Original Soft Shapes -- Now in Full Color! A toddler's first puzzle book! These original favorites introduce essential early learning concepts with fun illustrations! Pop-out pieces float in water and stick to the sides of the tub! Mama and her duckies are ready for a swim. Pop them all out, then put them back in!
Soft Shapes® The best-selling soft shapes® series introduces new titles with a brand new look kids will love! Made entirely of child-safe foam with pop-out play pieces, these huggable, squeezable, touchable favorites are all dressed up with color illustrations. It's the same great foam-filled fun but now with a fresh new face! How many animals do you see? Count them up; you will find ten. Put them back and start again!
An experimental approach to the study and teaching of color is comprised of exercises in seeing color action and feeling color relatedness before arriving at color theory.
"The Landscape Painter's Workbook takes a modern approach to the time-honored techniques and essential elements of landscape painting, from accomplished artist, veteran art instructor, and established author Mitchell Albala"--
Bridging the gap between the study of aesthetics and its application in the merchandising and design environments, the 2nd Edition of Understanding Aesthetics presents a research-based focus on the concepts of aesthetics and their effect on product value and consumer behavior. The multisensory approach to studying the elements and principles of design helps students master the underlying factors of successful design and learn how products and their promotional surroundings can establish brand identity and create a pleasing environment for the consumer.
Architects, landscape architects and urban designers experiment with color and lighting effects in their daily professional practice. Over the past decade, there has been a reinvigorated discussion on color within architectural and cultural studies. Yet, scholarly enquiry within landscape architecture has been minimal despite its important role in landscape design. This book posits that though color and lighting effects appear natural, fleeting, and difficult to comprehend, the sensory palette of built landscapes and gardens has been carefully constructed to shape our experience and evoke meaning and place character. Landscape Design in Color: History, Theory, and Practice 1750 to Today is an inquiry into the themes, theories, and debates on color and its impact on practice in Western landscape architecture over the past three centuries. Divided into three key periods, each chapter in the book looks at the use of color in the written and built work of key prominent designers. The book investigates thematic juxtapositions such as: natural and artificial; color and line; design and draftsmanship; sensation and concept; imitation and translation; deception and display; and decoration and structure, and how these have appeared, faded, disappeared, and reappeared throughout the ages. Richly designed and illustrated in full color throughout, including color palettes, this book is a must-have resource for students, scholars, and design professionals in landscape architecture and its allied disciplines.
Existing graphic design books are not aimed at programmers and do not contain code, existing ‘interface design" books do not contain information about basic graphic design, or they are about methodology and ideas. Design Concepts with Code is the first book to combine code listings with pragmatic design guidelines for programmers on the Web and off.
With Soft Spot, it's easy to show off your style at home, even if you're short on time. Pillows don't require much time or fabric, so go ahead and pile them on the sofa, stack them in a big basket, swap them out with the seasons--or change them for no reason! Besides adding punch to your decor, pillows offer excellent opportunities to try a variety of techniques. So why not experiment with a new-to-you shape, insert a zipper closure, dabble in a different color scheme, or add a touch of applique? The Moda All-Star contributors share their expert tips so you can become a pillow-making pro! You'll learn how to make perfect pillow corners and gain insight on the benefit of quilting pillow tops. With so many fresh looks from your favorite designers, you'll be living in cushioned comfort! The All-Stars are donating all royalties from the sale of this book to Operation Gratitude (OperationGratitude.org).
Martha McCulloch-Williams' 'Harper's Household Handbook: A guide to easy ways of doing woman's work' is a comprehensive and insightful look into the domestic duties of women in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Written in a straightforward and practical style, the book covers a wide range of topics including cooking, cleaning, child-rearing, and household management. The author's detailed instructions and helpful tips provide a valuable resource for women seeking to maintain a well-run household during a time of rapid social change. McCulloch-Williams' literary style is clear and concise, making the book accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Her emphasis on efficiency and organization reflects the growing importance of domestic science during the Victorian era. Martha McCulloch-Williams, a pioneering journalist and author, drew on her own experiences as a wife and mother to write 'Harper's Household Handbook'. With a keen understanding of the challenges faced by women in the home, she sought to empower her readers with practical advice and solutions. Her commitment to women's education and empowerment is evident throughout the book, making it a valuable historical document as well as a practical guide. I recommend 'Harper's Household Handbook' to anyone interested in domestic history, women's studies, or the changing role of women in society. McCulloch-Williams' insightful advice and thoughtful commentary provide a fascinating glimpse into the daily lives of women in the late 19th century, offering valuable lessons that still resonate today.