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The Foxfire Book of Simple Living: Celebrating Fifty Years of Listenin', Laughin', and Learnin'

Kaye Carver Collins · Anchor
Pages: 592
Format: Print book

First published in 1972, The Foxfire Book was a surprise bestseller that brought Appalachia's philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers. Whether you wanted to hunt game, bake the old-fashioned way, or learn the art of successful moonshining, The Foxfire Museum and Heritage...
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The Slime Book

DK · DK Children
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback

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Scott 2017 Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue, Volume 2: C-F: Countries of the World C-F

Donna Houseman · Amos Media Co.
Pages: 1688
Format: Print book

"Includes new stamp listings through the March 2016 Linn's stamp news monthly catalogue update."
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Baking Class: 50 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Bake!

DEANNA F COOK · Storey Publishing, LLC
Pages: 144
Format: Spiral-bound

Following the best-selling Cooking Class comes this delightful baking companion for kids ages 8-12, featuring 50 easy-to-follow recipes. Lively step-by-step photos teach bakers-in-training how to knead dough, make biscuits, decorate cookies, and produce a perfect pie, along with essential...
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Brick Cars and Trucks: 40 Clever & Creative Ideas to Make from Classic LEGO®

Warren Elsmore · Barron'S
Pages: 96
Format: Print book

LEGO builders, rejoice! The celebrated author of Brick City, Brick Wonders, Brick Flicks and Brick Vehicles is back with this new title that offers 40 original, ingenious, and unique buildable projects to make from LEGO pieces. In Brick Cars and Trucks, anyone with a drawer full of LEGO...
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Junk Drawer Engineering: 25 Construction Challenges That Don't Cost a Thing

Bobby Mercer · Chicago Review Press
Pages: 212
Format: Paperback

There's no need for expensive, high-tech materials to test your engineering skills - you probably have all you need in your home junk drawer. Each hands-on project in this book will challenge you to come up with a unique solution to a specific design problem. Construct a Pasta Bridge strong...
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Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps & Covers 2018: Confederate States, Canal Zone, Danish West Indies, Guam, Hawaii, United Nations

Donna Houseman · Scott Pub Inc Co
Pages: 1300
Format: Paperback

This is the 150th Anniversary of Scott Catalogues. The Scott Catalogue of postage stamps, published by Scott Publishing Co, is updated annually and lists all the stamps of the entire world which its editors recognize as issued for postal purposes. It is published in eight large volumes...
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Christmas with Southern Living 2016: The Complete Guide to Holiday Cooking and Decorating

Editors of Southern Living Magazine · Oxmoor House
Pages: 192
Format: Print book

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Supercraft

Dk. · DK
Pages: 175
Format: Paperback

52 creative craft and sewing projects easy enough to complete in just one weekend, designed to keep crafters busy all year long.Supercraft is packed with DIY craft and sewing projects that use everyday materials and innovative techniques so you can upcycle your way to creating something...
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Smash Your Precut Stash!: 13 Quilts Using Your Jelly Rolls, Charm Squares & Fat Quarters with Yardage

Kate Carlson Colleran · C&T Publishing
Format: Print book

Have you ever bought the perfect stack of fat quarters, only to see that same bundle decorating your shelf two years later? Give stashed fabrics new life with 13 quilt patterns to make the most of your precuts! Authors Kate Carlson Colleran and Elizabeth Veit Balderrama show you the basics...
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Continuous Crochet: Create Seamless Sweaters, Shrugs, Shawls and More--with Minimal Finishing!

Kristin Omdahl · Interweave Press
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Make beautiful, seamless garments and accessories using basic crochet stitches and join-as-you-go techniques.Attention, style-conscious crocheters! Are you looking to expand your handmade wardrobe with attractive, wearable projects, using eye-catching but easy-to-make construction? Look...
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Akira Yoshizawa, Japan's Greatest Origami Master: Featuring over 60 Models and 1000 Diagrams by the Master

Akira Yoshizawa · Tuttle Publishing
Pages: 192
Format: Print book

This collection of projects by the "father of modern origami" contains detailed instructions for 60 of the master's original works.Master origami artist Akira Yoshizawa was a true innovator who played a seminal role in the rebirth of origami in the modern world. He served...
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Ugly Christmas Sweater Party: Christmas Crafts, Recipes, Activities

Matt Shay · Lark Books
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

"T""was the night before the ugly sweater soiree""A""nd all through your place, ""Y""our perfect party clothes were put away without even a trace. ""Y""our guests will drink cranberry cocktails and craft, ""W""hile...
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Weekend Wraps: 18 Quick Knit Cowls, Scarves & Shawls

Cecily Glowik MacDonald · Interweave Press
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

The Fast and the Fabulous! Looking for knits that take only a little time but are big on style? Weekend Wraps features 18 designs that make short work of knitting gorgeous accessories. Cecily Glowik MacDonald and Melissa LaBarre, along with some of today's top design stars, have created...
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