Books with author Judy Martin

An indispensable guide for anyone keen to learn coloured pencil techniques, or for the experienced artist who would like to build on their existing skills. Filled with information on the basic characteristics and colour ranges of the main kinds of coloured pencil, and step-by-step visual demonstrations of key techniques from blending, blocking in and burning to sgraffito, stippling and impressing. The reader will not only discover how professional artists use imaginative and dynamic styles to interpret a wide range of subjects, but they will also be inspired by the 150-plus full-colour illustrations to create brilliant artworks of their own.

Judy Martin's Log Cabin Quilt Book features 16 complete and accurate patterns in multiple sizes (34 sizes in all); 400 color diagrams; 100 setting plans; 36 borders; and 100 gorgeous photos. Each pattern has a big color photo of the entire quilt; a closeup photo showing fabric and quilting; fat quarter requirements; patch quantity requirements; quilt size, block size, and log width listed; piecing diagrams, complete with what direction to press the seams and what order to sew the patches; a quilt construction diagram; a rating for ease of cutting, sewing, and planning; a pieced border; and quilting suggestions.

In the shadow of the Civil War, a circle of radicals in a rowdy saloon changed American society and helped set Walt Whitman on the path to poetic immortality.Rebel Souls is the first book ever written about the colorful group of artists- regulars at Pfaff's Saloon in Manhattan-rightly considered America's original Bohemians. Besides a young Whitman, the circle included actor Edwin Booth; trailblazing stand-up comic Artemus Ward; psychedelic drug pioneer and author Fitz Hugh Ludlow; and brazen performer Adah Menken, famous for her Naked Lady routine. Central to their times, the artists managed to forge connections with Ralph Waldo Emerson, Mark Twain, and even Abraham Lincoln. This vibrant tale, packed with original research, offers the pleasures of a great group biography like The Banquet Years or The Metaphysical Club. Justin Martin shows how this first bohemian culture-imported from Paris to a dingy Broadway saloon-seeded and nurtured an American tradition of rebel art that thrives to this day.

Growing up, Rosa Parks lived through many injustices. African Americans were "segregated," not allowed to go to the same schools, shop in the same stores, or even drink from the same drinking fountains as whites.Rosa was destined to help change all that.Rosa Park's courage and fearlessness inspired the Civil Rights movement, which gave millions of African Americans greater opportunities in life.This educational children's book reveals:* Why Rosa Parks is so important.* The fateful day that Rosa Parks changed history forever, by her actions on an ordinary city bus.* The hardships and indignities that Rosa had to endure in her life because of the color of her skin- and how she still kept her dignity.* How Rosa Parks' example ignited a movement that changed American history forever.* The important lessons Rosa taught everyone about dignity and courage, even in the face of hatred and discrimination....and much, much more.So scroll back up and download this book so you can discover the amazing life and accomplishments of Rosa Parks.

With the wit, tact, and wisdom that have made Miss Manners a household name, America's foremost authority on civilized behavior takes you through every aspect of your personal, professional, and social life with ease and charm. From somewhat classic queries: * What do I wear to a job interview/felony trial/jacuzzi? * Where does the soup spoon/seafood fork/butter knife go? To comments on truly modern phenomena: * Call waiting is like a child screaming for attention * Leaky earphones are the equivalent of humming To strictly personal do's and don'ts: * Don't communicate everything in a marriage ("I had the wildest dream about a man at my office...") * Do continue the ancient custom of mealtimes, that is, breakfast, lunch, and dinner And professional guidelines: * Don't start grabbing company property after being fired * If a candy dish is on the visitor's side of a receptionist's desk, it is for visitors... Miss Manners offers consistently sound, sage advice to her Gentle Readers. With a tipping guide (including coat checks and pizza deliveries), sections devoted to both traditional and nontraditional households, details on protocol for ceremonies and celebrations, invitations and disinvitations, insights on courtship and romance, and much more, this is the comprehensive guide to a kinder, gentler, more civilized society.

Easy and fun introduction to French for your child.Buckle your seatbelts: your child 6-10 speaking French in no time!Easy to use, whether or not you know French.Free downloadable audio version at polyglotkidz.com. Audio includes tips on French pronunciation. Download before using book.Your child's guide is Pete the Pilot. Kids take a pretend flight to France, meet Louis l'escargot, France's favorite snail, meet his friends, follow his adventures, and learn French effortlessly.Also featuring:Fun activities to use FrenchSkitCulture cornerCute songDirections for kids to add an impressionist touch to their drawings and paintingsLots of resources on website:Tips for parentsDownloadable pages from bookFamily friendly recipesVideo to complement section on impressionist paintingdownloadable game