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...

A brand new stitch dictionary from the author of the wildly popular, AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary. KnitOvation includes more than 150 brand new colorwork motifs to expand knitters' creative possibilities and draw them further into the world of stranded knitting with clever, quirky, and beautiful motifs including bota...

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...

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...

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...

*** 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.

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...

El segundo libro de Amigurumi de la reconocida artesana Marta Quinteros incluye nuevos modelos para tejer simpáticos muñecos en crochet. Instrucciones sencillas y fotos a todo color para tejer: Gaf, el monstruito Jeremías, el gusanito Sara, la conejita Juanita, la elefantita Sam, el búho Gaspar, el osito

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...

In this fascinating, highly readable biography, Fred C. Kelly, a former newspaperman, author, and an old friend of the Wrights, tells the story of the two brilliant, dedicated, flight-obsessed bicycle mechanics from Ohio who first realized mankind's age-old dream of conquering the skies. Long considered the definiti...

Why shoot a revolver when a modern semi-automatic carries more rounds, reloads faster, is flatter and slimmer, and is no more costly? Revolvers are no-problem guns. Because it has a relatively straightforward design, a revolver is very reliable. A semiautomatic is sensitive to cartridges, and stories about jammed ac...

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...

Learn how to knit and make a dishcloth! This is a great project for new knitters as it only uses basic stitches. The publication includes links and scannable QR codes that show you how to do all the stitches you'll need to make a functional dishcloth. If you are an experienced knitter, this project will take you no ...

Vous le savez probablement déjà sur le plan instinctif, mais l'état de votre environnement peut avoir un impact significatif sur ce que vous ressentez et votre façon de travailler. Une chambre bien rangée vous aide à mieux dormir. Votre productivité augmentera lorsque vous aurez tout dans votre bureau à sa place. Il...