Photographic artists & students of alternative process photography will welcome this new edition of Christopher James The Book of Alternative Photographic Processes. This significantly expanded edition is a full-color lavishly illustrated comprehensive resource that explores every aspect of alternative process image making. With his highly conversational writing style James explores the techniques processes idiosyncrasies history & cultural connections that are such a significant part of the genre. Best of all Christopher makes it extremely accessible providing clear instructions & practical workflow advice. The book delves into a vast menu of alternative & traditional options among them: calotype salted paper cyanotype argyrotype chrysotype POP kallitype ambrotype/wet collodion Van Dyke platinum/palladium Ziatype gelatin dry plate emulsions carbon gum bichromate albumen h&-applied emulsions paper alternative imaging systems & digital negative production for alternative process image making. This book has become the unanimous standard reference text for alternative process photography one that students love to read & work from. Not only does this definitive work make the most complex ideas easy to understand it is conversational comfortable inspirational & fun to read- a tremendous resource & a treasure trove of alternative process images. If I could only have one photography book this would be it." -Timothy Whelan Photographic Books." ...

Designed as a companion & soul-friend this is a book of marvels woven from the author's own story stories of others' struggles with their humanness & truths from the great wisdom traditions. A series of daily reflections The Book of Awakening is a guidebook for a new journey of the soul. Each entry is a work of art accompanied by a practice that makes for a completely original call to awaken the mind & the senses. ...

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From Axolotl to Zebrafish meet a world of barely imagined beings: real creatures that are often stranger & more astonishing than anything dreamt in the pages of a medieval bestiary. Ranging from the depths of the ocean to the most arid corners of the earth Caspar Henderson captures the beauty & bizarreness of the many living forms we thought we knew & some we could never have contemplated & invites us to better imagine the world around us. An extraordinary vivid combination of natural history spiritual primer & philosophical meditation The Book of Barely Imagined Beings is a mind-expanding wonder-inducing read. ...

From Bond's women to his films get up close & personal with the world's most famous spy. Learn to be just as sophisticated as 007 with this in-depth look at everything to do with James Bond. You'll find information on 007's styles tastes & skills. Discover all about his many films from the plot synopsis to credits & get an overview of all of Bond's favourite girls. Come face-to-face with his many enemies & find out all about them from detailed profiles. Meet his allies too including the legendary M. Packed with amazing photos & incredible facts this is a must-read for every Bond fan. ...

The great stories of the Old & New Testaments are best understood in the contexts in which they were shaped: contexts which help sift storytelling & history poetry & prose chronicle & commentary. Trevor Dennis is an academic theologian with a gift for storytelling. In this highly acclaimed Bible retelling now available in a new format edition he goes back to the roots of the biblical writings bringing fresh insights into the familiar stories in his novelistic retelling. His aim to bring the stories of the Bible alive is achieved in a book which brims with verve humour & originality in a style that will appeal to readers of all ages. ...

Featuring more than 100 routes from around the shores of England Wales & Scotland the Book of Britains Coastal Walks offers something for everyone. Whether a family on a day out at the seaside an experienced rambler along coastal paths or just someone wanting to explore a new & fascinating coastal landscape this book provides a wealth of routes that are well worth exploring. The six regions of the book (Southwest England; Southeast England; Eastern England; Northern England; Wales; Scotland) contain a selection of walks at varying levels of difficulty. Each walk has a clear easy-to-follow map & route description & is accompanied by a detailed background history about the local area. Information about local parking toilets & dog friendliness are also provided alongside beautiful photography of Britain at its very best. ...

Walking is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Britain. Featuring more than 100 routes from across the country this fully-revised edition of the Book of Britains Walks" offers something for everyone. Whether a family on a day out a seasoned rambler or just someone wanting to explore a new part of the country this book provides a wealth of walks around both well-known landmarks & hidden gems that are well-worth exploring. The six regions of the book (Southwest England; Southeast England; Central England; Northern England; Wales; & Scotland) contain a selection of walks at varying levels of difficulty. Each walk has a clear easy-to-follow map & route description & is accompanied by a detailed background history about the local area. A free pocket book version provides a practical companion for all those eager to head out & try the illustrated walks of the larger edition." ...

Good Housekeeping Book of British Food is a superb collection of imaginatively prepared home-produced fare using fresh ingredients ...

The Book of Burger is the ultimate burger book. It will contain recipes for burgers sliders sides sloppies hot dogs sandwiches sauces toppings & more. Rachael will also offer an exclusive guide to choosing the best patty ingredients cooking the perfect burger & selecting the right bread & cheese. Accompanying Rachaels recipes will be favourites from chef friends who have participated in the Burger Bash Food Network Special in Miami including Spike Mendehlson & Bobby Flay. ...