This vintage book contains a detailed guide to mastering a variety of paper-based magic tricks. "Paper Magic" teaches the budding musician how to construct a variety of paper models, toys, puzzles, and more that can be used to impress anyone they meet! With simple, step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams, this volume is highly recommended for the novice illusionist and those looking for tricks that can be performed on the go. Contents include: "Army Forage Cap", "Ash Tray", "Breakfa...

From the New York Times bestselling author of NOS4A2 and Horns, and the award-winning story collection 20th Century Ghosts, comes this e-short story.Saunders made his fortune as a hatchet man for hire and has come to England to do what he does best: chop down the little guys to clear the way for a global firm. But his train north just made an unexpected stop to let on some passengers straight out of the worst kind of fairy tale. Now he's up to hi...

The author of this concise guide to unarmed combat and self-defence is a legend. W. E. Fairbairn (1885-1960) spent over thirty years in the tough environment of the Riot Squads of China's Shanghai Municipal Police. In order to lower levels of Police mortality at the hands of Chinese Tongs, he studied ancient Chinese and Japanese martial arts, including Ju-jitsu, and was the first foreigner to be awarded a black belt in the discipline. He developed his own system which he called 'Defendu'. ...

This is a complete and easy-to-use guide for reading and writing Chinese characters.Learning written Chinese is an essential part of mastering the Chinese language. Used as a standard by students and teachers learning to read Chinese and write Chinese for more than three decades, the bestselling Reading & Writing Chinese has been completely revised and updated. Reading & Writing Chinese places at your fingertips the essential 1,725 Chinese charact...

Hand-sewing soft dolls has never been easier with these adorable patterns from the Gingermelon Dolls designer.The eagerly anticipated first book by popular toy designer Shelly Down, My Felt Doll shows sewers of all abilities how to make adorable soft dolls—and more than forty accompanying accessories—using the most basic of materials and skills.With just felt sheets and a handful of simple notions, you will learn how to sew the simple yet delightfu...

In "Romance Island," Zona Gale intertwines themes of love, self-discovery, and societal expectations within a richly imagined narrative. Set against the backdrop of a picturesque island, this novel captures the essence of human emotion through Gale's lyrical prose and engaging character development. Utilizing elements of realism amplified by an impressionistic style, Gale invites readers into a world where personal journeys and romantic escapades are intricately linked to the natural beaut...

Make any get-together gorgeous with festive folded paper decorations customizable for any holiday or special event—from the Zakka Life blogger.Transform beautiful origami paper into covetable party accents! With a booklet featuring step-by-step folding diagrams, eye-catching party props are just a few folds away. Origami enthusiasts and fans of pretty paper accents will enjoy folding chopstick rests, napkin rings, place settings, invitations, and more, in ...

This comprehensive introduction to table top magic tricks will enthral the magician of all ages. A wide variety of tricks are described in layman's terms - this book contains a card trick for everyone. Extensively illustrated with explanatory diagrams. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This vintage volume contains a detailed guide to millinery, with directions for making veils, caps, special-purpose hats, and much more. With simple directions and useful, detailed illustrations, this book is ideal for the beginner, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of handcrafting literature. Contents include: “Fancy Crowns”, “Draped Crowns”, “Fancy and Draped Crowns”, “Examination Questions”, “Special-Purpose Millinery”, “Nature and Importance”, “Veils”, “Hats and Re...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive manual of embroidery, with information on all aspects of the subject from designing to finishing. Written in plain language and profusely illustrated, his volume constitutes a must-have for anyone with an interest in embroidery, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: “Scalloping”, “Canvas Embroidery”, “Material and Technique”, “Designs”, “Stitches”, “Cords, Fringes and Tassels”, “Cords”, “Fringes”, “Tassels”, “Simpl...

This volume contains a classic guide to hand making lingerie, dealing with the different stitches, types of embroidery, fastenings, and more. Written in clear, simple language and profusely illustrated, this guide is perfect for readers of all experience levels with an interest in making their own underwear. Contents include: “Lingerie”, “Materials”, “Stitches”, “French Seam”, “French Felled Seam”, “Run-and-Fell Seam”, “Beaded Seam”, “Hemstitched Seam”, “Rules for Hems”, “Imitation Hemstit...

The most comprehensive book covering Japanese inro and netsuke this book an in-depth guide to Japanese miniature laquer art.Inro and Other Miniature Forms of Japanese Lacquer Art is designed both for the novice in Japanese lacquer art and for the advanced collector who specializes in such delightful forms of that art as the inro and the netsuke. For readers who desire a general acquaintance with the subject, there are ab...