AC Black

When Mr Croc reads a detective story, he decides to be the next Sherlock Holmes! He is desperate to play the part of the great detective in the local play, but no one seems to recognise his talent. Then Mr Croc discovers that there is a real-life mystery to solve - a jewel thief is targeting the theatre. Mr Croc steps up and offers to...

This work is a resource for those interested in any form of printmaking, from teachers and students to gallery staff, museum curators and historians. It provides a listing of the terms that relate to different types of printmaking....

If you have ever been bamboozled by the use of a foreign word or phrase, or simply want to spice up your vocabulary with some well-chosen bons mots, then this is the book for you. Thousands of foreign words and phrases have been absorbed into the language and are currently used in English, from the everyday (macho, tete-a-tete, spaghetti) to the...

The essential companion for travellers and anyone who has ever been faced with a menu in a foreign language, Eating Out in Five Languages should help you decipher menus whether they are in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish. With over 10,000 food and drink terms translated to and from English, the dictionary covers dishes, ingredients,...

The job market has never been more competitive, and marketing yourself can be tricky. This title offers practical, step-by-step advice on preparing, writing, and presenting an impressive CV that will help you 'get your foot in the door' with prospective employers. Covering essential issues such as identifying your goals, creating...

Filled with exciting projects, this book provides a first step for textile artists looking to learn all the methods and techniques they need to begin "painting with threads" using their own domestic sewing machine. This is a classic handbook, with chapters covering all the basics from tools and materials, methods and techniques, through to using...