"Let blockheads read what blockheads write," suggested Lord Chesterfield. W. H. Auden once said, «Some books are undeservedly forgotten; none are undeservedly remembered.» And TV celebrity Jerry Seinfeld noted: «The big advantage of a book is that it's very easy to rewind. Close it and you're right back at the beginning.» Over 450 memorable quotes about books and reading fill these pages—with provocative declarations from Mark Twain, Virginia Woolf, Andrew Carnegie,...
Pachinko, a game played by over 30 million Japanese, is synonymous with glaring lights, mind-rattling noise and smoke-choked parlors. To the uninitiated, the game's phenomenal popularity is nothing less than an enigma. The unofficial truth is that pachinko is one of Japan's biggest forms of gambling. For non-Japanese, the hush surrounding this money-making aspect has contributed to misunderstandings about the game. Now, with Winning Pachinko Eric Sedensky opens parlor doors to the...
Learn kirigami—the Japanese art of papercrafting with this fun craft book. You'll be amazed at the intricate and beautiful projects you can create with just a piece of paper and a pair of scissors. Kirigami Home Decorations features 25 original paper cutting projects including Wall Flowers, Papered Eggs, May Baskets, Napkin Rings and Place Cards. Crafts expert Florence Temko provides clear, easy-to-follow instructions and step-by- step diagrams that make learning kirigami fun...
In Wellness East & West: Achieving Optimum Health through Integrative Medicine, Kathleen F. Phalen explores the blending of the most effective aspects of medical practices from both sides of the globe. And it is not in curing but rather in healing discovered through integrating these polar medical practices that leads those suffering to a more peaceful place, a place where the heart is healed.Phalen gives us case studies on survivors of AIDS and ovarian cancer. Yoga, guided imagery, and...
The tradition of African-American Folk Art is vast and diverse. With roots that extend overseas, these traditions now flourish and continue to bloom into the twenty-first century. In Contemporary African-American Folk Art, trace the development of such mediums as wood carving, pottery, quilt making and painting.<br><br>Learn the significance of slave Henry Gudgell, whose artistic mastery is still hailed as some of the best surviving examples of African-American wood...
When you look in the mirror are you unhappy with how you look? Do you wish that you could look younger? Stop looking for youth in lotions, creams and treatments and take the wellness approach to looking and feeling younger. If you want to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit, this is the book that will tell you how to do it. <br><br>Learn how to think young, feel young and look young longer, naturally, without expensive facial products. Youth starts within the body so learn how to...
Scan the QR codes to reveal the answers in the coolest quiz book craze sweeping the internet!<br><br>This interactive quiz book allows you to instantly find out the answer just by scanning the QR code with your mobile phone. The answers are contained within the QR code – just scan the code and it will pop up in your app.<br><br>Use any QR code scanner app for Blackberry, Android, iPhone or Windows devices. If you donâ??t have one already installed then find out...
Scan the QR codes to reveal the answers in the coolest quiz book craze sweeping the internet!<br><br>This interactive quiz book allows you to instantly find out the answer just by scanning the QR code with your mobile phone. The answers are contained within the QR code – just scan the code and it will pop up in your app.<br><br>Use any QR code scanner app for Blackberry, Android, iPhone or Windows devices. If you donâ??t have one already installed then find out...
"No Mystery Anymore: A No Frills Guide to Mystery Shopping" is a book that's designed to shed light on the world of mystery shopping. By listing markets and helpful resources, this book will allow readers the opportunity to find out how they can fit into the mystery shopping industry.<br><br>Mystery shopping is a market that allows a person to work for themselves, while also being guided by a larger company. It's a job that is valuable, no matter...