In this guide, Chris Nelson concentrates on what he calls `glamour portraits'. Unlike the editorial or advertising glamour images seen in magazines, these photographs are created for the woman herself. As such, each commission must reflect not only her unique appearance but also her unique personality. Whether she wants to look elegant, fashionable, alluring, sexy, glamorous, sensual or playful, Chris Nelson demonstrates how to design portraits that will make her happy.
Riding high on her recent victory, Zhu Yuanzhang is now the Radiant King - brilliant, ambitious and unstoppable in her quest for greatness. But she will soon discover the price of her ruthless decisions may be too high to bear.
The Number One Sunday Times Bestseller An immersive historical fantasy, She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan is a queer retelling of one legendary Chinese ruler's rise to power. 'Magnificent in every way. War, desire, vengeance, politics - Shelley Parker-Chan has perfectly measured each ingredient' - Samantha Shannon, author of The Priory of the Orange Tree In a famine-stricken village on a dusty plain, a seer shows two children their fates. For a family's eighth-born son, there's greatness. For the second daughter, nothing. In 1345, China lies restless under harsh Mongol rule. And when a bandit raid wipes out their home, the two children must somehow survive. Zhu Chongba despairs and gives in. But the girl resolves to overcome her destiny. So she takes her dead brother's identity and begins her journey. Can Zhu escape what's written in the stars, as rebellion sweeps the land? Or can she claim her brother's greatness - and rise, ruthlessly, to take the dragon throne? This is a glorious tale of love, loss, betrayal and triumph by a powerful new voice. She Who Became the Sun is a reimagining of the rise to power of Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu was the peasant rebel who expelled the Mongols, unified China under native rule, and became the founding Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. 'Epic, tragic and gorgeous' - Alix E. Harrow, author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January
Data-Driven Approaches to Detect Illicit Dual-Use Trade
204pages
8 heures de lecture
Focusing on the analysis of illicit trade, this book provides insights for governments and organizations on how to leverage data to identify materials that could contribute to weapons systems, including WMDs. It introduces key concepts of strategic trade, highlighting examples of strategic goods and their potential applications. The text explores the relationship between the Harmonized System and trade control regimes, while offering innovative methodologies such as crime scripts and market share analysis for effective strategic trade assessment.
Focusing on spiritual growth and prosperity, this workbook offers meaningful prayers, fasting techniques, and meditations designed to help readers overcome challenges and attract blessings. It emphasizes the importance of a strong relationship with God, encouraging readers to rely on divine strength for achieving their goals. The book serves as a practical guide to unlocking personal prosperity, promoting good health, and financial increase through faith and perseverance.
Exploring the interplay between nature and human experience, the narrative captures the vivid imagery of wild bergamot and a vibrant ecosystem teeming with life. It delves into themes of existence, loss, and the passage of time, reflecting on how ideas shape our realities and aspirations. The juxtaposition of beauty and despair, alongside the notion of an eternal Eden, invites contemplation on the significance of simply being present in the moment. Nelson's insights reveal the complex relationship between memory and desire, creating a rich tapestry of thought and emotion.
You spent a lot of money to get an Apple Watch 5, but you still don't know what to do to optimize its full potentials? The fact is there are tons of loads of hot secrets to making the best use of your Apple Watch. But, how do you start, where do you start, and what's the easiest way to make your watch perform its most basic and advanced capabilities, you may ask? Well, then, you are just about to find out. If you have no clue how to get started with your Apple Watch 5, or how to make the best use of the cool features of your smartwatch, or perhaps you want a simple step by step guideline to breeze through within seconds, without having to go through hundreds of pages of confusing tech jargons just to put your watch to use, then this book is for you. At the end of this book, you ...and much more! If you really want to know how to max out your watch's features in simple steps, then don't overthink getting this book.
This report addresses the conceptual basis, design, and implementation of the National Environmental Performance Track program. The voluntary program sought to encourage facilities to improve their environmental performance and provide a more collaborative relationship between facilities and regulators. While the program had mixed success, EPA should continue to seek out new approaches to complement and enhance traditional regulatory approaches.
The Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) aims to improve communities’ ability to rapidly provide life-saving medications during public health emergencies. The authors examine (1) the status of communities’ operational capability to meet the goal of delivering medical countermeasures within 48 hours of a federal decision to deploy assets and (2) whether there is evidence that CRI has improved communities’ capability to meet that goal.
