Terry Harrison presents a refreshingly simple guide that is packed with excellent easy-to-follow demonstrations illustrating how to create stunning paintings. Acrylics are easy to master & extremely versatile. Paint can be applied thick like oils or in washes like watercolour. Also techniques can be mixed to create unusual & different effects. Using a range of brushes Terry explores all these different techniques showing how to capture atmosphere texture & detail. He paints a selection of beautiful landscapes seascapes & buildings with ease showing how to apply colour to produce stunning pictures of atmospheric skies mist covered rivers vibrant fields of flowers rustic buildings calm estuaries & more. With many hot tips & a wealth of practical advice Terry presents an inspiring sequence of step-by-step demonstrations which aim to build up skills & encourage the artist to create their own original paintings. ...

Beautiful brushstrokes step by step! This is the one! The Brushstroke Handbook is your complete reference for mastering more than 50 fabulous strokes. Inside youll find visual step-by-step instruction divided into two sections that detail techniques for working with both round & flat brushes in acrylics. Flip through & find the stroke you want featuring a range of comma strokes pressure strokes fan strokes teardrop strokes scroll strokes & much more. From the very basics of supplies & techniques to more in-depth guidance for creating unique compositions this guide offers everything you need to build confidence have fun & paint successfully--whether youre a beginner or a more experienced decorative painter. This comprehensive guide
Includes:: Quick-reference photos for finding the right stroke fast. Step-by-step stroke instructions that actually build a little painting with every lesson. Easy-to-follow worksheets for combining strokes to make complete flowers birds butterflies lace ribbons & more. 20 fresh & pretty borders painted with round & flat brushes. Two sections highlighting common mistakes & how to fix them. Plus this guide offers a bonus section that shows you how to create six gorgeous compositions that feature todays most popular colors & stroke styles. Its all here! The Brushstroke Handbook gives you everything you need to master every stroke & explore a range of decorative painting possibilities. Its the one reference youll want to have handy for virtually every project.
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The optimum city maps for exploring shopping & much more. The laminated pocket format is easy to use complete with public transport maps. The detailed scale shows even the smallest streets & it

Includes:: an extensive street index. The map also features the Top 10 highlights the city has to offer. The map scale is 1: 15 000.

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London street map

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The ultimate pocket map of Brussels! Explore Brussels the capital of Europe with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized pop-up map. Small in size yet big on detail this compact dependable city map will ensure you dont miss a thing. *

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- a detailed street by street plan of the city centre as well as an overview map of greater Brussels * Additional maps of the Gr&-Place Heysel & the metro are also included * Handy self-folding tourist map is small enough to fit in your pocket yet offers extensive coverage of the city in an easy-to-use format * Thorough street index is also featured & cross-referenced to the map so you can easily find your destination * Key places of interest are listed offering you advice on the best things to see


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When Chief Inspector Gamache arrives in picturesque Three Pines he steps into a village in chaos. A man has been found bludgeoned to death & there is no sign of a weapon a motive or even the dead mans name. As Gamache & his colleagues start to dig under the skin of this peaceful haven for clues they uncover a trail of stolen treasure mysterious codes & a shameful history that begins to shed light on the victims identity
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A cargo ship is apprehended by the authorities off the coast of Spain loaded to the gunwales with enough arms & ammunition to start a war. Twenty years later an unknown aggressor seems intent on eradicating those responsible for the treachery one by one. The last victim was brutally tortured with a Black & Decker drill then shot through the head. & Nick Stone
- ex-SAS tough resourceful ruthless highly trained
- is next on the killers list.. . In his most daunting mission yet Nick Stone must find a man who shared that past & who may know more about the present threat than he is prepared to reveal. As the two find themselves pursued across sea & desert they become ever more enmeshed in a deadly network of betrayal to which Stone himself unwittingly holds the key. & in a final confrontation that echoes his worst nightmares only he can stop the unthinkable & save the lives of those he holds most dear.

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This is a special edition featuring exclusive author interview on Bonus CD. A cargo ship is apprehended off the coast of Spain laden with arms & ammunition. 20 years later someone is killing those responsible for the treachery & Nick Stone ex-SAS is next on the killer's list. As he is pursued across land & sea he must locate a man who may know more about the killer than he is prepared to reveal... This recording is unabridged. Typically abridged audiobooks are not more than 60 per cent of the author's work & as low as 30 per cent with characters & plotlines removed. ...

The world's top comic artist Bryan Hitch explores his inspirations approaches & techniques through a stunning collection of ...

This title features tips & techniques for getting a great shot every time. Exposure is one of the most difficult & therefore in-demand topics with amateur photographers who are always striving for the elusive perfect shot". This essential guide from Bryan Peterson author of the best-selling " Understanding Exposure" shows amateur photographers of all levels how to conquer more than 25 tricky exposure scenarios frequently found in the field. As every amateur shutterbug knows certain exposure situations prove frustrating time & time again whether photographing a high-contrast snow scene or getting the perfect backlit portrait. In this ready reference Peterson demystifies common stumbling blocks one by one with tips & techniques for getting a great shot every time." ...