LEGO® bricks meet The Way Things Work in this fun, informative tour of the world of engineering, from the creative mind of expert LEGO® builder Jeff Friesen. In The LEGO® Engineer, you’ll explore how some of humanity’s greatest feats of engineering work, from towering skyscrapers to powerful rockets to speeding bull...

Make beautiful and decorative paper flowers with this easy origami kit. World-renowned origami authors and artists Michael G. Lafosse and Richard L. Alexander present this new take on the origami art of flower folding. The flower projects range from simple to challenging. A variety of paper folding techniques are pr...

Fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate Ann Budd's latest addition to The Knitter's Handy Book series. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this handy book offers instructions for knitting four basic sweater ...

Cet ouvrage regroupe plus de trois cents dessins et schémas originaux en plus d’une sélection de visages présentés dans les précédents tomes de la collection. La tête et le cou y sont détaillés étape par étape, sous de multiples angles. L’étude des proportions, formes synthétiques, repères osseux, musculature et pli...

This antiquarian book contains a detailed and practical guide to gem cutting as a hobby, with information on cabochons, faceting, spheres, tumbling, special techniques, and more. An exhaustive manual with complete instructions for tool use and all the elementary information a prospective lapidary might need to know,...

A guide to landscape painting for complete beginners with simple exercises. Hazel Soan is a hugely successful painter and an outstanding teacher and author of art books, which have introduced the wonders of art to a generation of amateur artists. In this book she teaches you how to get to grips with watercolour land...

Drawing is a very rewarding pastime, and with careful observation and plenty of practice you can produce works to be proud of. In this enjoyable book, artist and teacher Barrington Barber takes fifty subjects to draw, ranging from simple objects around the home to portraits, outdoor scenes and expansive landscapes. ...

Unlock the enchanting world of crochet with "Crochet Granny Squares from Beginner to Pro." Dive into a captivating journey that takes you from novice to master, one stitch at a time. Discover the joy of creating timeless heirlooms, cozy blankets, and charming accessories with this comprehensive guide. Delve into the...

「令人驚嘆的故事。」ーー尚恩．貝希爾（Shaun Bythell），《二手書店店員日記》（The Diary of a Bookseller） ★《在世界盡頭的書店》入選「托爾斯泰治療法」（Tolstoy Therapy）的「12本告訴你閱讀的快樂的好書」 露絲・蕭在遙遠的紐西蘭南島峽灣小村馬納波里（Manapouri）經營著兩間袖珍書屋。她把她的書店客人、對愛書的思索，與自己豐富...

Mid-Century Modern Interiors explores the history of interior design during arguably its most iconic and influential period. The 1930s to the 1960s in the United States was a key moment for interior design. It not only saw the emergence of some of interior design's most globally-important designers, it also saw the ...

This antiquarian volume contains a detailed guide to fly-making. Written in plain, simple language and containing step-by-step instructions and a wealth useful information on the subject, this text will be of considerable utility to the modern fly-fisher, and would make for a great addition to collections of allied ...

Engage children’s natural curiosity with this collection of 25+ process-driven drawing activities exploring essential art concepts and techniques. In Drawing Workshop for Kids, art educator Samara Caughey, founder of the highly praised family-centered art studio Purple Twig, shares drawing invitations that support t...

Recycling is good, isn’t it? In this visionary book, chemist Michael Braungart and architect William McDonough challenge this status quo and put forward a manifesto for an intriguing and radically different philosophy of environmentalism. "Reduce, reuse, recycle”. This is the standard “cradle to grave” manufacturing...

Hone your observation and drawing skills with this mindful nature journal, filled with prompts to get you engaged in the world around you. Clare Walker Leslie’s approach has long been acclaimed for its accessible style of teaching people to see, witness, and appreciate the wonders of nature. With an emphasis on lear...

Inspired by radical Italian designer Enzo Mari, this practical book with step-by-step DIY projects for hand built, beautiful furniture is a tribute to his simple ideas that challenged the consumerism of the furniture industry. Many interpreted Enzo Mari’s book Autoprogettazione? as a manifesto of nostalgic longing f...

Unlock the world of fashion with "A Fashion Vocabulary: Understanding Fashion Terms." This guidebook is your passport to the captivating and ever-evolving universe of style. Whether you're a budding fashionista, a student, or simply a curious individual eager to delve into the intricacies of the fashion industry, th...