This is an illustrated field guide to the better-known & special interest birds which you are likely to see when you visit Australia. It features beautiful full colour illustrations & handy facts about each birds habitat nesting habits & activities. Perfect as a gift field guide or even for the coffee table. A must for all visitors to Australia. ...

Bird photographer extraordinaire Markus Varesvuo has picked his 100 favourite species & in this sumptuous book they are illustrated using his stunning camerawork & shown as never seen before by readers. Markus has selected the very best images from the thousands he has taken over the decades & in the accompanying text he explains why they are so special as well as the stories around them. Species covered range from the spectacular Golden Eagle that adorns the front cover through more familiar wildfowl & garden birds to eye-catching owls & exotic bee-eaters. Fascinating Birds" showcases 150 amazing photographs of birds in the wild. The book is a celebration of birds that is sure to captivate any bird lover or wildlife photography enthusiast." ...

On 10 May 1941 Rudolf Hess Deputy Fuhrer of the Third Reich entered Scottish airspace in an ill-fated attempt to discuss peace with the Duke of Hamilton. For the Nazis Hess was the victim of 'tragic hallucinations'. But how far had Hess really flown from reality? Although Fascism in Britain is normally associated with England & especially the East End of London & even then dismissed as a marginal political phenomenon Fascism did find support in Scottish society. Scotland has provided its own cohort of idealists fanatics & traitors for extreme racist nationalist & authoritarian politics. From Dumfries to Alness one of the main ideologies of the first half of the twentieth century found its standard-bearers. But when Fascism crossed the Cheviots it found itself in a restless part of a multi-nation state riven by sectarian hatreds. Rudolf Hess felt the natives looked at him 'in a compassionate way' but Scottish Fascism had to carve out a niche in a crowded market for bigotry. In this book Gavin Bowd relates a fascinating & little-known part of our history which reveals some uncomfortable truths which are bound to stimulate debate even now. ...

Christopher Duggans new history of fascist Italy explores how the movement became embodied in the person of Benito Mussolini who occupied for many an almost divine status & gave millions of men & women a sense of pride & hope offering the prospect of national regeneration after decades of disappointment. A work of exceptional authority & originality Fascist Voices" makes use of rarely examined sources
- letters & private diaries newspaper reports & secret police files
- to uncover how ordinary people experienced fascism on a daily basis & how its ideology influenced their beliefs values language & lifestyle. Tracing fascism from its conception to its legacy Christopher Duggan unpicks why the regime enjoyed so much support among the majority of the Italian population. He examines the extraordinary personal relationships that millions of Italians had with Mussolini explores the religious

Dimensions of totalitarianism & discusses why the cult of the Duce still resonates in contemporary Italy. " Fascist Voices" is a fresh & disturbing look at a country in thrall to a charismatic dictator."



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3 000 years of fashion history in one stylish visual guide. Fashion" is the definitive guide to the evolution of costume & style. Tracing 3 000 years from the early draped fabrics of ancient times to todays catwalk sensations & with a foreword by fashion guru Caryn Franklin this is your own personal fashion show through history. Breathtaking in its scope " Fashion" is packed with over 1 500 costumes from around the globe & lavishly illustrated with a mix of original fashion plates archive images & commissioned photography. Plus features on famous trend-setters fashion icons & designers from Jackie Onassis to Alexander Mc Queen bring the world of fashion to life. " Fashion" is guaranteed to add style to your bookshelf; with its luxurious textured fabric jacket & spine its the seasons must-have for anyone with a passion for fashion." ...

Aimed at fashion & textile students the Fashion A to Z fills a gap in the market for an affordable accessible & up-to-date guide to fashion terminology. Bringing together all the key words commonly used in colleges & in industry this fashion reference book is beautifully illustrated with diagrams & drawings of fashion details & costumes that bring the subject to life. The book contains over 2 000 entries arranged alphabetically. Illustrated by renowned fashion illustrator & designer Zakee Shariff this unique fashion dictionary is quirky & fun but provides invaluable definitions of all the words a fashion & textile student needs to know. ...

A must for any fashion student this book provides an in-depth review of the wide-ranging career options available in the fashion & textile industry profiling over fifty careers that span the creative technical retail & media fields. Clearly defined job profiles are accompanied by interviews with people employed in the industry. Breaking into the fashion industry can be very difficult for newly qualified graduates & young designers due to the high number of students graduating each year & the competitive nature of the business. The book offers practical advice on all aspects of the job-hunting process with guidance on how to succeed. There are suggestions for organising a job search with template charts & tables provided to help & advice on how to secure work placements/internships & develop strong networking skills. A directory of international professional trade associations provides an excellent resource for establishing new contacts general networking & also offers information on conferences & trade events & employment opportunities. ...

Fashion Artist: Second Edition" is now in colour with updated images. The book guides you through key fashion drawing & design techniques. Starting with basic figure templates you quickly progress to produce visually exciting & creative illustrations which are developed into dynamic presentations & your design portfolio
- the passport to your career. Thorough text self-explanatory drawings photographs of the fashion model together with artwork from international designers & illustrators this book demonstrates the accepted design standards used in the fashion industry. The book also
Includes:: Nine Heads Template; Drawing from Life; Flats/ Working Drawings; Presentation Boards & Design Portfolio; Women Men Children Costume Design CAD. " Fashion Artist" is used internationally on fashion courses & as a self-learning programme. It is an invaluable textbook for fashion students designers illustrators & those with a passion for fashion!"

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I dont do fashion I am fashion". (Coco Chanel). " When I think my hair needs a bit of help I just glue another bit on to my head". (Daphne Guinness). " Yes some people say to me Youre too skinny but never a skinny person says that to me only people who could lose a few pounds say that". (Karl Lagerfeld). Funny outrageous & damn right rude " Fashion Bites" is a must-have for fashionistas yummy mummies & anyone who can spot the high street from the Hermes. From Karl to Coco to Kate Moss Isabella Blow & more this witty collection is beautifully illustrated politically incorrect & bursting with classic"es from some of fashions most stupendous egos. With luxurious full-colour illustrations " Fashion Bites" will entertain thinspire & is the perfect gift for fashionable friends." ...

Following the format of The Art Book" this volume looks at the fashion world & the people who created & inspired it. The book contains an A-Z guide to the 500 most important names in fashion since the 1860s including clothes & accessory designers photographers models & iconic individuals who instigated or symbolize a fashion movement. Designers represented include Paul Poiret Christian Dior Balenciaga John Galliano Coco Chanel Pierre Balmain Alexander Mc Queen Stella Mc Cartney Jeanne Lanvin & Issey Miyake. The book provides a survey of fashion photography with work from Cecil Beaton David Bailey Guy Bourdin Irving Penn Steven Meisel Nan Goldin Eve Arnold Craig Mc Dean Richard Avedon & Helmut Newton. The book is arranged alphabetically & a cross-reference system & glossary explain collaborations & techniques used in fashion." ...