The Midjourney Expedition
The Midjourney Expedition

Author: Margarida Barreto

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2024-04-30

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 1835089186

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Harness the power of Midjourney to create impactful and memorable artistic outputs and gain a distinctive edge in your professional endeavors Key Features Master Midjourney prompting with the help of practical examples from an experienced communication and web design specialist Explore Midjourney's capabilities to create visually stunning art without prior design knowledge Gain practical insights into how to strategically apply AI-generated art in your work Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionLike various other fields, AI offers boundless possibilities when it comes to art. Midjourney is one of the leading AI art creation tools that can assist you in your artistic ideas, regardless of your technical skill level. Written by an accomplished communication and web design specialist, The Midjourney Expedition is your guide to harnessing the power of AI in your creative journey. With this guide, you’ll explore the extensive features of Midjourney and start creating compelling AI-generated art with ease. The first set of chapters will teach you how to set up and use Discord for personalized and seamless art creation, with a dedicated section that will help you understand the different versions of Midjourney and their capabilities. As you progress, you’ll hone your prompt engineering skills, and eventually learn how to leverage the power of complex prompts. You’ll also learn how Midjourney-generated images can be integrated into a multitude of workflows and domains through real-life case studies. In the last set of chapters, you’ll get to grips with real-world applications of Midjourney for storytelling, creating moodboards, and more. By the end of this book, you’ll not only be proficient in using Midjourney, but also understand how to strategically apply AI-generated art in your projects.What you will learn Navigate and master Midjourney's extensive features for AI art creation Apply practical techniques to create visually stunning AI-generated artwork Accelerate your creative process to produce captivating visual content Understand and master essential parameters to enhance your creations Create consistent characters for storytelling Incorporate AI-generated art into various work contexts Who this book is for The Midjourney Expedition is for creative individuals who are looking to visually express their ideas through the power of AI. While this book will certainly benefit designers, it's equally valuable for marketing professionals, brand strategists, content creators, media managers, and entrepreneurs. Those responsible for creating compelling visual content to represent a brand, product, or concept will also find this book useful. Basic knowledge of web user interfaces will be helpful, but not required.

Moving Home
Moving Home

Author: Sandra Gunning

Publisher: Duke University Press

Published: 2021-09-13

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 1478021853

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In Moving Home, Sandra Gunning examines nineteenth-century African diasporic travel writing to expand and complicate understandings of the Black Atlantic. Gunning draws on the writing of missionaries, abolitionists, entrepreneurs, and explorers whose work challenges the assumptions that travel writing is primarily associated with leisure or scientific research. For instance, Yoruba ex-slave turned Anglican bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther played a role in the Christianization of colonial Nigeria. Sarah Forbes Bonetta, a formerly enslaved girl "gifted" to Queen Victoria, traveled the African colonies as the wife of a prominent colonial figure and under the protection of her benefactress. Alongside Nancy Gardiner Prince, Martin R. Delany, Robert Campbell, and others, these writers used their mobility as African diasporic and colonial subjects to explore the Atlantic world and beyond while they negotiated the complex intersections between nation and empire. Rather than categorizing them as merely precursors of Pan-Africanist traditions, Gunning traces their successes and frustrations to capture a sense of the historical and geographical specificities that shaped their careers.

Born to Be Hanged
Born to Be Hanged

Author: Keith Thomson

Publisher: Little, Brown

Published: 2022-05-10

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 0316703621

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Discover the “fascinating and outrageously readable” account of the roguish acts of the first pirates to raid the Pacific in a crusade that ended in a sensational trial back in England—perfect for readers of Nathaniel Philbrick and David McCullough (Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lost City of the Monkey God) The year is 1680, in the heart of the Golden Age of Piracy, and more than three hundred daring, hardened pirates—a potent mix of low-life scallywags and a rare breed of gentlemen buccaneers—gather on a remote Caribbean island. The plan: to wreak havoc on the Pacific coastline, raiding cities, mines, and merchant ships. The booty: the bright gleam of Spanish gold and the chance to become legends. So begins one of the greatest piratical adventures of the era—a story not given its full due until now. Inspired by the intrepid forays of pirate turned Jamaican governor Captain Henry Morgan—yes, that Captain Morgan—the company crosses Panama on foot, slashing its way through the Darien Isthmus, one of the thickest jungles on the planet, and liberating a native princess along the way. After reaching the South Sea, the buccaneers, primarily Englishmen, plunder the Spanish Main in a series of historic assaults, often prevailing against staggering odds and superior firepower. A collective shudder racks the western coastline of South America as the English pirates, waging a kind of proxy war against the Spaniards, gleefully undertake a brief reign over Pacific waters, marauding up and down the continent. With novelistic prose and a rip-roaring sense of adventure, Keith Thomson guides us through the pirates’ legendary two-year odyssey. We witness the buccaneers evading Indigenous tribes, Spanish conquistadors, and sometimes even their own English countrymen, all with the ever-present threat of the gallows for anyone captured. By fusing contemporaneous accounts with intensive research and previously unknown primary sources, Born to Be Hanged offers a rollicking account of one of the most astonishing pirate expeditions of all time.

Off the Map
Off the Map

Author: Fergus Fleming

Publisher: Open Road + Grove/Atlantic

Published: 2007-12-01

Total Pages: 558

ISBN-13: 1555848524

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“A fine and lively collection of exploration stories” from the author of Barrow’s Boys (Kirkus Reviews). On John Franklin’s 1820 expedition to find the Northwest Passage, Michel Teroahaute cannibalized two team members and was preparing a third when he was caught and killed. When Rene La Salle set off for the Mississippi Delta in 1684, he missed the target by five hundred miles, but on landing, immediately built a prison for those who fell asleep on watch. Consummate storyteller Fergus Fleming brings together these and forty-three other gripping stories spanning three ages of exploration in Off the Map. Off the Map recounts episodes both classic and forgotten: The “classics” are brought to life in more vivid colors than ever before; the lesser-known stories offer accounts of extraordinary feats that have long lain hidden. From the Renaissance golden age of Columbus, da Gama, and Magellan, to the twentieth-century heroics of polar explorers such as Peary, Scott, and Amundsen, this is an unforgettable journey into the annals of adventure. “A first-rate one-volume . . . introduction to many hair-raising stories of exploration.” —The New York Times “Each story is short, punchy, and crammed with facts . . . Fleming possesses an eye for wry detail.” —Adventure “There isn’t a dud in the lot . . . Adventure reading of a high order: brisk, fresh and full of color.” —Kirkus Reviews

Pink Pirates
Pink Pirates

Author: Caren Irr

Publisher: University of Iowa Press

Published: 2010-04-15

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1587299453

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"Caren Irr's clever readings of intellectual property cases and fictional texts expose the complexity of copyright, what it means not only legally but also metaphorically. By examining how women writers have grappled with the concept and significance of ownership, Irr reveals their feminist critiques of market logic and their endorsement of what she calls ̀positive piracy.' Pink Pirates's creative, interdisciplinary approach gave me new ways of thinking about motherhood, sexual pleasure, domesticity, and the commons."---Alison Piepmeier, author, Girl Zines: Making Media, Doing Feminism --

Explorer Travellers and Adventure Tourism
Explorer Travellers and Adventure Tourism

Author: Jennifer Laing

Publisher: Channel View Publications

Published: 2014-08-04

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 1845414586

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This book examines the nexus between exploring and tourism and argues that exploration travel – based heavily on explorer narratives and the promises of personal challenges and change – is a major trend in future tourism. In particular, it analyses how romanticised myths of explorers form a foundation for how modern day tourists view travel and themselves. Its scope ranges from the 'Golden Age' of imperial explorers in the 19th and early 20th centuries, through the growth of adventure and extreme tourism, to possible future trends including space travel. The volume should appeal to researchers and students across a variety of disciplines, including tourism studies, sociology, geography and history.

Muck
Muck

Author: Dror Burstein

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Published: 2018-11-13

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 0374215839

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“Those who lament that the novel has lost its prophecy should pay heed and cover-price: Muck is the future, both of Jerusalem and of literature. God is showing some rare good taste, by choosing to speak to us through Dror Burstein.” —Joshua Cohen, author of Moving Kings and Book of Numbers In a Jerusalem both ancient and modern, where the First Temple squats over the populace like a Trump casino, where the streets are literally crawling with prophets and heathen helicopters buzz over Old Testament sovereigns, two young poets are about to have their lives turned upside down. Struggling Jeremiah is worried that he might be wasting his time trying to be a writer; the great critic Broch just beat him over the head with his own computer keyboard. Mattaniah, on the other hand, is a real up-and-comer—but he has a secret he wouldn’t want anyone in the literary world to know: his late father was king of Judah. Jeremiah begins to despair, and in that despair has a vision: that Jerusalem is doomed, and that Mattaniah will not only be forced to ascend to the throne but will thereafter witness his people slaughtered and exiled. But what does it mean to tell a friend and rival that his future is bleak? What sort of grudges and biases turn true vision into false prophecy? Can the very act of speaking a prediction aloud make it come true? And, if so, does that make you a seer, or just a schmuck? Dramatizing the eternal dispute between poetry and power, between faith and practicality, between haves and have-nots, Dror Burstein’s Muck is a brilliant and subversive modern-dress retelling of the book of Jeremiah: a comedy with apocalyptic stakes by a star of Israeli fiction.

Chasing Che
Chasing Che

Author: Patrick Symmes

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2011-07-13

Total Pages: 363

ISBN-13: 0307801217

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Intrepid journalist Patrick Symmes sets off on his BMW R80 G/S in search of the people and places in Ernesto "Che" Guevara's classic Motorcycle Diaries, seeking out his own adventure as well as the legacy of the icon Che would become, Symmes retraces the future revolutionary's path. And on the way he runs out of gas in an Argentine desert, talks a Peruvian guerrilla out of taking him hostage, wipes out in the Andes, and, in Cuba, drinks himself blind with Che's travel partner, Alberto Granado. Here is the unforgettable story of a wanderer's quest for food, shelter, and wisdom. Here, too, is the portrait of a continent whose dreams of utopia give birth not only to freedom fighters, but also to tyrants whose methods include torture and mass killing. Masterfully detailed, insightful, unforgettable, Chasing Che transfixes us with the glory of the open road, where man and machine traverse the unknown in search of the spirit's keenest desires.

The Snowmobile Survival Guide
The Snowmobile Survival Guide

Author: Barrett Williams

Publisher: Barrett Williams

Published: 2024-08-18

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13:

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**The Snowmobile Survival Guide** Discover the ultimate companion for every snowmobile enthusiast and survivalist with "The Snowmobile Survival Guide." Whether you're a seasoned rider braving the wilderness or a novice keen to master the snow-covered terrain, this comprehensive guide offers indispensable knowledge for surviving and thriving in the harshest of climates. Dive into the essentials with an introduction to modern post-Ice Age landscapes and the critical importance of preparedness. Learn how to select the perfect snowmobile, operate it proficiently, and maintain it to ensure peak performance. Delve into advanced skills from maneuvering through deep snow to navigating treacherous ice and steep terrains. Equip yourself with vital gear recommendations—everything from extreme cold clothing and emergency kits to essential navigation tools. Master the art of building life-saving shelters and sourcing purified water from the elements around you. Get hands-on tips for procuring and preserving food, ensuring you remain nourished during extended excursions. Navigating harsh weather conditions becomes second nature as you understand weather patterns and storm survival strategies. Enhance safety with effective communication and signaling techniques, and develop an emergency plan tailored for both solo and group travels. Your health and safety are paramount. This guide presents crucial first aid practices, techniques to treat cold-related injuries, and tips for maintaining your physical and mental well-being in unforgiving environments. Additionally, learn about the wildlife you may encounter and strategies to coexist safely with these majestic creatures. When traversing in groups, discover the benefits of teamwork, role assignments, and conflict resolution. Prepare for the unexpected with emergency scenarios covering mechanical failures, avalanche response, and self-rescue techniques when lost. For those considering long-term stays, the book details how to establish sustainable camps, long-term supply storage, and community building in extreme conditions. Reflect on survival stories and embrace the adventure with insights into the future of snowmobile survival. Unlock the secrets to conquering the cold with "The Snowmobile Survival Guide"—an essential read that ensures your adventures are as safe as they are thrilling.

A Country So Interesting
A Country So Interesting

Author: Richard I. Ruggles

Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

Published: 1991-02-01

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 0773561889

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A vital part of A Country So Interesting are the annotated catalogues of all the maps known to have been produced by the Hudson's Bay Company: 838 maps and 557 sketches. While most are in the Company's archives in Manitoba, Ruggles has tracked down maps in other collections, particularly in various libraries in London, England. Also included are sixty-six reproductions of the most important maps and map details.