Describes the language of video. This title shows how to think like a director, regardless of equipment (amateurs think about the camera, and pros think about communication). It explains the rules developed over a century of movie-making - which work just as well when shooting a two-year-old's birthday party.
With 320 puzzles, from easy to very difficult, these handmade--not computer-generated--puzzles come with sample games, tips, and an insider's tutorial to help every newbie get up to speed and to strengthen the abilities of the most experienced player.
From an acclaimed embroidery designer and bestselling author of Mystical Stitches, an accessible how-to guide full of original stitch designs that will inspire readers to pick up a needle and thread. Written for all levels of stitchers, The Art of Embroidery Design teaches the value of establishing a creative practice, with hands-on sketching and stitching exercises to help anyone build confidence in their design skills. Author Christi Johnson provides a workshop experience for readers looking to start from scratch. She breaks the design process down into approachable steps, including: -developing a vision -choosing a color palette -using variations in line weight to create dimensionality -achieving a range of textural effects. Dozens of colorful photos of the author's own work are accompanied by historical examples from artisans in Mexico, India, Peru, China, Nigeria, and more, as well as profiles of some of the most inventive contemporary embroidery artists–it's a complete workshop in a book.
An unforgettable journey to breathtaking destinations around the world. Venture beyond the familiar with Kinfolk Journeys, a celebration of inspiring and sustainable ways to travel slower and see the world anew. Take a subterranean tour of Tashkent, join a local mailman on his delivery route through rural New Zealand or sail the high seas en route to Antarctica--these stories will transform the way you travel, no matter the locale or distance. Kinfolk Journeys is filled with ideas for day trips, weekend breaks and grander adventures that center around slower modes of transport--road, rail, sea and trail--and encourage us to be our own guides along the way. Featuring lush photography, practical advice and thoughtful reflections on responsible travel, the eighteen stories in this collection take us to some of the world's most extraordinary landscapes, from Namibia's daring and desolate coastline to the most remote reaches of Australia. Guided by the belief that travel is as much a state of mind as an action or itinerary, Kinfolk Journeys is about exploring our world in a way that not only fosters thoughtful perspectives on the places we visit but also deepens our relationship with home once the journey is over."--
From the vital social media account @oldjewishmen comes a hilarious and irresistible guide and perfect gift for every OJM and the people who put up with himHere is a humorous, surprisingly stylish, and crotchety celebration of a most fascinating group of fellas: Old Jewish Men. In this essential guide, readers learn how to eat, dress, get around town, and schmooze like a seasoned OJM. Ever wonder why Old Jewish Men eat so much cottage cheese and melon? If Larry David and Bernie Sanders have the same barber? Who is the next great up-and-coming OJM? (NOTE: You don't need to be old, Jewish, or a man-it's a lifestyle.) Plus, there's helpful jargon, detailed deli and coffee shop rundowns, and the ten OJM archetypes, from New York Schlubs to Tough Guys to Grumpy Intellectuals. A perfect gift for any Jewish dad/granddad/uncle/brother or anybody who likes a healthy shmear of classic Jewish humor, the book is full of hilarious full-color illustrations and chapters including: How to Exist in This Fakakta World; The Art of the Schmooze; How to Live Forever; and King of the Temple.
"Achieving and maintaining a higher level of mental fitness every day can be surprisingly fun-and to your brain, it's healthy exercise. In this next exciting entry in her bestselling games series (including 399 Games, Puzzle & Trivia Challenges Designed to Keep Your Brain Young with 547,000 in print), Nancy Linde offers a brand-new collection of puzzles, trivia challenges, brainteasers, and word games that are not only great fun to do but are specifically designed to give your brain the kind of workout that stimulates neurogenesis, the process that allows the brain to grow new cells. With each daily puzzle, cross-train your brain by targeting one of 6 key cognitive functions: Long-term memory, working memory, executive functioning, attention to detail, multitasking, and processing speed. And 75 Brain Boosters-a brand-new feature in this book-will build on the original puzzle and take your brain in a new direction"--
"With over 30,000 heirloom rose bushes, Grace Rose Farm is the rose destination, whether you're a florist looking for that just-so hue of rose for a high-end wedding, a customer who wants to find a one-of-a-kind bouquet to ship to their mom, one of Poulson's 25,000 newsletter subscribers looking for tips on growing their own roses, or among the nearly 200,000 followers who swoon over her images on Instagram. The farm, based in Santa Ynez, California, works with breeders from around the world to bring new rosebushes to American gardeners, and harvests their own spectacular roses for weddings, events, and local flower lovers. They've also grown a nationwide online business that delivers roses to customers around the country. In this book, Poulson shares her incredible breadth of wisdom in a comprehensive guide to growing roses specifically to use as cut flowers. It includes detailed information on 100 of the best varieties in every possible hue--ones that can thrive in the home garden and bring gardeners magnificent blooms year after year. She also offers instructions for planting, year-round care, and harvesting, whether you're growing roses in the ground, in raised beds, or in containers, and in every climate zone; plus styling and arranging tips, including bouquets in simple pitchers and urns as well as more elaborate tablescapes and floral arches"--
"FORCE OF NATURE celebrates the voices of girls and women through photographic portraits and quotes"--
Growing Bulbs in the Natural Garden provides inspiration and insights gained from van der Kloet's career, using nature as a model.
"An exploration of the botany, geology, anthropology, and more of 50 UNESCO Natural Heritage Sites"--
"In this interactive book with 12 sound chips, you'll hear the range of human voices--from coloratura soprano to the deep bass baritone. You'll learn the difference between a quintet and a trio. The role of the orchestra. How it all comes together in a big finale. The book tells the story of Mozart's opera The Magic Flute and features full-color illustrations"--
"A collection of essays in which the author discusses the small and large things that delight him"--
"The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook sets new standards for clear, accurate pattern writing, walking aspiring and experienced designers alike through each must-have component of a thorough, well-written pattern, including how to devise and present gauge, charts, and sizing information that is correct and easy-to-follow"--
"Cheese expert and writer Tenaya Darlington (aka Madame Fromage) offers a complete-and completely fun-illustrated education in all things cheese: how it's made, how to serve and pair it, how to talk cheese like a pro, the 25 must-try cheeses for your bucket list, and much more. In Madame Fromage's Adventures in Cheese, cheese expert and writer Tenaya Darlington (aka Madame Fromage) guides us through the fascinating and often confusing world of cheeses in a compulsively readable, comprehensive illustrated primer-one that has a sense of humor, and that knows its stuff but feels not at all stuffy. Voice-y, approachable, and fun, the book offers an engaging, lighthearted education in all things cheese. Part 1 (Discover) covers the basics, from "Madame Fromage's Template for a Great Cheese Board" to "All About Milk." Part 2 (Explore) is packed with cheese board "itineraries" that focus on a particular style or family, emphasizing taste and texture rather than provenance (think "stinky" or "fresh" cheeses rather than "from the Loire Valley"). Madame Fromage offers an overview of the style family and how it's made, seasonal information, buying tips, maker profiles, surprising pairing suggestions, and much more. Part 3 (Entertain) has shopping, sharing, and serving tips for the eager gatherer and dinner-party thrower, as well as how to taste cheese like a pro (that is, using the "Yoga Breath of Cheese" technique). Finally, in Part 4 (Keep Learning), we're given an atlas of all things lactic: festivals, reading lists, classes, knives and tools, and even "Twenty Wild Cheeses to Explore Around the World." Rounded out with a Dairy Dossier--an at-a-glance reference to the hundreds of cheeses mentioned throughout"--
""You Talkin' to Me?" is a fun, fascinating, and exhaustively reported look at all the iconic Hollywood movie quotes we know and love, from Casablanca to Dirty Harry and The Godfather to Mean Girls. Drawing on interviews, archival sleuthing, and behind-the-scenes details, the book examines the origins and deeper meanings of hundreds of film lines: how they've impacted, shaped, and reverberated through the culture, defined eras in Hollywood, and become cemented in the modern lexicon. Packed with film stills, sidebars, lists, and other fun detours throughout movie history, the book covers all genres and a diverse range of directors, writers, and audiences"--
Ornamental grasses have long been a mainstay of contemporary planting design, as integral components of commercial and residential landscapes and naturalistic plantings. In Grasses for Gardens and Landscapes, Neil Lucas profiles the best ornamental grasses available today and details how to design with them in different settings. This comprehensive guide is filled with expert maintenance techniques and lists of grasses suitable for a variety of situations.
From the editors of BRAIN QUEST: America’s #1 educational bestseller! This BIG FAT NOTEBOOK makes all the stuff you learn in school “SINK IN” with key concepts mnemonic devices definitions timelines and doodles to help you get BETTER GRADES! Including: Experiments Matter, Chemical Reactions, and Solutions The Periodic Table Atoms Forces and Work Energy Electricity and Magnetism The Earth Minerals and Rocks Weather and Climate Cells Genetics Fossils The Solar System Ecology and Ecosystems Plants and Animals The Human Body
The stories behind NASA's 140 Space Shuttle program flights, as told through each mission's most exceptional image, curated by celebrated space photographer Roland Miller.
Food historian and fermentation expert Julia Skinner takes a deep dive into the fascinating cultural history of fermented foods, examining how bread, coffee, tea, alcoholic drinks, vinegars, fermented vegetables, herbs, and spices were first introduced and their inextricable connection to the evolution of human health, food tastes and preservation techniques, and the development of community across many cultures and periods.
"This should be the cornerstone of every gardener's library." -Jeff Gillman, Director of the Botanical Gardens at the University of North Carolina What happens inside a seed after it is planted? How are plants structured? How do plants reproduce? The answers to these and other questions about complex plant processes can be found in the bestselling Botany for Gardeners. First published in 1990 with more than 260,000 copies sold, it has become the go-to introduction to botany for students and gardeners. Now in its fourth edition, Botany for Gardeners has been expanded and updated. It features a revised interior, with new photos and illustrations that clarify the concepts clearer than ever before. Additional updates address scientific advances, changes in nomenclature and taxonomy, and more. As before, Botany for Gardeners shares accessible information about how plants are organized, how they have adapted to nearly all environments on earth, their essential functions, and how they reproduce.
"From her award-nominated work at Altro Paradiso and Flora Bar to her powerful community bake sales that have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for Planned Parenthood, Natasha Pickowicz is one of the most important bakers working today. Her creations are unique and whimsical but never fussy (she taught the New York Times how to make chocolate mousse in a blender); her flavors take baked goods beyond the ordinary. Pickowicz's first cookbook includes her singular recipes, reflecting her Chinese heritage, California childhood, and community bake sale experience. From Red Bean and Brown Butter Pie to Scallion Pancake Biscuits and from Black Sesame Fortune Cookies to Sour Glaze Maple Gingerbread, she shares 100 recipes punctuated with enlightening pop-out tips. The book provides readers with even more ways to delight and honor others, no matter how big or small the occasion: from baking for your partner or for your entire office, from once-in-a-lifetime celebrations to more ordinary, small moments. The modern layer cake chapter with cakes, soaks, fillings, and frostings shows readers Pickowicz's favorite ways make a celebration cake. The essay on how to hold a successful bake sale includes recipes and best practices so bakers can share the love with Malted Cocoa Fudge or Toasted Vanilla Bean Pound Cake"--
Inspired by the world’s embrace of Italy’s ever-popular bubbly and refreshing Aperol spritz, Just a Spritz is an expansive collection of 50 easy, low- or no-alcohol fizzy, flavorful cocktails perfect for imbibing any time of year.
"An invaluable guide...Kudos to the author for changing the narrative on inclusiveness, breaking down stereotypes, and building body positivity." -Booklist From the founder of the Fat Girls Hiking community comes an inclusive, inspiring call to the outdoors for people of all body types, sizes, and backgrounds. In a book brimming with heartfelt stories, practical advice, personal profiles of Fat Girls Hiking community members, and helpful trail reviews, Summer Michaud-Skog creates space for marginalized bodies with an insistent conviction that outdoor recreation should welcome everyone. Whether you're an experienced or aspiring hiker, you'll be empowered to hit the trails and find yourself in nature. Trails not scales!
A fun way for both adults and kids to honor their cat and celebrate the bonds they share! Chronicle and celebrate all the milestones of your very best cat in this illustrated, interactive keepsake book. Includes prompts and fill-ins, lots of room for photos and paw prints, plus a pocket for mementosWhen I brought you home . . . You purr loudly when you are. . . The toy you most adore. . .Your purr-sonality. . .You love it when I pet your. . .
Mom records her baby's milestones, but what about her own? Where is the celebration of mom's transformation? Beginning with one-day-old mom, who may feel like she is learning a new language, Mom Milestones is a love letter to the myriad ways moms grow and adapt to motherhood. Here are significant firsts: First sleepless night. First walk with baby. First mom friend. Skills learned-how to soothe baby (sometimes); how to coax a preschooler into taking medicine. Mom's likes (adapting pop songs to lullaby format; gathering intelligence from other moms) and dislikes (emptying the lunch box with mystery smells; requests for video games). There's Bedtime: The Board Game; crafts mom enjoys (no glitter or glue, thanks!); and the ABCs of motherhood (E for ennui). While there might not be a road map for motherhood, Mom Milestones tracks both the memorable and slightly forgettable guideposts along the way-sunrises, snack plates, cuddles, laughter, and astonishment-because, as the saying goes, the days are long, but the years are short.
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