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The rich and diverse world of fluorescent minerals is explored in this sweeping survey. Breathtakingly pure colors, with their ethereal glow, immediately capture your attention. Did you know that color television is a result of the study of fluorescing minerals?Fresh finds of fluorescent minerals are showing up regularly around the globe, and their collection is an entertaining and popular pasttim

Beautiful and luxurious, the sketchbooks combine high-quality production with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, the thick paper stock makes them ideal for sketching and drawing. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year.The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding

The Breathe Happiness Journal is a guided notebook offering advice, techniques and exercises to promote joy and wellbeing. This science-backed guide helps readers to find what genuinely makes them happy and discover the power of positive psychology. With reflective exercises and prompts, readers can explore their progress and express their thoughts, feelings, memories and intentions. Topics inc

An elegantly written exploration of the cutting-edge science of the strangest and most remarkable creatures on our planet by a leading marine biologist Hundred-year-old giant clams, coral kingdoms the size and shape of cities, and jellyfish that glow in the dark: ocean invertebrates are among the oldest and most diverse organisms on earth, seeming to bend the rules of land-based biology. Although

A Beauty and the Beast Fantasy Romance Retelling

Rattan furnishings evoke the glamour and laid back elegance of exotic beach houses as well as the informal beauty of plant filled garden rooms and sun dappled verandas. Long fascinated with rattan's versatility, designer Lulu Lytle examines the enduring appeal of this sustainable tropical palm in RATTAN: A WORLD OF ELEGANCE AND CHARM. The first book in decades to examine the history and craftsman

Known for their classic contemporary look, the AD100 interior design/architectural firm Ashe Leandro´s debut publication is an inspiring look book of interiors they have created in syncopation with materials that they are drawn to. For Ashe and Leandro, creativity is a way of life that is reflected in everything they design. They have built a star-studded portfolio (clients include Liev Schreiber

Studio Shamshiri´s richly layered, narrative-driven interiors are a tour de force of contemporary design, balancing a deep respect for the past with a profound appreciation for the rhythms and rituals of modern life. Under the direction of Pamela Shamshiri, the firm has garnered a loyal following among design-savvy celebrities, creative entrepreneurs, and aficionados of high design across the glob

Follow rising star designer Summer Thornton down the rabbit hole into a wonderland of color and pattern in her very first book of interiors. Interior decorator Summer Thornton believes in designing with the wildest abandon: her world is one of nickel tubs, marble fireplaces, whimsical textiles, surprising patterns, and secret gardens. Often described as maximalist with a modern, fresh sensibilit

A debut book from award-winning designer Nina Farmer, known for her sophisticated eye and interiors that are elegant, comfortable, and timeless. Designer Nina Farmer has made a name for herself with her classically beautiful interiors. From reimagining century-old homes to more modern dwellings, Farmer has a way of creating looks that celebrate the past and simultaneously live squarely—and

Bestselling author and popular American architect Gil Schafer returns with the final installment in his trilogy on the rewards of living in the American house. The work of Gil Schafer—one of the world´s leading experts on contemporary traditional architecture—is beloved for its elegance, charm, and strong sense of history and place. Since his last book, Schafer has become a husband an

Known for her chic mix-and-match style, one of Paris´s most in-demand interior designers presents her most standout projects in a highly anticipated debut monograph. A designer and architect renowned for her inventive use of rich patterns, textures, and joyful details, Laura Gonzalez´s interiors exude a vibrant boldness tempered by elegant romanticism. She draws inspiration from a classical world

Boston-type bags, backpacks, pochettes, drawstrings and pouches in 35 different designs. With the full-size sewing patterns you can easily sew your costomized bags following the detailed instructions.

If you are looking for a crochet book of many lovely yarn friends, this book is made for you. There are 16 designs and each one has its unique personality with adaptable accessories. Crafters will not only meet cute animals like koala, bunny, panda, tiger, otter, but also some cute little kids. Some projects are easy and quick to finish, while others are a bit more challenging, and there are a lot

Explore the amusing personalities of 80 birds by drawing them in the adorable artistic style of author Jen Budrock, founder of the blog Birdhism. Welcome back to the world of kawaii, with this new drawing class of Kawaii Birdies! These birdies are so cute they can fit right in your palm. From their chubby bodies to the anatomy of their wings to the beautiful colors of their plumage, there is so

Featuring more than 600 sketches depicting a vast array of architecturally and culturally significant buildings, bridges, towers, monuments, and more, Draw Like an Artist: 100 Buildings and Architectural Forms is a must-have visual reference for student and aspiring architects, artists, illustrators, and urban sketchers. This contemporary step-by-step guidebook demonstrates fundamental art and a

Create cute animal granny squares with this collection of over 30 animal granny square crochet patterns, including a rabbit, a cow, a sheep, a llama, a flamingo, a ladybird and more. Each motif features a 3D element and each pattern features full written instructions and chart, plus full guidance on all the crochet techniques needed.

1000-PIECE PUZZLE full of characters and clues that only a super sleuth could spot

FOLD-OUT POSTER so you can read up on all of Poirot's most puzzling cases

BEAUTIFUL, DETAILED ILLUSTRATION that will immerse you in Poirot's world

A GOOD-SIZED PUZZLE that measures 48.5 x 68 cm (19 x 27 in.) when completed

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A New York Times Bestseller * A Read With Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick Soon to be a Netflix Film "Remarkably Bright Creatures [is] an ultimately feel-good but deceptively sensitive debut. . . . Memorable and tender." --Washington Post