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Kas of Veldenier is a Slayer, a travelling monster hunter for hire.Claudia of Trulio is half-human, half-vampyric. Half monster.They should be nothing more than enemies. But when the long-lost remnant of the dragon Ombral turns up, and with it the possibility of unleashing the dragons to wreak havoc on Vil Tresar as they did long ago, Kas and Claudia's paths converge. Through a shared desire to keep the dragons from returning, they embark on a quest to see the remnant destroyed. Along the way, they will encounter fearsome monsters as well as a burgeoning desire for each other. Can a monster and a monster slayer truly find love together?Pursuing them from the shadows is Serisa, a vampyric who wishes to see the world burn. And she will need the remnant to make that wish a reality...

Lyra is gone. Draven is desperate. Bathara must rebuild in the ashes of its ruin. Upon awakening in a foreign place she does not recognize, Lyra Izacalli faces the cold reality of her capture, demanding answers she does not easily receive-the ways of the world slowly shifting beneath her feet as everything she thought she knew is tested through her new surroundings.Draven Dalmar searches tirelessly to bring Lyra home. Yet it seems every force in existence is working against him. Defeated yet not losing hope, he is forced to maneuver through a series of choices that could change everything as he knows it, soon learning the cost of Lyra's freedom may just be his very own chains.All the while, shifting circumstances bring some relationships closer together-despite tearing others apart. Secrets emerge from the forgotten shadows. Cruel games are played. And betrayal stains the horizon. Yet through it all, one thing remains true...A girl who refuses to be a pawn does not simply lie down and give in.She fights back.A Ballad for the Broken is the second book in the richly imaginative Cadence of the Fallen series, perfect for fans of complex characters, political intrigue, found family, and sweeping romance that stays with you long after the final page.

After making a deal with the King of Tronovia, Shaye attends the School of Magic to master her power and learn more hand-to-hand combat. With unlimited access to Calmara, the biggest library in the known world, she seeks answers to all of her burning questions.Why does she have magic reserved only for the Celestials?Is she the true Heir to the Midorian Throne?Is Bastian, her childhood friend and fiancé, the monster everyone believes him to be?And if all that wasn't weighing on her enough, her growing feelings for Atlas and the revelation that their connection may be deeper than just attraction, has her fighting to keep afloat.When the opportunity to travel to the Kingdom of Elowen arises, Shaye jumps at the chance to go, curious to see if her Frost Elf features mean she has familial ties to the northernmost kingdom. With her friends in tow, Shaye discovers more about herself than she ever dreamed possible - though she can't shake the feeling that she isn't safe.With Soul Eaters still hunting her, a rare magical connection at work, and Bastian allegedly stirring an ancient evil from dormancy, Shaye must stay a step ahead and find out who she is before it's too late.

This is the Spin-off to The Fabric of Our Souls; it must be read first to follow the characters in this story."Death is not the end of us."Follow the emotional and heartwarming story of two mentally unwell ghosts who've lost their way.Lanston.It's been five years since I died and I'm still here. Still haunting this world. I've all but given up hope of passing on the other side when I'm dragged to a spring performance with Yelina and Jericho. It's there that I see the most beautiful phantom I've ever witnessed dancing on the stage. Only after meeting her do I realize how similar we are. But darkness chases her, keeping her distant from me. But how far am I willing to go to find peace?Ophelia.I've evaded other phantoms for years. To keep them safe and away from the shadows that haunt me. But for some reason, I can't stay away from him. He invites me to join him at Harlow Sanctum, where he asks me to join him in completing our bucket list. He wants to pass on. But I have a dark past that keeps me from wanting to follow him into the dark.

AN OBSERVER BOOK OF THE YEARBefore "Hallelujah", "Suzanne" and "Famous Blue Raincoat", the young Leonard Cohen was a gifted writer of prose. In this previously unpublished work, readers will discover the magic that animated Cohen"s unique voice was present from the very beginning. A Ballet of Lepers comprises Cohen"s first novel and short stories, written between 1956 in Montreal and 1961, when he had settled on the island of Hydra in Greece. The titular story follows a reclusive man whose life is invigorated when his grandfather comes to live with him. The book explores themes that would permeate Cohen"s later work, from shame and unworthiness to sexual desire and longing. Meditative, surprising and provocative, A Ballet of Lepers reveals the great artist like never before.

Language: Spanish, Binding: Book, Number of pages: 10, Publishers: NOWORDBOOKS SCP, ISBN-13: 9788412344585, Date of issue: 2022

In this sweet sapphic romance about two foodies in love, Vivi meets Lan while studying abroad in Vietnam and they spend the semester unraveling their families" histories—and eating all the street food in Sài Gòn. In Sài Gòn, Lan is always trying to be the perfect daughter, dependable and willing to care for her widowed mother and their bánh mì stall. Her secret passion, however, is A Bánh Mì for Two, the food blog she started with her father, but has stopped updating since his passing.Meanwhile, Vietnamese American Vivi Huynh, has never been to Vi?t Nam. Her parents rarely even talk about the homeland that clearly haunts them. So Vivi secretly goes to Vietnam for a study abroad program her freshman year of college. She’s determined to figure out why her parents left, and to try everything she’s seen on her favorite food blog, A Bánh Mì for Two.When Vivi and Lan meet in Sài Gòn, they strike a deal. Lan will show Vivi around the city, helping her piece together her mother’s story through crumbling photographs and old memories. Vivi will help Lan start writing again so she can enter a food blogging contest. And slowly, as they explore the city and their pasts, Vivi and Lan fall in love.

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?

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 398, Publishers: Side Eye Publishing, ISBN-13: 9780473735807, Date of issue: 2025

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.

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

The classic novel about Paddington--who's now a major movie star Paddington Bear had traveled all the way from Peru when the Browns first met him in Paddington Station. Since then, their lives have never been quite the same . . .

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.

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.

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 192, Publishers: LOVE X LOVE, Author: RUI ASAJIMA, ISBN-13: 9781427875501, Date of issue: 2024

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 192, Publishers: LOVELOVE, Author: GURI NOJIRO, ISBN-13: 9781427877123, Date of issue: 2024

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.

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 128, Publishers: FRANCES LINCOLN, Author: Anna Shepeta, ISBN-13: 9780711249547, Date of issue: 2021

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!

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!

As featured on BBC Radio 4 'Funny and touching' Sunday Times 'Extraordinary' Observer 'Full of both wisdom and humour' Julia Samuel 'Funny, moving, brave' Jeremy Bowen 'I had the privilege to conduct Simon's last broadcast interview - knowing his wise words on the page could live on afterwards' Emma Barnett *****READER REVIEWS 'Simon's cheerful voice comes through every page' 'An absolute gift of a book ... This book has the potential to change your life' 'Stunning' It isn't quite 'Don't buy any green bananas'. But it's close to 'Don't start any long books'. In his mid-40s, Simon Boas was diagnosed with incurable cancer - it had been caught too late, and spread around his body. But he was determined to die as he had learned to live - optimistically, thinking the best of people, and prioritising what really matters in life. In A Beginner's Guide to Dying Simon considers and collates the things that have given him such a great sense of peace and contentment, and why dying at 46 really isn't so bad. And for that reason it's also only partly about 'dying'. It is mostly a hymn to the joy and preciousness of life, and why giving death a place can help all of us make even more of it.

The "Beginner's Guide to Ice Skating" is a thorough and useful guide written for anyone interested in discovering the basics of ice skating. This book will give you the skills and knowledge you need to improve as a confident and skilled ice skater, whether you're a total beginner or have some skating experience.This book covers all you need to know to begin ice skating, including choosing the appropriate equipment, fundamental skating methods, advanced skating techniques, safety advice, and the health and recreational advantages of ice skating. Regardless of one's prior ice skating knowledge, anyone can easily grasp and follow the book's instructions thanks to its clear and straightforward writing.The author offers professional guidance and helpful pointers on a variety of topics, from selecting the best skates to mastering complex maneuvers like jumps and spins, throughout the whole book.This book includes something for everyone, whether you want to learn ice skating as a hobby or want to advance your skills and participate professionally. You can get the abilities and self-assurance required to take advantage of all that ice skating has to offer by following the detailed instructions offered in this book.This "Beginner's Guide to Ice Skating" is an indispensable resource for anyone who is interested in learning the basics of ice skating. With its clear and concise writing style, expert advice, and practical tips, this book is sure to become an essential reference for anyone looking to start their ice skating journey.

Bring Your Miniatures to Life With 3D Printing, Even If You're a Complete Beginner.Have you ever seen amazing tabletop miniatures online and wished you could print and paint your own, but felt overwhelmed by settings, supports, and failed prints? This user guide was written to make miniature 3D printing simple, clear, and exciting, so you can go from "I don't know where to start" to creating miniatures you're proud to show off.Inside this beginner-friendly user guide, you'll learn exactly how to print miniatures with better detail, fewer failures, and cleaner results.You'll discover how to choose the right files, prepare your printer, dial in your settings, and avoid the common mistakes that ruin prints. You'll also learn essential post-processing steps like washing, curing, support removal, surface cleanup, and safe handling, plus the finishing techniques that make miniatures look professional.This is more than theory; it's a step-by-step system you can follow every time.By using the workflows in this book, you'll gain the confidence to:Print miniatures with sharper details and smoother surfacesImprove support, orientation, and print reliability.Clean and finish your models properly without damaging small partsPrepare miniatures for painting and get a better final result.sBuild a repeatable routine from beginner level to advanced qualityIf you're ready to stop guessing and start improving fast, this book is for you.Whether you print for tabletop gaming, painting practice, or display collections, this guide will help you create miniatures that look better with every print. Start now and begin building your miniature printing skills with confidence, one successful model at a time.This user guide is for educational purposes only. Always follow the safety instructions provided by your 3D printer and material manufacturers. The author and publisher are not responsible for injuries, damage, or losses resulting from the use or misuse of the information in this book.

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!

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Woodcarving is one of the most primal of human activities and with this helpful guide, the beginner can learn the basic skills to start enjoying this rewarding hobby. Full of helpful illustrations, advice and an introductory essay on woodwork.

"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

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Learn to make money in the stock market, even if you've never traded before.The stock market is the greatest opportunity machine ever created.Are you ready to get your piece of it?This book will teach you everything that you need to know to start making money in the stock market today.Don't gamble with your hard-earned money.If you are going to make a lot of money, you need to know how the stock market really works.You need to avoid the pitfalls and costly mistakes that beginners make.And you need time-tested trading and investing strategies that actually work.This book gives you everything that you will need.It's a simple road map that anyone can follow.In this book, you will learn:How to grow your money the smart and easy wayThe best place to open up a brokerage accountHow to buy your first stockHow to generate passive income in the stock marketHow to spot a stock that is about to explode higherHow to trade momentum stocksInsider tricks used by professional tradersThe one thing you should never do when buying value stocks (don't start investing until you read this)How to pick stocks like Warren BuffettHow to create a secure financial future for you and your familyAnd much, much moreEven if you know nothing about the stock market, this book will get you started investing and trading the right way.Join the thousands of smart traders and investors who have profited from this ultimate guide to the stock market.Amazon best-selling author and retired hedge fund manager, Matthew Kratter will teach you the secrets that he has used to trade and invest profitably for the last 20 years.Even if you are a complete beginner, this book will have you trading stocks in no time.Are you ready to get started creating real wealth in the stock market?Then scroll up and click BUY NOW to get started today.

The beloved creator of "Notes from the Universe" distills a career's worth of inspiration into elegant, brief lessons for making our way through the world--conceived as a guidebook for his young daughter yet relevant to everyone who's living a life on e

Is the Bermuda Triangle real? One skeptic is about to find out.Bobby Romero has it all: a beautiful, loving wife and family, golf course houses in New York and Florida, and a successful career. But something still eats at him - the devastating breakup with

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 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