Henri Giffard has devoted all his free time & money to making a balloon with a steam engine so it can be flown anywhere not just drift on the wind. In 1852 he sets off for Paris with just an urchin girl to help him. Tens of thousands gather to see if his marvellous machine will work. The amazing story of the first man to achieve powered flight. ...

No item of clothing has endured for longer than the dress. Yet the last century alone has seen the most radical changes of style
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The Fabulous Girls' Book is the indispensable guide for fabulous girls everywhere. It is full of tips & tricks to help every girl be utterly fabulous in every way with beautiful step-by-step illustrations & a hot-pink retro-effect cover. It contains tips on: how to look fabulous in five minutes flat; how to throw a fabulous theme party; how to tie a headscarf in five different styles; how to make a tropical bath treat; How to tie a sarong; how to make your own headed notepaper; how to direct & star in your own music video & much more. ...

After exploring the exquisite ideas & 35 projects showcased in this one-of-a-kind jewellery collection youll never look at found items" the same way again. There are countless suggestions for recycling everyday objects from electrical wire to soda cans while uncovering their vast potential for beauty. You can begin by examining various metal types & forms & the techniques for shaping & cold-connecting them. You can select from a range of surface finishing treatments & find out about the special skills often used for working with stones shells plastic wood & bone." ...

This pug can certainly strike a pose. With an unmatched talent for scenery-chewing & a mug that can only be described as fetching actress-model-pooch Charlie vogues her way through the warp & woof of history in this enchanting book of photos by Atlanta-based designer Lisa Knapp. There's no role
- male or female world leader or screen goddess
- that's too daunting for Charlie (and no costume that she's unwilling to squeeze her plus-size figure into). Wrapped in a toga she's a formidable Julius Pugustus Caesar. As Attila the Pug she proves herself equally comfy in barbarian togs. As an animal skin-attired Cave Woman she's savage. As a pillbox-hatted Jackie she's the very image of sophistication. & when Charlie doffs it all as a platinum-tressed Lady Godiva she sizzles. Napoleon Bonapug Mao Tse-Pug & bling-bedecked gangsta rapper Notorious P.U.G. are among her many other hilarious incarnations. Charlie's wardrobe
- expertly researched & tailored by author photographer & proud pug parent" Knapp
- is remarkable for the costumes' meticulous detail & historical accuracy. " Fabulous Pugs" will captivate fashionistas amuse history buffs & delight all the pug-lovers among us (and who isn't one really?)."



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In this startling debut novel from Benjamin Zephaniah the author tackles the moving & compelling story of a young man Martin whose life is completely changed when his face is badly scarred in a joyriding accident. Brilliantly written with a real ear for dialogue this is Benjamin Zepaniah breaking new boundaries. ...

Benjamin Zephaniah & Richard Conlon deal with issues such as prejudice drugs & disfigurement in this vibrant gritty adaptation of Zephaniah's bestselling novel for young people. Everything is going Martin's way. The holidays have started he's got a gorgeous girlfriend & everyone agrees he's the coolest dancer around. But when his world is turned upside down by a crash in a stolen car he has to come to terms with more than his facial injuries... This is a powerful exciting & accessible play. It contains relevant gritty contemporary issues & dialogue. It offers stimulating activities in the book & a free scheme of work available to download on publication. ...

Make-up artist Kevyn Aucoins faces appear in editorial features fashion shows music videos & advertising campaigns as well as on the covers of virtually every major magazine. In this follow up to the highly successful MAKING FACES he once again astonishes with his incredible transformations of famous & ordinary people & demonstrates how anyone can have a variety of different faces. Working with a whole new cast of famous faces he turns Celine Dion Julianne Moore Sharon Stone Susan Sarandon Jennifer Lopez & many others into their most beautiful glamorous & intriguing selves. He applies his make-up magic to non-celebrities & for each of them comes up with two or three new looks. For each & every face both famous & not he provides step-by-step instructions & illustrations. With this gorgeous & practical book anyone can face forward with complete confidence & style. ...

As animation software becomes more advanced & graphics become more refined the opportunity to create informative detail becomes more achievable in your characters. You can't give every character the same facial contours anymore. Today's graphic engines & hi-definition screens enhance detail & the features in your character can make or break the believability of your game or movie. Face It provides you with the resources that you need to ensure an accurate character model. By examining the skulls of people of different ages ethnicities & geographical areas authors Patricia Beckmann-Wells & Scott Wells showcase the intricacies of the human head & face & show you how to apply that to your models. Whether it be a Caucasion women in her 50s or an African man in his late 20s you'll know how to properly shape a forehead an eye socket & even cheekbones to ensure the 100% accuracy of your 3D character. ...

A young woman loses her family her friends almost anyone who has ever even done her a kindness to a maniacal serial killer. Its as if every trace of human contact is being wiped out of her life. Her terrifying case is handed to a woman who has had so much of her own happiness snatched away from her: Smoky Barrett the extraordinary heroine of Mcfadyens stunning debut SHADOW MAN. Now caring for her murdered friends mute daughter Smoky must decide whether or not she can rise to one more fiendish challenge... ...