An amazing (and some would say magical) resource on photographic lighting that has been talked about in the community and recommended for years. This highly respected guide has been thoroughly updated and revised for content and design - it is now produced in full color! It introduces a logical theory of photographic lighting so if you are starting out in photography you will learn how to predict results before setting up lights. This is not primarily a how-to book with only set examples for you to copy. Rather, Light: Science and Magic provides you with a comprehensive theory of the nature and principles of light to allow you to use lighting to express your own creativity.

Are you considering a vegetarian diet for yourself or your family? Wondering if it's safe and how you'll get the right amount of nutrients? This authoritative guide has all the answers you need about living vegetarian, featuring healthful advice as well as delicious dishes involving vegetables, fruits, grains, and dairy.Inside you'll find expert advice on adopting a vegetarian lifestyle, from creating a vegetarian shopping list and understanding the nutritional aspects of vegetarian eating, to using the right cooking supplies to vegetarian etiquette, eating out, and converting a kitchen-and your family's mindset-away from meat. You'll discover how to make it work when you're the only member of the house who is vegetarian, as well as how to support a family member, including a child.
Provides the latest information on vegetarian diets as they relate to health, the environment, and other areas of our lives Includes tips for gradually reducing your meat intake Explains the benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle Offers dozens of new recipes designed to ease the transition from omnivore to vegetarianWhether you're a long-time vegetarian or just starting out, Living Vegetarian For Dummies, 2nd Edition is your guide to evaluating and enjoying a meat-free lifestyle.

Knitters the world over look to American designers when they want the very best in handknit patterns. From the grande dame of knitting, Elizabeth Zimmermann, to cutting-edge designers like Lily Chin, the work of Americas knitwear designers stands apart from all others. Both of these renowned designers plus many more have contributed to this collection of more than forty stylish projects: sweaters, dresses, jackets, hats and more, in mens, womens and childrens styles. A handy section on knitting terms, charts and symbols, and a useful yarn resource guide are also included.

There's no end to Duy Nguyen's ingenuity, and that's why origami enthusiasts--and those who love trains, planes, and automobiles--will welcome this new all-color collection. It features 17 cleverly constructed vehicles--enough modes of transportation to go around the world and back...and to provide hours of fun. Want a Minivan or SUV? Perhaps a high-flying B-2 Bomber? Even a Spanish Galleon? With all the basic folds and forms simply explained, it's easy to make all these, plus a NASA Space Shuttle, Apache Helicopter, Side-Panel Flatbed Truck, and a Snowmobile complete with its own trailer.

In this guide, author Nick Robinson focuses on mastery of the intricate technique of origami, easily showing readers how designs are created, the creative process involved, and how existing works can be adapted into new designs.

Readers will learn the spectrum of skills needed for the art form, from choosing the right paper to building 12-fold designs or 24-fold models. With step-by-step instructions, along with a helpful flip-out back flap that provides a key to symbols used in the book, The Origami Bible is packed with projects, including CD cases and hats, elephants and tadpoles. It is the essential resource for all origami enthusiasts, whether complete beginners or intermediate and advanced artists.

This collection from Tahki features their yarns "Dove", "Truffles", and "Savoy". There are pieces here for every season including cardigans, a duster, vests, tops, shrugs, a scarf, pullovers, and a wrap. Each piece features beautiful stitch patterns that add extra femininity to these soft, romantic looks.