The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! A saltwater aquarium provides a soothing, ever-changing mini seascape of color and motion. But saltwater fish require a constant, controlled environment. ...

The New York Times bestselling guide to putting things in order. Put America's #1 organizer to work for you. Getting organized is a skill that anyone can learn, and there's no better teacher than America's organizing queen, Julie Morgenstern, as hundreds of thousands of readers have learned. Drawing on her years of ...

Our illustrated guide to the domestic cat, valued by humans for companionship for at least 9,500 years and the most popular pet in the world. This is what you need to know before you accept responsibility for your small and furry “bundle-of-fun”! Contents: All About Cats Introduction Genetics Anatomy Physiology Sens...

Beginner's Illustrated Guide to Gardening is a one-stop, easy to understand, beautifully designed book with step-by-step instructions and photographs for every important gardening and landscaping technique. New homeowners with no prior knowledge of landscape care will learn how to turn their yards from weedy, overgr...

This guide will assist you through the various stages of poker table design and construction from start to finish along with extra information for added upgrades and modifications. These design plans will set your table apart from the rest with the flexibility of having a completely removable padded rail which allow...

Crochet pattern for 5 cute little animals: a little bear, piglet, frog, puppy and bunny. The pattern is written with US crochet terms. The dolls are very easy and quick to make. The animals are 3 inches/ 7.5 cm high (excluding ears). For materials you can use: 3.00 mm crochet hook; 4 ply yarn (white, black, purple,...

Enjoy doing dozens of decorative projects based on the sailor’s art of ropework Decorative ropework, also known as fanciwork, comes ashore in Marlinspike Sailor's Knots and Crafts Inside you will learn how to make all manner of cool, sailorly items: hammocks, block mats, companionway or stair treads, sailor’s bracel...

The world of veterinary medicine is changing. People are realizing that if alternative medicine is better for them, it's better for their pets, too. Dogs are visiting acupuncturists, chiropractic doctors, and homeopaths. Still, many dog owners are unaware that such simple measures as changing their pet's diet and us...

This practical book provides a detailed guide to drawing your own cartoons, illustrated in over 1000 amazing drawings and 65 step-by-step sequences. Divided into four main sections, the first, Materials and Methods, introduces traditional techniques, such as testing the effects of different pencils on different pape...

Robots. Where would we be without them? Those tireless engines of activity that power almost everything in our modern world. They so rarely get to relax, put their clunky feet up and give themselves an oil change. Well all that is about to change. In this book you will meet 10 mechanical characters, each of which ha...

Soft, fashionable, easy to find, and fun to work with, felt is a crafter's dream material. This stylish collection presents 24 simple yet elegant projects to make with feltーchic headbands, sweet flower bouquets, adorable package toppers, gorgeous necklaces, and more. Crafters of all skill levels will be reaching fo...

New York Times best-selling author Susan Richards calls Equine ER "as thrilling and drama-filled as any of the popular hospital shows on television today." Equine ER explores the power of the human-horse connection through the lens of Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, one of the top hospitals...

Living in History reveals the architectural diversity of English period houses through the eyes and beautiful hand drawn portraits of Artist Eli Ofir. Each detailed portrait is accompanied by in-depth historical research from House Historians Jane Davidson and Rosalind Chislett, as well as stories and memories from ...

Jimmy was a feral cat in the neighborhood for years looking out from the shadows and bushes. My wife insisted on first setting out food and then against all advice; try to befriend him. This is the story how he entered our lives until I fell in love as well. RIP Jimmy as he was taken from us by a bobcat. He was outs...

Here's another simple and beautiful chain maille design created by XQDesigns. The piece is a double purpose piece because it can be used as a pendant/necklace or earrings. In this tutorial, we have added a bonus on how to use it as earrings. Chain maille is a technique that if you only use your imagination you can c...

This is knitting with attitude. Choose from nearly thirty designs, follow the simple directions, and knit fun, trendy items to dress yourself, your friends, your home, a baby, or even a pet. This guide covers must-know techniques, tools of the trade, customizing designs, and more. Get clicking and express yourself w...