Expert Card Technique (Hugard Jean)(Paperback)

Expert Card Technique (Hugard Jean)(Paperback)

If you have ever tried to do a card trick and failed, you know what it is to be embarrassed. You may try to cover up by doing a more difficult trick and fail again. The way out of this dilemma, however, is not immediate, but it is reliable: a surer mastery of technique. This means the proper

Card Manipulations (Hugard Jean)(Paperback)

To the magician and to most audiences, card manipulations are the most fascinating type of card trick. Since the manipulator's skill is the only determining factor, once a degree of card dexterity is acquired the performer can go on to learn tricks sure to entertain, at any time, with no further

The Royal Road to Card Magic (Hugard Jean)(Paperback)

2015 Reprint of 1948 Edition. Full Facsimile of the original edition. Not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. In this classic treatment the student is led, step by step, from the easy to more complicated sleight of hand tricks. The authors, both noted authorities on magic, present

Easy-To-Do Card Tricks for Children (Fulves Karl)(Paperback)

Children love card tricks, and with this book by an expert in magic and card conjuring, youngsters will be able to master a host of tricks especially designed for them.Tricks are arranged in order of difficulty, with the simplest at the beginning of the book. Clearly written, easy-to-follow

Hand Embroidery: Timeless Techniques for Beginners and Beyond (Various)(Paperback)

An expert guide to popular surface-stitching techniques, suitable for stitchers of all abilities. Drawing on work previously published in the Search Press 'Beginner's Guide' series of needlecraft books, and originally published as The Stitching Book, this definitive guide to stitching provides a

Ultimate Navigation Manual (Brotherton Lyle)(Paperback / softback)

All the techniques you need to become an expert

The Big Book of the Dolls' House (Nisbett Jean)(Paperback)

Veteran dolls' house maker, expert on all things miniature and prolific author Jean Nisbett presents a complete guide to the making and furnishing of all kinds of dolls' houses, large and small. Incorporating practical advice, expert tips and inspiring profiles of top artisans, it covers both the

The Expert at the Card Table (Erdnase S. W.)(Pevná vazba)

The Expert at the Card Table by S. W. Erdnase is the classic, must-have manual for card magic. Now the celebrated paperback edition edited by Marty Demarest is available in this handsome Hardcover edition. The text is an exact replica of the 1902 first edition, and features enlarged illustrations

Test Your Bridge Play: 100 Declarer-Play Problems Designed to Improve Your Card Playing Techniques (Kantar Edwin B.)(Paperback)

Cut and Fold Techniques for Pop-Up Designs (Jackson Paul)(Paperback)

Introducing techniques for making pop-ups from one sheet of card, the third title in this series on paper engineering takes folding techniques into the third dimension. Each chapter introduces a new technical idea and show how that technique can be adapted in many different ways, or combined with

Eastern Shadow (Booth Wendy)(Paperback)

When Georgia, a single university researcher and an expert in facial recognition techniques, is offered a three-month assignment by the Foreign Office, it seems an ideal opportunity to break from her mundane existence and experience life in exotic Hong Kong. An attraction soon grows between her and

Flche (Chan Mary Jean)(Paperback)

POETRY BOOK SOCIETY RECOMMENDATION Fl che (the French word for 'arrow') is an offensive technique commonly used in fencing, a sport of Mary Jean Chan's young adult years, when she competed locally and internationally for her home city, Hong Kong. This cross-linguistic pun presents the queer,

Drawing Animals (Laidman Hugh)(Paperback)

An expert guide by a well-known teacher and artist offers sound advice on methods and techniques for artists at all levels. Step-by-step instructional drawings of 26 animals, wild and domestic, appear with a text that focuses on understanding animal anatomy and behavior as a key to creating

Stitched Textiles: Landscapes (Matthews Kathleen)(Paperback)

Featuring original projects and with expert advice on design, techniques and the materials you need to get started, this instructional guide is brimming over with good ideas for a stunning selection of fabric and stitch scenes. Kathleen explores skies, water, trees and woodlands, hills and

Speechwriting: The Expert Guide (Lancaster Simon)(Paperback)

Speechwriting is the definitive guide to writing a speech, revealing all the tools and techniques of the tradesuch as how to win an argument, construct a soundbite, and perform on stage. The first part of the book covers the arts of persuasion, argument, story telling, and metaphor, providing a

Authorised Happiness Vol. 2 (Van Hamme Jean)(Paperback)

A single card to access all the details of a man's life - personal data, medical history, bank details - now that would make everything simpler, wouldn't it? But what if the card stops working - would the person still exist within society? And in a world where births are regulated, how can children

Golf For Dummies (McCord Gary)(Paperback / softback)

Featuring expert tips and techniques for everything from mastering your grip, stance and swing to shaping up with golf-specific exercises, this title presents step-by-step photos, tips for women players, seniors and lefties, and golf history facts. It provides tips on choosing golf balls and clubs;

Stitched Shibori: Technique, Innovation, Pattern, Design (Callender Jane)(Paperback)

Written by expert shibori teacher Jane Callender, this beautiful, practical book is packed with both traditional and inventive stitch-resist techniques, a complete dyeing guide and an inspirational gallery of Janes work. This book contains all the information a beginner will need to get started -

Throws and Takedowns of Judo (Thompson Geoff)(Paperback / softback)

In this series of books on throwing and take-down techniques, Geoff Thompson, a leading expert on self-protection, teaches how to control vertical grappling and destroy an assailant with a demolishing throw. The book includes the original 'blow before throw'

Parisian In Xi'an (Deng Zhihui)(Paperback / softback)

Jean de Miribel arrived in China in July 1976. The tall, genial foreign-language expert joined the Xi'an International Studies University (XISU) that September, and immediately worked to inspire students to share a passion for literature and science.He adopted China and its people as his family and

Sharpen Your Bridge Technique (Kelsey Hugh)(Paperback)

What are the hallmarks of the expert player? Why do some players appear regularly at the top, winning rubber after rubber? By studying the techniques involved, you will be able to develop your skills in card-reading and card sense, mental rehearsal, the application of logic, mental concentration

Compendium of Acrylic Painting Techniques (Barron Gill)(Paperback)

Aimed at all painters, from beginners to the more experienced, this book is packed with expert advice on all aspects of acrylic painting: what to do, and what not to do. Learn how to choose and mix colors, and create a multitude of effects using only one set of tubes. Discover how to make your own

Gems & Jewelry Appraising (3rd Edition): Techniques of Professional Practice (Miller Anna M.)(Paperback)

Contains expert practical guidance, combined with detailed descriptions, photos, case studies, pricing data, key documents and

Swimming: Technique, Training, Competition Strategy (Lynn Alan)(Paperback)

Aimed at swimmers of various levels of ability, young or old, novice or expert, coaches, and trainers, this book explains the sport of swimming, and analyses the strokes from the beginning stages through to advanced competition. It is illustrated with underwater and above-water colour