With huge, illustrated color libraries that contain more than 250 needlepoint and embroidery stitches; special techniques such as Florentine and crewelwork; and instructions for planning, finishing and making up, this comprehensive guide is the one-stop needlecraft reference. It will inspire and encourage users, and teach the art of stitching from the most basic skills, such as cross- and satin-stitching, to more complex procedures such as blackwork, beading, tramé, and smocking. There’s also all the advice anyone will ever need ...
Ancient Egypt: The Origins will offer a beautifully illustrated, easy-to-read text covering the formative era of the Egyptian civilization: the age before the pyramids. * The first highly illustrated book on Egyptian pre-history for non-specialists * Contains all the facts Egypt fans are eager to learn: Who was the First Pharoah? When did burial grounds become Pyramids? * The story of Brewer’s own archaeological expeditions brings the history to life
For thousands of years, people have altered the meaning of space by reshaping nature. As an art form, these architectural landscape creations are stamped with societal imprints unique to their environment and place in time. Illustrated History of Landscape Design takes an optical sweep of the iconic landscapes constructed throughout the ages. Organized by century and geographic region, this highly visual reference uses hundreds of masterful pen-and-ink drawings to show how historical context and cultural connections can illuminate today's design possibilities.
Arad, Romania- Illustrated monographThis small illustrated monograph contains 32 pages consisting of photos and a short history of the city of Arad, Romania.
In only seven days you can finish any of these 50 colorful afghans, pillows, baby quickies, and many more. A great variety...special section on baby afghans, as well as afghans to suit each room in the house....Fifty afghans are illustrated in color, and diagrams and step-by-step instructions are all very easy to follow.
