Most Popular Books by Diana Fisher

A curated juxtaposition of the photography of Asako Shimazaki and the writing of Diana Fisher.

Drawing is the cat’s meow! With the easy step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations, any cat lover can learn to draw 20 different lifelike kitties of all shapes and sizes. As kids follow along with the clear illustrations, they’ll learn to develop their drawings from basic shapes to finished masterpieces. And fun facts about the featured breeds add extra entertainment value. The step-by-step projects showcase 20 popular cat breeds, including: Persian Egyptian Mau British Shorthair Maine Coon Ragdoll Russian Blue American Curl Norwegian Forest Siamese Sphynx With How to Draw Cats & Kittens, kids will be drawing their own cattery full of cats and kittens in no time at all!

Learn the secrets to drawing realistic dogs and puppies through step-by-step projects, focusing on techniques specific to drawing canines, from creating a variety of fur types and features to achieving accurate proportions. Facts and trivia add to the fun and learning along the way. â??How to Draw Dogs & Puppies is perfect for beginning artists who want to draw their best friends—the ones with four paws and fur, that is! The step-by-step projects showcase 20 popular dog breeds, including: Golden Retriever Pug Pomeranian Dachshund Beagle Siberian Husky German Shepherd Great Dane Chihuahua And more beautiful dogs and puppies! Beginning with a basic shape, young artists proceed step by step to a final piece of color artwork. Following the simple prompts, children will make beautiful renderings of their favorite canines; and with the featured fun facts, have more things to love about them!

With How to Draw Zoo Animals, young artists learn to bring their favorite creatures to life, guided by realistic illustrations and step-by-step instructions for 20 different animals found at the zoo. Now anyone can learn to draw realistic animals! Simple step-by-step instructions make it fun and easy to draw a lifelike animals, including: Panda bear Giraffe Elephant Tiger Cheetah Toucan Hippopotamus Kangaroo Orangutan Zebra and more! Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape and progresses, step by step, to a finished piece of artwork, making it easy to follow along. Trivia, fun facts, and the conservation status for each animal provide inspiration and additional learning opportunities. Just start with basic shapes and follow the illustrated examples—you''ll be creating your own amazing masterpieces in no time at all.

Eighty percent of the ex-pats in Taiwan were Canadian. Most of them were there to teach English and to pay off their student loans. Among them was a 35-year-old mother of three, trying to start a new life, on the other side of the world. This is her story.

Provides detailed instructions for advanced programming using the BASIC language particularly with the APPLE II+, PET, TRS-80, and IBM-PC computers.

- Books are written and illustrated by professional artists- Each provides instructions for artists aspiring to reach a new level of expertise- Series covers a wide array of art subjects and techniques

Presents twenty-three lessons, including problems and exercises, on the use of BASIC computer language on microcomputers such as Apple, Pet, Atari, and TRS-80.

After overcoming a year of unexpected tragedies and great challenges involving the accidental death of her son, Scott; the birth of another son, Sean; a painful divorce; the massive heart attack of her father; and a cross-country move, Diana Fisher was not only numb but her emotions were every which way but healthy. Over the next few years, however, she found a sense of stability, purpose, and renewed faith in God, who prompted every word of Peace from Within. Life is a journey of ups and downs, but with God''s grace and comfort, she was left with immense feelings of gratitude, faith, forgiveness, and an inner peace beyond all understanding. About the Author: Diana Fisher is a graduate of Colorado University, where she was awarded a bachelor of music degree in piano performance. Her creative sensitivity toward music, as well as the subject matter presented herein, has won her recognition and acclaim among her peers. Diana''s poetry is a gift from above that will not only enrich your hearts but will remind you to keep life in its purest form - simply reach out and love.

The Art of Rock Painting makes it possible for anyone to create extraordinary art projects with ordinary rocks! Accomplished artist Diana Fisher takes you step by step through 12 diverse projects as she introduces you to the sensational world of rock painting, one technique at a time. You will learn to make over plain rocks into useful and decorative crafts-from a lifelike feline doorstop to rock-solid bookends. No matter what your painting experience, this book will awaken your imagination to a wealth of creative possibilities! (64-page paperback, 6.5 x 9.5) Awards: Primedia Craftrends/Papercrafts Award of Excellence 2004 Finalist

Easy instructions for creating one-of-a-kind, hand-painted greeting cards "Banzai!" is a Japanese word commonly used in toasts and cheers-and this unique kit includes everything needed to make 10 Japanese-themed note cards for any occasion! Designed for artists and non-artists alike, the 48-page instruction book begins with simple watercolor techniques that anybody easily can accomplish, including flat and wet-into-wet washes, sponging, wax resist, and salt effects. Author/artist Diana Fisher then presents two different design options for each subject, offering readers the opportunity to either replicate one of her ideas or mix and match techniques to create their own original designs. Diana also includes practical information on hand lettering and calligraphy for writing personalized messages with style. This complete kit comes with everything needed to make 10 hand-painted greeting cards. And to ensure success, the greeting cards are preprinted with black outlines of the subjects. Banzai! features five whimsical Japanese icons: Maneki Neko (the happy lucky cat), sushi, koi fish, paper lanterns, and a kimono.

Easy instructions for creating one-of-a-kind, hand-painted greeting cards Our lives are filled with celebrations-and this unique kit includes everything needed to make 10 original note cards for any occasion! Designed for artists and non-artists alike, the 48-page instruction book begins with simple watercolor techniques that anybody easily can accomplish, including flat and wet-into-wet washes, sponging, wax resist, and salt effects. Author/artist Diana Fisher then presents two different design options for each subject, offering readers the opportunity to either replicate one of her ideas or mix and match techniques to create their own original designs. Diana also includes practical information on hand lettering and calligraphy for writing personalized messages with style. This complete kit comes with everything needed to make 10 hand-painted greeting cards. And to ensure success, the greeting cards are preprinted with black outlines of the subjects. Celebrate! features five festive designs: a cupcake, hearts, a martini glass, a champagne bottle, and a bouquet of flowers.

Features easy step-by-step instructions for many different rock painting crafts to create both games and decorations.

A how-to-draw book with spaceships, robots, alien creatures and more outer space drawing subjects, in easy-to-understand steps, for age 4 and up. Includes "starter drawings" of partially drawn subjects so every child at any skill level can complete a beautiful picture. Builds confidence and self-esteem. With surprise activities, fun facts, and more. By veteran children''s how-to-draw expert, Diana Fisher.

A how-to-draw book with super-cute sea creatures and more ocean drawing subjects, in easy-to-understand steps, for age 4 and up. Includes "starter drawings" of partially drawn subjects so every child at any skill level can complete a beautiful picture. Builds confidence and self-esteem. With surprise activities, fun facts, and more. By veteran children''s how-to-draw expert, Diana Fisher.

Learn to draw 26 exciting subjects—from A to Z—with Mickey Mouse and his Clubhouse pals Meeska, Mooska, Mickey Mouse! Young artists will have tons of fun with this 32-page step-by-step drawing book. Narrated by Mickey Mouse and his best pals from Playhouse Disney’s Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, this book contains easy-to-follow drawing instructions for 26 different subjects—from an ant to a zeppelin—and is packaged with a unique 52-page paper pad that is preprinted with half-finished drawings for budding artists to complete on their own. This book also comes with a bonus CD of the unfinished drawings, so parents can print out a never-ending supply. Plus, Mickey and his friends provide brief definitions of each subject, teaching preschoolers new words as they draw. Hot dog!

Includes an exciting selection of drawing projects for kids. The Draw and Color Series shows kids how to draw step by step, starting with simple shapes and progressing to lifelike finished drawings. The newest addition to the series, Insects, reveals a spectacular world of rare and exciting creatures with easy-to-follow illustrations. And the book features fascinating facts about each subject from spiders and flies to centipedes and bees-so kids can learn as they draw! With 40 full-color pages presenting 24 different species, this book will have any child drawing a variety of bugs in no time.

A how-to-draw book with every kid''s favorite dinosaurs in easy-to-understand steps, for age 4 and up, with "starter drawings" of partially drawn subjects so every child at any skill level can complete a beautiful picture. Learn to draw all the favorites, from a Stegosaurus to a T-Rex to a baby Triceratops, with surprise activities, fun facts, and more. By veteran children''s how-to-draw expert, Diana Fisher.

From newcomer, Diana Fisher, Overcoming My Storms, chronicles her life and hardships. She desires to encourage others to know that despite how turbulent the waters may be, you can survive your storm. Whether you''ve been homeless, on drugs, in jail, or anything in between, you will be able to relate to her riveting story!

A how-to-draw book with princess, mermaid, and fairy world drawing subjects in easy-to-understand steps, for age 4 and up. Includes "starter drawings" of partially drawn subjects so every child at any skill level can complete a beautiful picture. Builds confidence and self-esteem. With surprise activities, fun facts, and more. By veteran children''s how-to-draw expert, Diana Fisher.

My husband never told me he had kids; a boy who was 14 and a girl who was 12. I found out the day they ended up on our doorstep. What made the situation worse, my husband decided to walk out on the three of us. Being twenty-five, what was I supposed to do? The kids had a hard life already and I couldn''t hand them over to the state. I was their guardian and those two needed a stable home, a loving home, so I kept them. I just didn''t know how hard it would be to be a single parent of two young teens when there were young girls disappearing around the area. To protect those two kids, I would do anything, even if it meant keeping secrets from the ones who were trying to help me. As I dug further into finding truth, I uncovered even more secrets... But how far would you go to keep those secrets if it meant the safety and welfare of the ones you came to love unconditionally?

This volume introduces a wide range of painting techniques and guides you, step-by-step, through 12 projects. It offers tips and shortcuts, detailed painting and baking instructions, and photo demonstrations to ensure that your adventures in glass painting are successful and enjoyable.

Purr-fect for kitty-crazy kids, this meow-velous new activity kit is chock-full of fun! Inside the cute take-along case, there''s an activity book filled with color photos of all kinds of cats, as well as plenty of art supplies ? including a drawing pad, markers, and self-inking stamp ? to help kids learn to draw their favorite feline friends. A cat figurine, door hanger, stickers, poster, bookmark and an I Love Cats diary add up to even more fun. It''s like catnip for feline fanciers!

A how-to-draw book with friendly monsters, super cute, drawing subjects in easy-to-understand steps, for age 4 and up. Includes "starter drawings" of partially drawn subjects so every child at any skill level can complete a beautiful picture. Builds confidence and self-esteem. With surprise activities, fun facts, and more. By veteran children''s how-to-draw expert, Diana Fisher.

One of the best ways to remember a new word is to draw a picture of it! That''s the idea behind this fun-filled activity book.! Inside you''ll discover more than 100 words that you can draw and color. Each word has a brief definition and a simple illustration to copy. There''s even space to add your own words and pictures to create a dictionary. The six color markers that come with this book are safe and nontoxic.

Designed to inspire creativity, these titles allow kids to experience their subjects in 3D! Each book comes complete with all the materials needed to create and color press-out paper fun. Contains lots of cool materials to create cards for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion!

Designed to inspire creativity, these titles allow kids to experience their subjects in 3D! Each book comes complete with all the materials needed to create and color press-out paper fun. Comes with markers and an assortment of designs for making cards and decorations.

Riley Hart managed to finish school to graduate with a degree to teach English even after losing her mother in the beginning of her final semester. With the help of her friend and fellow teacher, Riley landed a full time job at the local school teaching the senior class for the upcoming school year. What she doesn''t expect is to meet Max Marcus, the man who stormed into her life and released the world of grief from her shoulders. Just as she begins to breathe again, her world is shattered to the inevitable. But is she strong enough to handle what the Army throws into her life?