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Move by Move: Life Lessons on and off the Chessboard

Maurice Ashley - Chronicle Prism
Format: Hardcover

A little book of life advice drawing on the timeless wisdom of chess from Maurice Ashley, the first African American Chess Grandmaster.. At age thirty-three, Maurice Ashley became the first African American to attain the rank of International Grand Master of Chess. Since that historic moment,...
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Knitwear from Finland: Stunning Nordic designs for clothing and accessories

Niina Laitinen - Search Press
Format: Hardcover

A stylish and cozy collection of 21 stunning garments to knit, based on the timeless designs of Niina Laitinen.. From delicate lacework and wave-like cables to mesmerizing Fair Isle, the designs of Niina Laitinen are known and loved by knitters worldwide. This sumptuous volume takes Niina's...
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Artist's Watercolor Techniques: Discover How to Paint Landscapes, People and Still Lifes, and Develop Your Own Style

DK - DK
Format: Hardcover

Whether you are just starting out with watercolor painting or want to expand your skills and raise your art to the next level, this book has all the inspiration and practical know-how you'll need.. Starting from the very basics, such as choosing the right brushes and practicing color...
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The Muppets Official Crochet Amigurumi: 16 Projects to Create Your Favorite Muppets

Drew Hill - Weldon Owen
Format: Hardcover

Welcome to The Muppet Theatre, where you're just in time for a very special performance. It's the Amigurumi Muppets, with their very special guest: you! For the first time ever, you can crochet your favorite characters, from Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear to Swedish Chef and Pepé...
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Brooklyn Tweed's Knit and Crochet Blankets: Projects to Stitch for Home and Away

Jared Flood - Abrams Books
Format: Paperback

Knitters' and crocheters' favorite yarn-maker Brooklyn Tweed partners with some of the best designers working today to offer more than 20 patterns for making the perfect blanket or afghan.. What could be more delightful than cuddling up under a handmade blanket? In this book, Brooklyn...
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Clayful: The big world of tiny ceramics

Sophia Cai - Smith Street Books
Format: Hardcover

A tiny book that showcases some of the world's tiniest ceramics.. Often no taller than one inch, miniature ceramics are much smaller than the hands that craft them. Perfectly formed, these minuscule pottery pieces can only hold a small sprig of tiny flowers at most, but they contain...
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Crochet in a Day: 18 Easy Patterns for Cute Sweaters, Cozy Blankets, Stylish Shawls and More

Angie Bivins - Page Street Publishing
Format: Paperback

Make Dazzling Crochet Garments and Home Accessories in Record Time. Stitch up stunning creations in the space of an afternoon with this extraordinary pattern collection from Angie Bivins, the founder of Whistle and Wool. Utterly achievable and undeniably cute, these 18 incredible patterns...
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Gnomes of Grimblewood, The: Enchanting friends to knit, full of magic and mischief

Sarah Schira - Search Press
Format: Paperback

Discover 8 enchanting little gnomes to knit, from popular knitting designer and gnome enthusiast, Sarah Schira.. In the depths of Grimblewood forest, tucked away under rustling pine and spruce trees, you'll find the Grimblewood gnomes: an eclectic and kindly bunch, ready to welcome...
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Origami Polyhedra for Beginners: Amazing Geometric Paper Models from a Leading Japanese Expert!

Miyuki Kawamura - Tuttle Publishing
Format: Paperback

Ingenious geometric models from Japan's leading designer of polyhedral origami!. Origami Polyhedra for Beginners puts a new spin on the ancient art of paper folding, opening the door to a world filled with beautiful geometric shapes. In this book, Miyuki Kawamura, a master of polyhedral...
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Learn to Whittle Fascinating People in Wood: Make Hundreds of Different Expressions with One Knife (Fox Chapel Publishing) Caricature Carving Human Faces, Eyes, Hair, Clothes, and More

Charles Banks - Fox Chapel Publishing
Format: Paperback

Master the art of carving expressive people - with just one knife!Full-size patterns for 12 fun projects - 4 of them step-by-step - to help you practice the techniques you'll learnExercises and techniques for carving eyes, noses, hairstyles, facial expressions, clothes, and moreUnderstand...
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