Enter the world of music by not only hearing the difference in musical tones and chords, but also seeing the difference! Children learn best when they can learn through multi-sensory means. By using hearing, seeing, and kinesthetic methods, Emily Arrow has created this easy and fun book for children to use as an introduction to learn how to play the piano! This book is a simple and much needed piano method for beginning musicians ages 6 and older. Emily's process, which follows the Orff Schulwerk method, is very approachable as she walks young musicians through seven lessons learning musical notes and chords on a keyboard through a color dot method. She uses colorful stickers to represent the notes, flashcards to learn the rainbow chords, and video/audio links for students to access for further help. Students will learn how to play 30 fun songs, including The Colorful Musical Alphabet, Row, Row, Row Your Boat, The Itsy Bitsy Spider, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, The Bear Went Over the Mountain, and more! Kids' Guide to Playing the Piano and Keyboard also introduces young minds to important musical vocabulary, fun facts, and the history of the piano, as well as providing a practice chart. Online video and audio access of Emily teaching is included so kids can hear what the piece should sound like. Emily Arrow graduated from Berklee College of Music and is certified in Orff Schulwerk approach to music education. She has been teaching piano for over 15 years. A very popular YouTube influencer, she has over 30,000 subscribers to her YouTube Channel and her videos have been viewed over 2 million times. She is also the author of Kids' Guide to Learning the Ukulele and Kids' Ukulele Songbook, both from Happy Fox Books. If your child needs an easy and fun guide to learning the piano, Kids' Guide to Playing the Piano and Keyboard is the book for you!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 116

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 21-11-2023

You will not believe these bowls were made without a lathe! 30 projects for crafting beautiful bowls with the more accessible scroll saw instead of a lathe Progressive learning format gradually helps beginners move from the most basic starter bowl to more elaborate projects Projects include laminated swag bowls, a flared lobed bowl made with varied angles, a thin, eight-segmented bowl, and an inward curving bowl Original patterns for other types of vessels include a vase, a ginger jar, and a candy dish Author Carole Rothman is a popular woodworker who writes for Woodworker's Journal and provides frequent video tutorials While wood bowls are commonly made on a lathe, this updated and expanded guided resource offers 30 projects for crafting beautiful bowls with the more accessible scroll saw. Each project contains clear instructions and beautiful illustrations. The projects are organized in a progressive learning format, so everyone can find something exciting to make—even a new scroller! Beginning crafters can start with the most basic starter bowl and gradually work their way toward more elaborate bowls—such as laminated swag bowls; a flared lobed bowl made with varied angles; a thin, eight-segmented bowl; and an inward curving bowl. Original patterns for other types of vessels include a vase, a ginger jar, and a candy dish. For advanced wood crafters, an appendix expands upon the earlier material and pushes the wood artist to create new patterns or adapt the existing ones to create art of your very own. With Scroll Saw Wooden Bowls from Carole Rothman, you will learn to make such amazing bowls on your scroll saw that you and your friends won't believe they were made without a lathe!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 160

Dimensions: 200 x 250 mm

Publication Date: 17-05-2019

Perfect for beginner to advanced scrollers, this must-have project guide will walk you through how to scroll saw 15 interactive wooden toys kids will love! Using minimal tools and food-safe finishes, the featured scroll saw projects have a contemporary aesthetic and are truly unique to engage children in new and exciting ways. Also included are helpful overviews on materials and tools, including how to use sandpaper, drills, a square, a plane, and more. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and expert tips and tricks to assist you in accomplishing each exciting project, Making Wooden Toys is the ultimate guide to making one-of-a-kind interactive toys that are just as fun to make as they are to play with!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 184

Dimensions: 178 x 254 mm

Publication Date: 21-11-2023

Add a decorative, organic presence to even the smallest room with beautiful terrariums! 33 step-by-step projects for creating gorgeous terrariums in the smallest of spaces including apartments, tiny homes, and small rooms Over 300 photos, illustrations, and step-by-step details for each project Everything you need to know to bring your own mini landscape to life with cacti, succulents, tropical plants, mosses, air plants and more Troubleshooting tips include how to identify symptoms of illness and control unwanted pests Plant care techniques and tips for maintaining a healthy and beautiful terrarium Do you yearn to enjoy green growing things but lack the space for a big garden? If you have any room at all you can create a beautiful terrarium! With Creative Terrariums, craft blogger Enid G. Svymbersky presents 33 cutting-edge, contemporary designs that will add a decorative organic presence to even the smallest room. Each imaginative project features inexpensive materials, common plants, and step-by-step building instructions. Inside, you'll learn step-by-step how to build and maintain unique mini-gardens full of lush, oxygen-boosting plants. The mini terrarium projects include memo boards, jars, fishbowls, dream catchers, and more that will fit on small tables, bookshelves, and window sills, hang on the wall, or can be displayed in any other tight places in the home. Expert advice for terrarium maintenance is also included, making this book your indispensable reference guide to the satisfying, sustainable hobby of DIY terrariums!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 160

Dimensions: 175 x 225 mm

Publication Date: 24-05-2019

Move beyond the basics of alcohol ink painting! A follow-up to their extensive and introductory painting book, Creating Art with Alcohol Ink, which teaches all the beginning techniques for those exploring alcohol ink, artists and instructors Laurie Williams and Sherry Williams return with this instructional resource to help you up your game in this versatile medium! Learn and master alcohol ink painting techniques including blending, masking, creating a barrier layer, brush painting, and more. Tutorials are provided for painting skin tones, fur, stones, rocks, water, botanical effects, trees, foliage, and animals, along with 17 projects to practice the skills you've learned and put them together into stunning works of art! Detailed opening sections cover need-to-know basics about alcohol inks, tools, materials, surfaces, color theory, storage, and more. The authors have years of experience working with alcohol inks, mastering the brushes, blenders, masking, control, and layering that enables artists to create magnificent realistic art, from portraits to landscapes. Laurie Williams is the founder of the Alcohol Ink Art Community, an online portal where she teaches, encourages, and helps artists of all skill levels build and grow their art business. Sheryl Williams is a self-taught artist who teaches painting classes to students across the globe and offers the building blocks of techniques and tools that develop crucial and fundamental skills. Achieve realism in your alcohol ink art with this inspiring and hardworking guide, Realistic Painting with Alcohol Ink!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 168

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 14-11-2023

Whether you've been working from home for years and want to update your space, or you're brand new to telecommuting and have a lot of questions, Home Office Solutions holds all the answers and inspiration for making a workspace you'll love! From a cozy corner to converting a shed or garage, this must-have guide provides tips on home office ideas, space-efficient furniture, lighting, soundproofing, WIFI, organization, and so much more, also included is helpful, detailed advice on how to successfully work from home. Understand both the advantages and disadvantages of setting up a home office in different areas, including the kitchen, spare room, basement, and other creative spaces. With this timely resource, you'll be inspired to create an efficient and attractive workspace so you can earn your living from home comfortably and affordably.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 128

Dimensions: 203 x 254 mm

Publication Date: 03-11-2020

The Great Book of Monster Legends is an awesome introduction for kids to famous mythical creatures from a variety of cultures! Young readers are guided through the book by cousins Erin and Nora who found an old notebook in their grandfather's attic. He was a monster expert, and these notebooks are filled with his research. Some even have short stories of documented sightings of the beasts! But some of his research is incomplete, so they decide to pick up where he left off investigating monsters across the globe. They start in North America where the well-known Bigfoot has been sighted, then travel to Scotland to find the Loch Ness Monster, Nessie. They continue their trek looking for proof of the Gargoyles in France, the Bakeneko in Japan, Medusa in Greece, and so many more, as they try to complete their grandfather's research. Learn about all these legendary creatures: The Loch Ness Monster (Nessie) in Scotland Fossegrim in Norway The Leshy in Slavic countries The Amphisbaena in Africa Tartalo in Spain The Kraken in Norway And more! Disney graphic novel author Tea Orsi presents the information in the form of small descriptive cards with stories, fun "facts", curiosities, and highlights about each monster, as well as short tales of actual sightings! Throughout the pages, award-winning illustrator Anna Lang enchants with her amazing illustrations and captivating characters. As reported by The Washington Post, reading about and making up monsters can help kids build real-world problem-solving skills to address their fears. The illustrations in this children's book are based on famous fables and mythical descriptions and are realistic yet endearing, so kids can learn fascinating information about monsters without being frightened of them. Kids will be fully engaged while learning everything they've ever wanted to know about monsters, with The Great Book of Monster Legends!

Bind: hardback

Pages: 64

Dimensions: 241 x 292 mm

Publication Date: 28-11-2023

Atlas of Empires tells the story of how and why the great empires of history came into being, operated and ultimately declined, and discusses the future of the empire in today's globalized world. Featuring 60 beautiful and detailed maps of the empires' territories at different stages of their existence and organized thematically to reflect the different driving forces behind empires throughout history (such as faith, nomadic culture, nationhood and capitalism), each section discusses the rise and fall of the empires that existed in a region: their government and society, wealth and technology, war and military force, and religious beliefs. From the earliest empires of the Sumerians and the Pharaohs to the modern empires of the USSR and the European Union, this is a story that reveals how empires are created and organized, how later empires resolve the problems of governance faced by earlier empires, and how the political and cultural legacies of ancient empires are still felt today.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 240

Dimensions: 203 x 254 mm

Publication Date: 16-03-2018

You asked, we listened! Newly expanded with tons of new quilt projects - from baby quilts, tote bags, and a holiday tree skirt to table toppers, full-size quilts, wall hangings, and more - create an array of hexagons with less cutting in less time with this unique quilt-as-you-go technique! Using pre-cuts or fabric scraps to stitch up scores of hexagons with backing and batting included, save time by fast-folding hexies. Learn the basic construction of hexies, then practice fussy cut hexies, half hexagons, stacked hexies, and more. With easy-to-follow instructions and patterns, you'll love learning this simple, innovative, and new way to make tons of amazing hexagon projects! Author Mary Hogan is a passionate quilter that teaches regularly at The Quilting Season.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 112

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 08-12-2020

Discover endless possibilities for what a waffle iron can do with this must-have cookbook! Featuring 101 sweet and savory dishes, from carrot cake and crab patties to breakfast sandwiches, cheeseburgers, melts, waffle s'mores, and so much more, these recipes include everything you've never thought of to make in a waffle iron. If you don't have a waffle iron, don't worry! These recipes can also be made in a sandwich maker or panini press. Included are recipes for four dipping sauces to pair with meals.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 128

Dimensions: 178 x 228 mm

Publication Date: 07-11-2023