Published to accompany a live-action TV series, this book brings to life four events that took place in Egypt over 2,000 years ago, as recorded on wall paintings, etched in stone, and written on papyr
Learn American Sign Language, from basic letters to simple phrases, with this invaluable photographic guide! American Sign Language (ASL) has been widely adopted by the deaf, and 1,000 Words to Sig
The latest fashion magazines are full of crocheted pieces, but beginning stitchers looking to tap into the trend might not know where to start. Ultimate Crochet Bible is the ideal guide for anyone ca
The Alexander Technique is a simple, effective, and equipment-free method of training your body that alleviates backaches, headaches, and other spine/brain-related signs of stress and tension. It inc
Now fully revised and updated, this edition of the ever-popular guide to eating well has all the latest research, new and inspiring recipes, and an entire chapter on eating for one’s individual
Bruce Lewis, one of the first professional cartoonists to bring the manga-style to the United States, takes an entirely fresh approach to the subject that's perfect for beginners.Manga is all the rag
The art of black and white has become increasingly mainstream, embraced by photographers of all levels. Amateurs eager to make the most of the medium will find coverage of every important area in thi
Did you know that regular cycling can give you the fitness level of a person 10 years younger? That walking the dog can boost your energy? In fact, it only takes 30 minutes a day to become healthier
Turn an ordinary workout into a work of art through the internationally acclaimed Alexander Technique. Although people are exercising more these days, they’re often doing so incorrectly—w
Cross-stitch fans, rejoice! Here are 1,000 exciting cross-stitch motifs suitable for embellishing clothing, gifts, draperies, or anything else under the sun. The stitches are organized by category, a
Running is both a popular competitive sport and a highly effective form of exercise—a simple, inexpensive way to achieve a wide range of cardiovascular, muscular, and emotional benefits. Now, b
From the splendor of Lake Titicaca in Bolivia to the ghost town of Kolmaskop in Namibia, from the golden autumn of France's Champagne region to the drama of America's Yosemite National Park, acclaime
From the picture of a happily smiling baby in her blue bonnet to an expressive array of images of a young girl, these photos by John Freeman show how to get the best portraits from a multiplicity of
This third volume in John Freeman's outstanding photographic instruction series provides readers with authoritative advice on capturing the beauty of the physical world. Here intermediate photograph
An award-winning artist concocts a really fantastic-looking drawing workbook that’s as fun, colorful, and carefully structured as the cartoons themselves—and a must on every aspiring cart
Consider this appealingly illustrated guide a personal trainer for the brain, one with a huge assortment of entertaining and fast-acting memory-strengthening techniques. Test your sharpness with fun
An astrology guide with a fun twist——all the truly nasty qualities your sign reveals about you.Every astrology book on the market says the same sweet things, trying to convince people tha
Every four years the two governing bodies in pro golf—the R&A in St. Andrews and the United States Golf Association—come together to amend and clarify all the basic rules of the game.
Pilates is the ultimate exercise system for improving posture, flexibility, and core strength-and this is the best home-instruction guide to Pilates. The author, a certified Pilates teacher, shows al
Every quilter will want to own this comprehensive and accessible guide to machine and hand quilting, as well as patchwork and appliqué. Each chapter is devoted to one key area of quilting,
