Trees are of enduring interest to naturalists & gardeners alike & this extraordinary book is one of the most magnificent volumes ever published on the subject. Every European species is covered within its 800+ pages as well as many introduced species from all over the world. In addition to an authoritative text every species is illustrated with stunning artwork that depicts leaves flowers fruits & bark as well as images of the whole tree both in leaf & bare in the case of deciduous trees. This fabulous volume has been updated & reprinted at a highly competitive price & remains the most comprehensive work on European trees. ...

This is a fully illustrated edition of this unique & fascinating storehouse of accumulated wisdom; from health tips & kitchen tricks to gardening know-how & even predicting the weather. Ruth Binney has brought together a fascinating variety of traditional sayings superstitions & axioms & explains whether & why they still work today. Before dismissing a well-known proverb as an old wives tale consult Wise Words & Country Ways" & discover that its never too late to learn from experience. Charming illustrations throughout captivating content attractive format & a great price make this the perfect gift for anyone interested in country life." ...

This is a comprehensive highly illustrated guide to military law enforcement & antique firearms throughout history. It



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An authorative visual guide to the lives & works of over 500 saints with expert commentary & over 500 beautiful paintings statues & icons. A history of saints from the time of Christ to today. Covers themes from miracles canonisation & pilgrimages to relics stigmata & feast days.

Includes:: biographies for each saint detailing the holy works they performed & the era in which they lived

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Containing essential advice & guidance this book uses step-by-step sketches & instructions throughout to reveal the techniques & skills required to illustrate children's books. It explains how to tackle fantasy fairy tales realism & nature drawings using a variety of media & advises on the different aspects needed when working for differing age groups. ...

This title discusses drawing delight. The Illustration Now!" series continually brings you groundbreaking work by the world's most exciting illustrators. A fascinating mix of established master draftsmen & neophytes working in a vast range of techniques " Illustration Now! Volume 4" features 150 illustrators from 30 countries including information about their career paths & lists of selected exhibitions. Also included is an introduction by specialist Steven Heller on current trends in the field. This book is perfect for graphic artists creative professionals & illustration students as well as anyone with an appreciation for draftsmanship & visual language." ...

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Includes:: pictures that worth a thousand words. It features the worldwide revival of the illustrators

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The bestselling guide to the ultimate all-in-one computer--now updated & revised throughout! If you're looking for speed performance & power the i Mac is the ultimate all-in-one computer. From its superior performance powerful operating system & amazing applications the i Mac is one awesome machine & the fun friendly & approachable style of i Mac For Dummies is an ideal way to get started with the basics. You'll learn the fundamentals of the i Mac including setting up & customizing your i Mac & the software that comes with it importing files from your old computer sending & receiving e-mail video calling & more.* Covers the latest i Mac hardware Mac OS X Lion i Cloud & the Mac App Store* Shows you how to surf the web with Safari & keep in touch by e-mail & Face Time video calling* Details how to find & download music videos TV shows & more from the i Tunes Store* Gets you up to speed with the newest versions of i Life & i Work* Walks you through storing & organizing digital photos music & other multimedia* Explains how i Cloud keeps everything from your music to your documents in sync* Delves into creating a multi-user i Mac & connecting to a wireless network* Reviews troubleshooting tips & tricks* Shows you how to automate mundane tasks With i Mac For Dummies 7th Edition you'll be able to proclaim i Know" in no time!" ...

Beautifully written yet highly controversial An Image of Africa" asserts Achebe's belief in Joseph Conrad as a 'bloody racist' & his conviction that Conrad's novel " Heart of Darkness" only serves to perpetuate damaging stereotypes of black people. Also included is " The Trouble with Nigeria" Achebe's searing outpouring of his frustrations with his country. " Great Ideas": throughout history some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves
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Rather than presenting a life of Christ in art this beautiful book explores the challenges facing artists when representing Jesus
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