Matthew Palmer schöpft aus einem Vierteljahrhundert Erfahrung im US-Außenministerium und bietet eine Insider-Perspektive in seinen Schriften. Seine tiefen Verbindungen zum Balkan, die er durch umfangreiche diplomatische Einsätze und direkte Beteiligung an wegweisenden Friedensverhandlungen geknüpft hat, bilden eine reiche Kulisse für seine Erzählungen. Palmers Werk erforscht die komplexe Landschaft der internationalen Beziehungen und politischen Verflechtungen, informiert durch seine direkten Erfahrungen. Sein tiefes Verständnis der Region und ihrer Menschen kommt in seiner fesselnden Prosa zum Ausdruck.
10 Year Anniversary Edition: All-New Techniques, Projects and Inspiration
176 Seiten
7 Lesestunden
Focusing on practical techniques, this comprehensive course in watercolour landscape painting guides beginners through essential skills like composition, perspective, and color. Renowned artist Matthew Palmer offers step-by-step exercises, including projects like windmills and seascapes, designed to enhance both novice and improving artists' abilities. Each project features a pull-out outline drawing for easy transfer onto watercolour paper. With accessible tips and a friendly teaching style, Palmer makes the art of painting approachable for everyone.
Celebrated as one of NPR's Best Books of 2014, this work offers a compelling narrative that captivates readers with its rich storytelling and profound themes. It explores intricate character dynamics and delves into relevant social issues, inviting reflection and discussion. The author's unique voice and perspective shine through, making it a standout choice for those seeking an engaging and thought-provoking read.
Expert tuition from a high-profile author with an accessible style, plenty of
tips and tricks from beginners and his own range of brushes and colours to
simplify things.
The perfect introduction to digital painting for artists, Matthew Palmer's
clear and simple approach will allow you to produce beautiful landscapes on
your tablet within minutes.
A riveting novel of international suspense from acclaimed author and veteran diplomat Matthew Palmer. Twenty years after the Srebrenica massacre that claimed the life of his friend and colleague, Eric Petrosian is back in Sarajevo at the American embassy, and the specter of war once again hangs over the Balkans. The Bosnian Serb leader, who had for a time been seeking a stable peace, has turned back to his nationalist roots and is threatening to pull Bosnia apart in a bloody struggle for control . . . and behind him is a shadowy mafia figure pulling the strings. As Eric is dragged deeper into the political maelstrom and uncovers a plot of blackmail and ruthless ambitions, Eric is faced with an impossible choice: use the information he’s uncovered to achieve atonement for the past or use it to shape the future.
"A tense, complex, and twisting diplomatic thriller in which one woman must choose between morality and compromise--and in either case, the consequences may be deadly. Katarina "Kate" Wallander is a second-generation Foreign Service officer, recently assigned to Kyrgyzstan. She's not there by chance. Kate is a Foreign Service brat who attended high school in the region; her uncle is the U.S. ambassador to the country, and he pulled a few strings to get her assigned to his mission. U.S.-Kyrgyz relations are at a critical juncture. U.S. authorities have been negotiating with the Kyrgyz president on the lease of a massive airbase that would significantly expand the American footprint in Central Asia and could tip the scale in "the Great Game," the competition among Russia, China, and the United States for influence in the region. The negotiations are controversial in the United States because of the Kyrgyz regime's abysmal human-rights record. The fate of the airbase is balanced on a razor's edge. Amid these events, Kate's uncle assigns her to infiltrate an underground democracy movement that has been sabotaging Kyrgyz security services and regime supporters. Washington has taken an interest in the movement, her uncle conveys, and may find it worth supporting if they understand more about the aims and leadership. And Kate has an in--many followers of the movement were high school classmates of hers. But it soon becomes clear that nothing about Kate's mission is as it seems. and that she might need to lay her life on the line for what she knows is right"-- Provided by publisher
Use the included viewfinders, mix ‘recipes’ to achieve that perfect effect and take bestselling artist/author Matthew Palmer with you wherever you decide to paint giving you top tips, handy hints and useful tricks-of-the-trade. From best-selling artist Matthew Palmer, this indispensable reference book is like having an artist on your shoulder to help you achieve great results. Designed to aid your painting whilst painting either indoors or out, the small journal-like format makes it easy to transport and to store with the rest of your painting kit. Combining top tips, handy hints and useful tricks-of-the-trade for artists from beginners to intermediates. The book includes: Sketching tips and mini demos Essential color mixes for different subjects, shadows, etc. Troubleshooting tips for correcting mistakes Essential kit list for painting outdoors. Viewfinder included The book also features color swatches (“recipes”) printed down the sides of the color mixing pages, with the component colors and percentages alongside, so that you can hold them up to the object your painting, match the color and create the right mix. Handy for all levels helping to adapt within the painting eg changing the sky from morning to evening. Also included is a ruler printed down the side of the cover, and a viewfinder for finding the best composition for the scene you're painting.
