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Wisdom and Eloquence
To succeed in the world today, students need an education that equips them to recognize current trends, to be creative and flexible to respond to changing circumstances, to demonstrate sound judgment to work for society's good, and to gain the ability to communicate persuasively.
Trease and Evans' Pharmacognosy
This encyclopedic reference work on pharmacognosy covers the study of those natural substances, principally plants, that find a use in medicine. Its popularity and longevity stem from the book's balance between classical (crude and powdered drugs' characterization and examination) and modern (phytochemistry and pharmacology) aspects of this branch of science, as well as the editor's recognition in recent years of the growing importance of complementary medicines, including herbal, homeopathic and aromatherapy. No other book provides such a wealth of detail. A reservoir of knowledge in a field where there is a resurgence of interest - plants as a source of drugs are of growing interest both i...
Watercolour Boats and Harbours
Entry-level and experienced artists will be delighted by the simple and striking, boats and harbors which make terrific subjects for the medium of watercolor painting. Pull-out tracings and a clear guide on how to transfer them to watercolor paper eliminate any requisite drawing skills needed to paint these wonderful pictures. Detailed, illustrated instructions are provided for five scenes- each accompanied by a full-size, initial outline of the drawing to aid novice painters or provide inspiration to practiced artists.
Acrylics for the Absolute Beginner
A comprehensive, accessible course in landscape painting with acrylics from a seasoned artist and teacher. Author Charles Evans’s no-nonsense techniques and engaging writing style bring acrylic painting within the grasp of anyone keen to dive into this versatile and popular medium. The book begins with excellent advice for the beginner, including easy drawing for painting, composition, easy perspective, light and shade, color, and how to use acrylics with different painting styles. There are six full step-by-step painting projects ranging from simple skies to snowy landscapes with horses, each of which is supported by additional exercises and techniques. The step-by-step projects allow aspiring artists to put into practice their new-found skills, and produce six stunning paintings of their own, in a range of styles. A pull-out outline drawing is provided for every project, and Charles shows how to transfer these onto the painting surface. Charles’s irreverent style makes learning to paint with acrylics easy and fun.
Complete Works of Charles Evans
Charles Evans (1903-1988) was a noted specialist in medieval, royal, and noble genealogy. This volume collects all his published articles, notes, queries, comments and book reviews, published in a variety of genealogical journals from 1931 to 1988 (some published posthumously).
Bringing the State Back In
Papers from a conference held at Mount Kisco, N.Y., Feb. 1982, sponsored by the Committee on States and Social Structures, the Joint Committee on Latin American Studies, and the Joint Committee on Western European Studies of the Social Science Research Council. Includes bibliographies and index.
The Supreme Court of the United States
"Originally published in 1928, this captivating book is comprised of six lectures given by Chief Justice Charles Evan Hughes at Columbia University in which he endeavored to interpret the work of the Court in an abbriviated form. Covered are the Court's origin, the principles that govern it, its methods, and the important results of its work. This last category includes the areas of cementing the nation, the States and the nation, and liberty, property, and social justice. The aim of this compact book, achieved in a very readable fashion, is to promote a better understanding of an institution that is a mystery to many people."--Back cover.
Charles Evans Hughes
When Charles Evans Hughes defeated William Randolph Hearst for the governorship of New York in 1906, the New York State Republican Party was split between the remnants of the rural, conservative Platt political machine in Albany and the forces loyal to the progressive, energetic President and former New York Governor, Teddy Roosevelt. Although Hughes owed his nomination largely to Roosevelt's desire to weaken conservative influences, the aloof and independent governor's moral idealism and legal experience led him to positions more liberal and unyielding than even Roosevelt could endorse.In this thorough study of Hughes's two terms as governor, Robert F. Wesser depicts the tensions of conserv...
Quick & Clever Watercolour Pencils
CRAYON & PASTEL DRAWING. Loaded with quick, simple and effective techniques for tackling any subject in watercolour pencils, from still life and landscapes to animals and people. Written in a clear and approachable style, this book is suitable for the beginner who will learn to create vibrant finished paintings they can hang on their walls in the quickest possible time. It includes exercises and projects for dry pencil, wet pencil, washes, fine details and using pens to enhance paintings. This is the second book from popular no-nonsense TV watercolourist Charles Evans.
