Download or read book Vegvisir Viking Compass and Kristi Kors A Tale of Rescue written by William Van Zyl and published by Five House Publishing. This book was released on 2023-10-29 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever found yourself in a life-or-death situation? Have you stood at a crossroads in your life, unsure of which path to take? Do you battle with despondency and mental health challenges? Has a grim health diagnosis left you reeling? Perhaps you've had to make a significant sacrifice? The Vikings possessed a remarkable symbol known as the Runic Cross, a variation of the Vegvisir, resembling a compass. This emblem served as a source of guidance and protection, intricately etched onto stones or rings, transforming it into a potent talisman. The Vegvisir, also called the runic compass or the Viking compass/Nordic compass, incorporated eight Viking rune staves, symbolising both protection and guidance. Vikings are believed to have relied on this unique symbol as a compass during their journeys. In Iceland, "vegvisir" translates to 'Wayfinder' and 'Signpost.' Also, I'd like to touch upon the Viking Sunstone, a practical navigation tool that indicated the sun's location when it was obscured from view, offering invaluable assistance to seafarers. My fascination with all things Viking leads me to draw intriguing comparisons between the Vegvisir and the Cross, adding an element of fun to the exploration.
Download or read book Navigating Stormy Seas The Runic Compass Vegvisir as a Guiding Light written by William Van Zyl and published by Five House Publishing. This book was released on 2023-11-04 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Call me Agnarok’. Let me tell you about that fateful day in the Winter of 1016. A primal tempest, a symphony of chaos, bellowed its fury upon the Viking longship, an ageing behemoth defiantly marked by the snarling dragon carved upon its bow. In their unrestrained wrath, the heavens flung bolts of lightning that violently shattered the abyss beneath, revealing a sea possessed by a maddened tumult. The ocean was fuming; its mouth frothing. Thunder rolls, lightning strikes, and the hammer flies across the sky. Somewhere on the violently unsteady ship, a Viking called to Thor.................... I have included the dramatic introduction to set the scene of a Viking ship in a tumultuous storm. The Viking seafarers were desperate to survive the elements. Did you recognise the similarity to the opening line of Herman Melville’s famous novel Moby Dick? ‘Call me Ishmael.’ (Moby Dick) The context of this article is the World of Vikings and navigation in life. Let’s look at the vegvisir in more detail. A true story: A work colleague of mine - who became a good friend over 2 years ago - was farewelled the other day (2023). He had recently tattooed a Norse name around his left forearm. Yes, you have guessed it: the Norse had an alphabet. This friend, let me call him Agnarok, has a passion for all things Viking and Norse. I made him a farewell card with a drawing of Runic Compass on the front and a couple of special words on the inside. Here are some of the words from the card. In Norwegian: Vi ønsker deg alt godt for fremtiden. *(godt = well) In English: We wish you all the very best for the future. This short eBook looks at the Viking's Runic compass - called a vegvisir - and navigation.
Download or read book Glossary of Library and Information Science written by Pankaj Kumar Singh and published by Discovery Publishing House Pvt Limited. This book was released on 2014-04 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book Glossary of Library and Information Science is designed as a hypertext reference resource for library and information science professionals, university students and faculty and users of all types of libraries. The primary criterion for inclusion is whether a librarian or other information professional might reasonably be expected to know the meaning of the term in the context of his/her works.
Download or read book Summer at Seaside Cove written by Jacquie D'Alessandro and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After Janie Newman's half sister Laurel steals her boyfriend, Jamie leaves New York and the humiliation behind for the island of Seaside Cove, North Carolina. But the cozy cottage she booked turns out to be a rundown bungalow. And she's not alone. Her drama-prone mother, angst- ridden niece and newly dumped Laurel all follow her down. With a cottage this crowded, will she ever have a chance at finding love again?
Download or read book Nonlinear Models Labour Markets and Exchange written by John Creedy and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2002-07-29 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nonlinear Models, Labour Markets and Exchange offers a number of broad introductory surveys in the areas of nonlinear modelling, labour economics and the economic analysis of exchange. This collection of articles consists largely of recently published refereed papers. The early chapters provide an introduction to the analysis of 'chaos and strange attractors' and the use of the very flexible generalised exponential family of frequency distributions in analysing both time series and cross-sectional distributions. The volume then provides syntheses of the theories of internal labour markets, trade union bargaining, and population ageing and its implications. It goes on to survey a range of topics in the broad area of the theory of exchange, which is central to the neoclassical economic model. Finally, the book provides some advice for students who are about to start their first piece of research. It ends with a unique survey of the history of economic analysis. Providing introductory material and syntheses of a wide range of topics, Nonlinear Models, Labour Markets and Exchange will be welcomed by economics academics and researchers interested in labour economics and econometrics.
Download or read book Motivation Your Pathway to Success written by Ulhas Chaudhari and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-20 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the greatest minds of any generation have spent all the time they have left after their achievements desperately pursuing the keys to success. Motivation is the one thing that distinguishes the great minds of our world from people who simply aim to get by. How many times have you heard about successful individuals crazily going without food, rest or relaxation because they are just too focused on their aspirations to stop for the mundane activities of life? Or how many times have you heard about people who were fed up with their lot in life and then worked tirelessly to become successful? These kinds of individuals are the type that changes the world with new inventions, ingenious business ideas, or earth-shattering theories. These are the individuals we describe as successful; industry leaders, world-renowned scientists, tech gurus, business masterminds and the list goes on. How can you be successful? You too need to be intrinsically motivated as well. Motivation is a very delicate achievement. It requires optimizing our environment, minds, and bodies in order to achieve the best possible outcomes. This book will help you unlock your true potential by showing you the keys to becoming so motivated that reaching your goals will seem like the only logical result of your actions.
Download or read book Code of Practice for Project Management for the Built Environment written by CIOB (The Chartered Institute of Building) and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-05-19 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest edition of the gold standard in construction project management references The newly revised sixth edition of the Code of Practice for Project Management for the Built Environment, prepared by the Chartered Institute of Building, is an up-to-date and comprehensive reference covering the principles and practice of project management in construction and development. This latest edition covers the new technologies, internationalisation, changing legislation, and productivity and profitability challenges faced by contractors which all combine to drive significant change in the industry. The book demonstrates the application of systematic documentation and quality control to complex construction projects and offers guidance and tools that link key principles to practical project management. It is worldwide in scope and widely recognised as the industry standard on the subject. With fresh discussions of quality assurance, global codes and standards, time management, joint ventures, contract compliance, supply chain integration, design digitisation, and much more, the Code of Practice for Project Management for the Built Environment also includes: A thorough introduction to project inception, feasibility analysis, strategy, and the pre-construction process Comprehensive explorations of the construction stage of projects, as well as testing and commissioning, and project completion, handover, and operation Practical discussions of post-completion review A glossary and index of essential terms in construction project management Perfect for project management professionals in construction contracting and client organisations, Code of Practice for Project Management for the Built Environment will also earn a place in the libraries of undergraduate and postgraduate students of project management and construction-related subjects. The Chartered Institute of Building is the world’s largest professional body for construction management and leadership. It has a Royal Charter to promote the science and practice of building and construction for the benefit of society. Members across the world work in the development, conservation, and improvement of the built environment.
Download or read book Implacable Taliban written by E N Rammohun and published by Vij Books India Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2010-08-17 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After eight years of fighting, the Afghan people have nothing to see that is even slightly better than in Nov 2001. Only the fighting is continuing endlessly. The book attempt to exercise the history and Ethnicity, the rise of Taliban, the present state and future of Afghanistan.
Download or read book The War On The Old written by John Sutherland and published by Biteback Publishing. This book was released on 2016-11-17 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The war on the old has been declared. In the post-Brexit world, intergenerational conflict has become a visible phenomenon. There is an overwhelming sense of blame from younger generations: it was 'the wrinklies', the grey-haired plutocracy, who voted Leave; who are overburdening hospitals, shutting the youth out of the housing market and hoarding accumulated wealth. By 2020, we are told, one in five Britons will be pensioners, and living a longer retirement than ever before. 'A good thing', politicians add, through gritted teeth. The truth is that for them, 'the old' are a social, economic and political inconvenience. John Sutherland (age 78, and feeling keenly what he writes about) examines this intergenerational combat as a new kind of war in which institutional neglect and universal indifference to the old has reached aggressive, and routinely lethal, levels. This is a book which sets out to provoke but in the process tells some deep and inconvenient truths, revealing something British society would rather not think about.
Download or read book Multi Criteria Decision Making for the Management of Complex Systems written by Voronin, Albert and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-03-20 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While there are many different models for performing system analysis, the multi-criteria decision making method has proven to be one of the most efficient. By analyzing the key concepts of this theory, the technique can be enhanced and will benefit future organizations and companies in novel ways. Multi-Criteria Decision Making for the Management of Complex Systems provides a comprehensive examination of the latest strategies and methods involved in decision theory. Featuring extensive coverage on relevant topics such as nested scalar convolutions, Pareto optimality, nonlinear schemes, and operator performance, this publication is ideally designed for engineers, students, professionals, academics, and researchers seeking innovative perspectives on the supervision of advanced decision making theories in system analysis.
Download or read book A Whiff in the Woods written by Helen Rygh-Pedersen and published by Hrp Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-22 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All Skunk wants is to find a friend, but his stinky spray just makes them run away. In the face of danger can he find a way to save his friends and the forest, whilst learning to accept himself?
Download or read book The Street Modern Life written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographed in Birmingham, The Street and Modern Life was commissioned by Multistory as part of an ongoing body of photographic work that documents everyday life in the Black Country and the West Midlands. Multistory is a community arts organisation based in Sandwell in the Black Country.
Download or read book Goodbye Miss Maisie written by Dr Rudy Mendoza and published by Beyond Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-07 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why teach? Have you ever considered why you chose the field of education or are considering this journey? Goodbye, Miss Maisie captures the soul and essence of who teachers are and why we do what we do for our students. Inspired by true events, Miss Maisie epitomizes the teacher who captured our imaginations, instilled confidence in our abilities, nursed our wounds, and reminded us that sometimes life is more than reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Download or read book In Beauty Walk written by Robb Author Thomson and published by Robb Thomson. This book was released on 2018-10-10 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These poems are the product of an author reitred from a career in physics who became enamored with the power of poetry to heighten his joy of life. They cover subjects from the perosnal, to comments on the times, to more general philosophidcal topics.
Download or read book Brisket Helps Miryam with Online Learning written by Caryn Rivadeneira and published by . This book was released on 2023-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Miryam's body doesn't fight off germs like it should. While doctors figure out how to make her better, Miryam needs to stay home for online classes. The trouble is: Miryam struggles to focus on her teacher and schoolwork when learning online. She likes in-person learning at school much better! Plus, she misses her friends! When Miryam's dad hears about the Helper Hounds, everything changes. Brisket the Helper Hound knows all about learning to focus and about staying in touch with friends, even from a distance.
Download or read book Real Analysis and Infinity written by Hassan Sedaghat and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfection is a fiction. In cooking we demand minute traces of herbs and spices to add flavour. All technologies are similar since only when we add impurities do the materials meet our needs. This is true for everything from making Stone Age tools to semiconductors, steel, glass optical fibres etc. In chemistry, impurities can speed up reactions (catalysis), in biology we call them enzymes. Without imperfections there would be neither evolution nor personal individuality. With understanding we have exploited imperfections to our advantage and enjoy technological benefits. When we fail to recognize our own faults, we revert to human failings of oppression, warfare, ill health and destruction of the planet. No previous science is required as the concepts are basically simple. Nevertheless, the book gives deep and useful insights into what is possible in technology. Recognizing and addressing human imperfections is far harder, but absolutely essential or we will destroy ourselves.
