Learning Linocut is an exciting and detailed guide to the art of relief printing by exploring linocut. The book takes the reader on a comprehensive tour of the whole creative process, from generating ideas and setting up a studio space to cutting techniques, mark-making and printing a lino block. The book also covers more complex techniques for multiple-coloured linocuts including the reduction technique, the key-block system and experimental linocutting. Learning Linocut contains plenty of easy to follow step-by-step guides (illustrated by colour photos), interesting and innovative suggestions of ways to work with lino and even useful 'tips' from the author providing extra pointers for things to try next. The linocut techniques discussed in this book can either be carried out at home or in a professional printmaking studio.

- Packed full of colour images

- Step-by-step guides to each technique

- Provides lists of materials and equipment needed

- Investigates how to generate ideas and gain inspiration for prints

- Information on cutting techniques, mark-making and image interpretation

- Explains printing and registration methods

- Explores multiple-coloured prints - reduction and key-block systems

- How to store, finish and sell linocut prints

- Includes a selection of interesting linocut projects

- Useful 'tips' from the author throughout the book

Whether you are a complete beginner to art, just new to printmaking or you are an accomplished printmaker looking for some new ideas and tips, there will be something in here for you to take away. This is a must read for anyone interested in linocut printing

16:19:22] Jadles (Jamie): Early Japanese Coins is an up-to-date catalogue of pre-Meiji copper, gold and silver coins. As well as official issues, the often decorative provincial issues are covered. A selection of the intriguing Japanese amulets known as E-sen is also included. It replaces Munro and other western works. It is designed to be used both by advanced collectors who have some knowledge of characters, and beginners who will find the layout easy to follow and will quickly gain a knowledge of this coinage. It draws on historical, as well as the latest western and Japanese numismatic sources, and describes the circumstances under which many of the coins were issued and used. Guides to the Japanese language are given, and maps and lists of era names and rulers add to the background information. There is a description of how the coins were made, illustrated from a contemporary document. A Finding Guide is provided for the difficult Kanei Tsuho series, which will enable these coins to be readily attributed from the differences in their calligraphy. A rarity guide, linked to an approximate value, is provided for each coin. The author has been studying and collecting Far Eastern coins for over fifty years, and has also written the prize winning Cast Chinese Coins, and the definitive Qing Cash.

The author uses his inquisitive mind to set out and prove the existence of Yamashita's infamous untouched treasure deposits buried all around the Philippine Islands. Working alongside Filipino treasure hunters the author has visited untouched treasure sites in Luzon, Cebu, Davao, General Santos and Glan in Mindanao. It has taken Aquila Chrysaestos over six years to successfully document many original Japanese treasure code books, and treasure maps, for you the reader. Aquila has answered many of the questions that he had while puzzling out the precise way in which the Japanese Imperial family members went about burying the wealth of fourteen South East Asian countries, on land and at sea throughout the islands during 1942 to 1945 when the Japanese Imperial Army occupied the Philippine islands. Using his practical skills and a logical approach to solving many of his unanswered questions, the author has compiled a very comprehensive step by step how to book that will aid you the treasure hunter wanting answers to your own Philippine treasure quest. This book is packed with: - 19 sections including the quick reference guide A to Z of treasure signs and symbols - 100 colour drawings, by the author himself many drawn from unknown treasure sites - 150 colour photographs of carved treasure symbols, maps and recovered gold - 30 black and white WWII photographs - 40 black and white diagrams This brilliant gem of a book takes you through every process of planning our own treasure hunt. The equipment you will need, the treasure permits, where to look and how to recover your own piece of war treasure safely, and so much more Buy this book now and go and live your dream of becoming a successful treasure hunter today Absolutely fantastic A real mine of information for the seeker of Japanese war gold buried in the Philippines. In over 400 fact-filled pages, Aquila has cracked the Japanese treasure code and, with up to the minute locating and recovery techniques, paved the way for bringing this vast wealth to the surface. An incredible story and a great read for the armchair treasure hunter too David Villanueva, treasure hunter and author, Whitstable, UK

Extortion, lies, duplicity and murder, all of which take place in Moscow's dark underworld. At the center, unknowingly, is Alexandra Malikova, a white-collared professional by day and a high-end escort by night. Amid the chaos Alexandra decides to face the scars of her adoptive past, the emptiness of her superficial life and the future with the one man she has fallen in love with. Where no one is who they seem and a vengeful assassin is carrying out orders to prevent a weapon's deal, who will emerge unscathed? And alive? Christian Hirsch is a business professional who has travelled and worked throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. It's having lived in so many diverse places and his exposure to the East and West that gives Christian a unique perspective in his writing.

What if 95% of Modern Medicine is scientifically and medically WRONG? The Biomedical Paradigm describes the underlying philosophy or pattern of thinking behind Modern Medicine. What if the Biomedical Paradigm is fundamentally flawed, resulting in 95% of Modern Medicine being scientifically and medically wrong? Doctors are mostly nice, hard-working and respectable people. But what if they are killing and injuring many, many times more people than they are healing because of their insane belief in the Biomedical Paradigm? They have already been remarkably successful in killing millions of people with vaccinations, chemotherapy and HIV-AIDS. They now want to create a medically induced bird flu pandemic that could kill tens of millions of people. They will succeed in this endeavour unless enough ordinary people understand the Horror that is the Biomedical Paradigm. The Biomedical Paradigm is the Ultimate Conspiracy because most of us, more than 99% of us, currently believe it to make common sense, to be scientific, and to be true. However there is a simple scientific explanation as to why a person gets a specific cancer or disease. Cancer is not a meaningless failure of Nature, but is rather a meaningful event, which occurs for a specific reason. Once you know this, you will no longer fear cancer nor any other disease, because you will understand it. Cancer is curable When enough ordinary people know this easily understandable and scientific explanation for cancer, the Biomedical Paradigm will be seen for what it really is, and can then be finally overcome.

We live in an age of faithlessness, spin and cynicism; a world where religious belief is derided and there is increasing hostility to Christian values. How many of us would have the fortitude to stand on a scaffold, a rope around our neck, facing the most gruesome of deaths, having committed no apparent crime, and choose not to recant and live but to die for our beliefs? How many of us, like Thomas Garnet, would say, 'I give my body to Caesar James I] and my soul to God.' Thirty years of research have gone into the writing of this comprehensive compilation of the lives and state murders of Catholics from all walks of life in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Vividly set in the context of the turbulent times in which they lived it makes compelling reading. A moving, fearful and inspiring narrative it demands our attention as a reinforcement of Christian commitment and an antidote to indifference. Malcolm Pullan's stated aim is to reach a general readership, sadly all too often kept in ignorance of the truth of this awful, dark period in our history. His text is full of illuminating background material and fascinating detail. Notwithstanding the present 'ecumenical' age, he contends that these men and women were the real heroes of their epoch, and firmly believes that the Catholic martyrs of England and Wales should not be consigned to some obscure corner of our consciousness: their sacrificial witness should be unapologetically extolled and celebrated. Their Faith, the 'Faith of our fathers' lives still: they were true to it till death. They did not die in vain.

Interpreting nuclear regulations for nuclear power plants is a difficult and complex task. There is no single book that describes a proper method for this purpose, until now.

This book describes a complete process for regulatory interpretation and demonstrates its application. This book is not meant as a practice guide for lawyers. This book is intended for individuals with technical backgrounds who want to learn a structured means of interpreting nuclear laws and regulations following principles generally consistent with those that would be employed by lawyers and judges.

Misunderstood looks behind the eyeliner to reveal the true story of one of the most notorious rock icons of the 21st century. Follow the reckless wild child turned devoted father as he replaces drug binges and erotic exploits with Buddhist meditation and kids' birthday parties. He's battled bipolar disorder, clinical depression, drug and alcohol addiction, loneliness and self-loathing to sell over ten million albums worldwide with the rock group Placebo. Combining punk rock anthems with designer dresses, the singer set out to prove he's far more than 'just another nancy boy.' He describes his music as both 'a transvestite on crystal meth' and 'cocktail hour at the mental hospital' - it's going to be a bumpy ride. Alongside quotes from the singer himself are exclusive interviews featuring Brian in the words of those who knew him best. Described as everything from a fallen angel to a brutal rock-star thug, this book looks beyond the well-worn 'drug crazed sex-dwarf' connotations to discover just why Brian Molko is so misunderstood.

14 years ago, author William Stuart began to explore the darkest regions of our planet. Five years later he had enough data to state that a strain of the Knights Templar had intervened to ensure that the American War of Independence, French Revolution, American Civil War, Russian Revolution, WW1 and WW2 took place. Five more years passed, and William discovered a strange fact. When the Russian Revolution, heavy with Templar Masonry, began to fail because the 'peasant farmers' remained loyal to their Tsar, Rothschild, Khun Loeb, Warburg, J.P.Morgan, Rockefeller, Fabian Society Round Table and the American International Company stepped forward to apply direct funding to cover up the failure. Now William knew that the Templars were controlled by American finance, and such financiers took orders from Geneva. William unearthed the eerie fact that this organisation had designed 7 strategic wars as a blueprint for financial gain and New World Order in 1710. They matched their 7 wars to the breaking of 7 seals in the Book of Revelation, and were also all initiated into Red Masonry called Armageddon Masonry, using verses from that last book of the Bible. Now William began to suspect that there was a seventh war about to occur, a mock up of Armageddon. He set out to see if 9.11 and chaos in the Middle East had connection together, and also if both events had foundation in this satanic cabal.

Astro-navigation from Square One to Ocean-master is an impressively dynamic and understandable book. It is clear and concise with a large number of excellent diagrams that admirably compliment the text, demystifying and simplifying the art of astro-navigation. The excellent glossary of terms and language used, together with the highlighting of important points make this book particularly applicable to teachers, students and those new to the subject. Captain James P. Hughes. Lecturer in Nautical Science, South Tyneside College

Wing Chun (Ving Tsun) kung fu is one of the most admired and practical martial systems in the world; Alan Gibson is one of the foremost authors in the method and presents us here, with an investigation through the form and function of this very popular Chinese art. This is a comprehensive and functional reference that gets right to the heart of Wing Chun. The Works is an updated collection of Alan's pragmatic, Why Wing Chun Works series of books, packed with exiting new writing, philosophy, diagrams and photography, all laid out in a straightforward manner. Written in his familiar, easy reading style, Alan's friendly coaching voice is constantly backed up with concise and dependable information from respected experts. We are taken on an elegant journey through all six Wing Chun forms and each one is discussed in detail through concepts, application and training effect. In 1998 Alan published 250 copies of his first book, Why Wing Chun Works, he has been consistently updating and improving his learning resources ever since. His books are now published internationally and two have been translated into German and Russian. This book is a celebration of twenty years of Alan's organisation The Wing Chun Federation; as well as being an updating and consolidation of some of his most popular written work. This volume is one that any fan of the martial arts will surely benefit from reading and one that they really cannot do without.

This book plumbs the depths of the spirituality of the Gospel of Thomas. It shows that Jesus emphasized that your real nature is happiness itself, and that he provided answers to humanity's great quandaries of suffering and death. It also shows that the Gospel of Thomas provides the evidence that Jesus, in his early manhood, had visited India to sit at the feet of its illuminated Masters and learn from their highly evolved spiritual tradition. It tells of the creative disturbance he experienced there. It helps you, too, to grasp what Jesus was learning from that spiritual tradition. The ancient manuscript of the Gospel of Thomas was discovered in the sands of Egypt. It comprises 114 sayings of Jesus recorded by his follower the apostle Thomas. Here they are translated to be as helpful as possible for you. They are given in the short phrases of Jesus' speech, and are grouped together with like-for-like meanings to reveal a coherent set of spiritual teachings. They are presented in living hand-drawn calligraphy. Using this book as a companion and a focus for your contemplation you will find great enrichment of your spiritual life.

After the First World War, airships were seen as the only viable means of long range air transport for passengers and freight. In Britain, this gave rise to the Imperial Airship Scheme of 1924 to link the outposts of the Empire by an airship service. Conceived as part of this scheme, the R.100 airship, built by private enterprise, successfully flew to Canada and back in 1930. This is the story of R.100, Britain's most successful passenger airship. It is a tale of schemes and politics, over-optimism and rivalry. It tells the full story of its design and construction under difficult conditions, the setbacks and delays, personal antagonism and financial constraint. Two years late and massively over budget, R.100 flew and flew well, achieving her designer's ambition and fulfilling the contract specification. Her Canadian flight in 1930 was the culminating success, but her ultimate fate was dictated by the tragedy that befell her Government-built sister ship, R.101, and economic expediency at a time of national economic depression.

In response to an article in Scientific American by Koch and Greenfield (October 2007), Joop Nieland has fired off his own carefully argued definition of consciousness. It is not, he maintains, a solipsistic notion. It is part of a system of correlated interactions and awarenesses, and as humans we have, in addition to our intuitive awareness, an objectivised, feeling-free intellect. And here lies the problem. There is a fissure, a split, and the way is open for our selves to become tainted by culturally decided 'truths' and regulations. The author's broad-based scientific approach covers such issues as sleep, Alzheimer's, Big Bang theory and space-time, balanced by a keen sense of socio- political and ecological factors. Provocative as always, he believes that modern man is estranged from his psychophysical selfhood by commercial pressure and current working practices. Surely we have the right to be more than mere biochemical computers in a Langian ergopolis?

Imagine a mouse who lived his whole life in the science class storeroom, playing with all the equipment, learning how to use wind meters, test tubes nad meter sticks. And when he wasn't playing with the equipment - or snoozing - he would listen to the teacher and study every subject: volcanoes, the weather, space exploration, the atom, and even dinosaurs Well, that is exacly what happened to Science Mouse. And what better thing to do with his new-found scientific knowledge than to become a teacher himself

After a traumatic childhood where he is abandoned by his mother and his father commits suicide, Jonathan Melton finds loving adopted parents. As a young man, through a passion for English literature, he finds love with the gorgeous Sophia. Her free spirit brings happiness to Jonathan's life that he could have scarcely imagined.
Everything is seemingly perfect as they marry and have a daughter.
But tragedy changes everything.
The baby dies unexpectedly and Jonathan is unable to cope. Distraught, his marriage to Sophia disintegrates and Jonathan hits rock bottom.
Saved from repeating his father's suicide, a chance meeting in a Dublin bar will give Jonathan new hope. Inspired by the enigmatic Maol osa, a series of serendipitous events will see Jonathan pushed to the brink once more, but these new trials will lead him to reconciliation, forgiveness and ultimately true love, as the magic of the Emerald Isle offers him redemption.
'Dublin in the Rain' is the first of a trilogy of contrasting stories around the theme of redemption by Andrew Critchley.

It is May of 1863 and the Civil War in North America has entered its third year. Facing a range of enemy threats, southern commander General Robert E. Lee proposes an invasion of the northern states to supply his army, relieve pressure on other imperilled fronts and to seek decisive victory on enemy territory that could end the war. Irish immigrant Daniel Ryan serves with his comrades of a Georgian regiment as the campaign unfolds, with Lee's army manoeuvring northwards through Virginia and across the Potomac River into Maryland and Pennsylvania, moving towards a fateful encounter with the Union army around the market town of Gettysburg. Martin Hicks lives in Fraserburgh in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He began writing after a career in education and Mirage of Victory is his sixth book, based on the experiences of Daniel Ryan in the American Civil War of 1861-65. Other novels by the same author: A Gathering of Soldiers Hard Passage North The Rappahannock Line A Season for Killing A Deepening Twilight

Bond of Blood tells the story of two Irish brothers, each of whom makes the life-changing journey to the new world as the second half of the 19th century draws on. Thomas and Michael Casey are linked by blood, but find themselves on opposite sides of the US Civil War conflict.

Martin Hicks lives in Fraserburgh, Scotland and began writing after a career in education. He has published a series of US Civil War books, and Bond of Blood is his eighth title.

By the same author:
A Gathering of Soldiers
Hard Passage North
The Rappahannock Line
Mirage of Victory
The Bitterest Enemy
A Season for Killing
A Deepening Twilight

In this book Harry Lythall documents some of his culinary escapades and attempts to show the culinary passive partner in a relationship just how easy it is to take some control, please your partner and woo her anew with breakfast in bed. This book should give a massive kick to liven up any relationship.

Harry was married once before, which ended in disaster. He and his present Swedish wife are devoted to each other and have been so for over 21 years. Both partners actively work to keep the marriage alive. Harry's wife, Maj-Lis, is constantly spoiling him with good food and she is the dominant person in their marital kitchen. Harry has, however, turned the tables a little by spoiling Maj-Lis with breakfast in bed, and he has done so throughout the marriage.

Harry Lythall was born in 1951 and served in her majesties Royal Air Force, taking a medical apprenticeship and then transferring to telecommunications. His education as an engineer continued after he left the RAF service.

Harry is now an RF telecommunications engineer (BSc) and a licensed radio amateur. He has his own homepages at www.sm0vpo.com, which attract up to 3,000,000 visitors a year. He has published around 50 articles in technical journals around the world, seven of which he wrote himself in the Swedish language. Many of his projects have been translated into other languages, and technical hobby magazines often ask for permission to translate and use his work.

Harry has become somewhat of a guru on radio in the hamradio world. Perhaps he will become known for his unique way of strengthening relationships?

Most wives will love this book. Husbands may hate it.

Hundreds of practice questions and answers Chapter by chapter to test your knowledge as 'Test your knowledge as you learn'.

Easy to understand Diagrams and Timelines that explain difficult topics.

Beautiful Historical photographs with high resolution quality.

10 Practice Tests 'realistic tests with answers'.

Has got everything you need to pass Life in the UK Test First Time.