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LOOKING FOR: PICTURE BOOKS / CHAPTER BOOKS / MG / YA / NEW ADULT inc GRAPHIC NOVELS Gyamfia Osei joined Andrew Nurnberg Associates (ANA) in 2023 as a Literary Agent in the UK department. She was previously an agent at The Good Literary Agency, where she began building her list of authors. Recent successes include a ‘significant’ 6-figure pre-empt for Busayo Matuluko’s YA debut ‘Til Death, a 5-way auction for Quiet Storm by Kimberly Whittam and the shortlisting of Ebinehita Iyere’s Girlhood, Unfiltered at the 2023 British Book Awards. She was also a Bookseller Rising Star in 2024! At ANA, Gyamfia is focusing on developing the agency’s list of children’s authors, while also representing a bespoke list of commercial adult fiction and narrative non-fiction. In the Children’s space, Gyamfia would love to find contemporary stories that are full of heart and joy-driven books across all genres (think Clare Weze, Kimberly Whittam and Elle McNicoll). Funny middle-grade and YA horror are currently at the top of her list and she is also keen to read more teen projects (think Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging and Glow Up Lara Bloom) this year. She is very interested in finding a graphic novel or illustrated project for either MG or YA readers. In the older fiction space, Gyamfia enjoys well-plotted, fast-paced narratives with authentic characters who lodge themselves in her mind long after she’s finished reading (think Sadie, Verity and Girl A). She’s open to a broad range of genres, but would be particularly keen to see romantasy, cosy crime, contemporary romance and tightly plotted domestic noir. Please note that Gyamfia doesn’t consider literary fiction and, in the commercial space, she is not hugely interested in very high fantasy, trauma-focused stories or particularly gruesome horror. In the non-fiction space, she would be happy to consider commercial narrative non-fiction and cultural history projects (think Brit(ish), It’s Not That Radical and Everything I Know About Love). She is very open when it comes to Children’s non-fiction but would be particularly interested to consider unique cookbooks aimed at young chefs, books exploring mental health/wellness and projects that bring the experiences of marginalised children to the forefront. Gyamfia would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the opening three chapters (max 5,000 words). For picture books please send two texts and a covering letter. For non-fiction please supply a cover letter and proposal with up to 5,000 words of your sample text. Please send EITHER picture books OR another genre, not both in one submission. (In addition to the paid sessions, Gyamfia is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Wednesday 1st October 2025

Virtual Agile Teams: Virtual In-House Training Agile teams are a must in this world of intense competition, marketing demands, and changing expectations. Global virtual teaming has become a necessity as organizations become increasingly distributed, with suppliers and clients actively engaged in joint projects. Agile Teams now work across geographical, organizational, and cultural boundaries to deliver solutions and services to global users. Distance and differences may amplify the effect of issues and factors that are relatively straightforward for co-located Agile teams. This workshop delivers practical concepts and techniques that participants will start using immediately with their virtual Agile teams. The goal of the course is to enable you to successfully execute your preferred Agile or Scrum methods in a virtual project team environment. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the characteristics of a virtual team and how they differ from a co-located team Build an effective virtual Agile team using a Team Charter approach Develop Release Plans, including prioritizing user stories, with a virtual Agile Team Construct a Sprint plan, including effective user story estimates, virtually Execute a Sprint, including essential Agile or Scrum ceremonies, virtually Conduct effective virtual meetings in an environment supportive of Agile and Scrum methods Foundation Concepts Agile Mindset and Values Agile Benefits and Methods Scrum Overview Co-located vs. Virtual Teams Forming Virtual Agile Teams Exploring Virtual Leadership Focusing on Virtual Agile Leaders Developing a Virtual Agile Team Charter Meeting Team Challenges in a Virtual Environment Planning Releases with a Virtual Agile Team Planning releases overview Estimating user stories Prioritizing user stories Setting release parameters Getting consensus on the release plan Planning a Sprint for a Virtual Project Sprint Planning Overview Confirming Sprint Scope with Virtual Agile Teams Developing a Sprint Delivery Plan for Virtual Agile Teams Running a Sprint in a Virtual Environment Self-organizing a Sprint for a Virtual Agile Team Using Scrum tools in a Virtual Environment Conducting End of Sprint Meetings in a Virtual Environment Iterating as a Virtual Agile Team Creating an Environment for Success Piloting a virtual Agile team Creating an Agile-friendly virtual environment

Recognised Accreditation This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. Course Curriculum Introduction to Landscape Photography Intro to the Nature Photography Course 00:02:00 What is Nature Photography. 00:01:00 Photography Equipment - What do you Need? Camera Equipment Overview 00:01:00 Camera for Nature Photography 00:02:00 Camera Sensor's Comparison 00:02:00 Best Lenses for Landscape Photography 00:03:00 Pro VS Budget Lenses - What Do You Need. 00:03:00 Prime Lenses - Are They Necessary. 00:02:00 Tripods - Cheap VS Expensive 00:03:00 Filters - What Do You 'Actually' Need. 00:02:00 Extra Recommended Accessories 00:04:00 Must Know basics Introduction to Camera Basics 00:01:00 What is ISO. 00:03:00 Understanding ISO out in Landscape Photography 00:03:00 Understanding ISO in Low Light Photography 00:02:00 What is Shutter Speed. 00:03:00 Understanding Shutter Speed in Landscape Photography 00:03:00 Understanding Shutter Speed with a Waterfall 00:04:00 What is Aperture. 00:03:00 The BEST Aperture for Landscape Photography 00:05:00 Aperture in Low Light Photography 00:03:00 Understanding The Exposure Triangle 00:03:00 Why Aperture Priority is the Most Preferred Shooting Mode 00:00:00 Advanced basics Introduction to Advanced Basics in Landscape Photography 00:02:00 Histogram - Why's It So Important 00:03:00 Pro Tip : Expose To The Right Of The Histogram 00:02:00 In Camera Metering Modes - What Should You Use. 00:02:00 The POWER of Exposure Compensation 00:02:00 RAW vs JPEG 00:03:00 What is RAW And Why's It important. 00:02:00 The IMPORTANCE of Dynamic Range 00:03:00 White Balance - Important or Overrated. 00:03:00 Focusing in Landscape Photography Introduction To Focusing 00:01:00 Hyperfocal Distance VS Single Point Focusing 00:03:00 Aperture in Focusing 00:02:00 Aperture + Focusing + Focal Range 00:03:00 Focusing With a Wide-Angle Lens 00:05:00 Focusing with a Telephoto Lens 00:04:00 Filters for Landscape Photography What Is A Polarizer Filter 00:02:00 How a Polarizer Works In A near Waterfalls Scene 00:03:00 How a Polarizer Reduces Mountain Haze 00:03:00 What is a ND Filter. 00:02:00 Using ND Filter's to Achieve Silky Water 00:04:00 What is Colour Cast in Landscape Photography. 00:02:00 Exposure in Photography Introduction To Exposure 00:01:00 Dynamic Range + Expose to the Right (Histogram Explained) 00:04:00 Impact Of Light 00:03:00 Finding the CORRECT Light for Our Photography 00:04:00 Sunset Photography for PRO'S! 00:04:00 How Exposure Bracketing Helps You Take BETTER Photos! 00:05:00 Basic Composition Introduction 00:01:00 3 IMPORTANT Composition Elements To Understand 00:03:00 What Is The Rule Of Thirds 00:04:00 How To Frame a Subject 00:02:00 Creating Leading Lines in the Composition 00:05:00 How Diagonal Lines Help The Views Eye 00:03:00 Using 'S' And 'Z' Curves To Enhance The Framing 00:05:00 Get CREATIVE With Different Focal Lengths 00:05:00 Changing the Perspective Through Framing 00:02:00 Simplicity of Reflection Photography 00:03:00 Advanced Composition Techniques Wide- Angle Compositions 00:04:00 Telephoto Compositions 00:06:00 Focus Stacking to acheive RAZOR sharp results 00:12:00 Panoramic Photography And Why I Love It 00:07:00 Creating Scale in Our Images 00:03:00 Miniamalist Photography With Empty Space 00:04:00 Creating Our OWN Leading Lines With Long Exposure 00:04:00 Editing Landscape Images in Post-Production Introduction To Editing 00:01:00 Basic Of Editing In Adobe Lightroom 00:06:00 Photo Editing Global Adjustments 00:21:00 The Power of Local Adjustments 00:12:00 ALWAYS Expose To The Right Of The Histogram - PROOF! 00:07:00 Use a Grad Filter To Your Advantage 00:12:00 Edit an Entire Image Like A Pro 00:17:00 Focus Stack - Photoshop & Helicon Focus 00:12:00 REMOVE Colour Cast in Post-Production 00:04:00 Blend Multiple Images Together For PERFECT Exposure 00:05:00 Stitching Panoramics Images in Adobe Lightroom 00:07:00 Obtain Your Certificate Order Your Certificate of Achievement 00:00:00 Get Your Insurance Now Get Your Insurance Now 00:00:00 Feedback Feedback 00:00:00

Would you like to immerse yourself in your personal yoga practice? To refresh and inspire your personal approach to yoga? If, like many of us, you feel the need to take time out, dive deep into your personal practice and replenish your energy levels, then join us for this year’s Scaravelli Inspired Yoga & Wellbeing Immersion. This year, we’re focusing on feeling good. Exploring how and why yoga helps to lift our mood and downregulate our nervous system. Each day, we’ll practice yoga, breathwork and meditation. We’ll walk across the downs and down to the beach for a swim, maybe light a bonfire as the sun sets.

About this Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) This 3 half-day Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) course will help participants grasp the idea of real-world risk management and how this relates to the cyber world. The VILT course will cover topics surrounding identifying cyber risks and vulnerabilities, guidance on applying administrative actions, and comprehensive solutions to ensure your organization is adequately secure and protected. The VILT course will guide participants on how to conduct a security risk assessment for their organization, and equip them with the skills to develop a risk compliance assessment plan as well as methods to develop risk management strategies which can improve their organization's security posture. The VILT course has at least a 30% hands-on approach through the use of Table Top Exercises. The VILT course will cover the following modules: Introduction to Risk Assessments (RA) Threat Actors and Their Motivations Threat and Risk Assessment Critical Controls Identification Maturity Assessment Treated Cyber Risk Profile Target Cyber Risk Profile and Strategy Target Audience The VILT course is intended for professionals responsible for organizational information and security system and those involved in operating and maintenance of critical information and IT network & sotware systems. Professionals who are designated as the Single Point of Accountability (SPoA) as well as system auditors will find this course useful. Course Level Basic or Foundation Training Methods The VILT course will be delivered online in 3 half-day sessions comprising 4 hours per day, with 2 x 10 minutes break per day, including time for lectures, discussion, quizzes and short classroom exercises. Course Duration: 3 half-day sessions, 4 hours per session (12 hours in total). This VILT course is delivered in partnership with ENGIE Laborelec. Trainer Your expert course leader is a is specialized in cybersecurity risk management. Before joining ENGIE, she worked for The National Cybersecurity Agency of France (ANSSI) based in Paris (France) and for Deloitte Belgium located in Zaventem (Belgium). She has been involved in cybersecurity projects focusing on the principle of protecting critical infrastructures. Her different experiences in Cyber Security, Anti-Money Laundering and Global Trade Compliance (including Export Control and Customs) gave her the opportunity to use methodologies tackling strategic, operational and financial control issues at all levels of an organization: people, business processes, IT applications and infrastructure, legal and regulatory compliance. She was an EBIOS Risk Manager (RM) trainer while she worked for the French government; EBIOS RM is the French method for assessing and treating digital risks. She also had the opportunity to represent France towards European institutions and other relevant stakeholders for topics related to cybersecurity risk management. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information about post training coaching support and fees applicable for this. Accreditions And Affliations

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A how-to guide on dealing with complex Appendix FM cases and supporting clients in their situation. View the Appendix FM training course dates below, delivered via Microsoft Teams Course Overview:   This comprehensive course is a how-to guide designed for solicitors, lawyers and immigration advisors dealing with complex Appendix FM cases. If you’re seeking the knowledge and tools to navigate the intricate immigration rules concerning family members, this course is tailored to meet your needs. This half-day training workshop, will help you become an expert in this area. We’ll dive into the intricacies of various complex cases within the Appendix FM framework as well as focusing on key areas, including spouse/partner/fiancée cases, particularly addressing complex financial situations and instances where the financial requirement is not met. Additionally, we will explore the parent route, adult dependents, and situations where individuals do not meet any of the immigration rules.   Course joining links, materials and instructions are sent out 24hours before the course starts. Why choose IAS' Immigration Training Courses? Immigration Advice Service has been providing professional immigration services for over 10 years in the public, private and corporate sectors. Our FM Appendix training course will give you all the knowledge and tools you need to successfully deal with complex immigration rules dealing with family members. Our fully qualified and OISC regulated trainer will guide you through the process and ensure you are competent in family immigration rules. This an opportunity not to be missed by immigration/legal professionals.   Join over 92% of satisfied customers who found their training with IAS useful and beneficial. You will also be provided with training materials to keep after completing the course. How is this course structured? The “FM Appendix – Become an expert on this route” half-day training workshop will involve training in dealing with complex cases for: Spouse/Partner/Fiancée – Focusing on complex financial situations and when do not meet the financial requirement Parent route Adult dependants When you do not meet ANY of the Immigration rules

Do you want to know what beer is and how it should be correctly stored? This course is aimed at anyone who wishes to ensure that beer is consistently served in the best condition and ensuring hygiene and a safe environment is maintained. Come to Knight Training to train with us and receive your ABCQ course! Call us on 0330 999 3199 to find more!

Virtual Agile Teams: On-Demand Agile teams are a must in this world of intense competition, marketing demands, and changing expectations. Global virtual teaming has become a necessity as organizations become increasingly distributed, with suppliers and clients actively engaged in joint projects. Agile Teams now work across geographical, organizational, and cultural boundaries to deliver solutions and services to global users. Distance and differences may amplify the effect of issues and factors that are relatively straightforward for co-located Agile teams. This workshop delivers practical concepts and techniques that participants will start using immediately with their virtual Agile teams. The goal of the course is to enable you to successfully execute your preferred Agile or Scrum methods in a virtual project team environment. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the characteristics of a virtual team and how they differ from a co-located team Build an effective virtual Agile team using a Team Charter approach Develop Release Plans, including prioritizing user stories, with a virtual Agile Team Construct a Sprint plan, including effective user story estimates, virtually Execute a Sprint, including essential Agile or Scrum ceremonies, virtually Conduct effective virtual meetings in an environment supportive of Agile and Scrum methods Foundation Concepts Agile Mindset and Values Agile Benefits and Methods Scrum Overview Co-located vs. Virtual Teams Forming Virtual Agile Teams Exploring Virtual Leadership Focusing on Virtual Agile Leaders Developing a Virtual Agile Team Charter Meeting Team Challenges in a Virtual Environment Planning Releases with a Virtual Agile Team Planning releases overview Estimating user stories Prioritizing user stories Setting release parameters Getting consensus on the release plan Planning a Sprint for a Virtual Project Sprint Planning Overview Confirming Sprint Scope with Virtual Agile Teams Developing a Sprint Delivery Plan for Virtual Agile Teams Running a Sprint in a Virtual Environment Self-organizing a Sprint for a Virtual Agile Team Using Scrum tools in a Virtual Environment Conducting End of Sprint Meetings in a Virtual Environment Iterating as a Virtual Agile Team Creating an Environment for Success Piloting a virtual Agile team Creating an Agile-friendly virtual environment

Introduction to Protecting Client Money Recent high profile fraud cases and continued regulatory scrutiny have highlighted the importance of understanding the key principles of safeguarding client money and assets. The rules are complex and you need the right skills to apply them effectively. This course covers this technical area in an accessible, easily understandable way., focusing on the principles, practical examples, and taking a closer look at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) CASS rules to help bring the concepts to life. By the end of the course, you will be able to: Understand the key principles in managing client monies and assets effectively Discover why insolvency drives the need to protect customers Learn why company and customer monies should be separated, as well as how and what to separate Explain the basics for good organisational arrangements and understand the fundamentals of banking and custodian relationships Describe the basics of registration and recording of legal titles and the importance of segregation and the role of diversification Know the steps to take when reconciling accounts and understand how to protect monies and assets during transactions.