Quarto publishing plc sep 2023 (31 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - mprove your wellbeing every day through the practice of astrology, and find guidance and inspiration through the symbolic movement of the celestial bodies. Astrology affects you every day, not just when it's the season of your star sign (although this is your most powerful time to shine!). Divided into the 12 zodiac signs and detailing every major astrological event, follow the planets and zodiac signs as they shift throughout the year, and learn how to live your best life in every sign, from earthy Capricorn through to fiery Sagittarius season. With everything you need in one handy guide, this is a great resource, whether you're a beginner, new to astrology, or are a practicing astrologer. Discover more about planetary movements such as mercury in retrograde, and explore what it means, how to use it to your advantage, and what to focus on. Allow this almanac to guide you as it tells you, based on the movement of the skies, when the optimal time is to manifest new beginnings, when to perform a ritual for money-making, and how to use astrology as a tool for self-care. With mantras, advice, and wellbeing tips for each of the zodiac signs, this guide to astrological self-care and living is perfect for every star sign. This book uses standardised GMT for planetary movements (with new and full moon information for five different time zones). Readers in other time zones may wish to double check if events fall on the previous or following date for them. Samohin, Katarina (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*Featured in BookTrust's Great Books Guide 2023\*From award-winning children's poet Joseph Coelho comes this enchanting story of three kids looking for adventure in their tower block.Drawn from Coelho's own experience growing up in a tower block, this is a celebration and reclaiming of them as places full of power and magic.A power that residesin the smiles of our neighbours.A magic that seeps outwhen we swap our home-baked flavours.A deeply personal story written by the award-winning poet Joseph Coelho, drawn from his own experience growing up in a tower blockand looking for adventure.Three children living in the tower block travel to a strange, magical world inside a tree and meet an old man with supernatural powers only to realise that the magic they'd been looking for had been in the tower blockall that time, in the form of community and connection.Beautiful illustrations complement the poetic narrative, creating an enchanting story that children and adults alike will fall in love with. This powerful story shows us the true beauty of home and community. It's a modern-day fable about how society separates 'urban' spaces from the countryside, when the reality is that nature is everywhere, and everyone should have access to it. Richard Johnson (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Look out, here comes trouble! Croc has stopped atOld MacDonald's farm for a snack.E-I-E-I-OUh-oh! Providing a unique, alternative spin on a familiar song, this delightfully silly story is contemporary, quirky and playful kids will love to follow Croc's antics and sing along with him as he roams Old MacDonald's farm A bright, bold and bonkers reimagining of the familiar songOld MacDonald Had a Farm, starring a cheeky crocodile, this book will have children and adults singing along and laughing out loud as they follow along with this hilarious story. Sebastien Braun (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Baker's zany verses, dynamically typeset to mirror the frenetic energy, take readers on a whirlwind tour of the monsters' Christmas shenanigans and make for a great read-aloud.' Shenwei Chang, Horn BookMerry monsters, hairy monsters, monsters trailing slime. Shiny monsters, tiny monsters, all at Christmas time! Children will love this super-fun title packed with hilarious monsters preparing for Christmas!Follow the monsters as they play in the snow and slide on the ice, decorate the house and go shopping for presents. and watch out for Santa monster hiding in every scene! There is plenty to spot on every page, with playful, bright artwork, and lots of festive, amusing mishaps. Energetic, wacky, and characterful monsters are drawn in a vibrant, contemporary style by Ukranian illustrator Nina Dzyvulska spot Sprinkle monster baking up a storm, Teeth monster decking all the halls, and Roar monster trying out Santa's sleigh! The simple narrative with fun wordplay and a gentle rhyme is perfect for reading aloud,ideal for preschoolers and early readers as they build up their vocabulary and reading confidence. This bold, bright, and playful book is sure to be enjoyed time and time again by young readers as they are thrilled by the merry escapades of the Christmas monsters. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A charming story of friendship and truly believing in yourself with a touch of magic and witchcraft. It all began once upon a magical town, when a little girl called Moira received a wondrous magic Relic. But try as she might, she couldn't make her Relic blossom into life and make her magic powers shine like her best friend Lilly could. Her potions didn't sparkle, her spells fell flat and everything she did seemed to go wrong. Can Moira learn to believe in herself and finally let her powers shine This heart-warming story about how witches got their powers is part of the critically acclaimed Once Upon. series, which includes the Waterstones Children's Prize-shortlisted Once Upon a Unicorn Horn.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this follow up toIncredible Hotel, a crime disrupts the hotel's prestigious baking competition. But will detective Matilda be able to solve the case The Delaunay baking competition is coming up. It is taking place at the Incredible Hotel and will judged by guest of honour, the Duchess of Delaunay. Stefan has perfected his Gingerbread castle recipe but on the morning of the event. the recipe is nowhere to be found. Luckily, the best detective in Delaunay is on hand - Stefan's best friend, Matilda. Who can the thief be !Everyone has their theory and the Duchess is ready to point the finger at a baking saboteur. Just in time, Matilda discovers the recipe has been snatched by the Duchesses dog, who has used it to make a cosy nest for a suprise litter of puppies. All is forgiven and the competition resumes. Stefan wins the prize and Matilda gets the respect she deserves from the very patronising local police department. This stunning, beautifully illustrated and nostalgic picture book is a follow up toIncredible Hotel,from exceptionally talented author Kate Davies and the award-winning illustrator Isabelle Follath. It visits the same unique hotel, depicted in characterful illustrations and described with whimsical and charming text. Follath, Isabelle (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A fresh and fun outdoors activity book to learn about and make friends with your very own (chosen) tree! First, select the friendly wooden giant that you want to get to know, then meet and explore it more fully with 21 games and activities, all taking place in the great outdoors. Hug your tree, rub its bark, ask your tree how old it is and meet the animals that make their homes in its branches. You can also take a bath with your tree (a forest bath that is!),play games together, and make forest art. This playful approachto an outdoor activity book supports learning, helps fostera vital bond with natureand stimulates creative and imaginative play for children of 6 and over.Contents Say hooray for trees! Choose your tree Meet your tree Hug your tree Draw a portrait of your tree Rub your tree's bark Ask your tree its age Measure your tree Talk leaves to your tree Watch your tree over the year Breathe with your tree Meet your tree's animal friends Can you eat your tree Picnic with your tree Play tree tag Dream a tree house Climb your tree Make forest art Plant a new tree Thank your tree Look after your tree More things to do with a tree Mini tree glossary.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*2022 New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Books Winner\* Teach values of generosity, understanding and community with this calm and scrumptious story about a lunch cart that feeds the wildlife creatures in the local area. Furry noses sniff the air as mouthwatering smells waft down city streets, luring growling bellies to the Night Owl. Inside this elegant, horse-drawn establishment, a feathery cook works the grill, serving up tasty dishes for shift workers and operagoers alike: a mince pie for Fox, a ham sandwich for Badger and puddings for little Possums. Mouse, a poor street sweeper, watches as the line of customers swells, ever hopeful that someone will drop a morsel of food but Owl's cooking is far too delicious for more than a crumb to be found. As the evening's service winds down, weary Owl spots trembling Mouse. Has he found his own night lunch, or will he invite this small sweeper inside for a midnight feast for two From the imagination of two acclaimed picture book creators, together for the first time, this dreamlike picture book is a magical ode to Victorian lunch wagons. With stark, feathery illustrations and minimal, poetic wording, the visuals are simple yet sweet. Evoking the sounds, sights, smells and tastes of the city at night, Night Lunch reveals how empathy and kindness as well as dignity and gratitude can be found and savoured in the most unexpected places. Dena Seiferling (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This beautifully illustrated book seeks to tell children the true, diverse and decolonised story of art around the world. Even before they could write, people were telling stories with pictures. And though art is universal, the story we know about it is not. A Whole World of Art opens your eyes to a global view of art by taking you on a whirlwind tour around the world and through time. With two companions a boy and a girl travel through 25 destinations from the history of art, circling the globe. As they travel, they explore the rich visual canon from each culture they visit through looking at different key works and examine the lives of the artists who created them.Each spread shows a stunning, edge-to-edge illustrated scene from art history portraying an artist or artists making important artwork within a detailed background. A paragraph of introductory text and small captions around the page give fascinating details about the artists and the time and place in which they lived. Art project ideas provide inspiration throughout. Visit: - Athens, Greece (450 BCE),where you will marvel at the gleaming gold statues and marble architecture; - The Ming Dynasty, China (13681644), where you will discover intricate designs, drawings and calligraphy on paper and porcelain; - Benin City, Africa (1550), where you will meet the brass-casters who create elaborately detailed plaques and ornaments only for the Oba (or king); - Coyoacan, Mexico (19071954), where you will get to know the painters Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera; Written by art history teacher Dr Sarah Phillips, who rewrote and decolonised the A Level syllabus in the UK, and illustrated by talented artist Dion Mehaga Bangun Djayasaputra, this gorgeous book offers a fresh, inclusive view of the history of art.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Have you ever wondered if trees can communicate with each other Well they can. Recently, scientists have discovered that forests communicate via underground networks of fungal threads knows as 'the wood wide web'. In this picture book for young children, we meet a littlefir tree sapling who is stretching her first leaves into a dark ancient forest full of huge trees. She feels very lonely and she can't reach any light or water. Her worried feeling sinks down to the tips of her roots, which little does she know, are connected to the wood wide web. The fungal network sends her message all over the forest! 'little tree needs help!' The message reaches mother trees who can't spare the energy from their own little ones, others who are sick and can't help but ultimately, one friendly paper birch tree helps her in her time of need. When the winter comes and birch tree needs help in return, the strong, not so little fir tree withe her evergreen leaves can come to the rescue. Our little tree learns that she is part of a loving, caring community, filled with family and kind strangers of entirely different species. She learns all the ways that there are to care and be cared for, and most importantly that she is not alone.After all, the forest is only as strong as its smallest tree.Trees can communicate using up to '50 words' and can send messages of distress, warn each other about incoming danger in the form of disease or pests, learn which trees are their parents and which are their offspring. If a tree is in danger, others can send spare sugars and water via the network and even sabotage trees they see as a threat.And they do it all via the wood wide web. This is a powerful book, that teaches children about a hugely important discovery in contemporary science, about a secret world beneath our feet and most importantly, about the strength that comes with asking for help, and discovering that you are not alone.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Say goodbye to boredom with this globe-spanning guide to the world's favourite children's games, to play by yourself, with family or friends!Let's Playis a joyfullyillustrated collection of games from all around the world for youto discover and enjoy. Games for oneplayer to fiveplayers, and even large groups, are clearly explainedand provide endless opportunitiesfor playful adventure, alongside a resourceforlearning about cultures and traditions from countries across the globe. The exciting array of games includes: - solo puzzle games like Jegichagi (South Korea) - big party game Catch the Dragon's Tail (China) - head-to-head Kolowis Awithlaknannai boardgame (Zuni Native American) - hilarious Oonch Neech (a variation of Tag from Pakistan) Additional sections give you the background to classic games like tag and hide-and-seek and talk you through making games of your own. Vibrant illustrations from Monica Andino carefully demonstrate the steps of the games, whilst bringing to life the fun and joy they offer.The possibilities are endless, and with this book, the fun will be, too. Monica Andino (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Take a trip around the world to discover the busy animals active during the day, and the magical creatures that come out at night in twelve unique habitats in this extensive exploration of the natural world. This book's funflip-book format gives readers two books in one. Beginning with the daytime, children can explore the biodiversity of a huge range of landscapes. Readers can then flip the book and arrive at extraordinary night-time scenes where the hidden, rarely seen creaturesof the night come out to play in the same landscapes, all for children to uncover.This innovative title looks at the animals of both day and night in a huge variety of habitats including the South American Rainforest, African Savannah, Australian Outback and Andes Mountains.Firm favourites and widely unknown creatures, of both the day and night, are explored, including:- Cockroaches, silverfish and leopards that scourcities by night- Parrotfish, shrimps and epaulette sharks that roam tropical coral reefs by day- Aye-ayes, leaf-tailed geckos and tomato frogs that emerge in the Madagascan night- Wild boar, brown bears and jays that enjoy the European woodland in the sunshineSections on the animals ofdawn and dusk, and even urban wildlife, make this a truly fascinating, comprehensive and fresh look at the natural world for children. The magic of the natural world during both the day and night is brought to life with Nic Jones' vibrant illustrations.Daytime and Night-time provides the perfect opportunity forchildren tocompare and contrast twelve habitats during the day and night, and uncover the true biodiversity of our planet at all times of the day. Nic Jones (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Featuring agold-foil-embossed cloth cover, aribbon markerandsprayed gold edges, this gorgeous volume is filled withbeautiful illustrations and precise notes detailing the secret lives of magical beasts. Tales of magical creatures have been told across the world for generations. but are these stories merely flights of fancy, or is there any truth to the legends of unicorns and dragons, centaurs and griffins Presented as the notebook of a 1920s zoologist, this lavish volume sets out to answer this question, revealing the hidden world of the magical beasts that live among us. Within these pages you will meet bizarre and beautiful creatures from around the globe, discovering their habits, habitats and the legends surrounding them. Learn about the anatomy of a unicorn, the life cycle of a phoenix, incredible dragon courtship dances and much more in this ultimate guide to magical creatures. This exquisitely illustrated album will entrance all true-believers and fantasy enthusiasts. Following on from A Natural History of Fairies,A Natural History of MagickandA Natural History of Mermaids,this vintage notebook is part of the Folklore Field Guidesseries: a charming collection of beautifully illustrated compendiums on topics of lore and legend.Fascinating factsare accompanied bybreathtaking illustrations,all presented in an engaging narrative form.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Perennials are amongst the most widely used garden staples. They are the largest group of garden plants and offer magnificent diversity for every location from sun to shade. This guide is a perfect mix of practical and giftable gardening reference for the entry level enthusiast who wants to find out more about perennials and wants to grow them successfully. Combining the authority and expertise of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew with beautiful artworks and practical advice, this is a giftable hardback for enthusiasts and beginners. Packed with information and inspiration, it covers a range of plants as well as vital information on soil, light and maintenance. Every plant's needs are revealed so readers can succeed with 50 specimens and 12 easy to follow projects.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The new Kew guide to planting and cultivating shrubs features 12 easy and inspiring projects as well asdetailed information on 50 of the most important specimens to grow, allaccompanied by Kew's beautiful botanical illustrations.Shrubs are the perfect plant - they are low-maintenance, there is a variety for nearly every need and they are widely available. This guide is a perfect mix of practical and giftable gardening reference for the entry level enthusiast who wants to find out more about shrubs and wants to grow them successfully. Combining the authority and expertise of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew with beautiful artworks and practical advice, this is a giftable hardback for enthusiasts and beginners. Packed with information and inspiration, it covers a range of plants as well as vital information on soil, light and maintenance. Every plant's needs are revealed so readers can succeed with 50 specimens and 12 easy to follow projects.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This comprehensive, beautiful book delves deep into the complex but fascinating story of our relationship with colour throughout human history. Color is fundamental to our experience and understanding of the world. It crosses continents and cultures, disciplines and decades. It is used to convey information and knowledge, to evoke mood, and to inspire emotion. This book explores the history of our understanding of color, from the ancient world to the present, from Aristotle to Albers. Interspersed in the historical story are numerous thematic essays that look at how color has been used across a wide range of disciplines and fields: in food, music, language and many others. The illustrations are drawn from the Royal College of Art's renowned Colour Reference Library which spans six centuries of works and nearly 2,000 titles, from a Gothic manuscript on the composition of the rainbow to hand-painted Enlightenment works on color theory and vibrant 20th-century color charts, including many fascinating examples not seen in other books.Delving far and wide in this fascinating and varied subject, this book will help readers find new layers of meaning and complexity in their everyday experiences and teach them to look closer at our colorful lives.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This beautiful, fully illustrated book presents a compendium of artworks throughout history which have been inspired by myth, fantasy and the unreal.Artists have explored imaginary worlds and fantastical creatures for centuries, expressing the unreal and impossible, the mystical and mythical, via the medium of paint.But what draws them to the imaginary, the uncharted and the unknown Is it merely an escape from reality Or are they seeking a greater understanding of the human experience, or perhaps the very meaning of life itself With myriad styles and methods of expression, what links artists through the ages And how have these visual flights of fancy and imagination changed over the course of time The Art of Fantasy is a visual sourcebook of all that is fantastical from fine art to illustration, and from surrealists and symbolists to the creatives working in undefined territories. While the artists in our history books (Blake, Goya, Dali, Magritte, Ernst) first brought fantasy art to the galleries, it was the twentieth century artists who brought it to the masses. It is in this book that, for the first time, they are united and equally weighted, presenting a mesmerising and thoughtful curation of the best fantasy artwork out there.This is an inspiring collection for fans of myth, magic, fantasy and art history.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What happens after we die This difficult question has fascinated people for thousands of years.An Atlas of Afterlivessets out to explore and explain the many underworlds, otherworlds, heavens and hells believed in by cultures from across the world, throughout history. From paradise gardens to fiery kingdoms, from shadowy isles of the dead to ghostly galleons on an eternal voyage, these visions of eternity are fascinating examples of human creativity and storytelling.Organised by continent, this book will take you onan eerie journey to discover legendary places from different mythologies. Each lavishly illustrated spread invites you into a different realm of the dead, with deities, demons and other details drawn from historical sources ranging from ancient Egyptian scrolls to Chilean folklore.With wonder, curiosity and sensitivity, every one of these awe-inspiring places is presented in its culturalcontext, combining real, historical fact with the magical atmosphere of the unknown and unknowable. Discover afterlives from all over the world, including: - The gloomy kingdomof Hades, ancient Greek god of the dead - Valhalla, mead hall of fallen Norse heroes - Duat, ancient Egyptian River of Death - Jannah, the beautiful Islamic garden of heaven - Kakuriyo, the invisible realm of spirits in Japanese Shinto beliefs - The Gates of Guinee, the Voudou portal said to be hidden in New Orleans - The Lakota Trail of Spirits in the Milky Way - Kibu, island of ghosts to the Torres Strait Islanders of Australia - Many, many more. With stories, histories and mapsto get lost in,An Atlas of Afterlivesis a truly unforgettable departure from our everyday lives into the depths of world mythology, exploring a fundamental question in an accessible, respectful and totally unique way. This lavish volume will fire the imaginations of curious explorers aged 9-12 keen for a glimpse of what lies beyond. Manasawee Rojanaphan (illustrator). …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Welcome all rascals and tricksters to this marvellous miscellany of mischief and magic!This playful book explores the world of deception and trickery both the good and the bad.Learn the secrets of infamous magic illusions and tricks and discover the stories of some of history's most notorious hoaxes, pranks, and cons. While some are great fun, others contain a serious lesson . . . after all, understanding scams of the past can help protect you in the future.Meet infamous pranksterssuch as Marcel Duchamp(the French artist who pranked the art world), renowned illusionists and escape artists such as Adelaide Hermann (one of the first female magicians), and cunning con-artistssuch as George C. Parker (the American who 'sold' the Statue of Liberty).The themed spreads explore a range of topics such as made-up monsters, alien conspiracies, doctored photos, disguises and pseudonyms, April Fool's Day pranks, and much more.If you're feeling mischievous, you can even follow the steps and tips spaced throughout the book to try your hand at some pranks and magic tricks of your own! But keep your wits about you, because fake hoaxes are included within the pages for eagle-eyedreaders to try to spot! Perfect for readers young and old who delight in a bit of mischief. Jasmine Floyd (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the winner of the New York Times Best Illustrated Children's book, comes a beautiful meditation on what makes a home. Each creature featured in this beautiful collection shows a unique way that they build their home, and poetic text accompanies each, making this both a narrative, non-fiction treasury and a poetic reflection on what nature can teach us. Discover how a beaver builds a safe dam for it's family and how a tailor bird forages for grasses and animal hairs to use as threads, to sew a truly tailor-made nest. In this book, children and parents alike will discover in vivid colour and poetry, all the wild ways there are to build a home.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover the secret to exactly who you are based on the unique combination of astrology and psychology. Did you know that your birthday can reveal surprising details about your personality, relationships, and health The Complete Book of Birthdays - Gift Editionfeaturing dazzling new cover art and a more portable and accessible formatis a compelling, easy-to-use reference book that gives you insight into your birthday profile and shows you how to maximize your career goals, love life, and health. Each day of the year comes with a complete, in-depth personality profile that, when partnered with your astrological sign, creates shockingly accurate results. After a review of the history and principles of astrology, find separate profiles for each sign of the zodiac and a page for each day of the year with a detailed discussion of the character traits of people born on that day. Each birthday page also gives: - Planetary Influences - Virtues - Vices - Careers - Skills & Aptitudes - Famous Births - Compatible with Learn all about yourself and your unique strengths, then turn the pages and find out the secrets of your friends, family, and colleagues.The Complete Book of Birthdays - Gift Edition is the perfect for gift for any occasion, including, of course, birthdays.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Learn the powerful stories behind over 40 goddessesfrom around the world, and discover how you can embody their power to improve your wellbeing, and live your best life.From ancient myth to modern day icons, there's a goddess to help you with every situation. Including some of the best and less well-known goddesses throughout mythology, and accompanied by a gorgeous illustration of each, learn the stories of: Freya (Norse Goddess of Love, Beauty, and War) Eostre (Celtic Goddess of the Dawn and Spring) Guan Yin (Buddhist Goddess of Compassion and Mercy) Nut (Egyptian Goddess of the Sky) Selene (Greek Goddess of the Moon) Jaci (Brazilian Moon Goddess) Gaia (Greek Goddess of the Earth) Pele (Goddess of Fire, Volcanoes, and Dance) Inanna (Sumerian Goddess of Love, Fertility, and Sensuality) Amaterasu (Shintu Goddess of the Sun) Lakshmi (Hindu Goddess of Wealth, Good Fortune, and Success)and many more!With a simple ritual or activity alongside each story to help you channel the iconic energy of each goddess, this is the ultimate book of femaleempowerment. The perfect self-gift for Valentine's Day. Perez, Katja (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Atreasure trove of carefully selected letters written by great artists,providing unique insight into their characters and a glimpse into their lives. Artists' Letters is a collection of intriguing, entertaining, moving, significant, surprising, witty andinsightful correspondence from great artists. Arranged thematically, it includes writings and musings on love, work, daily life, money, travel and the creative process. On the theme of friendship, for example, letters provide evidence of a creative community between peers, with support and mutual appreciation that helps to dispel the myth of the artist as solitary genius. Letters between Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin show an ongoing conversation and exchange of ideas. We see mutual admiration between Claude Monet and Berthe Morisot, and Picasso's quick notes to Jean Cocteau illustrate their closeness. Letters, some of which includes sketches and drawings, are reproduced with the transcript and some background and contextual information alongside. Artists include: Salvador Dali, Goya, Lucian Freud, Vanessa Bell, Michelangelo, Mondrian, Gustav Klimt, Jasper Johns, Edward Burne-Jones, William Blake, Marcel Duchamp, Dorothea Tanning, Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh, Picasso, Mark Rothko, David Hockney, Monet, Marina Abramovic, Cindy Sherman, Joseph Cornell, Leonora Carrington, Wang Zhideng, Yayoi Kusama, Yoko Ono, Renoir, Rubens, Eva Hesse, Cy Twombly, Roy Lichtenstein, Mary Cassatt, Jackson Pollock, Leonardo da Vinci, Joseph Beuys, Judy Chicago, Frida Kahlo, Alfred Stieglitz, Georgia O'Keeffe, Auguste Rodin, Camille Claudel, Henry Moore, Joshua Reynolds, Rembrandt, Whistler, Anni Albers, Naum Gabo, Kazimir Malevich, Francis Bacon, Ana Mendieta, Lee Krasner, Andy Warhol.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Previously published as Good Things To Drink With Mr Lyan & FriendsCocktails aren't just for fancy nights out and high-end mixologists. In Mr Lyan's Cocktails at Home, Ryan Chetiyawardana (aka Mr Lyan, the man behind the award-winning Dandelyan and Lyaness bars in London and other venues in Washington DC and Amsterdam) shows how 70 innovative and exciting cocktails can be part of your get-togethers with friends, romantic evenings, or post-workday ritual.Easy to make and beautifully photographed, the cocktails cover every mood and occasion, from sunny day drinks and winter warmers, to Friday night cocktails and morning revivers. Ryan perfects classics like the Old Fashioned and the Manhattan, and experiments with new, intriguing combinations, and exciting ingredients. In this second edition 9 additional cocktails, newly created by Ryan, provide even more inspiration.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -\*Featured in BookTrust's Great Books Guide 2023\*From award-winning children's poet Joseph Coelho comes this enchanting story of three kids looking for adventure in their tower block.Drawn from Coelho's own experience growing up in a tower block, this is a celebration and reclaiming of them as places full of power and magic.A power that residesin the smiles of our neighbours.A magic that seeps outwhen we swap our home-baked flavours.A deeply personal story written by the award-winning poet Joseph Coelho, drawn from his own experience growing up in a tower blockand looking for adventure.Three children living in the tower block travel to a strange, magical world inside a tree and meet an old man with supernatural powers only to realise that the magic they'd been looking for had been in the tower blockall that time, in the form of community and connection.Beautiful illustrations complement the poetic narrative, creating an enchanting story that children and adults alike will fall in love with. This powerful story shows us the true beauty of home and community. It's a modern-day fable about how society separates 'urban' spaces from the countryside, when the reality is that nature is everywhere, and everyone should have access to it.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 48 pp. Englisch. Richard Johnson (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The third book in the uniqueSpin to Surviveseries takes you centuries into the past and onto the high seas, where you will cross swords with swashbuckling scoundrels and mutinous marauders. Your father, the good-hearted pirate Captain Samuel Swift, has entrusted you with his cutlass and the tattered map leading to his buried treasure. But this is the Caribbean in the 18th century; danger is on the horizon, just below the surface, and perhaps even on board your very own ship. Will you head out to search for the treasure, sign on with a crew of pirate-hunters, or embark on the riskiest course of all: joining forces with the pirates who betrayed your father With your trusty Survival Spinner (included), make your choice and spin to survive. Flip back and forth through the book as you play through a new adventure with every read, where each scenario might lead to certain death, fame and fortune, or any number of unexpected surprises. On every page, explore a lawless worldwhere ruthless colonisers clash with oceanic outlaws and loyalty is bought for a few pieces of eight. Discover tips for surviving at sea, and put the story in context with historical facts and illustrations. Play your way past a barrage of dangers as you fight to survive, facing off against hurricanes, sharks, cannon-fire and cut-throats. Prepare for adventure. the journey is bound to be stormy. Fresson, Ruby (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Previously published as Good Things To Drink With Mr Lyan & FriendsCocktails aren't just for fancy nights out and high-end mixologists. In Mr Lyan's Cocktails at Home, Ryan Chetiyawardana (aka Mr Lyan, the man behind the award-winning Dandelyan and Lyaness bars in London and other venues in Washington DC and Amsterdam) shows how 70 innovative and exciting cocktails can be part of your get-togethers with friends, romantic evenings, or post-workday ritual.Easy to make and beautifully photographed, the cocktails cover every mood and occasion, from sunny day drinks and winter warmers, to Friday night cocktails and morning revivers. Ryan perfects classics like the Old Fashioned and the Manhattan, and experiments with new, intriguing combinations, and exciting ingredients. In this second edition 9 additional cocktails, newly created by Ryan, provide even more inspiration.Customer services - GPSR, 224 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This lavishly illustrated book provides a unique insight into the evolution of mapmaking and the science behind it, from the stone age to the digital age.Britain's leading cartographic author takes us on a historical journey through how the greatest maps were created. Exploring key cartographers and mapmaking methods, as well as fascinating interludes on subjects such as the very first maps, deliberate mistakes, and superlative maps, this comprehensive guide explores how the techniques and technology have developed throughout human history: Evolving methods of surveying: from the Roman groma, through the naval instruments of the magnetic compass, astrolabes and sextants, to the 20th century revolution of aerial photography Drawing tools and materials: from Babylonian maps carved in clay, to digital maps created via touchscreen The introduction of various mapping conventions and key components of a map: from Ptolemy's introduction of longitude and latitude, through the 13th century origins of having north at the top, to the various projections used to represent the Earth. With visually stunning historic maps and antique instruments, this book will engross readers with its fascinating stories of how we came to chart our world. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Clint Eastwood is Hollywood's elder statesman and its conscience. He is the standard by which other films and filmmakers are judged. He represents both classical Hollywood and an entirely modern, uncompromising and unfussy directorial presence. There are those who adore him as a cowboy, a superstar, the rugged, unyielding yet introspective face of American machismo. There are those who read him as a great American auteur fashioning uncompromising, fascinating, intellectual films about his country, about life, about whatever the hell takes his fancy. No single figure in all of Hollywood, operates so freely outside of the strictures of commercial pressure. And yet, or perhaps that is because, he makes hit after hit. Separation of actor and director is almost impossible. They are intimately related, cross pollinating, but he has become in the latter half of his career to be view as one of the great American artists. While drawing connections from his wider work as an actor, and those who have influenced him, it is his identity as a director that this book will celebrate. This is not a career it is a landscape.…