Arts Crafts

Discover the captivating world of topiary art with "Topiary Seasons," the essential guide for garden enthusiasts and creative souls yearning to blend nature's elegance with the artistry of sculpture through the ever-changing beauty of the seasons. As you open this treasure trove, you'll be introduced to the enchanting tradition of seasonal topiary, a practice deeply rooted in history and celebration. Unveil the secrets of designing and transforming your garden through a journey spread over comprehensive chapters structured to ignite inspiration for every festive occasion. Whether you're ...

Dozens of books on acting exist, but none of them are quite like this. On Acting...and Life provides both insightful acting advice and the memoir of an acclaimed actor of both stage and screen. Modelled after Stephen King’s best seller On Writing, the book is divided into two parts.

Leverage the power of social media for exponential growth for your business while learning how to build a powerful and sustainable online brand while minimizing costs and maximizing profits! This audiobook bundle includes two titles: Book 1: Social Media Marketing for the Future: Strategies for 2020 and Beyond and Book 2: Command the Crowd: The Art of Crafting An Online Presence and Becoming a Social Media Powerhouse.

There are art forms that, rooted in the simpler pleasures of rural life, continue to beckon creative intellectuals and art enthusiasts to rethink what art is and how it may be created. Gourd art is an example of that simple, rural-based art form. It is a little known practice that begins with growing, harvesting, choosing, then cleaning and designing a gourd. If you do not have an artistic hobby yet, you would do well to learn all about gourd art and how easy it is to get started with this art form.

Do you want to learn how to craft great stories that will inspire, engage, and entertain? If you're looking for a guide that will teach you the secrets of storytelling, look no further. Crafting Great Stories by Gerald Gallagher will help you craft detailed, three-dimensional stories. It will help you discover how to craft a tight plot, construct believable characters, and write with a consistent voice. This book is not only for those who want to become writers. Whether you are a playwright, screenwriter, or short story writer, Crafting Great Stories will help.

AWESOME boredom busting play ideas—from creative crafts to tricky challenges to mind-boggling science experiments. Every activity, craft and game uses things you already have at home! Beat the boredom blues with over 1,000 play ideas suitable for three-year-olds to ten-year olds. There's something for everyone in this tried and tested book from NY Times bestselling author (and mom!) Jean Oram. "A lifesaver for parents and educators." --Kenneth, reader. Make it easy to say “no” to more screen time and “yes” to more play time with activities your kid will want to do again and again....

A grim horror overshadows the village. A horror over three hundred years old. Here lives a witch who seeks vengeance on the folk who live beneath Raven Hill. A witch gone rogue, an evil crone with a vengeance that must be satisfied at all costs. Fish are dying. Crops are withering. The birds no longer sing. Everywhere, flocks of malevolent ravens darken the skies. The air is poisoned. Nate fears the life is slowly being choked from the village. But he has no idea why. For the villagers, time is running out. Who is the mysterious but enchanting Abbie who has set up camp close by? Is her ...

Timothy R. White begins his history of the theater industry with the dispersed pre-Broadway era, when components such as costumes, lights, and scenery were built and stored nationwide. Subsequently, the majority of backstage operations and storage were consolidated in New York City during what is now known as the golden age of musical theater. Toward the latter half of the 20th century, decentralization and deindustrialization brought the emergence of nationally distributed regional theaters and performing arts centers.

Dive into the rich tapestry of Northern Commerce, where tradition meets the modern market in an engaging blend of wisdom and practicality. This powerful eBook addresses the heart and soul of cultural entrepreneurship, focusing on the intricate Inuit craftsmanship that has stood the test of time. From the pristine landscapes of the North comes an artisan tale of survival, creativity, and business ingenuity. Begin your journey with a tribute to the ancestral heritage and skilled artistry of Inuit culture, exploring how these principles can shape successful enterprise in today's dynamic ...

Glass is a unique substance. Neither liquid nor solid, it is created, through heat, from the fusion of raw materials. Discovered by accident 5,000 years ago, glass has ever since captured our imagination. With the invention of glass-blowing, around the time that Jesus was born, the scope and scale of its manufacture increased hugely. This book provides a tour around the intriguing history of glass and its uses, as well as the legends which grew up around it, and gives an insight into the art and tools of the glass blower.

Want to know how to get those amazing dreamy images you see in photo magazines? This book shows you how—explaining all the different techniques and gear which will help. You'll be making your own wonderful shots in no time after listening to this book.

Witches have existed since the dawn of humanity, threaded into the fabric of our collective consciousness. Throughout history, these enigmatic figures have embodied a spectrum of magic, ranging from the breathtakingly beautiful to the chillingly dark, each manifestation enriching the essence of human experience. The allure of witches is their enigmatic nature, steeped in mysticism and often shrouded in secrecy, reflected in the tales and folklore that have been passed down through generations. These stories, whether whispered in fear or celebrated in wonder, reveal the complex relationship ...

Make/Manifest: A Life in Art and Craft is an exploration of the challenges and rewards of living a creative life. Twenty-three award-winning artists and creators share the insights they have gained through long-term relationships with their craft, discussing their medium, their relationship with their audience, and their approaches to creative and professional sustainability. These unique profiles offer the listener inspiration and illumination that will help them reflect on, deepen, and refresh their craft.

Do you have a favorite toy that just doesn't work any more? Or, do you wonder what other uses unwanted items like old pots can have? Well so did the Here's How You Can Too! kids. Join them on their latest adventure where they practice being DIY Handykids and learn how reusing and upcycling is important to protecting our environment, as well as lots of fun! From the team that brought you other best sellers in the Here's How You Can Too! series comes another adventure with the kids you already know and love. Follow our friends Matt, Alice, Kemba, Leo, Asmita, Mei, Jake and Lucy and DIY ...

When they go low, we make poem art. Art heals. For reals. There are scientific studies about it and everything. When Marla Taviano’s husband of 22 years left unexpectedly in 2020—and she found out 4 months later that he’d been cheating for 4 years—she did what she’s always done with her pain. She wrote about it. But this time she turned that writing into poems. And then she turned those poems into poem art. And found healing along the way. This book is full of powerful, punchy poems about divorce, infidelity, and single parenthood. If that’s your story too, let her help you turn...

In his new book, Sell - the first book on the subject by an Indian practitioner of business - best-selling author and inspiration to generations of entrepreneurs Subroto Bagchi presents the concepts of selling and salesmanship from his unique perspective. Elaborating on the essential skills required to be a successful seller - whether of a product, a service, an idea, an organization or even personal skills - Bagchi crystallizes his on-the-ground knowledge about salesmanship through stories and anecdotes from his vast repertoire of experience.

Complex problems demanding innovative solutions require the collaboration of the best minds. Most leaders work hard to inspire their teams to peak performance; yet, too often, friction is high and trust is low. But there are the stellar exceptions. Dr. Jeb Hurley spent years walking together with today’s team leaders experiencing what was and wasn’t working on the front lines. Team Relationship Management looks at team leadership and superior team performance through the lens of behavioral science, focusing on the behaviors that inspire trust and peak performance on teams.

Finding Home speaks to everyone who appreciates arts and crafts and the role they play making a home. In a series of twenty-six brief essays the author reflects on a range of topics - from rug hooking and macrame to tole painting, letter writing, calligraphy, card making, and porcelain painting. The audiobook is a tribute to the ability of modest excursions into popular crafts to make a difference - by making us aware of the beauty and lessons found as we create in multiple mediums.

Ever wondered how can setting clearer goals enhance your path to success in both your personal and professional life? Do you struggle with staying resilient in the face of setbacks and challenges? Have you ever felt stuck in your career because of a lack of adaptability? What if I provide you with a roadmap to set clearer goals and achieve success with confidence? What if you gain access to strategies that empower you to overcome obstacles and emerge stronger than ever before? What if you gain access to a wealth of knowledge that enables you to continuously learn and evolve, staying ahead ...

When Peter Bellerby set out to make a globe for his father's eightieth birthday, after failing to find a suitable one to purchase, he had no idea where the process would lead. He went on to establish Bellerby & Co, one of the only artisan globemakers in the world. The Globemakers brings us inside Bellerby’s gorgeous studio to learn how he and his team of cartographers and artists bring these stunning celestial, terrestrial, and planetary objects to life. Along the way he tells stories of his adventure and the luck along the way that shaped the company.