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Costume of the Classical World (Costume Reference)

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  Costume of the Classical World (Costume Reference) READ MORE Costume of the Classical World (Costume Reference) Students can learn much about a country or an era by examining its styles of clothing. CLICK HERE ANOTHER BOOKS                                     CLICK HERE READ OR DOWNLOAD Costume of the Classical World (Costume Reference) Students can learn much about a country or an era by examining its styles of clothing.

Fashion through the Ages: A Dress-Up Lift-the-Flap Book with Portfolio

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  Fashion through the Ages: A Dress-Up Lift-the-Flap Book with Portfolio READ MORE Fashion through the Ages: A Dress-Up Lift-the-Flap Book with Portfolio You'll find answers to these questions in Fashion Through the Ages. This stylish oversized gift book includes twelve lavish full-color interactive spreads that present fashion's highlights. From the Roman Empire to the 1960s, each of the twelve spreads feature: -- A man, a woman, a boy, and a girl dressed in outfits of the era.-- Lift-up flaps revealing all the layers of clothing beneath (each with a tiny caption).-- A gatefold page with a historical overview and a fashion overview of the era.-- NMargin illustrations showing accessories, such as shoes, hats, hairstyles, and jewelry.Chock-full of fashion history and stunning costumes by an award winning illustrator, Fashion Through the Ages is a must-have for every budding trend setter. CLICK HERE ANOTHER BOOKS                     ...

Mary Cassatt: An American Impressionist (American Artists)

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  Mary Cassatt: An American Impressionist (American Artists) READ MORE Mary Cassatt: An American Impressionist (American Artists) American-born painter Mary Cassatt grew up in Pennsylvania but spent the better part of her life and career in France, yet that did not prevent her from gaining a preeminent position among artists in the United States. At the height of her career, she focused almost exclusively on depictions of mothers and children, a subject that became her signature theme. By the outbreak of World War I, Cassatt had to give up painting entirely due to failing eyesight, but she preserved her original enthusiasm and devotion to art until the end of her life. In the American Artist series, you'll read about more masters of the art world who not only depicted American life and landscape through beautiful works but also broadened our perspectives by employing the tools of their trade with the highest levels of creativity and insight. Experience firsthand these artists' ...

Ten Great American Composers (Collective Biographies)

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  Ten Great American Composers (Collective Biographies) READ MORE Ten Great American Composers (Collective Biographies) -- Each book presents ten short biographies of important people for the price of a single volume.-- This series includes books that are organized around interesting themes, highlight possible career choices, and include women and minorities. CLICK HERE ANOTHER BOOKS                                     CLICK HERE READ OR DOWNLOAD Ten Great American Composers (Collective Biographies) -- Each book presents ten short biographies of important people for the price of a single volume.-- This series includes books that are organized around interesting themes, highlight possible career choices, and include women and minorities.

How To Draw Your Own Story: Dragon Knight And The Princess

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  How To Draw Your Own Story: Dragon Knight And The Princess READ MORE How To Draw Your Own Story: Dragon Knight And The Princess Welcome to adventure with King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table! And you are going to help tell the story!Follow the step-by-step instructions and before you know it you'll have learned to draw dozens of characters, including knights and princesses, kings and queens, dragon and lots more. All you'll need is a pencil, some crayons--and lots of imagination.After you have finished one adventure, create a whole new story using tracing paper inside. It's so simple! And so much fun! CLICK HERE ANOTHER BOOKS                                     CLICK HERE READ OR DOWNLOAD How To Draw Your Own Story: Dragon Knight And The Princess Welcome to adventure with King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table! And you are going to help tell the story!Follow the step-by-ste...

Ralph Lauren (Famous Fashion Designers)

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  Ralph Lauren (Famous Fashion Designers) READ MORE Ralph Lauren (Famous Fashion Designers) When he graduated from high school, Ralph Lauren listed his ambition in life as millionaire. This was an unlikely goal for a boy growing up in a working-class Jewish family in 1940s New York City. However, what Lauren lacked in experience he made up for in style. Lauren had always loved fashion and looking good. In the next 10 years, Lauren went from selling ties to starting his own company. His first ties broke all the rules, and many stores refused to carry them. Lauren remained true to his vision and refused to change his design. Finally, with the help of a few friends who believed in him, the young designer got his first break selling his ties at the famous Bloomingdale's department store. Lauren went on to create one of the most influential fashion houses in history, one that is known for its classic styling. Despite setbacks and difficulties, he changed the way Americans thought about ...

Origami for Children: Book & paper pack with 35 projects

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  Origami for Children: Book & paper pack with 35 projects READ MORE Origami for Children: Book & paper pack with 35 projects Origami for Children is the perfect introduction to origami, the fun Japanese papercraft for parents and children of all agesDivided into six ­sections, the projects cover a fun range of themes, from classic origami designs such as animals to party decorations and modern vehicles. There’s even a project showing how to create the classic Japanese arcade character Pacman. You’ll be amazed at how much you can make with just a few simple folds. Every stage is described in a series of clear step-by-step photographs, ­showing all the techniques you will need to complete each of these great designs. Also included is a specially designed pack of origami paper with enough pieces to complete all the projects, so you can start making your own amazing creations straight away. CLICK HERE ANOTHER BOOKS                     ...