Unfamiliar texts from all periods are featured from the treatise that inspired Van Gogh to physicians scales of hair & urine colours & fresh light is thrown on the hidden meanings of many familiar masterpieces. The 20th century is often called the period when colour has finally come into its own. This is an attempt to examine what this claim means & to suggest answers to many perennial questions about the role of colour. ...

Even in the worst days of the recession the Mc Queen family remains upbeat. They watch as their neighbours depart for the workhouse their last pieces of furniture carted off by the bailiffs. But even though there might not be much on the table the Mc Queen house constantly echoes with laughter. This is what keeps them strong
- when all else fails you can always laugh. Like many of the residents of the Fifteen Streets the Mc Queens are as blunt as they are big-hearted. They are opinionated & speak with no holds barred if anyone dare go against social convention. So imagine their shock when Bridget Mc Queen brings home her African husb&. Colour Blind" is an absorbing story of prejudice racial tension & family feuding in the 1920s from one of Britains most skilled storytellers."
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Children will love following the number codes to colour the shapes & reveal a hidden picture on every page. Packed with stylish fun & striking illustrations to work through with varying levels of difficulty this is a great colouring challenge & a fun way to practise number recognition. ...

Reeves Colouring by Numbers" is the perfect introduction to sketching for the inexperienced artist. The set contains 8 quality Reeves pencils plus a pre-printed cartridge board which eliminates the need for advances drawing skills. To achieve the best results simply follow the numbered instructions." ...

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Essential reading for both the amateur gardener & professional botanist this is a definitive & comprehensive guide to all the native & naturalized grasses sedges rushes & ferns to be found in the British Isles & all those that are frequently found in north-western Europe. Over 420 species are described & over 350 are illustrated in full colour plates of exceptional beauty & accuracy. Following the general nomenclature & classification the author describes each species in detail stressing the features most important for accurate identification. There is also an invaluable illustrated glossary of technical terms & plant structures. ...

Every woman knows that if you feel great on the outside you are confident on the inside. Let the internationally-recognized Colour Me Beautiful" team guide you through choosing perfect outfits for your shape & colouring. Find out your dominant colouring with the help of celebrity examples & combine this with expert guidance on body shape style personality make-up & accessory advice. Youll then have everything you need to create your perfect capsule wardrobe & never have a bad style day again!" ...

Women everywhere want to look fabulous: we want a foolproof routine thats fast make-up that suits our skin & the confidence to apply any product with ease
- whatever the look were trying to achieve. Colour Me Beautiful: Make-up Manual is an invaluable guide that shows everyone
- whatever their age & whatever their colouring
- how to assess their skin create a cleansing routine select colours & products apply every type of make-up & create stunning looks for every occasion. Understanding how your hair colour eye colour & skin tone work together to make you look good is fundamental to your style. Once youve identified your colouring you can pick the best colours for you from our easy-to-use colour palettes.


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For those women who dont want to look their age Colour Me Younger" provides all the expert no-nonsense advice you need to help you shed years from your looks. Following on from Hamlyns successful " Colour Me Confident" " Colour Me Younger" is the matter-of-fact guide to all the secrets which help turn back the clock & make you young again. By assessing which colours work best with you " Colour Me Younger" shows you how to cover yourself from top to toe in the most flattering anti-aging styles available. Hair make-up wardrobe underwear
- nothing is left under wraps. Featuring real women in their 40s 50s & 60s this practical book really does hold the key to defying the effects of time. Established in 1983 Colour Me Beautiful is the recognized leader in personal & corporate image consulting. Constantly researching the image & style needs of todays women & men & updating its advice to meet ever-changing demands Colour Me Beautiful now have over 1 000 studios around the world. Veronique Henderson FRSA joined Colour Me Beautiful in 1985 & is now its Creative Director. She is co-author of " Colour Me Confident" & " Image Matters for Men" both published by Hamlyn & has contributed to " The Complete Style Guide" " Presenting Yourself for Men" " Presenting Yourself for Women" & " Bigger Ideas". Location: London UK. Pat Henshaw has worked in the image consulting industry for over 30 years & joined Colour Me Beautiful in 1988 as its senior trainer. She has been instrumental in developing the corporate & mens divisions of Colour Me Beautiful. Pat is co-author of " Colour me Confident" & " Image Matters for Men". Location: London UK. The Introduction cover: Younger colours: all about colour; what colour are you?; your palette; using your colours to look younger; your best make-up colours; your best hair colours; Younger face: skincare; applying make-up; disguising signs of age; all about hair; find your face shape; the four basic hairstyles; a hairstyle to make you look younger; look younger with glasses; Younger body: body shapes; dressing for a changing shape; good foundations; managing your wardrobe; how to shop; & Younger look: younger style; shoes & boots; bags; jewellery & belts. Over GBP 210 million were spent on anti-aging cream in Britain last year with the British facial skincare market being worth just over GBP 545 million accounting for just 15 per cent of the market. Mintel expects this market to increase by 24 per cent in the next five years to be worth a total of GBP 0.7 billion. Sales of a new anti-aging cream by No 7 which costs GBP 16.75 have soared by almost 2 000 per cent since being praised by BBCs Horizon programme in March of this year with Boots having to produce 24 000 bottles a day to meet dem&."
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A. Scott Fenney is a hotshot corporate lawyer at a big Dallas firm. At 33 in the prime of his life he rakes in $750 000 a year drives a Ferrari & comes home every night to a mansion in Dallass most exclusive neighbourhood. He also comes home to one of Dallass most beautiful women with whom he has a much-loved daughter Boo. For Fenney life could not be better. But when a senators son is killed in a hit-&-run Fenney is asked by the state judge to put his air-conditioned lifestyle on hold to defend the accused: a black heroin-addicted prostitute
- a very different client to the people Fenney usually represents. & more importantly she is not going be paying Ford Stevens $350 an hour for the privilege of his services. Under fire from all sides Fenney drafts in a public defender to take the case on. Yet as Scott prepares to hand over to Bobby he feels increasingly guilty about the path he is taking because Scott still believes in the principle of justice. The question is: does he believe in it strongly enough to jeopardise everything in his life he holds dear? & to what lengths is the dead mans power-hungry father prepared to go to test Fenneys resolve?
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