Books with author R. Richmond

Cryptocurrencies may have crashed into the news and stayed there, but the technology that made them possible is still mysterious to most of us. In this book, you’ll not only find out about the blockchain and how it has revolutionized data storage, but how to it could change almost every industry on the planet.Most people think of the blockchain as a cog in the wheel of Bitcoin, but it’s a whole lot more than that. Thanks to a new way of thinking about the financial system we rely on, this revolutionary technology brings possibilities not just for the global financial markets, but for every industry, government sector and human endeavor that involves collecting data.Find out exactly what the blockchain is – and how it worksIn this book, you’ll discover how a financial disaster in America started a chain reaction that ultimately created the blockchain and its first offspring, the cryptocurrencies. Find out why it was such an important discovery and why it became so popular, so fast – and why it will likely be a big part of the future, too.Learn how the blockchain could solve numerous problems in our current worldNot many people know what the blockchain is and what it can be used for. That’s understandable – it’s a brand new way of thinking. In this book, you’ll discover:· How the blockchain made it possible to throw bank managers and regulators to the curb· The myths and mysteries of the blockchain – and the truth behind them· What makes the blockchain such a revolutionary technologyStart your journey into the digital future right hereDiscover how the blockchain is already being utilized in science, government operations, business ledgers and so much more – and how its possibilities are likely to grow as it becomes more widely understood.Understand how the blockchain worksIn this book, you’ll learn the basics of the blockchain – how it operates and the human role in its success. You’ll find out about:· The miners who keep the system running· The Proof of Work protocol that ensures it is secure – and the alternatives· How a block is created and where it goesDiscover the technology of the futureThis book will open up the world of the blockchain to you, from its earliest days to the future it has the potential to bring. You’ll discover:· Where it all began, in the early days of the internet· How cryptocurrencies emerged and why they caused such a huge reaction· What the blockchain is capable of outside the financial systemStart your journey alongside the technology of the future. Pick up your copy right now by hitting the BUY NOW button at the top of the page!

In The Mad Art of Caricature, award-winning caricaturist and illustrator Tom Richmond shares his secrets to creating great caricatures, drawing on his 25 years of experience teaching live caricature techniques and producing award-winning humorous illustrations and caricatures for publications, books, advertising, video games, film, television animation, and clients like MAD Magazine. He takes the reader on an artistic journey, examining what really makes a caricature successful, what to look for in a face, and how to draw it. You will also learn how to apply this skill, whether it's drawing live, theme-park-style caricatures, or creating caricature for publication work. Loaded with everything from basic theories and drawing instruction to professional tips and tricks, this book contains something for novices and experts alike. The Mad Art of Caricature! is perhaps the most comprehensive and complete how-to guide on the art of caricature ever published. With over 500 illustrations, it's the definitive guide to the art of caricature. This master class of a book unlocks the secrets of the caricaturist's unholy craft, rendering them so simple to grasp that any idiot can soon be drawing just like Tom Richmond, assuming, of course, that the idiot is as fabulously talented as Tom Richmond. Good luck with that. GARRY TRUDEAU, creator of Doonesbury Learning to draw is a challenge. Having lessons before you from a Master will smooth the road and define the way. Tom Richmond is a blowtorch of caricature genius with the drawing touch of a Holbein. You've come to the right place. C.F. PAYNE, caricature illustrator, painter and MAD Magazine cover artist Tom Richmond is a very fine artist and his caricatures are wonderful. Anyone who enjoys the art of caricature will want to read this book and see his excellent artwork. They would be interested in how he thinks, what he looks for in the face, how he sees the people he draws, and what makes them unique. MORT DRUCKER, MAD Magazine caricaturist, cartoonist and illustrator This is easily one of the most comprehensive, enlightening and provocative books on the art of caricature that s ever been written from what the author tells me. I hope to read it someday. WEIRD AL YANKOVIC, famously weird musician and songwriter As a cartoonist, I can write humor and draw funny but when it comes to good caricatures, that is hard! I wish I could have had Tom's book earlier in my career. SERGIO ARAGONES, MAD Magazine cartoonist and creator of Groo The Wanderer After studying Tom's great book, I am now going to try charging $800 per smiley face.... More if I color it in. JEFF DUNHAM, superstar comedian and ventriloquist The Mad Art of Caricature! has quickly become the gold standard in the examination and instruction of the art form.

Do You Want to TRADE YOUR WAY TO CONSTANT PROFIT on the FOREX MARKET? For a beginner, the Forex market is difficult to navigate. All that research you need to do, all those calculations of risk and reward – it’s a hard game to break into and even harder to get right. On the other hand, diving into the specifics of Forex trading will open the door to consistent profits that can bolster your bank balance every day for the rest of your life.I’m here to teach you how to understand the Forex market from scratch. By the time I’ve finished, you’ll know exactly how to navigate your choices – and how to make them with wisdom.I’ve Spent My Career Analyzing the Stock Market, and Now I’m Here to Show YOU How to GET STARTED WITH FOREX TRADINGHi, I’m Frank Richmond. I’m an economist with a life-long love of trading and a brain packed with knowledge that I won through hard-earned experience.I’ve taught myself to navigate the Forex market, using the principles that define my career, and I’m here now to help you walk that same journey. It’s all about understanding what background research you need to do to understand market trends, and I’m going to walk you through that exciting process.Give Me ONE WEEK and I’ll DOUBLE Your Chances of Making a Profit on the Forex MarketGive me one month and I’ll make sure you’re not just confident enough to make investments at will, you’re doing so in the right way to make a tidy deposit into your trading account.In this book, we’ll cover:· The currency pairs that offer real rewards.· Strategies to spot the trends in the market and predict where your profit is hiding.· How to see patterns in the market, how to spot great investments – and how to make money.· And much, MUCH more.If You Don't Read This Guide, You Risk LOSING YOUR LIFE SAVINGS on the Forex MarketThis guide has been proven to work – a hundred times over! I’m going to show you that understanding the basic principles of the Forex market is not nearly so difficult as you thought.All it takes is a few easy steps and you’ll start to feel a difference within a few short days – and all for less than the cost of a map of the world.Just scroll up now and click the BUY NOW button to start MAKING A PROFIT, today!

A book that explores the enduring legends of Snake, Foo, Dr. Death, and John Madden’s Oakland Raiders, Badasses is the definitive biography of arguably the last team to play old-fashioned tough-guy football. Peter Richmond, co-author of the New York Times bestseller The Glory Game, offers a fascinating look at the 1970s Oakland Raiders, led by colorful greats from another era: Ken Stabler, Willie Brown, Gene Upshaw, Jim Otto, Art Shell, head coach John Madden, and owner Al Davis. In the bestselling vein of Boys Will Be Boys, Badasses chronicles the bar-room exploits, practice-field pranks, and Super Bowl glories of the team’s many misfits, cast-offs, psychos, and geniuses of the game.

A book that explores the enduring legends of Snake, Foo, Dr. Death, and John Madden’s Oakland Raiders, Badasses is the definitive biography of arguably the last team to play old-fashioned tough-guy football. Peter Richmond, co-author of the New York Times bestseller The Glory Game, offers a fascinating look at the 1970s Oakland Raiders, led by colorful greats from another era: Ken Stabler, Willie Brown, Gene Upshaw, Jim Otto, Art Shell, head coach John Madden, and owner Al Davis. In the bestselling vein of Boys Will Be Boys, Badasses chronicles the bar-room exploits, practice-field pranks, and Super Bowl glories of the team’s many misfits, cast-offs, psychos, and geniuses of the game.