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Franz Schubert and the Rose Cross Mystery introduces the reader to the incredibly rich symbiosis of Jewish cabalism and German genius that flourished in Germany and Austria at the beginning of the nineteenth century. In the music of Franz Schubert, heaven and earth intertwine in a blend of Catholic and Judaic mysticism. The romance is expressed in some of the most sublime art our civilization has produced. The pathway leading to an experience of this art is poetry.Franz Schubert was called by Franz Liszt "the most poetic of all composers." Poems inspired Schubert's operas and Lieder. Poems also inspired his instrumental masterworks. It is this poetry that gives us sure insight into the mystical depths of his art.¿The poetically inspired works of Schubert tell the mythical tale of a wanderer experiencing life as a great romance, a romance between heaven and earth, a romance between earthly opposites. His instrumental works in particular reveal an artist caught up in the deadly torture and earth-transcending ecstasy of that romance. His artistic commitment seems to have been to the celebration in profound sensitivity and utter honesty of his life-transcending adventure. These celebrations reach their apex in the last eighteen months of his life, months some call the most important in the history of music. For those intrigued by this romance, there can be no better introduction then Rupperts's thoughts on Schubert.

"e;We are not helpless in solving the wildfire crisis in California."e; These words of author Thomas Pandola form the passion and the premise of this, his first solo book, Big Fires Start Small. Following his service of twenty-five years with the LAFD, Pandola witnessed the annual loss of lives and property and experienced the side effects from the smoke caused by California's wildfire crisis, knowing all along that there is a better way to fight back against wildfires. In these pages, Pandola shares his wisdom and insight. Beginning with a brief historical perspective, his personal experience with wildfires, supported by quotes from experts and elected officials, he looks at the current wildfire paradigm, and lessons from other wildfire disasters, Pandola shares a scientific explanation of wildfires and the dangers of smoke caused by them. He goes on to explain the complications of fighting wildfires in California and why a paradigm shift is necessary. This sets the stage to offer his specific recommendations for a new wildfire paradigm. The current business as usual in wild land management and firefighting in California is not sustainable. Solutions are available with the collective will to create a new wildfire paradigm. Big Fires Start Small is a must-read for elected officials and emergency management professionals in California, those living in a wild land area, and those living in the state of California who are exposed to extremely unhealthy air quality every year due to wildfires.

WELCOME TO THETECHNICOLOR WORLD OF SYNESTHESIA.This fictionalized memoir takes place in quaint northern California wine country in the 1980s as well as present day Philadelphia. It is both a coming of age story as well as a chronological view of my personal discovery of four kinds of synesthesia. Journey through adulting hurdles to the outer edges of the psychology mainstream, through court systems, college, and eventually art school. This story leads to a place of resolve and inner strength where colors and life long friends coelesce into harmony.

Bandit: For the Love of a Cat is the heartwarming and poignant story about Bandit, an unwanted, wounded, stray cat that Sharon rescued, tamed, and relocated, yet miraculously found his way back to her. Bandit inserted himself into Sharon's home, her life, and her heart. This is the story about his great adventures and how he packed more than nine lives into his nine years with Sharon. He was fiercely determined to fully live each day and he wanted more in spite of cancer and chronic inflammatory bowel disease. A fearless little cat who refused to give up...Bandit's story reaffirms the strong bond between human and pet and reminds us of the painful heartbreak when that bond is severed by death. Sharon writes openly and honestly about grief and loss, guilt regarding euthanasia, and despair. Because of her love for Bandit, she was able to hold onto the hope that her heart would heal and she would experience joy again. Bandit's story is an inspiration to all who have deeply suffered a loss in their lives, especially that of a pet.

Optimal health is often said to be 20% exercise, 80% diet and "e;other factors."e; But those other factors are super important. The most effective weight loss comes, not from endless workouts or difficult calorie restrictions, but as a natural result of lifestyle changes and bettering your overall relationship not only with food, but also with yourself. All those fad diets you tried, the detox teas, shakes, and drinks, the magic pills that promised plenty but delivered nothing, what did they do for you in the end? You probably gained back any weight you lost plus a few pounds extra. Yes, some work to an extent (I use a few myself), but they are supplements - which means they work when they supplement a healthy lifestyle. The right foundation of good habits is key!Part of working on your physical health means also addressing the mental and emotional blocks you may have that hinder or stall your progress. You can best achieve the body and health that you desire by shifting your mindset. I wrote this easy-to-implement, practical, and informative guide to healthy weight loss to help you achieve your best physical self and improve your quality of life. I will teach you all about building better habits for both the mind and the body. Based on 20 plus years of experience in the fitness world, I share tips in this guide that will empower you to get the results you have wanted for so long.

Since the beginning of time from Abraham (Genesis) to John (Revelation). one of God's divine source of communication to his people has been through dreams and visions. Our human minds can't fathom even a portion of the true brilliance of the Almighty Heavenly Father.Discerning his character, voice, expectations and word; takes a lot of intimacy. To have a relationship with God, it will cost you time. A lifestyle of prayer is extremely necessary. Fasting is a fierce weapon in warfare. God pours out a supernatural blessing on a fasting soul. He realizes revelations and answers prayers on a seeking heart, by his mercy and grace some gifts are just given. The gift he chose to share with me is dreams; it was predestined before my time. In this book, release them to a seeking heart; it's not by chance that you have it in your hand. I expressed how I felt and scriptures that reminded me of what I saw. God's language is known to be symbolic, what we don't understand now, time will reveal.

The Health Care System from the End of Polio through COVID: A Nurse's Journey and Observations chronicles where the US health care system currently is and where it needs to be in the future with the help and influence of the nursing profession. "e;Beginning her nursing career in 1960, author Judith Murphy has witnessed both health care before the advent of Medicare/Medicaid as well as the advent of Medicare/Medicaid and the result it had on the health care system. The rapid development of medical research and the development of sophisticated bedside technology and interventions as well as the development of new drugs and vaccines all led to increased life expectancy and all this was possible, for the most part, because of Medicare/ Medicaid. Expanding health care costs were the byproduct of these successes."e;pandemic, which alone has led to the most significant decrease in life expectancy since World War II. With keen discernment and vision coupled with passion for her profession, Judith sees nursing as part of the solution, beginning with herself. After obtaining her master's degree in public health from UC Berkeley, she began educating the next generation of nurses. Her passion for health care reform and expansion extends to seeking political solutions, which she does through her volunteer work.Nurses, nurse educators, and anyone interested in health policy will resonate with and benefit from Judith's experience and insight as a nurse on the frontlines of the US health care system for fifty years.