Bøker av Anne Swartz

"¿Quién usa barba?" es un encantador libro infantil que explora el fascinante mundo de las barbas en todas sus formas y tamaños. Con ilustraciones vibrantes y textos cautivadores, los niños se embarcarán en una aventura lúdica y educativa para descubrir quién lleva barba. La historia empieza presentando a diversas personas, cada una con su barba única y distinguida, que reflejan una gran diversidad de culturas y estilos de vida. Luego, la aventura se expande al reino animal, presentando criaturas fascinantes, desde el león majestuoso hasta el pequeño insecto, todos orgullosos portadores de sus propias "barbas". También se hace una sorprendente mención a las flores y los insectos, ofreciendo una nueva perspectiva sobre lo que podría considerarse una "barba". El libro también tiene un propósito educativo: a través de estas simpáticas historias, los niños aprenden a apreciar la diversidad y la singularidad en la naturaleza y en la sociedad. Asimismo, ofrece un medio para introducir conceptos básicos de biología y cultura. "¿Quién usa barba?" es una lectura imprescindible para niños curiosos, llena de risas, sorpresas y aprendizaje. Este libro celebra las maravillosas diferencias que nos hacen únicos, mientras descubrimos juntos, ¿quién usa barba?

Discover the wonderful world of dogs with Dogs To Color: A Book of Several Breeds. This book offers a delightful exploration of the canine kingdom, featuring 37 different breeds, from the majestic German Shepherd to the playful Poodle. Whether you're a seasoned colorist or a novice, this book has something for you with its diverse range of intricately shaded and linear images. Stroll through detailed illustrations and enjoy each line and curve that brings these four-legged companions to life. For a more relaxing coloring experience, simpler designs are also included. Unleash your creativity and imagination with this unique coloring book, celebrating these amazing breeds' vibrant personalities and diversity. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of dogs, one coloring page at a time, with Dogs To Color. Included in Dogs To Color are many breeds, including Akita, Australian Shepherd, Bassett Hound, Beagle, Bichon Frise, Border Collie, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Bulldog, Cairn Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua, Cocker Spaniel, Collie, Dachshund, Doberman Pinscher, French Bulldog, German Shepherd, German Shorthaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, Havanese, Jack Russell Terrier, Labrador Retriever, Miniature Schnauzer, Newfoundland, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Pomeranian, Poodle, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Shetland Sheepdog, Shih Tzu, Siberian Husky, Weimaraner, Whippet, and Yorkshire Terrier.

"Horses to Color: A Book of Several Breeds" is a captivating journey through the majestic world of horses, presenting a diverse collection of 30 exquisite equine breeds. The reader will embark on an animated adventure from the fiery spirit of the Arabian, the sturdy strength of the Clydesdale, to the raw wildness of the Mustang. Each page offers a detailed illustration awaiting the reader's unique color palette to bring it to life. This book transcends a mere coloring experience, interweaving snippets of breed history and attributes, fostering an enriching understanding of these noble creatures. Unleash your creativity and discover the joy and tranquility of coloring while deepening your knowledge and appreciation of these magnificent breeds. A must-have for horse enthusiasts, aspiring equestrians, or anyone seeking a serene artistic outlet intertwined with an educational journey through the horse kingdom. Included here are many breeds, such as American Quarter Horse, Andalusian, Appaloosa, Arabian, Belgian Draft, Clydesdale, Dutch Warmblood, Friesian, Haflinger, Hanoverian, Holsteiner, Icelandic, Irish Draught, Lipizzan, Lusitano, Miniature, Morgan, Nustang, Norweigan Fjord, Oldenburg, Paint, Percheron, Saddelbred, Shetland Pony, Standardbred, Tennessee Walker, Thoroughbred, Trakehner, and Welsh Pony and Cob.

La Hada Luna vivía en un tierno país de hadas y brujas. Coexistían bastante pacíficamente en el Reino del Bosque Mítico. Ambos eran poderosos. Una bruja malvada lanzó una maldición sobre su bosque que causó todo tipo de problemas. Debido a que Luna tenía poderes especiales y era valiente, ayudó a las hadas a organizarse con las brujas y eliminar la maldición.

Piano Makers in Russia in the Nineteenth Century is a richly detailed thematic study of the history of the piano in Russian society from its beginnings with the European artisans who settled in St. Petersburg in the early decades of the century through the transition to Russian-owned family firms. The piano played a defining role in the shaping of Russia's musical culture in the nineteenth century, as artisans and entrepreneurs provided the foundation for the great tradition of the Russian virtuoso in the performance and the composition of piano music. It also helped bring about a transformative change in the material culture as the piano expanded its reach from the court and the nobility to include music enthusiasts from all social classes and Russian families in their homes. This historical study brings to light the impact of neglected piano artisans in nineteenth-century Russia, and presents a fresh view of the social and economic ties between the state and the piano-manufacturing artisans in an era largely defined by handcrafting and entrepreneurship. It contributes significantly to current issues surrounding the role of the piano and the entrepreneur-artisans in the urban centers of imperial Russia and represents an expansion of what is currently known about the piano builders who established workshops in Russia beginning in the late 1830s and 1840s, well before the heyday of the virtuoso in that country. Rare documents, including letters, memoirs, gazettes, exhibition catalogs, music journals, and administrative reports, form the nucleus of this book and provide fascinating insights about state and private patronage and the class/economic issues related to the affordability and prestige of the piano in Russia. Issues surrounding the transformation of the music industry in Russia, the role of women as patrons and performers, the exportation of instruments to the Russian Far East, and the complex system of tariffs and trade protection that benefited domestic piano manufacturers provide this book's thematic links. Conclusions indicate that while favorable tariff laws and state-imposed economic policies benefited the family-owned firms in the nineteenth century, they remained in effect in the decades after the nationalization of the piano industry in 1917.