This is the story of Hanns Scharff the master interrogator of the Luftwaffe who questioned captured American fighter pilots of the USAAF Eighth and Ninth Air Forces in World War II. This Intelligence Officer gained the reputation as the man who could magic
Renowned textile artist Meredith Woolnough creates replicas of nature using a delicate system of tiny stitches. Her artwork is breathtaking, and now for the first time Woolnough offers crafters and fiber artists a lesson in how to use the "organic embroide
This book charts the development and service history of the Antonov design bureau's heavy transport aircraft. In the late 1950s, the Antonov design bureau began developing the An-22 heavy military transport, intended to carry 50 tons. Powered by four 15,00
Based directly on Frank Herbert's final outline, "Sandworms of Dune" answers the long-debated, urgent questions of Dune fans: the origin of the Honored Matres, the tantalizing future of the planet Arrakis, and the resolution to the war between Man and Machine.
"L" is for lion, prowling across the page! "G" is for a giraffe, ambling along! "W" is for whale, jumping in and out of the waves! Marrying the ABCs with the magic of Scanimation and the excitement of a child's visit to the zoo, ABC ANIMALS! is an alphabet book unlike any other. With four letters and four corresponding animal names and moving images per spread (except for the first spread, with a horizontal snapping alligator, and the last spread, which features one massive image of the entire zoo!), ABC ANIMALS! presents the alphabet - and Scanimation! - in a whole new way. As children interact with the pages, they will familiarize themselves not only with the 26 letters, but also with zoo animals and how each one uniquely moves as they turn the page. ABC Animals makes learning the alphabet a wildly fun and completely interactive. Scanimation is the technology behind the New York Times best-selling series that started with Gallop! and is perfectly applied here to the ABCs.
This newest book in the Paint by Sticker series (now with over 450,000 copies in print combined!) offers crafters of all ages a creative and meditative pastime featuring 12 stunning world landmarks and locales rendered in "low-poly" style. Readers of all ages can create images from the world's greatest sites--a gondola on the Venetian lagoon, the inspiring Great Sphinx of Giza, India's majestic Taj Mahal--one sticker at a time!
Part of a trilogy whose other titles are Power vs Force, and I: Reality and Subjectivity, this title reveals the very core of the spiritual process critical to the state of Enlightenment. It includes verbatim dialogues with advanced students, instructions and explanations that illuminate the spiritual teachings.
It's been six weeks since angels of the apocalypse descended to demolish the modern world. Street gangs rule the day while fear and superstition rule the night. When warrior angels fly away with a helpless little girl, her 17-year-old sister Penryn will do anything to get her back. Anything, including making a deal with Raffe, an injured enemy angel.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 192, Publishers: Baker Publishing Group, Author: David LMSW Thomas, ISBN-13: 9780764239984, Date of issue: 2022
Enter a world of enchantment and secret knowledge by working with the hidden kingdoms of fairies, dragons, merfolk, treefolk, and spirit through 80 lavishly painted Tarot cards. The deck includes two extra cards--one to allow you to reign over your own sov
The priceless wisdom and insight found in the bestselling The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (more than 10 million sold!) is distilled in this palm-size Running Press Miniature Edition(TM).It's full of advice on taking control of your life, teamwork, self-renewal, mutual benefit, proactivity, and other paths to private and public victory. Steven R. Covey is chairman of the Covey Leadership Center and the nonprofit Institute for Principle-Centered Leadership.
There are all kinds of babies in the world: chicks, cubs, pups, kittens and more! Indestructibles: Baby Animals introduces newborn readers to all kinds of different hatchlings and calves -- and what we call them -- with a menagerie of animals on every page. And this book holds up to even the strongest of paws, hooves, fins and fingers! It's 100 percent baby-proof, chew-proof, rip-proof, and drool-proof. Printed on a unique nontoxic, paperlike material that holds up to anything babies can throw at it--gumming, spilling, dragging across the floor--Indestructibles are the little books that could. And if they get dirty, just rinse them off. With more than two million copies in print, Indestructibles are the books built for the way babies read.
On the road, in the air, on the town, at sea, and on the construction site: The world is full of wonderful moving machines--and so is Indestructibles: Things That Go! Each spread includes simple text and call-outs to introduce babies to the many different vehicles that fly, drive, sail, race, dig, and dump. What an exciting, fast-moving world we live in, baby! Printed on a unique nontoxic, paperlike material that holds up to anything babies can throw at it--gumming, spilling, dragging across the floor--Indestructibles are the little books that could. And if they get dirty, just rinse them off. With more than two million copies in print, Indestructibles are the books built for the way babies read.
Full of honest advice and inclusive options, Why Did No One Tell Me This? is the funny, personality-filled, illustrated guide to pregnancy, birth, and beyond that modern parents have been waiting for. Pregnancy and childbirth are full of
Fans have fallen in love with Liz Climo's charmingly quirky animal kingdom, which was first featured in The Little World of Liz Climo--a place where porcupines, anteaters, and grizzly bears all grapple with everyday life with wit and humor. Now Liz returns with a book devoted to friendship. Chapter themes include "Old Friends," "New Friends," "Unlikely Friends," and "Friends with Benefits." It's the perfect gift for a special friend.
Universal Principles of Design, Completely Updated and Expanded Third Edition is a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary encyclopedia, now with fully updated references for existing entries and expanded with 75 new entries to present a total of 200 laws, guidelines, and considerations that are important to successful design. Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, this essential design guide pairs clear explanations of every design concept with visual examples of the ideas applied in practice. Whether a marketing campaign or a museum exhibit, a video game or a complex control system, the design we see is the culmination of many concepts and practices brought together from a variety of disciplines.Because no one can be an expert on everything, designers have always had to scramble to find the information and know-how required to make a design work-until now. Each principle is presented in a two-page format. The left-hand page contains a succinct definition and a full description of the principle, examples of and guidelines for its use, and side notes that provide elaborations and references.The right-hand page contains visual examples and related graphics to support a deeper understanding of the principle. The book is organized alphabetically so that principles can be easily and quickly referenced by name. From 3D Projection to the Zeigarnick Effect, every major design concept is defined and illustrated, including these new additions: Feature creepGamificationRoot causeSocial trapSupernormal stimulus A landmark reference for designers, engineers, architects, and students, Universal Principles of Design has become the standard for anyone seeking to broaden and improve their design expertise, explore brainstorming ideas, and improve the quality of their design work.The titles in the Rockport Universal series offer comprehensive and authoritative information and edifying and inspiring visual examples on multidisciplinary subjects for designers, architects, engineers, students, and anyone who is interested in expanding and enriching their design knowledge.
Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 320, Publishers: SCHIFFER PUB LTD, Author: Jay Leno, ISBN-13: 9780764367311, Date of issue: 2024
Kaizen is the art of making lasting change through small steps. This is a practical and inspirational guide to incorporating Kaizen and its powerful principles into one's daily life. Hundreds of examples of Kaizen at work are included.
An encyclopedic A-to-Z guide, this beautifully designed and illustrated volume offers hundreds of rich and fascinating definitions of 700 major and minor characters, creatures, and places of classical mythology. The perfect companion to the 75th anniversary illustrated edition of Edith Hamilton's Mythology.Classical Mythology A-to-Z is a comprehensive and engrossing guide to Greek and Roman mythology. Written by Annette Giesecke, PhD, Professor of Classics and Chair of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies at the University of Delaware, this brilliant reference offers clear explanations of every character and locale, and captures the essence of these timeless tales.From the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus, to the heroes of the Trojan War, to the nymphs, monsters, and other mythical creatures that populate these ancient stories, Giesecke recounts, with clarity and energy, the details of more than 700 characters and places. Each definition includes cross-references to related characters, locations, and myths, as well their equivalent in Roman mythology and cult.In addition to being an important stand-alone work, Classical Mythology A-to-Z is also written, designed, and illustrated to serve as an essential companion to the bestselling illustrated 75th-anniversary edition of Mythology by Edith Hamilton, including 10 full-color plates and 2-color illustration throughout by artist Jim Tierney.
Delve into the fascinating world of visual identities with Identity Designed: The Process, an essential resource by renowned graphic designer David Airey. In this comprehensive and insightful book, Airey guides you through the four fundamental stages of the design process: research, strategy, design, and implementation. Written for a diverse audience, from design students to professionals in a range of roles, his unique insights and practical advice will help you succeed in crafting and managing impactful visual identities. Drawing upon his expertise and extensive knowledge of the design profession, Airey not only shares lessons learned from projects he’s worked on throughout his successful career—he also features compelling case studies from top-level design studios such as Frost*collective, Pentagram, Bond, Bielke&Yang, Manual, DutchScot, and many more. These case studies serve as illuminating examples, showcasing the application of effective identity design principles in everyday contexts. With its practical approach and thought-provoking analysis, Identity Designed: The Process equips you with the essential knowledge and tools needed to develop enduring, distinctive identities.By emphasizing the symbiotic relationship between creativity and strategic thinking, Airey guides you through the process of designing identities that resonate, that convey a persuasive brand narrative, and that ultimately improve how businesses function. Whether you’re a student or teacher looking for an updated reference, professional designer wanting to grow and refine your skills, a design enthusiast seeking inspiration, a marketing expert needing to improve company communications, or a business owner aiming to enhance your brand’s visual presence, Identity Designed: The Process is an invaluable resource. It will help you make intentional creative choices to positively shape and transform the visual world around you.
In the vein of Emotional Intelligence, but with a prescriptive edge, a groundbreaking, comprehensive guide to the keys of resilient thinking--which America needs now more than ever.
Beauty, charm, and simplicity are the hallmarks of the Scandinavian planting techniques featured in Containers in the Garden. Celebrity gardener and Danish floral designer Claus Dalby shares his signature container gardening style in this gorgeously illustrated book. His distinctive use of a single plant species in each pot, with dozens of planted pots collected together, creates elegant and eye-catching garden displays. Partnered with an abundance of textures and often a monochromatic color palette, Claus's container gardens change with the seasons. By combining flower and foliage colors with beautiful pottery and layered displays, the results are nothing short of extraordinary. In Containers in the Garden, the English-language version of his top-selling Danish gardening book, Claus shares his best-kept secrets so that you, too, can create the container garden of your dreams. Season by season and color by color, you'll learn how to plant, organize, tend, and share your potted plantings. Whether your display is on the front steps or the back patio, the simple yet bold design methods found here create unique garden features that are a joy to behold. The breathtaking photography found within, coupled with Claus's descriptive and personal text, features: Early season container plantings of tulips, primroses, narcissus, and other spring-flowering beautiesLush summer pots, overflowing with dahlias, roses, hydrangea, and foxglovesColorful and textural foliage-only containers to add structure and interest to the collectionUnusual container plants such as spikemosses, wintergreen, oxalises, and even edible plantsTropical beauties bring a summer explosion, including cannas, Brugmansia, and hibiscusAutumnal fireworks of bronze, gold, and rust round out the seasonal display Step inside Claus Dalby's Danish garden, and find ideas and inspiration for bringing a bit of lykke and hygge to your home with Containers in the Garden.
Take your skills - and your work - to the next level. Mastering the Potter's Wheel starts with an introduction to wheel-throwing, from centering to creating the basic forms. What pushes this book beyond the competition, however, are
Stop summer slide Stay summer smart For kids who just finished 4th grade, this Common Core-aligned workbook will get you back-to-school ready for 5th grade, with hundreds of fun activities, exercises, and games. From Brain Quest, America's #1 educatio
Celebrate more than 100 years of Germany's best two- and four-wheeled rides. This handsome volume is filled with images, history, and in-depth review of the incredible machines BMW has created year after year. Established in 1916, BMW is one of the automotive and motorcycle industry's oldest and most-respected manufacturers. Over the past 100-plus years, the company has passed through myriad incarnations. BMW Centurychronicles this remarkable transportation story through the cars and motorcycles manufactured, from the 1923 R32 motorcycle to today's sleek electric, hybrid, and high-performance cars. BMW Century showcases how the company's visionary team systematically rebuilt BMW in the post-World War II years into the spectacular success we know today--a company with sales in excess of two million cars annually, led by its top-selling 3-series. BMW's motorcycle division is no less legendary. It began with the 1923 avant-garde R32, which featured a 180-degree, horizontally opposed twin, the engine configuration that would become BMW's hallmark. Over the decades, BMW used that configuration to power groundbreaking machines like the R90S, R100RS, and R80GS. Beginning in 1983, the company added add three- and four-cylinder machines to their offerings, culminating in today's spectacular S1000RR sport bike. From the pre-war motorcycles to the iconic R-series twins of the 1970s and '80s to the mighty M-cars and superbikes of today, BMW Century offers a full review of German engineering at its zenith. The book is illustrated generously with hundreds of historic, contemporary, and racing photographs--many sourced from BMW's historic archives--and thorough text covering BMW's full history. This is the one volume no BMW aficionado will want to be without.
The Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles, 2nd Edition updates the story, racing successes, and models offered by Italy’s greatest motorcycle manufacturer. From sporting single-cylinder bikes of the 1950s to high-performance sportbikes of today, this u
"Ultimate Speed Secrets" is the drivers' guide to going faster! Professional race instructor Ross Bentley has raced everything from Indy cars to world sports cars and has the experience to make any racer a more complete driver. With detailed drills and comprehensive instructions, Bentley covers everything you need to know: choosing lines; adapting to different cars, tracks, and racing conditions; setting up controls; and understanding car adjustments and mental preparation.Whether you are racing an Indy car or simply interested in becoming a more complete driver on the street, "Ultimate Speed Secrets" will give you the information you need to succeed!
In Porsche 75th Anniversary: Expect the Unexpected, the full story of Germany’s fabled marque is revealed through a richly illustrated account of its most surprising moves and successes. Few other sports car manufacturers can match Porsche’s success
It's fun to be smart all summer long! Summer Brain Quest is a whole summer of curriculum-based activities and learning adventures designed to stop summer slide, structured like a game, and captured in a workbook! For 5- and 6-year-olds who want to have fun while keeping their skills sharp throughout the summer, love Brain Quest workbooks or decks, love games and outdoor activities, and find other summer workbooks boring. For parents who want to prevent summer slump and off their child fun and original educaitonal material for the summer months.For teachers who want to make sure their students don't lose the academic gains they made during the previous school year. Workbooks offered for Kindergarten-Grade 1, Grade 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, and 5-6.
Discerning world traveller Patricia Schultz hand picks the 1,000 most astonishing destinations in the world and brings them to life in lively, evocative prose that reveals why the place is so wonderful. Best time information and the essential contact information will help you get there. What's different about the new edition? Every entry has been reviewed and assessed to make sure it's still worthy of inclusion in the book, then re-written 200 all-new entries. It features 25 countries that were not included before, including Qatar, Greenland, South Korea, Estonia, and the Maldives. It has a greater variety of hotel and restaurant choices, including more budget-conscious options.
It's fun to be smart all summer long! Summer Brain Quest is a whole summer of curriculum-based activities and learning adventures designed to stop summer slide, structured like a game, and captured in a workbook! For 5- and 6-year-olds who want to have fun while keeping their skills sharp throughout the summer, love Brain Quest workbooks or decks, love games and outdoor activities, and find other summer workbooks boring. For parents who want to prevent summer slump and off their child fun and original educaitonal material for the summer months. For teachers who want to make sure their students don't lose the academic gains they made during the previous school year. Workbooks offered for Kindergarten-Grade 1, Grade 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, and 5-6.
From pinch pots to coiled boxes to soft slab tableware, mastering hand building is a lifelong pursuit.In this book, Sunshine Cobb covers all the foundational skills, with lessons for constructing both simple and complex forms from clay.
From one of the world's premier practitioners of classic magic, with years of experience instructing younger readers in the magical arts, comes this new revision of his complete guide to learning and performing fantastic feats of prestidigitation. Acclaimed by the Los Angeles Times as "the text that young magicians swear by," it's full of step-by-step instructions. More than 2,000 illustrations provide the know-how behind 300 techniques, from basic card tricks to advanced levitation, along with advice on planning and staging a professional-quality magic show.
The newest addition to the bestselling All the Songs series, Queen: All the Songs details the unique recording history of the mega-bestselling and hugely influential rock band. Filled with fascinating photographs (some rarely seen), and juicy
A book that's more than a book. Turn its pages (made up of varying and beautiful papers) and indulge in the acts of reading, savoring illustrations and inspirational quotes, creating papercrafts and colouring pages
"Aztec" is the extraordinary story of the last and greatest native civilization of North America. Told in the words of one of the most robust and memorable characters in modern fiction, Mixtli-Dark Cloud, "Aztec "reveals the very depths of Aztec civilization from the peak and feather-banner splendor of the Aztec Capital of Tenochtitlan to the arrival of Hernan Cortas and his conquistadores, and their destruction of the Aztec empire. The story of Mixtli is the story of the Aztecs themselves---a compelling, epic tale of heroic dignity and a colossal civilization's rise and fall.
Willow Bradford is content taking a break from modeling to run her family's inn until she comes face-to-face with NFL quarterback Corbin Stewart, the man who broke her heart--and wants to win her back. When a decades-old family mystery brings them together, they're forced to decide whether they can risk falling for one another all over again.
