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Make It Yourself! Bots & Circuits

Kelly Coss · Checkerboard Library
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Learn about makerspaces with Make It Yourself! Bots & Circuits! Young makers will discover what makerspaces are and how to hold maker events. Kids will create LED constellations, build robots, make flashlights, and more. Each project has color photos and easy-to-follow instructions....
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Hello Color: 25 Bright Ideas for DIY Decor

Rachel Mae Smith · Quirk Books
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover

Say goodbye to dull décor and hello to color with 25 simple DIY projects with Rachel Mae Smith, the pink-haired proprietor of popular lifestyle blog The Crafted Life!

Liven up your apartment and make your home space vibrant with 25 simple and fun step-by-step home accessory projects--all...
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Crafting with Mason Jars and other Glass Containers: Over 35 simple and beautiful upcycling projects

Hester Van Overbeek · Cico Books
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Upcycle your glass jars and other vessels into useful and lovely objects. Follow Hester van Overbeek's easy steps to make a fresh flower-decorated tea-light votive for a garden party, store all your grains and pasta in large jars with vibrantly painted lids, or why not surprise a friend...
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Karina Garcia's Must-Try DIYs: 20 Crafts & Life Hacks

KARINA GARCIA · Sizzle Press
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

Unleash your creativity with these 20 easy do-it-yourself projects from YouTube sensation Karina Garcia.In this follow-up to her bestseller, Karina Garcia's DIY Slime, Karina provides step-by-step instructions for her favorite crafts and hacks including ten never-before-seen projects...
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Hair-Raising Hairstyles That Make a Statement

Rebecca Rissman · Compass Point Books
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

Do you want to get your hairstyle noticed? Need a little inspiration? From fancy fishtail braids to edgy glitter fades, you'll find an extreme 'do to suit your style.
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Brain Teasers for Dogs: Quick and Easy Homemade Puzzle Games

Christina Sondermann · Quiller Publishing Ltd.
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

For a balanced and happy dog, mental stimulation is as important as the daily walk. In this book you will find many creative brain teasers that you can implement quickly and easily at home and that really challenge your dog. Discover how much fun you can put into everyday objects and how small...
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Debbie Shore's Sewing Room Secrets: Machine Sewing: Top Tips and Techniques for Successful Sewing

Debbie Shore · Search Press
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

Jam-packed with sewing essentials and techniques, Debbie Shore's latest unmissable book brings you 10 must-make machine sewing projects to build your confidence and repertoire.

In this, Debbie's new series, each book takes an aspect of sewing as its subject. The focus of this book...
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The Herbal Apothecary: 100 Medicinal Herbs and How to Use Them

JJ Pursell · Timber Press (OR)
Pages: 296
Format: Paperback

Plant-based medicines offer many healing possibilities for the body, mind, and spirit. In this holistic guide, naturopath J. J. Pursell provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to medicinal plants, explaining how they work and how to use them safely. Incorporating traditional...
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Coffeehouse Knits: Knitting Patterns and Essays with Robust Flavor

Kerry Bogert · Interweave
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover

The jolt of inspiration every knitter needs!

Inspired by the ritual of sipping and stitching, Coffeehouse Knits is a stimulating collection of knitwear with an extra shot of something special. Whether you're joining friends at the coffee shop for community knitting or you're...
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100 Little Crochet Gifts to Make

Anna Nikipirowicz · Search Press 2016.
Pages: 239
Format: Print book

Crocheting has had a huge surge in popularity in recent years and continues to be a very popular craft, and this book has a very wide appeal both to beginners and more accomplished crocheters. This book represents amazing value, comprising 100 projects from some of our best-selling crochet...
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The Modern Nerd's Guide to LARPing

Mike Sciandra · Gareth Stevens Pub
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

LARPing, or live-action role playing, is one of the hottest hobbies today. Its devoted participants develop detailed characters, inventing names and personalities, as well as costumes and props. The improvisational nature and opportunity for creativity at LARP events makes for a new experience...
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My Fairytale Wedding: Planning Your Dream Wedding Without Breaking the Bank

Desiree Hartsock · Dragon Fruit
Pages: 150
Format: Print book

Desiree Siegfried-Hartsock, star of ABC's The Bachelorette (2013 season) , gives her best advice on how to have an extraordinary wedding, on an ordinary budget. In My Fairytale Wedding, Siegfried-Hartsock demystifies wedding planning and budgeting, offering super-practical tips on how to make...
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Karina Garcia's DIY Slime

Karina Garci?a C · Sizzle Press
Pages: 79
Format: Paperback

Create your own slime at home by following these 15 easy, borax-free slime recipes from YouTube sensation Karina Garcia.

Get ready to become a slime master with these fifteen DIY recipes from YouTube sensation Karina Garcia! This full color book, with step-by-step instructions, will...
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Origami Farm Animals: Easy & Fun Paper-Folding Projects

ANNA GEORGE · SUPER SANDCASTLE
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Kids can learn the art of paper folding with Origami Farm Animals. They will start by practicing basic origami folds. Then they can make a pink pig, a cute sheep's face, and more. The crafts in this book are easy and super fun. Each project includes colorful photos and step-by-step...
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Drive: The Definitive History of Driving

Giles Chapman · DK
Pages: 360
Format: Hardcover

Charting the 130-years from the arrival of horseless carriages to the advent of driverless vehicles, celebrate the automobile and the romance of the open road.

Beginning with the development of the first vehicles powered by an internal combustion engine, Drive explores the early...
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