The possibilities for three-dimensional manipulation of fabric
- gathering pleating tucking shirring & quilting woven materials
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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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Traditional trends & influences from the East have pervaded popular Western culture in the last few years from food & holistic therapies to make-up & body art. No longer simply the preserve of Asian brides these eastern beauty techniques are being embraced by woman of all nationalities & backgrounds. The Art of Mehndi" is the definitive style guide to the fascinating ancient art form of henna body decoration covering everything from the historical symbolic & spiritual aspects of henna to its adoption by the West as a way of decorating the body without the permanence of traditional tattoos. Sumita Batra a leading mehndi artist who has decorated the bodies of Madonna & Gwen Stefani here creates 40 original designs that can easily be re-created to stunning effect." ...

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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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." ...

This is an updated & newly revised edition of the classic book The Art of Photography (originally published in 1994) which has often been described as the most readable understandable & complete textbook on photography. With well over 100 beautiful photographic illustrations in both black-&-white & color as well as numerous charts graphs & tables this book presents the world of photography to beginner intermediate & advanced photographers seeking to make a personal statement through the medium of photography. Without talking down to anyone or talking over anyones head Barnbaum presents how to" techniques for both traditional & digital approaches. Yet he goes well beyond the technical as he delves deeply into the philosophical expressive & creative aspects of photography so often avoided in other books. Bruce Barnbaum is recognized as one of the worlds finest landscape & architectural photographers & for decades has been considered one of the best instructors in the field of photography. This latest incarnation of his textbook which has evolved grown & been refined over the past 35 years will prove to be an ongoing invaluable photographic reference for years to come. It is truly the resource of choice for the thinking photographer." ...

Pixar is 25 years old in 2011. This gorgeous expansive book features the complete colour scripts & a selection of the best of the art from the twelve films to date: Toy Story" "A Bugs Life" " Toy Story 2" " Monsters Inc." " Finding Nemo" " The Incredibles" " Cars" " Ratatouille" "WALL E" " Up" " Toy Story 3" & " Cars 2". The full-colour scripts for each film prominently featured constitute a big selling point for the core animation audience. Geared toward animation fans this text is minimal & the art is extensive & stunning. Text will just be a foreword by Pixar founder John Lasseter with an introduction by Amid Amidi. Its all about the art!" ...