Schiffer publishing dez 2009 (9 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What do pets, ghosts, and mysteries have in common Spirit and questions about the 'otherside.' Through the world of animal communication and ghost hunting, learn the ropes of talking to pets and ghost animals. Spend time with a Hollywood bird that keeps company with a Mafia ghost. Meet a frustrated dog in Pennsylvania trying to return to her mistress after death. Feel the suffering of one cat who gives her life to save another. Meet an intelligent horse who has all the right jokes, and another whose life revolved around 'work.' The author 'does the good work' with a Connecticut ghost hunter's deceased cat and sees a rock creature from another dimension. Laugh, cry, and be creeped out as you follow ghostly antics of this author turned animal communicator. Far-fetched No; you can do it too! Let her show you how.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Step-by-step instructions for techniques to make wooden puzzles and works of art with a scroll saw, and over 80 color photos that clearly illustrate the tool and techniques. Scroll saw components and features are discussed to familiarize readers before the projects begin. Techniques include cutting patterns, making templates, cutting different materials, cutting names, fretwork, shadow box effects, bevel cutting, and veneer-marquetry. Valuable tips on blade life, wood burning, specific woods, and trouble shooting techniques. Anyone interested in scroll saw art will want this valuable reference.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - From bootleggers and supernatural deaths to ghoulish legends and magical vortexes, this ghostly tour of Central Arizona is an entertaining -- and scary -- trip. Visit the Jerome Grand Hotel, and stay in one of their 'Death Rooms.' Travel through vortexes at Bell Rock and Boynton Canyon. Learn about ghost sightings at the Chapel of the Holy Cross and, if you get hungry, the Haunted Hamburger serves up a good ghost tale. Visit Superstition Mountain to Flagstaff, with just a touch of a 'Hollywood in Arizona' legend thrown in for good measure. Come along for the ride.if you dare.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Did you know that Voodoo dolls are actually used for healing Ever wonder what ingredients are inside a gris-gris bag--or even what one is Find these answers and more in this introduction to Voodoo. Learn about the mysterious religion's history, meet Voodoo's pantheon of spirits, and witness a Voodoo ritual within a dark courtyard in the New Orleans French Quarter. You'll also find spells and rituals for love, money, luck, protection, and more, as well as instructions for crafting your own voodoo dolls and gris-gris bags.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The book describes the region's four central counties (Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George's), including wildlife, plants, and history. It also details what is unique about each county, such as, government, growth, major towns, natural resources, and places of interest. Especially interesting to young readers will be the details on 'fascinating folks' who live in each county. Parents and grandparents will find it an appealing educational gift. Middle grades-ages 10-13.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Over 115 striking color photos display pyroxene group minerals in all their forms and colors. This group of rock-forming minerals is best known to collectors through well-formed diopside crystals from many localities, including in Canada, the northeastern United States, the Alpine regions of Europe, and through the gem-quality spodumene found in pegmatites from California to Pakistan. Spectacular recent finds of diopside in Pakistan, hedenbergite at Dal'negorsk, Russia, and aegirine in Malawi have added to the interest in this mineral group. Several pyroxene species are important in the gem trade, including colored varieties of spodumene (kunzite and hiddenite), green 'chrome' diopside, and jadeite, one of the two true jade minerals. The informative text provides an introduction to their formation and geochemistry and a detailed entry for each mineral, including color reference photos. This book is essential for every mineral collector.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Attractive fretwork projects are highlighted by adding an artificial light source for effect. Make an elegant box style mantle clock with illuminated display stand, some eye-catching acrylic Christmas presents to place under the Christmas tree, or a cross wall sconce with attractive fret design. With 400 color images, step-by-step directions are provided for 24 lighted scroll saw projects ranging from easy-to-make luminaries to the intricate fretwork of a night light with tab and slot design. The wide selection of ornamental -- and functional -- projects include table lamps, candle holders, and Christmas decorations. The variety in designs, with accompanying patterns, make this a great project book for woodworkers of all skill levels. The double layered Christmas projects are always popular. Choose from a lighted arch (Schwibbogen), tree, or pyramid. All the basic procedures associated with scroll sawing are described in detail with many tips and techniques included. Highlighted is the compound cut technique, plus use of various materials (hardwood, plywood, painted MDF, paper, and acrylic). Patterns comprise a variety of popular themes such as fairies, cherubs, a lighthouse, a dolphin, and a snowman.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book is your own personal showroom, where you will discover today's cutting-edge and most popular surfacing materials for countertops, including glass, concrete, ceramics, laminates, repurposed materials, stones, metals, and wood. Over 390 beautiful color images display these materials in countertops that will fire your imagination. Discover innovative countertop features, such as optics embedded in concrete, backlighting semi-precious gemstones, unusual textures, and surprising glass colors. The informative text provides the pros and cons of employing each material to ensure you approach your project with all the facts. This book is vital to all who wish to redecorate, and for designers looking to stay current with trends they will enjoy.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Step into the private world of Derek Roberts, an eminent antique clock dealer since the 1960s to the present who has written eight books covering many aspects of the subject. Revisit an era when clocks, and antiques in general, were plentiful and modestly priced and compare with today, when good examples are difficult to find and higher priced. Clear advice is given on buying and selling clocks, including buying, researching, restoring, and conserving, and then documenting them prior to sale. Pitfalls are discussed, with examples of problems that may be encountered and mistakes made, some of which have a humorous element. All the factors that effect running an antiques business, such as VAT, Import Tax, Capital Gains Tax (clocks are exempt), recessions, bank interest rates, staff, and many others are discussed. Above all, the book exposes the knowledge, and pleasure to be gained upon entering this intriguing world. Some of the rare and fascinating clocks that have passed through the author's hands are illustrated.…