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Painting Wargaming Figures

by Javier Gomez Valero ...

The artist known as "El Mercenario" "shares the secrets of his success in this useful guide to painting miniature figures"—includes photos (Stuart Asquith, author and editor of Practical Wargamer).In this accessible "how-to" guide, Javier Gomez, a highly talented figure painter of long experience and excellent reputation, takes the reader step-by-step through the whole process, from choice of ... Read more

$15.83 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The artist known as "El Mercenario" "shares the secrets of his success in this useful guide to painting miniature figures"—includes photos (Stuart Asquith, author and editor of Practical Wargamer).In this accessible "how-to" guide, Javier Gomez, a highly talented figure painter of long experience and excellent reputation, takes the reader step-by-step through the whole process, from choice of
... Read more
The Times Improve Your Bridge Game

A practical guide on how to improve at bridge

by Andrew Robson, The Times Mind Games ...

Based on The Times Bridge column, an extensive bridge guide aimed at the less experienced or social player who longs to improve their game, with instructive deals and tips, as well as a helpful Index.Andrew Robson, The Times Bridge Correspondent, is both a champion Bridge player and an inspired teacher. He teaches and tutors at his Bridge Club and has acquired great practical knowledge about how ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

Based on The Times Bridge column, an extensive bridge guide aimed at the less experienced or social player who longs to improve their game, with instructive deals and tips, as well as a helpful Index.Andrew Robson, The Times Bridge Correspondent, is both a champion Bridge player and an inspired teacher. He teaches and tutors at his Bridge Club and has acquired great practical knowledge about how
... Read more
Think Small

The Tiniest Art in the World

by Eva Katz ...

Twenty-four artists create stunning miniature art with almonds, matchsticks, test tubes, and more in this fabulous collection.From the astounding to the downright unbelievable, this little volume of mind-blowingly tiny artworks showcases the talents of twenty-four artists from around the globe. Makers, crafters, art enthusiasts, and fans of tiny works will delight in this homage to all things ... Read more

$12.95 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Twenty-four artists create stunning miniature art with almonds, matchsticks, test tubes, and more in this fabulous collection.From the astounding to the downright unbelievable, this little volume of mind-blowingly tiny artworks showcases the talents of twenty-four artists from around the globe. Makers, crafters, art enthusiasts, and fans of tiny works will delight in this homage to all things
... Read more
Modelling Historic Buildings and Imaginary Structures

A Guide for Railway Modellers and Diorama Model Makers

by David Wright ...

This book demonstrates the many different modelling techniques used in the creation of realistic historical buildings and convincing imaginary or fantasy structures. Aimed at the railway and diorama modeller, it includes photographs of existing structures, detailed illustrations and plans, followed by step-by-step photographs of the various stages in their creation; practical tips and constructive ... Read more

$19.43 CAD

This book demonstrates the many different modelling techniques used in the creation of realistic historical buildings and convincing imaginary or fantasy structures. Aimed at the railway and diorama modeller, it includes photographs of existing structures, detailed illustrations and plans, followed by step-by-step photographs of the various stages in their creation; practical tips and constructive
... Read more
How To Cross Stitch

Your Step By Step Guide to Cross Stitching - Volume 1

by HowExpert, Melanie Yap ...

If you want to learn how to cross stitch, then get the “How To Cross Stitch” Volume 1.Here are the benefits of getting this guide.- You can learn a new hobby.- You can make yourself productive during your free time.- You can enhance your creativity- You can earn money by selling your cross-stitch pieces.- You can develop your skills in embroidery.- You can express your artistic talent.- You can ... Read more

$13.49 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you want to learn how to cross stitch, then get the “How To Cross Stitch” Volume 1.Here are the benefits of getting this guide.- You can learn a new hobby.- You can make yourself productive during your free time.- You can enhance your creativity- You can earn money by selling your cross-stitch pieces.- You can develop your skills in embroidery.- You can express your artistic talent.- You can
... Read more
Let's Go Camping! From cabins to caravans, crochet your own camping Scenes

by Kate Bruning ...

Go glamping without the threat of unpredictable weather and nasty creepy crawlies, and instead crochet your own adorable camping scene that will keep any child entertained for hours and celebrate all that is great about camping. Reminiscent of vintage camping memorabilia, you can create a nostalgic collection of crochet projects encompassing all aspects of outdoor life. With mix and match projects ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

Go glamping without the threat of unpredictable weather and nasty creepy crawlies, and instead crochet your own adorable camping scene that will keep any child entertained for hours and celebrate all that is great about camping. Reminiscent of vintage camping memorabilia, you can create a nostalgic collection of crochet projects encompassing all aspects of outdoor life. With mix and match projects
... Read more
Make: Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing 2014

by Mark Frauenfelder ...

It’s 3D Printing: The Next Generation! The technology’s improving, prices are dropping,new models are hitting the market, and 3D printers are appearing on desktops, workbenches, lab shelves, and kitchen tables all over the world. Not only are we seeing better, faster, and cheaper 3D printers, we’re also seeing new printing materials, easier-to-use design software, powerful scanning technology, and ... Read more

$8.63 CAD

It’s 3D Printing: The Next Generation! The technology’s improving, prices are dropping,new models are hitting the market, and 3D printers are appearing on desktops, workbenches, lab shelves, and kitchen tables all over the world. Not only are we seeing better, faster, and cheaper 3D printers, we’re also seeing new printing materials, easier-to-use design software, powerful scanning technology, and
... Read more
Make: 3D Printing

The Essential Guide to 3D Printers

by Anna Kaziunas France ...

The 3D printing revolution is well upon us, with new machines appearing at an amazing rate. With the abundance of information and options out there, how are makers to choose the 3D printer that's right for them? MAKE is here to help, with our Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing. With articles about techniques, freely available CAD packages, and comparisons of printers that are on the market, this book ... Read more

$12.23 CAD

The 3D printing revolution is well upon us, with new machines appearing at an amazing rate. With the abundance of information and options out there, how are makers to choose the 3D printer that's right for them? MAKE is here to help, with our Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing. With articles about techniques, freely available CAD packages, and comparisons of printers that are on the market, this book
... Read more
Adorable Amigurumi - Cute and Quirky Crocheted Critters

Create your own crocheted stuffed toys

by Erin Clark ...

Knot your mother's crochet! Craft cute animals with this playful Japanese amigurumi crochet book.Weave your way into the yarn-filled world of Japanese amigurumi crochet or "small, crocheted stuffed toys" with adorable creatures and cuddly new characters! Whether you're honing a new craft or in search of creative needlework inspiration, let Voodoo Maggie (Eric Clark) show you the way in this ... Read more

$14.39 CAD

Knot your mother's crochet! Craft cute animals with this playful Japanese amigurumi crochet book.Weave your way into the yarn-filled world of Japanese amigurumi crochet or "small, crocheted stuffed toys" with adorable creatures and cuddly new characters! Whether you're honing a new craft or in search of creative needlework inspiration, let Voodoo Maggie (Eric Clark) show you the way in this
... Read more
Amigurumi Crochet Patterns

Complete Step By Step Guide on How to Make Amigurumi and Crocheted Dolls

by Destiny Yvonne ...

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed creatures, the word is derived from Japanese wordsAmi which means knitted or crocheted and, Nuigurumi which means stuffed dollsAmigurumi are different in sizes, and even if amigurumi art have been known in japan for many decades, the craft started gaining reputation in other countries mostly in the westFor an absolute novice, ... Read more

$3.65 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed creatures, the word is derived from Japanese wordsAmi which means knitted or crocheted and, Nuigurumi which means stuffed dollsAmigurumi are different in sizes, and even if amigurumi art have been known in japan for many decades, the craft started gaining reputation in other countries mostly in the westFor an absolute novice,
... Read more
Crafting Cute: Polymer Clay the Kawaii Way

50 Fantastically Fun Projects

by Dani Banani ...

Let Dani Banani of the popular Etsy shop FunUsual Suspects show you how to make 50 kawaii creations out of inexpensive and easy-to-find polymer clay. Kawaii—the culture of cuteness, originating in Japan—is everywhere, and it’s time to join the cuteness revolution with these amazingly fun projects.Just follow the simple step-by-step photos and instructions to create darling characters, ranging from ... Read more

$20.87 CAD

Let Dani Banani of the popular Etsy shop FunUsual Suspects show you how to make 50 kawaii creations out of inexpensive and easy-to-find polymer clay. Kawaii—the culture of cuteness, originating in Japan—is everywhere, and it’s time to join the cuteness revolution with these amazingly fun projects.Just follow the simple step-by-step photos and instructions to create darling characters, ranging from
... Read more
Making Etched Metal Jewelry

Techniques and Projects, Step by Step

by Kristen Robinson, Ruth Rae ...

Copper, brass, and silver!Looking to take your jewelry skills and experience to the next level? With Making Etched Metal Jewelry you will become an alchemist, a magician, a historian, a storyteller....The rewards of making etched metal jewelry are plenty. There really is no other way to create jewelry that holds such depth, texture, romance and history. The images you etch are all up to you--use ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

Copper, brass, and silver!Looking to take your jewelry skills and experience to the next level? With Making Etched Metal Jewelry you will become an alchemist, a magician, a historian, a storyteller....The rewards of making etched metal jewelry are plenty. There really is no other way to create jewelry that holds such depth, texture, romance and history. The images you etch are all up to you--use
... Read more
The Art of LEGO® Design

Creative Ways to Build Amazing Models

by Jordan Schwartz ...

The most impressive LEGO models often take careful planning (and lots of pieces), but with some inspiration, a little imagination, and a number of tried-and-true techniques, you too can turn bricks into a masterpiece.In The Art of LEGO® Design, author Jordan Schwartz explores LEGO as an artistic medium. This wide-ranging collection of creative techniques will help you craft your own amazing models ... Read more

$15.11 CAD

The most impressive LEGO models often take careful planning (and lots of pieces), but with some inspiration, a little imagination, and a number of tried-and-true techniques, you too can turn bricks into a masterpiece.In The Art of LEGO® Design, author Jordan Schwartz explores LEGO as an artistic medium. This wide-ranging collection of creative techniques will help you craft your own amazing models
... Read more
LEGO® Micro Cities

Build Your Own Mini Metropolis!

by Jeff Friesen ...

Create your own custom city with building instructions for over 50 builds from 8 amazing LEGO Micro Cities!Build a beautiful LEGO® city that's small enough to hold in your hands! Filled with striking photos, step-by-step instructions, and countless ideas for customization, LEGO Micro Cities shows you how building small can open up new possibilities for the creative builder. You'll learn everything ... Read more

$20.15 CAD

Create your own custom city with building instructions for over 50 builds from 8 amazing LEGO Micro Cities!Build a beautiful LEGO® city that's small enough to hold in your hands! Filled with striking photos, step-by-step instructions, and countless ideas for customization, LEGO Micro Cities shows you how building small can open up new possibilities for the creative builder. You'll learn everything
... Read more
English Electric Lightning

by Martin Derry, Neil Robinson ...

Series Book 11 - FlightCraft
Developed to intercept increasingly capable Soviet bombers such as the Tupolev Tu-16, Tu-22 and Tu-95, the English Electric/BAC Lightning had a phenomenal rate of climb, a high ceiling, and a top speed of over 1,300mph at 36,000ft, and is a favourite of both aviation enthusiasts and aircraft modellers alike.This homage to the only all-British Mach 2 interceptor fighter, follows previous Flight ... Read more

$12.95 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Developed to intercept increasingly capable Soviet bombers such as the Tupolev Tu-16, Tu-22 and Tu-95, the English Electric/BAC Lightning had a phenomenal rate of climb, a high ceiling, and a top speed of over 1,300mph at 36,000ft, and is a favourite of both aviation enthusiasts and aircraft modellers alike.This homage to the only all-British Mach 2 interceptor fighter, follows previous Flight
... Read more
Little Needle-felt Animals

by Gretel Parker ...

Needlefelting is fast becoming the most popular and easiest way to create cute and quirky characters and curiosities. In this book you can learn to make 30 adorable little animals.Needlefelting is the ideal craft for beginners, far easier and cheaper to learn than knitting or crochet. You can make almost anything by sculpting loose wool roving with one or two needles – the only limit is your ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

Needlefelting is fast becoming the most popular and easiest way to create cute and quirky characters and curiosities. In this book you can learn to make 30 adorable little animals.Needlefelting is the ideal craft for beginners, far easier and cheaper to learn than knitting or crochet. You can make almost anything by sculpting loose wool roving with one or two needles – the only limit is your
... Read more
The Jubilee Cane

A Kaleidoscopic Repeating Pattern in Polymer Clay

by Lisa Clarke ...

The Jubilee Cane takes three main colors and combines them with white, black, and each other to create a complex tapestry of color. Clever reduction and recombination of the original cylindrical cane component results in a rectangular piece, perfect for tiling into a large sheet of repeating kaleidoscopic pattern. If you are comfortable with the Skinner blend technique and can reduce and re ... Read more

$3.31 CAD

The Jubilee Cane takes three main colors and combines them with white, black, and each other to create a complex tapestry of color. Clever reduction and recombination of the original cylindrical cane component results in a rectangular piece, perfect for tiling into a large sheet of repeating kaleidoscopic pattern. If you are comfortable with the Skinner blend technique and can reduce and re
... Read more
Cardmaking

by Laura Hines ...

Series series Collins Need to Know?
This one-stop practical guide will show you how to say whatever you want creatively with hand-made greeting cards. To make your progress easier, it comes in a handy ebook format with colour photos and expert advice throughout.Why spend a small fortune on generic high street greeting cards when you can create your own personalised message with just a few pieces of paper and the right book to guide ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

This one-stop practical guide will show you how to say whatever you want creatively with hand-made greeting cards. To make your progress easier, it comes in a handy ebook format with colour photos and expert advice throughout.Why spend a small fortune on generic high street greeting cards when you can create your own personalised message with just a few pieces of paper and the right book to guide
... Read more
Creating A Napoleonic Wargames Army 1809-1815

by Peter Morbey ...

Series Book 4 - Crowood Wargaming Guides
This book describes the creation of a wargames' army and provides essential guidance for someone starting out in wargaming through to the more experienced gamer. With over 290 colour photographs, it describes how the armies of the main nations - France, Britain, Russia, Prussia and Austria - were organized. It illustrates the uniforms and battle formations using computer-aided plans. Practical ... Read more

$19.43 CAD

This book describes the creation of a wargames' army and provides essential guidance for someone starting out in wargaming through to the more experienced gamer. With over 290 colour photographs, it describes how the armies of the main nations - France, Britain, Russia, Prussia and Austria - were organized. It illustrates the uniforms and battle formations using computer-aided plans. Practical
... Read more
Otafuku

Joy of Japan

by Amy Katoh ...

With dozens of color photographs and fun, informative text, this guide to Japanese otafuku is a delight for collectors or Japanese culture enthusiasts.Anywhere you go in Japan you are likely to encounter the plump, smiling image of Otafuku. Author Amy Sylvester Katoh traces the roots and folk beginnings of this mythic figure, showing Otafuku's many delightful identities, and providing a magical ... Read more

$7.82 CAD

With dozens of color photographs and fun, informative text, this guide to Japanese otafuku is a delight for collectors or Japanese culture enthusiasts.Anywhere you go in Japan you are likely to encounter the plump, smiling image of Otafuku. Author Amy Sylvester Katoh traces the roots and folk beginnings of this mythic figure, showing Otafuku's many delightful identities, and providing a magical
... Read more
The Beginners Guide To Paper Quilling

Stylish Projects and Clear Illustration with Step-by-Step Pictures

by Anusha Rajendran ...

The Beginners Guide to Paper Quilling book has wide range of colourful and creative ideas to decorate, to wear and to gift. This book is ideal for absolute beginners and also as a refresher. Each project in this book is explained in an easy-to-follow method aided with step by step pictures. Whether you are looking to create stunning additions to your home or make a gift for that special person, ... Read more

$15.88 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Beginners Guide to Paper Quilling book has wide range of colourful and creative ideas to decorate, to wear and to gift. This book is ideal for absolute beginners and also as a refresher. Each project in this book is explained in an easy-to-follow method aided with step by step pictures. Whether you are looking to create stunning additions to your home or make a gift for that special person,
... Read more
Mini-RC-Cars

by Hans-Peter Sollik ...

Series series Modellbau
1987 kamen die ersten Mini-Z-Modelle auf den Markt, kleine ferngelenkte Automodelle für den Rennspaß(nicht nur) im eigenen Wohnzimmer. Seitdem bieten die Mini-RC-Cars im Maßstab 1:24 und kleiner,gerade als Ready-to-Run-Modelle, einen preisgünstigen Einstieg in den anspruchsvollen Automodellbau.Hans-Peter Sollik stellt in diesem Buch an fünf ausgesuchten Modellen, vom Monster-Truck bis zum Formel-1 ... Read more

$17.44 CAD

1987 kamen die ersten Mini-Z-Modelle auf den Markt, kleine ferngelenkte Automodelle für den Rennspaß(nicht nur) im eigenen Wohnzimmer. Seitdem bieten die Mini-RC-Cars im Maßstab 1:24 und kleiner,gerade als Ready-to-Run-Modelle, einen preisgünstigen Einstieg in den anspruchsvollen Automodellbau.Hans-Peter Sollik stellt in diesem Buch an fünf ausgesuchten Modellen, vom Monster-Truck bis zum Formel-1
... Read more
Wie? Wer? Was?

Testen sie ihr Allgemeinwissen oder bereiten sie sich für ein Quiz vor.

by Tom Kreuzer ...

Auszug: Warum können Vögel auf Stromleitungen sitzen, ohne einen Stromschlag zu bekommen? Antwort: Vögel bekommen keinen Stromschlag, weil sie nur eine Leitung berühren und der Stromfluss durch ihren Körper nicht möglich ist. Erst wenn sie zwei Leitungen mit unterschiedlichen Spannungen gleichzeitig berühren, würde ein Stromfluss entstehen. Warum kleben Geckos an Wänden? Antwort: Geckos haben ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

Auszug: Warum können Vögel auf Stromleitungen sitzen, ohne einen Stromschlag zu bekommen? Antwort: Vögel bekommen keinen Stromschlag, weil sie nur eine Leitung berühren und der Stromfluss durch ihren Körper nicht möglich ist. Erst wenn sie zwei Leitungen mit unterschiedlichen Spannungen gleichzeitig berühren, würde ein Stromfluss entstehen. Warum kleben Geckos an Wänden? Antwort: Geckos haben
... Read more
Modelling Armoured Cars of World War II

by Robin Buckland ...

This book is designed to be a valuable reference for wargamers and modellers who build and paint models of the armoured cars used during World War II. It includes extensive information on the many different types, some well known and others less so, with photographs of vintage vehicles to help create realistic models. It is aimed at new entrants to this hobby, as well as those who wish to widen ... Read more

$19.43 CAD

This book is designed to be a valuable reference for wargamers and modellers who build and paint models of the armoured cars used during World War II. It includes extensive information on the many different types, some well known and others less so, with photographs of vintage vehicles to help create realistic models. It is aimed at new entrants to this hobby, as well as those who wish to widen
... Read more

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