For centuries artists have been expressing their ideas faith passion & rage in three-dimensional works that reflect historical eras tell stories reveal mysteries & even create scandals. Starting from ancient times & continuing through the Classical Gothic Renaissance Baroque Romantic & Modern periods this collection introduces readers to the artists & works that make sculpture such an exciting medium to explore. Among the artists included in the book are Michelangelo Bernini Rodin Duchamp Giacometti Calder Moore Beuys de Saint Phalle & Bourgeois. From the Madonna of Essen the oldest known sculpture of the Virgin Mary to the sinuous metal sheets that make up Richard Serra's Matter of Time each work is presented in spreads that offer beautiful photographs biographical profiles of the artists historical context & anecdotal information. Broader texts describe various eras & styles as the book moves chronologically toward the present day providing an art history lesson for everyone. ...

This is a brand new set of activity cards to unleash the inner code-breaker in all of us! The cards contain a combination of codes such as Semaphore & Morse code as well as historical codes including the Grid code used in the American Civil War & Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics & traditional codes such as number replacement & alphabet switching codes. Each card contains information about the code including a full explanation of how it works & fun activities in which readers can use the code. The cards are wipe clean & the pack

Includes:: a special pen with which to write the answers on the cards making the pack entirely self contained & easily portable. The cards are robust & durable ensuring repeated use.

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Dean Karnazes has run 350 miles through 3 sleepless nights ordered pizza during long runs & inspired fans the world over with his adventures. So what does such a man do when he wants the ultimate test of endurance? He runs 50 marathons in 50 states
- in 50 consecutive days. Armed with a road map a caravan of fellow runners & a dedicated crew Dean set off on a tour that took him through a volcanic canyon in Maui in high-humidity 88-degree heat; to an elevation gain of almost 4 000 feet at the Tecumseh Trail Marathon in Indiana to a severed moose leg found alongside a trail in Alaska that compelled him to sprint for safety. Dean shares the secrets of how he pulled off this amazing feat with a determination that defied physical limitations. Tips that kept Dean going during the 1 310 miles he covered include how to recover more quickly adapt to extreme conditions prevent muscle cramps & overheating pace yourself when you hit the wall & stay motivated. Complete with training regimens & packed with practical advice 50/50 will inspire you no matter what your current fitness goal whether it be walking around the block or completing an Ironman
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A Belfast parody of the Fifty Shades phenomenon this book introduces new Belfast heroine Maggie Muff who meets the man of her dreams at the bru (the unemployment & benefits office). But Mr Red White & Blue isn't the man Maggie thought he was... ...

Featuring 50 different soccer skills perfect for budding David Beckhams rising Ronaldos & potential Paul Robinsons these cards cover all aspects of the game from attack to defence & provide an indispensable guide. This is a valuable resource for coaches as well as players & fantastically portable making them perfect for use on any occasion. Full colour photography illustrates the manoeuvres & techniques for each shot & tactic. It is accompanied by clear step-by-step instructions. It is spiral bound to allow easy use & transportation & means no card will ever get lost! ...

Its about time the UKs children got away from their computers & games consoles & embraced the great outdoors. This fun-filled inspirational book published in conjunction with the National Trusts phenomenally successful media & internet campaign is packed with ideas to encourage your sofa-bound offspring to get outside & learn all those time-honoured skills every child should know. 50 Things to Do Before Youre 11 3/4 will take your children into the woods up hills along riverbanks & down to the beach. Theyll learn to light a fire without matches catch a fish with a net dam a stream climb a tree hunt for bugs & experience the fascinating 21st-century craze of geocaching. With the activities in this book theyll discover a whole new world of outdoor adventure & get happier & healthier along the way! Exclusively for this book weve expanded the main 50 Things to Do list with 50 extra things to do
- at the seaside in the rain in the winter & in the spring
- & weve provided some great suggestions for easy things to plant in your garden or window box. Full of fun & excitement this book is all you need to get the kids outside & revelling in the joys of nature.

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This title contains 50 cards each showing a game activity or puzzle to keep children entertained on a long car journey. It



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This title contains 50 cards each showing a game activity or puzzle to keep children entertained on a long plane journey. It



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This work contains 50 cards each showing an activity game or pursuit to keep children entertained on holiday. They include playground favourites such as piggy in the middle & stuck in the mud card games such as cheat & word games such as hangman which all the family can enjoy together. Every card is beautifully illustrated & contains clear step-by-step instructions. The cards are durable & robust ensuring repeated use. ...

This title features 50 things to draw & paint. It

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