Arcturus The Art of Sketching. A Step by Step Guide Coleman Vivienne

The Art of War - is an ancient Chinese military treatise attributed to Sun Tzu, a high-ranking military general, strategist and tactician, and kindred to the Realpolitik of his time, termed in China as Legalism. The text is composed of 13 chapters, each of which is devoted to one aspect of warfare. It is commonly thought of as a definitive work on military strategy and tactics. It has been the most famous and influential of China's Seven Military Classics, and "for the last two thousand years it remained the most important military treatise in Asia, where even the common people knew it by name." It has had an influence on Eastern and Western military thinking, business tactics, legal strategy and beyond

Suitable for beginners and more experienced artists, The Art of Drawing covers a complete range of subject matter, from basic exercises in line and tone, to still life, landscapes, animals, and human portraits. At every stage, the reader will be shown the stages of drawing and be inspired to put pencil to paper. This book does not expect readers to have a background in art, a detailed knowledge of artists or anatomy, just a willingness to learn and experiment, to see the world in a different light, and to simply have fun

Moral character, so to say, constitutes the most effective means of proof • In ancient Greece, rhetoric was at the centre of public life. Many writers attempted to provide manuals to help improve debating skills, but it was not until Aristotle produced The Art of Rhetoric in the 4th century bc that the subject had a true masterpiece • As he considered the role of emotion, reason, and morality in speech, Aristotle created essential guidelines for argument and prose style that would influence writers for more than two millennia. Brilliantly explained and carefully reasoned, The Art of Rhetoric remains as relevant today as it was in the assemblies of ancient Athens

This luxurious 7-volume boxset contains the most famous military texts of Ancient China, bound in high-quality cloth and presented in a decorative slipcase • Written between 500 BCE and 700 CE, these texts have inspired generals for millennia, both in China and the wider world. Their understanding of warfare also has also shaped tactics beyond the military, shedding light on modern subjects such as leadership and corporate strategy • These clothbound volumes are beautifully presented, with elegant cover designs and gold-foil embossing. Brand-new translations are featured by Stefan Harvey and Rory Weaver among others, and each book is introduced by Dr Justin Winslett, an expert in classical Chinese history • Whether you wish to learn about Eastern philosophy, Chinese history or military strategy, this deluxe slipcased collection is essential reading and a wonderful edition to any bookshelf

Though often wrongly confused with hedonism, the Epicurean ideal of achieving true happiness was in reality an austere, utilitarian philosophy of kindness, equality and moderation of appetites. This edition of Epicurus' surviving works, as recorded by Diogenes Laertius, includes introductory chapters from Robert Drew Hicks's Stoics and Epicureans (1910)

Этот уникальный трактат о военном искусстве существует уже более двух тысячелетий, - он неоднократно переводился на разные языки, а полководцы многих стран, принимая на вооружение описанные здесь стратегии, достигали сокрушительных побед в войнах. Автором "Искусства войны" считается китайский стратег и военачальник Сунь-Цзы (VI-V в. до н. э.). Даже в наши дни этот трактат не утратил своей актуальности и пользуется популярностью не только у военных, но и среди коммерсантов, бизнесменов и владельцев крупных компаний, помогая им совершенствовать методы управления персоналом, достигать выгодного сотрудничества с партнерами и побеждать конкурентов • Книга на английском языке • ''Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt

Sincerity is the end and the beginning of all things; without sincerity there would be nothing. - Inazo Nitobe, The Way of the Samurai • This beautiful jacketed hardback collection brings together five iconic works of Eastern philosophy. Full of timeless wisdom and invaluable advice, these classic Chinese and Japanese texts condense the spiritual teachings from thousands of years of history • Includes • The Art of War • Tao Te Ching • The Analects of Confucius • The Way of the Samurai • Mencius • Drawing upon military strategy, leadership, honor and spiritual philosophy, this collection offers penetrating insights which are still pertinent in the modern world

Компактная Подставка для Бритья - Никель (для Кисти) Легкая подставка для гигиеничного хранения кисти для бритья Высотой 13 см с основанием 4,5 см в диаметре Занимает минимальное пространство для удобного расположения в ванной Позволяет правильно сушить кисть для бритья волосками вниз Продлевает срок службы кисти для бритьяПодходит для большинства кистей The Art of Shaving Благодаря никелевому покрытию не боится ржавчины и влажных условий

Сандаловая Расческа для Бороды Качественная расческа для бороды для мужчин Отличное дополнение к любому режиму бритья и ухода за собой Обладает двумя видами зубчиков для идеального ухода за бородой Широкие зубчики подходят для кудрявых и волнистых волос, тонкие - для прямых волос Изготовлена из аргентинского зеленого сандала В комплекте сумка для хранения из искусственной кожи с тисненым логотипом The Art of Shaving

Синтетическая Кисть для Бритья - Черная Необходимый инструмент для мужчин для идеального бритья Изготовлен из натуральной шерсти барсука (машинной стрижки и ручной сборки) Создает густую теплую пену за счет удержания теплой воды для смягчения щетины Приподнимает щетину для гладкого бритья Бережно отшелушивает кожу, освобождая застрявшие волоски и предотвращая врастание С черной акриловой ручкой с фирменным логотипом The Art of Shaving

The Battle of the Bulge was the largest land engagement of World War II. The German counter-attack, spearheaded by three Panzer armies, found the Allies unprepared and ill-equipped. As the fighting raged across the frosty forests of the Ardennes, it was left to a few untested US Infantry divisions to hold the Allied lines. Written by one of the world's leading experts on the subject, this account provides an essential introduction to the events of winter 1944-5 and to the many soldiers who risked their lives in defence of freedom • Drawing on personal interviews, extensive research, and an unparalleled knowledge of the region, Martin King explores one of the most important battles of World War II

The Hound of the Baskervilles is a chilling tale presenting Sherlock Holmes with one of his most challenging cases. The young Sir Henry Baskerville, the new master of the Baskerville estate, is haunted by a phantom beast 'with blazing eyes and dripping jaws' which roams the mist-enshrouded moors around isolated Baskerville Hall on Dartmoor. Is this fiendish spectre the manifestation of the family curse Or is Sir Henry the victim of a scheming murderer Sherlock Holmes' arch enemy, the criminal genius Professor Moriarty, is back! But the solution to the riddle, found after many surprising twists and high drams, lies far away, half across the world in a location known as 'The Valley of Fear'. This is Conan Doyle's last Holmes novel and in the opinion of many of his fans, it is his best!