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Pencil Drawing For the Beginner - Volume 1 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED DRAWING TOOLS Drawing Materials How to grip a pencil properly Warming up Rendering Sphere Cone Cube Cylinder SKETCHING Starting with sticks and shapes DETAILING Design Texture SHADING Casting shadows Hatching Cross-hatching Scumbling Stippling Smudging and layering Smudging Layering Bonus Chapter Animals Bonus Chapter Landscapes Introduction If you are an artist in search for further knowledge about drawing to enhance your skills then this is not the book for you. This book is for the individuals who want to be an artist but know nothing about drawing yet. I know how it feels when you want to illustrate an idea but you just don’t know how to start. And when you finally grabbed the confidence to mark that paper but then it turned out really terrible that you don’t want to show it to anyone. This instructional manual is for making that ‘two circles’ cat of yours into something more pleasing and distinguishable, for enhancing that sheep which looks like a cloud with a face, for turning your stick figures into cartoons, and more. Learn the very basics of drawing easily by following this step-by-step tutorial and realize that drawing is something that is fun to do, and not something that becomes a cause of frustration. To give you a hint of what this book is all about, look at this short list of tasks that you will learn to properly initiate after reading and following the tutorial. Tasks: -Start with a loose sketch. You need to define the first look of your drawing by sketching it first so it could serve as a pattern for your permanent outlines (defined outlines). If the lay-out of your primary sketch is too far-off from the final piece that you are after, the latter parts are going to be difficult. -Define permanent outlines. Trace your sketch to clearly define the contour shape (primary shape) of your drawing, and clean it up by erasing the sketch markings. -Show/illustrate some texture Texture contour provides a better portrayal of the shape’s dimension values. The details such as scales, fur or any print and texture should curve and flow with the contour shape of your subject and adjust with it accordingly. -Draw the necessary details. Use a variety of line thickness and line weight (given pressure on the pencil) to show the right balance to the whole drawing, use thick lines for the parts that should visually dominate the drawing, and less visible and thin lines for the secondary details and parts that merely describe the object/subject’s form.

Ducks For Kids - Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers Table of Contents Introduction What are ducks? What do ducks look like? Ducks and what they eat How ducks act Ducks and humans Mallards Muscovy ducks Ring-necked ducks Mandarin ducks Pink-eared ducks Hottentot teals Swans Geese Conclusion Author Bio Introduction Ducks live all over the world, except in Antarctica. They are animals that humans enjoy feeding, raising, and watching. The duck is an animal that shows up in cartoons as a wacky character; ducks amuse us, with their quacking and their waddling. But did you know that not all ducks quack? Ducks are present in many different tales. From Hans Christian Anderson’s Ugly Duckling to the modern tale of Ping, the duck has been kept in our attention for centuries. From the Mandarin duck in Asia to the Mallard in America, we have a lot of feathered friends to get to know. Ducks can be a lot more interesting than you would think; from what they eat to how they sound, ducks are different all over the world.

The Magic of Sage For Cooking and Health Table of Contents Introduction How to Grow Sage Planting Sage Taking Care of Sage Pests Attacking Sage Harvesting and Storing Your Sage Leaves Sage as a Healer Sage Tooth Care Remedy Sage for Healing Cuts Sage for Hair Treatment Josna’s Rosemary and Sage Hair-Conditioner Knowing More about Coconut Oil Massage oil How to make Infused Oils The Slow Sun Method How to Make Desi ghee (Clarified Butter) for Infusions Quick kitchen Method: Sage in Cuisine Traditional Onion and Sage Sauce Conclusion Author Bio Introduction Just imagine that you are living in ancient times in the Mediterranean area. Naturally, you do not have access to state-of-the-art medicine. So you are going to be using nostrums, lotions, potions, concoctions, decoctions and other remedies handed down from your ancestors and which are supposed to heal all your ailments. That means the next time you feel weak, exhausted, or just need something to perk you up, the woman of the house is going to feed you with Sage tea. After that, she is going to feed you delicious dishes flavored with this culinary magical herb. Is it a wonder that Sage is one of the most popular of herbs, grown in our herbal gardens, with its lore of healing powers and culinary delights coming to us down the ages? Sage, like a number of very popular cooking herbs originated from the Mediterranean, although it found a home in colder climates, where the frost was not so harsh.e a number of very popular cooking herbs originated from the Mediterranean, although it found a home in colder climates, where the frost was not so harsh. This worldwide conquering of the Sage is due to the fact that traders from the West took it all over the East, and so did the gypsies. The gypsies who are very well-versed in herbal lore used (and still use) Sage extensively to keep them healthy. Apart from using Sage leaves to make their traditional delicious stuffings and sauces, Gypsy children were taught from a very young age to chew on Sage leaves. Not only did this keep their breath fresh, but also kept their mouth, chest, and throat infection free. Sage has a strong taste and is generally used to flavor the richer meats such as duck, pork and goose. Rosemary and sage – both of them go together mixed with thyme, marjoram and other herbs. In ancient times, sages – no pun intended – always advocated that people who were addicted to overeating, eat more Sage because this aided in the digestion of fats, and did not allow it to accumulate on your tummy, legs, hips and thighs. So I would not be surprised that Romans having their parties and bacchanalias would not enjoy such delicacies as larks and peacocks stuffed with Sage, and also – ahummmm, ah well, – dormice sprinkled with poppy seeds, honey, and sage. All these recipes are authentic recipes, taken from an ancient Roman book on Roman cuisine, during the times of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Since then, is it a surprise that for centuries Sage has been highly regarded as a delicious flavoring addition to your cuisine, as well as in medicine, as shown by a traditional saying, “why should a man die while Sage grows in his garden?” That is because it was considered to be a cure-all for a large number of ailments, from which mankind suffered periodically. It was also said that any person growing Sage in his garden would never fail in business. Well, there is some justification here. Plenty of Sage in his food, and he would be working with a clear head, enhanced concentration, The Latin name of sage is Salvia officinalis. The Sage that we use in cuisine is often dried or used fresh, like other members of the Labiateae family like mint. It is cultivated extensively in Yugoslavia, England, Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, England and the USA and Canada.

A Beginner’s Guide to Bottling Fruit and Vegetables With tips on How to Prepare and Preserve Food for Long-Term Use Table of Contents Introduction Rules of Bottling Types of Jars and Bottles Sterilizing Tips Equipment Necessary for Bottling Methods of Sterilization Hot Water Bath Method Hot-Water Sterilization – Quick Method Oven Method Second Oven Method Boiling Tomatoes Tomato in Their Own Juice Preserving Tomatoes in Brine Tomato Purée Tomato Juice Bottling Methods for Vegetables Blanching and Sterilizing Process for Vegetables Water Bath Method Acid Brine – Lemon Juice Method Using Bottled Vegetables Preparation of Fruit and Temperature Chart Timetable for Sterilizing Vegetables in Pressure Cooker Conclusion Author Bio- Introduction We are everlastingly grateful to that homemaker millenniums ago, who decided that she needed to preserve food, for the coming winter. That was a little step for her, but it was a giant step for mankind. Soon people began to preserve food in stoneware jars. The principle of preserving these fruit/food items depended firstly upon the destruction by need of all the mold and bacteria in the air, fruit, or water. As technological development and experimental sciences began to develop in ancient civilizations, they discovered how to make glass containers and bottles more than 5000 years ago. Naturally, at the same time, the cook in the kitchen was experimenting on food stuffs. It was only by trial and error that she learned that if she kept items of food in a moist atmosphere, it would soon grow moldy and perish real fast. Also, she learned that the exclusion of air during the sealing off the bottles prevented this mold from growing on the surface of the food. Along with that, she found out that salt, vinegar, wine and oil were extremely useful mediums in which she could preserve food, and that is how the art of been a preserving food in the shape of jams, jellies, pickles and chutneys came into existence. So this art has come down to us through the ages, and that is why many families have closely guarded secret recipes for pickling or preserving food. And that is when our grannies told us in grave tones – “remember, children, the containers in which you put this jam should be totally sealed really properly. That is how you are going to keep it for a long time.” Natural vinegar and natural oil was used as an important medium since ancient times to preserve fruit, pickles and other natural food items. Along with that, salt and sugar were used as preservatives.

Tigers For Kids - Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Bestselling author John Davidson presents "Tigers For Kids – Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with Tigers. This is one of over 20 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series. The series is known as one of the most beautiful on the ereaders. The pictures look great even in black and white and are excellent on the full color ereaders. Lots of facts and photos will help your children learn about this wonderful animal. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of this beautiful animal: its anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. *** You and your kids will love learning about Tigers*** Table of Contents Introduction About Tigers Where Tigers Live Tiger Features How Tigers Hunt for Food Predators For Tigers How Tigers Communicate The Social Life of a Tiger The Evolution of the Tiger South China Tiger Bengal Tiger Sumatran Tiger Siberian Tiger Indochinese Tiger Malayan Tiger Tiger Species That Are Now Extinct Introduction Tigers have always been fascinating animals to watch. Perhaps it is the way that they quietly stalk their prey, as they gracefully move through the tall grass. Or maybe it is the long leaps they take when they pounce on their victim. One of their most recognizable features is their bright orange colored fur and black stripes. But did you know that there is a reason for these black stripes? Do you know why the tigers have these black stripes? You may know that the tiger is a descendant of the saber tooth tiger. But did you know that the tigers weren’t always the size that you see today? Or do you know how many types of tigers exist today? Were you aware that a new species of tiger was identified and named as recently as 2004? Are you aware that all of the tigers are on the endangered species list, and run a risk of becoming extinct? There are laws in place worldwide to save and protect these big cats. Some tigers live in very remote regions, and there is so much we still can learn about these amazing creatures. Welcome to the world of tiger, as we explore the many regions they live in, and learn more about these powerful, skillful hunters.

How to make $500 per month on Odesk selling your skills Do you want to become a freelancer or work from home. Odesk is a great place to start. You can bid on jobs all over the world. Odesk handles all the contracts and has a great search tool to allow you to put up your portfolio and go after those jobs. Step by step instructions and screen captures allow you to quickly set up your account and start working. Table of Contents How to make $500 per month on Odesk selling your skills Opening an account and Making a Profile that Stands Out Factors to Consider When Applying for Jobs Strategies on How to Get a Job Fast How to Take Care with Your Finances in Odesk How to Stay Motivated While Applying for Jobs on Odesk

Snakes For Kids - Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Bestselling author John Davidson presents "Snakes For Kids – Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with Snakes. This is one of over 20 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series. The series is known as one of the most beautiful on the ereaders. The pictures look great even in black and white and are excellent on the full color ereaders. Lots of facts and photos will help your children learn about this wonderful animal. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of this beautiful animal: its anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. *** You and your kids will love learning about Snakes*** Table of Contents About snakes Boa Snakes, Water Snakes Pythons and Rattlesnakes Venomous Snakes Corn Snakes Cobras Most Dangerous Snakes Dangerous Snakes King Snakes White Snakes Rattlesnakes Molting Rat Snakes Black Snakes Scrub Snakes Boas Garter Snakes How Can I Help? Fun Facts About Snakes About the Author About Snakes Did you know that snakes are one of the most misunderstood creatures in the animal kingdom? In this book we are going to learn about snakes. We are going to talk about where they live, how they hunt, what they eat, and learn some fun and interesting facts about snakes. One thing that is very interesting about snakes is that some species lay eggs to hatch and other species give birth to live young. As we talk about each different snake keep an eye out for which ones lay eggs and which have live babies. Snakes are also grouped together in different families just like humans! We will learn a few of the snake families and some of the snakes that belong to them.

Bestselling author John Davidson presents "Polar Bears For Kids". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with Polar Bears. This is one of over 20 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series. The series is known as one of the most beautiful on the kindle. The pictures look great even in black and white and are excellent on the full color kindle. Lots of facts and photos will help your children learn about this wonderful animal. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of this beautiful mammal: its anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. *** You and your kids will love learning about Polar Bears*** Table of Contents Introduction 1. About Polar Bears 2. Polar Bears 3. What Polar Bears Do 4. How Polar Bears Communicate 5. Baby Polar Bears 6. Polar Bear Facts 7. Where to Polar Bears Live 8. Arctic Polar Bears 9. Why are Polar Bears Endangered 10. What Polar Eat 11. Habitat of Polar Bears 12. Other Names for Polar Bears 13. Pictures of Polar Bears Introduction Have you ever wondered about the world of the polar bears? Wondered about things like where do they live, or what do they eat? Did you know that polar bears communicate with each other? You may have seen pictures of polar bears many times, but what do you really know about them? Are polar bears really white? There are so many interesting things to learn about these powerful bears! About Polar Bears When polar bears live outdoors in the wild, they can live to be about 15 to 18 years old. However, there have been some bears recorded to have been as old as 31 or 32 years old. Polar Bears that live in captivity (not living in the wild) can many times live to be between 35 – 39 years old. In fact, there was a female polar bear that lived to the age of 42 in a Canadian zoo! Polar bears are very smart. In fact, a research scientist claimed that polar bears are every bit as smart as apes. A hungry polar bear was observed smashing open blocks of ice to get to the fish that were frozen inside. These bear can be playful as well. Some bears were observed stacked up plastic pipes, just to knock them all down again. To help the polar bear survive in the Arctic, they need to rely on their senses. They have very good hearing and eyesight, as well as a good sense of smell. Their teeth are very sharp and spaced far apart. This helps them when they eat, and to hold onto their prey.

John Davidson, founder of the HLP Group has been observing, directing, and instructing experienced entrepreneurs from $1M-$10M in revenue since 1998. "It''s time for a fundamental shift in how we become higher quality human beings, useful to others and the Earth itself," says John. We live in the Conceptual Age today, where financial success and wealth creation comes from right brain creativity, not left brain tasks. Yet innovation isn''t a priority in our most powerful institutions. Consequently, in an interconnected global encomony, today''s entrepreneurs are finding it harder to make the competition disappear, do what they love most, deliver a significant impact, and enjoy the rewards. The Unstoppable You is a way of thinking and operating that makes you the most useful human being you can be, by directing your attention from implicit personal gifts and practical wisdom to bring something to the world that no one else can, all within a deeper sense of purpose.

Presents the ancient teachings of early Christianity in a clear and enjoyable form

The eight lectures that comprise this edition were first delivered by John Davidson Beazley in 1949. They were published in 1951 and soon became a of classical study of ancient Greek vases. This revised edition includes many additional illustrations.

A reprint of the original book, first issued in 1932.

Amazing Ocean Creatures For Kids Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 Mimic Octopus: Blue-striped Fangblenny: Ghost Pipefish: Leafy Sea Dragon: Chapter 2 Swordtail Characin: Pearl Fish: Coleman Shrimp: Black Marble Jawfish: Tasseled Anglerfish: Chapter 3 Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” ~Jacques Yves Cousteau The Ocean is full of amazing creatures in all shapes, sizes and colors! This large body of water is covered with life, but to survive some creatures need to be very smart. And they need to know how to hide or pretend really well. In this book, we will talk about a few creatures who really know how to vanish in plain sight! Are you ready to get started? Then review the names of these amazing creatures before we begin: 1-Mimic Octopus 2-Blue Striped Fang Blenny 3-Ghost Pipefish 4-Cockatoo Wasp fish 5-Leafy Sea Dragon 6-Swordtail Characin 7-Pearl fish 8-Coleman Shrimp 9-Black Marble Jaw Fish 10-Tasseled Anglerfish Do you know any of these creatures and what makes them unique? It’s their ability to blend in with their surroundings. For example, some of them change their colors to look like something completely different. Others hide in funny places and some even change their body shape to look like something else! Can you do that? These Ocean creatures can teach us a lot about making the best of any situation and learning how to adapt. Another word for this practice is called: Camouflage. Do you know what this word means? Kids.Net.Au describes this word like this: “the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance; Remember: Every creature on the planet can teach us something new. So take a moment to learn about the real “masters of disguise!”