The Complete Book of Drawing Techniques is intended for artists who are looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of materials and the wide range of available media. It will teach them about the characteristics of these media and materials and how to use them to get the required effect. With a unique combination of instruction and practice the book provides examples of the type of mark-making each medium produces. A range of projects then demonstrates effective ways of w...

Written by two artists, each with more than 20 years of teaching experience in London art schools, A Foundation Course In Drawing is an exciting and carefully designed drawing course for artists of all levels.The book's five parts cover life drawing, still-life drawing, landscape drawing, abstract drawing and drawing systems. Each part is further broken down into sections, which progress from the most basic skills, such as how to hold a drawing implement, to more advanced ...

Anatomy for the Artist is a book by artists for artists, and presents a dynamic visual record of the fundamental characteristics and creative possibilities of the human form.For hundreds of years' artists have developed their skills by drawing the human body. Bones and muscles, although largely hidden from view, reveal a great deal about us and are key components of expression. All artists need to understand how these structures affect movement and posture, creating charac...

Is crypto a scam or a solution? Will that pension plan deliver? And what exactly is a model portfolio?The world of personal savings and investment can be tricky and confusing - and it's changing fast. But whether dabbling in the markets, jumping on the crypto bandwagon or simply safeguarding our pensions, we're all investors now, whether we like it or not. We all need to understand how the markets really work.Fully updated for today's shifting landscape, How to Invest

The financial advice industry -- including banks, mutual fund and insurance companies -- has a vested interest in our hard-earned savings. Industry advisors are constantly warning us that we may not be financially prepared for retirement. And, feeling anxious about our future, we become convinced that it’s a good idea to let them handle our money. After all, they seem to have all the answers. But retirement planning today isn’t the same as it was in the past. We’re living longer, leading m...

Three of Canada's foremost retirement and life educators bring their collective insights, experience and knowledge to bear on the problems that Canadians face in planning retirement. Using 10 key planning principles, the authors outline a personal perspective on planning that incorporates: * Lifestyle Planning and Design * Management of Credit and Debt * Investment Planning * Insurance and Risk Management * Tax Efficiency * Legal and Estate Planning * Income Design. A personal exercise con...

Mortgage Freedom will save the average Canadian homeowner tens of thousands of dollars and help shave years off the mortgage. In this book Alexander Aitken offers readers a comprehensive method to structure their debt in a way that will provide tax deductions and tax refunds for most Canadians. The book explains the type of mortgage required ways to accelerate the plan the investments used how to use tax refunds recent tax rulings and much more.In the simplest terms Canadian homeowners mak...

A troubled economy calls for answers. Forget complicated, abstract philosophy—people need sound financial advice that's easy to follow and can be implemented immediately. For the first time, a leading financial adviser has developed a remarkable set of guidelines to give individuals the same kind of objective insight into their personal finances that successful businesses have. Your Money Ratios will help readers effectively manage debt, invest prudently, and develop a realistic a...

Lessons From The Successful Investor is the new investing classic of our time. With thousands of downloads, this new investing eBook has topped bestseller lists on major digital book stores and has received rave reviews from media and readers."This eBook is an absolute must for all new and inexperienced investors"The new investing classic contains 85 timeless lessons to help you build a quality portfolio of value stocks that will make you wealthy.Lessons From The Su...

Bedrock investing principles for profiting in today’s shaky marketsIf you wanted to create the next earth-shattering consumer product, Steve Jobs would be an ideal role model to follow. If you planned to become a great golfer, you might look to Arnold Palmer or Jack Nicklaus.So, if your goals were to outperform other investors and achieve your life’s financial goals, what should you do?Think, act and invest like the best investor out there:

A sophisticated guide to today?s hottest investment vehicle? exchange traded fundsThe ETF Strategist is aimed primarily at investment advisers and sophisticated retail investors who are interested in using exchange traded funds, or using them more effectively than they already do.Compared with mutual funds, ETFs can offer a better way to diversify risk, target specific sectors or countries, avoid style drift, and maintain a specific asset allocation that might incl...

Best-selling author Martin Hawes offers invaluable guidance towards beating the bank at their own game. This latest edition of Save Money on Your Mortgage has been updated and revised to meet the constantly evolving needs of new home owners and anyone currently paying off a mortgage. Hawes tells you everything the bank will not, setting you on the path to financial freedom. You will be given the chance to understand the huge difference between what you borrow and what you pay back...