Make quick and easy origami projects with this origami book with tear-out folding paper. Origami for Busy People is the first origami book for people who love to fold paper for fun and relaxation but have trouble finding the time in their busy day for it. The bright, high-quality folding paper in the book makes it like an origami kit—You won't have to buy new folding paper anytime soon! This origami book contains: 96 page, full-color booklet Introduction and guide to paper folding techniques Step-by-step instructions and diagrams 27 fun-to-do projects 48, two-sided perforated folding sheets Dozens of different colors and patternsThese fun folds are a great way to learn origami and can be used to decorate your cubicle, to create something to give to friends and family at the end of the day, to show to colleagues at the water cooler or just to use as conversational ice-breakers or as a form of mental relaxation. The ease of the folds makes it a great origami-for-kids book but the projects are interesting enough for adult beginner origami enthusiasts. Origami projects include Jack-O'Lantern Seahorse Noisemaker Topsy-TurvyAnd many more…
Fold beautiful origami flowers then arrange them into stunning bonsai sculptures with this wonderful origami book. Origami Bonsai makes it possible for paper folders at every level to create unique botanical sculptures at home by folding delicate paper flowers and leaves and attaching them to natural branches. This easy origami book contains: Multi-color photos and drawings Step-by-step instructions Explanations of dozens of folding techniques 3 hours of streamable or downloadable instructional videoIt also shows you how to select natural twigs, branches, and stones—and how to assemble them into a lifelike finished origami sculpture. To help in the creation process the book contains detailed instructions and numerous photographs of both works in process and completed origami bonsai pieces that are sure to have you crating your own decorative origami art in no time. Origami flower projects include: The Ficus Leaf The Berlin Poplar Leaf The Black Eyed Susan The Foxglove The Buttercup And many more…
In this beautiful and extraordinary zen calligraphy book, Shozo Sato, an internationally recognized master of traditional Zen arts, teaches the art of Japanese calligraphy through the power and wisdom of Zen poetry. Single-line Zen Buddhist koan aphorisms, or zengo , are one of the most common subjects for the traditional Japanese brush calligraphy known as shodo . Regarded as one of the key disciplines in fostering the focused, meditative state of mind so essential to Zen, shodo calligraphy is practiced regularly by all students of Zen Buddhism in Japan. After providing a brief history of Japanese calligraphy and its close relationship with the teachings of Zen Buddhism, Sato explains the basic supplies and fundamental brushstroke skills that you'll need. He goes on to present thirty zengo , each featuring:An example by a skilled Zen monk or master calligrapherAn explanation of the individual characters and the Zen koan as a wholeStep-by-step instructions on how to paint the phrase in a number of styles (Kaisho, Gyosho, Sosho)A stunning volume on the intersection of Japanese aesthetics and Zen Buddhist thought, Shodo: The Quiet Art of Japanese Zen Calligraphy guides beginning and advanced students alike to a deeper understanding of the unique brush painting art form of shodo calligraphy. Shodo calligraphy topics include: The Art of Kanji The Four Treasures of Shodo Ideogram Zengo Students of Shodo
The true meaning of Ikebana—the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement—is to take a few beautiful flowers and plants and tastefully present them in very simple containers to enhance home decor. The 53 elegant arrangements featured in <i>Japanese Ikebana for Every Season</i> are perfect for special occasions—Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, birthday, anniversary—or any event that calls for a flower bouquet. <br><br>The key to good Ikebana arrangements is to understand a few very simple principles—like the idea of <i>mitate</i>, seeing old things with new eyes—and to learn a few easy techniques to stabilize and support plants inside a vase or container. Using common flowers and plants from the garden, a nearby field or forest, or the local florist, anyone can easily create these lovely Ikebana in just a few minutes.<br><br>Authors Rie Imai and Yuji Ueno explain how to select flowers and containers from things that are already around—and then turn them into something special. The basic instructions in the book cover a wide range of styles that encourage readers to use their own creativity rather than copying traditional and highly technical Ikebana design concepts.<br><br>No matter what time of year it is and regardless of your taste or budget—the arrangements in this book will lend a touch of Japanese elegance to your home.
Knot your mother's crochet! Craft cute animals with this playful Japanese amigurumi crochet book. Weave your way into the yarn-filled world of Japanese amigurumi crochet or «small, crocheted stuffed toys» with adorable creatures and cuddly new characters! Whether you're honing a new craft or in search of creative needlework inspiration, let Voodoo Maggie (Eric Clark) show you the way in this amigurumi book. There are adorable Koala Bears, Darling Dachshunds, Nuggly Bats, and the not very fearsome Yeti. Full of 300+ colorful photos to help guide you through the crochet patterns, Adorable Amigurumi: Cute and Quirky Crocheted Critters walks you step-by-step through this distinct Japanese craft. Artful designs, easy-to-follow knitting instructions, and detailed illustrations allow you to create the most delightful amirgurumi animals easily. Learn to make 18 amigurumi crochet animals, including: Luna the Baby Dragon Lucy the Giraffe Schnitzel the Dachshund Dust Bunny Basil T. Koala Marcel Monkey Olive Octopus Bella la BattyThis amigurumi book will have you tending a little zoo of tiny animal creations in no time!
Little Wars; a game for boys from twelve years of age to one hundred and fifty and for that more intelligent sort of girl who likes boys' games and books by H. G. Wells libreka classics – These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. Immerse yourself in well-known and popular titles!
Wer das Kino der längst vergangenen guten alten Zeit, deren aufwändig inszenierten Szenerien und ausdrucksstarken Charaktere liebt, den dürften diese Foto-Bilder, die an Filmsets erinnern könnten, faszinieren. Die Film-Momentaufnahmen versprühen Humor oder Spannung, zeigen Liebe oder Arbeit und können den verschiedensten Genres – Komödie, Tragödie, Krimi … – zugeordnet werden.
¿Alguna vez te has preguntado si los milagros existen? ¿Has anhelado algo con todo tu ser y luchado con todas las fuerzas humanamente posibles para alcanzarlo?
En medio de sentimientos de ánimo y aliento, pero también de dolor y frustración, te darás cuenta que inesperadamente algo puede cambiar por increíble que parezca y es allí cuando ocurren los milagros. «Buscando una Esperanza» es una historia inspiradora de una familia que dijo NO ante las adversidades y a quienes les tocó enfrentar la discapacidad de su hijo consiguiendo la fórmula perfecta para hacerlo: FE, AMOR y CONSTANCIA.
Cada capítulo te llevará a descubrir una nueva manera de ver el mundo junto a sus bondades y te otorgará los mejores consejos para enfrentar una nueva forma de vida y esquemas de valores bajo la alegría y el agradecimiento. "Buscando una Esperanza" es una maravillosa historia que vale la pena conocer.
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Este libro cambiará tu vida. Logrará transformar tu manera de pensar, te demostrará que no existen límites, sino que éstos son impuestos por nosotros mismos. Te ayudará a ahorrar e invertir de la manera más conveniente, y aquí encontrarás las mejores estrategias para realizarlo, empleadas tanto por mí como por emprendedores expertos que he investigado y con los cuales sociabilizo. Te explicará además técnicas para poder alcanzar de manera efectiva el tipo de vida que uno tanto desea. Encontrarás también resumida mi historia, el paso de ser un empleado en una fábrica a emprendedor, la lucha por el cambio de paradigma vital. Así entenderás por qué no hay barreras para ningún ser humano, que todo está en la mente. Descubre lo fascinante que puede ser la vida si te atreves a ir por lo que realmente quieres que es la riqueza en su totalidad y la libertad financiera tan preciada para muchos.