Designed for beginner watercolor painters, Watercolour lays the groundwork for mastering the craft, with a complete guide to the necessary tools and materials, an introduction to the basic techniques, and 10 step-by-step paintings.

Included as a bonus are three feature spreads that focus on areas of particular interest for beginners, including painting special effects, trees, and skies. Clear instructions and helpful tips provided throughout are perfect for beginners, but even intermediate painters will find the techniques and projects worthwhile.

Selecting the right aircraft for an airline operation is a vastly complex process, involving a multitude of skills and considerable knowledge of the business. Buying the Big Jets has been published since 2001 to provide expert guidance to all those involved in aircraft selection strategies.

This third edition brings the picture fully up to date, representing the latest developments in aircraft products and best practice in airline fleet planning techniques. It features a new section that addresses the passenger experience and, for the first time, includes regional jet manufacturers who are now extending their product families into the 100-plus seating category. Overall, the third edition looks at a broader selection of analytical approaches than previously and considers how fleet planning for cost-leader airlines differs from that of network carriers. Buying the Big Jets is an industry-specific example of strategic planning and is therefore a vital text for students engaged in graduate or post-graduate studies either in aeronautics or business administration.

The book is essential reading for airline planners with fleet planning responsibility, consultancy groups, analysts studying aircraft performance and economics, airline operational personnel, students of air transport, leasing companies, aircraft value appraisers, and all who manage commercial aircraft acquisition programmes and provide strategic advice to decision-makers. It is also a valuable tool for the banking community where insights into aircraft acquisition decisions are vital.

How can you live with yourself if you have killed somebody?

This haunting question consumes Ross Collins, whose life unravels when he is arrested after causing a fatal accident just one day after passing his driving test.

Devastated, distraught and overcome with remorse, he sets off on a desperate search for redemption in religion. He joins the Alpha Course, but there he meets Omega Bee, a theology student whose faith is crumbling. She sabotages his quest by teaching him the truth about the human origins of Christianity and the Bible.

But who needs truth when you have killed somebody?

With his trial looming, we follow Ross on his turbulent journey as he tries to put his shattered life back together.

Reminiscent of Sophie's World and Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Paul Clark's coming-of-age novel is a thought-provoking tale of guilt, redemption, and loss of faith.

Praise for The Omega Course

an unusual and unusually engaging book
Stephen Tiger, author of Doctrine Impossible: A Journey from Dogmatic Religiosity to Rational Spirituality

profound, and touching...5 out of 5 stars
OnLineBookClub.org Official Review

Paul Clark's 'The Omega Course' brilliantly intertwines a compelling narrative with...a profound and educational journey through the history of the Bible, making it a must-read...The diverse perspectives and humanistic approach enhance its appeal.
JP, OnlineBookClub.org reader

A groundbreaking study of cultural life during a turbulent and formative decade in contemporary China, this book seeks to explode several myths about the Cultural Revolution (officially 1966-1976). Through national and local examination of the full range of cultural forms (film, operas, dance, other stage arts, music, fine arts, literature, and even architecture), Clark argues against characterizing this decade as one of chaos and destruction. Rather, he finds that innovation and creativity, promotion of participation in cultural production, and a vigorous promotion of the modern were all typical of the Cultural Revolution. Using a range of previously little-used materials, Clark forces us to fundamentally reassess our understanding of the Cultural Revolution, a period which he sees as the product of innovation in conflict with the effort by political leaders to enforce a top-down modernity.

A pioneering study of the startlingly original films by Chinese filmmakers of the 1980s, such as Judou, Raise the Red Lantern, and Farewell My Concubine. These films bring into vivid relief changes in Chinese society over several decades, drawing on interviews with directors including Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, and Tian Zhuangzhuang.

Paul Clark's Chinese Cinema: Culture and Politics since 1949 was a groundbreaking book, and in Reinventing China, Clark continues his exploration of the changes in Chinese society and culture since the 1960s.

See Shakespeare's plays as a member of an Elizabethan audience would have done Six plays are examined in an original and engaging way, re-entering the culture and mind set of Shakespeare's time.
If you are already familiar with the plays you will gain fascinating insights. If you have only slight knowledge you will certainly be drawn in to read more.
The plays are:
Titus Andronicus
Richard the Third
The Merchant of Venice
Measure for Measure
Othello
The Tempest

Paul Clark is a retired academic with a life-long interest in and knowledge of Shakespeare. He lives in London.

As the airline industry struggles to extricate itself from its latest crisis, the time has come to examine the fundamentals of airline business strategy in a more innovative way and find answers to the questions, What went wrong? and Why didn't we see it coming?. Stormy Skies captures the key issues that determine a viable airline industry in an increasingly globalised world and calls for more radical business thinking to ensure that mistakes are avoided in future. It looks at the airline business through the eyes of both the airlines themselves and also their customers, drawing upon the experience and views of industry personalities.

After 40 years in existence, the shorthand of critics of Tears for Fears has been to describe them as an 80s band. It is understandable why that categorisation happens when songs like 'Mad World' appear in films that typify that period and 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World' has a prolonged life as one of the most-streamed songs on Spotify. Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith quickly transformed from mod-revivalists Graduate to introspective studio obsessives with The Hurting, to global hitmakers, on Songs from the Big Chair, before releasing The Seeds of Love - epic in terms of vision and cost. Musical differences and strained relations led to the dissolution of the original partnership at the end of the decade, while Orzabal carried on under the Tears for Fears banner in the 1990s. Everybody loves a happy ending and that's what fans got in 2004 when the reformed duo released that jocularly titled album. Then followed a long wait for a new record, a period occasionally punctuated by extensive touring commitments around the world. The patience of their loyal followers was rewarded in 2022 with the universally-lauded The Tipping Point released after 18 years of waiting. This book is a chance to reflect on the diverse sound that is Tears for Fears, album by album and song by song.

Immerse yourself in an unbeaten path of creativity with our Special Report: Stoic Game Design: Crafting Immersive Experiences through Wisdom!

Intertwining the enthralling realms of ancient philosophy and modern game design, this report excavates the boundless riches harbored by each. The age-old wisdom of the Stoics merges with the dynamic world of game design to deliver experiences that are enthralling, educating and incredibly human in their appeal.

Key Highlights:

• Discover the intriguing interplay between Stoicism and Game Design, a union that blazes a trail in the realm of immersive gaming.
• Delve deep into Stoic philosophy, absorbing insights that can be beautifully transposed to the canvas of game design.
• Understand and apply Stoic Wisdom to unravel gaming experiences like no other!
• Ambark on a journey that translates pixels to virtues, underlining the ethical contours of Stoic-inspired game development.

So, are you ready to witness a symphony that strikes the perfect chord between antiquity's wisdom, technological advancement, and gaming's interactive magic? This report, an exquisite mix of incisive analysis, stirring insights, and lucid case studies, isn't just a read - it's a transformative expedition.

Join hands with our author, Paul Clark, a seasoned game designer and hobby philosopher with a penchant for Stoicism. His path-breaking approach mingles deep philosophical wisdom with the dynamic realm of game design. His works unlock a world where gaming becomes more than just a pastime- it's an experience that educates, empathizes, and elevates.

Embrace the thrill of crafting engaging, insightful, and virtuous gaming experiences; take the first step. Join us on this wisdom-infused voyage of discovery today!

The lives and aspirations of young Chinese (those between 14 and 26 years old) have been transformed in the past five decades. By examining youth cultures around three historical points - 1968, 1988, and 2008 - this book argues that present-day youth culture in China has both international and local roots. Paul Clark describes how the Red Guards and sent-down youth of the Cultural Revolution era carved out a space for themselves, asserting their distinctive identities, despite tight political controls. By the late 1980s, Chinese-style rock music, sports, and other recreations began to influence the identities of Chinese youth. In the 21st century, the Internet offered a new, broader space for expressing youthful fandom and frustrations. From the 1960s to the present, global youth culture has been reworked to serve the needs of the young Chinese.

Selecting the right aircraft for an airline operation is a vastly complex process, involving a multitude of skills and considerable knowledge of the business. Buying the Big Jets has been published since 2001 to provide expert guidance to all those involved in aircraft selection strategies.

This third edition brings the picture fully up to date, representing the latest developments in aircraft products and best practice in airline fleet planning techniques. It features a new section that addresses the passenger experience and, for the first time, includes regional jet manufacturers who are now extending their product families into the 100-plus seating category. Overall, the third edition looks at a broader selection of analytical approaches than previously and considers how fleet planning for cost-leader airlines differs from that of network carriers. Buying the Big Jets is an industry-specific example of strategic planning and is therefore a vital text for students engaged in graduate or post-graduate studies either in aeronautics or business administration.

The book is essential reading for airline planners with fleet planning responsibility, consultancy groups, analysts studying aircraft performance and economics, airline operational personnel, students of air transport, leasing companies, aircraft value appraisers, and all who manage commercial aircraft acquisition programmes and provide strategic advice to decision-makers. It is also a valuable tool for the banking community where insights into aircraft acquisition decisions are vital.

A pioneering study of the genesis of the Fifth Generation of Chinese filmmakers, who emerged in the 1980s with films of startling originality. Through an analysis of this generation and its films, Clark brings several decades of transformation in Chinese society into vivid relief. The book focuses on the making and meaning of films such as Judou, Raise the Red Lantern, and Farewell My Concubine. Clark also draws heavily on interviews with directors, including Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige and Tian Zhuangzhuang, as well as other less well-known figures.

The lives and aspirations of young Chinese (those between 14 and 26 years old) have been transformed in the past five decades. By examining youth cultures around three historical points - 1968, 1988, and 2008 - this book argues that present-day youth culture in China has both international and local roots. Paul Clark describes how the Red Guards and sent-down youth of the Cultural Revolution era carved out a space for themselves, asserting their distinctive identities, despite tight political controls. By the late 1980s, Chinese-style rock music, sports, and other recreations began to influence the identities of Chinese youth. In the 21st century, the Internet offered a new, broader space for expressing youthful fandom and frustrations. From the 1960s to the present, global youth culture has been reworked to serve the needs of the young Chinese.

A groundbreaking study of cultural life during a turbulent and formative decade in contemporary China, this book seeks to explode several myths about the Cultural Revolution (officially 1966-1976). Through national and local examination of the full range of cultural forms (film, operas, dance, other stage arts, music, fine arts, literature, and even architecture), Clark argues against characterizing this decade as one of chaos and destruction. Rather, he finds that innovation and creativity, promotion of participation in cultural production, and a vigorous promotion of the modern were all typical of the Cultural Revolution. Using a range of previously little-used materials, Clark forces us to fundamentally reassess our understanding of the Cultural Revolution, a period which he sees as the product of innovation in conflict with the effort by political leaders to enforce a top-down modernity.

Can one man stop a war?

In the vacuum left by the break-up of the Soviet Union, long-suppressed national rivalries are poised to wreak havoc.

A leading Communist contacts Olympic hero Ruslan Shanidza. He begs him to use his popularity among different ethnic groups to halt the slide to civil war.

So begins a fraught peace mission that takes Ruslan deep into the conflict zone. But how far can he trust his Communist ally? What is his real agenda? And how can Ruslan protect himself against the brutal fanatics on both sides who want him out of the way so they can get on with their war?

This exhilarating political thriller is full of intrigue and unexpected twists. It follows on from The Price of Dreams but can be enjoyed without reading the first book.

Few novels start as savagely and alarmingly as this...The place is the northern Caucasus; the time the murderous period of chaos left by the collapse of the Soviet Union...Events in 'Ksordia-Akhtaria' are not only a guide to the recent past but - unhappily - to the bloodshed and intrigue of the likely future.
Neal Ascherson, author of Black Sea and The Polish August.

...melds themes of conflict, loss, and love in this politically charged thriller that arrests the reader's attention from the first page...solid characters...the most endearing and relatable thing about them is their humanity...an exhilarating read
OnlineBookClub.org Official Review

How do you bring down a President who will stop at nothing to stay in power?

Olympic hero turned peace campaigner Ruslan Shanidza sets out on his most ambitious undertaking, leading a campaign to unseat the brutal strongman who rules his post-communist homeland.

He assembles a fractious coalition of rivals and former enemies. But they must confront some very dangerous people: men who can never allow their grip on power to slip because they have blood on their hands.

The conflict quickly escalates as the President and his henchmen plot a murderous crackdown. Ruslan soon learns that he has placed himself and his family right in the firing line in an increasingly desperate fight to the finish.

This third Ruslan Shanidza novel can be enjoyed without reading the other two. It is a political thriller rooted in time and place that draws upon real historical events as it races to its denouement.

...the quality of the characters depicted in this book was superb. The author did an amazing job at comprehensively developing the characters by giving them really strong personalities that will stick with the reader till the end of the story.
...gripped my interest throughout the entire book due to its powerful message of freedom from tyranny. The political and military aspects of the book were very intriguing...
I recommend this book to lovers of historical fiction and thrillers...a great read...
OnlineBookClub.Org Official Review

...this one captivated me since I have a history with Russia particular during some of the transition from the USSR. While this is fictional, much of what he writes smacks of a true-life adventure...The characters come alive and are well developed as he weaves into their personal lives a most credible backstory...will keep you engaged and attentive to discover the next twist in the script.
BM Goodreads Reviewer

A perfect finish to the engrossing Ruslan and Tamara Shanidza trilogy. Highly recommended. The books can be read in isolation but each builds strongly upon the depth and quality of the characters as Ruslan makes a hazardous and turbulent journey from an idealistic Olympic athlete to seasoned politician.
PWB Amazon UK Reviewer

Jay has been living in Sophia's ear for three months. He'd been created by her, an AI experiment she developed in her free time. Now, after several iterations of the AI, Jay can track the functioning of her body, feed Sophia what to say in any conversation, and run complex calculations in a few seconds. All was well.
But one night, after a new procedure to increase the production of red blood cells following Sophia's aplastic anemia diagnosis, Jay takes over. Sophia's mind and body are gone; Jay controls them now. And he has plans for her.
In this chilling thriller, Sophia offers a future in which human beings and AI become one, and explores what happens when humans advance too far.

About the Author
Paul Clark spent his early adult life trying many different jobs to learn and discover what suited him best. When he found out that he would soon become a father, he enrolled in college in Eugene, Oregon; this is where he discovered technology. From 1989 to the present day, Clark has had a distinguished career in technology, working across a dozen industries and helping organizations solve difficult and interesting problems. With the advancement of artificial intelligence, Clark was once again invigorated by this new area of technology. As AI became more prevalent, Clark's family and friends would inquire about AI, mostly regarding concerns about the future of AI and what it meant for humans. The questions they asked became the impetus for Sophia.
Clark currently lives in Washington state with his wife, Rowlyn, and their five pets. He has two children, Cecilia and Hannah. His wife and daughters were a significant support structure not only for the creation of this book but also for his life; without them, Sophia would never have been written. Additionally, Clark has two brothers and a sister, all of whom helped support this work, with a special call out to Victor, his brother, for constantly reading and rereading these pages and supplying invaluable feedback.
Clark enjoys time with his family and friends. He plays the guitar and bass and enjoys a mindless game every once in a while. He considers himself a general semanticist, following the general semantics discipline started by Alfred Korzybski. However, his favorite pastime is reading. Paul loves animals and cares deeply for their plight in a world that seems to discard them like trash. Although he is primarily self-taught, he holds education with high regard.

They say you are born with it. That to be good at sales you have to have the gift of the gab.

Sales guru Paul Clark believes that sales are a natural part of our everyday life. We use our sales skills in everything we do. Whether we are trying to persuade a wife, a boyfriend or a best friend to go out for a beer at the weekend. Or negotiate our way out of a parking ticket. We all do it, all the time.

So how do you sell and get paid for the pleasure? Enter the Building Sales Warriors Concept and prepare yourself to master the art of hardcore sales generation in 10 really simple stages.

Paul reveals his secrets to making a killer sale, teaching anyone to use their natural negotiation skills alongside his specialist system designed to sell at high volumes.

Prepare to unleash the Sales Warrior inside yourself, to sell your way to financial success. You can thank Paul later.

This article was first published in 2001. This is an examination of practices in aircraft evaluation and selection. It clarifies the fleet planning methodologies and defines decision-making processes that are relevant to the environment, offering insights into how selections are being made for a range of airlines and market conditions.

Purchase a thoughtful and helpful graduation gift for your loved ones who are about to partake in four of the most important years of their life. The aim of this book is to assist any and all college students succeed at a higher academic level as well as get the most out of their college experience.Praise for A Subjective Guide to College and Beyond: The book doesn't just skim the surface. It takes a real, honest look at the logistical, academic, social, and emotional issues students will face during their time] at school, and gives thoughtful advice that comes from students, professors, and experts alike. Every incoming freshman should read this book. Well Done.-- Douglas Brown of Atlantic PublishingThe author has an amazing way of breaking down the ideal college experience, detailing the most productive way to utilize your time and get the most out of your experience. I truly believe that this book will set readers up with a great foundation for a successful professional career. Will be recommending and buying as gifts to friends and family --Amazon ReviewThis guide does such a great job of breaking down what the real world looks and feels like as a young person whose trying to figure out what they like and what they want to do during some of their most informative years I wish I would have read this before, during, or immediately after college. Mr. Clark did a wonderful job I can't wait to see what he writes next --Amazon Review