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Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 480, Publishers: Pearson Education, ISBN-13: 9780135376843, Date of issue: 2025

I've experienced a lot the last few years and I have a lot to share. So I hope that you'll take a moment to sit back, relax and enjoy the words I've put together for you in this book. I think you'll find I've left no stone unturned, no door unopened, no window unbroken, no rug unvacuumed, no ivories untickled. What I'm saying is, let us begin, shall we?

Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing for Design, Manufacturing and Inspection: A Handbook for Geometrical Product Specification Using ISO and ASME Standards, Third Edition presents the state-of-the art in geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing. The book describes the international standardization in this field while also indicating how it differs from the American Standard ASME Y14.5M. The general principles of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing are described, helping users define precision-related specifications unambiguously and consistently with the constraints of the manufacturing and inspection processes. Principles for the inspection of geometrical deviations are given, along with a basis for tolerancing suitable for inspection. Since publication of the second edition of this book in 2006 more than ten ISO GPS standards have been revised, involving the introduction of new symbols and concepts, and in many cases default interpretation of the tolerance indicators have changed, in addition two new versions of American standard ASME Y14.5 (2009 and 2018) have appeared. This book is an ideal introduction to geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing for students, and an essential reference for researchers and practitioners in the fields of design, manufacturing and inspection. Reflects the latest ISO standards up to 2019 and ASME Y14.5 –2018Presents the rules and cases of geometric tolerances that are clearly explained with a wealth of examples and application cases presented with excellent technical drawingsCovers tolerancing methods for specific manufacturing processes Includes a detailed chapter that covers everything a practitioner needs to know about the inspection of geometric tolerances

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 384, Publishers: Crecy Publishing, Author: DAVID BAKER, ISBN-13: 9781800350281, Date of issue: 2022

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 864, Publishers: Bloomsbury Publishing, Author: Christopher Ruocchio, ISBN-13: 9781035920662, Date of issue: 2025

Featuring ten iconic artists who have captivated science-fiction and fantasy fans for decades, Master Sketchbooks will take you on a journey into magical worlds and endlessly creative minds.These are artists that have created legendary concepts, designs, and creatures for hugely popular movies, books, and video games. Each master artist has their own eye-catching chapter, including sketches, development images, and finished pieces alongside written advice, thoughts, and insights into their unique creative process.The artists featured include John Howe, whose paintings grace the covers of many works by J.R.R. Tolkien, and who was one of the chief conceptual designers on Peter Jackson's groundbreaking The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, and Wayne Barlowe, whose otherworldly designs have prowled the big screen in franchises such as Hellboy, Harry Potter, and Avatar. We also have stunning sketches and visual development from Terryl Whitlatch, whose creatures can be seen in the legendary Star Wars films and who is currently a sought-after lecturer and instructor in Creature Design and Animal Drawing.With many more masters to discover inside, Master Sketchbooks is a veritable archive of classic concept art from the most revered artists of a generation.

Golden Hour: The Art of Raide is the debut art book from popular self-taught digital illustrator Raide. This unique book allows readers behind-the-scenes insight into the artist's creative process, including the tools and techniques she uses to create her stunning portraits and whimsical scenes.Driven by her passion for character art, Raide has collaborated with big industry names such as Clip Studio Paint, XP-Pen, Huion, and HarperCollins. Fans will also know that Raide creates popular online art courses on Domestika, and in this book, they will discover brand-new tutorials and studies that focus on some of her many artistic strengths, such as lighting and expression. Readers will also be able to follow her early creative years, from education to her first professional steps, and learn about what it takes to become a social-media success. Thanks to its high-quality finish and beautiful image-focused design, Golden Hour is a keepsake art book to treasure for many years to come.

Learn how to bring vibrant magical worlds to life on paper or canvas with Painting Fantasy in Gouache.Bolder than watercolour, cleaner than acrylics, and quicker than oils, this richly coloured paint is popular among countless artists working today. Gouache has rapidly gained popularity as an accessible, affordable medium for aspiring painters. This renowned paint, used by beloved artists from Henri Matisse to Syd Mead, is a perfect option for artists who want to achieve vibrant results fast. With this step-by-step tutorial book, beginners can learn the fundamentals of painting with gouache and how to apply those skills to imaginative fantasy scenes inspired by the timeless beauty of nature. Perfect for beginners to traditional painting, and for more experienced fantasy artists who are keen to step away from their devices and learn a more tactile medium, Painting Fantasy with Gouache is packed with tutorials, guides, and professionals' tips to support your gouache journey. An in-depth introduction asks 'What is gouache?' and then covers essential tools, basic and advanced techniques, simple exercises, clean-up tips, and a gallery of example gouache paintings from the author-artist. This is followed by a selection of tutorials from professional painters, taking readers step by step through the creation of brand-new fantasy paintings using the medium. Stunning photography accompanies each stage of the painting process, giving budding artists a visual guide to begin their own journey with gouache.The contributing artists are: Justin Donaldson from South Carolina, USA (118k Instagram followers), Grace Nicoletti from Los Angeles (11.6K Instagram followers), Kiara Maharaj from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (296k Instagram followers), Maddy Bellwoar from the Netherlands (80k Instagram followers), Fatima Mandouh from Toledo, Ohio, United States (10.8k Instagram followers), Clo Louise from London, UK (67.8k Instagram followers), and Ken Fairclough from Austin, Texas, USA (5.6k Instagram followers).

Today I'm a baby bear I want to hug. I wouldn't mind a cuddly squeeze. I'm baby bear, so yes, please! Developing emotional and social intelligence is a huge part of young children's development, and parents are often left grappling with how best to discuss feelings of shyness, social anxiety and physical boundaries with their children. In Sometimes I'm a Baby Bear, Sometimes I'm a Snail, author Moira Butterfield deftly broaches the many different feelings children face from feeling cuddly like a baby bear or playful like a puppy, to wanting some peace and quiet alone, like a snail curled up in its shell. Through these charming animal comparisons, we see that all feelings are valid and are given tools for how to respect boundaries. Gwen Millward's lively illustrations bring every emotion vividly to life. A final spread provides extra tools to parents and carers to help young children express their feelings in a calm and constructive way.

"The first student-friendly textbook on the exciting field of controversy mapping"-- As disputes concerning the environment, the economy, and pandemics occupy public debate, we need to learn to navigate matters of public concern when facts are in doubt and expertise is contested. Controversy Mapping is the first book to introduce readers to the observation and representation of contested issues on digital media. Drawing on actor-network theory and digital methods, Venturini and Munk outline the conceptual underpinnings and the many tools and techniques of controversy mapping. They review its history in science and technology studies, discuss its methodological potential, and unfold its political implications. Through a range of cases and examples, they demonstrate how to chart actors and issues using digital fieldwork and computational techniques. A preface by Richard Rogers and an interview with Bruno Latour are also included. A crucial field guide and hands-on companion for the digital age, Controversy Mapping is an indispensable resource for students and scholars of media and communication, as well as activists, journalists, citizens, and decision makers. Autorid: Tommaso Venturini, Anders Kristian Munk

Follow this unique program to reduce your personal possessions to just 100 items and discover how liberating and fulfilling life becomes when you learn to live with less. The premise of this book is simple: if you don’t love it, lose it! Many people think that the more they own, the more contented and happy they will be—their lives become defined by their possessions. In fact, the opposite is often true: the more we have, the less happy and contented we are in mind, body, and spirit. Decluttering expert Mary Lambert explains how having too much clutter can stop you moving forward in life, and how learning to let go of items we neither love or need is liberating and fulfilling. The challenge starts with an inventory of your personal possessions, then you begin the process of clearing out your items, addressing each area at a time, from clothes, to jewelry, to hobby items. Once you've tackled your personal items, you can get started on the rest of your household goods. Autorid: Mary Lambert

Consumer Psychology: Theories and Applications is the first textbook that systematically discusses a wide range of the psychological theories and their applications in consumer behaviour in an accessible style. The selected psychological theories include both classic theories and contemporary developments, and the applications in consumer behaviour draw from state-of-the-art research underpinned by theories and practical implications.Why are influencers with a smaller number of followers sometimes more effective than the mega influencers? Why are the sounds of brands, such as Coca-Cola and Kit Kat, attractive to consumers? How does music, scent, or lighting influence shoppers? Why can using consumption to boost self-esteem be negative to consumer well-being? Readers will explore these questions and more.This textbook is essential reading for advanced marketing students and also applied psychology students looking at the business world. It includes a chapter on research methods in consumer psychology and can also provide a vital guide for those completing a dissertation project in consumer psychology. Hazel Huang is a Chartered Marketer of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and an Assistant Professor in Marketing at Durham University Business School, UK. Consumer Psychology: Theories and Applications is the first textbook that systematically discusses a wide range of the psychological theories and their applications in consumer behaviour in an accessible style. Autorid: Hazel Huang

Barcelona tänavatel hulkudes kuuleb viieteistaastane Óscar mahajäetuna paistvast häärberist lummavat aariat. Poiss hiilib majja ja tutvub Marinaga, kes elab seal koos oma kurbusest muserdatud isaga ning kannab ka ise endas seletamatut nukrusepitserit. Marinast ja tema isast saab Óscarile otsekui uus pere, maailm, kuhu internaatkooli argipäevast põgeneda. Noored hakkavad jälitama looritatud naist, kes külastab vanal surnuaial nimetut hauda, ja jõuavad tasapisi aastakümnete eest tulekahjus hukkunud ärimehe ja tema armastatu saladuse jälile. Mänguna alanud seiklus muutub aga ohtlikuks tegelikkuseks, kui inimesed Marina ja Óscari ümber hakkavad surema ja mineviku varjud ärkavad ellu. Kas saatust ja surma saab üle kavaldada? Carlos Ruiz Zafóni (sünd. 1964) romaan liigub autori varasematest raamatutest tuttaval maastikul ? tumedas ja viirastuslikus, mineviku saladustest läbi imbunud Barcelonas. Eesti keeles on varem ilmunud Zafóni romaanid „Tuule vari” (2008, 2012), „Ingli mäng” (2010) ja „Taeva Vang” (2013). Autorid: Carlos Ruiz Zafón

The fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe After Effects Adobe After Effects Classroom in a Book contains 15 lessons that use real-world, project-based learning to cover the basics and beyond, providing countless tips and techniques to help you become more productive with the program. For beginners and experienced users alike, you can follow the book from start to finish or choose only those lessons that interest you. Learn to: Create, manipulate, and optimize motion graphics for film, video, the web, and mobile devices Animate text and images, customize a wide range of effects, track and sync content, rotoscope, manipulate timing, correct color, and remove unwanted objects Customize cameras, lighting, and 3D objects to create compelling 3D content Design Motion Graphics templates for editing in Adobe Premiere Pro Deform and animate objects and video using robust Puppet tools Classroom in a Book®, the best-selling series of hands-on software training workbooks, offers what no other book or training program doesan official training series from Adobe, developed with the support of Adobe product experts. Purchasing this book includes valuable online extras. Follow the instructions in the book's "Getting Started" section to unlock access to: Downloadable lesson files you need to work through the projects in the book Web Edition containing the complete text of the book, interactive quizzes, and videos that walk you through the lessons step by step What you need to use this book: Adobe After Effects 2024 Release software, for either Windows or macOS. (Software not included.) Autorid: Lisa Fridsma, Brie Gyncild

Saul the Seagull lands at West Kirby Beach. He's rudely greeted by a very disgruntled Harold the Heron and his gang of Magpies. 'Them', the Seagulls, are no longer welcome! Will Harold successfully close the borders to gulls forever? or will Saul finally feel the fish between his snapper and the sand between his webbed feet? Surely all flyers can live together peacefully... Or can they? Autorid: Jemma Buntin, Chris White

"In this Level 1 early reader, younglings Kai Brightstar, Lys Solay, and Nubs are sent on a special mission for Master Yoda! When the pirate Taborr steals Kai's lightsaber, Kai has to decide between losing his lightsaber forever or finishing the mission before it's too late"-- Tied to the very first full-length animated Star Wars series created for preschoolers and their families, set in the exciting new era of the High Republic!In this Level 1 early reader, younglings Kai Brightstar, Lys Solay, and Nubs are sent on a special mission for Master Yoda! When the pirate Taborr steals Kai’s lightsaber, Kai has to decide between losing his lightsaber forever or finishing the mission before it’s too late.The World of Reading early readers are designed to offer reluctant readers books they will want to read by featuring stories about the characters they love from a galaxy far, far away. Autorid: Emeli Juhlin

The Ecological Farm is a breakthrough resource for ecological fruit and vegetable growers at every scale who want to go beyond organic. Through a unique ecosystem-balancing approach focusing on reduced tillage, minimising farm and garden inputs and pest control, youll learn how to build higher soil quality and fertility by using fewer harmful inputs. Farmer, consultant, and educator Helen Atthowe (along with her late husband, Carl Rosato) have decades of farming experience which is shared in this essential book. They guide readers on how to reduce or eliminate the use of outside inputs of fertiliser or pesticides even those that are commonly used on certified organic orchards and market gardens. With clear, easy to action language and colour photography, charts, and graphs throughout, The Ecological Farm emphasizes the importance of managing the details of an entire growing system over the full life of an enterprise. The Ecological Farm features a crop-by-crop guide to growing more than 25 of the most popular and profitable vegetables and fruits, including specific management advice for dealing with pests and diseases. Youll also learn how to: design a system that establishes a year-round root-in-soil system for microbial health strengthen the immune system of a farm or garden supply crop needs using only on-farm inputs such as cover crops and living mulch maximise the presence of beneficial insects and microbes minimise ecological impact in dealing with insect pest and disease problems The Ecological Farm makes complex, sometimes messy, ecological concepts and practices understandable to all growers, and makes healthy farming, in which nature is invited to participate, possible. Autorid: Helen Atthowe, Paul Muller

Populaarse õpiku uus versioon. Kõik ühes raamatus ? õpik, töövihik, grammatikalisad, sõnastikud (eesti-inglise/vene/saksa/soome). 20 õppetükki ? palju dialooge, tekste, harjutusi ning Keeletarga lehekülg grammatika õppimiseks. Iga viie õppetüki järel on kordamisosa, test ning kultuuriloo leheküljed "Mis Eestis on?". Helifailid tasuta allalaadimiseks õpiku kodulehel www.enagueesti.ee. Samast leiab ka dialoogide/tekstide tõlked, kommentaarid grammatika ja sõnavara kohta ning häid soovitusi õpikuga töötamiseks. Koduleht inglise ja vene keeles.Õpiku kasutamist lihtsustab selge struktuur ja minimalistlik kujundus ning õppimisele annavad hoogu Katrin Kaevu lustlikud illustratsioonid.E as in Estonia. Estonian for beginners. A1+A2A new version of the popular textbook. All in one ? textbook, workbook, grammar appendix, and glossaries (Estonian-English/Russian/German/Finnish). Twenty units ? lots of dialogues, texts, exercises, and Keeletark pages for grammar. After each five units there is a revision unit, a test and a culture section “What’s there in Estonia?”. Audiofiles downloadable from the textbook support page www.enagueesti.ee. The webpage also includes translations of dialogues/texts, brief comments on grammar and vocabulary and tips for learning. Webpage in English and Russian.Minimalist design and clear structure make it easy to use the textbook. Whimsical illustrations by Katrin Kaev give extra punch to the learning process. Autorid: Mall Pesti

In Nazi-occupied Poland, an American priest and a Germany army captain investigate the murder of a nun, who had the gift of prophecy. "Pastor's plot is well crafted, her prose sharp. . . . A disturbing mix of detection and reflection."?Publishers Weekly"A mystery, it rivets the reader until the end and beyond, with its twist of historical realities. A historical piece, it faithfully reproduces the grim canvas of war. A character study, it captures the thoughts and actions of real people, not stereotypes."?TheFree Lance-StarPart wartime political intrigue, detective story, psychological thriller, and religious mystery, Ben Pastor's debut follows a German army captain and a Chicago priest as they investigate the death of a nun in Nazi-occupied Poland.In October 1939 Captain Martin Bora discovers the abbess, Mother Kazimierza, shot dead in her convent garden. Her alleged power to see the future has brought her a devoted following; her work and motto, "Lumen Christi Adiuva Nos" ("Light of Christ, help us"), appear also to have brought some enemies.Father Malecki has come to Cracow, at the pope's bidding, to investigate Mother Kazimierza's powers. The Vatican orders him to stay and assist Bora in the inquiry into her killing. Stunned by the violence of the occupation and the ideology of his colleagues, Bora's sense of Prussian duty is tested to the breaking point. The interference of seductive actress Ewa Kowalska does not help matters.Ben Pastor, born in Italy, has lived for thirty years in the United States, working as a university professor in Vermont. She is the author of other novels, including The Water Thief and The Fire Walker (St. Martin's Press). Nazi occupied Poland. A German army officer investigates the murder of an abbess amid the horrors of a brutal occupation. Autorid: Ben Pastor

Planning, designing and laying the track for a model railway layout can be challenging, especially if you have never done it before. Track and Track Laying in Railway Modelling provides a step-by-step guide to the techniques required and methods used in track design and layout. With content suitable for those who are new to the hobby through to the more experienced modeller, and some 200 images, it includes an overview of the various forces that act on prototype railways and which determine the design of trackwork. The planning and designing of layouts, including the pros and cons of different domestic locations are covered along with baseboard construction for both portable and permanent layouts. There is a review of the track systems available and how to lay tracks, the tools and skills required, and problem solving. Wiring up both analogue (DC) and digital layouts (DCC), with diagrams are given and scales and gauges are discussed. Finally, there are hints and tips on ballasting and weathering track. Planning and laying the track for a model railway can be challenging. Here is a step-by-step guide to the techniques required and methods used in track design and layout. Autorid: Brian Taylor

Lord of the Brood! When the X-Men get a distress call from deep space, they find that the galaxy's Brood problem is not as solved as they'd thought! Rogue Brood factions are running wild, and now it's up to the X-Men to get to the bottom of why! Back when their ally Broo became the Brood King, he gained the ability to control the savage alien race. Now he's experiencing his own nightmare scenario: The Brood are killing his friends, and there's nothing he can do to stop it! Meanwhile, Orchis' plans are in motion, preparing for the fall, and the anti-mutant fantasist called Feilong has taken control of Tony Stark's businesses - and turned Iron Man's technology toward creating the next generation of Sentinels! All this, plus the glorious return of Pogg Ur-Pogg! Collecting X-MEN (2021) #19-24. Autorid: Gerry Duggan, Stefano Caselli

From surrealist fable to traditional folk-tale, from personal anecdote to tribal myth, Popa's poetry embodies in an original form the most profound imaginative truths of our age, precisely located in the reality and history of Serbia, in the heart of Central Europe. This new edition, based on the 1978 edition translated by the late Anne Pennington, revised and extended for the 1997 edition by Francis R. Jones, adds a dozen previously untranslated occasional poems. Autorid: Vasko Popa, Francis R. Jones, Anne Pennington, Francis R. Jones

The life stories of the Celtic saints are inspirational. They demonstrate great and unassuming faith, often in the face of insurmountable difficulties. In Celtic Saints David Cole draws us to relate our own life journey and developing relationship with God into the life story of the Celtic saint of the day. A corresponding biblical text and blessing encourages and motivates us to transform our lives for todays world in the light of such historic faith. Previously published as 40 Days with the Celtic Saints. Autorid: David Cole

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 496, Publishers: Granta Books, Author: Andrew Durbin, ISBN-13: 9781803512136, Date of issue: 2026

40-card, sepia-toned Petit Lenormand deck Autorid: Kendra Hurteau

The cosmos delivers its final verdict on one of Marvel's greatest heroes. The Silver Surfer is dead. Long live the Silver Surfer. Introducing an all-new hero to take up the mantle.The Silver Surfer returns to defend a war-ravaged Earth — but Norrin Radd has a galaxy-sized target on his back. A new enemy will stop at nothing to steal away everything the Surfer is or ever will be. A single human life may be all that decides the Surfer’s salvation…or damnation. Hated and feared by the very people his heart longs to aid, he must duel an array of rivals hellbent on his utter annihilation! If the Surfer falls, who then wields the awesome Power Cosmic? And what of the Surfer’s old master, Galactus, Devourer of Worlds ! Plus, with the death of the Silver Surfer, will there be a new wielder of the power cosmic to take his place?COLLECTING: Death of the Silver Surfer (2025) #1-5. Autorid: Greg Pak, Sumit Kumar, Dike Ruan

Until 1912 Morocco had never suffered foreign domination, and its mountainous interior was as closed to foreigners as Tibet. Walter Harris was the exception. He lived in the country for more than thirty-five years, and as The Times correspondent he observed every aspect of its life. He describes the unfettered Sultanate in all its dark, melodramatic splendour.Harris was an intimate of at least three of the ruling Sultans and a man even capable of befriending his kidnapper. It was said that only three Christians had ever visited the walled city of Chechaouen: one was poisoned, one came for an hour disguised as a rabbi ... the other was Walter Harris. Autorid: Walter B. Harris

This anthology presents the 45 most exciting of the hundreds of chess games as nominated in the column ‘Just Checking’ in New In Chess magazine. The games were chosen by chess greats such as Vishy Anand, Nigel Short and Vasyl Ivanchuk, all answering the question: What was the most exciting chess game you have ever seen? Besides inevitable ‘usual suspects’ like Kasparov-Topalov (Wijk aan Zee 1999) or the ‘Immortal’ Anderssen-Kieseritzky (London 1851), you’ll be treated to a wide variety of lesser-known gems. Autorid: Steve Giddins

Dive into the captivating world of Gucci with this stylishly curated book that encapsulates the essence of fashion, fame, and glamour. From its iconic designs to its illustrious history, immerse yourself in the allure of one of the world's most prestigious luxury brands. Discover the dazzling evolution of Gucci, from its humble beginnings in Florence to its global prominence on the runway and red carpet. From Kate Moss and Amber Valetta to Gisele Bündchen. From Jennifer Lopez and Salma Hayek to Michelle Obama and Gwyneth Paltrow. Whether you're a fashion enthusiast, a history buff, or simply captivated by the world of luxury, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. Step into the world of Gucci and be inspired by its unparalleled legacy of style and sophistication. Autorid: Kelly Reising

At the intersection of the visual, graphic, and cinematic arts, film posters are a unique and thrilling record of a particular cultural Zeitgeist. This book brings together 250 posters from the Soviet Union of the 1920s and early 1930s to explore the energy and invention of this period, before Soviet Realism became the official art doctrine. Drawn from the private collection of collector Susan Pack, the selection includes the work of 27 different artists. From bold figuration to architectural elements, each artist displays a distinct style and aesthetic, as much as they collectively eschew the glamour of Hollywood for more stark, striking, even challenging images, often marked by unusual angles, dynamic compositions, and startling close-ups. Autorid: Susan Pack

The darkly atmospheric and gruesome tale of Jack the Ripper unfolds against the backdrop of a Victorian London reform school, as a young inmate sets out to find the identity of the elusive serial killer in a riveting new book perfect for fans of The Square of Sevens and Enola Holmes. **DELUXE STENCILED EDGES**London, 1888. Committed to the Whitechapel Hall Reform School for “incurable delinquency,” Adelaide “Dell” Morton is a precocious, defiant misfit. She’s also a voracious reader of the sordid, sensationally popular Penny dreadful stories. In a stroke of luck, she’s found a kindred spirit in her poised roommate, Pippa. Their obsession is only further fueled by the Jack the Ripper murders blazing a trail of terror throughout London’s seediest streets . . . right outside Whitechapel Hall’s front door. Desperate for adventure, they embark on their own investigation—and discover an ally in Noah, son of the local butcher. The trio’s budding spywork soon yields shocking results: Why was straightlaced Whitechapel teacher Miss Kaye escaping the school the night of the latest crime? Could Jack the Ripper be a she? Delving into Miss Kaye’s background, Dell is both horrified and thrilled to find that within Miss Kaye’s past lies a chapter dark enough to rival any Penny dreadful . . .Dell’s fixation with Miss Kaye reaches dangerous heights while a series of suspicious events leaves Miss Kaye in sole command of Whitechapel Hall. Trapped in their teacher’s ever-tightening web of control, the young detectives devise a risky plan to track her. But what ensues may only propel them into secrets, lies, ruthless acts, and betrayals that go back decades—and a confrontation that will irrevocably change the fates of all involved . . . if they survive. Autorid: A. Rae Dunlap

"The Bedeutung einer Zeichnung ist immens, da es die Sprache des Architekten ist." - Louis Kahn zu seiner Klasse, 1967Louis Isadore Kahn (1901-1974) war einer der bedeutendsten Architekten des 20. Jahrhunderts. Sein Einfluss - gleichermassen subtil und weitreichend - ist bis heute spürbar. Bisherige Publikationen über Kahn fokussieren sich auf seine Bauwerke und nutzen seine Zeichnungen nur zu deren Illustration. The Importance of a Drawing ist die erste Studie, die Kahns Zeichnungen als primäre Quelle für den Einblick in sein architektonisches Schaffen und sein kreative Phantasie untersucht.Prägnante, reich illustrierte Essays liefern eine fundierte Analyse von Kahns Zeichnungen und denen seiner Partner. Das Buch ist damit sowohl ein intimes künstlerisches Porträt des bedeutendenArchitekten als auch eine provokanter Beitrag zum aktuellen Diskurs über Repräsentation in der Architektur. Für Architekten und Architekturstudenten liegt die bleibende Bedeutung Kahns nicht nur in den von ihm errichteten Gebäuden, sondern auch in der Art und Weise, wie er sie entworfen hat.Basierend auf neuen Archivrecherchen und mit mehr als 600 aufwändigen Reproduktionen, liegt mit The Importance of a Drawing ein neues Standardwerk in der Literatur zu Louis Kahn vor. Autorid: Louis Kahn, Michael Merrill, Michael Merrill

The essential companion for exploring the islands of the Outer Hebrides. Beautifully illustrated with over 500 colour images, this guidebook describes the most beautiful places to visit and photograph on the islands of the Inner Hebrides from Skye in the north to Islay in the south. FEATURING: * Colour OS-style detailed maps * Smartphone scannable direction QR-codes * Where to stay, eat & stock up * Accessibility information * Hebridean climate & weather, including the best seasons to visit * Island fact files, travel advice & logistics * All the classic locations & those off the beaten track * Seascapes, beaches, seaweed, the machair & flora, lighthouses, shipwrecks, waterfalls, mountain vistas, lochs, best views, heritage sites, harbours, villages & crofts, castles, churches, graveyards, distilleries, sheep, Highland cattle, wildlife & sealife. Autorid: Christopher Swan

Bright New World is a lavishly illustrated glimpse into a future not too far from our own time a world in which today's children have grown up and tackled the world's most pressing social and environmental problems. In a series of lush, detailed scenes, readers will enter a world of solar-powered vehicles, regenerated rainforests, skyscraper farms, insect-based snacks, recovering coral reefs, wave-powered electricity, and much more. Bright New World's vision may be bold and optimistic, but everything in the book is based on genuine science, including many projects which are currently being developed. Once readers have seen the possible bright future, they will also learn all about the perils facing the Earth, as well as the solutions to each problem, with practical steps that they can take to help save the planet and make the dream a reality. As well as profiling the biggest names in eco-innovation today, readers will learn about today's young inventors, entrepreneurs and activists who are making the world better, one step at a time. Bright New World is the blueprint for how to fix the future and it shows how all the solutions are within our grasp, if we really want them. Autorid: Cindy Forde, Bethany Lord

Enjoy the soul-satisfying aromas and incredible tastes of authentic Italian artisan breads baked with ease, by you, in your own kitchen.From humble homes in the mountain villages of Umbria and the Piedmont to the grand bakeries of Milan and Rome, the Italians know bread-baking. The same breads they make are also made in fancy, expensive bakeries outside of Italy, too, but few people realize how easy, gratifying, and inexpensive it is to make these spectacular loaves at home. Enter Fulvio Marino, one of Italy’s most celebrated bread-makers, who has made it his mission to teach everyday home cooks the secrets of Italian artisan breads. As global chief baker for Eataly, he travels the world delivering his uplifting message and take-it-to-the-bank wisdom. Now, at last, he has written a big, colorful book that reveals his secrets and those of his fellow artisans. Illustrated with hundreds of step-by-step color photos that show you how the breads are folded and shaped, Mastering Italian Breads includes:Well-known classics like Focaccia, Ciabatta, Crostata, and Pan DolceLesser known—but worth discovering!—Italian regional breads like Pane Pugliese and Teglia alla RomanaMore than a dozen Italian spins on rolls, biscuits, and breadsticksSix rustic and delicious versions of pizza doughsBreads with a sweet side, such as Cannoli and PanettoneAuthoritative, easy-to-follow advice about yeasts, wheat varieties, proofing, rising, shaping, and baking These time-tested, kitchen-perfected recipes promise a lifetime of extraordinary flavors to enjoy and savor. Autorid: Fulvio Marino

'A sweeping tour-de-force of investigative journalism' - Time magazine 'Epic ... the definitive text of the war' - New York Times In 2011, in a city in northern Syria, a small group of men and women began a movement that overthrew a brutal dictatorship. For the next eighteen months, many of the citizens of Manbij carried out one of the most remarkable experiments in democracy in modern times. Days of Love and Rage details the powerfully intimate narratives of the men and women who led this struggle, and who experienced the highs of camaraderie and the lows of betrayal. Among them: a pair of best friends torn apart by political polarization, a mother who stands up to male dominance, and a worker who risks everything for the dream of equality. Anand Gopal immerses you in the world of a single city in the throes of revolution, and lays bare the danger that inequality poses to democracy. But this book transcends the particulars of one terrible conflict to tell the broader story of rising authoritarianism in our times. Days of Love and Rage has the force, sweep and artistry of a great novel, and is ultimately a story of our enduring human need for dignity and hope. Autorid: Anand Gopal

Its another beautiful day in the bustling city of Zootopia, where every animal is free to strive to realize their full potential and one of the most successful of those strivers is Tripp Zebrando, owner of the PB&J cell phone company. PB&Js high-tech devices are the must-have accessories for every species in town, and Tripp is about to launch their latest model with a huge publicity event timed for the arrival of the first shipment of phones at the airport. Unfortunately, somebody has it in for PB&J, or Tripp (or both), and the resulting sabotage threatens to bring the house down right on top of the unsuspecting crowd! Luckily, ZPDs finest in the form of Officers Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are on the scene, ready to keep the peace (or at least contain the chaos). But what theyre about to discover in the aftermath of this seemingly isolated incident will lead them into a much larger and more complicated case! Acclaimed author JEFF PARKER (Negaduck, Batman 66) partners up with renowned artist ALESSANDRO RANALDI (Disney Villains: Hades) to bring the captivating world of Disneys Zootopia to comic-book life with this all-new mystery adventure. Issues 1 thru 6. Autorid: Jeff Parker

Sloane Sawyer isnt just writing off her exes. Shes burying them. Tell Me Lies meets A Good Girls Guide to Murder meets Sweetpea in this binge-worthy murder mystery about a college student whose senior year takes a deadly turn when her exes start turning up dead * PICKED AS A BOOK TO LOOK OUT FOR BY STYLIST * A whipsmart mystery for anyone whos been dumped, ghosted, or tempted to give Karma a helping hand' Katy Brent, bestselling author of How to Kill Men and Get Away With It As bingeable as your favorite Netflix series one seriously entertaining debut Stacy Willingham, NYT bestselling author of A Flicker in the Dark Each time Sloanes heart is broken by a boy, she writes them a dramatic eulogy in her journal. Shes over them already. They're dead to her. But when the exes start turning up dead in real life, with her eulogies left at the crime scenes, things get complicated. Now the prime suspect, Sloane must dive headfirst into the investigation before the body count rises higher, or she ends up behind bars. Even if this means having to team up with the stubborn, sarcastic, and dangerously attractive Asher. Between college parties, messy exes, and an inconveniently hot partner-in-crime, Sloanes senior year is turning into a real killer. Tropes include: College town drama Enemies to lovers Serial killer Fake relationship Amateur sleuth Narrator that needs to get her sh!t together Readers cant get enough of Here Lie All the Boys Who Broke My Heart (5 star reader reviews ) Wow!! This book was one heck of a ride The perfect blend of mystery and suspense, with a hint of romance I don't think I have ever read a book so fast in my entire life Had everything from messy characters, quick banter, mystery, and more! One of the few books that I had to stay up till 2am to finish Messy in the best way: suspenseful, full of betrayal, a dash of spice, a touch of romance, layers of murder mystery, and plenty of juicy college drama Love. Love. Love. Love!!! Autorid: Emma Simmerman

A spellbinding cozy fantasy adventure that will make you believe in second chances. Complete with dragons. And cats. And dragon-cats. Katherine and Imogene are done with their criminal past-honestly. They've traded in their outlaw lifestyle for seaside views, knitting projects (strictly non-magical), and only the occasional pub brawl (entirely accidental). But when an old friend begs them for help, they're back in the game. Their last heist-the one they botched all those years ago-needs finishing. And fast. Saint Percival's is in danger. The convent is sinking into the ground, and the dragons and nuns have been swindled out of their land by a ruthless real estate mogul. It's up to Katherine and Imogene to set things right, armed with enchanted needles and the power to knit a magical map straight to the villain's lair. The mission? To go back to where it all ended, outwit their enemy and save Saint Percival's. Except this time, they have the help of their beloved otherworldly cats and dragons. And the same charming rival who blew up their plans the first time round with just a wink... What could possibly go wrong? This delightful cosy, heist-y fantasy about friendships new and old is perfect for fans of TJ Klune and Travis Baldree. Readers love Meg Pennerson's writing: 'This is cozy fantasy done right! I had such a blast... I was cackling out loud... what a treat!... Perfect. I honestly couldn't put the book down!... Katherine and Imogene's friendship was amazing... I loved that the protagonists were in their 70s... how much fun I had reading it!' NetGalley reviewer, 'Such a fun time... I was laughing! I loved both Katherine and Imogene! What great characters and I loved their great friendship!... I almost choked on my drink while reading this! I loved the magical knitting and I wish it was real! The dragons were so great and it felt like a cup of warm tea in book form!... the perfect read!' kassysreadingnook, 'The relationship between the two main characters Katherine and Imogene... makes me wish I could sit down with them in a pub to listen to them regale their greatest exploits... a gentle, easy read that makes me feel like I've visited my favourite grandparents... full of heart, laugh out loud moments, adorable cats and second chances.' Goodreads reviewer, 'What a fun read!!... I love magical books like this that just make you laugh and giggle the whole time!!' NetGalley reviewer, 'This book knocked it out of the park. I didn't know I needed this kind of story in my life... kept me turning pages.' Goodreads reviewer, Autorid: Meg Pennerson

When you hear of a devastating earthquake thousands of miles away, you might reach into your pockets to make a donation. Thats the fault of an itinerant Jewish preacher from Palestine, an obscure backwater of the Roman Empire, otherwise known as Jesus Christ. Kindness to strangers is not hardwired in our DNA. Nor was it esteemed by the great canon of ancient Western philosophy the Greeks and Romans prioritised generosity to your friends and family. When Jesus told his followers to give up everything they owned to the poor, he heralded a moral revolution. The needy, the sick, the outcast were to be cared for even if they were unknown to you. This was a tough pill to swallow for early Christians, and to this day, many insist Jesus didnt really mean it. Nonetheless Jesus most radical commandment transformed the moral conscience of the West: its legacy lives on in public hospitals, the billions given in charity each year and even government welfare. Autorid: Bart D. Ehrman

Learn watercolor with confidence—no sketching required! This beginner-friendly workbook includes a watercolor pad with pre-printed line art so you can jump right into painting.Watercolor Made Simple Workbook is the perfect hands-on guide for anyone looking to develop their painting skills in a stress-free and accessible way. Created by watercolor instructor Nicki Traikos, this workbook features 20 all-new projects that introduce essential techniques through fun, step-by-step exercises.With the included premium watercolor pad featuring pre-printed line drawings, you can paint directly onto the pages, eliminating the need for sketching or transferring designs. The workbook covers a wide range of popular subjects—florals, landscapes, animals, food, and more—while providing easy-to-follow instructions to help you master blending, layering, and brushwork.Inside, you’ll find:20 all-new projects designed to build your watercolor skills and confidence.A premium watercolor pad with printed templates, allowing you to paint directly onto the pages.Video tutorials linked to QR codes so you can follow along with guided demonstrations.A relaxed, encouraging approach that helps artists of all levels explore creativity without pressure.Whether you’re just beginning your watercolor journey or looking for fresh inspiration, Watercolor Made Simple Workbook makes learning to paint fun, approachable, and rewarding. Autorid: Nicki Traikos

Search across 14 beautifully illustrated spreads from the Star Wars galaxy for THE MANDALORIAN and GROGU! When the fearless Mandalorian met a mysterious child with a strong connection to the Force, his life entirely changed. Having formed an unbreakable bond, the two now travel across the galaxy as they evade the child's pursuers, including the relentless Moff Gideon. Can you spot them in every scene, along with many other hidden objects, and help them escape? Star Wars fans of all ages will enjoy traversing the lava fields of Nevarro, exploring ship hangers on Tatooine and journeying around the outskirts of space. Discover all this and more through this interactive search-and-find. The feature film Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu will be in cinemas on 22nd May 2026. Autorid: Walt Disney