Boundless Books: 50 Literary Classics Transformed into Works of Art

In this book, a picture is indeed worth a thousand words. Within its covers are 50 literary classics, deconstructed and then put back together word by word to create singularly beautiful pieces of art. The silhouettes that emerge from the text illustrate the central characters, landscapes, and themes of each story. This collection ranges across the canon, from 620 BCE to 1937. Bibliophiles will…

My nose, your nose

Spot the differences and similarities between people in this celebration of individuality.

Win every argument: the art of debating, persuading, and public speaking

Arguments are everywhere—and especially given the fierce debates we’re all embroiled in today, everyone wants to win. In this riveting guide to the art of argument and rhetoric, Hasan shows you how. As a journalist, anchor, and interviewer who has clashed with politicians, generals, spy chiefs, and celebrities from across the world, Hasan reveals his tricks of the trade for the first time. …

Bluey: grannies

Join Bluey and Bingo as they try to answer the question: can grannies dance?

How we learn: the new science of education and the brain

Humanity's greatest feat is our incredible ability to learn. Even in their first year, infants acquire language, visual and social knowledge at a rate that surpasses the best supercomputers. But how, exactly, do our brains learn? In How We Learn, leading neuroscientist Stanislas Dehaene delves into the psychological, neuronal, synaptic and molecular mechanisms of learning. Drawing on case st…

Stolen focus: why you can't pay atttention

Is your ability to focus and pay attention in free fall? You are not alone. The average office worker now focuses on any one task for just three minutes. But it's not your fault. Your attention didn't collapse. It has been stolen. Internationally bestselling author Johann Hari shows twelve deep factors harming our focus. Once we understand them, together, we can take back our minds.

Acoustic Guitars: The Illustrated Encyclopedia

Edition

-

ISBN/ISSN

9780785835714

Collation

320 p. ; ill. ; 30 cm

Series Title

-

Call Number

787 BAC a

Views across the landscape: an essential guide to landscape photography

Using a fabulous collection of landscape photography, this book gives you both the inspiration and knowledge you need to take stunning digital photographs. Starting at the beginning and explaining digital photography from scratch, there is advice on choosing the right equipment and explanations of the techniques you will need for photographing in an outdoor environment. The core of the book dea…

Knitting patterns: how to use, adapt, and design

Introduces knitting patterns, discussing how to read and use them correctly, modify them to change basic shape or embellishment, and create orginal patterns to suit individual size and style.

Architecture for teens: a beginner's book for aspiring architect

Architecture is a fascinating, diverse field that blends technology, creativity, engineering, and even psychology. Discover the possibilities with this in-depth choice in architecture books for teens. Delve into the world of architecture, learn about recent innovations in sustainability and inclusivity, and uncover the details behind real architectural projects. Explore an overview of archit…