"In Saving Michelangelo's Dome, Stanford-trained engineer Wayne Kalayjian illustrates how new ideas in science and mathematics established an entirely new way of looking at the world--as well as solving its complex problems. In the end, readers will appreciate that in saving Michelangelo's Dome from collapse, these three mathematicians and one determined pope unknowingly invented the profession of engineering as we practice it today. With it, they...

Start your digital art journey the right way with this incredible collection of all the know-how, tools and techniques you need to jump head first into Procreate®. Digital artist extraordinaire Roché Woodworth has spent years mastering Procreate, and now she shares those skills with you, from setting up a digital canvas to completing your first masterpiece. Get a master class in all the most important Procreate features you'll need to get started,...

"A follow-up to Mastering Peyote Stitch, Mastering Herringbone Stitch provides a solid overview to the second-most popular beadweaving technique--herringbone stitch. Learn the basics of creating flat bands, then advance into circular, tubular, and spiral variations of the stitch"--

"Master the art of drawing adorable chibis! First learn basic drawing techniques, and then draw a wide variety of characters step by step." -- backcover.

"30 Day Challenge : Embroidery is an easy-to-follow program for beginning stitchers to learn embroidery basics, master new stitches, and create dozens of modern embroidery projects"--

"Discover Arent & Pyke's distinctive brand of decorative modernism through their experimental use of unique color and material pairings. To Arent & Pyke, the objects that tell stories, the colors that call to the senses, and the materials that evoke certain moods all play a vital role in the design of a home. Known for their focus on the psychology of space, the design duo maintains that a well-designed home can enrich your life. Their masterful approach...

"Dr. Edmund W. Gordon is one of America's most influential advocates for improving education of children from underprivileged backgrounds. Primarily focused on how African American students can triumph over significant odds against success to become better achievers, he has spent much of his life's work developing strategies to close "The Achievement Gap" and use knowledge and understanding to develop equity in and through education and improve the...

"Gross and weird facts about mummies will grab struggling and reluctant readers' attention as they learn about different types of mummification and famous mummies such as King Tut. Includes a table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index"--