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Born and raised in Houston, Texas, in the 1950s, I was raised during a time of political and racial unrest in America. However, I never witnessed a firsthand account of racism. I was exposed to the civil unrest in America, the unveiling of a truly dedicated, amazing, and remarkable man, Reverend Martin L. King Jr. (who in my opinion was the greatest black man in my lifetime). Also I believe that since the untimely death of Reverend King, the black...
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This is a story about a little girl-Tricia-who is getting ready to go home from the hospital at Christmastime. Her doctor, Dr. Jeffrey, comes to Tricia's room and tells her "The Siamese Christmas Story." The story is of a Siamese cat's journey with the fourth wise man to Bethlehem. It tells of the cat's adventures along the way until the cat meets the Baby Jesus at the manger.
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This work is to be considered as merely an introduction into the realm of colors. The voluminous content of this subject is too vast, whereby the inclusion would preclude this as a cursory view of this subject. Herein included are partial listings of various categories. Indeed, the voluminous content available is far in excess to be addressed. It is the belief of the author not to make this a scholarly project so vast that it would detract from its...
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Goethe llegó al color desde el arte. Su inquietud por los efectos cromáticos como recurso artístico lo llevó a indagar incansablemente en el enigma del color y culminó en la elaboración de uno de los tratados científicos más importantes de la teoría del color que rebatía los postulados previos del mismísimo Newton.
Este libro recoge las láminas con las que ilustró su teoría y las explicaciones que las acompañaron. Complejo y apasionante...
28) Golden Memory
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The Golden Memory for old and young people. Everyone has countless memories in life. In the colouring book, the emphasis is on the gracious and affectionate memories. Firstly, the book provides an opportunity of recalling nice memories and also, the colouring gives relaxation and good entertainment. Secondly, it gives a chance for young people to know the life of older generation and it also helps for old and young generations to spend time together...
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Gibbs Smith ; [2023]
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2023
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"In her first book, interior designer Betsy Wentz shares 13 fabulous family homes. The book is really a practical design guide for anyone who may not want--or simply cannot afford--to hire an interior designer. The story of each home includes color studies, design lessons, and pro tips, plus plenty of practical advice for anyone who might face similar challenges."--Provided by publisher.
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Step by step instructions guide you through a range of blending, mark-making, and mixed media techniques to improve your drawing skills, and introduce you to a range of new effects. Over 30,000 copies sold worldwide. Includes a comprehensive guide to color and composition, and all the tools, materials, and techniques you need to capture a range of subjects, from still-life studies to holiday sketching and portraiture. This book also includes a gallery...
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Read & Co. presents this new edition of Werner's Nomenclature of Colors. First published in 1814, this small volume comprises a collection of 110 swatches displaying nature's color palette together with their poetical descriptions.
In the 18th Century, German geologist Abraham Gottlob Werner set out to establish a standard reference guide to colour for use in the general sciences. Scottish flower painter Patrick Syme later enhanced and extended Werner's...
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Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
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[2019]
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"Love is yellow and orange. Because love is sunny and warm. Discover all the bright colors and shades of love with the crayons--the perfect gift for any loved one who draws outside the lines"--Back cover.
37) Amazing autumn
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Autumn is when the forest blazes in reds, oranges and gold. The amazing season of falling leaves and Halloween never gets old!"--
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Candlewick Press
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2023
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"Some animals hide in the sand, like the desert lizard, whose scales can resemble pebbles and stones. Others hide in the sea, like the peacock flounder, who can also change color. And some, like poison dart frogs and the scarlet king snake, don't try to hide at all! Most animals have developed clever tricks to survive, but not all excel at camouflage the way these animals do. From moths whose wings resemble dead leaves to eponymous stick insects,...
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Penguin Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA)
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2014.
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"Lulu, who likes to dress in a ladybug costume, has outgrown her favorite pair of boots. Her mom saves the day by taking her to the shoe store. Learn your colors with Ladybug Girl as she tries on new shoes and finds the perfect pair: red boots with black polka dots"--
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Journey around the world through 199 flags! This striking visual book explores the shapes, figures, and colors of flag design.
Whether a national flag features vertical stripes or horizontal ones, two colors or more, symbols drawn from nature or from history-each detail of its design is intentional and loaded with meaning.
Graphic designer Orith Kolodny demystifies the recurring colors and visual components of national flags. Through the study of...
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