This is a basic guide to color theory and practice. It simply but comprehensively explains its vocabulary and terminology, opaque and transparent colors, and subtractive color mixing. It also provides temperature, tonal, and complementary color charts. There are also charts giving gouache, acryli...

Providing an introduction to calligraphy, Tom Gourdie, himself a past master of the art, supplies many different alphabets and shows how each may be applied by drawing, painting, carving, or writing with a broad lettering pen. He also gives advice on materials that are most suitable. This is one ...

The companion to Don'ts for Wives, this book is a facsimile edition of the original book published by A&C Black in 1913 England, containing hundreds of snippets of entertaining advice for a happy marriage, which rings true almost one hundred years after they were written. These r...

This book is arranged by author and includes some thematic entries and special categories, such as science fiction film adaptations, science fiction in rock music, and Philip K. Dick in the mass media. It also includes a history of science fiction and a new definition of the genre, plus lists of ...

Topics include: anatomy, body shapes, how not to draw from photographs, composition, unusual positions, drawing movement, and different techniques.

Sculpting in Stone introduces the novice to the basics, looking at the various types of rock (everything from sandstone to marble) and their suitability for specific projects. The text examines the specific tools needed, including their purposes and uses, and discusses creating a safe a...

This highly practical guide provides expert insight into how dialogue works. It shows what to look out for in everyday speech, and how to apply dialogue in scripts for dramatic effect. On the whole, writers learn by trial, error, and practice, and this book will help guide them on their journey.<...

First published in 1937, Present Indicative is the first part of the autobiography of one of the most celebrated characters in British theatrical history and hints at the success that would come to Coward as actor, playwright, novelist and performer. Each line is punctuated with his tradem...

Published on the anniversary of the outbreak of World War II, 1939 is the screenplay of the new blockbuster film by award-winning writer/director Stephen Poliakoff, to be released in cinemas this autumn. In this tense psychological thriller set on the eve of World War II, a young woman s...

Our language is changing faster than ever before, thanks to the influence of the media, e-mail, the Internet, and text messaging. Modern communications are breaking down distinctions between formal and informal English, raising more questions on how to speak and write correctly. This book offers ...

This book is a look at the English countryside throughout the year through the sketchbooks of artist Jennie Hale. The book is filled with watercolor sketches of birds, insects, animals, and plant life, along with Hale's handwritten notes about the seasons and happenings in the fields and forests ...

Following hot on the heels of the best-selling Don’ts for Husbands, Don’ts for Wives, and Don’ts for Golfers, this facsimile copy of the original edition contains everything you ever needed to know about dancing—from what to wear at a fancy dress party to how to...

Have you ever been overtaken at work by someone with fewer qualifications? Have you ever wondered how some people move effortlessly up the career ladder, while others stall at each rung? Drawing on twenty-seven years' experience since the publication of Meredith Belbin's best-selling book, M...

Paper is probably the most important factor to a printmaker. The type used is integral to the finished piece and can determine the whole look of a print. This book aims to alert artists working in both the fields of print and papermaking to the possibilities inherent within each discipline, and h...

This book is filled with clay projects that can be done with children from kindergarten-age up through middle school and perhaps beyond. The projects can be done in school or during the children's free time. The projects range from the simple to the more complex, and they are imaginative and fun ...

Collagraphs are prints made from collages; relief sculptures; carved, stripped, or layered plates; or mixed media. In this book, the authors describe a wide range of collagraph techniques, providing the user with practical help on the choice of materials and printing methods to achieve the best r...

Step-by-step photos illustrate how to go about sculpting in wood, and machinery is kept to a minimum so that the beginner can make several pieces on a slim budget with just a few tools. The book is filled with projects of increasing difficulty, enabling the reader to progress in his or her skill ...

Authors will benefit hugely from this practical guide by seeing how eff ective they can be at helping to promote their own books. Alison Baverstock encourages authors to work with publishers and agents but also explains how to "go it alone" for authors who plan to self-publish.

Can your business go green? Can it afford not to? Never has our impact on the environment been so relevant as it is today, and organizations of all sizes have an important role to play. This book guides the reader through taking an environmental audit of his or her business to highlight the areas...

This book focuses on making prints from found or cheap objects-as opposed to highly expensive printing machines and computers. The authors show the reader how to make highly sophisticated prints while using comparatively cheap materials. In many parts of the world, this is the standard way of pri...

First published in 1925, this pocket-sized facsimile edition contains hundreds of tips for golfers of all abilities. The advice, ranging from technique to etiquette on the course, provides an entertaining snapshot of life in 1920s Britain.

• Don't lose heart becasue you have made a b...

Smoke and Mirrors takes a comprehensive and entertaining look at how charts, graphs, and diagrams can be used to massage a message in business, research, or government without fibbing outright. Using real examples, it describes fifty-seven different techniques of presenting informa...

Franchising is a popular option for many people who want to run their own businesses. It's a way of benefiting from the branding and reputation of an established enterprise while striking out on your own at the same time. This book helps you build a successful franchise, covering all the major is...

This book covers essential issues such as: understanding marketing and the "new" Internet, starting a blog, creating your own website, social networking, and tapping into free or inexpensive sources of help online. Accessible, practical, and very effective, Virtually Free Marketing is a mu...

This guide is aimed at primary school teachers who want to use a range of three-dimensional materials with young children. The materials covered include: wood, plaster of Paris, clay, cardboard, plastics, and wire. In the course of the book, the author talks about equipment, storage consideration...

Full of practical advice to help small business owners tap into their creative side and reach their business goals at the same time, this book helps the reader understand what creativity is, get a grip on the creative process, and come up with ideas that will have a real impact on their bottom li...

Although intaglio techniques are usually labeled traditional, they are also among the most popular and widely used techniques in contemporary printmaking.

In this book, Mychael Barratt introduces the reader to both the direct and indirect techniques and shows examples of an international ra...

In this book, Nigel Oxley fully describes the techniques of etching and aquatint employed by the artists who worked with him at Kelpra Studio, where he established a reputation for using intaglio processes to create full-color images. For those interested in printmaking, it provides a unique insi...

Few of us are natural salespeople, and many small business owners struggle with the process. Strong selling skills are essential if you are to make your company a success, however, and this practical book offers advice and techniques to help you overcome your inhibitions, understand how sales are...

Topics include: perspective, measuring, drawing from memory, foreshortening, pen-and-wash drawing, standing, lying, anatomy in detail, and composition.

There have been dramatic changes in screenprinting stemming from a demand for safer working practices and materials. New methods are radically different from the old solvent-based processes and allow a delicacy and range of mark-making that was previously unobtainable. Here, Steve Hoskins gives d...