books: color of water

books: color of water

books:

Color of water

The Color Of Water - A Black Man's Tribute To His White Mother

James Mcbride

Riverhead Books, 1996

A TRIBUTE TO MOM...
This book is, indeed, a tribute to the author's mother. In it, the author, a man whose mother was white and his father black, tells two stories: that of his mother and his own. Tautly written in spare, clear prose, it is a wonderful story of a bi-racial family who ...

What Color Is Your Swimming Pool? A Homeowner's Guide to Troublefree Pool, Spa & HotTub Maintenance

Alan Sanderfoot

Storey Publishing, LLC, 2003

Layman's Guide
This book was written in layman's terms. Everything was explained in easy to follow step by step directions. I feel much more in control of my pool after reading this book. I will definitely keep it around as a reference book.

The Color of Water

James McBride

Riverhead Books, 1996

Students #1 choice!
Two Literacy Students at the Aguilar Language Learning Center (of the New York Public Library) recently read this book in their tutoring group and wrote these reviews: MARIA LOPEZ This book made me laugh, made me feel sad, and broke my heart. I found the book ...

The Color of Water 10th Anniversary Edition

James McBride

Riverhead Trade, 2006

Inspiring, powerful stuff ... and a must read.
I purchased this immediately after reading "Miracle at St. Anna" by the same author ... and after googling his name. What a great, inspirational, moving tribute (to his mom and his family) and story (for us all). This, along with movies like American History X, ...

Water Soluble Pencils (Step-by-Step Leisure Arts)

Carole Massey

Search Press, 2001

How to use water soluble pencils
This is an informative, step by step book. It takes some practice to do as well as pictures, but keep at it. Still having some difficulty blending colors but I have improved.

Star Wars The Clone Wars: Paint With Water Book to Color

Dalmatian Press, 2008

Landscape Painting in Watercolor
Zoltan Szabo

Watson-Guptill Pubns, 1972

Curious George Goes to the Beach

H. A. Rey, Margaret Rey

Houghton Mifflin, 1999

Life's a Beach ...George!!
This book and Curious George himself takes me back to a gentler time. A time when I was young and a time when my son was young. He and I LOVE to read all about George's silly mishaps daily. This book was an automatic favorite because we live in Rhode Island and ...

Card Design: Rubber Stamping With Colored Pencils and Water Colors

Dave Brethauer

Martingale and Company, 2007

Very Informative
I found this book to be very informative with lots of neat & simple ideas. It was worth the purchase.

Color by Accident: Low-Water Immersion Dyeing

Ann Johnston

Ann Johnston, 1997

Excellent Resource for the Serious Dyer
I have read and used many books for hand dyeing fabrics. Color By Accident by Ann Johnston is of extremely high quality. It is written much like a cookbook, with clear measures, clear directions and ample support for further creativity. This is not a tie-dyeing ...

Watercolor Painting Techniques

Watson - Guptill, 1983

Generously illustrated in color throughout, WATERCOLOR PAINTING TECHNIQUES covers everything from your basic palette to capturing even subtle textures in watercolor. For both the beginning and intermediate watercolor artist, WATERCOLOR PAINTING TECHNIQUES shows you the methods of top professionals and how you can use them to create your own ...

The World of Whitewater Kayaking (Enthusiast Color Series)
Charles Munsey

MBI, 2004

This colorful book examines the wetter side of extreme sports - kayaking. The pioneers of the kayaking sport are recognized, as are current personalities, equipment, locations, competitions, and recreational participation. Includes 100 dramatic color photographs that place the reader in the middle of all the action.About the AuthorCharlie Munsey ...

To Keep the Waters Troubled: The Life of Ida B. Wells

Linda O. McMurry

Oxford University Press, USA, 2000

This book deftly describes a great woman in difficult times.
This book is interesting and easy to read, but hard to take. Ida B. Wells-Barnett was a complex person: incredibly smart, brave and strong, but at the same time, prickly and ultra sensative.The book also puts America's current racial and gender problems into ...

The Big Book of Watercolor Painting: The History, the Studio, the Materials the Techniques, the Subjects, the ...

Jose Maria Parramon

Watson-Guptill Publications, 1984

Great reference, excellent history & materials section
This is a wonderful reference book for the watercolor painter. It contains all kinds of useful information to help you understand the medium and improve your knowledge and skills. The first 40 pages provide a great history of watercolor painting, so often overlooked in ...

Watercolor by Design: Classic Designs to Inspire New Creative Directions

Marianne K. Brown

Watson-Guptill, 2006

Comprehensive and Inspiring
This book is written with intelligence, artistic experience and talent. I learned a great deal from the author. It's a must have for every artist, from beginner to advanced. Cheryl Mazer