With 150 chords, all illustrated for easy learning, this is an essential companion for any guitarist or anyone beginning to play. Whether you’re just learning guitar, brushing up on your
Explore every major tank from World War I to the present day. From the crude, unreliable tanks that first appeared on the Western Front during World War I to today’s high-tech machines, these ar
An accessible and informative guide to 300 minerals and gemstones, from simple sandstones to diamond, jade, and sanidine. Discover the fascinating world of the treasures beneath your feet. Each
For the car fanatic, this fascinating reference looks in detail at the 300 most celebrated US autos from 1914 to 2000. From the birth of road travel in 1908 with the Ford Model T, through the g
Packed with information on everything from the AK-47 to the L115A3 Sniper Rifle, Modern Small Arms offers great insight into the development of weaponry over the past century. Modern Small Arms
Each of these little books is packed with information, delivering a comprehensive insight into a key subject area. Text is presented in the form of bulleted facts, and amazing fact panels add extra in
This brand-new addition to Barron's profusely illustrated Mini Encyclopedia Seriesdescribes the many Bearded Dragon varieties and color forms that are available to terrarium hobbyists. Most Bearded Dr
Newest in Barron's Mini Encyclopedia series for pet owners, this book offers expert advice to new and prospective dog owners who have little or no training experience. The author emphasizes that an
Hundreds of different aquarium plants are illustrated in color with detailed descriptions of each plant, its common name, botanical designation, and information on its growth cycle and general care.
Covers acrylies, etching, inlaying, enameling, casting, stamping, blanking, patinating, oxidizing and chain making. Complete with instructions for designing and presenting jewelry concepts as working
This substantially revised edition of Lewis Blackwell's classic study provides an up-to-date, decade-by-decade analysis of the issues that have shaped the history and development of typographic design
Logotype mini is the definitive modern collection of logotypes, monograms, and other text-based corporate marks. Featuring more than 1,300 international typographic identities, by around 250 design st
Symbols play an integral role in branding programs. This book explores the visual language of symbols according to their most basic element: form. Over 1,300 symbols from all over the world are here c
This fascinating book examines every aspect of airline style, from the company liveries and interior designs of planes to advertising, haute couture, and airborne haute cuisine.Divided into four secti
The book is aimed at anyone with an interest in surface design and pattern whether they are students, hobbyists or professionals. Over 350 images from the last 100 years are presented with informative
The last thirty-five years have seen profound upheavals in the field of graphic communication. One by one, the old certainties about the techniques and purposes of graphic design have been questioned
This is the first comprehensive survey of Modernist graphic design as it emerged in America in the period from 1920 and 1960 in various media-advertising, information design, brand identity, magazine
A fun mini edition of the first book to embrace the whole of the UK and its creative influence on international fashion, this will appeal to industry professionals, students, and anyone with an intere
The next time you are tempted to design a logo, take a look at this book. Chances are, it has already been done. By raising the bar, this wonderful resource will make better designers of all of us." M
Tote bags are becoming more and more popular because they are reusable and eco-friendly. This affordable and stylish alternative to the ubiquitous plastic bag is now also a fashion statement. The feat
"This visually led book contains a global selection of the best graphic design studios' work within the fashion industry - from packaging and lookbooks to swing tags and invitations - with exclusive i
