New York: Da Capo Press, 1996. Trade Paperback. A classic of counterculture literature and one of the most influential and controversial -- documents of the twentieth century. Steal This Book is as valuable today as the day it was published. It has been in print continuously for more than three..... More
Zurich: Dot Line Curve, 2020. First Edition. Board book. A simple introduction to traditional Chinese writing Learn through play with the basic building blocks of Chinese writing — one colourful stroke at a time. A Touch & Trace Book 1) For Learning and Play Thick board book format..... More
Zurich: Dot Line Curve, 2020. First Edition. Cards in envelope. 1) Practice What You Learn Perfect companion to the Touch & Trace book. Designed for practice and play. 2) Perfect Surface For Practice and Play Colour coded strokes encourage young learners to practice by tracing with ease... More
London: Orion Books, 2012. Reissue. Trade Paperback. In revealing what worked in her own garden, Beth Chatto passes on a wealth of advice gleaned from her personal experience. She provides detailed - and accessible - ideas on garden management, plans for every type of soil and situation, nearly twenty specially..... More
Beverly, MA: Quarry Books, 2019. Revised and Updated Edition. Second Printing. Flexibound softcover. The Art of Distilling, Revised and Updated presents the techniques and inspirations of the most innovative micro-distillers working today and ties it together with incredible insider photography. In this comprehensive guide to artisan distilling, American Distilling..... More
New York: Vintage Books, 1976. Barry Ross (illustrations). Sixth Printing. Softcover. An illustrated manual on sleight of hand. For ages 12 and up. Includes the following tricks: Card Fanning Springing cards from hand to hand Lit-Cigarette Trick Three-Shell Game Cups and Balls Three-Card Monte The Cut and Restored Rope The Miser's Dream and more. More
Sterling, VA: Bob Ross Publications, 1993. First Printing. Softcover. More
Reston, VA: Bob Ross Publications, 1992. Third Printing. Softcover. More
Irvine, CA: Walter Foster, 2011. First Edition. Paperback (Outsized). In a world saturated by computer-generated fonts, more and more artists and crafters are turning to the organic art of hand lettering. The Art of Calligraphy & Lettering offers a broad scope of instruction, starting with basic calligraphic alphabets and moving..... More
Lake Forest: Walter Foster, 2018. First Edition. Paperback. Modern Drawing shows artists, illustrators, art students, and art hobbyists how to use basic drawing principles and techniques to create fresh, expressive pieces of art. You’ll enjoy a dynamic, easy-to-follow exploration of drawing mediums and tools as you work through creative exercises..... More
San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2011. Sixth Printing. Softcover. This writer's-block busting workbook guides authors through the process of planning and plotting their novel before writing it, from the initial idea generation and brainstorming through character, setting, and story development. Full of helpful lists, plot maps, character Q&As, field trips, writing..... More
London: Faber and Faber, 1993. Reprinted with amendments by Geoffrey Budworth. Hardcover. Every practical knot What it looks like Who uses It Where It comes from and how to tie It. With 7,000 drawings representing over 3,800 knots. First published in 1944, and reprinted many times since then, the..... More
New York: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2016. Victor Aures (illustrations). First Edition. Fourth Printing. Hardcover. For dreamers of escaping to a cozy cabin in the great outdoors, Your Cabin in the Woods is a classic work that not only makes this a reality, but also imparts a deeper appreciation..... More
Ulysses Press, 2009. More
Edmonds, WA: Jugglebug, 1993. Bruce Edwards. Second Edition. Paperback. More
Marshall Cavendish, 2006. More
Anchor Books, 1999. “Of all the grifters, the confidence man is the aristocrat.” THE BIG CON is a casual narrative that eases you into the world of the modern (1940s) confidence man as its pages offer you true third party insight with the occasional tale or anecdote from those..... More
Cincinatti: Betterway Books, 1982. Revised Edition. Paperback. When Deniece Schofield first confessed to being organized, thousands wanted to hear the juicy details. Now Schofield's back, with a 90's version of her tell-all tale--hundreds of ideas and techniques for organizing a household. 120,000 copies of the first edition sold. More
London: BBC Languages, 2004. New Edition. Softcover. More
Dover, 1980. More
New York: Anchor Books, 1972. Chin-Yee Lai (cover design). Reprint. Softcover. First published in 1972, The Foxfire Book was a surprise bestseller that brought Appalachia’s philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers. Whether you wanted to hunt game, bake the old-fashioned way, or learn the art of..... More
New York: Anchor Books, 1972. Chin-Yee Lai (cover design). Reprint. Softcover. First published in 1972, The Foxfire Book was a surprise bestseller that brought Appalachia’s philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers. Whether you wanted to hunt game, bake the old-fashioned way, or learn the art of..... More
Somerset: Blue Guides, 2017. Ninth Edition. Paperback. Fully revised and updated new edition of this popular Blue Guide, by Sicily resident and tour guide Ellen Grady. While this guide retains the Blue Guides' traditional focus on architecture, art and archaeology, with in-depth coverage of all the sights, both the..... More
London: The English Universities Press Ltd, 1959. First Edition, Second Printing. Hardcover. Teach Yourself Books series. More
London: Thames & Hudson, 2012. First Edition. Softcover. Heavy item, please note additional handling fee. The definitive photography textbook for the digital age, The New Basics is packed with technical tips, practical exercises, contemporary images and step-by-step guidance for all aspiring photographers. Introducing technical and creative aspects of commercial..... More
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