The Thirty Years War Initially, the Thirty Years War was precipitated in 1618 by religious conflicts between Protestants and Catholics in the Holy Roman Empire. But the conflict soon spread beyond religion to encompass the internal politics and balance of power within the Empire, and then later to the other European powers. By the end, it became simply a dynastic struggle between Bourbon France and Habsburg Spain. And almost all of it was fought out in Germany.
Carrots and Sticks: Unlock the Power of Incentives to Get Things Done
Could you lose weight if you put $20,000 at risk? Would you finally set up your billing software if it meant that your favorite charity would earn a new contribution? If you’ve ever tried to meet a goal and came up short, the problem may not have been that the goal was too difficult or that you lacked the discipline to succeed. From giving up cigarettes to increasing your productivity at work, you may simply have neglected to give yourself the proper incentives.
The Simply Series features cuisine-style food made easy with delicious dishes that you'll want to share with family and friends. Prepared with only the freshes ingredients, these books promise to make the flavors shine in your kitchen. With beautiful photography, plus useful tips and resources, cooks will enjoy bringing new tastes, from cuisines and cultures around the world, into their home cooking.
This is a comprehensive and in-depth reference work on the places, people, allusions, influences, and more contained in the writings of Borges. It's cross-referenced, very illuminating, and enjoyable reading not simply as a companion text, but in itself. A must for any fan or student.
The ease and convenience of knitting on circular needles is celebrated in this collection of patterns for circular knitting addicts and novices. Circular needles are easier on the wrists, there are fewer seams to sew and ends to weave in, and the stitches fly—enabling the crafter to spend more time knitting and less time on fussy finishing. Basic knitting fundamentals, Fair Isle, cables, and top-down knitting are among the techniques addressed, and the array of small and large projects includes a tunic dress, a long-sleeved tee, a bag, and a capelet.
