The Little Book of Safe Money: How to Conquer Killer Markets, Con Artists, and Yourself
The Little Book of Safe Money acts as a guide for those trying to make their way through today's down markets. The topics covered include everything from investing behavior-why our minds come with their own set of biases that often prove harmful-to the use of financial advisors. But this timely book goes one step further than the rest by questioning an investor's true appetite for risk.
Beading with Pearls: Beautiful Jewelry, Simple Techniques
Pearls have long stood for classic beauty and elegance, and this collection of 30 exquisite projects, the latest in the bestselling Beading with series, continues that time-honored tradition. It features sophisticated and stylish designs by a pool of talented artists, most using simple techniques suitable for beginners.
Features over 40 step-by-step projects using basic techniques and readily available supplies.
Ideal for beginning artists and hobbyists learning basic colored pencil as well as more experienced artists looking to perfect their technique.
Readers will learn to draw flowers, people, animals, metal, brass, sunsets, water, glass and more using reference photos, simple techniques and clear step-by-step instruction. She includes before-and-after examples from her students that prove how her simple graphing techniques translate into remarkable drawings.
This latest addition to the Discover Drawing series will teach readers how to produce beautiful renderings of their favorite animals--horses. Hammond's realistic approach, clear step-by-step instruction and encouraging voice ensures that artists of any experience level will be able to succeed right from the start. Even the finished examples look achievable to the first timer--Hammond is just that good a teacher.
Living the Creative Life: Ideas and Inspiration from Working Artists
How DO they do it? If you could ask your favorite artist or crafter only one question, chances are you'd ask about creativity: Where do your ideas come from? How did you get started? What are your tricks for overcoming blocks? In Living the Creative Life, author Rice Freeman-Zachery has compiled answers to these questions and more from 15 successful artists in a variety of mediums--from assemblage to fiber arts, beading to mixed-media collage.
