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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Susa's approach to needle felting will give beginners the know-how to get started, but experienced felters will also appreciate her whimsical designs.' --Library Journal Irresistible Felted Baby Animals shows you how to bring out the playfulness and wide-eyed innocence of sweet young creatures of backyards, barnyards, woodlands and seas from all over the world.This new collection by Sachiko Susa, the author of the bestselling Cute Needle Felted Animals, will appeal to beginners and experienced felters alike. Learn how to create felted cuties from all walks of life!- An easy and incredibly cute baby seal, chick or penguin- Woodland buddies like foxes, bears and raccoons- Exotic friends from foreign lands like the panda, lion, koala and manul- Family pets like puppies, kittens, bunnies and hamsters- And more--18 different animal friends in 30 different poses!Perfect for beginners and experienced felters alike, the felting projects are presented according to the level of experience required to make them, with detailed step-by-step instructions for each. Actual-size diagrams for the key body parts make it easy to reproduce their sizes and shapes accurately. Active (and sleeping) poses make the figures extremely lifelike and give you a variety of options so you can even assemble a whole litter of cuties.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Japanese desserts from Mochi to Matcha, Manju, Yokan, Anpan, Castella, Wagashi, Dorayaki, Daifuku--and everything in between! Traditional recipes for mochi, wagashi, manju, dorayaki, anpan, melon pan and many others meet the classic Japanese cookies, cakes, tarts, ice creams and custards that are now popular worldwide. Japanese flavors infuse and transform your favorite desserts and create newfound indulgences you can easily prepare at home! Featuring easily accessible ingredients and recipes that are adapted with the Western baker and home cook in mind, Sweet and Easy Japanese Desserts offers 42 delicious recipes grouped into four tempting chapters: - Traditional Japanese Desserts like Dorayaki Red Bean Pancakes, Cherry Blossom Mochi and Castella Honey Sponge Cake- Western-style Japanese Desserts like Strawberry Matcha and Apricot Mochi Ice Cream and Black Sesame Panna Cotta- Popular Matcha-based Desserts featuring Matcha Cake, Matcha Tiramisu, Matcha Lemon Tarts and more- Asian Desserts like Hong Kong Style Egg Tarts, Korean Crepes and Strawberry WontonsFor a dessert course like no other, the tempting treats in Sweet and Easy Japanese Desserts will surprise and delight you. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Learn how to create photorealistic colored pencil drawings that are convincing enough to fool the eye! This book shows you how to make incredibly realistic colored pencil drawings in 10 easy step-by-step lessons. Follow along as author Cocomaru explains how to depict highlights, shadows and refractions, how to render photorealistic textures, and how to create a sense of depth in your drawings that makes them appear truly real! Photorealistic Colored Pencil Drawing Techniques provides all the information needed to get you started--which materials to get, how to set up your workspace, how to prepare the underdrawings, and all of Cocomaru's trademark techniques on how to achieve maximum realism! Learn to draw objects with sparkling realism, for example: - A sliced orange with juicy, mouthwatering sections- A glossy blue marble with a beautiful light refraction- A kinetically sloshing glass of red wine - An adorably fluffy cat and a sweet-looking corgi - And much more! You'll begin with simple drawings and progress to more advanced ones as you learn all the amazing techniques for creating photorealistic colored pencil drawings.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From Hello Kitty to Maneki Neko--Japan is the epicentre of global cat culture! Whether lurking in corners or taking center stage, cats are a ubiquitous presence in Japanese art. Depending on the situation, they may invite good fortune, prompt the viewer to meditate on a tale or provide evidence of an unseen world of magic and supernatural happenings. In 200 charming woodblock prints, paintings, screens and figurines spanning three centuries, Japanese art expert Rhiannon Paget celebrates the rich symbolism and surprising stories surrounding the feline image in Japan. This collection features works from over 30 museums and institions across the world, and contains essays on the following fascinating topics: - Domestic Companion or Household God Japanese artists represent the great affection and sense of pride which bonds cat owners to their pets- The Feline Muse: Feline figures as ideal subjects for artists to explore in fluid lines and organic forms, their glossy fur and markings lending themselves to the interplay of textures and materials- Lucky Cats: Auspicious creatures in Japanese culture, symbolizing health, longevity and prosperity- Mischief and Mayhem: Japan's rich visual record of cats as witches and feline monsters- Philosophers' Cats, Teachers' Pets and Moggies with Messages: The felines deployed to illustrate philosophical and religious ideas, and as conveyors of folk wisdom- Plus much more! This delightful book will appeal to anyone with an interest in Japanese art and culture, plus of course to all cat lovers.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Bring the glory of the outdoors into your home with colorful, stylish, frame-worthy paintings! In this lushly illustrated book, master painter and art teacher Hidenari Kobayashi provides step-by-step instructions to show you how to create attractive drawings and paintings in the popular French botanical style. He details all the tools and materials needed, describes the techniques you'll use, and walks you through the creative process of drawing and painting 18 different botanical subjects. A Step-by-Step Guide to Botanical Drawing & Painting provides everything you need to learn this charming style of artistic expression--from first sketch to final brushstroke! Detailed step-by-step lessons show you how to draw and paint a wide variety of subjects, including: - Lovely flowers, such as velvety roses, satiny tulips, frilly hydrangeas, exotic lilies and festive wildflowers- Familiar vegetables, fruits and nuts such as red onions, green peppers, lemons, kumquats and walnuts- Various other interesting botanical subjects, including pine cones, holly leaves and berries, succulents and various types of leaves.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The complete manga, anime and video game 'art school' course for beginners! The Complete Guide to Drawing Manga & Anime offers a structured 13-week lesson plan that is typically found in professional drawing classes. With 65 detailed lessons arranged into 13 weekly topics, it's simple to learn the essentials and then progress to higher levels. You can create your own personalized learning experience as the structured lessons can be followed in sequence on a strict daily schedule or as an easy learn-at-your-own-pace course. With a hybrid focus this book offers skills for both digital and traditional artists learning to create manga and anime. This book's unique progressively structured lessons offer: - Essential basic instructions on drawing bodies, clothes, facial expressions, movements and poses with 3D composition for animation- Hundreds of sample illustrations and full-color examples that make it easy to learn- Detailed lessons that teach poses, dress styles and life-like expressions that match each character's personality- Star ratings for each lesson that indicate difficulty and allow the aspiring artist to follow and understand their own learning progress - Professional tips and tricks that make learning fun and memorable- Free downloadable practice materials, templates and guidesThe Complete Guide to Drawing Manga & Anime offers all the essential information needed to acquire basic drawing skills--creating a solid foundation for future learning.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A one-of-a-kind visual reference with sketch studies for 100 different animals. Loaded with hundreds of tips and examples, this sourcebook contains sample sketches of a hundred different animal species--including mammals, amphibians, birds, reptiles and fish. In addition to notes, sidebars and anatomical diagrams, there are step-by-step drawing exercises, watercolor painting tutorials and an artist's gallery containing the author's own artworks that will surprise and inspire you to further develop your own drawing skills. This unique reference work includes creatures from all branches of the animal kingdom: - Land Mammals including cats, dogs, monkeys, bears and horses- Amphibians & Reptiles including komodo dragons, lizards and crocodiles- Marine Mammals including dolphins and whales- Birds including eagles, owls, cranes, parrots and penguins- And dozens of others! Author Sadao Naito is a leading wildlife illustrator who has won numerous awards for his detailed and expressive animal drawings and paintings. He is a member of the World Wildlife Fund, the Wild Bird Society of Japan and the international Society of Animal Artists.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An easy introduction to the enjoyable art of watercolor sketching! A Beginner's Guide to Watercolor Painting is the perfect book for anyone who wants to experience the spontaneity of watercolor sketching with a water brush pen--a rewarding hobby that enables you to paint anytime, anywhere with very simple materials. The beginner-friendly lessons in this book contain all the information you need--detailed tips and instructions along with step-by-step photos to walk you through the process of painting everything from still life to portraits and landscapes. The 15 lessons in the book show you how to paint the following popular subjects: - Lifelike fruits and vegetables such as zesty lemons, sweet cherry tomatoes and crisp sugar snap peas- Beautiful flowers like brilliant yellow sunflowers, pastel pink roses and stunning floral bouquets- Adorable pets like friendly calico cats and fluffy Shibu Inu dogs- Tasty treats including indulgent strawberry shortcakes, coffees and teas- Charming buildings and landscapes such as quaint canal-side buildings and exotic tiered pagodas- And much more!Each lesson opens with a reference photo and suggested color palette, followed by the step-by-step process of creating an underdrawing and applying brilliant watercolor paints. This handy book is the perfect companion for vacations and weekends. Toss it into your bag with your paper, paints and brushes--and go out and capture interesting subjects in the world around you.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Great Classic of Japanese literature and the masterpiece of novelist Ihara Saikaku--now in a completely new and revised edition with introduction by noted scholar David J. Gundry The culmination of Saikaku's perceptive genius, the 20 short stories within This Scheming World recount raucous events and incidents on New Year's Eve as everyone tries to settle their debts for the year, as is the New Year's custom. Crafty money lenders attempt to collect their money from equally crafty debtors, and Saikaku portrays his characters with so lifelike a touch that, even though three centuries have passed since his time, it seems as if they were our contemporaries. The new Introduction by Saikaku expert David J. Gundry explains how and why this entertaining work still resonates with modern readers today. The finely-crafted tales include stories of: - Philanderers who slip off to hide in the homes of their mistresses- Hustlers who leave town suddenly on 'very important' business trips- Connivers who become actors for a day to hide-in-plain-sight on stage'The New Year's Eve is more precious than a thousand pieces of gold. It is the Great Divide between winter and spring, which none can pass over without copper and silver.' --Ihara Saikaku.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'This book presents the extraordinary food culture of the Philippines in stories and recipes from 36 culinary trailblazers--award-winning chefs, food writers and social media stars from around the globe. They share with us not just their favorite recipes for classic Philippine dishes like adobo, sinigang and ginataan, but also their personal family stories about what Filipino food and food culture mean to them. Here are just a few of the fascinating stories and recipes found in this book: Award-winning writer, blogger and podcaster Liren Baker explains how family recipes were passed down to her by her Tita Leah and presents her favorite recipe for 'Pancit Bihon Guisado' (Vegetarian Fried Rice Noodles) James Beard finalist Carlo Lamagna, chef-owner of Magna Kusina in Portland, Oregon, tells us how culture shock turns into culinary adventure whenever he goes to the Philippines, and shares his healthy take on street-food favorite 'Tokeneng' (Orange-coated Egg) Amormia Orino moved to Atlanta in 2018 and started hosting Kamayan (communal feasts)--she shares a heart-wrenching story about her aging mother and her unforgettable recipe for 'Ginataang Alimasag' (Coconut-stewed Crabs) Grace Guinto, chief baking officer of Sweet Cora, a catering business that adds Filipino flavors to local Aussie sweet treats, talks of the recipes her mother left her as 'love notes from the heavens' and gives us a summery recipe for the classic 'Food for the Gods' (No-Bake Date and Walnut Balls) Helen Orimaco-Pumatong, chef-instructor at Vancouver Community College, recounts how a trip back to the Philippines for her grandmother's funeral led to unexpected happiness, and shares her aromatic and healthy version of 'Ensaladang Mangga at Hipon' (Mango and Calamansi-Poached Prawn Salad) Plus recipes and stories from 31 others! Along with insightful stories and 51 different recipes, readers will learn many tips and techniques to balance flavor and heart-health in your dishes, such as: How to use Filipino cooking methods to achieve bold flavors without adding extra sodium or sugars to your diet Preparing ingredients to retain the maximum amount of heart-healthy nutrients Managing your sodium intake while still using salt to heighten flavor Using heart-healthy tricks--like how to increase nutrient density and reduce the caloric value of a cup of white rice Quick methods brewing flavorful broths, whipping up no-fry crispy treats, and so much more! The 51 delicious recipes in this book are not just 'from the heart'--they are also 'good for the heart'--specifically included for their health benefits. The result is a cookbook presenting food as something central to Filipino culture and emotional well-being as well as being nutritious and amazingly tasty!'.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Twelve Traditional Stories That Children Will Love! This bilingual children's book presents a charming collection of folktales and fables on the timeless theme of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. All of these stories are very popular in China, retold and adapted here to appeal to young readers and children all around the world. Each story explores a moral dilemma that young readers can easily understand, and provides a gentle lesson that they will discover for themselves. The twelve stories in this book include: - 'How a Monkey Was Doomed by His Own Pride' A monkey is rescued by a dolphin after a shipwreck but is dumped back into the sea when his pretense of being rich and famous is discovered.- 'What Kind of Music Do Cows Appreciate ' A master musician does not blame the cows when they don't like his music, but instead learns to create music that the cows will appreciate.- How Do You Make Dragons Come to Life ' An artist obeys the emperor's command to add eyes to his painted dragons, but when the dragons come to life and fly away, it tuns out this was not what the emperor wanted after all. - And nine other stories! This book is intended for children 7-12 years. It is for young language learners as well as general readers. Xi, Yang (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Field Guide to Succulents introduces you to over 200 popular succulent and cacti species including many you've never seen before! Each chapter serves as an illustrated field guide that covers the characteristics and needs of a particular succulent family, then zooms in to show you their attributes in detail and from angles that let you truly see what makes these varieties different from one another. This book gives you: - All the basics on how to grow succulents and cacti successfully--tools, soils, watering, placement, propagating, pest and disease prevention, and how to see them through seasonal changes so that your plants will keep growing and thriving- A stunning photo guide to over 200 plants both popular and exotic- Ideas for group plantings that are attractive to the eye and congenial to the plants- Tips from experienced growers on ways to approach succulent gardeningThe simple instructions are geared toward beginners; the interesting mix of plants shown and explained here will appeal to succulent collectors. Fans at every level will enjoy this up-close exploration into the infinitely diverse and surprising world of succulents.…