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This overview of Hildegard of Bingen´s wellness wisdom shows howmodern readers can apply the medieval nun´s teachings on herbs andnutrition to live a balanced and healthful lifestyle today Saint Hildegard was ahead of her time. Born in the German Rhineland, the12th-century nun established a series of guidelines for holisticwellness that continue to be remarkably relevant nearly a millenniumlater.

A firsthand account of the development of Kala Raksha Vidhyalaya—the first design school for traditional artisans in India—and its evolution to present-day Somaiya Kala Vidya, with personal stories of its students, their work and the school's effect on their lives and India's cultural and economic development. Somaiya Kala Vidya was conceived as a place where textile artisans in the

Unveiling over 40 delightful garments, this book invites readers into a world of classic, timeless designs, perfect for infants and children up to 10 years old. Whether knitters are discovering the artistry of Klompelompe for the first time, or are already among their millions of fans worldwide, these meticulously designed pullovers, cardigans, pants, caps, and socks capture the charm of Nordic wi

Frank Luke was the first American airman to be awarded the Medal of Honor. He was the second-highest-scoring American fighter ace of the First World War, just behind Eddie Rickenbacker. Unlike the jovial Rickenbacker, Luke is an enigma. On the basis of his unmatched rate of aerial victories, including many heavily defended balloons, Luke was likely one of the bravest and most gifted fighter pilot

In the world of horology, many trends are transient, but dress-stylewatches have always appealed to a broad demographic. Here are featurednumerous modern interpretations from this genre. Movie idols of the silver screen wore elegant timepieces, and these types of exquisite watches perfectly complement modernultra-fitted tailoring. Certainly, at formal events, this style oftimepiece is an absolute

While everyone can mentally visualize a stick or bundle of dynamite,very few have any real understanding of one of mankind's most importantindustrial implements. This comprehensive treatment of the deceivinglyfamiliar subject was created to resolve the mystery and dispel themyths. Finally, the history of the manufacture, sale, and use of highexplosives is brought to life with artifacts, advertis

The art of blacksmithing and steel processing didn't reach Japan until more than 1,000 years after it was developed in the Western world. It is therefore all the more astonishing to see the high culture of forging that developed in the Land of the Rising Sun within a short period of time. This comprehensive reference book explains the traditional methods used by Japanese tool-, knife-, and swords

Learn the basics of embroidery and all the stitches and techniques you'll need. Then practice, explore, and experiment to master this ancient art and make it your own. Use this timeless and comprehensive guide to seek solutions to many of the most common embroidery issues. Learn how to get started and know what embroidery materials and threads to use, what stitches are best, and what patterns you

Volume 1 of a monumental three-part illustrated history of ERMA, the Erfurter Maschinenfabrik. ERMA is best known for production of German small arms during the Second World War, including the MP 40 submachine gun, the Mauser K98 rifle, and the ERMA EMP. Volume 1 provides a complete corporate history from 1924 to 2003, and detailed profiles of all rifle and shotgun models produced at ERMA's facto

Collecting Laurel & Hardy combines more than 1,000 full-color photos of artifacts with film history, fun stories, and painstaking research tocreate a veritable encyclopedia of Laurel and Hardy memorabilia—from Stan's perpetual desk calendar and Ollie's Way Out Westpants, to rare lobby cardsand original scripts, to figurines and games. Featuring even trulyobscure items (such as Christmas orna

Volume 3 of a monumental three-part illustrated history of ERMA, the Erfurter Maschinenfabrik. ERMA is best known for production of German small arms during the Second World War, including the MP 40 submachine gun, the Mauser K98 rifle, and the ERMA EMP. Volume 3 provides detailed profiles of all ERMA's flare and submachine gun models. These include the interwar EMP, which ERMA had foreign custom

Volume 2 of a monumental three-part illustrated history of ERMA, the Erfurter Maschinenfabrik. ERMA is best known for production of German small arms during the Second World War, including the MP 40 submachine gun, the Mauser K98 rifle, and the ERMA EMP. Volume 2 profiles all handgun models produced at ERMA's factories. The descriptions are extremely detailed: production numbers and features, ma

A bend-the-rules approach to making bright, bold, and beautiful floral art! Join acclaimed artist, established author, and popular art instructor Megan Wells as she teaches readers how to unlock their creative confidence and make expressive floral art using a wide variety of art materials. Through 12 captivating projects, readers will go on a colorful mixed-media adventure where they´ll learn how

Bored with the same old joint? Next time 4:20 rolls around, put a new twist on your spliff with this guide to making 35 origami-inspired, conversation-piece j´s. Start by perfecting the basic joint, move on to elaborate reefers, then get freaky with multipronged doobies. With step-by-step illustrations, ratings for smoothness and potency, and an irreverent take on toking, Spliffigami will have e

For potheads who´d rather eat their weed than smoke it, this tasty bakin´ bible serves up 35 easy-to-make, craving-busting recipes packed with every stoner´s favorite secret ingredient. Guaranteed to produce cannabilicious results every time, all the recipes in Baked! have been written (and thoroughly tested) by an established food writer and “herb” specialist. From classics like Hash Brownies a

With the intention of empowering young voters aged 18–36 ahead of the2020 US presidential election, Project 270 enlisted nearly 70established and emerging street artists to create posters encouragingviewers to “Get Out the Vote.” Every discrete poster was impressed with a “postmark,” representing eachof the 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and Washington, DC, and majorAmerican cities. Project 2

Our bestselling kids´ series, super-sized! Say hello to an adventure of learning and laughter with the newest addition to our bestselling KindKids series! This delightful activity book features over 100 brain-boosting puzzles, including crosswords, word searches, match games, and word scrambles. The puzzles are organized into relatable children´s themes such as school, holidays, hobbies, friends,

Spread creativity and kindness with pull-out papercrafts and tons of stickers to make cards, posters, games, and more! Get ready for the cutest sticker and activity book ever from our popular KindKids series! Packed with tons of adorable stickers and dozens of papercraft templates that emphasize friendship, this kit-in-a-book will not only entertain kids for hours but also encourage them to leave

Readers are invited to step inside the private homes of 23 renowned homedesign professionals through this revised second edition, whichincludes new chapters featuring the work of architect Mark Candelariaand interior designers Rebecca Charamut Cass and Mitzi Beach. Readerswill gain insight into theunique decorating styles and cherished family traditions of noteddesigners, including award-winning t

Introducing Cheeky Monkey, the ultimate joke book designed especially for first-time jokesters! Packed with tons of jokes, riddles, puns, and pranks, this super cute and fully illustrated book delivers endless giggles for kids and parents alike, creating cherished memories with every page. The clever “rate my joke” system not only adds an extra layer of fun but also encourages deeper interactions