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Strokes of Genius 3 – The Best of Drawing: Fresh Perspectives by Rachel Rubin Wolf
English | 2011 | ISBN: 1440308365 | 144 pages | PDF | 30 MB

“Drawing is the connection between eye, heart and hand.”
–Linda Wesner

Drawing is a fundamental skill for artists in any medium, a wonderfully direct means of expression and the driving inspiration behind this provoking collection. Strokes of Genius 3 celebrates drawing as an art form in its own right, featuring work from 95 of today’s brightest artists.

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The Lost World of Ladakh: Early Photographic Journeys in Indian Himalaya, 1931-1934
Rupert Wilmont, Roger Bates, Nicky Harman | 2014 | True PDF | ISBN: no | 146 pages | 21 Mb

In 1931 and 1934, Rupert Wilmont travelled on two of the ancient trade routes into Ladakh – first from Srinagar in the west, and then from the Kullu valley in the south – while serving with his British Army regiment in Northern India. At the time of his journeys, the current roads did not exist, and traditional means of travel, on foot and with pack animals, were the norm. Unlike most other travellers at that time, he confined himself to taking photographs, notable for the variety of people he captured on film and for documenting a now vanished way of life of the region.

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Anatomy and Drawing (Dover Art Instruction) by Victor Perard
2004 | ISBN: 0486432963 | English | 224 pages | EPUB | 40 MB

This instructive book presents excellent annotated line drawings of anatomical structure for the beginning artist. Explaining the subject in simple terms and with an extensive series of dynamic illustrations, the author identifies parts of the body and demonstrates a wide array of physical activities through his sketches.
Following notes on proportion and drawing, chapters cover the human skeleton, head and neck, torso, arm, hand, leg, foot, and musculature. Numerous illustrations depict various views of these structures, movements of the human figure, as well as changes in the relative proportions of features at different ages.
One of the best books in its field, Anatomy and Drawing helps demystify a complex subject by enabling students to visualize the muscles and bones under the skin, and covers just about everything a beginner needs to know about drawing the human anatomy.

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The Practice and Science of Drawing (Dover Art Instruction) by Harold Speed
1972 | ISBN: 0486228703 | English | 296 pages | EPUB | 25 MB

Much of the learning to practice as well as to appreciate art is concerned with understanding the basic principles. One of these principles is what Harold Speed calls “dither,” the freedom that allows realism and the artistic vision to play against each other. Very important to any artist or work of art, this quality separates the scientifically accurate from the artistically accurate. Speed’s approach to this problem is now considered a classic, one of the few books from the early years of this century that has continued to be read and recommended by those in the graphic arts.

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Artist’s Color Manual: The Complete Guide to Working with Color
Chronicle Books | 2003 | ISBN: 081184143X | English | 194 pages | PDF | 51.4 MB

Practical, inspiring and informative, this book is the artist’s bible on color. Aimed at painters in particular and visually creative people in general, Artist’s Color Manual is an important resource for artists, designers, art students and educators alike. It looks at all the crucial aspects of color in four absorbing sections.

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Super Seeds: The Complete Guide to Cooking with Power-Packed Chia, Quinoa, Flax, Hemp & Amaranth (Superfood Series) by Kim Lutz
2014 | ISBN: 1454912782 | English | 144 pages | EPUB | 7 MB

Five super seeds-covered in one super volume! Chia, hemp, flax, quinoa, and amaranth are tiny powerhouses that deliver whopping amounts of protein, essential fatty acids, and great taste in every serving. Perfect for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets, they each get to take a star turn in these 75 mouthwatering recipes. Convenient and versatile, the seeds work wonderfully in everything from muffins and breads to salads, soups, and desserts. Super Seeds is a must-have for anyone interested in eating healthily . . . and deliciously.

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The Language of Dogs by Justin Silver, David Donnenfeld
2014 | ISBN: 1476734127 | English | 256 pages | EPUB | 92 MB

The canine expert and star of the hit TV show Dogs in the City shares his cutting-edge methods for training and caring for happy, healthy dogs in the city.

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Inside the Test Kitchen: 120 New Recipes, Perfected by Tyler Florence
English | 2014 | ISBN: 0385344554 | 256 pages | EPUB | 180 MB

Tyler Florence does updated comfort food like no one else, but comfort food’s never been updated like this. Join him as he perfects, simplifies, and totally re-invents your favorite dishes in surprising, spectacular ways.

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Victorino Matus, “Vodka: How a Colorless, Odorless, Flavorless Spirit Conquered America”
ISBN: 076278699X | 2014 | EPUB/PDF | 272 pages | 31 MB/72 MB

It began as poisonous rotgut in Medieval Russia-Ivan the Terrible liked it, Peter the Great loved it-but this grain alcohol “without distinctive character, aroma, taste, or color” has become our uncontested king of spirits. Over a thousand brands fight for market share, shelved in glass skulls, Tommy guns, bulletproof bottles; flavored with pears, currants, chipotle; or quintuple distilled by Donald Trump. But it wasn’t always thus.

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Adobe Photoshop CS6 for Photographers: A professional image editor’s guide to the creative use of Photoshop for the Macintosh and PC
Martin Evening | 2012 | True PDF | ISBN: 024052604X | 769 pages | 102 Mb

Renowned Photographer and Photoshop hall-of-famer, Martin Evening returns with his comprehensive guide to Photoshop. This acclaimed work covers everything from the core aspects of working in Photoshop to advanced techniques for refined workflows and professional results. Using concise advice, clear instruction and real world examples, this essential guide will give you the skills, regardless of your experience, to create professional quality results. A robust accompanying website features sample images, tutorial videos, bonus chapters and a plethora of extra resources. Quite simply, this is the essential reference for photographers of all levels using Photoshop:

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Steve Hullfish, “The Art and Technique of Digital Color Correction, 2nd Edition”
2012 | ISBN: 024081715X | 527 pages | True PDF | 26 MB

The only guide to the art and technique of color correction based on the invaluable knowledge of more than a dozen of the top colorists in the world. This book allows you unprecedented access to the way the masters of the craft approach their work.

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The Adobe Lightroom eBook for Digital Photographers
Scott Kelby | 2006 | EPUB | ISBN: 0321437365 | 262 pages | 17 Mb

Pick up this ebook, written by best-selling author Scott Kelby, to give you all the dirt you need on Lightroom to allow you to work faster, smarter, and more creatively. You’ll learn the eleven essential shortcuts you need to know to save hours every week, the best ways to import and organize your images, which tools and features to really hone in on to get the most out of this application, how to manage your photos like a pro, plus all the inside secrets on processing raw images.

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Watson-Guptill, “The Big Book of Drawing: An Introduction to Essential Materials and Techniques”
ISBN: 0823085678 | 2012 | EPUB | 239 pages | 106 MB

Between these pages, artists of all backgrounds will find anything and everything they need to know about drawing. With thorough explanations of materials and their composition, step-by-step demonstrations, and practical advice for creating compositions, The Big Book of Drawing is a comprehensive authority on the medium that is the foundation of all other visual arts.

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Anthony Ryder, “The Artist’s Complete Guide to Figure Drawing: A Contemporary Perspective On the Classical Tradition”
ISBN: 0823003035 | 1999 | EPUB | 160 pages | 196 MB

Many of us want to learn “how to draw.” But as artist Anthony Ryder explains, it’s much more important to learn what to draw. In other words, to observe and draw what we actually see, rather than what we think we see. When it comes to drawing the human figure, this means letting go of learned ideas and expectation of what the figure should look like. It means carefully observing the interplay of form and light, shape and line, that combine to create the actual appearance of human form. In The Artist’s Complete Guide to Figure Drawing, amateur and experienced artists alike are guided toward this new way of seeing and drawing the figure with a three-step drawing method.

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Kimono: A Modern History by Terry Satsuki Milhaupt
2014 | ISBN: 1780232780 | English | 272 pages | PDF | 21 MB

What is the kimono? Everyday garment? Art object? Symbol of Japan? As this book shows, the kimono has served all of these roles, its meaning changing across time and with the perspective of the wearer or viewer.

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WineWise, Second Edition by Steven Kolpan, Michael A. Weiss, Brian H Smith, Culinary Institute of America
2014 | ISBN: 0544334620 | English | 384 pages | EPUB | 41 MB

Now completely revised and updated, this new edition of the essential consumer guide to wine features all the most current information for today’s wine landscape. The authors, longtime wine educators at The Culinary Institute of America, have added all the latest and most relevant information to their award-winning book, including new picks for the best regional producers, off-the-beaten-path finds, and bargain bottles. With a practical, anti-snob attitude, the emphasis is always on enjoying wine to the fullest in real-world scenarios and getting the best value for your dollar, whether splurging on a special-occasion bottle or deciding on your own “house” wine. All the basics are covered, including the major wine grapes, flavor profiles, and decoding labels, plus up-to-date information on established and up-and-coming regions, advice on pairing wine with everything from Korean short ribs to all-American burgers, opinions on wine gadgets (yea or nay?), and more.

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The Artist’s Guide to Drawing the Clothed Figure: A Complete Resource on Rendering Clothing and Drapery by Michael Massen
2011 | ISBN: 0823001199 | English | 224 pages | EPUB | 8 MB

In order to effectively draw clothing and drapery, an artist must recognize the basic shapes of clothing and how the principles of physics act upon those shapes.

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Mike Holmes, “The Holmes Inspection: The Essential Guide for Every Homeowner, Buyer and Seller”
ISBN: 1554680433, 1603209298 | 2008 | EPUB | 224 pages | 26 MB

In his new book, Mike Holmes is on a mission. The star of the incredibly popular Holmes Inspection program, Mike shows you how to spot problems that could be expensive or even catastrophic, giving you the information you need to judge a house wisely. From the mechanicals (furnace, electrical and plumbing) to the “envelope” (floors, walls, doors and windows) to issues of location and siting, this book includes real case studies, “red flag” sidebars and hundreds of photographs, and alerts you to the ugly realities behind the “lipstick and mascara” that many vendors use to cover up problems when selling their homes.

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How to Cook Everything Fast: A Better Way to Cook Great Food by Mark Bittman
2014 | ISBN: 0470936304 | English | 1056 pages | EPUB | 2 MB

Homemade wonton soup in 30 minutes. Chicken Parmesan without dredging and frying. Fruit crisp on the stovetop. The secret to cooking fast is cooking smart-choosing and preparing fresh ingredients efficiently.
In How to Cook Everything Fast, Mark Bittman provides a game plan for becoming a better, more intuitive cook while you wake up your weekly meal routine with 2,000 main dishes and accompaniments that are simple to make, globally inspired, and bursting with flavor.

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Elements of Style: Designing a Home & a Life by Erin Gates
2014 | ISBN: 1476744874 | English | 336 pages | EPUB | 20 MB

From the rising-star designer and author of the hit blog, Elements of Style, a full-color, fully illustrated book packed with honest advice, inspiration, ideas, and lessons learned about designing a home that reflects your personality and style.

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