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Dunces Anonymous
by Kate JaimetJosh Johnson's mother wants him to run for class president. Josh just wants to run and hide. If only there were a club to help downtrodden eleven-year-olds escape their parents' ambitions! But since no such club exists, Josh has to invent one—he calls it Dunces Anonymous, and before he knows it, the membership is up to three. Magnolia and Wang help Josh lose the school presidential election, but that's just the beginning of the club's activities. Magnolia, pressured by her mom into trying out for the role of Juliet in the school's play, finds herself fending off the advances of an overly amorous Romeo. Wang's father has forced him to join the school chess club, but Wang desperately wants to take fencing lessons instead. As the three friends try to free Magnolia from the school play, liberate Wang from the chess club and get rid of horrible Stacey Hogarth, who has vowed to become the new president of Dunces Anonymous, they realize that they all have talents—if only their parents could see them.
Dunces Rock
by Kate JaimetThe Dunces—Josh, Magnolia, Wang and Wilmot—are back, and this time they’re going up against a formidable foe: Principal Hale, who has canceled their school’s drama and music program just when Wilmot needs it most. He has a guitar (given to him by a teen named Headcase), but no teacher and nowhere to practice (his dad hates rock ’n’ roll). The Dunces’ plan to convince Principal Hale to reinstate the program involves Josh’s reluctant participation in a hockey team, Magnolia’s enthusiastic role-playing and Wang’s disillusionment with a suspicious character named Hui Bing (aka Larry). But can the Dunces really rock, even when they rebrand themselves as Cousin Willy and the Wang Dang Doodles?
Dune (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
by SparkNotesDune (SparkNotes Literature Guide) by Frank Herbert Making the reading experience fun! Created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes is a new breed of study guide: smarter, better, faster.Geared to what today's students need to know, SparkNotes provides:chapter-by-chapter analysis explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols a review quiz and essay topics Lively and accessible, these guides are perfect for late-night studying and writing papers.
Dunlosky's Strengthening the Student Toolbox in Action (In Action)
by Amarbeer Singh GillImagine having to draw dots each time we wanted to do a sum like 3+4. Or having to sound out every word we read, no matter how many times we've seen it before. Having well-consolidated memories for how to do these things can help us avoid these difficulties, which is why consolidation should be a key goal of effective teaching. Helping students consolidate knowledge is a crucial stepping stone in allowing them to navigate problems and develop their knowledge.Building on the hugely influential paper by John Dunlosky, Amarbeer Singh Gill looks at ways teachers can use recommendations from 'Strengthening the Student Toolbox' to consolidate knowledge and enhance the learning that takes place in their classrooms. Each strategy is looked at in detail, delving into the conditions needed to help the strategies work, how they might look in classrooms, things to be mindful of when translating research into practice, and case studies from current teachers who describe how they've used these strategies.By harnessing the power of these strategies we can make it more likely that our students will succeed not just whilst they're in our classrooms, but also well beyond by giving them the tools they need for lifelong learning.
Dunlosky's Strengthening the Student Toolbox in Action (In Action)
by Amarbeer Singh GillImagine having to draw dots each time we wanted to do a sum like 3+4. Or having to sound out every word we read, no matter how many times we've seen it before. Having well-consolidated memories for how to do these things can help us avoid these difficulties, which is why consolidation should be a key goal of effective teaching. Helping students consolidate knowledge is a crucial stepping stone in allowing them to navigate problems and develop their knowledge.Building on the hugely influential paper by John Dunlosky, Amarbeer Singh Gill looks at ways teachers can use recommendations from 'Strengthening the Student Toolbox' to consolidate knowledge and enhance the learning that takes place in their classrooms. Each strategy is looked at in detail, delving into the conditions needed to help the strategies work, how they might look in classrooms, things to be mindful of when translating research into practice, and case studies from current teachers who describe how they've used these strategies.By harnessing the power of these strategies we can make it more likely that our students will succeed not just whilst they're in our classrooms, but also well beyond by giving them the tools they need for lifelong learning.
DupliKate
by Cherry ChevaTo Do List:Ace SATsAce finalsAce AP physics project Avoid murdering lab partnerSubmit Yale applicationResolve possibly evil twin situationDue date: December 15thCountdown: 11 daysBy the time Kate Larson accidentally fell asleep at three a.m., she'd already done more work in one night than the average high school senior does in a week. Getting into Yale has been her dream for years—and being generally overworked and totally under-rested is the price of admission. But when she opens her eyes the next day, she comes face-to-face with, well, her face—which is attached to her body, which is standing across the room. Wait, what? Meet Kate's computer-generated twin. Kate doesn't know why she's here or how to put her back where she belongs, but she's real. And she's the last thing Kate has time to deal with right now. Unless . . .Could having a double be the answer to Kate's prayers? After all, two Kates can do more work than one. Or will keeping her twin a secret turn her dream future into a living nightmare?
Duras lecciones de la Biblia
by Mack C. Moore Ivana C. Fasano Cobas¿Qué dice la Biblia acerca del matrimonio homosexual? ¿Qué dice la Biblia acerca del aborto? ¿Debemos los cristianos enseñar a nuestros hijos o nietos a celebrar la Navidad? ¿Son Santa y Satán la misma persona? ¿Creó Jesús a los animales a Su imagen o creó al hombre a Su imagen? ¿Hay ciertas canciones que nos atacan espiritualmente? ¿Dios perdona el suicidio? En "Duras lecciones de la Biblia" encontrarán las respuestas a estas preguntas y a otras. Mack usa la Escritura bíblica para hablar de temas candentes dentro de la iglesia cristiana. Algunos de estos temas son: el matrimonio homosexual, el aborto y el suicidio, entre otros. Mack le muestra al mundo entero algunas de las cosas en que los cristianos no debemos participar o estar involucrados. Este libro es convincente, además de esclarecedor y revelador de verdades.
Durch die Pubertät von A bis Z: Wie Sie Ihr Kind bestmöglich begleiten und unterstützen
by Carolina KattanEltern wünschen sich nichts sehnlicher, als dass aus ihren Kindern einmal selbstständige, selbstbewusste, zielstrebige und vor allem glückliche Menschen werden. Wie hart wir uns dieses Ziel mitunter erarbeiten müssen, zeigt die aufwühlende, nervenaufreibende und anstrengende Zeit der Pubertät. Diese Achterbahnfahrt der Gefühle kann nicht nur die Nerven Ihres Nachwuchses strapazieren, sondern auch für Sie und die gesamte Familie zu einer Zerreißprobe werden. Neben den gesellschaftlichen Risiken stellt eine Vielzahl generationsspezifischer Einflüsse die Jugendlichen vor immer neue Herausforderungen.In diesem Ratgeber werden sämtliche entwicklungsrelevanten Themen gut verständlich und alltagsbezogen vorgestellt. Als Leser*in erhalten Sie neben Hilfestellungen im Umgang mit familiären Konflikten auch Einblick in problematische Verhaltensweisen, die beispielsweise durch eine Essstörung, eine Depression, Computersucht, Rauschmittelkonsum, Mobbing oder ein traumatisches Erlebnis auftreten können. Erfahren Sie, wie Sie als Eltern Ihr Kind bestmöglich begleiten und dabei unterstützen können, Krisen während der Pubertät möglichst gut zu meistern. Dieses Buch legt den Fokus dabei auf die Stärkung der kindlichen Persönlichkeitsentwicklung und unterstützt Sie mit konkreten Tipps für den Alltag. Die alphabetische Gliederung lässt einzelne Themen bei Bedarf gezielt nachschlagen, so dass Sie die am Ende eines jeden Kapitels aufgeführten Tipps situativ gezielt umsetzen können. Je besser Sie sich auf diese turbulente Zeit einstimmen, desto harmonischer werden Sie sie gemeinsam als Familie meistern.
Durch die berufliche Krise und dann vorwärts –: wie Sie in und nach der Krise auf den Beinen bleiben
by Heidrun Schüler-Lubienetzki Ulf LubienetzkiDieser Ratgeber vermittelt erprobtes Handwerkszeug, um auch bei schweren beruflichen Krisen wieder zum eigenen Wohlbefinden zu finden. Ein besonderes Augenmerk legt das leicht verständliche Buch auf das frühzeitige Erkennen der sich abzeichnenden Krise, sowie die Krisenprävention. Gerade die Prävention, soviel sei an dieser Stelle bereits verraten, beginnt immer bei Ihnen selbst. Seien Sie daher neugierig und bereit, Neues über sich zu erfahren und für sich zielführende Schlüsse zu ziehen. Anschauliche Beispiele aus der Praxis werden Sie dabei unterstützen, das neue Wissen sowie die vielfältigen Tools und Tipps auf Ihre persönliche Situation zu übertragen. Betroffene und Menschen, die mit Betroffenen arbeiten, erhalten entscheidende Blicke auf zielführende Wege und Möglichkeiten des Handelns aus der beruflichen Krise. Zielgruppen: Menschen, die von Krisen betroffen sind, und Menschen, die sich bei Zeiten für mögliche Krisen wappnen möchtenPersonalentwickler, Coaches, Berater und Trainer, die mit Menschen in Krisensituationen arbeiten, erhalten vielfältige Anregungen und Perspektiven für den Umgang mit beruflichen Krisen ihrer Klienten Zu den Autoren: Diplom-Psychologin Heidrun Schüler-Lubienetzki und Diplom-Ingenieur Ulf Lubienetzki arbeiten seit mehr als zwei Jahrzehnten mit Menschen in unterschiedlichen beruflichen Konstellationen zusammen. Bei ihrer Arbeit als Coaches, Trainer und Berater sind die häufigsten Themen ihrer Klienten: mit beruflichen Krisen umzugehen und diese zu bewältigen. Heidrun Schüler-Lubienetzki und Ulf Lubienetzki geben ihre Erfahrung und ihr Wissen als vielfache Fach- und Lehrbuchautoren mit Freude an ihre Leser weiter.
Durkheim and Modern Education (Routledge International Studies in the Philosophy of Education #No. 6)
by W. S. F. Pickering Geoffrey WalfordThis volume explores Durkheim's place in modern educational thought at three different levels: * Durkheim's ideas on education are analyzed and placed in the context of modern society * current educational issues are explored using a Durkheimian framework * Durkheim's thought is related to that of modern educational theorists to reveal his enduring influence In discussing Durkheim's modern relevance, the contributors stress his desire to integrate the practical and theoretical aspects of education. They identify particular pertinence in his focus upon the moral base of education and his insistence upon the importance of the social and society.
Durva Bhag 2 class 7 - NCERT: दूर्वा भाग 2 कक्षा 7 - एनसीईआरटी
by Rashtriy Shaikshik Anusandhan Aur Prashikshan Parishadदूर्वा भाग 2 कक्षा 7 के लिए हिंदी की पाठ्यपुस्तक-द्वितीय भाषा - यह किताब राष्ट्रीय पाठ्यचर्या की रूपरेखा (2005) के आधार पर तैयार किए गए पाठ्यक्रम पर आधारित है। यह पारंपरिक भाषा-शिक्षण की सभी सीमाओं से आगे जाती है। राष्ट्रीय पाठ्यचर्या की नयी रूपरेखा भाषा को बच्चे के व्यक्तित्व का सबसे समृद्ध संसाधन मानते हुए उसे पाठ्यक्रम के हर विषय से जोड़कर देखती है। भाषा की शिक्षा मातृभाषा से प्रभावित मात्र ही नहीं होती बल्कि वह द्वितीय भाषा कौशल की समृद्धि में भी लाभप्रद और सहायक सिद्ध होती है। इसी को ध्यान में रखकर विद्यार्थियों के हिंदी की सामान्य संरचनाओं की जानकारी को धीरे-धीरे उसकी विशिष्ट और विपुल संरचनाओं की जानकारी से जोड़ने की कोशिश इसमें की गई है। इसमें यथासंभव सहज और सरल भाषिक संरचनाओं वाले सरस और रोचक पाठों का चयन किया गया है। पाठों के चयन में हिंदी के महत्त्वपूर्ण रचनाकारों की बाल रचनाओं को शामिल कर द्वितीय भाषा के रूप में हिंदी पढ़ने-पढ़ानेवालों को हिंदी की समृद्ध साहित्य परंपरा के प्रति रुचि बढ़ाने की भी कोशिश है। पाठों की भाषा और विषयवस्तु न केवल महत्त्वपूर्ण है बल्कि अन्य विषयों के ज्ञान को भी अपने में समेटे हुए है, जो विद्यार्थियों की भाषा और साहित्य को पढ़ने-समझने और जानने-बताने की रुचि को बढ़ाने में सहायक होगी।
Durva Bhag 3 class 8 - NCERT: दूर्वा भाग 3 कक्षा 8 - एनसीईआरटी
by Rashtriy Shaikshik Anusandhan Aur Prashikshan Parishadकक्षा 8 के लिए हिंदी की पाठ्यपुस्तक, एन.सी.ई.आर.टी. इस पुस्तक की रचना के लिए बनाई गई पाठ्यपुस्तक निर्माण समिति के परिश्रम के लिए कृतज्ञता व्यक्त करती है। परिषद् भाषा सलाहकार समिति के अध्यक्ष प्रोफ़ेसर नामवर सिंह और इस पुस्तक के मुख्य सलाहकार प्रोफ़ेसर पुरुषोत्तम अग्रवाल की विशेष आभारी है। पाठ्यपुस्तक के विकास में कई शिक्षकों ने योगदान किया, इस योगदान को संभव बनाने के लिए परिषद् उनके प्राचार्यों एवं उन सभी संस्थाओं और संगठनों के प्रति कृतज्ञ है जिन्होंने अपने संसाधनों, सामग्री तथा सहयोगियों की मदद लेने में हमें उदारतापूर्वक सहयोग दिया। परिषद माध्यमिक एवं उच्च शिक्षा विभाग, मानव संसाधन विकास मंत्रालय द्वारा प्रोफ़ेसर मृणाल मीरी एवं प्रोफ़ेसर जी.पी. देशपांडे की अध्यक्षता में गठित निगरानी समिति (मॉनिटरिंग कमेटी) के सदस्यों को अपना मूल्यवान समय और सहयोग देने के लिए धन्यवाद देती है।
Dustin's Big School Day
by Alden R. CarterDustin, the popular hero of Big Brother Dustin, is in second grade now. Today, Dave and Skippy are coming to his school for a big assembly! Lucky Dustin has the scoop on Dave and Skippy because his dad went to school with Dave. The excitement builds as Dustin, who happens to have Down syndrome, and his classmates follow their regular school day. Teachers wisely use Dave and Skippy as examples in math problems and language arts activities. Just who are Dave and Skippy? Readers will find out when Dustin finally gets called out of class to help greet the special visitors!
Dusting Off Thunderbolts: a quest for the heart of leadership
by Sir John JonesDusting Off Thunderbolts is not just another book about how to be a good leader. Having worked in 50 countries on a quest to find what he calls the heart of leadership, Sir John Jones shares wisdom gleaned from diverse cultures and continents. You will hear from giants of sport, literature, art, film and music, and be guided by poets, philosophers, war heroes and Nobel prize-winners.Sir John will introduce you to external forces that spark the inner spirit of leadership. The ancients called such forces "muses" and, like old friends, they have sustained Sir John through more than 40 years of leadership. Muses favour those courageous enough to work tirelessly at their craft and travel each day the tough road of hard practice, dedication and quiet heroism. Sadly, some leaders deny their existence, believing that they themselves are the sole source of their success. For these leaders, the gods will dust off their thunderbolts.Teeming with practical ideas, stories and suggestions, Dusting Off Thunderbolts will make you laugh, make you cry, make you think and help you grow. It is an affirmation of those who lead with deep humanity. It is a clarion call to those who see themselves as a constant work in progress. It champions those who take risks but give themselves permission to fail. It is a companion for those who have the courage to stand at the front while embracing their own vulnerability. It is a celebration of the leadership spirit within all of us. For all our failings, flaws and fears, neither the gods nor their muses can do their work without us.
Dusting Off Thunderbolts: a quest for the heart of leadership
by Sir John JonesDusting Off Thunderbolts is not just another book about how to be a good leader. Having worked in 50 countries on a quest to find what he calls the heart of leadership, Sir John Jones shares wisdom gleaned from diverse cultures and continents. You will hear from giants of sport, literature, art, film and music, and be guided by poets, philosophers, war heroes and Nobel prize-winners.Sir John will introduce you to external forces that spark the inner spirit of leadership. The ancients called such forces "muses" and, like old friends, they have sustained Sir John through more than 40 years of leadership. Muses favour those courageous enough to work tirelessly at their craft and travel each day the tough road of hard practice, dedication and quiet heroism. Sadly, some leaders deny their existence, believing that they themselves are the sole source of their success. For these leaders, the gods will dust off their thunderbolts.Teeming with practical ideas, stories and suggestions, Dusting Off Thunderbolts will make you laugh, make you cry, make you think and help you grow. It is an affirmation of those who lead with deep humanity. It is a clarion call to those who see themselves as a constant work in progress. It champions those who take risks but give themselves permission to fail. It is a companion for those who have the courage to stand at the front while embracing their own vulnerability. It is a celebration of the leadership spirit within all of us. For all our failings, flaws and fears, neither the gods nor their muses can do their work without us.
Duty First
by Ed RuggeroDuty First is a penetrating account of a year inside one of America's premier schools for leadership -- the United States Military Academy -- as it celebrates the bicentennial of its founding. Ed Ruggero, a former West Point cadet and professor, takes an incisive look at how this elite school builds the "leaders of character" who will command the nation's military. Writing with deep insight and superb narrative skill, Ruggero follows the cadet's tumultuous lives: the initial grueling training; the strict student hierarchy and intense classroom work; and the interaction between the lowly first-year plebes and the upper-class cadets who train them. Duty First also shows the role played by the majors, captains, and sergeants, who oversee everything that happens at this unique institution.
Duty, Honor, Country: A History of West Point
by Stephen E. AmbroseA New York Times bestselling author writes about West Point.This new paperback edition of Stephen E. Ambrose's highly regarded history of the United States Military Academy features the original foreword by Dwight D. Eisenhower and a new afterword by former West Point superintendent Andrew J. Goodpaster.
Dweeb: Burgers, Beasts, And Brainwashed Bullies
by Aaron StarmerA smart and funny tale of perseverance, teamwork, and the true meaning of success. Strange things are happening at Ho-Ho-Kus Junior High. The cafeteria is covered in a sea of burger wrappers. Bullies aren't bullying anymore. And there's an eerie growling coming from the walls. If anyone can get to the bottom of these mysteries, it's Denton, Wendell, Eddie, Elijah, and Bijay. They may be misfits, but they're also the smartest kids in the eighth grade. There's just one problem. Vice Principal Snodgrass has framed them for a crime they didn't commit and imprisoned them in a secret room in the bowels of the school. His terms: Ace the dreaded Idaho Tests and all will be forgiven. Their plan: figure out who--or what--is to blame for the changes at school. It will take the nerdiest of skills. It will be scarier than talking to girls. It will be a true test, one that can be passed only by a select few. And those five boys are known as DWEEB. From the Hardcover edition.
Dwelling in God's Peace (Jesus Calling Bible Studies)
by Sarah YoungIn Dwelling in God's Peace, the seventh study in the Jesus Calling Bible Study Series, you will explore what the Bible says about the peace that God offers when you trust in Christ and rely on the Holy Spirit's work in your life. This peace, which "surpasses all understanding" (Philippians 4:7), allows you to trust the Lord in any situation and believe He will always take care of you. As you experience this peace, you come to recognize the blessings you have been given–and be thankful for them regardless of what you are facing. Each of the Jesus Calling Bible studies includes devotional readings from Jesus Calling, selected passages of Scripture for reflection, Bible study questions, and additional questions to help you apply the material. This study can be used for personal reflection and Bible study or in a small-group setting.
Dying for Victorian Medicine
by Elizabeth T. HurrenIn the nineteenth century the business of anatomy was very profitable. However, existing in a Victorian underworld, its shadowy details and potential links to the Jack-the-Ripper murders were seldom exposed. In this accessible and vibrant account, Elizabeth Hurren brings to life lost pauper stories recovered from the asylums, infirmaries, workhouses, body dealers, railway men and undertakers that supplied the medical profession with dissection subjects. The details of those trading networks, corpse sales, body parts fees, railway transportation costs and funeral expenses have never been documented before now, yet this economy of supply in the dead underpinned modern medicine. In Dying for Victorian Medicine, Hurren allows us to look for the first time into the human face of abject poverty, working back in the archives from death to touch the lives of those compelled by pauperism to give up a loved one's body for dissection.
Dying to Self A Golden Dialogue: A Golden Dialogue (1898)
by William LawThis classic Christian book combines the work of two famous authors from the past: Andrew Murray (a famous South African preacher and writer born in the 1800s) and William Law (a priest from the Church of England born in the 1600s).In it, Andrew Murray provides commentary on the work of William Law which tackles a very difficult subject for many Christians: dying to self. First published in the 1800s, “Dying to Self” is one of Murray’s (and Law’s) lesser known works. Though written many years ago, Murray’s comments on Law’s insightful text have been “pure gold” to the hearts of numerous readers.The conversational style of the book between two people (Eusebius and Theophilus) seeking further enlightenment on the topic was written by Law, with explanations provided by Murray. Law’s wisdom, combined with Murray’s commentary, makes for an excellent treatment of the subject which will be especially helpful to Christians who don’t fully understand what “dying to self” really means. The good news, as Murray so expertly points out, is that this “dying to self” can and will be wrought by the Spirit of God when we surrender to Him. Fans of Murray’s book on Hebrews (“The Holiest of All”) will recognize that “Dying to Self” further clarifies Murray’s teachings as expounded in that book.-Print ed.
Dying, Bereavement and the Healing Arts
by Amy Kuebelbeck Julie Sanders Gillie Bolton Mike White Christopher Johns Nigel Hartley Ted Bowman Hilary Elfick Lindsay Buckell Lesley Schatzberger Mitzi Blennerhassett Ashley Barnes Christina Mason Steve Seagull Bobbie Farsides Anna Lidzey Filipa Pereira-Stubbs Kieran Walsh Judy Clinton Sinead Donnelly Sue Eckstein Monica Suswin Frans Meulenberg Oliver Samuel Kate D'Lima Robert Hamberger Corine Koppenol Paul Schatzberger Haifa Al Sanousi Yvonne Yi-Wood Mak Tim Metcalf Chris Rawlence Giles Legood Rogan Wolf River Wolton Sheelagh Gallagher Tim Jeeves Mark Cobb Kaichiro Tamba Sandra Bertman Diana Greenman John Graham-Pole David HeadDying, Bereavement and the Healing Arts describes a range of successful programmes pioneered by artists, writers, nurses, musicians, therapists, social workers, and chaplains in palliative care settings. These range from simple painting and writing activities to organized communal activities like writing and performing a play. The arts are shown to offer a means to reflect on memories, hopes, fears and anxieties, and gently explore the emotional, spiritual, and psychological issues which can aid a fuller understanding of oneself and one's condition. The arts also serve as a way to communicate difficult and complex feelings to professionals or family members not possible in everyday conversation. Dying, Bereavement and the Healing Arts offers valuable insights and inspiration for any practitioner working in a palliative care setting.
Dylan the Villain
by K. G. CampbellA surprising and laugh-out-loud showdown between two pint-sized super-villains, perfect for young fans of Despicable Me.Dylan's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Snivels, have always told him that he is the very best and cleverest super-villain in the whole wide world. And Dylan's confident that it's true--until he starts school and meets Addison Van Malice. Sure, Dylan's costume is scary. But Addison Van Malice's is bone-chilling. And yes, Dylan's laugh is crazy. But Addison Van Malice's is bananas. And Dylan's inventions are certainly super-villainous. But Addison Van Malice's are demonic! When their teacher, Ms. Ick, announces a Diabolical Robot Building Contest, Dylan sees his opportunity to prove that he really is the most evil villain of all. But Addison's not giving in without a fight. And so begins a competition of skill and wits that doesn't go the way anyone expected...
Dynamic Anatomy: The Original Edition
by Burne HogarthHailed by teachers, students, and critics for fifty years, this manual presents both action studies and practical diagrams for portraying the human figure in motion and at rest. Anatomical details appear in pragmatic, generalized shapes that simplify identification and reproduction. More than 300 images complement the easy-to-follow text, which includes a valuable survey of art history and magnificent figure drawings by such masters as Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Rodin, and Picasso.Burne Hogarth, called "the Michelangelo of the comic strip," is best known for his long-running Tarzan cartoons and for helping found New York's School of Visual Arts. In this study of the human figure, he explains muscular and skeletal structure from the artist's point of view, rather than that of the medical anatomist. Hogarth extends beyond the factual elements of anatomy to emphasize the relationship of mass to movement. His guide will prove an indispensable companion to artists at all skill levels who wish to render the human figure accurately and artistically.
Dynamic Animal Drawing
by Arthur ZaidenbergIn this step-by-step guide for beginning and intermediate artists, an expert teacher shows students how to see an animal in its simplest form and capture its essential character in a drawing. More than 500 illustrations demonstrate the depiction of familiar and exotic creatures--from dogs, cats, and birds to hippopotami, zebras, buffalo, and kangaroos. A noted painter, sculptor, and teacher, Arthur Zaidenberg based his techniques on the notion that anyone who can write the alphabet can combine simple shapes and draw. With his coaching, aspiring artists learn to look past the confusion of superficial details and discover an animal's distinguishing features. Preliminary and finished sketches accompany Zaidenberg's succinct, direct advice on recapturing the subtle strength of horses, the variety among canine breeds, the muscular grace of giraffes, the majesty of elephants, and other innate qualities of creatures from the animal kingdom.