Depression can feel like a downward spiral pulling you down into a vortex of sadness fatigue & apathy Based in the latest research in neuroscience this book offers dozens of little things you can do every day to rewire your brain & create an upward spiral towards a happier healthier life ...

The second edition of The Urban Design Reader draws together the very best of classic & contemporary writings to illuminate & expand the theory & practice of urban design Nearly 50 generous selections include seminal contributions from Howard Le Corbusier Lynch & Jacobs to more recent writings by Waldheim Koolhaas & Sorkin Following the widespread success of the first edition of The Urban Design Reader this updated edition continues to provide the most important historical material of the urban design field but also introduces new topics & selections that address the myriad challenges facing designers today The six part structure of the second edition guides the reader through the history theory & practice of urban design The reader is initially introduced to those classic writings that provide the historical precedents for city-making into the twentieth century Part Two introduces the voices & ideas that were instrumental in establishing the foundations of the urban design field from the late 1950s up to the mid-1990s These authors present a critical reading of the design professions & offer an alternative urban design agenda focused on vital & lively places The authors in Part Three provide a range of urban design rationales & strategies for reinforcing local physical identity & the creation of memorable places These selections are largely describing the outcomes of mid-century urban design & voicing concerns over the placeless quality of contemporary urbanism The fourth part of the Reader explores key issues in urban design & development Ideas about sprawl density community health public space & everyday life are the primary focus here Several new selections in this part of the book also highlight important international development trends in the Middle East & China Part Five presents environmental challenges faced by the built environment professions today including recent material on landscape urbanism sustainability & urban resiliency The final part examines professional practice & current debates in the field where urban designers work what they do their roles their fields of knowledge & their educational development The section concludes with several position pieces & debates on the future of urban design practice This book provides an essential resource for students & practitioners of urban design drawing together important but widely dispersed writings Part & section introductions are provided to assist readers in understanding the context of the material summary messages impacts of the writing & how they fit into the larger picture of the urban design field ...

The Urban Sketching Handbook Architecture & Cityscapes provides keys to help make the experience of drawing architecture & cityscapes fun & rewarding using composition depth scale contrast line & creativity 112 pages 100 color illustrations Campanario Gabriel ...

A good sketch starts with good bones Often challenging & overwhelming to sketchers the fourth book in the Urban Sketching Handbook series uses drawings & simple steps to explain the concepts of perspective in practical & useful ways for on-site sketching Most books are either too abstract or don't provide enough information that relates to what you actually do when you're out in the busy wide world about to start a drawing Where do you start? How do you edit what you see to flatten & shrink it onto your paper? How does perspective work? The Urban Sketching Handbook Understanding Perspective helps you learn to think like an architect to draw buildings & spaces by reducing what you see to simple basic shapes then adding layers in simple steps & finally finishing your sketch with detail tone & color--in accurate perspective Full of helpful tips architect & illustrator Stephanie Bower even de-constructs sketches to show you how to create them! Once you understand perspective it will change the way you see the world--you'll see perspective everywhere Some of the key concepts explored in this volume are Basic Terms Basic Spatial Principles Types of Perspective Building a Sketch in Layers Special Conditions ...

Hand carving is easy satisfying & therapeutic when guided by Max Bainbridge Create your own unique pieces & carve with complete confidence thanks to detailed information on tools cutting techniques & clear step-by-step photography accompanying each project Start with basic spoons cooking spoons & spatulas before moving onto butter knives chopping boards & small bowls with only a few simple tools required Max also advises on the perfect finish for your projects
- how to sand ebonise scorch & texture surfaces as well as waxing & oiling your new creations Whether you are a novice or an experienced carver this book will inspire you to make something that you will be proud of
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An engaging write-in activity book packed full of things to make & do It

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This is a new edition of the Children's Bible which will be treasured & enjoyed by children & adults of all ages stunning full-page ...

This is a new miniature edition of the Children's Bible which will be treasured & enjoyed by children & adults of all ages It features stunning full-page illustrations &

Includes:: maps of the ancient lands to bring stories from the Old & New Testaments vividly to life It also features a comprehensive ' Who's who in the Bible' to help children remember the characters & their stories This carefully written text is suitable for reading aloud to young children or for older children to read independently

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This is a new great-value edition of this inspiring book which is filled with original ideas for painting drawing & collage to help novices of all ages to develop their art skills The projects will be of great value to art teachers as well as aspiring young artists who will gain confidence as they progress through the book It helps children to explore the uses of a range of materials including chalk paint & pencil elastic bands salt & watercolour through a number of highly imaginative projects including ink beetles deep-sea fish & lemon juice frogs ...

This bumper collection of Usborne Dot-to-dot books has a bright new cover & is full of things to spot shapes to make & interesting facts It should keep children occupied for hours on rainy days or long car journeys Entertaining & educational these books both encourage children in the acquisition of number skills & help them practise drawing ...