Detailed, illustrated instructions for selecting tools, paper, and ink; carving both linoleum and wood; and printing by hand in one color or more to achieve professional results .

The basics of using beads and wire to create custom pieces. Each technique carefully described and illustrated. Create pieces for yourself and friends, or to sell.

• Concise introductions to popular subjects• Fascinating "did you know?" facts• Compulsively readable presentationAttracting birds to the backyard and observing their lives in the wild has become one of our most popular activities. Join in the fun with this enlightening introduction. How to entice hummingbirds, bluebirds, cardinals, woodpeckers, goldfinches, nuthatches, and a host of other feeder favorites to your yard or garden. Also covers building nest boxes, settin...

Concise introductions to popular subjects. Fascinating "did you know?" facts. Compulsively readable presentation.

Creative techniques to go beyond the fundamentals. Includes an illustrated review of basic skills and tools plus how to use new tools and new ways to use basic tools. Step-by-step instructions for making three intermediate-level projects.

The latest in Stackpole's popular Stained Glass Patterns series, this book contains 20 full-size, realistic patterns for common North American butterflies and dragonflies.

Complete instructions, patterns, material lists, and step-by-step photos for 18 projects—panels, boxes, candleholders, sun catchers, ornaments, and more—suitable for beginners. All great looking and using the newest styles of glass—many have the contemporary look popular on Etsy and Pinterest.For each project, finished project photos, full-size pattern, materials list, and technique photos and instruction are presented, along with variations of some patterns. Includes expert advice...

A great selection of 25 patterns for making beautiful stained glass panels of leaf shapes.

25 full-size realistic patterns for common North American garden flowers.

25 full-size realistic patterns for common North American songbirds.

• Concise introduction to the Gettysburg campaign• Facts about all aspects of the battle and its participants• Revised and expanded for the 150th anniversary of the battleJust some of the fascinating topics covered:• What led to the battle and why it was fought at Gettysburg• Who led the troops on both sides of the field• What average soldiers experienced, in their own words• Heroic actions and calamitous mistakes in judgment• What we...

Bird-watchers know there is a list of species that regularly and dependably come to dine at backyard bird feeders.