Not since Jonathan Livingston Seagull first enthralled the reading public has there been a story that captivates the imagination so thoroughly as The Knight in Rusty Armor.

It's a lighthearted tale of a desperate knight in search of his true self. His journey reflects our own-filled wth hope and despair, belief adn disillusionment, laughter and tears.

Anyone who has ever struggled with the meaning of life and love will discover profound wisdom and truth as this delightful fantasy unfolds.

The Knight is an experience that will expand your mind, touch your heart, and nourish your soul.

In this book, Fisher guides readers through the menus of the Android operating system, helping them to understand how to choose and use out-of-the-box controls for better images. Next, he covers add-on accessories and applications designed to enhance the devices' capabilities. While the photographic capabilities of the base camera are pretty terrific and will meet with rave reviews from many users, the camera really produces images that sing when suited up with DSLR functions, filters, and postproduction effects--all of which Fisher covers with prowess and technical skill.

The Anti-HDR HDR Photography Book contains everything you'll need to know in order to get the best results from your High Dynamic Range images. Designed for those who want to extend the dynamic range in their work, but are frustrated by over-processed and hyper-saturated images, this book proves that HDR techniques are capable of producing photographs that are both stunning and realistic.

In addition to helping you choose the right equipment and settings to optimize your shoot for HDR, the book explains how to use post-processing software to create natural-looking photographs, blend source images with layer masks, and establish an efficient workflow. By teaching you to effectively use all the most important tools of HDR, it will expand the scope of your portfolio and allow you to create images that you never thought were possible.

Key features include:

• What to look for when choosing a camera for HDR
• Description of gear that is important to the HDR photographer
• How to use the HDR software applications Photomatix and SNS-HDR Pro to achieve natural-looking results
• Discussion of blending multiple source images using simple masks and techniques
• An in-depth examination of the use of Luminance Masks for blending and editing bracketed images to a photorealistic composite
• Guide to workflow, from organizing images on the computer to pre-merge editing of RAW files using both Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Bridge
• The use of black-and-white in HDR and image-blending, including ways to convert color images to black-and-white

Creative Dialogue is an essential guide to dialogic learning for every trainee and practising teacher. It presents practical ways of teaching children to be more thoughtful and creative, and to learn more effectively through speaking and listening in school and at home.

The book includes:

• practical ways to develop dialogic learning across the curriculum
• a guide to developing talk for thinking in the classroom
• more than 100 activities for stimulating talk with children of all ages and abilities
• advice on using dialogue to support assessment for learning
• ideas for developing listening skills and concentration.

Written by a leading expert in teaching thinking, Creative Dialogue is essential reading for all who wish to understand and develop dialogic learning in education today.

Two men had been marked for death--one a senior CIA agent and the other a retired, highly decorated soldier. The brilliant man planning their deaths had been consumed with a burning vengeance for several years. Now he had acquired the means to achieve his terrible goal.

With all he required, he had now used his superlative brain to construct his plan of action. He had built in every conceivable contingency. It was perfect. Nothing could possibly go wrong.

In addition to the pleasure of the slowly and painfully killing his enemies, he would also inflict unspeakable destruction on the country he hated--America. Everything was ready. All he had to do was to set the ball rolling, to just push the invisible button.

As he sat in his comfortable armchair, contemplating the pleasure he would feel at his success, he let loose a throaty gale of laughter. His body shuddered with this emotion of final gratification.

Now you're mine he screamed into the night.

The Devil Woman is no more. The world's deadliest assassin has embraced peace and abandoned her violent past. She has faked her death years ago, now living as a nun in a small village in the jungles of Columbia. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, enigmatic operatives have begun to doubt claims of her death. Some are determined to track her down, seeking to use her skills. Others want to punish for the sins of her former life. Her idyllic life is interrupted by a violent militia. No matter who finds her first it is guaranteed that there will be Hell to Pay.

The twelve chapters in this volume present the perspectives of insiders like founder Wade Rathke and leading outside practitioners and academics. The result is a thorough detailing of ACORN's founding and its changing strategies, including vivid accounts and analyses of its campaigns on the living wage, voter turnout, predatory lending, redlining, school reform, and community redevelopment, as well as a critical perspective on ACORN's place in the community organizing landscape.

In The Spacefarer's Curse, embark on a poignant journey through the vastness of the cosmos, where sorrow and wonder intertwine amidst the stars. This evocative collection of poems explores the complexities of longing, loss, and the relentless human spirit that reaches out into the unknown. Each verse acts as a portal, transporting readers to distant galaxies and forgotten worlds, all the while grappling with the deeper questions of existence and identity. The haunting imagery and lyrical language capture the essence of adventure and introspection, inviting reflections on what it means to be both lost and found in the infinite expanse of space. As the verses unfold, uncover the delicate balance between hope and despair, and the curse that comes with a restless heart seeking solace among the celestial bodies. The Spacefarer's Curse is an exploration of humanity's place in the universe, a lyrical testament to the dreams that propel us into the stars, and the ghosts we carry along the way.

When the Heart Stops Beating is an evocative exploration of love, loss, and the fragile threads that bind us to our deepest emotions. Through poignant verse, the poet captures the fleeting moments of joy and sorrow that shape our existence, weaving together experiences that resonate with both heartache and hope. With lyrical beauty and haunting imagery, each poem invites readers to reflect on the interplay of life and death, celebrating the memories that linger long after the heart has ceased its rhythmic dance. This collection serves as a testament to the power of words, reminding us that even in silence, the echoes of our feelings continue to resonate. Join the journey of the heart as it pauses, reveals, and ultimately beats anew in this profound anthology that invites introspection and resonates with anyone who has loved deeply or lost profoundly.

My Best Friend Is a Space Pirate invites readers to embark on an interstellar journey filled with whimsical adventures and cosmic camaraderie. This enchanting collection of poems brings to life the extraordinary bond between a dreamer and their audacious companion-an imaginative space pirate. Through vibrant verses, the book explores themes of friendship, freedom, and the wonders of the universe. Each poem transports you to distant galaxies, where the duo navigates through asteroid fields, dances with stars, and confronts the unknown. With a blend of humor, heart, and a touch of the fantastical, the collection celebrates the joys of exploration and the unbreakable ties of friendship. Join this extraordinary voyage, where treasures are not just gold, but memories etched in the cosmos. My Best Friend Is a Space Pirate reminds us that the greatest adventures are shared with those who dare to dream with us.

Having said that, it's impossible to jump on the crypto wagon if you don't really understand what cryptocurrency really is and how it works. In this book, you will learn everything you need to know to quickly and effortlessly get a massive return on your ethereum investment by putting the basics to work.

You'll learn:

- What is ethereum and how it works

- A step by step guide to buy ether today

- Pros and cons of the ethereum platform

- How to find a secure wallet to safely store your coins

- The ethereum virtual machine revolution

- Interesting future developments of ethereum

- The most important tips to buy ethereum safely

- A step by step guide to mining ether for profit

- How to program your own smart contract

- Myths most people believe about smart contracts

- The ethereum ecosystem and how to take advantage of it

- And much, much more

Imagine a world where your box of important documents is nonexistent. Instead of keeping track of physical paper documents, you're able to contractually engage with others over the internet in an environment that is safe and can be transparently monitored at all times. Additionally, you're able to exchange currency on a digital network. In essence, your physical life is able to become more digitally recognized and reputable.

The clock is ticking, Golem, Israel's elite Shadow agency, has uncovered evidence of an impending terrorist attack that could plunge the Middle East into chaos. In order to prevent the attack, they have recruited international arms dealer, Gretchen Neubauer and ex-CIA agent, Simon Kane. Now, Simon and Gretchen must embark on a desperate race across the world's deadliest desert to prevent a disaster of biblical proportions. But even if they stop the attack they will find that the real battle has only just begun...

There is a hidden world beyond the curtain of the world we know. Glimpses of it are seen in the news, and countless stories take place in it. It is a world of spies, arms dealers, assassins, and black operations. It exists at the intersection of organized crime, espionage, and terrorism. If it had a name, the most fitting would be the Shadow World.

The Shadow World series follows a former CIA agent named Simon Kane on a quest for revenge on the organization that killed his wife and the people he meets on that quest.