The bathroom is the new design frontier. In urban apartmentsand at large secluded estates, adventurous home owners and thenation’s top designers are breaking the old rules, using space andmaterials in dramatic new ways and reimagining just what a bathroomcan be. No longer intended solely for utilitarian purposes, today’sbathrooms are designed for everything from solitude toaccommodating the family to entertaining. The Luxury Bathroom offers a tour of thirty-five state-of-the-artspaces created by today’s top designers—among them Celerie Kemble,Jamie Drake, and Miles Redd—in exclusive residences across thecountry. From luxuriously equipped expanses worthy of Canyon Ranchto a tiny Beaux Arts bathroom inspired by a gallery at New York’sMetropolitan Museum of Art to a guest bath covered in leathertiles, each room is unique and a rich source of inspiration andaspiration. Once the most purely functional of rooms, bathrooms today areevolving into the most fanciful and sumptuous of livin

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!!

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,

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.

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

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。

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.

Barbara and René Stoeltie capture the essence of New York’ssophisticated and glamorous elegance, inspiring the reader withprofiles of seventeen style setters and their private homes. NewYork Interiors is an inspirational guide to the eclectic interiorstyle of the Big Apple. The reader is taken on a thrillingexploration of both traditionally designed and strikingly moderninteriors, which reflect the city’s dynamism and diversity. NewYork’s interior design connoisseurs are experts at balancingelements from different cultures and epochs and have contemplatedeach facet of their homes down to the minutest detail, creatinghomes that are true havens from the hustle and bustle of the streetbelow. From a luxury apartment with magnificent paneling hung withold master paintings to a glassed-in eagle’s nest perched atop anart deco skyscraper, or a delightful brownstone with a privategarden worthy of a picturesque country village, Barbara and RenéStoeltie take readers on a personalized journey through sev

A satire of modern life, by the author of "Poor Souls" and "This Is It". Emily's interior-design business is everything to her. Her clueless husband turns to young Milly, and Emily indulges in brief and carnal bouts with a perpetually furious PR man, who is much keener on her daughter.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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,

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.

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.