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,
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.
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
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
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.
Poring through the beautiful images in this exquisite gallery of earrings is like stepping inside a jewelry store filled with remarkable pieces from the finest contemporary jewelers. Juried by award-winning designer Alan Revere, the earrings range from the classic to the avant-garde, and come from an international array of artists, including Cynthia Eid, Rachelle Thiewes, and Jeff and Susan Wise. Their materials include not only traditional gold, sterling silver, copper, and wire, but also more unusual items such as glass, plastic, porcelain, and paper. The earrings are forged, soldered, chased, and cast, with surface embellishments that run the gamut from enamel and metal foils to patinas and inlay. Expert jewelers, students, artists, and everyone who appreciates fine craftsmanship will enjoy this collection.
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 book helps designers handle those odd projects by detailing all the inside info they so desperately need--from specs and templates, to quick fixes and gritty solutions. Projects cover: * menus, order forms, catalogs and annual reports * compact disks, hang tags, labels, polybags and videos * book covers and magazines * self-mailers, invitations, advertisements and solicitations * signage, billboards and trade show booths * awards, forms, buttons, tickets and more Designers will find a bounty of approaches and solutions, insider advice for working with printers, photographers, illustrators, and tips for stopping emergencies before they start. Scott Boylston is a professor of graphic design at the Savannah College of Art and Design. He previously worked as an art director for a New York City design firm, where he developed packaging for cosmetic companies, including Estee Lauder, Elizabeth Arden, and Yves Saint Laurent. * Provides sketches, illustrations and instructions
The world of dreams is a mysterious and fascinating place where the rules of reality do not apply In dreams we release our sub-cunsdous hopes and fears, our innermost desires and ambitions,in a cascade of images, .sounds, ideas and emotions which can manifest themselves in any number of different ways. Whether you dream of mundane, everyday things or weird and wonderful phenomena and supernatural beasts, your (]reams are entire]y personal and unique to you-a secret world to which only you have access. No other person has exactly your background, your emotions. or your experiences, so every dream is intimately" connected with your own existence. This means that when interpreting your dreams, it is important to draw from your personal lift, and experiences, This book will show you how to do this. In a series of themed chapters, A Pocket Guide ro Dreams explores the meaning of countless images, symbols and portents that occur regularly in people's dreams. Numerous colour photographs and illustrations are
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.
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.
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.
Learn how to make the most of available space, set uppractical anti-clutter systems, organize hot spot storage and findstorage space in places you never dreamed of.
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 ...
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
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.
It is an indispensible visual resourcefor anyone looking for interior design inspiration. Although oftenseen as functional and formal, the dining room is one of the mostimportant rooms in any home - it is a space that projects yourpersonality and style more than any other. Filled with superbfull-colour photography, "Design Inside: Dining Rooms" is an idealsource of inspiration and guidance for anyone wanting to createtheir perfect dining space.
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.
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!!
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.
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.
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.