Strengthen all the muscles that support your spine—and free yourself from back pain without surgery!Most of what you've been told about back pain is completely wrong. Now, for the first time, Dr. Patrick Roth shares his groundbreaking and highly effective plan to alleviate back pain. His progressive and innovative approach will reveal how:Back pain sometimes has little to do with the back.Pain medications can cause more pain.

Make your garden flourish with these 300 easy and inexpensive gardening hacks to help your plants blossom—perfect for any green thumbs, first-time horticulturalists, or reluctant gardeners!Think you don’t have a green thumb? Think again! No matter your gardening woes, Gardening Hacks has the solution.Perfect for all gardening skill levels whether you’re starting your first garden, looking to expand your crop, or simply searching for ways to make it...

This illustrated crochet stitch dictionary features 125 stitches plus handy shaping techniques and endless inspiration for creative crocheters.In Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary, designer Dora Ohrenstein offers detailed instructions for 125 beautiful stitch patterns. Plus, she explains how to increase and decrease each stitch pattern in three different ways—without shaping, with shaping at the edges, and with internal shaping.This hefty collectio...

The essential one-stop sewing machine reference with hundreds of photos and diagrams, covering everything from fundamentals to advanced techniques.Discover the mysteries of your sewing machine! Learn ways to get the most out of your machine and attachments, the best tools to use, and how to sew with a variety of fabrics. Then dive into sewing techniques for beautiful garments and stunning home décor designs: Learn how to make and finish seams; lay out, cut, and mark...

The PBS fitness personality on Classical Stretch and creator of the fitness phenomenon Essentrics offers an eye-opening guide to anti-aging.Miranda Esmonde-White trains everyone from prima ballerinas to professional hockey players to Cerebral palsy patients: what do they all have in common? All of these people are hoping to heal their bodies, prevent further injury, and move optimally and without pain. In fact, they have the same goals as any of us who are ...

A complete program for increasing brain size and enhancing brain function, including memory, creativity, comprehension, and concentration.The human brain can actually grow—and a bigger brain means better memory, creativity, speed of learning, and ability to concentrate.In Boost Your Brain, Majid Fotuhi, M.D., Ph.D., guides you through the innovative brain fitness program that he has developed for his patients at the NeurExpand Brain Center, an instit...

From a US Army interrogator, expert advice on how to ask questions, assess body language and facial expressions, to extract the truth from anyone.Have you ever been lied to? Of course you have, whether you knew it or not. Ever caught a spouse, business partner, parent, boss, or child brazenly lying right to your face? What if you could tell someone was lying, just by listening to them, and observing their action and behavior?How to Spot a Liar is the...

"Charming . . . A fine starting point for fledgling artists and a handy reference for more experienced illustrators seeking a fresh jolt of creativity."? ForeWord ReviewsDraw your bicycle. Draw your favorite food. Draw your garden. Step-by-step projects, prompts, and creative inspiration make it fun and easy to draw one hundred everyday items. Whether it's a pet, the local café, or the contents of the kitchen cabinet, Draw Every Little Thing demons...

Make your portraits and character drawings even more realistic with these step-by-step instructions and tips.Grab your sketchbook, pens, and pencils, and follow along as this instructional drawing guide teaches you everything you need to know about creating true-to-life human faces. With more than 150 easy-to-follow illustrations, Drawing Faces is the perfect guide for aspiring artists looking to develop their portrait skills. Start off simple with learning...

Perfectly Portioned Recipes for Newlyweds, Roommates, or Empty NestersJust because many of us live the life of singles or doubles doesn’t mean we should deny ourselves one of life’s finer pleasures: delicious, home-cooked meals! Move over, fast food . . . and watch out, takeout! Cooking for Two has arrived. With recipes for soups, salads, entrées, baked goods, and desserts, there’s something in here for everyone (or two) looking to prepare meals that are t...

A traditional drawing class in a book to help you master basic skills, including form, space, depth, proportion, composition, perspective, and more.California State University art professor Jim Dowdalls starts new students out by demonstrating how to use the different types of drawing tools, including how to hold a pencil, how to use supports, and how to make a variety of marks and strokes. Artists will discover helpful information for understanding value and learni...

An invaluable visual reference for student artists, botanical illustrators, urban sketchers, and anyone seeking to improve their realistic drawing skills.This comprehensive book features 600-plus step-by-step sketches depicting a vast array of beautiful botanicals, florals, plant structures, and more. Each begins with simple shapes and lines and builds on those forms, adding details like flower centers, leaf veins, and petal shading, and ending with a finished drawi...