In just five simple steps, children can make a variety of whimsical crafts such as a hanging mobile, a caterpillar, a maraca, and a sailboat out of objects found in nature. Fourteen projects make clever use of commonly available materials and simple tools, turning nuts, flowers, and clay into lasting crafts and toys. Children five years and older will develop fine motor skills, feed their creativity, and discover new uses for everyday objects. A ranking system for craft difficulty levels is included, from one star to four stars, for stress-free project selection.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 32

Dimensions: 206 x 231 mm

Publication Date: 28-10-2021

The Vought F4U Corsair was the greatest fighter plane in the WWII Pacific theater. For its pilots, survival was not guaranteed. Enemy planes and antiaircraft fire were dangerous, but aerial mishaps, poor flying, mechanical gremlins, weather, and bad luck took their toll too. American, British, and New Zealander Corsair pilots often found themselves with just seconds to escape. Some disappeared as POWs. A few, such as Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, emerged alive at the end of the war. Others had to rely on their training and the means at hand to escape do-or-die situations. Coast watchers, submarines, blimps, and air-sea rescues saved many. Even the French Foreign Legion smuggled a pilot to safety in the most daring Corsair pilot rescue of WWII. Others escaped death initially only to have to fight alongside their rescuers. Included are firsthand accounts from surviving pilots and tales of many of the great WWII Corsair aces.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 304

Dimensions: 152 x 228 mm

Publication Date: 28-10-2021

This first of two volumes on the Supermarine Spitfire covers the design, testing, development, and early WWII combat use of the famed British fighter aircraft's initial variants. The Spitfire in its original marques up to the Mk. VII provided a platform that allowed the Royal Air Force to challenge the German Luftwaffe's Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighters during the 1939-1942 period of WWII. The book also covers the Seafire Marques I to III, which provided similarly valuable service for the British Navy's Fleet Air Arm.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 112

Dimensions: 228 x 228 mm

Publication Date: 28-10-2021

This second of two volumes on de Havilland's "Wooden Wonder" covers the World War II bomber and photoreconnaissance variants of the deadly Mosquito. Along with its night fighter and fighter-bomber variants, Mosquito bomber squadrons attacked the enemy around the clock. Pinpoint assaults on specialist targets were another aspect of Mosquito operations, whose destructive effect on the Axis was constantly felt. Also featured in this volume is the Mosquito's operational service between 1942 and 1945 within the ranks of the RAF, Commonwealth air forces, and US Army Air Force, as well as postwar use.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 112

Dimensions: 228 x 228 mm

Publication Date: 28-09-2021

A young red fox living in Monet's garden in Giverny, France, admires the collage of colors in the landscape that surrounds him. More than anything, he wants to make the colors last as the seasons pass and the winter turns cold and bleak. Try as he might, his creations are blown away, flooded, and even eaten by a deer, until the sight of Monet at his easel and an unexpected encounter with a bumble bee show the gentle fox how he can make the colors last all year long. This brightly illustrated tale is a delightful introduction to Claude Monet.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 40

Dimensions: 230 x 230 mm

Publication Date: 31-03-2019

Knights, dragons, and princesses are the things all good fairytales are made of, but what happens when the tale has an LGBTQ ending? Follow Cedric on his journey from his days on a humble pumpkin farm to the adventures that lead him to become a full-fledged knight. Once a knight, discover how he uses his cleverness and courage to vanquish a fire-breathing dragon and rescue a beautiful prince and princess. It is only then does Sir Cedric face his most difficult challenge. Will he follow his heart, and prove that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is choose for yourself how your fairytale ends?

Bind: hardback

Pages: 40

Dimensions: 205 x 255 mm

Publication Date: 27-04-2019

Learn to paint 50 beautiful botanicals in 30 minutes or less. The patterns included and you can paint right inside the book! ; 50 beautiful motifs to paint in 30 minutes or less.; Printed on smooth watercolor paper so you can paint right inside the book! ; Learn-at-a-glance instructions make the process easy for beginners.; Detailed paint patterns included for each tutorial.; Brush recommendations, color mixing, color palettes, and all the basics included! A follow-up to the successful first book! In this new edition, 50 beautiful floral motifs are broken down into simple steps that take the intimidation out of painting. From the first wash of color to the last detail, readers will follow along from start-to-finish. Lessons are included for popular flowers such as dahlia, daisy, hydrangea, peony, ranunculus, rose, sunflower, tulip, and others. Lessons and ideas are also included for seasonal wreaths and bouquets. Each painting can be completed in only 30 minutes and no expensive materials are necessary. Printed on high quality watercolor paper with a true lay-flat binding that will allow readers to paint right inside the book!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 128

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 31-08-2021

The best way to start in knifemaking is usually to make a fixed-blade knife, and this photo-rich guide with carefully detailed instructions offers a full tang knife and a hidden tang knife. Make each of these two projects by following the individual construction principles here, and learn all phases of the knifemaking process. A few simple tools and a suitable workplace are all you need; materials are inexpensive. In their decades of teaching, the authors have often heard “I've never worked with metal before” and offer quick ways to understand the basics. Enjoy clear answers to the questions they often hear from their beginning students, such as “Is the steel hard yet?” or "What kind of wood works best for the handle?" With this complete guide, there is nothing standing in the way of you starting your knifemaking hobby.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 128

Dimensions: 153 x 230 mm

Publication Date: 28-04-2019

Beautiful results every time with this gorgeous color-coded adult coloring book! ; A totally new concept in adult coloring! ; No more stressing and straining over selecting colors and deciding where to put them! ; Color-coded patterns make filling-in the pages easy and stress free. ; Color swatches for every pattern.; 60 patterns to color inside the book. ; Deluxe format! Full -flaps on front and back with easy tear-out pages. ; Full-sized colored examples provided for every pattern! ColorMaps activity books are the hot new way to enjoy adult coloring without the mental stress and strain of selecting colors and deciding where to put them. With the ColorMaps series, you will create beautiful masterpieces in only three steps: 1) pick a design, 2) match your pencils, 3) follow the map to fill-in with color. Its that easy! Unlike traditional by-number products, the ColorMaps series features coordinated colored line and numbered patterns to help you create with ease. No more guessing, squinting, and stressing. And, the best part? No more ugly black numbers and lines showing through to the finished art! Each ColorMapsactivity book is printed on high-quality art paper and is presented in a deluxe padfolio format! From flowers and butterflies to happy words-and-phrases, the designs are fresh, modern, and easy to color. Readers will map their way to relaxation, enjoyment, and creative satisfaction with the new ColorMaps activity series from Better Day Books.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 96

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 28-09-2021

The high quality of traditional bookbinding is renowned, and while apprenticeships are difficult to come by today, this step-by-step guide by expert hand-binders is the next best thing. Teaching you valuable beginning and intermediate level skills, using their trademark hands-on approach, the Hollanders explain the basics of the craft, then guide you through five projects. Detailed instructions and photos help you to success. You’ll master the pamphlet book style, the flat-back book, the round-back book, and the construction of slipcases and clamshell boxes for decorative book protection. Along with formulas to help you navigate making your own custom-size books, an extensive glossary of bookbinding terms and a list of resources offer ongoing support. A gallery of the authors’ handmade books and boxes provides inspiration.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 208

Dimensions: 217 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 30-05-2019