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Crafts & Hobbies eBooks

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  • Modern Drawing

    A Contemporary Exploration of Drawing and Illustration

    by Chelsea Ward ...
    A guide for artists, illustrators, students, and hobbyists on how to use basic drawing principles and techniques to create fresh, expressive pieces of art.This isn’t a dry instruction manual; it’s a contemporary guide filled with instruction, encouragement, and tips. You’ll enjoy a dynamic, easy-to-follow exploration of drawing mediums and tools as you work through creative exercises and projects. ... Read more

    $15.99 USD $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Fundamentals of Interior Design

    by Simon Dodsworth, Stephen Anderson ...
    Series series Fundamentals
    The second edition of The Fundamentals of Interior Design provides a thorough introduction to the key elements of interior design and the ideas that underpin them. The book describes the entirety of the creative process, from researching initial ideas to realizing them in three-dimensional form. Throughout the text, guidelines are given to provide structure to the interior design process and the ... Read more

    $33.99 USD

  • The Everything Art Handbook

    A Comprehensive Guide to More Than 100 Art Techniques and Tools of the Trade

    by Walter Foster Creative Team ...
    Pick up your pencil or brush and start creating with this go-to resource for artists of all skill levels, covering drawing, painting, and mixed media.A refreshing, accessible compendium of art materials and techniques, The Everything Art Handbook is the perfect all-inclusive resource for beginning artists wanting to experiment and play with a variety of art mediums and techniques.The Everything ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Crochet Monsters

    With more than 35 body patterns and options for horns, limbs, antennae and so much more, you can mix and match options for thousands upon thousands of possibilities!

    by Megan Lapp ...
    With more than 35 Monster body options, plus myriad variations for limbs, mouths and teeth, horns, antennae, tails, scales, and so much more, you will never make the same Monster twice. Choose from wide open mouths with fangs to adorable Monsters with bunny ears and a cat tail to Monsters with hair poufs and scales. Make one-eyed spiders or three-eyed aliens, dragons with scales or little friends ... Read more

    $22.99 USD

  • Working with Hand Tools

    Essential Techniques for Woodworking

    by Paul N. Hasluck ...
    An all-in-one guide containing everything there is to know about woodworking hand tools.Whether you are a beginner with an idea in mind-and not a clue where to start-or an old pro with years of experience, you need the knowledge to ensure your project comes out right. From identifying and holding tools properly to constructing your own household furniture, Working with Hand Tools is your trusted ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Japanese Wonder Crochet

    A Creative Approach to Classic Stitches

    by Nihon Vogue ...
    Translated by Gayle Roehm ...
    Japanese-style crochet is getting ready to sweep the globe!Japanese Wonder Crochet is the first major Japanese crochet book to be translated into English. It introduces crafters outside Japan to the wonderful crochet techniques and charts that are so popular within the country.The book shows a creative approach to classic crochet stitches such as Aran, herringbone, Bavarian, waffle, crocodile, ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Hand Tool Basics

    Woodworking Tools and How to Use Them

    by Steve Branam ...
    Everything you need to start woodworking with hand tools!Hand tool woodworking can be a source of great pride, satisfaction and amazing results--not to mention less noise and sawdust. But there's a lot to learn, what with a seemingly endless array of chisels and mallets to workbenches and handplanes. You'll learn proven methods for sharpening your tools, prepping your stock and timeless joinery ... Read more

    $18.99 USD $14.99 USD

  • Drawing Your Own Path

    33 Practices at the Crossroads of Art and Meditation

    by John F. Simon Jr. ...
    "Drawing Your Own Path is a smart, subtle, sophisticated, compassionate, radically eye-opening and mind-altering guide to creative and artistic liberation. Thank you, John Simon!"—Ruth Ozeki, A Tale for the Time Being"John F. Simon, Jr., widely recognized as an early pioneer in the use of computer-generated imagery in contemporary art, has turned his attention to the act mark-making as a doorway ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

  • Print Production

    A Complete Guide to Planning, Printing and Packaging

    by Margherita Mariano ...
    Translated by Andrea Reece ...
    The result of 35 years of experience in the publishing and printing industry, this bible provides all the information needed by anyone who wants to print and produce any type of document whether a book, a magazine, a poster or a brochure.Graphic designers, editors, production controllers, and those working in communications and marketing will find all they need to know and understand in this must ... Read more

    $20.99 USD

  • M1 Abrams

    The US's Main Battle Tank in American and Foreign Service, 1981–2019

    by David Grummitt ...
    Series series Tank Craft
    A history of the iconic vehicle: “This modeler's delight showcases the M1 and its variations with all sorts of camouflage schemes.” —Historical Miniatures Gaming SocietySince its introduction in 1981, at the height of the Cold War, the Abrams main battle tank has been one of the most visible symbols of American military power, and it is the fascinating subject of this heavily illustrated ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Find Your Artistic Voice

    The Essential Guide to Working Your Creative Magic

    by Lisa Congdon ...
    An artist's unique voice is their calling card. It's what makes each of their works vital and particular. But developing such singular artistry requires effort and persistence. Bestselling author, artist, and illustrator Lisa Congdon brings her expertise to this guide to the process of artistic self-discovery. Featuring advice from Congdon herself and interviews with a roster of established ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Yarnitecture

    A Knitter's Guide to Spinning: Building Exactly the Yarn You Want

    by Jillian Moreno ...
    Create your dream yarn! Discover the pleasures of designing and building custom-made yarn by spinning it yourself, choosing everything from color to feel and gauge. Jillian Moreno leads you through every step of yarn construction, with detailed instructions and step-by-step photos showing you how to select the fiber you want (wool, cotton, silk, synthetic), establish a foundation, and spin a ... Read more

    $15.99 USD $1.99 USD

  • Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers

    Designing Gorgeous Arrangements for Every Season

    by Erin Benzakein, Chris Benzakein ...
    Learn how to buy, style, and present seasonal flower arrangements for every occasion.With sections on tools, flower care, and design techniques, Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers presents all the secrets to arranging garden-fresh bouquets.Featuring expert advice from Erin Benzakein, world-renowned flower farmer, floral designer, and bestselling author of Floret Farm: Cut Flower Garden, this book is ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Row Upon Row

    Sea Grass Baskets of the South Carolina Lowcountry

    by Dale Rosengarten, McKissick Museum, Jane Przybysz ...
    An in-depth, illustrated history of South Carolina's Lowcountry basketsCoiled grass baskets are icons of Gullah culture. From their roots in Africa, through their evolution on Lowcountry rice plantations, to their modern appreciation as art objects sought by collectors and tourists, these vessels are carriers of African American history and the African-inspired culture that took hold along the ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • One Zentangle a Day

    A 6-Week Course in Creative Drawing for Relaxation, Inspiration, and Fun

    by Beckah Krahula ...
    Take your doodles—and your mind—to a whole new level with this bestselling and preeminent guidebook to the meditative art of the Zentangle.The Zentangle method was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas as a way to practice focus and meditation through drawing by using repetitive lines, marks, circles, and shapes. Each mark is called a “tangle,” and you combine various tangles into patterns to ... Read more

    $18.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Learn to Draw in 5 Weeks

    A Beginner's Workbook for All Ages

    by KRITZELPIXEL ...
    Master drawing basics in just five weeks with this workbook for beginners of all ages!The bestselling author of Manga Learning to Draw with Fun and Learn to Draw: Day-by-Day,Isabel B. Zimmerman (aka KritzelPixel), brings you a fun, beginner-friendly program to quickly grasp core drawing techniques. Each week, you’ll develop a new skill, incorporating principles such as light, depth, and ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • A User's Guide to the View Camera

    Third Edition

    by Jim Stone ...
    This reissued third edition of A User’s Guide to View Camera introduces photographers to large-format cameras, covering their use with both film and digital capture. Readers will learn the anatomy of cameras with a separately adjustable back or front, the proper techniques for using view cameras, and how to take care of large-format cameras—all through straightforward and practical instruction and ... Read more

    $69.99 USD

  • Epic Rubber Band Crafts

    Totally Cool Gadget Gear, Never Before Seen Bracelets, Awesome Action Figures, and More!

    by Colleen Dorsey ...
    The author of the best-selling book Totally Awesome Rubber Band Jewelry is back with 15 more super-sweet projects for sensational rubber band jewelry! Packed with original ideas for both girls and boys, Epic Rubber Band Crafts shows how to use a Rainbow Loom®, Cra-Z-Loom™, or FunLoom™ to make stylish bracelets, necklaces, headbands, accessories, and action figures that will have everyone in school ... Read more

    $5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Fewer, Better Things

    The Hidden Wisdom of Objects

    by Mr. Glenn Adamson ...
    From the former director of the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, a timely and passionate case for the role of the well-designed object in the digital age.Curator and scholar Glenn Adamson opens Fewer, Better Things by contrasting his beloved childhood teddy bear to the smartphones and digital tablets children have today. He laments that many children and adults are losing touch with the ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Making Mobiles: Create beautiful Polish pajaki from natural materials

    by Karolina Merska ...
    In this practical book, learn how to make beautiful, folk mobiles – also known as ‘pajaki’ – to decorate your home or event space in show-stopping style.Suspended from the ceiling comes a colourful cascade of cut-outs, pompoms and paper flowers. These richly ornamented chandeliers have caught the attention of interior and design shows across the world and, in her first book, Polish artist Karolina ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • The Globemakers

    The Curious Story of an Ancient Craft

    by Peter Bellerby ...
    The beautiful illustrated story of our globe and the creations it has inspired, told by the only truly bespoke globemakers in the world, Bellerby & Co. Globemakers'The untold story of the globe, this book is a glorious spyhole into a forgotten art' - Lara Maiklem, author of MudlarkingPeter Bellerby is the founder of Bellerby & Co. Globemakers, the world's only truly bespoke makers of globes. His ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • The Potter's Complete Studio Handbook

    The Essential, Start-to-Finish Guide for Ceramic Artists

    by Kristin Muller, Jeff Zamek ...
    Series series Studio Handbook Series
    Pottery making and wheel throwing is a timeless craft, perfect for beginner crafters and artisans who don't mind getting their hands dirty. The Potter's Complete Studio Handbook is the perfect guide for all levels to enjoy and master the art of pottery. The book is a compilation of the best features from The Potter's Studio Handbook and The Potter's Studio Clay and Glaze Handbook, bringing the ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • The Geek Dad's Guide to Weekend Fun

    Cool Hacks, Cutting-Edge Games, and More Awesome Projects for the Whole Family

    by Ken Denmead ...
    The wildly popular DIY dad follows up his instant New York Times bestseller with a fresh batch of geeky weekend science projects for the whole family to enjoy.Ken Denmead struck a chord with parents and kids across America with his GeekDad blog on Wired.com, which receives more than one million page views per month. His debut book, Geek Dad, was on bestseller lists and in its seventh printing just ... Read more

    $5.99 USD $4.99 USD

  • How to Build Bookcases & Bookshelves

    15 Woodworking Projects for Book Lovers

    Edited by Scott Francis ...
    Showcase your book collection!Do you love the smell of old books as much as you love reading them? Do books fill your home on shelves, in stacks and sometimes even in piles? For any book lover, bookcases are often the centerpieces of the home. If you take pride in your personal library, this book is for you.How to Build Bookcases & Bookshelves features a wide range of shelving projects from simple ... Read more

    $12.99 USD