Artist quality set of 24 Graphite pencils by Derwent for sketches portraiture general drawing & detailed illustrations. The high quality pencils come in 20 versatile grades from a very soft & dark 9B to a 9H which is harder & lighter in tone. ...

Introduce some colour to your graphite drawings with these Derwent Graphitint pencils. Produces subtle dry tones in deep rich washes of colour. Can be used wet or dry this pencil does it all! Used dry Graphitint provides just a hint of colour but adding water literally transforms the tint into rich vibrant colour. Graphitint has the same properties as a 4B watersoluble sketching pencil so it is ideal for artists looking to add a colourful dimension to their graphite drawings but retain all the familiar qualities of their favourite graphite pencil. Tin contains 24 different shades including Midnight Black Steel Blue Port Slate Green & White. ...

Derwent Watercolour mixed media collection tin. An ideal introduction to the world of watercolour this unique collection contains both watercolour pencils & solid watercolour sticks. Use them wet or dry seperately or together to create an exciting range of drawing & painting effects. This set conatins the following items; Watercolour Pencils x 12 Aquatone Solid Watercolour Sticks x 8 Watersoluble sketching pencil x 1 Watercolour brush 1 Plastic eraser 1 Metal pencil sharpener ...

24 piece set of mixed drawing materials in a storage tin. An ideal introduction to the world of sketching. This set contains; Watersoluble Sketching pencils x 3 4x Natural Graphite Sticks 4x Compresssed Charcoal 3 x Tinted Charcoal 3 x Charcoal Pencils in light medium dark 2 x Drawing pencils 1x watersoluble graphitone 2 x graphic pencils Pencil sharpener & kneadable eraser. ...

Enjoy one of the worlds earliest & most expressive art mediums in a convenient easy to use form. The Derwent pack of 4 high quality charcoal pencils are ideal for rich dramatic line drawings & portraiture. The pack contains 3 charcoal grades
- light medium & dark
- plus a soft white tinted charcoal pencil for highlighting.

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Derwent Artists colouring pencils are traditional round pencils with a large diameter ideal for all types of drawing. The finest top quality pigments ensure pure true & superb coverage. There are 24 colours in the tin including black white & grey. The lid comes off completly so you can see all your colours at a glance. Ideal for drawing & colouring landscapes. ...

Derwent INKTENSE are pure vibrant watersoluble Ink pencils. They combine the intensity of a pen & ink with the versatility of line & wash. 24 various coloured smooth rounded pencils in a great tin. Features; Can be used dry for intense colour & apply a light water wash to achieve a translucent ink like effect. Once dry the colour will be permanent. Reworkable with other soluble & non-soluble media. The possibilities are endless with stunning results Colour chart & user guide included in the tin. ...

In this book: each chapter features a different walk & contains clear & precise walk data with a map & gives information on local conveniences refreshments & other places of interest in the locality; every route offers the option of the long walk or the shorter version; & route details give facts on various landmarks passed by the history of each place & some feature tales of famous names connected to the area. The Derwent Valley is one of this countrys finest assets both from the point of view of its heritage & magnificent scenery. Although only about 60 miles in length it fills mighty reservoirs near its source & has been harnessed to power mills & most importantly played an outstanding part in the Industrial Revolution. This was recognised in 2001 when the Derwent Valley was awarded World Heritage Status the site running from Masson Mill at Matlock Bath to the former Derby Silk Mill a distance of Approx. 15 miles. It is the only World Heritage Site in the East Midlands. In this title the walks & features are designed to enable visitors to discover this unique & stunningly beautiful valley both from the valley floor & high up on the surrounding hills & cliff tops. The walks are suitable both for the long distance walker as well as for those who just want a short walk. As they can be completed in short or long stages dependent on time & choice. In total there are twenty linear walks & ten circular walks. The latter can all be subdivided into two short walks making fifty walks in all to provide hours of exploration & enjoyment. Suggested refreshment stops suitable for both linear & circular walks have been listed. Also numerous places of interest both in the Derwent Valley & a little further away which if you have the time you will find well worth the effort of visiting. Some are open all year others on a more restricted basis. ...

The Meditations one of the key texts of Western philosophy is the most widely studied of all Descartes writings. This authoritative translation by John Cottingham taken from the much acclaimed three-volume Cambridge edition of the Philosophical Writings of Descartes is based upon the best available texts & presents Descartes central metaphysical writings in clear readable modern English. As well as the complete text of the Meditations the reader will find a thematic abridgement of the Objections & Replies (which were originally published with the Meditations) containing Descartes replies to his critics. These extracts specially selected for the present volume indicate the main philosophical difficulties which occurred to Descartes contemporaries & show how Descartes developed & clarified his arguments in response. This edition contains a new comprehensive introduction to Descartes philosophy by John Cottingham & the classic introductory essay on the Meditations by Bernard Williams. ...

In Descent Into Chaos: Pakistan Afghanistan & the Threat to Global Security" Ahmed Rashid explores the most volatile & dangerous region in the world. The war on terror is being lost
- but not just in Iraq. As this devastating book shows the real crisis zone now lies in central Asia. Veteran reporter Ahmed Rashid has unparalleled access to the region & knows its leading players from presidents to warlords. Here he documents how closely Pakistans US-backed regime is linked with extremists; how broken promises in Afghanistan have led to a resurgent Taliban fed by drugs money; & how the largest landmass in the world is now a breeding ground for terrorism. In this story of squandered opportunities misguided alliances & double-dealing Rashid pinpoints with chilling accuracy where the true threat to our global security comes from. " Compulsively readable". (Justin Marozzi " Evening Standard"). Profound & lively.. .it reads like a thriller.. .graphic detailed & worrying". (Michael Fathers " New Statesman"). Gripping.. .a major contribution to understanding the region & the events of recent years...thought-provoking & important". (Jason Burke " Observer"). " His knowledge of events & people there is second to none & the information he has gathered often at great personal risk makes alarming reading". (Kim Sengupta " Independent"). "A superbly researched account of post-9/11 Asia.. .outstanding". (Sameer Rahim " Daily Telegraph"). Ahmed Rashid is Pakistans premiere journalist an expert on Central Asia on jihad & Muslim extremists movements on the Taliban & Al Qaeda on insurgency & on the catastrophe of US policy in this region on which he has reported for 25 years. Author of three books his work Taliban was a huge international bestseller widely recognized as the definitive account."
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