During the past 20 years over 20 000 artists have entered the prize which has attracted over 3 million visitors. This new book brings together some of these portraits in a celebration of our enduring fascination with different human faces. This beautifully produced compendium features 500 paintings from many of the best figurative artists active over the last twenty-one years. Reflecting the diverse methods of contemporary portrait practice the book

Includes:: a dazzling array of styles from immaculate photorealism to intense expressionism. The BP Portrait Award is one of Britains most prestigious art prizes & each year nearly 300 000 people visit the exhibition based on the competition. It has acted as a springboard for many painters careers notably the prize-winners who have been subsequently commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery to paint an eminent sitter. This book

Includes:: full-colour reproductions of many of those commissions
- including paintings of Dame Helen Mirren J.K. Rowling Sir Michael Caine Fiona Shaw Sir Ian Mc Kellen Sir Paul Smith & Dame Cicely Saunders. As well as these high-profile commissions the book features an inspiring wealth of subjects: unflinching self-portraits warm portrayals of children & babies conversation pieces studies of people at home & at work
- a rich & varied selection of hundreds of faces by some of the finest portrait painters of our time. Published to coincide with the BP Portrait Award exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery London from 16 June to 18 September 2011 & touring the UK in 2011-12. This book is a key reference work for everyone who is interested in the history of the award & its impact on the status of portraiture & figurative art in the UK.





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Here are 500 prayers for every occasion. Prayers for relationships; for problems; for saying thank you; for crying out in anger or pain; for times of spiritual dryness; for times of starting again. They can be used for worship together & for worship alone. They can open up new possibilities & help to bring a bad day to a better close. The 500 prayers will be split into thematic sections including: Seasonal (Including: Christmas Easter Pentecost); Thanksgiving; Praise & worship; School (including exams bullying relationship with teachers); Relationships (including friendships sex & boyfriend/girlfriend); Justice (including prayers about the environment poverty etc); Knowing God (including prayers for spiritual gifts); Pain & problems (including bereavement & illness). The prayers themselves will be numbered but continually varied
- featuring a mix of ancient prayers (approx 20%) & prayers written by the author & by young people. They will be written in a variety of styles & will be preceded by a short introduction where necessary. There will be an extensive index & features on developing a prayer life.
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Everyone is short of time but everyone needs to eat & eat well. The recipes in this book are stuffed with delicious ideas for all occasions be it a fancy dinner party an impromptu supper with friends or a convenient lunch for the family. The recipes in this book are wholesome & represent a balanced diet but many of the variations will be suitable for those on low-fat gluten-free or vegetarian diets. While not eschewing the value of canned & frozen goods which are a godsend to the busy cook these ingredients are used in moderation & with discretion exploiting their value as a shortcut in a recipe rather than relying on them as meal substitutes. The book contains both comforting familiar recipes & a selection of creative more unusual recipes drawing on international cuisine contemporary palates & the availablity of many exciting ingredients in the supermarket. You will discover that success comes with every meal! ...

In a time of ever-changing health advice one thing remains constant
- nutritionists all agree that raw vegetables are the greatest
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Single Best Answer (SBA) examinations are an increasingly popular means of testing medical students & those undertaking postgraduate qualifications in a number of subject areas. Written by a final year medical student junior doctors & experienced clinicians 500 Single Best Answers in Medicine provides invaluable guidance from authors who understand from personal experience that detailed & accurate explanations are the key to successful revision. This book presents 500 SBA-style questions arranged by specialty area as well as a practice exam of random questions. A clear discussion of how the correct answer was reached & other options ruled out for every question is given at the end of each section making this book an excellent learning aid during all stages of clinical studies & particularly while preparing for medical finals. ...

Tapas are an integral part of the Spanish lifestyle. In the sun-drenched streets of Spain the lively tapas bar hung with smoked Serrano hams provides a focal point for every community. This comprehensive compendium of tapas dishes enables you to bring a taste of Spanish culture into your life with hundreds of recipes to choose from for any occasion. Neither difficult nor time-consuming to make tapas can be served as a starter quick snack side order or as a complete & exotic meal. Choose from scallops with morcilla & sage boqueronies patatas bravas & pannetone with rhubarb to name but a few. Be it an informal barbecue or sophisticated dinner party you wish to cater for your only difficulty will be in the choosing. ...

The teapot is to the potter what the canvas is to the painter. It has inspired clay artists to create their original works of art since the ancient Chinese first developed vessels for brewing & serving tea. This book provides a visual tour of how potters from around the world are interpreting this classic form today. The 500 figurative sculptural & traditional teapots astound us with their myriad shapes & delightful combinations of utility & decorative treatment. * FASCINATING compilation for arts & crafts ceramists & collectors of 500 of the most creative & astounding teapot designs you have ever seen. * FABULOUS SOURCEBOOK: pottery enthusiasts will enjoy the huge variety of shapes surface treatments & techniques: hand built & wheel-thrown stoneware & porcelain round & square wax resistant & slip work functional & sculptural. ...

The magnificent tiles showcased in this impressive collection will inspire beginners & professionals as well as collectors & enthusiasts. Some of the larger displays were made to decorate public & private spaces; others use single tiles to interpret nature tell a story or make cultural observations. As always in this acclaimed series all the contributors are accomplished artists renowned in the field. Mary Lynn Buss creates a field of mosaic-tiled long-necked irises. Peter King & his wife & working partner Xinia Marin fashion large expressively rendered & sculptural installations. & Melody Ellis low-relief earthenware tiles pack intriguing narratives into every tile. ...

Everyone remembers the special childhood toys made with love by a favourite family member. A full-sized teddy bear or doll can be a time-consuming project but you can recapture the joy of handmade toys with 500 Toys to Make. Explore a wide variety of projects ranging from cute & traditional to contemporary Japanese designs complete with patterns step-by-step instructions colour photography & variations for customizing your creations. This book is the ideal reference for making little toys your friends & family will adore. ...

500 Vegan Dishes is a brilliant new collection of animal-free recipes providing tasty dishes for all occasions from breakfast family meals food for entertaining & baked treats. Some are vegan adaptations of familiar dishes others are specifically created to show vegan food at its very best. Within these pages you will find 500 recipes that would impress even the most sceptical eater. Each dish is based on a love of good food & exploits the natural goodness of fresh fruit & vegetables beans & lentils. The book is packed with exciting & surprising ways to use tofu & other less familiar foods such as barley & polenta. ...