Beginner Art

In this absorbing and surprising memoir, one of the biggest names of classic Hollywood—the star of Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds and Marnie—tells her story, including never-before-revealed experiences on the set of some of the biggest cult films of all time. For decades, Tippi Hedren’s...

Do you want to improve your knowledge of the guitar? Are you confused by the bewildering language? Do you want to buy the right gear and set up your guitar-playing journey in the right way? We’ll go over the basics so that you have a solid foundation for your knowledge and you’ll get key insight, including ones aimed at stopping bad habits before they start! This is the perfect introduction to the world of guitar in one comprehensive audiobook and includes tone secrets and little-known facts!

Are you overwhelmed by the complexity of two-way radios or how to get started? Or concerned about staying connected during an emergency or when technology fails? Or just searching for a reliable way to communicate while hiking or embracing off-grid living? In a world where staying connected can mean the difference between safety and peril, "The Baofeng Radio Revolution: The Beginner Guerilla's Guide" is your essential handbook to mastering two-way radios.

Rita Hayworth dancing by candlelight in a small Mexican village; Elizabeth Taylor devouring homemade pasta and tenderly wrapping him in her pashmina scarf; streaking for Sir Laurence Olivier in a drafty English castle; terrifying a dozing Jackie Onassis; carrying an unconscious Montgomery Clift...

The Art of Buying Art Online: A Beginner's Guide is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in building their art collection. The guide offers a comprehensive and accessible approach to navigating the world of buying art online, providing listeners with essential tips on everything from budgeting and pricing to finding a reputable online seller.

“An affectionate portrait, one that recognizes Watts as musician, colleague, family man, obsessive collector and immaculate dresser.”—Sunday Times “Sexton, a longtime Stones chronicler, tells Watts’s story with warmth and diligence.”—Observer The fully authorized and official...

Have you always wanted to put your thoughts and feelings into the form of musical lyrics but couldn't quite make the transition? If so, then How to Write Lyrics for Beginners in 24 Hours or Less: A Detailed Guide is the book you have been waiting for. Inside you will find everything you need to walk you through the lyrics-writing process to ensure you go from novice to maestro in no time flat.

Art historian Catherine McCormack challenges how culture teaches us to see and value women, their bodies, and their lives. Venus, maiden, wife, mother, monster—women have been bound so long by these restrictive roles, codified by patriarchal culture, that we scarcely see them. Catherine...

A working mother of six, who has homeschooled her own children for years, shows how any family can do it, with customized plans for every schedule, lifestyle, and educational goal. More people are looking into homeschooling as an alternative to traditional in-person education, but many parents...

In this intoxicating concoction of history, travelogue, and memoir, one of the perfume industry’s leading scouts of natural ingredients tells the story of the precious ingredients needed to make our favorite fragrances. Do you know how many flowers it takes to produce a kilo of rose oil? One...

“Orenstein is such a breezy, funny writer, it’s easy to forget she’s an important thinker too.”—People In this lively, funny memoir, Peggy Orenstein sets out to make a sweater from scratch—shearing, spinning, dyeing wool—and in the process discovers how we find our deepest selves...

Foreword by Neil Gaiman The world’s leading Arthurian authority reimagines one of the most beloved and influential legends—the story of King Arthur and his Knights—for a new century. The stories of King Arthur and Merlin, Lancelot and Guinevere, Galahad, Gawain, Tristan and the rest of the...

"This audiobook will shine new light on your journey, ignite your practice with new power, inspire new possibilities for growth, and infuse your life with the grace and confidence you seek." -Baron BaptisteA little over a decade ago, Baron Baptiste published his seminal book, Journey into...

NAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK BY: Time, USA Today, People, AARP, Today.com, BookRiot, Bustle, LitHub, BookPage, Our Culture, and Vulture A surprising and beautiful meditation on the color blue—and its fascinating role in Black history and culture—from National Book Award winner Imani Perry...

Are you tired of taking shot after countless shot, but not being impressed with your results? Do you want to get rid of the guesswork and find actionable advice that will help you capture gorgeous images? In this audiobook, Anthony Jacquard gets rid of the fluff and filler and shows you how to become a better photographer without spending tons of money on overpriced photography courses or poring through tomes of boring camera manuals.

Jaron Lanier, a Silicon Valley visionary since the 1980s, was among the first to predict the revolutionary changes the World Wide Web would bring to commerce and culture. Now, in his first book, written more than two decades after the web was created, Lanier offers this provocative and...

Much about Nalanda remains shrouded in mystery. When was it founded? Who founded it? Who studied and taught there? What subjects were offered? How many students and teachers were there? Was Nalanda a university in the modern sense? And what ultimately led to its downfall? Nalanda by Abhay K...

Derived from the Swedish phrase Lagom är bäst, meaning ""the right amount is best; in moderation, in balance,"" langom is a deeply held philosophy closely tied to the Swedish cultural and social ideology of fairness and equality. Lagom is believed to have begun with Viking culture: at...

Are you toying with the idea of switching to herbal remedies to deal with different health problems but are clueless about how to go about it the right way? And are you looking for a guide that will take away the guesswork from the whole process of using herbal treatments? You are about to discover how to unlock the full power of herbal remedies for your well-being!

Jazz is more than a musical genre. It is a movement, an escape, and a form of rebellion—one whose mystery you can uncover through the fascinating musicians that shaped its history. Jazz doesn’t easily fit into any category owing to its diverse roots, incredible flexibility, and passion for improvisation. It is, therefore, ironic, yet somehow understandable, that this mysterious genre, so different even from other Black-inspired music, should be so well-loved by millions of people across the globe