Blossoms, stars, and geometric shapes recapture the hypnotic beauty of the lotus. Thirty-one undulating patterns include the Umbrella Flower, Deer Ears, Spread Eagle, Candle Flower, and other repeating motifs.

Umbrella Flower, Deer Ears, and Candle Flower are among these 31 entrancing patterns inspired by lotus blossoms. Each of the stars, flowers, and geometric shapes feature a variety of colored outlines that will complement the completed image. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Lotus: Designs with a Splash of Color and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress. Previously published as Creative Haven® Lotus Designs Coloring Book.

Dare to Wear Crochet in More Ways Than One Convertible Crochet is a brand new way to think about crochet fashion, exploded lace motifs, and flattering silhouettes. Award-winning designer Doris Chan helps you get more out of crochet with these endlessly adaptable patterns and techniques that can work with a variety of different looks, personal styles, and body shapes. You'll learn to personalize these designs by easily making alterations, adding removable elements, or simply styling the piece in an ingenious new way. Make it once. Wear it again and again.

This new reference work contains approximately 1500 entries covering Chinese civilisation from Peking Man to the present day. Subjects include history, politics, art, archaeology, and literature to name but a few.

Relaying a chronological account of the Metropolitan Museum's collection of pottery, porcelain and faïence, this book reveals the economic, cultural, and social history of diverse cultures through their ceramic and plastic arts. The catalogue has a global reach, covering the Far East, the Near East, and Europe while tracking the medium from its origins in Dynastic China to the elaborate works in the Rococo style. In his account, Pier also points to areas of the museum's ceramics and plastics collection that will continue to develop into a strong collection. At the time of writing, he identified the Museum's European and Near East collections as particularly promising.