The system is full of errors. A ceiling fan with a predictable wobble. A toaster that never toasts. The low, invasive hum from the apartment next door. And now, a single white sock an object that does not belong.What begins as a minor domestic disruption unravels into a meticulous, obsessive investigation. From a sealed plastic bag quarantine to an interrogation by fire, every detail is logged, every variable questioned. This is not a story with a beginning or an end. It is a recor...

When I am in my bead shop and teaching, the most common problem I come across is people not knowing where to start, so in this book I have covered basic ways to get started. I have also given people a little insight of basic projects covering more than just beads, so you can try your hand at different things and have a lot of fun on your first steps to creating your own works of art.

Are you looking for plenty of subjects to add to your drawing repertoire? Let our book of traditional drawing techniques and tutorials guide the way as you learn how to break down and draw a number of captivating subjects. From things found in nature to animals and still life, you will find a wide variety of fun objects to draw that will help you practice your craft. While this book is full of useful drawing tips and techniques for you to follow and keep in mind as an artist, it also makes...

The Mess That We Made explores the environmental impact of trash and plastic on the ocean and marine life, and it inspires kids to do their part to combat pollution. Simple, rhythmic wording builds to a crescendo ("This is the mess that we made. These are the fish that swim in the mess that we made.") and the vibrant digital artwork captures the disaster that is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Children can imagine themselves as one of the four multi-ethnic occupants of the little boat sur...

Do you often walk into a store and find something you desire for your decorating needs, only to find out it’s far beyond your current budget?Are you someone who likes to reuse items in order to keep from throwing them out?Do you like custom made decorations in other’s homes, but you don’t know if you have the skill and know-how to do them?Don’t worry! You’ve found a book chock full of DIY decorating ideas and tips that will help you create your dream home with perso...

Collins Shorts – insight in an instant.Kevin McCloud’s advice for setting up or doing up your home. Kevin will show you the things worth spending your money on, and the things you might cut back on. Helpful and incisive advice on design, construction and style from the foremost voice in modern architectural design.Collins Shorts are a fresh look at the ebook short, with the emphasis on vibrant design, animated content and expert authors who can provide accessible insight. T...

A concise guide to putting more life into your still-life paintings with the vibrant colors of gouache.With clear information and beautiful illustrations, this short, simple guide to creating still-life pictures with gouache provides both easy-to-follow techniques and inspiration for artists of any skill level. You'll learn how to expand your palette with the bold options offered by this opaque watercolor paint, as well as finding tips for composing a scene and cre...

This captivating book explores the real connection and communication that runs underground between trees in the forest. The well-researched details about trees' own social network will help readers see that the natural world's survival depends on staying connected and helping others—just like us!Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find:a beautiful story about our forests with scientifically accurate informationeducationa...

The Simple Cattail DollThis nature-handicraft booklet provides the basic details and directions for crafting dolls from the commonly available cattail plant. To do true justice to this topic one needs a fairly large book. This should be considered an indispensible booklet especially working with children. This is a traditional folk craft and handicraft derived from the Ojibway native culture.Written by Mors Kochanski

Scape Martinez offers up his expertise in taking the vibrant colors of street art to the page, providing easy-to-follow guidance and demonstration of techniques that everyone can learn. With a link to downloadable, printable images, budding artists can experiment on edgy, fun items like shoes and hoodies without spending hours just drawing the outline.

Create Expressive Books from Salvaged TreasuresRusty doorknobs, cardboard containers and plastic packaging may seem like trash to some, but through the creative mind, they are transformed into beautiful expressions - equally parts artful book and assemblage. The Elemental Journal will show you how to craft a wide variety of journals to hold your secrets or express your inner thoughts, and discover new ways to use wood, paper, fabric, plastic and metal in y...

A beautifully illustrated guide to clouds and the sky for inspiring and educating curious minds with meteorological wonder.Renowned journalist, public speaker, and founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society Gavin Pretor-Pinney details the key facts and characteristics about each major cloud type. To accompany these scientific tidbits, William Grill’s gorgeous illustrations of vast colorful skies and mesmerizing cloud patterns create a calming, thought-provoking lear...