They’re the very best in contemporary glass beadmaking, 1000 dazzling and unique examples by an international array of artists. This color survey has it all: the beads come single or in multiples, in jewelry or sculptural pieces, flameworked and kilnformed; and their diversity and beauty are amazing. Julia Skop’s intriguing Secret Surprise showcases clear glass beads with millefiori slices at the ends. Bruce St. John crafts his beads out of diachroic glass, then fuses and coldworks them at the lapidary well after completion. Nebula Black Necklace, from Rene Roberts, features an organic-looking focal bead adorned with fine metal leaf, glass shards, and a subtle dot decoration. An artist’s comment and detail image accompany many of the photos. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

Learn to sew with this simple, fun book. Easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions contain all the basic sewing techniques you will need to tackle zany ideas like ritzy rosette earrings funny face slippers glittery ruffs and cuffs For the fashion conscious there's a whole section on making your own cheap and stylish clothes. And, it's sew simple to make your own presents too!

Journalist Welch, coauthor of Winning (with her husband, former GE CEO Jack), offers an in-depth look at the decision making process that has brought her success and formed the basis of her work-life advice column in O, The Oprah Magazine. By imagining a decision's impact in the short and long term-in 10 minutes, 10 months, and 10 years-readers will discover not just their innermost values, but the wisdom to pursue them with confident and empowering choices. While easy to follow and simple in theory, the process can raise painful and challenging issues, illustrated in numerous case studies, Welch's personal story and the science behind 10-10-10. Welch also demonstrates how poor decisions are often the result of stress and guilt, rather than a lack of understanding or knowledge; the practical upshot of her approach is the ability to break through the often paralyzing ambivalence that keeps people in dead end jobs and relationships. Anyone who feels stuck, rushed or simply too emotional to make important life d

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.

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!!

Diverse, extensive, and incredibly beautiful, this awe-inspiring collection features the most magnificent rings ever. With designs that range from the traditional to the very avant-garde, each of the 1,000 examples is an exceptional work of art, finely crafted by the best contemporary jewelers. Rob Jackson mixes antique industrial elements (a 100-year-old wrought iron nail) with radiant 20-karat gold and a glowing ruby for a dynamic visual contrast. Tomomi Arat’s collection, Treasure from Under the Sea, captures the exoticism of ocean life: he uses pearls, enamel, and sand to create rings that look as if they were chiseled directly out of a coral reef. Among the prestigious artisans represented: Arline M. Fisch, Michael Zobel, Katja Prins, Paul Preston, and Bruce Metcalf.

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.

Select from all the most popular styles Top treatments--valances, swags, and cornices--inevdry design imaginable. Curtains and draperms to suit any decor, from sleekand casual to elaborate and formal. Fabric shades in a variety of Roman and roller designsto give you privacy and spice up your decorating scheme. Decor photogr:phs show each project in differentversions and fabrics. Sec how to use them alone or layered inreal room settings.

Featuring 400 outstanding works that range from traditional to wildly contemporary, this superb gallery celebrates the art of the wooden box. The wonderfully wide variety of styles includes traditional jewelry and keepsake, turned, and tool boxes; miniature treasure chests; and sculptural work. Each one has been personally chosen by renowned boxmaker Tony Lydgate, and appears in an exquisite color plate; many of the boxes also come with detailed images that reveal important construction secrets. The selection includes pieces by a distinguished group of artists.

Simply Stylish Chain and Metal Jewelry collects thebest projects from BeadStyle Magazine that feature thesepopular and fun materials, and presents them in chapters focusingon necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. This book provides anintroduction to basics, step-by-step photos, and tools andmaterials sections. These projects are quick and easy for beginningjewelry makers and appeal to more experienced beaders as well. Simply Stylish Chain and Metal Jewelry covers all kinds ofprojects using chain and/or metal, and most projects use pre-madechain to save time and effort. The designs in this book range fromcool and elegant silver chains and beads to fun mixed-metalpieces.

Tasha Tudor's poignant art has fascinated adults and childrenfor decades. Her nineteenth-century New England lifestyle islegendary. Gardeners are especially intrigued by the profusion ofantique flowers -- spectacular poppies, six-foot foxgloves, andintoxicating peonies -- in the cottage gardens surrounding herhand-hewn house. Until now we've only caught glimpses of TashaTudor's landscape. In this gorgeous book, two of her friends, thegarden writer Tovah Martin and the photographer Richard Brown, takeus into the magical garden and then behind the scenes. As we revelin the bedlam of Johnny-jump-ups and cinnamon pinks, the intricacyof the formal peony garden, and the volumptuousness of her heirloomroses, we also learn Tasha's gardening secrets. How does she coaxforth her finicky camellia blossoms in the dead of a Vermontwinter? How does she train that fantastic topiary to model for herartwork? How can she keep her crown imperials from tumbling in thewinds? Tasha's garden reflects a wealth of family lore,

These chairs aren’t made just for sitting down! They’re pieces of art meant to delight the eyes, stretch the imagination, and occasionally tickle the fancy. From classic forms to groundbreaking creations from modern innovators, this newest entry in the 500 series presents a dazzling collection of contemporary chairs from today’s leading furniture makers. Internationally recognized furniture designer Craig Nutt has selected the breathtaking examples—by such respected names as Sam Maloof (a walnut rocking chair), Garry Knox Bennett (two ladderback chairs), and Andrew Muggleton (his “Balustrade Chaise”)—and they’re breathtaking. Judy Kensley McKie contributes a cool “Monkey Chair” in walnut and bronze, with arms shaped like these playful animals. And Gord Peteran’s wittily named “Electric Chair” comes in tubular steel…and features a lightbulb!

Presents a wide range of situations and explains them fromyour cat's point of view, including how your cat sees you. Reflects the very latest thinking, on cat behavior, and offersintriguing insights into your cat s reasoning and feelings. Gives clear, practical, and entertaining advice, as well asinnovative strategies for dealing with common problems. Catherine Davidson is a writerand cat owner who lives in thesouth of England. Her most recent book, Cats, was published in2008.

This set will teach you all about the king of all board games: Chess. The guide book illustrates how to play this addictive game of skill using colour photographs and diagrams to explain the pieces, the moves and winning strategy. Inside you will find a full colour book, chess pieces and a chessboard.

The mother of them all:The Friday Night Knitting Club celebrates the power of women's independence. Beautifully written with a fantastic cast of women...worht taking a duvet day for...you won't want to put this down'Heat.

From the author of The Woman’s Comfort Book， A compendium of creative，comforting， and sometimes kinky ideas to keep your relationship supercharged with sex， love， and friendship。 A Resource for Romance at Your Fingertips。 “The perfect antidote for fast-paced lives！ With a wonderfully refreshing， upbeat style， each page gives clever ways to bring new life into any relationship。 This book is a ’must-read- for anyone who wants to live and love more fully。”--Victoria Felton-Collins， authors of Couples and Money “A wonderful， nurturing book for couples。 It can lift us out of the ruts that stagnate our love lives。 More importantly， it helps us to see anew our own self and our beloved。”--Pamela Butler， author of Self-Assertion for Women “Jennifer Louden provides insightful and spiritual techniques for renewing our natural abilities to nurture and love more freely。”--Larry A。 Bugen， Ph。D。， author of Love and Renewal ： A Co

This is a must-have sourcebook for anyone with a garden looking for design ideas. Hundreds of colour illustrations by leading photographer, Andrea Jones, are cleverly arranged to offer the reader thousands of possible design solutions. Gardens from all parts of the world are included America, France, Sweden, Germany, Holland, England by some of the very best garden designers. And alongside little-known examples of private gardens are celebrated public spaces such as Parc André Citro?n and Jardin Atlantique as well as show gardens Chelsea Flower Show, International Garden Festival, Hampton Court, Chaumont. The first part looks at garden details listing design features that act either as connecting or dividing elements. Connect includes some of the more basic features, such as lawns, decking and gravel gardens, before covering paths, steps, avenues, gates, bridges and much more besides. Divide then looks at elements that can be used to create rooms within gardens, such as hedges, walls, fences, screens,

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.

Crochet has emerged into the 21st century with a complete makeover. For decades it had been a craft pursued mainly by the older generation, but with the introduction of thick cottons and luxurious natural yams in sumptuous colors, crochet has zoomed back into fashion. Many of the world's top designers have recognized its growing popularity and crochetis now found on the catwalks and in fashion- houses all over the world. Crochet is having its heyday. The Cool Girl's Guide to Crochet includes everything you need to know to make exciting accessoriesand garments to a beautiful finish. There is step- by-step photography, invaluable information and practical advice on what equipment you will need, where to buy it and how to use it. Instructions on simple crochet stitches are clear and easy to follow and will turn you from a beginner to an expert in no time. Using yarns with strong, fashionable colors, 20 exquisite patterns are featured: including awrap-over cardigan; a funky flowered beaded belt, a dai

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

Contemporary and unique, these handmade creations range from representational to abstract, from skillful realism to provocative surrealism—and they’re made from every conceivable material, including beads, gourds, and polymer clay. Juror Akira Blount, a pioneer in the “art doll” movement, incorporates vines, twigs, and carved wood in her fabric dolls; with their expressionless faces and closed eyes, they appear absorbed by inner worlds. Dutch artist Marlaine Verhelst’s porcelain designs seem to have sprung straight from a medieval painting. Chris Chomick’s strange and slightly scary figures feature amazing detail and elaborate costumes. Dollmakers, crafters, collectors, and anyone who loves beautiful objects will love the amazing diversity showcased here.

Birthdags, Halloween, Valentine's Dog, Christmas, parties - moke cords for gour friends and family! Follow the simple step-bg-step pictures ond photographs to create over 50 fabulous cards each graded to show how easg theg are to make. With over 250 stickers, press-out templates, ond special messoges to copg, gou can moke cords that evergone will love to receive.

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 ...