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Smart Soapmaking: The Simple Guide to Making Traditional Handmade Soap Quickly, Safely, and Reliably, or How ...
Anne L. Watson
Shepard Publications, 2007
The Absolutely Best Book on Soapmaking
Smart Soapmaking is far and away the best book on making soap at home. I have several other books on the subject which, for me, are far too complicated and scientific. They make the process seem far too daunting, to the point where you give up before you start. Anne ...
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The Christmas Story
Jane Werner Watson
Golden Books, 1999
Thank GOD!
I teach Kindergarten at a Catholic school. This is the perfect book to tell about the birth of Jesus. It has beautiful illustations and the words engage the listener. You will love it!
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Little Felted Animals: Create 16 Irresistible Creatures with Simple Needle-Felting Techniques
Marie-Noelle Horvath
Watson-Guptill, 2008
just looking
This is a very interesting little book. I got it because I'm always looking for crafting ideas that I can incorporate into some of my art projects. I mostly just scanned through looking at the pictures and then got caught up in reading how the little figures were made. ...
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Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (Persephone Classics)
Winifred Watson
Persephone Books, 2008
Absolutely delightful
This little book may become one of my all time favorites. It is a great comic novel with bright dialogue, very English humor and characters who are three-dimensional. When mousy, timid little Miss Pettigrew knocks on Miss LaFosse's door to apply for a desperately ...
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Facial Expressions: A Visual Reference for Artists
Mark Simon
Watson-Guptill, 2005
A great resource for an artist
This book contains black and white headshots of people showing different emotions. It starts with younger adults and moves through the ages. Each person is shown from different points of view of the same emotion. The personality types are varied too. Not just ...
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How to Draw What You See (Practical Art Books)
Rudy De Reyna
Watson-Guptill, 1996
Learned to draw portraits
I have owned this book for 10 years. My children and I all learned the basics of drawing from this book. I was so excited when I followed the steps and was able to draw a realistic face! I would recommend this book for anyone wanting to learn drawing.
Cyndi Martinez
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The Art of Polymer Clay Millefiori Techniques: Projects and Inspiration for Creative Canework
Donna Kato
Watson-Guptill, 2008
Most comprehensive book on Polymer Clay Techniques yet.
I own over a dozen books on polymer clay techniques but I still find wonderful pieces of work for which I don't understand the techniques used. Donna Kato's latest book fills many gaps in my knowledge. She explains many new techniques as well as the basics. The book is ...
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Classical Painting Atelier: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Studio Practice
Juliette Aristides
Watson-Guptill, 2008
Awsome
A beautiful and most informative and well written book. I would recommend it to look at or learn from.
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The Teen Girl's Gotta-Have-It Guide to Money: Getting Smart About Making It, Saving It, and Spending It! ...
Jessica Blatt
Watson-Guptill, 2007
Suze Orman advises women on how to handle their money--and now Jessica Blatt advises the women of tomorrow on how to handle theirs. The newest addition to the Teen Girl?s Gotta-Have-It series empowers girls by showing them why money matters. From making money, to saving money, to investing money, to spending money, The Teen Girl?s Gotta-Have-It ...
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Classical Drawing Atelier: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Studio Practice
Juliette Aristides
Watson-Guptill, 2006
Beautiful Book
I had to buy this for my Life drawing class, but I'm not going to sell it back to my school. This book is great. Though it is a bit repetitive, it helps break down drawing skills. After reading this book, I drew a portrait that sold for over $100. It also has some ...
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World Radio TV Handbook 2009 Edition: The Directory of Global Broadcasting (World Radio TV Handbook)
WRTH
Watson-Guptill, 2008
World Radio TV Handbook is respected around the world as the definitive source of broadcast radio information. With the help of an international network of contributors, this invaluable annual provides the latest information on mediumwave, shortwave, and FM broadcasts and broadcasters. Color pages feature articles, reviews, propagation ...
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Professional C# 2008 (Wrox Professional Guides)
Christian Nagel, Bill Evjen, ...
Wrox, 2008
Excellent C# & .Net3.5 reference book
I was looking for a solid "all in one" reference book on C# and .Net3.5 additions. This book came head and shoulders above everything else out there. This book has complete coverage of the basics and great coverage of new additions. It even has a chapter on ...
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Creating Lifelike Figures in Polymer Clay: Tools and Techniques for Sculpting Realistic Figures
Katherine Dewey
Watson-Guptill, 2008
Great book
This is a wonderful book for all levels of skill...loved the section on how to make your own tools. Techniques are easy to follow and well illustrated. Definately worth the price.
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Creating Characters with Personality: For Film, TV, Animation, Video Games, and Graphic Novels
Tom Bancroft
Watson-Guptill, 2006
Now I Know Why
I've read several how to draw books. So far the the most instruction I've ever gotten was "do this, then do that." The books never explained why. This book explains why. The reason why you start out with simple shapes was probably the biggest "Oh yeah! OK!" moment for ...
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Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig (Mercy Watson)
Kate Dicamillo
Candlewick, 2008
Great addition to the series
This new Mercy Watson book is a great addition to the Mercy Watson series. My kids absolutely LOVE these books
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