Learn to Paint Abstracts forms part of the best-selling Collins Learn to Paint series providing a clear & simple introduction to a truly dynamic style of painting that is attracting more & more interest among amateur artists. Laura Reiter provides a clear & accessible introduction to abstract painting explaining in simple terms how to paint popular subjects in a less representational way. Several simple ways of approaching an abstract painting are demonstrated using watercolour acrylics pastels & collage to create abstracts from simple doodles. Practical exercises useful tips & several step-by-step demonstrations are included. It is the perfect book for those who desire an entrance into abstract art or want to broaden their artistic horizons. ...

Written by residents for residents the Abu Dhabi Explorer is a captivating guide to life that bridges the gap between practical living & working guides & inspirational destination-specific travel guides. From paperwork to partying the Abu Dhabi Residents Guide covers everything a new resident needs to know about living working & making the most out of life in this fast-growing exciting city ...

Fresh produce is a joy: crunchy lettuce sun-warmed tomatoes juicy berries
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When it comes to relationships Colin Singleton's type is girls named Katherine. & when it comes to girls named Katherine Colin is always getting dumped. Nineteen times to be exact. On a road trip miles from home this anagram-happy washed-up child prodigy has ten thousand dollars in his pocket a bloodthirsty feral hog on his trail & an overweight Judge Judy
- loving best friend riding shotgun
- but no Katherines. Colin is on a mission to prove The Theorem of Underlying Katherine Predictability which he hopes will predict the future of any relationship avenge Dumpees everywhere & finally win him the girl. Love friendship & a dead Austro-Hungarian archduke add up to surprising & heart-changing conclusions in this ingeniously layered comic novel about reinventing oneself. From the New York Times" bestselling author of " The Fault in Our Stars" & " Looking for Alaska" John Green. John has a huge online presence through his 1.1 million Twitter followers & You Tube channel Vlogbrothers which has been viewed over 200 million times & has 660 000 subscribers making it one of the most successful online channels in history."

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1833: the industrial age is sweeping through England & the Stephensons are planning the greatest engineering scheme ever undertaken- a railway line from Liverpool to London. At Morland Place Nicholas had hoped that his brother Benedict had been banished forever but railway fever has brought Benedict back to Yorkshire as an engineer on the Leeds & Selby line. It is a lonely life & he fears he will never be wealthy enough to marry his new love Miss Fleetham. Nicholas fears that Benedict is not only a threat to his inheritance but to Morland Place itself as plans to bring the railway to York will desecrate the estate. The conflict between the brothers mirrors the nation's battle between the old & new but the Morland feud seems certain to end in tragedy & no-one the victor. ...

Formed in 1973 by brothers Angus & Malcolm Young AC/DC has become one of the most popular bands in history. This massive new title follows the band from its roots in Sydney Australia to its most recent releases & sold out world tours. No stone is left unturned from the bands formation & early club gigs to its astounding worldwide success. More than 400 illustrations include handbills posters backstage passes & vinyl from around the globe as well as rare candid & performance photography. Sidebars from top rock scribes examine all studio releases & delve into the guitar gear of the Young brothers. The result is an awesome tribute to the band renowned for a live wire stage show & a sonic attack that have attracted fans from all rock camps. ...

For centuries the people of Alera have relied on the power of the furies to protect them from outside invaders. But the gravest threat might be closer than they think. Tavi has escaped the Calderon Valley & the mysterious attack of the Marat on his homel&. But he is far from safe as trying to keep up the illusion of being a student while secretly training as one of the First Lord's spies is a dangerous game. & he has not yet learned to use the furies making him especially vulnerable. When the attack comes it's on two fronts. A sudden strike threatens the First Lord's life & threatens to plunge the land into civil war. While in the Calderon Valley the threat faced from the Marat is dwarfed by an ancient menace. & Tavi must learn to harness the furies if he has any chance of fighting the greatest threat Alera has ever known.. . ...

This book is a step-by-step guide to all the stages of writing an academic essay. The first part deals with gathering evaluating & organising information; the second how to write effective introductions & concluding paragraphs & the final section how to revise & edit your work. Full of practical tips & advice gleaned from years of experience as a tutor on the receiving end of essays this is essential reading for every student in full- or part-time education today. ...

A delightful comedy of manners with a touch of mystery An Academic Question is prime Barbara Pym territory. In a provincial university town Caro Grimstone a dissatisfied faculty wife becomes the unwilling accomplice to her husband Alans ambitions. When she volunteers as a reader to a blind esteemed anthropologist Alan seizes the opportunity to steal his papers
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Most international students need to write essays & reports for exams & coursework. Yet writing good academic English is a demanding task. This new edition of Academic Writing has been fully revised to help students reach this goal. Clearly organised the course explains the writing process from start to finish. Each stage is demonstrated & practised from selecting suitable sources reading note-making & planning through to re-writing & proofreading. The book is divided into short sections which contain examples explanations & exercises for use in the classroom or self-study. Cross-references allow easy access to relevant sections & a full answer key is included. The 3rd edition has been developed in response to suggestions from both students & teachers. Featuring a new website there is increased coverage of plagiarism argument cause & effect comparison definitions & academic style. Different forms of writing including reports & literature reviews are also covered. All international students wanting to maximise their academic potential will find this easy-to-use practical book a valuable guide to writing in English for their degree courses. You can follow Stephens blog at the following address: http://academicwrite.blogspot.co.uk/ ...