A beautiful book on the tradition of kantha, a Bengali embroidery technique with a rich heritage rooted in storytelling and upcycling, with inspiration and techniques for contemporary makers. The word 'kantha' refers to both the style of running stitch, as well as the finished cloth: quilted textiles made from multi...

The extrovert of interior design and the definition of 'more is more', maximalism is an exuberant celebration of pattern, colour and texture that deliberately clash. Its roots lie in 1930s Hollywood Regency style, Rococo and Neoclassicism, as well as Greek, Egyptian and Asian styles. With a historical overview of th...

An infallible guide to vegetable growing for gardeners with little space but big ambitions. It's time to get your hands dirty! This gardening book will help you learn how to grow, nurture, and harvest more than 50 types of fruits and vegetables. The bright photos, step-by-step illustrations, and foolproof advice wil...

Tansu, the unique cabinetry of Japan, springs from a rich folk-art tradition. This book is lavishly illustrated with 27 full-color plates and over 260 monochrome photographs of spectacular chests and elegant details. It is divided into two parts, the first on history and the second on techniques. It also includes an...

Sfogliando le pagine di quel prezioso libro che è la vita, Papa Francesco ci conduce lungo un sentiero fatto di emozioni, di gioie e di dolori: una finestra sul passato che ci permetterà di conoscere meglio il nostro presente. *"Non va dimenticata la lezione più importante: possiamo rileggere la storia della nostra ...

This antiquarian book contains a detailed and practical guide to gem cutting as a hobby, with information on cabochons, faceting, spheres, tumbling, special techniques, and more. An exhaustive manual with complete instructions for tool use and all the elementary information a prospective lapidary might need to know,...

本書為特別針對狗狗飲食編輯的食材百科，融合手作鮮食的營養學知識與藥膳的思考方式，可以說是「目前在市面上絕無僅有」的一冊。 由中醫、獸醫、寵物營養師共同精心挑選出144種食材，進行五味、五性、營養成分等完整分析，並配合愛犬的體質與身體狀況，設計出簡單好上手的食療食譜，幫助飼主全面調配愛犬的健康飲食。 在國內外，狗狗的手作鮮...

　　日本袖珍黏土專家──關口真優老師再次帶來全新的指尖迷你世界！ 　　吐司、法式長棍、奶油可頌、紅豆麵包、肉桂捲…… 　　所有你想得到想不到的麵包全都有！ 　　還有麵包上的配料、裝麵包的各種擺飾小物，讓你的袖珍黏土拍起來更可愛、變化更豐富！ 　　即使是初學者也不用擔心，書中從袖珍黏土麵包的基礎知識開始說明，包括需要準備的材...

Hone your observation and drawing skills with this mindful nature journal, filled with prompts to get you engaged in the world around you. Clare Walker Leslie’s approach has long been acclaimed for its accessible style of teaching people to see, witness, and appreciate the wonders of nature. With an emphasis on lear...

**☆ 鳥寶超級救星來了！☆ 深受日本鳥友信頼的鳥醫師著作，終於推出中文版！ 台灣權威鳥醫生李照陽專業審訂！ 從愛鳥說不出口的想法、感受，到生病時該怎麼辦， 最完整的小鳥飼養技巧，不藏私通通報你知！** 　　全日本最懂啾星人的鳥醫生──海老澤和莊， 　　提供最新且經過科學實證的照養技巧， 　　從愛鳥在想什麼、日常生活，到萬一生病時...

Crochet Pattern: Little Kitten – No-Sew Amigurumi Tutorial Craft your own adorable Little Kitten plush toy with this easy-to-follow digital crochet pattern! Written in English (US terminology), this no-sew pattern is designed for crocheters of all skill levels and is perfect for creating a soft and cuddly companion....

In a small basket decorated with ribbons and laces we gather the softest cottons… beautiful shades of pink, light blue, green and yellow. Our favorite crochet needle, a delicious sweet lemonade and we are ready to embark on a new adventure of dreaming and creating! On this occasion, we travel to the countryside in a...

Bienvenue dans la collection Les Fiches de lecture d’Universalis « Pur romantique » avant que ne triomphe en France ce courant littéraire, Adam Mickiewicz est, avec Norwid (1821-1883) et Slowacki (1809-1849), le plus grand des poètes polonais du XIXe siècle. Une fiche de lecture spécialement conçue pour le numérique...

A collection of eye-catching 3D effect crochet patterns for different sized blankets and throws, that all have an optical illusion effect. These cleverly designed geometric blankets look impressive but are actually simple to make because the designer only uses one technique, intarsia crochet, and simple stitches. Th...

Norwegian dog trainer and behaviorist Turid Rugaas is a noted expert on canine body language, notably “calming signals,” which are signals dogs use to avoid conflict, invite play, and communicate a wide range of information to other dogs and people. These are the dogs’ attempt to defuse situations that otherwise mig...

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 ...