This classic of art instruction by noted British painter Adrian Hill presents a well-rounded guide to portraying beeches, elms, pines, and many other varieties of trees. The three-part treatment begins with a brief but informative history of tree painting through the ages, highlighted with images by Titian, Rubens, Constable, Turner, and other masters. Advancing to a well-illustrated series of guiding

120 pages, 78 black white illustrations, size 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Originally published under the same title, this book is one of The Motorcyclist\'s Library series published in the USA by Floyd Clymer by arrangement with the original publishers, Pitman Ltd. of London, England. This publication covers all 500cc O.H.C. Sunbeam S7 and S8 vertical twin motorcycles built between 1946 and 1957. There is detailed

Let\'s visit Russia without leaving the comforts of home. Yes, it\'s possible through this educational book. You will get to learn about the country, its people, and its rich history and traditional as you open the many pages of this wonderful book. There are also pictures involved to secure your experience. Grab a copy today!

pbiLove the tone in this book. It\'s reminiscent of classic literature, starting light and as the Prince matures, the tone grows progressively darker.ibppbiHas a younger, lighter Game of Thrones vibe.ibppPerfect for fans of George R. R. Martin, David A. Wells, Sabaa Tahir and Morgan Rhodes.ppPrince Taelor Pevrel believes he is an only child until, at the age of twenty-two, he meets his half-sister,

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pLlamas are more than just cute and cuddly. Many people rely on them to protect farms and produce wool for clothing. Find out how these brave creatures live and why they need your help.ppLevel 2 readers are aimed at children who are becoming more confident at reading on their own. Simple sentences and informative captions help readers understand new ideas, while key words increase readers\' vocabu

pA rare combination of elegance and punchiness is at the heart of the poetry in this collection. Louise Wakeling\'s world is one in which turbulence gets around, words disappearlike dwindling rain over parapets and the complexities and vulnerabilities involved in being alive merge with the richness and occasional spikiness of the natural world. It may not be possible to hug a Saguaro, but then again,

As he gathers food for the winter, Anxious Ant disturbs the garden peace. But Little Spider has a better idea--Seed Magic She shows Anxious Ant how to grow a giant spring feast, so he won\'t need to work so hard next year. Seen through the eyes of the creatures preparing for winter, this kind-hearted tale of coping with the seasons, with its engaging language, will take you on a fascinating journey

The time has come for Cassiopeia Vitt to sell her ancestral home. It sits on a Spanish bluff by the Mediterranean Sea, and bears the name Casa de Hace Mucho Tiempo, House of Long Ago. Trapped inside its walls are memories from a time when Cassiopeia was growing from a rebellious adolescent into a thoughtful young woman-regretful times when she often found herself estranged from her parents. Also inside

What makes one of the most gifted, charismatic and successful young literary agents in New York fall into full-blown crack-addiction a collapse that would cost him his business, his home, many of his friends and - very nearly - his life

This book presents a comprehensive history of the modern Middle East and Arab-Israeli conflict through the Cold War, focusing on relations between the region and the two superpowers.

piEqualityi 1897 is a novel by Edward Bellamy. The sequel to Bellamy\'s bestselling novel iLooking Backward, 2000-1887i 1888 is a product of decades of work on the socialist theories that captivated thousands of Americans and inspired the formation of the People\'s Party. Although Bellamy died before his vision could be realized, many of the ideas that circulate in iEqualityi-including vegetarianism,

The Blackstone Valley is alive with the echoes of souls that roam the old mills, homes, social clubs and land they once inhabited. Visit a haunted monument in Cumberland, where nine colonists slain in King Philip\'s War may linger. Shop at an antique store in Chepachet that harbors more than just treasures from the past. Enjoy drinks with the other kind of spirits in historic establishments like the

This collection takes a multi-perspective approach in the study of empire and commodities beyond temporal and spatial boundaries. From early modern Venetian trade to tea in the Eurasian world, the role of gold in Portuguese imperial ambitions and British sailors as traders, iAcross Colonial Linesi uses commodity networks as a lens to study empire and the links between them.br brOffering a comparative

pDuring the Iraq War, American soldiers were sent to both fight an enemy and to recover a failed state in pixelated camouflage uniforms, accompanied by robots, and armed with satellite maps and biometric hand-held scanners. The Iraq War, however, was no digital game massive-scale physical death and destruction counter the vision of a clean replayable war. The military policy of the United States, and

Byron and Goethe is a book written by Giuseppe Mazzini that explores the lives and works of two of the most influential writers of the Romantic era Lord Byron and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The book offers a detailed analysis of the literary and philosophical themes that are present in the works of these two writers, as well as their personal lives and relationships. Mazzini examines the similarities

bA searing debut YA poetry and essay collection about a Black cancer patient who faces medical racism after being diagnosed with leukemia in their early twenties, for fans of Audre Lorde\'s iThe Cancer Journals iand Laurie Halse Anderson\'s iShouti.b pWhen Walela is diagnosed at twenty-three with advanced stage blood cancer, they\'re suddenly thrust into the unsympathetic world of tubes and pills,

Whether you prefer the term retro, vintage, or old skool, next-generation photographers are already reacting to the established digital norm and actively seeking out something more soulful and personal than the pixel-pushing, quick-fix of the digital age. iMastering Film Photographyi is a fast-track guide to shooting emulsion in the digital age. After a crash course in how film works and how to choose

Bizarre, incredible and dead-awesome facts about the natural world

EAN: 9780813196442Walker Frank X.Univ Pr Of Kentucky