Category: Arts & Photography

Free: Revitalize | Reengage | Regenerate: Creating Value in Place-Making

In Revitalize | Reengage | Regenerate, Issam (Sam) A. Shukor urges readers to rethink architecture not as static structures but as living narratives rooted in human connection, cultural identity, and emotional resonance. Drawing on his rich international experience, Shukor champions “place-making” that begins by listening to the stories ingrained in a site. Through compelling case studies and vivid storytelling, he demonstrates how integrating historical, ecological, and cultural co... [Read More...]

Free: Piano Sheet Music for Kids

Transform your child’s piano practice into a world of fun with 80 childrens classics! Easy-to-read sheet music with letters on every note. Audio & video tutorials for every song. Backing Tracks to make practice exciting, like playing in a band. Fun & familiar songs turned into easy sheet music. This book is your child’s ticket to loving piano, building confidence with each melody. Say goodbye to practice woes and hello to musical joy! Free on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Laughter, Laughter—Now & After! The Multicultural Book Covers of Karl Beckstrand

This 40-cover collection showcases the scores of eclectic funny bilingual/educational #books of best-selling author/college media instructor. Savor the #design and many #ethnicities not only of the characters, but of collaborators (illustrators hail from Latin America, Europe, and Asia). $2.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Cellphone Photography Mastermind – Simple techniques for taking incredible pictures with iPhone and Android: Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Great Photography

Chatting during a long beach walk, we realized that we have accumulated all of this knowledge and we wanted to share it so in 2012 we started taking Educational Photo-Tours through our company Photo School VIP. We have taught over 8000 students with an 80% repeat rate. We have turned the entire video course into this book so more people can afford to learn from us. We teach through the back roads of South Africa, on safari in Botswana, while exploring the hidden gems of Italy, through the footh... [Read More...]

Free: Mount Rainier National Park Photo Hiking

Join Debbie & Anthony on their Photo Hiking trek through Mount Rainier National Park. This less than 30-minute short read is a chronological photographic recap of their trek across this beautiful National Park as a mid-50’s couple. They provide tips, tricks, and lessons learned from their 44+ National Parks visited during their middle-aged years with the hope it will make your National Park experience more enjoyable. Free on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Free: The Photography of Paul M. Rich – BRUSH WITH FAME: Featuring Icons of the ’70s, ’80s & Other Eclectic Images

Just some of the iconic figures photographed in this book – Patti Labelle, BB King, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Angela Davis, Shirley Chisholm, Sugar Ray Leonard, George Carlin and other contemporary luminaries. The photographs were taken over a period of a decade, from 1975 to 1985. Free on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Poetically Seasoned

“In this special series Debbie manages to create and capture a spirit of the possible. A world where her words open your own imagination through hers. This sense of freedom she evokes is so very poignant right now, given the global pandemic and lack of movement. She speaks with a unique creative writing that comes from not necessarily her experience on this earth, but perhaps from somewhere else. She is in a sense discovering herself through these beautiful poems.” Mark Dickens, Artist. $0... [Read More...]