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,...

Our children are bombarded daily with competing messages. Every song, movie, book, TV show, blog, and game is full of ideas -- ideas about God, people, truth, beauty, and right and wrong. Not all of these ideas are true. Some are deceptive and even destructive. The What We Believe series helps children learn to discern the truth by using God's Word as a lens through which to view the world around them -- to see everything the way God sees it. Easy to use for the whole family, this beautifu...

What On Earth Can I Do? is the fourth book in the homeschool What We Believe curriculum series. What children believe is important–it shapes who they are and the choices they make. But it’s growing increasingly difficult for them to understand what is true and what isn’t. They are inundated with competing messages about truth and every song, show, book and game offers its own version of morality, identity and faith. This course is designed to equip your student with the ability to...

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 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 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...

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...

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!

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...

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:...

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...

The southeastern United States has one of the richest records of early human settlement of any area of North America. This book provides the first state-by-state summary of Paleoindian and Early Archaic research from the region, together with an appraisal of models developed to interpret the data. It summarizes what we know of the peoples who lived in the Southeast more than 8,000 years ago—when giant ice sheets covered the northern part of the continent, and such mammals as elephants, sab...