The Second Edition of The Art Book is a substantially expanded & updated version of the hugely successful original. Introducing 100 new artists selected from all periods & from across the globe, the new edition

Includes:: for the first time leading figures from the fields of photography & performance art. Works & text entries for a selection of artists from the original have also been updated.

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Read this brilliant, funny children’s book from the TV tie-in series of Paddington! Mrs Brown doesn’t know what to paint for the art competition. Can Paddington help her think of a winning idea?  Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008479695 • Author: Harper Collins • Publisher: Harper Collins • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 25 x 0.5 x 25 cm ...

Transport back to the Twenties in this stylish & colourful 1000 piece puzzle featuring an image from The Art Deco collection. They were called the Roaring Twenties or sometimes the Jazz Age. Women's fashions threw aside the slinky, figure-hugging dresses that bared arms & legs, topped with cloche hats pulled down over bob haircuts. In this newly interconnected world, taste in art, architecture & design were influenced by the unlikeliest of events. Even after the Wall Street Crash, the Art Deco continued & with hard times ahead, the need for fantasy & glamour was even greater. This puzzle image is called Summer Waiting featuring a Twenties lady in a stylish red dress. This puzzle is a must have for any chic puzzle lover & makes for a rewarding & challenging puzzle experience. This piece is made from high quality card & comes presented in a rectangular box which has been shrink wrapped for further protection. Finished piece measures 680mm x 480mm. ...

A practical audio guide to help listeners improve their assertiveness skills. By the end of the programme they will feel that they have had a personal coaching session & put into practice the tips they have been given. It will be the audio self-help guide to expressing oneself clearly & confidently. ...

You breathe 22, 000 times every day... How many are you really aware of?

International bestselling & award-winning author

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Introduction to the Art of Chinese Brush Painting: In addition to the stunning, full-color 64-page book, this kit comes complete ...

Every day we make choices. Coke or Pepsi? Save or spend? Stay or go? Whether mundane or life-altering, these choices define us & shape our lives. Sheena Iyengar asks the difficult questions about how & why we choose: Is the desire for choice innate or bound by culture? Why do we sometimes choose against our best interests? How much control do we really have over what we choose? Her award-winning research reveals that the answers are surprising & profound. In our world of shifting political & cultural forces, technological revolution, & interconnected commerce, our decisions have far-reaching consequences. Use this book as your companion & guide for the many challenges ahead. ...

The Art of Paper Stencils provides crafters with a range of instruction & inspiration to create beautiful stencils inspired by your travels. Paper stencil art is a traditional craft with a long history in Japan. Kanako Yaguchi, a successful paper stencil artist, bases her new techniques on the classic methods, bringing this ancient art to a modern audience. " The Art of Paper Stencils 2"

Includes:: images inspired by the authors travels to Japan, the United States, Jamaica, Czech Republic, Germany, & Austria. Each project

Includes:: detailed & illustrated step-by-step instructions. There are also instructions & ideas for attractive home decor projects that reflect your travels.



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Suitable for beginners & more experienced artists, The Art of Drawing covers a complete range of subject matter, from basic exercises in line & tone, to still life, landscapes, animals, & human portraits.

At every stage, the reader will be shown the stages of drawing & be inspired to put pencil to paper.

This book does not expect readers to have a background in art, a detailed knowledge of artists or anatomy, just a willingness to learn & experiment, to see the world in a different light, & to simply have fun.

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781785993152
• Author: Vivienne Coleman
• Publisher: Arcturus
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 208
• Dimensions: 28 x 22.5 x 1.5cm











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Drawing sculptures has been a popular form of observational sketching since the Renaissance, & has regularly been included in teaching programmes at art schools.

Seen as perfect examples of the highest standards of beauty, style & composition, & as a tribute to classical art, capturing statues on paper means that you can study the forms of the human body & learn technical sketching techniques before tackling a real body.

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781782213154
• Author: Giovanni Civardi
• Publisher: Search Press
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 64
• Dimensions: 29.5 x 21cm









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