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Oil painting is a fairly new form of art. It is the process of painting with pigments that are bound together with a medium of drying oil, particularly linseed oil in early modern Europe. This usage of oil in combination with other pigments to do painting dates back to 1400. There have been many variations in the art form of oil painting from that era to today's date. But the basics remain the same. Get all the info you need here.

William Harvey was a prolific masonic scholar of his day. In this poetical piece from 1917, he writes about the culmination of the masonic journey by the candidate's arrival at the third degree, or that of Master Mason. He discusses the movement of time in a mason's life, the symbols of the hourglass and scythe, and the dual aspects of the checkered tile, among other symbols.

As far as skirmishes go, Fort Pillow was a completely unremarkable fight. Before attacking, Forrest demanded the unconditional surrender of the Union garrison, a normal custom of his, and he warned the Union commanding officer that he would not be responsible for his soldiers' actions if the warning went unheeded. What made Fort Pillow markedly different was that a sizable amount of the Union garrison defending the Fort was comprised of black soldiers, which particularly enraged Confederate soldiers.

Scott Graham, a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, provides a simple five-week program to help you strengthen your skills in motivational interviewing. Focusing on shifting select communication styles, Graham will help you develop half-a-dozen motivational interviewing habits that will improve your effectiveness with your clients. This book includes links to tracking sheets to help you monitor your progress, as well as support from the author as you grow your skills.

Dominque Dunne appeared in several films and television series from 1979 to 1982, but was best known for portraying the oldest daughter in the 1982 horror film Poltergeist. She seemed destined for stardom until tragedy struck on October 30, 1982. Dominique was strangled by her ex-boyfriend, John Thomas Sweeney, in the driveway of her West Hollywood home and went into a coma. She never regained consciousness and died five days later. This is her story.

Here is everything you need in one place regarding elder care. This resource provides caregiving advice, tools, and more. It covers all stages of senior care for elderly aging parents or spouses.

Whether you are a new coach starting out or an experienced coach looking for some help, this is the book for you! After 18 years of playing baseball and many more coaching, I have compiled what I have learned over the years in this ultimate guide to coaching baseball. Be it the general rules of the game, tips and tricks, or how to overcome failure, this book has you covered.

William Harvey was a prolific masonic scholar of his day. In this essay from 1920 he discusses the importance of the north-east corner of the masonic Lodge to an otherwise unsuspecting candidate. This candidate proceeds to receive lectures and an education from this location, with an emphasis on charity.

The most popular goal most people have when it comes to the subject of retirement is that there should not be any more debts to pay off. Meaning all commitments such as homes, cars, insurances should all be paid for by the time retirement comes around. Listen to this book and become educated so that you will be able to meet your retirement goals.

American engineers have done astounding things to bend the Mississippi River to their will: forcing one of its tributaries to flow uphill, transforming over 1000 miles of roiling currents into a placid staircase of water, and wresting the lower half of the river apart from its floodplain. American law has aided and abetted these feats. But despite our best efforts, so-called "natural disasters" continue to strike the Mississippi basin as raging floodwaters decimate waterfront communities and abandoned towns literally crumble into the Gulf of Mexico.

Jacob is out of his element. His wife Susan, has suffered a stroke. She is rushed to the hospital and the old Amish man cannot find his way there. He meets obstacle after obstacle, until he finds out that she has been moved to another hospital. Fighting through the maze of bureaucracy that is the outside world, Jacob finally finds his bride and they exchange what may be their final words.

Spencer Ellis is a homeless man who only a few years earlier was a successful real estate salesman. Successful until he met the "woman of his dreams" who turned his life into a living hell; marrying him, divorcing him, and then taking his kids away. Now, years later, he is homeless and sees his ex-wife living the high life in a fancy restaurant. He follows her with plans of violent revenge. Can he fight off his inner demons and spare her life?

Thomas and Joey have known a great deal of trouble in their lives. Through it all, they have been able to count on each another. But everything starts to change when they meet Louis Stoaffer. Stoaffer spins an engaging tale of betrayal and downfall. For assisting the old man in getting his revenge upon a scheming wife and a treacherous business partner, Thomas and Joey will be rewarded with the means of making their dreams come true.

Author Marshall Scott-Williams delves into the science of personal transformation and shares his personal secrets for life implementing altering changes.

The Sentinel is the story of your first day of work as an apprentice to Reggie - the sentinel. In this story the listener is the main character. The listener, the sentinel, and an old doorman named Ralf combat the horrors of Otherworld. They work in the basement of the Empire State Building where there is a red door that becomes a portal to "Otherworld" during normal daytime working hours.

As the owner of two health-care educational institutions, I often come in contact with anxiety-filled faces of individuals who really would like to become health-care professionals but do not know which careers to choose. I have seen many cases of individuals switching from one course to another and later settling for the third course where they think they have found their niche. In one case I had a student who wanted to draw blood but fainted during the introductory video on phlebotomy.

Whether you are writing fiction or nonfiction, multipublished or aspiring to publication, independently published or contracted with a publishing house, you need The 7-Step Guide to Authorpreneurship. This how-to handbook will guide you through each phase of your writing career. It will help you to create a business that generates regular income while allowing you to do what you love.

Clint Long, desperately seeking a sponsor for his race team, impulsively stops by an old mystic to have his fortune read and unwittingly sparks a euphoric reaction when she discovers he by chance has 11 direct genetic links to their 12 sacred tribes, which the governing Council of their Craft has been trying to forge for over 5,000 years. Unbeknownst to him, the colorful members of the Council hastily adapt a plan to gather his seed within a maiden from the remaining twelfth tribe.

The gluten-free diet is a specifically formulated diet prescribed by doctors to people who are suffering from celiac disease and to those with gluten intolerance. The diet is the only known medical intervention for these ailments. It cannot be considered a cure, as it does not in any way eliminate celiac disease or make gluten sensitivity go away for good. The diet merely relieves symptoms and makes the conditions highly manageable, allowing patients to live normal lives.

This is the ongoing adventure of Fred. He is the happiest little frog in town. Join him as he learns and becomes a great frog.