Learn the model-making process from start to finish, including the best ways to choose scale, wheels, motors, and track layout. Get advice for building steam engines, locomotives, and passenger cars, and discover fresh ideas and inspiration for your own LEGO train designs.Inside you'll find:-A historical tour of LEGO trains-Step-by-step building instructions for models of the German Inter-City Express (ICE) , the Swiss "Crocodile," and a vintage passenger car-Tips for controlling your trains with transformers, receivers, and motors-Advice on advanced building techniques like SNOT (studs not on top) , microstriping, creating textures, and making offset connections-Case studies of the design process-Ways to use older LEGO pieces in modern designsFor ages 10+
No Starch Press
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9781593278199
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Hardcover
Corner-to-Corner Lap Throws For the Family
By Zimmerman, Sarah
Corner-to-Corner is a fun and unique way of crocheting! By following a pixel graph instead of a written pattern, you can incorporate virtually any character or image you want into a crochet blanket. This great book includes how-to instructions and step-by-step photos. Also included are instructions for 5 cute throws. All designs are made using #4 worsted-weight yarn.
Annie's Attic
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9781590127872
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Paperback
Stitch Mountain
By Zander, Laura
Publisher: Sixth & Spring Books Language: English ISBN-10: 1936096676 ISBN-13: 978-1936096671 Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.7 x 10 inches Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
Publisher: n/a
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9781936096671
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Hardcover
Maker projects for kids who love games
By Sjonger, Rebecca
Game design requires many skills including imagination, problem solving, communication, and teamwork. These characteristics make it a natural fit for the Maker movement. From board games to video games, this exciting title introduces readers to the essential basics of game design including game components and systems, prototype design, play testing, and the steps in the iterative design process. Makers and Shakers sidebars introduce readers to some of the worlds greatest game designers and innovators. The title also includes engaging, step-by-step Maker projects to put their game design skills to work.
Crabtree Publishing Company
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9780778722489
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Hardcover
Wool Studio
By Editors, Interweave
Round out your wardrobe with luxurious knitwear design!Wool Studio is a capsule collection for the modern knitter featuring sophisticated, simple, and luxurious designs. In this collection you'll enjoy exquisite patterns from top knitwear designers including Norah Gaughan, Kate Gagnon Osborn, Susanna IC, Vronik Avery, Bristol Ivy, and more. Each of the 21 gorgeous projects, including pullovers, tees, cardigans, cowls, and more, highlights and enriches exceptional yarns through simple silhouettes and intuative details. Every design element has a purpose. And each garment was conceived to enhance your wardrobe for years to come. Explore Wool Studio and start knitting the contemporary, chic knitwear designs you've always wanted to see in your closet.
Interweave
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9781632506412
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Hardcover
350 Crochet Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets
By Eaton, Jan
Give a professional finish to your crochet garments and accessories with this indispensable compendium of technical know-how and troubleshooting tips. Techniques are organized in the order that you'd need them as you work through a project, from choosing the right yarn to looking after your finished garment. Step-by-step photographs, diagrams, and clear instructions guide you through each stage of your work, or you can dip in for help with a particular problem. Discover how to substitute yarns and accurately estimate the amount required, adapt patterns to create tailor-made garments, and lengthen an existing piece with trims and edgings. From basic chain stitches to filet crochet, there's advice for all kinds of stitches, mixing and matching, and dealing with gauge variations. You'll also find plenty of inspiration for adding an extra-special touch to your work using beaded embellishments and surface crochet!
St. Martin's Griffin
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9781250125101
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Paperback
A Dog's History of the World
By Hobgood-oster, Laura
Canines and humans have depended upon one another for tens of thousands of years. Humans took the initial steps of domesticating canines, but somewhere through the millennia, dogs began dramatically to affect the future of their masters. In A Dog's History of the World, Laura Hobgood-Oster chronicles the canine-human story. From the earliest cave paintings depicting the primitive canine-human relationship to the modern model of dogs as family members, Hobgood-Oster reveals how the relationship has been marked by both love and exploitation.Canines have aided and been heir to humankind's ever-increasing thirst for scientific advancements, empire building, and personal satisfaction. They have tested equipment for space exploration, fought beside us in war, and advanced countless industries.
Baylor University Press,
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9781481300193
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Print book
Increase, Decrease
By Durant, Judith
The key to a polished, perfect project lies in using the right increase or decrease technique to shape your knitting. Increase, Decrease is a comprehensive guide to 99 different methods for increasing and decreasing knitting stitches. Each method is clearly described and includes step-by-step how-to photographs, swatches showing the look of the featured stitch, and a list of best uses. Youll find the best technique for every situation, whether you want to increase from the center, shape sleeves and necklines, work shaped lace, or decrease for the top of a hat.,
Storey Publishing, LLC; Spi edition
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9781612123318
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Deck the Halls
By Annie's,
Deck the Halls and Raid the Stash! In this exciting pattern book, we've got 20 ornaments to keep those idle hands busy all season long as you happily knit the hours away creating handmade ornaments for your very own tree, and as treasured gifts for friends and family. Making these ornaments is easy on the wallet too. Luckily, Christmas ornaments are small, which means you don't need to invest vast amounts of time or money on making them. Also, these charming patterns are made using a variety of yarn weights so you can easily find your gauge and conveniently use whatever yarns you have on hand. If you're up for learning some new techniques, then you are in luck too. In Deck the Halls, you'll discover openwork techniques, knitting with beads, knitting in the round, stranded colorwork, felting, and drop stitch.
The LEGO Trains Book
By Matthes, Holger
Learn the model-making process from start to finish, including the best ways to choose scale, wheels, motors, and track layout. Get advice for building steam engines, locomotives, and passenger cars, and discover fresh ideas and inspiration for your own LEGO train designs.Inside you'll find:-A historical tour of LEGO trains-Step-by-step building instructions for models of the German Inter-City Express (ICE) , the Swiss "Crocodile," and a vintage passenger car-Tips for controlling your trains with transformers, receivers, and motors-Advice on advanced building techniques like SNOT (studs not on top) , microstriping, creating textures, and making offset connections-Case studies of the design process-Ways to use older LEGO pieces in modern designsFor ages 10+
Corner-to-Corner Lap Throws For the Family
By Zimmerman, Sarah
Corner-to-Corner is a fun and unique way of crocheting! By following a pixel graph instead of a written pattern, you can incorporate virtually any character or image you want into a crochet blanket. This great book includes how-to instructions and step-by-step photos. Also included are instructions for 5 cute throws. All designs are made using #4 worsted-weight yarn.
Stitch Mountain
By Zander, Laura
Publisher: Sixth & Spring Books Language: English ISBN-10: 1936096676 ISBN-13: 978-1936096671 Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.7 x 10 inches Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
Maker projects for kids who love games
By Sjonger, Rebecca
Game design requires many skills including imagination, problem solving, communication, and teamwork. These characteristics make it a natural fit for the Maker movement. From board games to video games, this exciting title introduces readers to the essential basics of game design including game components and systems, prototype design, play testing, and the steps in the iterative design process. Makers and Shakers sidebars introduce readers to some of the worlds greatest game designers and innovators. The title also includes engaging, step-by-step Maker projects to put their game design skills to work.
Wool Studio
By Editors, Interweave
Round out your wardrobe with luxurious knitwear design!Wool Studio is a capsule collection for the modern knitter featuring sophisticated, simple, and luxurious designs. In this collection you'll enjoy exquisite patterns from top knitwear designers including Norah Gaughan, Kate Gagnon Osborn, Susanna IC, Vronik Avery, Bristol Ivy, and more. Each of the 21 gorgeous projects, including pullovers, tees, cardigans, cowls, and more, highlights and enriches exceptional yarns through simple silhouettes and intuative details. Every design element has a purpose. And each garment was conceived to enhance your wardrobe for years to come. Explore Wool Studio and start knitting the contemporary, chic knitwear designs you've always wanted to see in your closet.
350 Crochet Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets
By Eaton, Jan
Give a professional finish to your crochet garments and accessories with this indispensable compendium of technical know-how and troubleshooting tips. Techniques are organized in the order that you'd need them as you work through a project, from choosing the right yarn to looking after your finished garment. Step-by-step photographs, diagrams, and clear instructions guide you through each stage of your work, or you can dip in for help with a particular problem. Discover how to substitute yarns and accurately estimate the amount required, adapt patterns to create tailor-made garments, and lengthen an existing piece with trims and edgings. From basic chain stitches to filet crochet, there's advice for all kinds of stitches, mixing and matching, and dealing with gauge variations. You'll also find plenty of inspiration for adding an extra-special touch to your work using beaded embellishments and surface crochet!
A Dog's History of the World
By Hobgood-oster, Laura
Canines and humans have depended upon one another for tens of thousands of years. Humans took the initial steps of domesticating canines, but somewhere through the millennia, dogs began dramatically to affect the future of their masters. In A Dog's History of the World, Laura Hobgood-Oster chronicles the canine-human story. From the earliest cave paintings depicting the primitive canine-human relationship to the modern model of dogs as family members, Hobgood-Oster reveals how the relationship has been marked by both love and exploitation.Canines have aided and been heir to humankind's ever-increasing thirst for scientific advancements, empire building, and personal satisfaction. They have tested equipment for space exploration, fought beside us in war, and advanced countless industries.
Increase, Decrease
By Durant, Judith
The key to a polished, perfect project lies in using the right increase or decrease technique to shape your knitting. Increase, Decrease is a comprehensive guide to 99 different methods for increasing and decreasing knitting stitches. Each method is clearly described and includes step-by-step how-to photographs, swatches showing the look of the featured stitch, and a list of best uses. Youll find the best technique for every situation, whether you want to increase from the center, shape sleeves and necklines, work shaped lace, or decrease for the top of a hat.,
Deck the Halls
By Annie's,
Deck the Halls and Raid the Stash! In this exciting pattern book, we've got 20 ornaments to keep those idle hands busy all season long as you happily knit the hours away creating handmade ornaments for your very own tree, and as treasured gifts for friends and family. Making these ornaments is easy on the wallet too. Luckily, Christmas ornaments are small, which means you don't need to invest vast amounts of time or money on making them. Also, these charming patterns are made using a variety of yarn weights so you can easily find your gauge and conveniently use whatever yarns you have on hand. If you're up for learning some new techniques, then you are in luck too. In Deck the Halls, you'll discover openwork techniques, knitting with beads, knitting in the round, stranded colorwork, felting, and drop stitch.