Turn your camera on the world's most fascinating and attractive model-yourself! Take part in the new wave of expressive self-portraiture, enjoy unlimited creative control over your subject, and reveal your hidden side with confidence! - Hundreds of inspiring self-portraits from creative photo stars. - Go on location, add props, get dressed up, or even bare it all-dozens of styles are explored. - Get inspired and gain the confidence to visually tell your own unique story. - With simple post-production techniques to add style and amazing surreal effects.
Named a Best History Book of 2019 by The Times (UK) The astounding true story of how thousands of ordinary Germans, overcome by shame, guilt, and fear, killed themselves after the fall of the Third Reich and the end of World War II. By the end of April 1945 in Germany, the Third Reich had fallen and invasion was underway. As the Red Army advanced, horrifying stories spread about the depravity of its soldiers. For many German people, there seemed to be nothing left but disgrace and despair. For tens of thousands of them, the only option was to choose death -- for themselves and for their children. "Promise Me You'll Shoot Yourself" recounts this little-known mass event. Using diaries, letters, and memoirs, historian Florian Huber traces the euphoria of many ordinary Germans as Hitler restored national pride; their indifference as the Führer's political enemies, Jews, and other minorities began to suffer; and the descent into despair as the war took its terrible toll, especially after the invasion of the Soviet Union. Above all, he investigates how suicide became a contagious epidemic as the country collapsed. Drawing on eyewitness accounts and other primary sources, "Promise Me You'll Shoot Yourself" presents a riveting portrait of a nation in crisis, and sheds light on a dramatic yet largely unknown episode of postwar Germany.
This text is for all those film enthusiasts who can't get on a professional set or can't undertake studies at an expensive film school. Beginning with fundamental techniques and concepts of cinematography, the author shares his many years of experience with the reader.
This book is for those of us who are looking into a huge black hole and feeling that life is not worth living. It might also help those who love someone who is feeling that way. For 20 years Gareth Edwards worked in mental health and suicide prevention as a government advisor, university researcher and designer of innovative services. In The Procrastinator's Guide to Killing Yourself he shares how he found his own 'suicide prevention' came from a place of 'suicide procrastination'. Short stories are told with heartfelt humour as Gareth walks you through his five steps of 'living yourself' to find a way forward rather than a way out.
C and C++ programmers who are looking for innovative ways to improve their code will find them in this first-of-its-kind reference. Holub has put together an indispensable set of guidelines, tips, and techniques that readers can use immediately to create elegant, efficient code in any C or C++ program.
Picture yourself dazzling your friends with your new and improved pool skills as you master the cue ball? movements and hone your aiming and shooting techniques. "Picture Yourself Shooting Pool" provides practical and accessible pool theory and instruction to beginners and casual players. Beginning with the basics of selecting the proper cue stick, how to grip and guide the cue, and how to align the body with the pool table, the book moves on to specific cue strokes for various shots, aiming the cue ball, and reading the table. Strategy and tips on how to read the table, as well as basic rules for different pool games, table etiquette, and even information on how to purchase and maintain a personal cue stick. Filled with full-color images and step-by-step instruction on each new skill and strategy, the book also features an accompanying DVD that walks the reader through step.
Self-defeating behavior plagues many people, making it impossible for them to be as successful as they could be. Using questionnaires and exercises to help turn one's career and personality around, this guide shows readers 27 self-sabotaging characteristics, ways to conquer self-defeating behavior, nine rules for defining success, and much more.
Getting Off The Merry-Go-Round Of Compulsive BehaviorsThe Merry-go-round can consist of alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, overeating, overspending, dead-end relationships, obsessive sex, driven work, or any number of compulsive behaviors can range from merely bothersome to life threatening. Regardless of the compulsive patterns all such behavior can deflect your energy and rob you of genuine happiness. Getting Off The Merry-Go-Round Of Compulsive Behaviors provides clear, simple advice for ridding yourself of compulsive behaviors. Psychiatrist-author Carla Perez shares her own personal experience with compulsive behaviors as well as with numerous patients she has helped eliminate their compulsive behaviors...".a new approach...achievable solutions and supportive advice."Patricia HoltSan Francisco Chronicle..".highly pragmatic self-help volume. This easily readable book makes an excellent adjunct to insight-oriented psychotherapy."Kathleen B. Unger, M.D.Northern California Psychiatric Physician"Perez is at her best in translating complex material into reader-friendly terms. Please reward yourself by reading this book."John BradshawAuthor, Bradshaw On: The FamilyAbout The AuthorCarla Perez, M.D. has practiced psychiatry since 1971. She went into radio in 1980 and is now a regular consultant on radio and television appearing on "Oprah," "Donahue," "Today," and "Good Morning America. Mother of four, she lives and practices in San Francisco.
This is a frank, compassionate book written to those who contemplate suicide as a way out of their situations. The author issues an invitation to life, helping people accept the imperfections of their lives, and opening eyes to the possibilities of love.
