The Encyclopedia of Decorative Paint Effects: A Unique A-Z Directory of Decorative Paint Effects, Plus Guidance on How to Use Them

This breaks each technique (verdigris, liming, stippling, etc.) down into 5 to 7 steps. Each step is shown in a photos. The book is compact, but covers a lot in 224 pages. Some effects I hadn't seen before in books or in the brochures at paint stores. There is one showing painting faux sandstone blocks. I can hardly wait to get the paint and try one of these effects. They are shown for a variety of surfaces (walls, floors, furniture, accessories). Highly recommended if you want something besides plain ol' paint.