The professional advice and the sheer beauty of these projects make this title a must-have reference for every power carver! The go-to reference for power carving, updated and revised Expanded reviews featuring the latest tools: A complete buyer's guide to exciting new tools from Dremel, Foredom, and other manufacturers 22 step-by-step projects from Woodcarving Illustrated magazine—the woodcarver's authoritative source for 20 years: Including birds, fish, mammals, walking sticks, and more Contributions from today's top names in woodcarving: Frank Russell, Jack Kochan, Wanda Marsh, Lori Corbett, Chuck Solomon, Dave Hamilton Stunning photos of finished work and step-by-step techniques Improved performance, versatile attachments, and lower prices have placed power tools within the reach of every woodworker. Celebrating 20 years of power carving wizardry, this big book presents all-time favorite projects and patterns from Woodcarving Illustrated, the leading how-to magazine for carving enthusiasts. If you have been thinking about trying your hand at power carving, or are looking to expand your power carving skills, this powerhouse collection is exactly what you need. It features a stunning gallery of work and a complete buyer's guide to exciting new tools from Dremel, Foredom, and other manufacturers. Covering everything from the basics of safety to the strategy for texturing feathers, Power Carving Manual, Second Edition offers expert information, insight, and inspiration from today's top power carvers, including Frank Russell, Jack Kochan, Wanda Marsh, Lori Corbett, Chuck Solomon, and Dave Hamilton.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 168

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 19-03-2018

Super fun and super simple, glass painting doesn't require any artistic skills or experience, making it perfect for crafters of all ages! A complete guide to this relaxing creative outlet, Beginner's Guide to Glass Painting includes helpful introductory overviews and tips on how to glass paint. Learn about the painting techniques, tools, and supplies you'll need — from paints and glitter liner to epoxy resin, powdered pigments, and more — followed by 16 step-by-step projects and templates that start small and simple and slowly progress in difficulty, teaching you new techniques one at a time. Also included is a gallery of stunning glass paintings for continued inspiration!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 136

Dimensions: 190 x 228 mm

Publication Date: 05-12-2023

Shy and reclusive, BigFoot spends most of his time in the deep dark woods, rarely spotted by humankind. But every now and then he leaves his remote retreat, and travels the world for vacation fun! Sharpen your search & find skills by locating the elusive BigFoot on vacation 10 big visual puzzle panoramas offer teeming activity and an impressive level of detail Search for BigFoot, his legendary footprint, and more than 500 other unexpected personalities and objects Scenes include a beach, camping, cruise, farm, carnival, safari, National Park, and more Fun and educational facts & illustrations about each vacation activity so you can learn more about what you see Sharpen your search & find skills by locating BigFoot at his favorite vacation retreat. It won't be easy! BigFoot is enjoying his holiday in ten different ways, from deep sea diving and joining a balloon festival to taking a cruise, going to the beach, visiting Yellowstone National Park, and more. This handsome hardcover book presents each getaway as an immense two-page visual puzzle, full of teeming people and creatures. Your task is not only to find BigFoot and his legendary footprint, but also more than 500 other unusual and sometimes unexpected personalities and objects. Fun facts and pictures accompany each scene to help you learn more about vacation activities.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 48

Dimensions: 254 x 254 mm

Publication Date: 19-03-2018

Jam-packed with tons of awesome information about nature, this amazing book teaches children the importance of the creatures that pollinate our world! Engaging and fun, inside World of Pollinators kids will learn about important pollinating insects, their unique traits, and the impact they have in our environment, along with other valuable nature topics, from what pollen is and how it works to why some insects and birds are pollinators while some are not. Also included are easy outdoor DIY projects kids can create that will make a difference in your own ecosphere, illustrated guides showing different types of birds, insects, and furry animals that pollinate, flowering plants that attract pollinators, regional maps, and awesome fun facts! This educational, hands-on, 144-page book provides fun and exciting outdoor projects for kids to get involved in nature while also protecting it, including learning how to make these helpful items: Hummingbird Feeder Pollination Station Bee House Pollination Water Station Bug Hotel World of Pollinators is an excellent resource for parents and teachers to encourage, educate, and inspire children about pollinators and helping the environment. Kids will find themselves fascinated by nature and its amazing creatures while learning how to help care for and protect them!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 203 x 254 mm

Publication Date: 20-06-2023

Shy and reclusive, BigFoot spends most of his time in the deep dark woods, rarely spotted by humankind. But the bright lights of the big city beckon to everyone, even our mysterious furry friend! Sharpen your search & find skills by locating the elusive BigFoot in his favorite cities 10 big visual puzzle panoramas offer teeming activity and an impressive level of detail Search for BigFoot, his legendary footprint, and more than 500 other unexpected personalities and objects Scenes include New York, London, Paris, Athens, Tokyo, San Francisco, Toronto, and more Fun and educational facts & illustrations about each vacation activity so you can learn more about what you see Sharpen your search and find skills by locating him at his favorite metropolis. It won't be easy! BigFoot is visiting ten major cosmopolitan destinations, from the Big Apple and London to Paris, Athens, Tokyo, Toronto, and more. This handsome hardcover book presents each urban oasis as an immense two-page visual puzzle, full of teeming people and creatures. Your task is not only to find BigFoot and his legendary footprint, but also more than 500 other unusual and sometimes unexpected personalities and objects. Fun facts and pictures accompany each scene to help you learn more about the world's most popular cities.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 48

Dimensions: 254 x 254 mm

Publication Date: 19-03-2018

Learn from authors and master leather artisans Tony Laier and Kay Laier as they provide insight on a variety of leathercraft techniques, including stamping, carving, braiding, punching, coloring, stitching, and other skill-building techniques to add beautiful details and textures. The project section features 12 step-by-step leather projects, ranging from simple to complex, for belts, bracelets, ID tags, key fobs, trays, and more. Also included are overviews on setting up a workspace, installing hardware, transferring patterns, preparing your leather, and other essential basics, plus an inspiring gallery of finished projects. The must-have guide for aspiring leatherworkers, with Projects in Leather you'll get all the know-how you need to make your own creative leather crafts!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 80

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 23-01-2024

The benefits of foraging for food are far and wide. Whether you're looking for ways to become more self-sufficient, save money, or develop healthier habits, A Guide to Wild Food Foraging will help! Dandelion salad, delicious wild mushrooms, fruits, herbs, and berries — you'll be surprised at what is growing in nearby fields, woods, and shores. Healthy, fresh, and free ingredients can be found in your own backyard, bringing you back to nature and our traditional roots. This book is a compact and comprehensive directory of more than 100 profiles of wild plants, herbs, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, truffles, and other edible fungi, seaweeds, and shellfish. Each profile provides tips on identification, seasonality, location, and what and when to harvest, while the mushroom section includes pictures of poisonous look-alikes to avoid. It also includes how to safely harvest your foraged treasures while being mindful of maintaining the habitat, how to prepare your bounty, and how to incorporate them into delicious recipes. Useful information is included for foraging beginners, such as the foraging code, tips for plant conservation, and questions of legality. With this book, you can add flavor to any meal for free!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 176

Dimensions: 178 x 228 mm

Publication Date: 22-08-2023

A one-of-a-kind visual vocabulary book for young adults and grown-ups, Amazing A-Z AlphaQuest Seek & Find Challenge Puzzle Book features highly detailed art that will capture your interest like no other activity book can! With over 2,500 objects to discover, this seek-and-find book features 26 scenes, each beautifully themed around a letter of the alphabet. Depending on the letter, each puzzle has anywhere from several dozen to more than 250 hidden objects for you to locate, all starting with that letter. Each bustling scene includes a list of words to find and check off within the detailed illustrations, so you can keep a running record as you search and discover. Also included are fun facts about the English language and each letter. A true challenge of your seek-and-find abilities and vocabulary, with these puzzles, you'll try to identify a wide variety of objects found in the world around us—from the world's largest animals and tiniest insects to plants, things that fly, and objects found in our everyday lives. Make countless verbal-to-visual connections as you search page after page of bustling drawings. The more you know, the more you'll find! These impressive illustrations are printed on a high-quality, lay-flat 15" x 11" landscape spiral binding format with a sturdy backerboard. In the back of the book, you'll find an answer key to each puzzle laid out on a grid so you can easily locate anything that might have escaped you — unless you're so good at hidden object puzzles you don't need it! A fun and engaging activity for adults and teens, puzzles like these are brimming with scientifically proven health benefits, including improved memory, mood, problem-solving skills, and visual-spatial reasoning. Excellent as a teaching aid to build vocabulary, these puzzles can also enhance visual perception, hone coordination, develop critical thinking, increase dopamine production, increase your IQ, delay the onset of dementia and Alzheimer's, reduce stress, and provide many other valuable health benefits.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 68

Dimensions: 305 x 228 mm

Publication Date: 22-08-2023

Cooking with beer and bourbon packs built-in flavor to your dishes, making your favorite spirit perfect for baking, deglazing, marinating, simmering, sautéing, and of course, sipping! Whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner, side dishes, snacks, or dessert, cooking with alcohol easily elevates a simple dish and gives meals from home cooks a chef-level taste. This must-have cookbook features 124 recipes with a kick that feature beer and bourbon as a key ingredient in appetizers, sides and snacks, sauces and dips, breads, chilis and soups, light options, meats and BBQ, and sweets. Also included are delicious cocktail recipes to complete your meal with a refreshment, plus sections on safety, the science of cooking with alcohol, descriptions of different types of beer and bourbon, and beer and bourbon food pairings.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 136

Dimensions: 178 x 228 mm

Publication Date: 22-08-2023

If you've never quilted before, this is the place to start! Creating your own unique handmade quilt is one of the most satisfying and rewarding sewing activities you will ever experience. This ultimate beginner's guide shows you everything you need to know, with eight simple projects that let you quilt as you learn. Both "quilt-as-you-go" and traditional methods are covered, with easy-to-follow lessons in basic techniques. Cutting instructions are provided for all size quilts-baby, twin, full, and queen/king-to provide progressive challenges as your confidence increases. Sewing expert Choly Knight makes the quilting process as foolproof as possible, with straightforward directions and step-by-step illustrations. She reveals clever tricks and shortcuts that will shave hours off your working time. Before you know it, you'll be sewing beautiful modern bed quilts to cherish for years to come.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 136

Dimensions: 217 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 30-04-2015