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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 Pong Ball Explosion, the Gator Snap, or the Horizontal Wheel-Top Racer. You'll find there's a secret treasure buried deep within each project... as they bring science to life and actually demonstrate the laws of physics right before your eyes!

Wander through a magical forest where raccoons are talented artisans, well-dressed chickadees roam among the flowers, and more. In this whimsically charming coloring book for adults, color 80 imaginative scenes to life and express your creativity! Featuring fully-colored examples to inspire you before you begin coloring and new and interesting fairytale art that you've never seen before until now, fill each enchanting page with your favorite art materials!

Refresh your palate and impress your friends with The New Mocktails Bible. Whether you''re looking for a healthier tipple, doing dry January or are simply teetotal, you will find a drink for every occasion in this refreshing guide. Featuring over 250 recipes - and including contributions from some of the world''s greatest mixologists - you''ll enjoy getting creative with smoothies, coffees and mocktails!

This attractive, compact, and stylish travel guide presents 101 tasters of cities from around Europe, each one chosen for its appeal to the modern traveler and ease of accessibility. For each destination the low-down on the culture, sights, shopping, accommodation, and food is delivered in witty, well-informed prose that highlights the best that the city has to offer. All the classic European destinations, such as Paris and Florence, are represented, in addition to an eclectic selection of interesting and emerging destinations around the continent such as Vilnius in Lithuania and Brno in the Czech Republic. Details are given of how to get there and each city is illustrated with excellent color photography.101 Weekends in Europe is the perfect companion for seasoned lovers of weekend city breaks wanting to choose their next destination or for less-experienced travelers looking for inspiration.An experienced writer and traveler, Robin Barton has contributed to numerous magazines and books. He is an expert on European travel and city breaks.

Welcome to the world of Steampunk: a unique fantasy version of nineteenth century Victorian England imbued with today's technology, resulting in devices and contraptions that seem to have sprung from the mind of a mad twenty-first century scientist. The "e;steam"e; refers to steam power-as in fire-breathing machines of antique locomotion. The "e;punk"e; is an important reference to an outsider attitude. In The Art of Steampunk, Second Edition you'll discover the captivating and dynamic world of this emerging genre through the creative vision of today's leading Steampunk artists. No longer satisfied with the plastic design of today's mass-produced products, these artists are crafting a romantic new standard for modern goods by applying the characteristics of Steampunk. Their artwork consists of everything from jewelry and watches to light fixtures and clocks, every piece demonstrating hours of painstaking work and unlimited devotion. The Art of Steampunk chronicled the works featured at the first-ever museum exhibition of Steampunk art, held at the Museum of the History of Science at Oxford University. Now this expanded second edition features the work of additional world-class Steampunk artists, as well as new Steampunk lighting creations from author Art Donovan. With more than fifty new photos, The Art of Steampunk, Second Edition, remains the single most important book on the subject of Steampunk.

This complete guide features essential and up-to-date information needed to set up and tune your table saw and expand your table saw skill set. Featuring all the most critical table saw techniques, from selecting and truing blades to mastering basic to advanced cuts and more

This big book provides the expert guidance you need to become a master woodworker, with step-by-step instructions on tools and techniques, 41 complete home furnishing project plans, easy-to-follow diagrams and more than 1,000 lavish full-color illustrations.

This comprehensive guide will show you everything you need to know about tractor ploughing, its history, different kinds of models, and its competitive traditions. Featuring detailed sections on various types of ploughs, basic techniques, the Society of Ploughmen's rules for ploughing matches, and so much more, also included in this new edition are current rules for match ploughing, judges' scoring system, and a list of ploughing organizations around the world.

Meet four adorable dinosaurs who love to do yoga, and they're here to show you how you can do it too! Dino Yoga is a charming and fun illustrated guide that teaches young children how to do yoga with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that explain how to perform all the basic yoga poses. With each yoga position is also a kid-friendly tip on how to better handle their emotions and personalities, including how to relax, how to focus, how to be calmer, and more. A great way to introduce children to this mindful and meditative practice, as well as something you can do and enjoy together as a family, this must-have yoga for kids book is perfect to take them away from their screens and experience all the benefits yoga has to offer!

Spun Cotton Christmas Ornaments features 5 adorable and beginner-friendly step-by-step projects using affordable materials, from glitter icicles and a bell garland to a snowman figurine and more! Also included is a brief history of spun cotton, helpful sections on materials and techniques, and a gallery of inspirational ornament designs.

Help young children learn and practice the alphabet while having fun with paper crafts! 3D Paper Crafts for Kids is an exciting and easy project guide that carefully illustrates how to create 26 charming projects from paper and other household items. Organized in alphabetical order, have fun creating giraffes, kites, owls, queens, trees, zebras, and so much more! From buttons and yarn to seeds and pipe cleaners, every project is perfect and simple for even the youngest mind to make. Featuring step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and templates, this must-have arts and crafts book encourages education along with hands-on fun!

The official SPAM (R) Cookbook is here, featuring over 100 elevated recipes for breakfast, appetizers, main courses, and snacks, all starring this key ingredient.

Featuring expert tips and tricks to achieving beautiful results every time, see for yourself the limitless possibilities of making one-of-a-kind jewelry! Award-winning jewelry designer and author of Making Wow Jewelry, Gay Isber brings you this comprehensive guide to everything beginning jewelry makers need to know about working with resin and epoxy clay. You'll learn how to colorize resin using micro powders and tints, make a mold, embed objects in clay, and much more. With thorough introductory info about both resins and clays and 26 DIY jewelry projects - from necklaces and bracelets to earrings and more - this fun, hands-on guide is perfect to start a new and exciting hobby in the colorful world of jewelry making!

Whittle in a way you never have before! Whittling in the Wild features more than 30 fun and exciting objects to make using a simple pocket knife, wood, and a handful of household items. Learn all the basic techniques and safety precautions, then follow step-by-step instructions to whittle and carve a boat, parachute, and so much more. Also included are expert tips and high-quality photography throughout! Author and leading pocket knife expert, Felix Immler is a full-time Victorinox instructor and ambassador.

No longer are the days you need to be disappointed by knitting large versions of clothes. Plus Size Knits contains 25 stylish patterns, from pullover sweaters to cozy cardigans and more, that have been specifically designed for plus sized women. Resulting in sweaters and accessories that are well-constructed, flattering, and perfect for you!

The iconic, must-have guide for modern handcraft artisans, Blacksmith's Craft has been teaching the fundamentals of blacksmithing since 1952 for good reason. Traditional tools and techniques of the craft will never change and learning the classic cornerstones of the trade is crucial to fully understanding the behavior of iron and steel. The first in its series, this facsimile volume of the seminal British textbook includes 37 lessons, crisp photography, descriptive captions, and all the timelessly essential knowledge a beginner needs to practice and become a skilled blacksmith, from understanding the parts of the hearth, blast, and anvil to creating T-shaped pocket welds. With the modern resurgence in interest, Blacksmith's Craft is the primary, go-to source to learn the skills, tools, methods, and techniques from inside a blacksmith forge.

Second in its series and a facsimile edition of the original 1953 instruction manual, Wrought Ironwork is a practical and essential guide with a focus on technique for the modern smith. With 33 step-by-step lessons and coordinating photography for making a variety of scrolls - from ribbon-end scrolls to beveled scrolls - water leaves, and wavy bars, and eventually onto the creation and assembly of an ornamental gate, practice the fundamentally vital methods to this timeless trade. Working in succession with Blacksmith's Craft, you'll further your skills and hone the techniques necessary to become a skilled smith. Second installment in blacksmith textbook series originally published in 1953 Focuses on the techniques of the trade of blacksmithing Contains 33 step-by-step lessons and coordinating photography Learn to make a variety of scrolls, water leaves, wavy bars, and ornamental gates

The Uke Book Illustrated clearly explains every step in the construction of a ukulele through in the format of a graphic novel. This artistically conceived and executed book reveals the practical aspects of an ancient trade, showing of the preparation and selection of materials, assembly and construction, the tools and jigs, and how to approach th

Build a better backyard!Over 100 outbuilding projects and plans for barns, sheds, and garagesStep-by-step instructions for every aspect of the construction process with coordinating full-color photographyAn overview on planning, tools, materials, and safety tipsDetailed chapters on foundations, framing, siding, roofing, wiring, plumbing, and finishing touchesBlueprint plan packages are easily ordered, including PDF and CAD filesEnhance your property with a new beautiful outbuilding! Adding a backyard storage shed, a new detached garage, an attractive playhouse, or any other type of utility building not only improves the functionality of your home, it also adds value to your property.Whether you want to build one yourself, order a project plan, or you just want to know the basics before you hire the work out to someone else, this updated guide will help! This book contains step-by-step instructions for constructing and designing more than 100 barns, sheds, and other types of outbuildings in a variety of shapes and sizes.Providing an overview on safety, planning, tools, and materials, you'll also learn everything you need to know about foundations, framing, roofing, wiring, and more. Then, choose between designing and building a shed or barn from scratch, buying a kit, or ordering a plan package within these pages. Inside, you can select from dozens of ready-to-build plan packages and order readily available construction blueprints, CAD files, cost estimates, and materials lists.Written with the do-it-yourselfer in mind, Ultimate Guide: Barns, Sheds, and Outbuildings will help you prepare, plan, design, and decide which outbuilding option is best for you!

Whether building a summer cottage in the woods, the hunting cabin of your dreams, or homesteading off the grid, this handy reference provides a logical and sensible approach to building permanent shelter in out-of-the- way places. Including everything from choosing and clearing a site and creating an electrical power source, to clearing the land and creating a foundation, this book offers instruction on building an A-frame cabin and a rustic log cabin with a framed roof. There is also a special section on designing small buildings to cope with Mother Nature, including earthquakes, heavy snow, high wind, and flooding.

Wire wrapping is a quick and easy technique that will take your jewellery craft to the next level. A little wire, a few simple tools and some brightly coloured beads are all you need to start creating your own intriguing fashion statements. By adding new wires to basic links, you can alter simple links into complex and fascinating focal designs.

Macrame for Home Decor shows how easy it is to make upscale, modern home decor using natural macrame craft cords. Readers will discover the 12 essential knots they need to create gorgeous macrame. 40 stylish projects range in skill levels from easy to advanced, so there's something here for everyone. This book is filled with cool, contemporary ideas for rugs, throws, coverlets, room dividers, boho plant hangers, and much more. Mixed-media projects are also included that incorporate fun and interesting materials like beads and rings. Step-by-step illustrations, clear instructions, and beautiful color photographs make macrame simple and fun.

Char-Broil's Big Book of Grilling is the definitive cookbook and how-to guide for everyone who loves preparing meals in the great outdoors, from beginners to seasoned barbecue enthusiasts.

Learn to Turn is the ideal woodturning book for beginners. If you've considered trying woodturning-but have been intimidated by the tone and scope of the books available on the subject-you'll find this informative book to be an approachable and enjoyable guide that will have you turning in no time.

From the decorative to the practical, Brickwork Projects for Patio & Garden offers a range of projects for all levels of expertise. Sixteen original projects range from a simple garden wall to a beautiful raised herringbone patio. Each project has been photographed step-by-step during construction and the finished piece is shown in its garden setting. Clear construction diagrams and concise text accompany every project. A comprehensive techniques section provides expert advice and information on designing, planning, tools, materials, foundations, concrete, mortar and cutting and laying brick. This attractive and accessible DIY book is full of ideas for creating practical garden features using this simple and traditional material.

In this new edition of the largest and most complete book on Celtic knot work, nationally known artist and best-selling author Lora S. Irish unravels the secrets to creating these intricate and beautiful designs.

With this book and a well-chosen and correctly maintained set of planes, you will be able to handle any type of wood in every woodworking situation. In an age of power tools the traditional handplane still has a place. Working with handplanes is often quicker, and leaves a cleaner finish. Versatile handplanes can be used as a router, thickness planer, or edger. They can accomplish jobs that would otherwise require expensive, specialized power tools. Author and woodworking instructor Scott Wynn teaches how to choose, set up, maintain, and master the basic variations of this indispensable hand tool. Scott shows how to discern the difference between each style of plane, how to select one that's best for your approach to woodworking, and how to setup and maintain different types. Getting Started with Handplanes is loaded with technically rich diagrams, illustrations, practical advice, and skill building exercises.

With this pocket-sized guidebook and your favorite Victorinox(R) Swiss Army Knife, you'll be ready to whittle wherever you go.

Create retro-chic pixelated wearables, jewelry, and home decor with 50 imaginative design ideas in this book. Perler(R) and other fusible craft beads are perfect for recreating the retro 8-bit era of blocky video games. Making pixel art wearables, jewelry, and home decor is as simple as following a chart, and your finished creations will look as if they just stepped off a screen. You'll find dozens of projects here for digital-inspired jewelry, coasters, frames, boxes, toys, and more. You'll learn all the basics of assembling and fusing beads, with tips on tools, pegboards, and adhesives. No crafting experience is necessary. Clear directions and step-by-step photos make it easy to get great results.