New Release Books by Richard Powell

Follow in the steps of soldiers, peasants, pilgrims, monks and traders with Richard Powell along beautiful Stane Street and you will find many tales from Roman times to today. Just don't forget to bring your camera!

A richly illustrated celebration of the paintings of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama From the moment of their unveiling at the National Portrait Gallery in early 2018, the portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama have become two of the most beloved artworks of our time. Kehinde Wiley's portrait of President Obama and Amy Sherald's portrait of the former first lady have inspired unprecedented responses from the public, and attendance at the museum has more than doubled as visitors travel from near and far to view these larger-than-life paintings. After witnessing a woman drop to her knees in prayer before the portrait of Barack Obama, one guard said, "No other painting gets the same kind of reactions. Ever." The Obama Portraits is the first book about the making, meaning, and significance of these remarkable artworks. Richly illustrated with images of the portraits, exclusive pictures of the Obamas with the artists during their sittings, and photos of the historic unveiling ceremony by former White House photographer Pete Souza, this book offers insight into what these paintings can tell us about the history of portraiture and American culture. The volume also features a transcript of the unveiling ceremony, which includes moving remarks by the Obamas and the artists. A reversible dust jacket allows readers to choose which portrait to display on the front cover. An inspiring history of the creation and impact of the Obama portraits, this fascinating book speaks to the power of art—especially portraiture—to bring people together and promote cultural change. Published in association with the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, Washington, DC

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HERE'S WHAT READERS AROUND THE WORLD SAY ABOUT PACT WITH THE DEVIL. THE DEVIL'S PLAYGROUND SERIES! BOOK 1;Meticulously researched and well put together, this book puts you in the headspace of its character's lives and times. Frankly, I had to put it down a couple of times to catch my breath before I could read on. And you will love the characters spun into this Historical work.Top notch story of post WW2 complete with historical facts and a true page-turner. I hope there is a sequel that carries the plots and characters forwardWELL, HERE IT IS! While the Western Allies and the Soviets square off in the cold war's opening rounds, a third deadly conspiracy threatens to set the world ablaze. Major James Ross leads a team investigating Nazi war crimes. A deadly ambush leaves one of Ross's people dead and another presumed missing. Tasked with finding his missing man, Ross, and his colleagues hunt for the killers exposes this third conspiracy threatening the world! With murder and mayhem erupting throughout Nuremberg can these butchers be stopped? Come find out!

Perhaps only a temporary separation from Arab and Andy? For this, along the Kelland peace-at-any-price-hero formula tells of Pete Cameron's attempts to learn the truth about the loss of his father's resort at Redfish Bay. But supersmart, impetuous Joan leads him into unwanted, active trouble, immediate danger and the solution of a killing. High spirited, high jinks in Florida.

''When my wife Arabella and I decided to take our summer vacation in Florida, I dreamed of lying under a coconut palm sipping a cool drink while Arab lovingly fanned a breeze my way. I have had dreams of that type before and something always goes wrong. Four years of being married to Arab should have taught me that. Whenever my lovely blond wife decides to stir up a breeze for my benefit, it is time for the Coast Guard to run up two square flags, red with black centers, one flying above the other. They tell me that’s the signal for a hurricane.'' Thus wrote Andy Blake, wistfully, at the start of his Florida vacation. Readers who have followed his adventures through the years of his tempestuous and almost fatal marriage with Arab could have told him at once. True, there was nothing more lethal on the landscape than sunlit palm trees, a lazy river, and Andy. No spies, guns, corpses, or blood stains. But there was Arab. She began innocently enough—with fish. Even Arab couldn’t have known that it would end with Andy, as bait, hanging off the end of a line while sharks nipped at his heels, and the gleam of a fish spear prodding through the dark water for his body. Had She But Known—she would have gone right ahead. It seemed so inevitable to Arab. First, the deserted green houseboat hidden in a tiny cove. Arab was sure she had seen a woman’s face at the window, and Arab was obviously not the type to leave well enough alone. Investigation was called for, said Arab. It was not called for, said Andy. They investigated. So they found the girl, Sherry, with the red marks on her wrists and ankles, and the wild explanations that differed every time she told them. Then along came Georgia Wood and Chuck Holley and the gay fishing trip when Georgia almost drowned although she was an expert swimmer. And Harry Fink, an expert fish spearer, who began to take a great interest in the Blakes, an interest that extended to skulking around dark corners brandishing guns. ''Now,'' Arab said, her eyes sparkling, ''we’re getting somewhere.''

Andy Blake is no sooner married to Arab that he realizes his home is not a love nest but an arsenal. True, the fragile, blonde Arabella had won prizes only in shotgun contests, but she didn’t discriminate against rifles and pistols. As Andy wistfully says, ''The worst thing about Arab’s guns is that they come in handy. She can track down trouble the way a detector spots land mines.'' Andy and Arab are plunged into this bang-up mystery when they attend an auction sale where a pistol starts a bidding contest between two oddly assorted customers. Andy, who also knows his guns, is sure that the pistol isn’t worth more than thirty bucks. He is therefore both flabbergasted and interested to hear the bidding skyrocket to two hundred dollars, especially since one of the bidders is a red-head whose legs he finds the most interesting exhibit at the auction. As Andy and Arab leave the auction he idly says to her, ''The person who bought that rod make a down payment on a time bomb. That red-head wasn’t bidding in the hundreds just to stimulate interest in the auction in general. I got a hunch the new owner will meet a lot of unpleasant people. Who bought the thing?'' Taking his arm, Arab answered happily, ''I did.''

In area 54, two tall white aliens known as David and Luke, stand talking about their future plans, concerning natural disasters and a young boy who's life will change forever.At the age of eleven whilst on a school camp, to the forest of dean. A space ship lands inspecting everyone inside the tents, a child is abducted, the following day aware that something has happened, unsure as to the reason why.As the years go by, one day he encounter's a strange sensation, that changes the course of his life. From working and onto married life, realizing that this is about natural disasters, twenty years later he discovers the solution on how natural disasters occur.On a quest to tell the world, he encounters his greatest enemy, ignorance, with frustration as company it became an impossible task with one out come he decides to write a book about his Incredible adventure.

A powerful guide to bringing forward an experience of abundance, healing, and expansion in your life. "Essence into Form: The Magic and Power of the Triangle of Manifestation", by Richard L. Powell DSS, is an exploration of a life on the path of discovery, examined through the lens of co-creation. Intimate tales from the author's own life journey--a life touched by the love of a spiritual teacher--unfold a heart opening readiness for the offered gifts of insight to be found in this concise and potent book. Through easily relatable anecdotes, the author conveys the principles of manifestation and authentic abundance that he has learned and practiced over a lifetime. This guide to manifestation presents powerful tools through inspirational narratives contextualized by the clearly laid out guiding paradigm of the Triangle of Manifestation; providing a delightful read which is both instructional as well as enjoyable. The techniques and principles are brought to life through the author's engaging, heartfelt, and often mystical life experience. In this book the intangible is transformed into the practical, offering spirituality that is accessible to all. It is both functional and magical

AS REAL AS TODAY'S HEADLINES A gruesome crucifixion on the courthouse lawn kicks off chaos in Jergen County. As Jordan and his team discover four similar killings in the United States, the FBI steps in. The Federal case links the killings to a notorious civil rights worker's murder in the 1960s. For these killing, the motive? Revenge. The suspects? Iconic figures in the Black community. Described as a slam dunk for the prosecution, the case proceeds, threatening to ignite violence in this small rural community similar to riots in major US cities. While the federal case proceeds, doubts about the case emerge in Jordan's mind. Except for one minor flaw, the case appears too perfect. In his own words, "Did these criminal masterminds commit murder across the country and all of a sudden become stupid in Jergen County?" While he pokes at this flaw, more loose strings emerge, leading him on his own chase for the truth. While moving Urich to lead on the Federal case, he and Murphy set out on a hunt of their own. Will they uncover a different solution? One that can defuse the powder keg that threatens to explode this peaceful rural community? Or will their efforts cause the Federal case to fail, allowing the killers to walk free? Come along and find out.

Looking for the perfect getaway? How about time travel? The time roaming pirates again set sail. Jean Lafitte promised to retrieve his brother from nineteenth century Cartegna once his child is born. As he prepares to keep that promise he makes a startling discovery. Instead of vanishing from history like Jean, Pierre's death is well documented. Sworn testimony, burial records everything satisfying historians that Pierre died. To succeed, they must rescue Pierre in a way that does not change the established historical evidence. While they once more get help from Voodoo, it might not be enough. Not only is the navy hunting them, but blackmailing former comrades, stowaway reporters, and an entire continent in revolutionary chaos stands in their way. Will they succeed? Come along and witness...THE BIRTH OF A LEGEND. IF YOU LOVED HITCHIKERS GUIDE TO THE GALAXY YOU WILL LOVE THIS!

A book in the Dilemma series. Story follows the trial and tribulations of young mothers entrapped by a vicious group of medically related drug companies creating cloned babies to order and supplying illicit pharmateuticals world wide..

This volume provides an outline of the law concerning the safety, welfare, health and protection of children. It provides key aspects of UK measures and international obligations to safeguard children as they grow up.

A brutal murder occurs in Memphis near Franklin City's limits. But all is quiet in the city itself As Franklin City celebrates Independence Day. Until among the festival crowd Wendy claims she sees a man Bill Doolin's compatriots put behind bars. A check of prison rosters shows the man remains in prison. Then two young women are murdered in town. A composite done by a witness resembles the man jailed a year ago. And now the hunt is on.As the Memphis police pursue their killer and Bill's compatriots hunt for Franklin City's killer the two cases collide, exposing corruption both within the city and on a global scale.

This book is a guide for caregivers and for the elderly. Holm advises how to live longer, the wisdom of avoiding poly-pharmacy, the danger in being a boomer, and how to understand medical ethics. He explains how to understand dementia, how to avoid physical and emotional abuse, how to make a living will and how to face dying and death without fear.

In this interactive novelty board book, little ones discover and react to the animals hidden behind a shaped flap on every spread. What should you do if you see a cow? Moo! Young readers will love following the instructions to make animal sounds and discovering which farm animal is hiding behind the flaps.

"Seal knows the very best way to have fun on his vacation."

Ever Wonder Why They Call It The Wild West? Bill Wayne told his beautiful tour guide that he took the bus trip through the West to relax. But who can relax with dead bodies turning up at every stop? From Cheyenne to Salt Lake City, from Reno to Yosemite, Bill’s secretly on a mission to discover which of his former army buddies shot him and left him for dead four years earlier. But with all the lead that’s flying around, Bill will be lucky to make it to the end of the tour in one piece…

Rhyming text and illustrations invite young readers to guess which animals are hiding near other animals, and to lift the flaps to find the answer.

Gives practical advice on how to deal with a variety of monsters found in the home.

Bouncer the dog creates havoc in the park when he attempts to fetch Bobby's ball.

A practical guide to dealing with parents in such areas as mealtime, riding in the car, watching television, and bedtime.

This book meets the vital need of providing one place where a comprehensive information on how to test more than one type of electronic component. The monograph gathers together data from scattered literature, including books, manufacturers' guides, instruction manuals, application notes and military and industry standards and provides a key information necessary to allow users to get started immediately on component testing and presents effective options for handling high-, low- and medium-volume testing.

When I was kid I can remember numerous times being told that I needed to change my behavior or I would find myself in prison or possibly dead. The only challenge that I had was no one could provide me with guidance or the how to. At the age of 12 I learned self hypnosis from an audio tape and at the age of 16 I read my first psychology text book. I joined numerous churches and inquired into numerous religions. I search from one end of the United States to the other looking for answers but all I found were doctors and counselors that would tell me what was wrong with me but not one person could tell me how to change the direction of my life. I had been given a diagnosis of bipolar, ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety, these were to name a few. Eventually, I turned to self medicating and before long I was told I was an addict. I gave up. Then one day I had an epiphany. What I had been looking for was right in front of me. I had been so focused on the negativity in my life I was overlooking the gifts that were being bestowed upon me. Now you have the opportunity to discover what I have discovered throughout my life long search for answers. As you open the pages and begin to read open your mind and your heart and enjoy the journey. I once was told that it isn't the destination that's important it's the journey we learn from.

The death of a large city newspaper's publisher poses a problem for the Chairman of the Board, who must select a new publisher from the available eight candidates.

On a new road Pop Kwimper and his family run out of gas when they are vacationing, so they catch fish, set up lean-tos and decide to stay.

Twin tiger cubs Tick and Tock need to know the time at various points throughout their typical day. The lovable but chaotic cubs claim not to know how to read a clock, so others have to do it for them.

The reader is asked to guess the identity of a hidden animal from its paws, beak or other distinguishing feature. When the gatefold is opened the complete animal is revealed and forms part of a three-page panoramic spread.

Gatefold book in which children have to identify different animals.