Publisher: Parkstone International
Mega Square Kama Sutra pays homage to the magic of love and is a universal educational manual. This edition is tastefully illustrated with refined frescos and delicate prints.
Discover the wonders of timber framing with the second edition of this powerful guide! Do you want to learn how you can use timber frames? Want to build your own house, shed, or another construction project? Would you like to test yourself for the first time with a simple project? Then keep reading! Timber framing is a highly versatile, beautiful form of construction which has been used for thousands of years around the world. It adds charm and character to a home, and can last over a hundred years. This second edition has been entirely revisited and expanded to provide beginners with a complete insight into this style. It has also been enriched with a practical and simple project for the construction of a small shed, complete with illustrated instructions. Now, this book breaks down the fundamentals of timber framing, giving you're the essential tools and knowledge you need to make the most of this incredible building style. With reference to the history and use of timber framing, as well as how timber can work with other materials, now you can go about building your own timber frame house with ease! Here's what you'll discover inside this comprehensive book:A Detailed History of Timber FramingWhy Use Timber Frames?An Overview of Timber StructuresUnderstanding Timber Construction and Wood PropertiesTimber Construction and Eco-FriendlinessMust-Have Tools and EquipmentA Detailed Overview of the Entire Process of Building a Timber Frame HouseAn Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide to Creating your First Timber Frame ConstructionAnd So Much More! No matter your level of experience with construction or timber framing, this book offers a simple and easy-to-understand breakdown of timber framing. Including a guidebook for those who want to outsource their timber frame construction to a company, now it's never been easier to build a beautiful timber frame house! ★★★ Buy now to discover the world of timber framing today! ★★★Show book
Hand-lettered inspiration from the beloved indie artist and bestselling author of Whatever You Are, Be a Good One. A treasure trove of inspiring quotations, this volume from beloved author and artist Lisa Congdon gathers rousing wisdom from history’s great minds on how to be bold, stay strong, and take courage. Congdon lends her signature style of brilliant hand lettering to sage advice on such subjects as perseverance (“If you fell down yesterday, stand up today” —H.G. Wells), authenticity (“What should I be but just what I am?” —Edna St. Vincent Millay), and confronting fear (“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced” —James Baldwin). Filled with uplifting reminders to seize the day, Fortune Favors the Brave demonstrates that when embarking on a new adventure, the right words of encouragement can be a priceless gift. Praise for Whatever You Are, Be a Good One “An impossibly charming compendium . . . The common thread underpinning these quotes . . . is Congdon’s own sensibility about what it means to live with kindness and integrity, to cherish beauty and the creative spirit, and ultimately to be a good human being.” —Brain Pickings “This beautifully hand-lettered book shares 100 inspirational quotations from great minds such as Oscar Wilde, George Eliot, and Walt Whitman. Revisit this colorful read whenever you need a pick-me-up—or a push—to get out there and make the most of your day.” —Real SimpleShow book
OASIS AUDIO CLASSIC RADIO SHOWCASE SERIES Oasis Audio has gone into the vaults and dusted off the very earliest form of audio book, old time radio shows, for our listeners. Introduced episode by episode by Jim Engel, old time radio authority and board member of the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago, this series of classic radio shows is sure to have something for everyone. Celebrity casts and top-notch writers made the 1920s through the early 1950s, the golden era of radio. The series features seven exciting themes with 100 episodes in each. That is 700 classic radio programs in all. Greatest Comedy Shows Roll on the floor with laughter with comedy legends such as Abbott & Costello, George Burns & Gracie Allen, Ozzie and Harriet, Jack Benny, Bob & Ray and so many more. 100 great Comedy classics in ten volumes. Volume 8 Life With Luigi 03-24-50 Luigi Has a Cough with J Carrol NaishThe Lux Radio Theatre 5-17-43 The Talk of the Town with Cary Grant Jean Arthur & Ronald ColmanThe Easy Aces #222 Jane’s Brother Changes Two Suits to The Goodman with Goodman and Jane AceThe Lux Radio Theatre 09-10-51 Fancy Pants with Bob Hope & Lucille BallThe Easy Aces Program #922 Jane Is Writing a Letter to Her Sister Ethel with Goodman and Jane AceThe Milton Berle Show 12-16-47 A Salute to Department Stores with Milton BerleThe Milton Berle Show 01-6-48 A Salute to Winter Sports with Milton BerleMr. And Mrs. Blandings 04-29-51 Mothers of Tomorrow with Cary Grant & Betsy DrakeMr. And Mrs. Blandings 05-06-51 Rebuilding the Barn with Cary Grant & Betsy DrakeMy Favorite Husband 10-23-48 The Quiz Show with Lucille Ball & Richard DenningsShow book
Brenda Lee’s astoundingly successful career began at the early age of three, when she won a singing contest. At the age of 15 her career was well underway, drawing comparisons to the legendary Judy Garland and accumulating fans all over the world. She is perhaps best known for her 1960s single, “I’m Sorry,” which she recorded at the age of just 14. Lee sat down with host Wink Martindale to discuss her captivating musical career. She speaks about her roots in gospel music, her many hit singles and her deep love of music.Show book
A renowned designer shares surprising ways to add color, texture, and creativity to your home. In this beautifully illustrated book, the woman behind internationally acclaimed merchandise company Dena Designs shows how her hand-painted style combines vintage and traditional elements with a modern twist. Pick up a paintbrush and take a walk through the author’s own home, room by room, as she discusses her inspirations and demonstrates her methods for encouraging creativity. The Painted Homeby Dena features simple DIY projects, useful design tips, and personal stories from one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the textile and design business.Show book
Can you identify the film from the images? A fun and challenging visual quiz for movie buffs! The house on the hill in Psycho. The Big Kahuna burger in Pulp Fiction. The giant dinosaur sculptures in Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure. In Name That Movie, celebrated illustrator Paul Rogers tests our visual knowledge of the world of cinema, highlighting both obscure and instantly recognizable references to 100 classic films, from the golden age of cinema to the blockbusters of today. The rules of the game are simple: each film gets six line drawings, delivered in sequence, and—here’s the clincher—no movie stars. Complete with answer key and index, this entertaining book will delight cinephiles who will see their favorite films in a whole new light.Show book
