The more you find out about penguins; the more they seem to have in common with another oddly endearing flightless biped. Namely; us. --Flipping BrilliantThink March of the Penguins meets Lifes Little Instruction Book by way of National Geographic.Award-winning nature photographer Jonathan Chester captures the essence of the Antarctics most popular residents to illustrate the similarities between penguins lives and our own. Patrick Regans clever narrative offers surprising insights and humorously entertaining life lessons.The appeal of penguins is undeniable and universal. And we can learn a lot from these fat; funny birds. Lessons like: * The meek sleep alone;* Its better to be smart than cute; and* You can be too thin. (After all; the book explains; if the Olsen twins ever get locked in a walk-in cooler for days and are forced to live off their own body fat; theyre goners. Penguins? Theyre good for months.)Flipping Brilliant includes helpful environmental information about the penguin habitat and the effects of global warming; including Web sites that show how you can help.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Claudia Nice is wonderful!By Belladonnaarrived quickly from seller.This is a very interesting book. I have another book by Claudia Nice. and it was more for beginners with details onmany watercolor and ink techniques. This book is for the more advanced artist. I think. So I do like it. But if you are abeginner. Id suggest you check out her earlier books on ink and drawing in general. I am very impressed with heroutput and the many examples that she includes in her books. She is definitely someone who is highly dedicated andwilling to share her knowledge with other artists. No regrets at all buying this book3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great introductory bookBy Barbara H.This is a fabulous book for beginners to follow along. learn and practice new techniques. All elements of beginning drawing are explained. Many books leave out important details that newbies like me need to know. My introductory drawing teacher thinks its wonderful and recommends it to her students. Its a great book and value.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent reference bookBy Ana HI am a professional artist. living and working out of Oklahoma. I bought this book as a reference book to help my technique improve. I usually work with oil and acrylic. but lately have been experimenting with ink wash and watercolor. This book had everything I needed. It does *NOT* teach you how to use watercolor. This book is for people who already have some experience with painting and using the medium. Some of the techniques are hard to master. but worth trying.I strongly recommend this book to anyone who is working with ink and watercolor as a professional or a hobbyist. Well worth the money spent.
