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Unfettered II: New Tales by Masters of Fantasy

Life can kick us when we are down.

In Shawn Speakman’s case, he is fighting back.

Lacking health insurance and diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2011, Speakman beat the disease as well as the massive medical debt he amassed from its treatment. He did this by publishing Unfettered, an anthology featuring short stories donated by some of the best science fiction and fantasy writers working today.

The fight will not stop there. In an effort to pay forward the aid he received – and to memorialize his mother who passed away from stomach cancer in early 2016 – Speakman has again collaborated with celebrated genre authors to publish Unfettered II. All proceeds from the anthology will either help eliminate medical debt for other authors or be donated to cancer research hubs around the world.

Twenty original new tales comprise this amazing collection and, as the title suggests, the writers were again free to contribute whatever they wished.

Here is the lineup for Unfettered II:

Foreword by Terry Brooks Bradley Beaulieu (Song of Shattered Sands) Jim Butcher (Dresden Files) Rachel Caine Sarah Beth Durst (The Queens of Renthia) David Farland (Runelords) Charlaine Harris Mark Lawrence Erin Lindsey (Bloodbound) Seanan McGuire Aidan Moher Naomi Novik Peter Orullian (Vault of Heaven) J. A. Pitts Anthony Ryan (Raven’s Shadow) Brandon Sanderson (Stormlight Archive) Scott Sigler Shawn Speakman (Annwn Cycle) Michael J. Sullivan (The Legends of the First Empire) Django Wexler Janny Wufts (Wars of Light and Shadow)

With the help of New York Times best-selling authors as well as talented newcomers, Speakman has taken the platform Unfettered created to not only confront medical debt but to support the battle against one of our gravest illnesses. Unfettered II is a fantastic sequel anthology, but it is more than that; it is proof that we are stronger together than we are apart.

After all, isn’t that what genre fiction is all about?

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Vermeer and the Masters of Genre Painting: Inspiration and Rivalry

A landmark exploration of the engaging network of relationships among genre painters of the Dutch Golden Age 

The genre painting of the Dutch Golden Age between 1650 and 1675 ranks among the highest pinnacles of Western European art.  The virtuosity of these works, as this book demonstrates, was achieved in part thanks to a vibrant artistic rivalry among numerous first-rate genre painters working in different cities across the Dutch Republic.  They drew inspiration from each other’s painting, and then tried to surpass each other in technical prowess and aesthetic appeal. 
 
The Delft master Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675) is now the most renowned of these painters of everyday life.  Though he is frequently portrayed as an enigmatic figure who worked largely in isolation, the essays here reveal that Vermeer’s subjects, compositions, and figure types in fact owe much to works by artists from other Dutch cities.  Enlivened with 180 superb illustrations, Vermeer and the Masters of Genre Painting highlights the relationships – comparative and competitive – among Vermeer and his contemporaries, including Gerrit Dou, Gerard ter Borch, Jan Steen, Pieter de Hooch, Gabriel Metsu, and Frans van Mieris.

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The 1997 Masters: My Story

To mark the twentieth anniversary of his historic win at the 1997 Masters, Tiger Woods will for the first time reflect on the record-setting win both on and off the course.
In 1997, Tiger Woods was already among the most-watched and closely examined athletes in history. But it wasn’t until the Masters Tournament that his career would definitively change forever. Woods, then only 21, won the Masters by a historic 12 shots, which remains the widest margin of victory in the tournament’s history, making it an iconic moment for him and sports.
Now, 20 years later, Woods is ready to explore his history with the game, how it has changed over the years, and what it was like winning such an important event. With never-before-heard stories, this book will provide keen insight from one of the game’s all-time greats.

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The Typography Idea Book: Inspiration from 50 Masters

This book serves as an introduction to the key elements of good typographic design.

Broken into sections covering the fundamentals of typography, the book features inspiring works by acclaimed typographic designers from across the world. Each section illustrates technical points and encourages readers to try out new ideas of their own. The subjects covered include typographic rebus, abstract form, overlapping, using grids, metaphoric construction and illumination.

The result is an instantly accessible, jargon-free guide to typographic design using professional techniques.

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NLP Master’s **2-in-1** BOX SET (NLP training, Self-Esteem, Confidence, Leadership Book Series)

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The Graphic Design Idea Book: Inspiration from 50 Masters

This book serves as an introduction to the key elements of good design.

Broken into sections covering the fundamental elements of design, key works by acclaimed designers serve to illustrate technical points and encourage readers to try out new ideas. Themes covered include form, narrative, color, type and image, ornament, simplicity, and wit and humour.

The result is an instantly accessible and easy to understand guide to graphic design using professional techniques.

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Warren Buffett Learn From The Masters: Warren Buffett: Investing and Leadership Lessons from Warren Buffett: Quotes from: Warren Buffett Investing, … Letters, Warren Buffett Way) (Volume 1)

Warren Buffett: Investing and Leadership Lessons

All across the world, successful people come and go – people who are worth listening to. In this guide, you will find a unique insight into the thoughts and the mentality of massive US investor and expert in general, Warren Buffett. Buffet has been involved in more deals and ideas than you could possibly think, and in this guide we’ll explore these in close detail.

In here, you’ll find seven Warren Buffett popular quotes broken down to help you to:

Understand Warren Buffett’s intentions. Get to grip with the quote. See if you are involved in following this Warren Buffett quote in your own life. Resources for further learning and information to become like Warren Buffett.

The Warren Buffett Way: Learn your key to success through Warren Buffett’s Advice

In short, you’ll have access to all the details that you could need to start building up a real rapport and knowledge of Warren Buffett’s successes. This look into his mentality and his life should make it much easier for you to see where you are in your own development, and how we can take this further and ensure that you’ll have the chance to commit, change and improve for many years to come with this.

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Ruminations From The Rabbit Hole: A Collection of Quotes From the Minds of the Masters

“Ruminations From The Rabbit Hole: A Collection of Quotes From the Minds of the Masters” is a rudimentary look into the minds of some of the most fascinating figures in history. Featured here are the words of inventors, spiritual channels, enlightened masters and ancient warriors, all with some very mind-bending things to say in regards to the management of both our inner and outer worlds.

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Unfettered: Tales By Masters of Fantasy

You define life or it defines you. In Shawn Speakman’s case, it was both. Lacking health insurance and diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2011, Shawn quickly accrued a massive medical debt that he did not have the ability to pay.

That’s when New York Times bestselling author Terry Brooks offered to donate a short story that Shawn could sell to help alleviate those bills—and suggested he ask the same of his other writer friends. Unfettered is the result: an anthology built in order to relieve that debt, featuring 23 short stories by Patrick Rothfuss, Terry Brooks, Tad Williams, Carrie Vaughn, Jacqueline Carey, Peter V. Brett, Peter Orullian, R. A. Salvatore, Todd Lockwood, Black Charlton, Daniel Abraham, Kevin Hearne, Mark Lawrence, David Anthony Durham, Jennifer Bosworth, Robert V.S. Redick, Eldon Thompson, Naomi Novik, Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson, Michael J. Sullivan, Lev Grossman, Terry Brooks, and, of course, Shawn Speakman.

With the help of stalwart friends and these wonderful short stories, Shawn has taken the gravest of life’s hardships and created something magical. Unfettered is not only a fantastic anthology in its own right, but it’s a testament to the generosity found in the science fiction and fantasy community—proof that humanity can give beyond itself when the need arises. After all, isn’t that the driving narrative in fantasy literature?