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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 - 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

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

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days This book shows you - How to think smarter and act faster - Embrace the new tricks of business - Understand how gamechangers dream and disrupt - Deliver practical results and win. Gamechangers are the next generation of brands and business, shaking up markets by playing a different game and redefining markets in their own vision. They win through ambition and innovation rather than legacy and scale, out-thinking the competition, focusing on the growth markets, and embracing technology in more human ways. The book is in two parts, top-and-tailed by a scene-setting introduction and a practical, feature and tool-packed Lab. Part 1, Play the Game, shows you how to generate the ideas and innovation that set gamechangers apart. Part 2 explores extraordinary next generation brands, profiling over 100 businesses nominated by peers, across continents and sectors, who are changing the game. Ranging from detailed case studies to fascinating pen portraits in sectors as diverse as Health, Media, Technology and Retail, Peter Fisk defines how you can win by playing a different game. The Lab is split into 5 sections, each with a collection of smart "tools" to help you apply and implement the concepts in your own business. These tools will be accompanied by a digital platform, the Gamechanger Studio, which provides a practical workbench of processes and tools to help you apply and implement the best game-changing ideas from around the world, and to shape your own market in your vision Features Summary Shake up and redefine the market by changing your game! A new generation of businesses is rising out of the maelstrom of economic and technological change across our world... Author Peter Fisk Publisher John Wiley & Sons Release date 20141205 Pages 314 ISBN 1-118-95697-4 ISBN 13 978-1-118-95697-7

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 - 15 working days The artists of the influential Rorstrand porcelain factory in Sweden created some of the most beautiful decorative objects of the Art Nouveau style. In his fascinating and authoritative text, Bengt Nystrom focuses on the Rorstrand factory's designers and their revolutionary forms during the period 1865 to 1915, when the firm successfully competed artistically with Tiffany and Galle in the great international expositions that showcased and helped to propagate the Art Nouveau style. Inspired by late 19th-century crafts movements fathered by William Morris, the artists of the Rorstrand factory took nationalistic pride in incorporating their indigenous flora and fauna into their exquisite designs, transforming wintry berry springs and northern sea creatures into elegant three-dimensional works of art that appealed to a sophisticated European clientele. Illustrated with objects from Robert Schreiber's outstanding collection, supplemented with craftsmen's drawings and archival documents, Nystrom's thoroughly researched text includes engaging glimpses of the culture surrounding Rorstrand (a former castle), especially the close-knit community of insightful administrators, talented designers and inventors, and artisans. The book chronicles not only the company's artistic achievements but the day-to-day personalities and decisions behind the emergence of this once-utilitarian factory as the birthplace of some of Sweden's most beautiful decorative objects. Features Summary At the turn of the twentieth century, the artists of the Swedish Rorstrand porcelain factory created some of the most beautiful decorative objects of the Art Nouveau period... Author Bengt Nystrom Publisher Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Release date 19940610 Pages 190 ISBN 1-55859-844-8 ISBN 13 978-1-55859-844-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Ancient Greek, Roman and Etruscan civilizations come to life in this illustrated selection of 100 highlights from the famous collections of classical art of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. An introduction by curator Christine Kondoleon describes the geographic range, stylistic progression and technical development of art in the classical world, and a second essay briefly relates tales of conservation and the provenance of some of the featured objects. In the main body of the book, the highlighted artworks are grouped into five broad themes: Myth and Religion, Heroes and Warriors, Love and Loss, Daily Life and Beasts and Beauties. Celebrated mosaics, statues and vases share the stage with less familiar jewelry, coins and glassware, with each piece accompanied by a concise discussion of its artistic creation and cultural context. Both common themes and distinctions emerge in cross-cultural discussions of topics such as war and politics, commemoration of the dead, sports and entertainment and the human form, providing rich insight into the astonishing civilizations that produced and used these fascinating objects so many centuries ago. Features Summary Ancient Greek, Roman and Etruscan civilizations come to life in this illustrated selection of 100 highlights from the MFA's famous collections of classical art... Author Christine Kondoleon Publisher Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Release date 20081201 Pages 240 ISBN 0-87846-728-9 ISBN 13 978-0-87846-728-0

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 7 - 12 working days These motivating non-fiction readers are rich in content and beautifully illustrated. Fascinating information in carefully graded language appeals to a broad range of students and supports English across the curriculum, making the series perfect for CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning). Stunning colour photos, maps, diagrams and charts support understanding, while activities and projects develop language and critical thinking skills. Features Summary Word count: 1,754 Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20101014 Pages 48 ISBN 0-19-464443-X ISBN 13 978-0-19-464443-3

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