Author: Rosie Morris
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1409276791
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
A friendly guide to creative writing. "...This book does not aim to teach you everything about the English Language. It doesn't want to bore you with an extremely detailed history, confuse you with Jargonistic Linguibabble or convince you of a right and wrong usage of our language. What it does aim to do is improve the flow, feel and general comprehensibility of your writing in order to reach the widest audience possible..."
Sharpen Your Quill
Author: Rosie Morris
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1409276791
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
A friendly guide to creative writing. "...This book does not aim to teach you everything about the English Language. It doesn't want to bore you with an extremely detailed history, confuse you with Jargonistic Linguibabble or convince you of a right and wrong usage of our language. What it does aim to do is improve the flow, feel and general comprehensibility of your writing in order to reach the widest audience possible..."
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1409276791
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
A friendly guide to creative writing. "...This book does not aim to teach you everything about the English Language. It doesn't want to bore you with an extremely detailed history, confuse you with Jargonistic Linguibabble or convince you of a right and wrong usage of our language. What it does aim to do is improve the flow, feel and general comprehensibility of your writing in order to reach the widest audience possible..."
The Ten Commandments of Comedy
Author: Gene Perret
Publisher: Linden Publishing
ISBN: 1610351533
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 77
Book Description
Beginning comedy writers and performers may think funny can't be taught, but legendary comedy writer Gene Perret, winner of three Emmy Awards, tells otherwise in this guide to what makes a good joke work. Outlining the 10 commandments of comedy, the unbreakable rules that every gag must follow in order to be funny, this book liberates readers and allows them to immediately begin writing better and funnier comedy material. By following Perret's commandments, readers will better understand how to write jokes that connect with audiences and discover why unsuccessful material isn't working and how it can be fixed. From the First Commandment (""Thou Shalt Surprise"") to the Tenth (""Thou Shalt Be Clever""), this work stands as a fast guide to the essentials of humor that is perfect for business presenters, after-dinner speakers, professional comedians, and anyone who wants to be funny.
Publisher: Linden Publishing
ISBN: 1610351533
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 77
Book Description
Beginning comedy writers and performers may think funny can't be taught, but legendary comedy writer Gene Perret, winner of three Emmy Awards, tells otherwise in this guide to what makes a good joke work. Outlining the 10 commandments of comedy, the unbreakable rules that every gag must follow in order to be funny, this book liberates readers and allows them to immediately begin writing better and funnier comedy material. By following Perret's commandments, readers will better understand how to write jokes that connect with audiences and discover why unsuccessful material isn't working and how it can be fixed. From the First Commandment (""Thou Shalt Surprise"") to the Tenth (""Thou Shalt Be Clever""), this work stands as a fast guide to the essentials of humor that is perfect for business presenters, after-dinner speakers, professional comedians, and anyone who wants to be funny.
Western Writing Implements in the Age of the Quill Pen
Author: Michael Finlay
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pens
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pens
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Medieval Calligraphy
Author: Marc Drogin
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486261425
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Spirited history and comprehensive instruction manual covers 13 styles (ca. 4th–15th centuries). Excellent photographs; directions for duplicating medieval techniques with modern tools. "Vastly rewarding and illuminating." — American Artist.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486261425
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Spirited history and comprehensive instruction manual covers 13 styles (ca. 4th–15th centuries). Excellent photographs; directions for duplicating medieval techniques with modern tools. "Vastly rewarding and illuminating." — American Artist.
Quills In A Brighter Horizon
Author: POETRY PLANET Featured Poets
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359963005
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
This poem anthology contains winning poems from our various challenges and contests. And In it, you will find several forms of poetry and unique writing styles of the selected poets.Still, within this anthology, you will find several poetic themes such as love, family values, war, unity, peace, forgiveness, and much more.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359963005
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
This poem anthology contains winning poems from our various challenges and contests. And In it, you will find several forms of poetry and unique writing styles of the selected poets.Still, within this anthology, you will find several poetic themes such as love, family values, war, unity, peace, forgiveness, and much more.
The Goddess
Author: Savanna Redman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781945517099
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
A JOURNAL TO INSPIRE, ENLIGHTEN AND ENTERTAIN. The Goddess Colorizing Journal is a thought provoking curation of mythological goddesses by master artists, brilliant quotes by creative minds and embellished journal pages. Choose your quill; be it goose, raven, peacock or swan, and your rainbows of ink: discover the magic. Colorizing beautiful artwork and journaling work together, they swim through the subconscious breaking the chains, removing the dust and freeing the mind. The embellished journal pages are a place to explore thoughts, ponder the symbolism buried in the drawings and the deeper meanings of quotes by visionaries, artists, and writers. This journal features full-page drawings of beautiful goddesses from western art; Venus, Diana, Minerva ... and allegorical goddess personifying the senses, time, history, the elements and the continents; where abstract ideas are distilled into beautiful drawings by master artists. Many of the drawings in this curated collection are from the fifteenth and sixteenth century. Hundreds of years of damage from age and mishandling have been erased, the images carefully repaired and their beauty restored. Sharpen your quill and enjoy. -- TWO ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT A HEALTHY MIND -- WARNING: The combination of journaling and colorizing beautiful works of art -- for as little as twenty minutes a day -- can have life altering effects. The two working together, create a synergistic effect that alters brainwaves and blows the dust off of neuropathways. Hours later, unexpected side effects can occur. Including but not limited to; moments of euphoria, giddy sensations of well-being, laughing out loud, colors seem brighter, creative ideas arrive out of the freaking blue and epiphanies are not uncommon.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781945517099
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
A JOURNAL TO INSPIRE, ENLIGHTEN AND ENTERTAIN. The Goddess Colorizing Journal is a thought provoking curation of mythological goddesses by master artists, brilliant quotes by creative minds and embellished journal pages. Choose your quill; be it goose, raven, peacock or swan, and your rainbows of ink: discover the magic. Colorizing beautiful artwork and journaling work together, they swim through the subconscious breaking the chains, removing the dust and freeing the mind. The embellished journal pages are a place to explore thoughts, ponder the symbolism buried in the drawings and the deeper meanings of quotes by visionaries, artists, and writers. This journal features full-page drawings of beautiful goddesses from western art; Venus, Diana, Minerva ... and allegorical goddess personifying the senses, time, history, the elements and the continents; where abstract ideas are distilled into beautiful drawings by master artists. Many of the drawings in this curated collection are from the fifteenth and sixteenth century. Hundreds of years of damage from age and mishandling have been erased, the images carefully repaired and their beauty restored. Sharpen your quill and enjoy. -- TWO ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT A HEALTHY MIND -- WARNING: The combination of journaling and colorizing beautiful works of art -- for as little as twenty minutes a day -- can have life altering effects. The two working together, create a synergistic effect that alters brainwaves and blows the dust off of neuropathways. Hours later, unexpected side effects can occur. Including but not limited to; moments of euphoria, giddy sensations of well-being, laughing out loud, colors seem brighter, creative ideas arrive out of the freaking blue and epiphanies are not uncommon.
Calligraphy
Author: Julien Chazal
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 081171294X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Everything you need to know to get started: choosing quality tools, understanding the structure of letters, and learning the basic strokes Includes alphabets, from classic Roman letters, to the intricate traditions of the Middle Ages, to the simple, creative styles of today Hundreds of photos of inspiring, beautiful samples How to embellish your calligraphy with decorative dropped capitals, celtic knotwork, scrollwork, flourishes, and more Learn and master the beautiful and varied art of Western calligraphy. This lavishly illustrated guide includes all the information you need to get started in calligraphy as well as techniques for the more advanced artist, including using color, carving lettering in wood and stone, and creating abstract and ornamental calligraphy designs. The 40 alphabets included are drawn from throughout the rich history of Western calligraphy, from elaborate Gothic lettering to the clean lines of modern alphabets. An essential reference for calligraphers of all levels.
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 081171294X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Everything you need to know to get started: choosing quality tools, understanding the structure of letters, and learning the basic strokes Includes alphabets, from classic Roman letters, to the intricate traditions of the Middle Ages, to the simple, creative styles of today Hundreds of photos of inspiring, beautiful samples How to embellish your calligraphy with decorative dropped capitals, celtic knotwork, scrollwork, flourishes, and more Learn and master the beautiful and varied art of Western calligraphy. This lavishly illustrated guide includes all the information you need to get started in calligraphy as well as techniques for the more advanced artist, including using color, carving lettering in wood and stone, and creating abstract and ornamental calligraphy designs. The 40 alphabets included are drawn from throughout the rich history of Western calligraphy, from elaborate Gothic lettering to the clean lines of modern alphabets. An essential reference for calligraphers of all levels.
Impossible Saints
Author: Clarissa Harwood
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1681776944
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
Escaping the constraints of life as a village schoolmistress, Lilia Brooke bursts into London and into Paul Harris’s orderly life, shattering his belief that women are gentle creatures who need protection. Lilia wants to change women’s lives by advocating for the vote, free unions, and contraception. Paul, an Anglican priest, has a big ambition of his own: to become the youngest dean of St. John’s Cathedral. Lilia doesn’t believe in God, but she’s attracted to Paul’s intellect, ethics, and dazzling smile.As Paul is increasingly driven to rise in the church, Lilia finds her calling in the militant Women’s Social and Political Union. They can’t deny their attraction, but they know they don’t belong in each other’s worlds. Lilia would rather destroy property and serve time in prison than see her spirit destroyed and imprisoned by marriage to a clergyman, while Paul wants nothing more than to settle down and keep Lilia out of harm’s way. Paul and Lilia must reach their breaking points before they can decide whether their love is worth fighting for.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1681776944
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
Escaping the constraints of life as a village schoolmistress, Lilia Brooke bursts into London and into Paul Harris’s orderly life, shattering his belief that women are gentle creatures who need protection. Lilia wants to change women’s lives by advocating for the vote, free unions, and contraception. Paul, an Anglican priest, has a big ambition of his own: to become the youngest dean of St. John’s Cathedral. Lilia doesn’t believe in God, but she’s attracted to Paul’s intellect, ethics, and dazzling smile.As Paul is increasingly driven to rise in the church, Lilia finds her calling in the militant Women’s Social and Political Union. They can’t deny their attraction, but they know they don’t belong in each other’s worlds. Lilia would rather destroy property and serve time in prison than see her spirit destroyed and imprisoned by marriage to a clergyman, while Paul wants nothing more than to settle down and keep Lilia out of harm’s way. Paul and Lilia must reach their breaking points before they can decide whether their love is worth fighting for.
Rembrandt, Vermeer and the Dutch Golden Age
Author: Blaise Ducos
Publisher: Art Book Magazine Distribution
ISBN: 2821601131
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Accompanying the exhibition at Louvre Abu Dhabi, the catalogue Rembrandt, Vermeer and the Dutch Golden Age provides an image-rich overview of the artworks exhibited, complimented by four essays. The first situates The Leiden Collection within the context of the Dutch Golden Age. The second and third describe the major role that the Netherlands played on a global scale in the in the 17th century, the specificities of the Dutch Golden Age as well as the work of Rembrandt and his contemporaries, rooted in the society of that time and place. The fourth essay sheds light on the particular role that drawing played in the creative process of Dutch artists.
Publisher: Art Book Magazine Distribution
ISBN: 2821601131
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Accompanying the exhibition at Louvre Abu Dhabi, the catalogue Rembrandt, Vermeer and the Dutch Golden Age provides an image-rich overview of the artworks exhibited, complimented by four essays. The first situates The Leiden Collection within the context of the Dutch Golden Age. The second and third describe the major role that the Netherlands played on a global scale in the in the 17th century, the specificities of the Dutch Golden Age as well as the work of Rembrandt and his contemporaries, rooted in the society of that time and place. The fourth essay sheds light on the particular role that drawing played in the creative process of Dutch artists.
Recipes To Die For: A Victoria Square Cookbook
Author: Lorraine Bartlett
Publisher: Polaris Press
ISBN:
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Katie Bonner and the rest of the locals from Victoria Square invite you into their kitchens to share tantalizing recipes and intimate stories about food, family, and life. So tie on your apron and sharpen your knives, because Recipes To Die For is chock full of culinary treasures such as Andy Rust's Cinnamon Rolls, Vance Ingram’s Barbequed Ribs, and Sweet Sue’s Toffee Squares. And you don't want to miss Aunt Lizzie’s Cream Scones. They're to die for!
Publisher: Polaris Press
ISBN:
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Katie Bonner and the rest of the locals from Victoria Square invite you into their kitchens to share tantalizing recipes and intimate stories about food, family, and life. So tie on your apron and sharpen your knives, because Recipes To Die For is chock full of culinary treasures such as Andy Rust's Cinnamon Rolls, Vance Ingram’s Barbequed Ribs, and Sweet Sue’s Toffee Squares. And you don't want to miss Aunt Lizzie’s Cream Scones. They're to die for!