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This 112pp week to view diary features 33 stunning illustrations from wildlife artist Jane Smith including birds animals and plants set against magnificent scenery

This sourcebook is a wonderful compendium of decorative details derived from ancient manuscripts of the 10th to the 16th centuries. Starting with a brief history of Russian ornament from its origins through the 16th century, this book is divided in two parts. The first part contains hundreds of examples of decorative motifs in full colour arranged in chronological groups. The second half of the book provides templates, which can be used for tracing or scanning details of the decorative elements. This book is a valuable resource for art historians, manuscript scholars, graphic and product designers, typographers and students

For seekers of inner peace and happiness this wall calendar pairs quotes from Eckhart Tolle s 1 New York Times bestselling book The Power of Now with carefully curated nature photography One of the most influential spiritual authors of our time Eckhart Tolle has changed the lives of million with his profound yet simple teachings on how to live mindfully in the present Features include 12 x 12 12 x 24 open Cover design eliminates need for plastic packaging Printed on FSC certified paper with soy based ink Spans January December 2026 Generous grid space for notes appointments and reminders Official major world holidays and observances Moon phases based on Universal Time A year of Eckhart Tolle s life changing wisdom plus stunning photos of landscape flowers and other miracles of nature Wall art for your home school or office that provides a sense of time for planning and dreaming WE PLANT TREES to offset our carbon footprint and resource usage more than ONE MILLION and growing NO SINGLE USE PLASTIC We have eliminated single use shrink wrap to reduce plastic pollution RESPONSIBLY SOURCED Our paper is responsibly sourced from a combination of recycled materials and wood harvested from socially and environmentally sustainable forests and is FSC

This pocket size version of Universal Principles of Color presents 100 core concepts and guidelines that are critical to the successful use of color Richly illustrated and easy to navigate this comprehensive cross disciplinary overview of color is organized alphabetically so that principles can be easily and quickly referenced The book pairs clear explanations of every topic with visual examples of it applied in theory and in practice For those interested in addressing a specific color challenge or application problem the principles are also indexed by pathways based on nine topics of color study light order communication object mixture application observer composition and history Explore a diverse array of color principles including Additive Mixture Bezold Effects Harmony Pointillism Newton s Opticks Rayleigh Scattering Transparency Effect Warm and Cool Each principle is presented in a two page format The left hand page contains a succinct definition a full description of the principle and examples of and guidelines for its use Side notes which appear to the right of the text provide elaborations and references The right hand page contains visual examples and related graphics to support a deeper understanding of the principle Whether in a bra

Clarence Ellis is a charming knowledgeable and witty guide to everything you didn t know there was to know about pebbles You ll know your chert from your schist your onyx from your agate and will be on your guard for artificial intruders before you know it

De Todd M. Casey, aclamado artista y profesor experto, The Oil Painter's Color Handbook: A Contemporary Guide to color Mixing, Pigments, Palettes, and Harmony proporciona todo lo que el pintor al óleo necesita para comprender todos los aspectos del color y permite al lector pintar con confianza. Como señala Casey, todo artista y artista en formacion debe aprender a "dominar los conceptos principales de la creacion de imagenes: dibujo, luz, sombra, valor, forma, composicion y color". Una continuacion del exito de ventas The Art of Still Life: A Contemporary Guide to Classical Techniques, Composition, and Painting in Oil (Monacelli, 2020), este libro comienza con una mirada profunda al uso del color en todo el mundo en la historia del Arte. Luego, Casey divide el proceso de comprension del color en lecciones faciles de digerir, cada una claramente explicada y profusamente ilustrada con pinturas tanto historicas como contemporaneas, para que el lector pueda aprender progresivamente y superponer ideas mas complejas a medida que se logra cada habilidad. A traves de instrucciones claras, demostraciones paso a paso y ejercicios, los lectores aprenderan a aplicar estas tecnicas y conceptos a su propia pintura. Una vez educado con este conocimiento fundamental, como artista, uno puede comenzar a encontrar el equilibrio entre la ciencia y la intuicion emocional al crear arte. Este libro informativo y visualmente dinamico sera accesible y atractivo para artistas, estudiantes de arte e instructores de arte, para aficionados serios y aficionados.

From The Murder of Roger Ackroyd to Magpie Murders and related diversions including cryptic crosswords and Cain s Jawbone The Murder Game examines the games authors played with their readers and the importance of puzzles in Golden Age whodunits With books flourishing in the 1920s and 30s like never before no genre was more innovative or popular than detective fiction It was an era that saw the emergence of Agatha Christie Dorothy L Sayers John Dickson Carr Ellery Queen and dozens of other authors who became household names for a generation of readers The Golden Age of Detection has enjoyed a great resurgence of interest in recent years with publishers mining back catalogues to bring the best of yesteryear to very receptive new audiences What is it about a literary movement that took off in the 1920s that still appeals to book lovers in the 2020s In this authoritative new study John Curran reveals that it is the ludic qualities of classic crime fiction that continue to intrigue At its heart is the whodunit game between writer and reader but there is also the game between detective and murderer between publisher and book buyer even between the writers themselves Coinciding with an increase in leisure time and literacy the Golden Age also saw the develo

Learn how to paint botanical watercolor flowers using an award winning artist s 6 stage technique in this workbook featuring 6 step by step projects Award winning floral artist Anna Mason shares her innovative watercolor technique so that you can paint botanical watercolor flowers in her clean crisp style Inside you ll find How to get started from setting up to workspace to drawing your projects How to work with watercolor to achieve the right tones hues and color mixes How to hold your brush apply paint and other useful brush techniques How to paint watercolor flowers in Anna s signature 6 stage process 6 step by step flower portraits including clematis violets tulips and more Each of the 6 projects is accompanied by an outline drawing tonal notes and useful color swatches so you can compare the tone and hue of your mixes to Anna s own Anna Mason s exceptional floral artwork has won awards from the Royal Horticultural Society International Artist magazine and earned her a spot in the prestigious Society of Botanical Artists Here she tells you everything you need to know about painting modern botanical style flower portraits whether you re a beginner or a more experience watercolor artist

Showcasing vivid photographs of fantastic fungi The Miraculous Mushroom 2026 Wall Calendar also includes the mushrooms scientific and common names growing conditions and fascinating facts about featured species Written descriptions and distinct graphics identify medicinal psychoactive toxic and culinary properties of each mushroom in this twelve month calendar Features include 12 x 12 wall calendar 12 x 24 open Cover design eliminates need for plastic packaging Printed on FSC certified paper with soy based ink Spans January December 2026 Generous grid space for notes appointments and reminders Official major world holidays and observances Moon phases based on Universal Time Stunning photos of mushrooms by Steve Axford Perfect gift for mushroom enthusiasts and foragers Wall art for your home school or office that provides a sense of time for planning and dreaming WE PLANT TREES to offset our carbon footprint and resource usage more than ONE MILLION and growing NO SINGLE USE PLASTIC We have eliminated single use shrink wrap to reduce plastic pollution RESPONSIBLY SOURCED Our paper is responsibly sourced from a combination of recycled materials and wood harvested from socially and environmentally sustainable forests and is FSC certified

Enjoy stunning images and moving words in your home office or living room with The Lost Spells 2026 Wall Calendar Retreat into a tranquil nature of brushstroke illustrations accompanied by thoughtful psalms about everyday species in this wall calendar The calendar is a call to readers to notice the natural beauty that can be lost amidst the busyness of life Featuring 12 full breathtaking and stunning illustrations of nature and animals Bonus spread for September December 2025 Generous grids for adding appointments and reminders Includes major official world holidays Opens to 12 inches x 24 inches

A deep personal clever and witty book Michael Rosen Funny moving wise and then very funny again John O Farrell clear eyed humane and engaging Observer inspiring GuardianI feel like there s a leopard in my house locked in a room I ve contacted the leopard authorities and they assure me they are used to dealing with leopards like this and they have a plan for removing the leopard It will take a while though and once in a while I can hear it growl And that s all very reassuring Even so several times a day I think to myself Hang on there s a leopard in my house One morning while shaving the comedian Mark Steel noticed that one side of his neck seemed larger than the other After a whistlestop tour of assorted medical professionals a consultant delivered the ominous words that would define the next months of his life I m afraid it s not good news Mr Steel And so began a journey into the heart of the NHS as he embarked on the long and uncertain road to cancer recovery via a range of mildly torturous and entirely miraculous treatments What if anything might he learn about himself and our capacity for coping with life when times get tough as he becomes part of a club that one in two British people will ultimately join A frank and

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Learn how to create professional looking art and illustration in Procreate In this step by step guide you will learn how to create unique art make seamless patterns and master all the elements of the software from layers to gradients how to use brushes how to tile patterns and everything you need to know to take your art to new digital highs

This series is aimed at readers who already have a basic knowledge of drawing and painting and who wish to improve their mastery of the visual arts. The design and contents of each book and order of publication published follow modern art teaching practices. Each volume is a compendium of theory, practice, special tips and expert advice, answering students and artists questions alike, clearly and comprehensively.

The ultimate photographic collection of the most historic trees on the planet Uncover remarkable trees from around the world many of which have borne witness to key moments in history or reached a scale and age that have allowed them to become a part of history themselves

An informative introductory guide to identifying dating and pricing antique and vintage Japanese kimono Finally the kimono can be appreciated and understood by all This concise fully illustrated guide examines the ever popular and iconic kimono a form of traditional Japanese clothing that has existed for centuries and continues to be a part of Japan s rich cultural heritage Aimed at kimono enthusiasts and collectors of all levels this up to date resource identifies and explains different types of antique and vintage kimono and kimono related items materials construction and motifs Full color images and easy to follow descriptions arm readers with the knowledge they need to determine age and value of kimono as the guide demystifies and debunks myths and misconceptions about this mysterious and often misunderstood garment Features include Japanese spellings and English transliterations for each clothing type a comprehensive glossary of helpful terms information on common uncommon and rare kimono motifs from tigers and cherry blossoms to mountains snowflakes and swans close up images of textiles showcasing different fabric materials and techniques and tips for documenting photographing and storing kimono This helpful guide is ideal for

FROM THE AWARD WINNING BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND CO HOST OF THE CHART TOPPING EMPIRE PODCAST A REVOLUTIONARY NEW HISTORY OF THE DIFFUSION OF INDIAN IDEAS A master storyteller Sunday Times Richly woven highly readable Written with passion and verve Spectator A more masterful and accessible survey would be hard to find Enthralling Literary ReviewIndia is the forgotten heart of the ancient worldFor a millennium and a half India was a confident exporter of its diverse civilisation creating around it a vast empire of ideas Indian art religions technology astronomy music dance literature mathematics and mythology blazed a trail across the world along a Golden Road that stretched from the Red Sea to the Pacific William Dalrymple draws from a lifetime of scholarship to highlight India s oft forgotten position as the heart of ancient Eurasia For the first time he gives a name to this spread of Indian ideas that transformed the world From the largest Hindu temple in the world at Angkor Wat to the Buddhism of China from the trade that helped fund the Roman Empire to the creation of the numerals we use today including zero India transformed the culture and technology of its ancient world and our world today as we know it Praise for William Dal

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A Waterstones and TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR A SPECTATOR and History Today BOOK OF THE YEAR A revolutionary new history of the diffusion of Indian ideas from the award winning bestselling author and co host of the chart topping Empire podcast Richly woven highly readable Written with passion and verve Spectator Dazzling Not just a historical study but also a love letter Guardian An outstanding new account The most compelling retelling we have had for generations Financial Times India is the forgotten heart of the ancient world For a millennium and a half India was a confident exporter of its diverse civilisation creating around it a vast empire of ideas Indian art religions technology astronomy music dance literature mathematics and mythology blazed a trail across the world along a Golden Road that stretched from the Red Sea to the Pacific William Dalrymple draws from a lifetime of scholarship to highlight India s oft forgotten position as the heart of ancient Eurasia For the first time he gives a name to this spread of Indian ideas that transformed the world From the largest Hindu temple in the world at Angkor Wat to the Buddhism of China from the trade that helped fund the Roman Empire to th