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  The Book of Field and Roadside -...

  John Eastman

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  The acclaimed nature writer continues his series exploring the fact and folklore of American plant life with this beautifully illustrated volume. In The Book of Field and Roadside, John Eastman explores the botanical life of open dryland habitats. Picking up where typical field guides leave off, this handy reference takes an ecological approach, providing complete descriptions of eighty-five plants (from Ailanthus to Yucca) found in fields, open meadows, and along roadsides, as well as wildlife communities associated with them.  Written in an engaging manner, this book helps readers identify dryland plants, discusses what other organisms, plant and animal, might be found in the same area, and explains why. The informative text is enhanced by beautifully detailed illustrations by nature artist Amelia Hansen.

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  Love Lust & Faking It - The...

  Anónimo

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  ""Even though this book is not as funny as mine, you should still buy it."" —Chelsea Handler 
  New York Times bestselling author Jenny McCarthy turns on the lights for a bawdy and hilarious look at women and sex. Returning to her comic roots and the tell-all tone that readers loved in Baby Laughs and Belly Laughs, this exposé from the former Playboy Bunny, MTV star, and prime-time TV sensation is perfect for fans of Sarah Silverman's Bedwetter and Chelsea Handler's Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea. Delivering the perfect mix of poignant insights, laugh-out-loud confessions, and spicy secrets, Love, Lust & Faking It will be an instant favorite…but it may find its way to your nightstand instead of your bookcase.

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  Cliché-Verre - Miniatures On Glass

  Brian Allan Skinner

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  Cliché-verre is a technique of etching and painting directly on photographic negatives. The term means “glass negative” in French and is as old as photography itself, dating to the 1840s and earlier. The first successful photographic process involved coating glass plates with light-sensitive chemicals from which reversed (positive) prints could be made. Artists experimented with drawing, etching, and combining images directly on the glass, resulting in fanciful black-and-white prints. But few artists were inspired to develop the idea further until the advent of color photography in the early 20th Century. 
  The Magic Lantern, long predating photography, was invented by Christiaan Huygens, a Dutch astronomer and physicist, in the 1600s. It is a simple device for projecting images, based upon the centuries-old principles of the “camera obscura” or “darkened room.” When the photographic process evolved to  
  film rather than glass plates, the technology spread. Color film arrived in the 1930s. There were now both film negatives and positives (slides). 
  Brian Allan Skinner is the author of six volumes of illustrated fiction. His experiments with cliché-verre began in the 1960s. Here are 50 examples of his work from the past half-century, in brilliant color. In the epilogue, he explains his process in detail.

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  Diamond is Fragile

  Rustem Valayev

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  "The novels about precious stones tell about the nature, structure and search of the gems, as well as their history. Some of them are dedicated to the Russian gems, specifically to the Ural and Ukrainian emeralds, topazes and decorative stones. The thrilling storylines of the novels are interwoven with folk legends, myths and fairy tales." - Rustem Valayev, author 
  "Diamond is Fragile was one of my favorite books from my late grandfather's library. Much to my surprise (and dismay) it was only published once in the former Soviet Union approximately 50 years ago and (to the best of my knowledge) has never been published abroad. 
  I was inspired to translate Diamond is Fragile into English by my father-in-law - Thom Seymour, Sr. - due to his passion for geology and history (topics amply covered in the book). I hope that other English-speaking readers who are interested in these disciplines will enjoy it as well." - Maria K., translator

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  Creating Miniature Food for...

  Emma Ferdinando

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  Creating Miniature Food for Dolls' Houses shows you how to bring mouth-watering delights to your dolls' house kitchen. With detailed, easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, this book explains the materials and methods used to begin creating miniature food using polymer clay. It introduces the techniques of caning, layering, chopping and mould-making, as well as showing you how to use texturing and colour to enhance your creations. Working with resin, liquid clay and texture gel to add an extra dimension to food items is also covered, along with pointers about how to choose a project and how best to present finished pieces. The delicious projects covered include: Garden vegetables, Pasta and pizza, Classic roasts, Raw meats and fish, Baked goods and desserts, Sweets, Preserves, Medieval and retro party food ideas.
  Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced modeller, this book will enable you to make realistic-looking food from a variety of eras that will wow all who view it.

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  CNC Woodworking for the Absolute...

  Ralph Bagnall

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  Learn all about using a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) router while woodworking. Written for the absolute beginner, the author, Ralph Bagnall, provides an introduction to CNC, how the machines work, and 5 CNC projects to get started and find success. Full color photos enhance the readers' understanding of the craft. Projects include a Tic-Tac-Toe game, a cup holder, a coaster, a garden sign to identify plants and a metric conversion chart for the shop. If you just bought a CNC woodworking machine or are thinking about buying one, start with this book for an easy introduction to using it.

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