Books with author Florian

From the use of perspective to the invention of the paint tube, 13 examples of some of the most important breakthroughs in artistic technology offers kids an exciting new perspective on the world of art. This new volume in the highly successful “13” series uses colorful reproductions, glossaries, and a timeline to explore milestones in the history of art. Kids will learn about important innovations in art while they discover answers to questions such as: Why was oil painting invented? What were the subjects of the first photographs? How do you depict the world on a flat canvas? Filled with accessible, fascinating facts as well as creative suggestions for independent art projects, this unique introduction to art history shows young readers how art is made as well as how to enjoy it.

This book helps you to learn the times tables. It will be your learning buddy that will accompany you through the jungle of multiplications. Tips, tricks and many, many exercises support you on the way to master the multiplication.ContentLearn 1x1 - 5x5 - Learn the most-easiest part of the times tables.Learn 1x5 - 6x10 - Learn the second third of the times tables.Learn 6x6 - 10x10 - Learn the remaining multiplications.Most Important Multiplications - Train the most important multiplications.Quizzes - Train all multiplications with quick quizzes.Tests - Proof your knowledge. Prepare for tests.

The Wanderers can see the future: civil war and destruction. They cannot not change it. Before her death, the First Light of the Wanderers foresees a Fracture, which will destroy the kingdoms born from the remnants of the Alban empire; only a Seer can heal it and restore peace and order.The Circle has chosen a new King for Frankis, and is now bent on completing the destruction of Jara’s family, starting with Saliné. For Dochia, the Fourth Light of the Wanderers, the Circle’s choice is a terrible mistake, but there is no way to change its decision. On the eastern steppes, the Sect of the Serpent God, born at the precession of the equinoxes, is getting ready to conquer the world. Lost knowledge and artifacts from the old Talant Empire are resurfacing. Everything falls on Codrin’s shoulders, but can he avert the coming disaster? And is he the Seer the First Light foresaw? Chronicle of the Seer is an enthralling epic trilogy that spans decades, weaving a tapestry of lives and lands into a universal story of love, honor, magic and fate.

The Wanderers could see the future: civil war and destruction. They could not change it. After Mohor’s death, Jara’s family is split up. She is sent to Arad with Vio, both Orban’s prisoners. Saline is kept in Severin, in Aron’s hands. Dochia is sent to infiltrate the Serpentist Sect, and she will not return to Frankis for some time. The Circle and the Wanderers recruit the Duke of Peyris and the Duke of Tolosa to destroy Codrin, who has found refuge in Poenari. Armies from all over Frankis gather under the walls of Poenari to lay siege, and chaos may be the only victor.

In a civilization where the authorities are able to read people’s minds, a young man, a three-hundred-year old woman and a rogue AI join their forces to save what still can be saved in our galaxy. The Universe is conscious, has many avatars, and likes to experiment on … us. Powerful Factions, the supreme form of social evolution in a galaxy where all civilizations are human-like, interfere for their own mysterious ends. When confident enough, they challenge the Universe seeding war and political mayhem by altering the fabric of time. Ten million years ago, one Faction created an intelligent field, ready to destroy our galaxy, and to build a new universe from its ruins. It failed. Twenty billion people died, and the technology was at first forbidden, then forgotten. They are trying again. How many will die now? The Other Side can be read as a standalone novel.

From the use of perspective to the invention of the paint tube, 13 examples of some of the most important breakthroughs in artistic technology offers kids an exciting new perspective on the world of art. This new volume in the highly successful "13" series uses colorful reproductions, glossaries, and a timeline to explore milestones in the history of art. Kids will learn about important innovations in art while they discover answers to questions such as: Why was oil painting invented? What were the subjects of the first photographs? How do you depict the world on a flat canvas? Filled with accessible, fascinating facts as well as creative suggestions for independent art projects, this unique introduction to art history shows young readers how art is made as well as how to enjoy it.