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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

An engaging read and perfect gift for knitters: How our favorite craft empowers, heals, and reconnects us to each other and ourselves In a fractured world, knitting is a lifeline. Economist and lifelong knitter Loretta Napoleoni reveals the hidden power of purl and stitch: a means for women to influence history, a s...

Whether you own or rent, designing and decorating small spaces can be a challenge. Where do you start? How much should you budget? Is DIY decorating an option, or is working with a professional the best way to achieve results? An Insider’s Guide to Interior Design for Small Spaces answers all these questions and mor...

A creative new take on an old favoriteーincluding delightful patterns for special occasions and gifts. The humble granny square gets a fresh new look in this collection of 3D granny square crochet patterns. Choose your favorite from one hundred different designs including flowers, animals, food and drink, and motifs...

Learn how to draw seven geometric star patterns from around the Islamic world, using only a pencil, straight edge, and a pair of compasses. Patterns featured are from Baghdad, Fes, Cairo, Konya, Delhi and Damascus. Suitable for ages 9 and up. No calculations are necessary. The least complicated way of learning Islam...

How To Start Urban Gardening using Hydroponics Discover how to start hydroponics as a beginner and how to do the best hydroponics from scratch!
You are about to discover proven strategies on how to start the hydroponics system and how to yield the best results! This book contains only the proven steps and strategies...

A japonesa Marie Kondo revolucionou casas – e vidas – após lançar, em 2015, A mágica da arrumação. Seu método sensível de organização se tornou um estrondoso sucesso ao redor do mundo. Agora, Marie se aprofunda no tema e lança Isso me traz alegria, um guia ilustrado que ensina passo a passo como arrumar da forma mai...

Cet ouvrage est un « catalogue » de formes, un recueil de plus de cinq cents dessins pour une centaine d’espèces de mammifères évoluant sur terre, dans l’eau ou dans les airs. Le but recherché est de définir les caractères anatomiques communs à cette classe d’animaux à laquelle nous appartenons, d’établir des liens ...

Mid-Century Modern Interiors explores the history of interior design during arguably its most iconic and influential period. The 1930s to the 1960s in the United States was a key moment for interior design. It not only saw the emergence of some of interior design's most globally-important designers, it also saw the ...

In Courtly Mediators, Leah R. Clark investigates the exchange of a range of materials and objects, including metalware, ceramic drug jars, Chinese porcelain, and aromatics, across the early modern Italian, Mamluk, and Ottoman courts. She provides a new narrative that places Aragonese Naples at the center of an inter...

This book is an exploratory adventure to defamiliarize calligraphy, especially Persian Nastaliq calligraphic letterforms, and to look beyond the tradition that has always considered calligraphy as pursuant to and subordinate to linguistic practices. Calligraphy can be considered a visual communicative system with di...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subject of bookbi...