We long for heroes but have too few. Nelson Mandela is perhaps the last pure hero on the planet. For nearly three years Time" magazine editor Richard Stengel collaborated with Mandela on his autobiography & travelled with him everywhere. Eating with him watching him campaign hearing him think out loud Stengel came to know all the different sides of this complex man. He became a cherished friend & colleague. Now he has distilled countless hours of intimate conversation with Mandela into fifteen essential life lessons. In " Mandelas Way" he recounts the moments in which the grandfather of South Africa was tested & shares the wisdom he learned: why we should keep our rivals close why courage is more than the absence of fear & why the answer is not always either/or but often both. Woven into these life lessons are remarkable stories
- of Mandelas childhood as the protege of a tribal king of his early days as a freedom fighter of the twenty-seven-year imprisonment that could not break him & of his new & fulfilling marriage at the age of eighty. This profoundly inspiring book captures the spirit of this extraordinary man
- warrior martyr husband statesman & moral leader
- & spurs us to look within ourselves reconsider the things we take for granted & contemplate the legacy well leave behind."


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The fun & easy way to learn to play the mandolin The newest addition to the highly successful Dummies instrument-instruction line Mandolin For Dummies gives you easy-to-follow step-by-step instruction on learning to play the mandolin. Following the time-tested Dummies format Mandolin For Dummies provides a level of content & instruction greater than anything currently available. Mandolin For Dummies breaks down the fundamentals of this instrument & provides the resources you need to practice & improve your ability over time. Packed with individualized instruction on key mandolin-friendly musical styles including Irish & Celtic old time" American music blues bluegrass swing & jazz The accompanying CD provides audio tracks from the book & exercises so you can play along & build your skills Clear & useful photos & diagrams ensure you fret strum & pick with precision

Includes:: a mandolin buying guide to help ensure you make the right purchases Tips on restringing mandolins & other DIY care & maintenance topics If you're an aspiring mandolin player don't fret! Mandolin For Dummies has you covered."

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Weddings have the strangest effect on people. Exhibit 1: Sissy Mae waking up in Mitch Shaws bed the morning after her brother Bobby Rays nuptials. Exhibit 2: the gunmen trying to kill Mitch. Exhibit 3: Sissy Mae escorting a bleeding yet sexy lion shifter to her Tennessee Packs turf for safe keeping. It doesnt help that Mitchs appraising gaze makes her feel like the most desirable creature on earth. Mitch is an undercover cop about to testify against some dangerous ex-associates. Even more worrisome hes harbouring hot X-rated fantasies about one fast-talking little canine
- & he has to deal with every male in Sissy Maes Pack sniffing around her in a way that makes his hackles rise. Mitch has his pride & he intends to show Sissy Mae that when a lion sets out to make you his mate the only thing to do is purr roll over & enjoy one hell of a ride.
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This series acts as an introduction to key artists & movements in art history. Each title contains 48 full-page colour plates accompanied by extensive notes & numerous comparative illustrations in colour or black & white a concise introduction select bibliography & detailed source information for the images. Monographs on individual artists also feature a brief chronology. ...

Kidnapping inventors stealing from art museums conducting acts of piracy on the high seas. Will Manfred ever learn his lesson? He is even nasty to his own henchmen! John Fardell's inventive story & richly detailed artwork combine to make an exciting hilarious book that children will want to read time & time again. ...

The super deformed illustration style exaggerates a character's features usually resulting in gigantic heads. Although it is widely used by manga fans because it is easy to reproduce learning to control it can be difficult. This book is aimed at all those who would like to start or to perfect this style. Centred around the tiny & fun chibis this volume explains step by step how to start from scratch & arrive at the final finished product. ...

For novices & manga fans alike here is the perfect set of inspiring artistic jump-starts for the creative child in everyone. No age limits & no drawing skills are required. There are enough magical details & finishing flourishes needed to keep children of all ages occupied for hours on end. ...

If you love Manga youll eat Manga For Dummies right up. This step--by--step guide shows you how to create all of your favorite Manga characters from rough sketch through final full--color renderings. Youll build your skills as you draw animals mythical creatures superheroes teenagers & villains--along with their weapons cars & homes. Soon youll be inventing your own characters & placing them in stylish poses & stirring action scenes. Before you know it youll be knocking out storyboards & plotlines for you own Manga book. Find out how to: * Gear up for drawing with all the right tools & materials * Develop the basic skills of Manga figure drawing * Customize & accessorize your Manga characters * Design spectacular weapons gadgets mechas & vehicles * Create 3--D drawings & give characters motion & emotion * Write an exciting Manga Story Complete with a stunning full--color 8 page insert Manga for Dummies is your real--life guide to the ultimate fantasy world. ...

This title shows aspiring beginners how to draw the most popular style & widely read genre of Japanese comics. By is the worlds bestselling author of drawing & cartooning books. It is suitable for the huge international fanbase of shoujo graphic novels anime movies DVDs & video games. Shoujo is one of the few comics categories whose fan base is largely young women. Manga for the Beginner Shoujo" shows aspiring beginners how to draw the most popular style & widely read genre of Japanese comics." ...

The women of manga are famous for their alluring sexy looks. They play a major role in all genres of manga from the female fighter pilot & the sophisticated spy to the feisty headstrong teenager & the magical elf queen. To excel in drawing manga style the aspiring artist must be able to draw a female lead who can kick butt when she needs to but is attractive enough to win the heart of the hero. With Christopher Harts clear step-by-step drawings & dynamic easy-to-follow text MANGA MANIA BISHOUJO teaches aspiring artists how to handle basic anatomy & womens muscles hands & nails seductive outfits extreme hair styles & also how to capture body language alluring expressions & create chemistry
- everything to make manga women who will strike fear in the hearts of the enemy...and inspire love in the heart of the hero.
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