From the formal carvings of the nineteenth century to the colorful and informal plastic and glass examples of molded relief jewelry, this revised and expanded guide is the perfect reference for those on a search for cameos. Fourteen new designs are included in vibrant detail, along with values and tips that will assist today's shopper with appropriate cameo choice befitting their tastes and styles
Encourages the homeowner to conserve water by restoring natural processes that filter and return water to groundwater reservoirs. Learn the installation and maintenance of rain gardens. Provides garden plans and plant lists for different conditions and styles, including wildlife habitat, a pretty cottage border, and a formal garden. Discusses community gardens, ways that individuals can do their p
Stained glass has long been a part of domestic architecture, but in the late 1800s its popularity soared. In part, this was due to new manufacturing techniques and distribution networks, but also it caught the imagination of Victorian, Art Nouveau, and Arts and Crafts designers around the world. Here over 350 examples of architectural stained glass span several countries and many years. The styles
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, k
Spiritual seekers and travellers will find all the resources they need to walk the Way of St. James in this complete set of maps and town plans covering the sacred route from Lisbon, via Porto, to Santiago de Compostella, including the alternate coastal route. The 2022 edition also includes a Spiritual Variant and a Littoral Path. This newly updated, portable travel companion is light enough to ca
1000-PIECE PUZZLE featuring Sherlock Holmes's London in glorious detail
SPOT FAMOUS CHARACTERS, crime-solving clues, and historical figures as you build the puzzle. Hunt for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most memorable characters, from the hound at Baskerville Hall to Moriarty, Dr. Watson, Mycroft and more, as well as real historical figures from the era.
Eagerly anticipated, this third book from pinball author Michael Shalhoub includes over 900 color photos and covers the most recent period in pinball history, from 1982 through 2005. Each chapter is devoted to a specific year and features descriptions, release dates, and historical background on the games released that year from manufacturers Gottlieb, Williams, Bally, Data East, Stern, Sega and ...
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Building on a foundation of staple recipes such as basic pasta dough and homemade butter, Nick shares a mouthwatering
Step outdoors and let your space nourish all of your senses and settle a busy mind.
Discover how to garden to enliven all five senses - touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste - to build a connection with the world around you and bring joy and wonder into the everyday. Find out how simply being outside can help to ground and calm you, and learn what plants to grow to nourish both your mental an
Eat homegrown food all year round and save money on your weekly shop by following a simple plan for self-sufficiency.
Huw Richards and Sam Cooper have spent the past two years planning and trialling their very own self-sufficiency garden in a 10x12.5m plot and now they've worked out the perfect formula. Grow five portions of nutritious veg a day for four people following their month-by-month gr
Put yourself in the movie! Step inside dozens of real-life locations with this gloriously geeky, map-filled compendium.
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The Sparkling City 1000 Piece Foil Puzzle from bestselling artist Joy Laforme features gold foil accents on a shimmering image of colorful merriment in the city.
Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage.
* Box: 8 x 8 x 2.5", 203 x 203 x 64 mm
* Puzzle: 27 x 20", 508 x 686 mm
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The Puzzle Mat by Galison will safely preserve your puzzles while your puzzle work is in progress. Premium felt fabric ensures your puzzle pieces stay in place so never lose a puzzle piece again! Included is a non-slip felt mat, two piece cardboard cylinder and three elastic straps. • Non-slip felt mat: 36 x 27", 914 x 685 mm • 3 elastic straps • Two piece cardboard cylinder for storing puzzle pie