Mastering the Knot: A Guide to Tying Ties for Every Occasion by Maxwell Stonebridge is your ultimate companion in the art of tie-knotting. Whether you're preparing for a high-stakes business meeting or a sophisticated evening event, this guide demystifies the process of tying the perfect knot. With detailed instructions on a variety of knots, from the classic Windsor to the versatile Pratt, and insights into the latest trends in tie fabrics, this book ensures you always look your best. Discover the secrets to a polished appearance and elevate your style with ease. Perfect for beginners and seasoned tie-wearers alike, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to master the art of tying ties.

Personalize your wedding with your own creative flair, while staying organized and on budget! Practical organizer is divided into comprehensive sections covering all the essentials: budgeting; parties and events; attire, invitations, and announcements; flowers, music, and photography; the ceremony, reception, and honeymoon. Includes tips, timelines, and checklists 112 pages: Hardcover three-ring binder 10-1/2" wide x 11-1/2" high (26.7 cm wide x 29.2 cm high) Plastic pockets for storing menus, swatches, estimates, receipts, and other important papers Plastic business card holder page

Master 100 essential outdoor knots with help from John Sherry, the world's leading knot-tying educator! Based on the wildly successful Pro-Knot cards and Sherry's own NetKnots.com website, Knot It! is an unprecedented resource for novices and masters alike. Full-color pages clearly illustrate knot-tying instructions for 100 must-learn knots, plus clever uses and other essential information. The hardcover book also comes with a set of John's coveted 1,000,000-copy selling Pro-Knot cards: 5 waterproof, vinyl, quick-reference cards you can take literally anywhere! Knot It! also includes a length of high-grade paracord rope to practice with.

Des Pawson has been a professional ropeworker for more than 25 years. His passion for knots goes back to the time when, aged 7, he was given a book with some knots in it. He has studied knots and sailors' ropework ever since. Over that time he has built up a number of recipe books containing the information required to make each item, whether it is a key fob, fender, mat or knife lanyard. Des Pawson's Knot Craft contains a selection from those recipe books, giving the reader the basic designs, illustrating which knots and sennits are used to make them. Here is a step-by-step breakdown of how to put the knots together as well as the size and lengths of materials required. Many books have been published on how to tie practical knots but not many books give help in putting the knots together to make an object.

“Mr. Petit is the perfect teacher” in this fascinating, educational volume on knot-tying—an art and science that has held civilization together (The Wall Street Journal). Philippe Petit is known for his astounding feat of daring when, on August 7, 1974, he stepped out on a wire illegally rigged between the World Trade Center’s twin towers in New York City. But beyond his balance, courage, and showmanship, there was one thing Petit had to be absolutely certain of—his knots. Without the confidence that his knots would hold, he never would have left the ground. In fact, while most of us don’t think about them beyond tying our shoelaces, the humble knot is crucial in countless contexts, from sailing to sports to industrial safety to art, agriculture, and more. In this truly unique book, Petit offers a guide to tying over sixty of his essential knots, with practical sketches illustrating his methods and clear tying instructions. Filled with photos in which special knots were used during spectacular high-wire walks, quirky knot trivia, personal anecdotes, helpful tips, magic tricks, and special tying challenges, Why Knot? will entertain and educate readers of all ages. “In reading Philippe’s book we are cogently reminded that without the ability to secure a rope, or tether a goat, or make fast the sheets of a galley, much of the civilization that we take for granted would disappear as easily as a slipknot in the hands of a Vegas conjuror.” —Sting, musician and activist “His descriptions are clear, he deploys humor frequently and he makes his points with anecdotes that are colorful and memorable. Explaining the purpose and creation of knots and thanks to those flawless drawings Mr. Petit earns perfect marks.” —The Wall Street Journal

* Clear step-by-step instructions and photographs

If your marriage didn't work out once, marry the same person again... said no couple ever. Piper Here's the scoop-I married my former study partner for money's sake. I promise you it's not as bad as it sounds. Peter needed a wife in order to receive his dad's inheritance... so I did what any friend would do, I said yes. Peter A marriage on paper-that's all the guts I had to ask for. Of course, if Piper had wanted more, I would've gladly given her myself and all the puppies and chocolate in the world. Instead, I surprised her by paying off her med school bills, then took my broken heart and moved to another country. Piper So, here's the part that does sound bad. I got pregnant (the details of our wedding night are a bit fuzzy). His mom hated me (still does). And we left our baby to be raised by her over-the-top grandmother when we parted ways. I told you it was bad. But now Peter's reaching out to me and it's making me wonder... Peter Do I have regrets? Absolutely! Turning forty made me realize I can't waste a chance to make things right with the two most important women in my life. I've reunited with our daughter and now it's time to win over Piper. If only she wasn't already engaged to another man...