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He referred to them as "isolated sketches", but the were part of his formative experience. Colour might have been considered vulgar, then ,and not the medium of serious photography, but for Tony Ray-Jones it expressed the excitement of the country in a way that black and white did not. "I found America a very colour-conscious country", he said. "Colour is very much part of theit culture, and they use it in crazy ways. You look down Madison Avenue at lunchtime and the colours just vibrate. He arrived in America in 1961 on a scholarship to Yale to study graphic art and he returned to England four years later. It was in America that he learned to be a photographer. Among New York's street parad...
LIFE Magazine is the treasured photographic magazine that chronicled the 20th Century. It now lives on at LIFE.com, the largest, most amazing collection of professional photography on the internet. Users can browse, search and view photos of today’s people and events. They have free access to share, print and post images for personal use.
Raymond Jones: Demon Hunter of the Plains takes readers on a journey through 1915 Oklahoma, blending Western adventure with supernatural horror. Raymond Jones, a hardened cowboy with a tragic past, leads a solitary life on his ranch, haunted by the loss of his wife to demonic forces. When he meets Jeremy Tubbs, a time-traveling preacher from the future who wields strange powers, Raymond’s world expands into a battle against unimaginable evil. Together, they hunt down dark forces and confront monstrous creatures, possessed outlaws, and Eli, a powerful demon with plans to unleash chaos on earth. As the two men face off against evil, they’re driven by faith and a shared sense of purpose, taking readers into a relentless, suspenseful, and action-filled narrative. The story captures Raymond’s struggle for redemption, the weight of his personal losses, and the strength he finds in his faith. Raymond Jones: Demon Hunter of the Plains combines historical Western grit with elements of horror, weaving a tale of friendship, vengeance, and the enduring fight between good and evil.
Since the publication of 'The Cowboy Boot Book' in 1992, the art of the boot has risen to great proportions. The text explores the artform, looking at such features as: hand-carved and -painted leather tops; colourful hand-beaded boots; styles of machine embroidery; and rhinestone-studded boots. textiles, pottery, tiles, and art glass, an overview of the designers' styles, and a resources directory. ot Emerson and Howard Post inspire our imagination as they tell the story of William, who is able to travel with his dog, Bob, anyplace in time and space that he desires - all because of his magic red cowboy boots - he thinks! Beautifully illustrated, MAGIC BOOTS explores the feelings of wanderlust in young and old alike. It is a delightful story to read again and again. eath' offers an integrated spiritual path with socially active, ecological engagement as the ground. thers. He lives in New York City. ish this information - and his business, ' Record Research', was born. Today, he leads a team of chart researchers from his home base in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. itself a hit. able major study programs at each e he y d s and th the e out
As the government continues to open up child protection and social work in England to a commercial market place, what is the social cost of privatising public services? And what effect has the failure of previous privatisations had on their provision? This book, by best-selling author and expert social worker Ray Jones, is the first to tell the story of how crucial social work services, including those for families and children, are now being out-sourced to private companies. Detailing how the failures of previous privatisations have led to the deterioration of services for the public, it shows how this trend threatens the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children and disabled adults.
NFPA's far-reaching Electrical Safety in the Workplace teaches individuals safe work procedures and provides companies with a process for defining and implementing effective electrical safety programs. The text draws on the authors' 35 years of experience in developing corporate standards and procedures and electrical safety programs, and is up-to-date with the 1999 NEC(R) and NFPA 70E: Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces. Chapters cover critical information about electrical hazards and hazard analysis, explain risk exposure management, and discuss NFPA codes and documents published by OSHA, NEMA, UL, and ANSI. Concepts applicable to both commercial and industrial activiti...
“A delightfully feisty, smart heroine” is up against a country music killer in this comic thriller from the Edgar Award–winning author of Trust Me on This (Publishers Weekly). Having endured the seedy world of tabloid journalism at the Weekly Galaxy, ambitious reporter Sara Joslyn has finally moved on to Trend, a hip New York magazine. But news is news, and Sara is immediately sent to Branson, Missouri, the capital of wholesome entertainment, to cover a sensational celebrity trial. Embattled country music legend Ray Jones is accused of a brutal kidnapping and killing. Making—and mucking—matters worse, Sara’s sleazy former colleagues from the Weekly Galaxy have also infested the t...
In England in 2007 Peter Connelly, a 17 month old little boy - known initially in the media reporting as 'Baby P' - died following terrible neglect and abuse. Fifteen months later, his mother, her boyfriend and the boyfriend's brother were sent to prison. But media attention turned on those who worked to protect children, especially the social workers and their managers, who became the focus of the reporting and of the blame. This book tells what happened to 'Baby P', how the story was told and became focused on the social workers, its threatening consequences for those who work to protect children, and its considerable impact on the child protection system in England. This is the first book to draw together all evidence available on this high profile case and will make a unique and crucial contribution to the topic. It will make essential reading for everyone who is concerned about child protection and the care of children and about the media's impact. This revised edition contains a new Afterword bringing the story up to date.
Private Security Law: Case Studies is uniquely designed for the special needs of private security practitioners, students, and instructors. Part One of the book encompasses negligence, intentional torts, agency contracts, alarms, and damages. Part Two covers authority of the private citizen, deprivation of rights, and entrapment. The factual cases presented in this book touch on the everyday duties of persons associated with the private security industry. Private Security Law: Case Studies provides a basic orientation to problems capable of inciting litigation. The information presented through case laws comes from cases chosen for their factual, realistic, and practical connection to the private security industry. This focused approach addresses specific problem areas of the industry and provides information necessary to a security manager to avert future loss.Specially designed for private security practitioners, instructors, and students.Examines cases that are practical, realistic and relevant to specific areas of private security.Provides the information security managers need to avoid future problems.