This book offers a comprehensive introduction to painting with acrylics the 'quick & clever' way, ideal for newcomers to the medium.It explores the full potential of acrylics (using them as watercolours and oils) focusing on getting top results quickly.Each project explores painting a popular subjec[...]
"The Ready to Paint The Masters Series" shows readers how to paint in the style of their favourite painter. Michael Sanders shows how to reproduce three famous paintings by Vincent Van Gogh, using step by step photographs and detailed instructions. He then paints two further compositions of his own,[...]
An intimate exploration of southwest French wine making as gleaned from the experiences of three vintner families traces the author's foray into each family's generations-long traditions and personal stories as well as the regional factors that influence the wines they create. By the author of From [...]
Joint ventures have become the hallmark in areas such as healthcare, education, and the development of viable housing for low-income and elderly persons. In recent years, however, the prevalence of joint ventures has virtually exploded, as nonprofit organizations have joined with corporate partners [...]
Whilst maritime studies tend to reflect the dominance of large navies, history shows how relatively small naval forces can have a disproportionately large impact on global events. From Confederate commerce raiders in the nineteenth century, to Somali pirates today, even the most minor of maritime fo[...]