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  • The Photograph as Contemporary Art

    Charlotte Cotton

    Paperback (Thames & Hudson, March 17, 2014)
    “Essential reading for anyone who wishes to make sense of the complex . . . world of contemporary art photography.” ―Picture Professional In the 21st century photography has come of age as a contemporary art form. Nearly two centuries after photographic technology was first invented, the art world has fully embraced it as a legitimate medium, equal in status to painting and sculpture. This book provides an introduction to contemporary art-photography, identifying its most important features and themes and celebrating its exciting pluralism through an overview of its most important and innovative practitioners. The work of nearly 250 photographers is reproduced, from established artists such as Isa Genzken, Jeff Wall, Sophie Calle, Thomas Demand, Nan Goldin, and Sherrie Levine to emerging talents such Walead Beshty, Jason Evans, Lucas Blalock, Sara VanDerBeek, and Viviane Sassen.This new edition brings the story of contemporary art photography up to date with a revised introduction outlining the evolution of photography from documentary tool to art form, and an updated final chapter focusing on the younger generation of artists who emphasize the technical and material properties of photography, employ it as part of a wider pan-media practice, or respond to evolving new modes of dissemination in the digital age. 249 illustrations, 212 in color
  • The Bee Book

    Charlotte Milner

    Hardcover (DK Children, Feb. 6, 2018)
    Discover more about our fuzzy little insect friends with award-winning author and illustrator Charlotte Milner. The perfect introduction to bee conservation for little ones. Learn all about the beautiful world of bees and their adventure from flower to flower. You'll find out just how much they matter, why they are declining, and what we can do to help in this adorable kids' book. Bees are brilliant at building, super social creatures and along with other insects, are responsible for a third of every mouthful of food you eat! Children will be fascinated by the beautiful pictures and learn plenty of buzz-worthy fun facts in every chapter, covering types of bees, beehives, beekeeping, how they pollinate plants and make honey.A beautiful kid’s educational book about bees with a crucial message: not only does it inform and educate about an issue that is a real threat, but it also delivers it in a way that is gripping for all ages. A dazzling celebration of bees, packaged in a gorgeous hard-backed book made with high-quality paper and spectacular illustrations.What’s The Buzz About Honey Bees?Meet the humble honeybee face-to-face - an animal that is considered nature's hardest worker, in this engaging, educational kids’ book that you can treasure forever.What do they do all day? Why are bees important? Find out why they need our help and what you can do. Bees are responsible for so much more than making honey. This book is an essential tool in encouraging the protection of our precious buzzing friends for generations to come.Learn all about these valuable creatures:- What happens in the hive- What pollination is- Who the queen is- How honeybees talk to each other- How we can help them and much, much more!This adorable book is one of three children's books on conservation by award-winning author Charlotte Milner and includes The Sea Book and The Bat Book for your little ones to enjoy.
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  • The Sea Book

    Charlotte Milner

    Hardcover (DK Children, Feb. 5, 2019)
    Featuring fascinating, fishy fun facts accompanied by bright, bold, and beautiful illustrations, this book takes children on a journey through the sea and all its zones. This charming celebration of the sea shows children how extraordinary our oceans are and is a reminder that it is up to us to keep it that way. The Sea Book is the coolest educational book about the sea, covering a wealth of sea animals, including mammals, fish, invertebrates, and reptiles. It explores the underwater worlds of incredible marine life and their habitats. From up on the ice, down to colorful coral reefs, underwater forests, and right down to the deepest darkest depths where the weird and wonderful lurk - it's sure to delight any ocean obsessed child.Following on from The Bee Book, Charlotte Milner continues to highlight critical environmental issues faced by our planet. This time the focus is on our watery friends and the damaging effects humans are having on our seas. The perfect introduction to ocean conservation packaged in a way that won't leave children (or their parents for that matter) fearing for life on earth. Children will discover what they can do to help, and there are fantastic tips on how to live plastic-free as well. Kids will also get to craft their own recycled shopping bag too!Dive Into A Watery WorldWhat lies beneath the waves?Life can be found everywhere in the sea - from the sunlit ocean surface to the darkest depths. The sea is home to a variety of life, which makes it a fascinating, exciting, and significant place. There are more than 33 000 types of fish. Some fish can fly, some can dance, some are flat, and some are long. The sea has forests, ice, and exciting critters too. This adorable kid's book is the perfect meet-cute for kids and our beautiful oceans. Discover our oceans in a whole new way, learning about:- Why the see is important- What lies beneath the waves- Life on the ice- Changing seas and plastic problems- How you can help and much, much more!This delightful book is one of three children's books on conservation for your little ones to enjoy. Try The Bat Book and The Bee Book next!
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  • The Bee Book

    Charlotte Milner

    eBook (DK Children, Feb. 6, 2018)
    Explore the secret world of bees: how they live, how they work, how they support each other and their hive.DK's The Bee Book is a wonderful introduction to the humble honeybee: nature's hardest worker, and much more than just a provider of honey! Bees are incredibly industrious, brilliant at building, super social, and-most importantly-responsible for a third of every mouthful of food you eat! Find out how bees talk to one another, what it takes to become a queen bee, what the life of a worker bee is like, and more. The contents include bee anatomy, types of bee, hives, colonies, pollination, making honey, and more. Discover just how much they matter, why they are declining, and what you can do to help!
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  • Mind Mapping to Success: How to Use Visual Maps to Solve Problems & Hack Productivity, Time Management, and Creativity for Business & Daily Life

    Charlotte C.M

    Paperback (Charlotte Chan, Aug. 30, 2019)
    ✔ Are you tired of failure and feeling blocked?✔ Are you struggling to find inspiration and new ideas?✔ Are you looking for ways to better strategize, plan and negotiate for your business?✔ Suffering from writer's block?Discover the resource that’s better than therapy....“F@%k I wouldn’t have lost the sale to Rich if I planned better for the strategy meeting”“Ah. I want to write a book, but I don’t know where to start… I’ll start thinking about it next month..”“The cake arrived on THE WRONG DAY. I SUCK at planning events!”“I can barely pay attention in Physics class, how am I supposed to pass the exam?”The conversations we say to ourselves all start the same:“I wish I did this..” or “I should have done that…” or the “If only I knew…”We talk about self-improvement and making changes as if they were unattainable. The reality is, those are just excuses. It IS possible, you just haven’t been exposed to the right tools and knowledge.When you were younger and you wanted to walk or write, you didn’t give up every time you failed. You tried and tried until you achieved success. A child is always determined to succeed. What would have happened if you had given up? So, why do we give up so easily now? As human beings, we don’t like failure or change, but only those that do can transform from a caterpillar into a butterfly. We’ve heard the likes of Jim Carey, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Oprah Winfrey who all use visualization as a technique to achieve their goals. But today, we are going to take it a step further. With mind mapping, this radical form of visual planning will help you go beyond what you’ve ever imagined. It’s time to hack your way to success with mind maps.This technique has been around for centuries, but it’s only being revealed to the mass markets now. Be one of the first to leverage its power for yourself! Designed to be original, innovative, and free-thinking, this technique can be used to improve any situation. Using step-by-step instructions and templates for you to follow along, Mind Mapping to Success provides the following solutions: Unlock the secrets of the brain, and the #1 thing you can leverage to break through those barriers. The science behind mind maps and why it outperforms traditional methods. The 3 tools you need to create a mind map (And they are free!) How to come up with ideas, even when you have none. What to do when you have writer’s block, and how to prevent it. How to pass exams, listen better, and optimize your performance. How to diagnose problems, before it ruins your business. How to mitigate risk, even when you can’t see it. 11 steps to improve your memory - Finally, remember your client’s names, and where those damn keys are! and over 30 more use-cases for daily life, study, and business!You need to ask yourself, are you ready for the next level? Not only does THIS book tell you how you can change the world, but it encourages you to conquer your mind and take actionable steps by applying these techniques to your life. From your personal life to education and work, you will see improvements in your memory, concentration, creativity, problem-solving, and more- using ONLY the power of the mind. Anyone can do it, it’s that simple! Even if you’ve never used mind maps before, you aren’t creative or artistic, or they’ve failed in the past, that doesn’t mean that they won’t work for you now. Good news. We’re not going to leave you high and dry as we will talk you through the whole of the process. If you’re ready to unlock the secrets to your success, click “Add to Cart” right now.
  • Mind Mapping to Success: How to Use Visual Maps to Solve Problems & Hack Productivity, Time Management, and Creativity for Business & Daily Life

    Charlotte C.M

    eBook
    ✔ Are you tired of failure and feeling blocked?✔ Are you struggling to find inspiration and new ideas?✔ Are you looking for ways to better strategize, plan and negotiate for your business?✔ Suffering from writer's block?Discover the resource that’s better than therapy....“F@%k I wouldn’t have lost the sale to Rich if I planned better for the strategy meeting”“Ah. I want to write a book, but I don’t know where to start… I’ll start thinking about it next month..”“The cake arrived on THE WRONG DAY. I SUCK at planning events!”“I can barely pay attention in Physics class, how am I supposed to pass the exam?”The conversations we say to ourselves all start the same:“I wish I did this..” or “I should have done that…” or the “If only I knew…”We talk about self-improvement and making changes as if they were unattainable. The reality is, those are just excuses. It IS possible, you just haven’t been exposed to the right tools and knowledge.When you were younger and you wanted to walk or write, you didn’t give up every time you failed. You tried and tried until you achieved success. A child is always determined to succeed. What would have happened if you had given up? So, why do we give up so easily now? As human beings, we don’t like failure or change, but only those that do can transform from a caterpillar into a butterfly. We’ve heard the likes of Jim Carey, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Oprah Winfrey who all use visualization as a technique to achieve their goals. But today, we are going to take it a step further. With mind mapping, this radical form of visual planning will help you go beyond what you’ve ever imagined. It’s time to hack your way to success with mind maps.This technique has been around for centuries, but it’s only being revealed to the mass markets now. Be one of the first to leverage its power for yourself! Designed to be original, innovative, and free-thinking, this technique can be used to improve any situation. Using step-by-step instructions and templates for you to follow along, Mind Mapping to Success provides the following solutions: Unlock the secrets of the brain, and the #1 thing you can leverage to break through those barriers. The science behind mind maps and why it outperforms traditional methods. The 3 tools you need to create a mind map (And they are free!) How to come up with ideas, even when you have none. What to do when you have writer’s block, and how to prevent it. How to pass exams, listen better, and optimize your performance. How to diagnose problems, before it ruins your business. How to mitigate risk, even when you can’t see it. 11 steps to improve your memory - Finally, remember your client’s names, and where those damn keys are! and over 30 more use-cases for daily life, study, and business!You need to ask yourself, are you ready for the next level? Not only does THIS book tell you how you can change the world, but it encourages you to conquer your mind and take actionable steps by applying these techniques to your life. From your personal life to education and work, you will see improvements in your memory, concentration, creativity, problem-solving, and more- using ONLY the power of the mind. Anyone can do it, it’s that simple! Even if you’ve never used mind maps before, you aren’t creative or artistic, or they’ve failed in the past, that doesn’t mean that they won’t work for you now. Good news. We’re not going to leave you high and dry as we will talk you through the whole of the process. If you’re ready to unlock the secrets to your success, click “Add to Cart” right now.
  • Explore China: A Mulan Discovery Book

    Charlotte Cheng

    Paperback (Lerner Publications TM, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Welcome to ancient China! Join Mulan, her family, and friends as you explore the history and culture of this great civilization. How long is the Great Wall of China? What amazing contributions did the Chinese people make in science, technology, and the arts? What traditions are still practiced in China today? Embark on a journey of discovery with your friends from Mulan, and learn about China’s dynasties, flora and fauna, martial arts, and so much more!
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  • The Bat Book

    Charlotte Milner

    eBook (DK Children, Feb. 6, 2020)
    Go on an adventure in the shadows with award-winning author and illustrator Charlotte Milner.Discover why these mammals are essential to the world we live in, learn just how much they matter, why they are under threat, and what we can do to help. Bright, bold, and beautiful illustrations accompany fascinating fun facts about these furry flying mammals in this adorable kids' book.Did you know that there are two main groupings of bats, or that the bat is the only mammal that can fly? Children will be fascinated by the beautiful illustrations and learn plenty of bat facts on every page.From the way they fly, to how they communicate with each other, how bats hunt, and why they sleep upside-down, each of the world's 1300 types of bat is unique and utterly fascinating. Bats are also incredibly important to the environment, from gobbling up pests to spreading seeds through the forests. They also pollinate over 500 different species of plants throughout the world, including fruits such as mangoes and bananas.A beautiful educational book with an important message. While learning about these elusive creatures, there are also fun activities for kids so they can learn how to support bats, including growing a bat-friendly garden to help them thrive. Bats make the world a better place, making this nature book for kids an essential tool in encouraging the protection of bats for generations to come. Following on from The Bee Book and The Sea Book, Charlotte Milner continues to highlight critical ecological issues faced by our planet. The Bat Book is perfect for teaching little animal-lovers all about these clever creatures who do so much for our world. Explore The Upside-down World Of Bats!Discover how much they matter, why they are declining, and what we can do to help. This charming celebration of bats shows children just how extraordinary these animals are and is a reminder that it is up to us to care for our planet and its creatures.It's perfect for school projects about bats, mammals, ecology, or endangered animals. It also cleverly uses the subject to cover broader topics such as plant reproduction, ecosystems, and more. The Bat Book may be small, but it is mighty.Find out more about natures secret friends, like:- Where bats live- What bats look like- Why bats are important- Growing a bat-friendly garden- Myths about bats and much, much more!This delightful book is one of three children's books on conservation and includes The Sea Book and The Bee Book for your little ones to enjoy.
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  • Where the Woods End

    Charlotte Salter

    Hardcover (Dial Books, Aug. 14, 2018)
    In a forest filled with treacherous beasts, the thing to be most afraid of is closer than you think in this middle grade horror fantasy.Kestrel, a young huntress, lives in a seemingly endless forest crawling with dangerous beasts. But the most dangerous beasts of all are the Grabbers--beings that are born when you are and stalk you throughout your life, waiting for the perfect moment to snatch and eat you. No one has ever defeated their Grabber once attacked, and those that die from accidents or other creatures are considered "lucky." Kestrel has been tasked by her mother, a powerful and controlling spell-caster, to hunt down the Grabbers in an effort to protect their village in the forest. Accompanied by Pippit, a hilariously bloodthirsty weasel, she hones her skills as she searches for a way out of the forest--and away from the judgmental villagers who despise her. But her own Grabber is creeping ever closer, and nothing in this forest is what it seems...including her mother's true motivations.
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  • The Girl Who Walked Home Alone: Bette Davis, A Personal Biography

    Charlotte Chandler

    Paperback (Applause, March 1, 2007)
    Noted film biographer Charlotte Chandler interviewed Bette Davis extensively in the last decade of her life, resulting in a biography in which the great actress speaks for herself. Chandler also spoke with directors, actors, and others who knew and worked with Davis, and includes brief synopses of all of her theatrical films.Here are some more examples of Bette's wit to be found within these pages:“I'm the one who didn't get the man, which is the more interesting character on the screen, but in real life sometimes I wish I could just have been the girl who got the man, and kept him. I got four husbands and several lovers, but I didn't keep any of them. I was invited to the White House, but no man stayed to share my white cottage.”“My favorite actor with whom I never played, professionally or personally, was Laurence Olivier. I admired everything about him. He was a great actor, and he was my dream man. Literally and figuratively. Larry was my fantasy lover, the perfect man, or at least I thought he would be. He was not only beautiful, but intelligent.”
  • The Sea Book

    Charlotte Milner

    eBook (DK Children, Feb. 7, 2019)
    Featuring fascinating, fishy fun facts accompanied by bright, bold, and beautiful illustrations, this book takes children on a journey through the sea and all its zones. This charming celebration of the sea shows children how extraordinary our oceans are and is a reminder that it is up to us to keep it that way - shortlisted for Best Children's Book 5+ category in the Junior Design Awards 2019.The Sea Book is the coolest educational book about the sea, covering a wealth of sea animals, including mammals, fish, invertebrates, and reptiles. It explores the underwater worlds of incredible marine life and their habitats. From up on the ice, down to colourful coral reefs, underwater forests, and right down to the deepest darkest depths where the weird and wonderful lurk - it's sure to delight any ocean-obsessed child.Following on from The Bee Book, Charlotte Milner continues to highlight critical environmental issues faced by our planet. This time the focus is on our watery friends and the damaging effects humans are having on our seas. The perfect introduction to ocean conservation packaged in a way that won't leave children (or their parents for that matter) fearing for life on earth. Children will discover what they can do to help, and there are fantastic tips on how to live plastic-free as well. Kids will also get to craft their own recycled shopping bag too!Dive Into A Watery WorldWhat lies beneath the waves?Life can be found everywhere in the sea - from the sunlit ocean surface to the darkest depths. The sea is home to a variety of life, which makes it a fascinating, exciting and significant place. There are more than 33,000 types of fish. Some fish can fly, some can dance, some are flat, and some are long. The sea has forests, ice, and exciting critters too. This adorable kid's book is the perfect meet-cute for kids and our beautiful oceans. Discover our oceans in a whole new way, learning about:- Why the sea is important- What lies beneath the waves- Life on the ice - Changing seas and plastic problems- How you can help and much, much more!This delightful book is one of three children's books on conservation for your little ones to enjoy. Try The Bat Book and The Bee Book next!
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  • The Bat Book

    Charlotte Milner

    Hardcover (DK Children, Feb. 4, 2020)
    Go on an adventure in the shadows with award-winning author and illustrator Charlotte Milner.Discover why these mammals are essential to the world we live in, learn just how much they matter, why they are under threat, and what we can do to help. Bright, bold, and beautiful illustrations accompany fascinating fun facts about these furry flying mammals in this adorable kids' book.Did you know that there are two main groupings of bats, or that the bat is the only mammal that can fly? Children will be fascinated by the beautiful illustrations and learn plenty of bat facts on every page.From the way they fly, to how they communicate with each other, how bats hunt, and why they sleep upside-down, each of the world's 1,300 types of bat is unique and utterly fascinating. Bats are also incredibly important to the environment, from gobbling up pests to spreading seeds through the forests. They also pollinate over 500 different species of plants throughout the world, including fruits such as mangoes and bananas.A beautiful educational book with an important message. While learning about these elusive creatures, there are also fun activities for kids so they can learn how to support bats, including growing a bat-friendly garden to help them thrive. Bats make the world a better place, making this nature book for kids an essential tool in encouraging the protection of bats for generations to come. Following on from The Bee Book and The Sea Book, Charlotte Milner continues to highlight critical environmental issues faced by our planet. The Bat Book is perfect for teaching little animal-lovers all about these clever creatures who do so much for our world. Explore The Upside-Down World Of Bats!Discover how much they matter, why they are declining, and what we can do to help. This charming celebration of bats shows children just how extraordinary these animals are and is a reminder that it is up to us to care for our planet and its creatures.It's perfect for school projects about bats, mammals, ecology, or endangered animals. It also cleverly uses the subject to cover broader topics such as plant reproduction, ecosystems, and more. The Bat Book may be small, but it is mighty.Find out more about natures secret friends, like:- Where bats live- What bats look like- Why bats are important- Growing a bat-friendly garden- Myths about bats and much, much more!This delightful book is one of three children's books on conservation and includes The Sea Book and The Bee Book for your little ones to enjoy.
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