In "Book Collecting: A Guide for Amateurs," J. Herbert Slater provides a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the art and craft of book collecting. Slater adopts a pragmatic yet scholarly tone, seamlessly blending anecdotal evidence with practical advice, making this work both accessible and informative. Drawin...

In "The Invention of Lithography," Alois Senefelder presents a remarkable narrative detailing the revolutionary technique he developed for printing images and text. This work merges personal memoir with technical instruction, demonstrating how lithography emerged as a significant artistic medium and a commercial inn...

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: SUBHAS CHANDRA BOSE JAYANTI 2024, “FREEDOM IS NOT GIVEN - IT IS TAKEN” - NETAJI SUBHAS CHANDRA BOSE - Subhas Chandra Bose (1897-1945 C.E.) was born on 23rd January 1897 in Cuttack, Orissa. He was famously known as Netaji. Netaji was one of the prominent leaders who struggled for India's Indep...

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...

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...

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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

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...

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...

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...

Create your own adorable amigurumi goldfish with this easy-to-follow crochet pattern! 〓 Whether you prefer a no-sew, continuous yarn technique or a traditional method with sewn-on fins, this pattern includes detailed step-by-step instructions for both approaches. ✨ Pattern Details: Skill Level: Beginner to Interme...

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...