Lurking behind this intriguing cover a Kraken grapples with a ship on the high seas; dragons from Eastern & Western traditions spring to life; & a Medusa snake-hair twisting & hissing turns the reader to stone. Deeper inside an ancient decrepit vampire rises from his coffin; a lycanthrope is caught in the light of the full moon & transforms; & Bigfoot hides behind a tree ducking his human pursuer. Master paper engineers Matthew Reinhart & Robert Sabuda unfold the legends & lore of cultures around the world to reveal these stunning creatures & many more. Pop-up fans & fantasy lovers will be equally enthralled by the dynamic creatures depicted in this astonishing volume the climax of the Encyclopedia Mythologica trilogy. ...

Ideal for artists of all skill levels this exhaustive reference covers a multitude of topics concerning acrylics. The first section of this encyclopedia provides step-by-step demonstrations that guide artists through a variety of techniques including color mixing & creating such special effects as graffito & wax resist. The second part focuses on themes illustrating how individual artists tackle a number of subjects including landscapes buildings portraits animals still life & fantasy. This resource provides a wealth of stimulating ideas to help artists--both amateurs & veterans--develop their own acrylic style. ...

This is a new edition of the popular & successful encyclopedia describing the remarkable history of Ancient Egypt. You can discover remarkable facts of one of the world's oldest civilisations from its origins as a group of settlements along the banks of the Nile its rise to one of the world's greatest civilisations to its decline at the hands of the Roman Empire. It is filled with stunning photographs & detailed illustrations. It

Includes:: a comprehensive factfinder featuring a time chart a list of who's who & details of recent archaeological finds. It

Includes:: internet links that offer a fascinating selection of recommended web sites
- with sound animation or video clips which provide additional information for projects & homework.




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This is a far-reaching history of Ancient Greece from the early Minoans to the rise of Classical Greece & its conquest by the Macedonians. It

Includes:: detailed information on the key figures battles & geography of the Ancient Greek Empire as well as information on the day-to-day life of its citizens including Gods & Goddesses education & the foundation of the Olympic games. It features stunning photographs & detailed reconstructions that create a vivid picture of life in Ancient times. A comprehensive factfinder section

Includes:: a time chart whos who & glossary making it perfect for reference use. It is internet-linked to recommended websites to encourage further learning.



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From Cyprinids to Blennies & Koi this is a new edition of this complete owner's manual for keeping all types of fish. You get the lowdown on keeping fish with this comprehensive guide for fish lovers. You'll find everything you need to know on marine varieties to freshwater tropical to coldwater whether you keep them in indoor aquariums or outdoor ponds. You can identify your fish with a directory containing over 800 of the world's most popular. You can discover everything about them: from what they look like & how big they'll grow to what food they eat & whether they integrate with others. There's expert advice on looking after your fish: from keeping & feeding to healthcare & how to breed. Plus find directories of companion plants pond & marine life to help you create the right environment. ...

A step-by-step visual directory of decorative techniques & an inspirational gallery of finished works. Calligraphy can be a work of art in its own right or it can be used to adorn anything from parchment to pottery. Discover the time-honoured skills of the calligrapher & add beauty & style to greetings cards correspondence dinner-table placements & certificates. An explanation of essential tools equipment & basic penmanship allows even the novice to begin creating ornate works with ease. Clear step-by-step illustrations introduce each style of alphabet from traditional gothic scripts to modern flourished italics & decorative borders. Easy to follow instructions explain the techniques for illuminating letters including burnishing gilding & creating 3-dimensional effects. A gallery of inspirational works encourages experimentation with different colours designs & materials. ...

This is an extensive guide to the history of car manufacturing including over 500 different makes & models listed alphabetically for reference. It is illustrated with over 600 photographs ranging from the earliest coupe to the latest Mercedes-Benz. It

Includes:: a comprehensive introduction to the history & development of the car. This is the story of the worldwide phenomenon that transformed the 20th century
- the private car. In the 100 years since the first frail automobiles puttered out onto unmade roads hundreds if not thousands of individuals have embraced the automobile business convinced that their product was a potential world-beater. All of these major manufacturers & many of the smaller ones are detailed in The Encyclopedia of Cars". This extensive tome traces the development of the modern car from the earliest Ford to the latest Bettle remake in a chronological look at some of the world's unforgettable makes & models."


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This is a celebration of the motor car from 1945 to 1985. It is a comprehensive visual reference of every important international marque from A to Z highlighting some of the most significant cars of the century: the Ferrari Daytona the Lincoln Continental the Rover 2000 the VW Beetle & the much-loved Mini. It is the ultimate book for all classic car enthusiasts homage to the classic car an emblem of individualism & the quintessential symbol of the 20th century. It is a guide to the most important models made between 1945 & 1985 with over 900 photographs augmented by extensive & wide-ranging text. Contemporary images of classic cars & their owners show the models in their social & historical context. This is a history of the evolution of the motor car with special features on design technology social use & more. This is the ultimate guide to the automobile in the defining years from 1945 to 1985 the period that for many marks the pinnacle in automotive engineering & design style. Full descriptions history & technical information accompany every entry making this a most authoritative & comprehensive guide. The history of the development of the car is covered in detail
- the milestone models leading designers engineers & manufacturers & the evolution of the classic car. This book is a definitive gallery of classic cars & the ultimate reference for every enthusiast collector & lover of this miracle of modern engineering.
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Container gardening is ideally suited to today s lifestyles it provides the excitement versatility & variety of in-the-ground gardening to those with limited space time & resources. But in order to make the most of container gardening aspiring gardeners whether rank beginners or seasoned veterans need to know precisely which plants perform best in containers; just as importantly they need to know how to grow them well. Author Ray Rogers is the ideal guide to this world of colorful possibilities. An award-winning container gardener & horticulturist he profiles more than 500 outstanding plants in 180 genera. Along with Rogers s engaging descriptions the entries include each plant s height & spread; light moisture temperature & soil requirements; ease & rate of growth; principal interest & design attributes; potential problems; & best method of propagation. To this abundance of useful information Rob Cardillo s stunning photographs add a wealth of visual inspiration. Success with container gardening isn t always instantly achieved it s easy to be seduced by brightly flowering plants at a nursery or garden center that turn out to be unsuited to the growing conditions provided for them or that make poor companions for their pot-mates. Even a brief dip into this authoritative reference however is sure to yield a host of plants that will show just how spectacular a well-grown & carefully chosen container garden can be. ...

Immediately upon publication in 1998 the Encyclopedia of Country Music became a much-loved reference source prized for the wealth of information it contained on that most American of musical genres. Countless fans have used it as the source for answers to questions about everything from country's first commercially successful recording to the genre's pioneering music videos to what conjunto music is. This thoroughly revised new edition

Includes:: more than 1 200 A-Z entries covering nine decades of history & artistry from the Carter Family recordings of the 1920s to the reign of Taylor Swift in the first decade of the twenty-first century. Compiled by a team of experts at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum the encyclopedia has been brought completely up-to-date with new entries on the artists who have profoundly influenced country music in recent years such as the Dixie Chicks & Keith Urban. The new edition also explores the latest & most critical trends within the industry shedding light on such topics as the digital revolution the shifting politics of country music & the impact of American Idol (reflected in the stardom of Carrie Underwood). Other essays cover the literature of country music the importance of Nashville as a music center & the colorful outfits that have long been a staple of the genre. The volume features hundreds of images including a photo essay of album covers; a foreword by country music superstar Vince Gill (the winner of twenty Grammy Awards); & twelve fascinating appendices ranging from lists of awards to the best-selling country albums of all time.

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