When Ferdinand Magellan set out to circumnavigate the globe in 1519, he wasn’t able to take a digital camera or a smartphone with him. Yet, as the eagerly awaited images from the Mars Rover prove, modern exploration is inconceivable without photography. Since its invention in 1839, photography was integral to exploration and used by explorers, sponsors and publishers alike, and in the early twentieth century, advances in technology – and photography’s newfound cultural currency as a truthf...

While the cultural history of the British Empire has recently attracted much interest, relatively little attention has been paid to the significance of its visualization. Yet the Empire was pictured across a wide spectrum of imagery, from paintings to postcards, maps to documents. Focusing on the role of photography, this wide-ranging book explores the aesthetics of empire.The development of photography in the Victorian era coincided with the dramatic expansion of the British Empir...

"No bold act is too small to be without consequence."An Astra Militarum AnthologyThis collection of 12 short stories tells tales of the most humble soldiers of the Astra Militarum. No gene-enhanced warriors or mutant juggernauts here just brave men and women rising to the challenge of protecting humanity from all enemies within, without, and beyond.READ IT BECAUSEFew stories are as relatable and inspiring as...

Time is fleeting. Days become months. Months become years. And years turn into decades. Significant moments in our eternity that are marked by love, lust, fashion, and memories, which can never be replaced.Welcome to Devious, Delicious Decades! A collection of stories that span time to entertain you. Set in the past, present, and maybe the future, the SaSS26 anthology will take you on a journey never seen before.

Stoicism may be an ancient philosophy, but it is one that has even more relevance to our daily lives now that we are in the modern world. Too often we find that we aren’t able to control our lives, control the events that go on, or even control the people and how they act. But with Stoicism, we learn that we can control some things, such as our emotions and our reactions, and this can help to lead us to happiness.In this complete guidebook, we are going to take you from the very ba...

Plan your Portugal vacation and discover the amazing sights and culture that this Mediterranean paradise has to offer!Indulge in the beautiful culture and cuisine of Portugal and experience this Mediterranean gem in an all-new light with this complete, tourist-friendly guide! Whether you want to wander the colorful streets of Lisbon, soak up the sun on warm beaches, or unlock the unique history of stunning museums and art galleries, this guide provides a detailed r...

Unmask the savagery behind Carl Panzram with this morbidly fascinating true crime story.Providing a chilling glimpse into the twisted psychology of the infamous serial killer Carl Panzram, this disturbing true crime book offers readers an unparalleled look at what makes a murderer. Expertly recounting Panzram's gruesome killing spree and the cruel ideas that drove his grisly murders, this story sheds light on his tragic upbringing and adolescence, his frequent clas...

Explore the hidden beauty of Argentina with this essential travel guide for the modern tourist!Packed with a wealth of practical tips and advice for visiting Argentina as a first-time traveler, this brilliant handbook is a fun and tourist-friendly guide to the beautiful landscape and fascinating culture of this South American gem. From the soaring Andes mountains to the amazing Iguazu Falls and the bustling streets of their capital city, Buenos Aires, the Argentina...

¿Quiere superar el estrés? ¿Quiere aprender a afirmarte? ¿Quiere que lo entiendan? ¿Quiere entender a otras personas? Estas son sólo algunas de las preocupaciones que el desarrollo de su inteligencia emocional abordará.Tener un alto coeficiente de inteligencia puede no ser suficiente para lograr el éxito. Los psicólogos dicen que la inteligencia emocional afecta el desempeño. Tiene un gran impacto en el éxito profesional.La buena noticia es que puede desarrollar su ...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Series, Book 3Are you constantly plagued by negative thoughts about yourself and others? Do you wish that you could finally be free of these issues, or at least learn how to manage them and live a more normal life? With our step-by-step guide to retrain your brain, you can learn to look at life with an entirely different perspective. There will be no more need to hide your feelings or escape your negative thoughts. Instead, you'll learn how to embrace y...

Queering Elementary Education is not about teaching kids to be gay, lesbian, bisexual, or straight. It's not part of a sinister stratagem in the “gay agenda.” Instead, these provocative and thoughtful essays advocate the creation of classrooms that challenge categorical thinking, promote interpersonal intelligence, and foster critical consciousness.Queer elementary classrooms are those where parents and educators care enough about their children to trust the human capacity...

Accelerated Learning Series, Book 1Still wondering how some people can remember information in great detail? In Photographic Memory, you won't just learn about the concept of photographic memory, but you'll also discover the secret to expanding your retention capacity. Learn more about how your memory works and what makes a person remember things clearly.If you are one of those people who still memorize things through repeating them over and over u...