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Colorists and dog lovers alike will adore these 31 portraits of petite pooches with patterns of flowers, paisleys, and other decorative elements. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display.

The first book of its kind to focus solely on leather-burning techniques and projects, this original guide is the work of a legend in the wood/leather crafting industry. Expert pyrographer Lora Susan Irish presents complete instructions for a dozen simple, easy-to-complete projects--key chains, jewelry, wallets, journals, belts, and other items--in a spectacular array of patterns ranging from Western and Celtic motifs to wildlife imagery and designs inspired by tattoo arts. Useful rather than simply decorative, these handmade treasures are perfect gifts for family and friends.The detailed directions include full-color photographs for each step of every project plus suggestions for applying the methods and patterns to other items. In addition to coverage of the basics of pyrography and leather crafting, the guide also offers safety tips and exercises for perfecting techniques. Ideal for those who already have some background in pyrography or leather crafting, this book is equally valuable for crafters wishing to successfully apply their skills to a new area.www.doverpublications.com

From their perky ears to their fluffy tails, foxes are among the animal kingdom's cutest creatures. These 31 pages of whimsically rendered animals offer a foxy wonderland of intricate, swirling patterns.

Inspired by Frankenstein, this early work of science fiction has a futuristic setting of 2126 and its "monster," a revived mummy, serves as a friend and counselor to mankind.

Sixty ready-to-color scenes feature Grumpy giving the bus driver a cactus for a gift, hanging out at gym class, having a miserable time at recess, forcing down yet another toxic lunch, and more.

An Athenian general of the fifth century B.C. chronicles the disastrous 27-year conflict between Athens and Sparta. Thucydides traces the conflict's roots and provides detailed, knowledgeable analyses of battles and the political atmosphere.

P. T. Barnum's career of showmanship and charlatanry was marked by a surprising undercurrent of honesty and forthrightness. His exuberant autobiography forms a happy combination of all those traits, revealing the whole story of his world-famous hoaxes and publicity stunts. Here is a pageant of nineteenth-century America's gullibility and thirst for marvels, as told by the master of revels himself.A born storyteller, Barnum recalls his association with Tom Thumb, his audience with Queen Victoria, and his trouble keeping Jenny Lind's angelic image intact during a trying tour. He tells of Jumbo, the most famous elephant in history, from the creature's heroic arrival in America to its tragic death in a railroad accident; of his attempts to transfer Shakespeare's house and Madame Tussaud's Waxworks from England to New York; and of his triumphant reentry into public life after financial failure and five disastrous fires had all but wiped him out. The true-life tale of a man of boundless imagination and indomitable energy, Barnum's autobiography embodies the spirit of America's most exciting boom years.www.doverpublications.com

In addition to recipes for figs, peaches, cherries, pineapples, and other fruits, this compact, vintage guide from the 1890s offers suggestions for cultivating a garden, from spraying trees to expelling snails and slugs.

The clever but lonely feline hero of this charming tale pursues a friendship that leads to comic confusion. "A lighthearted concoction of extraordinary events, told with affection and humor." ― The New York Times.

Thirty-one original illustrations feature a dazzling array of dragons in a variety of imaginative settings, from soaring over the seas to slumbering in the forest to guarding fabulous treasures.

Mistakenly assumed to have drowned, John Harmon assumes a new identity to get acquainted with the couple next in line for his inheritance and the woman his father's will stipulates he must marry.

These are the styles that made the Twenties roar! Thirty-one gracefully rendered and historically accurate images recapture the era's fashions, depicting flappers in all their beaded, sequined, and glittering glory.

Lucas Hart once again engages in out-of-body experiences with angels, aliens, and otherworldly beings in hopes of finding the magician whose powers can advance the human race. First-time compilation of all 15 of the original DC comics. Suggested for mature readers.

Embellished with hearts, flowers, candles, and other ornaments, these 30 tattoo designs to color celebrate Mexico's Day of the Dead tradition of offering elaborately decorated candy skulls to departed spirits.

A small fossil-hunting expedition in the desert of central Australia discovers live colonies of six-foot-tall ants and giant mantises. Gripping adventure, reminiscent of tales by H. G. Wells and Jules Verne.

When it comes to sketching from life and nature, pastel offers significant advantages: a technically simple method, it requires none of the cumbersome paraphernalia of watercolor or oil painting. The medium is currently enjoying a surge in popularity, and this vintage guide for intermediate-level artists offers timeless tips on creating still lifes, recapturing flowers and landscapes, and painting memorable portraits.Unlike most other guides of its era, this volume is illustrated throughout with dozens of color examples that demonstrate not only good use of the color technique but also the solid underlying construction. Leonard Richmond was a British painter, teacher, designer, and author of over a dozen art instruction books. He and co-author J. Littlejohns were a major force in art self-instruction for half a century, and their richly illustrated techniques are an enduring source of guidance and inspiration. Suitable for professional and practicing artists, art teachers, and students, this edition of The Art of Painting in Pastel features an Introduction by famed muralist Frank Brangwyn.www.doverpublications.com

Thirty-one illustrations to color combine two of the most beautiful aspects of nature — flowers and butterflies — with the peaceful qualities of mandalas. Enjoy a contemplative experience while adding your own colors to these circular designs.

Classic Victorian fairy tale recounts a runaway chimney sweep's adventures in a magical underwater world where he learns about truth, courage, and other virtues. Lovely hardcover edition with numerous drawings and 12 full-color plates.

Outstanding overview covers the finer points of pencil work, both for sketching and detailed finished drawings. Plentiful illustrations complement discussions of approaches to graphite work and techniques for still life and landscape drawing.

This convenient single-volume edition contains all three parts of Dante's 14th-century allegorical poem: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso, rendered in an acclaimed translation by the American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.