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  Acrylic Painting for Beginners

  Chi Ose

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  Acrylic painting is indeed a wonderful hobby that can bring a lot of joy and fulfilment into your life. You can create beautiful and unique artworks that reflect your personality and vision and impress your loved ones with your talent and skills. Painting with acrylics is also a great way to unwind and relax, and it can provide a sense of satisfaction that is hard to find in other activities. That's where this book comes in. It is the ultimate guide for beginners who want to learn acrylic painting from scratch. In this book, you will discover everything you need to know about acrylic painting, including: 
  - The Beauty of Acrylic Painting 
  - Getting Started with Acrylic Painting 
  - Basic Acrylic Painting Techniques 
  - Colour Theory for Acrylic Painting 
  - Painting Landscapes with Acrylics 
  - Painting Portraits with Acrylics 
  - Painting Still Life with Acrylics 
  - How to Create Abstract Art 
  - How to Paint Animals 
  - A Guide to Painting Cityscapes 
  - Adding details to acrylic paintings 
  - Sharing Your Art with the World 
  This book is packed with practical advice, tips, tricks, and examples that will teach you everything you need to know about acrylic painting. You will also find exercises and projects that will challenge you and help you improve your skills and creativity.  
  By the end of this book, you can paint with acrylics like a pro and create your fantastic artwork. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced artist looking to expand your skills, this book is the perfect resource for learning and mastering acrylic painting. So why wait? Start your acrylic painting journey today and discover the joy and beauty of this fantastic hobby!

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  Where the Dark and the Light...

  Randall Sandke

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  Where the Dark and the Light Folks Meet tackles a controversial question: Is jazz the product of an insulated African-American environment, shut off from the rest of society by strictures of segregation and discrimination, or is it more properly understood as the juncture of a wide variety of influences under the broader umbrella of American culture? This book does not question that jazz was created and largely driven by African Americans, but rather posits that black culture has been more open to outside influences than most commentators are likely to admit. The majority of jazz writers, past and present, have embraced an exclusionary viewpoint.   Where the Dark and the Light Folks Meet begins by looking at many of these writers, from the birth of jazz history up to the present day, to see how and why their views have strayed from the historical record. This book challenges many widely held beliefs regarding the history and nature of jazz in an attempt to free jazz of the socio-political baggage that has s

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  Lore The: The Light

  Dr. Cheryl Stella C. Okoli

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  The Lore: The Light is written by Dr. Cheryl Okoli, DHA also known as "The Dancing Star." This is a fictional book of self-discovery, identity, and love. The stories of five of the main characters is expanded upon to exemplify and illustrate self-discovery as it pertains to discovering one's purpose and value added on this earth, through insightful gems, and interspersed with humour.All audiences, children, youth, young adult, adults, and seniors can benefit and glean nuggets from this book. It is The Dancing Star's book of love to the world based on the Love that she received as a result of self-discovery (in her youth) and having her identity solidified as a young adult. Enjoy!

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  Aligned - Stakeholder Management...

  Melissa Papel, Bruce McCarthy

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  Product management naturally incorporates empathy, psychology, and thinking outside the box in pursuit of the best design for products. But how often do you apply those same skills to your relationships with people in your company? 
   
   
   
  By breaking the art of stakeholder management into simple lessons and frameworks, this practical book shows product managers how to manage the crucial relationships that will help you make an impact and advance your career. You'll learn how to build trusting relationships with stakeholders, optimize your communication for different audiences, get buy-in for your ideas and roadmaps, and have stakeholders appreciate it when you say no. 
   
   
   
  You'll learn how to: build and maintain trust with your stakeholders; map your organization and identify the real power players; establish roles and build an extended team that works well together; communicate in a way that speaks to the needs and goals of different stakeholders; get buy-in on your ideas and roadmap; make stakeholders appreciate and support you when you say "no"; sustain buy-in over time; and manage difficult stakeholders and personalities.

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  Establishing Home - Creating...

  Jean Stoffer, September Vaudrey

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  What is your unique path to a more beautiful and fulfilling life? Walk alongside award-winning designer Jean Stoffer as she chronicles her own surprising, unhurried journey and be encouraged that there’s plenty of time to discover yours.When Jean Stoffer’s husband announced he was quitting his extremely stressful job to look for another career, she suddenly needed to bring in a lot more of the family income. The problem was, while she had a degree in business, her part-time job paid very little and she had few obvious options for earning more anytime soon. In Establishing Home, Jean tells how necessity sparked her journey from part-time receptionist to founder of an award-winning home design company and star of the Magnolia Network’s show, The Established Home. Along the way, she shares what’s she learned about design, business, parenting, and relationships. In Establishing Home Jean will:Inspire you to discover a dream you didn’t know you hadReassure you that whether you’re building a career, raising a family, or redoing your home, it’s okay to slow down and enjoy the journeyTeach you practical ideas for combining work and family―and how to work in harmony with adult childrenReveal her pro tips for making your home a beautiful place to beAny home―and life―can become even more beautiful with a little bit of heart.

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  Ancient Japan - Foundations of a...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The early history of Japan was shaped by three key periods—the Kofun, Yamato, and Asuka—each playing a crucial role in laying the foundations of the Japanese nation.  
  The Kofun Period, named after the massive burial mounds built for elite rulers, saw the rise of warrior aristocracy and the early consolidation of power by influential clans. This era transitioned into the Yamato Period, during which the Yamato clan emerged as Japan’s first ruling dynasty, establishing the imperial lineage that continues to this day.  
  The Asuka Period marked a profound transformation as Buddhism, Confucian governance, and Chinese cultural influences began shaping Japan’s political and social structures.  
  The Taika Reforms introduced centralized administration, strengthening the authority of the emperor.  
  These three periods together set the stage for Japan’s evolving identity, blending indigenous traditions with foreign influences to create a distinct and enduring civilization.

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