Perfect for beginner designers and budding newcomers to flowers, this book demystifies the art of floral arrangements with 10 simple techniques plus over 20 stunning bouquet ideas, all presented in lush photographs with clear step-by-step instructions. Filled with useful tips and easy-to-follow tutorials, Just Add Water reveals the secret to transforming beautiful blooms and greens into gorgeous designs for everyday enjoyment—and with just a few materials. With creative spirit and a friendly voice, author Cynthia Gaylin Bigony shows you how to use what you have on hand already and then elevate it. Learn to combine different colors, textures, and sizes of flowers into a design, repurpose everyday containers into unexpected ways, use rubber bands and tape to invisible but noticeable effect, lengthen the life span of wilting flowers, and much more. Once you discover how amazingly simple and easy it can be, you too can create uniquely styled designs with this beautiful nature-inspired guide.
#1 New Release in movie guides and reviews and movie history and criticism ─ A Fan’s Look at the Back to the Future Franchise There’s a host of information out there on the Back to the Future trilogy, but never before has there been a book like this. The history of the films, cartoons, toys, and more. The Back to the Future series is a timeless collection that is greatly revered by all audiences. The beauty of this book by Brad Gilmore is that it doesn’t present the history of the film as textbook information. Gilmore discusses these films from a place of passion and so effectively reveals how the history behind the movies is just as engaging as the films themselves. From a fan for fans. Gilmore, a radio and television host, also happens to be a die-hard fan of the movies. As a fan speaking to fellow fans, Gilmore dives into fan theories and provides the answers to all the questions readers could possibly have—because they are the very questions he himself has asked. Unheard details and trivia. Not only is Gilmore a diehard fan, but he is also an expert on all things Back to the Future , a fact made evident by the podcast he hosts, Back to the Future: The Podcast . Pairing his knowledge with his passion for the films, Gilmore uses this book to discuss details and movie trivia that reveal just why these movies have stood the test of time. Check out this must-have book and learn things you never knew about Back to the Future . You’ll find… Completed timelines of all the main characters from the franchiseIn-depth studies of various Back to the Future fan theories that will surprise and intrigue youA detailed comparison of the films’ predictions of the future to our world today Fans of books like Back to the Future: The Classic Illustrated Storybook , Back to the Future: The Ultimate Visual History , Back to the Future: Untold Tales and Alternate Timelines , and We Don’t Need Roads: The Making of the Back to the Future Trilogy will love Brad Gilmore’s Back From the Future .
‘George Washington's Rules of Civility’ is a short list of 110 principles or maxims by which, supposedly, proper decent people must abide. While some of these maxims may seem dated others are still quite apt for today. A quick read, ‘George Washington's Rules of Civility’ is an insightful look at the manners and customs of an age gone by.
Join the do-it-yourself revolution that’s swept cities, suburbs, and rural areas across the country. More and more people are realizing the satisfaction and enjoyment of making items that are as beautiful and interesting as they are practical. Crafters and folk-art enthusiasts alike will enjoy this comprehensive woodworking guide for all experience and skill levels, with detailed instructions on eighteen home projects for both hand and power tools. Inside Traditional Country Woodworking Projects:•The necessity and prominence of woodworking through the ages•The resurgence of interest in country-style designs from past centuries•Required woodworking tools and how to use them•Essential techniques, including drawing, measuring, planing, joining, and many more, with which woodworkers of all skill levels should be familiar•Step-by-step fully illustrated instructions for eighteen classic designs, including kitchen implements, toys, home décor, and furniture•Detailed dimensions, materials lists, cutting lists, and notes for each project as well as templates for special shapes
A completely revised and updated edition of David Hough’s successful book Street Strategies, the all-new Street Rider’s Guide spells out safety tactics for motorcycle riders looking to get the most out of their favorite hobby…for as long as possible. Covering topics from A to Z, Street Rider’s Guide is the new go-to handbook for motorcyclists who want quick solutions to nearly 100 commonly encountered obstacles and road challenges, what safety experts like Hough call increasing a rider’s “situational awareness.” As Hough writes in the introduction, “…the most important way to avoiding crashes is to figure out what’s happening.” While many books exist on the market for riders looking to improve their ride or get better control of their bikes, no book out there is dedicated to helping riders develop their situational awareness, which is the most critical skill a rider can have.INSIDE STREET RIDER’S GUIDEAlphabetically arranged topics from “Alley Acumen” to “Zone Woes”Short descriptions of over 80 critical situations selected by the authorExpert tips about how to recognize oncoming hazards and how to avoid themEach entry accompanied by a color photograph to illustrate real-life situation
This information-packed book of tips and techniques is a must-have resource for new quilters And a handy refresher for not-so-new quilters. Author, teacher, and piecing expert Donna Lynn Thomas covers all the basics in this easy-to-use guide to successful quiltmaking. Have concise info at your fingertips in a low-cost format an excellent valueUnderstand the importance of careful pressing, why you should care, and what effect it has on your piecingFind tips for fabric preparation, accurate and efficient rotary cutting, block construction, machine piecing, and more