Independent People

Halldor Laxness

"First published in 1946, this humane epic novel is set in rural Iceland in the early twentieth century. Bjartus is a sheep farmer determined to eke a living from a blighted patch of land. Nothing, not merciless weather, nor his family will come between him and his goal of financial independence. Only A...

Watercolour Techniques for Artists and Illustrators

DK

The only instructional book on watercolour you will ever need.Trying your hand at watercolour painting? Or looking to advance your range of artistic skills?Watercolour Techniques for Artists and Illustrators is for you.Beginning with the basics - such as honing your observational skills, choosing a subj...

Skintelligent: What you really need to know to get great skin

Natalia Spierings

If you had a heart attack would you go to a personal trainer to treat your chest pain? If you had cancer would you seek treatment from a journalist who reviews chemotherapy drugs? No you wouldn't. You would go to a cardiologist or an oncologist - an expert with vast clinical experience and knowledge. So...