Hobbies, Games & Quizzes Books
Fox Chapel Publishing AKC Ultimate Dog Coloring Book
Book SynopsisColor your favorite purebred dogs in this entertaining andinformative coloring book! Officially licensed by the American Kennel Club, the AKCUltimate Dog Coloring Book features 33 coloring pages of popular dog breeds,like the Golden Retriever, Yorkshire Terrier, German Shorthaired Pointer, SiberianHusky, and more! You'll also learn about the AKC, how to find the perfectpuppy, and information on dog competitions. On each coloring page isbreed-specific information about the dogs and their history, physical traits, temperament,competitiveness, and more fun facts. Also included are 33 full-color photostickers for each breed to affix to the coloring page or anywhere you'd like. Aneasy and fun coloring experience for all ages, this book is a great addition toyour coloring book collection!
£10.44
David & Charles Crochet Dolls Inspired by Nature
Book SynopsisA unique crochet doll collection which combines environmental awareness with amigurumi crochet patterns to create nature-inspired dolls.The dolls represent the main elements of a healthy ecosystem and the importance of protecting our planet. Each doll has its own small sidekick project too, you can choose from The Lady of the Lakes with her turtle sidekick or the Ocean King and his stingray.Author, Nathalie Amiel, is passionate about protecting the planet and has included information about the inspiration behind each of the designs and how the dolls represent different elements of a healthy ecosystem.Choose from the Tree Prince, the Lady of the Lakes, the Flower Fairy and the Sun Queen. Other dolls include the Ocean Mermaid King who represents the importance of keeping our oceans healthy and raises awareness about global warming, the Mushroom Sprite which represents how important fungi are for decomposition and recycling nutrients back into the food chain, and the Hummingbird Fairy because birds are vital for spreading seeds and pollinating flowers and more.The dolls are made using amigurumi crochet techniques and there are step-by-step instructions and photographs for each of the designs.
£14.44
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Personal Color
£19.50
Smith Street Books The Sticker Treasury of the Mystical and Esoteric
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£19.20
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving Caricature Busts
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£13.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Practical Woodcarving
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£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd 79 Wildlife Patterns for the Scroll Saw
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£13.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Art and Craft of Whirligig Construction
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£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Flat Plane Carving the Nativity
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£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Basics of Turning Spirals
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£13.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd American Costume Jewelry
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£46.74
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Woodburning Basics
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£13.29
Workman Publishing TheJoy of Origami by Sicklen Margaret van Author
Book SynopsisA lucky horseshoe fish. A ninja star from outer space. A tie-dyed flapping bird. And 54 more origami models on surprising paper. Here, origami is reinvented. Mixing classically inspired and contemporary patterns, easy and challenging—what is origami but a brainteaser in paper? The Joy of Origami celebrates the art form’s deepest tradition of sharing with a completely fresh and jazzy feel. The models range from birds and beasts to pinwheels and hats; the 100 sheets of paper included in the book are fun, bold, and unexpected. What is the real joy of origami? The “Wow!” that comes after the final fold.
£13.29
Kaddo Grand Prix Trivia Game
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£999.99
The History Press Ltd The Celtic FC Miscellany
Book SynopsisCeltic is an unusual football club, inspiring strong feelings in almost everyone. It is of course virtually impossible to chronicle all that has happened in the history of the club, but this little gem draws together some of the most interesting, quirky and downright odd events that have taken place over their long and auspicious existence. Packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legend, the reader will delve deep to find out all about the events and people who have shaped the club into what it is today. Featured here are a plethora of stories on this charismatic football club ranging from how the club was formed, to little-known facts about players and managers. Here you will find player feats, individual records and plenty of amusing quotes. Rivalry with Rangers, favourite managers and cult heroes from yesteryear a book no true Celtic fan should be without.
£9.49
Andrews McMeel Publishing Neopets The Official Colouring Book
Book SynopsisNeopia has been going grey, and it's up to you to bring the colour back! Colour in your favourite Neopets, Petpets, Faeries, and tons more images in Neopets: The Official Colouring Book, with a bonus sheet of high-quality Neopets stickers! Each page in the colouring book is perforated, thick stock, and single-sided.All the magic has been used up...wait, maybe not. ;) Grab your Aisha Pencil Sharpener, Scented Yooyuball Markers, Uniocto Crayon Set, or Scritchy Sketchy Paint Brush and get ready to bring the colour back to Neopia in the first-ever colouring book for the iconic Y2K-era computer game. You'll need to colour in and out of the lines in order to restore Neopia to its glory. Otherwise, Baelia the Grey Faerie and the rest of Neopia might just stay sad and grey forever . . . Neopets: The Official Colouring Book is a gorgeous and relaxing colouring book that will take artists on a journey through all of Neopia's finest, like Faerieland, Tyrannia, Mystery Island, and more. This book has 96 pages of images to colour and includes all of your Neopian favourites, like Jhudora, Illusen, and Queen Fyora, as well as those so-bad-they're-good baddies like Dr. Sloth and Lord Kass. (And don't even get us STARTED on Grundos. There are Grundos. Trust us, there are Grundos.) Features all your favourite Neopets, Faeries, and more Includes 4 all-new colouring pages by one of the original art directors at Neopets, Anthony Conley Other pages of art include new patterns and illustrations by artist Rachel Cash Includes a universal, one-time-use code located on the copyright page for an exclusive Neopets item that can be redeemed on the website (just like in Neopets: The Official Cookbook) Includes a high-quality sheet of full-colour stickers in the back Foreword written by TNT Aesop himself, head of Narrative and Lore at Neopets Each colouring page is perforated and single-sided, so it can be taken out of the colouring book and used for display (or fed to your Kadoatie Petpet ... no judgement) All 55 species of Neopets are included A 'must-have' collectible for all Neopets fans! (Maybe even some enemies!) This is officially licensed merchandise from © Neopets 1999-2025. All Rights Reserved. 'For the first time in a while, I am truly optimistic on the future of Neopets in print. Good things are coming ... This book is proof that the Neopets brand is still brimming with fresh ideas, strong execution, and full of heart.' - Jellyneo (Neopets fan site) for Neopets: The Official Cookbook
£11.69
Paizo Inc. Pathfinder Arcane Spell Cards Remastered P2
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£29.74
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Scroll Saw Pictures 2nd Edition
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£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Art of Weaving a Life
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£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Knife Sharpening Made Easy
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£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Metal Jewelry Techniques
Book SynopsisA detailed, visual approach to metal work, showing the most common processes and techniques used in jewelry making today. Accompanying the detailed instructions are over 250 photographs and drawings that clarify each step of the processes. The text explains techniques for enameling, embossing and engraving, and mounting and setting gem stones. The traditional methods of mounting stones include bezel setting, wire prongs, mixed mount setting, and channel setting. It also introduces the contemporary techniques of image transfer and airbrush painting. The latter part of the book offers four step-by-step projects using the techniques described in the first chapters. These include a painted bracelet from machinable polymer, a pendant of silver and ivory palm nut, a gold pendant with tourmaline, and brooches with cast metal and airbrushed highly resistant paint. This book is for anyone with a passion for jewelry making or for jewelry itself.
£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Japanese Knife Sharpening
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Rib Baskets
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Complete Pinball Book
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£41.24
Schiffer Publishing Ltd BLENKO 19721983 CATALOGS Schiffer Book for
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£28.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Art Quilts International Abstract Geometric
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This lavishly illustrated text presents a showcase of the diversity of modern art quilting... the interviews give a fascinating glimpse into the inspirations, challenges and working methods of a variety of textile artists" - The Quilter, Winter 2018
£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Tattoo Lettering Banners
Book SynopsisThis book of inspirational examples of script and banner lettering in a wide range of styles is the ideal cheat sheet for tattoo artists.
£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Artistry in Fiber Vol. 1
Book SynopsisConnecting us to the wide variety of contemporary fiber art in wall-mounted format, this resource combines more than 600 photos with personal comments from 100 of today''s established and emerging artists. In conjunction with the other two books in this acclaimed series, it invites readers to re-examine fiber art through a multifaceted contemporary lens. The creators here are pushing the boundaries of what wall-mounted fiber art is, using fibers of paper, metal, fiberglass, milkweed seeds, or high-tech polymers. Bhakti Ziek''s computerized loom work and Sue Benner''s textile-collage quilts are but a few of the examples of how artists expertly combine different fiber techniques in a single piece, go beyond the technical processes, and cross-pollinate mediums.
£28.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Artistry in Fiber Vol. 2
Book SynopsisNearly 500 photos of artwork with personal insights from 78 of today's most noteworthy artists show the tremendously broad range of possibilities that working in three dimensions can offer. In conjunction with the other two books in this acclaimed series, it invites readers to re-examine fiber art through a multifaceted contemporary lens. Both established artists and emerging artists whose work is attracting notice are gathered here. Carol Milne's knitted glass and Peter Gentenaar's technique of vacuum forming and air-drying paper fibers are but a few examples of artists using new materials with traditional methods.
£28.79
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Pocket Art: Portrait Drawing: The Quick Guide to
Book SynopsisThis debut book in the Pocket Art series is packed with expert technical guidance on drawing realistic portraits in pencil and stunning, inspirational examples. London-based artist Joanna Henly (a.k.a. Miss Led) guides you through every aspect of pencil portraiture with a lively, graphic approach to instruction—demystifying the complexities of the human face with step-by-step illustrations and expert tips. Get started with a quick overview of how to set up your work space, how to hold a pencil, and tips on mark making. A section on understanding the face begins with a look at its underlying structure (the skull and muscles) and includes guidance on capturing facial relationships from different angles. Then learn to accurately draw each individual feature—eyes, ears, nose, mouth, skin tones, and hair—with illustrations of their anatomy and examples of their differing shapes. You’ll also find tips on rendering the facial expressions of your subjects. The exercises demonstrate and reinforce the skills as you go, while the incredible artwork inspires and motivates. With its compact size and sturdy flexi binding, you can carry this invaluable resource everywhere you go—in your backpack, bag, or pocket.Trade ReviewA fun, and graphic approach to drawing portraits. The book is not only eye candy, but it will keep you engaged as you learn to draw and master portraiture techniques. -- LeVar Thomas * stupidDOPE *Table of Contents Pocket Art: Portraits Introduction What’s great about drawing. - Carrying a sketchbook and drawing tools - Magic of capturing those moments - Seeing inspiration everywhere Can add a reference to the other figure drawing book here as a great companion :) Part One Understanding the face : Basic face structure & breaking down the different face shapes - different face shapes (round, oblong, square etc) maybe? - relationships and proportions (between the eyes and the ears, nose to mouth, etc) - The curved nature of the face (looking at different angles, with above rules in place) Each of the following will fill a page The Eye The Nose The Mouth The Ears Hair Part Two Expressions & Character - How to capture a moment ( a smile, a tilt of a head) that is momentary. That brings character and life into your portrait - How to read a portrait and create the right mood and setting Part Three Drawing from imagination - Adding a narrative to your portrait Introducing supporting characters and text Part Four Working from photographs & working with a model - How to chose photographs to use as reference - What to add as artistic license - Sometimes its not about what you add, it’s what you take away Part Five Choosing Materials - Adding movement and drama with watercolour - Keep your lines crisp and tight with pencil and pen - Create vivid masterpieces with mixed mediaGallery of works
£11.69
Workman Publishing Creativity Takes Courage: Dare to Think
Book SynopsisIt’s not always easy to be creative—to give our minds space to roam while ignoring our inner critic, to stare down a blank page and make the leap from nothing to anything. It takes courage. Finding the courage to create is something the editors of Flow know a lot about. Creativity is a central value of the Flow mission, evident in every issue that bursts with the wild imaginations of its artists, writers, and editors. In Creativity Takes Courage, Flow brings together inspiration, hands-on projects, boundary-pushing activities, and special paper goodies to show readers how to unleash their inner artists. Organized around a series of twelve “dares”—including Dare to Fail, Dare to Be a Kid, Dare to Be Bored, Dare to Go Offline, Dare to Collaborate—Creativity Takes Courage encourages the reader to be fully present . . . and spend idle time staring out the window. To leave your comfort zone and start a project, without hesitation . . . and nourish yourself with museum visits and reading time. Each dare includes fill-in pages and prompts to go deeper into what motivates us or hinders us, like mindful questions to identify fears of failure, or a Dare to Commit notebook for recording both daily and weekly projects. It’s the illustrated and fully interactive gift of how to live more creatively and enjoy every minute of the process, no matter what the result.Trade Review“Pages of inspirational quotes, questions to ask yourself, steps to help make things happen, self-care ideas, sample projects, and much more guide this journey to empowerment.” — Cloth Paper Scissors Pages magazine Editor's Pick“Pages of inspirational quotes, questions to ask yourself, steps to help make things happen, self-care ideas, sample projects, and much more guide this journey to empowerment.” — Cloth Paper Scissors Pages magazine Editor's Pick
£16.14
Schiffer Publishing Ltd FANCY COFFINS TO MAKE YOURSELF Schiffer Book for
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£13.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Spongeware 18351935
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£46.74
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Quilts of Chestnut Ridge
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Handbook for American Cut Engraved Glass
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£23.79
Gambit Publications Ltd Understanding the Sicilian
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£17.99
Quality Chess UK LLP Grandmaster Repertoire 15 - The French Defence
Book SynopsisThe French Defence is one of the most popular and reliable responses to 1.e4. Grandmaster Repertoire 15 The French Defence 2 covers the most critical variation of the Winawer, which occurs after the opening moves 1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 Bb4 4.e5 c5 5.a3 Bxc3 6.bxc3 Ne7 7.Qg4. This volume presents three contrasting ways of meeting White''s aggressive opening system: 7cxd4 leading to the notorious Winawer Poisoned Pawn; 700 8.Bd3 f5, a solid yet strategically complex system; and 700 8.Bd3 Nbc6, which leads to a tense, full-blooded battle.Volume One of the series covers White''s other options in the Winawer Variation. Volume Three will deal with the Tarrasch, Advance and all of White''s other options.
£17.99
Russell Enterprises Learn Chess the Right Way: Book 1: Must-Know
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£16.96
Sixth & Spring Books Sketchits Faces Fashion
Book SynopsisThis whimsical approach to drawing is like a blueprint for creativity! This basic impression invites you to fill in all of the details to create your own unique characters. Focusing on faces and fashion, this edition of Sketchits! provides more than 100 impressions.
£10.79
Random House USA Inc How To Draw Modern Florals: An Introduction to
Book SynopsisAlli Koch has mastered the art of turning simple doodles into beautifully designed floral illustrations. She shares her expertise in this book, a step-by-step guide that teaches everything you need to know about modern florals. You'll learn designs from classic favourites like the rose to today’s trendiest florals, as well as succulents and cacti. 'How to Draw Modern Florals' is an introduction, so no experience is needed!
£14.44
Russell Enterprises Dvoretsky's Analytical Manual
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£31.46
Tuva Publishing Retro Fun in Stitches
Book SynopsisRetro Fun in Stitches is a collection of pastel animals, cupcakes, flowers and retro vehicles which are perfect to make into cushions, simple gift cards or pictures for the wall. Make birth and wedding samplers by simply adding names and dates using the alphabets provided. Some of these patterns can be used to celebrate family events such as births and weddings or stitch a sweet animal for a bedroom wall. Let your imagination go wild and stitch cupcakes on aprons, make miniature fridge magnets using plastic canvas or a row of cars to make a cake band or a camper van on a giant cushion. The cross stitch designs are a variety of easy and hard pictures making them suitable for a beginners and the more experienced stitcher. Why not start with a simple cupcake or for the more experienced stitcher try the "Congratulations beetle" as a wedding sampler. Add personal details with the alphabet I have included to make a lovely gift. AUTHOR: Jane Prutton lives in Yorkshire, England. She has been a designer for the past 18 years creating cross stitch designs and working with textiles creating personal gifts. She has worked for many craft companies such as Designer Stitches, Coats, DMC to name a few and magazine companies too. Jane's inspiration comes from her love of retro cars and soft toys some of which are in this book.
£8.96
The Crowood Press Ltd Knitting Stitch-led Design
Book SynopsisKnitting is one of the most versatile and exciting of textile structures. This book rediscovers its potential by exploring new ideas for design through the power of the stitch. Written for the dedicated knitter, it goes into the fine detail of how knitting works, questioning and examining how stitches can influence and shape the fabric by pulling in, pulling up, and making it stretchy or firm, thick or thin. Over forty projects are included that range from simple, straightforward scarves and bags to more intricate jackets and organic sculptural 3D pieces. A dictionary of stitches compares each stitch with stocking stitch, and shows how the shape and feel of knitting can be changed dramatically. A chapter explores different ways of shaping fabric around the edges and even within the knitting, using increases, decreases and short-row shaping to texture the surface or to make three-dimensional forms. Step-by-step instructions are supported with explanations, charts, diagrams and photos. Techniques are discussed in depth to help understand different outcomes and how 'problems' can be used creatively. Detailed, innovative and inspiring, it is invaluable reading for all knitters and textile designers.
£26.96
Stackpole Books Beaded Lace Knitting Techniques and 24 Beaded
Book SynopsisCreate delicate knitted lace fashions, and then kick them up a notch with beautiful beaded embellishments.Trade ReviewAugust 2015 This new book displays Anniken Allis's supreme talent for stunning lace. There are 25 designs here separated according to skill level most are suitable for intermediate or advanced lace knitters. All are charted, but the charts are very large and clear. Photo tutorials explain a range of techniques, such as provisional invisible and circular cast-ons, adding beads and the Russian sewn cast-offs. The range of projects includes triangular and cresent shawls, as you'd expect along with retangular wraps and circular half-circle and square shawls. There is a beautifully draping waistcoat, a bolero, cowls and mitts. 'Janey' is a lovely cardigan with beaded lace panels along the front openings and a wide lace panel up the centre back, while 'Helena' is a spectacular Pi shawl with a knitted-on beaded edging. A selection of pattern s have lace worked on both right-and wrong-side rows. It's hard to pick favourite designs from this book, as all of them are genuinely stunning and will delight lace fans. * Knitter, The *Anniken was brought up in Norway and learnt to knit from her mum. She takes everything she has learnt and brings it together to bring you an amazing array of beautiful designs. Lace knitting is her favorite knitting technique and this shows in her beautiful designs. Don't be mistaken and think that this book is just going to be filled with beautiful shawls. The book is packed full of many different projects including waistcoats to finger-less gloves. The book starts by teaching you all the techniques you will need to make lace, beading knitting to be easier for you. Don't worry if you don't like beads of your projects they are designed to be made with or without beads. The projects are at different levels so any knitter can have a go of making some of the projects. The patterns are in written format and charts. At the start of the project you are given details of the sizing, what yarn, needles and other materials required as well as the gauge. You are also given the level of knitter required and notes to help you with the particular pattern. With all the techniques detailed in written instructions and clear pictures you will find it easier to make each pattern. I love the delicate nature of lace knitting. Anniken has a real talent for designing beaded lace patterns. If you have ever wanted to or really love beaded lace knitting then this book would be fantastic for you. It's an amazing amount of projects in one book! * Crochet Addict UK *
£15.29
Stackpole Books The Art of Boutis 20 French Quilting Projects
Book SynopsisIf you can sew, you can do boutis, a classic style of embroidery practiced in southern France since the seventeenth century.Trade ReviewMar 14 With just a few simple stitches and a little know-how, you can create a myriad of beautiful items for the home using the traditional technique from the south of France. Boutis is a form of quilting, much like Trapunto, where the two layers of fabric are stitched together with a design which is then padded out with thick cotton thread. The effects are decorative and hardwearing and they are shown in all their glory in this book. It features twenty projects including cushions, bags, table linen, baby bootees and cot quilt amongst many others. The book contains full instructions on how to work Boutis with clear diagrams and pull-out pattern sheet. * NEW STITCHES *
£14.39
Stackpole Books Vintage Crochet Hats and Accessories 23 Classic
Book SynopsisJoin in the comeback of the vintage look by making your own hats, handbags, and more in classic styles. These 23 patterns include accessories for women, men, and children, all with a vintage-chic look.
£9.49
Chronicle Books Haikubes
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£21.59
Stackpole Books Fair Isle Tunisian Crochet StepbyStep
Book SynopsisIntimidated by knitting with all the colours needed to create a beautiful Fair Isle pattern? Now you can get the look of colourwork knitting with the ease of Tunisian crochet!Trade ReviewApril 2016 If you've ever tried Tunisian crochet before, this book will build on your skills and help you create gorgeous Fair Isle designs using more than one colour at a time. Patterns start out at the smaller and easier end with a pair of stylish boot cuffs, but with Brenda Bourg's expert advice, you'll soon progress through the book and be creating headbands, bags, blankets and even jumpers. Thyere is plenty of detail on the floats, tensions, swatches and blocking, and all the instructions are illustrated with step by step photographs. While it may appear that some of hte patterns in this book are worked in the round, each one is in fact worked flat and seemed together * Love Crochet *
£14.39
