At the heart of Capturing the Light there lies a small scrap of violet-tinged paper over 170 years old & about the size of a postage stamp. On it you can just make out a tiny ghostly image -- an image so small & perfect that 'it might be supposed to be the work of some Lilliputian artist'; the world's first photographic negative. This captivating book traces the true story of two very different men in the 1830s both striving to solve one of the world's oldest problems: how to capture an image & keep it for ever. On the one hand there is Henry Fox Talbot a quiet solitary gentleman-amateur scientist tinkering away on his estate in the English countryside; on the other Louis Daguerre: a flamboyant charismatic French scenery-painter showman & entrepreneur in search of fame & fortune. Both men invented methods of photography that would enable ordinary people for the first time in history to illustrate their own lives & leave something behind of their passing. Photography would transform art the documentation of both war & peace & become so natural & widespread that now each of us carries a camera everywhere with us & takes this most magical of processes for granted. Only one question remains: which man got there first? ...

This is a new edition in a reduced format of one of the titles in the Usborne Cloth Books" series. It is written & illustrated by the creators of the best-selling " Usborne Touchy-feely" series. The new format is perfect for little hands to hold & the new 'peach-skin' fabric & soft filling make the books adorably cuddly. Babies will love following the rabbit family on their way to the seaside for a picnic. Along the way there are lots of things to spot & talk about. " Usborne Cloth Books" have huge appeal for babies & very young children & are a perfect introduction to the world of books. It is packaged in a clear polybag with velcro fastenings & a tag on top for hanging." ...

The Car: The Evolution of The Beautiful Machine" explores every aspect of the development of the automobile from the fragile engineering of the earliest models to the cutting edge technology of the vehicles of the future. Packed with anecdotes about the best-loved cars of all time & the men & women who created them " The Car" also features a fascinating unique collection of facsimile documents & memorabilia including everything from the most stylish advertising posters ever produced to historic race event programmes to road reports on important models & detailed technical drawings of groundbreaking mechanical innovations. " The Car" is an unmissable treat for every motoring enthusiast." ...

This is the definitive visual history of the automobile. The Car Book" stylishly shows you everything you might want to know about the history of the automobile. With stunning visual images & over 2 000 cars featured the evolution of the car is tracked from decade to decade & across international borders from Indias Ambassador to Italys Alfa Romeo. Ever wondered how Porsche & Chevrolet became household names? Discover the stories behind the men & the machines that created the most famous marques & take a virtual tour of the anatomy of iconic cars from each era. If you love cars then youll love this
- " The Car Book" is simply a must-have title for all car enthusiasts."
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When Im in power there are going to be some changes around here I can tell you. Mays Britain is going to be a better place to live. Top Gears James May is back with his hilarious & controversial opinions on.. .just about everything. As well as writing about his first love cars James has a go at political correctness the endless rules & regulations of daily life the internal combustion engine & traffic wardens. He discusses gastropubs Jeremy Clarkson & other trials of modern life. His highly entertaining observations from behind the wheel will have you laughing out loud whether you share his opinions or not. Car Fever is an indispensable guide to life for the modern driver. ...

Caran DAche set of watersolubles in a tin. This set contains 12 water soluble colouring pencils & 12 water soluble wax pastels 1 brush & 2 mixing pans. Included in the tin is a mini colouring book & instruction leaflet on how to achieve different colouring effects like stencil rubbing dot method cross hatching & colour washes. ...

Caran D' Ache Neoart Aquarelle wax pastels in beautiful bright semi opaque colours with a high pigment content. This set contains 10 assorted colour wax pastels. These artists pastels are water soluble & ideal for water colouring techniques. The 15mm diametre makes them ideal for working on larger surfaces. Excellent lightfastness. Protective box keeps the pastels in order & safe from breakages. ...

Caran D' Ache Classic 24 Fiibre Tipped Pens in a rainbow of beautiful colours. Suitable for for sketching out rough drafts drawing & colouring. The washable & water-soluble ink can be mixed to create different colours & effects; the possibilities are endless! Use with a small blush to blend ink. You may also use a water spray to create a blended effect on large blocks of colours. Instruction guide included in the tin. ...

Tin of 18 Caran D’ Ache Supracolor soft water soluble colour pencils in a handy tin. Distinctive characteristics of Surpracolor pencils: soft water soluble leads produced with a high concentration of the finest pigments. Made from finest top quality cedar wood & providing excellent light fastness. ...