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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This resource gives novice knitters easy-to-follow instructions and tips for creating beautiful picture knits the first time out! With more than 50 color designs and motifs, knitters will discover a variety of fun and simple projects in this guaranteed guide to success. Row-by-row instructions and color charts easily lead knitters through motifs of varying difficulty. This unbeatable reference features motifs of geometric shapes, birds, flowers and childhood themes, which can easily be incorporated into purses, bags, sweaters and wall hangings. -More than 50 full-color illustrations easily guide knitters through projects -Level of difficulty indicator helps knitters prioritize projects -Easy-to-follow instructions suit any level knitter

As the late 20th-century fascination with rounded shapes,organic influences and plastics fades, interior designers areincreasingly drawn to dark colours, polished woods, velvets, furs,leather, dark metals and brick materials with a nostalgic qualitythat were used liberally in centuries gone by. Efforts to shape amore authentic, less austere present by creating an idealizedversion of the past have begun to appear in commercial andresidential design domestically and abroad. Dark Nostalgia presents25 projects that exemplify the smooth incorporation of evocativehistoric details into current interiors. They all demonstrate themany successful ways this trend towards a dark nostalgia has beenincorporated into recent designs.

Whether you inhabit a studio or a sprawling house with onechallenging space, Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, co-founder of the mostpopular interior design website, Apartment Therapy, will help youtransform tiny into totally fabulous. According to Maxwell, size constraints can actually unlock yourdesign creativity and allow you to focus on what's essential. Inthis vibrant book, he shares forty small, cool spaces that willchange your thinking forever. These apartments and houses demonstrate hundreds of inventivesolutions for creating more space in your home, and for making itmore comfortable. Leading us through entrances, living rooms,kitchens and dining rooms, bedrooms, home offices, and kids' rooms,Apartment Therapy's Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces is brimming withingenious tips and ideas, such as: Shifting the sense of scale through contrasting colors Adding airiness by using transparent collections Utilizing the area under a loft bed for a kitchen andmini-bar Tucking an office

642件小东西：写 英文原版 642 Tiny Things to Write About Product details Diary: 160 pages Author: Po Bronson Publisher: Chronicle Books; Dry edition (15 Sept. 2015) Language: English ISBN-10: 1452142173 ISBN-13: 9781452142173 Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 2.2 x 13.3 cm A follow-up to the best-selling series,642 Tiny Things to Write About presents oodles of delightful and thought-provoking writing prompts, packaged in an uber-cute, irresistible and tiny new format. From writing a life story in five sentences, to elaborating on a tiny detail, this book will inspire writers to push the limits of their imaginations. 642 Tiny Things to Write About makes a perfect gift for the active author, stumped writer, journaler, or any creative type in need of a spark of inspiration, however tiny.

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.

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

When The Kinfolk Table was published in 2013, it transformed the way readers across the globe thought about small gatherings. In this much-anticipated follow-up, Kinfolk founder Nathan Williams showcases how embracing that same ethos of slowing down, simplifying your life, and cultivating community allows you to create a more considered, beautiful, and intimate living space. The Kinfolk Home takes readers inside 35 homes around the world, from the United States, Scandinavia, Japan, and beyond. Some have constructed modern urban homes from blueprints, while others nurture their home s long history. What all of these spaces have in common is that they ve been put together carefully, slowly, and with great intention. Featuring inviting photographs and insightful profiles, interviews, and essays, each home tour is guaranteed to inspire.

There can never be too many guides to staying married， especially when they’re as funny and insightful as this one。 The Fox News Channel broadcaster shares hilarious anecdotes from his twenty-year marriage， as well as tongue-in-cheek advice for men on staying out of trouble with their wives。 Steve Doocy is a humble teacher with a big heart who speaks with zesty appreciation for his one and only； his speaking voice conveys a perspective that both men and women will enjoy。 However， his exaggerated speaking style will seem overreaching to some and too often competes for attention with his ideas。 But with snippets of advice from his calmer-sounding wife to keep things in perspective， the production ultimately entertains。

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.

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.

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!

Principles, practice and techniques: here is the ultimateguide for the aspiring designer. Discover how design has evolvedover the centuries, and learn how to think visually and create yourown personal style. Whether you are decorating your own home orthinking of taking up interior design professionally, you will findthis book an invaluable and inspirational source of reference.

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.

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

Fully revised and updated edition of the world's finest and most authoritative source of gardening advice, from the experts at the RHS Marking 20 years since first publication, the updated edition of the RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening is the classic reference for keen gardeners. Packed with unrivalled gardening advice you'll find guidance and step-by-steps on everything from pruning to propagation. Plus new topics reflect current trends including how to grow fruit and vegetables in containers and green roofs. Whatever your level of skill in the great outdoors, expert tips and guidance from editor Christopher Brickell and a team of specialist contributors, the RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening will help you create and keep your garden perfect all year round.