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Expanded and updated second edition of Rawn Clark's practical commentaries on Franz Bardon's three books: "Initiation Into Hermetics", "Practice of Magical Evocation" and "Key to the True Kabbalah". Includes a new, more in-depth commentary on IIH. Fully in

One day Thelma tricks Frances into buying her old plastic tea set. Thelma says there are no backsies on the bargain. Can Frances come up with a plan that will change her friend's mind?

For the first printing only! This hardcover features gorgeous sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts.A young woman confined in a magical prison must make a deal with the most dangerous prisoner inside if she hopes to escape in this first book in a spellbinding new vampire romantasy series perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash and Shield of Sparrows.Imprisoned for a crime she didn’t commit, Samara is bullied by guards and tormented by the screams of her fellow prisoners. She’s resigned herself to enduring her fifteen-year term…until she learns the freedom she’s been promised is nothing but a cruel lie.Now Samara is faced with a brutal choice: die within the cold walls of Castle Greymere or do the unthinkable and escape. But no one leaves Greymere alive. So to break out, she’ll need help from one of the undead.Raphael is the worst kind of monster: a vampire with a thirst for blood—and the same breed that killed her mother. He’s also unspeakably powerful, his supernatural strength tamed only by the enchanted cuffs forced on him. Most importantly, he is Samara’s only chance at a life outside the prison walls.The deal is simple: Samara unlocks his shackles, and Raphael helps her escape. But he never promised to let her go once they flee the castle…This dangerously alluring fantasy romance is perfect for readers who love: a searing slow burn, morally gray heroes who fall first and hard, the touch her and die trope, the only one horse trope, and heroines who find their own strength.

A fascinating investigation of the World War I origins of mass-produced architecture Mass-produced housing became increasingly prevalent through the second half of the twentieth century and is now found around the globe. Though its popularity and growing adoption have been primarily connected to the post–World War II housing boom, Etien Santiago weaves together architectural, construction, and sociopolitical history to reveal how its foundations were laid earlier, during World War I. Prior to World War I, buildings that were made serially—quickly, cheaply, and in large numbers—were typically limited to utilitarian colonial or military applications. Such buildings were moreover assumed to be temporary. Yet the Great War shattered these assumptions, pushing architects, designers, and engineers to appropriate military advances in construction to create a new form of permanent residential architecture. A Barrage of Houses charts the rise of mass-produced dwellings in France from 1914 to the mid-1920s, as demonstrated through housing designs by Auguste and Gustave Perret, Henri Sauvage, and Le Corbusier. Through their use of concrete, metal, modular wooden parts, and new materials, these housing schemes addressed the tangible fallout of the war as well as its thorny conceptual challenges.

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 128, Publishers: FORGE, Author: Joe Bennett, ISBN-13: 9781250782694, Date of issue: 2021

Paddington first charmed American audiences 40 years ago. Now a new generation will be won over by Paddington's particular brand of preposterous humor and gentle satire. Illustrations.

Bringing together the first three classic novels in one bumper paperback volume, this is the perfect introduction to Paddington Bear!"A bear on Paddington Station?” said Mrs Brown in amazement. "Don’t be silly – there can’t be.”When the Brown family find a bear on Paddington station, their lives are soon changed forever… for whether he is settling into his new home, taking an interest in DIY, or going for a picnic on the river – extraordinary things just seem to happen to a bear called Paddington!The first three classic novels – A Bear Called Paddington, More About Paddington and Paddington Helps Out are brought together in this wonderfully entertaining classic collection.

Language: English, Binding: Board book, Number of pages: 36, Publishers: HIPPO PARK, Author: Brandon James Scott, ISBN-13: 9781662640759, Date of issue: 2024

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 40, Publishers: HIPPO PARK, Author: Brandon James Scott, ISBN-13: 9781662640698, Date of issue: 2024

Hungry as always, Bear finally feasts on DONUTS in his third picture book adventure. With delightful art, perfect rhyme, and the series’ indelible screwball appeal, A Bear, a Man, and a Donut Van will have everyone in stitches and demanding repeat readings!★ Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ BookPage, starred reviewAn Amazon Best Book of the Year So FarAn Amazon Best Book of the MonthEveryone’s favorite hungry bear is back! This time Bear discovers a van full of donuts—YUM! Bear climbs in the van, but the unsuspecting donut man doesn"t see what"s going on. Until... he looks in his rear view mirror, and OMG!!! What should a donut man do when a bear is eating donuts in his van?Here is a road trip neither bear nor man will ever forget—with mooses, traffic jams, and a giant forest donut spill. With mayhem and fun on every page, the critically acclaimed duo of Daniel Bernstrom and Brandon James Scott are at their best in this high-stakes joyride through millions of donuts, perfect for toddlers and new readers alike.

Spanning decades and continents, A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing is a dark, magical realist family saga that moves through the Japanese occupation of Manchuria, the Cultural Revolution, and the present day to explore the effects of intergenerational trauma, the legacy of colonialism and inescapability of fate in stunningly rendered folklore.

After sneaking into a black-market auction, the thief Kalim accidentally steals one of the most highly priced goods: a beautiful demi-human with beast ears and a tail named Asena. Now, Kalim has to take responsibility and shelter Asena in his home for one month until the ship that can take him back to his homelands arrives. Asena, who despises humans for the way they’ve subjugated demi-humans, treats Kalim coldly at first, but then something Kalim never could’ve expected happens: Asena goes into heat! ?NOTE: This book contains mature themes and explicit sexual content, including situations involving dubious consent. It is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age.

She's the rigid workaholic. He's the insufferable troublemaker.Cerise Thornheart has one goal: to become dean at the prestigious university where she teaches. When she's invited to join a team on an expedition to research wildlife in a remote jungle, she jumps at the chance. But when her original partner falls ill, he is replaced with the rogue disaster, Doctor Pendragon.Liam Pendragon lives life by the seat of his pants. Sick of the deadlines, paperwork and confines of rigorous academia, he's itching to get out of his oppressive office. When he receives a last-minute invitation to fill-in for a colleague on a research trip, he's thrilled. Until he learns he will be partnering with the uptight and tenacious Doctor Thornheart.As irritation ensues, Liam and Cerise must set their differences aside and learn to get along if they have any chance of making it through their trip, especially when unforeseen circumstances leave them stranded in the jungle. Together...alone.A Beastologist's Field Notes of Fated Affection is a cozy, spicy, fantasy romcom with a black cat/golden retriever romance, hilarious jungle adventures and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Explore ‘Beatle Land’ and the iconic sites associated with their fame, revealing why the city of Liverpool was crucial to their success.The “Fab Four”—John, Paul, George, and Ringo—were all born and brought up in Liverpool, and this illustrated guide reveals why the city was crucial to their musical success. Following in their footsteps and including a handy location map of iconic sites, the book explores the influence that these places had on their most famous singles. Readers will discover the significance of songs such as “Strawberry Fields Forever” and “Penny Lane” as well as iconic music venue The Cavern Club.

Ten of Beatrix Potter's most popular tales are brought together in this beautiful jacketed hardcover treasury. The tales trace the life of Beatrix Potter from her first publication in of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" 1902 to her later tales set around her farm, "Hill Top." A wonderful illustrated introduction provides background on Beatrix Potter and the people and places that inspired her writing.

The instant bestselling YA Greek myth re-imagining from Bea Fitzgerald, TikTok superstar and Sunday Times bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen.Pandora is the first human woman - made by the gods on Olympus for one simple purpose: to love and be loved by her new husband, the titan Epimatheos.The only problem? He wants nothing to do with her.Hurt and confused, Pandora struggles to find meaning in her new life. What's the point of being given all these gifts by the gods, if she can't get this infuriating, awful, frankly very rude man (with an admittedly quite nice face) to love her? Maybe she's failing at her life's purpose. Or maybe she's destined for an entirely different one . . . ?As Pandora and Matheos work to uncover why she was created, that fated connection between them feels increasingly difficult to ignore. And with that comes terrible risk. Because Matheos's traitorous brother, Prometheus, is a seer - and before the gods captured him he issued a final warning: that Pandora and Matheos's love will be humanity's doom.So . . . what do you do when faced with an all-powerful love . . . that just happens to threaten the end of the world?Pandora's about to find out.A glorious sunshine/grumpy romantic re-imagining of the Pandora myth, from the bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen and The End Crowns All'No one does Greek myths quite like Bea Fitzgerald . . . A deliciously addictive romp.' - The Observer 'Full of laughter, romance and drama . . . I would read ANYTHING she writes.' - Elodie Harper, bestselling author of The Wolf Den'Empowering and thoroughly entertaining.' - Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of Ariadne 'A brilliant, bright and hopeful examination of female desire and agency.' - Costanza Casati, bestselling author of Babylonia

Losing has never been easy for a Maddox, but death always wins. Eleven years to the day after eloping in Vegas with Abby, Special Agent Travis Maddox delivers his own brand of vigilante justice to mob boss Benny Carlisi. Vegas's oldest and most violent cri

'Tender, humorous and moving’ COSMOPOLITAN'Visceral, wild, and so beautifully necessary.' SALMA EL-WARDANY, author of THESE IMPOSSIBLE THINGS'Radojevic’s stories and fragments are so sharp-edged they could draw blood. Fierce, funny and angry.' CATHERINE MAYER, author TIME/LIFE***Across thirty striking tales, Monika Radojevic weaves together the surreal with the everyday, confronting the experiences of contemporary womanhood with a tender ferocity shot through with humour. A woman walks into a bar, and nobody notices. A newly married couple are punished for their childlessness with an unsettling nocturnal invasion. A girl trades her vocal cords for a chance at freedom. A door-to-door salesperson offers the antidote to women’s fear – but it comes at a high price. Bubbling with an urgent rage that occasionally tips over into vengeance, Radojevic deftly charts the moments that make a life: from the warmth of first love to the recognition of anger, and the possibilities that take shape as we find or lose our ability to speak. A Beautiful Lack of Consequence explores the ways in which the world bends and breaks women with the pressure it puts on them – and what happens when those women snap back. Moving and irreverent, dark and otherworldly, A Beautiful Lack of Consequence is a blazing debut collection from the winner of the #Merky Books New Writers’ Prize. ***'Thoughtful, introspective and darkly funny' READER REVIEW'So beautiful and raw' READER REVIEW'Biting . . . a must read!' READER REVIEW

Sisters Emma And Agathe grew up together. After five years of unexplained silence, they arrange to meet in the family's holiday home. Their beloved grandmother has died and the place must be emptied. The sisters have a week to make up for the time spent apart. But will they be able to fix the past? Between laughter and tears, a moving and irresistible novel.

From one of the finest Irish writers today comes a heart-breaking and hopeful novel following a woman's life and relationships, as well as her discovery of self.

Scandal, sabotage and spies. Who knew the beauty industry was so cutthroat! This was a thoroughly compulsive and addictive read." Kate Thompson, bestselling author ofThe Little Wartime LibraryBestselling author Gill Paul reveals the history of cosmetic titans Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein and their infamous rivalry that spanned decades in a world that was changing dramatically for womenperfect for fans of Fiona Davis, Marie Benedict, and Beatriz Williams.They could have been allies: two self-made millionaires who invented a global industry, in an era when wife and mother were supposed to be the highest goals for their sex. Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein each founded empires built on grit and determinationand yet they became locked in a feud spanning three continents, two world wars, and the Great Depression.Brought up in poverty, Canadian-born Elizabeth Arden changed popular opinion, persuading women from all walks of life -to buy skincare products that promised them youth and beauty. Helena Rubinstein left her native Poland, and launched her company with scientific claims about her miracle creams made with anti-ageing herbs.And when it came to business, nothing was off-limits: poaching each others employees, copying each others products, planting spies, hiring ex-husbands, and one-upping each other every chance they had.This was a rivalry from which there was no surrender! And through it all were two women, bold, brazen, and determined to succeedno matter the personal cost.In this sweeping novel from the bestselling author of Jackie and Maria and The Manhattan Girls, two larger-than life fashion icons come alive with all their passion, bitterness, and ambition as they each try to live the American dream."An absolute decadent joy from beginning to end; this is the perfect summer read!" Hazel Gaynor,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Last Lifeboat"[A] poignant and timeless story. Natasha Lester,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Paris Orphan

'James has a way to speak to your soul. This book is nothing short of comforting and heartwarming' VEX KING'While the drawings have the charm of Winnie-the-Pooh, the captions have the depth of ancient proverbs' GUARDIAN'A beautifully illustrated book which draws on tender moments. Exquisite' DR RANGAN CHATTERJEE-------- "One of the greatest achievements is to find beauty today, where you struggled to find it yesterday."From the global bestseller of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon, our two friends return to undertake a beautifully illustrated and poignant journey. This time the pair are on a quest to find the most beautiful place in the world. On discovering a map that promises to lead them there, the search takes Big Panda and Tiny Dragon on a demanding expedition through tough terrain. The pair traverse dark forests, hazardous mountains, derelict ruins and dark caves. There are times when the landscape threatens to overwhelm them, but together they keep walking. Each environment, so menacing at first, slowly yields pockets of light, life and beauty. This is a story of a life-affirming friendship, of struggle and hope, and the immense power of looking for beauty in the most unlikely places. A simple, thought-provoking tale with a deep resonance and well of wisdom inspired by Buddhist philosophy - the perfect gift for adults and children alike seeking comfort, understanding and, of course, beauty.

An invitation to explore the story of scripture with fresh eyes and focused intention over the course of a year.Study the entire Bible with a guided reading plan for each day of the week spanning the various biblical literary genres, with thoughtful prompts to invite deeper reflection. This study is designed with to engage women in the Bible throughout a year. Each chapter also includes original illustrations from artist Rachel Yumi Chung.Embark on a journey of curiosity and contemplation, exploring the relevance of these ancient words in our contemporary lives.Delve into the intricate narrative of the Bible with a joy born from understanding and insight.Explore topics such as:The Relationship Between God and HumanityThe Beauty of Serving OthersLiving Out Our FaithThe Work of the CrossThe Joy of WorshipAnd 47 additional chapters

A Beautiful Year with Jesus is a thoughtfully crafted devotional that combines Scripture, prayer, and contemplative imagery to invite you into a peaceful rhythm of daily connection with God.Created with simplicity and depth in mind, this 30-day devotional is especially suited for those who long to connect with God but struggle to find the time. Each entry is short, meaningful, and easy to engage with—offering a Bible passage, a brief reflection, and a closing prayer that help you pause, recenter, and draw near to God, even in life"s busiest seasons.To create a richer, more meditative experience, A Beautiful Year with Jesus features original artwork by two gifted artists: Rachel Yumi Chung and Katie Waiyu. Rachel, based in Virginia, paints whimsical, joy-filled worlds deeply rooted in faith, Korean heritage, and a sense of wonder. Katie, based in the UK with roots in Hong Kong, crafts art that celebrates the quiet beauty of everyday life and invites the viewer into rest. Together, their illustrations infuse each page with visual peace and gentle reflection.Whether you begin your mornings with it or return to it in quiet moments throughout the day, A Beautiful Year with Jesus offers space to slow down, breathe deeply, and encounter the presence of Jesus—one day at a time.

A Beautiful Year with Jesus is a thoughtfully crafted devotional that combines Scripture, prayer, and contemplative imagery to invite you into a peaceful rhythm of daily connection with God.Created with simplicity and depth in mind, this 30-day devotional is especially suited for those who long to connect with God but struggle to find the time. Each entry is short, meaningful, and easy to engage with—offering a Bible passage, a brief reflection, and a closing prayer that help you pause, recenter, and draw near to God, even in life"s busiest seasons.To create a richer, more meditative experience, A Beautiful Year with Jesus features original artwork by two gifted artists: Rachel Yumi Chung and Katie Waiyu. Rachel, based in Virginia, paints whimsical, joy-filled worlds deeply rooted in faith, Korean heritage, and a sense of wonder. Katie, based in the UK with roots in Hong Kong, crafts art that celebrates the quiet beauty of everyday life and invites the viewer into rest. Together, their illustrations infuse each page with visual peace and gentle reflection.Whether you begin your mornings with it or return to it in quiet moments throughout the day, A Beautiful Year with Jesus offers space to slow down, breathe deeply, and encounter the presence of Jesus—one day at a time.

Esteemed prayer book editor Storey provides nearly 200 prayers for anyone new to the Catholic faith. He places the prayers in their historical and liturgical contexts and groups them by theme.

Learn to carve and paint expressive animal figures from simple blocks of wood!In this book, master sculptor Mio Hashimoto reveals the secrets and techniques behind her rustic, whimsical and lifelike animal sculptures. She teaches you the entire process of creating an endearing animal sculpture—from the preliminary sketch and wood selection, to the techniques needed to saw, sculpt and paint it. She even recommends the tools and materials to buy.The book provides 5 detailed tutorials with hundreds of color photos for the following animal sculptures: A Sweet Kitty with a curlicue tail and soulful eyesA Baby Penguin with downy feathersA Dozing Cat with its eyes pinched shut and its paws curled overA Bear on a Swing, ready to put on a showA delightful Donkey with a round belly and stubby legsAlso included are dozens of inspirational photos of wooden animals from Hashimoto"s extensive portfolio. Learn to create a rough sketch and select a block of wood. Then, rough in the shape with a saw and carve the details with an array of chisels. Finally, learn how to paint your completed carving, preserve it and prepare it for display. You will be amazed at the results!

The first time you open Blender, it's easy to wonder where to start. There are menus everywhere, unfamiliar tools, and features that seem impossible to understand. You watch tutorials, pause every few minutes, try to follow along, and somehow end up more confused than when you started.If that sounds familiar, you're not alone.That's exactly why this book was written.Whether you've never used 3D software before or you've opened Blender a few times and felt completely lost, this guide explains everything in a simple, logical order. You won't be asked to learn advanced techniques before understanding the basics, and you won't be left wondering why something works. Every chapter builds naturally on the one before it, making it easier to follow, practice, and remember what you've learned.Instead of teaching Blender as a collection of disconnected tools, this book shows you how everything fits together. You'll begin by learning your way around the interface, then gradually move into modeling, sculpting, texturing, Geometry Nodes, animation, lighting, rendering, compositing, and complete production workflows. By the end, you'll understand not only how to use Blender's tools, but also how to combine them to create finished projects from beginning to end.Inside this book, you will learn how to:Install and set up Blender 5.2 LTS correctlyFind your way around the interface without feeling overwhelmedBuild clean 3D models using practical modeling techniquesSculpt detailed objects and organic shapesApply realistic materials, textures, and UV mapsCreate procedural designs with Geometry NodesSet up cameras and lighting that make your scenes look their bestRender images using both Eevee and CyclesAnimate objects and characters with keyframes, armatures, and riggingCreate realistic cloth, smoke, fire, fluid, and particle simulationsImprove your work using compositing and Blender's built in video editorOrganize projects using professional production workflowsExport your work for games, animation, product visualization, and other creative projectsComplete a full Blender production project from planning to final presentationAlong the way, you'll also learn practical tips that help you avoid common beginner mistakes, stay organized, and build good habits that make future projects easier to manage.This book is for you if you want to:Learn Blender from the ground up without feeling overwhelmedCreate your own models instead of relying on downloaded assetsUnderstand how professional workflows actually come togetherExplore animation, visual effects, game assets, product visualization, or architectural renderingBuild practical skills through clear explanations and guided examplesWhether your goal is to create game assets, animated scenes, product designs, architectural visualizations, or simply learn one of the most widely used free 3D applications in the world, this book gives you a clear path to follow without expecting you to figure everything out on your own.Take each chapter at your own pace. Try the examples. Experiment with what you learn. Don't worry about getting everything perfect the first time because every project teaches you something new.Before long, you'll look back at the things that once seemed impossible and realize they're now part of your everyday workflow.If you're ready to stop wondering where to begin and start creating your own 3D projects, this book is ready to guide you every step of the way.

Learn to create vividly realistic colored pencil drawings in just a few lessons!A Beginner"s Guide to Colored Pencil Drawing provides instructions for creating brilliantly realistic drawings featuring rich shadows, bright highlights, smooth gradients, and glowing colors. Learn at your own pace over the course of 14 easy-to-follow lessons!This complete all-in-one guide starts with the basics—drawing lines, adding colors, drawing shapes and creating gradations. Then, it provides a series of detailed lessons teaching you how to draw colorful, everyday objects, such as:Food items like burgers, breakfasts, cookies, pickles, tarts, melons, apples, asparagus and cocktailsFlowers & plants such as hydrangeas, succulents, roses and carnationsHousehold items like silverware, bottles, toys, handkerchiefs, gemstones and dollsA variety of animals including parakeets, kittens and dogsEach lesson includes blank sketch of the subject so you can focus on coloring techniques, and Faber-Castell color codes are provided so you can faithfully reproduce the example illustrations. Each lesson also includes a tear-out practice sheet with the full sketch so you can dive right in and try your hand at rendering these objects yourself! The practice template sheets are also available online to download and print at home.This book has everything you need to master a dynamic art that is affordable and satisfying. Take the 14 lessons in 14 days, like a crash course in colored pencil mastery—or take your time. Colored pencils are a favorite medium of hobbyists and increasingly embraced by fine artists as well!

I created this book for aspiring creatives that dream of becoming an Illustrator.This book covers everything from basic fundamental drawing techniques, to the secrets of character design, backgrounds, shading, digital artwork skills, and even storyboarding. You'll also discover valuable industry insights on how to break into the world of children's book illustration, along with hands-on practice exercises to help sharpen your skills.It doesn't matter if you are sketching with a pencil and paper, or using a digital drawing tablet, this step-by-step guide will help you bring any story to life.Illustrating children's books is a fulfilling and lucrative career for those with a passion for art and storytelling. By understanding the market, developing your skills, building a strong portfolio, and effectively marketing yourself, you can turn your love of art into a profitable profession by using this book as your beginners guide.Get ready to draw, imagine, and be inspired!

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 160, Publishers: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, Author: BOAS SIMON, ISBN-13: 9798217007745, Date of issue: 2025

Explore numerology and discover deeper meanings in your lifeWhat if you could deduce a great deal about yourself, or someone else, simply based on your birthday and name? Numerology is the system that reveals the hidden meanings

For many people, the idea of raising ducks begins as a quiet dream.The gentle sounds in the morning.The calm presence of animals moving through water and grass.A slower, more grounded routine that brings a sense of purpose to each day.And yet, that dream often comes with doubts.Are ducks hard to care for?Do they need a lot of space?What do they eat?What if something goes wrong?A Beginner's Guide to Raising Ducks was written for those standing right at that crossroads-curious, inspired, but unsure how to take the first step.This book offers a calm, practical, and reassuring path into duck keeping, designed especially for complete beginners. It doesn't assume experience, expensive equipment, or a large farm. Instead, it shows you how raising ducks can fit naturally into everyday life, whether in a backyard, a small homestead, or a rural setting.Rather than overwhelming you with technical details, this guide focuses on what truly matters when starting out. You'll learn how to create a simple and comfortable setup, how to care for your ducks day by day, and how to avoid the common beginner mistakes that turn excitement into stress.This is not a book about doing everything perfectly.It's a book about starting with confidence.Inside, you'll discover:How to understand duck behavior and feel comfortable around themHow to set up housing, water, and space in a simple, practical wayWhat to feed your ducks to keep them healthy and activeHow to build easy daily routines that don't take over your lifeHow to raise ducks responsibly, even with no prior experienceRaising ducks is a deeply rewarding experience. With the right guidance, it becomes predictable, peaceful, and surprisingly enjoyable-something that adds rhythm and meaning to your days instead of pressure.This guide is ideal for first-time animal owners, backyard homesteaders, and anyone who has been drawn to the idea of raising animals as part of a simpler, more intentional lifestyle.If you've been dreaming of raising ducks but waiting for a clear, reassuring place to begin, this book is that first step.You don't need to know everything.You just need the confidence to start.

The key to creating a powerful drawing is to start with the right concept!In this book, sketching and painting expert Masao Yamada provides dozens of examples showing you how to establish accurate perspective guidelines and proportions for your initial pencil sketches, setting your drawings up to succeed right from the start. If a sketch"s perspective and proportions are correct, your finished work will look crisp and beautiful. If not, you"ll have a frustrating time trying to correct the problems at a later stage—and the finished work will never look quite right. A Beginner"s Guide to Sketching Buildings & Landscapes is here to help you avoid those frustrations and set up your composition for a finished piece that will make you proud.The detailed step-by-step lessons in this indispensable guide teach you how to:Establish a composition"s point of view correctlyLocate the horizon line, dividing land and skyBreak down complicated scenes into simple component shapesCreate the right relationship between foreground and backgroundExpress 3D imagery using 2-point and 3-point perspective Experience the satisfaction of creating well-formed and well-balanced landscape and architectural illustrations of churches, castles, houses, mountains, bridges, waterways, gardens, and much more!

Have you wanted to get investing or trading the markets but never got around to starting? Or finding out how to go about it?The truth is, it has never been easier to access and make money from the financial markets as it has today, now just made even easier with 'A Beginner's Guide to Technical Analysis', your essential guide to the technical analysis approach to investing.This guide breaks down the world of technical analysis into bitesize chunks, providing you with clear, step-by-step instructions and easy-to-understand examples. Whether you're a complete beginner with zero trading experience, or someone looking to sharpen their skills, this book will empower you to spot trends and patterns, identify opportunities, and navigate the markets with complete confidence.In this book we will cover:An Introduction To Technical Analysis - What exactly is technical analysis, how can it be used to help me make money?Setting Up To Trade: What You Need To Know - Covering the basics such as developing a trading plan, choosing the best broker and terms such as order types, stop loss and take profit and asset classes.The Trading Chart - Covering the different trading charts you will see when trading.The Trend - The significance of the trend in making money in the markets. Covering key concepts such as the Dow Theory, constructing trendlines, candlestick patterns and chart patterns such as triangles, head and shoulders and wedges.Technical Indicators - Using indicators such as volume, MACD, RSI and moving averages to make more informed trades, and to assess the strength of the current trend - divergences are some of our favorite methods we use.Advanced Technical Concepts & Trading Strategies - Covering other technical concepts including cycles, such as the economic cycles that impacts the trend, Elliott Wave Theory, Wyckoff Method for selecting stocks and momentum and contrarian trading, as well as tools available to traders.Market Psychology - Since technical analysis focuses on supply and demand in the markets, of which is mainly made up of humans, emotions and cognitive biases, such as loss aversion play a role in why the markets move the way they do. We will also cover a case study, the Dot-Com Bubble as assess the psychology in that asset bubble.With "A Beginner's Guide to Technical Analysis," you'll embark on a journey that will transform you from a novice trader into a skilled investor. By implementing the expert insights and proven strategies shared in this book, you'll be well on your way to securing your financial future.Don't miss out on this opportunity to unlock the potential of the markets and grab your copy today!

Unlock the Universe's Greatest Library - Your Soul's Complete Story AwaitsWhat if every question you've ever had about your life's purpose, your relationships, and your deepest challenges could be answered by accessing your soul's eternal records? What if this cosmic library of wisdom wasn't reserved for mystics and psychics, but was available to anyone willing to learn the surprisingly simple techniques to connect?In "A Beginner's Guide to the Akashic Records," spiritual author Harmony Kissinger demystifies one of humanity's most profound wisdom traditions, making it accessible for contemporary seekers ready to transform their lives from the inside out.The Akashic Records aren't ancient history - they're your soul's GPS for navigating modern life.Unlike abstract spiritual concepts that leave you wondering "so what?", this book provides startlingly practical guidance for real-world concerns: Why do you keep attracting the same relationship patterns? What's your soul's actual purpose beyond paying bills and meeting obligations? How can past-life insights heal persistent fears and unlock hidden talents?What You'll Discover:The step-by-step Sacred Prayer method that opens your Records safely and effectivelyHow to distinguish authentic soul guidance from wishful thinking or imaginationProven techniques for interpreting the symbolic language your Records use to communicateHealing approaches that address root causes across lifetimes, not just current symptomsIntegration practices that transform spiritual insights into practical life improvementsCommon pitfalls that derail beginners and how to avoid themThis isn't your typical "woo-woo" spiritual book. Harmony's approach combines ancient wisdom with modern discernment, emphasizing safety, practical application, and healthy skepticism. You'll learn not just how to access profound guidance, but how to apply it wisely in your relationships, career, health, and personal growth.Whether you're facing major life transitions, seeking deeper meaning, or simply curious about expanding your consciousness, the Akashic Records offer a unique resource that bridges the mystical and practical. Your soul's eternal library is open 24/7 - you just need to learn how to check out the books.The cosmic library of your soul is waiting. Your key to access is in your hands.Harmony Kissinger is the author of "A Beginner's Guide to Sacred Geometry" and "A Beginner's Guide to Gnosticism." Her work makes ancient wisdom accessible for contemporary spiritual seekers questioning conventional teachings and seeking authentic spiritual experiences.

"A gentle, knowledgeable guide to a fate we all share" (The Washington Post): the first and only all-encompassing action plan for the end of life. "There is nothing wrong with you for dying," hospice physician B.J. Miller and journalist a

'Crucial and timely' - VEX KINGSHORTLISTED FOR THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING AWARDS 2025 - BEST WELLBEING BOOKGOLD AWARD WINNER AT THE LIVING NOW AWARDS 2025 - EXERCISE, FITNESS AND YOGA BOOKLearn how to incorporate traditional yoga into your modern practice - and feel the benefits.Yoga in its authentic form is focused on inclusivity, inner work and peace. But the yoga that is practised in the Western world has got a little lost along the way...Join Nikita Desai on her mission to help us understand yoga beyond the physical poses and pricey outfits that we're so familiar with today. Drawing on research and teachings from ancient sources, Desai helps us navigate this complex practice as we learn how to:- Unpick the problems in modern yoga- Understand the fundamentals of what yoga is in its truest form- Explore key yogic texts and gurus to support our learning- Add in practical elements of traditional yoga to our current practice, both on and off the mat.A Beginner's Guide to the Roots of Yoga is the essential companion for anyone who wants to practise yoga respectfully and fully.-- What readers are saying: 'This was exactly what I never knew I needed to assess my foundation of knowledge' 'An outstanding book for yoga lovers and learners everywhere"If you are new to yoga practices and you are looking to gain some insight and deepen your connection, jump in, practise, read this book and enjoy the journey'

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Back in a new compact edition, this field guide to our new world of hybrid specimens—gorgeously printed in silver ink on black paper—catalogs the conflation of the technosphere and the biospherePlastiglomerates, surveillance robot dogs, fordite, artificial grass, antenna trees, Covid, decapitated mountains, drone-fighting eagles, standardized bananas: all of these specimens—some more familiar than others—are examples of the hybridity that shapes the current landscapes of science, technology and everyday life. Inspired by medieval bestiaries and the increasingly visible effects of climate change on the planet, French researcher Nicolas Nova and art collective DISNOVATION.ORG provide an ethnographic guide to the "post-natural" era in which we live, highlighting the amalgamations of nature and artifice that already coexist in the 21st century.A sort of field handbook, A Bestiary of the Anthropocene aims to help us orient ourselves within the technosphere and the biosphere. What happens when technologies and their unintended consequences become so ubiquitous that it is difficult to define what is "natural" or not? What does it mean to live in a hybrid environment made of organic and synthetic matter? In order to answer such questions, Nova and DISNOVATION.ORG bring their own research together with contributions from collectives such as the Center for Genomic Gastronomy and Aliens in Green as well as text by scholars and researchers from around the world. Polish graphic designer Maria Roszkowska provides illustrations.

With the political intrigue and high heat of A Court of Thorns and Roses and From Blood and Ash, A Betrayal of Storms is perfect for readers who enjoy stories full of magic, romance, and adventure... but with added spice.

A KNIGHTS TALE meets BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER in this seductive, funny, and heart-pounding dark fantasy romance.In 1560s Italy, Ariya has spent twelve relentless years training with the devout Corvus Order of female vampire slayers. At last, she earns her first solo mission to prove her worth-but her elation crumbles when she learns the intimate nature of the assignment: seduce and slay the enigmatic Florentine nobleman Dante D'Agonisto, rumored to be a vampire hiding in plain sight.When she confronts him, Ariya is stunned to find that Dante is more than the ruthless predator she was taught to hunt. Cursed, desperate, and dangerously charming, he begs her to help him find a cure for his affliction-to reclaim his humanity and escape his brutal past.Forced into a false marriage to mask their uneasy alliance, Ariya begins to question every long-held conviction-and plunges into a very inconvenient attraction as hostility ignites into a forbidden carnal awakening.And if Dante is falling for her in turn, more than her mission is at stake. She may lose her heart to the very monster she has sworn to kill.

A feel-good picture book about best friendship told with dry comedy and an open ending—squirrel and mushroom are best friends until another best friend comes to play.This morning when I was out walking, I found a best friend. At least I think so. It certainly looks a lot like it! He really has a best friend kind of face.In this funny picture book exploring a forever childhood question about friendship, squirrel and a mushroom explore the forest through the seasons, show each other special trees, build snow mushrooms, share the good times and bad—which become good bad times alongside a friend.Then spring arrives, and so does a new friend. And then another. This raises a profound question for an overthinking squirrel: should we have just one best friend?"This book is adorable!"—starred, Youth Services Book Review

'A superb satirical novelist’ WASHINGTON POST In a provocative novel addressing contemporary immigration by the sharply observant Lionel Shriver, a New York family takes in a Honduran migrant – who may or may not be the innocent paragon she claims to be. 'An incendiary provocateur’ EVENING STANDARD 'A gleeful satire on the immigration debate’ THE TIMES Gloria Bonaventura, a divorced mother of three living with her 26-year-old son Nico in a sprawling house in Brooklyn, decides to participate in a new city programme – Big Apple, Big Heart – that would pay her to take in a migrant as a boarder. Gloria is thrilled when sweet, kind, helpful Martine arrives. But Nico is sceptical. A classic live-at-home, unemployed Gen Zer with no interest in adulthood, Nico resents the indignity of moving from his self-contained basement flat and back into his childhood bedroom. As the months go by, Martine endears herself to both Nico’s sisters, while finding her way into Gloria’s heart. But as Martine’s disturbingly dodgy compatriots begin to show up, Nico grows only more hostile to both his mother’s altruism and the 'migrant crisis’ in general – though turns out to be anything but a reliable narrator himself.

Everyone tries to escape from paradise. Mark Tyburn dreams of building the perfect video game. Kurt Fischer dreams of being a rich and successful executive. Daisy Tyburn dreams of having the ideal father. John Tyburn Smith dreams of fitting in. NigelDave just dreams of becoming human. Set in the near future, A BETTER PARADISE tells the story of the ill-fated development of an ambitious but addictive video game project that goes very wrong. As the software they developed starts to produce unexpected and disturbing results, the project is shut down and abandoned. Until now.

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 516, Publishers: Michael Karlfeldt, N.D., Ph.D., ISBN-13: 9798989004201, Date of issue: 2023

AMAZON BEST SELLER Bible Coloring Book for Adults: Inspirational Adult Coloring Book Style Offering an opportunity for reflection and receiving encouragement from God's Word while you lose yourself in the tr

A gorgeous picture book that tells a whimsical origin story of the phases of the moon, from award-winning, bestselling author-illustrator Grace Lin

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 192, Publishers: Europa Edizioni srl, ISBN-13: 9791256971053, Date of issue: 2025

The bestselling book of conversations between David Hockney and art critic Martin Gayford as they explore the nature of creativity.David Hockney’s exuberant work is highly praised and widely loved, but he is also something else: an incisive and original thinker on art. In this now classic book, filled with anecdote, insight, passion and wit, Hockney reveals the fruits of his lifelong meditations on the problems and paradoxes of representing a three-dimensional world on a flat surface. Compiled from a decade and a half of conversations with art critic Martin Gayford, it reflects a period in which Hockney relocated from Los Angeles to his native East Yorkshire. Their exchanges communicate the immense delight and inspiration that Hockney finds in the changing seasons and natural splendours of this sparsely inhabited corner of England – a delight that is, in the words of Margaret Drabble, 'an invitation to us all to look better, see better, enjoy more’.