In words, color photos, and art renditions these guides provide detailed explanations of art materials and how accomplished artists use them to achieve desired effects in the various media. The emphasis in these books is not on completing a finished painting -- a subject covered in other Barron's art series -- but on how to select and use the right materials for the right project, along with practical solutions to common artists' problems. Topics are treated in the form of easy-to-follow step-by-step directions. These volumes are valuable reference sources, both for the art classroom and for use by self-teaching hobbyists. Twenty-six concise sections describe oil paints, canvases, brushes, palettes, palette knives, easels, paint boxes, and related tools. Other topics covered in these sections include paint mixing and thinning, use of different brushes to achieve various effects, selecting pigments for a balanced palette, blending colors on the canvas, as well as controlling line and shape with brushwork.

Learning to Paint in Oil (Barron's Art Guides)

Arts & Photography

Barron's Editorial Team

Painting

B.E.S. Publishing

Sam, Jo, Matthew, and Katie are four animal-loving kids who start up their own neighborhood service--the Petsitters Club--as a school-related community service. In this volume, the aristocratic and bossy Mrs. Potter-Bunn is off to Paris, so she leaves the kids with Trixie-Belle, her Yorkie. Then the little pup finds a wonderful new friend: Henry, the cyber pet!

Trixie and the Cyber Pet (Petsitters Club, No. 6)

Children's Books

Krailing, Tessa

Animals

This revised third edition is your comprehensive personal guide to the most popular Praxis tests.  It incorporates recent changes in Praxis testing.TESTING STRATEGIES:  Proven strategies for passing both multiple choice and essay/short answer Praxis tests

How To Prepare For Praxis : Ppst, Plt, Elementary School Subject Assessments, Listening Skills Test, Overview Of Praxis Ii Subject Assessments And Specialty Area Tests

Robert D. Postman

This handsome, richly coated native of Japan is bold, courageous, and intensely loyal to its owner. It makes an excellent watchdog. Titles in Barronï¿½s wide-ranging and heavily illustrated selection of Complete Pet Ownerï¿½s Manuals present sound and useful information for pet owners. High-quality photos are in color and line drawings are anatomically accurate. These fact-filled books instruct owners on how to care for dogs, cats, birds, fish, caged pets, reptiles, and virtually every other animal that people are likely to keep as a pet. Books in this series are written by breeders, trainers, veterinarians, and other pet-care specialists. They advise on purchasing, feeding, health care, training, grooming, and all other aspects of responsible pet ownership.

Shiba Inus (Complete Pet Owner's Manual)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Payton, Laura

Pets & Animal Care

Book by Willner M.S., Mark, Hero M.S., George A., Weiner Ph.D., Jerry, Briggs M.S., Bonnie-Anne

Global History: The Industrial Revolution to the Age of Globalization: 2

Mark Willner

Jerry Weiner

George A. Hero

This collection of amusing animal photos really speaks to the human condition, with comments on different stages in life. One small, furry creature comes with the thought, "Youth would be an ideal time if it came a little later in life." And accompanying a plodding, ancient-looking turtle is a quip on growing old: "Time is a great healer, but it's a lousy beautician." This title makes a wonderful small gift for special occasions, and is perfect for retailers to display as an impulse purchase.

That's Life: Humourous and Meaningful Quotes on Life

Burns, Tom

Photography & Video

Polar Bear and Penguin demonstrate their friendship when they share a single pair of ice skates, share a single chunk of ice for water skiing, and even share a ride on a shooting star. This enchanting lift-the-flap book helps children understand the many good things that come with true friendship. It is one of a two-book series telling stories about an endearing polar bear and a cheerful penguin, and kids will quickly warm up to their antics. Each color-illustrated spread features both a question that relates to friendship and a flap that hides the answer. Each answer takes the form of a charming and funny illustration that will delight kids while it pays one more tribute to friendship.

What Are Friends For? (Hans Wilhelm Lift-the-Flap Books)

Wilhelm, Hans

Painting With Watercolor (Beginner Art Guides)

Many different fortune-telling methods have evolved down through the centuries, and virtually all of them are explored in this fact-filled, color-illustrated, how-to book. Readers will find a wealth of practical hints and tips on how to use all techniques described by the author. They'll discover the many ways to tell fortunes and come up with intriguing results. Fortune telling's origins and diverse histories are also reviewed, along with information on interpreting dreams, dowsing, throwing dice, tea-leaf reading, and understanding popular superstitions. Separate sections focus on: Western Astrology, Chinese Astrology, Tarot Reading, Palm Reading, Ouija Boards, Numerology, Crystal Balls, and more. Here is a perfect introduction for beginners, and a source of inspiration for seasoned lovers of fortune telling. Hundreds of color diagrams and illustrations.

The Fortune Telling Handbook: A Practical Guide to Predicting the Future

Religion & Spirituality

New Age & Spirituality

This great little art activity package for kids, shows them the basics of calligraphic lettering. The hardcover, spiral-bound book features a slide-out box in its sturdy spine€”and the box contains a special calligraphy pen with two nibs of different widths for practice in writing different styles of the alphabet. Fun-to-do exercises begin with correct ways to hold and angle a pen, then follow with instructions in practicing letter shapes and strokes, making Italic and round-hand letters, and aligning letters in a symmetrical layout. Finally, the book suggests fun calligraphy projects, including making stencils, decorating tee shirts, and designing Valentines and party invitations. Here€™s the gateway to an enlightening activity that€™s sure to give boys and girls many hours of creative enjoyment.

Calligraphy for Kids: Learn Lettering Skills

Potter, Tony

Arts, Music & Photography

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