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Book SynopsisCheers to RPGs! This new and improved edition of the hit cocktail collection that kickstarted the successful Dungeonmeister series is back with even more fun, RPG-inspired cocktail recipesincluding all-new cocktails throughout and a brand-new chapter of zero-proof drinks that still pack a punch!

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Book SynopsisCreate your own spring, summer, fall, or winter wreaths using artificial flowers to welcome guests all year round. Why wait for Christmas to hang a wreath on your front door? Beckon family and friends into your home with your very own handmade, statement-making wreath centerpiece during any season! In Melissa Skidmore’s childhood home, the front door was never without a gorgeous wreath to welcome a guest. Now, she brings the same creativity, warmth, and comfort into every family home. Beautiful Wreaths provides forty rustic farmhouse-style wreath tutorials for every season. Choose from artificial spring flowers, summer greenery, fall branches, and winter evergreens to craft your own stunning art piece: Spring Floral, Egg and Moss, and Grapevine Bunny Wreaths for Spring Clay Pot and Succulent, Lavender, and Hanging Basket Wreaths for Summer Cornucopia, Fall Leaf, and Pumpkin Wreaths for Fall Winter Greenery and Frosted Pinecone, Christmas Tree, and Snowman Wreaths for Winter And more! Including non-traditional wreaths that use old rakes, vintage picture frames, chalkboard, and burlap bags, Beautiful Wreaths also features basic supplies and tips for wreath making, wreath form basics, and bow-tying tutorials. This the perfect guide that belongs to any crafter’s and home decorator’s shelf.

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Book SynopsisCapture the beauty, fragrance, and power of herbs in these delightful crafts for home and garden. Why craft with herbs? They're easy to grow, beautiful, fragrant, full of health benefits, and are incredibly versatile! Herbs are best known for their medicinal and culinary uses, but there’s so much more you can do with them. From spray disinfectants to wreaths and garlands, custom herb salts to homemade skincare products, there's something here for every room of your house—and everyone on your gift list! Learn how to make beautiful and useful items such as: Smudge Sticks Herb Sachets Hanging Herbal Swag Natural Confetti Herbal Cleaning Vinegars Herb salts (with recipes for different blends) Herbal Teas Compound Herb Butter Lavender Neck Wrap Simple Herbal Balm And much more! In addition to the crafts, learn how to grow, prune, harvest, dry, and store your favorite herbs. Woven throughout are helpful tidbits on the wellness properties and history of herbs.Create useful crafts that will beautify your home and make wonderful DIY gifts!Trade Review"Herbs and edible flowers have wonderful benefits far beyond their culinary or medicinal uses, as author Debbie Wolfe shows us in her new book, Crafting with Herbs. She walks the reader through expertly photographed step-by-step instructions to make visually gorgeous wreaths and centerpieces, and aromatic face scrubs and hair rinses. We learn how to make beautiful bouquet garni, confetti cones, and smudge sticks—all of which capitalize on the aromatic and visual beauty of the various herbs. The projects are relatable and functional while celebrating the many uses for herbs beyond flavoring a sauce. —Lisa Steele, author of Fresh Eggs Daily and Gardening with Chickens "Debbie Wolfe's green thumb and boundless creativity have led to an extensive and exciting collection of garden projects. Her photos alone will inspire readers to get their hands dirty!" —Kathleen Corlett, Editor in Chief at BobVila.com, Acton Media "Debbie has done it again! Crafting with Herbs is filled with DIY projects for every area of the home! You will find yourself excited to make the next herbal craft after you see the beautiful photography throughout the book!" —Kasey Schwartz, All Things Mamma, Author of Essential Oils for a Clean and Healthy Home. "This fun book shows how to make 30 craft projects from fresh herbs collected from your garden. There are lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) neck wraps, miniature herb wreaths that act as tea bags, and eco-friendly confetti made with colorful, dried herb flowers. Hidden messages can be sent with small herb bouquets called 'tussie-mussies' that are based on each herb’s meaning. Recipes cover making herbal oils and scrubs, honeys, pastes, hair rinse, and salve. Brief descriptions highlight 14 of the herbs used in the projects with a few medicinal and culinary uses along with gardening stats. Wolfe wrote DIY Garden Projects and Crafts and writes for home repair retailers like Bob Vila." —Kathi Keville, American Herb Association Quarterly Director.

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Book SynopsisBring your own manga characters to life!With millions of fans around the world, manga is a beloved art form. Now you, too, can learn how to draw your favorite characters from Japanese comics and anime! Manga Art for Everyone shows you how to draw detailed clothing, facial expressions, and other features, like hair and accessories. With gradual steps and helpful tips, this book will have you creating your own colorful characters in no time at all!Learn to draw: Gothic Lolita Shonen Hero Bride Groom Nekojin ("cat people") Yokai Victorian Man Female Warrior The authors have done all the work for you. Just follow their simple, straightforward instructions, study the step-by-step drawings, and you'll soon have your own collection of fantastic manga characters!Trade ReviewPraise for Manga Art for Everyone:"Good characters are a key to good manga. If you’ve been trying to draw them, but still feel as though your drawings don’t look very manga-ish, this is a great book, with lots of good hints and idea templates with which to practice. Kudos to Danica Davidson and Rena Saiya for providing something very useful!”— Frederik L. Schodt, author of Manga! Manga! and Osamu Tezuka's English interpreter“Danica Davidson has done a fantastic job of expanding on Manga Art for Beginners in this lovely how-to guide, illustrated beautifully by Rena Saiya. It provides all the essential steps for the budding manga artist. Easy to understand explanations provide details on popular manga archetypes, giving the reader the tools they need to create their own dynamic manga characters.” —Robert McGuire, Publisher, One Peace BooksPraise for Manga Art for Beginners:"This manga instruction book focuses on character design and costume, devoting much more attention to details such as how to draw a rose or shoelaces, or which way a kimono crosses over, than proportion or anatomy. Much of that was covered in the previous book, Manga Art for Beginners (by Davidson and artist Melanie Westin). This is a solid selection for those who have mastered the basics and are ready to move on to character work." —School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisFrom the creator of Leap of Faith Crafting comes a brand new book, all about making handmade festive gifts and decorations with your Cricut cutting machine! Throughout the whimsical pages of this book, author Amy Pelzner will walk you through 30 brand-new Cricut projects that can be personalised and given as gifts to friends and family or hung as decor in your own home as the Christmas season approaches. With step-by-step photos and encouraging instructions, you'll be confidently crafting Amy's ideas (or placing inspired spins on your own) in no time at all! Whether you are a skilled crafter or new to DIY, you will find exciting ways to use your Cricut Maker, Explore, and/or Joy. If you're new to the Cricut scene, you'll want to pore over the pages that help you unbox your Cricut, giving you a general understanding of the parts of your machine, as well as tips for using Cricut Design Space and Cricut Access. If you're an experienced Cricut crafter, you can skip ahead to the projects, which use the most popular materials your Cricut can cut. These include fabric (cotton, felt, and fleece); basswood and chipboard; leather; vinyl; paper; and heat transfer vinyl. Tips for using infusible ink are also included. Projects include: Christmas gingerbread earrings Decorative candles Frosted window cling snowflakes Advent calendar Round wood holiday sign Layered shadow box Gift tags Pop-up Christmas cards Banners Ceramic and chipboard ornament Custom wrapping paper Matching pyjamas Coasters Christmas-movie-watching mugs and so much more! Similar to previous books in this series (The Unofficial Book of Cricut Crafts and The Unofficial Book of Handmade Cricut Crafts), you'll receive (free!) included cut files that will inspire you to create designs of your own that you can not only gift, but also sell on creative marketplaces such as Etsy and even at craft fairs. With your Cricut cutting machine and this book, you'll be prepared with a handmade gift idea for everyone this festive season, including neighbours, teachers, delivery drivers, and, of course, your loved ones.Trade ReviewPraise for The Unofficial Book of Christmas Cricut Crafts "Discover the magic of holiday crafting in The Unofficial Book of Christmas Cricut Crafts, brimming with festive step-by-step projects for all skill levels. A must-have for Cricut enthusiasts, this charming book is your ultimate guide to creating a memorable, personalized Christmas, regardless of your crafting experience!" —Heidi Kundin, of HappinessIsHomemade.com, author of Homemade Bath Bombs & More and DIY Tie-Dye "I love that The Unofficial Book of Cricut Christmas Crafts is created with both Cricut pros and newbies in mind. From festive ornaments creations to personalized DIY gifts, this book delivers plenty of holiday inspiration and step-by-step projects for all your Christmas crafting!" —Abbi Kirsten, of Abbi Kirsten CollectionsPraise for the Unofficial Ultimate Cricut Crafts series "Crystal Allen has done it again! Another fabulous Cricut book that is perfect for both those just getting started and experienced Cricut crafters." —Angie Holden, owner of The Country Chic Cottage "So many fun Cricut projects! I love that Crystal shares projects that both beginner and experienced Cricut users will want to make." —Kara Harvey, owner of Kara Creates "Where has this book been all my life? If you've been looking for an all-encompassing reference guide for your Cricut machine, the search is over! Crystal has created the 'how to' manual we all wish we had when we got our first Cricut. From easy-to-understand terms and instructions to gorgeous project ideas to important Cricut hacks and more, this is a must-have for anyone who wants to make magic with their machine." —Beth Kingston, HSN on-air craft expert, owner of Kingston Crafts "The Unofficial Book of Handmade Cricut Crafts will definitely become your go-to resource whenever you need a quick and easy homemade gift idea for any occasion! There are SO many incredible Cricut craft projects to choose from, and your gift recipients will absolutely LOVE their custom personalized gifts! Crystal Allen just made 'handmade with love' even easier with this fabulous collection!" —Heidi Kundin, of HappinessIsHomemade.com, author of Homemade Bath Bombs & More and DIY Tie-Dye "They could have named this 'Everything you could ever need to know about your Cricut'! From choosing a machine to getting started in Design Space to tips and tricks for every material you could dream of—this will be your go-to resource for information and inspiration. A must for all Cricut owners!" —Beth Kingston, On-Air Craft Expert for the Home Shopping Network and host of Hometalk TV "Whether you are brand new to the Cricut or an advanced Cricut crafter, you will love The Unofficial Book of Cricut Crafts! It is an easy to understand, comprehensive guide to all things Cricut… from how to use Cricut’s Design Space software, to the workings of each machine, to the materials they can cut and everything in between. It’s also filled with so many creative project ideas that are simple to recreate with clear, detailed instructions and step by step photos for each tutorial. With her book, Crystal will inspire you to take your Cricut crafting to the next level (or to finally take that Cricut machine out of the box and get to creating!)." —Lydia Nordhoff, of Lydi Out Loud "The Unofficial Book of Cricut Crafts is the how-to guide we all wished came in the box. Crystal Allen shares her expertise with each Cricut model as well as project ideas with the files to make them yourself. My favorite way to learn something is with a best friend at my side while sharing a computer screen, and Cricut Crafts provides just that. Crystal is the Cricut best friend you always wanted, sharing instructions for the Design Space software, helpful craft tips, and great resources to have you feeling confident and crafty in no time. This is a must read for anyone who wants or already has a Cricut." —Brooklyn Berry, of BrooklynBerryDesigns.com

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Book Synopsis2 Books in 1! Grab a pencil to put your skills to the test! Improve Your Memory, Concentration, Creativity, Reasoning, and Problem-Solving Skills Esteemed puzzle master David Millar along with American Mensa, the smartest brand in the world, bring you logic and problem-solving puzzles in the form of both word and number challenges. The range of puzzle types include: Mazes Sudoku Story logic Blank-filling puzzles Riddles And more! The hours of brain-training fun will help you improve your memory and exercise those mind-muscles.This book can be used and appreciated by anyone who wants to keep their mind sharp and in tip-top shape?something absolutely everyone will benefit from.

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Book SynopsisMake your home a cozy Christmas haven! For over 12 years, Kristine Stark of Farmhousegreen has shared her passion for antiques, vintage treasures, and the charm of farmhouse living. In Farmhouse Christmas, Kristine takes readers on a holiday journey, showcasing her Christmas collections and offering inspiration for creating warm, inviting spaces during the season.   This beautifully curated coffee table book is perfect for anyone wanting to infuse their home with holiday spirit. With a mix of family heirlooms, handmade stockings, and unique vintage finds, Kristine’s collections will help you craft a cozy Christmas atmosphere. As you flip through the pages, you’ll discover simple yet elegant ways to decorate your home, transforming it into a peaceful retreat where family can come together and celebrate.   From the soft glow of vintage ornaments to the timeless beauty of carefully chosen decor, Farmhouse Christmas offers endless ideas to make your home feel like a warm embrace during the busy holiday season. Kristine’s thoughtful design tips and heartfelt stories will inspire you to bring extra charm to your holiday celebrations and create a space that reflects the joy and peace of Christmas.   Perfect for anyone who loves farmhouse style and vintage-inspired decor, Farmhouse Christmas will help you make your holiday season feel special and full of heart.  

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Book SynopsisThe compulsive joy of problem-solving meets the mindfulness of coloring in a new puzzle challenge from Nikoli, the original creators of Sudoku. Ordered by level of difficulty, easy to hard, these 53 mazes combine brain-stretching concentration with an almost meditative workout of your short-term memory. Start to follow the maze, and as the line of your pencil twists and turns, a hidden image ingeniously comes into focus. Voila, it’s an animal! There’s a chimpanzee, a great horned owl, a common sawshark, a red panda, and more, each with its own distinct spirit. Then color in the path and really bring your PictoMaze creature to life!

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the world of miniature aviation. It’s entertainment on the fly for the office, backyard, classroom (don’t get caught!), or anywhere there might be a party, featuring 12 Lilliputian-size models that create 69 planes altogether. From the Skyhawk to the Saber, Phoenix to the B-2 Buzz Bomber, these inimitable flyers are vibrantly colored and gorgeously designed. Fold up the Gargoyle, which excels at loops and dives, and the Concorde 500, modeled after the fastest passenger plane ever built. Includes step-by-step folding instructions and tips on how to send each plane soaring at its full aerodynamic potential.

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Book SynopsisGive your brain a healthy workout—Anytime, Anywhere. Not just any book of games, this collection by the bestselling author of 399 Games, Puzzles & TriviaChallenges Specially Designed to Keep Your Brain Youngis expertly created to keep your brain in tip-top shape—even while you’re on the go. With its shorter puzzles and portable size, it’s perfect for getting your cognitive exercise in while waiting at the dentist’s office, traveling, or whenever you have a few spare minutes to challenge yourself. Arranged in difficulty from “Easy Does It!” to “Finish Strong!,” these 299 surprisingly fun puzzles target six key cognitive functions: ·Long-term memory ·Working memory ·Executive functioning ·Attention to detail ·Multitasking ·Processing speed

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Book SynopsisTest your quote IQ! Who said this? “I think, therefore I am.” A. Marcus Aurelius B. Gautama Buddha C. René Descartes D. Nicolas Cage With hundreds of witticisms, musings, disses, words of inspiration, and canny observations, all wrapped up in the form of an addictive game with different ways to play, Who Said That? Is the most fun you can have while actually getting smarter. Or to put it another way, where else would you find Albert Einstein, Mother Teresa, Jay-Z, Bill Clinton, Patti Smith, Charlie Brown, Muhammad Ali, Lena Dunham, Joan Didion, Oprah Winfrey, and Henry David Thoreau all hanging out together? Answer: CTrade Review“Who Said That? is a spectacularly fun and informative book that will appeal to everyone who is interested in quotes, which means pretty much everyone on the planet.” —Fred Shapiro, Editor of the Yale Book of Quotations

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Book SynopsisSpread the sticker love! Life is just better with stickers, and this little book of BIG vinyl stickers proves just that! Decorate your laptop, bike, water bottle, phone, or dresser (the possibilities are endless!) with these super-sized designs, and brighten every day with a little sticker magic. A Little Book of Big Magical Stickers includes: ·20 BIG vinyl stickers ·150+ mini stickers

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Book SynopsisThe door to magic is closed, but it’s not locked. And now Joshua Jay, one of the world’s most accomplished magicians, not only opens that door but brings us inside to reveal the artistry and obsessiveness, esoteric history, and long-whispered-about traditions of a subject shrouded in mystery. And he goes one step further: Joshua Jay brings us right into the mind of a magician—how they develop their other worldly skills, conjure up illusions, and leave the rest of us slack jawed with delight time after time. Along the way, Jay reveals another kind of secret, one all readers will find meaningful even if they never aspire to perform sleight of hand: What does it take to follow your heart and achieve excellence? In 52 short, compulsively readable essays, Jay describes how he does it, whether it’s through the making of illusions, the psychology behind them, or the way technology influences the world of magic. He considers the aesthetics of performance, discusses contemporary masters, including David Copperfield, Penn & Teller, and David Blaine, and details how magicians hone their craft. And answers questions like: Can a magic trick be too good? How do you saw a person in half? Is there real magic in the universe? The answers, like so much in magic and life, depend on you.Trade Review"Joshua Jay is a superb, innovative conjurer with an unrelenting love of the art. This captivating book is proof of that passion." --David Copperfield "A loving, behind-the-scenes map of the world of magic, by someone who knows and lives the art. Swift, funny, honest, and alive with enthusiasm. And he has the good sense to quote me a lot." --Teller (of Penn & Teller) "Joshua Jay has proven to be an important voice in magic. How Magicians Think is a thoughtful, engaging look into the secretive world of magicians. This book will excite anybody with a curiosity of love for magic." --David Blaine "How Magicians Think is fascinating, beautiful, and can't-put-down shocking. It will inspire awe in its depiction of the secretive world of magicians and is a must-read for anyone passionate about pursuing excellence." --Uri Geller "In How Magicians Think, the great Joshua Jay reveals a magician's greatest secret--not a secret shuffle or how they kept a dove alive in their pants for four hours --but how they think. The answer? Differently, creatively, and beautifully. I mean, how can you not love someone who's devoted their life to making you feel wonder?" --Pete Holmes, comedian and author of Comedy Sex God "How Magicians Think is one of the most remarkable books I have ever read! Joshua Jay is a genius storyteller who has distilled a life's worth of insights into a single book, and the result is magical." --Steven Levitt, co-author of Freakonomics "A must-read for anyone who loves magic. Joshua Jay is not only a world class performer, but he is a thought-leader in magic. Whatever your passion, you'll find inspiration and motivation in these pages. I couldn't put it down." --Jon Dorenbos, NFL Superbowl champion and best-selling author

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Book SynopsisPlay the best damn trivia night ever! From one of the pioneers of pub trivia, Jeopardy! champion Austin Rogers, comes the complete resource for playing and running an uproariously entertaining trivia night, whether you’re hanging out with friends and family, spicing up a party, or hosting an official event at your local pub. More than a random collection of facts, The Ultimate Book of Pub Trivia features over 300 rounds of ten-question quizzes. Each one is carefully curated to encourage a night of lively competition. The result? Hours and hours of fun as you and your friends answer challenging questions on everything from Bad Movie Descriptions to Winter sports, Kanye and the Kardashians to Brit Lit.Trade Review“There are probably people who know more about trivia than Austin Rogers, and maybe even a few who know more about bars. But I can't think of anyone who knows more about both. Lazy pub quiz hosts will be cribbing from this fantastic book for decades!” —Ken Jennings, bestselling author and Jeopardy! Greatest of All Time “The only thing more fun than playing against Austin Rogers on Jeopardy! is playing alongside him at pub trivia. This guy really knows his stuff, and this book is a must-have for anyone who is serious about trivia.” —Buzzy Cohen, Jeopardy! Champion and Guest Host, and author of Get Ready: A Champion’s Guide to Preparing for the Moments That Matter "Rogers peppers the work with interesting, clever, and sometimes funny facts and commentary.... A winning collection of brain teasers." —Library Journal

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Book SynopsisA fun way for both adults and kids to honor their cat and celebrate the bonds they share! Chronicle and celebrate all the milestones of your very best cat in this illustrated, interactive keepsake book. Includes prompts and fill-ins, lots of room for photos and paw prints, plus a pocket for mementosWhen I brought you home . . . You purr loudly when you are. . . The toy you most adore. . .Your purr-sonality. . .You love it when I pet your. . .

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Book SynopsisDid you remember your scissors?Discover the tremendous pleasure of learning how to do it yourself how to cook, sew, clean, and more, the way it used to be taught in Home Ec class. With illustrated step by step instructions, plus relevant charts, lists, and handy graphics, Home Ec for everyone offers a crash course in learning 118 practical life skills-everything from frosting the perfect birthday cake to fixing a zipper to whitening a dingy T-shirt to packing a suitcase (the right way). It’s all made clear in plain, nontechnical language for any level of DIYer, and it comes with a guarantee: No matter how simple the task, doing it with your own two hands provides a feeling of accomplishment that no app or device will ever give you.Trade Review"Even experienced homemakers will appreciate the refresher...These skills are essential, and this guide offers clear, friendly instructions and advice for better living at home. This would be a good gift for folks on their own for the first time and will circulate widely in public and school libraries." —Booklist​

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Book SynopsisFrom Nancy Linde's bestselling puzzle series, this book features 440 all-new exercises to challenge—and improve—your brain’s long-term memory, working memory, processing speed, executive function, attention to detail, multitasking skills.  Achieving and maintaining a higher level of mental fitness every day can be surprisingly fun—and to your brain, it’s healthy exercise. In this next exciting entry in her bestselling games series (including 399 Games, Puzzle & Trivia Challenges Designed to Keep Your Brain Young with 547,000 in print), Nancy Linde offers a brand-new collection of puzzles, trivia challenges, brainteasers, and word games that are not only great fun to do but are specifically designed to give your brain the kind of workout that stimulates neurogenesis, the process that allows the brain to grow new cells. With each daily puzzle, cross-train your brain by targeting one of 6 key cognitive functions: Long-term m

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Book SynopsisThis fully illustrated sticker book is a visual love letter to Florida and its iconic food, landmarks, cities, and more.I Love Florida Sticker Book is a beautiful and charming celebration of the Sunshine State. Filled with stickers illustrated by local artist Isabel Serna, this unique sticker book captures all that is iconic about Florida, including locations like the Keys, state parks, and big cities; beloved landmarks like Kennedy Space Center and the Tampa Zoo; food and animals; state symbols; fun phrases (keep Florida weird); and much more.  From the creators behind the bestselling Paint by Sticker series, this sticker book will speak to anyone who has a special place in their heart for the sunny state.

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Book SynopsisA glorious 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring botanical art of roses in bloom from the renowned archives of the New York Botanical Garden.This elegant, 1000-piece puzzle portrays a magnificent collection of roses, the flower world''s most iconic bloom. As you piece the puzzle together you will see fabled roses in hues of crimson, peach, lemon and ivory blossom under your hands.

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Book SynopsisWho hasn’t been fascinated by monsters? This book collects some of the best creatures from Dungeons & Dragons, setting them out in an informative illustrated bestiary for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Whether they’re beasts, spirits, demons, or even aliens, most fantasy worlds are filled with monsters. Some are harmless—many more are deadly. Luckily for the discerning adventurer, this book is here to help distinguish between the two. As a popular series sold at conventions and on Etsy, animators Blanca Martinez de Riuerro and Joe Sparrow have compiled three volumes into one deluxe edition. Each creature comes with a full-color illustration, a set of simplified statistics, a description, and a history section indicating its folkloric history and the scientific phenomena that may have influenced its creation. With creatures like the Archdevil, Dryad, Fire Bat, Gold Dragon, Smoke Devil, Bomb Plant, Ettin, and Spirit Fox, any tabletop player will find the perfect creature for their next campaign.

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Book SynopsisTurn your nest into a happier home with instant framable wall art! Add beautiful style and happy energy to your home with this collection of ready-to-frame inspiring quote artwork—created by bestselling happiness author Karen Salmansohn—who’s virtual quote posters regularly go viral on social media. Each of these beautiful illustrations and designs has been created in a range of colors and styles (by a group of talented artists hand selected by Karen)—so you're sure to find something you love for every room.Plus Karen specifically wrote some of these inspiring quotes to cleverly complement key areas of your home (kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, office, living room, etc).Each uplifting design is printed on sturdy art board and set up for easy removal from the book for quick framing. This stylish artwork is an affordable fun way to boost both your decor and your mood! 18 framable pieces and 2 stencils = 20 pieces of 7 x 9 art with clever, uplifting sayings, such as: Complain less. Giggle more. Don't shrink your dreams. Supersize your courage and abilities. Kind people are my kind of people. We are all different, and that's beautiful.

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Book SynopsisFLAMES OF FREEDOM is an American Gothic horror tabletop role-playing game, Powered by ZWEIHÄNDER RPG.It is the dawn of the American Revolutionary War of 1776. A tangled web of conspiracy spans North America. It does not matter what your creed, color, culture, faith or gender is—all stand together in the war for survival. Every Rebel patriot holds Thomas Paine’s Common Sense aloft as they take up arms against the British Empire. The city of Boston is occupied by the Red Coats, surrounded by Rebel militias. But as the revolution has begun, something far more mysterious stirs.Agents of the occult entreat both the Continental Army and British Empire. Freemasons conspire in the City of Brotherly Love. Maryland is in the throes of a witch hunt by the Knights Templar. Amid the chaos, other grim fairy tales have emerged.Ghouls have been tunneling beneath Boston. There are sightings of witches in the Great Dismal Swamp. Indigenous sachem speak of devils who walk among the living. The Leeds Devil haunts the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. And worse still, a shadowy collective called “The Mandoag” seeks to consume all, Loyalists and Rebels alike.In this game, most people have either chosen to deny the supernatural or rationalize it away. A rare few accept it for what it is to act. You are among those heroes and destined for greatness… or death. This alternative history game includes most of what you need to play: a player’s handbook, a game master’s guide, a bestiary, and an introductory adventure set in Boston. All that’s left are a few friends, pencils, and a handful of dice.Trade Review“...For fans of this era of history, or tabletop gamers looking to do something a little different with their next campaign, Flames of Freedom should be on your wish list.” (Forbes)Polygon Recommends: “Flames of Freedom tabletop RPG mixes Hamilton with Stranger Things … one of the best new TRPGs released this year.” (Polygon)“The battle against the lurking occult horror and the tangled web of conspiracies that lace North America gets the thumbs up from me …" (GeekNative)

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Book SynopsisTake Care by Posh is a series of beautiful pocket-sized books that invite you to practice small moments of self-care through mindful activities, inspirational words, and thought-provoking journal prompts.With over 100 pages of relaxing puzzles—including dot-to-dot, coloring pages, crosswords, spot the difference, and finish the drawing—inspirational words, journal prompts, and interactive activities on calming, restorative themes, these little books provide portable moments of peace. Take Care by Posh: Inspired Activities for Peace asks you to step away, relax, and re-center. Take some time for yourself. Take care.

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Book SynopsisTake Care by Posh is a series of beautiful pocket-sized books that invite you to practice small moments of self-care through mindful activities, inspirational words, and thought-provoking journal prompts.With over 100 pages of relaxing puzzles—including dot-to-dot, coloring pages, crosswords, spot the difference, and finish the drawing—inspirational words, journal prompts, and interactive activities on calming, restorative themes, these little books provide portable moments of peace. Take Care by Posh: Inspired Activities for Clarity asks you to step away, relax, and re-center. Take some time for yourself. Take care.

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Book SynopsisEternal Night of Lockwood is an adventure book, filled with intrigue, mystery, and horror, Powered by Zweihänder RPG.RAGE AGAINST THE DYING OF THE LIGHT Five days ago, a starless and moonless night fell over the Lockwood forest and pioneer town of Ertol. The sawmills have gone quiet, and the lumberjacks have begun to revolt. The Eternal Night has come, and all of Ertol is in the grips of panic and fear. But where there’s darkness, there’s opportunity.As citizens of Ertol, you’ll find yourselves drawn into a pitch-black web of urban conspiracy and rural horror, spanning the gloom of the six boroughs and into the ancient Lockwood. Will you rise to the occasion as a light in the darkness, or will you succumb to the Eternal Night?This ZWEIHÄNDER RPG book is a campaign-length adventure, taking characters from Basic to Advanced Tier. Its adventure can also be broken up into ten individual quests to suit your gaming group’s needs. Intended to be used by both players and gamemasters, this book provides a host of new character options, expanded bestiary, and customizable adventure difficulty settings to accommodate higher Tier adventures.

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Book SynopsisGift yourself time for joyful creativity and contemplation. Filled with rich, inspirational quotations from Scripture and beautiful designs, this colouring book will help you find moments of quiet reflection, peace, and calm. Relieve the stresses of the day, meditate on favourite verses, and contemplate your blessings as you tap into creativity. This Christian colouring book includes more than 45 hand-lettered quotations and gorgeous illustrations by popular artist Allison Loveall. -Features single-sided perforated colouring pages ready for framing. -Includes inspiring quotes from the ESV Bible.

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Book SynopsisFrom whimsical visits to the Fey Fayre, to solving a mystery for the Spike Patch Grove gaterfolk, haunted train rides, and more, there is so much to enjoy in this collection of one-shot games! Enjoy this beautiful compendium of quick setup role-playing games for years to come in Adventures with Friends.Successful artist and creator Rose Whittaker has published several digital-only one-shot adventures for tabletop players. Now, for the first time, she has compiled her most popular games, along with some new material, together in one beautiful collection. Each one-shot, which is an RPG scenario or adventure that players can complete in a single session in a few hours, comes with all the materials needed to play a game with friends. Full of magic, mystery, and many adorable creatures, the collection is a great addition for new and experienced players alike.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate your faith and add more inspiration to your world with this beautiful collection of 600 uplifting faith-inspired stickers for crafters, scrapbookers, or anyone who just loves stickers.The back of an envelope that carries an encouraging card. A packed lunch that needs some extra punch. A journal capturing a faith journey. The mirror a daughter spends lots of time in front of. A go-everywhere drink tumbler or laptop. Stickers can pop up in many places reminding us of God’s promises. This special collection pairs Scripture with thematically related stickers.

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Book SynopsisWordscapes, the top-rated word game played by more than 14 million fans, is now a puzzle book with the same word challenging fun!Wordscapes combines the best of word search, anagrams, and crosswords! Challenge your brain and vocabulary by connecting letters to find as many hidden words as you can, then fill-in the crossword grids to complete each puzzle. Organized by difficulty level, these 250 anagram word puzzles start easy but ramp up fast! Sharpen your mind, improve your smarts, and enjoy the challenge of these addicting word puzzles.  

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Book SynopsisAndy Singleton has been modelling and painting most of his life and has been a professional commission figure painter for some years now. Here he shares his experience and tips of the trade with those collecting figures for the North African campaigns in WWII. The four main sections of the book cover British, Italian, German and US troops, as well as tips on assembly and painting camouflage uniforms. Each section is divided into three levels of complexity, 'conscript', 'regular' and 'elite', allowing the reader to build up an array of techniques as they gain confidence and experience. The emphasis is on achievable results and practical advice that is applicable to painting units or whole armies for wargaming purposes in a reasonable time frame, not on spectacular individual display pieces. Most of the figures featured in the numerous illustrations are sized either 28mm or 20mm but the techniques described are easily adaptable to smaller sizes and both plastic and metal figures are covered. Andy's clear, step-by-step guidance takes the reader through the process from the initial preparation and assembly of the figure, to finishing and basing.

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Book SynopsisAndy Singleton has been modelling and painting most of his life and has been a professional commission figure painter for some years now. Here he shares his experience and tips of the trade with those collecting Early Imperial Romans. The emphasis is on achievable results and practical advice that is applicable to painting units or whole armies for wargaming purposes in a reasonable time frame, not on spectacular individual display pieces. Most of the figures featured in the numerous illustrations are either 28 or 25mm but the techniques described are easily adaptable to smaller sizes and both plastic and metal figures are covered. Andy's clear, step-by-step guidance takes the reader through the process from the initial preparation and assembly of the figure, to finishing and basing. Themed chapters cover armour, weapons and equipment, clothing, skin tones, shields and horses. All together it contains all the help you need to recreate your own legions of this most iconic army of ancient history.

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Book SynopsisAny miniature wargame is greatly enhanced by realistic and evocative scenery and buildings, but commercial ready-made pieces can be expensive. Building your own can be a cost-effective and very rewarding alternative, another hobby in itself, but it can be hard to know where to start. Wargames Terrain and Buildings is a series of books aimed at giving wargamers the skills, techniques and guidance they need to create their own stunning and practical model buildings. In this volume, master modeller Tony Hardwood shares his years of experience and presents the reader with a wide range of projects for the Napoleonic era. With the aid of step-by-step photographs, he guides the reader through building and finishing each of these models, which are organized in three sections of increasing complexity and encompass a range of scales and different materials. Nine projects are included but the techniques and skills demonstrated along the way, along with valuable advice on tools, construction materials and paints, can be adapted and applied to a much wider range of structures to grace your battlefields.

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a whistle-stop guide to the history of spinning and weaving. The story begins in prehistory when people first wove yarns to create clothing and blankets. The book explores the ways in which spinning and weaving has continued to be important throughout human history (or should that be herstory), in artistic, economic and functional terms. The second part of the book brings us up to date, via interviews with modern day spinning and weaving artisans. These textiles artists generously allowed the author a window into their studios and discussed the way they use and adapt traditional methods, techniques and tools for the twenty first century. Photos of their work, and their working environment offers a unique view into the world of this ancient craft. Finally, if you are inspired to try your hand at this fascinating and most ancient of crafts, the book also has a resources section. It includes a valuable list of suppliers of fibre, dyes, tools and yarn, as well as information about training courses, useful websites and more - everything you need to get started.

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a whistle-stop guide to the history of dyeing. The story begins in prehistory when people discovered and used the glory of colours created by earth pigments, plants and more. We move through history from the medieval dye gardens to the horrors of chemical dyes from the Victorian era that damaged watercourses, created pollution and caused terrible sickness and untold deaths. Today, along with safe commercial dyes, modern cottage industries' are once more the leaders in the innovative use of dye plants. The second part of the book brings us up to date, via interviews with modern day artisans. These dye workers generously allowed the author access to their studios and creative lives and discussed the way they use and adapt traditional methods, techniques and tools for the twenty-first century. Photos of their craft offers a unique window into the world of dyes. Finally, if you are inspired to try your hand at this fascinating craft, the book has a section that explains simple eco dyeing and planning your own dye garden. It also has a resources section containing a valuable list of suppliers of plants, seeds, dyes, tools and materials, as well as information about training courses, useful websites and more - everything you need to get started!

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Book SynopsisThe ShipCraft series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the subject class, highlighting differences between sister-ships and changes in their appearance over their careers. This includes paint schemes and camouflage, featuring colour profiles and highly detailed line drawings and scale plans. The modelling section reviews the strengths and weaknesses of available kits, lists commercial accessory sets for super-detailing of the ships, and provides hints on modifying and improving the basic kit. This is followed by an extensive photographic gallery of selected high-quality models in a variety of scales, and the book concludes with a section on research references books, monographs, large-scale plans and relevant websites. This volume covers the large and powerful German destroyers of the Second World War era. Always popular as modelling subjects, interest in them has been further increased recently by the release of a number of very fine large scale kits. With its unparalleled level of visual information paint schemes, models, line drawings and photographs this book is simply the best reference for any modelmaker setting out to build one of these unusual ships.

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