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Eat Like the Animals: What Nature Teaches Us About the Science of Healthy Eating?

David Raubenheimer - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Hardcover

Our evolutionary ancestors once possessed the ability to intuit what food their bodies needed, in what proportions, and ate the right things in the proper amounts - effortlessly balanced. When and why did we lose this ability, and how can we get it back? David Raubenheimer and Stephen Simpson...
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The Bag Boutique: 20 Bright and Beautiful Bags To Sew

Debbie Von Grabler-Crozier - Search Press
Format: Paperback

Sew a range of 20 beautiful, colorful bags, from totes and backpacks to clutches and shoulder bags.Add a gorgeous finishing touch to any outfit! This mouthwateringly colorful book contains 20 beautiful bags to sew from popular designer Debbie von Grabler-Crozier. It includes a huge variety...
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200 Fun Things to Knit: Decorative Flowers, Leaves, Bugs, Butterflies, and More!

Lesley Stanfield - Griffin
Format: Print book

If you ever find yourself wondering what to knit next, just open this book, and you're guaranteed to find the answer. 200 Fun Things to Knit is an irresistible collection of cute little knitting projects for all levels of ability. Containing a mix of beautiful projects inspired by nature...
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DIY Resin Crafting Projects: Jewelry, Paperweights, Coasters, and Other Keepsakes

Teodora Petkova - Fox Chapel Publishing; First edition
Format: Paperback

Keep memories made by nature! 20 fun projects to make resin crafts and keepsakes from memorable moments, places, events, walks, and hikes Preserve special flowers, feathers, four-leaf clovers, insects, shells, and other objects, in resin Beginner-friendly techniques, step-by-step photo-illustrated...
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The New Crochet Stitch Dictionary: 440 Patterns for Textures, Shells, Bobbles, Lace, Cables, Chevrons, Edgings, Granny Squares, and More

Nele Braas
Format: Paperback

This is the ultimate collection of crochet stitch inspiration! 440 stitches are presented in color, each with a sample swatch of the fabric and charted instructions with notes and detailed chart keys. Divided into ten chapters by the type of stitches, such as shells, waves and chevrons,...
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Incredible Snack Package Science

Tammy Enz - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Why throw away used snack packages when you can reuse them? These fun and informative science experiments and projects will keep readers entertained as they learn about scientific principles.
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Draw Your Own Nature Zendoodles (Draw Your Own Zendoodles)

Abby Huff - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Stroll through the natural world with zendoodling! Following easy step-by-step instructions, learn how to take simple lines and shapes and transform them into intricate dainty daisies, frilly feathers, twisty trees, and more. With extra tips, tricks, and craft ideas, young artists of every...
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Creative Basket Weaving: Step-by-Step Instructions for Gathering and Drying, Braiding, Weaving, and Projects

Sylvie Begot
Format: Paperback

So many interesting basketry designs can be made from plant leaves and bark you find in nature or purchase from suppliers. Projects are divided by the type of plant used: iris leaves, cattail leaves, willow stems, and bark. Learn where and how to harvest and prepare what you need, and the basic...
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Sashiko: 20 Projects Using Traditional Japanese Stitching

Jill Clay - GMC Publications
Format: Paperback

Learn the stunning art of Sashiko stitching with this comprehensive guide that's packed with inspirational ideas. Meaning "little stabs", it's a traditional Japanese sewing method that uses evenly spaced running stitches to create eye-catching geometric patterns. 20 patterns...
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Fun with Yarn and Fabric: More Than 50 Easy and Fun Projects to Sew, Crochet

Susanna Zacke - Skyhorse Publishing; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

Color schemes; design themes; the expense of knickknacks, curtains, and bedclothes—decorating a household can be an intimidating prospect! Why not let your imagination (and your love of color) roam free? Unleash your creativity through sewing, crochet, and embroidery. With more than...
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