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The ceramics of Mexico embody the diversity and cultural wealth of the country itself. The production of pottery is one of the oldest Mexican crafts. There is not a state in Mexico that does not produce some sort of ceramic ware, whether it be for purposes decorative, functional, religious, or playful. This book displays Mexican ceramics of the twentieth century. It is organized by geographic area

""Reference for sewers with step-by-step instructions for fitting test garments on the body, then transferring adjustments to paper patterns before cutting out and sewing the final garment"--Provided by publisher"--

This is the second comprehensive wood carving manual by the successful team of Roz Daisey and Pat Kurman. Through a detailed yet concise series of carving and painting instructions, beautifully drawn illustrations and careful photography, novice as well as expert carvers are given all the information they need to complete realistic wood carvings of five different songbirds.The instructions for cre

A creative call to arms from the mind of Neil Gaiman, combining his extraordinary words with deft and striking illustrations by Chris Riddell. Art Matters will inspire its readers to seize the day in the name of art.

Record your thoughts in the lovely Greenery and Gold Journal, featuring a layflat paperback format with gold-foil cover details, a glittery gold elastic-band closure, and 160 pages of lined paper.

Capture your thoughts, lists, and musings in the elegant and versatile Blooming Flowers Journal. This beautifully designed journal features: Gorgeous floral cover design 160 pages of lined paper Easy-to-write-in layflat paperback format User-friendly rounded corners Compact 6.35" × 8.25" size that easily tucks into a tote bag or purse The perfect gift for any occasion, or treat for y

An affectionate and engaging history of the American bookstore and its central place in American cultural life, from department stores to indies, from highbrow dealers trading in first editions to sidewalk vendors, and from chains to special-interest community destinations Bookstores have always been unlike any other kind of store, shaping readers and writers, and influencing our tastes, thoughts

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A gorgeous, witty account of birding, nature, and the beauty around us that hides in plain sight, written and illustrated by the best-selling author of The Joy Luck Club • With a foreword by David Allen Sibley “Unexpected and spectacular” —Ann Patchett, best-selling author of These Precious Days "The drawings and essays in this book do a l

Hollywood movie monsters are enduring pop culture standards. Kids and adults around the world recognize Frankenstein, Dracula, the Wolf Man, and the Mummy. Although monsters are Aurora’s most famous products, the company created model kits of all varieties, including historic sailing ships, sports cars, moon rockets, military and commercial aircraft, TV stars, comic book heroes, wildlife scenes, ...

**LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2024** A story of love and astronomy told over the course of twenty years through the lives of two improbable best friends ‘Gorgeous... Ethereal’ GUARDIAN ‘A book with cosmic reach' FINANCIAL TIMES ‘A romance worthy of Emily Brontë’ WALL STREET JOURNAL ‘A genre-bending novel of ideas’ TELEGRAPH 'Sarah Perry just gets better and better' INDEPENDENT Thomas

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER   A Weissman once said… "...can we please stop with the barrage of 2.3 second meals that only need 1 ingredient? I get it…we´re busy. But let´s refocus on the fact that beautifully crafted burgers don't grow on trees."   Ironically this sounds a lot like he's trying to convince you to cook, but he's really not. Is this selling the cookbook

Join the journey to natural wellness and reveal your radiance with this handy beauty book of natural remedies. Introducing Neal's Yard Remedies Natural Beauty - a one-stop guide with everything you need to know about homemade natural remedies to spruce up your beauty regime and pamper yourself with natural products. Why not revolutionize your beauty regime with this fantastic guide to homemad

Revitalise the way you look and feel by eating the most effective beauty foods. Discover the best foods for good skin, hair, nails, and teeth, and enhance your outer beauty from the inside with over 100 healthy recipes selected by the experts at Neal's Yard Remedies. Build your own clean beauty plan based on the results you want to see, and experience the wonderful effects that beauty foods can

Pursue a more mindful life with words of wisdom from esteemed Star Wars™ mentors Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Luke Skywalker. A balanced mind. Inner calm. A positive influence on the world. A Jedi must embody all of these qualities in order to master the Force. But these same self-enlightenment skills can also help you to master a chaotic life in a galaxy much closer to home. The heroes of the St

Celebrate the epic journey of the LEGO® minifigure. Features an orange spaceman minifigure! Enter the world of minifigures with this fully updated edition. The first minifigure was created in 1978, and today the entire minifigure population could circle the globe more than five times! Starring more than 2,000 of the most popular and rarest minifigures from the LEGO® Minifigure Series and theme

Join the journey to natural wellness and treat yourself with this handy book of herbs and homemade remedies. Introducing Neal's Yard Remedies Healing Herbs - a one-stop gardening guide with everything you need to know about herbs, featuring a detailed layout of 100 medicinal herbs and over 70 recipes for effective herbal treatments. A must-have volume for green-fingered gardeners, Neal's Yard

Find out what your birthday says about you and what your friends' birthdays say about them in this utterly compelling gift book. What makes me me? Who am I most compatible with? How will my future turn out? Shelley von Strunckel is expert at answering all these questions and more for her celebrity clients and in her newspaper columns. Use your birthday to identify key personality traits and e

Piece together the "eye-conic" cover art from The Monster Manual. Covered with eyes, armed with teeth, and protected by multiple forms of magic, this beholder lies ready to attack all who venture into the deepest caves and tunnels of the Underdark.

Puzzle your heart out with this colorful and mesmerizing mountain and sunset design!

Martin Crawford's guide on growing and processing nuts covers common and exotic varieties, planting methods, and secondary uses. Nut trees are low-maintenance, protein-rich, and beneficial for health and pollinators. Essential for home or commercial nut growing.