There is an intricate and fascinating web of connections between the gods of Egyptian, Greek and Roman mythology. Although the stories of these ancient gods reveal profoundly different religious perspectives, they nonetheless have striking similarities. Even today, modern readers find the myths of antiquity endlessly intriguing and instructive - ancient guides to mankind's eternal place in the universe.
Totally engrossing and visually exciting, this four-book series is written and researched by experts in their field. Each contains useful regional maps as well as sumptuous photographs of key locations and the interesting artifacts which have been discovered there. They explain in fascinating detail the development of gods and myths, how they interrelate with each of these key civilizations, and how they influenced the lives and culture of the people who were part of them. Valuable as works of reference for students, they are also of general interest to all wishing to explore the mysteries of ancient cultures.
The author introduces the reader to the beauties of Scotland, from the green wooded valleys of the Border country to the wild mountains and peat bogs of Sutherland; from the pretty fishing villages along the Solway Firth to the quiet hamlets of Orkney and Shetland. She also explores some of Scotland's most interesting cities, among them, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Stirling.
A small part of our journey round the island of Ireland, traditionally known as the land of saints and scholars, takes in the soft rolling hills and little seaside towns of the east coast, via the pretty fishing villages of the south, the rugged coasts of Kerry and the Dingle peninsula, and the wild beauty of the west coast. The author also explores some of Ireland's most fabled cities, such as Dublin, Cork, Waterford, and Kilkenny.
Travel writer Edmund Swinglehurst is our guide on a journey round one of England's most celebrated regions. He describes in detail the picturesque towns and villages and the many areas of outstanding natural beauty for visitors to explore. There is much useful information as well as directions to famous places of interest, such as Dove Cottage where Wordsworth lived, and Beatrix Potter's cottage.
Edmund Swinglehurst retraces the steps of the great poet Robert Burns in an evocative journey around his beloved Scotland. The informative text is brought to life by quotations from the poet's verse and journals, and is supported by interesting photographs which help to bring his personality vividly to life.
The lives and works of six of literature's best loved writers and poets are vividly examined in these beautiful and engrossing books. The writers were to a great extent inspired by the different landscapes, both urban and rural, in which they lived and which they extensively explored.
To many people, Elvis is the most important person to have emerged from the modern popular music industry, and 20 years after his death he is just as popular as ever, with young and old striving to keep his memory alive with recordings, films and memorabilia. Here is a celebration of Elvis, complete with lively text and photographs from his early life onwards. Every fan of Elvis Presley will wish to own this book.
There are 152 Scottish clans and each one has its own special tartan. The author discusses the evolution of the clans and their important place in Scotland's long and turbulent history. He also explains the origins of the individual tartans and the process by which they are made. The book is in encyclopedic form and with full colour illustrations describing each clan alongside 80 of the most important tartans. As a bonus, there are beautiful photographs of castles, country houses and the magnificent Scottish landscape.
Here we have a selection of flowers especially popular in America. Written by horticulturalist Davis Squire, it has beautiful photography to inspire gardeners and flower arrangers alike.
The 'chiefs', or leaders, of American Indian tribes were men renowned for their bravery, honesty and generosity, and, in addition, for their skills in oratory. Since they acted as spokesmen for their people during treaty signings with the whites and in other contacts with them, many of their speeches have been recorded and translated. Their brave deeds are also recorded in legend and through biographies of many of the chiefs in the early years of this century.
Découpage is the craft of decorating objects with paper cut-outs and varnishing them until the effect is of hand-painted images beneath a heavy lacquered surface. Découpage as a pastime is quite inexpensive: cut-out images and motifs can be taken from magazines, books, greetings cards and gift wrappings. With clear step-by-step photographic instructions.
This book shows you how to add those little individual touches to your home without spending a fortune. It contains ideas for painting on ceramics, fabrics, glass, metal and wooden objects. The paints used have been developed with both professional and domestic consumers in mind, and are simple to use. You may wish to use the templates in the back of the book, but as you become more proficient in the basic techniques, you will surely be inspired with other ideas to adapt or copy for yourself.
This is the impressive work of an established artist as well as a practical guide to drawing both wild and domestic animals. The author shows how to capture animals on paper by working spontaneously and quickly. Apart from their instructive element, the exquisite drawings are a source of pleasure in themselves.
This is a guide to producing drawings of the human figure naturally, rather than in a contrived manner by means of diagrams, cubes, ovals and matchstick men. All the drawings were made from life, in a studio, and the book is aimed at people already attending classes and working at developing their skills.
The author explains a wide range of materials and methods designed to give the budding artist a good start, and to show more advanced students ways of improving their technique. It is an invaluable practical guide designed to reveal the artist in us all. The course begins with drawing, with technical advice on producing portraits, painting animals, landscapes, townscapes, seascapes and still lifes, and gives important advice on picture composition. It goes on to demonstrate the techniques of watercolour, gouache and tempera, followed by advice on the use of acrylics and pastels and that most difficult medium of all, oil.
The author explains the important points, which, if followed, can help produce an acceptable piece of work. These books are an invaluable and, above all, practical guide for the beginner and for the artist with rather more experience under his belt.
Anyone buying a bicycle these days is more likely than not to choose a mountain bike. These vary in price from one hundred to many thousands of pounds. They can be ridden on any terrain, so that the rider is not just restricted to roads. Travel down tracks, through woodland and, of course, over mountains!
These subjects have today become immensely popular, with classes on them readily available up and down the country. The author, an expert and teacher in this field, who also appears on TV AM, provides a thorough introduction to the subjects. The stunning photography in step-by-step format, combined with informative text, make these an excellent starting point for anyone interested in alternative medicine and natural health.
A guide to a healthy mind, body and spirit using tried and tested practices of Aromatherapy, Massage and Meditation, split into three easy reference sections, with step-by-step instructions and further useful applications and ideas.