Highlights 50 milestone blues recordings and brings a new focus to the history of the blues, through key songs, singers, and the musicians who made it possible. The Story of the Blues in 50 Songs...
This gorgeous guide uses 326 photos from around the world, arranged by 13 simple “four-letter” weaving words—from “size” to “yarn” to “woad”—to help weavers and others see how each technique affects the finished tapestry. Featuring...
The most complete collection of civilian toy figures by Heyde & Co. of Dresden, Germany In stunning color photos and easy-to-read captions, this book portrays the variety, whimsy, and scope of toy lead civilian figures...
Imperial Germany's desperate attempt to resupply Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck and his stranded army in East Africa via airship. Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck, who commanded imperial German forces in East Africa during the First World...
Discover the joy of stamped patterns in wood: everything you need to know about materials, tools, and techniques. Want to create decorative wooden keepsakes without breaking a sweat? Expert designer Katja Falkenburger shows you everything...
In this charming and humorous picture book for children ages 4-8, a determined boy has big plans for a special day with his grandmother—but he soon discovers that adventurous Gram has ideas of her own!...
A comprehensive and richly illustrated guide to cyanotype, with 14 practical step-by-step projects plus bonus techniques to grow your skills. Turn every nature walk into a masterpiece with seasoned teacher and designer Sarah Bourne Rafferty’s...
A go-to identification guide for beachcombers on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket, providing color photos of seashells and information about the animals that lived in them. Ideal for beachgoers who want to know more...
The first comprehensive resource on fabric eco-printing, from basics through current scientific breakthroughs, by three experts at the forefront of sustainable textile techniques. Master the novel technique so captivating that it’s also described as “textile alchemy”:...
An entertaining and informative blend of history, science, personal reflections, and extraordinary images of peregrine falcons This go-to book on peregrine falcons provides a timely, captivating, and educational blend of natural history, science, exhaustive research,...
A celebration of the stunning graphic design and lettering artworks that grace the streets and buildings of the cities and countryside in France. There is the ornate gold-leaf signage of charming cafés, the ancient medieval...
A comprehensive, full-color guide profiling 380 tree species from around the world with detailed photographs and ecological insights. In Trees of the World: A Celebration of the Beauty and Diversity of Species Across Continents, readers...