Skip to main content
Search Button
Philippines Kobo store Gift Cards Help

Rakuten Kobo

Wishlist

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Item(s) unavailable for purchase
Please review your cart. You can remove the unavailable item(s) now or we'll automatically remove it at Checkout.
itemsitem
itemsitem

Recommended For You

Loading...

Reference eBooks

If you like Reference eBooks, then you'll love these top picks.
Showing 1 - 24 of 1238 Results
Skip side bar filters

  • How To Make Jewelry With Beads: An Easy & Complete Step By Step Guide

    by Janet Evans ...
    It's quite easy to make your own jewelry when you know how. After finishing this book not only will you be able to create unique and stunning jewelry designs with beads for yourself but for others as well. As you'll discover, to make jewelry with beads, you don't need any specialized skills or knowledge in metal work or power tools. If you really want to see your hobby flourish then learning the ... Read more

    PHP232.59

  • Story

    Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting

    by Robert McKee ...

    PHP1,615.69

  • Crochet Master Class

    by Jean Leinhauser, Rita Weiss ...
    Crochet Master Class presents 18 crochet techniques taught by some of the world’s best crochet designers and instructors. Each chapter focuses on a different technique, inviting you to dip in, experiment, and then apply your newfound skills to create a custom piece designed by these crochet luminaries. You’ll learn Hairpin Lace from Stitch Diva Jennifer Hansen, discover the intricate color work of ... Read more

    PHP616.19

  • Writing That Works, 3rd Edition

    How to Communicate Effectively in Business

    by Kenneth Roman, Joel Raphaelson ...
    The classic guide that helps you communicate your thoughts clearly, concisely, and effectively. Essential for every professional, from entry level to the executive suite, Writing That Works, 3rd Edition includes advice on all aspects of professional writing and business communication—including business memos, letters, reports, speeches and resumes, and e-mail—and offers insights into political ... Read more

    PHP706.59

  • Universal Principles of Design, Revised and Updated

    125 Ways to Enhance Usability, Influence Perception, Increase Appeal, Make Better Design Decisions,

    by William Lidwell, Kritina Holden, Butler ...
    Universal Principles of Design, Revised and Updated is a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary encyclopedia covering 125 laws, guidelines, human biases, and general considerations important to successful design. Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, it pairs clear explanations of every design concept with visual examples of the ideas applied in practice. From the 80/20 Rule to the Weakest Link, ... Read more

    PHP1,468.99

  • The EveryGirl’s Guide to Life

    by Maria Menounos ...

    PHP818.09

  • Writing to Learn

    How to Write - and Think - Clearly About Any Subject at All

    by William Zinsser ...

    PHP561.89

  • The Dirty Side of Glamour

    by Tyler Shields ...

    PHP897.69

  • Steal Like an Artist

    10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative

    by Austin Kleon ...
    Series series Austin Kleon
    Unlock your creativity.An inspiring guide to creativity in the digital age, Steal Like an Artist presents ten transformative principles that will help readers discover their artistic side and build a more creative life**.**Nothing is original, so embrace influence, school yourself through the work of others, remix and reimagine to discover your own path. Follow interests wherever they take you ... Read more

    PHP524.69

  • War in Art. From War Propaganda to Artists’ Activism

    State of Art, #3

    by Roberto Russo ...
    Series Book 3 - State of Art
    War in Art. From War Propaganda to Artists' ActivismArt Subjects and Themes of War through the Masterpieces of Art HistoryFrom the Standard of Ur to Banksy's murals, passing through Goya's engravings, this book explores how artists have narrated, denounced, and transformed war into images.Through forty-four key works, it retraces the representation of conflict from the dawn of civilization to the ... Read more

    PHP349.17

  • DEATH IN ART . The End in the Eyes of Great Artists

    State of Art, #1

    by Roberto Russo ...
    Series Book 1 - State of Art
    Death in Art . The End in the Eyes of Great ArtistsMacabre Dances, Vanitas, Memento Mori,Pop Skulls, and Anatomical InstallationsFrom the medieval Dances of Death to the Baroque Vanitas, from Renaissance Memento Mori to Warhol's Pop skulls and Damien Hirst's anatomical installations, Death in Art explores how every era has given visual form to the inevitable.Through 36 iconic works, the author ... Read more

    PHP349.17

  • Women in Art. Stories of Female Imagery

    State of Art, #4

    by Roberto Russo ...
    Series Book 4 - State of Art
    Women in Art traces the visual history of the female figure across time: from ancient goddesses to Renaissance Madonnas, from muses and models to women artists who finally claim the right to represent themselves.This is an art history nonfiction book that offers a clear narrative about how the image of woman has been shaped, idealized, censored, celebrated, and ultimately reclaimed.This book shows ... Read more

    PHP349.17

  • The Watercolorist's Essential Notebook

    by Gordon MacKenzie ...
    Painting with watercolors gives you endless opportunities to create the world you want. You choose whether to let the sun blaze or the rain pour, to move a maple tree here or make the trail wind over there, to subdue a hillside with quiet greens or make a forest glow with dazzling golds and reds. It's not only a matter of what to paint, but how to go about painting it.This book examines, one at a ... Read more

    PHP631.59

  • Watercolor Techniques

    Painting Light and Color in Landscapes and Cityscapes

    by Michael Reardon ...
    "No other medium is as magical and enjoyable as watercolor."So says artist and author Michael Reardon. In Watercolor Techniques: Painting Light and Color in Landscapes and Cityscapes, Reardon covers it all, from answers to beginners' most vexing problems (What is the proper ratio of pigment and water? How do I lay down an even wash? Why do my paintings look so washed out?) to understanding the ... Read more

    PHP684.09

  • Newspaper Blackout

    by Austin Kleon ...
    Poet and cartoonist Austin Kleon has discovered a new way to read between the lines. Armed with a daily newspaper and a permanent marker, he constructs through deconstruction—eliminating the words he doesn't need to create a new art form: Newspaper Blackout poetry.Highly original, Kleon's verse ranges from provocative to lighthearted, and from moving to hysterically funny, and undoubtedly ... Read more

    PHP706.59

  • 50 Art Ideas You Really Need to Know

    A complete introduction to the key concepts and movements in Art History

    by Susie Hodge ...
    Series series 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know series
    From Romanesque to Realism; Pop Art to Pluralism, in this series, Susie Hodge introduces the most important art ideas and concepts that form the foundations of Western art. ... Read more

    PHP666.39

  • Beauty Everlasting - Dried and Pressed Flowers - Learning the Ancient Art of Drying and Pressing Flowers and Creating Things of Beauty

    by Dueep Jyot Singh ...
    Table of ContentsIntroductionHow to Skeletonize LeavesDrying Flowers NaturallyTraditional Drying with SandPreparing Your Flowers for DryingTwo Ways of Drying Flowers – Face up and Face DownDry Filler ItemsDrying with Silica GelHow to Prevent Over – DryingAir Drying Methods and GlycerinGlycerinAssembling Your FlowersDried Flower ProjectsFlower FrameFlower and Herb Leaf IdeasAppen... ... Read more

    PHP174.29

  • Drawing School

    Fundamentals for the Beginner

    by Jim Dowdalls ...
    A traditional drawing class in a book to help you master basic skills, including form, space, depth, proportion, composition, perspective, and more.California State University art professor Jim Dowdalls starts new students out by demonstrating how to use the different types of drawing tools, including how to hold a pencil, how to use supports, and how to make a variety of marks and strokes. ... Read more

    PHP1,041.79 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • All About Color Mixing for Watercolor Beginners

    Watercolor

    by Honey Silvas ...
    Series series Watercolor
    All About Color Mixing for Watercolor Beginners is a joyful exploration into the world of colors! Learn all about modern color theory and practical color mixing. Great for beginners and intermediate artists! ... Read more

    PHP873.80

  • Solitude in Art. Artists Explore the Human Condition

    State of Art, #2

    by Roberto Russo ...
    Series Book 2 - State of Art
    SOLITUDE IN ART. Artists Explore the Human ConditionFrom the Desert Fathers to Kusama's mirrors. The Infinite Faces of Loneliness in the History of ArtWhat does art teach us about solitude?From Giotto's ascetic saints to Yayoi Kusama's infinite reflections, from the alienation of the Expressionists to Marina Abramović's radical performances, Solitude in Art explores how the experience of being ... Read more

    PHP349.17

  • The Dress Doctor

    Prescriptions for Style, From A to Z

    by Edith Head ...
    Edith Head was perhaps the most famous Hollywood costume designer of all time. Long before Rachel Zoe, Andrea Leibermann, Estee Stanley, and Nicole Chavez were styling Hollywood celebrities, eight-time Oscar Award-winning Edith Head was the sartorial sensation behind the silver screen’s most high-profile stars and starlets. The Dress Doctor, adapted from her 1959 autobiography and enhanced with ... Read more

    PHP708.09

  • Anatomy for the Artist

    A Complete Guide to Drawing the Human Body

    by Jennifer Crouch ...
    Master the art of figure drawing with this practical drawing book, written by experienced anatomical illustrator Jennifer Crouch.Beautifully illustrated with more than 200 illustrations, Anatomy for the Artist is a comprehensive guide to drawing the human body. Step-by-step drawing projects guide you through various subjects and help you create accurate images with ease.Sections include:• Shape ... Read more

    PHP199.00

  • The Word Made Flesh

    Literary Tattoos from Bookworms

    by Eva Talmadge, Justin Taylor ...
    A beautifully packaged full-color collection of literary tattoos and short personal essays, The Word Made Flesh is an intimate but anonymous confessional book, in the vein of thought-provoking anthologies like PostSecret and Not Quite What I Was Planning. Gorgeous photographs and candid commentary are collected by authors Eva Talmadge—whose short story “The Cranes” was cited as Notable Nonrequired ... Read more

    PHP577.69

  • The Artist's Guide to Drawing Animals

    How to Draw Cats, Dogs, and Other Favorite Pets

    by J.C. Amberlyn ...
    In this step-by-step how-to guide to creating classic portraits of animals in pencil and pen-and-ink, artist J. C. Amberlyn combines her love of pets and other familiar domestic creatures with her beautiful, detailed drawing style. Covering a variety of animals from dogs and cats to barnyard critters like cows and sheep and many more, the book covers every species with easy-to-follow instructions ... Read more

    PHP684.09