The Initials in The Heart
The Initials in The Heart

Author: Laurence Whistler

Publisher: Dean Street Press

Published: 2015-10-05

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 1910570540

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Laurence Whistler's story of his five-year marriage to Jill Furse before her sudden early death has achieved a classic quality. Despite the tragedy of its ending the lasting impression is of two lives lived to the full in supreme happiness. Jill Furse was remarkable for many gifts; beauty, acting, poetry and above all gaiety and courage. This edition includes her poems. 'One of the most sustainedly beautiful [prose] poems I have read for a long time.' Lord David Cecil, Sunday Telegraph 'One of the most moving prose threnodies ever written.' Daily Telegraph 'One of the most poignant love stories in the English language.' Country Life 'Certain to have a permanent place in the literature of love.' Yorkshire Post

Cardiovascular Disability
Cardiovascular Disability

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2010-12-04

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 030915698X

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a screening tool called the Listing of Impairments to identify claimants who are so severely impaired that they cannot work at all and thus immediately qualify for benefits. In this report, the IOM makes several recommendations for improving SSA's capacity to determine disability benefits more quickly and efficiently using the Listings.

The Art of Drawing Optical Illusions
The Art of Drawing Optical Illusions

Author: Jonathan Stephen Harris

Publisher: Walter Foster

Published: 2017-11

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1633223558

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From impossible shapes to three-dimensional sketches and trick art, you won't believe your eyes as you learn to draw optical illusions in graphite and colored pencil. Perfect for beginning artists, The Art of Drawing Optical Illusions begins with a basic introduction to optical illusions and how they work. Jonathan Stephen Harris then guides you step-by-step in creating mind-blowing pencil drawings, starting with basic optical illusions and progressing to more difficult two- and three-dimensional trick art. Perspective and dimension are difficult to capture for both beginning and established artists, but now you can hone those skills in the most unique way possible, while also exercising your mind with these brain-boosting, unbelievable tricks!

The Collected Works of R. Austin Freeman (Illustrated Edition)
The Collected Works of R. Austin Freeman (Illustrated Edition)

Author: R. Austin Freeman

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-21

Total Pages: 7085

ISBN-13:

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The Collected Works of R. Austin Freeman (Illustrated Edition) showcases the brilliance of R. Austin Freeman, a pioneer of the golden age of detective fiction. This comprehensive collection includes Freeman's iconic series featuring Dr. John Thorndyke, a medical jurist and detective who uses scientific methods to solve complex mysteries. Freeman's intricate plots, attention to detail, and meticulous research set him apart as a master of the genre, influencing later writers such as Agatha Christie. Readers will be captivated by the clever twists and intellectual challenges presented in these classic tales of deduction and crime solving. R. Austin Freeman, a trained physician and innovator in forensic science, drew upon his medical expertise to create the character of Dr. Thorndyke. His background in anatomy and pathology enabled him to craft realistic and plausible mysteries that are both entertaining and intellectually engaging. Freeman's dedication to scientific accuracy and logical reasoning shines through in his detective stories, offering readers a unique blend of entertainment and education. The Collected Works of R. Austin Freeman (Illustrated Edition) is highly recommended for fans of classic detective fiction and those interested in the history of the genre. Freeman's innovative approach to crime solving, combined with his distinctive narrative style, continues to intrigue and delight readers of all ages.