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Now available in a handsome new hardcover gift edition, this friendly guidebook will encourage readers to whittle away the hours. Great for beginners looking for an easy way to get started and more advanced carvers looking for a relaxing way to spend their time, Little Book of Whittling Gift Edition provides 18 projects, including knives, forks, birds, animals, trees, and flowers. Chapters detail the proper whittling tools and materials, including what woods are best to carve, and how to start...
| Автор | Chris Lubkemann |
Knit one of these fabulous patterns and go party! This great new collection of 25 luxurious party knitwear patterns covers jumpers, cardigans, boleros, dressy tops, camisoles, sweaters, coats and sleeveless jackets, as well as accessories such as corsages and bags. Match a satin skirt with the shimmering copper top or the frill-edge bolero to a pretty summer dress to make a fabulous summer ensemble. Or keep warm at a winter party without any loss of style wearing the latest in shrugs, wraps and...
| Автор | Melody Griffiths |
An introduction to kirigami, a Japanese art that combines origami and papercutting, work through the 24 intricate designs of flowers, fruits, animals, succulents, sentiments, and more that are accessible and easy to master for any crafter at any level. With beautiful photography, helpful diagrams, and step-by-step instructions for folding and cutting charming 3D kirigami pop-up cards, vases, boxes, lanterns, holiday decorations, and more, this is sure to become your newest favorite hobby!
| Автор | Ghylenn Descamps |
Challenge your carving skills as Halloween creeps near! Author and award-winning caricature carver Dwayne Gosnell will skillfully teach you how to carve, paint, and finish 4 classic monsters, including Dracula, Frankenstein, a witch, and a mummy. With detailed, step-by-step instructions and photography, each task is carefully described, from roughing out to painting and finishing each piece. Full-size, ready-to-use patterns are provided for every project, as well as paint notes, expert tips, and...
| Автор | Dwayne Gosnell |
For all aspiring and working bartenders, «Bartending» offers expert advice on all aspects of running a successful bar. With a comprehensive introduction to the tools, equipment and glassware found in every bar and guidance on providing excellent customer service, this book provides all the knowledge needed to be the best in the business. Easy-to-follow recipes show how to make a range of cocktails, from classic Martinis to modern twists on old favourites, accompanied by hints and tips for...
| Автор | Adam Freeth |
Hair speaks volumes about who we are. It is a barometer reflecting our health, our lifestyle, style and individuality. And, like us, it has its good days and bad days. It is quite amazing how a change in colour or cut alters our whole image and, as a result, how we feel and present ourselves. When nurtured, hair can glow with health and vitality, but neglected hair looks dull and lifeless. The irony, however, is that hair is dead. With knowledge and understanding, the mystery of hair problems...
| Автор | Libby Peacock |
Eltern und Kinder – für viele Menschen ist das die einzig verbliebene lebenslange Bindung. Die Beziehung zueinander hat sich dabei entscheidend gewandelt; Kinder leben heute auf Augenhöhe mit den Erwachsenen, sie sind der Lebensmittelpunkt ihrer Eltern. Das prägt auch das Erziehungsverhalten: Den Kindern Zukunft zu geben ist den Eltern Wunsch und Verpflichtung zugleich. Doch wie geht man das erfolgreich an? Ein moderner Erziehungsratgeber mit vielen Hintergrundinformationen über die...
| Автор | Michael Behrent |
Secret Britain is an exploration of the fascinating and beautiful, yet more obscure and less-visited, corners of the country. Landscapes and heritage sites that receive little coverage in more conventional guides are revealed here in all their glory, and there is a diverse range of locations to suit every mood.Travel from the rugged beaches of Cornwall to the ancient burial sites of the Orkney Islands, and in between encounter an enticing mix of wild hills and spectacular coastlines, ancient...
| Автор | Tom Quinn |
Im kulinarischen Buch-Rampenlicht stehen andere, sei es, dass sie wie Spargel und Erdbeere jedes Jahr neu saisonal aufgewärmt werden, sei es, dass findige Vermarktungskünstler, die nebenher auch als Koch arbeiten, uns einreden wollen, wir bräuchten unbedingt eine meterlange Auswahl verschiedener Salz- und Pfeffersorten oder für jede Lebenslage ein anderes, immer sehr heilsames Öl (Olive, Argan, Kürbis und Konsorten lassen grüßen), den passenden opulenten Bildband gibt es wie selbstverständlich...
| Автор | Ulrich Elsbroek |
What does woodworking have to do with physics and fun? You’re about to find out! Making Inventive Wooden Toys is filled with high-octane, exciting, and slightly wacky toys for kids and parents to build together. These creative projects combine ingenuity and woodworking with real-life lessons in science, technology, engineering, art, and math—aka STEAM. Have fun building 33 easy-to-make wooden action toys that can do extraordinary things, like the Desk Top Rocket, the Anti-Gravity Box, the Ping...
| Автор | Bob Gilsdorf |
Pastry is one of the most comforting foods and is used the world over. In Comfort Pie , Kathryn Hawkins shares recipes for all the different types of pastry and for 70 glorious pies. There are large family pies as well as individual ones, pies for parties and pies for dessert. Easy step-by-step instructions make every pie within reach of the average home cook.The book includes recipes for sweet and savoury pies, and for pastries and tarts. From beef and onion ‘clanger’ to sausage and apple...
| Автор | Kathryn Hawkins |
From baby pandas and piglets to bear cubs and lion cubs, this book by best-selling and award-winning scroll saw artists and authors, Judy and Dave Peterson, has over 50 scroll saw projects and patterns for cute wooden toys of young animals found in the zoos, woods, jungles, and oceans of the world. Providing basic information on using a scroll saw to creating wooden puzzle animals, there even a few simplified projects with pieces large enough that are safe for children to play with! Great for...
| Автор | Judy Peterson |
Discover 30 woodworking projects that are surprisingly easy to make! Now woodworkers of any skill level will be able to easily make their own decorative and functional wooden boxes, using just one tool – the scroll saw. Author and heirloom box-maker, Gary MacKay, provides step-by-step photo demonstrations to create wood boxes with checkerboard, diamond and pinwheel effects. Patterns include eye-catching designs for jewelry and recipe boxes, tissue boxes, knitting trays and desk organizers.
| Автор | Gary MacKay |
The world of make-up is exciting, but also bewildering, with new products and fashions constantly appearing. «The Complete Make-up and Beauty Book» offers both practical advice and inspiration to make sense of your beauty needs, and the looks that are right for you. The author draws on a wealth of experience as a model, stylist and beauty editor, and on the talents of leading make-up artists, to present a fresh look at the subject. As well as offering tips and suggestions, «The Complete Make-up...
| Автор | Leigh Toselli |
Welcome your new baby to the world with lovingly knitted garments and accessories! This book is filled with easy-to-knit projects you’ll want to make for the baby in your life. Top knitwear designer and author Val Pierce presents 25 simple patterns for practical but adorable baby knits, from bootees to hats to blankets. Whether it’s a kimono-style jacket that you don’t have to pull over a newborn’s head or drawstring mittens that keep your little one from pulling them off, One-Stitch Baby Knits...
| Автор | Val Pierce |
Celebrate deliciously and beautifully! Master sugarcraft sculptor Alan Dunn shows how to create festive cakes decorated with cascading, lifelike floral arrangements built from sugarpaste. Make your cakes the centerpiece of any celebration with romantic flowers, lush foliage, brightly colored fruits, and fantasy butterflies. Alan’s easy-to-follow directions, accompanied by stunning, mouthwatering photographs, cover 35 floral varieties and 18 charming cake designs for weddings, anniversaries,...
| Автор | Alan Dunn |
If you're a woodburning artist with a love of nature and animals, Pyrography Patterns will make it easy for you to create vibrant and attractive wildlife images. Award-winning pyrography artist Sue Walters offers 30 dynamic North American wildlife patterns to use in woodburning projects. These engaging animal subjects-including geese, eagles, bear, deer, wolves, foxes, owls, chipmunks, cougars, and more-are presented in harmonious natural settings. Large ready-to-use designs are provided in...
| Автор | Sue Walters |
Learn to make pens that are both practical–and beautiful! In this newly revised edition, author and expert pen turner, Barry Gross provides new pen kits and mechanisms with up-to-date techniques, along with in-depth instruction and creative ideas for both the novice and the experiences turner looking for new ideas. From choosing a lathe to pen turning basics and even marketing your work–no detail has been left out! Also included is a section on casting your own acrylic pen bodies, so you can...
| Автор | Barry Gross |
Project Street Rod is a complete guide to restoring a vintage car, written by auto-restoration guru Larry Lyles, a regular contributor to Auto Restorer magazine. In this detailed 21-chapter volume, Lyles walks the car owner through every step of the modification, from the disassembly of the car and to the finish touches, all with detailed instructions. Lyles transforms a beat-up 1946 Ford into a car the “looks nice, is very dependable, and is decked out with many of the [necessary] modern-day...
| Автор | Larry Lyles |
• Practical handbook for anyone who wants to eliminate toxic-chemical cleaning agents from their life and replace them with natural, homemade solutions.• Mom's Choice Awards 2009 GOLD AWARD WINNER—Indie Book Awards FINALIST—National Best Book Awards FINALIST.• The natural parenting movement and holistic living trends have increased demand for chemical-free cleaning solutions. With relatively few pure products on the market, many are looking to DIY cleaning solutions.• “Gone are the days...
| Автор | Jill Potvin Schoff |
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced quilter, acquire new skills and create stunning star blocks! With 12 different star patterns using piecing and paper piecing techniques, you’ll learn how to form both traditional and modern stars with contemporary settings, like negative space. Enjoy learning a new, do-able method and incorporating these new elements into your future quilt projects! Inspired Star Block Quilts is a reflection of author and quilting designer Sandy Berg’s passion as a...
| Автор | Sandy Berg |
A comprehensive handbook for athletes interested in pursuing the growing and popular sport of triathlon. Experts in all three disciplines, plus specialist triathletes, will guide you through all aspects of improving your technique in all sports and at the all important transitions, as well as fine-tuning your race tactics. A sports psychologist will help get your mind right for the huge challenge ahead, while a physical trainer and sports nutritionist set out plans for improving your overall...
| Автор | Adam Dickson |
Try your hand at contemporary fretwork scroll saw projects! Offering a modern twist on a traditional artform, this complete guide features how-to tips, three complete step-by-step tutorials, and 27 scroll saw patterns of peace signs, butterflies, flowers, mandalas, and other fresh designs to challenge your scroll saw skills. This exciting project guide will show you everything you need to know to accomplish intricate trivets, coasters, and wall plaques. Also included is insightful information on...
| Автор | Charles R. Hand |
· Learn to crochet with personality through a variety of 12 colorful and quirky crochet projects · Projects are perfect for crochet enthusiasts of any level and include a beehive mobile, toys, beanies, buntings, scarves, and more · Includes step-by-step instructions, skill-building tutorials, and coordinating photography · Completed projects feature interactive elements and make for great handmade gifts, from a kitchen mat that looks like a stovetop to watermelon play food · Author Stephanie...
| Автор | Stephanie Pokorny |