Creating art

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Conceived as a challenge to long-standing conventional wisdom, Creating the Future is a work of social history/cultural criticism that examines the premise that the progress of art in Los Angeles ceased during the 1970s--after the decline of the Ferus Gallery, the scattering of its stable of artists (Robert Irwin, Ed Kienholz, Ed Moses, Ed Rusha and others), and the economic struggles throughout the decade--and didn't resume until sometime around 1984 when Mark Tansey, Alison Saar, Judy Fiskin, Carrie Mae Weems, David Salle, Manuel Ocampo, among others became stars in an exploding art market. However, this is far from the reality of the L.A. art scene in the 1970s. The passing of those fashionable 1960s-era icons, in fact, allowed the development of a chaotic array of outlandish and independent voices, marginalized communities, and energetic, sometimes bizarre visions that thrived during the stagnant 1970s. Fallon's narrative describes and celebrates, through twelve thematically arranged chapters, the wide range of intriguing artists and the world--not just the objects--they created. He reveals the deeper, more culturally dynamic truth about a significant moment in American art history, presenting an alternative story of stubborn creativity in the face of widespread ignorance and misapprehension among the art cognoscenti, who dismissed the 1970s in Los Angeles as a time of dissipation and decline. Coming into being right before their eyes was an ardent local feminist art movement, which had lasting influence on the direction of art across the nation; an emerging Chicano Art movement, spreading Chicano murals across Los Angeles and to other major cities; a new and more modern vision for the role and look of public art; a slow consolidation of local street sensibilities, car fetishism, gang and punk aesthetics into the earliest version of what would later become the "Lowbrow" art movement; the subversive co-opting, in full view of Pop Art, of the values, aesthetics, and imagery of Tinseltown by a number of young and innovative local artists who would go on to greater national renown; and a number of independent voices who, lacking the support structures of an art movement or artist cohort, pursued their brilliant artistic visions in near-isolation. Despite the lack of attention, these artists would later reemerge as visionary signposts to many later trends in art. Their work would prove more interesting, more lastingly influential, and vastly more important than ever imagined or expected by those who saw it or even by those who created it in 1970's Los Angeles. Creating the Future is a visionary work that seeks to recapture this important decade and its influence on today's generation of artists. Features Summary Conceived as a challenge to long-standing conventional wisdom, Creating the Future is a work of social history/cultural criticism that examines the premise that the progress of art in Los Angeles ceased during the 1970s--after the decline of the Ferus Gallery... Author Michael Fallon Publisher Counterpoint Release date 20140828 Pages 405 ISBN 1-61902-343-1 ISBN 13 978-1-61902-343-7

  From the developer behind the  Civilization  series,  XCOM  is an award-winning, deeply engrossing strategy game. With the Earth under attack by a super-advanced alien race, players command an elite paramilitary organization called  XCOM  to repel the extraterrestrial offensive and defend humanity. In  The Art of XCOM 2, readers get a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible concept art created for the series and hear from key developers and artists about the challenges, secrets, and rewards of creating this landmark series.

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 7-10 working days once ordered) The traditional designs known as mandalas were recognized by C. G. Jung as symbolic representations of the Self. This book is a practical guide to mandala drawing for personal growth, stress reduction, and creative expression. Fincher introduces the history and ritual use of mandalas in cultures all over the world; offers guidance in choosing art materials, techniques, and colors for the creation of personal mandalas; and discusses the symbolism of shapes, colors, numbers, and motifs, such as birds and flowers, that may appear in mandalas. She also presents several illustrated case histories of people who successfully use her techniques. Format:Paperback Pages:208

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days From Denise Scicluna, the author of Rock Art, comes this guide to creating cute and characterful animal rock art projects in a variety of styles. Getting started in rock art couldn't be simpler. It doesn't require expensive materials or complicated techniques - all you need is a rock, some paint or marker pens and your imagination! It's great for beginner and more seasoned artists alike, and is the perfect family craft. Discover more than 50 adorable rock art ideas for animals in a variety of styles. Projects include woodland creatures such as foxes and squirrels, zoo favourites like pandas and tigers, birds, bees, butterflies, bugs, and a whole host of other animals for you to recreate. With clear step-by-step instructions accompanying each design, lots of variations, and bags of inspiration, Pebble Pets will soon have you on your way to creating your own rock art menagerie. Features Summary Over 50 adorable animal rock art designs for the ultimate stress-free family menagerie! Author Denise Scicluna Publisher Search Press Ltd Release date 20180719 Pages 128 ISBN 1-78221-662-6 ISBN 13 978-1-78221-662-9

The Fascinating Art of Creating Dress Patterns By: Alyce Defty A first edition hardcover published by the author in 1962 Blue leatherette covers with gold writing to the front cover, binding is tight & strong, foxing & agecolour to front & rear flyleaves, a nice copy Packaging and Postage within South Africa R70.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation Abe #

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days This book is built around the idea that PR as a communications discipline has no boundaries. It is the PR professional's manual for creating that specific type of mindset and building the necessary skills to meet today's communications challenges, which include mastery of the fundamentals, cultivating unbridled curiosity and creativity, the art of listening, and never losing sight of business objectives. This book will be highly marketable to PR students and novices looking to break into the industry, and to junior and mid-level PR practitioners interested in learning new skills which they can use to gain a creative edge on thier competition. Features Summary The go-to guide for PR professionals looking for new and exciting ways to exercise their creative communication muscles. Drawing upon years of professional insights... Author Sandra Stahl Publisher LID Publishing Release date 20180621 Pages 128 ISBN 0-9991871-0-4 ISBN 13 978-0-9991871-0-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Whittling is more than just a way of busying idle hands - it is a pastime for those who love the texture of wood and a way of life for those who feel a special connection between people and trees. This beautiful and practical guide to the art of whittling offers the perfect antidote to the stresses of modern life and a means of getting back to basics and creating unique items from scratch. Inside you will learn about the ancient art of whittling as one of the earliest forms of artistic expression; the different types of wood to use in your work; the simple tools you need to get started; and the various cutting techniques. The Art of Whittling also preaches the idea of Danish hygge - translating to coziness and being with friends and family in a warm atmosphere. Here, author Niklas Karlsson gives us an insight into why the Danes are considered the happiest people in the world - and how you can bring some hygge into your own lives. More than just a manual, this book offers a contemplative view on a skill that is more popular than ever. Features Summary Whittling is more than just a way of busying idle hands - it is a pastime for those who love the texture of wood and a way of life for those who feel a special connection between people and trees... Author Niklas Karlsson Publisher Carlton Books Ltd Release date 20170929 Pages 160 ISBN 1-78739-003-9 ISBN 13 978-1-78739-003-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days In THE ART OF LEARNING,Waitzkin offers an inside look at two of the world's most intense subcultures while also sharing the principles at the core of his success. One must focus on long-term goals, Waitzkin argues, instead of the immediate thrill of victory or crush of defeat, enduring the difficult periods that result in growth to reach higher levels of achievement. As the details of his life are unfolding, Waitzkin explains how these principles apply to his own story, creating a narrative that is as inspiring and instructional as it is gripping. Features Summary Chess and martial arts champion Josh Waitzkin lays out his battle-tested principles of learning and performance to give readers tools for excellence and success. Author Josh Waitzkin Publisher The Free Press Release date 20080718 Pages 265 ISBN 0-7432-7746-5 ISBN 13 978-0-7432-7746-4

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Peter Senge, founder and director of the Society for Organisational Learning and senior lecturer at MIT, has found the means of creating a 'learning organisation'. In "The Fifth Discipline", he draws the blueprints for an organisation where people expand their capacity to create the results they truly desire, where new and expansive patterns of thinking are nurtured, where collective aspiration is set free, and where people are continually learning together. "The Fifth Discipline" fuses these features together into a coherent body of theory and practice, making the whole of an organisation more effective than the sum of its parts. Mastering the disciplines will: reignite the spark of learning, driven by people fosucsed on what truly matters to them; bridge teamwork into macro-creativity; free you from confining assumptions and mind-sets; teach you to see the forest and the trees; and end the struggle between work and family time. "The Fifth Discipline" is a remarkable book that draws on science, spiritual values, psychology, the cutting edge of management thought and Senge's work with leading companies which employ Fifth Discipline methods.; Reading it provides a searching personal Format:Paperback Pages:464

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Does your CV have the X factor? Do you want your CV to impress potential employers and show them exactly what they want? Ultimate CV, now in its 5th edition and part of the successful Ultimate series, provides you with the key guidance you need to create an irresistible CV that will grab any recruiter's attention. This book will help you to stand out from other candidates, open doors to job interviews and maximize the potential for job offers. Careers and CV guru Martin John Yate shows you how to position plain facts into a powerful sales pitch that will get you the job you want. Ultimate CV covers every aspect of this crucial part of the job-hunting process. It contains hundreds of sample CVs, tailored to specific jobs and industries, that you can use and personalize for your own applications. Alongside insightful advice on hunting for jobs, this indispensable book will give you all the guidance you need to create a distinctive, professional CV so you can get that dream job. About the series: The Ultimate series contains practical advice on essential job search skills to give you the best chance of getting the job you want. Taking you all the way from starting your job search to completing an interview, it includes guidance on CV or rsum and cover letter writing, practice questions for passing aptitude, psychometric and other employment tests, and reliable advice for interviewing. Features Summary Create a powerful sales pitch with your CV, using invaluable advice and hundreds of sample CVs to open the door to job offers and interviews. Author Martin John Yate Publisher Kogan Page Release date 20180915 Pages 312 ISBN 0-7494-8153-6 ISBN 13 978-0-7494-8153-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days Build a successful art career! Do you want to establish or expand a career for yourself in fine art, illustration, or design? Then Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market 2017 is the must-have reference guide you need. Thousands of successful artists have relied on us to help develop their careers and navigate the changing business landscape. The Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market 2017 introduces a whole host of new features and guarantees the most up-to-date, individually verified market contacts possible. Grow your art business with these resources: * A FREE 1-year subscription to ArtistsMarketOnline.com, where you can find industry contacts, track your submissions, get the latest art and design news, and much more.* Complete, up-to-date contact information for more than 1,800 art market resources, including galleries, magazines, book publishers, greeting card companies, ad agencies, syndicates, art fairs, and more.* Articles on the business of freelancing--from basic copyright information to tips on promoting your work.* Information on grants, residencies, organizations, publications, and websites that offer support and direction for visual artists of all types.*NEW! Informative articles on the art of customer service, creating a noteworthy portfolio, protecting your intellectual property, and adding teaching to your list of freelance possibilities.*NEW! Special features on maintaining your motivation as a freelancer, brand marketing, etiquette for artists, and artists' assistants.*NEW! Inspiring and informative interviews with successful professionals including illustrator Peter Sis, artists Seth Lyons and Kevin T. Kelly, and concept artists Gilles Beloeil and Lauren Airriess. Features Summary Build a successful art career! Author Noel Rivera Publisher North Light Books Release date 20161230 Pages 672 ISBN 1-4403-4657-7 ISBN 13 978-1-4403-4657-6

2006 large paperback in very good condition. R55 postage in SA. Learn the tricks of the trade from the best-of-the-best! Got a scrapbook question that's been plaguing you? An artistic conundrum that's giving you fits? Perhaps you're looking for a fresh approach to design or are in need of some new ideas for adding emotion to journaling. Scrapbook questions of every variety have been posed to a panel of experts called the Memory Makers Masters, and within the pages of this sassy, scrapbooker-to-scrapbooker guide are their answers. See how each artist demonstrates her favorite innovative techniques and solutions though outstanding page examples and personal quotes. Ask the Masters offers a treasure trove of insider hints, tips and tricks that will help you take your art from plain to polished. Inside you'll find: Photo tips and tricks for capturing that perfect shot Ways to punch up journaling by adding voice and verve Scrapbook design solutions for creating flawless layouts The latest techniques for creating great looks and hot styles Fresh ways to use forgotten favorites such as brads, eyelets, die cuts and stickers Albums, frames, home decor and other cool ways to go beyond the page" A cache of expert advice from the industry's top authorities Packed with down-to-earth instruction and indispensable advice, Ask the Masters delivers all a girl needs to score the best-kept secrets of scrapbook success. So are you ready to become privy to a professional scrapbooker's insight and expertise? Turn the page and prepare to be inspired."

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Node.js is the platform of choice for creating modern web services. This fast-paced book gets you up to speed on server-side programming with Node.js 8, as you develop real programs that are small, fast, low-profile, and useful. Take JavaScript beyond the browser, explore dynamic language features, and embrace evented programming.Harness the power of the event loop and non-blocking I/O to create highly parallel microservices and applications. This expanded and updated second edition showcases the latest ECMAScript features, current best practices, and modern development techniques. JavaScript is the backbone of the modern web, powering nearly every web app's user interface. Node.js is JavaScript for the server. This greatly expanded second edition introduces new language features while dramatically increasing coverage of core topics. Each hands-on chapter offers progressively more challenging topics and techniques, broadening your skill set and enabling you to think in Node. Write asynchronous, non-blocking code using Node's style and patterns. Cluster and load balance services with Node core features and third-party tools. Harness the power of databases like Elasticsearch and Redis. Work with many protocols, create RESTful web services, TCP socket clients and servers, and more. Test your code's functionality with Mocha, and manage its life cycle with NPM. Discover how Node pairs a server-side event loop with a JavaScript runtime to produce screaming fast, non-blocking concurrency. Through a series of practical programming domains, use the latest available ECMAScript features and harness key Node classes and popular modules. Create rich command-line tools and a web-based UI using modern web development techniques. Join the smart and diverse community that's rapidly advancing the state of the art in JavaScript development. What You Need: Node.js 8.xOperating system with bash-like shellOMQ (pronounced "Zero-M-Q") library, version 3.2 or higherElasticsearch version 5.0 or higherjq version 1.5 or higherRedis version 3.2 or higher Features Summary Node.js is the platform of choice for creating modern web services. This fast-paced book gets you up to speed on server-side programming with Node.js 8... Author Jim Wilson Publisher The Pragmatic Programmers Release date 20180202 Pages 334 ISBN 1-68050-195-X ISBN 13 978-1-68050-195-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days The British artist Marc Quinn, born in 1964, came to the attention of the international art scene in 1991 with "Self," a cast of his own head realized in eight pints of his own frozen blood, exhibited in a specially designed refrigeration unit. Since 1999, he has been creating sculptures in classic white marble of subjects who lack one or more limbs; the best known is his 2005 Trafalgar Square installation, "Alison Lapper Pregnant." In addressing the purely physical aspects of life, Quinn confronts the viewer with the gaping chasm between the physical and the mental, beauty and ugliness, the eternal and the mortal. His work has been presented and acquired by leading galleries and museums around the world and was recently the subject of an exhibition at Mary Boone Gallery in New York. This overview of recent developments also includes a history of his career and documentation of all major works. Features Summary The British artist Marc Quinn, born in 1964, came to the attention of the international art scene in 1991 with "Self," a cast of his own head realized in eight pints of his own frozen blood... Author Rod Mengham (Author), Marc Quinn (Author), Sue-An Van Der Zijpp (Author) Publisher NAI Publishers Release date 20051231 Pages 120 ISBN 90-5662-511-X ISBN 13 978-90-5662-511-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Bridges, furniture, musical instruments, games, vehicles-all of these things were invented and improved upon by people who love to put stuff together, take stuff apart, and figure out how things work!In Explore Makerspace! With 25 Great Projects, readers ages 7 through 10 explore what it means to be an engineer. They discover how inventors use science, art, and math to create new and exciting structures, games, and more. Readers also learn how to set up their own makerspaces at home, using inexpensive and easy-to-find supplies for their tinkering projects.Humans have been inventors throughout history. From the wheel to the rocket, scientists and other engineers have designed new technologies that have made daily life easier and stretched our horizons far beyond our own atmosphere. But inventions don't have to be full of computer chips or other sophisticated parts. Designing the fastest toy car made from recycled materials can be just as thrilling!Makerspaces can be found in schools, libraries, community centers, and homes all around the country. These are places where both children and adults can work with materials and use the engineer design process to come up with new ideas. Here, imagination, art, and logic combine to produce lasting lessons in science, math, and physics.In Explore Makerspace! With 25 Great Projects, readers learn how to think proactively when faced with a challenge and discover the trial-and-error processes that lead to new discoveries. They find out about the motivation behind some of the world's most amazing inventions. Through STEAM projects ranging from designing a bridge to creating board games and musical instruments, children discover how to be an engineer. Features Summary Bridges, furniture, musical instruments, games, vehicles-all of these things were invented and improved upon by people who love to put stuff together, take stuff apart... Author Alicia Z. Klepeis (Author), Matt Aucoin (Illustrator) Publisher Nomad Press Release date 20170909 Pages 96 ISBN 1-61930-566-6 ISBN 13 978-1-61930-566-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days A beautifully presented, practical gift guide to the age-old art of whittling. There are 50 projects featured in the book, ranging from quick makes to more elaborate projects, and even a chapter on creating things from cork. The 8 main themes are: Quick Things - including a doorstop, a bookmark and a gift-box book; Into The Woods - including a willow whistle, walking stick, fish hook and slingshot; Around The House - including chopsticks, coat and crochet hooks; Cork Creations - including a succulent pot, stamp, and earphones spool; Ornamental Carving - including a boat, a deer and a spinning top; Kitchen Carving - including a carrot flute, apple candle and onion flower; The Natural World - including a bird feeder and instructions to prepare a fish for cooking, a graft an apple tree. The projects cater for a range of skill levels and the instructions are complemented by smart step-by-step illustrations, which highlight the tactile quality of the material in hand. The book also includes an introduction with advice on selecting a penknife, maintaining your blade, choosing your caving material, and carving techniques. Featuring the ultimate crossover of cool craftsmanship and savvy survival-skill projects, this book is the perfect gift for creative adventurers. Features Summary A practical gift guide to the age-old art of whittling. There are 50 projects featured in the book, ranging from quick makes to more elaborate projects... Author Matt Collins Publisher Pavilion Books Release date 20170915 Pages 144 ISBN 1-911216-86-4 ISBN 13 978-1-911216-86-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours Choose from 200 beautiful block designs and learn different ways of joining them to make blankets and throws that are both functional and decorative. From Art Deco geometric patterns to traditional chequer-board stripes and elaborate motifs, discover new ways to combine colour, pattern and texture. Crochet is one of the oldest and most fascinating ways of creating a fabric out of yarn. Find out how to create wonderful and unique afghans, wall hangings and accessories in a kaleidoscope of colourful contemporary and traditional designs. All stitches and techniques are clearly explained with step-by-step illustrations, from working in rows and in the round to joining blocks and making figures. At-a-glance symbols denote the methods used and level of difficulty, so both new and experienced crafters can easily create a crochet masterpiece. Features Summary Choose from 200 beautiful block designs and learn different ways of joining them to make blankets and throws that are both functional and decorative. From Art Deco geometric patterns to traditional chequer-board stripes and elaborate motifs... Author Jan Eaton Publisher Sewandso Release date 20050128 Pages 128 ISBN 0-7153-2141-2 ISBN 13 978-0-7153-2141-6

In the "Palace without Rival" at Nineveh, the Assyrian King Sennacherib immortalised his 701 B.C. campaign against Jerusalem with a series of spectacular wall relief sculptures. Amazingly, when the palace was rediscovered twenty-five centuries later in 1847, the sculpture in the throne room areas remained largely intact. But today, air pollution, animal damage, vandalism, neglect, and - worst of all - looting for the international antiquities market by Iraq's own sanctions-striken people, have brought ruin to the palace. The splendour of Sennacherib's palace now survives only in this irreplaceable book. Art historian and archaeologist John Malcolm Russell, who in 1989 set about creating the only extensive photographic record of the palace architecture, sculptures, and inscriptions ever made, has preserved in pictures much that has since been lost. This book is not only a major contribution to the understanding of Assyrian palatial art and architecture, it is also the key to safeguarding the treasures of Sennacherib's palace and other ancient sites, for Russell proposes standards in archaeological excavation, documentation, and public policy that will help preserve cultural artifacts in an unstable world.   Hardcover: 192 pages Publisher: Yale University Press; 1st edition (December 31, 1998) Language: English Condition: As good as new - slight shelf wear

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days "Girls Who Wore Black recovers neglected women writers who deserve more attention for their writing and for their historical role in the mid-century arts scene. This collection of essays reopens and revises the Beat canon, Beat history, and Beat poetics; it is an important contribution to literary criticism and history."-Jennie Skerl, author of A Tawdry Place of Salvation: The Art of Jane Bowles "Ronna Johnson and Nancy Grace have done an invaluable service for students of American literature: their collection begins with an essential essay about the three generations of Beat women and then provides fine contributions by critics Anthony Libby, Linda Russo, Maria Damon, Tim Hunt, and others. The value of this book is so clear one must wonder why it wasn't available much earlier."-Linda Wagner-Martin, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill What do we know about the women who played an important role in creating the literature of the Beat Generation? Until recently, very little. Studies of the movement have effaced or excluded women writers, such as Elise Cowen, Joyce Johnson, Joanne Kyger, Hettie Jones, and Diane Di Prima, each one a significant figure of the postwar Beat communities. Equally free-thinking and innovative as the founding generation of men, women writers, fluent in Beat, hippie, and women's movement idioms, partook of and bridged two important countercultures of the American mid-century. Persistently foregrounding female experiences in the cold war 1950s and in the counterculture 1960s and in every decade up to the millennium, women writing Beat have brought nonconformity, skepticism, and gender dissent to postmodern culture and literary production in the United States and beyond. Ronna C. Johnson is a lecturer in the departments of English and American Studies at Tufts University. Nancy M. Grace is an associate professor in the department of English and director of the Program in Writing at The College of Wooster in Ohio. She is the author of The Feminized Male Character in Twentieth-Century Literature. Features Summary The contributors to this volume attempt to fill the gap in critical consideration of women writers of the Beat Generation and evaluate their lives and literary output... Author Ronna C. Johnson (Editor), Nancy M. Grace (Editor), Ann Charters (Preface by) Publisher Rutgers University Press Release date 20020731 Pages 324 ISBN 0-8135-3065-2 ISBN 13 978-0-8135-3065-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days In this collection, Kaffe Fassett presents 20 all-new patterns and collaborates once again with quilters who have become household names: Liza Prior Lucy, Roberta Horton, Mary Mashuta, and Brandon Mably. The new quilt patterns are based on Kaffe's signature line of Rowan fabrics, and employ an array of the latest designs. Liza Prior Lucy's Dreamy Hexagons pattern features Jupiter, an irregular, organic stripe. Kaffe has gone for rich colorways, cut up small, in his Overlapping Squares quilt. New fabrics Daisy Chain, Mad Plaid, Lotto and Trellis and Nets are shown to great advantage in Brandon Mably's fresh and charming child's quilt, Paper Dolls. On trend colorways of pink, turquoise, lavender and red are featured throughout the book. Complete instructions for creating each museum-quality quilt are included, along with tips and techniques that Kaffe has gathered in his more than 30 years of experience. Features Summary Kaffe Fassett's quilts never fail to dazzle and delight. Fifteenth in this series of bestsellers, Kaffe Fassett's Quilt Grandeur lives up to its name, inspiring readers with grand new takes on the age-old art of quilting. Author Kaffe Fassett Publisher Taunton Press Inc Release date 20170120 Pages 148 ISBN 1-62113-976-X ISBN 13 978-1-62113-976-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 5 - 10 working days Take your marriage from fine to fabulous. When life gets busy, even the strongest couple can find themselves in a stale relationship where ev­ery­one is just going through the motions, for­getting why they're together in the first place. In An Even Better Marriage, Stephen Arterburn identifies the seven behaviors that are most often ne­glected and, when started, will impact a relationship for good. By choosing to embrace each change, couples will re­awaken their love and enthusiasm for each oth­er, creating a vibrant and lasting bond. Couples no longer have to settle for just OK. Now they can go from fine to fabulous as they create the mar­­riage they've always wanted. Features Summary Take your marriage from fine to fabulous. When life gets busy, even the strongest couple can find themselves in a stale relationship where ev­ery­one is just going through the motions... Author Stephen Arterburn Publisher Christian Art Publishers Release date 20170201 Pages 144 ISBN 1-4321-1732-7 ISBN 13 978-1-4321-1732-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Where does our food come from? How do our bodies work? Why do we make art? Oxford Discover uses Big Questions such as these to tap into students' natural curiosity. It enables them to ask their own questions, find their own answers, and explore the world around them. This approach to language learning and literacy, supported by a controlled grammar and skills syllabus, helps students achieve near-native fluency in English. Oxford Discover gives teachers the tools to develop children's 21st century skills, creating young thinkers with great futures. Use with Show and Tell as part of 9-level course. Features Summary Using an inquiry-based approach to learning, Oxford Discover develops the communication skills and thinking skills students need for success in the 21st century. Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20140501 ISBN 0-19-427902-2 ISBN 13 978-0-19-427902-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Design Masterclass is the definitive home-decorating guide from Kelly Hoppen, offering invaluable professional advice on both the practical and aesthetic aspects to interior design. Kelly shares her trade secrets and expert knowledge to help you ensure that your decorating project, however big or small in scale, runs smoothly, comes in on time and within budget, and achieves a functional, flexible interior that suits the way you live. Alongside inspiring photographs and room schemes of some of her latest projects, Kelly offers expert guidance on how to use scale and proportion, colour, texture, lighting, furniture, art and other decorative elements to create a comfortable and elegant home that looks the way you want it to. She also discusses the challenges and solutions commonly faced when designing different spaces in the home - from kitchens, living rooms bedrooms and bathrooms to media rooms and home offices, gyms and spas - and offers helpful hints on all aspects of decorating and furnishing each one. An exhaustive reference for both interior designers and home decorators, Design Masterclass also includes essential advice on practical matters, such as budgeting, scheduling, drawing up floor plans, creating room boards, briefing professionals and managing the work. Features Summary Design Masterclass is the definitive home-decorating guide from Kelly Hoppen, offering invaluable professional advice on both the practical and aesthetic aspects to interior design.. Author Kelly Hoppen Publisher Jacqui Small Release date 20131101 Pages 272 ISBN 1-909342-02-5 ISBN 13 978-1-909342-02-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 5 - 10 working days Teach children that they are precious in God's sight. This omnibus contains three books about the popular character Punchinello. It communicates the message to all children that they are precious in God's sight, no matter what the rest of the world thinks. The Max Lucado Children's Omnibus will remain one of children's favourite books even as they grow older. You Are Special Every day Wemmicks do the same thing: either stick gold stars or grey dots on one another. The pretty and talented ones always get stars. Others, though, who can do little or who have chipped paint, get ugly dots. Parents will appreciate the message this story conveys to children: regardless of what the world thinks, they are precious in God's sight. You Are Mine The need to be important is creating havoc in Wemmicksville. And once again Punchinello is in the middle. Follow his foibles as he learns a lesson that kids of every age must never forget: God's children are loved because they belong to the Father, not because of what they possess. Best of All When the famous Bess Stovall arrives in Wemmicksville, everyone wants to be in her club. But Punchinello can't because he is made of the wrong wood. Eli the woodcarver helps Punchinello see that he is special because Eli made him. We don't have to be famous to be special. God made us just the way we are — on purpose. Also available in Afrikaans under the title Max Lucado Omnibus. Features Summary Teach children that they are precious in God’s sight. This omnibus contains three books about the popular character Punchinello. It communicates the message to all children that they are precious in God’s sight... Author Max Lucado Publisher Christian Art Books Release date 20151006 Pages 236 ISBN 1-4321-2381-5 ISBN 13 978-1-4321-2381-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The first step-by-step guidebook for successful innovation planning Unlike other books on the subject, "101 Design Methods "approaches the practice of creating new products, services, and customer experiences as a science, rather than an art, providing a practical set of collaborative tools and methods for planning and defining successful new offerings. Strategists, managers, designers, and researchers who undertake the challenge of innovation, despite a lack of established procedures and a high risk of failure, will find this an invaluable resource. Novices can learn from it; managers can plan with it; and practitioners of innovation can improve the quality of their work by referring to it. Features Summary A guide for successful innovation planning. It is suitable for strategists, managers, designers, and researchers who undertake the challenge of innovation... Author Vijay Kumar Publisher John Wiley & Sons Release date 20120917 Pages 326 ISBN 1-118-08346-6 ISBN 13 978-1-118-08346-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Try to describe a smell without thinking back to a place and time and it's impossible not to have all five senses come into play. Scent is immersed in our lives. It conjures up memories of travels and temperatures, feelings about people and things. Fragrance transports you and can make your heart skip a beat. In A Scented World by author and design journalist Claire Bingham, we step inside the cradle of haute perfumeries and meet the talented aesthetes of the industry who are creating the most soothing and tantalizing scents for our olfactory receptors. Where does the future of fragrance lie? How does the creation of a new scent begin? How do you capture the essence of a moment and release it upon a person's skin? Combining art and science, a perfumer's philosophy is built on a passion for naturals and intuition. These fragrance heroes have the talent to take something every day and with a unique blend of ingredients, craft it into something exquisite. This book steps into the lives of the modern perfume elite and explores the environments where the magic takes place. Features Summary This extensive volume delves into the world of fragrances-the iconic brands and the creative minds behind the most fabulous perfumes. Fascinating interviews with perfumers reveal their inspiration and explore such topics as how fragrances can be used at home or as signature scent. Author Claire Bingham Publisher teNeues Media GmbH & Co. KG Release date 20180831 Pages 224 ISBN 3-9617112-6-7 ISBN 13 978-3-9617112-6-0

An all-inclusive tool for lettering your faith, connecting with Scripture, and creating beautiful, meaningful art in your journal, Bible, and home. Something special happens when you learn to write or draw God's Word. In Faith and Lettering, Krystal Whitten's advice and encouragement will help you draw near to God and pursue a deeper faith by expressing your creativity. You will learn three basic types of letters and variations on them, what tools to use and how to use them, and step-by-step instructions for decorative flourishes and embellishments. Krystal will also show you how to find inspiration and accept grace when mistakes happen. Her inspiring tips, techniques, and ideas will help you make your Bibles, journals, and home dcor uniquely your own. Editorial Reviews Book Description Something special happens when you learn to write or draw God's Word. In Faith and Lettering, Krystal Whitten's advice and encouragement will help you draw near to God and pursue a deeper faith by expressing your creativity. You will learn three basic types of letters and variations on them, what tools to use and how to use them, and step-by-step instructions for decorative flourishes and embellishments. Krystal will also show you how to find inspiration and accept grace when mistakes happen. Her inspiring tips, techniques, and ideas will help make your Bibles, journals, and home decor uniquely your own. Read more About the Author Krystal Whitten is a graphic designer and Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube star for her features and lettering designs. She has a large following of creatives who have embraced her unique combination of lettering and faith. She also speaks and leads workshops around the country. Krystal launched a stationery and gift line in late 2017. She lives in Land O'Lakes, Florida, with her husband and two children. Read more #productDescription { color: #333333; word-wrap: break-word; font-size: small; line-height: initial; margin: 0.5em 0px 0em 25px; } #productDescription_feature_div > h2.default { color: #CC6600; font-size: medium; margin: 0 0 0.25em; } #productDescription_feature_div > h2.books { color:#333 !important; font-size:21px !important; line-height: 1.3; padding-bottom: 4px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; } #productDescription_feature_div > h2.softlines { color:#333 !important; font-size:21px !important; line-height: 1.3; padding-bottom: 4px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; } #productDescription > p, #productDescription > div, #productDescription > table { margin: 0 0 1em 0; } #productDescription p { margin: 0em 0 1em 1em; } #productDescription h3 { font-weight: normal; color: #333333; font-size: 1.23em; clear: left; margin: 0.75em 0px 0.375em -15px; } #productDescription table { border-collapse: inherit !important; margin-bottom: 0; } #productDescription table img { max-width: inherit !important; } #productDescription table td { font-size: small; vertical-align: inherit !important; } #productDescription ul li { margin: 0 0 0 20px; } #productDescription ul li ul { list-style-type: disc !important; margin-left: 20px !important; } #productDescription ul ul li { list-style-type: disc !important; margin-left: 20px !important; } #productDescription > ul ul li { list-style-type: disc !important; } #productDescription ul li ul li { margin: 0 0 0 20px; } #productDescription.aplus p { margin: 0 0 1em 0; } #productDescription small { font-size: smaller; } #productDescription.prodDescWidth { max-width: 1000px } P.when('jQuery').execute(function($){ $("#productDescription table").each(function() { var width = $(this).attr('width'); if (width) width += 'px'; else width = 'auto'; $(this).css('width', width); var padding = $(this).attr('cellpadding'); if (padding) padding += 'px'; else padding = '0px'; $(this).css('padding', padding); }); }); Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Paperback: 144 pages Publisher: Worthy Inspired; Ltf edition (February 20, 2018) Language: English ISBN-10: 1683972430 ISBN-13: 978-1683972433 Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 0.8 x 8.8 inches Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days In this fast-paced novel, we meet strong-willed trailblazing photographer, Dorothea Lange, whose fame grew during World War II and the Great Depression. Sold on a Monday meets Beautiful Exiles. "Written with grace, empathy, and bright imagination, Learning to See gives us the vivid interior life of a remarkably resilient woman. Dorothea Lange's story is about passion and art, love and family, but also about the sacrifices women make-and have always made-to illuminate the truth of the world." -Danya Kukafka, national bestselling author of Girl in Snow In 1918, a fearless twenty-two-year old arrives in bohemian San Francisco from the Northeast, determined to make her own way as an independent woman. Renaming herself Dorothea Lange she is soon the celebrated owner of the city's most prestigious and stylish portrait studio and wife of the talented but volatile painter, Maynard Dixon. By the early 1930s, as America's economy collapses, her marriage founders and Dorothea must find ways to support her two young sons single-handedly. Determined to expose the horrific conditions of the nation's poor, she takes to the road with her camera, creating images that inspire, reform, and define the era. And when the United States enters World War II, Dorothea chooses to confront another injustice-the incarceration of thousands of innocent Japanese Americans. At a time when women were supposed to keep the home fires burning, Dorothea Lange, creator of the most iconic photographs of the 20th century, dares to be different. But her choices came at a steep price... Features Summary Renaming herself Dorothea Lange she is soon the celebrated owner of the city's most prestigious and stylish portrait studio and wife of the talented but volatile painter... Author Elise Hooper Publisher William Morrow Paperbacks Release date 20190121 Pages 384 ISBN 0-06-268653-4 ISBN 13 978-0-06-268653-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Handwriting analysis, or graphology, is the science involved in producing a personality profile of the writer by examining the characteristics, traits and strokes of an individual's handwriting. It seems impossible, but a trained graphologist can gather an astonishing amount of information about the writer just from analysing their handwriting. Besides creating a complete personality profile, many other things are revealed in your handwriting, such as health issues, morality, past experiences, hidden talents, mental problems - to name just a few. The Orion Plain & Simple title explains what handwriting analysis is and why it works. The author gives a brief history of the art then delves into every aspect of writing, including: * The way the writing moves across the page * The meaning of the pen, pencil, and ink chosen * The slope of the script and the amount of space between words * The size and shape of the individual letters and signatures * The meaning of writing styles in headed paper, logos, and shop signs Features Summary A practical guide to understanding the messages hidden in your handwriting Author Eve Bingham Publisher Seven Dials Release date 20190815 Pages 144 ISBN 1-4091-7035-7 ISBN 13 978-1-4091-7035-8