Describing himself as a visual jackdaw" master designer Alan Fletcher has spent a lifetime collecting images useless information "ations & scraps that take his fancy. This work distils this collection into a quirky & entertaining feast for the eyes & the mind. Loosely arranged in 72 "chapters" the book explores the workings of the eye the hand & the brain." ...

Since it was first published The Art of Loving" has become a classic inspiring thousands of people with its clarity & power. Erich Fromm the renowned psychoanalyst sees love as the ultimate need & desire of all human beings. In this book he discusses every aspect of the subject: romantic love the love of parents for children brotherly love erotic love self-love & the love of God or the divine. He looks at the theory of love as it appears throughout the cultures of the world & at the practice how we show or fail to show love to one another. Love is an art which we need to develop & practice in order to find true commitment. We need to find it individually & as a society as a whole. Erich Fromm is one of the major figures in the field of psychoanalysis. He devoted himself to consultant psychology & theoretical investigation for many years. He was the author of numerous books including " Fear of Freedom" & " Psychoanalysis & Zen" before his death in 1980." ...

The possibilities for three-dimensional manipulation of fabric
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This limited-edition collection contains a wealth of information & inspiration for the modern man. Included inside are the following books: The Art of Manliness. This book is dedicated to helping men uncover what manliness means in the 21st century from rediscovering the outdoors to dressing with panache to becoming a good father. The Art of Manliness: Manvotionals. This book contains the manliest wisdom of the ages--a myriad of poems "es & essays designed to inspire men to live life to the fullest & realize their complete potential as men. Together housed in a classic cigar box they make the perfect gift for any man (or soon-to-be man) who is conscious of leaving his mark on this world. (This $38 value is priced at only $29.99.) Also

Includes:: 6 drink coasters!

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Wherever he goes Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard is asked to explain what meditation is how it is done & what it can achieve. In this authoritative & inspiring book he sets out to answer these questions. Matthieu Ricard shows that practising meditation can change our understanding of ourselves & the world around us. He talks us through its theory spirituality & practical aspects of deep contemplation & illustrates each stage of his teaching with examples. Through his experience as a monk his close reading of sacred texts & his deep knowledge of the Buddhist masters Matthieu Ricard reveals the significant benefits that meditation
- based on selfless love & compassion
- can bring to each of us.

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Setting out to celebrate document & discuss the work & role of an international tapestry workshop Dovecot Studios since its foundation in Edinburgh in 1912 this ground-breaking publication uniquely explores the artistic value nature & identity of modern tapestry through images essays & the commentaries of weavers artists & patrons. Dovecot Studios has constantly evolved since it was established before the Great War. Initial Arts & Crafts ideals developed into a more proactive engagement with modernism from the 1950s when designs came from leading British artists such as Graham Sutherland Henry Moore Stanley Spencer Cecil Beaton & John Piper. In the 1960s international ambition partnered a quest for experimentation as characterised by collaborations with artists such as Eduardo Paolozzi David Hockney Robert Motherwell & Louise Nevelson. Throughout Dovecots long history many Scottish artists have worked with the tapestry studio & their intuitive sense of design & colour has often been richly matched by the imagination of the artist weavers. Experiment & partnership with innovative artists & makers have been & actively remain key to Dovecots unique position within the fields of craft & contemporary art. Discussing Dovecots history along with its contemporary work & exploring the range of textiles produced by the Studio
- which include wall hangings chair-cover designs carpets textile mobiles & formal robes
- The Art of Modern Tapestry offers the definitive account of one of the worlds most innovative centres of textile-art production.

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Revised & updated with improvements conceived in parallel programming courses The Art of Multiprocessor Programming" is an authoritative guide to multicore programming. It introduces a higher level set of software development skills than that needed for efficient single-core programming. This book provides comprehensive coverage of the new principles algorithms & tools necessary for effective multiprocessor programming. Students & professionals alike will benefit from thorough coverage of key multiprocessor programming issues. This revised edition incorporates much-demanded updates throughout the book based on feedback & corrections reported from classrooms since 2008. It helps you to learn the fundamentals of programming multiple threads accessing shared memory. It lets you explore mainstream concurrent data structures & the key elements of their design as well as synchronization techniques from simple locks to transactional memory systems. You can visit the companion site & download source code example Java programs & materials to support & enhance the learning experience." ...

Add a stylish & thoughtful finishing touch to your table with The Art of Napkin Folding. How much better food tastes when it is thoughtfully presented at a beautiful & stylish table & what better way to embellish your dining experience than with a chic folded napkin. There are step-by-step instructions for 20 napkin folds in a range of stylish shapes. Inspiring ideas for decorating embroidering & monogramming are also included as well as for making napkin rings using fresh flowers fruit & ribbons. There are also suggestions for using napkins in more novel ways
- to wrap a gift for example or to make a cutlery bag. Ten themed occasions are featured including all-time favourites such as Classic Elegance or Romantic Dinner festive meals such as Christmas Cheer & Wedding Breakfast as well as everyday occasions such as Mothers Day Lunch or Baby Shower. For each event there is a wealth of delightful suggestions for creatively styled napkins & other finishing touches. Whether its a relaxed family lunch or a formal wedding table The Art of Napkin Folding is full of inspiring suggestions for beautifully styled napkins.
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Chris Guillebeau shot to fame when he published a report on his blog called A Brief Guide to World Domination. Within weeks it was downloaded more than 100 000 times in over 60 countries written about in the New York Times & endorsed by Seth Godin. It outlined a plan to take over the world by doing what is most meaningful whilst helping others in unique way. The Art of Non-Conformity expands upon the gutsy ideas first introduced in Guillebeaus blog focusing on three areas: life work & travel. ...

With a focus on simple elegant projects The Art of Paper Quilling" offers paper crafters a complete technique guide along with step-by-step project ideas for making beautiful framed pieces cards gifts & more. The designs are all built upon simple rolled coils of paper that when grouped together form intricate flowers graceful butterflies & delicate scrollwork. Quilled designs can be framed or used to embellish greeting cards books & journals & many types of simple paper structures. Claire Sun-ok Choi is an expert paper artist who has influenced the revival of this fanciful art form with her inspiring exhibits & internationally known books." ...