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25 projects help paper artists create amazing effects by using tessellations, tangle forms, flexagons, and even black light

This book explores the relationship between Cubans and their doggy companions!

This book explores the relationship between Cubans and their feline companions!

Sophia's hammer has gone missing, but dapper detectives Fox and Goat are on the trail. Includes pictures of the clues they followed.

Today's renewed interest in our basic rights has become part of popular culture and breaking news, and this colorful new way to approach human rights answers the demand for new perspectives on the issues. From the Mexican border to the #MeToo movement, 65 images made in fabric combine with personal stories and history to keep top of mind.

"The true story of the invention, disasters, and adventures of the first bathysphere--a small, cramped, bare-bones spherical deep-sea submersible that set the world record for deepest dive in 1934."--Provided by publisher.

Vampire . . . the word immediately conjures up bloodstained fangs, an aversion to sunlight, bats, garlic, and wooden stakes. These undead immortals have haunted our favorite books, television shows, and movies for decades. This exploration of a seemingly supernatural topic delves into past traditions around the world and how those traditions have affected our pop-culture modern-day monster. Explore belief systems as well as origins of various notions we all seem to have about vampires, and unearth the bloody dirt about this mystical creature. Discover differences and similarities between the realm of folklore and what modern media has taught us. Did villagers really use wooden stakes, garlic, and mirrors? What about vampires turning into bats or hypnotizing victims? Did they really cause disease, turn into dogs, and sleep in coffins? Topics are arranged by trait so that the reader can consider each characteristic before believing or dismissing it. So . . . if you're ready, let's hunt some vampires.

Lively and colorful full-page fabric "portraits" bring 182 endangered species to real, vibrant life. Dedicated and passionate rescuers, scientists, conservationists, and more share fascinating facts about the species, why they are at risk, their roles in protecting them, and how we can all help.

Includes photographs by Leo Aarons and 32 others.

People have been under the spell of the mysterious and elegant nature of the cat for thousands of years. They are one of our oldest animal companions and have been much-loved family members in households around the globe for generations. But have you ever felt that despite your good intentions and love, there are some things about your cat you don't quite understand? Do you sometimes feel like it might be trying to tell you something? That you could make them even happier than they already are? This book will change everything you once thought you knew about cats. You can use its many tips and insights to optimize your relationship with your cat. In this book, you will be taken on an intimate journey through the world of the domestic cat, covering all their natural instincts and mysterious behaviors. The tips and tricks are the outcome of hundreds of behavioral consultations. Your relationship with your cat will never be the same.

An atmospheric entree into Long Island's country houses from the 17th to the 20th centuries!

"Collects Runyon's dramatic and entertaining dispatches from WWI along with his war-themed poetry."

A comprehensive look at cutting-edge homes designed to resist the forces of earth, wind, fire, and water!

Originally published as Le loup ne viendra pas by L'Elan vert, Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, France A 2017.

The metalworking traditions of Korea, with beginnings in the 3rd century, are legendary in the art world, and this.

A ten-year-old girl who loves science discovers the wonderful world of honey bees and their importance in nature.

Paranormal researcher and host of Behind the Paranormal, Paul Eno examines some of his most controversial cases and encounters

The age of the metrosexual is over. Dead and buried. In places as diverse as Seattle, Los Angeles, Austin, Richmond, Miami, and Charleston, modern American men are ushering in a new golden age of hirsute pursuits. Denouncing the baby-smooth standard that society has set, men from around the world are reembracing their face in its most natural state. A select group of these well-whiskered men and their faithful Whiskerinas have taken this dedication a step further through the formation of their very own competitive community. Backed by the jackpot of good genetics and a well-oiled care routine, this group of grooming enthusiasts competes all over the world in hopes of recognition in the art of pogonotrophy. Step inside this whimsical, wild, and often-misunderstood world of competitive bearding through the lens of David Sacks. Comb through his collection of over 200 portraits and see for yourself how beautifully weird the beard can be. -- Back cover.

A chameleon-shaped viewfinder stimulates young minds in this colorful seek and find! A chameleon is hidden in every page, and it's up to you to find it. Use the viewfinder against the large, colorful patterned images until you find the model at the bottom of the page. An original "seek and find" to awaken the curiosity and develop the sense of observation while having fun. A book to play and share with family!

The Grenville Province, covering much of upstate New York, southeastern Ontario, and southern Québec, has been the source of many amazing mineral specimens. Its crystalline rocks are more than a billion years old, and unlike most mineralogical heritage sites, new discoveries are the rule rather than the exception.The province also contains deposits of commercially important minerals such as iron, zinc, talc, garnet, apatite, and mica. More than 400 photographs highlight specimens from the world-renowned collections of the Canadian Museum of Nature, the New York State Museum, and selected private collections. This pleasurable journey includes sections devoted to colorful gemstones and fluorescent minerals, and explains the mineralogical, geological, and historical significance of these minerals.

A back-roads tour of Southern California's iconic deserts, seascapes, mountains, wildlife, and more!

A back-roads tour of Northern California's iconic vineyards, seascapes, mountains, redwoods, wildlife, and more!

"This original study of Plains Indian cultures of the 19th century is presented through the use of period writings, paintings, and early photography that relate how life was carried out. The author juxtaposes the sources with new research and modern color photography of specific replica items. The comprehensive text documents many of the major tribes, such as Blackfeet, Cheyenne, Comanche, Crow, Hidatsa, Mandan, Lakota, and others. Observations of Plains Indian men's and women's experiences include procuring food, dancing, developing spiritual beliefs, and day-to-day living. This second edition contains new color photos and text, adding to the richness and depth of detail in the well-received original. Through original photos and recreations, rare primary sources, and updated content, Bad Hand provides an invaluable resource not only on Plains Indians, but on bringing past peoples to full, colorful life."--Book jacket.

From haymaking and buggies kicking up snow, photographer and lifetime resident Don Shenk captures the uniqueness of Lancaster County, PA, in more than 100 extraordinary photographs.