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The Book That Made Las Vegas Change the Rules Over 1,000,000 Copies in Print Edward O. Thorp is the father of card counting, and in this classic guide he shares the revolutionary point system that has been successfully used by professional and amateur card players for generations. This book provides: o   an overview of the basic rules of the game o   proven wi

From the internationally bestselling creator of Wreck This Journal comes an imaginative new project: fifty postcards that send you on a quest to reanimate everyday life... Leave notes in public for strangers, dream up a tiny imaginary world, summon magic powers, draw a portrait of yourself as a hero, create your own treasure map, or access a secret portal whenever you wish. Don´t you j

A beautifully curated presentation of the Thousand Character Essay, a masterpiece of Chinese calligraphy that has served as the art form's classic manual for over 1,400 years. Sung to infants as a lullaby, used to teach reading and writing, and employed as library index codes, the Thousand Character Essay is China's most widely used and beloved calligraphy textbook. Composed by the literary gian

Unleash your creative expression with open-ended watercolor prompts from the author of A Field Guide to Color. With 62 cards, The Color Meditation Deck offers over 500 potential combinations for endless color meditation opportunities. This deck gives you the mental space to concentrate on the act of creating itself instead of the anxiety that facing a blank page can give. It also adds a layer of

The classic text on Japanese joinery and carpentry, filled with detailed photographs and illustrative drawings. This beautifully redesigned edition of the acclaimed introduction to Japanese joinery examines the unique history and development of Japanese carpentry and illustrates the essential techniques of this historic form of woodworking. It includes: Explorations of the genesis and functions

Designed by Roger von Oech as a companion product to the award- winning Ball of WhacksR, the innovative X-Ball presents a playful new way to stimulate creativity.

A creative tool for innovators like artists, engineers, writer, designers and you! Create inspiring shapes with the 30 magnetic Whack pieces. Working with your hands and eyes helps to stimulate brain activity.

More versatile than a puzzle and more fun than a brain teaser, the "Ball of Whacks" comes with a 96-page illustrated book that provides exercises for creative brainstorming and problem-solving.

30 magnetic pyramid shaped pieces that act as building blocks! -- Are you stumped for ideas? Do you want a fresh perspective on a problem? -- This ball of magnetic pieces is proven to jump start your creativity and imagination.

a new creative game consisting of 12 red magnetic design piecesin the tradition of the bestselling Ball of Whacks

A beautifully illustrated celebration of the wisdom of trees and what they can teach us about everyday life, from basking in the sun to weathering the storm. This sweet and informative book brings together fifty-nine universal life lessons taken from the infinite wisdom of trees. As you learn about dozens of trees, from the Acai palm to the Yoshino cherry, you'll find that their means of survival

A fashion-forward guide to living well with crystals from the jewelry editor of British Vogue—including guidance and advice from designers, jewelers, and celebrity crystal fans. The New Stone Age guides you through fifteen different types of stones, categorized by color, and teaches you how to stylishly incorporate them into your wardrobe, home, and beyond. Assigning each crystal to a parti

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! These 24 endearing animal cards are packaged into a cute gift box. You can't help but love them, laugh and see the best in any situation. Perfect for a gift or just for you! Discover 24 animals at their 'worst' angles: the aptly named blobfish, the proboscis monkey with its huge honker, the aye-aye with its freakishly long 'finger', and many more.