Known for the peculiar shaking or bobbing of the head, the Quaker parrot or the Monk parrot makes an amazing companion. These birds are known to be entertaining, clever and very curious. They are extremely social birds. These highly intelligent birds are fun to train and can make the best companions because of their...

Our capacity to maintain world food production depends heavily on the thin layer of soil covering the Earth's surface. The health of this soil determines whether crops can grow successfully, whether a farm business is profitable and whether an enterprise is sustainable in the long term. Farmers are generally aware o...

Noh Fans are an essential element element of Japanese theater and this collection of fans is a rare example of this fine Japanese art. The chief purpose of Painted Fans of Japan is to present for Westerners some of the gorgeous paintings found on fans used in the traditional Japanese Non drama. Painting as limited t...

This book accompanies Infectious Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles, Second Edition to cover noninfectious diseases of reptiles, meeting the need for a similar, authoritative single-source reference. The volume features color photos of normal anatomy and histology, as well as gross, light, and electron microscopic i...

This carefully researched volume offers lovers of both costume and the medieval period a meticulously researched and accurately detailed study of the clothing of the Middle Ages. Following an illuminating discussion of the style and construction of costumes worn in the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth centuries...

Take your watercolor painting beyond the studioーlearn how to effectively use color and light to capture mood, create atmosphere, and convey emotion on location. Geared for beginning artists, En Plein Air: Light & Color introduces a variety of techniques for on-location watercolor painting. Following a brief introdu...

Culinair avonturier Tom Vandenberghe en foodfotograaf Luk Thys trekken naar Japan voor een nieuw kook- en reisverhaal! Met hun oog voor authenticiteit en neus voor smaakvolle gerechten struinen ze door bruisende steden als Tokyo, Fukuoka en Osaka, op zoek naar culinaire ontdekkingen. Bijgestaan door Miho en Tomoko, ...

There is a lot to learn about weaving! As a new weaver, you might wonder what the next steps are to grow your skills. Next Steps in Weaving has the answers you're looking for. In this beautiful book by Pattie Graver, former Managing Editor of Handwoven magazine, you'll be explore a variety of weave structures and co...

Master weaver Tom Knisely presents patterns and ideas to spruce up your table with new weaves Tom Knisely, author of bestseller Rag Rug Weaving and Handwoven Baby Blankets, has now turned his attention to one of the most popular categories of weaving: table linens. Placemats, runners, tablecloths, and napkins play a...

每天五分鐘！快速習字版 隨時書寫，練就浪漫手感字 掌握美文字的六大基本筆畫ｘ中英文練習帖 只要持續書寫，字就會變漂亮 本書特色 　　給想寫漂亮文字的你 　**　提升字的好感度，書寫漂亮的美文字** **　　1.找回手寫感：** 　　針對想寫美麗字的初學者，不論是中文或英文，總想試看看。尤其在打字替代手寫的"滑"世代裡。書寫美麗優雅的文...

In this sequel to the classic bestseller Perspective! For the Comic Book Artist, David Chelsea takes perspective to a whole other levelーby exploring the most dramatic viewpoints employed by today’s artists. Many of these techniques have been carefully guarded secrets for centuries. But David, and his hollow-headed ...

The first book to provide a full history of the development of architectural conservation, A History of Architectural Conservation is considered a landmark publication by architectural conservation students and professionals the world over. Twenty years after its first publication, this new edition of Jukka Jokileht...

Loani Prior, tea cosy knitter extraordinaire, is back with more of her fabulously outrageous creations. Pretty Funny Tea Cosies contains 25 knitted cosies and pretty things, with the focus on the pretty: flowers, leaves, fruit, loopy stitches and beautifully knitted and woven fabric. Including basic stitches, techni...

Candlemaking is an ancient and highly enjoyable art. In this comprehensive book, readers will learn how to create many different kinds of candles including flame candles, balloon candles, and pudding candles. There are dozens of different styles to choose from, and the skill levels range from beginner to expert.

本书是资深插画师辰露编写，详细解读了古风水彩的画法，内容包含水彩工具的使用，水彩基本画法，花草、植物、风格小物、古风人物、建筑、山景以及简单绘本的画法，包含17个精美案例讲解，3个绘本案例剖析，内容详实，步骤清晰，技法要点讲解清楚，简单易学。

Table of Contents The Magic of Saffron Introduction Saffron Test How to Use Saffron? Cultivating Saffron Right Soil for Saffron Preparation of the Soil Crocus Diseases and Infections Harvesting Your Saffron Drying of Saffron Using Saffron in Cuisine Traditional Cooling Saffron – Almond Drink Saffron for Beauty and H...