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  Story of Akhbar

  Aman Redhu

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  Mughal emperor Akbar was known for his religious policies and liberal ideas towards it. He adopted a policy that helped in maintaining mutual

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  Wild Babies - Photographs of...

  Traer Scott

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  “Baby animals in all their glory,” an award winning photographer “strives to educate her readers while winning their hearts with her photography” (The Boston Globe). Bestselling author and photographer Traer Scott captures the magic and wonder of a young animal's first weeks of life in this heartwarming collection of photographs. Featuring portraits of more than thirty baby animals, Wild Babies provides a glimpse into the rarely seen world of newborn creatures. From rambunctious little kangaroos and fluffy fox cubs to a wide-eyed elephant seal pup and a tiny painted turtle, these playful images are paired with engaging text that highlights the remarkable moments in wild infants' first days as they learn to eat, walk, swim, and fly. Animal lovers will delight in these close-up shots and fun trivia celebrating the unique personalities of irresistibly cute creatures navigating their way out into the world for the very first time.   “We dare you not to smile while looking at these baby balls of fluff and feathers.” —Readers Digest   “Is there anything sweeter than an infant opossum with soft gray fur, translucent pink nose and shining onyx eyes? If so, it’s probably in Traer Scott’s portrait-photographs for Wild Babies, a book that softens the heart so swiftly that it’s hard to get through two pages without murmuring ‘aww!’” —The Wall Street Journal   “Animal lovers, prepare yourselves to be absolutely smitten with these close-up photos of baby animals as they navigate the wondrous first weeks of their lives. . . . [A]n encyclopedic breadth of the baby animal kingdom.” —My Modern Met

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  The Art of Paint Pouring - Tips...

  Amanda VanEver

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  “VanEver starts with the basics and proceeds to demonstrate 11 acrylic pouring techniques, yielding striking visual textures and abstract patterns.” —Artists Magazine 
   
  Featuring easy step-by-step projects, practical tips, and beautiful art from an established paint-pouring expert, this book helps artists of any skill level make colorful, textured art by pouring acrylic paint onto a canvas. 
   
  There are many techniques for making poured art, and this book details them all. You will learn to swipe, pour, and more using the many how-to projects provided in this book. Also included are chapters on the following:Tools and materials, including affordable options for items that will help you create poured artBasic color theory and how to choose paint colors that will create pleasing mixturesEye-catching full-page artworkTips for creating the paint consistency that you wantInstructions for keeping your work area clean, even while working with a potentially messy technique 
   
  Written and illustrated by a well-recognized paint-pouring artist, The Art of Paint Pouring is a comprehensive reference that eliminates the need to search online for multiple videos that you would continually have to pause and re-watch. If you are new to paint pouring, you will love the beginners’ tips and instructions that allow anyone to master this contemporary craft. 
   
  Start creating stunning works of poured art with The Art of Paint Pouring. 
   
  Also from the Fluid Art series, refresh your paint-pouring skills and learn new techniques with: The Art of Paint Pouring: Swipe, Swirl & Spin and The Art of Paint Marbling.

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  Hiroshige and artworks

  Michail Uspensky

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  The art of the Ukiyo-e reflected the artistic expression of an isolated civilisation which, when it became accessible to the West, significantly influenced a number of European artists. The three masters of Ukiyo-e, Hokusai, Utamaro and Hiroshige, are united here for the first time to create a true reference on Japanese art. The three masters rank highly among the most famous Japanese artistic productions of all time. This new title of the Prestige of Art collection will be a reference for art students and Japanese art lovers.

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  Photograph 51

  Anna Ziegler

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  Rosalind Franklin was a gifted research scientist who was part of the race to uncover the secrets of DNA in the 1950’s. Her more famous contemporaries Watson and Krick took all the kudos for the discovery of the molecule’s double helix structure – yet it was Franklin’s skill with X-ray diffraction that first uncovered what’s called “the secret of life”. Includes an interview with Brenda Maddox, the world's foremost biographer of Rosalind Franklin and author of "Rosalind Franklin: The Dark Lady of DNA".Also includes and interview with Dr Pamela Björkman, the Max Delbruck Professor of Biology at the California Institute of Technology, and an Investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring:Miriam Margolyes as RosalindMatthew Arkin as CasparMaxwell Caulfield as WilkinsJon Matthews as WatsonDarren Richardson as GoslingNick Toren as CrickDirected by Michael Hackett. Recorded at the Invisible Studios, West Hollywood.Photograph 51 is part of L.A. Theatre Works’ Relativity Series featuring science-themed plays. Major funding for the Relativity Series is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to enhance public understanding of science and technology in the modern world.

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  Tropical Waves - Relaxation...

  Empowered Living

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  Relax and Immerse yourself in your favorite sounds. Drift into a peaceful presence while listening to the natural sounds you would hear from Tropical Waves. 
  Running Time: 60 minutes

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