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Book SynopsisLittle One-Yard Wonders features 101 inventive projects that can be completed in just a few hours and are sure to delight the little one in your life. Step-by-step illustrated instructions, close-up photographs, and pattern pieces make it easy to create adorable items with just one yard of fun, patterned fabric. Whether you’re furnishing your nursery, making new clothes for a growing child, or creating a unique gift for a baby shower, this collection has the perfect project for you.Trade ReviewDecember 2014 Little One Yard Wonders manages to fit in an incredible 101 fabulous projects to make for the children in your life, whether they are your own, grandchildren. nieces or nephews or those of good friends. The book is spiral bound which means it sits open easily on the page you want and for the projects which require them, there are six pattern sheets included. From clothing to toys to accessories to home items there really is something for everyone and as the projects are all relatively small, they fit in very well to a tight schedule and budget. Measuring instructions are included as well as guides for fabrics basic techniques and equipment must-haves. The projects are creative an versatile and whether you want to dress your children in home-made clothes or entertain them with unique toys everything you need is in this book. * SEWING WORLD *

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Book SynopsisMake your wardrobe last a lifetime with this practical beginner's guide to caring for your clothes. The average person buys 56 items of new clothing each year and wears them seven times before getting rid of them. Over fifty percent of the clothes we purge ends up in landfill overseas, so it's about time we slowed down to find a solution to our fast-fashion addiction. In How to Keep Your Clothes Forever, textile designer Leah Giblin shares thoughtful and easy ways to repair, renew and care for the clothes you already love and own that are not just good for your wallet, but the planet too.

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Book SynopsisYou’ve stocked your kitchen with whole foods, and cleansed your cabinets of processed snacks, microwave meals, and sugary desserts. After putting all of that effort into your natural, healthy lifestyle, it doesn’t make a lot of sense to slather your body in chemical-laden commercially produced beauty products. You are what you eat, and your skin can absorb chemicals and additives just as easily as your stomach. With just a little extra effort, you can work handmade, natural beauty into your daily routine. The Natural Beauty Solution is a step-by-step guide to replacing commercial beauty products with a 100% natural routine. The Natural Beauty Solution features two-dozen easy-to-follow, customizable recipes for natural skin care. The ingredients and recipes not only provide a healthy alternative to mass-produced products, they make your skin and hair look their best, naturally. Common skin disorders, such as eczema, psoriasis,and acne are often aggravated by the chemical ingredients contained within commercial cosmetics. Chemical-based hair care can cause frizz, breakage, and scalp irritation. And, very often, it's the over the counter “cures” that are the very thing that cause common skin and hair care problems. By breaking the cycle with a natural beauty routine, you can give your body a true beauty reset. The Natural Beauty Solution will help you completely overhaul your medicine cabinet, show you how to create simple natural recipes that are quick and affordable, and troubleshoot natural beauty methods to fit your specific skin and hair type. The beautiful color photography, the insightful and inspiring editorial, and the easy to create natural recipes will have you re-examining -- and re-directing -- your entire beauty routine to a natural beauty solution.Table of ContentsTable Of Contents Introduction: Why Go Natural A Natural Step Toward Healthier Living / Medicine Cabinet Cleanse / Keep it Simple / Fresh is Best / Developing a Routine / How to Use this Book Chapter One: Building Your Pantry 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Stocking Up The Importance of Quality / Shopping Smart / Ingredient Storage and Shelf Life 1.3 The Essential Ingredients Cold Process Soap / Cosmetic Grade Clay / Adzuki Bean Powder / Baking Soda / Soy Lecithin / Beeswax / Witch Hazel / Apple Cider Vinegar / Sea Salt / Raw Sugar / Carrier Oils / Vegetable Butters / Essential Oils / Hydrosols/ Eggs / Yogurt / Almonds / Fruit 1.4 Outro Choosing the Right Ingredients for Your Own Routine Chapter Two: Face 2.1 Introduction Challenges & Rewards of DIY Facial Care / What to Expect 2.2 Everyday Recipes The Oil Cleansing Method / Washing Grain Recipe / Toner Recipe / Moisturizing Facial Oil Recipe / Facial Cream Recipe / Lip Balm Recipe 2.3 Specialty Recipes Deep Cleansing Masque / Alpha Hydroxy Facial / Soothing Cream Mask Chapter Three: Body 3.1 Introduction Challenges & Rewards of DIY Body Care / What to Expect 3.2 Everyday Recipes Hand­Milled Soap Bars / Body Oil / Body Butter / Sugar or Salt Scrub / Deodorant 3.3 Specialty Recipes Warming Massage Oil / Cuticle Oil / Pedicure Soak and Scrub / Almond and Yogurt Body Scrub Chapter Four: Hair 4.1 Introduction Challenges & Rewards of DIY Hair Care / What to Expect 4.2 Everyday Recipes Baking Soda Wash / Hand­Milled Shampoo Bars / Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse 4.3 Specialty Recipes Conditioning Oil / Egg Yolk Mask / Natural Detangler Sidebars and Blurbs Success Stories: Testimonials from natural beauty converts Life After Shampoo / How I Broke my Fragrance Addiction / Giving Eczema the Axe FAQ: Common questions about natural beauty Is it expensive? / Does your hair smell like vinegar? / I’m just too busy. Troubleshooting: Tips and troubleshooting for adjusting to natural beauty Itchy Scalp / Acne / Dry Skin / Bad Hair Days Feed Your Head: Facts, history, and trivia on natural beauty Detergent vs. Soap: The important distinctions between natural soap and sulfate detergents / Sunscreen: A notable exception to DIY skincare / Why do we shampoo? Toxic Beauty: Information on hazardous chemicals commonly used in commercial skin care products Sulfates / Parabens / Phthalates / Fragrances / Petroleum

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Book SynopsisDear Fashion Diary is an illustrated diary full of fashion assignments for young fashionistas to explore their taste and style and trust their deepest fashion longings to. It is a highly creative activity book letting you collect your favourite outfits, create inspiration collages, list your must-haves and much more! This diary is a wonderful way of recording your fashion life and collect your style inspiration between two covers!

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Book SynopsisIn this beautiful, practical decorating and entertaining guide, Rachel Ashworth reveals how to make any event a special occasion using her signature Shabby Chic style.In this beautiful, accessible book, Rachel Ashwell, the founder of Shabby Chic, shows that sophisticated entertaining doesn’t have to be expensive.

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Book SynopsisWant your pout to look like Angelina's? Forgot to pack your eye-liner? Can't get that last bit of blush to come off? Traumatised by age spots that just won't go away? From creating perfect smoky eyes to a DIY sugar scrub, this title offers tips for daytime routines, nighttime glamour, travel, and other times you want to look and feel beautiful.

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Book SynopsisCombines a self-empowerment philosophy with practical and accessible fashion advice. A nationally recognized authority on fashion, beauty, and lifestyle topics, the author believes it is essential to lead women to first discover who they are on the inside so that they can accurately reflect that self through their outside fashion choices.Trade Review"The next best thing to having Bobbie as your own personal style guru, supporter, and partner-in-crime, is having this book on your nightstand." -- Fergie, from her Foreword

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAmazon Book of the Month! -- No Source "Lifestyle guru Kate Albrecht is pretty much the antithesis of Martha Stewart...[she] probably has more in common with the late Nora Ephron than with any maven of domesticity." -- Los Angeles Times "When you flip open a DIY book, you don't typically see chapters named 'Hooker with a Head of Gold'... Learn how to make a no-sew tutu... and read about how Kate used to babysit for her stepmom." -- Blogher.com "What's better than a book of DIYs? One that pairs each project with a hilarious story that will have you laughing out loud from behind your glue gun." -- Refinery29 "Beautifully photographed and just so damn clever... I absolutely recommend you pick up a copy. Not only will you laugh, you'll get some good crafting knowledge." -- Weheartthis.com

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Book SynopsisThe internationally renowned designer and entrepreneur helps women look and be the very best version of themselves with this strong, sexy style guide filled with practical and inspirational tips and personal insights gleaned from her own journey in life and business.“As a teen, I’d draw the type of glamorous clothes and accessories I longed for. In retrospect I realize that I was a designing the life I wanted and would one day achieve.”As a designer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and working mother, Rachel Roy has a unique perspective on how fashion defines who we are—and who we want to be. Growing up in a low-income neighborhood in California, she envisioned the life she lives today. The head of her own fashion business, she’s a successful, hard-working entrepreneur who believes through style we can help design the life we want to live.Design Your Life is the embodiment of Rachel’s ethos—a style guide

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Book SynopsisInternationally recognized makeup artist and trailblazing entrepreneur Trish McEvoy reveals her revolutionary, proven system that teaches women everywhere at any age to achieve total beauty security and confidence in this inspirational full-color playbook that is part empowering manifesto, part comprehensive how-to guide.Thousands of women, both celebrities and private clients alike, have turned to Trish McEvoy''s proprietary system for applying makeup, and looking''and feeling''transformed. Now, millions of women will have the opportunity to access her secret method in one complete, gorgeous book that goes beyond the basic step-by-step makeup lessons. Trish understands the power of beauty security. A woman with a positive self-image, can-do attitude, and sense of grace and calm will get what she wants out of life, and then some. But it''s not so easy to cultivate these qualities. Trish has a simple, 4-part solution. And it surprisingly starts with leveraging just a few minutes a day in a unique way. Even the most time-starved woman can do this, with lasting results.Compiling all of her best wisdom, Trish begins with a passionate and persuasive argument that makes clear the importance of self-care, then offers specific strategies to transform yourself from the outside in. Infused with Trish''s trademark charisma, this motivational, must-have resource is filled with highly practical takeaways and tutorials that will equip you with the tools to face life at your most beautiful and self-assured. The Makeup of a Confident Woman includes over 200 full-color illustrations.

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Book SynopsisCelebrity aesthetician Joanna Vargas shares her secrets for the first time in this practical, engaging guide to beautiful, glowing skin for everyone.Celebrity aesthetician Joanna Vargas is known for her cutting-edge beauty treatments, high-end products, and famous (and seemingly ageless) clients. But her secret to beautiful skin rests on one simple principle: developing and maintaining a good skincare routine.In Glow from Within, Joanna teaches readers how to create the best routine for their skin type. She explains the science behind the labels of various products and tools''from serums to retinols, dry brushes to sheet masks, vitamin c to hylaluronic acid''then offers instruction on how best to incorporate them into a routine. She also shares fresh insight into how the other self-care routines we don''t often connect to our skin''such as nutrition, sleep, and stress management''impact skin appearance and resiliency. In addition to giving readers the tools to create a customizable routine, Joanna will provide specific product recommendations, DIY recipes, and programs for time-specific goals (one week, one month, six months) as well as emergency troubleshooting for skin issues that pop up overnight. Glow from Within is the ultimate guide to flawless skin from one of the beauty industry''s most sought-after insiders.Trade Review"Joanna Vargas is a leader in the beauty industry." — Julianne Moore "Joanna Vargas has completely changed my skin." — Mindy Kaling "Joanna employs an amazing combination of traditional women's wisdom about caring for and honoring ourselves mixed with modern, scientific information. She uses her heart and her mind in her work." — Maggie Gyllenhaal "Joanna is fully up-to-date on any new developments and is always on the cutting edge of skincare, but her priority is the person in front of her. Her focus is on how to make your skin reflect how beautiful you are on the inside." — Elisabeth Moss "Joanna Vargas has seen my skin at its best and its please-don't-make-me-leave-the-house worst. I can always rely on her to cater to my skin's needs and to make me feel my glowy best." — Rachel Brosnahan Joanna is my skin guardian angel. After a lifetime of adult acne and super sensitive skin, I finally have the skin I had always dreamed of having and never believed was possible. Facials with Joanna are equal parts magic and laughter. I won't step onto a red carpet without first using one of Joanna’s masks. A girl's gotta glow! — Debra Messing

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Book SynopsisThe darling of the fashion world and co-host of the music TV show Fuse News shares her inspirations, musings, and her own very personal and eclectic styleWith influences that range from the sultry beauty of Jane Birkin to the rocker chic of Mick Jagger, it’s no wonder that everything worn by Alexa Chung instantly becomes the latest trend. Already a hugely popular television personality and a muse for Marc Jacobs and Karl Lagerfeld, Chung is now a co-anchor of the nightly music show Fuse News, covering today’s hottest acts and entertainment news. Chung’s first book, It, provides her legion of fans with a long-awaited inside look at her fascinating world.A wholly unique collection of Chung’s personal writings, drawings, and photographs, It covers everything from her candid thoughts on life, love, and music to her favorite ensembles and how to decide what to wear in the morning. With Chung’s characteristic wit, char

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Book SynopsisNow available in paperback: musings, inspirations, and styling tips from the darling of the fashion worldWith influences that range from the sultry beauty of Jane Birkin to the rocker chic of Mick Jagger, it’s no wonder that everything worn by Alexa Chung instantly becomes the latest trend. Already a hugely popular television personality and a muse for Marc Jacobs and Karl Lagerfeld, Chung was also a cohost of the nightly music show Fuse News, covering the hottest acts and entertainment news. Chung’s first book, It, provides her legion of fans with a long-awaited inside look at her fascinating world.A wholly unique collection of Chung’s personal writings, drawings, and photographs, It covers everything from her candid thoughts on life, love, and music to her favorite ensembles and how to decide what to wear in the morning. With Chung’s characteristic wit, charm, and refreshingly down-to-earth attitude, this full-color compend

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Book SynopsisGO FROM THRIFT-SHOP CHEAP TO RUNWAY CHIC EACH AND EVERY DAY!   Based on her wildly popular blog of the same name, guerrilla seamstress Marisa Lynch shows you how to easily (and affordably!) transform your wardrobe from frumpy to fabulous! With just a snip here and a stitch there, your basement bargains will rival anything in designer collections. Yes, with a little imagination—and DIY tools like needles, thread, and safety pins—you too can update an outdated castoff. Inside you’ll discover how to   • ace the sewing basics (remember: safety first!) • create DIY designer look-alikes • cut Flashdance-inspired sweatshirts • make an old, tired muumuu a smashing must-have • give bridesmaid dresses a second life • dye your way to a vibrant new wardrobe • whip up accessories in seconds • style the same dress seven different ways   Complete with colorful before-a

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Book SynopsisA suitcase-friendly insider’s companion to the most fashionforward cities for well-dressed and worldly gentlemen.Trade Review'Sleek … a fascinating view into the craftsmanship of top tailors, clothiers and shoemakers' - ItaliaTable of ContentsIntroduction • Florence • Hong Kong • London • Melbourne • Milan • Paris • Naples • New York • Stockholm • Tokyo • In Brief: Amsterdam; Atlanta; Auckland; Beijing; Brussels; Chicago; Gothenburg; Hanover; Los Angeles; Madrid; Manila; Munich; Newcastle; Singapore; Vienna • Sartorial Travel Tips from the Experts • What to Pack

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Book SynopsisStyle expert Alison Lumbatis shows you how easy it is to build a basic yet beautiful wardrobe starting with the clothes you already own and adding other classic mix-and-match elements that work for any season on any budget. Make fashion fun again.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewSharing the story of pattern company beginnings, from the creation and development of the patterns they sold, the marketing and advertising through to the manufacturing and distribution process, as well as an extensive collection of full-colour illustrations of the patterns themselves including price guide, lovers of vintage style and history buffs alike will revel in this factual documentation of 1950s fashion. - Makeitshabby.com Jan 2015

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Book SynopsisThe Whiting & Davis purse is the epitome of the mesh bag. For over one hundred years, these 'shimmery pieces of splendor' have graced the fashionable woman's wardrobe. Thanks to designs ranging from abstract Deco patterns to extravagant figurals to sleek gold and silver solids, Whiting & Davis purses are as sought-after for their artistry as for their practicality. This first-ever book devoted solely to Whiting & Davis captures all the charm and splendor of the company's mesh bags, past and present, in over 600 color photos, vintage ads, catalog pages, and archival material. The informal, informative text explores the colorful Whiting & Davis history and related product lines. A current price guide completes this in-depth look at the purses that advertisements dubbed 'the loveliest of all feminine accessories--the perfect mesh!'

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive new book celebrates over 550 top quality handbags by leading and unknown designers the world over, dating from 1759 to 2004, with detailed information to describe their outstanding qualities. These carefully selected handbags are arranged by their primary materials and chronologically within each chapter, for easy reference and interesting comparisons. Here fine leather, fabric, metal, beaded, skin, and plastic handbags from all over Europe, England, Canada, The United States, and Asia appear in over 600 beautiful color photographs. Examples appear from the design houses of Adele Handbags, Asprey, Bergdorf Goodman, Bonnie Cashin for Coach, Cartier, Chanel, Coblentz, Collins of Texas, deLillo, Elizabeth Arden, Emilio Pucci, Fendi, Givenchy, Gucci, Halston, Hermes, I. Miller, Joret, Judith Lieber, Keiselstein-Cort, Llewellen, Mandalian, Mark Cross, Marvel, Nettie Rosenstein, Patricia of Miami, Pierre Cardin, Raoul Calabro, Rialto, Roger Van S., Ronay, Rosenfeld, sydney

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Book SynopsisReuse, recycle, and repurpose the clothing you love, creating new, one-of-a-kind garments. Every one of the twenty-one inspiring projects in this book can be sewn quickly, even by beginners. The descriptive photo instructions make it easy to follow the process step by step. Sew a length of chiffon onto a top to create a unique dress. Change a beloved sweater by giving it a great new neckline. Revamp an old linen shirt into a trendy halter top. That favorite pair of jeans that's got holes worn in its knees? Transform it into a denim skirt. Give a T-shirt a dramatic lace yoke, turn out-of-style pants into ever-stylish chinos, and much more.

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Book SynopsisTomboys are confident, rebellious, and adventurous. They are bold, brazen, fierce—and sexy. They aren’t known for following rules, they are known for doing—and wearing—whatever they want. Tomboy captures the tomboy’s style, her je ne sais quoi, her wardrobe, and most importantly, her spirit. Throughout the twentieth century, the mass marketing of gender stereotypes meant tomboys cropped up against the odds, trends, and ads. As menswear-inspired fashions for women have exploded into the mainstream under the helm of designers and stylists ranging from J.Crew to Rag & Bone to Boy by Band of Outsiders, acceptance of both the word tomboy and the women associated with its edge has been set into play. But a tomboy is not just about style—tomboys are measured in equal parts wardrobe and spirit.A visual history that chronicles the past eighty years of women who blur the line between masculinity and femininity, Tomboy Trade Review"So, we're tickled pink to see an entire tome dedicated to the brazen gals throughout the ages — and their rebellious regalia." ~Refinery29.com"Brings the history of the tomboy to life by fully celebrating what it means to be a tomboy and carry the inherent ability to blend a rugged sensibility with classic, understated elegance."~Runningwithheels.com"Filled with shots of classically stylish female archetypes from all walks of life, this one’s just as good a coffee table pick up for the guys as it is for the ladies."~GQ

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Book SynopsisSunday Sews presents 20 irresistible designs that can be sewn on a weekend and enjoyed for a lifetime. Featuring minimalist style and unfussy lightweight fabrics, they are as functional as they are chic. Think drapey shift dresses, flattering tunics and skirts, tanks and tops perfect for layering, pretty aprons, go-anywhere tote bags, and gifts for children and loved ones. Step-by-step instructions and technical illustrations make construction a breeze, whatever the reader''s skill level; and lush photographs showcase the finished projects in clean, uncluttered settings. Sleekly packaged and brimming with atmosphere, Sunday Sews evokes everything we love about the most relaxing day of the week.

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Book SynopsisAny woman can look and feel lovely, regardless of her age, bank balance, or pant size, and Looking Good . . . Every Day defines a simple yet sophisticated standard for women to determine exactly which clothes and accessories will showcase their unique beauty. The “points of connection” method explains that the more characteristics that exist in common between a woman and her outfit, the more lovely she will look. It shifts emphasis from hiding her perceived figure challenges and focuses on spotlighting her personal assets. By choosing wardrobe additions in this way, everything in her closet will work together. She has more outfits from fewer garments, allowing her to buy higher-quality garments without increasing her budget. Photography of real women—ranging from 22 to 80 years old and from size 4 to 24—illustrates the universal impact “points of connection” make in their appearance.

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A wealth of stylish patterns inspired by the textile history of Norway. One of the oldest textile factories in Norway, Salhus Tricotagefabrik (1859-1989) operated outside Bergen for over 130 years, producing thousands of sweaters and other durable everyday clothes such as wool and cotton underwear and woollen socks. The technical limitations of the knitting machines of the day gave rise to timeless geometric motifs with strikingly distinctive features―motifs which inspired some of Norway’s best-loved knit designers to come together and create this striking collection of all-new contemporary hand-knit garments, now translated into English for the first time! A detailed introduction to Salhus Tricotagefabrik Sweaters, jackets, skirts, home décor, and more, for children and adults The best of both worlds: bold, dynamic, fashionably retro designs, and flattering contemporary shaping and cut! Full-colour photographs and step-by-step instructions, with patterns that include both complex finishing for veterans and simpler raglan shaping Features designs from Birger Berge, Kristin Wiola Ødegård, Siv Dyvik, Berit Løkken and other notable Norwegian designers

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Book SynopsisBeanies are a winter favorite among home knitters, and here Susie Johns shows you how to knit them using the simple patterns in this book. Susies designs are fun, fresh and inspiring, and will appeal to a wide range of knitters. From traditional to contemporary, fun and funky and knitted in bright, vibrant yarns to muted pastels, there is something for everyone. Susie has designed patterns suitable for men, women, children and babies; all of which can be easily made on-the-go, and costing only 50 cents a pattern. Knitted beanies also make fantastic gifts for special friends and relatives.Table of Contentsin China Introduction 4 Techniques 6 Very Easy Beanie 8 Button Beanie 10 Beret Beanie 12 Blossom Beanie 14 Charm Beanie 16 Beastie Beanie 18 Panda Beanie 20 Rolled Up Beanie 22 Long, Cool Beanie 24 Pompom Beanie 26 Big Beret Beanie 28 Flower Power Beanie 30 Slouch Beanie 32 Rainbow Beanie 34 Lacy Beanie 36 Knit Knit Beanie 38 Bow Beanie 40 Pigtails Beanie 42 Classic Beanie 44 Baby Beanie 46

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Book SynopsisAn essential A-Z guide to the secret language of tattoos. Discover the true meanings behind over 200 popular tattoos with this comprehensive book, illustrated with over 100 tattoo designs. From sailors' swallows and Mexican skulls to prisoners' barbed wire and intricate Maori patterns, tattoos have been used as a means of communication by cultures all over the world for thousands of years. Through meticulous research, The Tattoo Dictionary uncovers the history of the most popular symbols in tattoo history, revealing their hidden meanings and the long-forgotten stories behind them in this beautifully packaged book.

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