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Create Better Compositions by Design The path to better painting begins with Mastering Composition. This effective guide blends clear visual instruction with 5 step-by-step demonstrations to show you how to plan & paint your best work yet. Composition is the key & here youll learn to design paintings with new skill & confidence. It all begins with the armature or structure of the picture plane. Every great painting has one & youll see through several famous examples exactly how the Old Masters used armatures to create movement narrative harmony & fluidity. Based on these examples youll practice what youve learned following a series of hands-on demonstrations. Once you understand the basic principles of design youll be amazed at how quickly & effectively your compositions come together. Soon you will be painting more boldly & confidently than ever before with less reworking & overworking. Whether youre a beginner looking for basic instruction or a more advanced painter troubleshooting a specific problem the proven methods in this book will work for you. Ideal for all mediums Mastering Composition gives you the knowledge you need to create powerful paintings out of every subject. ...

The third edition of this leading text provides a comprehensive guide to the what & how of literary study. Attention is paid to the details of literary language &

Includes:: a wide variety of examples. In view of the shifts in the teaching of English Literature over recent years more emphasis has been placed on contextualizing literature & this updated version takes these changes into account by incorporating more material on historical & cultural contexts as well as in-depth discussions on novels drama & poetry.

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The first academic textbook covering European retail fashion buying & merchandising. It provides a unique insight into best practice across the fashion industry.
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This is the first book on the subject that combines contemporary marketing theory with analysis of operational marketing practice within the fashion industry. It contains the views of key practitioners & much original case study material from leading fashion organizations to provide unique insights into the reality of fashion marketing. Appropriate for undergraduate & postgraduate fashion retailing & business degrees it is also a valuable read for practitioners seeking knowledge & understanding of fashion marketing. ...

In recent years the grappling arts have proven to be the most effective form of combat in mixed martial arts (MMA) & no-holds-barred (NHB) competitions. Above all others the Gracie brand of Brazilian jujitsu has become recognized as the preeminent fighting style in unarmed combat. Now Renzo Gracie--instructor; competitor; & champion of numerous grappling MMA & NHB events--reveals the inner workings of the art in his latest book Mastering Jujitsu." From the origins of the art to personal techniques you will experience the impact the Gracies have had on jujitsu & learn the strategies they have developed to dominate their opponents. Gracie shares the subtleties of the techniques necessary for mastering the art & he clearly demonstrates the flow of movement with more than 250 high-quality photos. Not only will " Mastering Jujitsu" help you progress from isolated skill development techniques to a full set of tactics & fight plans but it will also introduce you to the concept of combat phases & teach you to attack from any phase. You will learn how to react to your opponent in any situation. Whether youre caught in a bottom position or attacking from the top Gracie reveals the key strategies designed to give you the upper h&. The depth & breadth of topics covered in " Mastering Jujitsu" will aid even the most experienced black belts in their understanding & execution of Brazilian jujitsu. With detailed coverage on advanced principles you will get all the tactics strategies techniques & drills you need for close combat fighting." ...

It's THE book on manga from You Tube's most popular art instruction Guru! There's more to manga than big shiny eyes & funky hair. In these action-packed pages graphic novelist Mark Crilley shows you step-by-step how to achieve an authentic manga style-from drawing faces & figures to laying out awesome high-drama spreads. You'll learn how a few basic lines will help you place facial features in their proper locations & simple tricks for getting body proportions right. Plus you'll find inspiration for infusing your work with expression attitude & action. This is the book fans have been requesting for years packed with expert tips on everything from hairstyles & clothing to word bubbles & sound effects delivered in the same friendly easy-to-follow style that has made Mark Crilley one of the 25 Most Subscribed to Gurus on You Tube." Take this opportunity to turn the characters & stories in your head into professional-quality art on the page! Packed with everything you need to make your first (or your best-ever) manga stories! 30 step-by-step demonstrations showing how to draw faces & figures for a variety of ages & body types Inspirational galleries featuring 101 eyes 50 ways to draw hands 40 hairstyles 12 common expressions 30 classic poses & more! Tutorials to create a variety of realistic settings Advanced lessons on backgrounds inking sequencing & layout options" ...

This is an in-depth analysis of British Political Economic Social & Cultural history from 1815 to 2007. Designed for AS A-level & undergraduate students. It contains new material throughout including a complete new chapter on New Labour & the Blair years. It is geared towards answering actual questions likely to be encountered at A-level. It provides an excellent introduction for undergraduates who may be unfamiliar with some topics & aspects of the period. It features detailed & perceptive coverage written with flair & lucidity. The accompanying companion website is packed with stimulating source-material. For individual or classroom study this revised fourth edition brings the story of British history up to date with new content on Britain under New Labour since 1997. Taking into account latest research & interpretations commentary is informative & enjoyable; the source material stimulating & enlightening. ...

The fifth edition of this bestselling book is for school & college students taking courses in Modern World History & for undergraduates in History & International Relations. It is a complete self-contained lively & highly readable course suitable for individual study or classroom use. The general reader who wishes to find out how the world got into its present state will also find the book useful. Key features of the fifth edition: * A new chapter on Latin America & its changing relationship with the USA * New sections on the Arab Spring the 2008 financial crash & its aftermath & the European Union in crisis * New material on the changing face of communism in China; USA: Bush to Obama; Russia under Putin & Medvedev; the continuing conflict between Palestinians & Israelis & the war against terrorism Content
Includes:: * A survey of international relations & war from 1900 to 2012 * Europe & its history
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- USA Russia/USSR & China * International conflict -The Holocaust 9/11 & the fall of Saddam Hussein * Decolonization & subsequent events in Africa & the rise of political Islam * Global problems
- climate change economic crises the population explosion * Mention of disagreements & controversies among historians as well as new interpretations & discoveries Norman Lowe has had many years experience of teaching History at all levels & for 25 years was Head of History at Nelson & Colne College in Lancashire. He is the author of Mastering Modern British History & Mastering Twentieth Century Russian History. Fully updated companion website with examples of document questions for each chapter www.palgrave.com/masterseries/ Lowe



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