Michael Wright Books

How do you find the woman of your dreams when you're nearly forty, living in the middle of nowhere and spectacularly ungifted in the art of seduction?

This volume is part of a how-to-paint series which has been devised by professional artists and art tutors. Each volume in the series covers a specific medium and subject. The text is written in a jargon-free style, designed to stimulate and encourage beginners. Advice is included on selecting the correct tools for a particular medium or technique. In addition, these guides contain more than 300 colour photographs and step-by-step sequences which show how each painting develops.

"Playwriting-in-Process" was created to provide a resource, a craft-reminder/reinforcer, a stimulus, a self teaching mechanism, and a reference work.

Illustrating a complete range of art techniques through full-color, step-by-step photographs, this elaborately instructional art book covers figure drawing, watercolor, and oil painting, with a focus on the effect each has on the artwork as a whole. This holistic approach is apparent throughout the massive volume. It is an invaluable way to teach art, providing both practice and theory. The reproductions of fine art that accompany each large section provide creative and inspirational stimuli to lead the artist through this volume's extensive scope.

Have you ever had to decide what to do with an unidentified corpse by a Devonian cowshed when the herd is due in for milking? And how would you react if one of your patients was abducted by aliens? If you are a GP it seems these are routine matters. From coping with the suicide of a colleague to the unusual whereabouts of a jar of Coleman's mustard, this is the story of one rural doctor's often misguided attempts to make sense of the career in which he has unwittingly found himself. Dr Sparrow's adventures would be utterly unbelievable were they not 100% true stories. His bedside manner may sometimes leave a little to be desired but, if you're in dire straits, this doctor will have you in stitches.

Recently retired, Dr Sparrow reveals with refreshing candour and dark humour the most memorable experiences of his career as a rural GP. From sewing back on a patient’s chiselled finger on a call-out, and the emergency countryside delivery inspired by James Herriot, to suddenly remembering the body left in the back of a Volvo, and a small oversight that blew up the local crematorium, Dr Sparrow spares no blushes.

The book explores the rich history of the jews-harp in Britain and Ireland, utilizing previously unknown sources and extensive research. It begins with a detailed description of the instrument, followed by an examination of its ancient origins and the various theories surrounding its development. The narrative weaves together fragments of information across centuries, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the jews-harp's significance and evolution in these regions.

Dr Sparrow is back, coping with more bizarre, macabre and hilarious situations. Following his successful debut with Country Doctor, he once more guides us through the daily rounds of the weird and wonderful in his practice on the Devon/Cornwall border. What would you do if faced with the unsuccessful resuscitation of the wrong patient, being held at gunpoint as a suspected terrorist or confronting a blind man who refuses to stop driving? And what about the little old lady who presents you with a supermarket bag stuffed with £20 notes? Add to this, jets crashing on the runway, fleeting glimpses of the Royal Genitalia and the haunting tale of the suicidal stranger and an abducted child - and you will start to have some idea of the unpredictable life of Dr Sparrow.

In 2004, Michael Wright turned his back on Blighty to begin a new life as the owner of a delapidated 15th century farmhouse called ‘La Folie.’ This is a comic memoir about a clinically social bloke rejecting the world of parties and attempting to learn how to become an old-fashioned man.

Offering a unique approach to a hot subject--digital photography and Photoshop--Wright argues that words spoil most photography books, which are overcomplicated by too much text. The result: this completely unique guide to digital photography.

This updated version of the bestselling reference to gardening indoors and out features a new section on hydroculture, full-color two-page spreads on key topics, conveniently organized information, and more than 650 photographs and drawings.

This lavishly illustrated book is created in association with Scientific American, the authoritative source of science & technology information. Discover in every fact-packed chapter the hidden workings of the machines we use every day. Marvel at the ingenuity of scientists, engineers, and designers as you view illustrations of cutting edge technology.

Focusing on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, this comprehensive book explores the timeline leading to its launch, detailing its commercial success and the innovative technology it housed. Author Michael Wright delves into the legacy of the SNES, examining its impact on the gaming industry and its enduring popularity among fans.

"The companion guide for every gardener, whether beginner or green-fingered expert, and encompassing both practical and creative aspects of outdoor gardening - a book to help you turn your dreams into reality." --Back cover.

Book by Wright, Michael

254pages. in4. broché. Nombreuses photos en couleurs.

Pour les amateurs passionnés, comme pour les artistes, cinq techniques artistiques fondamentales sont réunies ici en un seul volume : le dessin, la perspective, l'aquarelle, le pastel et l'huile. A la connaissance des outils et des matériaux s'ajoute une approche globale des techniques de représentation : du dessin au trait à la perspective atmosphérique, du modelé à l'art de mélanger les couleurs, du rendu de l'ombre et de la lumière à la superposition des couches de peinture. Des études et des exercices détaillés vous guident dans ces techniques de base. Etape par étape, des artistes exécutent sous vos yeux une oeuvre, révélant leurs secrets. Ce volume lance un véritable défi à votre imagination. A votre tour, réalisez des études ou des compositions dignes d'un artiste professionnel.

Dieser visuell aufgebaute Malkurs vermittelt mit detaillierten Übungen und Anleitungen einen Einstieg in die Pastellmalerei.

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Podrobný sprievodca maliarskymi technikami pre nadšených začiatočníkov, ale i skúsených pokročilých, ktorý podrobne informuje o siedmich základných technikách kreslenia a maľovania. Publikácia ponúka osvedčené rady a návody ako kresliť či maľovať vodovými, olejovými, akrylovými aj pastelovými farbami, informuje o perspektíve, sprístupňuje dôležité poznatky, skúsenosti, podnety záujemcom o kreslenie a maľovanie, od zobrazovania prirodzených foriem až po vytvorenie fotokoláží. Podrobné a zrozumiteľné opisy jednotlivých krokov doplnené názornými ukážkami poučia, ale aj inšpirujú zvládnuť základy maliarskeho umenia či skvalitniť už nadobudnuté zručnosti rôznych maliarskych techník.

Praktický průvodce výtvarnými technikami. Sedm základních uměleckých výtvarných technik v jednom svazku. Jsou to: kresba, perspektiva, akvarel, pastel, olejomalba, akrylová malba a smíšená média. Na fotografiích uvidíte krok za krokem, jak vzniká výtvarné dílo.

Čtenář má možnost zjistit, jak fungují dnešní moderní technická zařízení jako jsou např. počítače, telefony, kopírky, platební karty atd. Text je doplněn názornými barevnými fotografiemi, schématy a ilustracemi. Na konci knihy jsou vysvětleny odborné termíny, je připojen rejstřík a také soupis užitečných internetových adres.

Svět pod mořskou hladinou nás udivuje množstvím rozmanitých druhů ryb a jiných živočichů. Není však lehké jej pozorovat bez speciální potápěčské výstroje a výcviku. Prostřednictvím této knihy však můžeme navštívit nejen oslňující a pestrý svět korálových útesů, ale i sestoupit do věčné tmy mořských hlubin, kde žijí stvoření, která nikdy nespatřila sluneční svit. Pěkně vybavená obrazová publikace je uspořádaná podle vývojové dokonalosti jednotlivých skupin živočichů - od nejjednodušších až po druhy na nejvyšším stupni vývoje. Barevné ilustrace jsou doplněny textem, který popisuje vyobrazený druh a jeho život z různých hledisek. Někdy se zabývá i příbuznými druhy nebo celou systematickou skupinou, do níž ten který druh patří.