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Consistency is the key to drawing success! This encouraging step-by-step guide provides the advice, exercises, and tracking tools you need to keep it up.The Drawing Habit by Daria Bogdanova (@daribodrawing) is more than a drawing reference—it’s a systematic approach to building a consistent, daily drawing practice that builds skills and confidence over time. With just 25 minutes of daily drawing, you can see remarkable improvement—whatever your starting point. This inspiring book offers practical, easy-to-follow exercises, from drawing basic lines and shapes to exploring more detailed subjects like plants, trees, architecture, people, and more. Ideal for beginners and intermediate artists, The Drawing Habit encourages creativity, builds hand-eye coordination, and promotes mindful, consistent practice.Inside, you will find:Step-by-step exercises across popular subjects, covering everything from simple lines to more complex subjects and scenes.Tools for progress tracking, including downloadable practice sheets and a habit tracker template to help you stay motivated and see your improvement.Tips for integrating drawing into daily life, with advice and techniques for making drawing a regular, fulfilling part of each day.The Drawing Habit will help you develop the skills and confidence to draw anything, one small, consistent step at a time—it’s the Atomic Habits for transforming your creative life.

Uncover a thrilling tale of unforgettable characters and gripping plot twists with this handsome gift edition of the narrative masterpiece by Alexandre Dumas.The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas is a timeless tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption that has captivated readers for generations. Set in the early 19th century, this epic adventure follows Edmond Dantès, a young and wrongfully imprisoned man who embarks on an extraordinary journey to seek vengeance on those who conspired against him.This collectible edition features:An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsUnabridged textSure to be a cherished part of any bibliophile’s collection, this lovely classic is a perfect gift or a wonderful addition to your home library.Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions offer beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Iliad, Inferno, Irish Fairy and Folk Tales, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Little Women, Meditations, and The Republic.

A must-have classic that every Lovecraft fan and collector will love. From the sumptuously designed Timeless Classics series, The Complete Tales of H.P. Lovecraft collects the author's novel, four novellas, and fifty-three short stories. Written between the years 1917 and 1935, this collection features Lovecraft's trademark fantastical creatures and supernatural thrills, as well as many horrific and cautionary science-fiction themes that have influenced some of today's writers and filmmakers, including Stephen King, Alan Moore, F. Paul Wilson, Guillermo del Toro, and Neil Gaiman.Included in this volume are The Case of Charles Dexter Ward, The Call of Cthulhu, The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath, At the Mountains of Madness,The Shadow Over Innsmouth,The Colour Out of Space, The Dunwich Horror, and many more hair-raising tales.The Timeless Classics series from Rock Point brings together the works of classic authors from around the world. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed gift editions feature luxe, patterned endpapers, ribbon markers, and foil and deboss details on vibrantly colored cases. Celebrate these beloved works of literature as true standouts in your personal library collection.Other titles in the series include: The Complete Grimm’s Fairy Tales, The Complete Novels of Jane Austen, The Complete Sherlock Holmes, The Complete Tales & Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare.

A stunning gift edition of the age-old tale of Odysseus and his journey.This epic poem by Homer, believed to have been written between the eighth and ninth centuries BC, continues to be essential reading for young and old alike.The Odyssey follows the Greek hero Odysseus on a ten-year journey back to his home in Ithaca after fighting in the Trojan War. The challenges he encounters along the way, both natural and supernatural, continually test his character and endurance. Run-ins with Cyclops, Medusa, and the Sirens are only a few of the obstacles he must overcome to see his wife and son once again.Publishing just in time for Christopher Nolan’s epic action fantasy film adaptation, this deluxe edition of The Odyssey, translated by Samuel Butler, features:An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsBeautiful sprayed edgesIntroduction by literature and writing professor Andrew LynnUnabridged textA summary of the original tale with a key describing its major charactersA summary of what we know of Homer’s lifeThis display-worthy classic is a perfect gift for fans of the 2026 film, Ancient Greece, or classic literature, and makes a spectacular addition to any home library. Other Chartwell Deluxe Editions include: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, Dracula, Emma, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Iliad, Inferno, Irish Fairy and Folk Tales, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Little Women, Meditations, Moby Dick, Phantom of the Opera, Pride and Prejudice, and The Republic.

Master light and color to create stunning watercolor landscapes.Discover the secrets to capturing depth, atmosphere, and emotion in your watercolor landscapes with Light and Color in the Watercolor Landscape. Acclaimed artist and instructor Vladislav Yeliseyev shares his proven techniques for harnessing light and shadow, creating luminous colors, and refining compositions to enhance realism and impact.With step-by-step guidance, detailed demonstrations, and QR codes linking to exclusive video tutorials, this book provides a deep dive into the fundamental and advanced methods needed to create stunning paintings. Yeliseyev draws on his experience as an architectural illustrator and fine artist to teach:How to compose compelling landscapes using focal points, balance, and perspective.Techniques for layering washes to build depth and vibrant color harmony.The role of values in creating striking, realistic lighting effects.How to capture reflections, shadows, and atmospheric conditions in both plein air and studio settings.Essential watercolor techniques, including wet-on-wet blending, dry-brush detailing, and edge control.Whether you’re an advanced beginner refining your techniques or an experienced watercolorist seeking new inspiration, Light and Color in the Watercolor Landscape is the ultimate guide to elevating your watercolor landscapes with confidence and creativity.

Learn how to create iconic visual branding that stands the test of time with the innovative tools and inspiration in Logos That Last.*Winner of the 2023 American Graphic Design Award for Book Design from Graphic Design USA**One of the “top 20 books that all graphic designers should read (and own),” according to Adobe.com*Author Allan Peters is an award-winning graphic designer whose expertise in logos and rebranding has been tapped by major media outlets, including The New York Times and CNN. In this landmark guide for designers and brand strategists of any level, Peters distills his knowledge and experience from over two decades of designing for top brands such as Google, Amazon, Disney, Target, and Nike, as well as personal passion projects.  Over the years, Peters has developed a unique creative process, which he shares in Logos that Last for the very first time. Learn how to build great relationships with clients while cultivating consistency and productivity.Logos that Last also includes:Detailed case studies that follow designs from concept to completionTips for turning a good idea into a great logoStrategies for extending a great logo into a dynamic brand systemAdvice for turning your passion into your professionWith Logos that Last, discover how to create inventive, thoughtful, and enduring logos using Peters’s own hands-on, step-by-step process.

Discover how one 3,000-year-old story shaped the books we read, the movies we watch, the games we play, and our very idea of what it means to be a hero.Homer’s Odyssey is one of the greatest adventure stories ever told. Filled with shipwrecks, monsters, gods, temptation, cunning, and one man’s desperate struggle to return home, it has captivated audiences for nearly three thousand years. But the story of Odysseus did far more than survive. It became a blueprint for storytelling itself.In The Odyssey Effect, classicist Erica Stevenson reveals the astonishing influence of Homer’s epic across centuries of art and culture, from Ancient Greece to the Renaissance and from James Joyce and Margaret Atwood to Hollywood, Broadway, television, and video games. As a new generation prepares to encounter the story through Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film adaptation, discover how artists and storytellers have continually reinvented The Odyssey to explore our deepest ideas about heroism, identity, power, temptation, loyalty, and home.Richly illustrated, engaging, and accessible, The Odyssey Effect traces the epic’s extraordinary cultural journey through:Iconic literary retellings by Dante, Cervantes, Tennyson, James Joyce, and othersFilm, television, and theatrical adaptations, from the Coen Brothers to The Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePantsCenturies of art, philosophy, theater, music, and popular cultureModern retellings that challenge and reimagine who gets to be the heroThe enduring themes that continue to make this ancient story feel startlingly relevant todayPerfect for lovers of Greek mythology, ancient history, classic literature, pop culture, and modern mythological retellings, The Odyssey Effect reveals why we keep returning to the same ancient story and what each new interpretation tells us about the culture that created it.Homer’s epic is not simply a relic of the ancient world. It is a living story that continues to shape how we tell stories, understand heroes, and imagine the journey home.

The definitive color-mixing resource for oil, acrylic, and watercolor artists.No more guessing at colors only to end up with a muddy mess and wasted paint! 1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor takes the mystery and stress out of color mixing with just the right formula for just about any color.Designed for use in the studio, this durable book features:A lay-flat spiral bindingEasily wipeable glossy cardstock pagesTwo removable plastic color-mixing grids—one for oil or acrylic, and one for watercolorFollow these four simple steps to mix more than 1,500 color combinations:Look in the Color Guidance Index for the subject you want to paint—for example, “Broccoli.”Find the Color Recipe with the subject’s recipe number (“81”) and a photo of the actual paint mixture.Use the Color Mixing Grid to measure each paint color.Mix the color.It’s that easy! This comprehensive reference also includes foundational instruction on color theory and mixing, covering:Color theoryColor value mixingGraying color naturallyMixing flesh and portrait colorsRendering skies and cloudsWhether you are a beginning or experienced artist, 1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor is an essential tool for your workspace.Walter Foster’s best-selling Color Mixing Recipes series also includes Color Mixing Recipes for Portraits, Color Mixing Recipes for Landscapes, and Color Mixing Recipes for Oil & Acrylic. These books contain hundreds of precise color mixing combinations for realistic results, as well as acetate grids for measuring paint units.

* 2025 National Outdoor Book Award Winner, Outdoor Adventure Guides Category *A unique, welcoming guide for the ultimate outdoor hobby.Axes, woodchopping, and fire: it can all seem intimidating. But the truth is that with the proper knowledge and technique, they are safe, fun, sustainable passions. What’s more, times have changed. In the past, you may have seen guides that relegated women to organizing and stacking wood—focusing on men as the true outdoorspeople. Yet everyone is capable of chopping with skill and making fires. Nicole Maple Coenen (nicole_coenen) has made her name (and 5M+ followers) with exactly this message. The techniques and lessons in this book showcase strength and will empower you to find the same in yourself.Axe in Hand teaches the history and benefits of woodchopping and woodburning as opposed to other energy and heat sources. You can save money, have a lower carbon footprint, or simply use it as a way to form new social connections. You’ll also find:The history and anatomy of axes themselves, providing you with a thorough, supportive body of knowledge with which you can choose your own axe to begin your woodchopping journey.Comprehensive tutorials on how to chop wood, including stances, hand position, and mechanics of woodchopping, allowing you to begin as soon as you feel comfortable.Choosing and sourcing wood, including how to source, sustainable sourcing, estimating, and dealing with sap/pitch and fatwood.How to restore and re-handle an old axe.Instructions for stacking, storing, and seasoning wood, including information on building a perfect place to store wood and a variety of stacking patterns.Burn science and DIY firestarters to use in any situation.Stacking for fire, including log cabin, teepee, cone, pyramid, and Swedish stacks.This comprehensive guide to woodchopping and outdoor living will bring you closer to nature and assist you in developing strength and confidence. No matter your entry point, Nicole is sure to inspire and educate anyone ready to pick up an axe.

Create stunning portraits while developing your own remarkable artistic style with this practical, inspiring, and easy-to-follow guide.Draw Amazing Faces is your go-to reference for crafting stunning portraits from scratch. Join Pypah Santos, the celebrated artist and YouTube sensation, as she unveils:  Step-by-step guidance for constructing heads from diverse angles, mastering proportions, sketching facial features, and eliciting a spectrum of expressionsTechniques for both male and female faces of different agesSignature techniques for rendering hair, including different types, textures, and stylesShading and rendering techniques that infuse vitality into your portraitsInspiration for developing your distinct style in portraying fantastic facesQR codes linked to videos that further demonstrate important techniquesDraw Amazing Faces is your passport to the captivating world of portraiture. With Pypah’s expertise, you will master the intricacies of portraying faces using her straightforward techniques. Whether you’re a fine artist, illustrator, comic book artist, you will elevate your artistry, infuse life into your sketches, and uncover your distinct style, all while honing your ability to create awe-inspiring, lifelike faces.

The long-awaited, best-selling cookbook from Mely Martínez, The Mexican Home Kitchen, compiles the traditional home-style dishes enjoyed every day in Mexican households, with influences from states like Tamaulipas, Nuevo León, Veracruz, Puebla, Estado de México, and Yucatán.*As featured in The New York Times, New York Magazine, People Magazine, The Smithsonian Magazine, Eater, Epicurious, Chowhound, The Kitchn, Prevention, and Taste of Home*Illustrated with stunning photography, this book includes recipes for stews, soups, and side dishes, along with famous dishes like mole, enchiladas, picadillo, and milanesa, and is rounded out with delicious salsas, drinks, and desserts.For Mely Martínez, Mexican cooking has always been about family, community, and tradition. Born and raised in Tampico, Mely started helping in the kitchen at a very young age, since she was the oldest daughter of eight children, and spent summers at her grandmother’s farm in the state of Veracruz, where part of the daily activities included helping grind the corn to make masa.Mely started her popular blog, Mexico in My Kitchen, to share the recipes and memories of her home so that her son can someday recreate and share these dishes with his own family. In the meantime, it has become the go-to source for those looking for authentic home-style Mexican cooking.Recreate these favorite comfort foods using inexpensive, easy-to-find ingredients:  Caldo de Pollo (Mexican chicken soup)Tacos de Bistec (steak tacos)Carnitas (tender, crispy pork)Albondigas (Mexican meatballs)Tamales (both savory and sweet)Enchiladas (both red and green sauces)Mole Poblano (one of the most classic and popular moles)Nopales (recipes made with cactus paddles)Empanadas (beef and cheese filled)Chiles Rellenos (stuffed and fried poblano peppers)Pozole (both red and green versions)Camarones en Chipotle (deviled shrimp)Salsa Taquera (salsa for tacos)Pastel de Tres Leches (a luscious and moist cake that’s a Mexican favorite)Buñuelos (crispy dough fritters coated in sugar)Aguas Frescas (horchata, hibiscus, and tamarind flavors)and much more!Complete with easy-to-follow instructions, beautiful images, and stories from Mexico, along with recipes for making corn and flour tortillas and tips for stocking your pantry, The Mexican Home Kitchen will have you enjoying this delicious cooking right in your own home.

Take a lively look back at the most significant 12-month span in Kiss’s career, 50 years on, joining Paul, Gene, Ace, and Peter as they conquer the world.  1976 suffered no shortage of notable events…Cincinnati’s “Big Red Machine” beat the Yankees in the World Series. Jimmy Carter beat Gerald Ford at the ballot box. Rocky lit up the big screen. And some guy named Bruce Jenner lit up the Summer Olympics. And it was all set against the backdrop of the United States Bicentennial.Kiss stomped into the fray with their platform boots, barnstorming the world and still finding time to record and release two of their all-time bestselling albums. Formed in 1973, Kiss had already grabbed attention with their outrageous makeup, stage show, and (of course) music. But in 1976 the band truly took off, unleashing Destroyer and Rock and Roll Over in a span of just eight months and logging more than 100 performances in North America and Europe. In Kiss ’76, Martin Popoff presents month-by-month narratives following the band around the world, across stages and through studios. The book features:Detailed analyses of both albums, including the recording sessions, sleeve art, and moreInfo panels detailing the albums’ personnel, key dates, and track listingsListings of tour dates and venuesExclusive author interview material from figures like guitarist Ace Frehley, producer Bob Ezrin, and collaborator Kim FowleyMonth-by-month sidebars offering concurrent world, entertainment, and music news, putting the band’s impressive achievements in the context of that momentous yearStunningly illustrated pages featuring performance and offstage photography, as well as period memorabilia and flat artThis nostalgic and handsomely produced book offers a unique look at a critical chapter in the band’s career, sure to appeal to the legions of Kiss fans.

For this fully revised sixth edition of this perennial bestseller, birthing expert and practicing midwife Melissa Cheyney, PhD, joins Penny for a better-than-ever, completely up-to-date new book.Since the original publication of The Birth Partner, more than a million people—from spouses, partners, relatives, and friends to doulas, nurses, midwives, and childbirth educators—have relied on Penny Simkin’s clear, concise, authoritative, and warm-hearted guidance as they care for the new mother from her last trimester through the early postpartum period. Including extensive updates on medical knowledge and practices, on changes in hospital and home-birth protocols, and on the role of parents’ cultural backgrounds in shaping an ideal and satisfying birth plan, The Birth Partner remains the definitive guide to helping a woman through labor and birth and is the essential manual to have at hand during the event. Find thorough information on:Preparing for labor and knowing when it has begunNormal labor and how to help the mother every step of the wayEpidurals and other medications for laborPitocin and other means, including natural ones, to induce or speed up laborNon-drug techniques for easing labor painCesarean birth and complications that may require itBreastfeeding and newborn careand much moreFor the partner who wishes to be truly helpful in the birthing room, this book is indispensable.

Create more than 100 adorable amigurumi animals while learning skills and techniques to stitch any crochet critter you can imagine.There’s nothing more satisfying than creating something with your hands—especially when it’s your own design and it’s cuddly and adorable. In Amigurumi Friends, popular crochet designer Jade Gauthier-Boutin shares a variety of approaches to stitching, customizing, and designing your own crochet critters. Jade first provides detailed patterns for five basic animal poses—two standing, two sitting, and one lying down. You then choose your own crochet adventure by changing the muzzles, ears, tails, colors, and other details to create more than 100 adorable animals. With an overview of crochet techniques and amigurumi basics, even beginning crocheters will be able to stitch their chosen crochet animals. This comprehensive guide includes:Clear instructions for the basic head and for five body shapes and posesTwenty animal types with instructions for crocheting all five variationsIdeas for customizing the projects with different expressions, yarns, colors, and moreInspiration and guidance to design your own amigurumi from scratchQR codes linked to video tutorials to make creating amigurumi even easierWith so many options, the hardest part will be deciding which crochet cutie to make first. Choose from animals from all around the world … and beyond:At the Zoo: Take a walk on the wild side with lions, and pandas, and zebras, oh my!Woodland Friends: Sweet forest creatures like foxes, moose, and bearsOn the Farm: Cows, donkeys, bunnies, and other lovable barnyard palsOut of This World: Dinosaurs, dragons, and unicorns expand the amigurumi universeWhether you’re new to crochet or amigurumi or looking for fresh ideas to make, gift, and even sell, Amigurumi Friends provides everything you need to know to stitch up your own marvelous menagerie of cuddly critters.

Explore the human form in depth, from concept sketches and armatures to detailed instructions for constructing legs, torso, arms, hands, and head from clay.In Mastering Sculpture: The Figure in Clay, renowned sculptor and instructor Cristina Córdova—recipient of the prestigious Smithsonian Women’s Committee Delphi Award for sculptural arts—teaches everything you need to know to replicate the full human figure using clay.Start by developing meaningful sketches and reference points.Then learn how to make and use an armature to create hollow forms that are safe to fire in a kiln.Using patterns and slabs, you can move on to develop a full human form, head to toe.Work along with the author to create a form about two-feet tall, or choose your own size: the patterns and instructions can work in a variety of scales.Photographic demonstrations and diagrams cover the construction and articulation of feet and legs, the hip area and upper torso, arms, hands, neck, and head. Cristina includes supplementary tips and insights throughout to support the sculpting process and enhance naturalism. You’ll also find a brief section on general anatomical concepts and modeling strategies to facilitate accuracy and expression as all the components come together.Whether you are a clay artist with limited experience in figurative sculpture or a figurative sculptor outside the world of ceramics looking for a straightforward fabrication strategy to create permanent compositions from clay, Mastering Sculpture: The Figure in Clay will expertly guide your way.

The Complete Fiction of H. P. Lovecraft collects the great horror author’s novel, four novellas, and fifty-three short stories. Written between the years 1917 and 1935, this collection features Lovecraft’s trademark fantastical creatures and supernatural thrills, as well as many horrific and cautionary science-fiction themes, that have influenced some of today’s important writers and filmmakers, including Stephen King, Alan Moore, F. Paul Wilson, Guillermo del Toro, and Neil Gaiman.Included in this volume are:The Case of Charles Dexter Ward"The Call of Cthulhu""The Dream-Quest of the Unknown Kadath""At the Mountains of Madness""The Shadow over Innsmouth""The Color Out of Space""The Dunwich Horror"And many more hair-raising talesEssential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, the Chartwell Classics series includes beautifully presented collections from some of the most important authors in literary history. Offering the most complete compilation of each set of works, Chartwell Classics are the editions of choice for the most discerning literature buffs.Other titles in the Chartwell Classics Series include: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland And Other Tales, The Complete Grimm’s Fairy Tales, The Complete Novels of Jane Austen, The Complete Sherlock Holmes, The Complete Tales & Poems of Edgar Allen Poe, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, and The Divine Comedy.

"I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but I see you are unarmed." —William ShakespeareArm yourself with this volume from the Knickerbocker Classics series, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, including 16 comedies, 10 histories, 12 tragedies, and all the poems and sonnets of the world's most influential writer. This collection includes poems and plays that were not included in Shakespeare's First Folio of 1623 to make one complete, authentic collection. For Shakespeare and poetry fans worldwide, this stunning hardcover edition with its elegant cover is perfect for gift giving.The Complete Works of William Shakespeare contains essential reading like Hamlet, Romeo & Juliet, King Lear, Othello, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth, Julius Caesar, and Henry V alongside many lesser-known gems for a complete Shakespearean education.The Knickerbocker Classics bring together the works of classic authors from around the world. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed, hardcover editions feature a comprehensive introduction providing the reader with enlightening information on the author's life and works.

Relieve anxiety, burnout, feelings of overwhelm, and chronic physical symptoms by healing your dysregulated nervous system with this 5-stage roadmap based on the latest science. Dr. Linnea Passaler has helped thousands globally in her digital health program address a wide range of symptoms associated with nervous system dysregulation—from mental symptoms, including anxiety, burnout, and brain fog, to physical symptoms, such as digestive issues, chronic inflammation, and fatigue. In Heal Your Nervous System, Dr. Passaler presents her 5-stage plan, developed over the last decade, to equip you with the knowledge to understand and regulate your unique nervous system. Despite its advances, conventional medicine has often overlooked the importance of nervous system regulation in our health and quality of life. This is especially true for highly sensitive individuals, who may be more susceptible to a dysregulated nervous system. Instead of merely treating the symptoms, Dr. Passaler shows you how to make a profound shift from reactive treatment to proactive healing. Grounded in recent scientific advances in neurobiology, chronic stress, trauma, and sensitivity, this is not a short-term or one-size-fits-all solution, but a comprehensive strategy to tackle the source of your symptoms, and restore your physical, cognitive, and emotional health. In Heal Your Nervous System, you will discover:  How anxiety, trauma, and chronic stress are not just “in your head,” but manifest in all areas of your healthHow to assess your current level of nervous system dysregulationWhy nervous system dysregulation can cause both mental and physical symptomsHow your individual sensitivity profile and past experiences came together to tip your nervous system into a state of dysregulationThe four most common mistakes people make in their healing journey, and how to avoid themTop essential habits that support your nervous system during your healing journeySimple practices, exercises, and routines that progressively reverse nervous system dysregulationHow to organize the most effective practices into the right order, a sequence that supports your healing without getting overwhelmedYour nervous system and health are far more adaptable than you think. With Heal Your Nervous System as your guidebook, you can navigate a fresh path, reverse symptoms, and progressively move towards a robust mind and body.

A naughty beginner’s guide to introducing bondage to your bedroom.Featuring step-by-step instructions and illustrations for 31 beginner, intermediate, and advance knots, ties, and harnesses, The Bondage Playbook helps you and your partner live out your hottest BDSM fantasies. Fun and instructive, this naughty little book features clear guidance, inclusive language, and steamy full-color illustrations that celebrate couples of all kinds. Learn how to create artful, erotic ties and harness like:Necktie Sex HarnessArm BinderMen’s Chest HarnessHip Harness and Leg WeaveFinger and Toe TiesRope CorsetAnd more!The book also features helpful information on communication, safety, and aftercare so you can break out the silk ties with confidence. Perfect for your next date night, anniversary, or weekend away, The Bondage Playbook is a practical primer on all things bondage that’s guaranteed to get you and your partner tied up in knots.

Create stunning, food-safe glazes for functional pottery.Take your ceramics to the next level with Amazing Glaze Food-Safe Recipes, the essential guide for potters who want to create beautiful, functional pieces designed for everyday use. A collaboration between noted potter and author Gabriel Kline and chemist Bill Collins, PhD, this unique book explores the science of glaze formulation, explaining essential testing techniques, equipment, and materials, demystifying the science of food-safe ceramics while empowering artists with reliable, studio-friendly methods.Discover a variety of recipes, techniques, and tips for creating vibrant colors, unique textures, and glossy or matte finishes—all tested for safety and reliability in functional pottery.Comprehensive guidance on glaze safety: Learn essential information about toxic materials, leaching, and testing glazes for food use.Step-by-step tutorials: From mixing and applying glazes to troubleshooting common issues, this book covers every stage of the process.More than 100 beautiful food-safe glaze recipes and combinations: Tested and approved finishes suitable for mid- and high-fire temperatures and clays.Inspiration from master ceramists: Explore stunning examples of food-safe pottery to spark your creativity.Whether you’re a beginner looking to make your first food-safe bowl or an experienced potter wanting to expand your glaze library, Amazing Glaze Food-Safe Recipes will become your go-to resource for creating ceramics that are as functional as they are beautiful.The Mastering Ceramics series is for artists who never stop learning. With compelling projects, expert insight, step-by-step photos, and galleries of work from today’s top artists, these books are the perfect studio companions. Also available from the series: Amazing Glaze, Mastering Hand Building, Mastering Kilns and Firing, and Mastering the Potter’s Wheel.

Through over 700 exquisite photographs and evocative text written by Danish gardening celebrity Claus Dalby, explore the history and development of the beloved cottage garden design style.In the pages of The Cottage Garden, you’ll first draw inspiration from the stories and landscapes of generations of famous cottage gardeners, including Gertrude Jekyll, Vita Sackville-West, William Robinson, Margery Fish, and Tasha Tudor. Then, meet modern cottage gardeners from around the globe who combine billowing masses of flowers such as poppies, delphinium, lupines, foxgloves, peonies, roses, lilies, and many more to create dreamy landscapes infused with the romance and wildness of cottage-style gardening.You’ll find no formal lines, rigid rules, or perfect spacing in the cottage garden. Instead, the form is organic and purposefully unstructured. Plants self-sow here and there, bulbs pop up and spread unrestricted, and everything appears casual; though as you’ll come to learn through Dalby’s words, it is all done with great intent.Overflowing with textures and colors, the cottage gardens featured throughout this book in hundreds of full-color photographs are found in places as diverse as Germany, Sweden, Denmark, England, and the United States. The accompanying text is derived from Dalby’s personal visits to these gardens, along with his intimate interviews with the resident gardeners.Dalby provides useful details about the design, development, and continued evolution of cottage gardens. He shares the stories of these breathtaking modern cottage gardens in a way that allows you to glean inspiration you can use to create a cottage garden of your own, whether large or small. The gardens profiled in these pages exhibit the essential foundational elements and principals of well-designed cottage gardens. Whether home is in the countryside or a suburban subdivision, the profiled gardens will serve as both muse and motivation for the creation of a classic backyard cottage garden in your own space. This gorgeous tome is sure to become the bible of this much-adored classic garden design style.Also by Claus Dalby: Containers in the Garden and The Container Kitchen Garden

Observe your world through the pages of a sketchbook and find art in the everyday moments of ordinary life.How would life change if, whenever you found a free moment, you reached for a sketchbook instead of your phone? Make (Sneaky) Art is not just a guide to drawing on location; it is a way to actively engage with our world and reclaim our attention spans.After moving to the United States, author Nishant Jain began carrying a sketchbook to better understand his new world and learn to draw. Hesitant to do “this silly thing” in public, he developed a practice of sneaky art—making quick, secret sketches from observation inside a small sketchbook. Make (Sneaky) Art is the culmination of this journey of self-education—to become an artist and a more mindful observer of the world.In this book, you will find:Techniques to draw your environment: Learn to draw as a way to be present in your world, free from the distractions of devices and notifications.Ideas to overcome your imposter syndrome: Let go of the baggage that prevents you from following your creative instincts.Tips to sustain a lifelong sketchbook habit: Integrate sketching into your daily routine, wherever it takes you.Today is the day to begin the visual journal of your life.

Take your art in a bold new direction—go gouache! In Creative Gouache, artist Ruth Wilshaw shares her step-by-step techniques for creating brilliantly vibrant effects with this easy-to-master medium, a perfect companion for transparent watercolor.In this comprehensive guide to gouache, you’ll: Get an overview of essential materials and surfaces. Learn basic handling and coloring-mixing techniques, including layering, creating blends, and adjusting opacity, plus troubleshooting tips for common challenges, such as dealing with shifts in color and value from wet to dry. Explore how to paint fun, simple motifs, flowers, butterflies, landscapes, and lettering. Discover fun gouache techniques, such as adding texture and painting gradients and blends. Learn how to incorporate other mediums with gouache, including paint pens, colored pencil, and watercolor. Use what you learn to create inspiring projects such as dimensional artwork, clay décor pieces, and cheerful banners. See what you can create with gorgeous, wall-to-wall color with Creative Gouache! Perfect for creative beginners, the books in the Art for Modern Makers series take a fun, practical approach to learning about and working with paints and other art mediums to create beautiful DIY projects and crafts.

Just say “no” to piles of sticky notes and scraps of paper with your passwords and logins! Keep track of them in this elegant, yet inconspicuous, alphabetically tabbed cognac leatherette notebook.In this 4" × 6" hardcover notebook with removable cover band, record the necessarily complex passwords and user login names required to thwart hackers. You’ll find:Password safety and naming tipsA to Z tabbed pages with space to list website, username, two-factor authentication (2FA) methods, and five passwords for eachDedicated pages to record software license information, with spaces for license number, purchase date, renewal date, and monthly feeDedicated pages to record network settings and passwords, including for modem, router, WAN, LAN, and wirelessA notes section with blank lined pagesThis password logbook provides an easy way to keep track of website addresses, usernames, 2FAs, and passwords in one discreet and convenient location.

In the age of AI, this classic tale of technology gone wrong is a must-read collectible in this handsome faux-leather hardcover edition.The combination of fantastical elements and scientific exploration makes this Mary Shelley novel one of the first true models of science fiction. Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus pioneered the deeply explored battle between monster and man. Follow three narratives in this ageless tale that navigates fear, fixation, love, and desire, while finding an anchor in humanity. The story comes alive anew in this beautifully designed edition featuring:An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsAn introduction by writer and English professor Catherine SteindlerAn author’s introductionA timeline of the life and times of Mary ShelleyThis gorgeous, heirloom-quality collection is an ideal edition for classic book lovers to acquire for their home library. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, these deluxe classics editions include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other Chartwell Deluxe Editions include Little Women, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Essential Grimm's Fairy Tales, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.

The best-selling book on heart disease, updated with the latest research and clinical findings on high-fat/ketogenic diets, sugar, genetics, and other factors.Heart disease is the #1 killer. However, traditional heart disease protocols—with their emphasis on lowering cholesterol—have it all wrong. Emerging science is showing that cholesterol levels are a poor predictor of heart disease and that standard prescriptions for lowering it, such as ineffective low-fat/high-carb diets and serious, side-effect-causing statin drugs, obscure the real causes of heart disease. Even doctors at leading institutions have been misled for years based on creative reporting of research results from pharmaceutical companies intent on supporting the $31-billion-a-year cholesterol-lowering drug industry.The Great Cholesterol Myth reveals the real culprits of heart disease, including: inflammation, fibrinogen, triglycerides, homocysteine, belly fat, triglyceride to HDL ratios, and high glycemic levels.Best-selling health authors Jonny Bowden, PhD, and Stephen Sinatra, MD, give readers a four-part strategy based on the latest studies and clinical findings for effectively preventing, managing, and reversing heart disease, focusing on diet, exercise, supplements, and stress and anger management. Myths vs. FactsMyth: High cholesterol is the cause of heart disease.Fact: Cholesterol is only a minor player in the cascade of inflammation which is a cause of heart disease.Myth: Saturated fat is dangerous.Fact: Saturated fats are not dangerous. The killer fats are the transfats from partially hydrogenated oils.​Myth: The higher the cholesterol, the shorter the lifespan.Fact: Higher cholesterol protects you from gastrointestinal disease, pulmonary disease, and hemorrhagic stroke.Myth: High cholesterol is a predictor of heart attack.Fact: There is no correlation between cholesterol and heart attacks.Myth: Lowering cholesterol with statin drugs will prolong your life.Fact: There is no data to show that statins have a significant impact on longevity.Myth: Statin drugs are safe.Fact: Statin drugs can be extremely toxic including causing death.Myth: Statin drugs are useful in men, women, and the elderly.Fact: Statin drugs do the best job in middle-aged men with coronary disease.Myth: Statin drugs are useful in middle-aged men with coronary artery disease because of its impact on cholesterol.Fact: Statin drugs reduce inflammation and improve blood viscosity (thinning blood). Statins are extremely helpful in men with low HDL and coronary artery disease.

Master the challenges of drawing on location with this collection of insider know-how and expert tips and techniques.Illustrator, architect, and international workshop instructor and Urban Sketcher Stephanie Bower has collected 101 of her best insider drawing tips, hacks, and techniques and shares them in this fully illustrated, portable book. Learn shortcuts to getting your perspective right, determining your composition, and balancing your light and shadow. This book collects many basic drawing techniques into one handy volume:How to draw a great lineUsing ellipses to draw archesHow towers are like wedding cakesThe importance of your eye level line in sketchingand 97 things more!The book also features beautiful example illustrations from Urban Sketchers around the globe! Whether you are new to sketching or are an experienced artist, this book is chock-full of useful, practical, and clever tips to take your drawing to the next level.The Urban Sketching Handbook series offers location artists expert instruction on creative techniques, on-location tips and advice, and an abundance of visual inspiration. These handy references come in a compact, easy-to-carry format—perfect to toss in your backpack or artist’s tote.

Since its introduction in 1997, the Porsche Boxster has earned a reputation as one of the world’s greatest sports cars, as well as a huge, loyal following of devoted drivers. This book is aimed at those owners of Boxsters who want to improve their machines while avoiding thousands of dollars in mechanic’s costs.  Clearly and simply written, with straightforward illustrations, this manual offers 101 projects to help you modify, maintain, and enhance your Porsche.  Focusing on the 986 and 987 Boxster models, 101 Projects for Your Porsche Boxster presents all the necessary information, associated costs, and pitfalls to avoid when performing a wide array of projects.  In a word, it makes owning a Porsche Boxster an unqualified thrill.

What if the key to better health isn’t just in what you eat or how much you exercise—but in how you interact with the world around you?Optimize reveals the cutting-edge science of quantum biology, showing how light, water, sound, and even human energy directly influence your body at the cellular level.We are biologically wired to exchange energy with our environment—yet modern life has severed this essential connection. Sunlight directs hormone signaling and immune function. Electrical fields guide cellular repair. Sound waves can alter the structure of water inside our bodies. Even walking barefoot on the earth reduces inflammation.In this groundbreaking book by quantum biology expert and naturopathic physician Dr. Catherine Clinton, you’ll discover:How to harness natural energy sources for optimal healthThe surprising role of light and sound in cellular functionQuantum biology’s impact on longevity, immunity, and vitalitySimple, science-backed practices to reconnect with your body’s natural intelligenceRooted in the latest research, Optimize presents a revolutionary new paradigm for wellness—one that empowers you to align with nature’s forces for deep healing, increased energy, and a longer, healthier life.