Create something amazing with these ready-to-use mandala templates! Inside this book are 32 mesmerizing graphic configurations to color, tangle, and inspire. Use these elemental designs for simple coloring enjoyment, or fill them with tangles to make your own new Zentangle-inspired masterpiece. From sacred spaces to cosmic circles, these versatile templates allow you to produce stunning original art, even if you’re just a beginner and can’t draw like a professional. You’ll find expert advice here on coloring and patterning techniques, along with a gorgeous gallery of inspiring finished pieces. TangleEasy Mandalas is printed on quality, heavyweight paper, perforated for easy removal and framing.

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Create something amazing with these ready-to-use artistic templates, inspired by the world’s great wisdom traditions. Inside this book are 32 spiritual icons to color, tangle, and inspire. Use these elemental designs for simple coloring enjoyment, or fill them with tangles and other patterns to make your own new Zentangle inspired masterpiece. From dharma wheels and mandalas to crosses, hexagrams, and scarabs, these versatile templates allow you to produce stunning original art, even if you’re just a beginner and can’t draw like a professional. You’ll find expert advice here on coloring and patterning techniques, along with a gorgeous gallery of inspiring finished pieces. TangleEasy Meaningful Mandalas and Sacred Symbols is printed on quality, heavyweight paper, micro-perforated for easy removal and framing.

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Create something amazing with these ready-to-use artistic templates for magnificent marine life. Inside this book are 32 captivating designs to color, tangle, and inspire. Use these aquatic animals for simple coloring enjoyment, or fill them with tangles to make your own new Zentangle-inspired masterpiece. From great whites and jellyfish to whales and dolphins, these versatile templates allow you to produce stunning original art, even if you’re just a beginner and can’t draw like a professional. You’ll find expert advice here on coloring and patterning techniques, along with a gorgeous gallery of inspiring finished pieces. TangleEasy Sea Life is printed on quality, heavyweight paper, perforated for easy removal and framing.

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Create something amazing with these ready-to-use artistic templates for retro icons. From tea sets and tugboats to gramophones and jukeboxes, these classic visions run the cultural gamut from conventional Victorian to hipster cool. Use these timeless designs for simple coloring enjoyment, or fill them with tangles and other patterns to make your own Zentangle-inspired masterpiece. You’ll find expert advice here on coloring and patterning techniques, along with a gorgeous gallery of inspiring finished pieces. TangleEasy Vintage Icons is printed on quality, heavyweight paper, micro-perforated for easy removal and framing. Visit www.TangleEasy.com for new designs and updates.

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Create something amazing with these ready-to-use animal templates! Inside this book are 32 captivating wildlife designs to color, pattern, and inspire. Use these beautiful beasts for simple coloring enjoyment, or fill them with tangles and other patterns to make your own new Zentangle-inspired masterpiece. From koala bears and kangaroos to lizards, leopards, and llamas, these versatile templates allow you to produce stunning original art, even if you’re just a beginner and can’t draw like a professional. You’ll find expert advice here on coloring and patterning techniques, along with a gorgeous gallery of inspiring finished pieces. TangleEasy Wildlife Designs is printed on quality, heavyweight paper.

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This beautiful book, based on the original notebook and recipe journal of a 1900s "Viennese Baroness", takes readers on a journey through fin de siecle Viennese high society. With over 100 original recipes, all of which have been tested and brought up to date for the modern cook, it is not only a beautiful collection of recipes but is also a fascinating look at the life of a turn-of-the-century family. Filled with anecdotes and personal stories to bring the recipes to life, this book will be a charming insight into a bygone era. The classic recipes will cover a range of dishes both savoury and sweet, with a strong emphasis on the desserts and pastries for which Vienna is famed. It includes chapters such as Starters, Soups, Meat Dishes, Side Dishes, Biscuits & Cookies, Sweet Pastries, Cakes & Gateaux, Tortes and Puddings. In addition there are beautiful photographs of Vienna throughout the book, capturing the architecture, cafe culture and beauty of this elegant city.

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Very few spiders generate the same emotional reaction as the large, hairy tarantula. Despite their stereotypical portrayal in movies, these easy-to-care-for spiders make excellent low-maintenance pets. Designed for the beginning tarantula owner, this comprehensive manual includes essential advice on selecting, feeding, and caring for your pet, as well as tips on breeding and health maintenance. A special chapter offers up-to-date information on some of the most popular and readily available species such as the Costa Rican striped-knee and common pink-toe tarantulas. This all new addition to the renowned Herpetocultural Library puts expert-written advice at the fingertips of reptile and invertebrate enthusiasts.

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Taylor Swift is a force of nature -- a superstar, a global icon, and a generational singer-songwriter. So, for all true-blue "swifties" who can't get enough of all things Taylor, the unofficial PERSONALIZED Taylor Swift Forever Coloring Book is a must-have! Commemorate Taylor's most iconic performances and appearances in 25 stunningly realistic coloring pages. Throughout, you'll learn more fun-facts and "Taylor-isms" on the back of each coloring page. Round out your Taylor Swift experience with beautiful photographs of Taylor in concert, walking the red carpet, and at award ceremonies. Pages are printed on high-quality paper and perforated for displaying. Front cover can be personalized with the recipient’s name. Inside, personalize a special message or dedication.

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Taylor Swift is a force of nature -- a superstar, a global icon, and a generational singer-songwriter. So, for all true-blue "swifties" who can't get enough of all things Taylor, the unofficial Taylor Swift Forever Coloring & Activity Book is a must-have! Commemorate Taylor's most iconic performances and appearances in the more than 30 stunningly realistic coloring pages. Test your "swiftie" knowledge and solve fun and challenging quizzes and puzzles including spot-the-difference, word searches, and labyrinths all inspired by her legendary career and albums including the release of The Tortured Poets Department (answers included!). Throughout, you'll learn more fun-facts and "Taylor-isms" on the back of each coloring page. Round out your Taylor Swift experience with beautiful photographs of Taylor in concert, walking the red carpet, and at award ceremonies. Pages are printed on high-quality paper and perforated for displaying.

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SUPER FAN-tastic Taylor Swift Coloring & Activity Boo 10-Copy Counter Display Taylor Swift is a superstar, a global sensation, and the greatest singer-songwriter of her generation. And there is no better way for a "Swiftie" to celebrate all her amazing achievements and dynamic personality than with the SUPER FAN-tastic Taylor Swift Coloring & Activity Book. Unleash your creativity with more than 30 coloring pages, test your Taylor Swift knowledge with easy, medium, and hard quizzes. . . answer key included, and solve fun and challenging games and puzzles, including labyrinths, spot-the-difference, and word searches, all dedicated to the unstoppable force that is Taylor Swift. Along the way, you'll learn new fun facts including her favorite number, her early years, her songwriting and music evolution, and her iconic trend-setting fashion style. Complete with photographs of Taylor's performances, walking the red carpet, and at award ceremonies. Pages are perforated for easy removal and display.

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Mini Origami is an easy way to make unique cards, journals and scrapbook pages.

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Color your world with the fabulous art of henna tattoo.  Mehndi, also known as henna tattoo, is a traditional Middle Eastern art used to adorn the body for weddings and other special celebrations. Today, you can join in the beauty and fun of mendhi with this simple book of patterns and instructions for the body and even home decor objects!  Inside, you will find a variety of original henna tatttoo patterns that can be applied to the hands, feet, belly and back. You'll also be interested in creating your own designs by following  the simple instructions for the 5 basic henna shapes and learn how to combine them in a variety of ways to create exotic mendhi designs of your own.  But why stop there? Mendhi is a versitile art that can also be applied to wood, leather and other surfaces. Follow-along with the author as she shows how she creates one-of-a-kind designs for a wooden box, leather pouch, magnet, tea caddy and more. Filled with stunning photographs of beautiful henna tattoo, this book is sure to inspire.

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Color your world with the fabulous art of henna tattoo with this book of patterns and instructions for the body and even home decor objects! Learn how to combine the 5 basic henna shapes into a variety of exotic mendhi designs.

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There's nothing as sweet as a cute little kitty gazing out at you with her big brown eyes. Now you can color a darling kitty whenever you want, perched in her own pretty teacup. Acclaimed illustrator Kayomi Harai presents this one-of-a-kind coloring book for kids featuring 32 adorable teacup kittens to color with markers, colored pencils, watercolors, or gel pens. From their expressive eyes, to their precious outfits, to their dainty ceramic vessels, every charming detail is sure to put a twinkle in your eye. Kayomi provides tips on basic coloring techniques, from patterning and combinations to shading and color theory. Handy coloring guides offer suggested color palettes and fully colored examples. Printed on one side only of archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper, each perforated page detaches easily for gifting or display. If you love cats and you love coloring, this book is the purr-fect addition to your collection.

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Have a cup of cuteness and color adorable kittens however you want, perched in their own pretty teacups. This custom coloring book for someone special makes for the perfect personalized gift. Fill out the form on this webpage and add the recipient’s name to the front cover, as well as a small message from you that will be printed on inside front cover dedication page. Featuring more than 20 adorable kitten designs to color into life – from their expressive eyes and their precious outfits to their dainty ceramic vessels – every charming detail is sure to put a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face! Illustrated by award-winning artist Kayomi Harai, each design is printed on a single side of each page. Personalization Instructions: Simply type the name of the coloring book recipient in the coordinating field. Next, include your personalized message for the dedication page! Indicate whether you’d like your signature to include “From” or “Love.” Enter your name(s) for the final step! Example: Taylor / Happy Birthday! Love, Mom & Dad Your order will ship within 24 hours or less. Receive 20% off your order when you purchase 12 or more personalized coloring books! Email customer service at: customerservice@foxchapelpublishing.com

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If you love dogs in general and terriers in particular then you will love this book. The book is the first of a two volume work about the Terriers of the British Isles. Many dog owners are interested in their breed, not from a formal stance, but from the perspective of its 'informal' history. For instance, the phenomenal popularity of the Collie and German Shepherd over the years can be traced to popularity of Lassie and The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin. Every child who watched these shows knew that, if they owned one, their dog would behave in an identical manner to their TV or film heroes. 'Terriers of Scotland and Ireland' is a 'terrier social history'. It is more concerned about their working and companion qualities and with the origins of the breed than in detailing the qualities of big prize-winners. The book is historically accurate and provides the professional dog owner with the data needed to develop an improved breeding program. Whether you are a professional or an amateur dog owner you will have endless hours of enjoyable reading.

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Before you buckle up and hit the road, grab a pen and this awesome on-the-go road trip activity book for kids! Perfect for kids who love an adventure, this jam-packed and compact activity book has everything kids ages 5-10 need to have as much fun getting there as they will when they arrive! Filled with brain teasers, puzzles, mazes, word games, secret codes, matching games, seek-and-finds, and so much more, every exciting and colorful page features an engaging learning activity or game. Enjoy the ride and have a blast with Terrific Travel Fun for Kids!

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This stunning hardcover journal features timeless, original cover art by legendary artist, Jim Shore. His unmistakable style incorporates wholesome themes and folk art forms, from quilting and rosemaling to tole painting. With over 100 lined pages of high-quality, extra-thick paper, also included are decorative endpapers, head and tail bands, a placeholder ribbon, and inspirational quotes throughout based on faith for an uplifting writing experience, making this notebook the perfect gift for creative self-expression and reflection.

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This stunning mini notebook features timeless cover art of the original painting, Thankful, Grateful, Blessed, by legendary artist, Jim Shore. His unmistakable style incorporates wholesome themes and folk art forms, from quilting and rosemaling to tole painting. With 64 lined pages, also included are inspirational quotes throughout, making this pocket notebook the perfect gift for on-the-go creative self-expression and reflection.

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The AEC Mustang was announced in 1956 to be built at the former Maudslay works near Alcester. This twin-steering six wheeler 'Chinese Six' model was rated for 18 tons gross weight, placing it in the medium-weight range. Sales were moderate but the Mustang achieved some popularity as general haulage flats, tankers, box vans and tippers. By 1962 the Mustang concept was being superseded by AEC's new Marshal 6 x 2 conventional, medium-weight six-wheeler. This offered a higher gross vehicle weight and a better payload than the Mustang. From 1964 Marshals enjoyed ten years of popularity as general haulage lorries, benefiting from the great increase in UK road transport following the Beeching decimation of the railways. As the 1970s progressed they were increasingly replaced by articulated lorries, though they enjoyed continued sales to tipper operators, for quarries, as aggregate hauliers, for millers and cement firms. Several large users, such as the London Brick company, were still buying Marshals until the end of their production in 1977.Graham Edge tells this story knowledgeably, and includes a large number of museum-quality archive photographs of Mustangs and Marshals at work in a wide variety of situations. The Appendices cover chassis designations and details as well as Mustang and Marshal engines.

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A book so extensively detailed about canoeing the Allagash River in Maine, by expert outdoorsman Gil Gilpatrick, it's like having him along for the trip.

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The complete guide to permanently eliminating allergies in dogs and cats. Holistic health therapies for keeping your pets as healthy as they can be. How to use natural approaches to strengthening a pet's immune system without the use of pharmaceuticals. A detailed explanation of the author’s allergy-elimination technique—a new, effective approach for dealing with allergy problems in pets. Useful advice on food sensitivity, hot spots, ear infections, ringworm, scabies, intestinal parasites, vaccinations, and more.

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Create the perfect training environment for your puppy with these simple steps! The American Kennel Club (AKC) is much more than just a few events that showcase the most skilled canines in the country. The AKC offers advice on everything from feeding and training your dog to caring for them throughout their lives. They have taken that know-how and put it into a puppy training manual that emphasizes common sense caring for puppies from before the dog arrives at its new home through its exciting and high-energy puppyhood. Whether dog owners are new and just learning the ropes of training a puppy or experienced owners that need a "tune-up" in all things puppy, Train Your Puppy Right offers something for everyone. For new dog owners, the book is a must. It shows how to best prepare the living space for the new pet as well as several "life skills" every dog owner should know and practice. These include: *How to prepare your home into a puppy-proof living space before the new arrival gets into everything *How to create a safe, inviting, and comfortable living area that your puppy can thrive and grow in *How to introduce the puppy to the "rest of the family," including other pets and children *How to feed the puppy and what types of food it needs to grow up healthy and strong *Puppy grooming techniques to ensure comfort and promote good health *Simple yet complex training techniques *Advice on curbing unwanted or self-destructive behavior *Advice on troubleshooting common behavioral problems with your puppy *How to prepare the puppy for vet visits. For experienced owners, the book offers reminders of how to best position the puppy and the owners for success. As with children, raising a puppy often requires remembering the things you already know or have experienced, which makes The American Kennel Club's Train Your Puppy Right invaluable even to seasoned pros at dog training. There is not much a puppy can do that this book does not cover. Perhaps best of all, though, is that the book is not overcomplicated. The advice is easy to digest, and the various strategies, tactics, and tricks included are presented in simple language with easy-to-follow instructions. If you are looking for the easiest and most effective way to train your puppy, The American Kennel Club's Train Your Puppy Right is the book you need today. About the American Kennel Club: The organization was founded in 1884 and registers over one million dogs each year. The club sponsors over 22,000 events each year, including confirmation shows, agility events, obedience trials, and hunting and field competitions.

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Now Lora Irish, the author of the bestselling Great Book of Woodburning, offers thirty-five amazingly detailed new projects that explore the craft of pyrography across the full range of inventive pyro media.

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Become a master chocolatier! Creating mouthwatering chocolate confections at home no longer no longer requires hours of training. Anne and Ian Scott share their knowledge of melting, tempering, dipping, and molding in this easy-to-follow guide.With mouthwatering recipes like Orange Dessert, Dulce de Leche, and Cinnamon Truffles, you'll become an expert in the flavors and techniques of chocolate. Learning to make exquisite, professional-looking chocolates and truffles at home has never been easier, or more delicious.The Art of Chocolate Making includes information on the history of chocolate as well as comprehensive instructions covering ingredients, equipment, fillings, and flavorings. Get expert tips on methods such as melting, tempering, making molds, and creative gift-wrapping. This is the perfect book for dazzling your friends and family with delicious chocolate made with flair.

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It’s a needlework garden filled with exquisite, floral-themed blocks to instruct and inspire today’s needle artists. This award-winning book carefully describes and illustrates 62 embroidery stitches and dozens of techniques for ribbonry, stumpwork, fabric, and needle turn appliqué on floral-based blocks. With over a hundred block designs, create your own needle art flowers by completing 4 step-by-step sampler quilt projects with coordinating full-color diagrams and illustrations. Also included is a DVD with 124 printable patterns, a sizing chart, list of supply resources, and suggestions for further reading.

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For author Philippe de Vosjoli, ?art is the actualization of a personal vision or message,” and de Vosjoli’s passion is snakes, which he believes are among the most beautiful animals on earth. Incorporating snakes into a naturalistic vivarium, the way lizards and amphibians usually are, adds a new element to snake keeping, elevating the hobby to a true art form. In The Art of Keeping Snakes, de Vosjoli pursues this concept and provides advice for snake keepers who wish to create beautiful displays for their snakes, putting the animals’ welfare and quality of life above all else and simultaneously enhancing their own enjoyment in observing their beautiful snakes in naturalistic environments. Beautifully photographed, inspiring, and informative, The Art of Keeping Snakes is divided into two parts, the first ?A New Way to Keep Snakes,” discusses design planning, enclosures and background possibilities, substrates, landscaping, plants, heating/lighting, quarantine and introducing the snakes to the vivarium. This part also includes chapters on feeding, handling, health care, and general maintenance and husbandry. The second part, ?Best Display Snakes,” presents over thirty different snakes, including photographs, physical descriptions, and tips for selection, handling, vivarium design tips, feeding, and breeding. The snakes in this part are divided into chapters, categorized by pythons, boas, water and garter snakes, hognose snakes, rat snakes, kingsnakes and milksnakes, and others. Resources and index included.

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Welcome to the world of Steampunk: a unique fantasy version of nineteenth century Victorian England imbued with today's technology. Discover the captivating and dynamic world of this emerging genre through the creative vision of today's leading artists. "The Art of Steampunk is a visual treat that you can peruse time and time again, as well as proudly display on your coffee table for your guests to enjoy." -- NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS "The book wastes very little time getting to the good stuff..." -- WIRED MAGAZINE

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In this book, Mari gives six simple but effective tips to help launch you into the wonderful world of sketching.

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Welding is a useful skill that is increasing in demand and the basic skills required are easy to learn! The Art of Welding is a clear and practical guide to understanding basic techniques for oxyacetylene welding, brazing, flame cutting and electric arc welding with mild steel, cast iron, stainless steel, copper, brass, and aluminum in sheet, plate, or cast form. Filled with comprehensive insight, practical exercises, scaled diagrams, tables of data, and so much more, readers will learn everything they need to know about various welding techniques – from pipe welding and resistance welding to T.I.G welding, M.I.G. welding, and so much more. Author W.A. Vause spent an impressive 40 years as a welder and as a welding instructor at Queen Elizabeth College for the Disabled.

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Written by a team of internationally respected herpetologists led by Philippe de Vosjoli, The Ball Python Manual is an authoritative introduction to this popular snake. The ball python is admired around the world for its distinctly African appearance and its relative medium size and tameability. This colorful manual offers up-to-date and reliable information on selection, acclimating, handling, housing and maintaining ball pythons, all of which will be extremely valuable to newcomers to this remarkable python. Dr. Roger Klingenberg’s chapter on health care is indispensable for all snake keepers with excellent advice for troubleshooting health issues for each of the snake’s anatomical regions. The breeding chapter by David and Tracy Barker discusses sexing, sexual maturity, and all aspects of captive reproduction and hatching. The volume concludes with resources and a complete index.

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A celebration America’s ongoing love affair with the Beatles, four longhaired, oddly dressed chaps who appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show on Sunday evening, February 9, 1964 with half of America watching from their living rooms. Editor Ben Nussbaum traces the beginnings of this first internationally famous boy band, revealing how all four stars aligned to create the sonic sensation that changed the course of music history. Within just two months of the Fab Four’s debut on Mr. Sullivan’s variety hour, the band had secured all five top spots on BillBoard’s Hot 100, and before year’s end would sell an astonishing ten million records.Filled with dozens of color and black and white photographs, The Beatles details the rise and fall of the band, the stories behind the men, their relationships, the creation of the songs, the tours, the albums, and the unstoppable spread of Beatlemania around the globe. That the Beatles’ legacy continues to fascinate music lovers and pop culture gurus fifty years since their meteoric climb is rendered even more remarkable when one considers that the Beatles would disband just six short years after they sang their first ?yeah yeah yeah” on American television.In The Beatles, Nussbaum maps out the band’s rise to fame in 1964 (?The Toppermost of the Poppermost” and ?The Beginning”) as well as three summers of grueling tours ?sixty-six tours from 1964 to 1966 (?Twist & Shout”). The song-writing partnership between John Lennon and Paul McCartney, considered by many to be the most successful in history, is examined in ?Come Together,” revealing how the pair worked together and how their styles were vastly different yet complemented each other’s, for a time.The chapter ?We Can’t Work It Out” discusses the inevitable demise of the Fab Four and how the men grew apart musically and personally due to the high pressures of becoming instant celebrities.In ?Breaching the Iron Curtain,” the Soviet Union’s banning and bashing of the band only increased the youth of the U.S.S.R. to crave the Beatles more fervently and led to their further resentment of their government. Some two decades later, only upon the election of Beatles fan Mikhail Gorbachev did the first Beatles album get released in the U.S.S.R.Underscoring what Nussbaum refers to as ?the grandeur of the catalog,” Beatles experts Tim Riley and Patrick Foster choose their Top Twenty Beatles tunes, remarkably with only five songs in common.A special section will be welcome by all record collectors, the complete list of the twenty Beatles albums released in North America, including dates and song titles, from Introducing the Beatles, January 1964 to Let it Be, May 1970.The Beatles also takes a brief look at the long solo careers of the four artists after the dissolution of the band, including their musical highlights and lowlights. Other topics discussed in this vividly illustrated volume are the five top contenders for the ?Fifth Beatle”( plus ten runners-up, including Little Richard and Yoko Ono), the story of Capitol Records exec, Dave Dexter, who nearly stalled the Beatles’ entrance into America, and a section devoted to the band’s children (?Here Come the Sons”), discussing the music careers of Julian Lennon, Sean Lennon, Zak Starkey, James McCartney, and Dhani Harrison.

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Zentangle(R) is fast becoming a worldwide phenomenon, attracting individuals from all walks of life. The Beauty of Zentangle celebrates this simple but elegant new craft with hundreds of sensational one-of-a-kind designs from around the world. This invitation-only collection of the very best Zentangle-inspired art includes stunning masterpieces from breakthrough artists and CZTs like Suzanne McNeill, Cindy Shepard, Marie Browning, Sandy Steen Bartholomew, and many more. Their inventive tangles are at the forefront of a new wave of creative expression and personal freedom.

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The most common training issues that dog owners face are addressed in The Book of Simple Solutions: Training Your Dog by dog expert Kim Campbell Thornton. From the publisher of Dog Fancy magazine, this fun fact-filled volume offers solutions to barking, chewing, digging, house-training issues, aggression, and bad doggy manners (begging, jumping up, marking, etc.). Buck Jones’s hilarious color cartoons should not distract dog owners from the serious matters at hand, but solving canine behavior problems are better handled with know-how, patience, and good dose of humor?all of which are delivered handily in this compact 224-page Simple Solutions book.

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The Blind Woodsman is an inspiring and motivational autobiography about a man who finds true joy after struggling with depression, drug addiction, anxiety, financial despair and a failed suicide attempt at the age of 16. John Furniss, more famously known today as "The Blind Woodsman," along with his wife, inspiration and fellow artist Anni share their amazing story with the mission to help others. Despite being blind, John is now a highly skilled woodworker creating incredible pieces of art in complete darkness. Chapter one starts with how John and Anni met preceded by John sharing his experiences as a young teen and challenges along the way. Be inspired by the amazing images of John's work and many inspirational messages that will make you laugh and smile along the way. A story that will give hope and inspiration to those dealing with depression, addiction and the many anxiety driven stresses in our lives.

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The exquisite art of bonsai is beautifully demonstrated in this authoritative, practical handbook, which takes the reader from a first foray into the world of miniature trees to a level of considerable expertise. The book covers both indoor and outdoor varieties and is full of practical information about cultivation, propagation and pruning. It is a guide both for newcomers to the art as well as for bonsai gardeners with some knowledge of the subject. The handbook describes, in clear text, step-by-step illustrations, and finely detailed photographs, the anatomy and the art of this classic hobby. It describes the rules -- and also describes how they can be broken. It will enable beginners to start their own bonsai collection, whether of home grown or bought trees, and to keep their bonsai healthy and in good shape. It will answer questions for those who already have some experience with bonsai. All the tools and the skills needed are described, and a beautiful photographic compendium displays the top 24 species, both outdoor and indoor. Written by a master of the art, this how-to book is the perfect reference for bonsai owners at many levels of expertise.

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Find a bag to suit every outfit and occasion in this delightful collection of 30 easy-to-make bags. The Book of Bags offers step-by-step sewing projects suitable for experienced crafters and newcomers alike. Each bag can be given a completely different look simply by changing the fabric. Customize your creations with embroidery, applique, or beading—the possibilities are endless. The same basic techniques used throughout the projects are explained in detail at the front of the book, while concise instructions and photographs guide you through each bag. The bags range from bright and cheery beach bags and functional yet stylish shoppers and duffels to classic evening clutches and stylish wrist bags. Make your own distinctive bucket bag, shoulder bag, or drawstring bag, and try your hand at a versatile book bag or messenger bag. With such a variety of techniques and styles, there really is something here for everyone.

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The Box Turtle Manual seeks to ?help prospective owners keep their turtles healthy and happy.” Given the low price tag placed on a box turtle in a pet shop, many casual shoppers add a box turtle to their household without preparation or knowledge about how to keep the animal alive. Since quality information is difficult to find on box turtles, Philippe de Vosjoli and Dr. Roger Klingenberger remedy the situation with this Advanced Vivarium Systems edition dedicated to box turtles. The authors believe that these popular and beautiful turtles?.”may teach you one or two lessons about the delicate balance of life, natural law, and the many ways in which intelligence in manifested in nature.” The book presents background information and guidelines for caring for a box turtle, including selecting a health specimen, acclimating the turtle, indoor and outdoor housing, heating and lighting requirements, feeding and handling, hibernation and breeding. The authors recommend three specific species of box turtles as good pet candidates: they provide photos and information on ornate box turtles, common Asian box turtles, and Chinese box turtles. Dr. Klingenberger provides a chapter on diseases and disorders that gives specific advice about dealing with dehydration, nutritional problems, parasitic problems, and vitamin deficiency. A five-page troubleshooting chart for health problems concludes the chapter. Resources and index included.

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Third in the Kennel Club Books’ Classics series, The Chihuahua recognizes the ever-popular pequeño perrito in one spectacular volume. Written by author, breeder, and handler, Susan Payne, this book’s engaging chapters on everything from the breed’s accomplishments in performance events, to their participation as service dogs make it much more than just ?another breed book.” With more than 150 vintage and modern photographs of the breed, this book is a must-have for every Chihuahua owner.

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From making the first cut to applying the finish, this comprehensive resource covers every aspect of woodcarving. Everything is here for the beginning or advanced woodcarver, from choosing the appropriate wood; setting up a shop, selecting, using, and sharpening tools; and performing all the fundamental techniques, such as the push cut, pull cut, stop cut, and slicing cut. Every general carving style -- from classical to whimsical to rustic -- are detailed, as are the basic steps of power carving. Eight step-by-step projects designed to help newer woodcarvers build proficiency are included along with the plans for the rocking horse featured on the cover. Best of all, a handy resource section and a glossary round out this fully illustrated, must-have resource for all woodcarvers.

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From making the first cut to applying the finish, this comprehensive resource covers every aspect of woodcarving. Everything is here for the beginning or advanced woodcarver, from choosing the appropriate wood; setting up a shop, selecting, using, and sharpening tools; and performing all the fundamental techniques, such as the push cut, pull cut, stop cut, and slicing cut. Every general carving style -- from classical to whimsical to rustic -- are detailed, as are the basic steps of power carving. The included 10 step-by-step projects are designed to help newer woodcarvers build proficiency. Best of all, a handy resource section and a glossary round out this fully illustrated, must-have resource for all woodcarvers. The new edition includes an updated power carving section, newly added step-by-step projects of a simple spoon and a Santa face along with patterns and painting tips, and updated photography.

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The Complete Book of Woodworking is a comprehensive guide to help you become a master woodworker and have a house full of hand-made furnishings to show for the effort! Set up shop, understand the tools, learn the principles of basic design, and practice essential woodworking techniques as you complete 40 detailed plans for home accessories, furnishings, outdoor projects, workshop projects, and more! With over 1,200 full-color photographs, step-by-step instructions and illustrations, and helpful diagrams, woodworkers of all levels will enjoy enhancing their skills and learning something new!

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With great power comes great complexity. The latest models are packed with controls that can appear bewildering to even experienced photographers. This guide teaches SLR owners everything they need to know to get the best from their equipment. It demonstrates how to master advanced controls to take full control of the photographic process.

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This comprehensive guide to the flags of the world, now available in a completely updated edition, provides concise, accurate coverage of every country in the world, giving the history, meaning, and symbolism of national flags, together with large-scale and smaller locator maps.It includes the history of flags; color flags of over 220 countries and territories; flags of international organizations; large-scale and detailed locator maps for easy reference; up-to-date data and statistics for all countries; information about the history and symbolism of each flag; a section on de facto and emerging states; and a full index.

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Celebrating the diversity and bounty of foods available today, The Cook's Bible of Ingredients is a visual Encyclopedia of more than 1200 foods and ingredients. Each of the 12 chapters is devoted to a particular group of ingredients, be it meat, fish, vegetables or oils and flavourings. Attractively presented full-colour photographs present a scrumptious visual gallery of food and food ideas from all over the world. Complementing the photos are extended descriptions of the characteristics, origins and uses of each ingredient, and each chapter is introduced by a short thematic essay. This book is an invaluable reference source for anyone who loves to cook or who just loves food.

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More and more dog owners are beginning to cook for their dogs, not only as a special treat, but also for everyday meals. It is a healthier, safer alternative to store-bought dog food. But what about gourmet chefs? Do they cook for their favorite canines, too? Of course they do! The authors of Culinary Canine have interviewed the top chefs of the nation and asked them what their dogs’ favorite dishes are. Colorful photographs and delicious recipes accompany each interview, and the reader is given an inside view into a dog’s life with a master of the kitchen. Culinary Canine not only allows readers a peek into the life of a chef’s best friend, but also gives them a chance to be gourmet chefs for their own pampered pooches.There are thirty easy to follow recipes included in the book. Each chef gives their favorite recipe for their dog.

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The Dachshund is not one dog but many. No other breed offers such a variety of colours, size and coat texture. He may weight 10 pounds or more than 30. As far as colour, the Dachshund comes in solid and mixed shades of red, cream, black, chocolate, fawn and grey-blue. He can be dappled or double dappled, brindled, or piebald. Coats can be smooth, long-haired or wired. Yet, magically, beneath this delightful multiplicity lurks a paradox. The Dachshund is not many dogs but one. Whatever the coat texture, colour or size, there is one spirit, one heart, and one soul. It is the spirit of courage, the heart of loyalty, and the soul of nobility.

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