This photo tour is selected from photos I took on a trip to Egypt in November 2010. I have tried to show a different perspective with my 40+ photographs of the places that I visited. See such things as how the pyramids of Giza really look close-up, a "stepped" pyramid older than those at Giza, some of the stunning art work and carvings in the temples, view of the Nile from the Aswan ("High") Dam, the beauty of the Nile north of the Dam, the look of Tahir Square in Cairo in a peaceful time,...

Master and combine different media in your drawing—from soft pencils to graphite powder, ballpoint to fiber-tip pens, conté sticks to watercolor pencils.This visual directory of drawing techniques beyond the pencil provides you with the skills to explore and experiment with all the different techniques and mediums. Use it as a handy reference for when you want to know how to use a particular tool, or as a catalogue of inspiration when seeking new ideas to try....

The Ultimate Holiday Bartender's Guide is a must have for anyone expecting to entertain for the holidays. Whether you anticipate hosting small intimate affairs or much larger gatherings, you'll find the perfect holiday cocktails to liven up your party.Among the drink recipes in this book you'll find traditional drinks such as Wassail and Hot Buttered Rum as well as a great selection of Eggnog drinks (including a few tempting recipes for eggnog based baked goods). Also, you'll disco...

The Book On Life Unscripted: What You Should Have Learned in High Schoolby David WebbLife doesn't come with a manual-until now. Life Unscripted: What You Should Have Learned in High School is the essential guide for navigating the real world with confidence, clarity, and skill. Written for young adults stepping into independence, this book bridges the gap between what school teaches and what life demands.From mana...

For decades, comic books have been more than just mere entertainment; they have been a vibrant, evolving tapestry woven into the very fabric of popular culture. From their nascent beginnings as newspaper reprints to their current status as a globally recognized art form influencing cinema, literature, and beyond, comics have consistently demonstrated an extraordinary capacity for innovation, reflection, and sheer imaginative power. This book embarks on a comprehensive exploration of that r...

Town and Country Planning in the UK provides one of the most authoritative and comprehensive accounts of British planning history, institutions, legislation, policies, processes and practices. This 16th edition has been substantially revised and re-organised to provide an up-to-date overview of the planning systems in the four nations of the UK, supported by analyses, interpretations, illustrations and examples from planning practice.The new edition features:...

The modern payments ecosystem moves at the speed of trust-and trust must be earned, protected, and defended in real time. Risk Management in Payments is the definitive guide for navigating the complex threats, compliance challenges, and technological transformations shaping digital commerce today.From instant payments to cross-border transactions, payment systems are evolving faster than ever. With innovation comes exposure: fraud, cyberattacks, regulatory scrutiny, and op...

The Book On Strategic ObsessionHow to Turn Long-Term Thinking Into a Competitive WeaponBy David WebbMost people think in days, weeks, or months. The few who believe in decades-and align every action to that horizon-change the game entirely. The Book On Strategic Obsession is about becoming one of those few.This is not a celebration of overwork or blind persistence. It's about building a sustained, disciplined focus on a long-term objective, structur...

The Birth of Physics represents a foundational work in the development of chaos theory from one of the world’s most influential living theorists, Michel Serres.Focussing on the largest text still intact to reach us from the Atomists - Lucretius' De Rerum Natura - Serres mobilises everything we know about the related scientific work of the time (Archemides, Epicurus et al) in order to demand a complete reappraisal of the legacy. Crucial to his reconception of the Atomists' thought i...

This book is filled with challenging heart talks drawn from life experiences and biblical truths. You will not find fluff but straight talk in this little volume. The aim is to pull on your heartstrings and create a genuine desire for a close walk with God. May this little volume of articles be a blessing to all who read!

Nothing fully prepares one for service in a combat zone. When I was selected to command the NATO Air Training Command Afghanistan and the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing in Kabul, I had almost a quarter century of uniformed service to prepare me for this dynamic assignment. Dynamic because the mission would be to develop an independent, self-sustaining Afghan Air Force in an active war zone. The book you hold in your hand is a collection of the most important lessons we learned. Lessons which...