This Scooby-Doo Art Kit gives children a fun way to explore the artist in each of them!A perfect activity companion for your Scooby-Doo ! Read &Solve mystery series!Dray paint color and enjoy!

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.

"People have told me that their lives have changed because of me. I take away from this the sense that I'm on the right track." "I believe you're here to live your life with passion. Otherwise, you're just traveling through the world blindly-and there's no point to that." "Oprah's on." It's the catchphrase that inspires millions around the world to tune in to one of the most trusted women in the history of television. Almost everyone follows Oprah's every move. One word about a book club selection sends an obscure first novel rocketing to the top of the bestseller list. Oprah Winfrey possesses what is arguably one of the world's most influential voices. Alive with her unique warmth and insight, Oprah Winfrey Speaks reveals the mystique of Oprah in her own words. Drawing on hundreds of sources, Janet Lowe provides an evocative, personal portrait. Here are Oprah's opinions on everything from childhood and overcoming adversity to dealing with fame and staying real. Oprah Winfrey Speaks hi

Inspired by a visit to Scotland in 1829, this work is widely regarded as Mendelssohn's finest symphony. Its inspired melding of scenes of great dramatic intensity, cheerful dance-like elements based on Scottish folk music, and beautiful themes have made it a staple of the orchestral repertoire. Instrumentation.

Calligraphy is writing made exciting；this comprehensive book provides a full set of alphabet styles and a wealth of applications for them all。Make alphabet designs，write on wavy lines？decorate letters and use gold？play with special effects of colou r and pattern．Never before has writi ng been such fun！

What are the 100 greatest rock 'n' roll albums of all time? In its popular, provocative series, VH1 offers up its own definitive list of the greatest albums ever recorded. Here, in an essential book for any music freak, geek, or fan just looking for a guide to fill in the blanks on the next trip to the CD store, are the reasons why. Various writers working in diverse styles, from the utterly personal to the academic, explain why these albums matter and what distinguishes them from the many thousands of black platters and silver discs that have been released since the birth of rock 'n' roll. Featuring artist commentary and rare nuggets of info, highlighting key tracks and including album credits, these essays will have you seeking out some of the albums you missed and rushing back to old favorites to listen to them with new ears.

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.

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

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.

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.

Set in and around a Macedonian refugee camp during the 1999 Kosovo crisis, Sarah May's brilliantly satirical third novel spans seventy-eight tense days from the commencement of NATO airstrikes on Yugoslavia to the withdrawal of Serb forces from northern Kosovo. As the spotlight of the world's media is turned on a small, landlocked country struggling to turn itself into a capitalist state, an extraordinary cast of aid workers, journalists and diplomats finds itself becoming inextricably involved with refugees,arms smugglers, Macedonian advertising executives and an Albanian mayor in ways none of them expected. The weeks pass, temperatures soar and,gradually, the Internationals jettison more and more of the certainties they came with, until the only certainty they're left with is that no form of contraception exists against corruption - least of all purity of motive.

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

萨尔瓦多.达利(1904-1989) 1904年5月11日生于西班牙菲格拉斯，1989年1月23日逝世。西班牙超现实主义画家和版画家，以探索潜意识的意象著称。达利是二十世纪伟大的超现实主义画家，他与毕加索、马蒂斯一起被认为是二十世纪有代表性的三个画家。 达利长达70年的艺术生涯充满了传奇色彩。他是一位具有卓越天才和想象力的画家。在把梦境的主观世界变成客观而令人激动的形象方面。达利的个性引起许多争议，他的生活本身就是一个十足的超现实主义者。那些怪事和怪诞言论里，给"巨匠们打分"已经成为达利的品牌。他在各种各样的语言中造就了超现实主义这一个专有名词，去表示一种无理性的、色情的、疯狂的而且是时髦的艺术。没有人能够否认得了他那无尽的才能、想象能力或者他所显示的强烈信心。 达利是一位多产艺术家，一生创作了1500多幅画

Untergbracht in einem hoen und weitraumigen Pariser Bahnhof,der in ein suBergowohnlich beliebtes Museum umgestalter wurde.kamm sich das Musee d'Orsay der weltweit eindrucksvollsten Kunstsammlung des 19.Jahrhunderts ruhmen.Alle wichtigen Werke des Museums sin it diesem umfassenden Bandchen abgebildet,in dem das gesamte Spektrum von Malerei,Skulptur,dekorativer kunst,Pastellmalerei,Zeichnungen und Aquarellmalerei,Architektur und Photographie von 1848 bis zum Ersten Weltkreg erfaBt wird.Die Museumsdirektorin Francoise Cachin;lch wunschte ,daB dieser klein,aber reich illustrierte Mini-Orsay beim leser lebendige Erinnerungen and die hohe Qualitat und Vielseitigkeir der Wreke wachurft,die in diesem Museum zu sehen sin.Mag er vor allem den Wunsch erzeugen,immer und immer wieder auf der Suche nach neuen Entdeckungen zuruckkehre.

Chinese cooking is renowned for its variety,fresh ingredients and simplicity.With full-color photographs,including step-by-step photography,for each recipe,The Book of Chinese Cooking shows you how to prepare authentic dishes from the different regions of China.

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?

Treasury of inspirational music includes pedagogically sound, fun-to-play arrangements of "Amazing Grace," "Rock of Ages," "Deep River," "Go Down, Moses," "Go Tell It on the Mountain," and 21 more beloved favorites. Includes 15 black-and-white illustrations by Thea Kliros.

Beginning pianists will love playing these beloved favorites in musically attractive, easy arrangements: "Jingle Bells," "Deck the Halls," "Joy to the World," "Silent Night," "Away in a Manger," "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," 12 more. Includes illustrations.

The Understanding Art series provides the student or non-specialized reader with a basic introduction to a period or movement by presenting a wide-ranging selection of artists and their works, illustrated by full-color reproductions and discussed in relation to each other and the period or movement they represent. Comprehensive in scope and inviting in design, these books are as appealing for browsing as they are for research. Supplements school curriculum in art. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. The growth and development of Impressionism is fully described and illustrated in this handsome, comprehensive volume. The lives of the founders of the movement and their followers are revealed through a knowledgeable text and 352 full-color reproductions. Here is the story of one of the most popular schools of art, one that continues to fascinate and enchant us. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

There the Martians of War of the world,the giant monsters of Tem!,the asteroids of Armagedddon,and of course Dr.Strangevove'sbomb.The end world has long been one of Hollywood's favorite subjects. With a new millennium looming ahead of us,Kim Newman has taken a comprehensive look at a century of apocalytic cinema.Examning our obsession with nuclear dooms-day-from the patriotism of World War ll through the frightened fifties and anti-nuclear films of the sixties,rightup to the bomb's key role in recent blockbusters-Newman covers films as diverse as Deep Impact,The War Game,and Teenage Gaveman. The be-all and end-all of-end-world films,Apocalyse Movies is a facinating survey of a century ofdestruction ,desolation ,and devastation .Dont'forget the popcorn.