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Two celebrated Egyptologists bring to vivid life the intriguing and controversial reign of King Tut's parents.
Akhenaten has been the subject of radically different, even contradictory, biographies. The king has achieved fame as the world's first individual and the first monotheist, but others have seen him as an incestuous tyrant who nearly ruined the kingdom he ruled. The gold funerary mask of his son Tutankhamun and the painted bust
In this not-so-scary ghost story from Jacqueline Davies, bestselling author of the Lemonade War series, quirky, tool-wielding Alice Cannoli-Potchnik begins to repair the dilapidated mansion next door—only to discover the old house is home to ghosts, and they need mending, too!
Home is where the heart is. But can a house have a heart of its own?
Ten-year-old Alice is moving for the eleventh time.
She's
...We believe that contemporary art magazines should be accessible to both artists and art enthusiasts. Whether you seek creative inspiration, expert advice to nurture your emerging art career, or wish to support up-and-coming artists, you'll find everything you need right here. Published six times a year, each issue features interviews with artists and creative entrepreneurs, career advice, and a curated section handpicked by leading curators
...Painting has always been considered a relaxing activity, and this is certainly true with watercolours. As your brush sweeps over the paper, it’s impossible not to feel a sense of calm, and that’s what has drawn so many people to the medium. In Paint & Draw: Watercolours, it’s time to take this to the next level and improve your techniques. With tutorials on everything from colour theory to composing interesting scenes, it’s the perfect
...Creating a piece of art is a rewarding, challenging and very personal endeavour – the Paint & Draw Collection is here to take you through that journey from start to finish. Art is subjective, and many artists tend stick to one medium. Whether you are interested in oil painting, watercolours, pencil sketching or pastel work, there’s something for you. From quick tips to in-depth tutorials that will guide you from initial sketch to finished
...Ellis Island was the first solid ground in America on which 12 million people stepped with hopes, anxieties and dreams. The station opened its doors for immigrants in 1892, and by the time it closed over half a century later, it had become a symbol for a fresh start and the promise of great opportunity. Today, the National Park Service estimates that around 40% of Americans can trace at least one ancestor back to the island. Its legacy is not a
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