Motivational speaker and author Pat Mesiti states in his new book that being rich is a state of mind. To get there, you have to take five steps: You need to become aware of how you think and why you think the way you think. Once you’ve developed this awareness about your thinking, you are in a position to change how you think. If you change your thinking, it will change how you feel. If you change your feelings, it will change how you act. If you change your actions, it will transform your level of prosperity. The book’s simple message is illustrated via the author’s personal examples of how he’s helped people around the world change their mindsets and subsequently turned their lives around. Packed with inspirational quotes and stories, and written in a friendly and humorous tone, this book will appeal to people across many walks of life.

The Scottish landscape has inspired writersmost notablyShakespeare with his Macbethand travelers for centuries. Scotlandis a patchwork of stunning green valleys and windswept moors,scattered with the ruins of ancient strongholds, and at its heartlies the legendary Cawdor Castle, which exemplifies the essence ofthe Highlands. These stunning photographs from the Cawdor estatecapture not only Scotlands national treasures, but the quintessenceof the Scottish soul. Cawdor Castle epitomizes the distinguishedScottish lifestyle. Its cozy interiors, full of handcraftedfurniture, tartan accessories, hunting trophies, and paintedlandscapes, will inspire the reader. Scotlands cultural traditionsare celebrated with colorful displays of kilts and bagpipes; lushhunting tracks and bountiful fly fishing spots; the shady realm ofCawdors gardens; and sumptuous culinary delicacies. Highland Livingincludes an address book of Scotlands best sites of interest fortravelers, as well as traditional recipes for those seeking a t

An inspirational book for those who love architecture or arelooking for ideas for their own home, HOUSES: The Evolution ofForms documents the best, most innovative interior design projectsof 2010.

Includes 40 outstanding projects that feature all aspects of'home'. The interplay of functionality and aesthetics, combinedwith the harmonic interaction of color, form and material are atthe center of this 400 page illustrated book.

The environmental impact of interior architecture and designpractice is immense. This book highlights the need for designers toadapt the way they work and relearn lessons that have been lost.Contrary to many preconceptions, sustainable design can besophisticated and stylish. And by its nature, a sustainableapproach means considering the whole life cycle of a project andtherefore improving the functionality, quality, human enjoymentand, in the long term, bringing real social and economic benefits.This book has examples, techniques, and historical and contemporarycase studies, all supported by useful resources and links. Acomprehensive reference book for anyone wanting to work in thisarea, Sian Moxon aims to introduce these ideas to design studentswhile they are formulating their understanding of the industry,encouraging and inspiring them with positive, creative andpractical alternatives.

Barbara and René Stoeltie capture the essence of New York’ssophisticated and glamorous elegance, inspiring the reader withprofiles of seventeen style setters and their private homes. NewYork Interiors is an inspirational guide to the eclectic interiorstyle of the Big Apple. The reader is taken on a thrillingexploration of both traditionally designed and strikingly moderninteriors, which reflect the city’s dynamism and diversity. NewYork’s interior design connoisseurs are experts at balancingelements from different cultures and epochs and have contemplatedeach facet of their homes down to the minutest detail, creatinghomes that are true havens from the hustle and bustle of the streetbelow. From a luxury apartment with magnificent paneling hung withold master paintings to a glassed-in eagle’s nest perched atop anart deco skyscraper, or a delightful brownstone with a privategarden worthy of a picturesque country village, Barbara and RenéStoeltie take readers on a personalized journey through sev

Architectural detailing makes a building unique, and an architect outstanding. Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture provides analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic importance of details in the development of contemporary residential architecture. Featuring many of the world's most highly acclaimed architects, the book presents more than 50 of the most recently completed and influential house designs. For each house there are colour photographs, plans of every floor, sections and elevations as well as numerous construction details. All the drawings are styled in the same consistent way to allow for easy comparison. There is also a brief de*ive text and detailed captions. The book also features in-depth information for each project, including the location, the floor area, the client, the architectural project team, main consultants and contractors.

This volume which is part of the Interior Design seriescrosses the threshold to reveal an evocative and inspiringcombination of the traditional and the contemporary ? from thefloral and romantic to the bold, playful and quirky Britishinteriors juxtaposed with soft colored textiles and walls of modernart. This book compilation features 50 of the best British interiordesign projects in different categories to reflect the deeplyentrenched history and such familiar-to-the-point-of-predictableiconography that stand at the leading edge of interior design.British Interior Design embraces international styles andinfluences as much as its own.

This delightful and instructive history of invention shows why National Public Radio dubbed Tenner “the philosopher of everyday technology.”Looking at how our inventions have impacted our world in ways we never intended or imagined, he shows that the things we create have a tendency to bounce back and change us. The reclining chair, originally designed for brief, healthful relaxation, has become the very symbol of obesity. The helmet, invented for military purposes, has made possible new sports like mountain biking and rollerblading. The typewriter, created to make business run more smoothly, has resulted in wide-spread vision problems, which in turn have made people more reliant on another invention-eyeglasses. As he sheds light on the many ways inventions surprise and renew us, Tenner considers where technology will take us in the future, and what we can expect from the devices that we no longer seem able to live without.

The dizzying combination of street-level fashion, outre couture and re-mixed, fast-forward youth culture in Tokyo's Harajuku neighbourhood has made it an international style capital. "Tokyo Street Style" profiles the daring and influential designers and labels at this epicentre of Japanese and global fashion. Offering a pop cultural history of the scene, a snapshot of where it is today, and a glimpse into its future, this dazzling book includes hundreds of images of innovative and astonishing fashions, ads, stores, models and magazines, plus the creators themselves.

You've probably coveted jewelry you've seen in artsy boutiquesand fashion magazines or envied friends who have the perfect blingto accent everything. With this book, you'll learn to craft designsthat are chic but inexpensive. With hundreds of detailed photos,this book covers tools and supplies, bead stringing and weaving,wire wrapping, and more. Terrific projects will get you started andinspire you to create your own jewelry and beadwork designs.Concise two-page lessons show you all the steps to a skill and areideal for quick review Each skill or technique is defined anddescribed Detailed color photos demonstrate each step Step-by-stepinstructions accompany each photo Helpful tips provide additionalguidance

The design of coffee shops is increasingly on the move. Wherecafes have traditionally been viewed as places principally to enjoya coffee, they have evolved to show a broad range ofmultifunctional purposes and amenities: They can, for instance,exist as cozy lunch-time meeting spots before abruptly transforminginto vibrant late-night bars after sundown. Cafe! Best of CoffeeShop Design shows the wide scope of different cafe concepts,including coffee bars as integral parts of cutting-edgemultipurpose buildings, flagship stores and traditional shops witha contemporary twist. The 40 projects featured comprise anextensive variety of designs and styles, ranging from minimalist,strict and reduced, to opulent and extravagant.

The Big Book of Beading Patterns is the go-tocompendium of patterns for all types of stitchers. Many patternbooks focus solely on loomwork, but this book also includes popularstitches like peyote, brick, and square stitch in addition toloomwork. The gorgeous patterns here can be used to make beadedbracelets, amulets, tapestries, and more. Patterns are divided intochapters by topics like animals, flowers, holidays, and more.

Millefiori, foil, Klimt, Miro these are just a few of the colorful Venetian glass bead styles taking center stage in Kathy Fox s illuminating book. Fully detailed and beautifully photographed, the step-by-step instructions for 24 modern jewelry projects using wire wrapping, bead crochet, knotting, stringing, and simple stitching will entice any reader into becoming a Venetian glass bead artist. She also shares the rich history and tradition behind this old-world art form, and provides useful tips for identifying authentic Venetian and Murano beads, guiding readers to informed buying decisions.

This marvelously illustrated surveyshowcases 591 contemporary rings that have been created by nearly300 international designers. It is divided into five sections—onefor each finger. Aside from being purely decorative, the positionof the ring on the hand and the way in which it is worn can denotelove, promise, rebellion, compromise, or affiliation. The ringsrange from more traditional decorative rings to conceptual andabstract pieces. The featured designers employ a wide variety oftechniques, and the materials they use include gold, platinum,precious stones, plastic, bones, fiber, wood, shells, plants, andmore. 591 full-color photographs.

One of the world’s leading interiors photographers, Fritz von der Schulenburg opens his archive to share his stunningly beautiful photographs of minimalist but grand interiors around the world. Whatever the location, period or architectural style, all the rooms share a captivating simple elegance that defines contemporary taste. Reflecting the way we ‘read’ an interior, the 300 colour photographs are divided into six chapters: Rhythm, Colour, Light, Space, Texture and Composition. Each chapter has a brief introduction outlining the essential elements of interior design being featured, followed by numerous glorious photographic examples. Complete with a source directory of useful contact details, this is an inspiring volume that celebrates the very best of the timeless trend that is minimalism in the grand style. It is guaranteed to appeal to the huge readership interested in homes and interiors.

An insiders tour through the exceptional contemporary interiors of Rio, a vibrant creative hub and one of the hottest destinations on the planet. Rio de Janeiro is an iconic city of vibrant contrasts: youthful energy and grand traditions, luxuriant vegetation and innovative architecture. Its unique lifestyle is diverse and culturally rich, and the city is home to some remarkable modernist and contemporary homes alongside historic colonial gems. The authors open the doors of an insiders Rio through a tour of over twenty-five private homes, nineteen of which are presented here for the first time. They include a colonial-era mansion in Rios artistic quarter surrounded by lush a private apartment with stunning views and a fabulous collection of modern sleek contemporary houses that blur the boundaries of interior and exteriorfeaturing warm wood-based design, floor-to-ceiling glass walls, shaded swimming pools, and furniture from Brazilian modernist designers such as Oscar Niemeyer and Sérgio Rodrigues.

Endless sun, sparkling sea, crystalline sky—these are the keyelements of Mediterranean living. From southern Spain to northernAfrica, from Greece to the C?te d’Azur, here are twenty-fivecontemporary houses from around the Mediterranean Sea. The bookincludes work by internationally established architects, such as Alberto Campo de Baeza and Carlos Ferrater, and housescreated by a number of the region’s rising stars. The houses differin their locations and styles but are united by clean lines, openfloor plans, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. A fusion ofinterior style and ...

Take the guesswork out of choosing colors for your home! When it comes to choosing colors, most people make selections by trial and error. Now, you can take the anxiety out of home color design with this accessible and easy-to-use guide with more than 65,000 color combinations at your fingertips.

A recent survey conducted by Universum Communication found that work-life balance is No.1 on the list of short-term career goals amongst professionals. But while work-life balance is an increasingly popular term, many of us are still unsure about how to achieve it, or lack the confidence to approach employers to negotiate flexible working hours. "Work-Life Balance for Dummies" will offer readers advice and simple strategies to achieve more balance whatever their situation. Discover how to: work out your priorities; put off procrastination and improve your time management; move your boss towards work-life balance; cast your net wider and change jobs and employers; and, plan a relocation. Jeni Mumford is the author of "Life Coaching For Dummies". She is a personal life coach who works with both individuals and organizations on personal development. She runs holistic coaching events in the UK and Italy and is an accredited NLP practitioner.