It all comes down to communication and this is one book that has no problem with telling it how it is.

    Is that butterfly outside your window a Monarch or a Giant Swallowtail? What's the best kind of feeder for attracting birds to your backyard? This pocket-size, brilliantly colorful, simple-to-use guide is an ideal introduction to the birds of the Eastern United States. It contains dozens of full-color photographs that enable readers of all ages to identify the most common species; range maps; tips on attracting and observing birds; information on habitat needs, life cycle, food preferences; and much more. Special features include:Coverage of 100 speicesUnique organization by birds' plumage colorsUser-friendly color tab index for quick referenceBrilliant full-color photographs of each species, plus separate images of male and female when plumage differsUseful tips for attracting birdsInformation on voice, habitat, nest, eggs, incubation time, population trends, behavior, birdhouse and feeder preferences, and much more

    Good writing, she says, slow you down, opens your heart and teaches you who you are. Good writing arrives through your fingers, knowing what. But you must endure terrible first drafts and use short assignments to get there, word by word.

    Funny & practical illustrations.

    Part One discusses what life should be like between high school graduation and the mission. Part Two covers life inside the MTC and suggests eliminating distractions. He also explains the importance of keeping the mission rules. Part Three helps prospective missionaries see what great blessings can come in the missionary makes the Lord his constant companion.

    Wiring a House: 5th Edition, is a must-have reference on home wiring - essential for homeowners, electricians, and apprentices. You'll find all the information is updated to the latest electrical code and contains significant revisions that impact residential work, including:Expanded AFCI and GFCI protection in homes New approaches to ensure the safety of photovoltaic (PV) electrical systems New methods to distribute low voltage power New DC provisions designed to save energy lost in conversion from AC Written in plain language. Author Rex Cauldwell shares his wealth of experience in a simple, straightforward manner. He covers all the basics from idiot-proof advice on how to keep track of your tools -- cart them in bins in a little red wagon -- to the highly technical aspects of wiring, and tried-and-true industry tips.Current and accurate information. Wiring a House is a comprehensive guide written by a master electrician with over 37 years of experience. An indispensable reference for keeping pros up-to-date, it also provides apprentices and homeowners an accessible reference with the latest information: 350 full-color photographs 120 instructive illustrations Plus information on lighting, inverters, and electrical vehicle chargers.

    Robert Fulford has spent over 50 years successfully treating patients failed by conventional medicine. In this information-packed volume, he delineates the healing principles of osteopathy, shares compelling case histories, and offers advice on integrating natural healing methods with modern health care.

    Today Bruno is in the kitchen baking a birthday treat with his little helper, Felix. In this introduction to baking, young children can follow Bruno and Felix step by step as they make a cake. From cracking and beating eggs to blending the batter, no task is too difficult for this baking team (except maybe the clean-up!). The simple, engaging text and the easy-to-follow recipe at the end of the book will encourage future bakers. With the help of an adult, children can make their cake and eat it, too, just like the lovable birthday beaver, Bruno.

    Containing concise, user-friendly explanations with generous and varied practice, the book helps students develop their knowledge of how and why pronouns and prepositions are used. Plus it encourages students to use the pronouns and prepositions in real-life contexts.

    Based on a lifetime of experience and teaching, the renowned Oren Brown's readable and enjoyable work covers improving and protecting the singing voice, as well as offering insights into the care and treatment of the speaking voice.

    Presenting what Jon Kabat-Zinn has called "endearingly personal mindfulness wisdom," she offers a three-day retreat plan accompanied by timeless lessons -- always grounded in real life -- on how anyone can achieve calm, clarity and joy through meditation practices.

    Child Training Tips is not just another interpretation on how to train a child-this book has no equal! In this updated edition of the original classic, every chapter consists of lists of symptoms that identify behavior problems and expose trouble spots in parenting.How can parents tell if they've given control of their home to their children?? How can a child be trained to obey quickly when spoken to calmly and only one time? What's gone wrong when chastisement doesn't work? How can appropriate punishments be determined? What are the most subtle signs of rebellion? How do parents accidentally train their children to disobey them? What can be expected of children at what ages? What exactly is sass and how can it be stopped? Pastor and family counselor and minister Reb Bradley answers these and many more questions like these in this best-selling child-rearing book.

    O'Connell began his career with a catering business in an old farmhouse, cooking on a wood stove with an electric frying pan purchased for $1.49 at a garage sale. (The pan was used for boiling, saut�eing and deep frying for parties of up to 300 guests.) This experience sharpened his awareness of how much could be done with very little. The catering business evolved into a country restaurant and Inn which opened in 1978 in a defunct garage and which is now America's only 5 star Inn. Craig Claiborne raves, "the most magnificent inn I've ever seen, in this country or Europe, where I had the most fantastic meal of my life."This is not a typical "Chef's Cookbook" filled with esoteric, egomanical, and impossibly complicated recipes which only a wizard with a staff of eighty would ever attempt to produce. Rather, the recipes assembled here make up a practiced, finely honed repertoire of elegant, simple and straight-forward dishes. Everyday ingredients are elevated to new heights through surprising combinations and seductive presentations. []A Consuming Passion[] propels the home cook into a new world of American Haute Cuisine and provides the formulas for reproducing it at home. Careful and detailed instructions, all written by the author, assure success.Tim Turner's luscious photographs capture the playful but elegant spirit of the food and introduce the reader to some of the charming local characters who provide products for the Inn's kitchen as well as taking the reader on a delightful and romantic culinary journey throughout the Virginia countryside surrounding the small town affectionately known as "Little" Washington and reveals an America we thought was lost forever.

    A built-in clipboard provides the ideal work surface for this coolest of crafts.Comes With: 10 skein of embroidery floss, beads, plastic Klutz clip Have fun

    With beautiful commissioned photographs and spectacular 3-D aerial views revealing the charm of each destination, these amazing travel guides show what others only tell.

    Here at last are 250 new, delicious vegetarian recipes from Ginny Callan's Vermont kitchen. Beyond the Moon Cookbook reflects Ginny's life after she sold the Horn of the Moon Cafe to raise her children and develop recipes. Callan's New England charm and tempting recipes start with breakfast and carry readers through the day to dessert. Hearty breakfast favorites range from Three B's (Banana-Buttermilk-Buckwheat) Pancakes and Almond French Toast to Asparagus Frittata and New England Red Flannel Home Fries. For a lighter morning treat there are also Cinnamon Spice Walnut Coffee Cake, Zucchini-Raisin-Walnut Muffins, and Ginger Currant Scones. There are soups: Butternut Chili, Mushroom Garlic Bisque, African Vegetable Peanut Soup and Cherry Tomato Gazpacho. Salads include Brussels Sprout Potato Salad, Marinated Artichoke and Vegetable Salad and Black-Eyed Pea Salad. For lunch Ginny offers Mexican Stuffed Potatoes, Mediterranean Stuffed Pitas, and Black Bean, Corn and Cheddar Fritters. Entrees include international offerings like Southwestern Cheese and Vegetable Enchiladas, Adriatic Ravioli and Caribbean Rotis. Tempting desserts range from Ginger Pear Pie and Hazelnut Torte to Molasses Spice Cookies and Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies. Beyond the Moon Cookbook is comforting home cooking at its charming New England best. The international offering of recipes will give adventurous vegetarians new temptations and inspiration.

    This delightful book has over 26 projects showing new streamlined construction techniques utilizing the rotary cutter and your sewing machine. The older methods are still valid, but the new techniques presented in this book were developed to use with the tools available to us today.

    With his four previous books and his popular PBS series, The Woodwright's Shop, now in its sixteenth season, Roy has inspired millions to take up chisel and plane. The master woodwright returns here with instructions for handcrafting an appealing selection of projects from the American woodworking tradition. The Woodwright's Apprentice begins with directions for building a workbench. Each successive project builds new skills for the apprentice woodworker--from frame construction to dovetailing, turning, steam-bending, and carving. Among the twenty items featured are an African chair, a telescoping music stand, a walking-stick chair, a fireplace bellows, and a revolving Windsor chair. Designed both for woodworking novices and for more seasoned woodworkers looking for enjoyable projects, the book includes step-by-step directions, complete with easy-to-follow photographs and measured drawings, and an illustrated glossary of tools and terms. All of the pieces presented here are based on projects featured in past and upcoming seasons of The Woodwright's Shop television show.

    This book describes and illustrates the equipment and techniques developed in more than six thousand years of working iron by hand.Indeed, this unique book covers every aspect of a fascinating and little-known art, the fundamental craft on which the civilization of the Iron Age was built.

    He inspires readers to enjoy studying the Bible as they discover its extraordinary relevance and transforming power.

    Apply gem-like colors and watch as they awaken the design “written” on the egg in wax. From classic “quilt” patterns, to traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs and everything in between, you’re sure to be enchanted by this age-old craft.

    Suess and PC for Dummies," Edly's Music Theory for Practical People is for anyone, teen to adult, who wants to enjoy learning what's going on inside music. This includes players and singers of any level desiring a deeper appreciation of music-- rock 'n' rollers wanting broader musical horizons, jazzers needing more knowledge of chords and scales, theory students needing supplementary help, or classically trained folks wanting to branch into popular styles or to read from fake books. The book begins simply - and at the beginning, reassuring and encouraging the reader through topics including modes, chord substitution, transposition, and much more. Each topic is accompanied by an explanation of what it is, how it's used, and why it is helpful. Berklee and Juilliard faculty endorsed.

    Nationally known as "the Christian Heloise," Emilie helps women work smarter - not harder - to make the most of their limited time. This comprehensive volume combines two of her best collections of practical advice on home-keeping. The 15-Minute Organizer features 80 catagories of time-saving tips for every home-related topic - from housework and laundry secrets to hiring a baby-sitter and planning a trip. 15 Minute Family Traditions & Memories includes hundreds of uncomplicated and inexpensive ways to make every holiday from New Year's to Christmas extra special. Chapters are well-organized and concise for quick use. Brimming with time-saving, memory-making ideas, this is the ideal "how-to" book for every woman who needs to fit a lot into a tight schedule - and wants to do it with style!

    In this profusely illustrated workbook of his designs, David Brill shares his remarkable esthetic as well as his personal philosophy on origami. You'll be inspired by the rich cross-section of his designs. What's more, you need no special tools; detailed, easy-to-follow diagrams provide clear instruction on creating Toys and Models such as: Book, Walking Man and Spectacles; Boxes and Containers including Gift Boxes, a Transparent Bottle, a Money Box and more. Wet-Folding techniques are covered for animals (Lion, Lion Cub and Horse). With his innovative approach to creativity, David Brill will inspire you to seek ideas in all aspects of life and nature and he will help you to cultivate a sensitive touch.

    This book shows how to creatively, consistently and compellingly teach their truths so parents can start raising their kids God's way.

    Sample native cuisine devised by local housewives, cooks, restaurateurs, and roadside "Jerkies" that true food lovers and cooks the world over will savor. Contains over 200 easy-to-follow recipes.

    "Together this author and publisher combination is responsible for eight of the definitive works that make a good introduction to origami." — Miniatura.

    Spizman focuses on how to use words wisely and well in both difficult and joyful times, allaying the common fear people have of appearing foolish or inadequate when they want their words to make a difference.

    “Lots of inspiring gourd crafting techniques and ideas—I highly recommend The Complete Book of Gourd Craft...its 300 color photos... depict many...amazing things you can create...plenty of detailed information.”—Organic Gardening.

    The Tuskegee Institute, founded by former slave Booker T. Washington in 1881, grew from a fledgling school to become a major center of American progress and education. This unique narrative cookbook traces the history and heritage of Tuskegee through reminiscences, vintage photographs, poetry, journal entries, and more than 200 recipes for delicious appetizers, entrées, side dishes, breads, beverages, and desserts that reflect the diverse and mouthwatering flavors of Southern African American cuisine.The African American Heritage Cookbook brings alive the pride and courage of the thousands of Tuskegee alumni, among them George Washington Carver and Rosa Parks, who have gone forth to change America and the world. Many Tuskegee graduates have contributed memories, vignettes, and classic Southern recipes—including Crab Bisque, Island Soup, Mom’s Devilish Catfish Stew, Smothered “Yard Bird,” Louisiana Gumbo, Creole Rice, Sweet Potato Casserole, Spoon Bread, Peach Pandowdy, and Dr. Carver’s Peanut Cake with Molasses.More than a collection of wonderful recipes, The African American Heritage Cookbook is a tribute to the abundantly rich history and civil rights legacy that have made the Tuskegee Institute a landmark and an inspiration.

    . . . Every activity, craft, or recipe in Nancy Blakey's third Mudpies book features a wet or gooey stage—but don't let that deter you! This may be the best Mudpies book yet. (There's nothing wrong with getting the kids to help clean up.)

    The Compleat Spanker has solid coverage of many striking implements beyond the traditional hand-spank.

    Others call it proper breeding, but to most African Americans its simply called "home training." Now in "Basic Black," authors Karen Grigsby Bates and Karen E. Hudson offer a modern guide for gracious living.Contrary to the more traditional etiquette books that most African Americans may find stodgy, off-putting, and culturally alien, "Basic Black" is for real people who live "real" lives--and addresses many of the issues of a growing black middle class who want to live "riche" without seeming "noveau." Straightforward, user-friendly and illustrated with line drawings, "Basic Black" includes all the information any well-mannered person would want to know about the social rites of passage (marriage, birth, christening, death), the new corporate workplace (standard work issues and the more delicate issue of race and its impact in an integrated workplace), various occasions (having guests or being a guest at one's summer home, etc.), and everyday rules and rituals that make living in hectic times a little easier.For singles and families alike, "Basic Black" takes the mystery out of conventional etiquette and will arm the reader with the ability to be comfortable and confident in just about any situation.

    The subjects included are drawing, perspective, watercolor, pastels, oil painting, acrylics, and mixed media.Easy-to-follow projects -- from drawing natural forms to creating a photo collage -- teach you all the essentials of each subject and inspire you to go on to master more complex techniques. Close-up, step-by-step photographs show artworks being created before your eyes, revealing the secrets of how professional artists produce their work. And the book covers wide range of specific subjects -- from mixing watercolors to blockprintmaking, from tonal drawing to oil painting in layers -- to give a truly comprehensive overview of what you need to know to be a visual artist.Artists Ray Smith, Michael Wright, and James Horton specialize in each medium and have written clear and authoritative texts. With expert knowledge and accessible presentation, this is an top-quality art course in book form.

    Full of infectious enthusiam and lots of personal tips, this book will soon have you reaching for the corkscrew. 300 full-color illustrations.

    It encourages readers to find their own style of storytelling through exploring several different storytelling styles, and helps readers encourage storytelling by children as a learning experience for the children.

    Packed with general tips, techniques, and procedures that can be applied to all types of engine building, whether for musclecars, classics, hot rods, powerboats or all-out race cars.Sections covered include:- Blueprinting - Machining - Reconditioning short blocks - Degreeing camshafts - Reconditioning cylinder heads - Vavetrain assembly - Measuring tools - Engine assembly

    Valuable tips on drawing styles and techniques make these best-sellers favorites with both aspiring artists and kids who just want to have fun.

    Racing professional Carroll Smith delivers current state-of-the-art techniques for working with your crew to develop and set up your car so that you'll have a competitive tool with which to practice the art of driving.

    Laurie Hall's story reveals pornography's subversive side and offers comfort, encouragement, insight, and a plan of action to women whose husbands are addicted.

    Many editions have been published in book form.

    Stone Temple Pilots' second album, PURPLE, meshes guitar rock with grunge, and forges deeper into hard rock territory.

    Jill Mellick offers enjoyable and easy techniques for harnessing the creativity of dreams.Includes dream processes such as journaling, poetry, and painting along with many other techniques for using dreams to break through creative blocks and personal barriers.

    The book has clear, illustrated instructions which take the quilter through the process of cutting, piecing and assembling this old time favorite quilt. Easy-to-follow instructions, color photographs, planning charts and the template patterns for six different size rings are included. Author John Flynn, an engineer and quilter, has demonstrated his Double Wedding Ring technique on HGTV's "Simply Quilts" and on Kaye Wood's "Kaye's Quilting Friends".

    Now, the author of Express Lane Cookbook brings together 125 recipes for meatless soups, salads, side dishes, breads, and main dishes--all easy to prepare and healthful, needing no more than ten supermarket items and a minimum of cleanup time. Illustrations.

    This book provides the symbolism of the cards; divinatory meaning of the cards; associations of cards with letters, astrology, color, scent, gem, Qabalistic path; and more! Also included are sample tarot readings and spreads.

    Close-up illustrations feature the materials Bruno the tailor uses and helpful step-by-step tips and a pattern sketch are included. Full-color illustrations.

    Houseplants can perform these essential functions in your home or office with the same efficiency as a rainforest in our biosphere.In research designed to create a breathable environment for a NASA lunar habitat, noted scientist Dr. B.C. Wolverton discovered that houseplants are the best filters of common pollutants such as ammonia, formaldehyde, and benzene. Hundreds of these poisonous chemicals can be released by furniture, carpets, and building material, and then trapped by closed ventilation systems, leading to the host of respiratory and allergic reactions now called Sick Building Syndrome. In this full-color, easy-to-follow guide, Dr. Wolverton shows you how to grow and nurture 50 plants as accessible and trouble-free as the tulip and the Boston fern, and includes many beautiful but commonly found varieties not generally thought of as indoor plants. He also rates each plant for its effectiveness in removing pollutants, and its ease of growth and maintenance.Studies show that Americans spend ninety percent of their lives indoors, which means that good indoor air quality is vital for good health. How to Grow Fresh Air will show you how to purify the environment that has the most impact on you.--back cover

    This book in the Kids Can Do It series features styles and accessories for girls -- whether their hair is long or mid-length, curly or straight.

    Martha Pullen offers you a complete encyclopedia of silk ribbon embroidery in combination with smocking, either silk ribbon or cotton floss. A beautiful child's dress pattern, Morgan Ross (sizes 2-10), has instructions for either a smocked front bodice or a plain fabric one. The back options offered are 'to the waist' or high yoke. There are six collar patterns to use with either dress variation. Twenty three smocking design plates will tickle your fancy as well as the sixteen other silk ribbon designs for collars and other projects. Fifty one silk ribbon embroidery stitches are clearly and simply illustrated so you will be able to stitch them in a jiffy. Smocking instructions are complete along with 'how to use' the smocking pleating machine. As if this weren't enough, a spectacular silk ribbon alphabet has been included to use on all types of projects from clothing to home decorating. Even if you are a first time silk ribbon embroiderer or smocker, you will find the instructions easy enough for you to achieve success!"

    Sewers of every skill level will find techniques for solving fitting challenges, including neckline and collar adjustments, sleeve and shoulder shaping, waistband adjustments and more.

    A lifetime of experience in woodwork and furniture design for straightforward guidance about how to select, use, and maintain all the essential hand tools--both classic and modern. "...a celebration of the hand tool and its place in the modern woodshop."--Woodshop News. 128 pages 7 3/8 x 9 3/4.

    Showing designers and illustrators how to transform raw scanned images into illustrations, this text covers the technical basics of scanning and the subsequent processes which bring about the visual changes, using programs such as Photoshop, Freehand and Illustrator.

    Here is all you need to tackle virtually any canvaswork project: sails and sailcovers, flags, dodgers, ditty bags, cushion covers, and awnings--including Biminis. It's clean, safe, and risk-free--and you'll save a bunch of money and get exactly what you want in the process.

    Illustrated demos for more than 55 lifelike textures add new dimension to colored pencil work.

    The shocking truth is that a huge percentage of medical treatments we take for granted -- cholesterol lowering, heart surgery, vaccines, even treatments for everyday conditions like arthritis or asthma -- have never been scientifically proven to work, let alone to be safe. In many cases, modern medicine's "cure" is far worse than the disease. Lynne McTaggart lets you in on the trade secrets of medicine, offering up-to-the-minute, proven scientific alternatives for diagnosing, preventing, or treating many illnesses. "What Doctors Don't Tell You" will give readers the knowledge and power to take control of their health.