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Kathryn M. Ireland

Kathryn M. Ireland is among the world's most influential interior and fabric designers. Her relaxed, casual European-influenced elegance is sought after by everyone from Hollywood A-listers to English aristocracy. In Kathryn Ireland's Comfortable Country Kathryn has gathered together her favorite interiors and fabric designs in one inspirational volume, sharing her inspirations and complete design, color, and fabric schemes for kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, guest rooms, children's rooms, outdoor living spaces, and more. Sumptuously photographed and illustrated, this book showcases Ireland's boldly hued, brilliantly patterned designs along with detailed explanations of inspiration and construction.

Michael T. Kubal

Fully updated to include new techniques for mold remediation, "Construction Waterproofing Handbook" simplifies the critical task of keeping a building's envelope watertight. It begins with a tutorial on basic waterproofing concepts and materials, then moves on to the particulars of designing and installing systems in commercial, industrial, and residential structures. Written by a renowned expert and popular author on the subject, this comprehensive guide provides key information on such matters as quality assurance, admixtures, expansion joints, testing, and safety. Because of recent natural disasters, clients are more concerned with waterproofing than ever. "Construction Waterproofing Handbook" provides everything you'll need to complete the most demanding projects with confidence and within budget. Packed with hundreds of illustrations, "Construction Waterproofing Handbook" includes: Innovative mold remediation techniques; New information...

Diane Maurer-Mathison

Collage is more than a pile of snapshots and a glue stick. So much more. Let Collage, Assemblage, and Altered Art lead the way to a whole new way of creating collage! Artist and author Diane Maurer-Mathison begins the book with an overview of collage, including history, tools, and techniques, plus materials and principles of color and design. Then it’s on to the collage projects, from traditional layered-paper-and-glue creations to photomontage to mixed media to digital collage. Next comes assemblage, with three-dimensional objects added to the collage mix to produce memory and shadow boxes, shrines, art dolls, jewelry, and sculpture. The last section, on altered art, reveals how collage and assemblage techniques can be used to transform ordinary objects into extraordinary art. Detailed step-by-steps and clear instructions, plus beautiful full-color photographs of collage, assemblage, and altered art by noted artists, make this the complete reference guide to collage in every...

Erika Knight

Fashion trends may come and go, but true beauty never goes out of style. In "Classic Knits at Home", Erika Knight turns her skilled eye to adding sumptuous texture and elegant color to the home with a collection of 15 knitted basics for every room.

Jane Maday

These precious animals are ready to play! Create your own warm moments of wonder as you paint charming baby animals exploring the world around them. Ten complete step-by-step demonstrations show you how to paint adorable country animals, including little lambs, playful piglets, sleepy chicks, mischievous ducklings, a friendly foal and their loving, watchful mothers. Eighteen mini-demos help you capture the details of the animals' surroundings, from peaceful farmyards and pastures to mountain meadows and flower-filled paths. The detailed instructions are easy for painters of any experience level to follow and a step-by-step fur and feather chart helps you accurately render the details on your favorite animals. Traceable patterns, complete materials lists and color mixing instructions help make each project foolproof and fun. Painting animals has never been more delightful and sweet!

Cally Hall

This is a new edition of the clearest, most authoritative guide to gemstones you will find. From Amber to Rubellite, discover over 130 varieties of cut and uncut stones, organic gemstones and precious metals. 800 incredible photos, precise annotations and detailed descriptions, including everything from gemstone shapes to their composition, will help you to identify different stones quickly and easily. It covers everything from what a gemstone is and where they occur to the natural properties they have and how they have been fashioned and imitated through the ages. It is perfect for gemstone lovers - a comprehensive guide for collectors.

Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Jumper, Kimono, Yukata, Burqa, Sari, Aodai, Cheongsam, Toga, Petticoat, Wedding Dress, Little Black Dress, Wrapper, JilbA?b, Dress, Poison Dress, Chiton, Indian Wedding Clothes, Hobble Skirt, Clothing Sizes, Frock, Lehenga Style Saree, Mantua, Muumuu, Pareo, Aboyne Dress, Dirndl, Ballet Tutu, Dolly Varden, Ball Gown, Gymslip, Gown, Farshi Pajama, Polonaise, Jellabiya, Abaya, Cocktail Dress, Quadrille Dress, Sundress, Gomesi, Evening Gown, A-Line, Stola, Tea Gown, Halterneck, Tent Dress, Kirtle, Ethiopian Coffee Dress, Chima Jeogori, Gharara, Bungalow Apron, Train, Mekhela Chador, Pinar Eris, Robe de Style, Infinite Dress, Lugade, Corsage, Backless Dress, Shirtdress, Navajo Dolls, Sheath Dress, Delphos Gown, Maxi Dress, Kitty Foyle. Excerpt: An a-line skirt An A-line skirt is a skirt that is fitted...

Dan Walton, Laurel Schiller

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Cindy Needham

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Lon Laborde

Travaux de La Commission Franaise Sur L'Industrie Des Nations, Volume 4 (French Edition)