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War photographer Lynsey Addario’s memoir It’s What I Do is the story of how the relentless pursuit of truth, in virtually every major theater of war in the twenty-first century, has shaped her life. What she does, with clarity, beauty, and candor, is to document, often in their most extreme moments, the complex lives of others. It’s her work, but it’s much more than that: it’s her singular calling.

Long Island's history is filled with fascinating firsts, magnificent mansions, and captivating characters. From Glenn Curtiss, the first pilot to fly a plane on the island, to Earle Ovington, who carried the country's first airmail, the area has been known as the cradle of aviation. Millionaire William K. Vanderbilt's Long Island Motor Parkway, remnants of which still remain, was the nation's first highway. The desolate ruins of an exiled Albanian king's estate lie in the midst of the woods of the Muttontown Preserve.

In 1819, a young man outwitted death at the hands of John and Lavinia Fisher and sparked the hunt for Charleston's most notorious serial killers. Former homicide investigator Bruce Orr follows the story of the Fishers, from the initial police raid on their Six Mile Inn with its reportedly grisly cellar to the murderous couple's incarceration and execution at the squalid Old City Jail. Yet there still may be more sinister deeds left unpunished, an overzealous sheriff, corrupt officials, and documents only recently discovered all suggest that there is more to the tale.

From the Lowcountry's first recorded duel to old-fashioned summers at the "hottest spot in town," this book will captivate you with stories of people, events, and places that have all but vanished from memory. Find out the real history behind some of Charleston's beloved mansions and learn about the early plantations and their owners. Join the authors as they relate the riots and romance, the preservation and politics—and even a ghost story—from Charleston's hidden history.

Drawing from the author's time as a reporter for the Everglades City Echo, this book will chronicle lesser-known stories about the area. The book discusses the original pioneer families of Everglades City, and the time when this city was the governing center of Collier County. It goes on to chronicle colorful characters from the area, local landmarks, and the annual Seafood Festival that draws 20,000 people to the city every year.

New Mexico's Spanish legacy has informed the cultural traditions of one of the last states to join the union for more than four hundred years, or before the alluring capital of Santa Fe was founded in 1610. The fame the region gained from artist Georgia O'Keefe, writers Lew Wallace and D. H. Lawrence, and pistolero Billy the Kid has made New Mexico an international tourist destination.

Did you know that a whale shark’s spots are as unique as a fingerprint? Or that sharks can go into a trance when flipped upside down? Or that the Megallodon’s mouth was 6 feet across? With The Shark Handbook, jump into brand new facts about these fierce sea creatures! Learn about over 400 profiles of every shark in existence, from the first sharks living about 445 million years ago to the ones lurking in the ocean deep today.

Exploring the National Parks across the United States is an opportunity that should not be taken for granted. To understand the profound notion of stewardship, in terms of responsibility and accountability, we must know the land as intimately as possible.

Discover the secrets of stunning photography with this collection of photography cheats, hacks, hints, tips, and tricks. From basic techniques like composition and lighting, to more advanced concepts like post-processing and shooting in different conditions, this book has everything you need to take your photography to the next level.

From Sky to Map is an essential guide for any UAS drone pilot interested in 3D modeling, as it provides a foundation for beginners, and a valuable resource for experienced drone pilots.

This book will give you all the tips and tricks of the trade to become a master photographer. You see, photography is a highly useful and in-demand skill that will never go out of style. It's more than just pictures that just sell product, it can be used to tell stories, capture memories, and even inspire change.

NFTs have taken the world by storm…and wherever you go on the internet, they’re dominating the headlines. They turn something you have created into digital assets that can be sold. You’re probably wondering why you should even care about NFTs at this point…but there’s a very good reason why you should.

What does it take to be a "professional" photographer? Why do photographers charge so much? What separates them from you and your smartphone? I explain all of this, and I give my personal opinions on the business side and art of photography from the perspective of someone who's just in it for the money.

In diesem Ratgeber können Sie nachlesen und erfahren, was es bedeutet, mit einer Langzeitbelichtung zu arbeiten, welche technischen Details wichtig sind und wie Sie die erklärten Dinge anschließend mit Freude anwenden können. Fotografie ist nicht, wie von manchen vielleicht vermutet, nur ein Motiv zu wählen, eine gute Kamera zu besitzen und den Auslöser zu drücken. Gerade im Zeitalter der Digitalisierung ist es ein Leichtes, auf ,"löschen'' zu drücken und das Foto einfach erneut zu machen, wenn es etwas gibt, was nicht stimmig ist oder vielleicht der Ausschnitt nicht passt.

Bryan's lifelong passion to create extraordinary photographs has become an inner journey leading him to adventures in exotic places, allowing him to cross paths with fascinating people who teach him significant lessons along the way. If you perceive your photographic design as a lifelong journey, then your image-making will begin to draw you into new and exhilarating directions.

The iPhone camera has so many hidden features and tricks that you probably don’t know about and only a book like this can help to expose those hidden features. Very often the manuals and user guides that accompany devices tend to be basic on providing the best tricks and tips required to get the best from such devices which is why this book was written to help you get the most out of your iPhone 14 Pro Max Camera app.

That Round Orange Moon is a Christian devotional poetry book, celebrating the freedom, grace, joy, mystery, humility, acceptance and love of God. This is a bilingual book, written in both English and Chinese. Zhong Zhou, also known as Joan, worships God with her poetry. She paints pictures with her words to bring people closer to God. She has held a personal photography and poetry exhibition and has won awards in both.

Exploring the National Parks across the United States is an opportunity that should not be taken for granted. To understand the profound notion of stewardship, in terms of responsibility and accountability, we must know the land as intimately as possible.

My $20 Film Camera: Photography Zine Book highlights some basic terms that any beginner photographer can learn from with a focus on composition and aperture.

From the New York Times bestselling authors of Glory, Kahran and Regis Bethencourt of CreativeSoul Photography, comes Crowned, a collection that completely reimagines how we see our favorite and most beloved childhood fairy and folk tales. This collection features classic fairy tales, African and African American folklore, and exciting new classics–brand new stories created by Kahran and Regis.