We are all told the same stories about creativity: stories about inspiration, insight, incubation and — above all — genius; stories where creation is mystery, creators are magicians and creating is un
Go beyond the horizon with Perspective Sketching. This book offers a command of the basic principals of perspective that is essential to creating dynamic, plausible compositions. With a user-friendly
Bill Lemon is a veteran shooter who has mastered the art of creating evocative nude and glamour images in an endless array of locations and scenarios, achieving striking, evocative portraits every tim
Traditional household cleaners play a huge factor in this pollution. Synthetic household products contain harmful chemicals that react with ozone from the air, creating toxins like formaldehyde. As an
Savvy companies recognize the value of a strong community—think Nike and its community of runners, Nike+—and understand that creating and fostering an online community around a product or bran
A fresh and bold argument for revamping our standards of “merit” and a clear blueprint for creating collaborative education models that strengthen our democracy rather than privileging individual elit
Learn how to transform an ordinary backyard garden into a true showpiece. Originally published in 1924, Peter Bisset shares with readers timeless advice and tips for creating a variety of water garden
Nail art has exploded onto the scene, giving girls and women a virtually limitless outlet for creativity. Idiot's Guides: Nail Art offers a step-by-step tutorial for creating eye-catching designs and
From finding prime habitats to creating a plan for success, Hunting Whitetails East & West covers everything related to hunting America’s deer. Each fall, the whitetail deer is sought by millions
A practical and inspirational guide suggesting simple, cost effective ways of creating an interior decor that aspires to purity, color, and craftsmanship, as defined by William Morris Rich natural col
Feeling stuck as a Christian parent? Becoming a Spiritually Formed Family helps you get out of the common pitfalls of Christian parenting and gives you practical ideas for creating spiritual health in
PRACTICING COLLEGE LEARNING STRATEGIES, Seventh Edition, is a readable, straightforward, and practical text that focuses on creating a smooth transition to college for first year students. The text an
Volume 33 of Theatre History Studies explores war. War is a paradox?horrifying and compelling, galvanizing and devastating, a phenomenon that separates and decimates while at the same time creating an
A fascinating look at the role that households—and the dynamics of families, in particular—play in creating economic growth and social stability in modern economies and markets.
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With writers from various national nonprofits, this promises to be the first and most comprehensive guide and toolkit for creating meaningful, long-term, successful partnerships in the nonprofit secto
The only Oracle Press guide to creating useful, expressive, highly visual presentations of BI data quickly and easilyData Visualization for Oracle Business Intelligence 11g reveals the best procedures
Perhaps the only thing better than receiving a great present is giving one. And what could be more rewarding than creating the "perfect" gift with your very own hands?Kat Goldin's delightfully inspiri
Today's East Asia is experiencing momentous changes in its economic and security profiles, creating a paradox of unprecedented economic dynamism alongside grave politico-security issues that create a
This handy, to-the-point reference guide for video game development emphasizes the significance of storytelling and writing skills for creating today's most popular, narratively-engrossing video games
Packer and Gould have provided an invaluable service for anyone interested in western North American botany by creating a simple, user-friendly, and portable key to the 21,000 Alberta species found in
Highlighting the contradictions and disadvantages of creating written materials for a language that historically had no written language, this study charts the development of written indigenous langua
When creating websites or applications, Python-based Django is an ideal framework to assist in clean scaffolding architecture. With the rise in popularity of client side MVC frameworks, such as Angula
Beginning Node.js is your step-by-step guide to learning all the aspects of creating maintainable Node.js applications. You will see how Node.js is focused on creating high-performing, highly-scalable
If you are a developer interested in creating easily maintainable applications that can grow and change with your needs, then this book is for you. Some experience with JavaScript (not necessarily wit
Offers guidance in preparing to receive an adopted child, including introducing the child to the rest of the family, creating a sense of safety, and navigating through past traumas.
The social media marketing bible for the financial industryThe Socially Savvy Advisor: Compliant Social Media for the Financial Industry is the complete guide to creating an effective social media str
"The Great War of 1914-1918 reshaped the political geography of the Middle East, destroying a centuries-old, multinational empire, while creating the nation-states of today's Middle East. The politica
Hamad presents students, academics, and professionals working in a variety of contexts with a examination of step-by-step procedures for creating and modifying 3D models using AutoCAD software, assign
"Through the centuries, women have used textiles to express their ideas and political opinions, creating items of utility that also function as works of art. In each case traditional women's work serv
Create beautiful landscape quilts using strips and scraps with these 15 lovely projects!In Lovely Landscape Quilts, Cathy Geier walks you through the process of creating amazing landscape quilts using
Disposing of unwanted natural materials can be expensive and time-consuming, or it can present a tremendous opportunity for creating collaborative eco-art. Invasive-species control, green-waste manage
This large format, deluxe hardback book features the amazing artwork of thousands of disco record cover designs from the 1970s up to the mid- 1980s, creating a unique visual history of disco culture.
This beginner’s guide presents the four essential aspects of creating 3D art: 3D space, modeling, rendering, and animation. It builds readers’ understanding of 3D graphics from the ground up, explaini
Since 1883, four generations of the Beken family have dedicated themselves to marine photography, creating the most artistic images of sailboats ever shot and even receiving a Royal Warrant of Excelle
Filled with photographs of adorable sparkly animals and easy-to-follow instructions,Sparkling Crochet is your guide to creating your very own super cute amigurumi characters. Inside, crafters of all l
In Locked Down, Locked Out, award-winning journalist Maya Schenwar looks at how prison tears families and communities apart, creating a rippling effect that touches every corner of our society. Throug
We Will be Shelter, edited by poet and activist Andrea Gibson, is an anthology of contemporary poems that addresses issues of social justice. Unique to this anthology is its focus on creating positive
