Told she was going to die from stage 4 cancer, Nana chose to live.From pain to power, from ashes to light-she rises. In this radiant memoir of survival, faith, and rediscovery, one woman transforms pain into power and fear into freedom. From the ruins of abuse to the renewal of self-love, Nana rises like the Phoenix born of fire, proving it's never too late to find peace, purpose, and light.

"Colour Measurement and Mixture" by Sir William de Wiveleslie Abney is a significant work that delves into the science of color theory and its practical applications. Abney, a prominent figure in the field of photography and color science, explores the principles of color measurement, providing insights into how colors can be quantified and mixed. His meticulous approach combines theoretical concepts with experimental data, making the book a valuable resource for both scientists and artist...

"The Art and Practice of Silver Printing" is a seminal work that delves into the intricate processes of photographic printing using silver-based techniques. Authored by Sir William de Wiveleslie Abney and H. P. Robinson, this book serves as both a practical guide and a theoretical exploration of the art of photography. It covers various methods, materials, and the chemistry involved in creating stunning silver prints, making it an essential resource for photographers and enthusiasts alike ...

High Notes is a collection of fun stories. Seen through the eyes of an agent, a manager, a fan and a friend, these stories are the varied, true experiences of one man’s coming of age in the music business from 1966 to 1981. Rock ‘n’ Roll icons of the 60s and 70s who inspired a generation were the author’s personal mentors, business partners, and friends. His experiences offer music and pop-culture lovers a reflective insider’s perspective on these amazing artists in one of the most compell...

The story chronicles the escapades of Lafferty through the Louisiana, Missouri and Arkansas Territories, the lands of the Old Settler Cherokees, and into the new frontier of Texas."L. D. Lafferty has been described as a rough ashlar of reckless daring and thoughtless intrepidity and a youthful adventurer who had fought Indians at the age of 15." - We Never Retreat: Filibustering Expeditions into Spanish Texas (2015)"L. D. Lafferty, a contemporary of Lafitte's, recalled that L...

"L. D. Lafferty has been described as a rough ashlar of reckless daring and thoughtless intrepidity and a youthful adventurer who had fought Indians at the age of 15." - We Never Retreat: Filibustering Expeditions into Spanish Texas (2015)"L. D. Lafferty, a contemporary of Lafitte's, recalled that Lafitte frankly confessed that he had enough silver and gold on the island to freight a ship." -Mysteries and Legends of Texas (2010)"Lorenzo Dow Lafferty,...

The Art and Practice of Silver Printing stands as a monumental anthology that delves deep into the intricacies and aesthetic possibilities inherent in the nineteenth-century photographic technique of silver printing. Covering a spectrum of methods and innovations, this collection not only serves as a practical guide but also reflects the artistic and cultural milieu that shaped the evolution of photo-printing. Readers will find an exploration of technical excellence married with creative e...

Canine Tracking Guide details the two most common uses of the canine nose: following blood trails for wounded game and tracking humans (from lost children and missing hikers, to escaped convicts). The author explains the concept of human scent and how the amazing canine nose functions and then elaborates on the basic training principles, commands, exercises and patterns used in tracking work. Whether a reader is working with hunting dogs, police dogs, cadaver dogs or competition dog, this ...

From two pioneers in business analytics, an update of the classic book on how analytics and business intelligence are transforming competition and how leading organizations build and compete on an analytical capability.The first book to describe how analytics are changing the business landscape, updated with new information on predictive analytics, AI, and automation.Describes the specific attributes of firms that are analytical competitors and how they use business...

It is five years since King Charles II returned from exile, the scars of the English Civil Wars are yet to heal and now the Great Plague engulfs the land. Alethea Hawthorne is safe inside the walls of the Calverton household as a lady's companion waiting in anticipation of the day she can return to her ancestral home of Measham Hall.But when Alethea suddenly finds herself cast out on the plague-ridden streets of London, a long road to Derbyshire lies ahead...

For Nicholas Hawthorne, the Catholic heir to Measham Hall in Derbyshire, subterfuge is part of everyday life. But there are deeper and darker secrets even than his family’s outlawed religion: why is his father, Sir William, so reclusive? What became of his mother, and his aunt Alethea? And who fatally betrayed his cousin Matthew?Nicholas is determined to find out, but as England slides towards invasion by the Protestant forces of Prince William of Orange, he becomes entangled in co...

This book presents a new historical timeline of Christianity from the creation of the world to modern times. In the first chapter, the author attempts to follow history, in a tolerably accurate chronology, combining world events with the Old Testament. Thence the book moves to the New Testament and chronicles the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, and follows the events that shaped His ministry, death and resurrection. The book puts the four accounts of the Gospel side-by-side, showin...