John Gray's Men are from Mars,Women are from Venus has helped many millions of couples transform their relationship.Now viewed as a modern classic,this phenomenal book has helped men and women realise how different they really are and how to communicate their needs in such a way that conflict doesn't arise and intimacy is given every chance to grow.

Classic Caras-a celebration of the most fascinating cars in automotive history.More than 150 fabulous cars are featured here in full colour,with histories,specifications and analysis.Pioneers of the early 20th American muscle care and the modern classics of recent years-this book covers all of them, and more.

Guinness World Records 2009 continues to build on the intriguing, informative, inspiring and instructional records and superlatives that have made Guinness World Records one of the most famous brands and an annual best-seller around the world. This year, we've created a revolutionary new design and filled it with more records than ever before. And the 2009 edition will have two gatefold spreads and over 20 pages of special records all with 3-D photos, which can be viewed with enclosed 3-D glasses!! Combined with a new, research-tested, eye-catching cover, over 1,000 new records and 100% new photos, this year's edition once again sets out to be the best Guinness World Records book ever!!

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In Wreck-It Ralph , Disney's expert team of concept, visual development and story artists explore the hidden world of video games from classic 8-bit arcade games to the most modern and inventive offerings of the digital age. At the center of this hilarious and wildly original video-game-hopping adventure is Wreck-It Ralph, an arcade game bad guy who breaks all the rules when he sets off on a mission to prove he can be good. The Art of Wreck-It Ralph captures the fresh artistic vision of the film and the aesthetic journey of the filmmakers through interviews with the film's many artists, including a foreword by director Rich Moore and a preface by John Lasseter. Illustrated with character sketches, storyboards, visual development paintings, colors, and more, this behind-the-scenes look at Disney's latest 3-D animated epic is a treat for video game and animation lovers alike.,

Japanese gardens have long been appreciated for providingbeautiful, tranquil spaces that evoke feelings of sanctuary, oftenin short supply these days. This practical guide to Japanesegardening teaches you how to:? Use centuries-old garden designtechniques to create tranquil spaces that evoke a feeling ofsanctuary. Select and arrange plants and ornaments in a traditional designwhile at the same time emphasizing your personal tastes. Calm your busy lifestyle, inspire peace of mind and reflect natureto create serenity.

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.

An easy-to-read collection of short essays meant to uplift and inspire soccer moms everywhere, this addition to the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series offers nothing more nor less than its predecessors. Carlson (whose husband, Richard, wrote the original book) joined him in writing Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love. This time, she relates many first-person stories from her own life and those of her friends in a just-between-us-girls tone that's based in part on gender stereotypes (e.g., "our gift of female intuition"; "our sensitive natures"). Her chatty pep talks cover such topics as comparing oneself to media images, overextending oneself, preventing and coping with stress and learning to say "no." Carlson advises women to appreciate their children's "fleeting" childhoods, to speak and listen from a place of love, to swallow angry words and gossip, to take time for themselves, to nurture friendships with other women and to keep tabs on their financial position and marketability in case they lose their spo

Classic Motorbikes-a fascinating collection of the greatest machines in two-wheeled history. More than 150 examples of motorcyciing's finest models arecelebrated in these pages, with detailed analysis, performance specifications and spectacular full-coklour photography. Bikes featured inc[ucle pioneers from the early 20th century, legendary British classics, mighty American-built V-twins, exotic Italian sportsmachines and sophisticated Japanese superbikes - and many more.

Yoga Daily Exercises will allow you to escape your busy schedule once a day to treat yourself to a healthy dose of relaxation. Yoga uses breathing, meditation, and stretching exercises to balance the mind, body, and soul. The seven daily workouts are customized to gradually achieve this healthy balance. Each section in this book is designed to [eave you feeling relaxed yet stronger and more alert, with more energy for the rest of your day.

Lighting is a key feature of almost all interiors but it isoften treated in a rather superficial manner in most books. It is,however, a complex, fast-moving field where the technology isalways changing. For large schemes, a professional lightingdesigner is usually employed, but for smaller projects it willoften fall to the architect or interior designer to specify thelighting. In either case, it is crucial that the architect orinterior designer understands what lighting is available, how itcan be used and controlled and how it can be fitted. This bookfeatures 40 recent international projects. Each project featuresdetailed plans, diagrams, sketches and CAD visuals to demonstratethe lighting techniques involved. This is accompanied by anexplanatory text (how the lighting fulfilled the brief, how thelighting concept was arrived at, why particular lightfittings/lamps were specified and so on). A bonus CD includestechnical drawings from the book.

Japan embodies the fascinating cross-section of a countryendowed with a rich and varied culture, firmly imbued withtraditional knowledge, skill and experience. The book features 50of the best of Japanese interior design trends in Japan indifferent categories such as offices, bars, culture, living andshopping, from traditional tatami to modern minimal. The interiorspresented in this book offer a glimpse into the eastern design andits philosophy of simplicity: the use of neutral and natural colorsto minimize feelings of clutter and the color black to lenddefinition and form; furthermore, it reveals the ingenious,minimalistic way of living and being.

This book captures the new mood – a return to a preference for the unique and the handmade. Design expert and acclaimed blogger Olivier Dupon has sourced the cream of the contemporary design world from all over Europe, Australia and the United States, profiling 75 artisans who use craft techniques, rather than mass-production methods, to create stylish, whimsical, covetable objects. Hundreds of colour photographs feature a huge variety of crafts, including art, ceramics, furniture, glasswork, jewelry, lighting, metalwork, papercraft, textiles and woodwork. Complete with a directory of products, and Dupon’s personal recommendations for inspiring shops and websites to visit, this is the perfect resource for discovering unique and beautiful objects made by new, talented artisans from all around the world.

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Using this metaphor to iIlustrate the commonly occurring conflicts between men and women，Dr John Gray explains how these differences can come between the sexes and prohibit mutually fulfilling loving relationships．Based on years of successfuI counselling of couples and individuals，he gives advice on how to counteract these differences in communication styles，emotional needs and modes of behaviour to promote greater understanding between partners．

Yes, the best gifts do come in small packages. When words just aren't enough, this quirky collection of puns, quips, puzzles, and verbal and visual fun does the talking. And since hearts must be handled with care, it comes with a distinctive padded cover. A little book with a big heart -- the perfect gift for Valentine's day, an anniversary, or just because.

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.

Tropical flowers are often whimsical, seductive, andalien creatures. -Eileen W. Johnson Stunning, exotic and colorfultropical flowers are the shining stars in this stimulating look attropical flower arrangements. Eileen Johnson and Felipe Sastre ofFlowerSchool New York demonstrate how orchids, elephant ears,ginger, anthurium, and more fit into modern settings. Whether usedin a penthouse, a bouquet for a bride, or as fireplace décor forChristmas, tropical flowers can be unexpected, fresh and stylish.With step-by-step instructions on how to create tropical floralarrangements, it s the perfect inspiration for styling unique worksof art with these exquisite flowers. Eileen W. Johnson is thedirector of FlowerSchool New York, the leading school for learninghow to arrange flowers in the Americas. Established in 2003, it hasa variety of master florists instructing students in the varioustechniques, both traditional and cutting edge. Students come fromall over the world to study in this Manhattan atelier. Johnson