This market-leading book continues to provide users with sound, consistently structured explanations of the mathematical concepts. Designed for a one- or two-term course that prepares users to study calculus, the new Eighth Edition retains the features that have made PRECALCULUS a complete solution for users: interesting applications, cutting-edge design, and innovative technology combined with an abundance of carefully written exercises.
Arranging Flowers: The Best of Martha Stewart Living
Fresh blossoms can add beauty to any room in any season. Display them at their natural best by learning Martha's basic principles and favorite techniques. Gorgeous color photographs and detailed instructions will teach you how to use floral tools and supplies, choose classic vases as well as unusual containers, condition flowers so they last as long as possible, plan and harvest a cutting garden, and design both the simplest and most dramatic arrangements for spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
Create 10 glorious designs from nature, including Trumpeter Swans, Herons, and Tree Birds. Full-size templates and clearly illustrated cutting and piecing directions are provided.
From simple cloth to elegant bisque, dolls of every description are embraced in this charming tribute to a cherished craft. After opening with an engaging history of dollmaking, this fine instructional reviews the full range of materials, equipment, and techniques used in making patterns, cutting, sewing, and stuffing dolls. The book shows a selection of traditional and modern dolls from around the world.
This deilghtful book shows how to make thirty two origami (folded paper) models that really fly. All designs are made simply by folding squares or rectangles of paper (and even dollar bills!) without cutting, gluing, taping, or weighting.
