Friends? Romans? Countrymen? You never know whom you'll have to impress at your next corporate shindig or keg party.
Whatever the target audience, mental_floss knows staring facedown into the punch bowl isn't the trick. In fact, that's exactly why we're handing you Cocktail Party Cheat Sheets--a totally effective, foolproof guide to starting and sustaining conversations on every topic under the sun. Want to wax wise about barbarians, socialist theory, and jazz musicians? What about Keynesian economics, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and James Joyce's...
Friends? Romans? Countrymen? You never know whom you'll have to impress at your next corporate shindig or keg party.
Detailed and ready-to-color drawings of 47 species: rhinoceros, snow leopard, giraffe, reindeer, gorilla, tiger, giant panda, elephant, kangaroo, many more. Brief captions describe habits of each species. Colorists will find this volume entertaining and educational; artists and designers will find practical use for the royalty-free illustrations. 40 black-and-white illustrations. Captions.
Detailed and ready-to-color drawings of 47 species: rhinoceros, snow leopard, giraffe, reindeer, gorilla, tiger, giant panda, elephant, kangaroo, many...
Here for animal lovers of all ages is a delightful assortment of felines -- beautifully rendered in black-and-white line illustrations. This coloring book by animal illustrator John Green contains 41 ready-to-be-colored pictures (including two double-page spreads) of most known varieties of wild cats -- with many depicted in their natural habitats. In addition to such familiar animals as the lion, leopard, and tiger, this coloring book presents detailed, realistic, anatomically accurate renderings of these lesser-known cats: Serval; Margay; Marbled cat; Fishing cat; Snow leopard; Puma;...
Here for animal lovers of all ages is a delightful assortment of felines -- beautifully rendered in black-and-white line illustrations. This coloring ...
Magnificent pyramids, the silent Sphinx, gigantic temples of stone, a land and people shrouded by the mists of time. Here's a subject that promises to captivate coloring book enthusiasts and anyone intrigued by the life and customs of ancient Egypt. Forty-four authentically detailed drawings by artist John Green recall the glory of a magnificent civilization -- from the beginning of the dynasties (ca. 300 B.C.), through the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms (ca. 2700-2010 B.C.), to the rule of the Ptolemies and the Roman conquest (30 B.C.)Included are expertly drawn and well-researched full-page...
Magnificent pyramids, the silent Sphinx, gigantic temples of stone, a land and people shrouded by the mists of time. Here's a subject that promises to...
This fascinating book combines the creative fun of coloring with an exciting sense of discovery as it realistically portrays many facets of life during the Middle Ages, one of history's most dramatic and eventful periods. Forty-two authentically detailed drawings depict daily activities in castle, village, monastery, field, and forest, evoking the excitement and pageantry of tournaments, sieges, banquets, battles, and fairs. Whether the illustrations depict a lord playing chess with his son or a peddler selling his wares, the true look and feel of medieval life comes through, from...
This fascinating book combines the creative fun of coloring with an exciting sense of discovery as it realistically portrays many facets of life durin...
The human body is an infinitely complex marvel of fine design, superbly adapted to its functions. A host of specialized organs, bones, muscles, nerve fibers, blood vessels, and other anatomical features work together in harmony to maintain the network of interrelated body systems necessary to maintain life. Now the component parts of this intricate flesh-and-blood machine are clearly revealed in this treasury of detailed anatomical illustrations. Noted illustrator John Green has rendered 25 exceptionally clear and precise full-color plates of the body's organs and systems: the skeleton,...
The human body is an infinitely complex marvel of fine design, superbly adapted to its functions. A host of specialized organs, bones, muscles, nerve ...
The thousands of children who begin ballet instruction every year (and the many who think they might like to) will love this wonderful introduction to ballet, with 42 fun pictures to color. The exceptionally clear illustrations -- all presented in proper sequence -- clearly depict everything that goes on in a beginner's class, from lacing up the ballet shoe to executing the perfect arabesque. Among the topics illustrated and described are proper posture, the importance of warm-up and stretching exercises, foot positions, and arm movements. Most important, dozens of basic ballet steps...
The thousands of children who begin ballet instruction every year (and the many who think they might like to) will love this wonderful introduction...
The deities of ancient Greece are central characters in a body of mythical narratives that were at the heart of a civilization that lasted many centuries. These characters and stories represent imaginatively the Greeks' understanding of nature, psychology, and their own history. They also include strange and spectacular tales of love and lust, war and peace, heroism and vengeance, supernatural feats and superhuman weaknesses -- which may explain their appeal to poets, prose writers, and artists over time, right up to the present day: a stock of themes and images at the historical heart of...
The deities of ancient Greece are central characters in a body of mythical narratives that were at the heart of a civilization that lasted many centur...
A treat for coloring book fans and flower lovers, these illustrations depict 30 floral beauties, with brief captions describing what the flowers symbolize. Images include: Anemone (anticipation) Bluebell (constancy) Buttercup (riches) Carnation (fidelity) Daffodil (deceit) Gardenia (secret love) Jasmine (grace and elegance) Morning glory (affection) Narcissus (egotism) Poppy (extravagance) Red rose (romantic love) Tulip (declaration of love) ... and 18 others Gardening enthusiasts and nature lovers will treasure this handsome, accurately rendered...
A treat for coloring book fans and flower lovers, these illustrations depict 30 floral beauties, with brief captions describing what the flowers symbo...
Horses take hold of our imaginations when they gallop across the plains whinnying into the wind. But most of all, horses capture our hearts. And it's said they've done more to change human history than any other domestic animal. John Green skillfully portrays the legendary grace and beauty of this animal in a collection of 30 illustrations. Handsome equines -- from Clydesdales to show horses -- are depicted in the wild and at work. Brief captions supplement an impressive panorama of one of the world's best-loved and most highly prized animals.
Horses take hold of our imaginations when they gallop across the plains whinnying into the wind. But most of all, horses capture our hearts. And it's ...
