Teach yourself books

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.

An introduction to pottery that explains the basic techniques and skills and provides information on the origins and preparations of clay, the working of clay, methods of decoration, picking and firing a kiln, and other related topics.

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.

Summarizes and explains 101 key ideas or terms related to politics.