The story likely follows the adventures and trials of the titular character, Clematis, as she navigates the challenges of life and love. Set against the backdrop of the Victorian era, the novel may explore themes of social class, family dynamics, and the pursuit of personal happiness.As with many novels of its time, "Clematis" may feature a blend of romance, drama, and moral lessons, aimed at entertaining readers while also providing insight into the social norms and values of the period.B...

Popular novel, first published in 1917.

An easy to read, how-to guide with complete instructions for creating lifelike portraits of wild and domestic animals using colored pencils.In this comprehensive, thirty-two–page book, accomplished artist Debra Kauffman Yaun shares her artistic insights and techniques for creating strikingly realistic animal drawings in colored pencil. The book opens with essential information on choosing tools and materials, understanding color theory, and creating basic pencil str...

Donna's unique One-Stroke method - which lets you blend, shade and highlight all in one stroke - makes painting quick and easy. And there's just no better way to learn this technique than by Donna's example.In this book, Donna leads you through all the strokes you need - shell strokes, C-strokes and more - to create leaves, roses, fruit, ribbons and many other beautiful subjects. You'll also find 12 step-by-step projects that show how Donna's One-Stroke method can be used to decora...

Chickens are the best choice for the first time livestock owner. And you can keep them even if you live in a town or have only a small amount of land. Keeping chickens is a fun and absorbing hobby, and there is nothing more rewarding than collecting and eating your own fresh eggs. This concise e-guide contains sound, practical advice and looks at exactly what you need to get started: from selecting the best breeds of chicken for your garden, housing, feeding, caring, and mana...

The ultimate guide to one-stroke paintingBecome a one-stroke wonder with this all-in-one reference! Here, beloved decorative painter and PBS television instructor Donna Dewberry takes you step-by-step through more than 60 demonstrations using her popular One-Stroke techniques.From flowers, trees and berries to birds, fruit and more, the at-a-glance format makes it quick and easy to find the subject you want. Simply grab a brush and follow along as Donna gui...

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

Britain's favourite gardener Alan Titchmarsh has also been the most popular contributor to Gardeners' World magazine for the last twenty years.This collection of his very best columns, demonstrates just why he is regularly voted the readers' favourite. His brilliant writings are, in turn, practical - just how far back should we prune our roses? - opinionated - I always rail at people who go out on a Sunday afternoon to tidy their gardens. I mean, a garden is no...

Be confident. Be gorgeous. Be glamorous. The tips and tricks in this book will help girls reveal the goddess inside - including: how to host a spa-style party; how to work out your face-shape; how to make your own signature perfume; how to stop biting your nails; how to pretend you've got freckles; how to jazz up a boring ponytail; how to give yourself a mini facial, and much more.

"After 25 years of teaching thousands of novice watercolorists the simple methods contained in this book, I firmly believe that anyone willing to follow the directions and do the world cannot fail to achieve a successful picture. If I can do it, so can you." -Jack ReidIn this beginner-friendly guide, Jack Reid will show you the hows of watercolor painting. He covers it all in clear, easy-to-understand terms - beginning with what tools and materials...

When Alan left school at fifteen little was expected of him. An ‘O’ level in art is not the most obvious passport to success, but in the ancient greenhouses of the local nursery Mrs T’s little lad found his spiritual home, learning his trade and the strange ways of human nature.But the comfort and familiarity of his home in the Yorkshire Dales would soon be left behind as he journeyed south to college and then to Kew Gardens where he encountered rare plants collected by Captain Cook...

Painting your favorite flowers is easy with Donna Dewberry!Add the beauty and elegance of painted flowers to your projects. It's quick and fun with Donna Dewberry's popular one-stroke technique! This easy-to-use reference provides all of the instruction and inspiration you need to successfully paint more than 50 garden flowers and wildflowers in an array of stunning colors.Donna provides complete instruction beginning with step-by-step phot...