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How to Cook Everything Fast: A Better Way to Cook Great Food
by Mark BittmanHomemade wonton soup in 30 minutes. Chicken Parmesan without dredging and frying. Fruit crisp on the stovetop. The secret to cooking fast is cooking smart--choosing and preparing fresh ingredients efficiently. In How to Cook Everything Fast, Mark Bittman provides a game plan for becoming a better, more intuitive cook while you wake up your weekly meal routine with 2,000 main dishes and accompaniments that are simple to make, globally inspired, and bursting with flavor. How to Cook Everything Fast is a book of kitchen innovations. Time management-- the essential principle of fast cooking-- is woven into revolutionary recipes that do the thinking for you. You'll learn how to take advantage of downtime to prepare vegetables while a soup simmers or toast croutons while whisking a dressing. Just cook as you read--and let the recipes guide you quickly and easily toward a delicious result. Bittman overhauls hundreds of classics through clever (even unorthodox) use of equipment and techniques--encouraging what he calls "naturally fast cooking"--and the results are revelatory. There are standouts like Cheddar Waffles with Bacon Maple Syrup (bold flavors in less time); Charred Brussels Sprout Salad with Walnuts and Gorgonzola (the food processor streamlines chopping); Spaghetti and Drop Meatballs with Tomato Sauce (no rolling or shaping); and Apple Crumble Under the Broiler (almost instant dessert gratification). Throughout, Bittman's commonsense advice and plentiful variations provide cooks with freedom and flexibility, with tips for squeezing in further shortcuts, streamlined kitchen notes, and illustrations to help you prep faster or cook without a recipe. How to Cook Everything Fast puts time on your side and makes a lifetime of homemade meals an exciting and delicious reality.
How to Cook Everything Fast Revised Edition
by Mark BittmanFeaturing hundreds of easy and innovative recipes to get dinner on the table in no time flat, How To Cook Everything Fast Revised Edition, from acclaimed home-cooking expert and #1 New York Times bestselling author Mark Bittman, is now completely revised and includes gorgeous color photos.The secret to cooking fast is cooking smart—choosing and preparing ingredients that make the most of your time in the kitchen. In this new edition of How to Cook Everything Fast, Mark Bittman shares hundreds of simple, flavorful dishes—each ready in 30 minutes or less. But “fast” doesn’t mean compromising on quality or resorting to packaged shortcuts; instead, Bittman offers savvy hacks—broiling rather than baking, using less liquid for a faster boil, and taking advantage of downtime for last-minute prep. In the spirit of fast and simple cooking, recipes have been retested and streamlined for this completely revised edition—which now also features dozens of vegan and vegetarian options and stunning all-new photography. New favorites include Chickpea Hash with Tahini Sauce, Gooey Stovetop Lasagna, Peanut Noodles with Whatever You Have, Caramelized Bananas, and so many more. Variations, tips, quick side dishes, make-ahead components, and kitchen insights abound. The results are innovative, easy-to-follow recipes for the food you want to eat today and new strategies for becoming a faster—and-better—cook every time you use the book.
How to Cook Everything—Completely Revised Twentieth Anniversary Edition: Simple Recipes for Great Food
by Mark BittmanThe ultimate kitchen companion, completely updated and better than ever, now for the first time featuring color photos For twenty years, Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything has been the definitive guide to simple home cooking. This new edition has been completely revised for today’s cooks while retaining Bittman’s trademark minimalist style—easy-to-follow recipes and variations, and tons of ideas and inspiration. Inside, you’ll find hundreds of brand new features, recipes, and variations, like Slow-Simmered Beef Chili, My New Favorite Fried Chicken, and Eggs Poached in Tomato Sauce; plus old favorites from the previous editions, in many cases reimagined with new methods or flavors. Recipes and features are designed to give you unparalleled freedom and flexibility: for example, infinitely variable basic techniques (Grilling Vegetables, Roasting Seafood); innovative uses for homemade condiments; easy-to-make one-pot pastas; and visual guides to improvising soups, stir-fries, and more. Bittman has also updated all the information on ingredients, including whole grains and produce, alternative baking staples, and sustainable seafood. And, new for this edition, recipes are showcased throughout with color photos. By increasing the focus on usability, modernizing the recipes to become new favorites, and adding gorgeous photography, Mark Bittman has updated this classic cookbook to be more indispensable than ever.
How to Cook for Crohn's and Colitis
by Brenda Roscher<strong><i>How to Cook for Crohn's and Colitis</i></strong>is a cookbook for anyone who suffers from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD, not to be confused with irritable bowel syndrome) or cooks for someone who has the disease. While there is no known cure for Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, their symptoms can be controlled in part by following the dietary guidelines of the American Dietetic Association. <br><br>Brenda Roscher provides sound nutritional advice and outlines the unique dietary needs of people with IBD, showing how to incorporate this information to make healthy choices about which foods to eat. <br><br><strong><i>How to Cook for Crohn's and Colitis</i></strong>also contains informative sidebars on such topics as: </p><ul><li>Tips on Dining Out</li><li>Organic vs. Non-Organic Foods</li><li>How to Read a Nutrition Label</li><li>Kneading Bread Dough</li><li>and Tips on Skimming Fat from Broth. </li><li>It also contains a reading list for anyone who wants to learn more about IBD and nutrition, plus a comprehensive index. </li></ul><p>The recipes are organized into the following categories: </p><ul><li>Appetizers</li><li>Chili#xC2;#x13;chowders#xC2;#x13;soups</li><li>Salads and salad dressings</li><li>Sandwiches</li><li>Breads savory and sweet</li><li>Beef and pork</li><li>Poultry</li><li>Fish and seafood</li><li>Pasta and sauces</li><li>Side dishes </li><li>Condiments</li><li>And sweets</li></ul><p>The recipes in <strong><i>How to Cook for Crohn's and Colitis</i></strong>are designed for the home cook, with easy-to-understand directions and ingredients found in local grocery stores. Because they are simple, many of the recipes can be prepared quickly, which makes them convenient for busy cooks. Finally, the recipes are designed with families in mind, to create meals that everyone can enjoy.
How to Cook from A–Z: All You Need to Know to Prepare Over 150 Everyday Foods (The Basic Basics)
by Janet MacdonaldGet cooking with this beginner’s reference that covers essential equipment, kitchen staples, illustrated techniques, and easy recipes. This is a handbook for the starter cook. Ingredients and techniques are listed alphabetically for quick and easy reference, and it provides the basic methods and techniques for dealing with vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, poultry, grains, legumes, breads, and pasta, with advice on how to clean, store, prepare, and cook each entry. Line drawings illustrate techniques such as dicing, slicing, coring fruit, and rubbing in fat, and where appropriate a very simple recipe—such as a basic broth or pie—is included, which allows the reader to develop the skills demonstrated. Entries also cover simple but easily forgotten information such as how to poach an egg and at what temperature to roast a chicken.
How-To Cookbook for Kids: 50 Easy Recipes to Learn the Basics
by Nancy PolancoHelp kids ages 8 to 12 learn to cook their favorite dishes—and discover new ones! Involving kids in the kitchen can help them better appreciate food, broaden their tastes, and, most importantly, have fun! This introductory kids' cookbook features simple directions and a full range of tasty recipes perfect for new cooks. They'll be ready to whip up their own breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks in no time—all while building the essential kitchen skills they'll need as they grow. This cookbook for boys and girls features: Kid-approved recipes—This book gets them started on the joy of food with healthier takes on kid-friendly classics, like burgers, pizza, tacos, mac and cheese, waffles, and more. Child-friendly guidance—Directions are straightforward and detail every part of the process, ensuring kids know what they need to do at each step. Core cooking skills—Kids will learn how to stay safe in the kitchen, read recipes, measure and mix ingredients, use a knife, and more. Help kids serve up their own healthy and flavorful meals with The How-To Cookbook for Kids.
The How-To Cookbook for Men: 100 Easy Recipes to Learn the Basics
by Benjamin KellyThe culinary manual every man needs "Stem" the bell pepper. Salt "to taste." Slice meat "against the grain." Even so-called beginner cookbooks for men are filled with culinary jargon and directions that can be confusing for new chefs. This standout among cookbooks for men offers a novice-focused approach, teaching guys the absolute basics that every cook needs to know—with delicious results sure to impress friends, parents, and dates. Discover everything you could want from this top choice in cookbooks for men. There are breakdowns of the different types of cookware, tips for buying fresh ingredients, explanations for terms and techniques commonly found in recipes, and 100 recipes sure to get new chefs up to speed. Go beyond other cookbooks for men with: Easy, educational recipes—Each recipe comes complete with comprehensive, step-by-step directions that'll help even the newest home cooks succeed. Handy hacks—Get tips and tricks covering everything from meal prepping and planning a dinner party to beverage pairing—plus how to avoid losing a finger or setting your kitchen on fire. Flavorful variations—Find out how to take these recipes to the next level with recipe modifications designed for cooks who are ready to experiment. Prepare for a future filled with culinary success thanks to this cookbook.
How to Craft a Great Story: Teach Yourself Creating Perfect Plot and Structure
by Chris SykesLEARN HOW TO PLOT AND STRUCTURE YOUR CREATIVE WRITING.How to Craft a Great Story takes you step by step through the process of creating a compelling and coherent plot and structure. It covers such basics as the traditional story arcs, and such advanced information as finding balance and marrying structure and form. Each chapter contains a diagnostic test, case studies, practical exercises and Aide Memoire boxes. Each chapter concludes with a reminder of the key points of the chapter (Focus Points) and a round-up of what to expect in the next (Next Step) will whet your appetite for what's coming and how it relates to what you've just read. Covering some of the most commonly raised questions in creative writing courses, it is perfect for anyone who needs the next step on from the basic 'how to write a novel'.ABOUT THE SERIESThe Teach Yourself Creative Writing series helps aspiring authors tell their story. Covering a range of genres from science fiction and romantic novels, to illustrated children's books and comedy, this series is packed with advice, exercises and tips for unlocking creativity and improving your writing. And because we know how daunting the blank page can be, we set up the Just Write online community at tyjustwrite, for budding authors and successful writers to connect and share.
How to Create a High Profit Photography Business in Any Market
by James WilliamsRecognizing that technical ability and studio space are only the initial components of a portrait photography business, this guide to building a thriving portrait studio focuses on successful customer service, networking, diversification, and business management strategies. From setting long- and short-term goals for a business to creating an elegant studio atmosphere that impresses clients (while respecting the budget), this handbook breaks down each minute consideration in the growth of a successful business. Smart managerial decisions regarding portrait-pricing strategies, employee training, telephone skills, positive relationships with suppliers, and responsible delegation of duties are complemented by practical advice on networking within a community, creating demand for high-quality portraiture, and diversifying clientele by catering to the unique needs of each client subset.
How to Crochet: Learn the Basic Stitches and Techniques. A Storey BASICS® Title (Storey Basics)
by Sara DelaneyGet hooked on crochet and bring handcrafted charm to your home and wardrobe. Sara Delaney provides easy-to-follow illustrated instructions for joining, fastening off, selecting color schemes, and much more. Learn how to read crochet patterns and work a basic chain with single or double stitches. You’ll quickly be on your way to crafting your own pretty potholders and delicate scarves.
How to Customize Your Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra Truck, 1999-2006
by Truckin' MagazineHot how-to projects on modifying your Silverado or Sierra for the street. <P> From the editors of Truckin' magazine, this guide offers high performance tips and projects to transform the Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra full-size pickup into a custom street truck. It includes sections on lowering, lifting, replacement shocks and springs, body kits, bolt-on engine modifications, and interior accessories.
How to Date Your Wardrobe: And Other Ways to Revive, Revitalize, and Reinvigorate Your Style
by Heather NewbergerIn a culture inundated by personal branding, a fashion stylist and creative consultant offers invaluable lessons, tips, and advice, to help you define your personal style in a whole new way, by enhancing not just how you look, but how you feel. These three seemingly simple precepts are at the heart of this sleek and uplifting guide to reclaiming your personal style. Throw away all those old tired rules, Heather Newberger says. Forget outmoded advice like dressing for your body shape or that a brand name is always better. In How to Date Your Wardrobe, Heather teaches you how to build a closet that reveals who you are. Too many people dress for a role instead of themselves and often invest in pieces they rarely wear. Following her advice, you’ll learn to define what you like and be able to choose clothing and accessories that express the best parts of your inner self. Heather shows, that no matter your gender identity or age, you can change your reflection. Best of all, you’ll find new ways to love every piece of clothing you own. How to Date Your Wardrobe includes 30 eye-catching illustrations from Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell, whose art has appeared in numerous media outlets, including The New Yorker and the New York Times.
How to Defend Your Lair (The Monsters Know What They’re Doing #4)
by Keith AmmannDefend yourself and protect your assets in a lair that feels as real and alive as your monsters with advice from Keith Ammann, author of The Monsters Know What They&’re Doing: Combat Tactics for Dungeon Masters. The world is a dangerous place—especially when you&’re up to no good. Whether you&’re a rampaging monster, a calculating mastermind, or the current possessor of the Golden MacGuffin, someone&’s going to come at you. Probably more than one someone. You can&’t know when, but you can choose where. You need to be ready. You need a lair. In How to Defend Your Lair, gamemaster Keith Ammann pulls back the curtain on an underrated but crucial part of any tabletop roleplaying game: the theater of battle. Say goodbye to encounters in randomly generated dungeons and hello to a game in which where the fight takes place is just as important as who is doing the fighting. This book teaches you how to use real-world principles of building security and area defense to create strongholds infused with flavor, informed by narrative, and complex enough to force your players to think strategically. You&’ll look at the strengths and weaknesses of both defenders and potential attackers, creating spaces that are strong enough to keep out ordinary intruders...and to provide thrilling challenges to extraordinary ones. Including more than a dozen fleshed-out sample strongholds, How to Defend Your Lair is a crucial resource for any RPG gamemaster who wants to push players to think about how to solve problems before running at them head-on.
How to Disappear and Live Off the Grid: A CIA Insider's Guide
by John KiriakouWith an experienced CIA officer as your teacher, you&’ll gain the knowledge and necessary tools to protect yourself and the ones you love.No matter where we go, we leave tracks and clues of our existence without even knowing. Our electronic footprint becomes our invisible trail. In this day in age where the world seems to be at our fingertips and social media plays a huge role in our daily lives, it&’s hard not to leave part of our digital selves for others to find.Whether you&’re fascinated by the idea of disappearing, want to erase your digital footprint, or simply concerned about your safety and privacy, knowing how to become invisible is a survival skill that will come in handy.Through the easy-to-follow instructions, tips, tricks, and professional anecdotes in How to Disappear and Live off the Grid: A CIA Insider's Guide, you&’ll learn to vanish without a trace from John Kiriakou, a former CIA counterterrorism officer and senior investigator for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee responsible for the capture of Abu Zubaydah.
How To Do Biography: A Primer
by Nigel HamiltonIt is not surprising that biography is one of the most popular literary genres of our day. What is remarkable is that there is no accessible guide for how to write one. Now, following his recent Biography: A Brief History (from Harvard), award-winning biographer and teacher Nigel Hamilton tackles the practicalities of doing biography in this first succinct primer to elucidate the tools of the biographer’s craft. Hamilton invites the reader to join him on a fascinating journey through the art of biographical composition. Starting with personal motivation, he charts the making of a modern biography from the inside: from conception to fulfillment. He emphasizes the need to know one’s audience, rehearses the excitement and perils of modern research, delves into the secrets of good and great biography, and guides the reader through the essential components of life narrative. With examples taken from the finest modern biographies, Hamilton shows how to portray the ages of man—birth, childhood, love, life’s work, the evening of life, and death. In addition, he suggests effective ways to start and close a life story. He clarifies the difference between autobiography and memoir—and addresses the sometimes awkward ethical, legal, and personal consequences of truth-telling in modern life writing. He concludes with the publication and reception of biography—its afterlife, so to speak. Written with humor, insight, and compassion, How To Do Biography is the manual that would-be biographers have long been awaiting.
How to Do Just About Anything
by Editors of Reader's DigestWouldn't it be nice to have a single volume that tells you how to, say, learn the basics of calligraphy, develop an aerobic exercise routine, and increase your computer memory? How to Do Just about Anything gives you all these plus more than 1,200 clearly laid- out directions for everything from home repair and appliance maintenance to answers to etiquette questions. This browser's feast is more than a match for the Internet, with every page serving up something to capture your interest. (Look up Pilot lights and you'll probably find yourself reading about how easy is it to make Pimientos.) A sampling of the things you'll learn to do, organized here by type: Home, garden, and auto Make a simple cushion cover; build and maintain a pond; cut gasoline costs Food and drink Match pasta shapes to sauces; make your own butter; cure a hangover Health and fitness Measure your blood pressure; give CPR; learn Pilates Clothing and grooming Store clothes properly; tie a bow tie; banish dandruff Behavior and etiquette Impress a date; deflect bullying; escape a bore Family matters Draw up a family tree; organize a successful reunion; housetrain a pet Sports and games Make sense of rugby; win at Scrabble; work a cryptic crossword Arts and crafts Draw a face; learn embroidery basics; make silk flowers Nature Identify animal footprints; choose the right campsite; survive an avalanche Electronics and the Web Unfreeze an iPad; start a blog; sell goods on eBayEasy-to-understand instructions (often step-by-step) can turn even the most all-thumbs adult or youngster into an enthusiastic do-it- yourselfer. All told, How to Do Just About Anything is a practical-and highly enjoyable-book for the whole family.
How to Do (Just About) Anything on the Internet
by Editors of Reader's DigestGoogle, Twitter, Skype--are these and other technological terms a foreign language to you? If so, it's time to learn the vocabulary and find out how the internet can make your life easier, better--and a lot of fun! In an easy to use format, here are useful and straightforward answers to hundreds of questions about getting online and using the world wide web. *Inside You'll discover how to: *Choose the right computer and internet deal for you *Find Out anything you want to know on the web * Your Privacy--and avoid scams *Keep in Touch with friends and family *Use Facebook and other social networks *Store and Edit your digital photos online *Buy anything you want securely *Search the best holiday rental, doctor, garden center or whatever else you need
How to Drag a Body and Other Safety Tips You Hope to Never Need: Survival Tricks for Hacking, Hurricanes, and Hazards Life Might Throw at You
by Judith MatloffAs we have seen with the recent COVID-19 pandemic, disaster preparedness is not a luxury. Everyone from Louis Pasteur to the Girl Scouts has championed the motto “Be Prepared”—but what does that mean in today’s constantly changing world? In this age of anxiety, when reports of mass shootings, political unrest, the threat of nuclear war, devastating natural disasters, and digital attacks dominate the news and are transforming our lives, we yearn for some control. We want to make sensible decisions to help keep us on track when everything seems to be going off the rails. We want to be ready—to the best of our abilities—for the worst that can happen.As a seasoned war correspondent with more than thirty years of experience working in crisis zones and a pioneering safety consultant, Judith Matloff knows about personal security and risk management. In How to Drag a Body and Other Safety Tips You Hope to Never Need, she shares her tried-and-true methods to help you confidently handle whatever challenges comes your way.Learn how to: Perform emergency first aidCreate a bunkerKeep yourself safe when travelingKeep yourself safe from online hacksand dozens of other invaluable tips to stay safe in any circumstancesBlending humorous stories and anecdotes with serious advice, Matloff explains how to remain upright in stampedes, avoid bank fraud, prevent sexual assault, stay clean in a shelter, and even be emotionally prepared for loss. From cyber security, active shooter situations, and travel, to natural disasters and emotional resilience, she shares tips that will give even the most anxious person a sense of control over life’s unpredictable perils. Unfortunately, we can’t anticipate all the crises of our lives. But with How to Drag a Body and Other Safety Tips You Hope to Never Need, you’ll find the skills and confidence you need to weather an emergency.The book includes 38-42 black-and-white illustrations.
How to Drink Snake Blood in Vietnam: And 101 Other Things Every Interesting Man Should Know
by Gareth MayBE THAT GUY WHO AMAZES EVERYONE WITH HIS KNOWLEDGE OF CURIOUS, STRANGE, AND FASCINATING FACTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD Chock-full of mind-blowing trivia from all over the world, this book will make you the most interesting guy at any gathering. Captivate the crowd with fascinating facts, ex citing adventures and intriguing anecdotes, such as: *How to survive a shark attack*Best places to eat monkey brains*Drinking vodka like a Russian*How to say "cheers" in any language*Recognizing venomous snakes*Etiquette for nude beaches From essential tips and tricks to entertaining stories, this is the ultimate collection of badass wisdom no man should leave home without. of badass wisdom that no man should leave home without.
How to Drink Wine: The Easiest Way to Learn What You Like
by Grant Reynolds Chris StangFrom grape to glass, this highly readable, charmingly illustrated guide will teach you everything you need to know to enjoy wine. &“How to Drink Wine demystifies this topic, taking out the BS and replacing it with fun.&”—Mike D, the Beastie Boys Everybody knows that the world of wine can be vast and intimidating and complex. But what few people seem to know is where to start when it comes to learning the basics. How to Drink Wine solves that problem. The path to drinking wine with confidence begins with this very informative, very relatable, very entertaining book, thanks to award-winning sommelier and restaurateur Grant Reynolds and acclaimed writer and founder of The Infatuation, Chris Stang. By reading How to Drink Wine, you will: • Acquire some foundational terminology. Cuvée, maceration, sul tes . . . what does it all mean? • Learn of the twenty-nine wines you need to know—and about important producers. • Find answers to questions you might be embarrassed to ask, like exactly how is rosé made? • Start to pair wines with your life instead of your plate. • Be able to navigate a wine list and/or store. You probably already know what you like to drink. This book will help you better understand why. And as a result, your knowledge, curiosity, and wine collection will expand. So will your number of friends.
How to Drive: Real World Instruction and Advice from Hollywood's Top Driver
by Ben CollinsHere's the ultimate guide to being the best--and safest--driver possible. And an absolute must for everyone with a learner's permit. Former Top Gear Stig and professional driver Ben Collins shares expert skills culled from a twenty year career as one of the best drivers in the world, famous for racing in the Le Mans series and NASCAR, piloting the Batmobile, and dodging bullets with James Bond. Refined over thousands of hours of elite-level performance in the physics of driving, his philosophy results in greater control and safer, more efficient and fun driving for all skill levels.
How to Drive Your Man Wild in Bed
by Tina RobbinsDo you know your erotic potential? Is your attitude toward sex too passive or conventional? Do you want to leave your partner in awe? How do you lose yourself with a man?This guide presents endless advice and strategies that will make you a goddess of seduction and pleasure. These pages contain a wide range of creative suggestions to expand your erotic experiences and to provide your partner with moments of pure ecstasy. With this book, you will learn about:Psychological keys of sexual desireMajor points of pleasure in the bodyTechniques for achieving, controlling, and prolonging an orgasmAn infinite number of enticing, erotic tricks to recharge your bedroom (and other rooms)!This book is the manual of the modern geisha; it discusses the finer details of your man’s body and your own, broadens your view of sex, explains positions, and develops techniques that work for you and your partner.
How to Eat a Lobster: And Other Edible Enigmas Explained
by Ashley Blom Lucy EngelmanLearn the answers to modern food and etiquette questions with this beautifully illustrated guide. For adventurous foodies everywhere, How to Eat a Lobster is the perfect handbook for handling every tricky dining situation you can imagine (and a few you can’t) with grace, style, and minimal splatter. With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful illustrations, you’ll learn the answers to 50 food-related questions you’ve been afraid to ask. (What do you do when crawfish arrive? Twist and snap off the head. Peel the tail and pull out the meat. Then suck the juices from the head. Seriously: you’re supposed to!) Equal parts cheat sheet and cheerleader, How to Eat a Lobster not only shows you how to open a coconut—it shows that you can! Topics include: How to Eat Crawfish How to Eat Raw Oysters How to Eat Escargots How to Open a Coconut How to Slice a Mango How to Use Chopsticks How to Hold a Wineglass How to Use Bread as a Utensil How to Eat Sushi How to Recover from a Tongue Burn And more!
How to Embroider Almost Everything: A Sourcebook of 500+ Modern Motifs & Easy Stitch Tutorials
by Wendi GratzThis embroidery sourcebook teaches you to turn a few basic stitches into endless creative designs—from alligators and bicycles to yucca plants and zebras.In How to Embroider Almost Everything embroidery designer Wendi Gratz shares more than five hundred inspiring, fun, and sophisticated stitch motifs that offers a fresh take on embroidery. Gratz offers fully illustrated instruction for each design, plus step-by-step tutorials in each of the easy stitch techniques you’ll need.You can re-create the motifs exactly as shown using the accompanying templates and stitch guides, or give them your own creative spin by changing details and colors to suit your own style.This giant reference volume includes:A detailed checklist of everything you’ll need to embark on your stitch journey: threads, needles, fabric, and more.Step-by-step tutorials for essential stitches and other techniques for creating the motifsAnswers to common questions and invaluable tips and tricks.500+ modern motifs for almost everything, including people and pets, trees and flowers, everyday objects, food, home, and more.Each book in the Almost Everything series offers a fun, comprehensive, and charmingly illustrated visual directory of ideas to inspire skill.
How to Escape Lifetime Security and Pursue Your Impossible Dream: A Guide to Transforming Your Career
by Kenneth AtchityFor the Type C, or creative, personalities who want their work to "fill" their deepest creative urges, this is the frontline guide to making the transition from a secure and soulless job to a life built around a creative dream. Individuals learn how to follow the mind's eye to construct a life that conforms to personal vision, steal time to make creative dreams come true, use as assets the resources around them, and turn creative goals and objectives into an effective life plan. Introduces the catchy buzzword "Type C"Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.