David Taylor

"Fasten your seat belt, it's all you need to wear." There is a new wave of thinking and action that puts people before process, choice before change, and meaning before money. We are now entering a new business, leadership and global age, with a vision, agenda and spirit born out of the realisation that there has to be a different way of success, business and leadership. One that sets us free from traditional business thinking, and takes you, your business and your life to new levels of awareness, success and achievement. This next business age is in your hands. "The Naked Leader" is the antithesis to the process driven mentality that has wasted so many millions, destroyed the trust between company and employee, and enabled so many companies to at best stand completely still. "The Naked Leader" is a distillation of David Taylor's ideas and inspiration - ideas which have made him Europe's most sought-after speaker on leadership and personal growth. David is known as the "Naked Leader" because of his extraordinary ability to strip away uncertainty and doubt, and conclusively show that everything we need to be successful, we already have. "The Naked Leader" shares hundreds of life-changing actions, including: The fastest way to make any change in your life How to build deep and lasting rapport with anyone The 7 most powerful questions on earth How to change how you feel, in a single heartbeat The structure of guaranteed success How to be an awesome presenter Discovering who you really are, and why you are here "The Naked Leader" strips away the mystery, hype and jargon, to reveal the single formula for assured success that is available to everyone. The book is a journeywhich can be taken from beginning to end, or joined at any stage - taking you to wherever you want to be, drawing on the very best leadership thinking around the world, finally revealing the answer to the ultimate question, "who are you and why are you here?" Taylor reveals the exact, specific actions to take to predict the future, and then shape it. As a practitioner, not a theorist, Taylor knows what works, and what does not. He shows us what to do, and exactly when to do it. No matter what your vision, challenge or present position, "The Naked Leader "ensures that you succeed, making your future no longer a matter of chance, but rather a matter of choice. It is powerful, and the results are amazing. "At last - the antidote to all those wasted "quality" initiatives, there is another way." Robin Bloor - Bloor Research ""The Naked Leader" brings fun, adventure and inspiration back into business and personal success" Adrian Gilpin, Chairman, The Institute of Human Potential 'Enlightenment at last - business success through being yourself.' Dr Alan Rae, Knowledge Director, Executive Studio ""The Naked Leader" engages everyone, turning dreams into reality." Wendy Thorley, IT Director, RSPCA ""The Naked Leader" is guaranteed to change the way you think and feel about yourself as a Leader" Gareth Brown, Managing Director, Qube Limited "If you are into leadership, then you must be into "The Naked Leader." David captures the new spirit of leadership and delivers in a truly inspirational manner." Rene Carayol, Co-author of best-seller "Corporate Voodoo" and" My Voodoo"

The True Paths to Success Are Finally Revealed

The Naked Leader

A guide to digital black-and-white photography covers such topics as equipment, composition, exposure, HDR, special effects, and printing.

Digital Black and White Photography

In The Greek and Roman Stage, David Taylor bring she ancient theatre to life by skilfully evoking the atmosphere of the festivals where it began--the excitement of competitions, the problems of the playwright and actors, the mechanics of performances, the costumes and masks. He gives a clear and vivid account of the kinds of plays that were performed, exemplified by detailed references to some of the best known. The book is generously illustrated with photographs and line drawings, all closely integrated with the text which they support and amplify.

The Greek and Roman Stage

Little Tortoiseshell Cat Book (Little Cat Library)

UNCLE JACK CHARLES

Paul Lowe

Tracy Hallett

Paul Sanders (Landscape photographer)

Build your photography skills week-by-week The Digital Photography Complete Course is the perfect one-on-one learning programme for any aspiring photographer. This modular 20-week course guides you through every aspect of digital photography, using a combination of tutorials, step-by-step photo shoots, practical assignments and fun Q&As. Demystify digital photography and build your photography skills with comprehensive guides on everything you need to know, from conveying movement and using natural light, to understanding exposure and mastering composition. This book will help you to understand and use your camera to its full potential so that you don't just take good pictures - you take great ones.

Digital Photography Complete Course

In this clear and authoritative guide, professional photographer David Taylor shows you how to achieve the very best possible results from this outstanding digital SLR camera. The manual includes step by step instructions for basic and advanced functions, professional guidance on exposure, depth of field and flash, advice on accessories and connection to external devices and practical tips on lighting, macro, camera care and much more. And there is a pullout quick reference card to keep in your camera case and a list of useful web sites.

Canon Rebel T5/EOS 1200D

In this clear and authorative guide, professional photographer David Taylor shows you how to achieve the best possible results from this outstanding digital SLR camera. The Canon Rebel T6s/EOS 760D is the new flagship model for the company's line of interchangeable-lens DSLR cameras, which inherits a broad range of features from the mid-range EOS 70D. It is launched simultaneously with the Rebel T6i/EOS 750D, a cheaper model with fewer features. Although their body designs are notably different, the two models essentially have only slight differences. This comprehensive, step-by-step guide will help you get the most out of these cameras. Includes a pull-out quick reference card.

Canon EOS Rebel T6s/760d & T6i/750d

Photographs captured in low light conditions, or even in the dark of night, can be powerfully dramatic, sensually moody, or vibrant and glistening with the illumination of stars, streetlamps, or other artificial lighting. But the knack of capturing photographs in low light requires a basic understanding of the way images are captured by the camera. Modern digital SLR cameras are impressively capable of rendering images shot in low light, and professional photographer David Taylor discusses, clearly and concisely, the best cameras, lenses, tripods, filters, reflectors, cable releases, flash and other equipment that are essential for this enthralling genre of photography. A detailed, jargon-busting guide to exposure includes information on metering, dynamic range, aperture, depth of field and hyperfocal distance when related to shooting in low light. Getting the best results from your camera also requires an appreciation of the effect of its ISO range and the ability to lessen the obtrusive 'noise' that can detract from a successful image. Case studies provide real-life examples of night-time photography:• Landscape low light – shooting the different seasons, at different times of the day, varying weather conditions, in mist and fog, during rain, frost and snow.• Urban low light – how to shoot night-time architecture, traffic trails, Christmas and other illuminated festivities, interiors with artificial light, museums and churches, music and sporting events.• Other low light subjects and techniques – the night sky and star trails, the moon, candlelight, flames and fireworks, silhouettes, and the art of 'painting with light'.

Night and Low Light Photography

This new series of Expanded Guides focuses on photographic techniques not only to give you a comprehensive grounding in the subject but also takes you a step further to enable you to get much more from your photography. Expert advice, with useful hints and tips, is given by professional photographers, using practical examples of techniques for clarity, illustrated in full colour with the aid of clear diagrams and charts. The digital revolution in cameras has led those who may have been successful with film format into a whole new area of learning. The RAW file format is digital photography's equivalent of a negative in film photography: it contains untouched, 'raw' pixel information straight from the digital camera's sensor, which must be processed to produce the final result. Understanding RAW Photography is a comprehensive guide, written by a professional photographer, that explains the procedure from the start of a photo shoot through each stage of post-processing your image to ultimately displaying it in print or on screen. In depth, jargon-busting text offers hints and tips on interpreting RAW images and gives step-by-step information on processes such as demosaicing and white balance, interpreting and converting images, applying tone curves, adjusting colour saturation and contrast, sharpening an image, adjustment in camera and on a personal computer, and final generation of JPEG or TIFF format.

Understanding RAW Photography

Susie Taylor

This beautiful art book for children charts the evolution of the greatest cultural achievements in painting, sculpture and photography. Art- A Children's Encyclopedia traces the development of painting, from prehistoric cave drawings to the Mona Lisa to contemporary street art. Get to grips with world-famous sculptures, including the Terracotta Army and Michelangelo's David. Find out about photography, from pinhole cameras to digital imagery and iconic photography such as Neil Leifer's Ali versus Liston. With amazing facts, clear explanations, and stunning photography, Art- A Children's Encyclopediais the essential introduction to the art world for children.

Art a Children's Encyclopedia

Maybe your dog doesn’t know that E=mc2 or why the sky is blue, but you’re convinced that he’s smart. After all, he knows a few tricks and you swear he understands every word you’re saying! Then again, this is the same dog that chases his tail and occasionally drinks from the toilet. So just how clever is your canine? Wouldn’t you like to know? Learn how to calculate your dog’s IQ using a series of fun tests, and discover if you’ve got a doggy dunce or a Caninestein! This delightful book features over 50 intelligence tests, including treat-finding tests, memory tests, everyday aptitude exams, and even advanced trials. You’ll learn how to test your furry friend and find out what the scores mean. Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? This book also includes back-to-school classes for Rover! Try weekly brain testing courses to help improve weak areas and learn how to measure your dog’s improvement.

How Clever Is Your Canine?

Your Dog's IQ

Grow the Core stands conventional wisdom about business growth on its head and provides a proven formula for growing your business in recessionary times. These days, it′s a common belief among business leaders across industry sectors that the best way to grow their businesses is to expand into new markets. In reality, virtually all top–performing companies achieve superior results through a leading position in their core business. Unfortunately, there′s very little in the way of practical advice on how to do this. Grow the Core shows you how tofocus on your core business for brand success, with a program of eight workouts road-tested by the author's consultancy, the brandgym. The book provides inspiration, practical advice and proven tools for building and strengthening your core business. It is packed with case studies from brandgym clients, including Mars, Friesland Campina, SAB Miller and Danone. The book features exclusive brandgym research, in addition to front–line experience on over one hundred brand coaching projects.

How to Focus on your Core Business for Brand Success

Grow the Core

Examines the twentieth-century standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union, discussing origins, nuclear strategies, and the breakup of the USSR.

The Cold War

Using the attributes from real managers and directors who have built successful brands, this book offers a practical program of "workouts" that analyze the fundamental reasons behind the success of brands across a range of business areas. It will help brand managers ensure the healthy life of their brands by focusing on the attitudes, behaviors, and techniques that make sustained brand growth happen.

A Practical Workout for Boosting Brand and Business

The Brandgym

The Little Tabby Cat Book

Keith Morris

Archie Vernon Huff

Julie Zapoli

Ben Geer Keys

James A. Gittings

Rochelle Rickoff

Brenda W. Bruce

Sue Lile Inman

Upcountry Review

Bharati Ray

Chiefly in the Indian context; papers presented at a conference.

Politics and Identity in South Asia

Critical distance methods are extremely useful for predicting fracture and fatigue in engineering components. They also represent an important development in the theory of fracture mechanics. Despite being in use for over fifty years in some fields, there has never been a book about these methods – until now. So why now? Because the increasing use of computer-aided stress analysis (by FEA and other techniques) has made these methods extremely easy to use in practical situations. This is turn has prompted researchers to re-examine the underlying theory with renewed interest. The Theory of Critical Distances begins with a general introduction to the phenomena of mechanical failure in materials: a basic understanding of solid mechanics and materials engineering is assumed, though appropriate introductory references are provided where necessary. After a simple explanation of how to use critical distance methods, and a more detailed exposition of the methods including their history and classification, the book continues by showing examples of how critical distance approaches can be applied to predict fracture and fatigue in different classes of materials. Subsequent chapters include some more complex theoretical areas, such as multiaxial loading and contact problems, and a range of practical examples using case studies of real engineering components taken from the author’s own consultancy work. The Theory of Critical Distances will be of interest to a range of readers, from academic researchers concerned with the theoretical basis of the subject, to industrial engineers who wish to incorporate the method into modern computer-aided design and analysis. Comprehensive collection of published data, plus new data from the author's own laboratories A simple 'how-to-do-it' exposition of the method, plus examples and case studies Detailed theoretical treatment Covers all classes of materials: metals, polymers, ceramics and composites Includes fracture, fatigue, fretting, size effects and multiaxial loading

A New Perspective in Fracture Mechanics

The Theory of Critical Distances

A comprehensive guide with step-by-step, practical tips on how to get the most out of this versatile camera The Rebel T4i/EOS 650D is the latest in a long line of Rebel/XXXD series of DSLR cameras that began with the Digital Rebel/300D camera of 2003. The Rebel T4i/EOS 650D builds on the strengths of its predecessors, making it the most refined model in the series to date. The camera features some intriguing new technology: the most significant change is the Hybrid CMOS AF system that improves the speed of focus when shooting still-images and movies in Live View. It's also the first Canon DSLR that can continuously autofocus when recording movies. Sound is important to the shooting of movies, and the Rebel T4i/EOS 650D is equipped with a stereo microphone (a first for the Rebel series) as well as a jack to plug in an external microphone. The Rebel T4i/EOS 650D is also the first Canon DSLR to feature a touch-sensitive LCD. Virtually all of the camera’s operations can be set using the 3in. (7.7cm) LCD rather than using the physical buttons on the camera body. This includes setting menu functions, selecting the focus point in Live View and even firing the shutter once focus has been locked. To make the use of the LCD easier, the panel is hinged and can be set in a variety of positions allowing the camera to be used overhead or down low, close to the ground, more easily.

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