These nine biographies illuminate the careers personalities & military campaigns of some of Romes greatest statesmen whose lives span the earliest days of the Republic to the establishment of the Empire. Selected from Plutarchs Roman Lives" they include prominent figures who achieved fame for their pivotal roles in Roman history such as soldierly Marcellus eloquent Cato & cautious Fabius. Here too are vivid portraits of ambitious hot-tempered Coriolanus; objective principled Brutus & open-hearted Mark Anthony who would later be brought to life by Shakespeare. In recounting the lives of these great leaders Plutarch also explores the problems of statecraft & power & illustrates the Roman peoples genius for political compromise which led to their mastery of the ancient world." ...

Rae Morris has been described as one of the world's most creative artists but her work is not hanging in museums it's seen on the faces & bodies of some of the best-known international models & actors. In Makeup: The Ultimate Guide Rae brings the world of fashion makeup to you. With her simple step-by-steps she makes even the most sophisticated & creative makeup easy to achieve. She also reveals all the tricks techniques & trade secrets you always wanted to know. Discover all the essential makeup tools you'll need how to find the right product at the right price which eye shadow colours work best for you how to achieve the perfect eyebrows all about false eyelashes contouring & highlighting your face & ten-minute makeovers for days evenings & the morning after. This luscious ultimate guide to makeup contains everything you ever needed to know about makeup & is written for ordinary women of all ages. ...

Makeup is art. Every face is a blank canvas & every brush stroke creates something magical. Makeup enhances natural beauty but also builds confidence for everyday life. Jana Ririnui makeup artist & founder of AOFM & Lan Nguyen makeup artist & creative director have come together with a team of other top industry professionals to create a book dedicated to inspire other makeup artists those wishing to enter this exciting career & anyone who wants to experiment with & develop their makeup looks. ...

Armed with a master modelers astonishingly lifelike creations & professional-quality techniques youll soon people your dolls house with the most delightful eccentric & realistic characters ever. Everything you need to know is right here from using polymer clay & making a mold to assessing shape & proportions & sculpting details. The result? Perfect period dolls--including wonderful Victorian ladies in silken costumes; a sophisticated flapper; an old lady gratefully soaking her tired feet; a prosperous-looking gentleman; & more... .lively witty text."--" Doll Castle News." ...

Using her 15 years of experience as an interiors writer & stylist Clare Nolan walks you through your home & helps you achieve the beautiful balanced individual space youve always dreamed of but never quite attained. Lavishly illustrated with over 300 photographs Making a House Your Home"

Includes:: chapters on Chaos to Calm Making the Most of What Youve Got & Be a More Considered Shopper. With expert tips on how to avoid needless stress & expense it

Includes:: simple projects to work on & gives step-by-step guides to all you need to know from buying key last-a-lifetime items to the finishing touches; the flowers fripperies photos & fragrance that make a house a home."



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Meadow-making helps preserve our fragile environment from further decline but it requires knowledge & skill to create a successful meadow. In this timely book Pam Lewis's passion for traditional pasture management & the preservation of our native species of plants & her extensive meadow-making experience are translated into an easy-to-read informative & highly practical text on creating & preserving wildflower meadows
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More cheese please! Artisan cheese is all the rage & this new book gives you the instruction to make your own whether it is as a present for entertaining friends or just for your own enjoyment. Cheese once the bad boy of the fat-free world is now a delicacy & people are starting to enjoy the world of specialised cheeses more than ever. Cheese making is easy & artisan cheese can make any dinner or cocktail party feel special & sophisticated. ...

This title helps to make floating candles herbal soaps & even a home spa. Discover the secrets of color shape & scent the fun & easy way. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned craftperson this fun book offers everything you need to make beautiful professional-looking candles & soaps at home. You get practical tips on dyeing & scenting wax using unusual molds adding embellishments to candles working with soap ingredients & even turning your hobby into a business! Discover how to: stock a safe & efficient work area; work with all types of wax; add color & scent to your projects; make melt-&-pour soaps; & turn a hobby into a business. ...

An inspiring book packed full of creative card-making ideas for every occasion including birthdays Christmas Valentine's Day & Easter as well as thank you & get well soon cards. Handy hints tips & techniques are included to help young card-makers create their own cards with each activity clearly illustrated using easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. ...

In 1913 an ambitious young businessman named William Morris converted a derelict military college on the outskirts of Oxford into an assembly hall for motor vehicles. He thus opened the first chapter in one of the most extraordinary success stories of the British motor industry becoming Lord Nuffield & a multi-millionaire in the process. From Morris Motors & Pressed Steel via the British Motor Corporation & British Leyland to its role as part of BMW & their successful manufacture of the new Mini car manufacture at Cowley has been a significant player. Though the old factory chimneys have given way to more modern developments Oxford today would be a very different place without its influence. Most of the photographic material in this book is taken from the comprehensive archive collections of the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust located at the Heritage Motor Centre Gaydon. Now in this revised & fully updated edition new illustrations & text seek to show further how important Morris was to Cowley. ...