Most people today know about Jane Goodall because of her incredible work with chimpanzees in the Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania. They may also know about her efforts to educate people about environmental conservation and the need to respect animals. But what few people know is that, throughout her life, Jane Goodall has been a woman shaped by Africa. She grew up thinking about Africa; she spent her adult years observing chimpanzees and raising her son there; and now she trav...

This guide is designed to be a simple approach to a complex tradition dating back nearly a thousand years - the art of Bonsai! As a beginner, this ebook will help you to soon master your skills of growing and maintaining your very own bonsai, covering every topic from varying styles and shaping techniques to propagating and appropriate display.

Claudia Nice shows you how to turn ink and watercolors into the coarse-barked trunk of an oak, or the burnished smoothness of brass, or the verdant velvet of moss. Or any of many other things. She shows you how to use dots, fine lines, brushstrokes, black and white, color-a mixture of mediums and techniques-to suggest:• glass• cast iron• adobe and brick• sunrise and sunset• driftwood• leaf textures• basketry• surf and ocean waves

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

Flowers are a great addition to any garden, and/or room’s decor. The add color, fragrance, and elegance in what might be otherwise, dingy spaces. Nothing can offer quite as much as a great floral arrangement, especially if those flowers are roses.Roses have always been a symbol of peace, love, friendship, and even death to all who see them. For centuries, roses have come to characterize great taste and eternity during events such as weddings, anniversaries, and birthdays. They are ...

So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Hidden Life of Trees tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Peter Wohlleben's book.Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.This short summary and analysis of The Hidden Life of Trees includes:Historical contextChapter-by-chapter overviews...

Silken strands of hair. Water tumbling over rocks. Blinding reflections in glass or metal.Cathy Johnson shows you how to create realistic textures like these and make your watercolor paintings come alive.You'll find practical, easy-to-follow guidelines inside for creating 83 wonderful textures for fruits, vegetables, hair, glass, metal, fabric, flowers, fur, skin and much, much more.Johnson's beautiful watercolor sketches - complete...

Aquaponic gardening is one of the best gardening options nowadays. This type of gardening refers to growing plants and fish at the same time. In other words, you use one aquaponics system that allows you to keep a garden and an aquarium at the same time. There are several reasons why aquaponic gardening is a good option nowadays. First, it is a very economical option. You only need to spend for a single system but have two types of hobbies or business opportunities. You don't need to have ...

Some pottery tips for beginnersPottery is creative art and most people will get into it as a matter of hobby. However, some of those who have gone into pottery as a hobby have actually ended up becoming professional potters. Once the individual interested in pottery starts producing beautiful vases and mugs for their loved ones, the vibes just spread and before they know, they are producing for the whole neighborhood.For most beginners, venturing into potte...

Fold fun and colorful origami greeting cards with this easy origami book!Origami Greeting Cards bring the traditional beauty of Japanese paper folding to contemporary greeting cards. Regardless of your age or folding ability, creating fanciful or elegant cards if simple and fun.Step-by-step easy-to-follow instructions show you how to fold over 40 origami object, from flowers and trees to clouds and castles. These can be arranged in a variety of ple...

Learn How to Paint Rainforest Animals In Watercolor For The BeginnerTABLE OF CONTENTSIntroductionMaterialsColor TermsPrimary ColorsSecondary ColorsTertiary ColorsHueValuesSaturation or ChromaApplication and TechniquesHow to Use Your BrushHow to Mix Your WatercolorHow to Make a Color WheelHow to Create Color Value ChartRendering the SphereDrawing the OutlineExercise...

Bees are fascinating creatures that are responsible for pollinating much of the planet. You see them around you every day, but how much do you really know about them?How much honey can a worker bee make in its lifetime?How many eggs will a queen bee lay in one day?How big is the smallest bee?Are bees electrically charged?Find out more about bees and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts.LearningIsland.com believes in the value of ch...