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The epic conclusion to the Form & Void trilogy. Ages end and the sea rises. As the sea rises, so too does the old world.

A guide to capturing the beauty of birds using modern, expressive watercolour painting techniques. Painting watercolours in a loose style is a technique admired by many artists, yet there are a range of skills to master in order to achieve a sense of freedom and lightness of touch. Birds present us with a vibrant array of colours and textures - from the iridescent plumage of the hummingbird to the zingy turquoise blue of the kingfisher - and with such varied and lively characters they are a wonderful subject to paint. Supported by instructional photos throughout, experienced artist Sarah encourages you to let go of the detail whilst providing you with all the techniques required to paint beautiful and characterful portraits of birds with colour and verve. - 10 step-by-step projects accessible to complete beginners and more experienced artists alike. Learn the importance of shape and tone in depicting form. - Discover how watercolour works through experimentation and play with different tools and techniques. - Explore various colour palettes, composition techniques and background basics. - Develop your approach to key features such as feathers, feet, wingspans and faces and other tricky areas such as creating texture, adding shadows and achieving translucency.

Reeds Nautical Almanac is the indispensable trusted annual compendium of navigational data for yachtsmen and motorboaters. Known as the Yachtsman's Bible, Reeds provides all the information required to navigate Atlantic coastal waters around the whole of the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and the entire European coastline from the tip of Denmark right down to Gibraltar, Northern Morocco, the Azores and Madeira.Having celebrated its 90th anniversary last year, the 2024 Almanac continues the tradition of year on year improvement and meticulous presentation of all the data required for safe navigation. Now with an improved layout for easier reference and with over 45,000 annual changes, it is regarded as the bible of almanacs for anyone going to sea.The 2024 edition is updated throughout and includes: 700 harbour chartlets; tide tables and tidal streams; buoyage and lights; 7,500 waypoints; invaluable passage notes; distance tables; radio, weather and safety information; first aid section. Also: a free Marina Guide.Also available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac.co.uk

The third instalment in a series charting the rise of the House of Medici as they become Masters of Florence and progenitors of the Renaissance.

How do you catch a serial killer who never strikes the same way twice?

A beautifully illustrated pocket guide to 40 of the most iconic World War II tanks.

Venture into the undead-ravaged lands of southern Italy with this supplement for The Silver Bayonet, featuring a solo/cooperative campaign, new soldiers, and new foes.

Katie Maguire investigates a bombing targeting descendants of a local IRA group in the twelfth instalment of Graham Masterton's police-procedural series.

The chilling sequel to The Watchers, now a major motion picture produced by M. Night Shyamalan.

Rough Beast is Máiría Cahill's harrowing story of her life and of what she went through at the hands of what is now Ireland's largest and richest party.

The powerful third volume in Shauna Lawless' critically acclaimed Gael Song epic historical fantasy series set in medieval Ireland.

Part memoir, part manifesto, the inspiring story of a Louisiana librarian advocating for inclusivity on the front lines of our vicious culture wars.

A dramatic history of the Steel Lobsters, Sir Arthur Hesilrige's Regiment of Horse, in the English Civil War - the last fully armored knights in England.

One of the greatest ever sieges is masterfully brought to life by a leading expert on the Eastern Front.

A history of the legendary extraction of the Fifth and Seventh Marines from a Chinese trap, told for the first time using Chinese sources.

A detailed re-examination of Midway, one of the most significant battles in the Pacific Theater of World War II.

A rules-light, skirmish wargame set in a bombastic, post-apocalyptic world of mutants and cartoon violence.

The story of recorded sound - from the phonograph to LPs, EPs and the recent resurgence of vinyl.

A masterful account of how war and insecurity, both real and perceived, have driven Russia's destiny for centuries, including the disastrous invasion of Ukraine.

A powerful new history detailing the most significant military clashes between Islam and Christendom over the 1300 years of the Muslim caliphate.

The essential textbook for students preparing for the Class 1 and Class 2 Marine Engineer Officer exams, covering the theoretical, fundamental aspects of naval architecture.

'Antonia Case brings the clarity of years of editing Womankind and New Philosopher magazines to her new book.'Clarissa Sebag-Montefiore, journalist for The New York Times and the Guardian'Flourish is an outstanding book about the tricky business of being in the world.'Times Literary SupplementWhat is a meaningful life? What does it mean to flourish? Antonia Case, the co-founder of New Philosopher and Womankind magazines, quits her corporate job in the city and, with her partner, travels across the world in search of meaning. In a quest to find answers, she turns off the soundtrack of the media, rids herself of technology, and with little more than books as carry-on luggage, she journeys from Buenos Aires to Paris, from Barcelona to Byron Bay, seeking guidance from ancient philosophers and modern-day psychologists on what is a good life, and what is a life worth living. Along the way she discovers why winning the lottery doesn't make you happy, why making is better than having, and how love and belonging are vital to our sense of selves.Packed with insight into life's big questions, Flourish will take you on a riveting journey in search of what matters most.

The core textbook for all students studying GES I&II and A&B, covering the entire syllabus and featuring worked examples, past examination questions and self-assessment tests on all topics.

The essential coursebook for all students studying general marine engineering.

A Year of Creativity demystifies what it means to be creative, showing how all of us need to exercise our creativity muscles if we are to meet the challenges of an uncertain world.

Practical help and guidance for introverts on how to thrive. Were you called 'shy' as a child? Does a hectic social calendar drain you? Do you prefer your own company but are chatty with close friends?You are not alone: around 50% of the population are classified as introverts, but are often made to feel like the minority. Introversion coach Sophie Morris helps you reassess everything you may have thought about introversion, so that life becomes easier for all of us. Sophie shows you how to harness your introversion to navigate life and succeed on your own terms - without having to shout. From dealing with challenging everyday situations to managing energy mismatches between introverts and extroverts, Sophie guides you through simple steps and strategies to help you cope better in a busy world. With case studies and interviews with fellow introverts, Quietly Does It shows how introverts are everywhere and how different they can be. People share how they found out they were introverted, how it shows up in their life and how their relationship with their introverted nature has changed over the years. By rethinking your preconceptions and prejudices, learn how to find strength in the positives of an introvert personality - and discover the power of being quiet.

A revised and updated third edition of the popular The Complete Guide to Personal Training with up-to-date content and new exercises.

An in-depth discussion of the future of the monarchy after the death of Queen Elizabeth II and during the reign of Charles III.

'Every woman must be nourished by an inner reservoir of secrets...'Melike has it all: a beautiful home in Istanbul, a career as an art historian, an attentive husband. But her yearning for more excitement has led her surreptitiously into the arms of other men. On the cusp of her fortieth birthday, Melike is resolute: the affairs must stop. Then she receives a mysterious email from a man named Petros, requesting a tour of Istanbul's Byzantine churches. Against her better judgement, she accepts.As soon as she sees Petros, with his endearing smile and impeccable charm, Melike knows she is in trouble. But she is not the only one keeping secrets. Petros has a hidden agenda of his own - one which, when uncovered, will not only upend Melike's future, but alter everything she believed about her past...Set alternately between 2003 and 1974, during the Turkish Army''s invasion of Cyprus, Defne Suman's third novel to be translated into English tells of one woman's place in her country's devastating history.