Greek and Roman art methods, medieval techniques, tempera painting, van Eyck's revolutionary use of oil paints, Flemish methods of preparing colors, methods of 18th-century British artists, technical secrets of Italian schools, including such masters as Leonardo, Raphael, Correggio, Andrea del Sarto[...]
The standard reference on historical swordsmanship since its 1884 publication, this volume is still widely considered the definitive work on fencing history and the art of European swordsmanship.[...]
In this comprehensive study of the art of drawing with a pen, artist and author Joseph Pennell highlights his opinionated "technical suggestions" with more than 400 illustrations by 250 famous artists, including Titian, D rer, Rembrandt, Rodin, Manet, Renoir, Beardsley, Pyle, Hiroshige, van Gogh, Ra[...]
From portraits of the saints and Spanish nobility to images of street vendors and country life, this sophisticated collection offers a vibrant selection of timeless works. Colorists will enjoy adding their own choice of colors to finely drawn reproductions of works by Spain's greatest painters, incl[...]
A stunning sticker gallery that showcases paintings by 16 of the world's greatest artists, this vibrant collection ranges from the Renaissance through modern times. Reproductions include 16 works each by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, Georges Pierre Seurat, Paul Cezanne, Pierre-A[...]
This book enables any amateur artist to explore confidently the most popular painting medium the world has ever known: watercolour. Richly illustrated in colour throughout with well-known works of art, photographs of materials and step-by-step examples, the author shows how to achieve various effect[...]
With the aid of this practical guide, amateur artists can explore every aspect of watercolor, from understanding the historical background to learning how to master the many different techniques. The in-depth guide to materials explains how to choose the right ones for your purpose from the many ava[...]
Is a watch ever a work of art? Is a watchmaker ever an artist? To answer these questions and many more, Michael Clerizo spent months listening to eleven of the worlds most renowned watchmakers. From the Isle of Man to the Left Bank of the Seine, from Barcelona to Dresden, from the Jura Mountains to [...]
Through conversations held with fifteen of the most accomplished contemporary cinematographers, the authors explore the working world of the person who controls the visual look and style of a film. This reissue includes a new foreword by cinematographer John Bailey and a new preface by the authors, [...]
Heiko A. Oberman's Masters of the Reformation - first published in German under the title Werden and Wertung der Reformation - is a general survey of academic thought and its impact on a wider world from the later Middle Ages to the emergence of Luther and the city Reformation. The book uses the ear[...]
Studies of early-modern Islamic cities have stressed the atypical or the idiosyncratic. This bias derives largely from orientalist presumptions that they were in some way substandard or deviant. The first purpose of this volume is to normalize Ottoman cities, to demonstrate how, on the one hand, the[...]
"Using a rigorous and concise framework, this book teaches the foundations ofmodernmacroeconomic theory and its methods. It is ideally suited for students taking a first graduate course inmacroeconomics as part of anMBA, finance, or economics degree. The book explains recent advances of modern macro[...]
Helps students recognize the importance of soft skills, critical thinking skills, and work ethics in the workplace. This title includes self-assessments, case studies, and activities that are suitable for both business and personal situations.[...]
The market leader for the full-year organic laboratory, this manual derives many experiments and procedures from the classic Feiser lab text, giving it an unsurpassed reputation for solid, authoritative content. The Sixth Edition includes new experiments that stress greener chemistry, as well as upd[...]
Masters of Spinjitzu: a new force to save the world
Cole, Jay, Kai, and Zane have come together for a mission -- to defeat Lord Garmadon But first, they must recover the Golden Weapons that were hidden so long ago. With Sensei Wu's help, they find the weapons. But can they get past the fiery g[...]
It's the latest TV and toy sensation Beyblade mania is sweeping boys ages 6-12.
It's the must-have guide to the hottest TV and toy sensation The Beyblade Official Handbook is packed with facts about the heroes and villains, the TV show, the tops, the best battle strategies, and more.
So wh[...]
The DRAGON MASTERS series is "How to Train Your Dragon" meets the DRAGON SLAYERS' ACADEMY
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations [...]
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help reade[...]
DRAGON MASTERS has it all--dragons, Dragon Stones, a wizard, and even some magic
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every [...]
Drake and the rest of the Dragon Masters are back for another adventure
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, the[...]
Pick a book. Grow a Reader
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches [...]
Investigates the nature of good and evil, and the different ways in which they can be manifested. This book examines the fundamental questions of why we are as we are: why we are good, why we care for one another, why we can be altruistic and kind as well as selfish and cruel.[...]
Here is an inspirational and accessible introduction to the deep inner wisdom of yoga gathered from sources both ancient and modern by one of Americaâs most respected yoga scholars.
YOGA GEMS
For the millions of Americans who now practice yoga regularly, here is the perfec[...]