Born Nikolai Pewsner into a Russian-Jewish family in Leipzig in 1902, Nikolaus Pevsner was a dedicated scholar who pursued a promising career as an academic in Dresden & Gottingen. When, in 1933 Jews were no longer permitted to teach in German universities, he lost his job & looked for employment in Engl&. ...

Moving up to a d SLR? Start using your D3200 today with help from this colorful guide! Can′t wait to start taking pictures with your new Nikon? This book is just what you need! You′ll learn how to use every button, dial, mode, & menu on your camera to take incredible photos & shoot awesome HD movies. Filled with pro tips & techniques, this book helps you make the most of your D3200. Meet your d SLR — tour all the controls, learn how to adjust the viewfinder, explore the settings, & understand menus Bring it to life — explore Live View & use it for shooting both still photos & movies Manage picture files — view & protect your photos in Playback mode, download pictures to your computer, & prepare images for printing or posting online Free your creativity — leave Auto mode behind & experiment with exposure, focus, depth of field, & color controls Shoot for success — review settings for portraits, action shots, scenery, & close–ups Open the book & find: Explanations of all the technical terms Advice on solving exposure problems What you need to know about resolution & file format Advice on processing Raw files Creative ways to use flash Hints on making the most of autofocus How to use white balance Ten cool retouch menu filters Learn to: Use the best settings for the kind of photos you want to take Adjust manual settings for better results with exposure, lighting, focus, & color Download, edit, & share your photos IN FULL COLOR! ...

Family adventure based on the novel by Wendy Orr. Nim Rusoe (Abigail Breslin) lives on an uncharted tropical island with her marine scientist father, Jack (Gerard Butler), & her best friends, Fred the lizard, Galileo the pelican, & Selki the seal. Whe ...

The Nimitz class aircraft carrier is the ultimate symbol of the United States superpower status. A true behemoth, this is an unsurpassed weapons platform that overshadows all of its nearest rivals. This book looks at the development & deployment of the nuclear-powered Nimitz class aircraft carriers from 1975 onwards. ...

Details: The shooting of a Chinese liquor store owner in LA brings Harry Bosch back to the Rodney King riots & the moment
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A cat's nine lives are full of adventure & excitement & none more so than Montezuma, the farmyard cat. From a young kitten to a grand old cat, he is cunning & proud while establishing his kingdom, but to Matthew, he's always loving & adorable. ...

The best games withstand the test of time & fashion. The game of draughts has been played everywhere for centuries & for good reason: adults enjoy the game but even very young children learn easily. When you want to relax it's a simple, fast game, but if you get really keen, you can become a real champion because the strategy of the game is so rich & varied. It's got nothing to do with luck. It is a game of pure intelligence which encourages you to reflect & develop the ability to predict & calculate your opponent's moves, so that every game you win is truly satisfying. & when you want to change game, Nine Men's Morris offers you hours of quality entertainment. So go ahead & enjoy yourself! For 2 players, suitable for ages 7 & up ...

Books Thriller Books Nine perfect strangers, each hiding an imperfect life. A luxury retreat cut off from the outside world. ...

Nine perfect strangers, each hiding an imperfect life.

A luxury retreat cut off from the outside world.



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Hope Delafield hasn't always had an easy life. She has red hair & a temper to match, as her mother is constantly reminding her. She can't wear heels, is terrified of heights & being a primary school teacher isn't exactly the job she dreamed of doing, especially when her class are stuck on the two times table. At least Hope has Jack, & Jack is the God of boyfriends. He's sweet, kind, funny, has a killer smile, a cool job on a fashion magazine & he's pretty (but in a manly way). Hope knew that Jack was The One ever since their first kiss after the Youth Club Disco & thirteen years later, they're still totally in love. Totally. They're even officially pre-engaged. & then Hope catches Jack kissing her best friend Susie... Does true love forgive & forget? Or does it get mad... & get even? ...