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Card Games

Games for all ages

Series series Collins Little Books
40 popular card games, with clear instructions and guidance on how to master each one.Easy to follow helpful advice on learning more than 40 of the most popular card games. This beautifully presented edition will offer all the help and guidance you need to learn how to play these ever-popular games.Illustrated throughout with colour diagrams. ... Read more

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40 popular card games, with clear instructions and guidance on how to master each one.Easy to follow helpful advice on learning more than 40 of the most popular card games. This beautifully presented edition will offer all the help and guidance you need to learn how to play these ever-popular games.Illustrated throughout with colour diagrams.
... Read more
Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 VI

Getting the Most from Sony's Advanced Compact Camera

by Alexander White ...

This book is a complete manual on the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI camera, one of the most advanced, but still pocketable, cameras available. With this book, author Alexander White provides users of the RX100 VI with a guide to all aspects of the camera’s operation. Using a tutorial-like approach, the book shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to take still images and record video ... Read more

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This book is a complete manual on the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI camera, one of the most advanced, but still pocketable, cameras available. With this book, author Alexander White provides users of the RX100 VI with a guide to all aspects of the camera’s operation. Using a tutorial-like approach, the book shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to take still images and record video
... Read more
The Homemade Workshop

Build Your Own Woodworking Machines and Jigs

by James Hamilton, Nubs Stumpy ...

Less cost! More features! Bragging rights!Let's face it: Woodworking isn't cheap. Wood and materials alone can cost a small fortune. And well-designed commercial woodworking machines are often so expensive that they are beyond the reach of many home woodworkers. So what's a woodworker to do? Do what Stumpy Nubs does and build your own!In The Homemade Woodshop, James Hamilton, creator of the ... Read more

£5.66

Less cost! More features! Bragging rights!Let's face it: Woodworking isn't cheap. Wood and materials alone can cost a small fortune. And well-designed commercial woodworking machines are often so expensive that they are beyond the reach of many home woodworkers. So what's a woodworker to do? Do what Stumpy Nubs does and build your own!In The Homemade Woodshop, James Hamilton, creator of the
... Read more
A–Z of Embroidery Stitches

A Complete Manual for the Beginner Through to the Advanced Embroiderer

by Country Bumpkin ...

Series series A–Z of Needlecraft
A comprehensive guide to embroidery stitches for crafters of all levels, whether you're just beginning or looking to enhance your skills.A– Z of Embroidery Stitches contains all the embroiderer needs to know to work dozens of stitches, and includes full advice on everything from choosing materials, beginning and ending a thread and using hoops to working as a left-handed embroiderer and learning ... Read more

£9.71 or Free with Kobo Plus

A comprehensive guide to embroidery stitches for crafters of all levels, whether you're just beginning or looking to enhance your skills.A– Z of Embroidery Stitches contains all the embroiderer needs to know to work dozens of stitches, and includes full advice on everything from choosing materials, beginning and ending a thread and using hoops to working as a left-handed embroiderer and learning
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The Scented Candle Workshop

Creating perfect home fragrance, from wax to wick

by Niko Dafkos, Paul Firmin ...

'Their combined passion for fragrance is infectious, and they love teaching.' TelegraphNot only is candle making and scent development a wonderfully relaxing craft, it is also a unique way to create personalised gifts or to create a signature scent for your own home or special event. Earl of East LondonPaul and Niko of Earl of East London share the secrets behind the gorgeously scented candles ... Read more

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'Their combined passion for fragrance is infectious, and they love teaching.' TelegraphNot only is candle making and scent development a wonderfully relaxing craft, it is also a unique way to create personalised gifts or to create a signature scent for your own home or special event. Earl of East LondonPaul and Niko of Earl of East London share the secrets behind the gorgeously scented candles
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Sew Step by Step

How to use your sewing machine to make, mend, and customize

by DK ...

Make, mend, and customize your own wardrobe with this highly photographic beginner's guide to machine sewing.Discover how to read a pattern, use a sewing machine, and sew basic stitches, seams, and hems. Explore how to put those skills to use to create, personalize, upcycle, and repurpose clothes and soft furnishings.Fully illustrated and easy to use, Sew Step by Step covers all the essential ... Read more

£6.99

Make, mend, and customize your own wardrobe with this highly photographic beginner's guide to machine sewing.Discover how to read a pattern, use a sewing machine, and sew basic stitches, seams, and hems. Explore how to put those skills to use to create, personalize, upcycle, and repurpose clothes and soft furnishings.Fully illustrated and easy to use, Sew Step by Step covers all the essential
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Flower School

A Practical Guide to the Art of Flower Arranging

by Calvert Crary ...

Create the flower arrangements of your dreams to keep at home, take to the office, or display on any special occasion using the simple tips and tricks and masterful techniques taught by Executive Director and professor Calvert Crary and the master florists at FlowerSchool New York.FlowerSchool New York is one of the world's premiere institutes for floral design and artistry, offering career ... Read more

£9.99

Create the flower arrangements of your dreams to keep at home, take to the office, or display on any special occasion using the simple tips and tricks and masterful techniques taught by Executive Director and professor Calvert Crary and the master florists at FlowerSchool New York.FlowerSchool New York is one of the world's premiere institutes for floral design and artistry, offering career
... Read more
Morpho

Anatomy for Artists

by Michel Lauricella ...

Series Book 1 - Morpho: Anatomy for Artists
In this book, Michel Lauricella presents both his artistic and systematic methods for drawing the human body—with drawing techniques from the écorché (showing the musculature underneath the skin) to sketches of models in action.In more than 1000 illustrations, the human body is shown from a new perspective—from bone structure to musculature, from anatomical detail to the body in motion. Morpho is ... Read more

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In this book, Michel Lauricella presents both his artistic and systematic methods for drawing the human body—with drawing techniques from the écorché (showing the musculature underneath the skin) to sketches of models in action.In more than 1000 illustrations, the human body is shown from a new perspective—from bone structure to musculature, from anatomical detail to the body in motion. Morpho is
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Morpho: Fat and Skin Folds

Anatomy for Artists

by Michel Lauricella ...

Series Book 4 - Morpho: Anatomy for Artists
The must-have guide for all artists who draw the human figure!In Morpho: Fat and Skin Folds, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella presents a unique approach to learning to draw the human body. The typical approach to teaching anatomy and the sketching of the human form most often focuses on the skeleton and musculature. What often goes ignored is the skin itself—how it moves and the expressions it ... Read more

Was £9.99 Now £7.73

The must-have guide for all artists who draw the human figure!In Morpho: Fat and Skin Folds, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella presents a unique approach to learning to draw the human body. The typical approach to teaching anatomy and the sketching of the human form most often focuses on the skeleton and musculature. What often goes ignored is the skin itself—how it moves and the expressions it
... Read more
English Cathedrals

England’s magnificent cathedrals and abbeys

by Historic UK ...

Series series Collins Little Books
A handy guide to England’s most famous cathedrals and abbeys. Includes an eight-page map section showing the locations of cathedrals covered in the book.Historical background and architectural details for each of the cathedrals, accompanied by beautiful colour photographs. Includes the major sites of world famous St Paul’s Cathedral and Canterbury Cathedral, home to the leader of the Church of ... Read more

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A handy guide to England’s most famous cathedrals and abbeys. Includes an eight-page map section showing the locations of cathedrals covered in the book.Historical background and architectural details for each of the cathedrals, accompanied by beautiful colour photographs. Includes the major sites of world famous St Paul’s Cathedral and Canterbury Cathedral, home to the leader of the Church of
... Read more
Why Knot?

How to Tie More than Sixty Ingenious, Useful, Beautiful, Lifesaving, and Secure Knots!

by Philippe Petit ...

"Mr. Petit is the perfect teacher" in this fascinating, educational volume on knot-tying—an art and science that has held civilization together ( The Wall Street Journal).Philippe Petit is known for his astounding feat of daring when, on August 7, 1974, he stepped out on a wire illegally rigged between the World Trade Center's twin towers in New York City. But beyond his balance, courage, and ... Read more

£10.43 or Free with Kobo Plus

"Mr. Petit is the perfect teacher" in this fascinating, educational volume on knot-tying—an art and science that has held civilization together ( The Wall Street Journal).Philippe Petit is known for his astounding feat of daring when, on August 7, 1974, he stepped out on a wire illegally rigged between the World Trade Center's twin towers in New York City. But beyond his balance, courage, and
... Read more
Photographer's Guide to the Nikon Coolpix P510

Getting the Most from Nikon's Superzoom Digital Camera

by Alexander White ...

This book by Alexander White, like his other guides to advanced compact cameras, cuts through the complications of a sophisticated digital camera and explains the camera’s controls, menus, and shooting modes in language that is plain and precise, but that gives photographers the information they need to start shooting great photographs. This guide shows beginning and intermediate photographers not ... Read more

£6.50

This book by Alexander White, like his other guides to advanced compact cameras, cuts through the complications of a sophisticated digital camera and explains the camera’s controls, menus, and shooting modes in language that is plain and precise, but that gives photographers the information they need to start shooting great photographs. This guide shows beginning and intermediate photographers not
... Read more
Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX10 IV

Getting the Most from Sony's Advanced Digital Camera

by Alexander White ...

This book is a complete guide to the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV camera. With this book, author Alexander S. White provides users of the RX10 IV with a manual covering all aspects of the camera’s operation. Using a tutorial-like approach, the book shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to accomplish things with the RX10 IV, and explains when and why to use the camera’s many features ... Read more

£6.84

This book is a complete guide to the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV camera. With this book, author Alexander S. White provides users of the RX10 IV with a manual covering all aspects of the camera’s operation. Using a tutorial-like approach, the book shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to accomplish things with the RX10 IV, and explains when and why to use the camera’s many features
... Read more
The Knit Stitch Pattern Handbook

An Essential Collection of 300 Designer Stitches and Techniques

by Melissa Leapman ...

Beloved knitwear designer Melissa Leapman offers a comprehensive stitch dictionary and guide with more than 300 original knitting patterns, including slip stitches, cables, and lace.Knitters love their stitch dictionaries. Melissa Leapman, known for her knitting references, shares 300 of her favorite stitch patterns developed over her long career. With basic step-by-step knitting instruction, ... Read more

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Beloved knitwear designer Melissa Leapman offers a comprehensive stitch dictionary and guide with more than 300 original knitting patterns, including slip stitches, cables, and lace.Knitters love their stitch dictionaries. Melissa Leapman, known for her knitting references, shares 300 of her favorite stitch patterns developed over her long career. With basic step-by-step knitting instruction,
... Read more
Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100

Getting the Most from Sony's Pocketable Digital Camera

by Alexander S. White ...

The Sony DSC-RX100 has been hailed by reviewers and general photographers as one of the highest-quality compact digital cameras ever produced. With its larger-than-normal image sensor, superior image quality, and impressive array of features for creative photography, this camera has attracted a large and dedicated following in the photography community. However, the camera does not come with a ... Read more

£6.84

The Sony DSC-RX100 has been hailed by reviewers and general photographers as one of the highest-quality compact digital cameras ever produced. With its larger-than-normal image sensor, superior image quality, and impressive array of features for creative photography, this camera has attracted a large and dedicated following in the photography community. However, the camera does not come with a
... Read more
Shabby Chic

by Rachel Ashwell ...

Valuable flea market finds...A peeling, antioue vanity in muted sea green...An elegant, cracked chandelier...An enormous, slipcovered sofa with deep, cushions...Comfort, the beauty of imperfections, the allure of time-worn objects, and the appeal of simple practical living: these are the cornerstones of what has come to be known as the Shabby Chic style. Like the cozy familiarity of a well-worn ... Read more

£9.99

Valuable flea market finds...A peeling, antioue vanity in muted sea green...An elegant, cracked chandelier...An enormous, slipcovered sofa with deep, cushions...Comfort, the beauty of imperfections, the allure of time-worn objects, and the appeal of simple practical living: these are the cornerstones of what has come to be known as the Shabby Chic style. Like the cozy familiarity of a well-worn
... Read more
Embroidery Stitches Step-by-Step

by Lucinda Ganderton ...

The ultimate stitch dictionary, perfect for anyone who wants to learn and master the traditional craft of embroidery!A visual encyclopedia of stitches that will inspire and inform sewers of all levels. With this comprehensive guide in hand, you'll be able to accomplish and perfect every stitch under the sun!This handbook is packed with practical advice on which thread, needles, or fabrics work ... Read more

£4.99

The ultimate stitch dictionary, perfect for anyone who wants to learn and master the traditional craft of embroidery!A visual encyclopedia of stitches that will inspire and inform sewers of all levels. With this comprehensive guide in hand, you'll be able to accomplish and perfect every stitch under the sun!This handbook is packed with practical advice on which thread, needles, or fabrics work
... Read more
Kirstie's Homemade Home

by Kirstie Allsopp ...

'This book is packed with achievable ways to transform your house into a home that reflects you and the things you value, plus lots of gorgeous craft projects to try yourself. Welcome to my world.' Kirstie Allsopp Be inspired to create a home that reflects you and the things that you love with the help of Kirstie's Homemade Home. Nothing compares with the pleasure and satisfaction of making ... Read more

£3.99

'This book is packed with achievable ways to transform your house into a home that reflects you and the things you value, plus lots of gorgeous craft projects to try yourself. Welcome to my world.' Kirstie Allsopp Be inspired to create a home that reflects you and the things that you love with the help of Kirstie's Homemade Home. Nothing compares with the pleasure and satisfaction of making
... Read more
Knitting Ganseys

Techniques and Patterns for Traditional Sweaters

by Beth Brown-Reinsel ...

Originally released in 1993, Beth Brown-Reinsel's bestseller, Knitting Ganseys, is a classic in the hearts of traditional and modern knitters alike, bringing this historic tradition to your needles for 25 years! This completely revised and update version of the perennial bestseller includes 100% new photography, new patterns, and more!This special edition celebrates with new patterns for sweaters ... Read more

£6.65

Originally released in 1993, Beth Brown-Reinsel's bestseller, Knitting Ganseys, is a classic in the hearts of traditional and modern knitters alike, bringing this historic tradition to your needles for 25 years! This completely revised and update version of the perennial bestseller includes 100% new photography, new patterns, and more!This special edition celebrates with new patterns for sweaters
... Read more
Respect the Spindle

Spin Infinite Yarns with One Amazing Tool

by Abby Franquemont ...

Enjoying a resurgence in popularity thanks to the current trend of DIY crafts, the hand spindle remains one of the most productive, versatile, and convenient tools for creating stunning fiber arts from home, as this beautifully illustrated guide from a veteran spinner and spindle aficionado demonstrates. With step-by-step instructions, this essential manual details the basic steps of spinning and ... Read more

£9.17

Enjoying a resurgence in popularity thanks to the current trend of DIY crafts, the hand spindle remains one of the most productive, versatile, and convenient tools for creating stunning fiber arts from home, as this beautifully illustrated guide from a veteran spinner and spindle aficionado demonstrates. With step-by-step instructions, this essential manual details the basic steps of spinning and
... Read more
Make It Up

The Essential Guide to DIY Makeup and Skin Care

by Marie Rayma ...

Ever think of making your own beauty products -- handmade, high performance, healthy alternatives to just about every chemical laden product you currently put on your face and body? It's easier than you think!In Make It Up author Marie Rayma shares the recipes she has developed through years of trial, error, and testing to come up with the very best. This is real makeup and skincare: bright ... Read more

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Ever think of making your own beauty products -- handmade, high performance, healthy alternatives to just about every chemical laden product you currently put on your face and body? It's easier than you think!In Make It Up author Marie Rayma shares the recipes she has developed through years of trial, error, and testing to come up with the very best. This is real makeup and skincare: bright
... Read more
AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary

200 Modern Knitting Motifs

by Andrea Rangel ...

Break the rules. Knit outside the lines!AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary takes an unexpected look at stranded colorwork with 200 new motifs. These unique colorwork charts are perfect for the creative knitter looking to break away from the ordinary. Derived from graphic design elements, these fresh, fun motifs include everything from geometric mountains, waves, and spirals to modern bikes, skulls, and ... Read more

£8.18

Break the rules. Knit outside the lines!AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary takes an unexpected look at stranded colorwork with 200 new motifs. These unique colorwork charts are perfect for the creative knitter looking to break away from the ordinary. Derived from graphic design elements, these fresh, fun motifs include everything from geometric mountains, waves, and spirals to modern bikes, skulls, and
... Read more
The Knitter's Book of Socks

The Yarn Lover's Ultimate Guide to Creating Socks That Fit Well, Feel Great, and Last a Lifetime

by Clara Parkes ...

A sock is a work of wonder. No other knitted garment has as many structural demands or endures as much wear and tear. The humble sock must defy gravity, suffer the confines of our shoes, and endure being trampled on all day long.All too often, the root cause of a sock's triumph or failure is the yarn itself. In The Knitter’s Book of Socks, Clara Parkes shows you how to knit socks from yarn up, ... Read more

£3.05

A sock is a work of wonder. No other knitted garment has as many structural demands or endures as much wear and tear. The humble sock must defy gravity, suffer the confines of our shoes, and endure being trampled on all day long.All too often, the root cause of a sock's triumph or failure is the yarn itself. In The Knitter’s Book of Socks, Clara Parkes shows you how to knit socks from yarn up,
... Read more
How to Sell Your Art Online

Live a Successful Creative Life on Your Own Terms

by Cory Huff ...

An essential guide for every kind of artist that teaches them how to skip the gallery system, find their niche, and connect directly with collectors to profitably sell their art.For years, galleries have acted as gatekeeper separating artists and collectors. But with the explosion of the Internet, a new generation of savvy, independent artists is connecting with buyers and making a substantial ... Read more

£4.99

An essential guide for every kind of artist that teaches them how to skip the gallery system, find their niche, and connect directly with collectors to profitably sell their art.For years, galleries have acted as gatekeeper separating artists and collectors. But with the explosion of the Internet, a new generation of savvy, independent artists is connecting with buyers and making a substantial
... Read more

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