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Simple Jewelry: Handcrafted Designs and Easy Techniques

Clair Wolfe · Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
Pages: 119
Format: Print book

Enter the wonderful world of jewelry making with this fun and easy-to-follow book. Whether you are looking to create a special piece for yourself or as a gift, there are twenty projects to choose from. Includes basic techniques, ranging from knotting to working with wire and metals, so that...
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The Grandmaster: Magnus Carlsen and the Match That Made Chess Great Again

Brin-Jonathan Butler · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

A firsthand account of the dramatic 2016 World Chess Championship between Norway's Magnus Carlsen and Russia's Sergey Karjakin, which mirrored the world's geopolitical unrest and rekindled a global fascination with the sport.The first week of November 2016, as a crowd of people...
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The Secrets of Coloring: Tutorials and Tricks of the Trade from a Professional Illustrator

Jennifer Zimmermann · Full Circle Arts, LLC Books
Pages: 106
Format: Paperback

* * * A GREAT GIFT! * * * LEARN TO COLOR LIKE A PRO! Take Your Skills Up a Notch! THE SECRETS OF COLORING: Tutorials and Tricks of the Trade from a Professional Illustrator * Information on Essential Supplies and the Newest Trends Including: Coloring, Drawing, and Mixed Media Tools...
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Modern Patchwork Home: Dynamic Quilts and Projects for Every Room

Vivika Hansen Denegre · The Quilting Company
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

Create modern quilted home decor for every room in your house! Showcasing the best of Modern Patchwork Magazine, Modern Patchwork Home features patterns from today's top designers. From quilts and runners to pillows and whimsical accessories, customizable carryalls to a cool yoga mat,...
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Cracking the Cube: Going Slow to Go Fast and Other Unexpected Turns in the World of Competitive Rubik's Cube Solving

Ian Scheffler · Touchstone
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

A journalist and aspiring "speedcuber" attempts to break into the international phenomenon of speedsolving the Rubik's Cube - think chess played at the speed of Ping-Pong - while exploring the Cube's rise to iconic status around the globe and the lessons that can be learned through...
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I Love Precut Quilts!: 16 Fast, Fun Projects - Use Jelly Rolls, Charm Squares, Layer Cakes, Fat Quarters & More

Tricia Lynn Maloney · C&T Publishing
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback

These quilts are so fast they almost make themselves! Sew 16 fresh patterns designed specifically for precut quilting fabric. Save hours choosing and cutting fabric when you start with layer cakes, charm squares, jelly rolls, fat quarters, and half-yard bundles. With the fabric prep out of the way,...
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Leather Bracelets

Nihon Vogue · Stackpole Books
Pages: 112
Format: Print book

Make the most of one of today's hottest jewelry trends with Leather Bracelets, a collection of 33 beautifully beaded, knotted, and braided accessories that would be at home on the shelves of the most stylish designer boutiques.Made from leather mixed with a variety of materials--cord,...
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Melissa Leapman's Designer Crochet: Accessories: Fresh new designs for hats, scarves, cowls, shawls, handbags, jewelry, and more

Melissa Leapman · Creative Publishing Inter
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Accessorize your wardrobe with one-of-a-kind crocheted pieces, following these new patterns from knit designer Melissa Leapman!Sometimes, all it takes is the right accessory to pull off a great look. And if that accessory happens to be handmade by you? All the better! In this book, popular...
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The Complete Book of Classic Chevrolet Muscle Cars: 1955-1974

Mike Mueller · Motorbooks
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover

Chevrolet didn't invent the overhead-valve pushrod V-8 engine, but without question Ed Cole and company perfected it. And General Motors' Bowtie division wasn't the first to put the engine design in a production car, but it was the first to put the engine design in an affordable...
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Duct Tape Survival Gear

Rebecca Felix · Lerner Publications
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Stay dry with a rain shield, keep your food cool in an instant ice pack, and tie a rope that's strong and dependableall using duct tape! These step-by-step guides will have you creating your own duct tape survival gear projects in no time!
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Lena Corwin's Made by Hand: A Collection of Projects to Print, Sew, Weave, Dye, Knit, or Otherwise Create

Lena Corwin · Stewart, Tabori and Chang
Format: Hardcover

In 2009, tastemaker and bestselling author Lena Corwin turned the top floor of her Brooklyn brownstone into a studio and began hosting classes for local crafters. In Lena Corwin's Made by Hand, she re-creates and builds upon her popular workshop series in order to reach crafters in Brooklyn...
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Handmade Style: 23 Must-Have Basics to Stitch, Use, and Wear

Anna Graham · Lucky Spool Media
Format: Print book

The first of its kind. Handmade Style showcases blogger Anna Graham's talent for creating cleverly constructed pieces with simple, clean lines. It's the first sewig book ever to present a collection of projects specifically designed to complement each other. And, it's your ticket...
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Home Robotics: Maker-Inspired Projects For Building Your Own Robots

DANIEL KNOX · Aurum Press
Pages: 160
Format: Flexibound

You've seen the sci-fi movies and dreamed of creating your very own robot - a machine built by your own hands that will move and perform tasks at your command. This book is the perfect illustrated guide to creating a unique machine from scratch by following simple step-by-step instructions....
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Handmade: A Hands-On Guide: Make the Things You Use Every Day

Asa Christiana · Taunton Press
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

Call it maker, handcrafted, or handmade, a new DIY movement has taken off big time. The common thread that ties makers to DIYers and handcrafters is the desire to build something rather than buy it. Handmade: A Hands-On Guide celebrates the movement and would-be makers with practical, doable...
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