"Whether you're a beginner who has never picked up a hook before or an experienced stitcher looking to advance to the next level, this comprehensive book will become your ultimate reference for crochet. It's like having crochet experts Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsby right there with you every step of the way. They lead you through the essential skills and techniques you need to know and provide fabulous, stylish garment and accessory projects that...

Thoroughly updated for Java Platform Standard Edition 21, this practical resource uses a proven, step-by-step approach to teach the fundamentals of Java. You will discover how to get started programming in Java from the very first chapter. Written by Java guru Herbert Schildt and updated by Dr. Danny Coward, the book starts with the basics, such as how to create, compile, and run a Java program. From there, you will learn essential Java keywords,...

"A book exploring the world of the very small, delving deep into the microscopic spaces just beneath our skin"--

Explains how apples were brought to America, how they grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance, and some of the varieties grown.

"Meet the llama! Learn about how this friendly mammal was tamed many years ago. Elementary-aged readers will discover that llamas sometimes wrestle with their necks. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating animals. An Incan folk tale explains how llamas came to be. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers...

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how manatees live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity...

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how sea otters live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity...

"Move beyond common circle-quilt designs to tackle curved piecing with ease. Add stripes to curved piecing and use color to add depth for a simple way to make complex quilts. Piece block-based layouts and improv designs ranging from simple to advanced."--from cover.

"Understand the pitch, laws, equipment, and more; discover the best players and the biggest leagues; take an in-depth look at the various formats"--Page 1 of cover.

Nobel laureate Wilczek presents ten insights that illuminate what the world is and how it works. Fundamentals is built around a simple but profound idea: the models of the world we construct as children are practical and adequate for everyday life, but they do not bring in the surprising and mind-expanding revelations of modern science. To do that, we must look at the world anew, combining clear thinking with an openness to wonder. This "born again"...