Andrew Clarke is an art director and web designer at the UK-based 'Stuff and Nonsense' studio, where he crafts websites and applications for a global clientele. Based in North Wales, his contributions to the web design industry span over a decade, marked by numerous conference presentations and influential books. His work is recognized for its innovative approach and significant impact on the field.
Focusing on the visceral experience of boxers, the narrative delves into the physical and emotional impact of being knocked out in the ring. It examines the sensations of both delivering and receiving the decisive blow, revealing the complexities of resilience and vulnerability in the sport. Through personal accounts and insights, the book highlights the psychological aftermath and the profound effects of such moments on a boxer's life and identity.
Strategies, Tactics, and Weapons of the Battlefield
Exploring the complexities of medieval combat, this book delves into the strategies, tactics, and weaponry that defined warfare during the Middle Ages. It examines various battle formations, the evolution of arms and armor, and the role of key figures in shaping military history. Through detailed analysis and historical examples, readers gain insights into the art of war, the significance of terrain, and the impact of technology on battle outcomes, providing a comprehensive understanding of medieval military practices.
This fitness guide empowers readers to transform their homes into personal training spaces with over 45 diverse exercises suitable for all fitness levels. It includes bodyweight movements and those requiring minimal equipment, complete with step-by-step instructions and variations. The resource is designed to be accessible and engaging, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced fitness enthusiasts looking to enhance their home workouts.
Modern web technologies like CSS Grid, Flexbox and Shapes have made it possible for us to implement print’s often distinctive designs, and the web’s now full of tutorials on how to use them. But the most important question is not “how” we can use art direction techniques to improve our designs for the web, but “when” and “why?”Based on Andy Clarke’s twenty years’ experience of working with clients, plus the expertise of the art directors and designers he interviewed, this book is about why art direction matters and how to art-direct compelling and effective experiences across devices and platforms.
The city of San Diego, California has sunken into the Pacific Ocean after a devastating earthquake. With the government mired in red tape and thousands of now-waterbreathing citizens struggling to survive, Aquaman has taken the city as his new kingdom, if not in title at least in duty. But even as the remaining survivors struggle to adapt to their new lives, dangers swim in from all around. Weapons smugglers to drug dealers to Ocean Master himself ply the waters of Sub Diego, and it's up to Aquaman and the new Aquagirl to serve and protect Sub Diego! Continuing the tragic story from AQUAMAN: SUB DIEGO, John Arcudi (ABE SAPIEN), Patrick Gleason (ROBIN: SON OF BATMAN), Christian Alamy (JUSTICE LEAGUE) and others continue Aquaman and Aquagirl's tale in a post-apocalyptic, sunken wasteland. Collects AQUAMAN #23-31.
"Batman Reborn" begins here with the reunited team of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely (All-Star Superman, We3, New X-Men). The new Dynamic Duo hit the streets with a bang in their new flying Batmobile as they face off against an assemblage of villains called the Circus of Strange. They also tackle their first mission investigating a child who's been abducted by the mysterious Domino Killer. But will everything go smoothly? And who exactly are the new Batman and Robin? The newest era of The Dark Knight begins here!Collecting: Batman & Robin 1-6
As the Web evolves to incorporate new standards and the latest browsers offer new possibilities for creative design, the art of creating Web sites is also changing. Few Web designers are experiences programmers, and as a result, working with semantic markup and CSS can create roadblocks to achieving truly beautiful designs using all the resources available. Add to this the pressures of presenting exceptional design to clients and employers, without compromising efficient workflow, and the challenge deepens for those working in a fast-paced environment. As someone who understands these complexities firsthand, author and designer Andy Clarke offers visual designers a progressive approach to creating artistic, usable, and accessible sites using transcendent CSS. In this groundbreaking book, you’ll discover how to implement highly original designs through visual demonstrations of the creative possibilities using markup and CSS. You’ll learn to use a new design workflow, build prototypes that work well for designers and all team members, use grids effectively, visualize markup, and discover every phase of the transcendent design process, from working with the latest browsers to incorporating CSS3 to collaborating with team members effectively.