Celebrated for its exceptional design and illustrations, this award-winning children's book captivates young readers through vibrant visuals and engaging storytelling. The combination of imaginative artwork and a compelling narrative encourages creativity and exploration, making it a standout choice for both children and parents. Its recognition at the Junior Design Awards highlights its quality and appeal in the realm of children's literature.
A one-of-a-kind project book that turns into an art portfolio, whilst turning
its reader into an artist. This book turns itself into sculptures, paintings,
colour wheels, viewfinders, op art and pop art, surrealism, cubism and more.
It is art school in a book.
Listen to the Music is a narrative non fiction trip through the history of
music, complete with 10, 10-second sound clips of the world's best loved, era
defining pieces from baroque to bebop.
A children’s history of the world told via the development of language, featuring the wordsmiths, civilizations, and tools that have shaped the ways humans communicate. A History of Words for Children explores the uniquely human ability to share thoughts using words. Written in a lively narrative style, this book presents a history of the world through language, introducing young readers to the civilizations, inventions, and writers who have shaped the way we communicate. Divided into themed chapters to help young minds grasp difficult concepts, the book explores what words are and how humans communicate; the development of writing implements; the history of printed books; the process of learning another language; dialects and accents and the way language can reflect our identity; the power of words to calm, inspire, and rally crowds; graffiti’s role in spreading messages; codes and invented languages; the patterns of poetry; the future of words; and languages facing extinction. Featuring examples like the Grimm Brothers, Emily Dickinson, and King Ashurbanipal’s library, the book also includes illustrations by Rose Blake that add a cast of humorous and helpful characters to explain the wide variety of ideas. A History of Words for Children inspires creative minds and helps them understand how we communicate. Illustrated in color throughout
Explore 5,000 years of art history through a captivating journey designed for children, featuring an array of photographs and illustrations from The Met. This unique book combines education and visual delight, making art accessible and engaging for young readers.
"Teach People, Not Poses is the manual that yoga teachers and yoga therapists need to help their students step onto the mat on their own terms, comfortably and safely. Mary Richards, a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and expert in kinesiology and anatomy, says that we leave too many people off the mat, due to overly aggressive pace, sequence, and ambition in asana. She offers advice, techniques, observations, practices, and sequences to give teachers and yoga therapists the tools they need to move beyond the popular ideas of "should" on the mat"-- Provided by publisher
The stories behind some of the greatest artworks of all time, including the real life struggles and triumphs of the artists who created them Splat! is the history of art at its most exciting and outrageous. Organized by artist and covering both key events and major movements such as the Renaissance and Impressionism to Surrealism and contemporary art, it is a valuable resource for young people curious about art. Each artist is introduced with bulleted facts including their country of origin, most famous works, the greatest challenges they faced in creating their art, background information, the movement they belonged to, and techniques they employed. This overview is expanded with further insight into who these artists were and how they changed the course of art. Here are Michelangelo and the High Renaissance; Bruegel and his paintings of everyday peasant life; Manet and the shock of Impressionism; and Duchamp and the Dada revolution. Children can also read the real-life stories of artists, such as Caravaggio, Jan Vermeer, Henri Rousseau, Vincent van Gogh, Wassily Kandinsky, and Frida Kahlo, who dared to imagine new ways of depicting the world.
A Pocketful of Tips and Techniques on How to Manage Pressure and Use Stress Positively - 2nd Edition
128pagine
5 ore di lettura
Learning to manage stress at work benefits both the individual and the organization. The Stress Pocketbook, now in its second edition, is full of practical advice on ways to manage your own stress, and how to help others. Emphasis is on what to do rather than on theory. The book was voted 'best of its kind' by the Management Today journal in a review of similar publications. It 'A user-friendly guide to stress management. The simple, quick-fire descriptions of common workplace situations are useful. Well worth keeping handy'. Stress News said of the 'Although small, it manages to pack a tremendous amount of useful information and tips into its seven sections. A really useful adjunct to any stress management or stress counselling program. As it costs so little it could be included in the price of the course or sessions'. The new 2nd edition of this popular title has been significantly expanded and many new illustrations added.
Get ready for a beautifully illustrated reference book of activities – mixing learning, craft and creative play! What will you do today? Look no further than this book! You’ll find plenty of easy-to-follow activities, from “Invent a Dance” to “Make a Museum”. On each page, there are lists of what you’ll need, tips for getting started, and ideas for making the most out of the task you’ve chosen. As you read through, you’ll discover new facts on every page. Most of the activities can be done indoors, but there are plenty of ideas for outdoor fun, too. All you’ll need to get started is a pencil and paper – and a lot of imagination!
