Step-by-step photographs of easy techniques & great demonstrations offer an exciting course for anyone wanting to learn how to paint all the elements in the landscape from mountain views & rustic scenes to sea-lashed rocks & sun dappled woodlands. Terry Harrison the master of simple methods tricks & tips illustrates the versatility of watercolour offering fun-filled challenges with this beautiful medium. Here you will learn the basics then move on to explore special effects like mist on a distant mountain top or reflections in a running stream. The demonstrations follow guiding you through all the stages of building up a sequence of stunning landscape paintings. Artists of all skill levels will love this book
- beginners because Terry's teaching methods bring instant success more experienced artists because of the many different ideas & innovative techniques.
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Popular author Terry Harrison shows how to paint seas & skies using simple watercolour techniques. Step-by-step photographs & clear explanations show how to achieve the effects needed to paint the various elements of skies & seascapes. These are then combined in three demonstrations showing every stage of painting a beautiful picture from drawing to finishing touches. Learn how to create impressive paintings of crashing waves a coastal footpath & a sunset over the sea. ...

Was medieval England full of knights on horseback rescuing fainting damsels in distress? Were the Middle Ages mired in superstition & ignorance? Why does nobody ever mention King Louis the First & Last? & of course those key questions: which monks were forbidden the delights of donning underpants...and did outlaws never wear trousers? Terry Jones & Alan Ereira are your guides to this most misrepresented & misunderstood period & they point you to things that will surprise & provoke. Did you know for example that medieval people didnt think the world was flat? That was a total fabrication by an American journalist in the 19th century. Did you know that they didnt burn witches in the Middle Ages? That was a refinement of the so-called Renaissance. In fact medieval kings werent necessarily merciless tyrants & peasants entertained at home using French pottery & fine wine. Terry Jones Medieval Lives reveals Medieval Britain as you have never seen it before
- a vibrant society teeming with individuality intrigue & innovation.
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Terry Pratchett is one of the most loved writers in the world. With worldwide sales of over 65 million copies in 37 languages his novels are eagerly awaited by his legions of fans year after year. His first Discworld novel The Colour of Magic was released in 1983 & ever since then the series with its whimsical heroes & fiendish foes has delighted both young & old alike. In 2007 Pratchett announced that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimers disease. He has courageously faced the disease head-on equalling the determination of his characters in his vivid & satirical novels. In Terry Pratchett
- The Spirit of Fantasy Craig Cabells examines his extraordinary life showcased against the backdrop of his irreverent works. With 2011 the 40th anniversary year of his first novel The Carpet People this is a fitting time to pay tribute to the authors artistic achievements & celebrate one of Britains true national treasures. Featuring an in-depth look at the man & his work as well as on-screen adaptations & a complete UK bibliography & collectors guide this is essential reading for any fan.
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Welcome to Ankh-Morpork- the oldest greatest & most odorous city on Terry Pratchetts Discworld a place where trouble is always on the cards. Be one of seven personalities vying for ultimate control of this proud & pestilent city using your cunning & guile to complete your secret agenda. Along the way youll encounter wizards assassins watchmen & thieves...all of whom will affect your fortunes & continually change the fate of this mercantile metropolis. Contents: Full colour board 132 cards 79 wooden pieces a sheet of cardboard money rules 4 player aid cards 12-sided die. For ages 11+ & 2-4 players. Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. ...

Create beautiful accomplished pictures with Terrys great little book which is packed with all his best tips. From working quickly & correcting mistakes to capturing perspective detail & creating texture he demystifies the painting process with his easy methods. Here you will find quick & masterful ways to paint all your favourite subjects including skies mountains trees & floliage rivers & streams seascapes & buildings. With superb tips on using watercolour & masses of hints on the best way to use acrylics this book is a must-have resource for anyone starting to paint & for more experienced artists seeking new techniques. ...

This book provides easy tips for working quickly correcting mistakes adding colour creating texture capturing detail & much more. Terry demystifies the painting process reveals his secrets & shows how to produce perfect pictures every time. It

Includes:: techniques tips step-by-step demonstrations & lots of great advice. It is perfectly practical excellent value & packed with know-how for beginners & more experienced artists. Terrys clear no-nonsense advice & easy-to-follow instructions make art accessible to all those who have never had the confidence to start painting before.

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In support of his wildly successful TERRYWOOD which opened in Los Angeles earlier in the year Terry Richardson releases a comprehensive monograph fully detailing the exhibition. The volume consists of the artwork in the exhibition documentation of the year-long process of building the exhibition & coverage of the opening night which has already attained legendary status as one the most important happenings in art since the turn of the century. In addition to Richardsons imagery the book will be accompanied by texts from Jeffrey Deitch & Al Moran. Terry Richardson is one of the most prolifi c & compelling photographers of his generation. Known for his uncanny ability to cut to the raw essence of whomever appears before his lens Richardsons vision is at once humorous tragic often beautiful & always provocative. Born in New York City & raised in Hollywood he began photographing his environment while attending Hollywood High School & playing in a punk rock b&. Richardsons work has been the subject of numerous group & solo shows throughout the world & he has published a selection of books beginning with Hysteric Glamour in 1998 followed by a print retrospective titled TERRYWORLD & most recently released LADY GAGA x TERRY RICHARDSON. Whatever the medium Terry Richardson continues to prove that he is a true American Original. ...

When Tess Durbeyfield is driven by family poverty to claim kinship with the wealthy DUrbervilles & seek a portion of their family fortune meeting her cousin Alec proves to be her downfall. A very different man Angel Clare seems to offer her love & salvation but Tess must choose whether to reveal her past or remain silent in the hope of a peaceful future. With its sensitive depiction of the wronged Tess & powerful criticism of social convention Tess of the DUrbervilles" is one of the most moving & poetic of Hardys novels." ...

An exciting new TV adaptation of Thomas Hardys classic Tess of the DUrbervilles has arrived on BBC 1 & this is the official tie-in edition with an exclusive introduction from the programmes producer David Snodin. A tragic tale of love seduction & betrayal Tess of the DUrbervilles was named the nations 12th favourite book in a poll for World Book Day in 2007 & 2008 marks the 80th anniversary of the death of Thomas Hardy. This new four-part series has been written by award-winning novelist & screenwriter David Nicholls. David wrote Starter for Ten which he then adapted to film starring James Mc Avoy as well as the screenplay of & When Did You Last See Your Father? starring Jim Broadbent & Colin Firth. Tess of the DUrbervilles has a stellar cast with big-screen names & familiar faces from a number major TV dramas including Gemma Arterton (James Bond: Quantum Of Solace St Trinians) playing Tess Hans Matheson (The Virgin Queen Dr Zhivago) as her seducer Alec Eddie Redmayne (Elizabeth: The Golden Age The Other Boleyn Girl) as Angel & Jodie Whittaker (Venus) playing Tesss best friend Izzy. The drama also features Ruth Jones (Gavin & Stacey Saxondale) as Tesss mother Joan & Anna Massey (Oliver Twist The Importance Of Being Earnest) as Mrs DUrberville. ...