Dogs for Dummies should be required reading for anyone considering purchasing or adopting a dog. In this comprehensive, yet concise and entertaining book, author Gina Spadafori, pet care columnist for Universal Press Syndicate and host of AOL's "Gina Spadafori's Pet Connection," makes a strong case for researching breeds and considering how certain types of dogs will or won't fit an owner's lifestyle. She doesn't pull any punches in describing the fate of dogs who have been wrongly chosen by well-intentioned owners, then given up for possible adoption, but probable euthanasia, because they are too active, too aggressive, poorly trained, or, appallingly, because they don't fit in with the owner's décor.

Evolutionary science lies at the heart of a modern understanding of the natural world. Darwin’s theory has withstood 150 years of scientific scrutiny, and today it not only explains the origin and design of living things, but highlights the importance of a scientific understanding in our culture and in our lives. Recently the movement known as “Intelligent Design” has attracted the attention of journalists, educators, and legislators. The scientific community is puzzled and saddened by this trend–not only because it distorts modern biology, but also because it diverts people from the truly fascinating ideas emerging from the real science of evolution. Here, join fifteen of our preeminent thinkers whose clear, accessible, and passionate essays reveal the fact and power of Darwin’s theory, and the beauty of the scientific quest to understand our world.

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.

The appeal of this extraordinary booklies in its rapt obsession with the detailsof thedomesticinterior,borne out in a wonderfullyrich collection of pictures.These charmingpaintings and watercolo, mostly dating from 1770 to1860 and coming from all over Europe,Russia, and America, recordwith faithful accuracy the shape of a room,the pattern of a carpet,thefurniture, pictures, fabrics, andwall coverings, the hang of thecurtai andthe fall ofthe light they admit.

This sumptuous book celebrates Eastern elegance as adecorative style and illustrates how it can be achieved in both theEast and the West, from the refined craftsmanship of Thai textilesand ceramics to traditional statuary from Burma and the minimalistperfection of a Japanese apartment. Much of In the Oriental Styleis devoted to innovative Western interiors which draw theirinspiration from Oriental design and objects. A wealth ofindividual pieces antiques, ornamental screens, lacquerware,basketry and furniture is illustrated and described, showing theenormous variety in decoration that even the simplest objects canbring to a Western home or garden.

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More helpful than Baby Mozart tapes, sign language bootcamps, or Mandarin lessons in the womb, this down-and-dirty field guide gives parents the exact steps they need to take in order to raise the next… Pope, highly paid TV anchorperson, Miss Universe, Governor of California, rocket scientist, bestselling author, mega-lawsuit lawyer, or more than twenty other occupations of their choosing. From how to outfit the nursery to the best and worst names for that profession, from the early years to what to download on your future teen's iPod, it's all here in what will become the must-have gift book on the baby shower circuit. After all, as this book illustrates with on-spot wit, you've got to be prepared as a parent…and retain your sense of humor.

Author Vivian Peritts leads the way in taking the art of scrapbooking—using punches and decorative paper edgers—to new levels by applying the same principles to upscale home decorating projects. This book will open the creative door and let out all the secrets of the great decorating projects that can be accomplished using supplies a crafter already has on hand. Step-by-step photography shows crafters how to use scrapbooking tools to make an Asian lantern, create a personalized border for a teenager’s room, decorate furniture with an inlaid wood pattern, achieve a tin ceiling tile look, and complete 30 more exciting projects for the home. Peritts is a board member of the Society of Craft Designers and a regular guest on many craft television shows, including The Carol Duvall Show. She is also the author of Candle Creations: Creative Ideas for Embellishment. More than 30 exciting home décor projects made with scrapbooking tools using common craft supplies Detailed direction

From mezuzahs to menorahs, these outstanding Jewish ceremonialand ritual objects make a beautiful new addition to the celebrated500 series. Contemporary in style and lovingly handcrafted, theycome from North America, Europe, and Israel, and demonstrate thediversity of Judaism. The artworks include tzedakah boxes, shofars,tallits, Shabbat candlesticks, havdalah sets, Kiddush cups, Torahpointers, kippahs, Seder plates, and dreidels.

Beginning with French Style, Suzanne Slesin and hercoauthors created an acclaimed series of high-quality color booksthat focused on international areas of cultural and domesticinterest. The Little Style Books revisit this classic material in anew and reinvigorated py and appealing, The Little Style Bookscontain pictures and text from the original edition selected antireorganized to highlight what is quintessential about the style ofthe country. The chapter on Living, for example, is filled withideas for arranging rooms, placing furniture, lighting corners: theCooking chapter shows not only how other people live, but how ourkitchens might be adapted.A treasure trove of ideas, this is indeedthe essence of style.

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.

This title shows the wide variety of contemporary Germaninterior design, which is centered between the poles of traditionand globalization. Germany's present-day global image is defined bymodern technology, rural traditions and solid craftsmanship and isreflected in the design of public and private spaces: retro stylesare revived and take on new shapes. The timeless elegance ofclassical modernism in the tradition of the Bauhaus is brought backto life and new materials and technologies entail previouslyunknown dimensions of design. This volume presents the stylishworld of German interiors, which ranges from one-off custom-builtdesigns to an accomplished array of serial products.

Book De*ionBestselling author and marketing guru Joe Vitale offers insights and life lessons for achieving successIn the simple， straightforward tone of an instructional manual， this little book offers big wisdom and little-known secrets for living a better life. Packed with life lessons most people will wish they'd learned earlier， Life's Missing Instruction Manual uses humor and anecdote to present practical steps readers can use to take control of their lives， overcome any obstacle， and find fulfillment. Each simple lesson is explained and brought into focus with real-life examples and includes practical steps on putting those lessons to work every day. Full of uncommon wisdom and lighthearted humor， this book will help readers develop confidence， create a plan for success， get ahead at work， build rapport with others， develop time-management skills， and find wealth and happiness.Readers will learn how to live life to the fullest when they discover how to：* Take chances that l

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

Interior Architecture: From Brief to Build provides anin-depth study of the creative and construction processes behind 30contemporary interior designs. Covering a broad range ofinternational projects, the book illustrates the working methodsand creative concerns of both long-established and emerginginternational designers. Every stage of the project is included,from the demands of the original brief, through early sketches anddesign development to investigation of building regulations andcollaboration with engineers, contractors, builders and suppliers.The book is unique in that each project is presented through anexplanatory overview, with specially taken shots of production andconstruction processes, and details of fixtures, fittings,customised furnishings and decoration. Interior Architecture: FromBrief to Build offers both students and professional designers, aninspiring and informative overview of how todays major interiorarchitectural projects are designed and built.

Open any medicine cabinet and you're nearly guaranteed to find a bottle of aspirin crowded in among the lotions and other pills. Aspirin-like remedies have been used to cure headaches, arthritis, fevers, and inflammation for millennia, ever since ancient healers first began using willow bark to treat their patients. Now, go beyond pain relief with a simple plan proven to dramatically reduce the risk of developing major medical killers such as heart disease, breast cancer,and stroke--and do it without the high cost and often adverse side effects of pre*ion drugs. Aspirin: The Miracle Drug is the first and only book to reveal the wide-ranging health benefits that can be derived from taking just one aspirin a day. Thousands of medical studies have determined that aspirin lessens the incidence of many serious conditions, and that it may even improve fertility for couples using in vitro fertilization. Individual chapters target specific diseases and their prevention and treat-met,including breast,

The limitations on the availability of space force both companies and designers to give priority to an office's functions in the design process. Projects that confront a need to scale down generally share common features. With respect to furnishings, for example, internal partitions are highly important. New materials and light structures have made inflexible cubicles a relic of the past. This book examines the challenges posed by 26 design projects for small offices and examines the solutions reached by various world-famous designers and architects by drawing on their ingenuity and creativity.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, architects and decorative artists were constantly seeking new sources of inspiration to satisfy the demands of their rich patrons.While some revisited the canons of the classical world, others began to turn their eyes towards the East, and the 'Oriental' became a byword for spectacle and sensuality. The result was a wave of creative expression that encompassed everything from the smallest objets d’art to entire buildings. This sumptuously produced book explores the enduring allure of Orientalist decor and introduces the princes and aristocrats, artists and poets who commissioned these opulent interiors. Packed with images of beautiful decorative objects, extravagant interiors, sumptuous fabrics and ornate furniture, this book will transport the reader to another time and place.

The bathroom is quite possibly the most overlooked room in the home. Nevertheless, this smaller space is being increasingly upgraded and needs to be functional and attractive, with the right amount of storage. Whether it is being used for a quick shower or long soak in the tub, there are many aesthetic and practical considerations to bear in mind. This is where Plan Your Bathroom comes in. In this follow-up to the very sucessful Color Your Home and Plan Your Kitchen, Plan Your Bathroom uses a similar accessible and innovative format to help with all of the key decisionmaking. After an introduction to bathroom ergonomics and layout, including how to work with what you can't change easily such as plumbing and windows, Plan Your Bathroom looks at the major choices to be made relating to baths, showers, hand basins, and toilets. This is followed by chapters devoted to floors and walls, color, accessories, and gadgets. The final mix and match section contains sample floors, fittings, and walls for endless com

South Africa Chic highlights the diversity that makes up this vas! coufhtry. The vibrant pulse ofJohannesburg and Cape Town provides the backdrop for cily hotels which showcase bold styles characteristic of the new spirit o! South Africa. Away from the city, brban cool gives way to rolling expanses of game reserves and lush mountain landscapes, where luxury lodges and comfortable country houses are nestled. All these are perfect places from which you can explore South Africa.

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A book about SUVs? Aren't they just gas-guzzling road hogs that destroy the environment? Give me a break. SUVs deserve their place among the most respected vehicles ever conceived. And Chapman's encyclopedic knowledge of them (and cars in general) is on display in this highly More...readable and thorough book. It's loaded with great pictures (contemporary and vintage) and is written in a style that is anything but technical and dry. If you're a car-lover (or even if you're not) this is a great book. And if you're an SUV-lover in particular, this is a no brainer.