Crafts Hobbies category: 13248 books

How does a simple piece of wood become a violin, the king of instruments? Watch and find out as Eugene Drucker, a member of the world–renowned Emerson String Quartet, commissions Sam Zygmuntowicz, a Brooklyn craftsman, to make him a new violin. As he tells this extraordinary story, journalist John...

This version contains printable walls for your Dungeons and Dragons, Gurps, Warhammer, Rifts, D&D, or other RPG's. Just print on card stock paper cut, fold, and enjoy. The quality of this free version will be very grainy compared to the version offered on the quickquests website. This version...

With a knitter’s perspective, Stephanie Pearl-McPhee describes the astonishing wisdom and hard-to-swallow truths that are embedded in everyday clichés. You’ll laugh with Pearl-McPhee as she realizes that “babies grow” after spending nights knitting a now-too-small sweater. “Beginning is...

Reconocidos caricaturistas, escritores e intelectuales, comparten sus anécdotas a propósito del monero más emblemático e importante de México: Eduardo del Río, Rius. Festeja con este libro los 80 años del gran caricaturista de México ¡Te queremos tanto RIUS! Este libro representa...

Both a celebration of the craft and a sourcebook for practical information, Knitting Rules! is a collection of useful advice and emotional support for the avid knitter. Stephanie Pearl-McPhee unravels the mysteries of tangled yarn, confusing patterns, and stubbornly unfinished projects. Daring to...

After two New York Times bestsellers, Nick Offerman—woodworker, actor, comedian, and co-host of NBC’s crafting competition series Making It—returns with the subject for which he’s known best—his incredible real-life woodshop.   Nestled among the glitz and glitter of Tinseltown is a testament...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

It’s 3D Printing: The Next Generation! The technology’s improving, prices are dropping,new models are hitting the market, and 3D printers are appearing on desktops, workbenches, lab shelves, and kitchen tables all over the world. Not only are we seeing better, faster, and cheaper 3D printers,...

The first of 6 eBook-only shorts, beautifully optimised for iPhones and iPads, from star of The Great British Sewing Bee May Martin. Everything the aspiring seamstress needs to get started: A Place to Sew & the Equipment You Need, General Dressmaking Tips, and Hand Stitches. An exclusive first...

Una guía sobre cómo ser bella aunque ello signifique perder la vida. Un catálogo de consejos extremos para llevar una vida de éxito en un mundo machista regido por la injusticia social. ¿Alguna vez te preguntaste por qué eres tan infeliz? Tranquila: he aquí todos los secretos...

Becoming a parent is a blessing that forever changes lives. Filled with Thomas Kinkade artwork and quotes from notable writers, this Little Book commemorates the miracle that comes with having a child.

Preserving food to last through the cold months or packaging or bottling it to travel long distances has long been a concern. Napoleon stated, "An army travels on its stomach." He was referring to the problems involved with transporting sufficient food to keep his men fed. The Napoleonic...

Deliciosas recetas de Xavier Barriga para realizar tus propias galletas en casa. Por fin llega el turno de las galletas, Xavier Barriga nos presenta unas sencillas recetas explicadas paso a paso. Gracias a los consejos del autor, conseguiremos que nuestro horno produzca una multitud de apetitosas...

Elaborar tus propios productos de cosmética y cuidado personal es mucho más fácil de lo que crees. Disfruta de la satisfacción de crearlos con tus propias manos, con ingredientes vegetales, extractos de plantas y aceites esenciales. La mayoría son ingredientes sencillos y fáciles de encontrar...