Language, writing, and letters are the basis of our communication as human beings"and calligraphy celebrates the inherent beauty of this need to share and connect. This volume showcases what calligraphy has grown to be in the 21st century, featuring 101 artists from the worlds of graffiti, tattooing, graphic design, painting, illustration, poster art, comics, and more. Their different mediums, styles, and languages, including imaginary ones, show the endless potential and inspiration of turning letters into art. Each artist featured has a brief bio explaining their background and inspirations, examples of their artwork, and an original alphabet. The artists, from 20 countries, share alphabets in vibrant color and black and white, in clarity and in chaos, in pencil on paper and paint on walls. In our digital age, where screens and keyboards have taken over, this ancient art still thrives.

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Pages: 216

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 25-10-2022

With his hugely successful commercial aircraft, including the legendary DC-3, founder Donald W. Douglas led his company to the forefront of aircraft manufacturers starting in the 1930s. "Depend on Douglas" was the company motto, and the company founder stood behind it with his name. Between 1945 and 1960, the DC-4, DC-6, and DC-7 four-engine "Big Prop" models were flown by many of the world's most famous commercial airlines of the era, including Pan Am, United, American, Eastern, Delta, KLM, BOAC, Swissair, SAS, Air France, Alitalia, and Japan Air Lines. This is the history of the design, development, and operational use of the Douglas Big Props, including technical specifications and details of military variants. Period photographs bring to life the fascinating history of these early, and influential, commercial airliners, some of which still fly today.

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Pages: 144

Dimensions: 228 x 228 mm

Publication Date: 28-05-2023

Use more than 75 precut cardboard designs to make an infinite variety of steampunk-inspired inventions?no glue or scissors required! In this box kit, machinery and steampunk combine for a truly unique construction and building experience?just follow step-by-step instructions to create 16 cog machines. Or let your imagination go, and have fun inventing your own contraptions by combining the colorful patterns composed of motley objects strewn with nuts, bolts, pistons, and more. All inspired by the fantastic steampunk universe inspired French novelist Jules Verne, sometimes referred to as the ?Father of Science Fiction.? Perfect for developing dexterity, reasoning abilities, and spatial visualization skills in young builders, inventors, mechanical engineers, and artists, and a key set to have on hand for all STEM curriculums. Instructions: Carefully detach all the pieces from the 10 cardboard inserts inside the box. To begin building the models presented in the guidebook, gather the number of pieces needed for the model of your choice and organize them by size. Then assemble the pieces step by step, following the diagram shown on the page.

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Pages: 16

Dimensions: 222 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 25-10-2022

Only book in English on the famed 1950s-era French jet airliner. The Sud Aviation S.E. 210 Caravelle was a 1950s-era French-built jet airliner named after the famed 15th-century caravela ships used during the Age of Exploration. Along with the British de Havilland Comet, on which it was partially based, the Caravelle was one of the earliest jet-powered passenger airliners. In April 1959, it became the world's first successful jet airliner to enter scheduled service, which it did with Scandinavian Air Lines System (SAS). The S.E. 210 remained in production until 1972 and eventually retired in 2005. With its unusual rear-mounted engines, it influenced such later jet airliner designs as the Douglas DC-9 and Tupolev Tu-134. The history of the Caravelle's design, development, and operational use is presented in detail in this book, as is its use by many of the world's most famous airlines of the era, including Air France, SAS, Swissair, Finnair, Royal Jordanian, Austrian Airlines (AUA), United, Indian Airlines, and VARIG. Technical specifications for the Caravelle and its variants, as well as period photographs, bring to life the fascinating history of this early, and influential, commercial jet airliner.

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Pages: 144

Dimensions: 228 x 228 mm

Publication Date: 28-06-2023

Take a walk through ABCity, staying on sidewalks or paths through an intricate maze taking you from page to page past all 26 letters of the alphabet. In each of 13 bustling mazes, look for cleverly hidden objects that correspond to each of the letters hidden within the streets and signs. From airplanes and ambulances to zebras and zippers, the maze weaves through the city as you help Chris and his dog Rusty find their way from A to Z. Answer keys are provided in the back, along with a large, two-sided, foldout poster of the city—one side to display and the other side to color. Jump-start your child’s learning while having fun walking this unique, one-of-a-kind city maze designed to help improve fine motor, problem-solving, and visual-perceptual skills! • One continuous maze made from 13 individual mazes, each featuring two letters of the alphabet • Each maze contains a seek-and-find game designed to entertain, stimulate, and challenge • Final spread shows the entire ABCity Created for puzzle-loving kids, the maze contains some complicated tricks that will have young readers having fun seeing how it was done at the end. It’s mind-bending, super-challenging, and highly visual fun for the entire family.

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Pages: 32

Dimensions: 203 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 28-10-2022

During WWII, Germany fielded a variety of six- and eight-wheeled armored cars, which were used in numerous ways, including reconnaissance, antitank, infantry support, and other roles. The earliest of these vehicles, the 6-Rad, or six-wheeled vehicles, were based on 6 x 4 truck chassis. Once the limitations of this design became evident, later models utilized specially designed all-wheel-drive power trains, with the final model, the 234 series, incorporating a unibody design. Similarly, armament evolved from 7.92 mm machine gun to 75 mm PaK 40 cannon and 7. 5 cm StuK40 howitzers. Based on the authors earlier work, through over 250 photographs this volume explores 12 major types of these vehicles and delves into the subtle changes made during production.

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Pages: 144

Dimensions: 228 x 228 mm

Publication Date: 28-05-2023

From the bestselling author-and-illustrator team of Copons & Fortuny comes the second book in the Bitmax & Co. series. Filled with even more adventure and comedy, this next instalment features Super Pig. Super Pig is one of the dwellers of the Blue Forest. He truly believes that he is a superhero and has superpowers. But he is not. He's just a piggy wearing a cape and a mask. He does his best - you can tell! But he fails time after time. And what's even worse . . . he becomes a danger to himself and to all the people of the Blue Forest, especially once the evil Evo intervenes! The forest creatures once again call on Bitmax for help. Will he be able to stop Evo and help Super Pig find his true superpower? Spoiler Alert: It is Bitmax who discovers Super Pig's real power. Believe it or not, we all have one! As it turns out, Super Pig's hugs are the best in the world. They are squishy, healing planetary hugs, the best ones in the forest. Join everyone's favourite robot in each title of the Bitmax & Co. series, which clearly focuses on a single conflict and places young readers in the heart of a classic narrative structure that presents the conflict, develops it, and solves it.

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Pages: 72

Dimensions: 152 x 210 mm

Publication Date: 18-10-2022

The Nightfall Tarot is a darkened interpretation of the classic Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot. Designed for those new to the world of Tarot, or long-time practitioners, this 78-card deck stays true to the original meanings developed by Arthur Waite and Pamela Coleman Smith, with some updates to many of the symbols and scenes. Going beyond the original Judeo-Christian themes, this deck also features Norse runes, Icelandic staves, Wiccan designs, and astrology to create a more accessible and multicultural experience of Tarot for the 21st century. The accompanying guidebook provides clear interpretations as well as spreads to complement the powerful images. With darkness being ever present in the Nightfall Tarot, each unique card is tinged with a melancholy that pulls you deeper into the shadowy areas of your life, revealing truths in the grey twilight.

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Pages: 144

Dimensions: 98 x 133 mm

Publication Date: 28-06-2023

See the Marseille style Tarot beautifully brought to life with the Grand Universal Tarot. Author Bruno de Nys has created a stunning homage to a classic deck which has proven, through the centuries, to bring clarity to situations and show us that we have the ability to shape our future based on the choices we make in the present. This beautiful deck provides a straightforward way to forecast fate for yourself and others, help reflect and explore new perspectives, and relieve stress. Featuring rich illustrations, the deck’s strong symbols will engage and help the reader on the journey to understanding and self-discovery. The accompanying guidebook explains the origins and evolution of the Tarot as a divinatory art and the empowering experience it offers. It features unique spreads including the author’s revolutionary “cut” method for using the Celtic Cross with numbers, as well as other approaches that help the reader get familiar with this foundational divination tool and begin to appreciate the Tarot like never before.

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Pages: 96

Dimensions: 140 x 140 mm

Publication Date: 28-10-2022

The question "What would Jesus do?" reflects what Christ Consciousness is and asks if we can model the behaviour, energy, and higher love he showed. This 55-card deck is a unique look at how we can model this consciousness in our everyday lives. Christ Consciousness is a living energy within everyone and flows through many belief systems. The accompanying guidebook fully details how to utilise the deck to embody Christs powerful message of unconditional love toward development of a higher consciousness that all can master and embody, one that will elevate our world to unity. The deck also references key players in Christs story, such as Mother Mary, Joseph, and Mary Magdalene, and is intended for anyone on their spiritual path who wishes to evolve. By featuring the teachings of Christ, it is intended to be nondenominational and act as a bridge between traditional religious dogma and a more individualistic spirituality that is open to everyone. Aspire higher and awaken the Christ light within yourself.

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Pages: 160

Dimensions: 228 x 152 mm

Publication Date: 28-05-2023