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Ingenious: A True Story of Invention, Automotive Daring, and the Race to Revive America

Jason Fagone · Crown; 1ST edition
Format: Hardcover

An epic tale of invention, in which ordinary people’s lives are changed forever by their quest to engineer a radically new kind of car   In 2007, the X Prize Foundation announced that it would give $10 million to anyone who could build a safe, mass-producible car that could travel...
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Christmas Crochet for Hearth, Home & Tree: Stockings, Ornaments, Garlands, and More

Edie Eckman · Storey Publishing, LLC

Christmas stockings, ornaments, and more -- this is every crocheter's must-have holiday project book! Beginners will love Edie Eckman's useful technique tutorial, and experienced crafters will want to jump right in and start one of these 20 exciting projects. The book includes eight...
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The Crochet Answer Book, 2nd Edition: Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask

Edie Eckman · Storey Publishing, LLC; New edition edition

Edie Eckmans classic QA reference is better than ever! In this revised and updated second edition, youll find helpful answers to even more crochet questions, including new questions on broomstick lace, linked stitches, crochet cables, and much more. Youll also find illustrations for left-handed...
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House Beautiful Living by Water

Lisa Cregan · Hearst
Format: Hardcover

Looking at these stunning homes, you can practically feel the breeze off the water. From lakeside cabins to coastal cottages, these are the waterside homes of your dreams, presented by House Beautiful in a lavishly illustrated volume. In addition to the classic blue-and-white palette, these...
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Kitchen Ideas You Can Use: Inspiring Designs & Clever Solutions for Remodeling Your Kitchen

Chris Peterson · Cool Springs Press, 2014.
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

The kitchen: command center of the home, headquarters for all things edible, family-member traffic funnel. Whether you're a bachelor or bachelorette in a small starter home or part of a larger family, if this isn't the most-used room in your house, you must not be home very often....
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Woodwork Step by Step

DK Publishing · DK ADULT

Woodwork: Step-by-Step is the next title in DK's bestselling Step-by-Step series. A perfect starting point for anyone new to the art of woodwork, the book explains more than 100 techniques and eight achievable projects with clear photography and instructions. Gallery spreads show the equipment,...
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Unlikely Heroes: 37 Inspiring Stories of Courage and Heart from the Animal Kingdom

Jennifer Holland · Workman Publishing Company

In her heartwarming New York Times bestsellers Unlikely Friendships and last years Unlikely Loves, Jennifer Holland revealed the surprising emotional bonds that exist between animals of different species. Her books spent dozens of weeks on bestseller lists and caught the attention of major...
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Trafalgar Square Books-Knitting Double

Anja Bell · Trafalgar Square Books
Format: Hardcover

Trafalgar Square Books-Knitting Double. Knitting double also known as double knitting is a technique by which knitters can create two fabrics at the same time and this guidebook includes step-by-step instructions with photographs to help master this method. Crafters learn how the front...
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Haatchi & Little B: The Inspiring True Story of One Boy and His Dog

Wendy Holden · Thomas Dunne Books
Format: Hardcover

#1 International BestsellerWhen Owen met Haatchi, the lives of one adorable little boy and one great, big dog were destined to change forever.Owen-known to his family as "little buddy" or "Little B"-has a rare genetic disorder that leaves him largely confined to a wheelchair....
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My Boyfriend Barfed in My Handbag . . . and Other Things You Can't Ask Martha

Jolie Kerr · Plume

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"Wise and funny. . . . The Lorrie Moore short story, or the Tina Fey memoir, of cleaning tutorials." - Dwight Garner, The New York Times "Thrillingly titled. . . . For a generation overwhelmed not just by dust bunnies, but by bong water on the carpet,...
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