Why did the flushing toilet take two centuries to catch on? Why did Samuel Pepys never give his mistresses an orgasm? Why did medieval people sleep sitting up? When were the two 'dirty centuries'? Why did gas lighting cause Victorian ladies to faint? Why, for centuries, did people fear fruit? All these questions - a...

"Dogs and puppies picture book with Bubsimouse" is an animal book with over 100 wonderful dog pictures. This book has a positive and soothing effect on the viewer. In short, this is an ideal bedtime book for children and adults. Before going to sleep many children like attention and care and a cuddle. This book is t...

A vegan diet for dogs?! But aren't dogs carnivores? Can dogs really get all the nutrients they need, even protein, without eating meat? Would switching my dog to a plant-based diet be too expensive to sustain?In her newest book, The Plant-Powered Dog, Canine Nutritionist Diana Laverdure-Dunetz, MS, along with W. Jea...

How to make your favourite pet your best friend? Since becoming domestic pets thousands of years ago, an incredible understanding has evolved between them and their human owners, and while most of us are very close to our cats, there are an amazing amount of simple things you can do to strengthen that bond even furt...

Zero Waste Home is the ultimate guide to simplified, sustainable living from Bea Johnson, 'the priestess of waste-free living' (The New York Times). Bea Johnson transformed her family's health, finances, and relationships for the better by reducing their waste to an astonishing half litre per year. It's all down to ...

The first all-in-one edition of P.R. Spencer's classic penmanship primer including step-by-step lessons and pages for practicing. Easy to understand yet challenging to perfect, the Spencerian system was the standard for all personal and business correspondence in the 1800s. While modern students are barely taught cu...

In "Pottery Decoration Under the Glaze," M. Louise McLaughlin presents an insightful exploration into the intricate world of ceramic art, specifically focusing on the nuances and techniques involved in underglaze decoration. With a blend of historical context and practical guidance, McLaughlin deftly navigates the e...

Crochet Cafe features over 30 adorable and appetizing food-inspired amigurumi patterns. Lauren Espy, author of 2019's No. 1 best-selling amigurumi book in the United States, Whimsical Stitches, gives you the ingredients and recipes you need to crochet your favorite meals and treats. Easy-to-follow patterns, detailed...

Learn how to confidently draw the human form from head to toe with this comprehensive, richly illustrated guide. Expert drawing instructor and storyboard artistTom Foxknows exactly how to capture the figure in poses that are both dynamic and true to human anatomy. The book details the central figure-drawing elements...

Work in partnership with nature to nurture your soil for healthy plants and bumper crops - without back-breaking effort! Have you ever wondered how to transform a weedy plot into a thriving vegetable garden? Well now you can! By following the simple steps set out in No Dig, in just a few short hours you can revoluti...

Before appearing on the BBC's The Great British Sewing Bee, Chinelo Bally had never used a sewing pattern. She wowed the judges with her ability to create stylish, fitted garments using a freehand cutting method that was taught to her by an aunt. In Freehand Fashion, Chinelo lets us in to the secret of how she does ...

★路米斯繪畫學習經典★ 人體姿態 × 律動展現 × 解剖知識 39組人體圖解x 55項姿勢分析 x 12堂人體素描技法訓練 國際水彩名家 簡忠威──審定‧專文解說 「我全部的繪畫技法和我所畫的超級英雄，都應歸功於路米斯的天才著作。」──美國漫畫大師亞力克斯‧羅斯（Alex Ross） ──本書協助讀者釐清最根本的人體素描觀念── 如何生動表達千變萬化的情緒？...

The ancient, highly skilled craft of manipulating gold, silver, precious, and semi-precious stones into jewelry is here set forth in a practical text. The authors take you through a graded series of problems, progressing from simple to complex pieces, teaching you all you need to know along the way. Making a pierced...

Organised by body system, the new edition of this highly illustrated textbook covers the normal histological appearance of tissues in a wide range of animals, both domestic and exotic species, with relevant clinical correlates emphasising the need to appreciate the normal in order to recognise the abnormal. In this ...

For centuries, "Sinbad" has evoked a tapestry of peril, mystery, and thrill. Now, TidalWave unveils a fresh saga of the daring mariner. Embark with Sinbad and his stalwart crew on a perilous odyssey to the treacherous Isle of the Rex'i'cor, in pursuit of a potent gem held by the enigmatic Merchant of Ages. Through R...

Border Collie Training Vol 2 – Dog Training for your grown-up Border Collie How to build up a unique relationship with your Border Collie, using training methods which are tailor-made for your Border Collie Dog training is often ... ... Confused with classic basic training of puppies ... Considered only suitable for...