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An unabridged republication of Selected Designs from Shoppell’s Modern Houses, originally published by The Co-Operative Building Plan Association, Architects, 63 Broadway, New York, 1890. This rare catalog of residential designs is an invaluable guide for architectural historians, preservationists, and anyone attempting to restore a Victorian-era home. Besides acting as a guide to over 250 house plans, the book offers builders and homeowners essays in interior decoration and landscaping. It includes dozens of examples of architecture popular at the turn of the century including bungalow, stick-style, Gothic revival, chateau style, Queen Anne, and Eastlake influenced designs. More than 800 photos and line drawings illustrate front and side views, and floor plans complete with dimensions. Written descriptions include general dimensions, suggestions for interior finishes, color schemes, and cost estimates. The book begins with humble cottages estimated to cost less than $1,000 to build and expands to homes that would run over $10,000. There are also several row houses, a hotel, bank, church or meeting hall, a boathouse, and a seven-room school plan, plus plans for a carriage house and nine stables. Essays provide tips for an ice house, greenhouse, a cistern, heating and ventilation, removal of household waste, plumbing and drainage, and landscape gardening. There’s even a charming children’s playhouse.

Centuries of flower arrangement wisdom are boiled down into exquisite calligraphic representations in this excellent art book. Each image presents a perfect arrangement, delicately balanced within an imaginary frame, yet asymmetrically poised for drama. These line drawings are perfect for adaptation to art projects in want of Asian flair. From the flowers and foliage to the individual pots and containers represented, each is a wonderful study. As a whole, they are a great body of work ready for adaptation to textile, print, porcelain, or any other imaginative medium. Traditional Chinese characters accompany each, explaining the arrangement, or simply presenting snippets of poetry. These too can be extracted for use in art projects and borders.

The new Festool® Domino DF 500 Joining System simplifies the difficult, slow process of joining. Consisting of the Domino joiner and Domino tenons, it uses a revolutionary cutting method, simple indexing features and adjustable mortise sizing to make flawless mortises every time. The unique shape and construction of the tenon itself is much stronger than either dowels or biscuits. It is rotation-free and provides a large gluing surface for superior strength. This user’s guide gives a complete, easy-to-understand explanation of the Domino system, and step-by-step instructions for its use and applications. The Domino is covered in detail, including settings, adjustments, and variations, as well as accessories that can be used to make the work even easier. Several applications include joining edges, butt joints, and complex miter joints. The Domino joining system, as all Festool tools, is designed to work with the Festool CT Dust Extraction System. This system, including it various accessories, is also explained in detail.

A celebration of the century-long history of one of the most famous and renowned carmakers, Alfa Romeo. Alfa Romeo, one of the most famous and renowned carmakers in automobile history, celebrates 100 years of innovation. Documents the Milanese automakerRacing and sports cars of the twenties and thirtiesAdvanced and sporty sedans, coupes, and convertibles of the fifties and sixtiesThe present-day range of technically evolved and innovative vehicles. A comprehensive, visual, and informative tour through the make's evolution, this book covers bios of key, company innovators; technical sketches; and plenty of exciting full-color images of a star lineup. For the make's many fans, this journey is filled with passion and fascination.

From the girl next door to sexy switch-blade sisters, the pin-up girls depicted in this collection of works by 15 of today's best artists boldly display the full spectrum of the genre. Through masterful use of color and media, both traditional and digital, these artists from around the world capture the female form in ways that remain true to their forefathers (Gil Elvgren, Alberto Vargas, etc.) but also to their own contemporary styles. To dig deeper into the process, each artist's section includes a statement that unveils his or her inspiration and techniques. Themes in the 280+ works included here are vast and cover everything from action, horror, and 70s cinema to mythology, comic books, science fiction, and fantasy. So, whether you're into zombies, angels, latex, burlesque, or pop-culture, there is fresh, modern pin-up art for everyone.

Get ready to color your way through pop history with 40 fierce and fabulous designs celebrating the queens of the stage! From the iconic style of Madonna and the powerhouse vocals of Beyoncé to Taylor Swift’s ever-evolving eras, this book is packed with the artists who have defined generations. Each beautifully detailed portrait pattern is printed on perforated paper, perfect for displaying your masterpieces. A full-color photo gallery offers creative inspiration, and on the back of every coloring page you’ll find bios, hit songs, and fun facts that give each diva her spotlight—plus a memorable quote from each artist! It’s the perfect way to relax and unwind while celebrating the artists you love!  Here’s what’s inside: • 40 pages to color featuring favorite pop icons from the 70s, 80s, and 90s to present• A short bio, hit songs list, fun trivia, and inspiring quote from each artist• A full-color artist photo gallery for creative inspiration• Perforated designs for easy coloring, sharing, and display

Grab your boots and get creative with this coloring tribute to 40 of country music’s most-beloved stars, past and present! This tribute features 40 beautifully detailed portrait patterns of legends like Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson alongside today’s breakout stars like Kacey Musgraves, Luke Combs, and Morgan Wallen. Perforated pages make it easy to tear and share your art, while a full-color photo gallery helps spark your creativity. Flip each design over to learn more about the artist with biographical details, chart-topping hits, fun insider trivia, and a memorable quote from the artist. Whether you’re into classic country or the latest Nashville sound, this book hits all the right notes! Here’s what’s inside: • 40 pages to color featuring timeless country legends• A short bio, hit songs list, fun trivia, and inspiring quote from each artist• A full-color artist photo gallery for creative inspiration• Perforated designs for easy coloring, sharing, and display

Slow down, unplug, and head to the "forest" with this beginner-friendly amigurumi kit that includes everything you need to crochet a cute moose! Discover the easy, calming art of crochet with this fun moose you can adopt in an afternoon—no hiking gear required! Starting a new craft can be intimidating, but this super-easy kit gives you everything you’ll need to succeed. With high-quality materials and tools, plus a set of easy-to-follow instructions with step-by-step photos to match, you’ll be meeting your own amigurumi moose in no time. Plus, everything is packed neatly in a slide-out box designed to make your crafting experience smooth. Each kit includes:• Two mini skeins of 100% cotton yarn in the colors you’ll need• Extra yarn in additional shades for adding details• A comfortable crochet hook designed for smooth, easy stitching• A tapestry needle for making finishing touches• Polyester filling to give your creation a sturdy squish factor• A handy stitch marker to keep you on track every step of the way• A step-by-step fold-out instruction sheet to walk you through the project from start to finish Whether you’re stitching it for yourself or gifting it to someone special, this sweet design is a recipe for creativity and fun. Try just one forest creature kit or gather them all to create a complete woodland collection.

Slow down, unplug, and head to the "forest" with this beginner-friendly amigurumi kit that includes everything you need to crochet a cute owl! Discover the easy, calming art of crochet with this wise owl you can adopt in an afternoon—no hiking gear required! Starting a new craft can be intimidating, but this super-easy kit gives you everything you’ll need to succeed. With high-quality materials and tools, plus a set of easy-to-follow instructions with step-by-step photos to match, you’ll be meeting your own amigurumi owl in no time. Plus, everything is packed neatly in a slide-out box designed to make your crafting experience smooth. Each kit includes:• Two mini skeins of 100% cotton yarn in the colors you’ll need• Extra yarn in additional shades for adding details• A comfortable crochet hook designed for smooth, easy stitching• A tapestry needle for making finishing touches• Polyester filling to give your creation a sturdy squish factor• A handy stitch marker to keep you on track every step of the way• A step-by-step fold-out instruction sheet to walk you through the project from start to finish Whether you’re stitching it for yourself or gifting it to someone special, this sweet design is a recipe for creativity and fun. Try just one forest creature kit or gather them all to create a complete woodland collection.

Slow down, unplug, and head to the "forest" with this beginner-friendly amigurumi kit that includes everything you need to crochet a sweet squirrel! Discover the easy, calming art of crochet with this quirky squirrel you can adopt in an afternoon—no hiking gear required! Starting a new craft can be intimidating, but this super-easy kit gives you everything you’ll need to succeed. With high-quality materials and tools, plus a set of easy-to-follow instructions with step-by-step photos to match, you’ll be meeting your own amigurumi squirrel in no time. Plus, everything is packed neatly in a slide-out box designed to make your crafting experience smooth. Each kit includes:• Two mini skeins of 100% cotton yarn in the colors you’ll need• Extra yarn in additional shades for adding details• A comfortable crochet hook designed for smooth, easy stitching• A tapestry needle for making finishing touches• Polyester filling to give your creation a sturdy squish factor• A handy stitch marker to keep you on track every step of the way• A step-by-step fold-out instruction sheet to walk you through the project from start to finish Whether you’re stitching it for yourself or gifting it to someone special, this sweet design is a recipe for creativity and fun. Try just one forest creature kit or gather them all to create a complete woodland collection.

Slow down, unplug, and head to the "forest" with this beginner-friendly amigurumi kit that includes everything you need to crochet a friendly bear! Discover the easy, calming art of crochet with this stylish bear you can adopt in an afternoon—no hiking gear required! Starting a new craft can be intimidating, but this super-easy kit gives you everything you’ll need to succeed. With high-quality materials and tools, plus a set of easy-to-follow instructions with step-by-step photos to match, you’ll be meeting your own amigurumi bear in no time. Plus, everything is packed neatly in a slide-out box designed to make your crafting experience smooth. Each kit includes:• Two mini skeins of 100% cotton yarn in the colors you’ll need• Extra yarn in additional shades for adding details• A comfortable crochet hook designed for smooth, easy stitching• A tapestry needle for making finishing touches• Polyester filling to give your creation a sturdy squish factor• A handy stitch marker to keep you on track every step of the way• A step-by-step fold-out instruction sheet to walk you through the project from start to finish Whether you’re stitching it for yourself or gifting it to someone special, this sweet design is a recipe for creativity and fun. Try just one forest creature kit or gather them all to create a complete woodland collection.