Rachel Davies

A creative guide to making abstract mosaic designs inspired by nature, using the beauty and texture of slate and stone.The shapes, patterns and structures found in the natural world can provide a source of wonder and inspiration for mosaic artists. Mosaics do not have to be made from tiles and then grouted, but instead they can be full of texture, incorporating a whole array of materials which hold connections to nature and to particular places. The subtle beauty of stone surfaces gives the work an organic feel, creating beautiful abstract designs. Not only are these materials attractive but preparing them is an enjoyable task in itself. In this book, experienced artist Rachel Davies shares the methods she uses in her mosaic practice. Starting with tools, materials and cutting techniques, discover adhesive and substrate options, and get to know the various materials and how to use them creatively. Supported by step-by-step photos, follow a series of exercises and suggestions to explore your interests and develop your own designs. With a focus on three of her own mosaics, inspired by seaweed, lichen and bark, Rachel walks you through her process to show how a piece of art develops from start to finish. Beautifully illustrated with photographs of Rachel’s own work as well as spotlights on seven other contemporary artists, find inspiration and get started on your own mosaic journey.

Comprehensive Study Resource That Helps Readers Pass the PACES Exam Concise and ideal for quick reference, Cases for PACES is the perfect resource for MRCP PACES preparation in the run-up to the examination. Its full-colour one-page case study format matches the style of the exam and lets you quickly read up on all the most common cases to ensure you will be prepared. The authors’ experience in learning and teaching PACES is condensed to provide exactly what is needed to pass. The informal writing style means Cases for PACES is also ideal for self-directed learning in groups. The book will help readers hone their clinical skills and boost their confidence levels throughout their revision time. Study resources covered in the book include: Information pertaining to all five stations: respiratory, abdominal system examination with communication, cardiovascular and neurology system examination, and two consultations Revised, updated and new cases on all the most common topics in the examAligned to the new exam format which was introduced in 2023 For MRCP candidates and final-year medical students, Cases for PACES is an accessible learning resource to gain a foundational mastery over all topics included in the PACES exam.

A book of dog poems, daft, somewhat educational and hopefully insightful.

In this work of historical theology, Rachel Davies considers the relationship between aesthetics and anthropology in Bonaventure's thought, and shows how bodily diminishment can become a sign and source of the self's renewal. Drawing from texts like the Collations on the Six Days, and the Major Life of Francis, Davies reconfigures traditional accounts of the fallen body's rebellion against the soul and emphasizes instead the soul's original abandonment of the body. Her interpretation draws attention to the crucial but undervalued role that Bonaventure assigns to the body in the self's coming-to-be, and shows how contemplation involves the soul's tender recovery of the body it once rejected. Though contemplation makes body-soul integrity possible again, Davies argues that the body never fully recovers from its primordial alienation. Instead, Bonaventure suggests that individuals can experience brokenness and healing at the same time, and that suffering bodies can become paschal spaces, graced and open to beatific wholeness.

Briar Newton, foundling genius of Ms Hake's School for Young Ladies, has never known her family and cared little about the fact. Until she is approached by a man who claims to be her father. With her life suddenly taking a new, more dangerous turn, Briar must decide where she belongs and navigate a world she had been so desperate to join.

When high school detectives Flynn and Ivy Knox are sentenced to attending Locke-Smith Academy, they are expecting their careers to come to a sudden end. But when they hear of someone creeping around at night, it seems things are going to be more interesting than they had imagined.

To lead change, you need to expand your toolkit, and this book gives you the tools you need to make the transition from agile practitioner to agile coach. "Agile Coaching" is all about working with people to create great agile teams. You'll learn how to build a team that produces great software and has fun doing it. In the process, you'll grow a team that's self-sufficient and skillful. This book provides you with deeper knowledge of how agile practices work and how to inspire your team to improve. Discover how to coach your team through the agile life cycle, from planning to writing software. Learn the secrets of running effective agile meetings and how to get your team following a consistent approach to creating software. You'll find chapters dedicated to introducing Test-Driven Development, designing Retrospectives, and making progress visible. Find out what works and what to avoid when introducing agile practices to your team. Throughout the book the authors share their personal coaching stories from experience with real teams, giving you insights into what works and what to avoid. Each chapter also covers hurdles that you and your team may face and what to do to clear them.