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Conjuring up wooden wands might seem like a magical and mysterious process, but the Compendium of Wooden Wand Making Techniques is here to show you how simple it can be! In the first-ever guide to making wands, you’ll learn how to whittle, power carve, wood turn, and scroll saw over 20 unique projects that are sure to delight any fantasy-loving woodworker. With five wands for each woodworking technique, included with each project are step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and full-size patterns. An overview on the history of wands and a guide to woods and their inherent magical properties is also featured for additional wizardly knowledge! A complete project collection that’s truly the first of its kind, this book is a must-have source of inspiration filled with fascinating wand lore that belongs in any woodworker’s library who has a love for all things fiction and fantasy!

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Whether you’re planning your next camping trip or inviting friends over for a backyard bonfire, Easy Campfire Cooking, Expanded 2nd Edition is filled with delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas the whole family will love. Updated with 50 all-new camping recipes to take your camp cuisine to the next level, this must-have cookbook features over 250 recipes for shrimp and vegetable kebabs, fajitas foil packs, Dutch oven soups and stews, and so much more. Also included are helpful tips, campfire safety, and techniques on how to build the perfect cooking fire. Cooking over a fire brings family and friends together in a special and unique way, and this camping cookbook will satisfy everyone’s appetite, provide hours of fun, and create a relaxing atmosphere – all outside.

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Before you head out on your next camping trip, flip through these pages, pick what you’ll pack to eat, and discover the tasty convenience of make-ahead meals that the whole family will love! Featuring more than 100 camping recipes for grilled sandwiches, all-in-one dinners, savory sides, delicious s’mores, and so much more, Weekend Camping Cookbook is the ultimate guide to easily preparing and serving scrumptious meals in the great outdoors. From cast iron nachos and fire-roasted pickle wraps to carrot cake pancakes, baby stuffed peppers, and so much more, this complete camping cookbook features unique, out-of-the-box recipes that are easy to make and delicious to eat!

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This title teaches the home seamstress how to make 5 classic garments for both men and women. It shows how to take proper measurements & make common adjustments as well as the basic order of construction for each garment. What are the building blocks of a great wardrobe? For men the shirt and trousers. For women the blouse, skirt, dress and trousers. "The Illustrated Guide to Sewing: Garment Construction" will teach the home seamstress how to make them all, as well as learn how to design and sew garments that flatter their figure and reflect their personal style. From learning how to take proper measurements and make a muslin, to fitting and making common adjustments, the basic order of construction for each garment, such as fitting the bodice before attaching sleeves, is covered. Detailed chapters on elements; sleeves, collars, waistbands, hems and more provide valuable insight on how each piece is created and joined to the whole. This is a perfect book for those who want to make their own clothing for style, fit or just for fun.

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Sizzling summer projects await in the Summer 2024 issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts Magazine. Feeling adventurous? Try your hand at a fun and colorful cheeseburger trinket box project. Maybe you're feeling the call of the ocean. We've got you covered with a remarkable dolphin and shark fretwork project. And that's just a taste of the more than 25 projects featured in this issue, in addition to tips for making your patterns work for you and more! Don't miss the fascinating interview with John Furniss, a.k.a. The Blind Woodsman. John is a master woodworker who, despite blindness, past drug and alcohol addictions, and struggles with mental health, has become one of the most well-known woodworkers in the United States and beyond. Fox Chapel Publishing recently published their moving memoir, detailing John's journey to find his purpose on the other side of darkness.

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This empowering guided journal for tweens ages 8-12 is designed to build confidence and self-esteem in young girls. Notebook Doodles Go Girl! Guided Journal features fun, inspirational prompts from bestselling colouring book artist Jess Volinski. Filled with motivational words and whimsical art, it encourages readers to develop their creative writing skills while they express their thoughts, hopes and dreams. Lined page layouts offer plenty of room for expressive writing. Beautifully illustrated and made of the highest quality materials, this hardcover journal includes beautiful end papers.

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Organize your gardening life! This handy journal keeps track of everything a passionate gardener needs to know in one spot. Individual plant history pages allow you to keep a yearly log of how you're doing with each crop. Set annual goals, keep a record of your work, track your performance, and note what you've learned over each season. Keep a record of plantings, soil chemistry, fertilizing, compost rotation, pest issues, weather, watering needs and more. Chart garden design and plan next year's layout. Gardening enthusiasts can archive all the important information here. With a convenient 6x8 size that fits easily in a tool bag, My Gardening Journal is the perfect gift for the gardener who has everything.

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Organize your knitting life! This handy journal keeps track of everything a passionate knitter needs to know in one spot. How much yarn did you buy for that baby blanket you made last year? What pattern adjustments do you want to make for your new sweater? Where did you get that amazing alpaca yarn in your stash? Knitters can archive all the answers here. With four pages for each new project--including a spot for a finished photo--it's part info dump and part brag book. Useful quick reference charts on gauge measuring, abbreviations, wraps per inch and more are conveniently provided on the inside covers. With a convenient 6x8 size that fits easily in a knitting bag, My Knitting Journal is the perfect gift for the knitter who has everything!

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Learn Your ABCs Flip Book features 3 different beautifully illustrated alphabets showcasing animals and children forming each letter of the alphabet. Each alphabet can be flipped to show the same letter at the same time or different combinations of letters that will form over 1,000 different words. Bound with a child safe plastic binding, printed on extra thick paper with a backer card this book holds hours of learning fun. A must-have early learning book to jump start and support a child''s reading efforts.

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Walk into one of the most remarkable communities on our planet: the forest. With each turn of the page, this engaging picture book reveals dozens of adorable illustrations, educational captions, vocabulary words, and cut-out accents, that teach young children why the forest is so important to humans and why we should protect them. From big animals to little bugs, from tall trees to plants you can eat, children will love learning all about the cool and calm forest, the amazing lives the animals live, and why they are so important to our world!

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Create stunning works of mosaic art with stickers! This distinctive poly-art paint by sticker book for kids ages 6-10 features a collection of 10 geometric designs of various animals, from a llama and panda to a koala, unicorn, and more. Using 60-100 coloured stickers for each animal pattern, place them in the appropriate spot according to its numbered section and watch as the geometric shapes transform into beautiful, crystalized designs. There are also bonus fun facts about each amazing animal to enjoy. An entertaining, hands-on activity for kids, this sticker painting book offers an excellent opportunity for developing their focus and attention span. Designs are printed on thick, perforated pages that can easily detach to be displayed or gifted once a painting is completed.

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Create stunning works of mosaic art with stickers! This distinctive poly-art paint by sticker book for kids ages 6-10 features a collection of 10 geometric designs of various planets, from the Sun to Neptune and everything in between. Using anywhere from 60-100 colored stickers for each planet pattern, place them in the appropriate spot according to its numbered section and watch as the geometric shapes transform into beautiful, crystalized designs. There are also fun facts to learn more about space and each amazing planet! An entertaining, hands-on activity for kids, this sticker painting book offers an excellent opportunity for developing their focus and attention span. Designs are printed on thick, perforated pages that can easily detach to be displayed or gifted once a painting is completed.

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Have a blast learning about our amazing world through fascinating trivia, puzzles, dot-to-dot drawings, and other activities that reveal fun facts about various countries around the globe! This on-the-go activity book features dozens of crazy cool world trivia facts for you to learn and share to impress your family and friends. Author and former teacher, Vicki Whiting, is the founder of Kid Scoop, an award-winning weekly activity page that promotes standards-based learning. Parents and teachers around the world use Vicki’s fun activities to stimulate academic success and a joy of learning. With this expansive collection of educational activities and trivia for kids ages 5-10, they'll spend hours learning tons of exciting information about other countries all over the world!

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With crazy cool secret codes, puzzles, and word searches. These entertaining activities are designed to keep kids engaged as they learn. Author and former teacher, Vicki Whiting, is the founder of Kid Scoop, an award-winning weekly activity page that promotes standards-based learning. Parents and teachers around the world use Vicki’s fun activities to stimulate academic success and a joy of learning. With this expansive collection of exercises, kids aged 5-10 will spend hours learning loads of fun facts all about animals as they complete hundreds of exciting activities.

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Spark your little one’s imagination with this mystical coloring book for kids ages 3-6! Featuring page after page of 30 fun illustrations to color, including magical unicorns, cheerful flowers, smiling rainbows, shooting stars, and so much more, this Sweet Unicorns Coloring Book is the perfect creative activity for young children to express themselves and keep them engaged. Using crayons, colored pencils, markers, or any other preferred art materials, kids will love bringing these fantasy-inspired illustrations to life! A luxurious matte cover that’s soft to the touch gives this coloring book a unique, high-quality feel.

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Create stunning works of mosaic art with stickers! This distinctive poly-art sticker painting book for kids ages 6-10 features a collection of 10 geometric designs of various dinosaurs – from T-rexes and pterodactyls to triceratops, stegosaurus, and more. Using anywhere from 60-100 colored stickers for each animal pattern, place them in the appropriate spot according to its numbered section and watch as the geometric shapes transform into beautiful, crystalized designs. Also included are fun facts to learn more about each amazing dinosaur as kids bring them to life! An entertaining, hands-on activity for kids, this sticker painting book offers an excellent opportunity for developing their focus and attention span. Designs are printed on thick, perforated pages that can easily detach to be displayed or gifted once a painting is completed.

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First Fun: Color By Numbers includes 50 simple illustrations and drawings for children to colour by numbers. Using simple colour scheme palettes, fill-in-the-blank prompts and alphabet tracing children will enjoy learning whilst colouring. Featuring a variety of fun and engaging activities that will develop counting and problem-solving skills, this must-have activity book offers pages of exciting challenges.

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The perfect next step for kids with a basic understanding of how to play the ukulele, Kids’ Ukulele Song Book continues their musical practice with 30 new songs for kids to learn and play! With a quick refresher in the opening section that reviews the four basic ukulele chords learned in author Emily Arrow’s first book, Kids’ Guide to Learning the Ukulele, children will then learn and practice brand new chords and single notes to build on their existing skills. From there, easy-to-follow guidance for 30 simple songs will have children strumming in no time – from songs about friendship and animals to nature, art, and more! Kids can also create their own original songs using the songwriting template pages, a practice chart for staying on track, and even online audio access so kids can play along with Emily for every song, Kids’ Ukulele Song Book is the ultimate continuation to expand and grow their ukulele knowledge and skill set! Author Emily Arrow has over 10 years of experience working with children and teachers in music education. An award-winning children’s songwriter, an official Kala Brand Music Co. artist, and popular YouTube personality, her work has also been featured on SiriusXM’s Kid’s Place Live, as well as Sesame Street Studios.

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An exciting activity book for kids, 50 Puzzles to Solve in Less Than One Minute will not only engage and entertain; it also adds an extra element of fun with the time challenge. Featuring matching games, mazes, picture groupings, and so much more, every cartoon art-inspired puzzle page promotes problem-solving skills and mental agility – all while the clock is ticking! Àngels Navarrro is a play therapist and psychomotor education specialist. The author of more than 100 children’s books, she has also produced television programs, hands-on learning game kits, and online games for kids.

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Learn all about an adorable little penguin! A perfect first baby book, this high-quality finger puppet book is the first-ever designed specifically for babies with its black, white, and red high-contrast art. Help your baby’s developing eyesight make visual connections while also stimulating their focusing skills. With a simple and fun rhyming story about the penguin to introduce your baby to language patterns, included is a soft plush finger puppet to play with as you read to them! Easy wipe clean board book pages with rounded corners are perfect for children as young as six months. Author and illustrator Agnese Baruzzi is also the illustrator of several other children’s books, including the best-selling Find Me! series, The True Story of Little Red Riding Hood, Dining with Monsters, and dozens more!

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Help young children learn and practice the alphabet while having fun with animals and paper crafts! 3D Paper Crafts for Kids is an exciting and easy project guide that carefully illustrates how to create 26 charming animal projects from paper and other household items. Organized in alphabetical order along with some bonus crafts, have fun creating giraffes, frogs, lions, snails, zebras, and so much more! From buttons and yarn to seeds and acorns, every project is perfect and simple for even the youngest mind to make. Featuring step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and templates, this must-have arts and crafts book encourages education along with hands-on fun!

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Discover the fun of making pineapple quilt blocks! Renowned author Jean Ann Wright begins with clear instructions for using the 6-8-10 inch Pineapple Trim Tool (sold separately) which makes creating pineapple quilt blocks simple and math-free. The 17 eye-catching and playful projects include Beneath the Deep Blue Sea Quilt, Salt and Pepper Pillows, Tropical Totes, Kitchen Kitsch Potholders and Placemats, and a Baby Bubble Quilt. The author also includes three brand new project patterns: a table topper, a large quilt and a mesh tote. Start your pineapple play quilts and projects today to keep or to give as a gift.

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Simple Starter Crochet Projects is the perfect book for those new to crocheting to learn the essential fundamentals including basic materials and tools, an easy-to-follow stitch guide, stitch-step instructions with photographs, and how to read abbreviated crochet instructions. Using these techniques and stitches, you'll be able to create three beginner projects: a hooded scarf, pillow cushion, and hat. Each project includes easy-to-follow instructions and can be completed over a weekend.

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Amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting stuffed yarn pieces, is incredibly popular. Many of the designs, by nature, are adorable, but imagine if your time spent crocheting and the art you produce could also be considered functional, even loveable. Author, Ariana Wimsett takes the cuteness of amigurumi animals and adds it to loveys and blankets to create a sweet security blanket. The book opens with an insightful introduction to crochet basics, and then includes 18 adorable crochet patterns like a giraffe, bear, dragon, and bunny and even a pattern created especially for this book. Give a gift of homemade love this year and for years to come. Little ones will latch onto these huggable companions and never let them go.

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This comprehensive book features more than 30 different techniques from changing design lines to honeycomb smocking and includes clear and easy instructions with illustrations or photos to guide you as you work. Sewists will find a stitch dictionary for both couture work and unique embroidery detailing including monograms and a chart for handling and sewing a variety of couture fabrics. Chapters include zippers, edge finishing and embellishments, beading, bead and sequins, stitches and seams! Nothing is forgotten in this ultimate guide.

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For those without the time or stamina to spend hours maintaining a garden, well-known experts Alan and Gill Bridgewater offer an easy-care method with minimal digging and weeding. They show how to make raised beds, build up soil with mushroom compost, cover weeds with mulch, and protect plants with nets and plastic--all using organic methods whenever possible. A must for every gardener.

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Building Outdoor Kitchens shows budget-conscious homeowners how they can bring attractive and functional outdoor kitchens within their reach. It incorporates lots of design ideas, plenty of dream kitchens for inspiration, step-by-step instructions and more than 300 photographs.As well as showing readers how to build lightweight 'masonary' counters using steel studs and concrete backboard, the book offers alternatives to high-end appliances to save money.Also included are accessories and amenities to affordably customize an outdoor kitchen, including: fire pits, a variety of adobe / clay ovens, pergolas, awnings, TV and stereo equipment, mosquito abatement, misters and heaters, fireplaces, pizza ovens and stand-up 'churrasco' grills.Whether you have chosen to build an outdoor kitchen yourself or have hired someone to do the job for you, these DIY-friendly projects will help you to achieve the professional results you want at a fraction of the 'professional' price.

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Create a fantastic cane that will be treasured as a work of art and passed down through your family for years to come. Award-winning carving artist Lora S. Irish shows how to carve your own expressive cane toppers from found wood in this enjoyable guide. Fifteen imaginative projects include whimsical wizards, comic caricatures, proud eagles, mythical dragons and more. Lora offers expert advice on harvesting and seasoning wild sticks, attaching handles to the staff, placing grips, painting, finishing and more. Step-by-step instructions and beautiful colour photographs make Cane Topper Wood Carving a book that you’ll return to again and again.

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Many books have been written about how to build cigar box guitars and other unique hand-made instruments… but few have touched on why. This book presents the authentic stories of American DIY music with step-by-step projects, photo studies of antique instruments, interviews with music legends and historical accounts. Shane Speal, the “King of the Cigar Box Guitar,” brings the making of music and musical instruments back to its roots. From a simple two-string tin can guitar to an electrified washtub bass, Shane shows how anyone can build amazing musical instruments from found items. Sidebars present the fascinating backstory of the music, capturing struggle, poverty and the blues within the artistic side of cigar box guitar building. Featuring an introduction from the New Orleans Museum of Jazz, this DIY musical instrument book is as inspirational to read in the living room as it is in the workshop.

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Rock art is showing up everywhere—on Etsy, at craft shows, online and on hidden “kindness rocks” around your neighbourhood. And the good news is you can do it yourself! Just look in your own back garden, a nearby beach or the local gardening centre to find the perfect rock. Then with the help of a few colourful craft supplies and the tutorials in Rock Art Handbook, you’ll be on your way. Author Sam Sarles shares her favourite tips and techniques for transforming the humble rock into a work of art. Discover how to get great results with puffy paint, acrylics, oil pastels, alcohol inks, gelatos, art pens, embossing, stamping and more. With more than 30 step-by-step projects, this book is the comprehensive rock art resource.

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If you've ever wanted to take up the creative art of pyrography, here's the perfect place to start. Big Book of Pyrography Projects is packed with tips, tricks and inspiration. All you need is this big book and an inexpensive woodburning tool to start adorning wood, paper, gourds and more with beautifully burned images and patterns.Leading pyrography artists and authors show you how to complete 23 of their favourite projects, from realistic portraits and landscape scenes to stylized frames, platters, boxes, bowls and birdhouses. Applications in both fine and decorative art are presented in traditional designs as well as modern innovations.Whether you're a complete beginner or an accomplished pyrographyartist, you're bound to find exciting ideas in this book. You'll also find helpful advice inside on choosing a woodburning system, creating your own patterns, making practice boards, staying safe and keeping your woodburner clean. A full-colour gallery presents a stunning array of projects from international artists to stir your imagination and spark your creativity.

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This title 44 original patterns for creating three-dimensional projects on the scroll saw. This title covers all the basics, from choosing wood to cutting, painting, and finishing. Author Diana Thompson's previous books on the subject have sold more than 55,000 copies. You can learn the basics of compound cutting; a simple technique that produces astonishingly complex-looking results, and discover how easy it is to learn this exciting method for creating three-dimensional projects on the scroll saw. Author and artist Diana Thompson offers 44 of her best workshop-tested, ready-to-use designs. Step-by-step demonstrations help beginners to improve their skills, whilst the original patterns, ranging from simple to elaborate seasonally themed designs, will delight and challenge advanced scrollers. Helpful hints cover all the basics, from choosing wood to cutting, painting, and finishing these delicate pieces.

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Supplemented with clear workshop photography, each insightful pointer has been workplace-tested by the editors. Sharpen your woodworking skills for drilling, sawing, routing, clamping, gluing, joinery, finishing and much more.Avoid common pitfalls and solve everyday problems with materials, tools, techniques, shop organization and maintenance. Even the most experienced woodworker doesn't have all the answers, but this big, well-organized book is the place to find them.

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Build super-flat and strong with a torsion box workbench, assembly table and alignment beams. This title offers great storage solutions and expert advice for making a workshop more efficient. It provides everything a woodworker needs to know about building a workbench, making outfeed tables for shop machines, making work tables, assembly tables and storage cabinets.

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This title includes 35 amazingly detailed new projects that explore the craft of pyrography. It helps to learn the basics of pyrography systems, tools, supplies and practice boards. It includes complete instructions plus photographs of both the finished piece and the work in progress. Although it is often referred to as woodburning, the art of pyrography can be worked on just about any natural surface, including gourds, leather, or cotton rag paper. Now Lora Irish, the author of the bestselling "Great Book of Woodburning", offers thirty five amazingly detailed new projects that explore the craft of pyrography across the full range of inventive pyro media. Inside her new book, readers will learn the basics of pyrography systems, tools, supplies and practice boards. Each fascinating project includes complete instructions plus photographs of both the finished piece and the work in progress across pale, medium, dark and detailed stages.

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This book features a wonderful collection of clock projects from the editors of "Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts" magazine. Learn how to make beautiful time pieces including grandfather clocks and pendulum clocks! It includes projects for all abilities and tastes, from learning to cut pieces and assemble parts to finishing and personalising. The editors of "Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts" magazine have selected a collection of the most beloved clock projects - from fancy fretwork grandfather clocks to classic pendulum clocks and whimsical desk clocks. This book offers something for everyone - no matter what their level of scrolling expertise. Beginners will learn how to cut their pieces like an expert and assemble clock parts. More advanced crafters will appreciate the section on finishing clocks and personalising special gifts. The articles, that represent the most popular clocks since the inception of "Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts" in 2000, have been fully updated to reflect current clock part sizes.

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Woodworkers interested in wood-burning will build their skill level through these three step-by-step projects for beginner, intermediate, and advanced burners. They will learn how to prepare wood surfaces before burning, how to transfer a design or pattern, and how to select materials for burning, colouring, and finishing a project. Methods for burning onto wood, leather, paper, bark, and antlers are detailed alongside ample pictures of pyrography on the various materials that will inspire novice wood-burners. Numerous techniques are also discussed, including solar, negative, relief, engraving, torch, and hot wire. The most difficult area for burners - how to realistically create animal fur, feathers, and eyes - is addressed.

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More than just a biography about the band members, this book offers an incredible compilation of stories, insights and reflections by the band members themselves and the people who knew them. Learn about the origin of the rock and roll band from their unique sound and meteoric rise in popularity to the untimely death of their drummer, infighting and accusations of plagiarism. This amazingly detailed peek into the lives of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham features an oral history of the impetus and development of each album released along with in-depth interviews with the band members and their manager as well as interviews with fans, friends, and insiders on what the band and the music meant to them. Full of photos of the iconic band on the road, you can read about and feel the band''s energy and transformation into the men they are today.

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Take an intimate and fascinating look into the life of Elvis Aaron Presley, the undisputed King of Rock ''n'' Roll! Learn what his life was like growing up in poverty in Tupelo, MS, about his childhood as told by his father, Vernon, his rise to fame in the music world by his mid-twenties when the world lay at his feet, his military career, and sizable film career, and the pressures that led to his self-destructive behavior and early death. You''ll also learn all the ups and downs in Elvis''s life including intimate details about his relationship with his parents, his wife Priscilla, the Memphis Mafia, and array of girlfriends with photos to match. This book features private family photos in addition to many originally seen in LIFE magazine, plus fascinating explanations of Elvis''s state of mind while recording each album, behind-the-scene photos, the track list, how each album was received by fans and critics, and the effect it had on his career.

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Peek inside the life and career of John Wayne, The Duke, in this amazingly detailed book. Read about his humble beginnings, his desire to join the military, to be a football pro, and ultimately his rise to stardom in the Wild West movies of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. This book features a review of the top 10 Wayne movies for each decade and discusses how he became a star, and how he got along with his co-stars and leading ladies. Learn about Wayne''s political influence and ambitions, his foray onto the small screen, and ultimately his diagnosis of incurable cancer. In his day, John Wayne was considered the epitome of manhood.

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This carving book contains over 30 of the best, most classic, and unique projects previously published in Woodcarving Illustrated magazine in the last decade, from whittled ornaments and caricature decorations to chip carved and relief gifts and keepsakes. With a mix of illustrated step-by-step guides for beginners and more challenging patterns for advanced carvers, this compilation is perfect for anyone of all skill levels. From reindeer, snowmen, elves, and penguins to an entire Santa section and so much more, this volume has everything you need to make nonstop woodchips for the most wonderful time of the year.

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Keep your workshop and lungs safe! No matter how big or small your workshop space is, making your shop safe is essential for long-term health and preventing serious respiratory issues. This book is the ultimate guide to managing the dust in your workspace -- be it woodworking dust, epoxy resin dust, or metalworking dust -- and covers everything you need to know to be safe, from explanations of dust hazards and proper PPE to shop vacuums, shop-wide collection systems, air filtration systems, and location- and tool-specific dust collectors. Also included are helpful photos, graphics, and exploded views of different systems and shop layouts. Great for beginners to understand what precautions to take and helpful for experienced makers to be sure their space is up-to-par, this must-have resource is crucial for everyone with a workshop.

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Brighten up your home with handmade scroll saw projects that make a statement and are useful to boot. This fun, easy-to-follow guide includes 17 beautiful step-by-step projects for layered fretwork clocks, shelves, trays, ornaments, boxes, frames, and more that start simple and slowly progress in difficulty. Providing traditional designs with a modern aesthetic that results in clean and colorful projects, this book makes the art of scrolling both simple and enjoyable, even for the absolute beginner. You will find not only high-quality scroll saw patterns and expert instruction, but also overviews on wood selection, scroll saw basics, safety tips, understanding patterns, and assembly tips, plus a comprehensive section on different hardwoods and the unique qualities you can use to your advantage as a scroller.

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Explore over 200 wooden Christmas ornaments and other year-round holiday fretwork decorations for the scroll saw that both traditional and modern scrollers will love. Perfect for scrollers of all skill levels from beginner to advanced, this guide features over 200 full-size and scrap-friendly fretwork patterns specifically designed to be hung, including angels, presents, snowflakes, birds, jack-o’-lanterns, leaves, hearts, and other holiday favorites. Plenty of these fretwork holiday patterns and projects are approachable enough to make in one sitting and small enough to cut from scraps, making them a joy to make and fun to gift. Also included are helpful opening sections on wood selection, cutting, finishing, and displaying to assist beginners before they begin scrolling. A must-have holiday and Christmas scroll saw pattern book by father and son duo Wayne and Jacob Fowler, Holiday Scroll Saw Ornaments is a treasure trove of fretwork designs for Christmas, as well as Hanukkah, New Year, and other prominent holidays, from Valentine’s Day and Easter to Halloween, Thanksgiving, and more.

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Refresh your palate and impress your friends with The New Mocktails Bible. Whether you're looking for a healthier tipple, doing dry January or are simply teetotal, you will find a drink for every occasion in this refreshing guide. Featuring over 250 recipes - and including contributions from some of the world's greatest mixologists - you'll enjoy getting creative with smoothies, coffees and mocktails!

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The ultimate guide to woodturning useful items! Build your turning skills as you create functional and attractive woodturning projects. Featuring 14 project sections – most of which contain multiple variations for an endless array of inspiration – you’ll turn everything from frames, funnels, and spinning tops to both antique and modern chess sets, a pepper grinder, backscratcher, and so much more. Also included are step-by-step instructions, helpful photography and diagrams, dimensioned scale drawings for over 20 woodturning projects, a detailed introduction to woodturning, and an informative section on various small tools. Author, instructor, and professional turner Mike Darlow has written seven other woodturning books, as well as hundreds of magazine articles for Fine Woodworking, The Woodworker, and Woodturning Design, making him a leading voice in the world of woodturning.

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Scrap Wood Whittling is a must-have guide for any woodcarver looking to achieve something small, charming, and easy! Small wood carvings tend to intimidate, but author and master carver Steve Tomashek makes it approachable for anyone, even beginners. Opening with helpful insight on materials, tools, cuts, and safety, you’ll then go on to complete your tiny animal carvings that slowly progress in difficulty. From a leaping pig and a standing sheep to an aquarium and cat diorama, each project contains clear, step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, full-size patterns, tips on technique, painting, display ideas, and more!

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The ultimate beginner-friendly guide to pyrography, Woodburning Projects and Patterns for Beginners is the perfect place to start your new favorite hobby! Featuring a complete overview and introduction to woodburning, you’ll understand the tools, supplies, and safety precautions involved in this unique art. Learn basic techniques – from burning even lines, shading, stippling, and more – to then complete step-by-step projects for frames, boxes, ornaments, coasters, and more. Also provided are full-size patterns, helpful information on how to avoid and fix mistakes, as well as how to seal and finish your projects. Author of the popular Woodburning Realistic Animals, Minisa Robinson is an extremely talented pyrography artist and has contributed to Woodcarving Illustrated and Pyrography Magazine.

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