1000 Chinese Words (languages)
21.12.2011Illustrated dictionary. The book becomes a good helper for learning and practicing Chinese words. On the fun images that illustrate the current life
situations, you will find the names of things that are encountered daily. Focusing on travel, entertainment, household items, school, sports, etc.
each thematic unit is completed by simple phrases from life. At the end there is a comprehensive Czech-Chinese dictionary with all the words from the
book.
- Fun illustrations depicting...
Recipes for Little Chefs (cooking, children)
20.12.2011This cookery book is full of colour photographs, humorous illustrations and thrilling comics and is dedicated to all children who are interested in cooking and would like to prepare their friends, parents or grandparents interesting dishes. Before they begin tackling more traditional meals our book helps them prepare less difficult meals which are original, playful and primarily tasty. The making of these popular meals will definitely surprise you. Have you ever eaten a garnished bread roll...
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The Holocaust (Museum in a book)
19.12.2011The mass murder of six million European Jews in Nazi concentration camps, known as the Holocaust, remains the only historical event which is
incomparable to any other political crime in history. Nazis killed because of their racist hate of all European Jews without exception, including the
youngest children. None of the involved could change their destiny. None could survive. This book gives a testimony to this crime.
The book
documents all the important events and themes of the...
Bobbin Lace-making (traditional crafts)
20.11.2011Bobbin Lace-making 1
The book introduces a bobbin lace. The introductory chapter is about the history, tools and materials with a description of
the basic tool – the cushion pad. Readers learn about preparatory work, about the basic lace-making technique and how to start and finish the lace.
The book is not only for beginners but also for experienced lace-makers – for them the author prepared many inspiring tips.
Bobbin
Lace-making 2 (Corners, Holes, Leaves)
This is...
Patchwork (traditional crafts)
19.11.2011The basic principle of this ancient technique depends on folding and seaming multicolored parts of cloth into a sheet, which is reminiscent of a
mosaic. The readers will learn about history, materials and preparation and they will enrich their knowledge of various types of patchwork. The book
contains a number of easy-to-follow patterns and instructions for making beautiful quilts, pillows, bags and table mats.
Author: Iva
Prošková, Renata Bažantová
F 275x210 mm,...
Machine-sewn Patchwork (traditional crafts)
19.11.2011Machine-sewn patchwork projects are selected in such a way that you could learn as many new techniques as possible. It is totally up to you whether
you create your product exactly following the instructions or use the particular procedure to develop your own design.
best-seller shortly
after its publication
colour photographs
step-by-step procedures
Renata Bažantová, 210 x 297 mm, hardcover, 775 full color
illustrations
The series Traditional...
Basket-making (traditional crafts)
18.11.2011Basket products are used in nearly every household, both as decorative and practical objects. Since it is not very demanding as far as the preparation of materials is concerned, basket-making is a very popular form of entertainment for many people. The author presents basic basket-making techniques and she also offers many inspirational ideas presented with colored photographs of her own products. Readers will learn everything they need to know, from materials preparation to different kind...
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Weaving (traditional crafts)
17.11.2011The book talks about possibly the oldest textile craft-hand weaving. The readers will learn about the history, materials suitable for weaving, necessary tools and basic weaving terminology. Parts of the loom and weaving techniques will be introduced. The author also presents weaving on a simple frame for those who are not interested in weaving on the loom. In the practical part there are detailed instructions with drawings and photographs for making a large number of original accessories for...
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Graphic Techniques (traditional crafts)
17.11.2011An experienced teacher of graphics introduces traditional graphic techniques. Readers will learn all about paper, its treatment, colors and printing.
They will learn typographic printing – linear linocut, combined linocut and blind stamping. They will also learn intaglio printing –linear
dry-point, mezzotint, combined technique, engraving, and also different types of etching.
Author: Zbyněk Malý
225x167 mm,
Full-colored, Page count: 64, Picture count: 200
Cover: Hard
Netting (traditional crafts)
17.11.2011Netting is a unique publication that presents many interesting and practical pieces of information about this traditional textile craft. It presents a detailed historical survey of netting. It contains 160 photographs from museums collections. The book is also a practical guide for readers‘own work. It will present instruments and tools to them. They will learn to make a basic knot, to make shapes and patterns in nets, they will try different kinds of netting and learn to improve their...
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Basket Making Using Flat Materials (art techniques)
23.10.2011This book describes basket-making techniques that use flat materials - split willow rods, pedig cables and bands, even paper. Two basic weaves (tabby
weave and oblique tabby weave) can be used to create an incredible variety of basket
shapes. Decorative weaves, various ending types and
additional decorative elements are also described in this book. It follows on from our book about basket-making and enriches your skills with other
techniques.
Author: Gabriela Marková
Irish Lace (art techniques)
22.10.2011Irish Lace is a specific type of crocheted lace created by interconnecting floral motives. The book is for those who would like to learn a new way of
lacing. With photographs and illustrated instructions it is suitable for everyone including those who have no experience in lacing whatsoever.
Zuzana Arsenjevová, 167 x 255 mm, 112 pp, hard cover
The series Art Techniques contain:
The Big book of Artistic
Inspiration
Toying with Patchwork
Toying with...
Felt Art (art techniques)
22.10.2011Felting is an extraordinary technique becoming more and more popular lately. With advice and instructions from the course instructors you will learn
how to prepare the material and process it in various ways including wet felting using mat and forms, needle felting and dry felting. The book
contains 20 projects with photographs which will help you create your own jewellery, slippers, pillow etc.
Gabriela Tomcová, Lucie
Jankůj, 167 x 225 mm, 96 pp, hardcover
The series...
100 and One Ideas for an Original T-shirt (art techniques)
22.10.2011For those who like unique clothing, the author of this publication offers more than one-hundred ideas for creating original t-shirts through various techniques like textile bleaching, working with colours for silk and textile, decal transfers, painting, screen-printing, textile applications, nibbling, various kinds of batik dying with wax, use of removable and solar colours for textiles. At the end of the book are complete templates, which you can use to start creating. You can also develop...
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Enameled Jewelry, Ornaments and Decorations (art techniques)
21.10.2011Introduce yourself to enameling technique and make yourself beautiful jewelry, hair-slides, breastpins, buttons or an original number for your house or door! Do you like enamel cups, earrings or other jewelry? Did you think that such original products are impossible to make at home? The author of this book reveals methods on how to enamel various oddments in a normal electric kitchen oven or cooker, and for those who are more equipped there are projects prepared for burning in an enamel...
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Indian Patchwork Molas (art techniques)
21.10.2011If you are fond of patchwork and want to try other textile arts techniques, which are similar but may be less known, this book is the right choice for you. You will get acquainted with a specific kind of traditional Indian textile application called “mola”, where pieces of one-coloured fabrics are layered, sewn on and subsequently cut through. This procedure leads to original multicoloured textile patterns with geometric, floral or figural motifs, which can be used to adorn any part of...
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The Big Book of Artistic Inspiration (art techniques)
19.10.2011This book is forthose who love to create and are always looking for new inspiration. Eachartistic field has its own chapter with a description of the
appropriatematerials and tools; each chapter ends with instructions for creating threedifferent projects. The colorful photographs will make it easy
for you to bakegingerbread, make enamel, work with wires and natural material, decorate withCDs, learn twist art and window art, and make your own
candle holders.
Team of authors, 210 x...
Silk Painting (art techniques)
11.10.2011Painting on silk has become a very popular artistic technique. The author introduces its brief history, explain differences in materials and their
use, and lists the necessary tools. She describes traditional painting techniques as well as the latest trends in colors. In more than twenty projects
illustrated by photographs, you’ll learn to paint ties, an umbrella, blouses, scarves and many other beautiful products.
Markéta
Lukáčová, 167 x 225 mm, 124 pp, hard cover
Tiffany Glassmaking (art techniques)
11.10.2011Tiffany Glassmaking
The book was written by two experienced teachers who run vitrage courses. The Tiffany technique is a modern method for
making vitrages and you can use it for jewelry making, for painting pictures in the windows, little lamps and 3D objects. The book presents a number
of projects, from simple ones for beginners to more complicated ones for those with more experience. It presents tools, materials, it also gives
safety instructions for working with glass. The...
Candles (art techniques)
10.10.2011This practical book presents the beautiful art of candle making decoration. The author describes several interesting ideas – casting candles into
various forms, making gel and floating candles, making candles from beeswax etc. You will learn how to decorate candles with napkins, wax plates and
how to make forms for candle casting. All the projects are accompanied by detailed description and by many nice photographs.
Monika
Brýdová, 167 x 225 mm, 96pp, hard cover
The...
Paper Decoration (art techniques)
9.10.2011In this book readers will find many ideas for decorating paper with classic graphic techniques. In the introduction there is a historical survey of
paper production, its methods and how it is handled. Readers will work on many projects that all result in interesting and beautiful products and they
will learn techniques e.g. frottage, printing with natural materials, blind lettering, reservage with hot and cold wax, mottling,
serigraph,
pattern printing or dyeing with natural dyes. The...
Flower Arrangements (art techniques)
9.10.2011The book Flower Arrangements, written by a young and talented florist, is recommended for everybody who would like to learn something about original
floristry. In the introduction the author presents materials and tools needed for this craft. The book is divided according to the seasons of the year
and holidays with interesting flower arrangements appropriate for the particular time: St. Valentine‘
s day, Spring and Easter, Summer, Autumn,
Advent and Christmas. Altogether 25 arrangement...
Tatting Laces (art techniques)
9.10.2011The book is for all those who are interested in this old and sometimes forgotten craft. The first part of the book concentrates on the history of tatting and of lace-making in general. The second and longer part is thoroughly practical and it will lead the reader through the whole technique of lace-making including various patterns. Thanks to photos and illustrated methods it is suitable for all those who would like to begin with this technique. It will also be appreciated by those who are...
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Kumihimo Braiding (art techniques)
9.10.2011Kumihimo is a Japanese technique of braid and band making. It is very popular in Japan and recently it has also become popular in Europe. Braids were
traditionally made of silk, but it is also possible to use other materials - viscose, cotton, wool or even wires. In recent years this technique has
also become popular in other parts of the world, especially for its use in textile bijouterie.
Author: Gabriela Marková
Height and
width in mm: 225x167, Number of colors:...
Hand-Made Paper (art techniques)
9.10.2011This book about hand-made paper will guide the reader through the process of its production from the beginning to its use for further purposes. After
reading this book you will be able to make a seive for paper drainage, you will learn to use natural materials for paper production, to dyepaper with
synthetic and natural dyes or to make color patterns with moulds. You will gradually learn to make two layer paper, to paint and various techniques of
hand-made paper decoration.
Caligraphy, the Beauty of Handwriting (art techniques)
9.10.2011The book has been written for those who want to learn this ancient art. First, there is
a brief history of caligraphy, then the readers will
learn about basic tools and terminology.
They will learn the following types of letters - Foundational, Roman Capitals, Italic, Gothicized,
Italic, Blackletters, Uncial and Copperplate Script. The readers will be given valuable advice on text layout and they will practise everything on
several detailed projects. In the end there is a list of...
Textile Decorating (art techniques)
9.10.2011Discover various styles in textile decorating. First you will learn what to paint on and what to paint with and what materials and what tools you have
to get. Then the author will guide you through various kinds of decorating in projects accompanied by instructions with photos. You will learn poured,
print and wax batik techniques working with paint on textile, e.g. brush painting, stencils, print, spray, frontage, monoprint and a lot of other
techniques, including combined ones.
Original Jewels from Your Workshop (art techniques)
9.10.2011An experienced teacher will help the readers make their own jewelry: every piece is
an original. Gold and silver will be left for professionals
and natural materials will be
used instead: stones, seashells, nascre, wood and leather. The readers will learn to decorate stones with wiring
and combine them with copper or wood. They will cut a bodkin from wood, weave a circular cord of strands and make trinkets from wire. Everything is
documented with color photographs.
Bags and Purses (art inspiration)
22.9.2011If you are into bags and purses this is the book for you. The course instructor and author of two succesful books offers 21 designs for you to create bags of various shapes and styles for every occasion, even if you are less experienced in working with sewing. You’ll be using both common and less often used materials to create unique beach and shopping bags, handbags to wear to work and to the theatre, purses and a mobile phone case. Every project contains step-by-step instructions...
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Traditional and Non-Traditional Wire Lace-Making (art inspiration)
22.9.2011Traditional and Non-Traditional Wire Lace-Making
After the very successful book by the same author, providing you with wire lace inspiration to
last you the whole year, you get this publication which is just full of new ideas. Besides “traditional” wire lace-making, you can this time try
art techniques originally devised for other materials, such as “krosienka”-weaving or basket-making.
24 concrete ideas and a few extra
bonuses
Guided by the experienced author and...
Bead Jewels (art inspiration)
22.9.2011Choose the right beads and other stringing supplies and fling yourself into the manufacturing of distinctive and elegant jewels. The experienced author and instructor will familiarise you with a plethora of stringing methods, a variety of jewel types from rings to necklaces. Moreover, she will give you advice on where to look for the materials you need. Thanks to the photos, which illustrate the procedures step by step, you will find it easy to add some beautiful new pieces to your...
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Toying with Rattan Fibre (art inspiration)
21.9.2011First you will learn new “letters” of the basket-making alphabet – round lid knitting, the detailed composition of strips, rims and patterns,
and tricks with outlines of chain randings, making the handle of a demijohn and a bottle and cross and column weaves. You will also learn how to paint
and maintain the products. In the end, following various projects you can try to make for example decorative balls and Easter eggs, skep in the form
of a hen, cradle or chandelier.
New Christmas Ideas (art inspiration)
20.9.2011Christmas is time of peace, ease and festivity. You can create a proper atmosphere by trying to make your own original decorations. In this book you
will find various techniques and ideas concerning Christmas accessories, presents for your family and friends. The instructions are accompanied by
photos, so everybody can make them.
Pavla Šmikmátorová, Kateřina Geislerová, 170 x 243 mm, paperback
The series Art inspiration
contains following titles:
Bags
Bead...
Ceramics for Younger and Older Artists (children's workshop)
22.8.2011Ceramics is perfect activity for giving children hands-on experience with art and the chance to make something beautiful and useful. Sometimes children need today that “no TV” doesn’t necessarily mean “nothing to do”. With this book, parents can let colorful cook Aya and her “helper figures” introduce their kids to the joys of sinking their fingers into clay. They’ll develop their artistic skills at the same time they learn an object lesson – that what looks hard in the beginning might turn...
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Inventive Art Ideas for Children and Their Parents (children's workshop)
21.8.2011Cheerful decorations, animals, fairy-tale characters and toys
BESTSELLER!
If you like creating various objects with your kids using readily
available and cheap material, this is just the book for you. You’ll find that, even with completely ordinary material you would probably throw away
otherwise, you and your children can create inventive decorations for their bedroom: cute animals, charming fairy-tale characters and attractive toys.
What is more, you’ll learn some new unusual...
Twist Art for Children (children’s workshop)
20.8.2011This book presents a new plastic materials – twisted cords – and ways of their artistic use. You will learn how to create easily a variety of
paper toys and gifts, trolls, funny animals or flower decorations. Iva Hoňková, 96 pp, 210 x 297 mm
Other titles from the series:
Ceramics for Younger and Older Artists 1
Ceramics for Younger and Older Artists 2
Ceramics for Younger and Older Artists 3
Clay
making
Origami
Twist Art for Children
Inventive...
Origami (children's workshop)
19.8.2011It just needs a few ideas, a little skill with your hands, a few inexpensive tools and
you can start. Old newspaper will change in front of you
into a beautiful vase, grey
stone into colored glass, a lump of clay into a nice gift for your father, mother or a friend. How do you do it? This
question will be answered in our new series, Children‘s workshop. We will explain everything to you with the help of photographs, illustrations and
text, which everyone can understand. With the...
The Big Book of Art Ideas for Children (children’s workshop)
15.8.2011This summary volume contains a collection of the 40 most interesting products from the book series “Children’s Little Workshop”. The projects
are subdivided into ten chapters, each of them dedicated to one of the widely accessible art materials – horsehair beading wire, beads, paper,
pedig, glass, textiles, wool, wax and natural or waste materials.
Detailed step-by-step procedures - Explanatory colour photographs - 40
products to make using 10 different art materials
Target group:...
52 Ideas for Kids for Every Week of the Year (children’s little workshop)
15.8.2011This summary volume contains a collectionof the fifty-two most interesting products from the book series “Children’sLittle Workshop”. Individual projects are divided into four main chapterscorresponding to the four seasons, with one project dedicated to each week ofthe year, thematically corresponding to the particular period. With this book,you can be confident that you won’t run out of ideas all year long, from springto winter. Moreover, the products suggested are supposed to be created...
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Felt Art for Children (children’s little workshop)
10.8.2011This book will inspire you to use the felting needle, mat or soap to create a cute animal, unique figure, decorative picture or a practical case. The
book contains 17 interesting ideas for felting throughout the year, with instructions and colour photographs.
Offering a broad scale of
possibilities of felting from natural and coloured wool, the book is for all creative children who like to make their own toys, decorations and
presents, but it will definitely please their parents and...
Creating out of Hairy Wires (children’s little workshop)
10.8.2011Wire is fine material for making beautifulfigures of animals as well as many other things. You only need a special wireavailable in all art and craft shops. Animals, flowers, figures and many othergreat items – children can create all of these with use of hairy wires. Eachmodel is supplemented with a detailed procedure described in photographs andillustrations. All models in the book have been chosen with regard to easymanageability. Every child who desires so can create a toy for himself or...
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Products from Textile (children’s little workshop)
10.8.2011Just a few strips of cloth and fantasy andyou can create a nice toy, fashionable accessory or various decorations andpresents in just a moment. Our
book, which is full of amazing ideas, will showthat it is not difficult at all. The joy gained from creating a beautifulproduct is a nice reward for
your child’s effort.
Zdeňka Sitarčíková, 170 x243 mm, 64 pp, hard cover
Series Children's Little Workshop:
Felt Art for Children, Gifts from Rattan Cane, Magic...
Land-Art for Children (children’s little workshop)
10.8.2011This interesting book contains ideas inspired by land-art, i.e. the branch of art in which natural materials are used. To create various objects described in the book you will need natural materials (twigs, stones, leaves, bark etc.). The objects are always connected to a particular season: in autumn you can make an original leafy self-portrait, a colorful carpet or an autumn bouquet, in winter a fairy-tale tree, a merry hedgehog, a nice ghost or a forest wizard. There are easy-to-follow...
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Pop-Art for Children (children’s little workshop)
10.8.2011This book presents ideas inspired bypop-art, i.e. branch of art in which waste materials are used. To createvarious objects described in the book you will need waste and leftovermaterials, easily accessible and financially acceptable (boxes, strips of cloth,egg boxes, colored plastic caps, old newspapers etc.). The objects are alwaysconnected with a particular season: in winter you can make a Christmas tree, inautumn a fairy-tale bug, in summer a musical instrument or a fish, in spring...
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Gifts from Rattan Cane (children's little workshop)
10.8.2011With the help of this book you can acquire the basket-making craft. You will learn the basis of the technique and colored photographs and detailed
instructions explain how to create simple toys and gifts for your friends.
Authors: Blanka Svobodová, Lucie Ulíková, Zdenka
Charvátová | 170 x 243 mm, hard cover, 48 pp
Series Children's Little Workshop:
Felt Art for Children, Gifts from Rattan Cane,
Magic Lights, Puppets, Ideas for Chilren for every Month of the Year,...
Ideas for Children for Every Month of the Year (children’s little workshop)
10.8.2011Interesting ideas supplemented with a detailed production manual for younger school children. Get inspired and every month make yourself every a joyful toy, original gift or creative decoration for children´s room from paper, textile, clay or from natural or recycled material. In this book you can find 16 interesting ideas together with a detailed production manual and colour pictures. For every month of the year we have prepare one project and attached bonus ideas for every year season. The...
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Christmas decorations (children’s little workshop)
10.8.2011Detailed step-by-step instructions and explanatory color photographs present various ideas to create original Christmas decorations.
Blanka
Svobodová, Lucie Uhlíková, 170 x 243 mm, 48 pp, hard cover. Age 6+
Series Children's Little Workshop:
Felt Art for Children,
Gifts from Rattan Cane, Magic Lights, Puppets, Ideas for Chilren for every Month of the Year, 52 ideas for Kids for every Week of the Year, Christmas
decorations, Pop-Art for Kids, Land-Art for Kids, Products...
Creative Plays for Smart Hands (children's workshop)
9.8.2011Michael Lindner, Inka Faustová | 195x255 mm, 96 pp
The book full of different art ideas has been created for children from 2 to 6 years.
Simple instructions explain how to easily create imaginative works and encourage children to be creative.
Encyclopaedia of Cacti and Succulents (nature)
22.7.2011This unique and comprehensive publication written by experienced professionals exceeds all other books about cacti and succulents published so far. The introductory section provides general information about cacti and everything you need to know about the cultivation and about the practical use of cacti and succulent. The major part of the book describes different varieties and individual species in alphabetical order. For each type you will find detailed botanical description, information...
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Encyclopaedia of Tulips, Hyacinths, Begonias (nature)
22.7.2011Bulbiferous and tuberous plants belong among the most popular ornamental plants. This encyclopaedia, which has been written by experienced specialists, is dedicated to all people interested in these plant groups. The general part predominantly brings information about the natural expansion of these plants, their growing history, introduction to their morphology, growing, etc. A further special section focuses on a more detailed introduction of well-known varieties. Almost 1500 fully-coloured...
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Encyclopaedia of Coniferous Trees and Shrubs (nature)
22.7.2011This unique publication, which includes over 230 species of conifers and over 2,000 of their cultivars, varieties, forms and subspecies, brings a
comprehensive overview of conifers in Central and partially also Southern Europe, thus providing an indispensable source of information for all those
interested in coniferous species. The book also includes practical information regarding recommended planting locations, required care and
multiplication issues.
An important author
Encyclopaedia of Vines (nature)
19.7.2011The viticulture for everybody: The growing of vines has a very long tradition in the Czech Republic and we have recently enjoyed an unusual boom. The method of vineyard cultivation and the technology of grape processing and wine production have reached a very high level, comparable with renowned international wine powers. Huge satisfaction has been found in the cultivation of new wine types and the numerous wine varieties are constantly replenished with new wine types cultivated abroad, but...
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Encyclopaedia of Diseases and Pests (nature)
18.7.2011A plant’s protection against disease andpests is an integral part of its growth, however these problems mainly arisedue to relatively poor knowledge
and understanding in this area. Ourfully-colored encyclopaedia brings a compact overview of information aboutcausal agents and the origins of plant
diseases and ways to prevent and fightagainst them. The attachment includes an overview of preparations for chemicalplant protection.
Kamil Hudec, Ján Gutten, 225 x 297 mm,...
Encyclopaedia of Broadleaved Trees and Bushes (nature)
18.7.2011You can find broadleaved trees and bushes practically everywhere. Whether walking into a forest, roaming the countryside, or exploring a botanical
garden or park, they surround us in our neighbourhood and create an essential part of our life.
This book is a guide through the world of
broadleaved woody plants and shows you the variety of their world comprehensively.
Nearly 750 pages describe more than 4500 types, subtypes and
cultivars of broadleaved woody plants which are found...
Miniature and Dwarf Conifers (nature)
10.7.2011The best species for your garden and rock garden.
A garden reflects the personality of its owner. And miniature and dwarf conifers play an
irreplaceable role in creating gardens and rock gardens. With the right choice of species and placement, they enhance the beauty of the gardens and
endow them with a unique look.
This book offers advice to everyone who has decided to start, redo, or perfect their garden or rock garden. It
provides practical information about the annual growth...
Bonsais (nature)
10.7.2011All about growing and forming. Bonsais are distinguished for their irreplaceable charm and majesty and growing them belongs amongst the most beautiful
hobbies without any question. However it requires a lot of patience, volition and specific knowledge.
In our practical handbook you will
find everything you need to know:
Detailed descriptions of growing and shaping with visual photography
Advice regarding: - Watering -
Fertilisation - Transplanting - Winter-housing -...
Observing the Stars (nature)
5.7.2011Thisindispensable guide for beginning astronomers is divided into twelve chapters,one for each month of the year. Each chapter contains a description of what canbe seen in the night sky that month and an explanation of astronomical terminology.The included CD makes it even easier to recognize the objects andconstellations in the starry sky: instead of having to read the text with aflashlight, you can just lean your head back and let the recording guide you.For the advanced, there is also a...
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Prehistoric Mysteries in Questions and Answers (nature)
4.7.2011A full-color encyclopedia, for children 8 and up, with amazing illustrations by Zdeněk Burian.
The book answers 555 interesting questions
about the early history of our Earth and the beginning of life on our planet.
Illustrations by the world-renowned painter of prehistoric times,
Zdeněk Burian, and reconstructions of prehistoric animals, fossil photographs, maps, and sketches fill the book. It is divided into four thematic
sections: The Known and Unknown World (the origin,...
Famous Firearms, Artillery and Missilery (history, military)
3.7.2011This book traces the evolution of firearms, artillery, and military rockets from their earliest use to the beginning of the 21st century. It contains a vast amount of descriptive color photographs that help explain the principles behind the way these weapons function. This handy volume introduces readers to the workings of rifles, revolvers, automatic pistols, repeaters, machine guns, cannons, howitzers, mortars, anti-tank weaponry, and military rocketry of all types. Additionally, it...
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Tanks (history, military)
2.7.2011Tanks first entered combat in 1916 during the First World War. In the following decades the relevance of this new means of warfare grew constantly; in
the course of the Second World War, the armored vehicles, equipped with caterpillar tracks and armed with machine guns and cannons, became the most
important weapon on land.
This book details the development of tanks over the last ninety years, not only from the point of view of construction,
but also in broader contexts. The capabilities...
Photographing Children (digital photography)
22.6.2011Childhood is one of the most beautiful times of a human’s life. Thanks to your camera, you have a unique opportunity to capture the most beautiful moments and keep them for the future. To ensure that the pictures of your children and family life are interesting to others and that you will enjoy looking at them for many years to come, it is necessary to do something more than only pressing the trigger. An experienced photographer will teach you everything that is necessary in this book – like...
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Digital Photography for Women (digital photography)
22.6.2011The sense of beauty and an intuitive world perception has long since been mainly a women’s domain. The camera is now a very simple tool through which you can develop your perception, fully utilise your womanly intuition and additionally acquire an agreeable hobby. The author, an experienced photographer, will teach you to feel self-confident with a camera in your hands and to use it with sovereignty in every situation. She will explain everything from the complete basics together with their...
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The Big Book of HDR Photography (digital photography)
22.6.2011The Big Book of HDR Photography will introduce the reader to the techniques of high dynamic range shooting from the very basics. You will learn everything needed from the qualities of light through different methods of creating HDR pictures to the final touches of editing. You will then find it easy to choose one of the procedures discussed to increase the dynamic range in your pictures. You will also learn that without the HDR technique, some seemingly realistic pictures would have never...
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The Big Book of Sports Photography (digital photography)
17.6.2011Learn to photograph sports like the professionals. Even you can capture incredible shots of any match or race—just use the techniques and methods
our ace photographer will teach you in this book. Find inspiration in a range of excellent photographs, and discover unusual perspectives and your own
unique style. Your victory prize will be exceptional shots of all kinds of sporting events.
“Instructional books on photography can either
focus on all genres, with the result that particular...
Composition in Digital Photography (digital photography)
17.6.2011Would you like to make each of your pictures stand out among hundreds of others and have the desired effect on the viewer? Try to improve the composition of your photos! In this book, you will acquaint yourself with the classical rules of composition which are derived from the age-old traditions of painting as well as with the modern concept of the photographic image. Using his own photos as examples, the author will show you how different compositions work and how you can give prominence to...
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Exercising on a Balloon (wellness & health)
10.5.2011Would you like to have an attractive slim figure but you haven’t found the right type of movement yet? If you don’t have time for regular exercising in fitness centres or in gym and you like the privacy of your own home and your own tempo, then this book is an ideal guide for you to strengthen muscles. This kind of exercising is suitable for all ages. In the enclosed DVD you will find 50 minutes of exercise guides. If you don´t want to burden yourself with working out your own effectual...
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Pilates for Ease of Conception + DVD (wellness & health)
10.5.2011Are you completely healthy but can’t fall pregnant? An experienced instructress of the Pilates method, the world reknown Mrs. Renata Sabongui, has put together a set of exercises for women who are suffering unexplainable sterility or have difficulties with pregnancy. The exercises improve the muscles of the pelvic floor and relieve some of the other pelvic muscles, helping to improve the natural conditions for conception. Among others, the exercises will also help you to strengthen your...
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Mature for Schooling - What skills should a child have before starting school (methodology)
10.3.2011This publication by a successful pair of authors is intended for parents and teachers who look for information on long-term motivation of children who
prepare for schooling. The book provides basic information on what a child aged five to six should know and master. It will also draw your attention
to some developmental problems.
A successful team of two authors and an illustrator
The subject matter is presented to parents in a
comprehensible way
A lot of material needed to...
The Diagnostics of a Child at Preschool Age (methodology)
10.3.2011Thepublication “The Diagnostics of a Child at Preschool Age” is focused onmonitoring and developing the following fields: - Motoric, grapho-motoric -Visual sense - Auditory sense - Time perception - Perception of basicmathematical ideas - Thinking and speaking - Social skills - Independency -Games The publication “The Diagnostics of a Child at Preschool Age” is orientedto the population of preschool aged children. The readers will mainly be theparents – they are the first teachers with...
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Methods of Graphomotoric Development (graphomotoric)
27.2.2011This book together with the worksheets Between Us, Crayons, Crayons Chatting and Crayons at studio forms a complete unit. It adds and compiles information about the development of graphomotorics, children’s paintings, possibilities and support in this field. The book will be very useful for teachers in kindergartens and in elementary schools, specialized pedagogues and parents. The author cover in detail the diagnostic of graphomotoric level, graphomotoric problems, drawing analysis of...
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Between Us, Crayons (graphomotoric I, age 3-5)
26.2.2011The first part of the series developing graphomotor skills was written for children of 5 to 7 years of age. However, if you have a pre-school child or
pupil in the first year of elementary school at home who has problems with drawing and writing or if he or she doesn’t enjoy it, you can try this
book. Thus even less skillful children can avoid disappointment from being unsuccessful in writing, and they can create a good relationship with the
school and education in general.
Jiřina...
Crayons Chatting (graphomotoric II, age 4-6)
25.2.2011This part, as the author says, is suitable for children from 4 to 6 years of age. In the author’s letter on 60 you will learn everything you need to
know about children’s drawing and writing, how these skills develop, how to support a child and how to help the unmotivated child. If we want to use
this book with our children, we should read the letter first. Every exercise is accompanied by instructions in a small frame for adults.
Jiřina Bednářová, paperback, 210 x 297 mm, 64...
Crayons at Studio (graphomotoric III, age 5-7)
24.2.2011This book is a continuation of previous books from the series developing graphomotoric skills - Between Us, Crayons and Crayons Chatting. Now the
author prepares graphomotoric exercises for pre-school children and beginning pupils between 5 and 7 years of age and their adult friends.
Jiřina Bednářová, paperback, 210 x 297 mm, 64 pages, 16 full color illustrations
Graphomotoric skills:
All four
books deal with the methodology of graphomotoric development,...
Development of Visual Perception
22.2.2011This series contains exercises for children introduced by Mole Barbora which help developing the perception and recognition of colors, the orientation
in space (objects in the front / background), the perception of details, horizontal eye movement from left to right and the visual memory.
It
also contains instructions for adults, which explains methodology of each exercise.
Jiřina Bednářová, 210 x 297 mm, 64 pp,
paperbacks
Three titles in the series:
How the...
Orientation in Space and Time
21.2.2011Two publications develop the perception of time and space and prevent the difficulties in reading, writing, math and other, originating in
insufficient understanding of time sequences.
In the exercises, children match the activities with time sequences, understand the causes and
consequences, the beginning and the end.
Each page contain motivation story for children and instructions from parents and teacher, explaining
each exercise. Parents will find also important information...
Counting of Bob the Reindeer (development of math skills)
20.2.2011Pre-numerical Imagination Bob the Reindeer 1, 2, 3: these books were written for pre-school children, to develop their mathematical abilities, thus
preventing problems with maths after they start primary school. At the same time it develops talents for maths and thinking. The second and third
volume can be also used for children after they have started primary school and have problems with maths.
The basic mathematical concepts
are introduced, e.g. all, some, little, much,...
General Preschool Development
19.2.2011The publications for children of preschool age contain exercises important for the future learning of reading, writing, counting and develop also
graphomotoric skills, perception of sound or perception of the space, time and basic mathematical terms.
Each page contains a motivation story
for children and explanation for parents and teachers, who will find all information how to use this book and how prepare his/her child well for
school.
Jiřina Bednářová, 210 x 297 mm, 72...
Playful Mathematics (playful science)
15.2.2011Mathematical Attractions for Inquisitive Children.
This publication popularises mathematics and is dedicated mainly to the younger persons of 2nd
degree primary school and students of multi-annual gymnasiums who are interested in it. The author suitably chose interesting “teasers” which were
already solved both by the mathematicians in ancient Greece and mathematicians of later periods and attractively explains them to children (e.g.
Pascal´s triangle, golden cut). The book is completed...
K. J. Erben (1811 – 1870) was one of the most important Czech writers of the 19th century, who inspired a number of later works of art and cultural
activities. He was fascinated by the alleged mysteries hidden in folklore. As a folklore collector, he concentrated on narrative poems, legends...
Ten tales about little things that kids don’t mind and parents can’t stand. Uncombed hair, unwashed ears, unwiped noses, unbrushed teeth, untied shoelaces, messy toys, messy eating, tattling—these are things kids don’t even want to hear about. But then something unbelievable happens, and th...
A graphic novel of sorts, composed of nine stories without words, presents unusual protagonists: old men. One of them is still as wild as an urchin
kid, even at his age, going around with his sling; another poses on trams as the Lord Almighty; yet another lives in the past – at the time of
transp...