call a high-priced professional to solve these problems, or save money and time by doing it yourself. Paint or wallpaper? Tile or carpet? Do you hire a decorator or follow the simple steps included in this book? The normally daunting tasks of home repair and redecoration become easy, with the added bonus of providing the amateur repairperson with a sense of pride in a job well done. From carpentry to wallpapering, you can do it now, you can do it fast, you can do it right by doing it yourself!

The best work of a dozen of Mexico’s finest architects More than 100 color photos of outstanding contemporarydesigns Here are dozens of beautiful photos of the best incontemporary home design, all created by the top residentialarchitects in Mexico. Form, functionality, context, and materialshave been considered and balanced to produce inspiring housesperfect for today’s busy lifestyle. Houses: Proportion Harmony is a remarkable idea book packed with surprising solutionsto home-design challenges.

Book De*ionJack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen have inspired millions with their timeless tales of everyday life. Now they team with noted women's issues expert Stephanie Martson for the first new book series in the Chicken Soup line. Extraordinary recipes for living will improve lives in nine simple steps. Women will benefit from getting to know themselves in a journal that truly celebrate life. The basic premise of the Chicken Soup seriesthe power of friendship， the joy of the small moment， and importance of relationships ： has been reborn into a step-by-step primer for a better life. The advice in Life Lessons is aimed specifically at women and their everyday concerns， such as finding time， making ends meet and balancing priorities; it is straightforward yet perceptive， and combined with powerful stories， it overflows with inspiration and direction for creating a significant life. Book Dimensionlength.

I.The deliciously witty and delightfully dishy novel about life at a glamorous fashion magazine is now a major motion picture from 20th Century Fox, starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, set to open in theaters on June 30. II.The Devil Wears Prada The Devil Wears Prada is a 2003 novel by Lauren Weisberger about a young woman who, fresh from college, gets a job working as a personal assistant to a powerful fashion magazine editor that turns increasingly hellish as she struggles to keep up with her boss's capricious and demeaning requests. The book was hugely successful, spending six months on the New York Times bestseller list. A prime example of "chick lit," the novel was widely seen as a roman à clef about Vogue magazine and its iconic editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, since Weisberger worked there as an intern. Although she denies the story's editor is modeled on Wintour, many readers believed otherwise, which helped propel the book to the bestseller list. A film based on the novel,

Nick Arrojo is known worldwide for his ability to give women hairstyles that bring out their individual beauty. Every week, millions of What Not to Wear viewers see him transform women's outdated styles or unflat- tering cuts into fresh and contemporary looks. Most important, he helps them to realize their true beauty potential. He not only changes their hairstyles, but he also changes the way they feel about themselves. In Great Hair, Nick Arrojo reveals his styling secrets so that women can better understand their hair type;assess what hairstyles will work best for their hair, face shape, and lifestyle; and get a terrific new look. Great Hair provides a complete education about hair including: Identifying your hair type and how that impacts cut, color, and style, including ethnic hair Understanding products and styling tools and how to use them to their best advantage Styling your hair--complete instructions on everything from blow outs to updos Choosing a flattering hair color that

Many books have been written about batik， but Grand Batik Interiors is the first that highlights the debut of batik in the world of interior design，presenting a fresh new perspective on this most ancient of crafts。 Grand Batik Interiors records batik's journey from its traditional context into the world of modernity。It examines the way this cloth，with its deeply embedded， multi-layered meanings， has been re-created to become relevant to a modern lifestyle， including its use in the garment， fashion and interior design industries。

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.

You will not only learn how to construct and interpret birth charts but also gain a full understanding of the science of astrology, the human being’s relationship with the planets and conjunctions, and, finally, how to use this knowledge to improve your personal relationships, careers, and other aspects of your life.

A variety of beautifully-illustrated、case studies of smalI Interiors．ingeniously designed to maximise their limited space，make this an indiSpensable sourcebook．Featuring thorough technicalinformation-ground plans．materials，specifications on furniture and fixtures-this book provides ideas on every aspect of the design process frOm the ground up．These homes are streamlined inside and out．with dozens of never-before-seen solutions in storage and an array of innovative，multi．purpose design solutions for．furniture and fixtures in homes where space iS a limited commodity．

Interest in bookbinding and the related arts has exploded in the past decade, inspiring artists to explore the unlimited possibilities of the form—and delighting collectors, crafters, and gallery owners. Lark’s Cover to Cover has been a bestseller for more than ten years, and this new and provocative on-the-page gallery, richly illustrated with hundreds of breathtaking photographs, will appeal to that same large and discerning audience. They’ll appreciate the artistry of a finely tooled leather cover, embellished with traditional gold-leaf lettering; the intricacy of an exotic Ethiopian binding with a show-stopping open spine; and others that resemble mysterious puzzle boxes, or that curl, hang, and swirl. The sublimely talented contributors all put their finest work on display: Jeanne Germani’s Cloudspeak showcases her own handmade papers, made from such varied materials as recycled denim, thistle, and other plant matter. Chris Bivin’s codex-style volume features curious, tiny, found objects. One o

The Way We Live" transcends all other style books to revealglobal connections and patterns in home decoration. This world tourof interior design elements is lavishly presented in more than1,000 colour photographs; fabrics, textures and ornamental detailsreflect the complexity of different spaces and lifestyles, offeringcountless ideas for self-expression. Beautiful and practical, 'TheWay We Live' is much more than a decorating guide it is a designfor living.

Commercial trade fairs, brand experiences, themed attractions,world expositions, museum galleries, visitor centers, historichouses, landscape interpretation and art installation are all areasthat can be categorized under the broad umbrella term of‘exhibition’. Millions of people visit exhibitions of one sort oranother every year and globally it is a multi-billion dollarindustry. Basics Interior Design: Exhibition Design offers a betterunderstanding of the complexity of exhibition design as adiscipline, by exploring the role of the exhibition designer as acreative practitioner. It considers the blurring of borders withother design disciplines, but interior, graphic design and ...

Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards is an entirely new,definitive reference work for everyone involved with landscapearchitecture, design, and construction. Based on the 70–yearsuccess of Architectural Graphic Standards, this new book isdestined to become the "bible" for the landscape field. Edited byan educator and former president of the American Society ofLandscape Architects, it provides immediate access torules–of–thumb and standards used throughout the planning, design,construction and management of landscapes. View sample pages from Landscape Architectural GraphicStandards.

Jettison the old rulebooks about home décor and “undecorate”your space. As the founder and creative director ofDwellStudio—which is famous for its brightly colored, graphictextile designs for home furnishings—designer Christiane Lemieuxchallenges tradition in a quintessentially American way,championing a fresh, unconventional approach to creating abeautiful and comfortable home. Lemieux emboldens readers to pushaside stuffy, professionally-designed décor, showing them insteadhow to infuse their own personality into their home. Undecorate profiles twenty homes from all over the country,revealing their owners’ love of imperfection and penchant forsurprise and unusual juxtapositions while inspiring readers tofollow their own whimsy and practicalities in their personalspaces. An anglophile creates an English manor in Hollywood, mixingBritish flea-market finds with midcentury furniture. A car fanaticturns a vintage Airstream trailer into a master bedroom andsituates it in the middle of a v

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

The Complete Guide to Cigars offers a comprehensive exploration of the history of cigars，from the very first plantations to the modern—day cult of the cigar。It also has an extensive directory，listing the established brands from Cuba，the Dominican Republic and other cigar producing countries around the world。 The Complete Guide fo cigars shows how the history of the cigar is inextricably bound into the history of the slave trade and the lives of the settlers in the New World，and how this valuable commodity caused decades of conflict between nations。It also illuminates the intricate and highly skilled process of making a cigar from sowing tobacco to packing cigars for export。 There is also advice on how to choose and store cigars，how to be sure you are buying a genuine Havana and how to get the most enjoyment you can from your cigars。This is a book for all aspiring cigar aficionados，as well as people who enjoy a good smoke。

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.

The Smaller Home offers interesting new ways of thinking about the home. Innovative and efficient use of space can make living easier, more economical, and more enjoyable. The Smaller Home includes the latest ideas for layout options, flow patterns, space conversions, creative storage, and putting technology to work. It is a useful and imaginative guide for making the most out of less space without compromising comfort, convenience, or style.

Feng shui means "wind water" and is the ancient Chinese art of designing spaces to improve one's quality of life. Thousands of people have already applied feng shui principles in their homes and businesses to improve their emotional well-being. Now in 101 Ways Feng Shui Can Change Your Life, feng shui expert Nancilee Wydra brings a unique approach to using these principles to enhance your life. She offers practical suggestions for common personal issues for everything from building self-esteem and losing weight to improving your energy level and reducing stress. The suggestions are inexpensive and simple and are soundly based on the ideas of feng shui. You'll learn that: Painting a room a mid-tone blue or salmon color can lower your blood pressure and reduce stress Entering through the front door of your home boosts self-esteem Eating a mint or smelling its scent suppresses your appetite, helping you lose weight Using a round table in the dining room promotes con

This spectacular book offers a scintillating, visuallyoutstanding tour of more than 65 of the world?s most fascinatinghouses. Massimo Listri?s stunning photographs vary between sweepingpanoramas of the houses in their glorious settings to close-ups ofspecific rooms, furniture and design details, and they span homesaround the world, from India to France, from Morocco to Sweden,from the USA to the UK. Unprecedented in scope and scale, this bookwill be devoured by anyone with an interest in interior design andarchitecture, and those many thousands of people who enjoyed TheWay We Live, also published by Thames Hudson.

Let the trusted authors of Your Pregnancy? Week byWeek —the book you relied on while you were pregnant—guide youthrough baby’s remarkable, sometimes mind-boggling first year. Witheasy-to-understand information at your fingertips, you’ll know whatto look for and understand what’s happening. This book will provideyou with the skills necessary to support and encourage baby’sgrowth. Thoroughly revised and updated, Your Baby’s First Year? Weekby Week includes the latest pediatric guidelines andrecommendations, plus more than 50 new topics—everything from foodallergies to cord-blood banking. It also features the essentialmilestones of baby’s social, emotional, intellectual and physicaldevelopment on a weekly basis. Valuable information includes: Common medical problems : what to look for and when tocall baby’s pediatrician Bonding with baby : from baby massage to talking, whatyou can do to create a meaningful connection Feeding baby : breast milk or formula? and introducin

A well-designed porch is like a welcoming committee thatinvites friends and family to share stories, catch up onneighborhood news, or quietly enjoy the breezes of a sultry summerevening. Porches bridge our public and private worlds, and conveythe essence of one’s home. In more than 250 stunning photographs of forty homes, PerfectPorches illustrates how varied these iconic American spaces can be.A wealth of structural appointments are presented, such as theextended eaves of a rain porch along the Gulf Coast, the shimmeringcopper flooring of a converted Amish cattle barn in Bluegrasscountry, and Outback-inspired painted thresholds in California’swine region. Unexpected ornaments, including Moroccan pendantlamps, a vintage watering can collection, or a majolica menageriecan transform even the most modest porch into an oasis. This bookalso reveals a host of practical ways to bring privacy to urbanporches, chic accents to old-fashioned verandas, and coziness tomodern environments. Home owne