Creativity Through DesignFilled with hundreds of illustrations, Creativity Through Design· was developed for artists at any level of expertise.· guides you step-by-step through exercises in 2D art to aid in mastering the elements and principles of design.· illustrates the elements and principles of design through many preliminary drawings with finished pain...

Laura Redden Searing (1839-1923) defied critics of the time by establishing herself as a successful poet, a poet who was deaf. She began writing verse at the Missouri School for the Deaf in 1858, and, under the pseudonym Howard Glyndon, soon found herself catapulted into national prominence by her patriotic Civil War poems. Abraham Lincoln himself bought her books, the most critically acclaimed being Idylls of Battle and Poems of the Rebellion, published in 1864. Her poem “Belle M...

In the 1920s and 1930s there were adventures to be lived and fortunes to be made by strong young men in the outback of Australia and the gold fields of New Guinea. This is the diary of five years spent in hot pursuit—not of honor and glory, but of excitement and riches—by one such adventurer, Michael "Mick" Leahy, his brothers Jim and Pat, and friends Mick Dwyer and Jim Taylor. Leahy and his associates explored the unknown interior of New Guinea, seeking gold and making contact for the fir...

The need to introduce pupils to learning languages at an early stage has been widely acknowledged, with MFL now a core part of the primary curriculum. Fully updated to support busy schools and teachers in planning, teaching and delivering the new primary MFL entitlement for all primary pupils, this user-friendly guide covers significant pedagogical issues and is a key point of reference for all MFL work in the primary classroom.Now fully updated to include substantive writing about...

Sara is a young New Yorker thrown into a world she only thought of as fantasy and myth. Earth bending and its potential destruction influence her decisions and future. Can a young heiress help aid in atmospheric conditions and those affected? Will her insight and connection to the Earth sway a dynamic power and its domination of the land?

**The Story of the Monkeypox Virus, readers are taken on a journey through the history, biology, and impact of one of the world's lesser-known but increasingly significant viral threats—Monkeypox, now known as MPOX. From its discovery in remote African rainforests to its recent spread into global headlines, this book delves into the virus’s origins, transmission pathways, and the ways it mirrors and differs from its infamous relative, smallpox.Richly illustrated with case studies, ...

The Big FIVE O Four friends… one VERY big birthday ‘A lovely, fun, light-hearted read’ Adele Parks Praise for Jane Wenham-Jones ‘Fresh, funny and wise’ Katie Fforde ‘I love Jane’s writing!’ Jill Mansell ‘feel-good’ Woman and HomeWhile four 49 year olds are planning a party their seaside town will never forget, they also have more on their minds than canapés and bal...

‘Fresh, funny and wise’ Katie Fforde ‘I love Jane’s writing!’ Jill Mansell ‘Feel-good’ Woman and HomeTess has downsized to a lively new town and is ready for “me” time. But her Zen-like calm is tested by her boomerang offspring, who keep fluttering back to the nest (usually with a full bag of dirty washing) and by her elderly mother’s struggle to hold on to her independence.Tess is also surprised to discover that there are d...

If you love Milly Johnson, Trisha Ashley and Catherine Alliott, you'll love Jane Wenham-Jones's deliciously entertaining novels**!**'Funny, realistic and full of insight' Katie Fforde'I love Jane's writing!' Jill Mansell'Feel-good' Woman & HomeLaura Meredith never imagined herself appearing on TV - she's too old, too flabby, too downright hormonal, and much too busy...

Nurturing Your Writer’s Calm (NYWC) is for you, the hesitant writer. You have a heartfelt desire to write, but somehow you get stuck. NYWC teaches you how to get into the optimal state so your creativity flows easily. The three-step process, designed to usher you into your unique place of creativity, is both simple and innovative.Writer's block is now a thing of the past. Seriously. You can't help but write when you follow these supportive techniques that help you harness ...

Immerse yourself in a captivating anthology of 194 timeless poems, meticulously curated from the literary treasures of Robert Louis Stevenson and other renowned poets. This unabridged collection transports you to a realm of imagination, emotion, and profound insights. From the haunting melodies of "Requiem" to the whimsical adventures of "The Land of Story-Books," each verse paints vivid pictures and stirs the depths of your soul. Prepare to be enchanted by the lyrical prowess of these lit...

Secrets, stories and slip-ups! Meet Jane, Kiki and Susannah, three dolls who know what being friends is about. When Jane's dog, tartan, steals Madison's love letters, the dolls think it's very funny. Then Madison takes revenge by stealing Susannah's precious notebook, containing all her secret stories about the dolls' adventures. Can the dolls get the notebook back before Madison reads all their secrets? And who wrote the love letters to Madison, anyway?