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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This particular book is about penguins. In it you will learn if penguins fly, where they live, what they eat and more! The Fun Facts About Animals series is a part of a read along book series, designed to help parents have fun reading interesting, educational books to their children. There´s nothing better than shar...

In the West, these pistols were unavailable and little understood for decades. Now they are widely available to purchase, and this book fills the information gap.

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...

Create gorgeous sweaters, bags, afghans, and toys just by knitting the simplest of shapesーa square! No one forgets the sweet victory of completing their first knitted block, but most of us quickly move on to more complex constructions, only making swatches for guage. In this comprehensive volume, celebrated designe...

One of the reasons knitting and colorwork master Melissa Leapman first learned to knit was her wish to make one special projectーa sweater using Fair Isle technique. Now, for the first time, she brings her passion for advanced color knitting to knitters who want to knit with any and every color of yarn they can wrap...

This landmark work is a practical and historical guide to hand-weaving patterns and dye recipes. It revolutionized 19th-century practices by revealing closely held trade secrets to home weavers and dyers, and giving recipes the home craftsman could use. While not intended for the beginner, this book is a great sourc...

Tatting as we know it evolved from knotting techniques dating back thousands of years. The Pilgrims brought the craft to America and today this beautiful and delicate form of lacework is more popular than ever. This guide to tatting by a veteran needlecrafter provides explicit, clearly written instructions and over ...

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...