon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1936922517
Initiation into Hermetics
by Franz Bardon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1885928122
Letters from the Devil's Forest: An Anthology of Writings on Traditional Witchcraft, Spiritual Ecology and Provenance Traditionalism
by Robin Artisson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1500796360
Magical Use of Thought Forms: A Proven System of Mental & Spiritual Empowerment
by Dolores Ashcroft-Nowick and J.H. Brennan
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567180841
Magick in Theory and Practice
by Aleister Crowley
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1500380679
The Plant Spirit Familiar
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982774311
Protection and Reversal Magick
by Jason Miller
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1564148793
Psychic Self-Defense
by Dion Fortune
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635098
The Ritual Magic Workbook: A Practical Course of Self-Initiation
by Dolores Ashcroft-Norwicki
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578630452
The Roebuck in the Thicket: An Anthology of the Robert Cochrane Witchcraft Tradition
by Evan John Jones, Robert Cochrane and Michael Howard
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1861631553
The Satanic Witch
by Anton Szandor LaVey
http://www.amazon.com/Satanic-Witch-Anton-Szandor-LaVey/dp/0922915849
Shadow Magick Compendium: Exploring Darker Aspects of Magickal Spirituality
by Raven Digitalis
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VS0N5K
The Tree of Enchantment: Ancient Wisdom and Magic Practices of the Faery Tradition
by Orion Foxwood
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578634075
The Underworld Initiation: A journey towards psychic transformation
by R.J. Stewart
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1892137038
HERBALISM, CANDLES, INCENSE, OILS, FORMULARIES, AND STONES
A Compendium of Herbal Magic
by Paul Beyerl
http://www.amazon.com/dp/091934545X
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
by Scott Cunningham
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875421229
The Enchanted Candle: Crafting and Casting Magickal Light
by Lady Rhea
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0806525789
The Enchanted Formulary: Blending Magickal Oils for Love, Prosperity, and Healing
by Lady Maeve Rhea
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0806527048
Incense: Crafting and Use of Magickal Scents
by Carl F. Neal
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738703362
Magickal Formulary Spellbook Book 1
by Herman Slater
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0939708000
Magickal Formulary Spellbook: Book II
by Herman Slater
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0939708108
SPELLCASTING AND SPELLBOOKS
Crone's Book of Charms & Spells
by Valerie Worth
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567188117
Crone's Book of Magical Words
by Valerie Worth
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567188257
Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0061711233
Everyday Magic: Spells & Rituals for Modern Living
by Dorothy Morrison
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567184693
Pure Magic: A Complete Course in Spellcasting
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578633915
Utterly Wicked: Curses, Hexes & Other Unsavory Notions
by Dorothy Morrison
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0979453313
The Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook
by Denise Alvarado
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635136
The Voodoo Doll Spellbook: A Compendium of Ancient and Contemporary Spells and Rituals
by Denise Alvarado
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1578635543
THE ANCESTORS AND WORKING WITH THE DEAD
The Cauldron of Memory: Retrieving Ancestral Knowledge & Wisdom
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738715751
The Mighty Dead
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982774370
Speak with the Dead: Seven Methods for Spirit Communication
by Konstantinos
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738705225
The Witches' Book of the Dead
by Christian Day
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635063
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TAROT
78 Degrees of Wisdom
by Rachel Pollack
http://www.amazon.com/dp/157863408
Really hard to go wrong with Scott Cunningham:
https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Incense-Llewellyns-Practical-Magick/dp/0875421288. There is also an assortment of pre-made incenses on Amazon as well as materials for making. I have always enjoyed the pre-made incenses from Escential Essences.
Got mine on Amazon for $22, in pretty great condition. Just checked, I still see copies going for $40 in "good" and "very good" conditions.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/English-Grammar-Dummies-Lesley-Ward/product-reviews/0470057521/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_viewopt_kywd?ie=UTF8&amp;reviewerType=all_reviews&amp;pageNumber=1&amp;filterByKeyword=nikolai
It looks like they do. Especially since the seller is called Thriftbooks-Atlanta. I'm guessing the currency conversions sometimes get funky, as I got my nice cheap book from a UK seller on a US website.
reddit.com/r/footballstrategy/wiki
The Games that Changed the Game
Take your eyes off the ball
Blood Sweat and Chalk
are all great if you want to get into detail
Every Shot Counts - Mark Broadie
https://www.amazon.com/Every-Shot-Counts-Revolutionary-Performance/dp/1592407501
The manliest book about cigars you'll ever find and then you have the ultimate tome on cigars
So it sounds like your best bet for quickly dropping strokes will be to work on the driver and long irons.
Check out: http://www.amazon.com/Every-Shot-Counts-Revolutionary-Performance/dp/1592407501
It pretty much goes against conventional wisdom and uses data to back up the fact that being long off the tee and accurate with long approaches is more important for scoring than the 100 yards and in.
There's a glossary at the end of the book. And, if you're really dedicated there's The Dune Encyclopedia.
> can you recommend an encyclopedia? I can only find them focused on weapons or survivor skills or witchcraft and other really specific subjects.
Britannica was the last set I purchased. Mine is a few years old though you might be able to check them out from a local library because they are pricey.
http://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Britannica-32-Book-Set/dp/0852299613
Here you go! http://www.amazon.com/Illustrated-Encylopaedia-Revolution-Havana-Cigars/dp/3980930823
I just read a digital version, but reviews on Amazon point to this one being the best.
>Of your average 1 TB drive, how much is eaten up with system files, music, movies, caches, games, applications, overhead for DRM (think wrappers around text, a la PDF), etc.
Beside the point - we are talking entirely storage here, for which you can dedicate an entire 1TB (or whatever) hard drive.
To ignore the XML arguments, you can go by Wikipedia's word count, which it states is 50x the Encyclopaedia Britannica for English, or 160x for all languages. Words aren't the best comparison for data, but I think it's fair to say that the average word length will be almost identical for that much writing, so the amount of data stored scales roughly with number of words.
This 32-volume version of the EB is quoted at 32,640 pages. The going rate I can find on the internet for book printing is approximately 1p per page (e.g. Amazon's price), although I suspect you could reduce this if you were printing a lot of books.
At that rate, the EB would be £326.40, and English Wikipedia would be about £16,320. For comparison, I could buy two 3TB hard drives for the price of one EB, easily containing Wikipedia (including all that metadata) several hundred times over! You would have to get your printing costs ridiculously low (e.g. £15 for the entire 32-volume EB) to start getting below the costs of storing Wikipedia on USB sticks, let alone hard drives.
this was mine.
Is this supposed to be shocking knowledge? I am not being sarcastic I am really unsure. I thought this and other things similar were common knowledge or at least not shocking. There are males who fly and flew too. :D
For the gents who'd like a subtle lift drink damiana to get stiff. It persuades the blood to visit the nethers. I think there may be a spot of science to back that up too, but the witches (Wiccan perhaps and mostly otherwise since that religion is pretty modern) have understood the nature of that plant for some time.
There are two recipes for flying ointment in one of Cunningham's books both of which he cautions not to use. But my favorite and clearly off base one is the creepy one Young Goodman Brown's old Sunday school teacher speaks of in Hawthorne's story of that name. Of course, she used the fat of a newborn babe.
Meh, witches always get the short end of the st... well, maybe not.
You'll need to be more specific.
I am unaware of any claim by the LDS church of "hundreds of millions of members." Their claim of membership is 15 Million. In this forum, we observe that only about 1/3 of that number even identify themselves as Mormon, but that doesn't stop the LDS church, or any other church, from counting those who were once affiliated as members.
I assume you are talking about 1 Cor. Ch.7. ( 7 For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that. 8 I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I. 9 But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.)
The typical LDS response to that biblical contradiction with LDS doctrine is 1) ignore this passage, 2) claim Paul was a widower, and 3) point to Ephesians 5:21–6:4 and Colossians 3:8–21. read p.289 of this manual for more detail and p.64 of The Miracle of Forgiveness
Yup. The LDS faith relies up the doctrine of Apostasy and while the church teachings are usually quite general, there is quite a bit of work done to try and legitimize this theory. Mormons wouldn't say that the Apostles failed, but that Satan won that battle, but it was God's plan to restore His church later. Mormon scholars point to the existence of bad popes to illustrate that godly authority was gone.
Please explain to me this thinking...
This one makes sense to me. Much like one who believes that the four gospels are God's word must logically believe that Jesus is the Son of God and Christianity (in one form or another) is the gathering of God's people and Christ is the way to salvation. Similarly, if someone believes that the Book of Mormon also contains God's word, then the translator, Joseph Smith, must have been divinely called. Personally, I think the inconsistencies and falibilities in both texts make the conclusions improbable. But that's just my opinion.
There's a whole book out there on foot care and blister prevention, which might be worth the look https://www.amazon.com/Fixing-Your-Feet-Prevention-Treatments-ebook/dp/B004K6MDZU
UK/EU student? I feel like pocket medicine is the US equivalent.
Bu Oxford Tropical Medicine was clutch on my Africa rotation..
Fiancée got me a copy of Stat Shot. Pretty neat book. I've only read the first two chapters (which is over 100 pages, in my defense), but it's rather fascinating.
As far as tutorials go, YouTube is your friend. There's got to be thousands of fly tying videos on there.
As far as reference materials go, The Fly-Tying Bible by Peter Gathercole is a pretty good resource and place to get inspiration from. It has very clear pictures of the steps for making common flies.
As far as materials go you have a number of options in Halifax. The Walmart and Canadian Tire stores in Dartmouth crossing have fly-tying material and tools. The largest selection of fly-tying material (to my knowledge) in the city is Cabela's/Bass Pro Shops.
I’m heavily into African spirituality. Voodoo, crystals, candles, incense etc.
This is one of my favorite books
Jambalaya: The Natural Woman's Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062508598/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_y7hGDb93DHJHD
And this one:
The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews (Llewellyn's Practical Magick) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0875421288/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_68hGDb1VGMASE
I had a wonderful spell book I bought at a botanical in Florida years ago. It worked so well for me but I lost it and can’t remember the name. Now I scour botanicas in every city I travel looking for this book.
I'd recommend checking out Take Your Eye Off The Ball. It's a solid introduction to some of the more subtle aspects of football that don't usually come across in the broadcast.
So you've agreed with me that he was already in the corner ✓
This is a discussion about how he should have smoothly rolled his throttle or used as the original said "a little gas" ✓
So we're talking about throttle use mid-corner and we're "Definitely not" saying that he should be doing that mid-corner ✖
Do you even understand how illogical it sounds when you contradict yourself like that?
If you "aren't fucking arguing that" then you clearly don't understand what you're saying.
Enjoy : http://www.amazon.co.uk/English-Grammar-Dummies-UK-Edition/dp/0470057521
I wasn't worried about them being against your religion. I was trying to narrow down what kind of resources to recommend. If you were pagan, I wouldn't send you resources on Jewish magic, for example.
If you're just looking for a standard book of spells, here's a starting point. Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells https://www.amazon.com/dp/0061711233/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8E9.BbEEF7YR3
I found it on amazon but its not on audible lol I was hoping to listen to it while running in the mornings
look how much these sell for! Think of the sweet earth bux you could make!! https://www.amazon.com/Dune-Encyclopedia-Authorized-Masterpiece-Imagination/dp/0425068137
The Encyclopedia of Dune is hard to get and out of print but it has a ton of cool background nerdy info, its usually like $50-$100 tho https://www.amazon.com/Dune-Encyclopedia-Authorized-Masterpiece-Imagination/dp/0425068137
https://www.amazon.com/Illustrated-Encylopaedia-Revolution-Havana-Cigars/dp/3980930823
It's actually been done for Cubans and it's a respected book by aficionados.
> I know that on offense the QB can either pass it to the receivers downfield (is this the position that Gronk plays?)
Yes and no. Gronk is a Tight End. This is a special position, which typically lines up at the end of the offensive Line. From that spot he can either help block or release downfield for an reception. Or both.
Its different in the sense, that typical receivers, so called Wide Receivers, ar lining up more towards the sideline. They are usually less bulky than TEs, they are mostly faster and more agile. But this really depends what type of routes the team wants them to run.
> or run the ball while the linebackers keep the pocket open
no, linebackers are on the defensive side.
You probably think of the offensive line which consists of 2 tackles, 2 guards and a center...like that:
Left Tackle - Left Guard - Center - Right Guard - Right Tackle
This line's duty is to block any/all rushers the defense sends towards the Quarterback, who receives the snap from the center and then either hands the ball off or steps back behind them and looks for a throw downfield. The line tries to push aways any rushers that want to come around through the ends or up the middle, which should creat an area of 1-4 yards, a bubble of safe space for the QB, thats the pocket.
> but on the defensive end I'm really not sure about the positions and roles. I guess the linebackers are the ones trying to sack (am I using this word right? Haha) the opponent QB while the backs are chasing the receivers (so this is what Hightower does right?).
Think of it as 3 layers.
1st layer: there is the defensive line. Defensive tackles in the middle and defensive ends on both sides. like that:
DE - DT - DT - DE or DE - DT - DE
we call that a 3 man front or a 4 man front, which is just depending on the system or the players a team has. DT are more beefy and DEs are usually a little less beefy but more agile/speedy.
DTs directly collide with the Center and Guards and try to eat up as much space as possible by binding blockers or just penetrate the pocket by beating the matchup - means they try for a sack but pushing the pocket often results into it collpasing, which also means its harder for the QB to escape and/or make a clean throw.
Same applys to DEs with the difference being, they try to get by Tackles on the outside of the line and just flat out trying to sack the QB.
2nd layer: the linebackers
those can have multiple jobs, depending on skillsets. mostly they cover the middle of the field, help closing running lanes or - as you said - are sometimes an additional rusher. Hightower does this very well, as you can put him anywhere behind or outside the defensive line. If the opponent doesnt account for him he has a free rushing line towards the QB for example.
depending on how many Receivers are on the field and how many Players are on the Defensive line there are 2 to 4 LBs on the field. Thats just a scheme thing and, as I said, influenced by what formation the opponent runs.
finally there is the 3rd layer: the defensive backfield
its a little more complex but these are usually 2-4 Cornerbacks and 1-3 Safeties.
The cornerbacks are usually directly assigned to the opponents Wide Receivers, while the safeties usually stay a little more behind and go whereever its needed, clean up lanes and help the Corners by doubleteaming good receivers.
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This is just a VERY basic overview. Roles shift and alter all the time and so do their duties.
If you are really interested into this I recommend the book "Take your eye off the ball" by Pat Kirwan. Its great for learnign the basics, easy to understand and fairly cheap in most regions.
there is a 2.0 version of it out for a year: link
I cant speak for the differences to version 1.0: link
Just a note though, v1.0 has a spiralbound version with a DVD. I dont know exactly what it contains, but I guess it supports with visualization by showing plays. Might be worth a look.
> Apart from that, player positions like Safety and the part about
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> > Belichick purposefully taking a safety because he knew his defense would big-dick the other team's offense are still unclear to me.
dont mix that up, the term Safety has two meanings. Its a player position on the field and also a playevent. When the offense starts on its own 1 yard line and the ballcarrier after the snap gets tackled in the own endzone, thats called a 'Safety' aswell. It results in 2 points für the opponent and you have to kick away the ball next play, aka changes possession.
The intentional safety mentioned above was a tactical genius from Bill Belichick that day.
Trailing the Bronocs 23-24 with around 3 minutes to go in the 4th quarter, Patriots couldnt move the ball out of their own Redzone, 4th down & 10 at the own 1 yard line.
Belichick decided to take an intenional safety, which made the game 23-26 for the Broncos. He gambled that the D would stop the Broncos, resulting in a 3 and out and likely in a better field position for Brady and not much time wasted. The D delivered and Brady had the Ball back with ~2 minutes remaining, driving down the field for a TD, Pats win 30-26.
> Lastly about the part about having to deal with hate...ummmm kind of sorry to break it to you as a Pats fan who has to deal with that, but I live in Southeast Asia where the other Football is super popular, and where the NFL has 0 presence. The worst case scenario would be people judging me for following American Football instead of "real" Football, but even that's really unlikely. So I'm all safe and cushy from sports hatred all the way on the other side of the world haha. The worst thing that could happen to me as a fan would be having to watch games at 3am in the morning over here? And losing another Superbowl of course.
Yeah pretty much the same here in Germany, although the sport gathers some steam and with streaming services growing, access is that much easier. I dont mind the hate though. Nearly everyone here is even less educated on deflategate/spygate so in 99% of the cases I can shut them up within a few minutes or I realize the hate for the sake of it and there is just no point argueing.
I like this book.
This website has good directions too.
The Miracle of Forgiveness by Spencer W. Kimball.
This book is really helpful: Fixing Your Feet
It's great to start with a beginner tool kit. Those kits that come with feathers and furs are usually low grade. Here's where I'd start: You've been fly fishing for years, I'm sure you can think of three flies you use regularly with success. Go down to your local fly shop and ask for all the ingredients for one of them and a book with general fly tying info. Don't leave without picking the proprietors brain about hints and tips to this particular fly. Check out youtube videos on how to use a whip finishing tool and several videos on how to tie your chosen fly. Tie that fly a dozen times then take the best one down to your fly shop for critique and more pointers. For me, tying one fly over and over for a while before moving on to another helps. The number one best way is to take a class with a pro, usually around $50.
I'm stalking you just briefly out of interest.
It really does sound like you've come a long way!
If you're interested in zen, r/zen may get kinda crazy about the Buddhism/not-Buddhism debate but knowing some stuff about it is helpful and out of books I've encountered I'd recommend the book What the Buddha Taught for a basic rundown of general concepts/terminology if you're brand new to it.
You don't actually need to memorize the eightfold path, six whatevers, four whatevers, and so on and so on, but having a working idea of how Buddhists talk about consciousness is a good thing to have.
You may already know that but I wanted to let you know just in case!
Use this before returning
The Secret Teaching of All Ages by Manley P. Hall
http://www.amazon.com/Secret-Teachings-All-Ages-Encyclopedic/dp/089314830X
Pick up a copy of Jon Vonhof's "Fixing Your Feet"
http://www.amazon.com/Fixing-Your-Feet-Prevention-ebook/dp/B004K6MDZU
Old Republic Campaign Guide
Basic Game
Playing KOTOR or SWOTOR (now free?) will likely give you some great ideas. I'm running a D6 campaign set in Legacy era and it's been pretty awesome so far--but I've been playing the first KOTOR to get a general grasp of the universe and it's definitely been helping a lot. You might also want to check this out.
I would recommend WotC Star Wars Saga Edition. I think the rules are more streamlined than the original d20 CRB or RCRB. I still own my copies (though EotE has COMPLETELY replaced Star Wars roleplaying for me!) and I think they're quality books. They're not too expensive yet...but they're running 20% above original retail at least.
Star Wars Saga Edition Core Rulebook
Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide
Jedi Academy Training Manual
I have these books and a couple more that I might consider selling. PM me if you're at all interested in talking. :D
Yep. Find out where you lose strokes and that's what you work on.
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Well now, you can!
Imho don't trust the random fuck who works at running store with what kind of shoe you need. they have had the minimum amount of training necessary to sell the type of shoes their chain carries and their job is to sell you expensive supportive shoes that will turn your feet into little fucking useless numbs that need constant Orthotics and support to function. If you haven't fucked up your feet during your developing years and believe that you over-pronate (your medial malleolus drops) you should try learning how to establish good foot positioning and learn how to [anchor your foot] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK0YTrJqGrs) before buying supports. That being said, dropping into mileage with barefoot shoes will 100% fuck you up. I think resistance training is best done with minimalist shoes ex. vivobarefoots, but I love my Kayanos to run in. Those with foot issues, [Fixing your feet] (https://www.amazon.com/Fixing-Your-Feet-Prevention-Treatments-ebook/dp/B004K6MDZU?ie=UTF8&amp;btkr=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=dp-kindle-redirect) is a decent start.
Check out "Marathon monks"
There's buddhist monks who walk 5000+ miles around a mountain in Japan.
Non-referral link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/English-Grammar-Dummies-UK-Edition/dp/0470057521
For my colonial cousins: http://www.amazon.com/English-Grammar-Dummies-Geraldine-Woods/dp/0470546646