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Par Jason Guriel. 2023
A defense of the dying art of losing an afternoon—and gaining new appreciation—amidst the bins and shelves of bricks-and-mortar shops.…
Written during the pandemic, when the world was marooned at home and consigned to scrolling screens, On Browsing 's essays chronicle what we've lost through online shopping, streaming, and the relentless digitization of culture. The latest in the Field Notes series, On Browsing is an elegy for physical media, a polemic in defense of perusing the world in person, and a love letter to the dying practice of scanning bookshelves, combing CD bins, and losing yourself in the stacksAwaken the joy of creating useful things from nature&’s resources with The Art of Bushcraft. Many have forgotten how to use the…
resources of nature to produce the things we need in our daily lives. The Art of Bushcraft introduces this forgotten skill to both beginners and more experienced bushcrafters, with more than fifty different projects using wood, leather, clay, and the like. Other topics include: The history of bushcraft Sustainability and bushcraft First aid in the wilderness Access and rules in nature And so much more Expand your creativity in the wilderness with The Art of Bushcraft.Making Soap: DIY Bath & Body Products Made with All-Natural Scents, Oils, and Colors
Par Agnes Stuber. 2023
Welcome to the world of homemade soap! It is perfectly possible to make soap at home—from simple everyday soaps to…
fragrant masterpieces. Making Soap describes what cold-stirred craft soap is, why it works, what you need, and how to make it. Read about fatty acids, essential oils, natural dyes, and other materials that give soap its characteristics. Recipes include: Scrubbing poppy soap Facial soap with activated charcoal Skin-softening bath bomb Rosy clay soap And so much more! Learn how to make your own soap from ingredients you already have at home with Making Soap.The Soul of Gift Wrapping: Creative Techniques for Expressing Gratitude, Inspired by the Japanese Art of Giving
Par Megumi Lorna Inouye. 2024
With a combination of inventive wrapping designs, inspiring personal essays, and step-by-step techniques, Megumi Inouye invites readers to transform the…
act of wrapping into a gratitude practice. Drawing on the gift-giving traditions of her Japanese heritage, Inouye explores how the act of giving a thoughtfully wrapped gift can be a creative, caring act for both the giver and the receiver. Using recycled and repurposed materials, Inouye&’s approach inspires readers to think intentionally about the presentation of every gift, whether it's a tip for an unseen hotel housekeeper, a simple gift of fresh fruit for a neighbor, or a special birthday gift for a beloved family member. Detailed step-by-step photos teach Inouye's artful approach to every aspect of wrapping—including tape-free folding, paper and fabric bows, clever message tags, and one-of-a-kind approaches for odd-shaped items—and guide readers in creating their own unique gift presentations.Wonder of the Woodlands: The Art of Seeing and Creating with Nature
Par Françoise Weeks. 2024
Bring home the charm of the wild woods with creative botanical arrangements that are so much more than just bouquets…
of flowers.Containers lined with bark to replace ordinary glass vases. A bed of moss to cushion a vibrant spring arrangement. Ever-changing wreaths to showcase acorns, branches, lichen, twining vines, and delicate ferns throughout the year. A cloche holding an arrangement of dried mushrooms that might have come out of a fairytale. In this gorgeous celebration of the woodlands, renowned floral designer Françoise Weeks offers all the ways, from simple to complex, that you can bring the wildness and wonder of the forest to your indoor arrangements. Each chapter of Wonder of the Woodlands features the materials Françoise uses most—barks and logs; acorns and seeds; ferns, branches, moss, and lichen—and showcases how she builds her unique, beautiful arrangements, which last far longer than a vase of cut flowers. Inside are also Françoise&’s insights on seeking out the most unique natural materials for arrangements, and how to responsibly forage or source them in a shop. And you&’ll find her tips on how to reuse materials so you can enjoy lots of different arrangements without increasing your environmental impact. Bursting with images of nature and suggestions for weaving that magic into your interiors, Wonder of the Woodlands is a celebration of arrangements that are inspired by a walk through the trees. With stunning photography of wild and wonderful wreaths, table arrangements, wall decor, and more, you can re-create the peaceful majesty of spending time in the forest in your own home.Finding a Likeness: How I Got Somewhat Better at Art
Par Nicholson Baker. 2024
Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2024 by Literary HubFrom the acclaimed and bestselling writer Nicholson Baker, a deeply personal…
account of his journey learning how to paint for the first time, and a meditation on the power of art in times of crisisNicholson Baker wanted to learn how to paint.In 2019, after years of researching and writing about secret and often horrible government programs for his book Baseless: My Search for Secrets in the Ruins of the Freedom of Information Act, he was wiped out. Having been steeped for so long in the history of war, violence, and conspiracy, the world had lost some of its brightness. Photography had scratched a creative itch for years, but now, Baker was desperate to squeeze more out of what he saw – he wanted to live, slowly, through the snatches of life he was recording in photos. Maybe, he thought, he could learn to paint? The idea consumed him, but he was nagged by an even more debilitating doubt: What if he failed?Finding a Likeness is Baker&’s record of the years he worked to improve his artistic skills, beginning with his first, humble attempts to set paintbrush to paper. Driven by a natural curiosity and a strong desire to paint faces, clouds, and landscapes that actually resemble faces, clouds, and landscapes, he attends classes from local artists, watches YouTube tutorials, and seeks out master painters from the past and present in the hopes of uncovering their secrets. In his inimitable voice, Baker recounts the highs and lows of the creative process, reflects on memories of growing up as the son of two painters, and learns what it means to really see.Filled with Baker&’s own art, as well as the work of artists from around the world, Finding a Likeness is a tender and deeply felt testimony to taking a step back and going back to basics. Baker improves dramatically in his craft, but as he considers what it means to try, fail, and try again, he discovers far more than what it takes to paint a cloud – rather, he shows us how to bear witness to the world, to the good and the bad, and to do it all justice with paper and ink.The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of Wrestlemania
Par Brad Balukjian. 2024
From the bestselling author of The Wax Pack, comes another eye‑opening road trip adventure into a pocket of iconic pop culture—professional…
wrestling—starring the Iron Sheik, Hulk Hogan, Tito Santana, and many more larger‑than‑life characters of the WWF in the 1980s. "Perhaps one of the most truthful and enjoyable reads about my profession ever. I absolutely loved this book." —Former WWF Champion Bret "The Hitman" Hart In 2005, Brad Balukjian left his position as a magazine fact-checker to pursue a dream job: partner with his childhood hero, The Iron Sheik (whose real name was Khosrow Vaziri), to write his biography. Things quickly went south, culminating in the Sheik threatening Balukjian&’s life. Now seventeen years later, Balukjian returns to the road in search of not only a reunion with the Sheik, but something much bigger: truth in a world built on illusion. Balukjian seeks out six of the Sheik&’s contemporaries, fellow witnesses to the World Wrestling Federation&’s (WWF) explosion in the mid-&‘80s, to unearth their true identities. As Balukjian drives 12,525 miles around the country, we revisit the heady days when these avatars of strength, villainy, and heroism first found fame and see where their journeys took them. From working out with Tony Atlas (Tony White) to visiting Hulk Hogan&’s (Terry Bollea) karaoke bar, we see where these men are now and how they have navigated the cliffs of fame.The Six Pack combines the spirit of a fan with the rigor of an investigative reporter, tracking down former WWF employees, childhood friends, and mutually curious archivists. Wrestling is perceived as a subculture without a cultural home, somewhere between sport and theater—often dismissed as silly and low‑brow. But what makes this book so compelling is the humanity beneath each wrestler. The Iron Sheik, Hulk Hogan, and the rest of the cast were not characters in a comic book movie. They were real people, with families and feelings and bodies that could break. Most of them did, in fact, break; some have been repaired, but none of them will ever be the same.La tendencia del fondo de armario: Guía completa para crear su propio fondo de armario
Par Rebecca Ellington. 2018
¿Tienes tanta ropa y complementos que prácticamente desbordan tu armario en el instante en que lo abres? Aun así, ¿te…
encuentras con que tienes poco o nada que ponerte y tienes dificultad para mantenerte al día de las tendencias en constante cambio? La moda no tiene por qué ser complicada ni cara. ¿Y si existiera un método que pudieras aplicar que te permitiera tener un aspecto radiante y sentirte estupenda cada día? Si te comprometes a incorporar el fondo de armario en tu estilo de vida, esos días de preocuparte sobre qué zapatos combinan con qué vestidos quedarán en el pasado. Con esta completa guía, aprenderás a: ● Sacar el máximo partido del mínimo número de prendas ● Hacer espacio en tu armario ● Ganar confianza y tranquilidad ● Intercambiar perfectamente las prendas básicas para llevarlas de diversas formas e incluso para una mayor variedad de funciones ● Volver a tener el control Todo ello conforme transformas tu vida y tu estilo. Deja de investigar las últimas tendencias en Internet y empieza a crear un armario en el que confíes. Uno que te haga lucir tan bien como te sientes. Uno que acentúe tus mejores características y minimice aquellas que aún estás perfeccionando. Pero ¿cómo puedo funcionar con solo 20 prendas o incluso menos? Entra en la magia de un fondo de armario que es tan fácil de crear como de mantener. Mediante esta guía verás lo fácil y útil que resulta integrar un fondo de armario en tu vida, y te quedarás preguntándote cómo has sobrevivido hasta ahora sin él. Compra La tendencia del fondo de armario: Guía completa para crear tu propio fondo de armario HOY MISMO.Sabiduría de Dios para Desenvolverse en la Vida: Dios está con Usted Todos los Días
Par Collins Wright. 2021
"Si no está seguro de que un sacerdote o un reverendo use pantalones, espere el día en que un viento…
fuerte sople su espalda”. Diariamente, lo vemos, lo oímos, lo llevamos a cabo, ya sea que nos demos cuenta o no, porque la existencia misma es proverbial. LA SABIDURÍA DE DIOS PARA DESENVOLVERSE EN LA VIDA sintetiza buenos consejos, advertencias contundentes, conocimiento pleno, verdades evidentes y una moral pura en portadas humorísticas. Dibuja imágenes de experiencias diarias y un mensaje verdadero para las personas de todo el mundo. En ocasiones, se pondrá a reír y sus ojos se llenarán de lágrimas. Descubra por qué “Un niño no tiene la habitación lo suficientemente grande para disfrazar una mentira” y por qué “Un hombre tiene que sostener su órgano con la mano como señal al momento en que se le insinúa a una sordomuda”.Artistic Journey Through Rome
Par Olga Kryuchkova, Elena Kryuchkova. 2019
This colouring book contains landmarks of the most ancient Italian city – Rome. Here you’ll find coloured examples with short…
descriptions and colouring pages. The colouring pages are printable. If you want to do painting on your computer, you can also take a screenshot of a colouring page. During the colouring process you can use already coloured examples, or you can colour the image as you wish. It will be really interesting to see real photos of those landmarks after you finish with the colouring process. This colouring book will give you an opprotunity to take a magnificient journey to Italy within your mind, be creative and learn something new. It has no age limit. Authors wish you creative successes and hope you’ll have a good time! This colouring book can be used as an anti-stress colouring book and in the art therapy.The Fellowship of the Knits: Lord of the Rings: The Unofficial Knitting Book
Par Tanis Gray. 2023
Experience the magic of knitting in the first-ever Lord of the Rings knitting guide, featuring more than 25 patterns inspired…
by the mythical world of Tolkien&’s Middle-earth.Knit your way across J. R. R. Tolkien&’s Middle-earth, from the Shire&’s idyllic countryside to the Elfin palaces of Rivendell, with this first-ever Lord of the Rings knitting guide. With patterns to suit your every otherworldly mood, this book includes cozy knits to languish by the fire in at Bag End, rustic outerwear to enjoy a beer and a warm bowl of stew at The Prancing Pony Inn, and elegant laces suited for the lush, peaceful valley of Rivendell.Inspired by the popular books and film adaptations—including beloved characters, locations, and natural elements––this guide features a variety of knitting techniques, like cables, lace, colorwork, brioche, and textured stitches, and it includes patterns for apparel, accessories, and home décor for every skill level. From the Hobbits&’ warm, rustic knits and the Dwarves&’ rugged armor to the intricate, lacy garments of the Elves of Rivendell, there&’s a pattern to suit everyone in your life.With detailed instructions and stunning full-color photography, knit yourself an Elf Maiden Cloak, Second Breakfast Socks and Mittens, an Elven Bread Shawl, a Dwarf Battle Helmet, a One Ring to Warm Them All Scarf, a Precioussss Doll, and more with the help of this homage to the beautiful world of The Lord of the Rings.FIRST LOTR KNITTING GUIDE: This unofficial guide is the first book made up entirely of Lord of the Rings-inspired knitting projects.OVER 25 KNITTING PROJECTS: Knit more than 25 projects for sweaters, scarves, hats, socks, gloves, blankets, and more.EVERY SKILL LEVEL: A variety of projects designed for different skill levels makes this guide ideal for beginner to advanced knitters.CLOTHING AND COSTUMES: Create classic looks from The Lord of the Rings, from an Elf Maiden Cloak to Dwarf Battle Gauntlets.ALL-STAR DESIGNERS: This knitting guide includes patterns created by some of the most popular knitting influencers on Ravelry and Instagram.DAZZLING IMAGES: Each pattern is accompanied by detailed instructions and beautiful full-color photography to help ensure success.Grace Rose Farm: The Complete Guide to Growing & Arranging Spectacular Blooms
Par Gracielinda Poulson. 2024
An inspiration of roses A one-of-a-kind guide to growing, cutting, and arranging the most beautiful roses in the world, Garden…
Roses belongs in the hands of every flower lover. Created by Gracielinda Poulson, the preeminent rose grower in the country and proprietor of Grace Rose Farm, each page of this glorious book steeps the reader in the iconic mystique of the rose: Its breathtaking beauty, in hundreds of photographs. Its secrets, in the incredible breadth of information on the varieties best suited for cutting and how to raise them to thrive in the garden or a container, in almost any climate zone. And its unique presence in our lives, in all the ways to style and display roses, from a simple vaseful to more elaborate tablescapes and floral arches, truly elevating the flower that more than any other has captured our imaginations and delighted our eyes.The Beauty of Everyday Things (Penguin Modern Classics)
Par Soetsu Yanagi. 2017
The daily lives of ordinary people are replete with objects, common things used in commonplace settings. These objects are our…
constant companions in life. As such, writes Soetsu Yanagi, they should be made with care and built to last, treated with respect and even affection. They should be natural and simple, sturdy and safe - the aesthetic result of wholeheartedly fulfilling utilitarian needs. They should, in short, be things of beauty.In an age of feeble and ugly machine-made things, these essays call for us to deepen and transform our relationship with the objects that surround us. Inspired by the work of the simple, humble craftsmen Yanagi encountered during his lifelong travels through Japan and Korea, they are an earnest defence of modest, honest, handcrafted things - from traditional teacups to jars to cloth and paper. Objects like these exemplify the enduring appeal of simplicity and function: the beauty of everyday things.Bargain Hunt: The Spotter's Guide to Antiques
Par Karen Farrington. 2022
Bargain Hunt is a British institution, entertaining audiences for over 20 years, and encouraging us to look for diamonds in…
the rough at antique fairs and shops across the country. A Bargain Hunt is more than just a quest for cash, though - from traveller's trunks and tea caddies to walking canes, coins and quirky costumes, each of the items chosen has their own story to tell, forming a small part of our collective social history.The Bargain Hunt Spotter's Guide to Antiques is packed with essential information from the Bargain Hunt experts on identifying quality across a range of antiques. From makers' marks and tell-tale historical styles to details in foils and finials, this will be your one-stop guide to making good choices on your own bargain hunt - while also delving into the fascinating stories behind many of our favourite antiques.With a foreword from Natasha Raskin Sharp, as well as tips, advice, and stories throughout from each of the show's experts (including 'league tables' of best and worst finds), this is the essential companion to all your future Bargain Hunts!Baby Knits For Beginners
Par Debbie Bliss. 2003
'Knitting has replaced networking as the hippest after-hours occupation.' So says Vogue. Everyone from Julia Roberts to Russell Crowe has…
been spotted with knitting needles in their hands - knitting has never been trendier. Many new knitters come to the craft when they find themselves wanting to knit something for a new baby, so this is the perfect handbook. It's packed with basic instructions, from how to cast on and get the tension right to simple shaping and the key knitting stitches -all accompanied by detailed colour illustrations. Fifteen stylish, accessible knitting patterns, from designs for baby blankets and bootees to simple cardigans and sweaters, then allow you to put your new crafting skills into practice.The Baby Knits Book: The Ultimate Collection Of Knitwear Designs For 0-3 Year Olds
Par Debbie Bliss. 2002
Debbie Bliss is now the star name in knitwear design and is set to become an even bigger name -…
she now has her own yarn range, available throughout the UK, North America, Europe, Japan and beyond. Debbie's many previous bestselling books have established her as the most stylish but accessible designer of children's knits working today. In this book, she returns to her core territory, with a fabulous new collection of new ideas for 0-3 year olds, the key time when knitters pick up their needles and get to work. There are designs for baby blankets, first sweaters and cardigans, bootees and more unusual items, as well as lots of ideas for ultra-wearable, ultra-stylish kit for toddlers. To help even inexperienced knitters create these designs, each pattern includes extra info on the key stitches and techniques required, watchpoints and an estimated degree of difficulty and time required to knit it. All in all, an absolutely must-have collection from the star designer in knitwear today.The Art of Peace
Par Sir David Khalili. 2023
In 1967, Sir David Khalili finished his military service in Iran and travelled to study in the United States with…
$750 - his remaining royalties from a book he wrote when he was just 14. Over the course of the next five decades he single-handedly, piece by piece, assembled eight of the finest art collections in their field, ultimately becoming one of the world's greatest collectors, about whom Queen Elizabeth II once said: 'It is scary how much this gentleman knows about art.'For the first time, Sir David shares his extraordinary journey: one that has taken him through the souks of North Africa, the auction houses of Europe and the United States, the bazaars of South Asia, and far beyond. Through a riveting collection of real-life adventures, he reveals his collecting strategy, business ethics and what motivates him to continuously collect, conserve, research, publish and exhibit the treasures in his collections. Through his story, Sir David questions how the undeniable power of art can be harnessed to foster greater peace and unity worldwide. No one is better placed to enlighten us.The Archers: Moments that made the nation's favourite radio drama
Par Joanna Toye, Karen Farrington. 2013
The Archers, like life, is made of moments: marriages and births, loves and losses, triumphs and disasters. It has been…
the soundtrack of our lives for over six decades, from stooking corn with Dan Archer in the 1950s to the tragic death of Nigel Pargetter in 2011.We know the characters of Ambridge – from much-loved Phil and Jill Archer and the irrepressible Grundys to wayward Brian Aldridge – like we know close friends. This book is their tribute.The Ambridge Chronicles relives some of the defining moments in The Archers history, delving into the rich archive of its scripts, to celebrate the highs and lows that have made the world’s longest running radio serial so treasured.Antiques Roadshow: World War I in 100 Family Treasures
Par Paul Atterbury. 2014
To mark the centenary of the start of World War I, the Antiques Roadshow team filmed a series of specials…
at the Somme, where the public brought in their family's war memorabilia and photographs. These 'antiques' weren't financially valuable, or in some cases even very beautiful, but the stories that came attached to these momentoes were priceless. Antiques Roadshow: World War I in 100 Family Treasures takes 100 of the most fascinating and moving stories and shows how they fit in to the wider history that was occuring around them. From Rifleman Frank Edwards, who led the 'big push' in September 1915 kicking a football in front of the troops (and survived to tell the tale) to the formidable Catherine Murray Roy, one of the first 50 nurses to be sent to the front lines in France. The story behind each object paints an intimate portrait of a long-lost relative, and quotes from the modern-day participants in the roadshow provide a moving link between the families then and now. Fully illustrated, and featuring all the stories from the show, this is a truly unique way of telling the story of those ordinary lives that were, by the onset of war in 1914, thrown into the most extraordinary of circumstances.Ann Summers Little Book of Kama Sutra
Par Ann Summers. 2008
Welcome to Ann Summers' fun and fresh version of the world's oldest sex guide! The Kama Sutra is the original…
sex manual, and this sexy update will tell you all the secrets you'll ever need to have the best time in bed (and out of it!).Features tips on:- Making sex last longer and prolonging the pleasure- Using foreplay and sex toys in your lovemaking- New and exciting sexual positions for you and your partner.And with sizzling colour photographs to inspire you, the Ann Summers Little Book of Kama Sutra will take your sex life to a new dimension - you'll be seeing stars!