dover publications jun 2019 (11 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Thirty-one illustrations depict mermaids swimming with dolphins, playing the harp, sunning on rocks, and amid dozens of undersea scenarios of coral reefs, sea flowers, seashells, and other marine settings.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Famed for her work among the sick and wounded of the Crimean War, Mary Seacole possessed a unique perspective: that of a Victorian-era black woman at a battlefield's front line. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1805, she began her career as a healer by helping her mother nurse British officers at nearby military camps. In the 1850s, her compassion aroused by agonizing reports from Crimea, she headed for England to offer her services. Seacole was denied entry to Florence Nightingale's ''angel band'' of military nurses, possibly on account of her race. Undaunted, she traveled independently to Crimea to set up accommodations near Balaclava that provided treatment and domestic comforts to convalescing soldiers. Seacole's years of service left her bankrupt and impoverished, but her memoirs, published to popular and critical acclaim in 1857, express no regrets. Humorous and tragic by turns, this autobiography recaptures the voice of a fearless adventurer and humanitarian.'.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The great advocate for wilderness preservation wrote many letters extolling the wonders of Yosemite. His lyric, vividly written accounts describe sheep-herding, guiding visitors, and studying the region's diverse splendors.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From elegant and sleek to cute and fluffy, 31 ready-to-color illustrations of cats depict the graceful felines amid flowers, gardens, and in other natural settings. Many images include decorative borders.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fascinating and educational coloring book focuses on the bigger, taller, and heavier creatures that scientists are constantly bringing to light, plus old favorites. All 44 illustrations include descriptive captions.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Kinnaird, Ross (illustrator). Neuware - Wisecracking rhymes and sidesplitting illustrations highlight this playful story of seagulls who hatch a mischievously messy plan to reclaim their turf from people who leave trash at the beach.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Decorative backgrounds bursting with shapes, patterns, butterflies, flowers, and more highlight such cheerful and optimistic phrases as 'Enjoy the little things,' 'Dream big,' and more. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Upon his 1829arrival in Granada, Spain, American author Washington Irving was immediately charmed by the city's beauty and picturesque qualities. While researching a book on the conquest of Granada, he gained access to the Alhambra Palace, which had fallen into disrepair after years of neglect. Irving became a guest at the ancient fortress, where he found himself in the company of several colorful inhabitants. During his sojourn, the writer became increasingly enamored of the grand palace and its wealth of history and folklore. The result is this captivating collection of essays, sketches, and tales. As Irving notes in his Preface, ''It was my endeavor scrupulously to depict its half Spanish, half Oriental character; its mixture of the heroic, the poetic, and the grotesque; to revive the traces of grace and beauty fast fading from its walls; to record the regal and chivalrous traditions concerning those who once trod its courts; and the whimsical and superstitious legends of the motley race now burrowing among its ruins.'' A must-read for modern-day visitors to the Alhambra, this edition presents a fascinating selection of Irving's observations and stories.'.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A student of Leopold Auer presents the maestro's acclaimed methods of instruction in this elementary manual. Covers basics - tuning, reading music, scales, bowing, more - in clear, simple terms.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Full-color photos and fun-to-follow instructions explain how to crochet 17 Bookies - whimsical bookmarks in the form of adorable animals, from Freddy the Frog to Elmer the Unicorn.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A complete watercolor instruction guide, this long-time bestseller is full of vibrant illustrations, examples of what to do and what to avoid, and tips that make the medium accessible. Written by a true master, it presents practical information on the basics of setting up a good painting - composition, color, and light - before discussing the medium's advantages and concluding with informative demonstrations. Tony Couch emphasizes practice as the key to developing watercolor skills. Starting with equipment choices and methods for controlling paint on wet paper, he proceeds to discussions and illustrations of the elements and principles of design. Other topics include working with color and value, pulling together a composition, and acquiring techniques for handling watercolor. Easy-to-follow examples chart the progress from a rough sketch into a finished painting. Watercolor: You Can Do It! is an ideal companion for beginning to advanced artists, suitable for individual study as well as a text for art students and teachers.'.