Across the Ravaged Land is the third & final volume in Nick Brandt&s trilogy of books documenting the disappearing natural world & animals of East Africa The book&s title combined with the titles of Brandt&s first two books captures the change he has witnessed " On this Earth a shadow falls across the ravaged land" The book offers a darker vision of the world that Brandt has been photographing for the last decade a world still filled with a stunning beauty but now tragically tainted & fast disappearing at the hands of man In addition to a range of new starkly powerful portraits of animals; elephants lions leopards hyenas that appear to be posing especially for the photographer as if in a studio Brandt introduces some new themes For the first time humans make an appearance in his photographs On the jacket a crouched ranger supports the weight of two giant tusks of an elephant killed by poachers One new series of photographs has hunters& trophies placed back in the epic landscapes where once these creatures roamed Another features perfectly preserved animals calcified by the salts of a Rift Valley soda lake In both instances the subjects appear strangely alive & sentient in death Brandt also contributes two essays summing up his photographic odyssey which has taken more than a decade of intensive work to complete One details his work from the perspective of conservation giving a broad overview of the wave of destruction of wildlife & habitat across Africa & describing the work his Big Life Foundation is doing to preserve the Amboseli ecosystem of Kenya & Tanzania The other discusses technical aspects of his project ...

Richard Cantrell is an American colonel living in Venice just after the Second World War The fighting has left him scarred & embittered a middle-aged man with a heart condition It seems that only the love of Renata a nineteen-year-old countess can save him But Cantrell is living in the shadow of war every move he makes dictated by old battle instincts & it is possible that for him the longed-for peace may have come too late ...

The minute that Marubetta meets Lucius she hates him
- pompous stuck-up nephew of a Roman official! He thinks that as a Briton
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Everybody loves a good birthday party but if it's your turn to host the list of things to do can be pretty overwhelming & right at the top of that list is the food The Maison & White Acrylic Cupcake Stand provides a great answer storing anything from sweet treats to afternoon tea Displaying your scrumptious desserts or appetisers without cluttering up your already busy table Easily assemble the flat packed by slotting the individual pieces together & display your food for your friends & family whilst the easy clean acrylic takes the childrens dirty fingerprints so your finest tableware doesn't have too!ANY TIME ANY PLACE Whether youre ready for your appetisers or desserts this acrylic food stand is an amazing accessory for any occasion Attractively designed from crystal clear food-grade plastic with polished edges this great piece is right at home in any setting whether that be a family dinner or a children's birthday party!EASY ASSEMBLE & CLEAN DOWN Modern kitchen cupboards are full to the brim with all sorts of tools & gadgets leaving us with minimal space for storage so do you really have space for a stand? You do for the Maison & White food stand When youre all finished dining simply collapse down the stand into smaller pieces clean up & store away ready for the next occasion! GREAT GIFT Some people much prefer to be the invitee rather than the inviter Instead of turning up to an event with another bottle of wine this Maison & White Acrylic Cupcake Stand is a wonderful unique gift that exhumes thoughtfulness & a real presence of mind to what your foodie friend really loves PROTECTIVE SEALA protective seal is provided on each of the acrylic tiers to prevent any marks or scratching during delivery Peel back the seal to remove Specification Size 31cm x 31cm x 31cm Each Tier Size (Diameter) Top
- 151cm Middle
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- 253cm Material Acrylic In the Box x 1 Cupcake Stand x 1 Screwdriver 2 Year Warranty All product images 2019 Maison & White (Xbite Ltd)


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Everybody loves a good birthday party but if it's your turn to host the list of things to do can be pretty overwhelming & right at the top of that list is the food The Maison & White Acrylic Cupcake Stand provides a great answer storing anything from sweet treats to afternoon tea Displaying your scrumptious desserts or appetisers without cluttering up your already busy table Easily assemble the flat packed by slotting the individual pieces together & display your food for your friends & family whilst the easy clean acrylic takes the childrens dirty fingerprints so your finest tableware doesn't have too!ANY TIME ANY PLACE Whether youre ready for your appetisers or desserts this acrylic food stand is an amazing accessory for any occasion Attractively designed from crystal clear food-grade plastic with polished edges this great piece is right at home in any setting whether that be a family dinner or a children's birthday party!EASY ASSEMBLE & CLEAN DOWN Modern kitchen cupboards are full to the brim with all sorts of tools & gadgets leaving us with minimal space for storage so do you really have space for a stand? You do for the Maison & White food stand When youre all finished dining simply collapse down the stand into smaller pieces clean up & store away ready for the next occasion! GREAT GIFT Some people much prefer to be the invitee rather than the inviter Instead of turning up to an event with another bottle of wine this Maison & White Acrylic Cupcake Stand is a wonderful unique gift that exhumes thoughtfulness & a real presence of mind to what your foodie friend really loves PROTECTIVE SEALA protective seal is provided on each of the acrylic tiers to prevent any marks or scratching during delivery Peel back the seal to remove ...

Acrylic Revolution is your essential all-in-one guide for acrylic painting techniques & more Use any of the over 101 strategies to break through the boundaries of conventional painting & redefine your creative potential with the world's most versatile medium Every page is packed with insights into using acrylic paint in ways you never thought possible to create stunning visual effects & textures A gallery of finished art at the back of the book will show you how to combine different tricks to use in their artwork offering you real-life applications for acrylic techniques ...

Adding a mirror to a smaller room can transform it creating an illusion of space & openness The Pukkr Acrylic Wavy Wall Mirrors are a great addition to your home & can be used individually across the house or together as one single mirror! With the included adhesive pads no drilling or screwing is required to install them just place the adhesive dots from the included strip on your wall & stick the mirror to them Don&t worry if you don’t quite get them perfect the first time around the pads won&t damage your walls & can be easily removed for a second attempt!LIGHTWEIGHTUnlike thick heavy glass mirrors these wavy wall mirrors are manufactured from thin lightweight acrylic They’re not only easy to install but at 02mm thin sit seamlessly on your walls CUSTOMISENot all rooms require a large full-length mirror in your bathroom you may just need something where you only need to see your face for shaving or makeup With the included 6 mirrors you can be creative with how you use them Use all 6 together for a larger mirror or break them down into singular mirrors EASY CLEANTo clean your brand new acrylic mirrors we recommend using a cloth with warm water or glass cleaner to remove any marks Then dry it with a soft towel ensuring that no water streaks or marks are left Specification Size 22cm x 30cm Materia I Acrylic In the Box x 6 Acrylic Wavy Wall Mirrors Adhesive Stickers 2 Year Warranty All product images © 2020 Pukkr (Xbite Ltd) ...

Take the first step to painting with acrylics with this easy-to-follow course on producing fantastic artworks quickly & easily Charles Evans' expert practical advice & simple step-by-step approach will quickly get you painting With practical & clear advice on using acrylics with oil & watercolour techniques & a variety of subjects this is an invaluable guide for any aspiring artist ...

With ACSM's Certification Review as your guide you can be ready to successfully pass the exam to become a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C) or Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) As a review tool this text will help you identify your strengths & weaknesses & then eliminate those areas of weakness with further study Most importantly this text will help you advance your career in fitness & exercise Now aligned with the tenth edition of the ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing & Prescription this text is reflective of the key changes & the only print resource for the current ACSM certification exams ACSM's Certification Review is organized into three parts by certification level ...

Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine this text offers a comprehensive introduction to the basics of strength training & conditioning based on the latest research findings ACSM's Foundations of Strength Training & Conditioning is divided into four parts Foundations Physiological Responses & Adaptations Strength Training & Conditioning Program Design & Assessment The text focuses on practical applications enabling students to develop implement & assess the results of training programs that are designed to optimize strength power & athletic performance Moreover the text's clear straightforward writing style makes it easy to grasp new concepts ...