In "Taxidermy without a Teacher," Walter Porter Manton presents a comprehensive exploration of taxidermy techniques, bridging the gap between art and science. Written in an approachable yet scholarly style, Manton's guide combines practical instruction with philosophical reflections on the preservation of nature. Th...

If a dog could write a book of philosophy, what would it contain? If you have spent part of your life with a dog, you may find certain questions popping, unbidden, into your mind. Is my dog living a fulfilled life? Is my dog a good dog? Does my dog love me? This, however only scratches the surface of a canine philos...

In "Cats: Their Points and Characteristics," Gordon Stables offers a captivating exploration of feline breeds, delving into the nuanced traits and characteristics that define each type. The book employs a descriptive style, richly interwoven with vivid illustrations that enhance the reader's understanding of the var...

Zero Waste Patterns offers a modern approach to sustainable sewing. Using natural fabrics and core sewing techniques, learn how to stitch without waste and make a scandi-style collection of 20 garments. Zero waste pattern cutting is a bit like a puzzle. You use a pre-determined length of fabric end to end by strateg...

A comprehensive guide to knitting sweaters and designing and modifying sweater patterns, by the author of You Can Knit and Knit to Flatter. Yarn and fiber enthusiasts everywhere will celebrate the latest addition to Amy Herzog's beloved knitting series (which includes You Can Knit That, Knit to Flatter, and Knit Wea...

This companion examines the global Renaissance through object-based case studies of artistic production from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe in the early modern period. The international group of contributors take an art historical approach characterized by close analysis of form and meaning as well as functi...

Identify your coins quickly and easily! THE OFFICIAL RED BOOK® features full-color, actual-size and enlarged photos, with historical details about each piece. The Red Book shows mintages for all federal coins, from the ultra rare to the everyday. You might have a real rarity in your pocket change! Find out how much ...

Light allows us not only to see the works of art, but also to take care of them and preserve them for future generations, through diagnosis of the degradation and deterioration phenomena, conservation treatments, and monitoring based on light-material interaction processes. Recent progress on this subject was discus...

Featuring over 450 archival photographs and line drawings, Chinese Dress traces the evolution of Chinese clothing from court and formal costumes to the fashions of modern China. A comprehensive and sumptuously illustrated book, Chinese Dress is the essential reference for costume historians, fashion designers and co...

Horses - Acrylic Paintings on Canvas; A Collection of Horses (32 paintings + 4!…) These are a collection of our recent works which we exhibited them in Dubai/ January 2014! My sisters and I are professionals in the field of painting: 1. Shahla Ghasemian Dastjerdi (1967) MA/ Fine Arts, also the director of animation ...

*** New Version 2024 - Completely revised, updated and with many new contents *** How hard does your yard work for you? If you're like most people, then your yard is probably little more than useless greeneryーgrass, weeds, maybe the odd flower. Instead of wasting this space, why not turn it into a vegetable garden ...

In this book, a British father and son document their travels around China in drawings. Visiting Shanghai, Suzhou, Xinjiang and Guangdong, this is a unique look at the culture of China shown in sketches - of food and flowers, of towers and teapots. Inside, you will find lion dances, distant islands, snow-capped moun...

Collected articles from The Weekly Gardener - January through December 2021; for current articles visit The Weekly Gardener website.

In the heart of every equestrian beats a story of challenge, resilience, and profound transformation. "A Difficult Horse - A Tribute to the Horses That Changed Us" is a collection of these stories, a testament to the horses that began as challenges and became our greatest teachers. Crafted from the reflections of di...

From viral internet sensation Sabrina-Rose Benedict of Sab's Stuffies comes a step-by-step guide to hand-knitting blankets, pillows, and adorable critters from chunky yarnーno tools required! Readers will discover the cozy, calming art of needle-free knitting with the ultimate guide from Sabrina-Rose Benedict, the i...

BREAKING NEWS: 30-Years Experienced Sommelier Reveals All The Secrets to Understanding and Pairing the Best Italian Wines Are you passionate about Italian wine and want to discover the finest from north of the Alps to southern Sicily? Looking to learn more about the history, culture and traditions of Italian wine fo...