The ability to draw the human form accurately & completely is a primary goal for many aspiring artists, despite the current trend in the art establishment away from figurative subjects.   This book is intended for anyone who wants to discover every aspect of what for centuries was regard as the real test of an artists' mettle. Renowned teacher & artist Barrington Barber begins his exploration with anatomy, an understanding of which is vital if the artist is to handle form & translate what he sees into a believable representation of life. He goes on to look at the whole figure: clothed, drawn from life, in action & in detail. Supported by the sections on composition, styles & a step-by-step guide to the final composition, he has once again achieved a brilliantly inspirational art book. Comprehensive, easy to follow & packed with over 300 of Barrington Barbers illustrations, Fundamentals of Figure Drawing is a must for artists of all abilities. ...

The Fundamentals of Watercolor is a fantastic practical guide to painting with watercolors that encourages experimentation with different techniques & materials. Written in an easy-to-follow, informative manner, the book features step-by-step exercises that will enable the reader to explore the medium fully. The author draws on a wealth of knowledge & experience as a professional artist & teacher, & explains many shortcuts, special effects, & tricks. ...

What does a Triceratops sit on? Its Tricera-bottom!

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Say stuffing balls to Christmas & survive the festive season with The Funny Christmas Stocking Filler Book

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Sam & the funny little moon man blast off in the little red rocket!

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The nation's favourite idiot is back. Safely home from his latest travels, Karl has decided it is time to share his hard-earned wisdom of the world. Taking the Bucket List of '100 Things to Do Before You Die' as his starting point, Karl combines brilliant stories from his recent adventuresto Alaska, Siberia & beyond with entertaining, highly-opinionated views on what other people aspire to do with their lives. * Why on earth would anybody want to run with the bulls in Pamplona? * Go 'storm chasing' through Tornado Alley? * Have lunch with the Queen? * Or touch hands with the Pope? The Further Adventures of An Idiot Abroad is a fitting finale to two years of eventful globe-trotting. Frank, funny & strangely inspiring, this is Karl's final word on travel. ...

Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson travel to New York City to investigate the assassination of true-life muckraker & author David Graham Phillips. They soon find themselves caught up in a web of deceit, violence & political intrigue, which only the great Sherlock Holmes can unravel. ...

Before Sherlock Holmes formed his longstanding alliance with the imitable Dr Watson, one of his earliest investigations was alongside the future President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt. These 'stalwart companions' must together solve a most complicated case that could herald the death of the American Dream. ...

The Owl & the Pussy-cat sailed away in a beautiful blue balloon...

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Books Geography Books Spy satellites orbiting the Moon. Space metals worth billions. Humans on Mars within our lifetimes.  This isn’t science fiction. It’s astropolitics. We’re entering a new space race – & it could revolutionise life on Earth. Space: the new frontier, a wild & lawless place. It is already central to communication, economics, military strategy & international relations on Earth. Now, it is the latest arena for human exploration, exploitation – &, possibly, conquest. We’re heading up & out, & we’re taking our power struggles with us. China, the USA & Russia are leading the way. From physical territory & resources to satellites, weaponry & strategic choke points, geopolitics is as important in the skies above us as it is down below. If you’ve ever wondered if humans are going back to the Moon, who will benefit from exploration or what space wars might look like, the answers are here. With all the insight & wit that have made Tim Marshall the UK’s most popular writer on geopolitics, this gripping book shows how we got here & where we’re going, covering great-power rivalry; technology; commerce; combat in space; & what it means for all of us down here on Earth. This is essential reading on power, politics & the future of humanity. Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781783967247 •†Author: Tim Marshall •†Publisher:   Elliott & Thompson •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 356 •†Dimensions: 13 x 2.5 x 19.9 cm ...