Sophie Collins Libros

Many people know that Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was a prolific French fashion designer and founder of the House of Chanel, who ruled over Parisian haute couture for almost six decades. What, perhaps, they don't know is that she was taught to sew by nuns and started Chanel by making hats; that, in 1935, she was recognized as the world's wealthiest woman; and that she once worked as a singer, famously gaining the nickname "Coco" from one of her songs. This book presents a visual catwalk through her life and work, with an array of facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the genius behind the garments. ​ La colección Biográfico ofrece una mirada completamente nueva de las vidas de grandes creadores y pensadores de la historia. Recoge 50 fechas, hechos, pensamientos, hábitos y éxitos que los definen y los plasma mediante vívidas instantáneas en forma de infografías. Es de sobra conocido que Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (1883-1971) fue una prolífica diseñadora de moda y fundadora de la Casa Chanel, y que lideró la alta costura parisina durante seis décadas. Lo que quizás no se sepa es que vivió en el Hotel Ritz de París más de 34 años; que era una buena pescadora de caña, práctica en la que aventajaba al duque de Westminster y a Winston Churchill, y que, después de vender los derechos de su perfume "Número 5", pasó más de 20 años tratando de recuperarlos. Biográfico Coco es una pasarela en la que vemos desfilar su vida, obra y legado, mediante una serie de hechos y cifras impactantes convertidos en atractivas imágenes que descubren a la modista más allá de sus creaciones.

La magia de hacer sombras chinescas, de dar forma a distintos animales sólo con tus manos y una lámpara o linterna, ha pervivido a través de los tiempos. Así que, si te parece que los juegos de hoy en día carecen de alma, sal de la oscuridad y adéntrate en el arte de las Sombras. Con sólo un poco de práctica estarás exhibie

This compendium of mind-blowing facts about the human body will help you achieve mastermind status in no time.Why are modern humans larger than people who lived 500 years ago? Can people spontaneously combust? How many organs could you live without? In  Who Knew? Human Anatomy , you’ll learn gobs of fascinating facts about the most sophisticated machine in the world—the human body. These pages are packed with information that you can use to dazzle your friends and family, and each chapter concludes with a quiz to test your knowledge. Each short article will teach you something extraordinary about what’s happening inside your body, leaving you to say to yourself, “Who knew?”

An indispensable guide to the first year (and beyond) of puppy ownership that explores dog cognition.

Using only your hands and a torch, the game of casting shadow animals has an enduring charm. Just an hours practice will have you demonstrating the roar of a lion and the snap of a crocodile; soon you'll be putting on an entire show. This title deals with these topic.

What, perhaps, they don't know is that she was one of eight children of a clergyman; that all of her novels were originally published anonymously; and that she once accepted a marriage proposal, but changed her mind the following day.

Who was the Grey Lady of Pevensey Castle? How many pubs are there in Sussex? How long would the Cuckmere be if it were stretched out? Where could you have dined on Pigeons au soleil. What (or who) on earth is the Knucker? How many men did it take to run the Shoreham Oyster Fleet? Who won the Battle of Lewes? How many Lords Lieutenant does it take to run the county? Where are the Mutton Barracks? What's the highest score ever made in one match by Sussex County Cricket Club? For answers to these burning questions, or for a lovely lazy afternoon dipping into an entertainingly quirky mix of local facts, figures, history, statistics and folk tales, turn to the "Sussex Miscellany", a refreshing Schott of Sussex for readers who love local trivia.

Biographic: Kahlo casts a modern eye over her life and work, with an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the artist behind the pictures.

Growing flowers, veg and herbs from seed is cheap, environmentally friendly and hugely rewarding and this helpful guide shows just how easy it is too.

Vincent van Gogh was a 19th-century Dutch artist, a leading light of the Post- Impressionist movement who painted 'Sunflowers' and cut off his own ear. Biographic: Van Gogh presents an instant impression of his life and work, with an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the artist behind the pictures.