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Häftad, Engelska, 2023
178 kr
Part human, part animal — all fantastic!Veteran illustrator Ryo Sumiyoshi stretches the boundaries of fantasy human-animal hybrids in his new book—presenting not just the usual jungle beasties but a fascinating array of strange and unusual creatures found nowhere else! Sumiyoshi's extensive sketchbook ideas, drawing tips and full-color examples combine insights on body structures and movement with conceptual sketches and notes linking physical attributes to personality and behavior.The hundreds of drawings in this book show you how to create a rich menagerie of fantasy characters:Anthropomorphic furries based on the classic dog, cat, fox and werewolf-type charactersHumans with animal features like a hunter with a bushy tail and the crafty face of a catAnimals with human features, for example a six-legged tiger with a human faceAnimal-to-animal hybrids including a snake-fox and a griffinesque chimeraThese creatures boast mix-and-match fangs, beaks, paws, claws, fur, fins, feathers, scales and plates paired with expressive human attributes. And they come from every branch of the animal kingdom—from mammals to birds, reptiles, fish and insects—and everything in between.This is the ultimate sourcebook for anyone interested in fantasy creature design!
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
182 kr
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Learn how to create photorealistic colored pencil drawings that are convincing enough to fool the eye!This book shows you how to make incredibly realistic colored pencil drawings in 10 easy step-by-step lessons. Follow along as author Cocomaru explains how to depict highlights, shadows and refractions, how to render photorealistic textures, and how to create a sense of depth in your drawings that makes them appear truly real!Photorealistic Colored Pencil Drawing Techniques provides all the information needed to get you started—which materials to get, how to set up your workspace, how to prepare the underdrawings, and all of Cocomaru's trademark techniques on how to achieve maximum realism!Learn to draw objects with sparkling realism, for example:A sliced orange with juicy, mouthwatering sectionsA glossy blue marble with a beautiful light refractionA kinetically sloshing glass of red wine An adorably fluffy cat and a sweet-looking corgi And much more! You'll begin with simple drawings and progress to more advanced ones as you learn all the amazing techniques for creating photorealistic colored pencil drawings!
Inbunden, Engelska, 2018
165 kr
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This expertly presented book is a fabulous guide for players of all levels. It is a clear and effective tutorial for beginners, an essential sourcebook of reference points, sample games, tips and professional strategies for intermediate and high-level players, and a fascinating history of bridge and the great champions for enthusiasts of every kind. In the introduction, the principles of bridge and its continued evolution are discussed, and the first chapter goes on to detail the colourful history of the game. The practical heart of the book then focuses on how to play bridge and improve your game, from basic through to intermediate and advanced-level, both in bidding and cardplay. This teaching course is designed to develop skills and competence - the importance of good bidding, card play and defence, rules of the game, and strategies for successful play. With more than 700 superb photographs and artworks, the book combines a reference manual, a stunning history and a comprehensive course in one beautifully presented and expertly written volume. It details the amazing history of the World Bridge Championships, and the players that have popularised and developed the game we know today; it covers bridge on TV and video, as well as bridge computer programs and playing bridge with opponents accross the world via the internet; and includes anecdotes and tips from world famous players such as Ely Cuthbertson, Charles Goren, Rixi Markus and Benito Garozzo. Players of all levels are able to learn and improve their game, achieve their desired levels of skill and knowledge and, above all, increase their enjoyment by playing bridge to the fullness of their potential.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
165 kr
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This expertly presented book, updated in 2021/2 edition, tells you everything you need to know about chess. All the pieces and modern rules and terminology of chess are explained in an accessible and structured way, together with an evocative history of the game and its greatest players. The different strategies are explained along with how to manage the game as it progresses from opening through the middle game to the end game. Analysis and teaching commences at the most basic level, before moving on to intermediate and more advanced levels. Some of the historic chess masterpiece games are also explored in detail as inspiration for tactical play. Then the book offers ideas about where to play chess and who to play against. Options are outlined such as rapid play or blitz chess, which have timed finishes, and slow methods, such as correspondence chess, which involves long distance play. Understand the rules of the game, pieces and the chess board; includes the basics: how to practise, strategies for attack and defence and how to win the game; teaches chess opening strategies, middle games and good end game techniques at different levels of skill and experience; includes different ways of playing chess such as online chess, fast (rapid play and blitz) and slow games (correspondence chess); offers advice for becoming a more advanced player and playing in competition and even at a Chess Congress.
156 kr
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An encyclopedia of the many kinds of fish, reptiles and amphibians living in the world's freshwater environments, from river catchments and swift-flowing streams to murky swamps and clearwater lakes. The book begins with an introduction to freshwater biology, and then contains fully illustrated directories profiling over 650 fish, turtles, newts and crocodiles. The species are presented with superb illustrations, and there are maps and quick-reference data panels to pinpoint distribution, habitat, food, size and breeding habits. With over 700 glorious images to assist identification, this information-packed resource is likely to appeal to anglers and aquarium enthusiasts, as well as to the general reader.Featuring over 650 fish, reptiles and amphibians, including salmon, chubs, bass, catfish, darters, eels, cichlids, piranhas, tetras, turtles, crocodiles and many more. A detailed reference section covers anatomy, senses, classification, breeding and feeding, with superb illustrations. Stunning pictorial reconstructions show the major types of freshwater habitat – from cool lakes to tropical swamps – and the creatures you are likely to find in them. Species are profiled in encyclopedic continental sections, with key information on distinguishing physical features, lifestyle and habits.
Häftad, Engelska, 2002
148 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Hundreds of organic gardening tips and homespun remedies that come only from season after season of experience—a perfect gift for the green thumb. Born of necessity and ingenuity and honed through years of “trowel and error,” these helpful hints include environmentally friendly ammunition against weeds and pests, shortcuts for cultivation and propagation, and clever uses for curious household items. And every page is charmingly illustrated with Sharon Lovejoy's watercolor art.Find tips such as: ·Take a shower with your houseplants ·Cure plant viruses with milk ·Recycle an old wheelbarrow into a movable flower bed ·Use empty citrus fruit rinds as seedling pots
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
548 kr
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A sweeping historical account of the Later Roman Empire incorporating the latest scholarly research In the newly revised 3rd edition of A History of the Later Roman Empire, 284-700, distinguished historians Geoffrey Greatrex and Stephen Mitchell deliver a thoroughly up-to-date discussion of the Later Roman Empire. It includes tables of information, numerous illustrations, maps, and chronological overviews. As the only single volume covering Late Antiquity and the early Islamic period, the book is designed as a comprehensive historical handbook covering the entire span between the Roman Empire to the Islamic conquests. The third edition is a significant expansion of the second edition—published in 2015—and includes two new chapters covering the seventh century. The rest of the work has been updated and revised, providing readers with a sweeping historical survey of the struggles, triumphs, and disasters of the Roman Empire, from the accession of the emperor Diocletian in AD 284 to the closing years of the seventh century. It also offers: A thorough description of the massive political and military transformations in Rome’s western and eastern empiresComprehensive explorations of the latest research on the Later Roman EmpirePractical discussions of the tumultuous period ushered in by the Arab conquestsExtensive updates, revisions, and corrections of the second editionPerfect for undergraduate and postgraduate students of ancient, medieval, early European, and Near Eastern history, A History of the Later Roman Empire, 284-700 will also benefit lay readers with an interest in the relevant historical period and students taking a survey course involving the late Roman Empire.
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
170 kr
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Learn to draw adorable, whimsical illustrations of over 700 everyday things! Just follow the simple step-by-step instructions.In So Cute, So Easy to Draw!, popular French artist Kelly Kek teaches you how to draw hundreds of everyday items in her cute and easy style. This extensive how-to-draw book features easy-to-follow tutorials designed to turn you into an artist. Divided by seasons into several themes—at home, in the countryside, in the mountains, by the sea, in the mountains, and so much more—this 224-page volume shows you how to draw a variety of objects in the most delightful way, including:Fruits, vegetables, and flowersAnimals, sea life, and insectsOutdoor activitiesCity lifeHolidaysAnd more!Along with drawing tips and inspiration, So Cute, So Easy to Draw! is the most comprehensive drawing book for beginner artists and those who want to add some charm and enchantment to their artwork.
88 kr
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