Teach yourself books

A guide to the alternative medical practices of China, explaining the basic principles and forms of Chinese medicine, and discussing topics such as acupuncture, Ch'i Kung, herbal medicine, moxibustion, acupressure, and the Five Element Theory.

A self-teaching guide for learning judo.

Written by two of the most well-known and respected experts in the beekeeping community, this is a new and updated edition of a popular reference title which contains everything the beginner, or even intermediate, beekeeper could need.

A guide to creating mosaics that explains the basic techniques, traces its history, offers project suggestions, and profiles designs from around the world.

An introduction to digital photography that provides information on what equipment is needed to get started, how to create a digital picture, how to manipulate images, from basic principles to more advanced skills, and how to save, print, store, and display pictures.

Provides an introduction and reference guide to the theory, practice, and history of music. Covers different instruments, the singing voice, musical notation, scales, melody, and harmony.

A beginner's guide to the ideas, techniques and methods of making beautiful letters. Includes an outline of the history of western writing styles.

Provides a history of the art of paper-folding from its origins in the twelfth century. Includes 400 diagrams with instructions showing how to create a range of models from a paper hat to an elaborate Japanese lady.

An illustrated guide to making jewelry with various materials, such as grass, paper, metals, and beads, with step-by-step directions for several techniques and projects.