David Spence Books

Information about Monet's life, vision and art. Colour images, glossary, index. 10ys+.

This is the first update since 1997 of a complete guide to the way the Commission works and its relationship to the other European institutions. The edition has been completely revised and rewritten with contributions from a diverse range of leading academics and practitioners

Focusing on voter perspectives, this book delves into the complexities of national climate and energy politics, highlighting how deep-seated partisanship hinders progress toward achieving a net zero carbon future. It emphasizes the importance of grassroots involvement in shaping policies and overcoming political divides.

Climate of Contempt offers a voter-centric, bottom-up explanation of national climate and energy politics, one that pinpoints bitter partisanship as the key impediment to transitioning to a net zero carbon future.

Looks at famous pirates, their ships, their lives, some of the myths surrounding them, and ultimately their fates

Rembrandt profiles the wonderful world of this extraordinary artist and his paintings, his inspiration and what we can learn from his art today.

Painting 10 masters of the art world in the context of their times, these engaging references examine the political, religious, and social events that shaped the lives and works of history's most celebrated artists. Insightful text and original color paintings provide explanation and analysis of a multitude of masterpieces for young art aficionados to enjoy. Honoring the "Father of Impressionism," this guide to Edouard Manet reveals how his paintings bridged the worlds of traditional and modern art and examines such works as "The Luncheon" "on the Grass" and "The Railway."

Painting 10 masters of the art world in the context of their times, these engaging references examine the political, religious, and social events that shaped the lives and works of history's most celebrated artists. Insightful text and original color paintings provide explanation and analysis of a multitude of masterpieces for young art aficionados to enjoy. French artist Paul Cezanne is the focus of this concise biography that explores his life--including his friendships and experiences in Aix-en-Provence--and paintings.

¿Qué diferencia hay entre un pirata, un bucanero y un corsario? ¿Cuál era su código de honor? ¿Qué armas utilizaban? ¿Dónde ocultaban sus fantásticos tesoros? ¿Qué castigos imponían? ¿Qué significaban sus banderas? ¿Había mujeres piratas? ¿Cómo acabaron sus días? Éstas son algunas de las cuestiones tratadas en este libro interactivo que incluye acetatos, tiras, ventanas y desplegables.