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Victor Sen Yung was an intrepid Chinese American character actor, businessperson, and cooking enthusiast. Generations knew him as Hop Sing from the classic television show Bonanza, but in his Great Wok Cookbook, Victor Sen Yung shares the art of authentic Chinese wok cooking in over 200 mouthwatering recipes. Chinese cooking is an adventure in living, according to Sen Yung, whom many are surprised to learn was an accomplished chef off the screen. The Great Wok Cookbook reveals Victor Sen Yung's approach to preparing authentic Chinese cuisine, selecting the best ingredients and making meals look as amazing as they taste. Sen Yung's cultural insights, sprinkled generously throughout the book, derive from his experience as a child of immigrants who started learning family recipes at the age of five.Victor Sen Yung's Great Wok Cookbook has introduced generations to Chinese cooking techniques that are authentic and accessible. Recipes include classics from egg rolls and Won Ton soup to Chinese Barbecued Pork and Spicy Szechwan Chicken. Whether you are a neophyte cook or a seasoned gourmet chef, the Great Wok Cookbook will provide valuable insights for the perfect preparation of classic Chinese cuisine.

In 1895, Daniel David Palmer performed the first chiropractic adjustment. D.D. Palmer spent 25 years compiling research to explain biological and physiological problems that had long been a mystery. In this historic guide, first published in 1910, Palmer uses the information he collected to lay the cornerstone for modern chiropractic science and philosophy.In addition to pointing out the causes of deformity, disease and death, this classic reference also aims to answer the enduring questions of the nature of life, and insights into the human condition. Though Palmer’s brilliant mind drove him through hardships and persecutions during his lifetime, this fascinating book gives a permanent home to his written legacy for the chiropractic profession. 

Featuring step-by-step instructions, this guide can help everyone from a complete novice to an expert artist experimenting with a new medium. Acclaimed artist and teacher Claudia Nice shows you how to combine pen and ink with watercolor to create stunning nature illustrations.You'll feel like you're working alongside the author as she guides you through her trademark techniques in a clear, friendly voice. Nice focuses on first establishing a strong command of small details like soil, leaves, wildflowers and birds, before moving on to strategies for capturing a variety of panoramic settings, including quiet forest scenes, coral reefs, prairies, deserts, ponds and mountains. By the time you finish this book, you will have learned to paint six varied ecosystems, combining smaller elements into full-scale projects, leaving you prepared to capture the joy and beauty of any natural landscape you might encounter.

Combining the convenience of a dictionary with the instructiveness of an encyclopedia, this one-of-a-kind reference has the answers to all your sewing questions. With a wide range of reference topics, this encyclopedia will quickly become a favored resource for answering in-the-moment puzzles as well as more in-depth study. With more than 1,000 alphabetized how-to entries and detailed step-by-step instructions, The Encyclopedia of Sewing covers a wide range of methods and common problems - from basic garment construction to inserting zippers, sewing hems, working with difficult fabrics and more. Written by Adele Margolis, a well-respected and fun-to-read source of tailoring knowledge for generations, this comprehensive and timeless guide belongs in every sewer's home. Includes over 3,000 illustrations for "at a glance" reference for any situation!

If your interest is whet by history, shooting or the large caliber handguns, this is the book for you.In this comprehensive guide, firearms expert John Taffin follows the development of big bores from 1870 to today. His fascinating model to model review includes more than 300 photos and fine details about the pioneering sixguns, as well as the influence those guns have had on each other and the field of competitive shooting.Famous big bore revolvers featured in this book include the .357 Magnum, the .44 Magnum, the .45 Colt, and an armory of other popular large bore handguns. Written in an easy-to-follow format, Big Bore Sixguns lays out a detailed history of Colts, Smith & Wessons, Rugers, and the men who made them.

John H. Vanderpoel, an acclaimed artist in his own right, is most renowned for his legacy as an art instructor and figure-drawing expert. This book, which was originally published in 1907, is among the most highly-regarded texts on figure drawing, and is unparalleled in its careful presentation of every fundamental feature of the human body. Former students like Georgia O'Keefe and Frederick Carl Frieseke have attested to Vanderpoel's gift for teaching, and now you too can benefit from his sharp eye and insightful advice.In addition to describing and presenting bodily features and their interactions, this book calls your attention to innumerable subtle points of shading, lighting, curvature, proportion, foreshortening, muscular tension, etc. around the human figure. Vanderpoel also accounts for an array of physical variations across age groups, sexes, and body types, providing examples of each throughout. Rigorous and rewarding, The Human Figure is a complete course in figure drawing. It will teach you to understand the human body so that you can render it accurately and beautifully in your art.

As featured on the TODAY Show.Here's the fitness solution you've been waiting for: a workout designed to build strength, endurance and flexibility in a gentle way - right from your own bed. The series of forty-two exercises draw upon yoga, Pilates, karate, and stretching. The routines are easy to follow and grouped into three sections: exercises to be done lying on your back, sides, and stomach. Regular practice will tone muscles, increase strength and endurance, calm the mind, and, yes, even improve sleep. Each exercise is described in detail, fully-illustrated with step-by-step photographs, and accompanied by modifications for special conditions and limitations.

If you are one of the millions of people with adult attention deficit disorder, yoüve probably noticed its adverse effects on your romantic relationships. For example, your spontaneity, which was so attractive at the start of your relationship, may later seem like a lack of dependability, straining the patience of your partner. Or maybe your partner is frustrated by your inability to communicate clearly. Or perhaps you suspect that your irritability and lack of interest in your partner¿s needs are the result of the difficulty you have staying focused. Psychotherapist Michael Bell understands. A professional counselor specializing in adult ADD, Bell has the disorder himself and has designed the skills-building steps in The ADHD Marriage Workbook especially for short attention spans. This concise and engaging workbook contains an array of solution-focused techniques that will help you stop avoiding the problems that sabotage your relationships, face the intimacy issues that frustrate your partner, and begin to do the work you need to do to build a happy, lasting love.