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Whatever your experience, whether new to the subject or a seasoned entomologist, this book helps you capture the beauty of insects by helping you understand their structure and appreciate their behaviour, movement, colour and habitat.

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Working en plein-air is a French term that means literally 'in the open air' and, although artists have been doing just that for centuries, the concept is experiencing a resurgence today. Sketchers and painters alike are leaving their studios and heading out into the open air. This book encourages you to join them.

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An unpretentious, non-academic approach to painting and drawing Avoiding 'painting by numbers' Strategies for independent working, building confidence and taking risks Examples from notable artists The body as an inspiring muse

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A practical book celebrating the genre of landscape painting and includes a course of 50 lessons.

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Artists have always been fascinated with portraying the nude: the beauty and nuances of the human figure are endlessly absorbing. This book looks in detail at the key skills and themes, such as perception, proportion, composition, colour and facture, that the artist needs.

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Caricature is an old-age art form that uses exaggeration to make a satirical or humorous point. It is, however, underpinned by strong technical principles. This work explains those principles through step-by-step instruction moving from observation to simple aspects of drawing, and then to caricaturing the face feature by feature.

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Topics covered include: Tools and equipment Capturing facial expressions Creating a sense of movement Choosing a subject Using computers

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Offers an exciting approach to drawing the human body. Divided into three parts, on structure, anatomy and observation, it introduces a set of principles and develops a treasury of ideas for the artist to follow.

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A stunning book that explores the creative and expressive qualities of charcoal.

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The Author embraces the philosophies of the East, approaching the art of the brush which is based on Chinese ink drawing and painting.

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Driveways, paths and patios are an essential part of most properties, and this comprehensive book provides a detailed explanation of exactly how they are designed, planned, and constructed. It describes the range of tools and equipment needed, and also details the constructions of kerbs and edging and laying methods for flags, block paving.

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A practical book to get you started - teach you how to fly drones - and take stunning aerial shots.

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Written for the gardener, designer, enthusiast and horticulturist, this book provides: - Expert advice on drainage and planting mediums - Design know-how on xeriscaping your garden - Practical advice on planting and caring for succulents in beds and containers - A comprehensive directory of over 400 varieties

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Jenny Starling, the travelling cook with a penchant for trouble, accepts an assignment to cook for a wealthy businessman on his luxurious river-boat but when someone is murdered she is once again in the thick of things. And since anyone aboard could be the murderer, she'd better keep her wits about her - and her sharp knives handy!

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The E-Type Jaguar has been described on countless occasions as one of the most beautiful cars in the world. This manual takes you through the full nut-and-bolt restoration of a very early example, E-Type Jaguar Chassis No 60. Each chapter gives you a first-hand account of the process.

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Unlike so many proud names that have diasppeared in recent times, the old identity of East Kent Road Car Co Ltd is still carried as the legal lettering on the Stagecoach-owned buses operating in the area today. This book celebrates one hundred years of a bus operation that is still very much recognizable for its origins.

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Edward Schroder Prior designed the cathedral of the Arts and Crafts Movement (St Andrew's Church, Roker), perfected the popular butterfly plan in his houses, and published what is still the seminal work on medieval gothic art in England in 1900. This book deals with Prior's architecture, life and scolarship.

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Guides readers through the 'how to' of sports coaching, covers the essential elements of coaching and demonstrates how effective coaching practice can be developed.