Discover the sophisticated beauty of calligraphy from around the world with this comprehensive, one-of-a-kind resource. Using visual examples accompanied by expert commentary, The World Encyclopedia of Calligraphy features 55 living scripts, including Carolingian (Roman), Japanese Hiragana, Thuluth (Arabic), ?-Chen (Tibetan) & Yerushalmi (Hebrew). Each script

Includes:: an overview of its origins, traditions & unique characteristics while an expanded description

Includes:: the kind of writing system used, the direction & sequence of the lines of continuous text, distinctions between majuscule & minuscule & the principal writing tool. Both a step-by-step guide & sumptuous visual tour, this groundbreaking collection will teach & inspire novices, experts & admirers alike.



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This text provides an authoritative fact-packed guide to the cheeses of the world, combined with a collection of over 100 recipes. Providing a comprehensive & detailed survey of the world's classic & modern cheeses, this book covers all the major producers as well as smaller manufactureers. There is information on what to look for when buying cheese, & advice on preparing cheese for cooking & eating
- how to serve it & how to store it. The collection of recipes that follow are illustrated in a step-by-step format & there are cheese dishes for every occasion. This book has 256 pages & is 29.7 x 23.6 x 2.5 cm
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This fascinating & comprehensive book is the ultimate guide to the cooking ingredients of the world. Each entry

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A comprehensive encyclopedia of musical instruments, covering all sections of the orchestra: strings, woodwind & brass, percussion, keyboards & the voice, as well as historical, rare & non-Western instruments. An illustrated guide to instruments & their historical relatives, with specially commissioned photographs of all the modern instruments. Also

Includes:: famous players, orchestras & concert halls, the role of the composer & the conductor, the evolution of the orchestra & the other forms such as folk music, brass & military bands, country music, jazz bands, big bands & pop groups.

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A landmark international history of animation, featuring all genres, styles, media & techniques alongside stunning imagery. ...

Welcome to the wonderful world of Skeldale House: the veterinary surgery & bustling waiting room for the locals of Darrowby village

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Celebrate the first decade of James Cameron's Avatar & the beginnings of an epic cinematic journey.

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Pick up your brightest pencils & zoom around the racetrack with Lightning Mc Queen & the gang! Rev your engines & colour in the awesome pictures of your favourite Cars. It's easy
- just use the colour codes on each page. Plus, there are tons of cool activities to complete wordsearches, spot the differences, mazes & much more!
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Sit back or saddle up as double Olympic gold medallist & multiple world champion Geraint Thomas gives you a warts & all insight into the life of a pro cyclist. Along the way he reveals cycling's clandestine codes & secret stories, tales from the peloton, the key characters like Wiggins, Hoy & Cav, the pivotal races & essential etiquette.

Geraint Thomas is treasured for treating his sport just as the rest of us see it: not a job but an escape & an adventure. He's been with Team Sky since its inception, & is one of our most successful & gifted track & road riders, but Geraint reminds us that getting on the bike still puts a smile on your face & fire in the legs like nothing else. Funny, informative, diverting & droll, this is a joyful celebration of the world of cycling.

Ideal for cycling fans.

This paperback book has 373 pages & measures: 20 x 13 x 2.5cm.









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Like no other cycling book, from no other rider
- Britain's cycling star shares his unique take on the world of cycling

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