The autobiography of one of the most talented, charismatic and popular racers ever to grace the sport of motorcycle racing.
John Hopkins Books
John Hopkins is the creative force behind the comic strip Lost Cactus. His work, fueled by a caffeine-laced imagination and a gift for seeing the comically absurd in everyday life, weaves together science fiction, the paranormal, and technology with cultural and political storylines. His comic strips have drawn comparisons to the beloved works of Pogo and Calvin & Hobbes. Beyond the hilarious strips, Hopkins expands the Lost Cactus universe with a rich tapestry of short stories, humorous essays, paintings, sketches, and extensive liner notes, elevating his collections beyond typical humor compilations.
The Tangier Diaries
- 248 pages
- 9 hours of reading
'Tangier, the white city poised atop the dark continent which turns out to be the continent of light.'Tangier in the 1960s and '70s was a fabled place. This edge city, the 'Interzone', became muse and escapist's dream for artists, writers, millionaires and socialites, who wrote, painted, partied and experienced life with an intensity and freedom that they never could back home. Into this louche and cosmopolitan world came John Hopkins, a young writer who became a part of the bohemian Tangier crowd with its core of Beats that included William Burroughs, Paul and Jane Bowles and Brion Gysin, as well as Tennessee Williams, Jean Genet, Yves Saint Laurent, Barbara Hutton and Malcolm Forbes. Those intoxicating decades – Tangier's 'Golden Years' – are long gone. Grand old houses that once sparkled with life are shuttered and dark and most of the eccentrics who once lived and loved in the city have died. But here, in the pages of John Hopkins' cult classic, all the decadence and flamboyance of those days is brought to life once more.
Fashion drawing
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
To become a successful fashion designer, you will need to develop your drawing skills, but for any career in fashion it is important to have an understanding of the basic principles of good fashion drawing.Basics Fashion Design 05: Fashion Drawing presents a fresh perspective on the basic principles and practices of contemporary drawing styles, applied to a fashion context.The book takes a practical approach in discussing the process of fashion drawing, offering advice on the selection of materials and media and advising on their different uses and applications. It also considers the theory and history of fashion drawing, and the range of styles used by contemporary designers; from quick sketches to sophisticated digital pieces.This discussion is accompanied by interviews with designers and illustrators, a glossary, resources directory and templates.
Set against a backdrop of supernatural intrigue, the story follows a clandestine organization that manipulates humanity from the shadows. This science fiction action-adventure novel combines thrilling elements with a gripping plot, exploring themes of power, control, and the hidden forces shaping our world. As the characters navigate a web of secrets, they confront not only external dangers but also the complexities of their own motivations and alliances.
The Blue Spark
- 510 pages
- 18 hours of reading
Set in a dystopian future, this installment of The Powers That Be trilogy explores the tension between science and morality through the journey of Professor Ian Dury and his enigmatic artifact. As robotics pioneer Mitsuo Kobayashi misuses the cube, the lives of Rachel and Owen Haig are disrupted, leading to their daughter Hannah's solitary existence in 2070. After a terrorist attack leaves her grappling with survivor's guilt, Hannah's latent powers awaken, compelling her to make a pivotal sacrifice that could alter humanity's fate amidst the resurgence of an ancient civilization.
"From researching new concepts to incorporating sustainable practices into design, production and distribution - this is the ultimate introduction to the fashion industry"--
Target Grade 5 Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Geography Spec B Intervention Workbook
- 88 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Help your students catch up, keep up and make expected progress in Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Geography B with this new series of intervention workbooks.
Der kompakte Band aus der Serie 'Mode Design Basics' vermittelt in gewohnt professioneller und praxisnaher Weise die Grundlagen des Modezeichnens. Reichlich bebildert werden Illustrationstechniken von Materialien, Schnitten und Proportionen, aber auch verschiedene Zeichenstile dargestellt. Ob traditionelle Methoden, schnelle Skizzen oder ausgefeilte Entwürfe mittels digitaler Medien – keine Wissenslücke wird nach der Lektüre vorhanden sein. Eine Anleitung zur erfolgreichen Portfolioerstellung, ein Verzeichnis mit Bezugsquellen sowie Interviews mit führenden Modedesignern runden das Basisbuch gelungen ab.
Carnets du Nil Blanc
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Tous deux fraîchement diplômés de Princeton, John et Joe sont davantage affamés de littérature que de nourritures terrestres, et ils ont la ferme intention de tourner le dos à tout ce qu'on attend d'eux aux États-Unis : un mariage, un bon job, une visite hebdomadaire aux parents. Ainsi s'embarquent-ils pour un long voyage qui les mènera de Munich à Nairobi sur une moto BMW immaculée, baptisée en l'honneur du périple : le Nil Blanc. Objet littéraire singulier, ces carnets de voyage constituent un roman de formation itinérant. En même temps qu'ils arpentent champs de ruines gréco-romaines, villages de Bédouins ou capitales du tiers-monde, les deux amis font l'apprentissage de l'altérité, de la solitude, et, aussi, des inévitables désillusions au détour du chemin. L'opulente nature africaine est ici magnifiée sous une plume d'une fougue et d'une franchise irrésistibles qui ont le charme de ses vingt ans.
