Known as 'Ink Painting' in China, Chinese Brush Painting shows you how to create peaceful and tranquil images of the natural world. This easy-to-follow guide gives you simple and clear instructions on how to make your first marks and exp[ains how to develop your skills using special brush and ink techniques. This is an indispensable edition for anyone wishing to broaden their artistic skills and discover this unique art form and includes: Authoritative advice on buying ink and painting supplies; Detailed instructions on making your first brushstrokes; Step-by-step directions for creating the 'Four Gentlemen'; Advice on broadening your repertoire of subjects; Hints and tips for using spectacular special effects; Helpful information on displaying your work; Ideas for handmade gifts; A gallery of inspirational paintings.

Fun-to-play, pedagogically sound piano arrangements include themes from Beethoven's "Pathétique" Sonata and Haydn's Surprise Symphony, along with such favorites as Schumann's "Tr umerei," Brahms's "Lullaby," Chopin's "Prelude," Tchaikovsky's "Marche Slave," Moussorgsky's "Promenade" (from Pictures at an Exhibition), and many more. Includes 20 piano arrangements.

Hey you. The one with the book. I'm so glad you picked it up. I wrote it so you'd read it. Now, here's where I'm supposed to say all kinds of hip, Whoopi-esque stuff to get you to buy it. Picking it up is just the first step. Buying it-that's a whole other contract. So I'll give it to you straight. This book doesn't suck. It'll make you laugh-maybe not out loud, but in that place deep down where you know a good joke when you hear one. It'll make you think-also not out loud, because, you know, that'd be a little strange. Hell, it might even get you to reconsider a few things, and consider a few others for the first time. Buy a few-one to read and a couple more to set aside for your retirement, 'cause these suckers are gonna go up in value like nobody's business. Trust me on this one. You won't be sorry,

Fun-to-play, easy piano arrangements of 21 perennial favorites include "Danny Boy," "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling," "My Wild Irish Rose," "The Wearing of the Green," "Sweet Rosie O'Grady," and much more (many include lyrics). Beginning pianists of all ages will enjoy this spirited and modestly priced collection of classic Irish airs.

When the letter first arrived at the offices of Rome's Art Theft Squad, General Bottando thought it was just another deranged demand from a demented art fan. But the- mysterious correspondent is a woman who claims to know something about a painting that was stolen over thirty years ago--and Bottando believes the theft was just one in a series of clever heists masterminded by an elusive thief h~'s dubbed "Giotto." Anxious to outwit the conniving colleague who's plotting his professional destruction, Bottando sends the beautiful Flavia di Stefano to investigate. Flavia quickly uncovers a possible culprit--but when her art-dealer boyfriend Jonathan Argyll, travels to England to question him, the suspect is very suspiciously dead...

Review "More bang for your buck! "... a fast-food, high-energy fix on the topic at hand." The New York Times Book Review" Product De*ion A collection of images paying homage to the great photographer.

Scrooge is the meanest old man you're likely to meet - and his story opens on a winter's day as cold as his heart. But Scrooge is in for a shock. In this retelling of the classic tale by Charles Dickens, three Christmas spirits take Scrooge on a ghostly journey through life. Coming face to face with his past and present is bad enough, but what of his terrifying future?

This new gathering of the world's greatest classical themes follows Bergerac's highly successful My First Book of Classical Music. Here are ever-popular themes from the symphonies, concertos, and operas of such masters as Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Mozart, Haydn, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, and many others. For children and beginners of any age. Dover Original.

Making hand shadows on the wall is an age-old pastime that has provided count-less hours of entertainment for children and adults alike. In this entertaining how-to book, a master of the art goes far beyond the basics to reveal his secrets for creating realistic, lifelike hand shadows. With practice and patience, you too can soon learn how to arrange your hands and fingers to form shadow images of a lumbering dinosaur, a pair of playful monkeys,an eagle slowly taking flight, a cat scratching itself, a howling wolf, and a neighing horse. You'll also discover how to create profiles of Abraham Lincoln, John F.Kennedy, Fidel Castro, and other notables; and how to make recognizable silhou-ettes of churches, a pagoda, the Eiffel Tower, and more. Clear explanations and over 70 illustrations show precisely how to hold your hands in order to make the shadows seem lifelike. You'll also find expert advice on finger exercises to make it easier to produce hand shadows, and even how to organize a performance of you

Make beautiful motifs to decorate windows and mirrors,and transform plain glass iars,bottles and boxes into decorative objects.Follow the step-by-step photography to learn the skills of glass painting and experiment with the many techniques inside.

Each title in this beguiling collection contains 20 full-color postcards of paintings inspired by Tolkien s magical world designed so that the cards can either be removed and used or enjoyed as a picture book. 作者简介：J.R.R.Tolkien was born on 3 January 1892 in Bloemfontein.After serving in the First World War,Tolkien embarked upon a distinguished academic career,though he is best known or his extraordinary works of fiction the Hobbit,The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion.He was awarded a CBE,and an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from Oxford University in 1972.He died in 1973 at the age of 81.

Rolie Polie evening--Olie's almost sleeping. His Rolie days are without care,especially when Pappy's there. But where is Pappy? Where oh,oh where? 作者简介 William Joyce lives in Shreveport, Lousiana, with his lovely wife, Elizabeth, and their children, Jack and Mary Katherine. George Shrinks joins his many other award–winning and best–selling modern classics, Dinosaur Bob, Santa Calls, The Leaf Men, A Day with Wilbur Robinson, Bently & Egg, and Rolie Polie Olie.

During her brief career Marilyn appeared in several classic movies，winning acclaim from the public and critics alike，but despite all her outward success she did not find settled happiness in Hollywood，She frequently played the role of the attractive“dumb blonde”，but as an intenlligent，talented，and complex woman，it was a stereotype from which she would spend much of her life attempting to escape。she was also haunted by the specter of her unsettled childhood，which appeared to translate into restlessness throughout her life，and a series of failed marriages and pregnancies did nothing to shake off her insecurities。images of Marilyn Monroe is a superb collection of photographs that tells the story of Marilyn’s private and professional life，from her first steps in Hollywood，through her relationships with some of America’s most celebrated men，to her success as one of the movie industry’s most bankable stars，covering the highs and lows along the way。

Beginning pianists and their teachers will love this attractive compilation of immortal music by Chopin. Fun-to-play, pedagogically sound arrangements include the theme from the "Raindrop" Prelude, "Minute" Waltz, the charming Lullaby, and melodic highlights from the most familiar preludes, mazurkas, waltzes, impromptus, and etudes. From the lyrical Fantaisie-impromptu and delightful "Butterfly" Etude to the brilliant strains of the world-famous "Military" Polonaise and "Heroic" Polonaise, these arrangements of twenty-three of Chopin's best-loved pieces are guaranteed to be favorite additions to any beginning pianist's repertoire. Bergerac has written exclusively for pianists at the elementary level since 1967--over 30 years of creating original music and wonderfully satisfying arrangements of the world's best-loved music. His expert settings explore a full-sounding piano within the natural capabilities of the beginning performer. An added bonus in this new collection are the informal notes that preface e

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Specially arranged and simplified, these Beethoven works for beginner pianists will delight students and teachers alike. They include such popular melodies as "Für Elise," "Ode to Joy," and the opening of the Moonlight Sonata, along with excerpts from other sonatas and highlights from the symphonies.

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Long one of the most beloved concertos in the violin repertoire,Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor features important formal innovations that place it on a par with the most significant works in the genre, including the violin concertos of Beethoven and Brahms.An utterly carefree mood permeates the work, one of the most lyrical of the composer's instrumental pieces. Reproduced here from an authoritative early edition, the score appears with bar-numbered movements. Ideal for study in the class-room, at home, or in the concert hall, this affordable, high-quality,conveniently sized volume will be the edition of choice for music stu-dents and music lovers alike.

Use this book to start playi ng straight away：no previous m Js I knc ledge req redPrevious usicaI knowIedge required。 Teaches you the basics of acoustic and electric guitar technique。 Includes valuable advice on buying an instrument and amplifieri。 Diagrams and photographs make it easy for you to fi nd notes and chords。 Explai ns the worki ngs of song and shows you how to play simple solos and accompaniments。 Find out how to liven up practice sessions by usi ng tape recorders and other electronics。