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Selling Home Furnishings: A Training Program

**Selling Home Furnishings: A Training Program** is a comprehensive guide designed to equip salespeople with the essential knowledge and skills required to excel in the home furnishings industry. This book delves into the art and science of selling furniture, draperies, floor coverings, and other home accessories, providing a structured training program that covers every aspect of the sales ...

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Self-instructor in the art of hair work, dressing hair, making curls, switches, braids, and hair jewelry of every description.

Self-Instructor in the Art of Hair Work, Dressing Hair, Making Curls, Switches, Braids, and Hair Jewelry of Every Description is a comprehensive 19th-century manual designed to teach readers the intricate and fashionable art of hair work. This detailed guide covers a wide array of techniques for both personal grooming and the creation of elaborate hair ornaments, which were highly popular ...

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Self Mastery Through Conscious Autosuggestion

Self Mastery Through Conscious Autosuggestion by Émile Coué is a groundbreaking work in the field of self-improvement and psychology, first published in the early 20th century. This influential book introduces readers to the concept of autosuggestion—a method by which individuals can influence their own thoughts, behaviors, and ultimately, their destinies through the power of repeated, ...

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Selected papers on hysteria and other psychoneuroses

Selected Papers on Hysteria and Other Psychoneuroses is a seminal collection of essays by Sigmund Freud, translated by A. A. Brill, that brings together some of the most influential early writings in the field of psychoanalysis. This volume offers readers a comprehensive look at Freud’s pioneering work on the origins, symptoms, and treatment of hysteria and related neurotic disorders. Drawing...

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Selected Articles on the Parcels Post

Selected Articles on the Parcels Post, edited by D. L. Cummings and published in 1913 as part of the Debaters' Handbook Series, is a comprehensive compilation of essays, arguments, and authoritative opinions on the subject of the parcels post system in the United States. The book provides a thorough exploration of the debate surrounding the establishment and expansion of a government-operated...

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Security in Your Old Age: To Employees of Industrial and Business Establishments, Factories, Shops, Mines, Mills, Stores, Offices and Other Places of Business

Security in Your Old Age To Employees of Industrial and Business Establishments, Factories, Shops, Mines, Mills, Stores, Offices and Other Places of Business is a comprehensive guide originally published by the United States Social Security Board in the 1930s. This informative booklet was designed to educate American workers about the newly established Social Security Act and its implications...

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Secrets of meat curing and sausage making: How to cure hams, shoulders, bacon, corned beef, etc., and how to make all kinds of sausage, etc. to comply with the pure food laws

Secrets of Meat Curing and Sausage Making: How to Cure Hams, Shoulders, Bacon, Corned Beef, etc., and How to Make All Kinds of Sausage, etc. to Comply with the Pure Food Laws is a comprehensive and authoritative guide for anyone interested in the traditional and practical methods of meat preservation and sausage making. Originally published in the early 20th century, this book offers a wealth...

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Secrets of Making Frozen Desserts at Home: 150 Tested RecipesEasier, More Economical, More Delicious

Secrets of Making Frozen Desserts at Home: 150 Tested Recipes—Easier, More Economical, More Delicious is a comprehensive guide for anyone eager to master the art of homemade frozen treats. This classic book offers a treasure trove of 150 meticulously tested recipes, ranging from rich and creamy ice creams to refreshing sherbets, fruity ices, and decadent frozen puddings. Designed for both ...

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Secret remedies

Secret Remedies: What They Cost and What They Contain is a groundbreaking exposé first published in 1909 by the British Medical Association. This meticulously researched volume delves into the world of patent medicines and proprietary remedies that flooded the market in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book systematically investigates a wide array of popular over-the-counter ...

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Second Shetland Truck System Report

Second Shetland Truck System Report is a significant historical document that delves into the economic and social conditions of the Shetland Islands during the 19th century, focusing particularly on the notorious truck system. This system, prevalent in Shetland and other parts of the British Isles, involved employers—often merchants or landowners—paying workers, especially fishermen and ...

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Seasoning Suggestions: Revealing the Chef's Seasoning Secrets for Improving Over One Hundred and Fifty Dishes With Lea & Perrins' Sauce

Seasoning Suggestions: Revealing the Chef's Seasoning Secrets for Improving Over One Hundred and Fifty Dishes With Lea & Perrins' Sauce is a delightful and comprehensive culinary guide that unlocks the transformative power of the world-renowned Worcestershire Sauce. Originally published as a promotional booklet, this book offers a treasure trove of over 150 recipes and seasoning tips, all...

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Season's best dishes for 2 or 4 or 6

Season's Best Dishes for 2 or 4 or 6 is a delightful and practical cookbook designed to bring the freshest flavors of each season to your table, whether you're cooking for an intimate dinner for two, a family meal for four, or a small gathering of six. Drawing inspiration from the natural bounty of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, this book offers a wide array of recipes that highlight ...

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Scurvy, Past and Present

Scurvy, Past and Present by Alfred Fabian Hess is a comprehensive exploration of the disease scurvy, tracing its history, causes, symptoms, and treatment from ancient times to the early twentieth century. The book delves into the earliest recorded instances of scurvy, examining how it plagued sailors, soldiers, and explorers during long voyages and sieges, often with devastating consequences...

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Scientific Romances: (First Series)

Scientific Romances (First Series) by Charles Howard Hinton is a fascinating collection of speculative essays and imaginative explorations that blend science, philosophy, and fiction. First published in the late 19th century, this volume stands as a testament to the Victorian era’s curiosity and intellectual daring, offering readers a unique window into the scientific and metaphysical debates...

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Scientific feeding

Scientific Feeding is a comprehensive guide that delves into the principles and practices of nutrition and dietetics, aiming to educate readers on the importance of proper food selection and preparation for optimal health. Drawing on the latest scientific research of its time, the book explores the chemical composition of foods, the physiological needs of the human body, and the ways in which...

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Science in the Kitchen: A Scientific Treatise On Food Substances and Their Dietetic Properties.

Science in the Kitchen: A Scientific Treatise On Food Substances and Their Dietetic Properties is a comprehensive and pioneering work by Mrs. E.E. Kellogg, first published in the late 19th century. This book delves deeply into the scientific principles underlying food preparation, nutrition, and the healthful properties of various food substances. Drawing on contemporary scientific knowledge...

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Scamping Tricks and Odd Knowledge Occasionally Practised upon Public Works

Scamping Tricks and Odd Knowledge Occasionally Practised upon Public Works is a fascinating and detailed exposé of the deceptive practices, shortcuts, and cunning tricks employed by unscrupulous workers and contractors in the construction and public works industries of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Authored by John Newman, a seasoned civil engineer, the book serves as both a ...

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Satellite Communications Physics

Satellite Communications Physics is a comprehensive and authoritative text that delves into the fundamental principles and practical applications of satellite communications. Authored by William C. Lindsey and Marvin K. Simon, this book provides a thorough exploration of the physics underlying satellite communication systems, making it an essential resource for students, engineers, and ...

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Santa's Sampler: A Collection of over 100 Hors D'Oeuvre Recipes

Santa's Sampler: A Collection of over 100 Hors D'Oeuvre Recipes is a delightful and comprehensive cookbook that brings together an impressive array of appetizers perfect for any festive occasion. This charming volume, originally published in the early 20th century, offers readers a nostalgic glimpse into the culinary traditions of the past, with recipes that are both timeless and inventive. ...

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Sanitation of Mofussil Bazaars

Sanitation of Mofussil Bazaars is a comprehensive treatise authored by Arthur W. W. Baker, focusing on the critical subject of public health and sanitation in the small towns and rural marketplaces—known as mofussil bazaars—of colonial India. Drawing from his extensive experience as a medical officer in the Indian Medical Service, Baker meticulously examines the unique challenges faced by ...

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