Once relegated to the backyard patio, today's concrete makes a tasteful statement, and Sunset 's second edition of this popular manual provides all the practical know-how homeowners need to create the elegant and chic finishes that distinguish modern concrete applications. Readers looking for budget-friendly ways to transform rooms and outdoor areas will be thrilled with the contemporary design ideas and easy-to-follow instructions. From planning and sourcing materials to building and finishing techniques, Decorative Concrete provides detailed directions to help readers create floors, architectural elements, outdoor furniture, polished countertops, and more. This robust 2007 edition of Decorative Concrete adds 100 new photos plus nearly 50 pages, showcasing the myriad ways that concrete can be used to replace dated structural elements and add creative flair. Explicit how-to guidelines give homeowners the confidence to do-it-themselves or supervise an outside contractor with authority. Features include: * Updated, expanded 2nd edition of this popular Sunset home-improvement manual; * Inspiring photo galleries (100 more images than previous edition) that illustrate how concrete can be used to infuse style inside and out; * Design ideas and instructions that address concrete solutions for fireplace surrounds, tabletops, sinks, counters, floors, stepping-stones, pathways, garden planters, garden art, and more; * Special emphasis on decorative finishing techniques, including surface designs, paint treatments, texturing with mosaics and insets, plus carving, sculpting, and polishing; * Step-by-step how-to photos and directions for more than 16 concrete projects;

Using simple shapes, Ed Emberley shows would-be artists how to draw over 400 things, such as an airplane, anteater, submarine, train, kangaroo, gondola, and much much more! This classic book is packed with cool things that kids — and adults too — really want to draw. Easy and fun, the book provides hours of art-full entertainment.

Using simple shapes, Ed Emberley shows would-be artists how to draw a variety of fun and wacky faces. This classic book is packed with fun things that kids — and adults too — really want to draw. Easy and fun, the book provides hours of art-full entertainment.

Using simple shapes, Ed Emberley shows would-be artists how to draw a variety of animals, including lions, frogs, mice, birds, dragons and more! This classic book is packed with cool things that kids — and adults too — really want to draw. Easy and fun, the book provides hours of art-full entertainment.

For millions of people the annual visit to a department store to view the festive window displays and visit Saint Nicholas in his winter wonderland is a treasured holiday tradition. But how did holiday traditions like this begin? Author William L. Bird, Jr. traces their evolution as holiday decorations moved from shop windows to building exteriors and out into the street in the form of parade floats. Packed with rarely seen photographs, Holidays on Display makes it easy to see why we have such lasting emotional attachments to animated Christmas windows, passing parades, and the ambient glow of holiday lights.

What makes a story entertaining? That's the question Arthur asks himself when Mr. Ratburn gives a creative writing assignment to his class. When D.W. yawns through Arthur's first story, he worries that his tale isn't exciting enough. Is the setting too humdrum? Maybe he needs to research his subject more thoroughly. Or perhaps humour is the key to creating a lively tale! With every new angle, Arthur's story takes one more hilarious step further away from his original idea — but is the end result really the tale he wants to tell? Kids will love listening along as Marc Brown reads this classic Arthur story.

The landscape of the Marvel Universe is changing, and it's time to choose: Whose side are you on? A conflict has been brewing from more than a year, threatening to pit friend against friend, brother against brother — and all it will take is a single misstep to cost thousands their lives and ignite the fuse.

«In 2001, audiences first met and fell in love with a twelve-year-old criminal mastermind named Artemis Fowl. Since then, the series has sold over seven million copies in the United States alone. Now, this phenomenally successful series is being translated into a graphic novel format. Eoin Colfer has teamed up with established comic writer Andrew Donkin to adapt the text. For the first time, rabid fans will be able to see what Foaly's tin hat looks like; discover just how «Beet» Root got his name; and of course, follow their favorite criminal mastermind as he plots and connives in action-packed, full-color panels.»

Let's cook outside tonight, honey, just got a whole lot more inviting with this new edition of a Sunset best seller. Everything you need to plan and build the barbecue or outdoor kitchen you've always wanted is here. Includes step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations for 16 projects, ranging from simple to sublime. One show-off has a side burner, sink, refrigerator-even a pizza oven. Whatever your outdoor culinary desires, Sunset takes you through the entire process.

For seven decades, Life has been thrilling the world with its unrivalled presentation of the very best photography to be found. Here, the editors have assembled the creme de la creme from the magazine's vast collection of images. Because Life has always dealt with matters of every sort, the entire spectrum of society is represented in these pages. One after another, there are unforgettable photos from Hollywood's greatest stars, from the wonders of small-town America, from the terrible wars, as well as from the zestful years of childhood. Life has always represented the apex in photojournalism and its roster of great photographers is unequalled.

We're so proud of our new book. And like its older sibling, this all-new edition is sure to be well loved. It's packed with adorable, inspirational, yet practical ideas, freshly updated for today's busy parents-to-be. Abundant photo layouts of different decorative styles provides creative starting points and help families take into account their own particular nursery needs. It's also packed with essential information on safety considerations, stretching budget dollars, and maximizing limited furniture and space resources.

This collection includes eight full-length stories including Curious George Goes to a Chocolate Factory, Curious George and the Puppies, Curious George Makes Pancakes, Curious George Feeds the Animals, Curious George Goes to a Movie, Curious George and the Hot Air Balloon, Curious George in the Snow, and Curious George's Dream.

Laced with mystery, Patterson's remarkable New York Times bestseller combines two amazing love stories to create a powerful, touching novel.

For over 30 years, they've been the reigning kings of the heavy metal world — and deservedly so! Metallica have stubbornly persisted, doing their hard, fast and furious thing with as much passion as the day they started it all in a garage back in 1982. Read of the storied band's rise to prominence and dominance, learn how they coped with the accidental 1986 death of original bassist Cliff Burton, and go behind the scenes of the making of their greatest albums like Master of Puppets, And Justice For All, Metallica and Death Magnetic.

By adding Emberly's simple alphabet to their fingerprints youngsters can create funny fingerprint pictures including frogs, trains, and flowers. Full color.

«Using his «alphabet» of a few letter and squiggles, Ed Emberley shows would-be artists how to draw a selection of terrifying weirdos and ghastly monsters. 32 pages packed with ghouls and goblins that kids love and really want to draw. Easy and fun, the book provides hours of art-full fun.»

Using his alphabet of a few letters and squiggles, Ed Emberley shows would-be artists how to draw a selection of tremendous trains and terrific trucks. The thirty-two pages are packed with the trucks and trains that kids-and not a few adults- really want to draw. Easy and fun, the book provides hours of art-full fun.

An original novel based on the hit television series, Reign.Since Mary, Queen of Scotland was a child, the English have wanted her country and her crown. She is sent to France to wed its next king — to save herself and her people. It's a bond that should protect her, but there are forces that conspire... forces of darkness, forces of the heart. Mary's rule, and her life, has never been safe. Find out what happens to Mary, Francis, Bash, and the rest of the French court after the season one finale. Long may she reign.

A surprising and silly book about moods, featuring such musings as Sometimes I feel like staying in the bathtub all day, and Sometimes I feel brave, illustrated with bold, bright, childlike drawings. Perfect for parents and teachers to use as a springboard for discussion about feelings.