FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: AGASTHYA - THE HINDU SAGE WHO DRANK THE OCEANS - According to Tamil tradition Agasthya was instrumental in the creation of Tamil language and literature. He is believed to be still dwelling on the mountain Agasthyamalai. Agasthya is also identified with the star Canopus which is the brightest...

Cut, weave, fuse & quilt! A guide to the weaving techniques that will take your art quilts to a whole new level. "Wow! How did you do that?" No one will believe how easy it is to make these astonishing quilts. The magic is in the weaving techniques that look difficult but are actually simple to master. Learn to weav...

"Your dogs give you so much throughout their lives. You take on the responsibility for caring for them ー in sickness and in health ー from the moment you agree to the contract, right through to their last breath. A good passing is the ultimate gift you can give your dog who has already given you all of themselves, ...

"The Science Fiction Anthology" is a captivating collection of classic science fiction stories from some of the genre's greatest writers, including Ray Bradbury, Frederik Pohl, and Philip K. Dick. From tales of space travel and alien encounters to thought-provoking explorations of the human condition, this anthology...

This practical guide explains the full process of designing and making your own automata with paper. Packed with advice and encouragement, it features an irresistible selection of finished examples to give you inspiration and shows you how to breathe life into mechanical characters. Its clear instruction and delight...

Betta Fish Basics: A Handbook for Beginners is a must-have guide for anyone who wants to learn how to care for these beautiful and fascinating fish. Whether you're setting up your first Betta tank or looking for expert tips on feeding, breeding, and troubleshooting, this handbook has you covered. You'll discover: T...

With the invention of eyeglasses around 1280 near Pisa, the mundane medium of glass transformed early modern optical technology and visuality. It also significantly influenced contemporaneous art, religion, and science. References to glass are found throughout the Bible and in medieval hagiography and poetry. For in...

“It felt like the author was sitting next to me the whole time. It’s that good!” Would you like a true knitting master to teach this craft without even feeling like you are reading a book? You are completely new to knitting and want to learn this craft right from the start… You have some experience but lack ideas an...

Learn the engaging art of Japanese sumi painting, where simple sweeps of the brush capture the essence of nature. The Japanese art tradition of Sumi-e uses brushes and ink washes to combine calligraphic lines with carefully thought out blank spaces. Traditionally focusing on flowers and plants, this mindful art form...

【第一本手工ソウ調色╳配色專書】 集結15年做ソウ精華，國際級專業調色認證 完．全．公．開 娜娜媽教授過數百場手工ソウ課程，深知大家在做ソウ過程中會遇到的各種調色難題， 本書籌備耗時三年、製作超過10,000顆ソウ，彙整出一套簡單易學的手工ソウ配色系統！ 將顛覆過往「一種顏色就要買一種色粉」的作法， 教大家利用紅、黃、藍三種顏色，...

STRONGEST KNOTS USED FOR YEARS BY SAILORS AT SEA REVEALED! Does your knowledge of knots stop at tying your shoes? Have you ever found yourself having to tie a knot without knowing how to tie it correctly? It's time to learn how to tie the best knots! The world of knots is truly broad and can give great satisfaction ...

La rivista Pietra su Pietra, periodico bimestrale inviato agli associati in esclusiva. La rivista è considerata la più prestigiosa del settore; contiene posizioni sindacali, informazioni tecniche e le novità inerenti il settore immobiliare e della casa. In questo numero articoli di: Alfredo Zagatti, Cesare Boldorini...

Any gardener who has experienced flooding knows that it can do a lot of damage to a garden, leaving our lush green paradise muddy and smelly and us heartbroken. This book will guide you through restoring your garden. A few simple strategies implimented in the clean up phase can help save plants. There are other stra...

In "The Art of Perfumery, and Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants," G. W. Septimus Piesse delves into the intricate relationship between scent and human experience, presenting a comprehensive study on the extraction and formulation of perfumes derived from natural sources. This seminal work is characterized by ...

La rivista ioAbito è uno dei punti di riferimento sul tema della casa, per gli oltre 12 000 tesserati ASPPI della Provincia di Bologna, che possiedono oltre 50 000 immobili. Gli articoli sono scritti dai consulenti ed esperti ASPPI che certificano la qualità e lo spessore dei contenuti. In questo numero articoli di:...

Collected articles from The Weekly Gardener - January through December 2021. For current articles visit The Weekly Gardener website. I wanted to assemble an informal compendium of the things I learned from my grandfather, wonderful books, educational websites, and my own experience, in the hope that other people mig...