Schiffer Publishing Ltd

This newly expanded book on Louis Icart - one of France's most well known art deco artists - now includes a section on his oil paintings, as well as over 512 different etchings, painstakingly acquired and photographed. Particular attention has been given to the early years (1911-1924), when Icart was a relatively unknown artist and his edition sizes were small.

With 181 detailed color photos and clear, step-by-step guidance from a top-tier knifemaker, this workshop-proven method guides intermediate to advanced level knifemakers to success in crafting a folding knife. The liner lock mechanism can be made relatively easily, it needs only few components, and it is—if constructed neatly—secure and durable.

Kanthas, embroidered fabrics traditionally created by the women of northern India and Bangladesh, capture culture, history, and stitching creativity in their layers of repurposed old cloth. This book reveals the beauty in kantha's simplicity--it is based on simple running stitch--and offers step-by-step instructions that enable today's textile artists to enjoy it.

The Drilling is a triple barreled, shoulder held firearm. The gun's name is derived from the German word for three "drei". As a "combination gun," the Drilling is comprised of various combinations of shotgun and/or rifle barrels, giving the flexibility of shooting both types of cartridges with a very wide range of caliber from one firearm.

Superstar athletes from the world of Red Bull sports team up with a master chef to prepare their favorite dishes. Discover the flavors that inspire some of the world's top competitors through pictures, text, recipes, and interviews. More than 30 athletes, including American ski queen Lindsey Vonn, visit Red Bull's Hangar-7 in Salzburg, Austria, where they don aprons instead of sports gear.

This book is an excellent course in a legendary art form; for less than its price, a reasonable model of a ship in a bottle can be made. Five projects of graduated difficulty are explained clearly step-by-step through drawings, black and white, and color photographs. Now in its second edition, this very popular title includes both new models and new materials.