Author: Lark Books
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: amp, concealment, series, containment, art, boxes, fine, wood
Number of Pages: 352
Published: 2004-03-28
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1579904599
ISBN-13: 9781579904593

Featuring 400 outstanding works that range from traditional to wildly contemporary, this superb gallery celebrates the art of the wooden box. The wonderfully wide variety of styles includes traditional jewelry and keepsake, turned, and tool boxes; miniature treasure chests; and sculptural work. Each one has been personally chosen by renowned boxmaker Tony Lydgate, and appears in an exquisite color plate; many of the boxes also come with detailed images that reveal important construction secrets. The selection includes pieces by a distinguished group of artists.

Author: Lark Books
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: amp, tradition, innovation, series, blending, original, bowls, bold, wood, designs
Number of Pages: 420
Published: 2004-09-01
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1579904831
ISBN-13: 9781579904838

The bowl is one of the most traditional forms, but contemporary artists who work in wood understand that it has tremendous potential. These 500 exquisite examples, many by pioneering artisans, show just how much the bowl has been “reinvented” by craftpeople all over the world as both an iconic object and as a departure for self-expression. On display are a wide range of woodworking approaches, from chisel to chainsaw to router to bandsaw. Some have carvings on the suface; others feature paint and mixed media; while many more stay close to what nature provided, with the wood simply sanded a

Author: Peter K. Burian
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: dslr, a900, sony, guides, lantern, magic
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2009-03-03
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1600595308
ISBN-13: 9781600595301

- The A900 is Sony’s long-awaited flagship DSLR, with high resolution, a brilliant viewfinder, and many other much-coveted features - Author Peter K. Burian has followed the evolution of this "Alpha" series from its inception, and brings this expertise to his complete, in-depth discussion the system

Author: Marthe Le Van
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: stencil
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 2009-01-06
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 160059252X
ISBN-13: 9781600592522

Bold silhouettes are bursting out all over, enlivening everything from home furnishings and gift items to fashion and accessories. They look fabulous—and stenciling is a simple, wonderful way to achieve that exciting graphic style. Not only does this refreshingly modern book provide boundless inspiration and instruction on the craft, but it actually includes 28 removable acetate and laser-cut stencils to use on everything from t-shirts to pillows.Beginners will learn how to apply the stencils to diverse surfaces, working with materials ranging from paint and ink to spray, etching cream, and

Author: Rose Dunnington
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: stuff, stack, wrap, sandwiches, super
Number of Pages: 112
Published: 2006-10-28
List price: $9.95
ISBN-10: 1579907814
ISBN-13: 9781579907815

Whether for lunch, afternoon snacks, quick dinners, or to sate those anytime munchies, there’s nothing like a sandwich. It’s simple, delicious, and easy for kids to make—especially with this appetizing cookbook at hand. Why go for boring bologna or tired tuna when these yummy, healthy culinary creations will satisfy every kid’s appetite for food and cooking fun? And all the basics are explained, including how to sauté ingredients, grill whole sandwiches, and broil for perfect cheese melting. The lip-smacking, child-appealing sensations include Southern-style True BBQ on a bun, Sloppy

Author: Jackie Crook
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: dyeing, natural
Number of Pages: 112
Published: 2007-10-01
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 1600592228
ISBN-13: 9781600592225

For thousands of years, natural dyes have been celebrated for their subtlety and diversity—and, thanks to contemporary concerns about chemicals and toxins, their popularity is surging again. Fortunately, as this vibrant guide so elegantly shows, the craft is both easy and enjoyable to explore and requires no special equipment: just ordinary pots and pans. A thoroughly illustrated tutorial covers all the basics of hot and cool dyeing, and 30 colorful options to try, including roots and plants (madder, tumeric, henna), wood (cutch, fustic), flowers (safflower, dandelion, daffodil), leaves and

Author: Rain Newcomb
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: secret, top, tactics, save, evildoers, world, amp, codes, handbook, spy, intrepid, hero, gadgets, master
Number of Pages: 96
Published: 2005-09-01
List price: $17.95
ISBN-10: 1579906265
ISBN-13: 9781579906269

The huge success of Spy Kids and other similar movies makes it clear: children love watching young agents who are smart enough and tough enough to beat the bad guys--and they fantasize about doing it themselves. That’s why they’ll be thrilled to hear about Agent O, the world’s most top-secret secret agent. No one knows Agent O’s true identity--especially that O is still a kid! And budding sleuths can get in on the fun, because this fully illustrated handbook gives them the opportunity to help Agent O fight a criminal mastermind, crack the codes that reveal a perilous sc