From the 17th century onwards, waves of natural history collectors set out from many countries to different parts of the world to discover what animals were out there. This is an illustrated and infor
'The age-old art of drawing is one of the most important foundations of all the visual arts—and it’s also a relaxing and enjoyable pastime! This book offers a simple, step-by-step approac
For Great Britain, there were two pivotal battles in the Second World War. One was the Battle of Britain. The other was El Alamein. There, in October 1942, in a remote part of the desert between Libya
The personal story of the man who founded the system of "micro-credit", "Banker to the Poor" tells the story of how he did it. Today Yunus's system of micro-credit is practiced in some 60 countries, i
With clinics in New York and London, and with a client list that includes stars like Mick Jagger and Sigourney Weaver, Philip Kingsley is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading authori
Today's super high-performance bikes are the most potent vehicles ever sold to the public and they demand advanced riding skills. This is the perfect book for riders who want to take their street rid
Describes the fetal development and physical and emotional changes occurring each month of pregnancy, and suggests habits to implement in order to deliver a healthy baby, even through a difficult preg
Never-before published information details the nuances of this daunting task! From dropping the engine, to reconditioning and blueprinting, through final reinstallation and break-in. Dempsey guides yo
This compilation of projects from some of our most popular How to Draw and Paint and Artist’s Library series titles provides inspiration and instruction on every aspect of oil painting. From th
Colored Pencil Step by Step, from the acclaimed Walter Foster Artist’s Library Series, is filled with information that will help artists of all levels learn all about drawing with colored pencil. This
(Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music). The composer states: "Acequia Madre demonstrates an approach which was somewhat new to the style of my musical expression at the time of its composition 2012 : struct
Feel the Mach 3 power generated by Lockheed's incredibly fast SR-71 Blackbird! Former SR-71 pilot, instructor and wing commander, Richard Graham, presents the most intriguing SR-71 stories ever told.
‘I admire Suzanne Trocme’s attitudes, words and ideas. I respect and admire that she can see so many things clearly that apparently contradict each other, but which are for me the keys of today’s and
Using 4 master patterns, readers can learn to use fabrications and embellishments to make bags from vintage style to trendy. Each bag takes its cue from major fashion houses, with tips from the Access
Two hundred years ago, Richard Trevithick invented the "Cornish engine," the world's first self-propelled steam vehicle. Yet fame and fortune obstinately eluded this great engineer whose reckless, hea
This practical directory details a comprehensive range of decoration techniques, from processes at the raw clay stage, including moulds, textures and painting, to underglaze decoration, special glazes
Provides three hundred accessible recipes for grilled or smoked fish and shellfish from Balsamic Smoked Haddock and Tequila-Lime Grilled Shrimp to Oak-Planked Salmon and Thai Stir-Grilled Snapper, cov
The unique art that graced military aircraft in World War II and the Korean War. Applied by amateurs or professional artists like Vargas, the art typically featured alluring women whose charms belied
