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March 2015 (12)
Brockie : A Memoir in Words, Cartoons and Sketches
ISBN: 9780958232074 Author: Bob Brockie Publisher: Cartoon Archive A memoir with a difference. Through much of Bob Brockie's long and colourful life - 80 plus years to date - he has kept a notebook and sketch pad beside him. In... A memoir with a difference. Through much of Bob Brockie's long and colourful life - 80 plus years to date - he has kept a notebook and sketch pad beside him. In this charming book, Dr Robert Brockie remembers - with some help from his diaries - all the highlights. The people (particularly women), places, pioneering scientific work and five decades of political cartooning. There is a strong emphasis on the sketches, portraits, caricatures and cartoons that Brockie is renowned for, but his varied and impressive scientific career is not forgotten. Brockie's life has encompassed editing and illustrating at School Publications, design concepts for Te Papa, DSIR's ground-breaking Orongoronga Valley forest study, possum and hedgehog research, 40 years as National Business Review cartoonist, the writing of a number of books, and over 600 popular newspaper science columns. Bind: paperback Publication Date: 20-02-2015 |
$39.50 |
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The People's University
ISBN: 9781927145593 Author: Ian Dougherty Publisher: Canterbury University Press From its earliest days in a cold, rented room in a former Christchurch warehouse, the Canterbury Workers' Educational Association has been a pioneering provider... From its earliest days in a cold, rented room in a former Christchurch warehouse, the Canterbury Workers' Educational Association has been a pioneering provider of adult education, enriching, and sometimes even transforming, the lives of thousands of men and women. Through its box and travelling library schemes, inspired by the charismatic James Shelley, it took adult education to nearly every nook and cranny of the Canterbury and Westland provinces from the 1920s, Its wider horizons programme revolutionised adult education for retired people from the 1970s. In The People's University, widely published historian Ian Dougherty tells the fascinating and important story of this resilient association over its first 100 years and of the enthusiastic and committed involvement of students, tutors, volunteers and staff. Bind: paperback Pages: 256 Dimensions: 215 x 250 mm Publication Date: 10-03-2015 |
$49.99 |
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Sketch City
ISBN: 9781584235927 Publisher: Gingko Press Tips and Inspiration for Drawing on Location is the perfect companion for any creative traveler, urban explorer, or budding artist. 50 artists scattered around ... Tips and Inspiration for Drawing on Location is the perfect companion for any creative traveler, urban explorer, or budding artist. 50 artists scattered around the globe have been brought together to share tips about their favorite urban settings, including locations in South America, Europe, Canada, Asia, and beyond. Citified sketchers will be guided through techniques for capturing frenetic street scenes as well as the rare moments of peace found in metropolitan centers with the aid of sections that include basic sketching knowledge, architecture and landscape sketching, common tools and materials, and FAQs about landscape sketching. In addition to this practical knowledge, artists’ profiles featuring samples of their work, descriptions of their methods, advice on composition and proper material use, and philosophical views on the art of urban sketching provide ample encouragement to inspire any artist to take to the streets. Bind: paperback Pages: 224 Dimensions: 210 x 280 mm Publication Date: 15-04-2015 |
$59.99 |
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Wood Craft Love
ISBN: 9781574219197 Author: Peg Couch Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Get inspired to turn ordinary craft wood pieces into stunning home décor. Inside you'll find 17 easy projects that you can make in just one weekend or less. Co... Get inspired to turn ordinary craft wood pieces into stunning home décor. Inside you'll find 17 easy projects that you can make in just one weekend or less. Combine ready-made pieces from your local craft and hobby store with unique items from flea markets, garage sales, and thrift stores. Then dress them up with creative paint finishes to make stylish furniture, wall art, fixtures, and more! All you need are a few simple tools, paints, and your creativity-no special woodworking skills required. Discover the best techniques for chalk-finish paints, waxes, spray paints, decoupage, and stencils. Wood, Craft, Love is a must for every DIY home decorator Bind: paperback Pages: 49 Dimensions: 218 x 276 mm Publication Date: 03-01-2015 |
$19.99 |
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Tea
ISBN: 9781849536790 Author: Emily Kearns Publisher: Summersdale Publishers A Miscellany Steeped with Trivia, History and Recipes to Entertain, Inform and Delight How could we live without tea? From its beginnings in Asia to its positio... A Miscellany Steeped with Trivia, History and Recipes to Entertain, Inform and Delight How could we live without tea? From its beginnings in Asia to its position as a popular global pick-me-up, tea has become the drink of choice for two billion people every morning! This charming miscellany, packed full of fascinating facts and practical advice, as well as tasty recipes from spicy chai tea to traditional tea loaf, will intrigue, inform and delight lovers of this cheering beverage across the globe. Bind: hardback Pages: 208 Dimensions: 116 x 182 mm Publication Date: 06-03-2015 |
$27.99 |
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The Baby Sleep Guide
ISBN: 9781849536851 Author: Stephanie Modell Publisher: Summersdale Publishers Babies do wake at night, but you can help them to learn to sleep with some gentle guidance.Sleep. It’s the most precious commodity, especially when you’re s... Babies do wake at night, but you can help them to learn to sleep with some gentle guidance.Sleep. It’s the most precious commodity, especially when you’re struggling to find it. The Baby Sleep Guide provides simple and easy techniques to help you establish positive sleep habits early on that will pay dividends in the long term. Includes expert support and advice on: • How to settle your baby • Understanding baby sleep cycles • Establishing a night-time routine • Safe sleep Designed to be deliberately concise for time-poor parents, The Baby Sleep Guide offers clear solutions to ensure a good night’s sleep for everyone. Bind: paperback Pages: 128 Dimensions: 125 x 175 mm Publication Date: 12-03-2015 |
$24.99 |
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Ice Princess Crafts
ISBN: 9781574219838 Author: Colleen Dorsey Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing There's a special magic that happens when little girls dress up as princesses! Ice Princess Crafts shows you how to make your own instant fun. Use this book to ... There's a special magic that happens when little girls dress up as princesses! Ice Princess Crafts shows you how to make your own instant fun. Use this book to add sparkle to playtime and parties, with easy craft projects for wintry capes, crowns, wands, and more. Sew, braid, paint, glue, and bedazzle real-world versions of your favorite sub-zero fantasies. Get inspired with a flashback peek at classic storybook ice princesses. And see how today's enthusiasts are showing their love for all things frosted, from inspired movie superfans to a glamorous real-life ice princess. Bind: paperback Pages: 64 Dimensions: 217 x 278 mm Publication Date: 30-10-2014 |
$19.99 |
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Whatever the Weather - Sun
ISBN: 9781846436802 Author: Carol Thompson Publisher: Child’s Play Let's play out in the sun! There's a wealth of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures to discover and enjoy! In this series of richly illustrated board boo... Let's play out in the sun! There's a wealth of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures to discover and enjoy! In this series of richly illustrated board books, Carol Thompson celebrates the immediate and sensory response of children to the natural world - Whatever the Weather! Bind: hardback Pages: 10 Dimensions: 205 x 205 x 7 mm |
$14.99 |
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Whatever the Weather - Rain
ISBN: 9781846436833 Author: Carol Thompson Publisher: Child’s Play Let's play out in the rain! There's a wealth of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures to discover and enjoy! In this series of richly illustrated board bo... Let's play out in the rain! There's a wealth of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures to discover and enjoy! In this series of richly illustrated board books, Carol Thompson celebrates the immediate and sensory response of children to the natural world - Whatever the Weather! Bind: hardback Pages: 10 Dimensions: 205 x 205 x 7 mm |
$14.99 |
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Whatever the Weather - Snow
ISBN: 9781846436819 Author: Carol Thompson Publisher: Child’s Play Let's play out in the snow! There's a wealth of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures to discover and enjoy! In this series of richly illustrated board bo... Let's play out in the snow! There's a wealth of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures to discover and enjoy! In this series of richly illustrated board books, Carol Thompson celebrates the immediate and sensory response of children to the natural world - Whatever the Weather! Bind: hardback Pages: 10 Dimensions: 205 x 205 x 7 mm |
$14.99 |