With his iconic puppet characters & warm humour Jim Henson helped defined the childhoods of millions of people. Now with the Muppets & popular as ever fans old & new are appreciating the charm & genius of his work. Compiled directly from the Jim Henson Workshop archives Imagination Illustrated adapts the diary that Jim faithfully kept throughout his career supplementing it with a trove of little-seen visual material including rare sketches personal & production photographs storyboards doodles & much more. Throughout archivist Karen Falk delves into the behind-the-scenes details of Hensons life & his artistic process. Sure to delight anyone w ho has enjoyed Hensons creations; seeing early drawings of Kermit & Miss Piggy is like seeing childhood photos of dear friends this lovely book celebrates Jims life & his magical creations. ...

This book explores the question of how to paint a realistic picture of something that doesn't exist. It is intended not only for artists interested in fantasy & science fiction but also for anyone who wants to recreate history visualize extinct wildlife or simply tell a story with a picture. ...

The essential humour gift book of the year returns in the anticipated fourth volume of this bestselling series
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Following the success of Fantasy Workshop & Fantasy Creatures the Imagine FX team have turned their expertise to Manga Art for fantasy artists who want to progress to the next level. With reference to creative painting programs (including Photoshop Illustrator & Corel Painter) the book explains with the help of step-by-step instructions & screen grabs how to progress from basic 'pencil' roughs to first stage line art & ultimately finished colour art. Creating all sorts of amazing Manga characters scenes & close-ups using the very latest techniques you'll soon be able to design your own digital paintings & firsst-class Manga art. Other titles in the series: Fantasy Workshop (9781843404729) & Fantasy Creatures (9781843406020). ...

Hannah Shah is an Imams daughter. She lived the life of a Muslim but for many years her father abused her in the cellar of their home. At 16 she discovered a plan to send her to Pakistan for an arranged marriage & she ran away. Hunted by her angry father & brothers who were determined to make her an honour killing she had to keep moving house to escape them. Then worst of all in her familys eyes she became a Christian. Some Muslims say converting from Islam is punishable by death... One day a mob of forty men came after her armed with hammers sticks & knives...with her father at the front... The Imams Daughter" is Hannahs gripping
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- true story. How through her courage & determination she broke free from her background & found a new life beyond its confines
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One of the most influential & well-loved books of Christianity The Imitation of Christ" by Thomas a Kempis appears here in " Penguin Classics" in a new translation by Robert Jeffery with an introduction by Max Von Habsburg notes a chronology & further reading. " The Imitation of Christ" is a passionate celebration of Gods love mercy & holiness which has stimulated religious devotion for over five hundred years. With great personal conviction & deep humanity Thomas a Kempis (1380-1471) demonstrates the individuals reliance on God & on the words of Christ & the futility of a life without faith as well as exploring the ideas such as humility compassion patience & tolerance. Thomas spent some seventy years of his life in the reclusive environment of monasteries yet in this astonishing work he demonstrates an encompassing understanding of human nature while his writing speaks to readers of every age & every nation. Thomas a Kempis was born at Kempen near Dusseldorf in 1380. He received the priesthood in 1413. Thomas wrote many other devotional works besides " The Imitation of Christ" his masterpiece as well as biographies of Gerald Groote & Florentius Radewyn. He died in 1471. The Very Revd Robert Jeffery was born in 1935 & ordained in 1959. He has written on matters of Church history spirituality mission & ecumenism. In 1978 he became Archdeacon of Salop & was Dean of Worcester from 1987-96 & subsequently Canon & Sub-Dean of Christ Church Oxford. He retired in 2002 & is an Hon Doctor of Divinity of Birmingham University. Max von Habsburg is the author of Catholic & Protestant Translations of the " Imitation Christ" 1425-1650 (2011)." ...

Immediate Action" is a no-holds-barred account of an extraordinary life from the day Andy Mc Nab was found in a carrier bag on the steps of Guy's Hospital to the day he went to fight in the Gulf War. As a delinquent youth he kicked against society. As a young soldier he waged war against the IRA in the streets & fields of South Armagh. As a member of 22 SAS Regiment he was at the centre of covert operations for nine years
- on five continents. Recounting with grim humour & in riveting often horrifying detail his activities in the world's most highly trained & efficient Special Forces unit Mc Nab sweeps us into a world of surveillance & intelligence gathering counter-terrorism & hostage rescue. There are casualties: the best men are so often the first to be killed because they are in front. By turns chilling astonishing violent funny & moving this blistering first-hand account of life at the forward edge of battle confirms Andy Mc Nab's standing in the front rank of writers on modern war."
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This is a book of remarkable images intense & intimate recording the photographers children as they explore their woodland home in Virginia. The photographs show the ambiguities & dramas of family life & hauntingly evoke the mysteries of childhood. Sally Mann herself says in the introduction: These are photographs of my children.. . many of these pictures are intimate some are fictions & some are fantastic but most are of ordinary things every mother has seen. I take pictures when they are bloodied or sick or naked or angry. They dress up they pout & posture they paint their bodies they dive like otters in the dark river. The result is a book that is ethereal tender & sometimes disquieting. ...

Scott Lukas famed industry expert on designing themed spaces brings you a book that focuses on the imaginative world of themed immersive & consumer spaces. Whether or not you are involved in designing a theme park cultural museum shop or other entertainment space you will benefit from the insider tips experiences & techniques highlighted in this practical guide. Make your themed spaces come to life & become true immersive worlds. The book features informative sidebars addressing possible design issues & current trends; case studies & interviews with real-world designers & further reading suggestions. The book also

Includes:: a companion website as well as exercises that accompany each chapter lavish photos illustrations & tables.

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Now in its eighth edition the Immigration Law Handbook continues to bring together all the key materials relevant to immigration & asylum law in one volume providing an essential reference tool for those working in the area. This new edition maintains the strengths of the handbook as a reference tool & is fully updated to allow the reader access to all new developments. Legislative changes since the previous edition are covered which include the many statements of changes to the Immigration Rules since July 2010 including further amendments to the points based system & other significant new rule changes for spouses & students. In addition statutes have been updated to consider orders bringing new provisions on existing legislation into force such as the Identity Documents Act 2010 which amends various immigration statutes. Secondary legislation adding to the functions of the Asylum & Immigration Chamber of the Upper Tribunal is also addressed. Amendments to the 2006 European Economic Area regulations & the regulations relating to nationals of accession states are covered along with the full materials of the Tribunals Courts & Enforcement Act 2007. The Immigration Law Handbook has established itself as the standard in the field to become a well-known & trusted resource. ...