Mind Power Into the 21st Century takes a practical approach, giving readers techniques that they can apply to their own lives. This accessible road to personal improvement is simple, easy, and straightforward , without all the jargon.
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How to Paint Your Car (Motorbooks Workshop)
Everything you need to know and everything you need to do to have perfect paint on your specialty car. Whether its a concours-quality restoration or a ground-pounding hot rod, this book will fit your painting interests. The auto body and paint business is changing at an incredibly fast rate, mainly in response to environmental rules and regulations. This book emphasizes what parts of the job a hobbyist can, and should, do himself and what should be left to the pros.
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The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia {Repost}
- The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia
- Publisher: DK ADULT | ISBN: 0756613248 | edition 2005 | PDF | 662 pages | 43 mb
- If you want to learn about wines of the world and advance your comprehension of wine production, grape varieties, appellations, and individual wineries, understand the factors (such as location, soil, climate, and methods of viticulture) that affect the taste and nose, and visit your wine shop with a list of quality wines to explore, Tom Stevenson is the man to read. Author of 12 books (including Champagne and The Millennium Champagne & Sparkling Wine Guide), three-time winner of the Wine Writer of the Year award, and columnist for Wine magazine, Stevenson has the gift of taking vast quantities of knowledge and experience and translating them into lucid, sparkling prose, easily graspable by the novice, yet still interesting and instructive to the connoisseur.
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Marzipan Magic: Animal Modelling Made EasyMarzipan Magic: Animal Modelling Made Easy
- Maisie Parrish, Jenny Stewart, "Marzipan Magic: Animal Modelling Made Easy"
- B.Dutton Publishing 2003| ISBN-10: 0953258866 | 48 Pages | PDF | 7,3 MB
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- Ms Parish has a wonderful talent and the modeled animals in the booklet are beautiful, but I found the physical layout of the pages to be cramped and the instructions lacked step-by-step photos.
- First of all the book is very small 8 1/4" x 5 3/4" and the text in tiny (8 pt) making it very difficult to read. I actually enlarged the pages on a color copier so I could read them without straining my eyes.
- Second, while the text instructions are very thorough, there are no detail photographs or diagrams to support the step-by-step written directions. There is one large photograph of the completed project and one small (3" x 2 1/2") group shot showing all the individual pieces (arms, legs, tail, nose, ext) that make up the finished piece. I'm not an experienced modeler, so close-up photo illustrating each detailed instruction would have been a great help.
- But regardless of the small text size and lack of step-by-step photos, the booklet is a little gem. The animals are so cute and with some practice, they are easy to reproduce
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Hedonizing Technologies: Paths to Pleasure in Hobbies and Leisure
- Rachel P. Maines, "Hedonizing Technologies: Paths to Pleasure in Hobbies and Leisure"
- The Johns Hopkins University Press | 2009 | ISBN: 0801891469 | 224 pages | PDF | 3 MB
- Rachel P. Maines's latest work examines the rise of hobbies and leisure activities in Western culture from antiquity to the present day. As technologies are "hedonized," consumers find increasing pleasure in the hobbies' associated tools, methods, and instructional literature.
- Work once essential to survival and comfort -- gardening, hunting, cooking, needlework, home mechanics, and brewing -- have gradually evolved into hobbies and recreational activities. As a result, the technologies associated with these pursuits have become less efficient but more appealing to the new class of leisure artisans.
- Maines interprets the growth and economic significance of hobbies in terms of broad consumer demand for the technologies associated with them. Hedonizing Technologies uses bibliometric and retail census data to show the growth in world markets for hobby craft tools, books, periodicals, and materials from the late 18th century to today. The book addresses basic issues in the history of labor and industry and makes an original contribution to the discussion of how technology and people interact.
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The Great International Paper Airplane Book
- Jerry Mander, George Dippel, Howard Gossage, "The Great International Paper Airplane Book"
- Fireside | 1971 | ISBN: 0671211293, 1578660289 | 127 pages | Djvu | 7,6 MB
- My dad bought this book for me when I was 9 years old, and I was hooked on making paper airplanes for years--and so was he! This delightful book, first published in 1967, and still in print, brings together plans for the 20 best of the 11,851 entrants from the 1st International Paper Airplane contest sponsored by Scientific American. Some trivia: the smallest entry was .08" x .00003 inches; the largest, 11 feet!. Guranteed to provide hours of amusement, and possibly even inspire careers in aerodynamics. (The polymathic primary author of this book--Jerry Mander--has also written a tremendous volume on the inherent evils of television as a medium, Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television).
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The Great International Paper Airplane Book
- Jerry Mander, George Dippel, Howard Gossage, "The Great International Paper Airplane Book"
- Fireside | 1971 | ISBN: 0671211293, 1578660289 | 127 pages | Djvu | 7,6 MB
- My dad bought this book for me when I was 9 years old, and I was hooked on making paper airplanes for years--and so was he! This delightful book, first published in 1967, and still in print, brings together plans for the 20 best of the 11,851 entrants from the 1st International Paper Airplane contest sponsored by Scientific American. Some trivia: the smallest entry was .08" x .00003 inches; the largest, 11 feet!. Guranteed to provide hours of amusement, and possibly even inspire careers in aerodynamics. (The polymathic primary author of this book--Jerry Mander--has also written a tremendous volume on the inherent evils of television as a medium, Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television).
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Knitting Out of Africa: Inspired Sweater Designs
- Knitting Out of Africa: Inspired Sweater Designs by Marianne Isager
- Interweave Press | 2006 | ISBN: 1931499985 | English | 147 pages | PDF | 18.50 Mb
- Beautiful and historic African carpets, baskets, and other textiles provide the design inspiration for these 16 sophisticated knitted cardigans, pullovers, and sweater vests. Intended for seasoned knitters, these projects use domino, double knitting, entrelac, intarsia, and stranded two-color techniques worked in fingering-weight yarns. The Shoowa Vest, the African Domino Pullover, and the Arrowheads Cropped Pullover show off fancy stitching, while other designs feature colors borrowed from the mud-dried fabrics of Mali, the block patterns of Ghana, or motifs from Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Zaire, and Zimbabwe. African animals decorate the Giraffe Vest and Zebra Cardigan, and elsewhere leaping antelope and birds in flight are used in repeating patterns. Full instructions and charted patterns for at least two adult sizes are provided for each design and high-quality photographs of the finished pieces showcase these classic additions to any wardrobe.
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Beading with Gemstones: Beautiful Jewelry, Simple Techniques
- "Beading with Gemstones: Beautiful Jewelry, Simple Techniques", Valerie MacCarthy
- Lark Books | 2007 | ISBN: 157990887X | English | 123 pages | PDF | 14.50 Mb
- Beading doesn’t get more elegant than this, with such gleaming gems as amethyst, quartz, and lapis lazuli. Valérie MacCarthy—whose work graces the pages of high fashion magazines around the world—has created a magnificent collection of sophisticated, unique jewelry. The 30 projects include bracelets, earrings, necklaces and rings, and they tend to the playful and colorful. In addition, an entire section is dedicated to the different stones and their properties, including their spiritual and healing aspects. But what will really entice intermediate jewelers, beaders, and other general crafters are the pieces themselves: a balloon ring, festooned with seed pearls; chandelier earrings with sparkling, dangling stones; and a fireworks necklace of citrine, peridot, and apatite. Introductory chapters present all the gems, tools, and techniques used in the pieces.
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Knitting Out of Africa: Inspired Sweater Designs
- Knitting Out of Africa: Inspired Sweater Designs by Marianne Isager
- Interweave Press | 2006 | ISBN: 1931499985 | English | 147 pages | PDF | 18.50 Mb
- Beautiful and historic African carpets, baskets, and other textiles provide the design inspiration for these 16 sophisticated knitted cardigans, pullovers, and sweater vests. Intended for seasoned knitters, these projects use domino, double knitting, entrelac, intarsia, and stranded two-color techniques worked in fingering-weight yarns. The Shoowa Vest, the African Domino Pullover, and the Arrowheads Cropped Pullover show off fancy stitching, while other designs feature colors borrowed from the mud-dried fabrics of Mali, the block patterns of Ghana, or motifs from Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Zaire, and Zimbabwe. African animals decorate the Giraffe Vest and Zebra Cardigan, and elsewhere leaping antelope and birds in flight are used in repeating patterns. Full instructions and charted patterns for at least two adult sizes are provided for each design and high-quality photographs of the finished pieces showcase these classic additions to any wardrobe.
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Beading with Gemstones: Beautiful Jewelry, Simple Techniques
- "Beading with Gemstones: Beautiful Jewelry, Simple Techniques", Valerie MacCarthy
- Lark Books | 2007 | ISBN: 157990887X | English | 123 pages | PDF | 14.50 Mb
- Beading doesn’t get more elegant than this, with such gleaming gems as amethyst, quartz, and lapis lazuli. Valérie MacCarthy—whose work graces the pages of high fashion magazines around the world—has created a magnificent collection of sophisticated, unique jewelry. The 30 projects include bracelets, earrings, necklaces and rings, and they tend to the playful and colorful. In addition, an entire section is dedicated to the different stones and their properties, including their spiritual and healing aspects. But what will really entice intermediate jewelers, beaders, and other general crafters are the pieces themselves: a balloon ring, festooned with seed pearls; chandelier earrings with sparkling, dangling stones; and a fireworks necklace of citrine, peridot, and apatite. Introductory chapters present all the gems, tools, and techniques used in the pieces.
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Vintage-Style Beaded Jewelry
- Vintage-Style Beaded Jewelry by Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell
- North Light Books | 2004 | ISBN: 1581805470 | English | 123 pages | PDF | 11 Mb
- The first book on how to make vintage-style jewelry, this guide teaches readers how to create over 25 beautiful heirlooms of their own. Using a range of affordable and widely available materials, Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell presents classic and unique projects, including: -An elegant evening necklace with a Victorian feel -A silver charm bracelet with old mementos and pressed silver beads -A silk evening bag with matching velvet trim -A brooch made from old china -A multicolored filigree bracelet - And more!
- Clear step-by-step illustrations and easy-to master techniques such as wiring, beading, and netting, ensure that even beginners can produce these stunning, delicate, and charming keepsakes.
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Beading Inspiration: How to Use Color in Jewelry Design
- "Beading Inspiration: How to Use Color in Jewelry Design" by Bead & Button Magazine and BeadStyle Magazine
- Kalmbach | 2007 | ISBN: 0871162466 | English | 95 pages | PDF | 34.70 Mb
- Choosing and using color in jewelry design can be difficult. That’s where Beading Inspiration comes in! The experts at Bead&Button and BeadStyle have packed this book with step-by-step guidance on how to find great color combinations using four proven sources of inspiration—nature, fabric, decorative arts, and the color wheel. Beaders will be able to select the perfect colors every time, then use them in simple, stunning projects: dazzling rings, playful necklaces, shimmering earrings, distinctive bracelets, and more jewelry that features vibrant and unexpected color.
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Fabulous Felted Scarves: 20 Wearable Works of Art
- "Fabulous Felted Scarves: 20 Wearable Works of Art", Chad Alice Hagen, Jorie Johnson
- Lark Books | 2007 | ISBN: 1600590020 | English | 142 pages | PDF | 25.90 Mb
- Felting is hotter than ever, and scarves are fabulous first projects for crafters to try. The simple process yields infinitely varied results, with rich colors, forms, and visual appeal. Created by two internationally-known designers, these 20 spectacular boas, wraps, shawls, and stoles are beautiful, wearable art. Ranging from understated elegance to simply outrageous, they come with easy-to-follow instructions, helpful how-to photos, and templates, when needed. An introduction covers all the basics, and the projects build a repertoire of skills as readers progress through the book. The standouts include a scarf with lacy designs snipped onto the felt surface; a wrap inspired by the delicate hues in Monet’s water lily paintings; and a pretty dip-dye novelty yarn party scarf.
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Vintage-Style Beaded Jewelry
- Vintage-Style Beaded Jewelry by Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell
- North Light Books | 2004 | ISBN: 1581805470 | English | 123 pages | PDF | 11 Mb
- The first book on how to make vintage-style jewelry, this guide teaches readers how to create over 25 beautiful heirlooms of their own. Using a range of affordable and widely available materials, Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell presents classic and unique projects, including: -An elegant evening necklace with a Victorian feel -A silver charm bracelet with old mementos and pressed silver beads -A silk evening bag with matching velvet trim -A brooch made from old china -A multicolored filigree bracelet - And more!
- Clear step-by-step illustrations and easy-to master techniques such as wiring, beading, and netting, ensure that even beginners can produce these stunning, delicate, and charming keepsakes.
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Beading Inspiration: How to Use Color in Jewelry Design
- "Beading Inspiration: How to Use Color in Jewelry Design" by Bead & Button Magazine and BeadStyle Magazine
- Kalmbach | 2007 | ISBN: 0871162466 | English | 95 pages | PDF | 34.70 Mb
- Choosing and using color in jewelry design can be difficult. That’s where Beading Inspiration comes in! The experts at Bead&Button and BeadStyle have packed this book with step-by-step guidance on how to find great color combinations using four proven sources of inspiration—nature, fabric, decorative arts, and the color wheel. Beaders will be able to select the perfect colors every time, then use them in simple, stunning projects: dazzling rings, playful necklaces, shimmering earrings, distinctive bracelets, and more jewelry that features vibrant and unexpected color.
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Fabulous Felted Scarves: 20 Wearable Works of Art
- "Fabulous Felted Scarves: 20 Wearable Works of Art", Chad Alice Hagen, Jorie Johnson
- Lark Books | 2007 | ISBN: 1600590020 | English | 142 pages | PDF | 25.90 Mb
- Felting is hotter than ever, and scarves are fabulous first projects for crafters to try. The simple process yields infinitely varied results, with rich colors, forms, and visual appeal. Created by two internationally-known designers, these 20 spectacular boas, wraps, shawls, and stoles are beautiful, wearable art. Ranging from understated elegance to simply outrageous, they come with easy-to-follow instructions, helpful how-to photos, and templates, when needed. An introduction covers all the basics, and the projects build a repertoire of skills as readers progress through the book. The standouts include a scarf with lacy designs snipped onto the felt surface; a wrap inspired by the delicate hues in Monet’s water lily paintings; and a pretty dip-dye novelty yarn party scarf.
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Designing the Doll: From Concept to Construction
- Designing the Doll: From Concept to Construction by Susanna Oroyan
- C&T Publishing | 1999 | ISBN: 1571200606 | English | 160 pages | PDF | 37.30 Mb
- An in-depth guide to doll making from concept to "imaginative engineering," this book is for every collector and artist. A gallery of all of the important "art" doll makers today-a record for collectors and inspiration for doll artists. A wide variety of construction methods, the techniques for getting proportions correct, and ideas on how to develop ideas and then construct advanced art figures or dolls are covered. 250 color photos plus over 200 drawings.
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Designing the Doll: From Concept to Construction
- Designing the Doll: From Concept to Construction by Susanna Oroyan
- C&T Publishing | 1999 | ISBN: 1571200606 | English | 160 pages | PDF | 37.30 Mb
- An in-depth guide to doll making from concept to "imaginative engineering," this book is for every collector and artist. A gallery of all of the important "art" doll makers today-a record for collectors and inspiration for doll artists. A wide variety of construction methods, the techniques for getting proportions correct, and ideas on how to develop ideas and then construct advanced art figures or dolls are covered. 250 color photos plus over 200 drawings.
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Create Your Own Hand-Printed Cloth: Stamp, Screen & Stencil with Everyday Objects
- Rayna Gillman, "Create Your Own Hand-Printed Cloth: Stamp, Screen & Stencil with Everyday Objects"
- C&T Publishing | 2008 | ISBN: 1571204393 | English | 97 pages | PDF | 39.90 Mb
- Create original cloth for quilts or wearable art by printing with found or recycled objects from around the house or hardware store, using a variety of pigments and surface design techniques including screen printing, stamping, rubbings, monoprinting with a gelatin plate, and working with soy wax for easy batik.
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