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Book SynopsisA guide to the craft of baking bread, featuring more than 60 recipes from the former head baker at San Francisco's Tartine and the founder of Copenhagen's Hart Bageri.

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Book SynopsisPit your worldly wits against family and friends, or just challenge yourself, with this ultimate travel trivia book. With head-scratching questions on everything from geography and culture to history, wildlife and transport, it's a fun and challenging test for all ages - and the perfect addition to any trip. Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travel Quiz Book is split into three sections: Easy, Medium and Hard, with 100 quizzes in total, each featuring 20+ questions that will confound adults and kids alike. Perfect for social get-togethers, rainy days and family trips, this fun and illustrated book also makes a great gift! Themed rounds include: Food and drink Transport Culture Flags Famous landmarks Seas and oceans Wildlife History Books Islands Museums Sporting venues Mountains Film locations Rivers Space travel Capital cities Currencies Languages And lots more! About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

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Book SynopsisArtists have been using sketchbooks for centuries as integral tools in the creative process, especially during the preparatory stages leading to the creation of great works of art. Serving as portable companions, they accompany artists on their physical and mental journeys, offering intimate glimpses into their sources of inspiration. They are used to document daily life, national events, the landscape, and natural world with immediacy. Many artists have used sketchbooks to create meticulous botanical records, while others, such as the Pre-Raphaelites, planned their most important paintings within their pages.Selected from the Victoria and Albert Museum?s extensive collection, the featured sketchbooks range from historic to contemporary examples including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Angelica Kauffman, George Romney, John Constable, Beatrix Potter, E. H. Shepard, Paul Nash, Shahed Saleem, and Julie Verhoeven. Lesser-known artists, especially women, for whom sketchbooks provided a creative outlet, are also highlighted. Drawn from Britain, Europe, and beyond, the wide-ranging selection of sketches blurs the boundaries between art and journal.The Artist''s Sketchbook

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Book SynopsisHave you ever wanted to visit the most scenic, historic or important football grounds in Britain, but weren't sure where to start or what to include? In British Football's Greatest Grounds, Mike Bayly offers a bucket list of places to watch football in England, Wales and Scotland as chosen by fans across the world.This first-of-its-kind book introduces the reader to a diverse and often breathtaking range of Britain's football venues. In addition to the oldest, biggest and highest our nation has to offer, it covers lesser-known grounds nestling next to castles, beaches, churches and mountain ranges, as well as modern Premier League stadiums in major cities. Featuring beautiful images taken by acclaimed sports photographers, along with written contributions from respected industry figures, British Football's Greatest Grounds is part guide, part love letter to the history, people and places that showcase the best of our unique football landscape. It's sure to leave you planning a future football trip.

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Book SynopsisNegotiating is something that we all do, whether at work or at home. But what if we come across someone who just won't give in? How can we defend ourselves against manipulation? And how do we say 'no' without compromising a deal?Legend has it that the Kremlin school of negotiation was born in Russia in the 1920s, under the rule of Joseph Stalin, and it still has its followers and advocates to this day.Using the official Kremlin method and years of business experience, Igor Ryzov guides us through the most effective techniques in negotiating terms that satisfy both parties. From knowing how to get the most information about a potential deal, to how to read your counterpart, and advice on defusing tension, this comprehensive handbook ensures a mutually acceptable resolution that leaves you walking away successful.With practical examples, and exercises to hone your negotiating skills, The Kremlin School of Negotiation will offer the tools you need to master any deal.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword xv Introduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 3 Icons Used in This Book 4 Beyond the Book 4 Where to Go from Here 5 Part 1: Getting Started With the Bass Guitar 7 Chapter 1: The Very Basics of Bass 9 Discovering the Differences between the Bass and Its High-Strung Cousins 9 Understanding the Bass Player’s Function in a Band 10 Forging the link between harmony and rhythm 11 Moving the song along 11 Keeping time 11 Establishing rhythms 12 Looking cool 12 Dissecting the Anatomy of a Bass Guitar 12 The neck 13 The body 14 The innards 15 On a Need-to-Know “Basses”: Gearing Up to Play Bass 15 Coordinating your right and left hands 16 Mastering major and minor chord structures 16 Tuning your bass 16 Combining scales and chords 16 Playing Grooves, Solos, and Fills 17 Creating grooves and riffs 17 Treating yourself and your audience to solos and fills 17 Experimenting with Different Musical Genres 18 Stocking Up on Some Bass Gear 19 Buying a bass 19 Getting an amplifier 19 Accessorizing your bass 20 Giving Your Bass Some Good Ol’ TLC 20 Chapter 2: Gaining the Tools and Skills to Play 21 Getting a Handle on Your Bass 21 Holding Your Bass 22 Strapping on your bass: Strings to the outside 23 Voilà! Standing with your bass 23 Sitting with your bass 24 Placing Your Hands in the Proper Position 25 Positioning your left hand 25 Positioning your right hand 27 Reading a Fingerboard Diagram 33 The language of music: Scales and chords 33 Viewing a diagram of the major and minor scales 36 Playing open-string scales 37 Finding the notes on the neck 37 Identifying intervals: They’re always in the same place 39 Tuning Your Bass Guitar 41 Reference pitch sources to use when playing alone 41 Reference pitch sources to use when playing with others 43 Tuning the bass guitar to itself 45 Playing a Song on Your Bass Guitar 53 Making some noise with the open strings 53 Closing the strings 54 Chapter 3: Warming Up: Getting Your Hands in Shape to Play 57 Understanding the Sound Your Bass Makes 58 Performing Right-Hand Warm-Ups 58 Right-hand same-string strokes 59 Controlling the strength in your striking hand: Right-hand accents 61 Skating across the strings: Right-hand string crossing 62 Coordinating Your Left Hand with Your Right Hand 63 Doing finger permutations 64 Muting the strings to avoid the infamous hum 65 Putting it all together 66 Part 2: The Bass-ics of Playing 69 Chapter 4: Reading, ’Riting, and Rhythm 71 Reading Notation: No Pain, Much Gain 71 Chord notation: The chord chart 72 Music notation: Indicating rhythm and notes 72 Tablature notation: Showing strings, frets, and sequence 73 The vocal chart: Using lyrics and chords for a singer or songwriter 75 Finding Any Note in Any Octave 75 Using the Metronome: You Know, That Tick-Tock Thing 80 Setting the metronome 80 Playing along 80 Dividing Music into Phrases, Measures, and Beats 81 The quarter note 82 The eighth note 82 The sixteenth note 83 The half note 83 The whole note 83 The triplet 83 The dot 84 The tie 84 The rest 85 Discovering How to Read Music 85 Rhythmic chunks 85 Interval chunks 86 What comes up must come down 88 Playing Your First Song While Reading Music 90 Chapter 5: Understanding Major and Minor Structures 93 Building Major and Minor Scales 94 Major scales 95 Minor scales 96 Building Chords: One Note at a Time, Please 97 Triads: The three most important notes of a chord 98 7th chords: Filling out the triad 101 Getting your kicks with boogie licks 104 Inversions: Down is Up, and Up is Down 106 Major chord inversions 106 Minor chord inversions 108 Spicing Up Your Sound: The Seven Main Modes (Scales) 110 Using Chromatic Tones: All the Other Notes 115 Chromatic tones within the box 115 Chromatic tones outside the box 116 Bringing a Groove to Life with Dead Notes (Weird but True) 117 Playing dead — notes, that is 118 Raking dead notes 118 Sampling Accompaniments 120 Using your accompaniments in a tune 123 Keeping your groove gloriously ambiguous 124 Part 3: Making the Moves, Creating the Grooves 127 Chapter 6: Creating the Groove 129 Anatomy of a Groove: Putting Together the Necessary Elements 129 Getting your groove skeleton out of the closet 130 Playing a song using only the groove skeleton 132 Choosing the right notes for a groove 133 Creating Your Own Groove 136 Covering the “basses”: Creating dominant, minor, and major grooves 136 Waggin’ the groove tail 144 Movin’ and groovin’ from chord to chord 146 Finding the perfect fit: The designer groove 150 Grooving with a Drummer 153 The bass drum 153 The snare drum 154 The hi-hat 155 Jammin’ with Other Musicians 155 Preparing your ear 156 Listening for “the note” 156 Pivoting the note 159 Getting Creative with Existing Grooves 161 Altering a (famous) groove 162 Simplifying a groove 164 Chapter 7: Going Solo: Playing Solos and Fills 167 Soloing: Your Moment to Shine 167 Playing with the blues scale: A favorite solo spice 168 Jamming with the minor pentatonic scale: No wrong notes 171 Using the major pentatonic scale: Smooth as can be 172 Moving from chord to chord 174 Creating Fills without Any Help from Your Dentist 176 A match made in heaven: Connecting your fill to the groove 177 Timing a fill 177 Part 4: Using the Correct Accompaniment For Each Genre 183 Chapter 8: Rock On! Getting Down with the Rock Styles 185 Rock ’n’ Roll: It’s The Attitude! 186 Hard Rock: Going at It Fast and Furious 191 Pop Rock: Supporting the Vocals 193 Blues Rock: Doin’ What “Duck” Does and Playing a Countermelody 195 Country Rock: Where Vocals Are King, and You Take a Back Seat 198 One Rock Fits All: Applying a Standard Rock Groove to Any Rock Song 200 Chapter 9: Swing It! Playing Styles That Rely on the Triplet Feel 203 Swing: Grooving Up-Tempo with Attitude 204 Jazz: Going for a Walk 205 Working the walk 206 Applying a jazz blues walking pattern 211 Blues Shuffle: Walking Like Donald Duck (Dunn, That Is) 214 Funk Shuffle: Combining Funk, Blues, and Jazz 217 Chapter 10: Making It Funky: Playing Hardcore Bass Grooves 221 R & B: Movin’ to Rhythm and Blues 222 The Motown Sound: Grooving with the Music of the Funk Brothers 225 Fusion: Blending Two Styles into One 226 Funk: Light Fingers, Heavy Attitude 229 Hip-Hop: Featuring Heavy Funk with Heavy Attitude 232 Knowing What to Do When You Just Want to Funkifize a Tune 234 Chapter 11: Sampling International Flavors: Bass Styles from Around the World 237 Bossa Nova: Baskin’ in a Brazilian Beat 238 Samba: Speeding Up with Bossa’s Fast Cousin 239 Afro-Cuban: Ordering Up Some Salsa (Hold the Chips, Please) 240 Reggae: Relaxing with Offbeat “Riddims” 242 Calypso Party Sounds: Dancing through the Groove 244 Combining Reggae and Rock: The Distinct Sound of Ska 245 African Grooves: Experimenting with Exotic Downbeat Grooves 247 Grooving on a steady beat, South African–style 247 Checking out the bass groove styles from Cameroon 248 Music without Borders: Grooving to the World Beat 251 Chapter 12: Playing in Odd Meters: Not Strange, Just Not the Norm 253 An Odd-Meter Oldie but Goodie: The Waltz 254 Beyond the Waltz: Navigating Beats in Odd Meter 255 5/4 meter: Not an impossible mission 256 Take a groove you know and make it grow 259 7/4 meter: Adding two more beats 260 Complex Simplicity: Syncopation and Subdivision 264 Syncopating in odd meter 264 Adding an eighth 265 Dealing with the rush 266 Chapter 13: Groovin’ in a Genre: It’s All About Style! 269 Playing Grooves in Each Genre: One Simple Song, Many Genres Strong 270 Pop: Backing up the singer-songwriter 271 Rocking by the quarter or eighth note 271 R & B/Soul, with or without the dot 272 Feeling da funk 275 Layin’ down some Latin grooves 276 When you’re feelin’ blue, shuffle 277 To Blend or Not to Blend: Knowing How to Fit In 279 Just blending in: How to do it 280 The bold and the beautiful: Creating a bold groove 281 Blending and bolding by genre 281 Signing off with a flourish 282 Chapter 14: Eight Degrees of Separation: The Beatles’ Solution 285 Playing Your Rhythm Straight or Syncopated 286 Pumping eighth notes 286 Syncopating the bass beat 287 Making Harmonic Choices 290 Feeling fine (with roots and 5ths) 290 Walking along Penny Lane 292 Coming together to move with the groove 295 Day-tripping in perfect agreement: Unison 295 Playing something to counter the melody with 299 Inverting while your bass gently weeps 300 Part 5: Buying and Caring For Your Bass 305 Chapter 15: Love of a Lifetime or One-Night Stand? Buying the Right Bass 307 Assessing Your Needs Before You Buy 308 Thinking long-term: Moving in together 309 Thinking short-term: Help me make it through the night 309 How many strings are too many? 309 To fret or not to fret 311 Needs Are One Thing . . . Budget is Quite Another 311 A Trip to the Bass-Mint: Where to Shop for Your Bass Guitar 312 Hitting the music stores 312 Consulting newspaper ads 314 Visiting online shops and individual online ads 315 When Money is No Object: Getting a Custom-Made Bass 316 Chapter 16: Getting the Right Gear for Your Bass Guitar 317 Making Yourself Heard: A Primer on Amplifiers and Speakers 318 Going with a combo or separate amp and speaker 318 Opting for solid state or tubes 319 Picking a speaker size 319 Setting the tone 320 Needs, Wants, and Nonessentials: Rounding Out Your Equipment 321 Must-haves: Cases, gig bags, and more 321 Definite maybes: Useful effects, gadgets, and practice items 323 Extras: Effects pedals 325 Chapter 17: Changing the Strings on Your Bass Guitar 327 Knowing When It’s Time to Say Goodbye 328 Off with the Old: Removing Bass Strings 328 On with the New: Restringing Your Bass 330 Ensuring a Long Life for Your Strings 335 Chapter 18: Keeping Your Bass in Shape: Maintenance and Light Repair 337 Cleaning Your Bass, Part by Part 337 The body and neck 338 The hardware 338 The pickups 338 The fingerboard 339 The strings 339 Making Minor Repairs to Your Bass 340 The taming of the screw(s) 340 Taking care of the finish 341 Leaving the electronics to the experts 341 Adjusting the Bass Guitar 342 Providing relief to the truss rod 342 Raising and lowering the bridge 344 Assembling a Cleaning and Repair Tool Bag 346 Storing Your Bass 347 Part 6: The Part of Tens 349 Chapter 19: Ten Innovative Bassists You Should Know 351 Stanley Clarke 351 John Entwistle 352 James Jamerson 352 Carol Kaye 352 Will Lee 353 Paul McCartney 353 Marcus Miller 353 Jaco Pastorius 353 Victor Wooten 354 X (Fill in Your Own) 354 Chapter 20: Ten Great Rhythm Sections (Bassists and Drummers) 355 Bootsy Collins and Jab’o Starks 356 Donald “Duck” Dunn and Al Jackson Jr 356 James Jamerson and Benny Benjamin 356 John Paul Jones and John Bonham 357 Joe Osborn and Hal Blaine 357 Jaco Pastorius and Peter Erskine 358 George Porter Jr and Zig Modeliste 358 Francis Rocco Prestia and David Garibaldi 358 Chuck Rainey and Bernard Purdie 359 Robbie Shakespeare and Sly Dunbar 359 Appendix: Audio Tracks and Video Clips 361 Index 375

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Book SynopsisAward-winning artist Hashim Akib's striking portraits are at the heart of this inspirational book. The subject of portraiture is seen by many as the zenith of art, and Hash's easygoing, unpretentious style puts fantastic results within the reach of hobby artists and aspiring professionals alike. Assuming nothing and starting from the basics – making it suitable even for the enthusiastic beginner – this book includes six step-by-step projects to follow; along with friendly but in-depth advice on colour palettes; skintone; composition; working from photographs and models; markmaking; lighting; atmosphere and much more. The book covers many types of portraiture – from the self-portrait to full-length portraits – all presented in Hash's striking, free and contemporary style.Trade Review'Exciting' is not normally a word springs to mind when discussing books on portraiture. 'Thorough', maybe, or 'comprehensive' - what you are mostly looking for is something that describes working methods clearly and illustrated the type of people you can relate to. This, though, is something different. Hashim Akib captures likenesses well, but he also introduces a sense of character, personality and presence through his trademark dynamic brushwork. It would be all too easy for this to fall wide of the mark, becoming mannered, or maybe too individual to have more general appeal. Instead, and this is down to his very considerable technical expertise, the book makes you want to get started and even to try Hashim's own demonstrations - they're people you feel you'd really like to meet. Excitement on its own would not be enough, of course, so be assured that this is thorough and comprehensive as well. * The Artist *Hashim has yet again written a bold exciting and informative book. His colour use is just perfectly shown. He explains how to paint portraits so well that it makes it so much easier to attempt. It makes painting so much fun and lets artists go for it, in a controlled, but free way. I have learnt so much reading this book and will be painting this way with excitement ahead. Wow, thanks. -- Melanie Bettridge * Customer review *Being a huge fan of Hash's style, I eagerly anticipated the arrival of this latest book and was not disappointed. This is a great book for getting an insight into an artist's process, it's like having a personal workshop which you can keep referring back to. Acrylics are not the obvious medium choice for portraiture but the strong and dynamic style Hashim uses is both inspiring and contemporary. He makes it look so simple and easy! There are several step by step examples to guide you, from initial planning though the sculptural painting process, lots of hints and tips, and insights into making portrait painting loose but exciting. From lighting and expressions to mark making, Hashim explains in detail his method and the materials used. The biggest setback to a beginner or the casual hobby artist, is the confidence required to use the paint so freely, and have the observation skills required to get the best results, hopefully this book will inspire you to take the large leap of faith and try it. So if you are a beginner looking for different ways in which to tackle the complex area of portraiture or somebody more advanced wanting to experiment with or change to a more colourful and loose approach, I would urge everyone to get this book, have a go and try emulating this style. -- Michelle Tilston Fletcher * Customer review *This is a book that's full of life and of a love of people as well as painting. Hashim will show you how to capture not just the appearance of your subject, but also their character. This is an dynamic author who's not only enthusiastic about his subject, but excellent at conveying that and explaining his methods. * The SAA *FACE FACTS Learn the basics of portraiture and how to unleash your own painting techniques with this guide by artist Hashim Akib Rather than taking a formal learning approach in his book, artist and author Hashim Akib explains useful portrait painting concepts while also encouraging you to explore your own style. It opens with an introduction to tools and materials, before setting aside chapters to compositional exercises, colour theory and detailed painting tutorials. So far, so familiar. But this book’s selling point is that it knows it’s a jumping-off point for further experimentation. Hobbyists will benefit from the advice on paint application and colour mixing, while experienced artists will appreciate the technical know-how on display in the step-by-step guides. The final chapters show you how to push what you’ve learnt even further with lessons on texture, profiles and unusual expressions. As Hashim says in his introduction, photography has had a huge impact on portraiture. With this in mind, his guide is a valuable exploration of how contemporary portraiture can still be relevant today, and what you need to consider if you want to create engaging paintings with personality. Working from one reference photo, Hashim Akib explains how he paints skin tones and uses just a few extra brush marks to describe the face. For this portrait piece, Hashim uses earthy and dark neutrals, which frame the warmer colours. -- Chris Allcock * Imagine Fx *This is the most exciting book I've ever seen about portrait painting. Hashim's paintings are dynamic and full of life. They're about as are removed from the often stuffy canvases you see on the walls of institutions as it's possible to get. Most books on portraiture concentrate on technique and getting a likeness. Frankly, if you want that, you should probably stick to photography. What painting can do is express character and provide an inner vision that gives a sense of presence, and that's here in profusion. I wouldn't want you to think there's nothing here about technique-there's plenty of it, but it's bound up with actual paintings that show how things work in practice, rather than theory. There is, for example, a very handy section on facial features- eyes, noses and mouths. Hashim still manages to tell you more about the differences between men and women and racial types than you'll find in many other books. So, you see, this is a book that teaches by example-and what examples! Every kind of face is here and there are quite a few different styles of painting too, including some startling uses of colour. It's that kind of book. I've often spoken about the ones which will have you itching to get out your brushes and this is another example of them. Even if you've never painted a portrait in your life, you can't help feeling your feet starting to tap and wanting to get up and dance with Hashim. * Paint Magazine *“Exciting” isn’t normally a word I’d associated with portraiture. “Thorough”, “lifelike”, maybe even “vibrant”, but it’s not normally a subject to get the pulses racing. This, though, is astounding. Hashim’s style is quite blocky and, if you were looking for almost photographic realism, this is not for you. You actually have to look at the finished results for a few seconds before the features of the faces emerge. When they do, however, they’re full of character and these are people whose presence you can feel. This is something that all portrait painters strive for, but it’s one of the most difficult qualities to achieve. If personality is your goal, place your order now. I think it also helps that Hashim appears simply to like people. I don’t think it would be possible to get results like this if you simply regarded your subjects as a job. There’s a warmth here, and an understanding of the life and light behind mere structure and outward appearance. This isn’t really something that can be taught, so I’d suggest you might simply want to learn from example here – don’t expect a magic ingredient. In practical terms, the book offers all the variety you could want. There are male and female figures, different hair styles and skin colours and a wide range of ages. Hashim explains colour, lighting and perspective and he’s also rather good on the main features – eyes, noses, ears, etc. Here, his style is your friend as its vibrancy makes what is inevitably a rather technical section interesting and – well – exciting. -- Henry Malt * Art Book Review *Like most painters, I find painting portraits challenging. I found this book very interesting because for me it has a new approach. Treating the face like blocks. Akib tells us to beware of realism. This book enables you to master the essentials and capture the atmosphere, the character. It's worth looking at no matter what your skill, for the treatment is quite different. Plenty of examples, male, female, young, old. Follow the 6 varied step-by-step projects. Faces, features and even full length portraits are covered. I particularly like the unusual expressions pages and the way they were presented. One thing of note, I found I liked the older style and not his new way of using very thick paint, but that is just personal preference and it is good to experiment and try different styles and ways of using paint. Also close-ups are not how the paintings will appear when viewed on a wall. I cannot believe it is 7 years since his last book, what a lot he has achieved. -- Karen Platt * Amazon *Painting Portraits in Acrylics is a practical guide to contemporary portraiture by Hashim Akib. Award-winning artists Hashim Akib's striking portraits are at the heart of this inspirational book. Hash's easy-going, unpretentious style puts fantastic results within the reach of hobby artists and aspiring professionals alike. Assuming nothing and starting from the basics, making it suitable even for the enthusiastic beginner, this book includes six step-by-step projects to follow, along with friendly but in-depth advice on colour palettes, skin tone, composition, working from photographs and models, mark making, lighting; atmosphere and much more. The book covers many types of portraiture from the self-portrait to full-length portraits, all presented in Hash's striking, free and contemporary style. * Leisure Painter *Starting from the basics, award-winning artist Hashim Akib shows you how to paint portraits in acrylics with an engaging and easy-to-follow style. Covering all styles of portraiture, from self-portraits to full-length portraits, the book includes six step-by-step projects to follow. These provide in-depth advice on colour palettes, skin tones, composition and lighting as well as how to work from photographs and models, plus much more. The book is aimed at beginners, but there's plenty for the more proficient artist to enjoy here. * The Artist *Table of ContentsIntroduction Materials Starting out The Robot Ideas and planning A face that tells a story Age & Experience Light Colour Painting skin Full Length Portrait Painting self portraits Self portrait Going further Choosing a face Attitude and expression Young Girl Portrait in profile Index

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Book SynopsisExplores the development and history and an A-Z of over 170 aircraft, with 600 photographs, in a new fully updated edition.

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Book SynopsisThird Culture Cooking is American Cooking: Multicultural, borrowing from our parents and their parents' homes, melding the old with the new, and the familiar with the unfamiliar to create bold flavors and new classics for the next generation of cooks The food that author Zaynab Issa cooksinspired by her East African and South Asian roots, the American suburban delights she grew up eating, and her international travelsis packed with unique and flavorful riffs. The traditional foods of Zaynab's family are reflected herefrom her grandmother's Baklava to her sister-in-law's Biryanias are her affectionate homages to the chain restaurants we love: Fluffy cinnamon rolls that rival Cinnabon's, Baskin Robbinsinspired almond fudge squares, and an artichoke dip that recalls TGiF delights that will make you want to stay in. The mix of ingredients and styles, influences and techniques is spectacularly, distinctly, uniquely American: perfect for curious, modern cooks hungry for exciting food. These

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Book SynopsisMeet Marc 'Elvis' Priestley: the former number-one McLaren mechanic, and the brains behind some of Formula One's greatest ever drivers.Revealing the most outrageous secrets and fiercest rivalries, The Mechanic follows Priestley as he travels the world working in the high-octane atmosphere of the F1 pit lane. While the spotlight is most often on the superstar drivers, the mechanics are the guys who make every World Champion, and any mistakes can have critical consequences.However, these highly skilled engineers don't just fine-tune machinery and crunch data through high-spec computers. These boys can seriously let their hair down. Whether it's partying on luxury yachts or photo opportunities aboard gravity-defying aeroplanes, this is a world which thrills on and off the track.This is Formula One, but not like you've seen it before. Trade ReviewThe principle is sound, as are the author’s credentials… [A] genuine attempt to reflect the day-to-day realities of a relentless life on the road. And it is relayed by someone who doesn’t feel duty-bound to toe the corporate line * Motorsport *Here we are privileged to have Marc’s take on the Formula 1 world from the inside… Marc was lucky enough to work alongside David Coulthard, Mika Hakkinen, Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton, among others, but it is his close relationship with Kimi Raikkonen that we gain most insight into as we read… In short, it is a must read for any F1 fan, and I can highly recommend -- Sarah Merritt * Badger GP *

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Book SynopsisBy following the lessons in Cartoon Animation with Preston Blair, you can make any character—person, animal, or object—come to life through animated movement! While animators must first know how to draw, the animation process involves much more than just good drawing skills. In this new edition, acclaimed cartoon animator Preston Blair shares his vast practical knowledge to explain and demonstrate the many techniques of cartoon animation. Learn the knowledge and skills animators must have, including: How to construct original cartoon characters by developing a character’s shape, personality, features, and mannerisms How to animate movements such as running, walking, dancing, posing, skipping, and more How to create realistic-looking mouth movements during dialogue, as well as body movements and facial expressions while the character is speaking The finer points of animating a character, including drawing key character poses and in-betweens Full of expert advice from animation pioneer Preston Blair, and packed with helpful drawings and diagrams, the new edition of Cartoon Animation with Preston Blair is a book no animation enthusiast should be without. THIS REVISED EDITION INCLUDES:Chapter 1: Getting Started Tools & Materials Drawing Basics Animation MethodsChapter 2: Cartoon Construction Parts of a Cartoon Character The Body The Head Facial Expressions The HandsChapter 3: Character Design & Development Cartoon Examples The Cute Character The Screwball Type The “Pugnacious” Character More Animal Characters Fictional People ChildrenChapter 4: Basic Character Movement Comics to Life Line of Action Rhythm & Design Basic MovementChapter 5: Animation Principles Beyond Simple Movements Rough Sketches Balance Paths of Action Animation EffectsChapter 6: Animated Acting Expressing an Attitude Three Rules for Actors Body Language DialogueThe Collector’s Series offers a broad range of projects across a variety of mediums and genres, such as drawing, oil, acrylic, watercolor, cartooning, calligraphy, and others. This series is suitable for beginning to intermediate artists, and each title features in-depth instruction about how to work with the tools of the trade, master techniques, and use newfound skills in practical application. Trade Review“Profusely illustrated throughout and comprehensively covering all of the fundamentals of cartoon animation…ideal and unreservedly recommended.” * Midwest Book Review *"This is the holy grail of all art books." * Sandbox World *"A treasure trove of samples and guidelines to inspire an artist at any level." * Comics Grinder *Table of ContentsFrom the Editors Introduction from Preston BlairChapter 1: Getting Started Tools & Materials Drawing Basics Animation MethodsChapter 2: Cartoon Construction Parts of a Cartoon Character The Body The Head Facial Expressions The HandsChapter 3: Character Design & Development Cartoon Examples The Cute Character The Screwball Type The “Pugnacious” Character More Animal Characters Fictional People ChildrenChapter 4: Basic Character Movement Comic to Life Line of Action Rhythm & Design Basic MovementChapter 5: Animation Principles Beyond Simple Movements Rough Sketches Balance Paths of Action Animation EffectsChapter 6: Animated Acting Expressing an Attitude Three Rules for Actors Body Language DialogueAbout Preston Blair

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Book SynopsisFrom 70 of the most successful mystery writers in the business, an invaluable guide to crafting mysteries—from character development and plot to procedurals and thrillers—“this is a writing guide that readers and writers will turn to again and again” (Booklist, starred review). Mystery Writers of America (MWA) is known for providing unparalleled resources on the craft, art, and business of storytelling, helping writers of all levels improve their skills for nearly a century. Now, this handbook helps authors navigate the ever-shifting publishing landscape—from pacing, plotting, the business side of publishing, to the current demand for diversity and inclusivity across all genres, and more. Featuring essays by a new generation of bestselling experts on various elements of the craft and shorter pieces of crowd-sourced wisdom from the MWA membership as a whole, the topics covered can be categorized as follows: —Before Writing (rules; genres; setting; character; research; etc.) —While Writing (outlining; the plot; dialogue; mood; etc.) —After Writing (agents; editors; self-pub; etc.) —Other than Novels (short stories; true crime; etc.) —Other Considerations (diverse characters; legal questions; criticism) Also included is a collection of essays from MWA published authors—including Jeffery Deaver, Tess Gerritsen, and Charlaine Harris—selected by bestselling authors Lee Child and Laurie King and arranged thematically answering, “What piece of writing advice do you wish you’d had at the beginning of your career?” “Everything you wanted to know about how to plan, draft, write, revise, publish, and market a mystery” (Kirkus Reviews), this inclusive manual provides practical, current, easily digestible advice for new and established authors alike.Trade Review"An embarrassment of riches . . . [How to Write a Mystery] overflows with enough pithy wisdom and hard-boiled humor to deserve its place on any mystery lover's shelf, even if they never intend to write a thing. . . . A snappy, wise and expansive guide which in explaining how to write a mystery ends up illustrating much of what makes the genre so engrossing." —Minneapolis Star Tribune "A wonderful book, a seminar in genre writing conducted by some of the genre’s most accomplished practitioners. . . . a writing guide that readers and writers will turn to again and again." —Booklist, starred review "Everything you wanted to know about how to plan, draft, write, revise, publish, and market a mystery, courtesy of the cheerleaders from the Mystery Writers of America. . . . A chorus of encouraging voices that mix do-this instruction with companionable inspiration." —Kirkus Reviews "Tempted to try your own hand at a tale of crime? How to Write a Mystery gathers sound and often witty advice from nearly 70 contemporary practitioners." —Wall Street Journal "One of the best and most inclusive manuals ever. . . . How to Write a Mystery is a splendid technical treatise for writers of any stage or level. . . . Reading the book feels like taking a graduate-level course. . . . an immensely worthwhile investment for the storyteller in us all.” —BookTrib "All this input from some of the most successful mystery writers alive makes for an invaluable guide to crafting mysteries, police procedurals, and thrillers. These experts offer practical, current, and surprisingly easily digestible advice." —The Big Thrill "Budding authors looking for pro tips will find some useful tidbits." —Publishers Weekly

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Book Synopsis''I see my story as a suite of songs that have a magical connection. I never understood that connection until I sat down to write. It was then that the magic started to flow.''Let Love Rule is a work of deep reflection. Lenny Kravitz looks back at his life with candor, self-scrutiny, and humour. ''My life is all about opposites,'' he writes. ''Black and white. Jewish and Christian. The Jackson 5 and Led Zeppelin. I accepted my Gemini soul. I owned it. I adored it. Yins and yangs mingled in various parts of my heart and mind, giving me balance and fueling my curiosity and comfort.''Let Love Rule covers a vast canvas stretching from Manhattan''s Upper East Side, Brooklyn''s Bedford-Stuyvesant, Los Angeles''s Baldwin Hills, Beverly Hills, and finally to France, England and Germany. It''s the story of a wildly creative kid who, despite tough struggles at school and extreme tension at home, finds salvation in music. We see him grow as a musici

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Book SynopsisCEO EXCELLENCE, by McKinsey senior partners Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller and Vikram Malhotra is a unique and timely business book which will draw on 25 years of research and interviews with top leaders of some of the world's most respected companies. The resulting book will demonstrate that while the role of CEO is unique within every organisation, it is surprisingly similar across companies even in disparate industries. Furthermore, the best CEOs approach their role with distinct mindsets and practices. This book is about truly world class leadership, showing how the best CEOs think, adapt and approach challenges (never more relevant than in this extraordinary time). It will show why a brilliant CEO can have such an immense impact, and demonstrate how to model yourself and your performance on the very best - so that your turn to lead comes sooner, and is more successful.Trade ReviewA book for those who want to sharpen their skills in leading organizations to higher levels. -- Michael Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg LPA satisfying handbook for future moguls -- Kirkus ReviewsValuable...provides leaders at all career stages insight on how to complement and enhance their respective styles. -- Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Founder and President of the Chief Executive Leadership InstituteRemarkable...Any smart CEO looking to not just survive but thrive would do well to read and heed this book's insights. -- David Rubenstein, co-founder and co-executive chairman of The Carlyle GroupPlunges into the minds of the world's finest CEOs, reaches deep into their psyches, [and] retrieves the rarest pearls of wisdom. -- Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance IndustriesIlluminating and even inspiring...strategies I'm excited to teach in my leadership courses at Harvard. -- Frances Frei, coauthor of UnleashedA how-to guide for aspiring leaders, CEO Excellence provides real-world, practical examples of how real leaders lead through times of crisis and calm. A must-read for anyone that aspires to lead corporations large and small. -- Blair Mannix, Director of MBA Admissions, The Wharton School, University of PennsylvaniCEO Excellence pulls back the curtain on how some of the world's greatest business leaders have achieved success. Readers from the classroom to the boardroom will find valuable lessons they can apply to their own careers. -- Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO, and cofounder of BlackstoneA must-read for everyone who is (or wants to be) a CEO...Very informative and highly enjoyable. -- Jason Flom, former Chairman and CEO of Atlantic Records, Virgin Records, and Capitol Music GroupThis work will help leaders everywhere-not just CEOs-be more effective. -- Fast CompanyShow(s) how the best CEOs think and adapt in surprisingly similar ways across industries -- CNBCGoes behind the corporate curtain... a master class in leadership -- Business Insider(A) rare leadership book that takes an analytical look -- ForbesEffective and inspirational -- Inc.Full of highlights...one of those great books that will be read for a long time -- Barron's

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Book SynopsisA Sherlock Holmes Escape Book: The Adventure of the Tower of London is a unique form of puzzle book, in which the reader must solve the riddles to escape the pages. The fourth title in this ingenious series of Sherlock Holmes Escape Books, The Adventure of the Tower of London is an exhilarating combination of escape room, puzzle book and adventure story. Inspired by the urban craze for escape rooms, where players tackle puzzles while trapped in a locked room, it is an escape room in the form of a locked book, filled with codes, ciphers, riddles and red herrings, and a clever Code Wheel set into the cover. In the latest adventure in the series, readers will take on the role of the world’s foremost consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes. Holmes’s nemesis Moriarty has locked Sherlock’s friend, the musician Odon von Mihalovic, with the Crown Jewels in a cage in Tower Bridge the night before a special ceremony is due to be held for the Queen. Holmes and Watson are themselves trapped in the nearby Tower of London by Moriarty, and they must work through the night and against the clock to find and free Odon from the cage to prevent him being disgraced in the ceremony the following morning. Combines riddles, logic puzzles, timed challenges, mathematical brain-teasers, maps and mazes. The fourth title in the series of bestselling Sherlock Holmes ‘escape room’ puzzle books Creates an interactive adventure based around two of Victorian London’s most famous landmarks Aimed at puzzle/escape room fans, Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts and those interested in popular mathematics and the early history of computing From the authors of two previous books in the series, A Sherlock Holmes Escape Book: The Adventure of the British Museum and A Sherlock Holmes Escape Book: The Adventure of the Analytical Engine

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Book SynopsisThis compact, pocket-sized Seville travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Seville. It's light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map. This Seville guidebook covers: Barrio Santa Cruz, Barrio Alfalfa, Arenal and the Río Guadalquivir, El Centro, Sur, Barrio Triana, Barrio Macarena, La Alameda de Hércules, Los Remedios.Inside this Seville travel book you will find: - Curated recommendations of places - main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas - Things not to miss in Seville - Alcázar, Flamenco, Giralda tower, Catedral, Barrio Santa Cruz, Feria de Abril, Tapas, Triana, Semana Santa, Parque de María Luisa, Museo Arqueológico and Museo de Costumbres Populares, Las Setas, Museo de Bellas Artes, Itálica, Monasterio San Isidoro del Campo - Ready-made itineraries samples - created for different time frames or types of trip- Seville at a glance - an overview map of Seville with key areas and short descriptions of what you'll find there- Day trips - extra information for those on longer breaks or wanting to venture further afield- Practical travel tips - information on how to get there and around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory- Handy language section - themed basic vocabulary for greetings, numbers and food and drink- Independent reviews - honest descriptions of places to eat, drink or stay, written by our expert authors- Accommodation - handy reference guide to a range of hotels for different budgets - Pull-out map - easy to extract folded map with places to see marked- What's new - a short overview of the changes in Seville in recent years for repeat travellers- Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed Seville guidebook - Fully updated post-COVID-19The guide is a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you a distinct taste of Seville with a concise edit of all the information you'll need.

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Book SynopsisQuite simply, everything you need to know about glazes. Glazes for the Contemporary Maker is an essential guide for all ceramic artists and potters looking to expand their knowledge and gain confidence in this dynamic area of ceramics practice. The book provides a holistic approach and serves as an introduction to glaze chemistry, materials knowledge and methods of application via detailed step-by-step guidance and informative text. Packed with over 200 illustrated glaze recipes, it is an indispensable reference, which covers everything from shiny, opaque, matt, crystalline to special effect glazes that span across the temperature ranges. Supported by impressive examples of work by leading practitioners, this book provides inspiration and a source of practical tips and advice, allowing you to learn and initiate your own creative path through this exciting subject.Trade ReviewAll ceramic makers are looking to expand their knowledge of glaze practice. The book gives a holistic approach and serves as an introduction to glaze chemistry, materials knowledge and methods of application via detailed step-by-step guidance. You will find many examples of work by leading practitioners, providing practical tips and advice. The focus of the book is to help demystify the many different aspects of glaze practice. It contains work by many leading makers working today, such as Anna Barlow, Tessa Eastman, Tanya Gomez and Anna Silverton – Packed with over 200 illustrated glaze recipes. It covers everything from shiny, opaque, matt, crystalline to special effect glazes. This is a must-reference book! -- Paul Bailey, Emerging Potters Magazine Oct-Dec 23 * Emerging Potters Magazine Oct-Dec 23 *

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Book Synopsis A healthy eating guide devoted to making life easier for yourself today, and your future self tomorrow. What can you do today that makes life infinitely easier tomorrow? What small changes can you make to feel completely different? How can you create a healthy, genuinely delicious meal in minutes? The recipes are designed for real life - what we all actually need day in, day out. There's no denying the challenge or the pressure to continuously look after your wellbeing, carve out time to exercise, manage your stress, cook healthy meals, get enough sleep and make time for your friends, all while juggling life's other many demands! Ella Mills struggles with it too and wants to make it easier for all of us. With her new book she shows us how to make healthy living easier with her vibrant, colorful, speedy recipes designed to uplift, empower, and inspire you. Ella wants to make eating well every day a joy and gives you the tools you need to unlock a healthier life in

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Book SynopsisImprove your skills and techniques for drawing mammals! This small, portable book presents more than 500 drawings for 100 species of mammals, collected into categories of habitat land, water, and air. In this book, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella defines the anatomical characteristics that are common to this class of animals (to which humans also belong) and demonstrates the links between form and function for mammals based on their behaviors, such as burrowing, walking, running, leaping, climbing, flying, and swimming. The instruction and drawings in this book offers profound insights for artists of all kinds, helping you in both your observational drawing of mammals and your creation of imaginary animals so that they will appear realistic and believable. Geared toward artists of all levels, from beginners through professionals, this handy, pocket-sized book will help spark your imagination and creativity. Publisher's Note: This book features an exposed binding style. This is intentional, as it is designed to help the book lay flat as you draw.)

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Book SynopsisAn essential foundation course for graphic designers working in digital media, print and moving image. Regularly revised and in print for over twenty years, this practical resource for students is used in graphic design classes in Europe, the UK and the USA. Graphic Design School is organized into two main sections, âprinciplesâ and âpracticeâ. The first section deals with the fundamentals of design, such as composition, hierarchy, layout, typography, grid structure, colour and so on. The second section puts these basics into practice, and gives information about studio techniques and production issues relevant to a number of different graphic design disciplines. The second section closes with an overview of some of the different career choices open to students entering the graphic design field. This new edition features over forty new images, updated reading lists and expert voices referencing a more diverse set of practitioners, and is as packed as ever with exercises, tutorial

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Book SynopsisUnlock your full style potential. Transform your wardrobe. Dress your best.In How to Dress Your Best, TikTok''s favourite fashion guru and style consultant Ellie-Jean Royden equips you with the tools and advice you need to curate a transformative wardrobe for everyday life.Ellie-Jean expertly guides you through the complicated work of dressing to your best colours and finding the silhouettes that make you shine. She teaches us that true style is not about dressing yourself to restrictive shapes or fruits, but about learning how to honour your natural line and dress in harmony with it. Best of all, Ellie-Jean breaks down her unique styling systems tested and loved by thousands of her clients, offering you the ultimate personal-styling experience. Packed full with interactive quizzes and inspirational mood boards throughout, this must-have guide will teach you how to ditch the cycle of trend buying and build a dream wardrobe that ma

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Book SynopsisThe Ultimate Knitwear Bible The Knitwear Manual is a comprehensive guide covering every aspect of knitwear, from fiber and yarn to knitting, garment style, finishing, and production. With hundreds of examples and high-quality images, this manual provides not only aesthetic inspiration but also technical know-how essential for creating successful knitwear products. From fiber fundamentals to production control, this book has it all. HIGHLIGHTS: Comprehensive coverage of knitwear design and production Practical technical knowledge for design and development Hundreds of inspiring design examples - a wealth of inspiration for designers at all levels High-quality visuals and easy-to-understand content Guidance from foundational to expert levels - suitable for beginners and industry professionals Fundamentals to Expertise Whether you're a student or an industry professional, this manual covers the spectrum from fundamental knowledge to advanced techniques. It covers fundamental knowledge and theories for those just starting, while also providing advanced knitting techniques and industrial production know-how for experienced designers. This manual helps beginners understand the basics of fibers, yarns, and knitting, while offering in-depth technical knowledge for effective communication with suppliers in day-to-day work. Same Structure, Different Possibilities Complex technical knowledge is made easy to understand through high-definition photos, illustrations, and simple diagrams. By breaking down intricate concepts using visuals and icons, this book makes learning about knitwear engaging and accessible to all. The visual approach ensures that even the most technical aspects of knitwear are easily comprehensible. Essential Technical Mastery Understanding the principles behind knitwear is crucial for achieving your desired designs. The Knitwear Manual offers practical technical knowledge to help you efficiently communicate with producers, ensuring the best possible results. This manual equips you with the necessary information for product development and managing production, making it an invaluable resource for knitwear designers and professionals. 100 Patterns Discover a curated pattern library with 100 timeless and unique designs, each accompanied by a notation diagram for easy reference. Carefully curated by industry experts, this extensive collection showcase diverse knitting techniques and styles, serving as a great source of inspiration for new design development.

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Book SynopsisA bright portrait of modern Africa that pushes back against harmful stereotypes to tell a more comprehensive story.'Warm, funny, biting and essential reading.' Adam Rutherford'An exhilarating journey through the myths, misconceptions and stereotypes of modern Africa. This book is the history lesson that we all need.' Jeffrey Boakye, GuardianYou already know these stereotypes. So often Africa is depicted simplistically as an arid red landscape of famines and safaris, uniquely plagued by poverty and strife.In this funny and insightful book, Dipo Faloyin offers a much-needed corrective. He examines each country's colonial heritage, and explores a wide range of subjects, from chronicling urban life in Lagos and the lively West African rivalry over who makes the best Jollof rice, to the story of democracy in seven dictatorships and the dangers of stereotypes in popular culture.By turns intimate and political, Africa Is Not A Country brings the story of the continent towards reality, celebrating the energy and fabric of its different cultures and communities in a way that has never been done before.'Hilarious, ferocious, generous and convincing. It made me reconsider almost everything I thought I knew about Africa.' Oliver Bullough'This book should be on the curriculum.' Nikki May, author of WahalaTrade ReviewAn exhilarating journey through the myths, misconceptions and stereotypes of modern Africa. This book is the history lesson that we all need, to understand the damage that has been done by legacies of white supremacy affecting African nations and the whole world. -- Jeffrey Boakye * Guardian *Warm, funny, biting and essential reading. -- Adam Rutherford, author of How To Argue With A RacistPowerful and heartfelt... A long-overdue and compelling corrective... Faloyin has written a book inspired by love and hope for a much-abused and maligned continent, whose future, he insists, is filled with promise. * Guardian *For curious minds... a truly revelatory read... a book that will stay with you long after you've finished - and one that opens a new chapter on the way you'll think about Africa. * Mail on Sunday *Impossible not to relish. * New York Times *This book should be on the curriculum. -- Nikki May, author of WahalaA necessary book that deserves its place in the canon as essential reading. -- Sally Hayden * Irish Times *A masterpiece in historical journalism, bristling with insights and perspective widening truths. Anyone seeking enlightenment needs to read this. -- Jeffrey Boakye, author of I Heard What You SaidHilarious, ferocious, generous and convincing. -- Oliver Bullough, author of Moneyland and Butler to the WorldIncisive, thought-provoking and, above all, beautifully written - effortlessly blends memoir, political analysis and historical nonfiction to create something genuinely compelling and new -- Zing Tsjeng, author of Forgotten WomenA triumph of a book...charismatic and hugely enjoyable...You'd be doing yourself a disservice if you didn't read this. -- Nels Abbey, author of Think Like a White ManA brilliant, prescient exploration of a richly complex continent. An antidote for our times. -- Irenosen Okojie, author of NudibranchImpeccably researched...brimming with humor and intellect. A necessary read. -- JK Chukwu, author of The UnfortunatesA vital book that offers us new, complex narratives to view African countries and their relationships to Europe and the Global North. Faloyin's stylish, propulsive prose blends history, memoir and opinion, so that reading him has the impression of being at the knee of a great storyteller. -- Jonathan Nunn, editor of Vittles

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Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times Bestseller “I was born and broken in Birkenhead, abused from infancy by a network of every kind of pervert from ‘thinks it’s love’ to ‘show it hurts’. I was unwanted, beaten, sold, swapped, photographed, filmed, left for dead, corrupted, blamed, betrayed, ignored and orphaned. But I was also born with a fire inside me. I call it my Phoenix Fire. I am no victim – that word only describes what happened to me. Nor am I a survivor because that implies I am over it. I am a Phoenix – a work in progress. This is my story…”Trade Review"Beaten, left for dead and raped from the age of four, but now a national campaigner - Shy Keenan, we salute you." * Eve magazine *"I found Broken very painful (in fact, I remain haunted by its contents). Shy is trying hard to make the world a safer place for my children." * Observer *

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Book Synopsis'I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.' So said author Douglas Adams - but what if there was a way of making deadlines work for you and using them to ensure others provide you with what you want when you want it? In Christopher Cox's brilliant new book, he looks at the impact deadlines have on us, and how we can use them to deliver the best results for all parties. Social scientists have revealed that most negotiations run right up to the deadline before a deal is finally struck. What they also discovered was that this deadline effect usually results in a worse deal for both parties. Cox shows you how, instead, the deadline effect can be used to bring about success not failure. The truth is that most of us think of deadlines all wrong. They aren’t immutable laws of nature; they are a game we can play - and win. This book will show you the strategies different workplaces have come up with to do just tTrade Review'Cox intertwines behavioural science, psychological theory, and academic studies with compelling storytelling and descriptive case studies.' * Financial Times *'The good news...is that we can make deadlines work for us instead of the other way around. Mr Cox has a wry touch...and a good eye for detail.' * Wall Street Journal *'Fascinating... Cox’s profiles are full of insight and the observational flare of excellent magazine writing... This entertaining guide to the art of getting things done gets it done with style.' * Publishers Weekly *'The Deadline Effect is filled with case studies that are smart, fun to read, and filled with drama. And most important, there are real lessons here: about how to work more creatively and efficiently, and how the ticking clock of a deadline often pushes us to do our best work.' -- Charles Duhigg, bestselling author of The Power Of Habit and Smarter Faster Better'Cox is a zealous proselytiser of "the deadline effect" - the transformative work that happens at the eleventh hour... It's only by mentally manipulating ourselves to act early and often that we can ever do spectacular things... Though Cox may have learned his tricks as a deadline enforcer, he knows better than to preach without practice.' -- Rachel Syme * New Yorker *'Christopher Cox is highly lucid and a quick learner, who also happens to be skilled at explaining big ideas through stories. The examples are wildly various and creative, and each features high stakes: will the Easter lilies be ready to ship on time? Will the new restaurant open on schedule? Will the box store be prepared for the crush of Black Friday? A wry and literate how-to, a counterphobic look at the deadlines we fear yet couldn’t live without.' -- Ted Conover, Professor and Director, Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute of NYU'In the eternal battle between human beings and the clock, Christopher Cox’s The Deadline Effect offers a compulsively readable truce. In these seven vivid profiles of organisations under extreme stress, The Deadline Effect addresses a common conundrum with unusual insight. They say if you want something done, give it to the busiest person in the office but if you want to know how it gets done, give it to Christopher Cox.' -- Sloane Crosley, author of Look Alive Out There'In The Deadline Effect, writer and magazine editor Christopher Cox has set out to better understand the way we respond to deadlines, how they can at once be stressful and clarifying experiences, and if there’s a way to trick ourselves into the latter without any of the former.' * LitHub, 'Nonfiction Books You Should Read This Summer' *

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAcknowledgments to the First Edition xi Acknowledgments to the Second Edition xiii The Author xv Introduction xvii Chapter 1 Why Don’t Students Like School? 1 Chapter 2 How Can I Teach Students the Skills They Need When Standardized Tests Require Only Facts? 25 Chapter 3 Why Do Students Remember Everything That’s on Television and Forget Everything I Say? 57 Chapter 4 Why Is It So Hard for Students to Understand Abstract Ideas? 95 Chapter 5 Is Drilling Worth It? 119 Chapter 6 What’s the Secret to Getting Students to Think Like Real Scientists, Mathematicians, and Historians? 143 Chapter 7 How Should I Adjust My Teaching for Different Types of Learners? 167 Chapter 8 How Can I Help Slow Learners? 191 Chapter 9 How Can I Know Whether New Technology Will Improve Student Learning? 217 Chapter 10 What About My Mind? 251 Conclusion 273 Glossary 281 Notes 285 Index 291

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Book SynopsisColourists, puzzle fans, and challenge seekers will love this creative colour-by-number book.Colour in the shapes to reveal the picture hiding inside! Colourists, puzzle fans, and challenge seekers will love this creative colour-by-number book. Colour the numbered shapes and you'll free the images concealed on the page. Van Gogh's Sunflowers, Hokusai's Great Wave, Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring and many more will be revealed in the shapes. Colour Quest® offers a unique colouring challenge and hours of creative fun.Colour Quest is a trade mark of Michael O'Mara Books Limited.

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Book SynopsisFrom Dictatorship to Democracy was a pamphlet, printed and distributed by Dr Gene Sharp and based on his study, over a period of forty years, on non-violent methods of demonstration. Now in its fourth edition, it was originally handed out by the Albert Einstein Institution, and although never actively promoted, to date it has been translated into thirty-one languages. This astonishing book travelled as a photocopied pamphlet from Burma to Indonesia, Serbia and most recently Egypt, Tunisia and Syria, with dissent in China also reported. Surreptitiously handed out amongst youth uprisings the world over - how the 'how-to' guide came about and its role in the recent Arab uprisings is an extraordinary tale. Once read you'll find yourself urging others to read it and indeed want to gift it.Trade ReviewA book that must be read. It is scholarly, readable and highly relevant at a time when so many people are challenging the dictatorships under which they live. With his long historical understanding he offers really useful advice to people who are engaged on the same task today -- Tony BennSharp's contribution to the struggle for non-violence protest in the Arab world has been immense. After many years of persistent effort he has been fully vindicated. -- Raja Shehadeh

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Book SynopsisSacred Earth Celebrations is the revised and updated version of Glennie Kindred's bestselling, Sacred Celebrations. It is an uplifting and inspiring source book for anyone seeking to celebrate and honour the changing rhythms and seasons of the Earth and her cycles. It explores the eight Celtic festivals, how they were celebrated and understood in the past, the underlying changing energy of the Earth, and the ways we may use this energy to create meaningful celebrations for today to deepen our connection to the Earth and our fellow human beings. Sacred Earth Celebrations deepens our understanding of the five elements, the rhythms of the Moon, Earth energies and sacred landscape, inner journeying and meditation. She explores ways to create sacred space both inside and outside, celebrations for children, crafts, the use of song and dance, garden and land projects, building a sweat lodge and labyrinths.Trade ReviewWith her whole-hearted commitment to celebrating the Earth and its cycles, Glennie delves into the living tradition of our Celtic ancestors and arrives at a magnificent collection of sacred ceremonies based on the eight Celtic festivals: the Summer and Winter Solstices, the Spring and Autumn Equinoxes, the four cross-quarter points of Imbolc, Beltain, Lammas and Samhain. However, the celebrations in the collection are not in any way fixed or immutable; for her ...they help us to discover more about ourselves and our intrinsic connection to Earth. Don Hills, Green Spirit

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Book SynopsisAn accessible PB edition carrying forward the momentum of this gripping readable true life mystery/tragedy, compellingly solved by the author.

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Book SynopsisThe Flower School takes you by the hand and expertly guides you step-by-step through design principles and twenty-five floral projects to empower you to create your own gorgeous floral arrangements for your home, gatherings, celebrations and for pleasure.If you’ve ever been swept up admiring some garden blooms, or a flower stand at your local market, and wondered, just how do I transform these raw materials into floral displays that elicit a sense of wonder in their admirers, then allow award-winning floral designer Joseph Massie to show you how, as he shares his knowledge, recipes and personal tips for creating with flowers, with intention, thought and skill.Tumbling cascades of peonies and exquisitely arranged vases of unfurled garden roses are an everyday pleasure for Joseph. Whilst creating breathtaking marvels from armfuls of blooms is what Joseph does daily, his true passion is sharing his knowledge to encourage and inspire absolutely anyone who wants to work with flowers to be able to do so – and do it well. Let yourself be empowered by the learning process of skills, techniques and principles that will enable you to build a strong floral design foundation so as to be able to indulge in your own floral pleasures or flower-filled career.

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Book SynopsisA new collection of Saul Leiter's work, much of it published here for the first time. Saul Leiter remained relatively unsung until he was rediscovered by curators and critics in his early 80s, and his work has been drastically re-evaluated over the last two decades. Leiterâs painterly images evoked the flow and rhythm of life on the mid-century streets of New York in luminous colour, at a time when his contemporaries were shooting in black and white. His complex and impressionistic photographs are as much about evoking an atmosphere as nailing the decisive moment. In recent years, Leiter has been in the spotlight more and more with a series of exhibitions and publications. His studio in New York's East Village, where he had lived since 1952 until his death in 2013, is now the home of the Saul Leiter Foundation. The foundation has begun a full-scale survey and organization of his more than 80,000 works, with the aim of compiling the âcompleteâ archive. This volume contains wor

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Book SynopsisBefore reaching the tender age of 30, Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564) had already sculpted Pietà and David, two of the most famous sculptures in the entire history of art. As a sculptor, painter, draftsman, and architect, the achievements of this Italian master are unique—no artist before or after him has ever produced such a vast, multifaceted, and wide-ranging œuvre. This fresh TASCHEN edition traces Michelangelo’s ascent to the cultural elite of the Renaissance. Ten richly illustrated chapters cover the artist’s paintings, sculptures, and architecture, including a close analysis of the artist’s tour de force frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Full-page reproductions and enlarged details allow readers to appreciate the finest details in the artist’s repertoire, while the book’s biographical essay considers Michelangelo’s more personal traits and circumstances, such as his solitary nature, his thirst for money and commissions, his immense wealth, and his skill as a property investor.Trade Review“If a visit to the Sistine Chapel is not on the cards, this magnificent book is the next best thing…” * The Sunday Express Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Russian dictionaries for everyday language learning.A handy and affordable Russian to English and English to Russian reference dictionary for everyday use, including short grammars of Russian and English. The clear layout allows for fast and easy access when you most need it. Ideal for use at home, in the office, at school or on holiday.Over 42,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations.Designed for all those studying Russian who need maximum information in a portable format.Offers comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of Russian and English, with additional notes helping the user with those words which are easily confused.Useful grammar supplements covering the main points of Russian and English grammar, illustrated with clear, helpful examples.Delivers the accuracy and reliability you expect from the Collins name. With in-depth treatment of the most important core vocabulary this dictionary will help you find the exact translation you want.

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Book SynopsisRun over the every-day roads of the Isle of Man for over 100 years, the world-famous Tourist Trophy races have gripped the imaginations of successive generations of motorcyclists. From the earliest days of single-speed, belt-driven machines delivering 5 bhp, to the highly developed projectiles of today offering a fearsome 200 bhp, race fans have thronged the roadside banks and watched in awe as the best racing motorcyclists in the world rode the fastest machines of their day around the twists, turns and climbs of the 374 mile Mountain Course, all in pursuit of a coveted Tourist Trophy. This new updated edition covering the 2007 - 2012 races, reveals the event's colourful history through the high-speed activities of great riders such as the Collier brothers, Geoff Duke, Mike Hailwood, Giacomo Agostini, Steve Hislop, Joey Dunlop, John McGuinness and many others. It also looks at the machines and mechanical developments and race organisation, plus the financial rewards and commercial interests; setting them all in the context of the triumphs and tragedies of a great sporting event that has seen average lap speeds rise from 40 mph to over 130 mph.

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Book SynopsisThe unfading popularity of Gustav Klimt (1862–1918) attests not only to the particular appeal of his luxuriant painting but also to the universal themes with which he worked: love, feminine beauty, aging, and death. The son of a goldsmith, Klimt created surfaces of ornate and jewel-like luminosity which show the influence of both Egyptian and Japanese art. Through paintings, murals, and friezes, his work is defined by radiant color, fluid lines, floral elements, and mosaic-like patterning. With subjects ranging from sensuality and desire to anxiety and despair, all this iridescence is also suffused with feeling. Klimt’s numerous images of women, characterized by curvaceous forms, tender flesh, red lips, and flushed cheeks, were particularly charged with passion, at a time when such frank eroticism was still taboo in Viennese upper-middle-class society. This book presents a selection of Klimt’s work, introducing his pictorial world of decoration and desire, as well as his influence on artists to come.

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Book Synopsis250 Japanese Knitting Stitches contains the original collection of knitting stitches first published by Hitomi Shida in 1996. Copies of the original Japanese edition have been jealously coveted by knitters around the world, and now Tuttle Publishing brings you this classic in English for the first time!Hitomi Shida's previous work, the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible was released by Tuttle in October 2017 and has already been purchased (and tested) by thousands of avid knitters who are thrilled to discover a treasure trove of elegant and intricate new patterns. 250 Japanese Knitting Stitches was Hitomi Shida's first effort and, like its successor, is filled with her highly original and beautiful designs and variations on knitting classics. Translated and introduced by veteran knitting instructor Gayle Roehm, the best-known teacher of Japanese knitting in America. Roehm guides knitters through the particulars of the patterns and explains how to execute the stitches. This knitting reference book features the following: Stitches designed for borders and edgings Beautiful cable stitches, both simple and elaborate Elegant popcorn stitches from fine to bold Multiple variations on individual patterns Shida's finished projects are a wonder to behold and accomplished knitters will brave even the most daunting of stitch patterns to create them. Filled with 250 distinctive and inventive patterns—with a stitch diagram and photo for each pattern—this highly anticipated book is destined to be on every knitter's bookshelf.Trade Review"Originally published more than two decades ago and appearing for the first time in English, 250 Japanese Knitting Stitches by Hitomi Shida follows the author's Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible…Gayle Roehm, a knitting instructor who focuses on Japanese patterns, translated the text in both books; the stitch diagrams, however, use symbols only and require no knowledge of Japanese." --Publishers Weekly"This is mindful, challenging knitting at its best, and this translation opens up a world of Japanese knitting charts to English speakers." —Library Journal"Knot stitch is one of those little tweaks that turn a basic project into a one of a kind creation. It is used quite often in the elaborate stitch patterns described in the book 250 Japanese Knitting Stitches by Hitomi Shida." —10 Rows a Day blog

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