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This book is intended to be the first of a series documenting London Streets and a thousand years of their respective histories.

Focusing on the integration of research within photographic practice, this book explores the significance of research for photographers. It delves into how research influences the creative process, challenges traditional methodologies, and enhances the understanding of photography as an art form. By addressing this pivotal question, the book aims to redefine the relationship between research and photography, offering insights for both practitioners and scholars in the field.

The Christian Life Application Books offer a unique blend of reading material and study guide, designed to enhance personal spiritual growth. This resource allows both leaders and students to engage with the text actively, facilitating learning in various settings such as classrooms, home groups, or individual study. The combined format promotes a hands-on approach to applying biblical principles, making it a cost-effective choice for those seeking to deepen their faith.

The New Forest Pony is a unique breed & one of its outstanding characteristics is its good-natured temperament. This, combined with its musclular frame, makes it an excellent riding pony & has been exported widely around the world. This text reveals the special 'spirit' of the ponies through photographs taken by Mike Read.

Sir Cliff Richard, OBE, who celebrated his 80th birthday on October 14th 2020, is revered as one of the greatest British pop singers of all time. In a career spanning more than 60 years he has amassed hundreds of gold and platinum discs and is the biggest singles artist of all time in the UK, while also selling nearly 300 million records around the world. In this chronicle of his life and work, his great friend and former Radio One DJ Mike Read pays an affectionate tribute to the peter pan of pop - a true icon of the British music scene.

Highlighting the distinction between 'making,' rather than 'taking' photographs, Making Photographs introduces a structured way of developing creative solutions to the work you want to make, fusing personal ideas with knowledge, compositional elements and practical skills. Simmons explores a range of photographic practices, including portraiture, landscape, still life and abstract, and discusses techniques such as directorial photography, photomontage and camera-less photography. With practical exercises and additional reading suggested in each chapter, Making Photographs encourages you to tackle the challenges of the creative process on your own terms, enabling you to make informed choices about your development as a photographer.

This book is the second in Mike Read's A Thousand Years on a London Street series, documenting a thousand years of selected London streets and their respective histories.

Focusing on the decline of truth in modern society, the author draws from years of lay ministry and personal study to emphasize Jesus Christ as the eternal Truth. The book addresses the growing deception anticipated in the last days, aiming to equip readers for spiritual battles. With a background in engineering and over twenty-five years of church service, Mike Simmons combines a scientific approach with a deep commitment to biblical accuracy. His insights are rooted in a desire to discern truth from false doctrine, encouraging readers to remain steadfast in their faith.