Best Selling Books by Jane Bingham

In each period of history, in every country, artists have been inspired by emotion and relationships. They have created works that show every type of emotion, from fear and sadness, to madness, joy, and love. Artists have explored the relationships within families, between lovers, or between individuals and the world around them. This book explains how art styles have developed through time, and how artists'' techniques add to our understanding of their work. Emotion is captured in a wide range of media, including photography, painting, sculpture, posters, textiles, and film. The information to help interpret works of art and understand the time in history in which they were created are included in this book..

What is a capillary? How do joints work? Why do some muscles work in pairs? Investigate the curious world of life science. Find out for yourself about the human body through experiments and demonstrations that you can do at home. Learn about what goes on inside your bones. Find out how your senses work. This book will show you the importance of investigating and understanding the world around you.

Explores issues related to divorce, including discussion of causes, the experience of moving, and learning to cope with a parent''s new partner.

This volume examines the bravery of children suring wartime.

This title looks at Smoking and the pros and cons of making particular choices young people must make about their behavior. Up-to-date and detailed information make this a valuable books for understanding what is at stake.

Why was posture important to the early French dancers? Who developed the five ballet positions? How many pairs of ballet shoes can a dancer wear out in a single performance? Ballet provides a detailed look at the development of ballet dancing from the earliest court dances to the political ballets of choreographers such as Paul Taylor and David Bintley today. The book looks at how the choreography and improvisation differ from other styles of dance, highlighting techniques specific to ballet. It also explores the part played by costumes, make-up and lighting, and offers advice on how to become a ballet dancer.

This title looks at Heroin and the pros and cons of making particular choices young people must make about their behavior. Up-to-date and detailed information make this a valuable books for understanding what is at stake.

Designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge with easy to follow activities.

Designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge with easy to follow activities.

Society and class influence all cultures and have always inspired important works of art. For thousands of years, artists have been holding up a mirror to our world. Through their images, we can see the way that people of different classes have lived, and how they have related to each other in society. This book explains how art styles have developed through time, and how artists'' techniques add to our understanding of their work. Art is captured in a wide range of media, including photography, painting, sculpture, posters, textiles, and film. The information to help interpret works of art and understand the time in history in which they were created are included in this book.

This title looks at alcohol and the pros and cons of making particular choices young people must make about their behavior. Up-to-date and detailed information make this a valuable books for understanding what is at stake.

This title looks at Marijuana and the pros and cons of making particular choices young people must make about their behavior. Up-to-date and detailed information make this a valuable books for understanding what is at stake.

The aims of the Red Cross Movement range from helping the victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters to running first aid courses in the local community. This book looks at the history and structure of the movement and examines its values and activities. It assesses the impact of the movement''s international work in a number of areas and describes the challenges it will face in the future.

Vampires and Werewolves are certainly popular these days. Actually, there have been popular stories about these monsters for centuries. Are the stories based on any reality? Some people think so. Using the scientific method and other information, this book aims to find out whether or not these monsters could exist!

A brief biography of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, describing her life, marriage to Louis XVI, the French Revolution, and her execution.

This volume recounts true stories of animal heroism, from horses and dogs serving alongside their human companions, to messenger pigeons flying through enemy lines.

Each region of the world has produced artwork inspired and influenced by nature. Over thousands of years, artists have created millions of images of animals and plants. These may be sculptures, cave paintings, costumes, or other types of image, but they all express the artists'' fascination with the living world around them. This book explains how art styles have developed through time, and how artists'' techniques add to our understanding of their work. Art is captured in a wide range of media, including photography, painting, sculpture, posters, textiles, and film. The information to help interpret works of art and understand the time in history in which they were created are included in this book.

Over the centuries, there have been reports of ghosts, haunted houses, and other eerie phenomenon. Is it possible that at least some of these sightings are true? Using the scientific method and other information, this book aims to find out!

This book describes the crackdown of the Chinese government against the Tiananmen Square protesters, students and workers, on June 4, 1989.

Bags, belts and jewellery are all practical and decorative, and can come in a wide range of styles and materials. Belts can hold up clothing and contain pockets to carry things in, bags can carry anything from money to books and weekend clothes while jewellery is decorative and can tell us something about the wearer.

Does the patch of stormy sea between the tip of Florida, Puerto Rico and Bermuda hide a dark and frightening secret? For decades, there have been cases of ships and aircraft that seem to vanish in this part of the Atlantic Ocean. Others who have survived flying or sailing through, have reported strange occurrences, such as clocks and navigational instruments failing. Are all of these reports true? Is there a mystery lurking? Using the scientific method and available data, this book attempts to find out!

Wat are the hundreds of dreaming tracks in the desert? What happens at a corroboree? What would you do with a witchetty grub? Many Australian Aboriginal people live in the enormous region called the Central Desert in Australia. There are a lot of weird and wonderful things in the desert, including giant blood-red rocks, wallabies, carpet snakes, and honey ants. Book jacket.

For years, mysterious symbols and patterns have been appearing in many fields. What created them and what could they possibly mean? Are they the work of beings from another world or simply the works of dedicated hoaxers? Using the scientific method and available information, this book attempts to find out!

Describes the life and career of the critically acclaimed actor, Johnny Depp.

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Every region of the world has produced artwork inspired and influenced by war. Since ancient times, artists have created images of warriors, brave leaders, and battle-torn landscapes. Often, they have tried to alter their society''s views on war through art. Using many different forms of expression, artists have created their own history of conflict. This book explains how art styles have developed through time, and how artists'' techniques add to our understanding of their work. The subject of war and conflict is captured in a wide range of media, including photography, painting, sculpture, posters, textiles, and film. The information to help interpret works of art and understand the time in history in which they were created are included in this book.

Why has the recent War in Iraq been so contentious, whereas the First Gulf War was supported by a broad coalition of nations? Why are they of such global significance? And how did the wars affect people on both sides of the conflict? This book seeks to relate the overall events and chronology of the wars and shows their impact on everyday lives.

Presents the life of the last Queen of Egypt, who was a powerful ruler in her own right and was famous for her relationships with two Roman leaders, Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.

Describes the life and reign of Elizabeth I, from her early childhood and the political scandals surrounding her family to her reign as the formidable Queen of England.

This book takes a fun, age-appropriate look at the Ancient Greek Olympics. Topics covered include where and when the games were held, who competed, and the various different events that took place.

How did the Impressionists get their name? Who were the most famous Impressionists? Did the Impressionist style have a lasting impact? ''Impressionism'' answers all these questions. It also discusses how and why the Impressionist movement began, looks at how the Impressionists captured the changing effects of light and color in nature, and examines the different subjects Impressionist artists chose for their paintings. ''Art on the Wall'' is an exciting and informative series that explores a range of art movements and styles. Each title in the series looks at the history behind the movement and discusses the techniques used by its artists. The text is supported with stunning paintings and other artworks that illustrate each art style. The titles also include biographies of well-known artists and try-it-yourself activities that encourage readers to create their works of art using the techniques of the movement.

The Tudors were an unforgettable dynasty who wielded absolute power during a remarkably turbulent time in English history. Each ruler''s survival required a fierce struggle to maintain control - often against incredible odds. From Henry VII, England''s last king to win the crown in battle, and the tyrannical Henry VIII with his succession of wives, to the fiercely Catholic ''Bloody Mary'', and her sister, Elizabeth, the ''Virgin queen'', Jane Bingham examines just how fairly history has treated these Tudor rulers. Both as politicians and as individuals, it is no wonder these larger-than-life monarchs still capture our imaginations today.

Discusses dairy and egg farming, how each product is processed, and the influence of technology on the industry.

A description of life in the Inca empire written in the form of a travel guide.

Introduces Post-Impressionism, including its history, the famous artists and works of the movement, and the different methods of painting derived during the period.

A description of life in the Inca empire written in the form of a travel guide.

Presents information about ghosts, offering accounts of incidents and sightings, theories that have been put forth about them, and scientific perspectives on the subject.

A description of life in the Aztec empire written in the form of a travel guide.