Laika began her life as a stray dog on the streets of Moscow and died in 1957 aboard the Soviet satellite Sputnik II. Initially the USSR reported that Laika, the first animal to orbit the earth, had survived in space for seven days, providing valuable data that would make future manned space flight possible. People ...

A collection of twelve knitting patterns for animals and birds, accompanied by the author's sketches and studies of the natural world. Nature lover Claire Garland has studied animals and birds in the environment around her home in rural Cornwall, Englandーand designed this delightful collection of patterns based on ...

Winner of ForeWord Magazine's Architecture "Book of the Year" Award! Exquisite examples of traditional dwellings are scattered throughout modern-day China. Chinese Houses focuses on 20 well-preserved traditional Chinese homes, presenting examples from a range of rural and metropolitan areas throughout China. The ph...

Make your live edge river table dreams come true! A classy and unique addition to any space, river tables combine artistic elegance with everyday functionality, and this beginner-friendly guide will show you everything you need to know to accomplish these stunning pieces yourself. Featuring detailed overviews and tu...

"She Comes First is quite simply the best guide to oral sex out there." ーAskMen.com The essential guidebook to oral sex, She Comes First offers a radical new philosophy for pleasuring women As women everywhere will attest, men are "ill-cliterate." But in the pages of She Comes First, the mystery of female satisfact...

A revised edition of the classic bestselling how to draw book. A life-changing book, this fully revised and updated edition of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is destined to inspire generations of readers and artists to come. Translated into more than seventeen languages, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brai...

盆景藝術歷史悠久，一盆能令觀者深受感動並引人入勝的作品，除了須具備安定、協調及變化等元素外，更有立地環境之聯想，讓觀者達到悠然忘我之境界。 五葉松葉片呈針狀，因5針一束而得名，由於其葉短密集且易於培植，因此經常作為盆景之素材。對新手而言，想創作一盆易上手又有型的迷你五葉松盆栽，建議不妨從種子苗開始，雖迷你盆栽樹齡僅有...

Discover a new approach to sock knitting with Wendy D. Johnson and Socks from the Toe Up. This approach, made famous by her popular blog WendyKnits.net, will turn even the most reluctant knitter into a toe-up nut. Knitting a sock from the toe up saves yarn and always gives a perfect fit. And? No grafting! Wendy prov...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to tablet weaving, with information on basic principles, notes on proper technique, handy tips, directions for application, and much more. We have selected this book for modern republication due to its educational value, and highly recommend it for those looking for a...

Create a cozy getaway with this fabulous compendium in the highly successful 150 Best series, packed with images, ideas, inspiration, and information on the latest trends in small space design. 150 Best New Cottage and Cabin Ideas shows off a diversity of creative, and innovative getaway homes the exemplify the smal...

Step-by-step instructions show how to build detailed LEGO models of neighborhoods - complete with homes, stores, restaurants, barbershops, and more. Enter the fantastical world of model building. The LEGO Neighborhood Book 2 is a full-color guide to creating intricate, bustling LEGO neighborhoods, and cities. In thi...

Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD, 3rd Edition offers cutting-edge**strategies for anyone who wants to improve their physical space, time management, and peace of mind. This revised and updated version also includes helpful assessments of the latest digital tools for organization and new research on the ADHD...

A comprehensive and accessible illustrated guide to lingerie from intimates expert Cora Harrington, founder of The Lingerie Addict, the internet's top intimate apparel blog. While many love the idea of wearing special underthings, lingerie can be intimidating. How is it supposed to fit? How do you take care of it al...

Die zu Mussorgskis Lebzeiten unpubliziert gebliebenen "Bilder einer Ausstellung" wurden in ihrer originalen Klavierfassung noch lange nach dem Tod des Komponisten stiefmütterlich behandelt. Heute gehören sie zu den weltberühmten Werken der russischen Musik des späten 19. Jahrhunderts. Die einzigartige Beziehung von ...

When Techniques of Tablet Weaving was first published in 1982 it sold out almost immediately. Weavers, fiber artists, and collectors, hungry for the vast and carefully organized repository of information it contained, have spent years excitedly sharing dog-eared paperback editions and roughly photocopied excerpts of...

An introduction to the LEGO Mindstorms Robot Inventor Kit through seven engaging projects. With its amazing assortment of bricks, motors, and smart sensors, the LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Robot Inventor set opens the door to a physical-meets-digital world. The LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor Activity Book expands that world i...