Author: Hisako Okawa
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 9781449417512
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An irresistible Japanese craft book full of photos, illustrations, and 20 crochet patterns to make adorably understated long-legged stuffed animals. What started with the simple, adorable designs that a grandmother, Hisako, made to amuse her grandchildren quickly built a following in Japan, and Long-Legged Friends was born. For the first time in English, the 20 charming crochet projects in this irresistible book will amuse and delight crafters and collectors, and adults and children alike. In addition to easy-to-follow patterns for these cute, contemporary, elegant, understated, black-and-white stuffed animals, you'll also find whimsical illustrations and photos of the dolls in playful poses. There are even a few accessories to make. The projects include: A black rabbit with white spots, and a white rabbit with black spots—as well as a pattern for their tiny rabbit shoes! A trio of cuddly bouclé poodles A fully accessorized bear, equipped with shoes, a matching hat and scarf, and even a little purse A lanky hen and her baby chicks A long-limbed piglet
Long-Legged Friends
Author: Hisako Okawa
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 9781449417512
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An irresistible Japanese craft book full of photos, illustrations, and 20 crochet patterns to make adorably understated long-legged stuffed animals. What started with the simple, adorable designs that a grandmother, Hisako, made to amuse her grandchildren quickly built a following in Japan, and Long-Legged Friends was born. For the first time in English, the 20 charming crochet projects in this irresistible book will amuse and delight crafters and collectors, and adults and children alike. In addition to easy-to-follow patterns for these cute, contemporary, elegant, understated, black-and-white stuffed animals, you'll also find whimsical illustrations and photos of the dolls in playful poses. There are even a few accessories to make. The projects include: A black rabbit with white spots, and a white rabbit with black spots—as well as a pattern for their tiny rabbit shoes! A trio of cuddly bouclé poodles A fully accessorized bear, equipped with shoes, a matching hat and scarf, and even a little purse A lanky hen and her baby chicks A long-limbed piglet
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 9781449417512
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An irresistible Japanese craft book full of photos, illustrations, and 20 crochet patterns to make adorably understated long-legged stuffed animals. What started with the simple, adorable designs that a grandmother, Hisako, made to amuse her grandchildren quickly built a following in Japan, and Long-Legged Friends was born. For the first time in English, the 20 charming crochet projects in this irresistible book will amuse and delight crafters and collectors, and adults and children alike. In addition to easy-to-follow patterns for these cute, contemporary, elegant, understated, black-and-white stuffed animals, you'll also find whimsical illustrations and photos of the dolls in playful poses. There are even a few accessories to make. The projects include: A black rabbit with white spots, and a white rabbit with black spots—as well as a pattern for their tiny rabbit shoes! A trio of cuddly bouclé poodles A fully accessorized bear, equipped with shoes, a matching hat and scarf, and even a little purse A lanky hen and her baby chicks A long-limbed piglet
All My Friends Are Going to Be Strangers: A Novel
Author: Larry McMurtry
Publisher: Liveright Publishing
ISBN: 1631493582
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
A young writer hits the dusty Texas highway for the California coast in this “brilliant . . . funny and dangerously tender” (Time) tale of art and sacrifice. Hailed as one of “the best novels ever set in America’s fourth largest city” (Douglas Brinkley, New York Times Book Review), All My Friends Are Going to Be Strangers is a powerful demonstration of Larry McMurtry’s “comic genius, his ability to render a sense of landscape, and interior intellection tension” (Jim Harrison, New York Times Book Review). Desperate to break from the “mundane happiness” of Houston, budding writer Danny Deck hops in his car, “El Chevy,” bound for the West Coast on a road trip filled with broken hearts and bleak realities of the artistic life. A cast of unforgettable characters joins the naïve troubadour’s pilgrimage to California and back to Texas, including a cruel, long-legged beauty; an appealing screenwriter; a randy college professor; and a genuine if painfully “normal” friend. Since the novel’s publication in 1972, Danny Deck has “been far more successful at getting loved by readers than he ever was at getting loved by the women in his life” (McMurtry), a testament to the author’s incomparable talent for capturing the essential tragicomedy of the human experience.
Publisher: Liveright Publishing
ISBN: 1631493582
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
A young writer hits the dusty Texas highway for the California coast in this “brilliant . . . funny and dangerously tender” (Time) tale of art and sacrifice. Hailed as one of “the best novels ever set in America’s fourth largest city” (Douglas Brinkley, New York Times Book Review), All My Friends Are Going to Be Strangers is a powerful demonstration of Larry McMurtry’s “comic genius, his ability to render a sense of landscape, and interior intellection tension” (Jim Harrison, New York Times Book Review). Desperate to break from the “mundane happiness” of Houston, budding writer Danny Deck hops in his car, “El Chevy,” bound for the West Coast on a road trip filled with broken hearts and bleak realities of the artistic life. A cast of unforgettable characters joins the naïve troubadour’s pilgrimage to California and back to Texas, including a cruel, long-legged beauty; an appealing screenwriter; a randy college professor; and a genuine if painfully “normal” friend. Since the novel’s publication in 1972, Danny Deck has “been far more successful at getting loved by readers than he ever was at getting loved by the women in his life” (McMurtry), a testament to the author’s incomparable talent for capturing the essential tragicomedy of the human experience.
The Long-Legged House
Author: Wendell Berry
Publisher: Catapult
ISBN: 1619020815
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
First published in 1969 and out of print for more than twenty–five years, The Long–Legged House was Wendell Berry's first collection of essays, the inaugural work introducing many of the central issues that have occupied him over the course of his career. Three essays at the heart of this volume―“The Rise,” “The Long–Legged House,” and “A Native Hill”―are essays of homecoming and memoir, as the writer finds his home place, his native ground, his place on earth. As he later wrote, “What I stand for is what I stand on,” and here we see him beginning the acts of rediscovery and resettling.
Publisher: Catapult
ISBN: 1619020815
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
First published in 1969 and out of print for more than twenty–five years, The Long–Legged House was Wendell Berry's first collection of essays, the inaugural work introducing many of the central issues that have occupied him over the course of his career. Three essays at the heart of this volume―“The Rise,” “The Long–Legged House,” and “A Native Hill”―are essays of homecoming and memoir, as the writer finds his home place, his native ground, his place on earth. As he later wrote, “What I stand for is what I stand on,” and here we see him beginning the acts of rediscovery and resettling.
The Magic of Reality
Author: Richard Dawkins
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451690134
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
An elegant, text-only edition of the New York Times bestseller that’s been hailed as the definitive authority on…everything. Richard Dawkins, bestselling author and the world’s most celebrated evolutionary biologist, has spent his career elucidating the many wonders of science. Here, he takes a broader approach and uses his unrivaled explanatory powers to illuminate the ways in which the world really works. Filled with clever thought experiments and jaw-dropping facts, The Magic of Reality explains a stunningly wide range of natural phenomena: How old is the universe? Why do the continents look like disconnected pieces of a jigsaw puzzle? What causes tsunamis? Why are there so many kinds of plants and animals? Who was the first man, or woman? Starting with the magical, mythical explanations for the wonders of nature, Dawkins reveals the exhilarating scientific truths behind these occurrences. This is a page-turning detective story that not only mines all the sciences for its clues but primes the reader to think like a scientist as well.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451690134
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
An elegant, text-only edition of the New York Times bestseller that’s been hailed as the definitive authority on…everything. Richard Dawkins, bestselling author and the world’s most celebrated evolutionary biologist, has spent his career elucidating the many wonders of science. Here, he takes a broader approach and uses his unrivaled explanatory powers to illuminate the ways in which the world really works. Filled with clever thought experiments and jaw-dropping facts, The Magic of Reality explains a stunningly wide range of natural phenomena: How old is the universe? Why do the continents look like disconnected pieces of a jigsaw puzzle? What causes tsunamis? Why are there so many kinds of plants and animals? Who was the first man, or woman? Starting with the magical, mythical explanations for the wonders of nature, Dawkins reveals the exhilarating scientific truths behind these occurrences. This is a page-turning detective story that not only mines all the sciences for its clues but primes the reader to think like a scientist as well.
An Unexpected Life
Author: Evelyn Parker
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 153208868X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Can a middle-aged couple, plagued with physical ailments, be transferred from a fast-paced life-long existence to a land filled with the splendor of nature and God’s creatures in the wild? Can proof of God’s plan for each life be adopted and appreciated? Can it be incorporated into their future life? Will they have the stamina to endure?
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 153208868X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Can a middle-aged couple, plagued with physical ailments, be transferred from a fast-paced life-long existence to a land filled with the splendor of nature and God’s creatures in the wild? Can proof of God’s plan for each life be adopted and appreciated? Can it be incorporated into their future life? Will they have the stamina to endure?
A Higher Calling
Author: Harold Earls, IV
Publisher: WaterBrook
ISBN: 0525653775
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • ECPA BESTSELLER • The husband and wife behind the popular Earls Family Vlogs share their inspiring love story of how an expedition to climb Mount Everest deepened their faith, strengthened their commitment, and sharpened their vision to make a difference in the world. As a senior at West Point, Harold Earls dreamed of summiting Mount Everest after graduation and bringing awareness to the issue of PTSD in soldiers and veterans. But as a novice mountain climber and newlywed, could he really leave his wife, Rachel, on the other side of the world to pursue such a dangerous quest? After all, Rachel’s dream was to be a wife and mother. She knew that her husband’s audacious goal might lead to her to give up everything. A Higher Calling takes us on a beautiful journey through the ups and downs of their relationship, from their unlikely introduction and whirlwind romance to their fairy-tale wedding and the dreams they shared. Dreams that required tremendous sacrifice and faith—in each other and in God. As their dreams are realized, witness how Harold and Rachel used their powerful bond of love to overcome obstacles and learn that life is about doing versus having, serving versus getting, being versus wanting. A Higher Calling shows each of us that when God’s purpose and our passion meet, we can transcend any sacrifice we make on the mountains of adversity. And as we approach life with an attitude of thanksgiving, we realize that being joyful and living in love is worth it. Every time.
Publisher: WaterBrook
ISBN: 0525653775
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • ECPA BESTSELLER • The husband and wife behind the popular Earls Family Vlogs share their inspiring love story of how an expedition to climb Mount Everest deepened their faith, strengthened their commitment, and sharpened their vision to make a difference in the world. As a senior at West Point, Harold Earls dreamed of summiting Mount Everest after graduation and bringing awareness to the issue of PTSD in soldiers and veterans. But as a novice mountain climber and newlywed, could he really leave his wife, Rachel, on the other side of the world to pursue such a dangerous quest? After all, Rachel’s dream was to be a wife and mother. She knew that her husband’s audacious goal might lead to her to give up everything. A Higher Calling takes us on a beautiful journey through the ups and downs of their relationship, from their unlikely introduction and whirlwind romance to their fairy-tale wedding and the dreams they shared. Dreams that required tremendous sacrifice and faith—in each other and in God. As their dreams are realized, witness how Harold and Rachel used their powerful bond of love to overcome obstacles and learn that life is about doing versus having, serving versus getting, being versus wanting. A Higher Calling shows each of us that when God’s purpose and our passion meet, we can transcend any sacrifice we make on the mountains of adversity. And as we approach life with an attitude of thanksgiving, we realize that being joyful and living in love is worth it. Every time.
The Illustrated Magic of Reality
Author: Richard Dawkins
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451690215
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Magic takes many forms. Supernatural magic is what our ancestors invoked in order to explain the world before they developed the scientific method. The ancient Egyptians explained the night by suggesting that a goddess swallowed the sun. The Vikings believed a rainbow was the gods' bridge to earth. Aside from these extraordinary tales, there is another kind of magic that lies in the exhilaration of discovering the real answers to these questions. It is the magic of reality--science. Packed with dazzling illustrations and jaw-dropping facts, The Magic of Reality explains a wide range of natural phenomena.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451690215
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Magic takes many forms. Supernatural magic is what our ancestors invoked in order to explain the world before they developed the scientific method. The ancient Egyptians explained the night by suggesting that a goddess swallowed the sun. The Vikings believed a rainbow was the gods' bridge to earth. Aside from these extraordinary tales, there is another kind of magic that lies in the exhilaration of discovering the real answers to these questions. It is the magic of reality--science. Packed with dazzling illustrations and jaw-dropping facts, The Magic of Reality explains a wide range of natural phenomena.
Friends of Friends
Author: Leighton Greene
Publisher: Leighton Greene
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1293
Book Description
Join a group of friends – and friends of friends – as they find their perfect kinky matches in this complete M/M romance series. Winter Wonders: Jonathan Ashe plans to spend Christmas alone on the opposite coast, holing up to heal his broken heart. But when his car breaks down in the snow, he's rescued by Cooper Kincaid, who convinces Jon to pretend to be his boyfriend for the holidays. As Jon and Cooper they spend time together, fake feelings start to turn real. Can Cooper convince Jon to take another chance on love? Taming Tristan: Seth Jackson is bet a life-changing sum of money that he can’t tame the notorious Tristan Taylor by Valentine's Day. Despite Tristan's snarky exterior, Seth becomes captivated during their sparring sessions. Can Seth win Tristan over and keep the bet a secret? Or will gambling with Tristan's heart destroy any chance for love? Star Spanked: Celebrity chef and Englishman Sebastian Fox meets American model Ezra Whitfield in an anonymous adults-only club. Despite their age gap, they find themselves drawn to each other. But when Ezra wins a job at Sebastian’s new restaurant, will they be able to balance work and play to find happiness together? Haunted Hearts: Oliver West finds himself drawn to the arrogant, critical Lord Arden, despite a disastrous first weekend as the aristocrat’s service sub. As they spend more time together, Lord Arden’s icy exterior begins to melt, but he’ll be returning to England after a Halloween masquerade. Can Ollie persuade Lord Arden to share his haunted heart, or is he going to end up being ghosted? Champagne Charade: Tyler Blakely’s best friend is getting married on New Year's Eve, but Tyler never got around to admitting that he broke up with his boyfriend – who is still a plus-one on the guest list. So when Tyler’s current hookup and Dom-on-demand, Damon Kirk, suggests he could stand in as the ex, Tyler jumps at the chance to save face. It's only supposed to be pretend, but as they spend time together, Tyler and Damon start to feel something more. The clock is ticking down - but what if their charade isn't just an act?
Publisher: Leighton Greene
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1293
Book Description
Join a group of friends – and friends of friends – as they find their perfect kinky matches in this complete M/M romance series. Winter Wonders: Jonathan Ashe plans to spend Christmas alone on the opposite coast, holing up to heal his broken heart. But when his car breaks down in the snow, he's rescued by Cooper Kincaid, who convinces Jon to pretend to be his boyfriend for the holidays. As Jon and Cooper they spend time together, fake feelings start to turn real. Can Cooper convince Jon to take another chance on love? Taming Tristan: Seth Jackson is bet a life-changing sum of money that he can’t tame the notorious Tristan Taylor by Valentine's Day. Despite Tristan's snarky exterior, Seth becomes captivated during their sparring sessions. Can Seth win Tristan over and keep the bet a secret? Or will gambling with Tristan's heart destroy any chance for love? Star Spanked: Celebrity chef and Englishman Sebastian Fox meets American model Ezra Whitfield in an anonymous adults-only club. Despite their age gap, they find themselves drawn to each other. But when Ezra wins a job at Sebastian’s new restaurant, will they be able to balance work and play to find happiness together? Haunted Hearts: Oliver West finds himself drawn to the arrogant, critical Lord Arden, despite a disastrous first weekend as the aristocrat’s service sub. As they spend more time together, Lord Arden’s icy exterior begins to melt, but he’ll be returning to England after a Halloween masquerade. Can Ollie persuade Lord Arden to share his haunted heart, or is he going to end up being ghosted? Champagne Charade: Tyler Blakely’s best friend is getting married on New Year's Eve, but Tyler never got around to admitting that he broke up with his boyfriend – who is still a plus-one on the guest list. So when Tyler’s current hookup and Dom-on-demand, Damon Kirk, suggests he could stand in as the ex, Tyler jumps at the chance to save face. It's only supposed to be pretend, but as they spend time together, Tyler and Damon start to feel something more. The clock is ticking down - but what if their charade isn't just an act?
The Irrelevant Middleman
Author: Sugam Keshri
Publisher: Sugam Keshri
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
In this captivating book, the author challenges the existence of God, weaving together scientific concepts, philosophical ideas, and critical reasoning. They dismantle traditional arguments posed for the existence and expose the inherent irrelevance of a divine intermediary. This book attempts to delve into human nature, psychology, philosophy. "The Irrelevant Middleman" delves beyond religious dogma, critically examining Hinduism, its principles, philosophies, its central ideologies and Hindutva, shedding light on their societal impact while maintaining a balanced perspective. The book encourages readers to question the influence of organized religion and embrace a more enlightened worldview. It discusses Indian atheism and atheism in general. It integrates scientific theories like evolution or the Big Bang with profound philosophical concepts, like Morality, Bhakti and Duty. It invites readers to challenge preconceived notions, offering a path towards a more rational and meaningful existence, where skepticism and critical thinking prevail, and the search for truth and meaning takes center stage. Also available on Amazon(Ebook+Paperback) : https://amzn.eu/d/ejDU05F
Publisher: Sugam Keshri
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
In this captivating book, the author challenges the existence of God, weaving together scientific concepts, philosophical ideas, and critical reasoning. They dismantle traditional arguments posed for the existence and expose the inherent irrelevance of a divine intermediary. This book attempts to delve into human nature, psychology, philosophy. "The Irrelevant Middleman" delves beyond religious dogma, critically examining Hinduism, its principles, philosophies, its central ideologies and Hindutva, shedding light on their societal impact while maintaining a balanced perspective. The book encourages readers to question the influence of organized religion and embrace a more enlightened worldview. It discusses Indian atheism and atheism in general. It integrates scientific theories like evolution or the Big Bang with profound philosophical concepts, like Morality, Bhakti and Duty. It invites readers to challenge preconceived notions, offering a path towards a more rational and meaningful existence, where skepticism and critical thinking prevail, and the search for truth and meaning takes center stage. Also available on Amazon(Ebook+Paperback) : https://amzn.eu/d/ejDU05F
The Science of Prosperity
Author: Niccolò Machiavelli
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 2706
Book Description
DigiCat presents to you this unique collection of the best advices taken from modern guidance books and ancient wisdom. The collection contains the greatest books and guides to financial success, empowerment and personal development. Table of Contents: Wallace D. Wattles: The Science of Getting Rich The Science of Being Well How to Get What you Want William Walker Atkinson: The Secret of Success Thought-Force in Business and Everyday Life The Power of Concentration P. T. Barnum: The Art of Money Getting The Humbugs of the World Benjamin Franklin: The Autobiography The Way to Wealth Orison Swett Marden: Architects of Fate He Can Who Thinks He Can, and Other Papers on Success in Life How to Succeed Prosperity - How to Attract It James Allen: As a Man Thinketh Eight Pillars of Prosperity From Poverty to Power Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success Russell Conwell: Acres of Diamonds The Key to Success What You Can Do With Your Will Power Praying for Money Henry Harrison Brown: Dollars Want Me Thorstein Veblen: The Theory of Business Enterprise Émile Coué: Self Mastery Through Conscious Autosuggestion Kahlil Gibran: The Prophet Marcus Aurelius: Meditations Niccolò Machiavelli: The Prince Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 2706
Book Description
DigiCat presents to you this unique collection of the best advices taken from modern guidance books and ancient wisdom. The collection contains the greatest books and guides to financial success, empowerment and personal development. Table of Contents: Wallace D. Wattles: The Science of Getting Rich The Science of Being Well How to Get What you Want William Walker Atkinson: The Secret of Success Thought-Force in Business and Everyday Life The Power of Concentration P. T. Barnum: The Art of Money Getting The Humbugs of the World Benjamin Franklin: The Autobiography The Way to Wealth Orison Swett Marden: Architects of Fate He Can Who Thinks He Can, and Other Papers on Success in Life How to Succeed Prosperity - How to Attract It James Allen: As a Man Thinketh Eight Pillars of Prosperity From Poverty to Power Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success Russell Conwell: Acres of Diamonds The Key to Success What You Can Do With Your Will Power Praying for Money Henry Harrison Brown: Dollars Want Me Thorstein Veblen: The Theory of Business Enterprise Émile Coué: Self Mastery Through Conscious Autosuggestion Kahlil Gibran: The Prophet Marcus Aurelius: Meditations Niccolò Machiavelli: The Prince Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching