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A Winning Bet in Nevada Baccarat
<p>To be a long-term winner in games of chance, you need to understand its math. That's why <i>A Winning Bet in Nevada Baccarat</i> can be so helpful. In it, you will find techniques comparable to those that famed investor and blackjack winner extraordinaire Edward Thorp presents in the revolutionary and bestselling guide to card counting, Beat the Dealer. Drawing off the effective Kelly system fo...
2013

Charles Boyer
<p>Charles Boyer, the "great lover" was the definition of polished European virility in the thirties and forties, and mesmerized his costars wit the same masterful ease that wooed his fans into theaters. Larry Swindell shows here that although this consummate actor, son of French bourgeoisie, always retained a balanced perspective in the face of his worldwide celebrity, the public did no...
2016

Drawing the Female Figure
<p>With over 270 unique examples, renowned artist Joseph Sheppard demonstrates how to draw the nude female realistically and with authority, to make each image come alive! In addition to basic drawing techniques, Sheppard provides insight into the procedure of drawing from life, from how to look at a model, to composition and emphasis necessary to create a compelling drawing.</p> <p><i>Drawing th...
2014

Human Problem Solving
<p>First published in 1972, this monumental work develops and defends the authors’ information processing theory of human reasoning. Human reasoners, they argue, can be modeled as symbolic “information processing systems” (IPSs), abstracted entirely from physiological bases. Modeling subjects with IPSs yields predictive theories of their problem-solving behavior and performance, ...
2019

Lettercarving in Wood
<p><em>SEE ALSO</em> Chris Pye’s other titles with Echo Point Books & Media: Relief Carving in Wood (paperback, ISBN 978-1-63561-810-5) and <em>Woodcarving: Tools, Materials & Equipment </em>(paperback, ISBN 978-1-63561-814-3).</p><p>The Echo Point edition of <em>Lettercarving </em><em>in Wood </em>is available in two styles: an economical color paperback edition for ...
2020

Lord Krishna's Cuisine
<p><em>Lord Krishna’s Cuisine</em> is the classic, easy-to-follow guide to cooking authentic vegetarian Indian food. Cookbook author and food historian Yamuna Devi presents richly varied regional cuisines in an engaging way, highlighting the cultural and spiritual significance of each savory dish. Having spent years researching the recipes throughout India, on at least one occasion she coaxe...
2018

Marbling Techniques
<p>The ancient art of marbling, first practiced in 15th-century Persia, is alive and well with contemporary crafters and designers. It is the fluid and ethereal “cloud art” that was once seen only inside the covers of old books. The swirling, feathery patterns and dramatic speckles of color convey an almost exotic feel, yet these complex, elegant designs are remarkably easy to achieve ...
2019

Relief Carving in Wood
<p>This is a unique book for woodcarvers. Master woodcarver Chris Pye digs deeply into the process of relief carving by pulling apart a single subject, clearly demonstrating how low and high relief carvings ‘work’ and how to go about carving them. <br /> Follow this book step by step and you’ll learn about the tools and how to handle them properly, and fundamental, transfera...
2019

Seeing the Insane
<p><i>Seeing the Insane</i> is a richly detailed cultural history of madness and art in the Western world, showing how the portrayal of stereotypes has both reflected and shaped the perception and treatment of the mentally disturbed. Covering the Middle Ages through the end of the nineteenth century, Sander L. Gilman explores the depictions of mental illness as seen in manuscripts, sculptures, lit...
2014

Spinning Straw Into Gold
<p><em>Spinning Straw Into Gold</em> is exactly what its subtitle says: straight talk for troubled times. It offers no formula for success, as it is traditionally defined, and no promise that you can shape your destiny by the power of your mind. Goals such as these, in the view of the author, only reflect the spiritual emptiness of contemporary American life.<br /> What the book <em>does</em> offe...
2017

Stuart
<p>In <em>Stuart: A History of the American Light Tank</em> (Vol. I), Richard Hunnicutt outlines the development history of the American light tank and its associated self-propelled guns and support vehicles.</p><p>Beginning with the modification of the French Renault in the midst of WWI, Stuart covers all pre-Stuart vehicles active during WWI in addition to light tank models and variations active...
2015

The Angelica Home Kitchen
<p>Secrets of Delicious Vegan Cuisine from the Beloved New York Eatery</p><p>For over 40 years the landmark Angelica Kitchen served mouthwatering, plant-based dishes to tens of thousands of customers in New York City. While the restaurant has since closed, more than 100 of its most popular recipes live on in this inspirational cookbook. From essential rice and beans to exotic Asian root-vege...
2019

The Painter's Secret Geometry
<p>Bouleau's classic illustrated work examines the essential reliance of European painting tradition on the golden mean and other geometrical patterns. From antiquity to the present, expert painters-including abstract modern masters such as Paul Klee and Jackson Pollock-have conveyed harmony through the mathematics of spatial division, ultimately giving geometry a crucial role as the foundation up...
2014

The White Knight Syndrome
<h3>Rescuing others, losing yourself.</h3> <p>Are you a white knight? Are you attracted to needy, damaged, or helpless people? Do you feel like your love can heal your partner? Are you overly involved in your partner's problems? Are you hungry for constant reassurance in relationships? Do you make excuses for your partner? Do you try to "save" people from themselves?</p> In legends and fairytale...
2015

Webb on Watercolor
<p><em>Webb on Watercolor</em> is an instructive and insightful guide for serious painters striving to expand their technical skills and develop a strong personal style. When looking at a finished painting, you should see some of yourself in the brush strokes. By combining masterful technical advice with unusually inspiring wisdom on the topic of artistic self-discovery, Frank Webb delivers transf...
2016

Wolves, foxes & coyotes (wildlife painting basics)
Wolves, foxes & coyotes (wildlife painting basics)
2017

A Method of Lighting the Stage 4th Edition
<p><strong>The McCandless Method, Groundbreaking and Timeless Theater Lighting Design</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Stage lighting is an essential element of the theater experience. Giving visibility where and when it is wanted, proper lighting stimulates the wonder of being there. In brightness and darkness, color and pattern create an atmosphere of inherent drama, allowing new horizons for artistic ...
2020

A Spiritual Approach to Astrology
<p>In <i>A Spiritual Approach to Astrology</i>, Myrna Lofthus strives to re-awaken the conscious mind to the intentions and meaning of this lifetime of which the higher self was aware before birth. "Thus," she writes, "you are made aware of what you wished to accomplish and in what areas of life you need the most work and understanding."</p> <p>Drawing upon the universal teachings of reincarnation...
2014

Landscaping Earth Ponds
<p>A fixture of beautiful, ecologically-minded landscape designs, earth ponds are cherished for their innate aesthetic appeal, economic value, and the unique recreational opportunities they offer. Everyone knows that installing a well-designed pond can dramatically improve the value of a piece land, but detailed instructions for how to do so—and do so well—are frustratingly hard to fin...
2016

Livro complete method for the clarinet in three parts (part 1, part 2, part 3)
Livro complete method for the clarinet in three parts (part 1, part 2, part 3)
2019

New Thinking Man's Guide to Professional Football
<p>During his nearly 30 years at <em>Sports Illustrated,</em> Paul Zimmerman—known to readers as “Dr. Z”—rose to fame as one of the top writers in football history. </p><p>The follow up to Zimmerman’s 1971 classic <em>The Thinking Man’s Guide to Pro Football, The New Thinking Man’s Guide to Pro Football</em> builds on the timeless insights of his orig...
2017

Scientific Self-defense
<p>"Get tough, get down in the gutter, win at all costs. I teach what is called 'Gutter Fighting.' There's no fair play, no rules except one: kill or be killed." - W.E. Fairbairn</p> <p>Learn self-defense from one of the most badass hand-to-hand combat experts the world has ever seen!</p> <p>W. E. Fairbairn is an absolute legend in the world of martial arts. He is credited with inventing the SWA...
2015

Shostakovich sonata in d minor--opus 40 for cello and piano
Shostakovich sonata in d minor--opus 40 for cello and piano
2019

Special Forces Sniper Training and Employment
<p>The Special Forces sniper is a selected volunteer specially trained in advanced marksmanship and field craft skills. He can support special operations missions and is able to engage selected targets from concealed positions at ranges and under conditions that are not possible for the normal rifleman.</p> <p>This field manual provides doctrinal guidance on the mission, personnel, organization, e...
2016

The Art of Seeing (The Collected Works of Aldous Huxley)
<p><strong>A Natural Path to Better Vision</strong></p><p>Unlike the dystopian vision described in <em>Brave New World,</em> or the psychedelic vision described in his <em>The Doors of Perception,</em> in<em> The Art of Seeing, </em>Aldous Huxley focuses on the actual vision of the human eye. Documenting his own profound near blindness and subsequent attempts to improve his own sight, Huxley offer...
2021