Splendid color illustrations by a distinguished painter and teacher highlight this volume of practical instruction in the foundations of art. Perfect for intermediate-level and advanced artists wishing to take their work to the next level, this manual combines detailed anatomy studies with guidance in the principles...

This informative and practical book covers a wide range of small scale casting techniques, from cuttlefish to contemporary lost wax casting. In his usual straightforward language, Tim McCreight explains not only the “how-to” but also the reasons behind the techniques. With particular emphasis on creative solutions t...

This cute little book has 25 photos of the most adorable dogs! These little guys are running in the grass, posing for photos and more! This book is designed for children who love board books. Just like a little board book, this electronic book has large photos that will entertain your little one over and over again....

Here is a distinctive gallery of over 85 beautiful and useful tatted items ー mats, bookmarks, edgings, collars, crowns, medallions, and more ー all ideal for resting and developing the skills of both intermediate and advanced tatters. Created and compiled by two well-known crafts and needlework experts, teachers, a...

In the 1920s, fashion magazines were the principal source for news of the latest Paris couture. One of the most famous and long-lived of these journals was L'Art et la Mode, published from 1880 to 1967. L'Art et la Mode captured the glamor that was Paris in the Twenties, from days at the races to nights at the opera...

This edition does not include illustrations. From the author of Unbroken – a major motion picture releasing in 2015 – this is the bestselling true story of three men and their dreams for a racehorse, Seabiscuit. In 1938 one figure received more press coverage than Mussolini, Hitler or Roosevelt. He was a cultural ic...

These eBooks are designed with the absolute beginner in mind, as well as those who would welcome a refresher in these most popular needlecrafts. Each book includes two or three specific projects for readers to get stuck into, with straightforward instructions and large, clear illustrations. With a section on choosin...

Drawing is experiencing an unparalleled surge in the art world. Passé notions that once defined drawing as being a preparatory stage for painting or sculpture have long since been cast aside. Drawing is now fully recognized as its own art formーin the biennials, art fairs, museum exhibitions, and beyond. Drawing has...

A Beginner’s Guide to Cacti - How to Make a Cactus Garden Table of Contents Introduction Cactus Spines Choosing Your Cacti Growing Your Cacti Preparing Soil for Cactus Suitable Soil for Cactus Preparing Leaf Mold Potting Your Cactus Plant Watering Your Cactus Watering Methods Light spray During Summer Cactus Decayin...

Great Victorian classic offers full coverage of basic lathe techniques: history and development, special apparatus, softwood turning, hardwood turning, metal turning, more. Projects include billiard ball, egg cups, ash trays, vases, jardiniers, others. First inexpensive paperback reprint. "Required reading . . . ver...

Devenez incollable sur Emmanuel Levinas avec lePetitPhilosophe.fr ! Cette fiche propose une analyse approfondie de la philosophie de Levinas, avec sa biographie, le contexte philosophique dans lequel il s'inscrit, l'analyse détaillée de sa pensée et une synthèse de ce qu'il faut en retenir. La fiche est complétée pa...

Sustainability and Historic Preservation: Towards a Holistic View broadens the horizons of the mushrooming drive to correlate the objectives of these two spheres. To date, discussions of the relationship between historic preservation and sustainability have generally focused on the energy consumption of buildings. T...

Ever wonder what to do with all those extra eggs? This little eBook shows you a number of ways to preserve them: freezing, pickling, dehydrating, larding, and water glassing. Also discusses shelf life, off-grid methods of preservation, and how to have fresh eggs all winter long. An excellent addition to every homest...

Buntbarsche (Cichliden) sind, wie der Name schon sagt, ebenso bunt wie auch barsch. Im Althochdeutschen hieß der Barsch "bars", "der Stachelige". Die Bedeutung von "barsch", nämlich "unfreundlich" oder "spitz", dürfte darauf zurückgehen – sie passt also auch zu den nicht stacheligen Arten, denn als überwiegend revie...

Seven Great Golf Tips is a compilation of effective golf tips that will help you to improve your game of golf immediately. You'll learn things like "How to Take Your Game From the Range to the Course", "The Three Golden Keys to Shoot Lower Scores Today" or "Effective Things to Do With Little Time" and much more.

At lastーgorgeous lace projects that you can knit and wear every day. From the celebrated author of Socks from the Toe Up comes a collection of knitted lace that you will want to live in. Whether you’re new to lace or a more adventuresome knitter, you will find plenty to occupy your needles. From a delicate camisole...