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Oils give a rich, majestic quality to a painting but may often be deemed too tricky or ambitious to try. This practical book puts the joy of painting with oils within reach of all who want to develop their skills. Examples of landscape, marine, nude and equestrian paintings will inspire and show the rich diversity, texture and depth that oil painting can achieve. Written by a professional painter, it encourages artists of all levels to experiment with the medium and to develop their art.|Contents Importance of drawings. Guide to oil paints suggesting a key range of colours. Step-by-step examples with practical tips throughout. Advice on composition, colour and light, and framing.

Exploring the transformative power of serenity, the author embarks on a personal journey during a time of pandemic and social unrest. By cycling to nearby parks to practice stillness, he ritualizes this calming activity, leading to profound reflections on its effects on both the self and the broader community. The Serenity Experiment offers insights into how cultivating tranquility can influence one's life and interactions with the world.

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Encompasses the refined statistical concepts and techniques that are essential to the advancement of psychology and its ever widening fields of application.

Emphasizing the context of statistics in behavioral research, this book encourages examining data before conducting tests. It fosters a deep understanding of the logic behind statistical methods, moving beyond rote techniques to grasp the significance of results. By connecting statistical tests to specific research questions, it enriches comprehension through real data and research studies, offering practical insights into data analysis in the behavioral sciences.

David Howell, a former British Police Sergeant, recounts his public service experiences and the challenges of questioning leadership decisions. He emphasizes the importance of cognitive diversity in creating thriving workplaces, fostering psychological safety, combating bullying, and enhancing leadership. Howell's insights aim to inspire a more inclusive and supportive work environment, highlighting the benefits of diverse perspectives in achieving organizational success.

The greatest chess player of all time, Magnus Carlsen, and his friend, Grandmaster David Howell, explain how to win a chess game through perseverance. They show how you, in an equal starting position, can keep posing problems to your opponent and grind your opponent down until he cracks. New In Chess has converted this book from a popular Chessable video and MoveTrainer (R) course with the help of Carlsen and Howell. The lively conversations of the two friends translate very well into a highly instructive chess manual.