The purpose of this study is to determine Aristotle's attitude toward the content and method of Plato's natural science. Plato and Aristotle have often been regarded as on opposite sides of a philosophic 'Great Divide'. On the other hand, those who have found that the two men were in agreement have sometimes mention...

Weaving is a highly accessible craft ー over, under is the basic technique ー but the stumbling block for many would-be weavers has been the high cost of a commercial loom. The Weaving Explorer removes that barrier, inviting crafters and artists to try out an amazing range of techniques and creative projects that ar...

In this guide for paperfolders of all skill levels, internationally renowned author John Montroll applies his single-square, no-cuts, no-glue approach, to one of the most popular style of origami models. Clear directions and approximately 480 black-and-white illustrations show how to create charming versions of a sw...

Graphic artists, illustrators, and craftspeople will welcome this treasury of beautifully engraved ornate frames, scrollwork, and other highly decorative designs ー 800 in all ー reproduced from an extremely rare mid-19th-century style book. Comprising 142 plates, the volume features a lavish assortment of ornaments...

The first edition of Gaia’s Garden sparked the imagination of America’s home gardeners, introducing permaculture’s central message: Working with Nature, not against her, results in more beautiful, abundant, and forgiving gardens. This extensively revised and expanded second edition broadens the reach and depth of th...

Building furniture just got easier! If you're like most woodworkers, you're always looking for ways to save time. One of the best tools to deliver on that promise is the biscuit joiner. You may have heard that using biscuits, those little compressed wafers of wood, is a form of cheating. But it's not. Biscuits make ...

Capture a traditional Norwegian rose motif with these toe-up socks. This pattern exemplifies how striking nontraditional color combinations can be--here, inspired by mint chocolate chip ice cream. Put your own wild touch on this traditional design! Suggested materials include 1/super fine yarn, 2 US size 0 (2mm) cir...

Volume Seven includes over 300 new face and expression poses. This collection of all gender references are perfect for portrait drawing.. Most of the poses have never been made available. Paperback formats by Justin R. Martin can be found on his website at www.PoseMuse.com This book series was created by an artist w...

An official visual guide to the fantastical worlds and legendary characters of Magic: The Gathering The many planes of Magic: The Gathering’s storied Multiverse have served as host to countless epic battles and dramatic cataclysmsーand each world is richly and uniquely populated with its own fantastical creatures, i...

Light and decorative yet strong and robust, wire art is the perfect way to add handmade charm to any room. Finally, you’ll be able to learn the craft of wire art using inexpensive floral wire to create 21 eye-catching projects, all with easy-to-follow diagrams and clear instructions. Once you know the basic techniqu...

Artisie, giraluna, tirilli e altre fantastiche specie vegetali sono qui presentate con l’accuratezza dello scienziato. Lionni rovescia il Borges della Zoologia fantastica: raffigura minuziosamente il proprio universo botanico immaginario e rende percepibile, attraverso lo studio delle sue straordinarie proprietà, la...

Inspire and unleash a passion for hand-crafted color! "Unapologetic" is how Felicia Lo always describes her obsession with color and craft. In Dyeing to Spin and Knit, Felicia, founder and creative director of SweetGeorgia Yarns and highly sought after teacher and lecturer, provides clear and accessible guidance for...

Pierre Bonnard était le chef d’un groupe de peintres post-impressionnistes. Ils se nommèrent eux-mêmes les Nabis, du mot hébreux signifiant ‘prophète’. Bonnard, Vuillard, Roussel, Denis, les plus illustres des Nabis, ont révolutionné l’esprit des techniques décoratives durant l’une des époques les plus riches de la ...

Put aside those preconceptions of dusty, medieval tapestries hanging on castle walls! Tapestry weaving has a whole new look, and fiber enthusiasts of all levels are eager to try their hand at creating images with yarn. Rebecca Mezoff, a renowned teacher of contemporary tapestry weaving, shares her techniques in this...

Ce livre vous invite à collecter dans la nature toutes sortes de matériaux - écorce de châtaigner, feuilles d'iris ou de massette, tiges de saule - pour ensuite découvrir le plaisir de corder, tresser, tisser... À travers ces 20 créations originales, objets de décoration ou du quotidien, explorez la richesse des fib...

打造最療癒的植栽空間，讓暖暖緑意深植你心 近兩年來，植物熱潮方興未艾，或許因為疫情關係，讓大家待在家的時間變長了、更注重居家生活環境，也或許因為科技世代的快速與密集，讓人寧願放慢腳步、感受生命力的逐步サツ壯。不論是在哪種時空，植物因本能而生的緑意與新枝，總能使人開心，且療癒人心。 然而植物也是生命，只要是生命就有千百...