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Inspiring & Informing Enthusiasts since 1991 Table of Contents Sewing, Quilting & Needlework . . . . . . . 3 Arts & Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 DIY House & Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Garden & Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Woodworking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Visual History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Special Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Children’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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Sewing, Quilting, & Needlework Brick Stitch, Peyote, and Other Bead-Weaving Techniques

Amigurumi Fairies 50 Patterns for Customizable Dolls and Magical Friends

Lucie Fossemalle Brick-Stitch, Peyote, and Other Bead Weaving Techniques is a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of bead weaving through 18 stunning jewelry projects. With step-by-step instructions, detailed photos, and clear diagrams, this book teaches a wide range of techniques, from peyote stitch and brick stitch to loom weaving and more, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced bead artists.

Amber Beaulieu A comprehensive instructional guide to creating handcrafted amigurumi characters within a cohesive fictional universe.

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Paperback • 80 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0585-0 • Code 0585 $16.99 US/$22.99 CAD

Paperback • 48 pages • 5.5 x 8.5 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-63981-138-0 • Code 1380C $9.99 US/$13.99 CAD

Paperback • 120 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-146-5 • Code 1465C $16.99 US/$22.99 CAD

Paperback • 128 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-153-3 • Code 1533A $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Crochet a Quiet Book Create a Soft Book Full of Playful Pages

Crochet Adorable Ornaments Mini Holiday Sweaters to Stitch, Hang & Gift

Ariana Wimsett The Crochet Soft Book Pattern Pack is the perfect take-along book for little hands—a sensory toy that’s sure to spark a child’s imagination! Featuring textured 3D elements and easy-to-follow instructions for basic crochet stitches, it’s a great way to engage the hands and challenge the curious little minds. It features moveable parts tethered to the pages to enhance safety, making it the ideal gift for children, parents, and grandparents alike. Adorable, easy to use, and featuring bright color contrasts perfect for developing eyes, it’s sure to be a favorite toy in your house.

Sarah Owen Deck the halls with mini festive crochet sweaters with Mini Crochet Sweater Pattern Pack! Crochet your own mini Poinsettia or Snowman sweater or a Santa Cardigan and fasten it onto a mini hanger to add to your tree, garland, mantel, string together in a bunting, or gift to friends. These 3 adorable patterns are perfect for beginner and experienced crocheters. Author Sarah Owen makes it easy for anyone to be successful, taking you through basic stitches, tools and materials, yarn information, and step-by-step instructions for each project.

Paperback • 36 pages • 5.5 x 8.5 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-141-0 • Code 1410M $9.99 US/$13.99 CAD

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Ocean Amigurumi 12 Beachy Projects with Stitch-by-Stitch Instructions

Modern Sashiko 26 Mixed-Style Sashiko Projects for Everyday Items

Valérie Moreau Ocean Amigurumi invites crocheters on a beachside adventure with 12 adorable sea-themed projects, from mermaids and dolphins to hermit crabs and sea lions, complete with accessories and removable clothing. With step-by-step photos, expert advice from crochet designer Valérie Moreau, and a full illustrated guide to techniques and tools, this vibrant collection is perfect for both beginners and seasoned crocheters ready to dive into something irresistibly cute.

Minori Ocean Amigurumi invites crocheters on a beachside adventure with 12 adorable sea-themed projects, from mermaids and dolphins to hermit crabs and sea lions, complete with accessories and removable clothing. With step-by-step photos, expert advice from crochet designer Valérie Moreau, and a full illustrated guide to techniques and tools, this vibrant collection is perfect for both beginners and seasoned crocheters ready to dive into something irresistibly cute.

Paperback • 128 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-158-8 • Code 1588L $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

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Knitting Cozy Outdoorsy Patterns for Warmth and Style

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Little Knitted Garden Friends 15 Adorable Take-Along Pals to Create, Love, and Share

Therese Chynoweth Embrace the slow-paced cabin lifestyle with a collection of easy-to-knit sweaters, accessories, and throws designed for both men and women to wear and enjoy in the great outdoors.

Paperback • 168 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-152-6 • Code 1526C $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

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Val Pierce Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just picking up the needles, these accessible, flat-knit patterns turn basic stitches into charming finished projects in just about an hour.

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Paperback • 128 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-167-0 • Code 1670L $18.99 US/$25.99 CAD

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Sewing, Quilting, & Needlework 12 Days of Christmas Quilt Block Sampler Perfectly Pieced Holiday Designs

200 Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Quilters The Must-Have Manual Every Quilter Needs

Kelly Young Celebrate the season with 12 Days of Christmas Quilt Block Sampler, a festive quilting book featuring step-by-step instructions for twelve themed blocks inspired by the classic holiday song. With expert guidance from author Kelly Young, plus tips, techniques, and a bonus Father Christmas pillow pattern, this book is perfect for creating a joyful wall hanging, lap quilt, or twin-size masterpiece.

Ellie Perez 200 Sanity-Saving Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Quilters is packed with practical advice and clever workarounds designed to make your quilting experience smoother, faster, and more enjoyable, no matter your skill level. You’ll find expert solutions to common quilting problems, like how to fix bulky seams and tangled threads. Every tip is easy to follow, tried-and-true, and designed to help you avoid frustration while making the most of your fabric, tools, and time. Author Ellie Perez, also known as “Ellie the Quilter,” draws from her years of experience teaching and creating.

She shares her favorite hacks for cutting more accurately, pressing more efficiently, storing supplies on a budget, and keeping your projects organized and stress-free. If you’re ready to quilt smarter, not harder, this is the book you’ll reach for again and again!

NEW Paperback • 136 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-160-1 • Code 1601 $22.99 US/$31.99 CAD

Paperback • 144 pages • 8.5 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-171-7 • Code 1717Q $22.99 US/$31.99 CAD

Paperback • 144 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-149-6 • Code 1496S $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

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Curved Quilting with Confidence 16 Modern Designs with Quarter-Circle Blocks

Festive Blocks for a Mega Christmas Quilt 25 Traditionally Pieced Designs

Angela Pingel In the Curved Quilting with Confidence, author Angela Pingel shares her techniques for piecing perfect curves, then demonstrates the versatility of introducing curved blocks to a quilter’s repertoire, sharing teardrops, arabesques, flowers, simple curved pathways, and more. She delves into the power of curves in quilting, featuring the best of the best of her designs combine with some brand new beauties. The mix includes full-size quilts, baby quilts, pillows, and a table runners. Angela’s style features bold, yet livable color in a post-modern designs, and this adventure in curved piecing offers an exceptional quilting approach for enhancing any home.

Tracy Perks Christmas is the number #1 reason quilters take to their machines to make gifts and festive home dec, starting months before to piece, layer, and quilt their creations in time for the giving season. With 25 Christmas-inspired blocks, the Festive Blocks for a Mega Christmas Quilt gives holiday lovers the inspiration they need to complete a 73” x 73” quilt, select a few blocks to join into runners, or turn single blocks into wall hangings, or pillows. All 25 blocks are traditionally pieces with no curves or paper-piecing required.

Paperback • 48 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-170-0 • Code 1700L $12.99 US/$17.99 CAD

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Put a Pin in It 20 Quilting and Sewing Lessons for Cute Pincushions and Scrappy Softies

Lorelai’s First-Time Quilter’s Handbook

From Basics to Beautiful Quilts—A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Quilt Making Lorelai Kuecker Lorelai’s First-Time Quilter’s Handbook is the ultimate beginner’s guide for tweens and teens eager to dive into the world of quilting. Written by 16-year-old quilting prodigy Lorelai Kuecker, this fun and approachable book covers everything from essential tools and beginner blocks to eight cool, youthful projects, making quilting fresh, creative, and totally doable for a new generation of makers.

Paperback • 176 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-144-1 • Code 1441L $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

Paperback • 96 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-143-4 • Code 1434E $17.99 US/$24.99 CAD

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Wonderful World of Paper-Pieced Quilt Blocks for Christmas

Paperback • 120 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-159-5 • Code 1595 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

SusanClaire Mayfield Pincushions, poppets, and pinnies galore—secure your sewing pins like never before! In DIY Pincushions, Beanbags, Paperweights, & Softies, beginners and sewing masters alike will create an array of stylish pincushions in a few easy steps— many of which can be done in just one afternoon! All 20 projects are made with approachable techniques, like pieced quilt blocks that are embellished with decorative appliqué, stitching, buttons, blocked corners, twisted pleats, pockets, and more. Each project includes step-by-step instructions and photos to help guide you through the simple process of creating adorable pincushions.

Machine Embroidery 101

Complete Guide to Downloading, Stabilizing, Hooping, and Stitching

13 Holiday-Inspired Designs and Festive Sampler Projects

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Liza Taylor The ever-growing popularity of foundation paper-piecing, enabling patchwork lovers to fashion all sorts of precision novelty blocks, is a no-brainer when it comes to quilting holiday décor. Quilters take to their sewing machines more for Christmas creations than any other time of year looking to freshen up their own décor and make home-spun gifts, and this adorable collection of 12 different FPP blocks and nine different heart-warming projects captures the spirit of a maker’s Christmas. The blocks are so pretty, quilters will find themselves making extras for framing or wall hangings to complement their seasonal décor.

NEW Paperback • 104 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-154-0 • Code 1540P $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

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Joi Mahon Once a luxury for sewing enthusiasts, embroidery machines have become the norm in the home sewing industry.

They’re the next step in the sewing journey once the basics are mastered and even non-sewers can learn to embellish readymade objects from towels to T-shirts with an embroidery-capable sewing machine. Like magic, users can download a digitized design in minutes from the thousands of affordable motifs online or even learn to create their own to stitch out. From selecting designs for different fabrics, hooping and stabilizing, downloading and transferring, thread and needle choices, alignment, and even embroidery on premade or hard to handle items, this handy guide will be every machine user’s go-to, easy-to follow manual offering crucial information at their fingertips every time they start a project.

Sewing, Quilting, & Needlework Mend Your Way to Sustainable Style 26 Patchwork and Embroidery Projects for Personalized Sewing

Needle Felting the Animals of the National Parks Sculpt 12 Wildlife Projects and Majestic Landscapes

Cosabeth Parriaud Sewing Workshop: Wardrobe Facelift is your go-to guide for transforming old clothes into stylish, sustainable treasures.

Embrace eco-responsibility and resist fast fashion by learning easy, creative techniques to extend the life of your wardrobe.

With 26 accessible projects using embroidery, appliqué, patchwork, Boro, and more, this beautifully photographed book offers a stress-relieving, meaningful way to personalize and reinvent clothing—no crafting expertise required.

Paperback • 96 pages • 7.5 x 9 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-156-4 • Code 1564S $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

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Paperback • 120 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-148-9 • Code 1489N $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Anyone Can Crochet Amigurumi Animals 15 Adorable Crochet Patterns

Beginner’s Guide to Rug Tufting Make One-of-a-Kind Rugs, Wall Hangings, and Décor with a Tufting Gun

Kristi Simpson An exciting project guide for any crafter of any skill level, Anyone Can Make Amigurumi Animals features 15 adorable crochet patterns, including a hippo, llama, unicorn, hedgehog, giraffe, and so many more. Opening with an insightful introduction on the basics, each crochet animal project that follows features easy-to-follow instructions, photo step-outs for detail work, and other helpful tips and tricks. Also included are detailed sections on how to read a crochet pattern, as well as stitch guides.

Paperback • 128 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-947163-78-2 • Code 782 $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Reviewed in Booklist

Kristen Girard A complete beginner’s guide to the exciting craft of rug tufting, this how-to resource will inspire you and show you everything you need to know about this creative and modern take on traditional rug making. Featuring extensive overviews on tools, materials, troubleshooting, how to build a tufting frame, and how to use a tufting gun, you’ll then learn basic tufting techniques before you start making your own DIY rug!

"These outfitted critters will make a good afternoon project for crocheters with a little experience."

Paperback • 112 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-027-7 • Code 0277R $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

—Booklist

“This book’s shawls are beautiful, and the patterns are easy to follow.”

Paperback • 280 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-131-1 • Code 1311B $27.99 US/$37.99 CAD

—Library Journal

Capture Your Own Life with Collage Quilting Making Unique Quilts and Projects from Photos and Imagery

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Hardback • 280 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-142-7 • Code 1427U $39.99 US/$53.99 CAD

Complete Book of Sewing Techniques, New 2nd Edition More Than 30 Essential Sewing Techniques for You to Master

Jane Haworth Whether you’re preserving a memory or recreating your favorite flower, this book will teach you the simple technique to creating a stunning and personal piece of art through quilting. Perfect for quilters of any skill level or even those without any experience at all, Capture Your Own Life with Collage Quilting will show you how to make amazing collage quilts. From choosing a photograph to creating the pattern, you will then learn about choosing the right background, free-motion quilting techniques, and finishing the quilt.

Paperback • 152 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-022-2 • Code 0222 $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

“A fun option for readers who want to learn how to create colorful rugs, wall hangings, and contemporary home furnishings.”

Suzy Furrer Building Patterns: Ultimate Guide to Designing Patterns for Clothing is an essential reference guide for aspiring fashion designers, fashion design students, and sewing and fabric enthusiasts who want to develop their eye for fashion.

Packaged with easy-to-follow diagrams and QR codes for exclusive video tutorials from the author, Building Patterns: Ultimate Guide to Designing Patterns for Clothing covers 11 essential subjects, from creating basic slopers to building perfect-fitting garments on the first try.

Jen Lucas Jen Lucas delights again with this gorgeous collection of her most popular knitted shawl patterns. Knit both sock yarn patterns and patterns for chunky, sport weight, worsted, and fingering weight yarns for knitters are included from the selfproclaimed “Sock Yarn Queen”. Patterns can be worked from the top down or bottom up, side-by-side, asymmetrically, or flat. Big Book of Knitted Shawls includes 35 designs and covers basic stitches for beginners but also intermediate and advanced stitches for experienced knitters.

Reviewed in Library Journal

Reviewed in Library Journal

Building Patterns: Ultimate Guide to Designing Patterns for Clothing

Big Book of Knitted Shawls 35 Patterns in a Variety of Beautiful Yarns, Styles, and Stitches

Paperback • 160 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-096-3 • Code 0963 $21.99 US/$29.99 CAD

Claudia Marie Lenart From the scent of pine in Sequoia to the call of wolves under starry skies, this richly illustrated guide invites you to shape the spirit of the wild with your own hands. Needle Felting the Animals of the National Parks blends creative tutorials with the author’s love for wildlife, offering a journey through twelve stunning projects inspired by the landscapes and creatures of America’s national parks.

Whether you’re new to needle felting or looking to deepen your craft, these nature-inspired lessons spark creativity and connection for all levels. Create gifts, keepsakes, or simply celebrate the beauty of the wild—one needle poke at a time.

Wendy Gardiner Learning how to sew has never been easier! Jam-packed with essential information, Complete Book of Sewing Techniques, Updated Edition provides an ideal introduction for beginning sewers, and is also a useful reference for those who already have sewing skills. Featuring step-bystep instructions and photographs, you’ll learn a variety of skills, from hand stitching and hemming to adding darts for shaping, inserting buttonholes, and more.

"A great choice for beginning collage artists or readers who wish to take the craft to another level."

Paperback • 176 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-947163-91-1 • Code 911 $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

—Library Journal

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Sewing, Quilting, & Needlework Corner-to-Corner Afghans 20 Colorful C2C Designs to Crochet

Complete Starter Guide to Needle Felting: Enchanted Forest Fairies, Gnomes, Unicorns, and Other Woodland Friends

Leonie Morgan A collection of 20 Afghan patterns for making beautiful corner-to-corner crochet blankets and throws. Author Leonie Morgan provides a delightful collection of geometric cornerto-corner Afghans to crochet in fresh and contemporary colors. With a mixture of all-in-one and join-as-you-go block patterns, and range of blanket sizes, there is plenty for C2C lovers and row-by-row enthusiasts to enjoy. Each beautiful design has a clear, written pattern, an easy-to-follow chart, and large, detailed photographs of the finished throws. The designs range from simple to more advanced skill levels and feature a mix of bold, geometric designs and colorful stripes.

Claudia Marie Lenart Needle felting is a process that uses barbed needles to mash wool fibers together forming a denser material into an endless range of shapes and forms, a great way to make adorable fully dimensional soft sculptures. The Complete Starter Guide to Needle Felting: Enchanted Forest features several favorite beginner needle crafting projects including birds, fairies, unicorns, and many other woodland friends.

Paperback • 128 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-041-3 • Code 0413C $16.99 US/$22.99 CAD

Paperback • 160 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-074-1 • Code 0741C $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Reviewed in Library Journal

"An enchanting book filled with charming projects for both beginner and experienced felters.

This title will circulate well."

Paperback • 128 pages • 7.5 x 9.75 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-082-6 • Code 0826 $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

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“Libraries can’t go wrong with this crochet title on their shelves.”

—Library Journal

Create with Crochet: Amigurumi Soft Toys Master Crochet Basics and Perfect Your First Projects with Over 30 Patterns

Creative Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects 18 Projects and a Dozen Techniques for Making Bowls, Totes, and More

Jen Neal Create with Crochet: Amigurumi Soft Toys, an introduction to Japanese amigurumi, begins with guidance on choosing a yarn, different crochet stitches, working on tension, fixing mistakes, and reading a stitch pattern. It continues with 29 adorable amigurumi patterns for you to create including a teddy bear, prairie bunny, unicorn, triceratops, a mouse, and more! Each project is marked on a star difficulty rating, so you can pick and choose the projects based on your skill level.

Denise Haar Creative Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects will help you level-up your favorite zigzag rope projects with patterns for unique bowls, lidded vessels, and even fabulous bags! Inside, author Denise Haar shares the lessons that have filled her rope sewing classes with eager students, teaching you 18 distinct projects taking you from learning rope sewing basics to advanced shaping techniques.

Reviewed in Library Journal

“This simple and practical book is best suited for collections lacking in beginning instructional craft books.”

Paperback • 160 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-105-2 • Code 1052 $21.99 US/$29.99 CAD

—Library Journal

Crocheting Original Hats for Dogs 20 Fabulous Toppers for Everyone’s Best Friend

Crocheting Reversible Amigurumi Projects Adorable 2-Way Patterns Using Fur Yarn & Easy Methods

Jani Oja Crocheting Original Hats for Dogs reveals the secrets behind the Internet sensations! If you recognize rescues Sookie and Ivy, it’s probably thanks to their millions of online followers-where they show off the crochet dog hat creations of their owner, Jani Oja. Now, in Crocheting Original Hats for Dogs, Oja reveals the secret behind 16 popular amigurumiinspired pattern requests like blueberry—not to mention the wonderfully creative touches like faux flowers and greenery that have captured the Internet’s imagination.

Jessie Van In Cute, clever, and fun for all, make super sweet amigurumi crochet projects that are two creations in one! Crocheting Reversible Amigurumi Projects is a delightful book of insideout animal crochet patterns created with traditional and faux fur yarns. Filled with tips, tricks, and techniques to build your skills and ensure success for every design, this exciting guide features eight adorable amigurumi projects that are reversible and transform into a whole new design.

Paperback • 128 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-125-0 • Code 1250S $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Paperback • 128 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-098-7 • Code 0987 $18.99 US/$25.99 CAD

Reviewed in Library Journal

Paperback • 112 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-035-2 • Code 0352 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Reviewed in Library Journal

"Perfect for people with basic crochet experience who are looking for playful yet challenging amigurumi patterns."

—Library Journal

DIY Embroidered Shoes Techniques, Designs, and Downloadable Templates to Personalize Your Footwear

Elevate Your Scrap Sewing Projects 20+ Beautiful Techniques Using Your Fabric Stash

Melissa Galbraith DIY Embroidered Shoes is a beginner-friendly to advanced embroidery primer, with a stitch dictionary, instructions for successfully embroidering on footwear and vibrant ideas for turning ordinary canvas shoes or espadrilles into personalized, eye-catching embroidered shoes. Includes introductory information on what you will need: shoes, tools, and thread, which are followed by how to prepare the shoes you want to embroider, transfer the design, and stitch, or design and make your own custom espadrilles. Designs range from densely stitched mountain ranges to wispy florals and everything in between. Includes QR codes that provide further video instruction.

Sallieann Harrison Use your sewing scrap fabrics to make impressive, out-ofthe-box sewing projects that will wow! Elevate Your Scrap Sewing Projects is filled with 10 super cute projects, from wallets and cushions to pouches, baskets, quilts, soft toys, and more, that include step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and expert tips to ensure success.

Reviewed in Library Journal

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Paperback • 96 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-043-7 • Code 0437S $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

"For libraries that cater to experienced sewists who want to try something a little different, this collection of projects certainly fits the bill."

—Library Journal

Sewing, Quilting, & Needlework Fair Isle Knitting Tradition

First-Time Quiltmaking, Second Revised & Expanded Edition Learning to Quilt in Six Easy Lessons

Alison Rendall Allow Fair Isle Knitting Tradition to transport you to this unique island in Shetland, northern Scotland, where a unique, world-famous knitting tradition still makes its mark!

Author Alison Rendall, a Shetland native and lifelong knitter, covers the basics of Fair Isle knitting from yarns and needles to stitches and color choices, bringing even the most aspirational knitters up to speed. Expect wonderfully drawn lessons for 15 authentic Fair Isle patterns, tips for beginners to handle gauge and sizing, and complete overviews of yarns and other materials so you can create authentic Fair Isle knits with minimal experience.

Editors at Landauer Publishing Discover how easy it is to begin quilting with this illustrated guide to fabrics, tools, and techniques. This go-to beginner’s guide includes 6 easy lessons – from learning the basics up to finishing a quilt – and 7 step-by-step projects with helpful photography and diagrams that are perfect for the first-time quilter! It’s also a great guide for introductory quilting classes.

Nordic-Inspired Patterns, Including Sweaters, Hats, Socks, and Gloves

Paperback • 160 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-106-9 • Code 1069F $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

Paperback • 136 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-947163-07-2 • Code 072 $21.99 US/$29.99 CAD

Hand Quilting Techniques for Farmhouse Style Easy, Stress-Free Ways to Quickly Hand Quilt

How to Embroider Texture and Pattern 20 Designs that Celebrate Pattern, Color, and Pop-Up Stitching

Carolyn Forster Discover a stress-free technique for creating gorgeous, hand quilted projects in a modern farmhouse style! This complete quilting guide introduces you to the beauty of utility quilting, an ideal method for modern quilters who seek the satisfaction of hand quilting but like to get things done quickly. Use simple, all-over designs, bigger stitches, and thicker threads that are just as perfect for use with today’s big and bold fabrics as with classic mini prints.

Reviewed in Library Journal Paperback • 128 pages • 8.25 x 10.88 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-947163-92-8 • Code 928 $21.99 US/$29.99 CAD

Melissa Galbraith Learn how to embroider stunning textures, patterns, colors, and 3D elements in this must-have guide for both beginner to advanced crafters! Featuring 20 step-by-step embroidery projects of beautiful landscapes, desert canyons, unique flora, and more, How to Embroider Texture and Pattern is filled with vibrant embroidery patterns inspired by wanderlust that will challenge and grow your skills as you bring these beautiful outdoor scenes to life.

"A truly excellent beginner’s guide that will have readers quilting with confidence."

Paperback • 160 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-021-5 • Code 0215H $22.99 US/$31.99 CAD

—Library Journal

Learn-to-Quilt Bilingual Guide/Guía bilingüe para aprender a hacer quilting Easy Step-by-Step in Both English and Spanish/ fácil paso a paso tanto en inglés como en español

Paperback • 144 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-134-2 • Code 1342B $21.99 US/$29.99 CAD

"Gorgeous projects and thorough instructions make this a superior embroidery guide."

—Publishers Weekly

Learn to Knit the Easy Way Chunky Yarns, Big Needles, 15 Fabulous Projects

Lina Owen, Laura Duran The Learn-to-Quilt Bilingual Guide by Lina Owen and Laura Raquel is a bilingual manual, featuring easy stepby-step instructions in both English and Spanish to merge two cultures into beautiful quilting patchwork that even a beginner can achieve! Inside, beginners who want a foolproof way to learn to quilt can do so with English text next to Spanish instructions, so even the first-time Hispanic/Latino quilter can learn everything they need to know to get started in this exciting, creative hobby.

Paperback • 128 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-111-3 • Code 1113 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Val Pierce Learn to Knit the Easy Way is your shortcut to mastering the art of chunky yarn needlework! Covering everything from needles used when working with chunky yarns to nine key techniques like knitting in the round, author and lifelong knitting enthusiast Val Pierce takes the art of chunky knitting and makes it accessible to students of all levels. Whether you’re mastering basic stitches like garter and ribbing—or simply an enthusiast who wants to learn the oversized chunky knit sweater patterns that have been all the rage—these 15 knitting projects will invigorate your love for the needle and have you producing homemade crafts like you’ve been at it for decades.

Modern Day Quilter 16 Patchwork Quilts and Projects for Everyday Life

Patchwork T-Shirt Quilts The Fabric-Lovers’ Approach to Quilting Keepsakes and Preserving Memories

Kiley Ferons Take your love for modern quilt patterns and incorporate them in your home! The ultimate guide for fresh quilting projects, Modern Day Quilter features 17 contemporary quilt patterns that result in one-of-a-kind projects, including adding patchwork to baseball hats, denim jackets, and shoes to making a steering wheel cover for your car, a unique t-shirt quilt, a tote bag, an advent calendar, and more.

Amelia Johanson If you’re looking for new and inventive projects that go beyond a traditional T-shirt quilt, this book is for you! Patchwork T-Shirt Quilts is an inspiring guide that thinks outside the box when it comes to sentimental T-shirt quilts.

Featuring patchwork-friendly ideas that offer more design interest and an approach that lets you play with coordinating prints, this quilt book includes 15 step-by-step projects and patterns for pillows, tote bags, and quilts – all in varying sizes.

Reviewed in Library Journal Paperback • 160 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-033-8 • Code 0338M $22.99 US/$31.99 CAD

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"A great book for beginner quilters, and intermediate quilters can learn from this title too."

Paperback • 128 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-023-9 • Code 0239 $22.99 US/$28.99 CAD

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"This book is suited for readers interested in learning how to create quilts in general or T-shirt quilts specifically."

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Sewing, Quilting, & Needlework 3D Botanical Embroidery and Stumpwork 20 Thread Projects to Make, Wear, and Display

500 Sewing Techniques, Tips, Tricks, and Hacks Must-Have Manual for the Easiest Sewing Ever

Melissa Galbraith 3D Botanical Embroidery and Stumpwork will teach you how to get your botanical embroidery to pop out of your craftwork! Join author Melissa Galbraith as she takes you on a tour of 20 different 3D botanical embroidery projects, organized from beginning to advanced skills. Thanks to the beautiful, high-quality photography within, you can easily follow along and feel inspired to create unique botanical embroidery and stumpwork of your own. Before long, 3D Botanical Embroidery will have you seeing your embroidery and home crafts from a whole new dimension.

Ashley Hough 500 Sewing Techniques, Tips, Tricks, and Hacks is a sewer’s dream - an encyclopedic guide to all the hacks and tips stitchers need to keep at their fingertips. Think of this allencompassing reference book as a compilation of every helpful sewing tip and trick you saw online all in one place!

Inside 500 Sewing Techniques, Ashley Hough has captured all the best little tidbits for sewing enthusiasts of all skill levels.

Become a master of pockets, zippers, bindings, edges, buttons, and buttonholes. Learn about getting a straight seam from a slip of cardboard. You’ll find it all right here—and thanks to the easy-to-follow photo step-outs, it comes with a foolproof approach.

Paperback • 144 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-139-7 • Code 1397B $18.99 US/$25.99 CAD

Paperback • 176 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-123-6 • Code 1236S $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Perfectly Pieced Quilt Backs The Scrap-Smart Guide to Finishing Quilts with Two-Sided Appeal

Animal Embroidery Workbook Step-by-Step Techniques & Patterns for 30 Cute Critters & More

Kelly Young Make the back of a quilt as beautiful and interesting as the front! Perfectly Pieced Quilt Backs is the ultimate guide and source of inspiration for quilters of all skill levels to try something new. With a total of 30 pieced quilt backing designs – 15 using fabric scraps of varying sizes and 15 designs using stash and yardage – take your quilts to the next level in a unique way!

Jessica Long Embroider a menagerie of 30 adorable animals! From a sweet giraffe to a sly little red fox, Animal Embroidery Workbook features step-by-step instructions and dozens of easy-to-use patterns to create embroidery hoops for all your favorite animals with charming floral details. Embroidery patterns range from simple to more complicated so there’s something for everyone to try!

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Paperback • 152 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-007-9 • Code 0079C $22.99 US/$31.99 CAD

"Quilters, or those aspiring to be, will find something to fit their style and their skill level."

Paperback • 208 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-947163-46-1 • Code 461C $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

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Picture Patchwork 15 Charted Patterns for Novelty Quilts

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Deb Grogan A Quilted Christmas takes the fun, charm, and beauty of the Christmas season and translates it into a handy, foolproof guide for quilters of all skill levels! Join Quilt Factory owner and designer Deb Grogan as she takes you on a sleigh ride through a collection of her most spectacular Christmas projects. The easy appliqué instructions and patchwork tips easily guide you through the process—or scan the QR codes for how-to videos to get each quilting pattern holiday-perfect.

“Experienced quilters who prefer structure over spontaneity will find much of value here.”

Paperback • 80 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-110-6 • Code 1106C $16.99 US/$22.99 CAD

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Amigurumi Loveys & Blankets 16 Adorable Animal Projects to Crochet and Snuggle

Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects 16 Home Accessories to Make with a Simple Stitch

Ariana Wimsett Amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting stuffed yarn pieces, is incredibly popular. Many of the designs, by nature, are adorable, but imagine if your time spent crocheting and the art you produce could also be considered functional, even loveable. Amigurumi Loveys and Blankets author, Ariana Wimsett, takes amigurumi animals and adds them to loveys and blankets to create a sweet security blanket.

Katherine Lile Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects is a complete craft guide to making stylish bowls, bags, trivets, baskets, and more by coiling rope and joining it together with a simple zigzag stitch! An easy and fun craft to quickly master, this exciting guide features 17 sewing projects and rope crafts with clear, step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and expert tips throughout that will ensure success and build your rope sewing skills.

Reviewed in Library Journal Paperback • 160 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-059-8 • Code 0598 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

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A Quilted Christmas 16 Projects to Bring the Warmth of the Season Home

Jo Ann Lepore Quilters are forever looking for dynamic designs, especially ones that are both simple and eye-catching. All featured 15 Picture Patchwork designs can be made with simple squares—the most basic shape of all, but the author has added some additional touches (optional) with the ninepatch, half-squares, and sawtooth, plus a few appliqué flourishes. In creating these novelty quilts, Jo Ann took her inspiration from cross-stitch graphs using a pixelated approach, which follows charts for color and placement.

Paperback • 128 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-057-4 • Code 0574C $22.99 US/$31.99 CAD

"Embroiderers will be find something that speaks to them in this whimsical volume."

"A gush-worthy crochet title containing projects that can be personalized and enlarged; a must-add."

Paperback • 152 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-947163-96-6 • Code 966S $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

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"Useful and well-photographed… readers will be left confident and ready to create."

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Sewing, Quilting, & Needlework Piece and Quilt as You Go Techniques, Tips, and 24 Modern Designs Simplified

Pieced Kaleidoscope Quilt Blocks Stunning Designs and Endless Inspiration for Fussy Cut EPP Patchwork

Debi Schmitz-Noriega Piece and Quilt as You Go is a must-have beginners’ quilting guide. Author, teacher, TV personality, and master quilter Debi Schmitz Noriega offers an introduction to quilting with a historical background of quilting, 8 quilting techniques, tips from her own quilting experiences, varied quilt designs, and mini patterns throughout her book to excite the quilter and make this book their new favorite guide.

Lydia Cheney Inside Pieced Kaleidoscope Quilt Blocks, you’ll find enchanting and colorful patterns for your quilts, and you’ll learn how to assemble intricate designs through the art of English Paper Piecing (EPP). Join author Lydia Cheney— known as the “Kaleidoscope Queen”—as she teaches the distinctive approach that’s earned her acclaim. Inside, you’ll find step-by-step guidance to refine fussy-cutting skills and confidently create kaleidoscope blocks. Add them to standalone pieces like pillows and accents around the home—or get more ambitious with visually striking quilts. It’s a fantastic way to broaden the “scope” of your quilting!

Reviewed in Library Journal Paperback • 144 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-071-0 • Code 0710P $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Paperback • 80 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-068-0 • Code 0680P $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

“A great resource for home quilters, homemaker clubs, and young sewists.”

Paperback • 112 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-124-3 • Code 1243P $21.99 US/$29.99 CAD

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Pineapple Play Quilts & Projects, 2nd Edition 18 Projects Using the Pineapple Trim Tool

Quilt It, Crochet It! Sew and Stitch 14 Colorful Designs

Jean Ann Wright Discover the fun of making pineapple quilt blocks! Author Jean Ann Wright starts with clear instructions for using the 6-8-10 inch Pineapple Trim Tool (sold separately) to create pineapple quilt blocks math free. The 17 eye-catching and playful projects include quilts, pillows, totes, potholders, placemats, and three brand new project "Readers who are looking to learn this patterns—a table unique style of quilt block will find topper, large quilt and plenty of options in Wright’s book. a mesh tote! Start your Both beginners and more advanced quilters will be able to work their way pineapple play quilts through these projects, but all will be and projects today. easier if they use the specialized ruler that the book calls for."

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Jemima Flendt Whether you love to crochet or you love to quilt, Quilt It, Crochet It! is your opportunity to crossover! The perfect place to start for beginners to learn how to crochet quilts and pillows, this book features six colorful projects with visual instructions for both quilting and crocheting each design.

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Paperback • 96 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-009-3 • Code 0093C $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Perfect Guide to Casting On & Binding Off How to Begin and End Your Knitting with Confidence

Kristin La Flamme The perfect way to transform sentimental service uniforms, hospital scrubs, baby clothes, and more into meaningful keepsakes, Quilt Your Story is a complete, beginner-friendly guide that will show you everything you need to know to make one-of-a-kind memory quilts.

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Paperback • 120 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-030-7 • Code 0307M $21.99 US/$29.99 CAD

Quilting, Sewing & Applique: Essential Techniques for Beginners Learn the Fundamentals and Build Your Creative Skills

Paperback • 128 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-100-7 • Code 1007K $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

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Quilt Your Story Honoring Special Moments Using Uniforms, Scrubs, Favorite Shirts, and More to Make Memory Quilts and Projects

Jen Lucas Perfect Guide to Casting On & Binding Off is every knitter’s essential guide to two of the most important aspects of knitting! Within these pages, author Jen Lucas gives every project knitter what they need for a solid start (casting on) and finish (binding off), much like a pilot mastering the art of taking off and landing. But it won’t be overwhelming for beginners. The wide selection of step-by-step methods you’ll find inside will help you from getting “tied up” in the minutiae, giving you renewed confidence for tackling your favorite hobby with ease.

Paperback • 64 pages • 5 x 7 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-136-6 • Code 1366U $12.99 US/$17.99 CAD

"The pairings in this book will likely inspire readers to mix craft techniques, create uncommon, interesting projects, and consider scraps, fabrics, and fibers in new ways."

quilt projects are included, but ideal readers are those with basic knowledge of textiles and the know-how to create with them.”

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Quilting Legacy 12 Reproduction Designs from a Cherished Collection of Antique Quilts

Heidi Pridemore Quilting, Sewing & Applique: Essential Techniques for Beginners is the perfect book for young and new quilters.

Author Heidi Pridemore has created a collection of 13 different types of blocks that, when finished, can be fashioned into a patchwork quilt. She also includes 7 fun-to-make projects in bright, bold styles and colors that are achievable for young makers. The motifs are teenapproved—hearts, stars, daisies, butterflies, and more— and will appeal to the young maker audience. As a solid “workshop” book for young makers, this one combines both sewing and quilting techniques and will appeal to the quilt market audience.

Paperback • 96 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-019-2 • Code 0192 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

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Jan and Jim Shore Featuring 12 historical quilt designs that have been reproduced in today’s quilting cottons, each project in Quilting Legacy: 13 Reproduction Designs from a Cherished Collection of Antique Quilts includes step-by-step illustrated instructions, helpful diagrams, complete quilt patterns, and beautiful photography.

Reviewed in Each Civil War-era vintage quilt includes Library Journal an interesting back story “The authors’ popularity on the scraps, uniforms, and the thoroughness of and supplies used and the symbolism behind each quilt this quilting volume make for a sentimental step back it a welcome addition to in time. collections.”

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Sewing, Quilting, & Needlework Retro Curved Pieced Quilts 15 Throwback Designs for Today’s Quilter

Rainbow Quilt Color Method Learn the Art of Creating Multicolor and Monotone Quilts with 15 Modern Patterns

Erin Grogan Retro Curved Pieced Quilts features 15 modern quilt patterns designed with a mod vibe in mind! Some quilting experience is beneficial to utilize the book, but whether you’re relatively new to quilting or are an advanced quilter looking for new inspiration, this must-have quilting book presents visually striking projects that range in size, from pillows and wall hangings to small and large throw-sized quilts. Each throwback-inspired piece incorporates curvy piecing and touches of hand stitched elements that elevate each novelty design, of which includes peace signs, records, flowers, and more.

Paperback • 160 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-034-5 • Code 0345R $22.99 US/$31.99 CAD

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"For serious quilters who are looking for detailed patterns and new and different designs to try."

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Paperback • 128 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-051-2 • Code 0512R $22.99 US/$31.99 CAD

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quilters interested in advancing to an intermediate level."

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Sewing Quiet Books for Children Easy to Make, Easy to Customize—18 Step-byStep Page Projects with Patterns

Sewing Clothes - Elevate Your Sewing Skills A Master Class in Finishing, Embellishing, and the Details

Lily Zunic Sewing Quiet Books is a super simple guide to creating soft baby books and interactive activity books for kids that promote fine motor skills and learning through play! The first-ever step-by-step book to sewing sensory toys and quiet books, this complete guide includes easy-to-follow instructions for creating various book page patterns to mix, match, and make.

Joi Mahon Sewing Clothes - Elevate Your Sewing Skills is comprehensive book featuring more than 30 techniques from changing design lines to honeycomb smocking. Includes clear and easy instruction with illustration or photo step outs. Includes a stitch dictionary for both couture work and unique embroidery detailing including monograms. Features a chart for handling and sewing a variety of couture fabrics. Nothing is forgotten in this comprehensive book.

Reviewed in Booklist Paperback • 128 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-002-4 • Code 0024S $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

"Here's an idea whose time has more than come! With just a few rudimentary sewing, measuring, and cutting skills, screentime-saving quiet books are born."

Paperback • 248 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-048-2 • Code 0482S $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

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Hardback • 256 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-107-6 • Code 1076 $39.99 US/$49.99 CAD

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Simple Designs for Meditative Knitting 19 Easy, Beautiful Patterns for a Mindful Experience

Simple Starter Crochet Projects 3 Easy Patterns for Your First Hat, Scarf, and Cushion

Barbara Breen Whether you’re a beginner exploring the art of knitting as a portal to serenity, or a seasoned knitter looking for relief from intricate patterns, Simple Designs for Meditative Kitting cuts a soothing path toward mindfulness and well-being.

This stunning collection of super-easy designs allows you to unwind and embrace the calming rhythm of knitting.

Timeless patterns with easy-to-memorize knit and purl repeats are the key to a true meditative knitting experience.

Choose from a versatile mix of knitwear and home décor items. All are well suited for hours of mindful knitting.

Editors at Landauer Publishing Simple Starter Crochet Projects is the perfect book for those new to crocheting to learn the essential fundamentals including basic materials and tools, an easy-to-follow stitch guide, stitch-step instructions with photographs, and how to read abbreviated crochet instructions. Using the techniques and stitches, you’ll be able to create three beginner projects: a hooded scarf, pillow cushion, and hat. Each project can be completed in a weekend.

Paperback • 96 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-132-8 • Code 1328S $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Paperback • 48 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-060-4 • Code 0604M $9.99 US/$13.99 CAD

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“An introductory crochet guide that’s best for readers who have some experience with certain stitches.”

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Starter Guide to Tunisian Crochet Expand Your Crafting Skills with 16 Must-Make Projects

Stash Statement Make the Most of Your Fabrics with Easy Improv Quilts

Mary Beth Temple Starter Guide to Tunisian Crochet contains 15 must-make projects for both beginner and experienced needleworkers.

The projects range from the ease of a simple potholder to a more challenging poncho with a blanket project which also serves as a stitch sample project for crochet enthusiasts to work a variety of Tunisian stitches in one beautiful project.

Kelly Young Don’t throw your fabric scraps away! Kelly Young will teach you how to make structured improvisational quilts. She starts by blending the old concept of an improv quilt with a newer structured way to do it with tips and techniques on how to get started, how to prepare your fabrics and choose which method you would like to use.

“The easy-to-understand

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Paperback • 88 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-061-1 • Code 0611H $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Sarah Thomas Rainbow Quilt Color Method isn’t just a collection of 15 beautiful quilts to make, it’s also a course study on how to confidently choose fabric for multi-color and monotone designs. Sarah shares her approach to selecting a harmonious palate that achieves design strength through color placement. She then goes on to explain how she uses color saturation and "For quilters who love colors. The color value to target audience is beginners, but this make the same quilt with alternate recommended title also contains detailed technique guidance for coloration.

finished projects, and instructional photography showing how to complete stitches make this a wonderful introduction to Tunisian crochet. Give to readers who want to learn a new skill or to add to their needle arts repertoire.”

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Paperback • 88 pages • 8.38 x 10.88 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-066-6 • Code 0666S $15.99 US/$21.99 CAD

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"Filled with helpful tips, tool lists, and clear instructions, this title is great for beginners and more advanced quilters looking to try something different."

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Sewing, Quilting, & Needlework Sewing Perfect Little Bags and Totes Fine-Tuning Essential Techniques from Cutting Out to Hardware

Stylish Quilter Traditional Craft for a Modern World

Carolina Moore Whether you have a rudimentary knowledge of sewing or you’ve been sewing for years, Sewing Perfect Little Bags and Totes is a must-have guide for any kind of crafter! Featuring 15 easy-to-make pouch and bag sewing patterns, plus tutorials for various styles and techniques for applying straps, pockets, and hardware, have a blast mixing and matching to sew all kinds of bags!

Reviewed in Library Journal Paperback • 96 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-042-0 • Code 0420 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Paperback • 128 pages • 10 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-135-9 • Code 1359T $22.99 US/$31.99 CAD

"Good for experienced sewists who are looking to expand into bag making."

Paperback • 176 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-101-4 • Code 1014S $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

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The 10-Inch Square Quilt Block Book 40+ Quilt Patterns Using Your Favorite Pre-Cuts

The Little Sock Knitting Book Learn the Basics with Colorful, Stylish Projects

Carolina Moore In The 10-Inch Square Quilt Block Book, you’ll find the most cost-effective and inspiring strategies for getting into quilting! Author Carolina Moore, a lifelong quilting enthusiast, will show you why pre-cut quilt blocks are all the rage. This book will teach you the ABCs of pre-cut quilting, featuring more than 42 quilt designs and 12 finished quilts with stepby-step directions for achieving the same stunning beauty from the comfort of your home. You’ll even find endless ideas for mixing and matching 10” pre-cut squares for your own creative twists, all while minimizing waste with this fresh and increasingly popular approach to quilting!

Christophorus Verlag The Little Sock Knitting Book is a fun, lightweight way for beginners to jump into knitting! Inside, author Christophorus Verlag uses the simple, everyday pair of socks as the footstools for understanding how knitting works, showing how it’s possible to work from cuff to toe or toe to cuff. Learn cast-on stitches, shaft patterns, and more—each packaged with careful step-by-step photos. Whether learning sock knitting for artistry or as a portable hobby, you’ll find this “Little” book to be a big influence on your newfound crafts!

Paperback • 48 pages • 6.5 x 8.5 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-140-3 • Code 1403L $9.99 US/$13.99 CAD

The Mending Directory 50 Modern Stitch Patterns for Visible Repairs

The Panel Quilting Workshop 12 Quick-and-Easy Quilting Ideas for Every Season

Erin Eggenburg An inspiring guide to eco-friendly and sustainable fashion, The Mending Directory offers 50 modern stitch patterns and sashiko visible mending designs to transform your favorite pieces from worn-out to wow! This guide will help you save money, build your sewing and stitching skills, and make stunning fashion statements. Each sashiko pattern is organized by skill level – from beginner to advanced – and feature a variety of styles for all kinds of wearables, from geometric grid-based patterns to charming nature-inspired designs.

Stephanie Soebbing The Panel Quilting Workshop is author Stephanie Soebbing’s comprehensive guide to panel quilt patterns for every season! Inside, Soebbing invites readers and avid quiltmakers of all levels to complete 12 different kinds of quilting projects. You’ll find different types of printed panel styles— from multi-image to framed—and how to select the fabrics that enhance each panel. If you’ve ever struggled with creating complementary quilting designs, you’ll find The Panel Quilting Workshop has a project for you.

Paperback • 144 pages • 6.75 x 9.25 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-947163-82-9 • Code 829 $22.99 US/$28.99 CAD

Paperback • 96 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-104-5 • Code 1045 $21.99 US/$29.99 CAD

Tunisian Crochet Stitch Dictionary 150 Essential Stitches with Actual-Size Swatches, Charts, and Step-by-Step Photos

Paperback • 176 pages • 9.69 x 7.48 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-026-0 • Code 0260T $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

Kiley Ferons, Megan Saenz, Elyse Thompson Join a trio of quilting experts as they show you how you can infuse a more modern aesthetic into your quilts. Authors Kiley Ferons, Megan Saenz, and Elyse Thompson present 20 quilting projects featured in the pages of Modish Quilter – from small projects for the home and quilted wall hangings to statement-making bed quilts – each piece celebrates the trend of modern quilt design. Each project includes full-size or easily resizable templates, step-by-step instructions including materials lists, fabric requirements, and pattern guidelines. Smaller quilt projects such as accents pillows allow you to strengthen your skills as you progress towards larger, more design intensive designs.

Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Free-Motion Quilting How to Add Texture, Design, and Style to Your Quilts

Anna Nikipirowicz The ultimate all-in-one crochet stitch guide, Tunisian Crochet Stitch Dictionary is an essential resource for anyone in the crochet and knitting community! Featuring 150 of the most popular and most used Tunisian crochet stitches, this reference book is filled with step-by-step instructions and coordinating photographs to help you achieve stitch after stitch, from beginner to advanced. Also provided are actualsize stitch samples, helpful charts, and hook sizes, as well as consistent yarn weight being used through the stitch guide to easy stitch comparison. A collection of both classic and new Tunisian crochet stitches, this guide is intentionally designed to keep needlecrafters of all skill levels occupied and inspired for years to come!

Sherilyn Mortensen Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Free-Motion Quilting is a must have book providing invaluable information on finishing including an overview on working with long arm, mid arm, and domestic machines. Learn about threading, color selection, and ruler work. This free-motion quilt book will make you as excited to finish as quilt as when you started.

With beautiful hand doodling, easy-to-follow, full-color stepouts, and even a gallery of Sherilyn’s personal quilt collection, it’s a wealth of instruction and inspiration.

Paperback • 120 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-038-3 • Code 0383E $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

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Sewing, Quilting, & Needlework Ultimate Binding and Edge-Finishing Guide for Quilting and Sewing More Than 16 Different Techniques from Basic to Scalloped, Scrappy to Chenille

Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes A Complete Course on Making Clothing for Fit and Fashion Joi Mahon The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes is a musthave resource on everything you need to know on how to sew clothes. Filled with valuable insight on sewing, tailoring, and making alterations, you’ll learn how to get a good fit for every body type out of any sewing pattern, install a zipper, use notions, and more. Whether you’re new to sewing or have experience, expand your skill Reviewed in set and build confidence so you can Library Journal sew like a pro!

Deonn Stott Ultimate Binding and Edge-Finishing Guide for Quilting and Sewing is a go-to guide on how to ensure your projects are edged perfectly! This must-have resource details 16 binding techniques and various ways to finish a project, including traditional, bias, pompom, scalloped, chenille binding, invisible faced, and more. With easy-tofollow tutorials, coordinating photography, and video links to further enhance instruction, this guide belongs in every crafter’s library!

Paperback • 80 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-046-8 • Code 0468U $16.99 US/$22.99 CAD

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"For beginner and seasoned quilters who want to learn new techniques.

A good addition to collections."

Paperback • 288 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-947163-74-4 • Code 744U $24.99 US/$31.99 CAD

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Ultimate Modern Quilt Block Collection 113 Designs for Making Beautiful and Stylish Quilts

Paperback • 176 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-003-1 • Code 0031BA $22.99 US/$28.99 CAD

Paperback • 64 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-024-6 • Code 0246 $12.99 US/$17.99 CAD

Vintage Vibe Quilts 17 Classic Designs from Marvelously Modern Fabric

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“Great inspiration and instruction for those wanting to return to the roots of quilting.”

Paperback • 144 pages • 7.5 x 9 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-064-2 • Code 0642W $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

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Liza Taylor When you combine a sampler quilt with the ever-growing popularity of foundation paper pieced quilt blocks—those inspired by nature and gorgeous quilting prints—it’s a win, win. Author Liza Taylor has created 30 flower and creatures-of-flight blocks that have a sophisticated sensibility.

Individually, these blocks are beautiful; combined into a sampler quilt, they’re fabulous. The blocks are so pretty that quilters may find themselves making extras for framing or wall hangings.

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Carolina Moore When it comes to using paper in your quilt designs, there are two techniques you can use—English paper piecing (EPP), or foundation paper piecing (FPP). Normally, quilters are devoted to a particular paper piecing camp, but for those on the fence or anyone interested in trying and mastering both, Ultimate Paper Piecing Reference Guide is an absolute musthave quilting resource! A hardworking guide to both types of piecing, this quilt book covers it all and provides the tools and techniques, along with both simple and intricate block designs, for both EPP and FPP.

Khuc Cay Khuc Cay, author of Wonderful World of Amigurumi has developed a lovable crochet style filled with personality and super cute details. In addition to her adorable animal designs, Khuc adds accessories to her amigurumi such as suspenders, hats, booties, glasses, a mask and cape to make a superhero amigurumi and more. The projects are all soft and loveable with a bit of whimsy with touches of embroidery and even a bit of blush.

Wonderful World of Paper-Pieced Quilt Blocks 30 Nature-Inspired Designs and a Beautiful Sampler

Paperback • 144 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-062-8 • Code 0628W $22.99 US/$31.99 CAD

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Wonderful World of Amigurumi 15 Adorable Amigurumi Creations

Louise Papas Vintage Vibe Quilts appeals to both beginner to advanced quilters who enjoy designing and making quilts. Author Louise Papas includes sections on how to get started, choosing your fabric, the tools you need including thread, needles, scissors, sandpaper boards, and more! Also included are sections on how to make a template, hand piecing, and appliqué, and features 14 projects including 8 quilts and 5 projects for cushions and bags.

Paperback • 144 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-067-3 • Code 0673V $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

"A necessary addition to any sewing collection."

Ultimate Paper Piecing Reference Guide Everything Quilters Need to Know about Foundation (FPP) and English Paper Piecing (EPP)

Dawn (Daisy) Dodge Ultimate Modern Quilt Block Collection features more than 100 quilt blocks inspired by an iconic German artform, Bauhaus, that has influenced the world of design for decades. Create a collection of eye-catching and modern quilt blocks using either paper piecing techniques or traditional block construction. Instructions and illustrations will then show you how to assemble a sampler quilt project that results in a stunning modern quilt. This inspirational quilting guide is a must-have for anyone looking for a unique and contemporary aesthetic.

Reviewed in Library Journal

Hardback • 288 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-63981-015-4 • Code 0154HS $39.99 US/$49.99 CAD

“These patterns provide countless hours of entertainment and many beautiful quilts.”

—Library Journal

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“Atypical, cute designs and precise instructions make this title a standout.”

—Library Journal, Starred Review

Arts & Crafts How to Draw Photorealistic Animals with Colored Pencil Learn to Draw 16 Lifelike Animals Like a Pro

NEW Paperback • 160 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Design Originals 978-1-4972-0676-2 • Code DO6212 $17.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Painting the Secrets of the Forest with Watercolorsl Jennifer Lefèvre Unlock the magic of the forest through watercolor with this enchanting, all-in-one guide. Painting the Secrets of the Forest with Watercolors teaches you essential techniques like blending, color theory, pigment control, and more, then invites you to turn inspiration from nature into your own whimsical forest-themed paintings. With step-by-step tutorials for painting flowers, plants, insects, and forest scenes, this book helps you build your skills while connecting deeply to the beauty around you.

How to Draw Photorealistic Animals with Colored Pencil: Learn to Draw 16 Lifelike Animals Like a Pro explains step-bystep how to achieve super realistic results. Over 550 photos guide you through 16 beginner to advanced projects that teach you how to achieve great results from colored pencils.

Learn how to draw different textures from the smooth and shiny surface of a ladybug, the sliminess of a red-eyed tree frog, or the super fluffy fur of a Shiba Inu or Pomeranian dog.

Contains tips on blending, selecting colors, and samples of finished projects in the appendix. Hone your colored pencil craft by immersing yourself in the detail work of these 16 projects and you will create a level of realism only colored pencils can give.

Paperback • 168 pages • 8.25 x 9.5 Imprint: Design Originals 978-1-4972-0756-1 • Code DO6292 $22.99 US/$31.99 CAD

Learn to Draw Celtic Designs, 2nd Edition Exercises and Patterns for Artists and Crafters

Campfire Crafts 70+ Screen-Free Outdoor Projects for Kids and Families

Lora S. Irish The intricate and beautiful designs of traditional Celtic art have fascinated people around the world. Let nationally known artist and best-selling author, Lora Irish, teach you how to apply expert techniques to drawing the classic elements of Celtic art.

Paperback • 152 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0611-6 • Code 06116 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Anna-Marie and Andrew Fahmy Campfire Crafts is the perfect companion for anyone leading kids in creative outdoor fun. With more than 70 engaging craft activities using both natural and store-bought materials, 30 camp extras like songs, stories, and tips, and interactive journal pages for documenting adventures, this book makes camping trips, park days, and unplugged afternoons more memorable, safe, and hands-on.

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Paperback • 152 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0589-8 • Code 05898 $16.99 US/$22.99 CAD

Adorable Macramé Easy Techniques to Make Over 20 Cord Projects—Wall Hangings, Coasters, Plant Hangers, Accessories

Paperback • 112 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0392-4 • Code 03924 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

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Beginner’s Guide to Glass Painting 16 Amazing Projects for Picture Frames, Dishware, Mirrors, and More!

Nilima Mistry Super fun and super simple, glass painting doesn’t require any artistic skills or experience, making this craft perfect for everyone of all ages! A relaxing creative outlet, Beginner’s Guide to Glass Painting includes helpful introductory overviews on how to glass paint and all the basic painting techniques, tools, and supplies, followed by 16 step-by-step projects with full-size templates that start easy and slowly progress in difficulty.

Stacy Summer Malimban Adorable Macramé shows how easy it is to make super cute macrame projects! Ranging from jewelry and home décor to ornaments, plant hangers, coasters, and so much more, learn how to use natural macramé cord to create tons of bohemian-inspired items. Featuring over 20 unique and charming projects with step-by-step instructions and coordinating illustrations to walk you through the design from start to finish, this exciting and approachable guide is the perfect resource for anyone looking to learn how to macrame on a smaller scale.

Paperback • 136 pages • 7.5 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0306-1 • Code 03061 $16.99 US/$22.99 CAD

Reviewed in Library Journal

"Mistry’s thorough guidance and the vibrant project examples are certain to inspire many readers to take up glass painting as a new hobby."

—Library Journal

Complete Starter Guide to Macramé 15 Knotted Home Creations Made with Natural Materials

Discovering Watercolor An Inspirational Guide with Techniques and 32 Skill-Building Projects and Exercises

Angela Barretta Complete Starter Guide to Macramé gives you all the secrets to assembling beautiful home décor with your own two hands, embracing a chic bohemian style that can liven up any space. Author Angela Barrett—a macramé enthusiast with hundreds of thousands of subscribers across her YouTube and TikTok channels—steers you through easy-to-master macramé knots to assemble 15 original creations. Join the journey with high-quality, step-by-step photos that will have you cinching up macramé wall hangings, fruit hangers, and much, much more.

Jennifer Lefèvre Discovering Watercolor has everything you need to take your watercolor painting techniques to the next level and become a master artist! Opening with practical advice and how to progress in your practice, this must-have guide then features over 30 watercolor projects that slowly advance in difficulty and cover a wide range of subjects and techniques.

Starting with exercises to help you understand color and create patterns before building your skills to create floral compositions, nature landscapes, realistic portraits, and more, Discovering Watercolor provides step-by-step instructions to guide you through each challenge. Also included are testimonies from other artists to further inspire your journey in the world of watercolor art!

Paperback • 144 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0494-5 • Code 04945 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Paperback • 160 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Design Originals 978-1-4972-0652-6 • Code DO6188 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

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Arts & Crafts Draw Your Own Manga World Invent Characters that Leap Right off the Page

Drawing Cartoons Step-by-Step 200 Lessons for Drawing Cartoons, Comics, and Graphic Novels Like a Pro

Arunyi Draw Your Own Manga World is a step-by-step guide to drawing different manga characters and the accessories that define their worlds. Learn how to draw a whole bunch of characters, as well as clothing, accessories, different hair styles, sweet treats, cute pets and mascots in the form of matching chibidrawings, and more. With over 200 illustrations and tons of easy-to-follow tutorials, have a blast tracing, drawing, and personalizing creations by mixing and matching different themes!

Paperback • 128 pages • 7 x 10 Imprint: Design Originals 978-1-4972-0638-0 • Code DO6174 $14.99 US/$18.99 CAD

Paperback • 208 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Design Originals 978-1-4972-0743-1 • Code DO6279 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Knotting Natural Bags & Belts 18 Macramé Projects to Accessorize Your Everyday Wardrobe

Making Polymer Clay Earrings Essential Techniques and 20 Step-by-Step Beginner Jewelry Projects

Stacy Summer Malimban Use natural materials to create chic macramé bags and belts with a laid-back, bohemian style! With 18 step-by-step projects that slowly progress in difficulty, you will learn over a dozen macramé knots as you make fashion accessories from cotton, jute, hemp, and raffia. Achieve on-trend macramé designs that won’t go out of style with this must-have book for crafters of all skill levels!

Liat Weiss This complete jewelry-making guide will show you everything you need to know about crafting with clay to make your own lightweight and modern clay earrings!

Versatile, affordable, and easy to work with, polymer clay is the perfect medium for any crafter to try, and the possibilities are endless. Within these pages, you’ll discover 20 stunning step-by-step DIY earring projects that use various techniques, including marbling, texturing, stamping, foiling, and more.

Reviewed in Publishers Weekly Paperback • 112 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0141-8 • Code 01418 $17.99 US/$21.99 CAD

Paperback • 144 pages • 9 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0272-9 • Code 02729 $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

"An easy-to-follow primer on creating macramé bags and belts ... Novices will appreciate these charming, simple projects."

"This is a perfect primer for DIY jewelers."

—Publishers Weekly

Photorealistic Colored Pencil Drawing Workbook Learn Essential Techniques through 16 Projects

Daniela Schmidt-Kohl Making Pottery Without a Kiln will help “mold” you from a beginner to someone who can fashion wonderfully creative pots, trays, jars, and plant holders! Including tips for materials and tools and aids—but never requiring a kiln—Making Pottery without a Kiln will teach you the joys of crafts you can fashion with your own hands.

“Schmidt-Kohl provides Reviewed in Publishers Weekly photo illustrations and simple written instructions for each step, and the kiln-free projects make it easy to create attractive pieces on the cheap. Crafters will want to add this to their library.”

Paperback • 144 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Design Originals 978-1-4972-0674-8 • Code DO6210 $14.99 US/$20.99 CAD

—Publishers Weekly

No Kiln, Handbuilding Clay Projects 50 Elegant Projects to Make for the Home

Reviewed in Library Journal

Irodoreal Make anyone look twice, maybe three times, to see if it is a photo or a colored pencil drawing. Photorealistic Colored Pencil Drawing Workbook: Learn Essential Techniques through 16 Projects explains step-by-step how to achieve super realistic results. Over 550 photos will guide you through several technique building projects teaching you how to achieve great results from colored pencils. Learn how to draw different textures from the smooths surface of a grape and apple to the super fine fur texture of a cat or scales of a snake. Tips on blending, selecting colors, with specific focus on how to draw eyes.

Learn to Dye & Print Fabric Using Shibori, TieDye, Sun Printing, and more Techniques, Projects, Tips, and Tricks

Charlotte Vannier If you’ve ever wanted to get started in the craft of clay making, No Kiln, Handbuilding Clay Projects is the perfect place to start—no kiln, wheel, or lathe needed! A complete, beginner-friendly guide, this is an exciting resource that’s filled with insight on setting up a workshop space, different tools and clays, common terms to know, and other clay making basics. Over 50 elegant but simple clay projects— ranging from candlesticks and flower vases to plates, cutting boards, and more—are featured with step-by-step instructions and stunning photography.

Paperback • 192 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0406-8 • Code 04068 $24.99 US/$31.99 CAD

Reviewed in Publishers Weekly

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Making Pottery without a Kiln Happy Little Projects to Make for Your Home

Paperback • 144 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0495-2 • Code 04952 $22.99 US/$31.99 CAD

Jerry King Drawing Cartoons Step-by-Step is stacked with in-depth, accessible cartoon tutorials for anyone who wants to learn how to cartoon for the first time! Even better, the 200 tutorials contained within come from the mind of Jerry King, a Reuben Award-winning cartoonist and illustrator who is one of the most well-known names in the game.

Whether you’re looking into dipping your toes into the warm waters of a fun new hobby or have ambitions to complete your own graphic novel, Drawing Cartoons Step-by-Step will take readers of all ages through the whole process, one well-drawn line at a time.

Elisabeth Berkau Dye and print your own textiles! Learn to Dye and Print Fabric Using Shibori, Tie-Dye, and Sun Print is the ultimate beginner-friendly guide that will show you how to accomplish seven different fabric manipulation techniques – from sun and veggie printing to shibori, cyanotype, flower pounding, and more. With step-by-step instructions and coordinating photography, see how easy and fun it is to transform old sheets, tablecloths, and T-shirts into one-of-akind printed pieces!

"Purchase where craft books are popular."

Paperback • 120 pages • 7.5 x 10 Imprint: Landauer 978-1-947163-98-0 • Code 980D $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

—Library Journal

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DIY, House & Home Ultimate Guide: Drywall, 4th Edition

Building Outdoor Kitchens for Every Budget, 2nd Edition

John D. Wagner The fourth edition of Ultimate Guide: Drywall will teach any reader to install and repair drywall with the confidence of a professional. With more than 450 detailed drawings and photographs, the book leads you step by step through the processes of measuring, cutting, installing, repairing, and finishing drywall ceilings and walls. The new updated edition includes more advanced drywall projects that go beyond the basics of installing panels on walls and ceilings. Get the inside track on working with drywall with special tips from professional drywall contractors!

Paperback • 184 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-621-3 • Code 6213 $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

Diane Slavik, David Toht, Steve Cory Building Outdoor Kitchens for Every Budget (2015), one of the best-reviewed books for outdoor kitchen building on Amazon, showed the world how to create a beautiful eating space outside—without breaking the bank. Now, this Second Edition is updating safety standards, styles, and techniques for the modern audience. Inside, you’ll find creative budget tips, dreaming and planning guides, and example kitchen styles to stoke the fires of your imagination (and your grills).

Find out how to stretch your renovation dollar for a complete, awe-inspiring outdoor kitchen. Then it’s time to get cooking!

Reviewed in “This book makes drywall installation Library Journal much less intimidating. Wagner …

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Paperback • 232 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-618-3 • Code 6183 $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

provides superior instruction, covers the basics, and addresses distinctive installations from simple to complex.”

—Library Journal

Outdoor Living The Ultimate Project Guide

1001 Ideas for Trimwork Wayne Kalyn Trimwork and molding add style and character and rids a room of the “empty box syndrome” that is common to most modern housing. With over 1080 color photographs and illustrations, 1001 Ideas for Trimwork presents molding profiles and designs to turn any style home into a showplace. Topics cover window and door casings, crown moldings, chair rail, friezes, niches, wainscoting, pillars, stair embellishments, and mantel moldings. In addition to hundreds of molding designs, the book includes scores of examples of professionally decorated rooms enhanced with trimwork and molding.

Tom Carpenter and Mark Johanson Outdoor Living: The Ultimate Project Guide is your stepby-step manual for creating professional-quality outdoor projects with no experience required. Updated to meet 2025 standards, this expert guide covers landscaping, decks, patios, garden structures, outdoor furniture, lawn care, and more. With detailed instructions, tools and materials lists, and helpful photos, it’s the ultimate DIY resource for bringing your outdoor vision to life.

Paperback • 272 pages • 8.5 x 10.88 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0599-7 • Code 05997 $29.99 US/$41.99 CAD

Paperback • 272 pages • 8.5 x 10.88 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-610-7 • Code 6107 $21.99 US/$29.99 CAD

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Paperback • 256 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-260-4 • Code 2604 $24.95 US/$27.95 CAD

50 Projects for Building Your Backyard Homestead, Updated Edition A Hands-On, Step-By-Step Sustainable-Living Guide—Updated with 10 New Projects

1001 Ideas for Kitchen Organization, New Edition The Ultimate Sourcebook for Storage Ideas and Materials

David Toht 50 Projects for Building Your Backyard Homestead, Updated Edition features 10 new practical builds for self-sustaining and self-sufficient sowers. In this updated edition, author David Toht—an experienced homesteader and former contractor from the Midwest—adds 10 inspiring ideas for cultivating your own homestead. Whatever your next addition to the homestead is, 50 Projects for Building Your Backyard Homestead will demonstrate exactly how and where to start.

Joseph R. Provey When you think of every single item a kitchen stores, the numbers easily climb to the hundreds. 1001 Ideas for Kitchen Organization is a comprehensive resource to enjoy a beautiful and organized kitchen with maximum functionality, no matter the square footage. With over 1,000 gorgeous color photographs and illustrations, this guide provides professional advice and helpful tips to maintain access to frequently used items without the look of clutter, organize pantries, find a “home” for gadgets, make better use of cabinet and wall space, and so much more!

Reviewed in “A great book for homesteading Library Journal beginners as well as those looking for

Paperback • 280 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-844-6 • Code 8446 $24.99 US/$29.99 CAD

a new, practical gardening project that can save them money in the long run.”

—Library Journal

Backyard Homesteading, Second Revised Edition A Back-to-Basics Guide for Self-Sufficiency

Bathrooms, Revised & Updated 2nd Edition Complete Design Ideas to Modernize Your Bathroom

David Toht This award-winning book shows how to turn any backyard— no matter how small it may be—into a sustainable and selfsufficient “homestead” for raising livestock and providing homegrown food including fruits, vegetables, honey, eggs, milk, and meat.

Editors of Creative Homeowner, David Schiff Learn to think like a design pro to get the bathroom you’ve always wanted. Completely updated with the latest trends, products, and innovative ideas, this new edition offers a smart approach to bathroom design.

Paperback • 312 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-817-0 • Code 8170 $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

Paperback • 224 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-804-0 • Code 8040 $19.99 US/$25.99 CAD

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DIY, House & Home Beef Cattle, 2nd Edition Keeping a Small-Scale Herd for Pleasure and Profit

Paperback • 168 pages • 6 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-428-1 • Code 4281B $14.99 US/$20.99 CAD

Beginner’s Guide to DIY & Home Repair Essential DIY Techniques for the First Timer Jo Behari, Alison Winfield-Chislett Start doing your own household repairs and simple renovations without the expense of calling in a professional. Full of expert advice, this practical beginner’s handbook features easy instructions for all the home DIY basics, from painting and wallpapering to simple plumbing, changing a lock, using power tools, fixing a squeaky board and much more.

Ann Larkin Harsen This complete hobby farming guide offers essential information on purchasing and maintaining a small herd of beef cattle. Opening with the basics and exactly what’s required for a hobby farmer to maintain a herd of cattle, sound and sensible advice on buying the right cattle and what to consider is covered in thoughtful detail. Featuring insight on feeding and nutrition, handling, keeping them healthy, and more, also included is a chapter on pairing cows and heifers, breeding, artificial insemination, the care of pregnant cows, calving, caring for the young, and weaning calves. Sidebars of fun trivia, stories from farmers, and useful advice appear throughout.

Paperback • 160 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-828-6 • Code 8286 $16.99 US/$21.99 CAD

Best Signature Baths Over 100 Luxurious Bathrooms from Top Designers

Best-Selling 1-Story Home Plans, 5th Edition Over 360 Dream-Home Plans in Full Color Editors of Creative Homeowner An extensive collection of the best-selling and most stylish home designs available today. Updated with brand new plans and prices, Best-Selling 1-Story Home Plans, 5th Edition offers more than 360 home plans, from convenient ranch homes to traditional cottages. Includes complete construction blueprints and CAD files for quick and easy online ordering or by phone.

Editors of Creative Homeowner Presents more than 100 state-of-the-art bathrooms from leading designers. Full-color photographs and illustrated floor plans show how to turn any bathroom into a highly functional and ultra-luxurious space.

Paperback • 240 pages • 8.25 x 10.88 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-532-2 • Code 5322 $19.95 US/$21.95 CAD

Paperback • 288 pages • 8.5 x 10.88 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-567-4 • Code 5674 $16.99 US/$22.99 CAD

Best-Selling House Plans, Updated & Revised 5th Edition Over 240 Dream-Home Plans in Full Color

Big Book of Small Home Plans, 2nd Edition Over 360 Home Plans Under 1200 Square Feet

Design America Inc. Best-Selling House Plans, 5th Edition offers readers the best house plans available on the market! Featuring more than 240 of the most sought-after home designs, virtually every home style is offered, from farmhouses and country cottages to contemporaries, luxury estates, vacation homes, and regional specialties. Completely updated and revised, this edition offers new home plans and pricing, special sections on the top architectural styles of today, home automation, home design trends, curb appeal tips, and more.

Paperback • 192 pages • 8.5 x 10.88 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-590-2 • Code 5902 $17.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Paperback • 288 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-869-9 • Code 8699 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Brickwork Projects for Patio & Garden Designs, Instructions and 16 Easy-to-Build Projects

Design America Inc. Whether you’re looking to build a cabin, cottage, small home, or tiny house, you’re sure to find the ideal small home with the features that will fit your lifestyle inside Big Book of Small Home Plans, 2nd Edition. Select from more than 360 plans – including 140 new plans – prepared by expert architects and designers, for building a variety of small homes under 1,200 square feet. Easy-to-follow construction blueprints are available to purchase for each project, both in print and digital formats. The Big Book of Small Home Plans is also packed with advice and useful tips on small home organization, decorating, and storage. Start your search right now for the perfect small home! Newly updated edition also features revisions to existing plans, as well as new photography for newly added plans.

Build Your Own Garage Manual More Than 175 Plans Design America Inc. This essential DIY guide shows how to build the garage of your dreams by doing all or part of the work yourself.

Choose from more than 175 construction plans, prepared by garage experts.

Gill Bridgewater, Alan Bridgewater Bricks are an ideal material for creating stunning, as well as functional garden features. From the decorative to the practical, Brickwork Projects for Patio & Garden offers a range of 16 easy-to-build projects for all levels of expertise.

Paperback • 160 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-793-7 • Code 7937 $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Paperback • 144 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-789-0 • Code 7890 $14.99 US/$17.99 CAD

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DIY, House & Home Build Your Own Sheds & Outdoor Projects Manual, Sixth Edition

Affordable Kitchen Upgrades Steve Cory, Diane Slavik Kitchen remodeling projects can be expensive, but there are alternatives to a full-scale renovation. Affordable Kitchen Upgrades provides those alternatives by supplying inexpensive design ideas and easy how-to projects that make a large impact on the look and the functionality of a kitchen. Covering a variety of projects from replacing the pulls and hinges on cabinetry to installing new countertops, Affordable Kitchen Upgrades shows homeowners how incremental changes can vastly improve their kitchens. Homeowners can make a number of improvements all at once or space them out to accommodate their time and budget.

Design America Inc. Build the outdoor structure of your dreams with this essential DIY guide. Build Your Own Shed & Outdoor Projects Manual, 6th Edition includes a catalog of more than 100 expertly prepared plans – including more than 60 all-new designs for this updated edition – for building a wide range of outdoor structures, from storage sheds and home offices to playhouses, patio furniture, trellises, and so much more. Easyto-follow construction blueprints and materials lists are also available for each project to ensure success.

Paperback • 168 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-570-4 • Code 5704 $16.99 US/$20.99 CAD

Paperback • 240 pages • 8.5 x 10.88 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-534-6 • Code 5346 $19.95 US/$21.95 CAD

Building Your Own Dock Design, Build, and Maintain Floating and Stationary Docks

Building Your Tiny House Dream Design and Build a Camper-Style Tiny House with Your Own Hands

Sam Merriam Build your own sound, functional dock that will overcome almost any waterfront challenge with this essential guide. In Building Your Own Dock you’ll find detailed plans, expert tips, advice on building methods, and insight on materials and specialty parts for all the most popular types of docks.

Chris Schapdick Combining the “why” with the “how to,” Building Your Tiny House Dream will show you each step to constructing your own custom camper! Part one provides detailed guidance on essential information, from the skills needed and planning to tools, safety, and helpful resources.

Reviewed in Publishers Weekly

Paperback • 256 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-819-4 • Code 8194 $24.99 US/$29.99 CAD

Paperback • 176 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-847-7 • Code 8477 $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Cabins & Cottages, Revised & Expanded Edition The Basics of Building a Getaway Retreat for Hunting, Camping, and Rustic Living

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Chainsaw Manual for Homeowners Learn to Safely Use Your Saw to Trim Trees, Cut Firewood, and Fell Trees Brian J. Ruth Written by a chainsaw pro, this guidebook teaches how to safely complete everyday yard work. Step-by-step instructions for performing the 12 most common chainsaw operations, including grooming hedges, trimming branches, felling trees, bucking trees, and cutting firewood.

Skills Institute Press If you’ve ever dreamed about building your own rustic cottage in the woods or the hunting cabin of your dreams, or even homesteading off-the-grid, this handy reference provides a logical, sensible, and easy-to-follow approach to building a permanent shelter in that perfect out-of-theway place.

Paperback • 168 pages • 7.5 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-56523-967-8 • Code 9678C $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Paperback • 200 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-56523-927-2 • Code 9272 $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Chicken DIY 20 Fun-to-Make Projects for Happy and Healthy Chickens

Complete Book of Outdoor DIY Projects The How-To Guide for Building 35 Projects in Stone, Brick, Wood, and Water

Samantha Johnson The popularity of egg-laying chickens is on the rise.

Sustainable and fun, raising chickens is one of the most interesting and rewarding backyard hobbies you can find. In Chicken DIY, aspiring chicken farmers will find creative plans and easy-to-follow construction tips for making a safe and healthy environment for their fine-feathered friends.

Penny Swift, Janek Szymanowski Build useful and attractive outdoor features to enhance your yard and garden, using stone, brick, wood, or water.

35 DIY projects feature step-by-step instructions and clear color photographs.

Reviewed in Library Journal Paperback • 192 pages • 8 x 10.88 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-230-0 • Code 2300 $19.99 US/$25.99 CAD

"This appealing guide from tiny house builder Schapdick (The Joy of Tiny House Living) is for those who have already decided to construct their own small living space and are ready to start building."

Midwest Book Review

"An excellent book with great projects that will appeal to everyone from teens to adults, especially those involved with 4-H or Future Farmers of America. Highly recommended."

"Thoroughly 'user friendly' in tone, content organization, and effectively illustrated presentation."

—Midwest Book Review

Paperback • 208 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-800-2 • Code 8002 $19.99 US/$25.99 CAD

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DIY, House & Home Cozy Cottage & Cabin Designs, Updated 2nd Edition 200+ Cottages, Cabins, A-Frames, Vacation Homes, Apartment Garages, Sheds & More

Paperback • 240 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-568-1 • Code 5681C $18.99 US/$25.99 CAD

Paperback • 200 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-833-0 • Code 8330 $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Deck Designs, 4th Edition Great Ideas from Top Deck Designers

Design America Inc. Ever dreamed of having your own cozy cabin nestled in the woods? Recently updated with 35 new house plans, this book will help you find the perfect efficient small home! With over 200 functional floor plans for cabins, cottages, a-frames, vacation homes, and apartment garages, select and order these expertly prepared plans that also include construction blueprints and CAD packages! Also included in this updated edition are six new articles on a variety of insightful subjects, from vacation home ideas and maintenance to apartment garage décor ideas, tips before building a small shed or structure, and more.

Paperback • 224 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-716-6 • Code 7166D $19.99 US/$21.95 CAD

DIY for Renters: Don’t Call the Landlord A Renter’s Guide to Repairs and Personalizations That Won’t Break Your Lease

DIY Guide to Ponds, Fountains, Rain Gardens & Water Features, Revised Edition Designing • Constructing • Planting

Charles Byers DIY for Renters: Don’t Call the Landlord shows renters how to perform common repairs and install upgrades that are economical, safe, and don’t conflict with tenant/landlord agreements. With step-by-step instructions, photos, and illustrations, learn a variety of basic repair skills and how to inexpensively deal with all of the normal maintenance issues that every home encounters, from squeaky doors and wet basements to plumbing, heating, and electrical repairs. You’ll also learn how to safely remove your customizations and upgrades when it’s time to move out so you can get your security deposit back in full!

Nina Koziol Learn to make the water garden of your dreams! DIY Guide to Ponds, Fountains, Rain Gardens & Water Features provides essential information on designing and installing all types of home water gardens, plus fountains, waterfalls, streams, rain gardens, and more. With this expert guide, you’ll learn how to construct each of these structures, as well as how to incorporate a variety of aquatic plants, fish, and other pond inhabitants. A best-selling resource, this newly updated edition features today’s newest technologies and products, such as pond-less waterfall kits for small spaces, as well as a new chapter on constructing naturalistic swimming ponds that are free from chlorine.

Paperback • 256 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-584-1 • Code 5841D $24.99 US/$31.99 CAD

Farm DIY 20 Useful and Fun Projects for Your Farm or Homestead

Hen and the Art of Chicken Maintenance Reflections on a Life of Raising Chickens Martin Gurdon This hilarious chicken memoir follows the author’s family through the ups and downs of raising chickens.

The relationship between bird and human is by turns heartwarming and bewildering, but always entertaining.

Daniel Johnson, Samantha Johnson Loaded with complete plans and easy-to-follow construction tips, Farm DIY offers 20 essential projects for aspiring homesteaders. From log jacks, rabbit hutches, and milking stools to a goat see-saw and a barn quilt, clear stepby-step color photographs guide the reader through each hands-on project.

Paperback • 192 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-332-1 • Code 3321 $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Paperback • 192 pages • 6 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-276-8 • Code 2768H $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Hobby Farm Animals A Comprehensive Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, Chickens, Ducks, Goats, Pigs, Rabbits, and Sheep

Paperback • 384 pages • 8 x 10.88 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-152-5 • Code 1525H $29.95 US/$34.5 CAD

Steve Cory This comprehensive guide to planning and choosing the perfect deck offers step-by-step instructions on how to design and build a deck that enhances the home, while also serving the family’s needs. Deck Designs, 4th Edition offers guidance for both DIY projects and for working with contractors. The first part of the book covers topics such as how to decide on a design, tips on identifying uses for the structure, and common building themes and variations. Part 2 offers readers some of the best designs from four of the top deck builders in the country. Featuring 30 professionallybuilt structures, more than 120 full-color photographs, and 230 color illustrations, this book provides countless ideas for creating these beautiful additions.

Jay Shafer’s DIY Book of Backyard Sheds & Tiny Houses Build Your Own Guest Cottage, Writing Studio, Home Office, Craft Workshop, or Personal Retreat

Sue Weaver, Ann Larkin Hansen, Cherie Langlois, Arie McFarlen, Chris McLaughlin Eggs, meat, milk, wool, fur, feathers, and some priceless bucolic bliss. No hobby farm is complete without critters… possibly a small herd peppering the field or a microflock flapping around the hen house or pond. A single information-packed volume with everything a hobby farmer needs to know about farm animals, this new comprehensive manual to selecting, caring for, and breeding livestock brings forth the expertise of five hobby farmers, each of whom has real-life on-the-farm experience with the animals she discusses.

Paperback • 144 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-56523-816-9 • Code 8169 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

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Jay Shafer Buildings from internationally recognized small living expert Jay Shafer have been featured on CNN, Oprah, Fine Homebuilding, and This Old House. Ranging in size from 100 to 120 square feet, these tiny backyard buildings can be used as guest cottages, art or writing studios, home offices, craft workshops, vacation retreats, or full-time residences.

This book is filled with photos, elevation drawings, and door/ window schedules for constructing 6 of the handsome little buildings, plus an extensive how-to set of instructions that can be applied to any backyard building project.

DIY, House & Home Organic Hobby Farming A Practical Guide to Earth-Friendly Farming in Any Space

Paperback • 384 pages • 7.5 x 9.25 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-933958-58-3 • Code 583 $24.95 US/$25.95 CAD

Self-Sufficiency: Foraging for Wild Foods

Andy Tomolonis In Organic Hobby Farming, Andy Tomolonis, a longtime organic gardener, part-time hobby farmer, and awardwinning Boston-area journalist, strips down the concept of “organic” and explains why natural farming has emerged as the healthiest and most viable method of growing for hobby farms and other small-scale operations. In addition to the improved taste and the appeal of excluding toxic materials, organic farming benefits farmers, their families, and the environment. It offers economic plusses as well.

The current consumer demand for “local” and “organic” food underscores the need for small hobby farms that offer unique high-end goods.

Paperback • 128 pages • 5.83 x 8.23 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-5048-0034-1 • Code 00341 $9.99 US/$11.99 CAD

Self-Sufficiency: Hen Keeping Raising Chickens at Home

Paperback • 128 pages • 5.83 x 8.27 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-5048-0032-7 • Code 00327 $9.99 US/$11.99 CAD

David Squire Foraging for wild food is growing more and more popular as people become increasingly interested in eating not only organic but also local fresh food - for free. You’d be surprised at the bounty of wild food you can find practically on your doorstep: some native plants, some escapes from ancient gardens and all delicious. Most of these foods are within easy reach - however, you’ve got to know what you’re looking for and where to go and when. Arranged in a directory of categories divided into wild plants, herbs, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, seaweeds and shellfish, this book has all of the information you need alongside clear illustrations to help you identify a wholesome and natural food store, all for free.

Hints on how to prepare and eat your foraged bounty are also included, along with advice on seasonality.

Self-Sufficiency: Herbs and Spices

Mike Hatcher Self-sufficiency and organic living have never been more prominent and hen keeping is becoming increasingly popular. This authoritative book provides an introduction to the key aspects of acquiring a self-sufficient lifestyle by keeping your own chickens and benefiting from the produce. You don’t need a large garden to keep poultry and an average family only needs a couple of hens to keep them well stocked in fresh eggs all year round. The set-up costs are minimal and you don’t need a whole host of expensive gadgets or equipment to care for your chickens. Packed with information on poultry keeping (housing, food and water, daily care, disease prevention and cure, encouraging egg production and breeding), there is also comprehensive information on available breeds and a list of useful resources.

Paperback • 128 pages • 5.83 x 8.23 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-5048-0058-7 • Code 00587 $9.99 US/$11.99 CAD

Self-Sufficiency: Natural Home Remedies

Linda Gray This clear and concise directory provides all the essential information readers need to grow, use, and store a wide selection of flavor-enhancing herbs and spices. Some herbs are annuals, some are perennials, and some can be grown indoors—but all of those highlighted here can be grown either in pots or directly in the soil. Each individual plant profile includes detailed growing advice. Home and garden expert Linda Gray tells how to prepare the soil, when to sow and plant out, and when to harvest and gather. Linda also examines the culinary uses of each herb and spice, and explores other uses from medicinal remedies to insect repellents and sleep remedies. Tips on container growing and hints on how to store the harvest make Self Sufficiency: Herbs and Spices an indispensable guide.

Self-Sufficiency: Natural Household Cleaning Making Your Own Eco-Savvy Cleaning Products

Melissa Corkhill What could be more wonderful that being able to soothe your own and your family’s aches and pains naturally? Here Melissa Corkhill gives advice for treating common conditions and illnesses at home using remedies provided by Mother Nature. In this book you’ll discover how to treat non-serious complaints, such as coughs, colds and sore throats, as well as suggestions for easing the strain of more permanent conditions like eczema, arthritis and asthma. Packed with easy-to-follow recipes using herbs, essential oils and ingredients found in your kitchen, you’ll be making your own natural remedies in no time.

Paperback • 128 pages • 5.83 x 8.27 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-5048-0041-9 • Code 00419 $9.99 US/$11.99 CAD

Paperback • 128 pages • 5.83 x 8.26 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-5048-0031-0 • Code 00310 $9.99 US/$11.99 CAD

Sheep Small Scale Sheep Keeping

Rachelle Strauss Welcome to the world of safer, greener household cleaning.

This friendly book will help you become more self-sufficient and benefit your health, the environment, and your bank balance. Natural Household Cleaning is packed with clear, easy-to-follow cleaning recipes to replace common commercial cleaning products with natural alternatives. You may be pleasantly surprised to discover that your kitchen cupboard already contains many harmless options for transforming your home into a clean and fresh-smelling haven. Lemons, salt, vinegar, baking soda, and club soda are just some of the natural ingredients that can be used to clean the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, floors, and everything in between.

The Essential Guide to Hobby Farming A How-To Manual for Crops, Livestock, and Your Business

Sue Weaver Hobby farmer Sue Weaver provides a perfect primer in Sheep, ideal for novice or experienced sheep keepers looking to expand their hobby farm with a flock of wooly wonders. Illustrated with instructive and beautiful color photographs and loaded with charts and sidebars, this Hobby Farms title will make even newcomers feel comfortable choosing, caring for, and even sheering and milking their own sheep.

Paperback • 160 pages • 6 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-127-3 • Code 1273 $14.95 US/$20.99 CAD

Paperback • 304 pages • 7.5 x 9.5 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-144-0 • Code 1440 $24.95 US/$27.5 CAD

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Carol Ekarius, Leslie J. Wyatt Regardless of the size of your “field of dreams,” Essential Guide to Hobby Farming is your best first step to making that hobby-farm aspiration a pleasurable and profitable reality. A hobby farmer for the past thirty years, Carol Ekarius shares the joys, challenges, and rewards of living the rural life.

Hobby farming is as much a state of mind as it is an address in the country, and this instructive, beautifully photographed manual addresses every topic beginning hobby farmers need to know, from purchasing the right land and equipment to choosing and maintaining crops and livestock to marketing and selling your hobby farm’s yield.

DIY, House & Home The Joy of Tiny House Living Everything You Need to Know Before Taking the Plunge

The Self-Sufficiency Handbook Your Complete Guide to a Self-Sufficient Home, Garden, and Kitchen

Chris Schapdick In this indispensable manual for tiny house living, awardwinning tiny home builder Chris Schapdick offers first-hand information to help tiny home aspirants realize their dream, with advice on design, construction, legalities of living in a tiny home, and how to deal with some of the inevitable challenges of living tiny.

Gill Bridgewater, Alan Bridgewater Worried about ever-rising fuel bills and longing for the day when you can be off-grid and independent? Anxious about the quality of the food you eat and planning to go organic?

Yearning to get back to the way it was but don’t know where to start? This book will show you how to achieve the ecofriendly good life. The authors cover the ecological gamut from geothermal heating to crop rotation to soap making.

They answer important questions like how much land is really needed to be self-sufficient, whether or not to depend entirely on natural forms of energy, and which farm animals will best meet your needs.

Paperback • 176 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-834-7 • Code 8347 $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Paperback • 240 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-234-8 • Code 2348S $19.99 US/$25.99 CAD

The Smart Approach to Design: BATHROOMS, Revised and Updated 3rd Edition Complete Design Ideas to Modernize Your Bathroom

Paperback • 224 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-573-5 • Code 5735 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

The Suburban Chicken The Guide to Keeping Healthy, Thriving Chickens in Your Backyard Kristina Mercedes Urquhart With more and more city dwellers and suburbanites embracing the notion of getting back to basics and living simpler, more rustic lives, it’s no surprise that the popularity of backyard chicken keeping has skyrocketed in recent years.

Whether for enjoyment as pets or for the convenience of farm-fresh eggs right outside your door, chicken keeping can be an easy and fun step on the road to more sustainable, ecologically friendly living.

Editors of Creative Homeowner - McGuirk, Kristina Explaining everything DIYers and homeowners need to know about bathroom design— from budgeting and designing the space to selecting cabinetry and hardware and choosing appropriate materials—this must-have resource will also show you how to bring these elements together with style. Newly updated with the latest renovation and design trends, products, and technology, plus space-saving ideas and so much more, this new edition offers a smart approach to bathroom design that will help you achieve the bathroom you’ve always imagined.

Paperback • 224 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-197-6 • Code 1976S $19.95 US/$24.95 CAD

A Practical Guide to Rabbit Ranching Raising Rabbits for Meat and Profit

Trees, Shrubs & Hedges for Your Home Secrets for Selection and Care

Deborah Mays A totally novel, analytical perspective with the goal of financially rewarding and sustainable agriculture, this is a must-have resource to learn not just the details of how to raise rabbits and harvest their meat, but why. Covering topics such as housing, feeding, breeding, growing, disease management, genetic selection, and so much more, readers will understand the foundation to rabbit ranching, how to humanely raise healthy meat, and how to make rational management decisions for their own farm.

Editors of Creative Homeowner Landscape professionals regard trees, shrubs, and hedges as the “bones,” or essential framework, of any landscape design. The trick is to select the best plants for your growing conditions - plants that also look good together. Full-color throughout, this complrehensive guide shows the reader how to do that and more, while also providing descriptions of over 1,000 of the best plants - “best” because they’re beautiful, low-maintenance, pest- and disease-resistant, and available at local nurseries and home centers.

Paperback • 200 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-364-2 • Code 3642P $22.99 US/$28.99 CAD

Paperback • 240 pages • 8.5 x 10.88 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-507-0 • Code 5070 $19.95 US/$22.95 CAD

Ultimate Book of Home Plans, Completely Updated & Revised 4th Edition Over 680 Home Plans in Full Color: North America’s Premier Designer Network: Special Sections on Home Design & Outdoor Living Ideas

Paperback • 528 pages • 8.5 x 10.88 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-569-8 • Code 5698 $21.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Ultimate Book of Modern Farmhouse Plans 350 Illustrated Designs Design America Inc. A collection of 350 of today’s newest and most popular modern farmhouse designs with open floor plans and striking exteriors, Ultimate Book of Modern Farmhouse Plans is the one-stop shop for anyone looking to find their dream home. Carefully chosen and curated, this book features hundreds of desirable, ready-to-purchase house plans, as well as expert articles on modern farmhouse design and decorating, outdoor living spaces, kitchen layouts and more.

Editors of Creative Homeowner A collection of 680 best-selling designs from today’s leading architects and designers, Ultimate Book of Home Plans, 4th Edition offers virtually every home style, including farmhouses, country cottages, contemporaries, luxury estates, vacation retreats, and regional specialties. In addition to these designs, this essential catalog features practical tips and advice. Newly updated edition features more than 280 new house plans and nine new articles on an array of insightful subjects.

Paperback • 288 pages • 8.5 x 10.88 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-870-5 • Code 8750 $22.99 US/$31.99 CAD

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DIY, House & Home Ultimate Guide to Basements, Attics & Garages, 3rd Revised Edition Step-by-Step Projects for Adding Space without Adding on

Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, 3rd Updated Edition Proven Money-Saving Projects; 3,400 Photos & Illustrations

Editors of Creative Homeowner Running out of space for your growing family? No need to move or invest in an expensive addition! Learn how to remodel unfinished areas in your home to maximize living space. With over 580 color photographs and illustrations and 50 detailed step-by-step sequences to guide you through DIY construction, redesign the areas you already have but aren’t utilizing to their fullest potential!

Editors of Creative Homeowner - Byers, Charles The most complete home improvement manual on the market, this newly updated edition of Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement offers thousands of how-to photos, 800 drawings, and understandable text on plumbing and electrical repairs, heating and cooling, remodeling, and more. With 325 step-by-step DIY projects, build basic skills and learn to complete home projects and repairs yourself!

New edition includes current code updates and changes, as well as information on USB outlets, AFCI/GFCI breakers, and tankless water heaters.

Paperback • 216 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-842-2 • Code 8422 $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Hardback • 608 pages • 8.63 x 10.88 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-868-2 • Code 8682 $34.99 US/$44.99 CAD

Ultimate Guide to Walks, Patios & Walls, Updated 2nd Edition Plan • Design • Build

Paperback • 240 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-585-8 • Code 5858U $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

Ultimate Guide Wiring, Updated 10th Edition The Editors of Creative Homeowner The most recent edition to the best-selling wiring manual, Ultimate Guide: Wiring, Updated 10th Edition explains home wiring and residential electrical systems in easy-tounderstand terms for any DIYer or homeowner. Learn how to work with electric wiring and repair, replace, and install typical electrical-system elements. This most recent edition has been updated with the latest information on everything from recent code standards and smart home automation to renewable energy, LED wafer lighting, dimmer switches, new indoor and outdoor emergency systems, and more.

Editors of Creative Homeowner - Wolfe, Mark A complete DIY guide to enhance your home with walkways, garden walls, and patios, Ultimate Guide: Walks, Patios & Walls, 2nd Edition features all the information needed to integrate popular hardscape designs into your overall home landscape. Included are dozens of design ideas with easyto-follow, step-by-step instructions for a variety of landscape projects. With hundreds of building tips and construction drawings for projects, also included in this updated edition is new content on hardscaping design and materials, choices to consider that combat climate change, pervious versus impervious surfaces, terracing, and other elements that influence stormwater runoff and site planning, and more.

Paperback • 328 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-607-7 • Code 6077 $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

Ultimate Guide: Barns, Sheds & Outbuildings, Updated 4th Edition Step-by-Step Building and Design Instructions Plus Plans to Build More Than 100 Outbuildings

Ultimate Guide: Ceramic & Stone Tiling, 4th Edition Ceramic * Stone * Glass * Mosaic * Porcelain Alice Dean, Technical Editor Ultimate Guide: Ceramic & Stone Tiling, 4th Edition teaches any homeowner or do-it-yourselfer how to design, plan, and install new tile on floors, walls, countertops, patios, and more! With more than 625 inspirational photographs and instructional illustrations, this comprehensive manual leads you through the processes of preparing the site and selecting the right ceramic, stone, porcelain, vinyl, or glass tile. Learn how to troubleshoot problems, make repairs, and maintain new tile in this updated 4th edition.

Editors of Creative Homeowner This do-it-yourself guide gives you the information you need to enhance your property by constructing barns, sheds, and other outbuildings. Select from dozens of ready-to-build plan packages and order readily available construction blueprints, CAD files, cost estimates, and materials lists.

Paperback • 304 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-799-9 • Code 7999U $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

Paperback • 248 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-612-1 • Code 6121 $21.99 US/$29.99 CAD

Ultimate Guide: Decks, Updated 6th Edition Plan, Design, Build

A Guide to Wild Food Foraging Proper Techniques for Finding and Preparing Nature’s Flavorful Edibles

Editors of Creative Homeowner Featuring 30 complete deck plans created by master deck builders, this easy-to-read guide will walk you through the entire process of designing, building, and repairing a deck.

With step-by-step instructions for accomplishing all the included deck designs, coordinating photography, material lists, expert advice, and newly updated code-compliant information, build the deck of your dreams whether you do it yourself or hire a contractor. New edition includes updates deck codes, plus new sections on deck repair, installing deck accessories, and more.

David Squire A Guide to Wild Food Foraging is an extensive on-the-go directory of more than 100 profiles for wild plants, herbs, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, seaweeds, and shellfish. Each profile provides tips on identification, seasonality, location, what and when to harvest, and how to prepare and use them in delicious recipes. This compact field guide has all the information you need to forage food, alongside new, highquality photographs and illustrations to help you identify a natural food store, all for free.

Paperback • 320 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-862-0 • Code 8620 $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

Paperback • 176 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-5048-0135-5 • Code 01355 $14.99 US/$18.99 CAD

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"A wonderfully visual resource."

—Library Journal

DIY, House & Home Ultimate Guide: Masonry & Concrete, 3rd Edition Design, Build, Maintain

Paperback • 304 pages • 8.5 x 10.88 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-459-2 • Code 4592 $19.95 US/$23.95 CAD

Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, 6th Edition 2024 National Plumbing Code Standards Charles Byers Be your own plumber and make DIY repairs and improvements! This best-selling guide on plumbing will teach you everything you need to know from toilet installation and repairs to running underground sprinkler systems for your garden and yard irrigation. This new edition, Ultimate Guide Plumbing, 6th Edition, also includes new information on leak detection, mixed water temperature control, alkaline water treatment and scale reduction devices, domestic water heaters, drinking water treatment units and is updated with 2024 National Plumbing Code Standards.

Editors of Creative Homeowner Ultimate Guide to Masonry and Concrete, 3rd Edition, covers a wide range of masonry subjects, including basic installations, specific projects, and common repairs with concrete, block, brick, stone, tile, and stucco. Readers will find the information they need on tools, materials, and techniques explained in plain language and shown in fullcolor photographs and detailed, colorful illustrations. The construction of 60 of the most-popular masonry projects, such as laying a brick patio or walkway, building a barbecue, and building a retaining wall, are covered in detail with dozens of step-by-step photographs and large cutaway illustrations.

Paperback • 312 pages • 8.5 x 10.88 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-602-2 • Code 6022 $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

Ultimate Guide: Trimwork

Ultimate Guide: Walks, Patios & Walls

Editors of Creative Homeowner Ultimate Guide: Trimwork shows how easy it is to enhance any home by adding decorative trimwork or molding–the right way. This book takes a practical, no-nonsense approach to trimwork design and construction. Sections on specific styles help readers choose the type of molding that best suits the design and character of their homes. The beautiful, eye-catching photographs of real rooms provide inspiration for dressing up any space that lacks texture or ornament.

The books details the techniques that ensure a professionallooking job every time. Even novices will be able to install door and window casings, chair rails, crown moldings, wainscoting, base trim, and more like a pro.

Editors of Creative Homeowner Designing the outside of the home adds to curb-side appeal, creates ambiance, and increases the value of the home. Ultimate Guide: Walks, Patios & Walls provides the homeowner with all the information needed to integrate popular hardscape designs into the overall home landscape.

Included are ideas for brick, mortar, and concrete walks and patios; flagstone and tile patios; and brick and mortared stone walls. Lavish color photographs provide design inspiration, while the extensive how-to section provides easyto-follow information.

Paperback • 288 pages • 8.5 x 10.88 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-477-6 • Code 4776 $19.95 US/$23.95 CAD

Paperback • 240 pages • 8.5 x 10.88 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-484-4 • Code 4844 $16.95 US/$19.5 CAD

Ultimate Waterfront Home Plans 179 Designs Ideal for Personal, Family, Company Retreats

Paperback • 144 pages • 8.5 x 10.88 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-871-2 • Code 8712 $22.99 US/$28.99 CAD

What the Cluck?

The Omlet guide to keeping chickens

Design America Inc. Ultimate Waterfront Home Plans is a catalog of over 175 home designs to meet your waterfront living or getaway goals. Each home plan is specifically designed for waterside sites and boasts sought-after features, including porches, decks, outdoor living rooms and kitchens, outdoor showers, docks, and more. In addition, articles on how to choose a waterfront home design, stylish patio and outdoor dining ideas, and other insightful tips make this your go-to resource for finding and designing your dream waterfront home.

Easy-to-order house blueprints are available to purchase for each project, both in print and digital formats.

Hardback • 192 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Inkspire 978-1-913618-17-9 • Code 179W $22.99 US/$28.99 CAD

Yard and Garden Furniture, 2nd Edition Plans and Step-by-Step Instructions to Create 20 Useful Outdoor Projects Bill Hylton Complete 20 useful outdoor projects, from simple to sophisticated. With step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, supply lists, cutting plans, and assembly views, you’ll be equipped with inspiration and guidance to create a wide variety of yard and garden furniture pieces, from a basic garden bench to a more challenging porch rocker.

Paperback • 192 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-850-7 • Code 8507 $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

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Omlet Omlet’s easy-to-clean, safe and stylish Eglu chicken houses became an instant design icon when they were launched in 2004. Omlet quickly became most popular brand among chicken keepers, appealing to a new generation of people wanting to keep chickens as pets in their back gardens. This complete guide covers everything a novice chicken keeper needs to know, and reimagines the way you live with and look after your chickens. From helping you select the right variety of chicken to buy and setting up your coop, through to training them, rearing chicks and even showing them at events, this really is a one-stop guide to becoming a confident and expert owner.

Garden & Plants Growing Your Own Tea Garden, Second Edition The Guide to Growing and Harvesting Flavorful Teas in Your Backyard

Guide to Hydroponic Gardening How-To Grow Food in Any Space without Soil or Sunlight

Jodi Helmer Part gardening book and part tea book, Growing Your Own Tea Garden, 2nd Edition will show gardeners and tea drinkers how to plant, maintain, harvest and enjoy a productive backyard tea garden! Featuring insight on container gardening and raised beds, also included are nine suggested garden designs and useful cultivation advice.

Reviewed in Library Journal Paperback • 152 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-427-4 • Code 4274G $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

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Paperback • 224 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-601-5 • Code 6015 $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

"Combining clear structure, detailed guidance, and helpful visuals, Helmer’s guide will be a reliable and encouraging starting point for anyone interested in cultivating their own tea garden."

Paperback • 192 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-617-6 • Code 6176 $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

—Library Journal

Cultivating Native Plants for Pollinators A Comprehensive Guide to Attracting Birds, Bees, and Butterflies

Low-Maintenance Eco Gardens A Practical Guide to Creating an Easy & Sustainable Garden that Nourishes You

Helen Yoest Cultivating Native Plants for Pollinators is a comprehensive guide to attracting and supporting butterflies, hummingbirds, native bees, and honeybees in your home garden or community space. Environmental expert and gardening educator Helen Yoest outlines the best native plants and practices for creating thriving pollinator habitats in every U.S. region.

Fred Meyer Low-Maintenance Eco Gardens is a beginner-friendly guide to creating sustainable, productive gardens using permaculture principles. Learn how to work with nature—not against it—while saving time, money, and effort. Authors Fred Meyer and Jen Kardos show readers how to design thriving backyard or small-space gardens using natural pest control, biodiversity, and seasonal techniques.

Reviewed in Library Journal Paperback • 196 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-620-6 • Code 6206 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

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"A great addition to collections. This comprehensive guide will hold wide appeal."

Paperback • 288 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-616-9 • Code 6169 $29.99 US/$40.99 CAD

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Reviewed in Library Journal

"Meyer and Kardos encourage an approach to gardening that can help readers cultivate joy in this practical guide for anyone looking to explore gardening through realistic maintenance and personal enrichment. Readers using their advice can make gardening a source of nourishment and calm."

—Library Journal

Ultimate Guide: Small Space Kitchen Gardens How to Plan, Plant, and Harvest High-Yield Vegetable Gardens

Beginner’s Houseplant Garden Top 40 Choices for Houseplant Success & Happiness

Nina Kozoil Ultimate Guide to Small Space Kitchen Gardens, by Nina Koziol, shares a simple approach to building a high yield kitchen garden in a small space featuring the favorite vegetables, herbs, and fruits that families love. Includes detailed growing profiles for easy-to-grow vegetables including broccoli, sweet corn, onions, peppers, beans, and tomatoes. Expert gardener and author, Nina Koziol also includes sections on how to grow in warm and cool seasons, tools and safety, when to use cages or trellises, soil preparation, raised beds, composting and more! And to help enjoy your harvest, Nina shares a few of her favorite recipes.

Jade Murray User-friendly and highly accessible, this is a practical and inspiring guide to indoor gardening for complete beginners.

Find invaluable tips and advice for choosing, caring for, and propagating the top 40 easiest and most common houseplants. From air-purifying plants for beginners to heat-resistant succulents and cacti, discover everything you need to know on soil mix, watering, feeding, displaying, troubleshooting, and more!

Paperback • 144 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-593-3 • Code 5933 $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

NEW Complete Guide to Growing and Cultivating Herbs and Spices Expert Advice for Planting Indoors and Outdoors, the Best Containers, and Storage

Paperback • 160 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-5048-0136-2 • Code 01362 $14.99 US/$20.99 CAD

Kiri Martin Guide to Hydroponic Gardening is your all-in-one manual for growing your own food—without dirt, and without limits.

Hydroponics offers a clean, efficient, and highly adaptable way to garden indoors using water-based systems that thrive in small spaces and low-light environments. This comprehensive guide walks you through everything you need to know to get started and succeed. From choosing between a store-bought setup or DIY build to understanding essential tools, avoiding common pitfalls, and keeping your plants pest-free, Martin answers the questions every new hydroponic gardener asks—before you even think to ask them. Whether you’re growing for flavor, fun, or food security, Guide to Hydroponic Gardening gives you the tools to harvest success—right from your kitchen counter.

Reviewed in Booklist

"Tips are provided for quick care, with explanations on how to propagate, position, water, mix soil, feed, offer proper humidity, and treat pests."

—Booklist

California Home Landscaping, Fourth Edition 48 Landscape Designs 200+ Plants & Flowers Best Suited to the Region Roger Holmes, Lance Walheim, Claire Splan Make a Californian home landscape more attractive and functional with California Home Landscaping, 4th Edition that’s an updated edition of Creative Homeowner's award-winning best seller. The 48 featured landscape designs are created by professionals from the region and use more than 200 plants that thrive in California’s climate.

Detailed, step-by-step instructions for projects, such as paths, patios, ponds, and arbors, are also included.

Linda Gray Complete Guide to Growing and Cultivating Herbs and Spices is a must-have book for all garden aficionados. It’s packed with practical information for propagating, growing, using, and preserving herbs and spices in large or small spaces to help make you more self-sufficient. Author Linda Gray emphasizes clay pot and container gardening for small spaces. Each plant profile contains growing advice for each herb or spice including how to prepare the soil, when to sow and plant, when to harvest and gather, and how to use each herb and spice in food. Herbs include aloe vera, basil, bay leaves, lavender, lemon balm, lovage, and more!

Paperback • 232 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-597-1 • Code 5971C $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

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Reviewed in Library Journal

"Clearly illustrated."

—Library Journal

Garden & Plants Container Vegetable Gardening Growing Crops in Pots in Every Space

Complete Starter Guide to Bonsai Growing from Seed or Seedling--Wiring, Pruning, Care, and Display

Anne Halpin, Liz Dobbs This book shows you how to use the latest practices of high-density patio gardening to grow delicious vegetables, herbs and fruits in containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets. Container Vegetable Gardening features 35 easy-to-follow themed container projects plus a plant guide to 34 popular crops.

David Squire Creating bonsai, an ancient art form that encourages meditation and contemplation, can be an intimidating art to start because of its intricate and precise nature. But David Squire’s new book, Complete Starter Guide to Bonsai for Beginners, is a gentle but complete beginner’s guide to the craft. Starting with the definition of what a real bonsai is, the author discusses the spirit and aesthetics of creating bonsai then continues with the materials needed, how to prune, pinch, water, feed and display your piece.

Paperback • 160 pages • 9.05 x 9.44 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-320-8 • Code 3208 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Paperback • 96 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-609-1 • Code 6091 $14.99 US/$20.99 CAD

Garden Secrets for Attracting Birds, Second Edition A Bird-by-Bird Guide to Favored Plants

Jane Courtier Fast, Fresh Garden Edibles shows homeowners how to use every square inch of available space to grow fresh vegetables in the shortest possible time. Guides to growing in small gardens, in containers, and in window boxes. How to select and plant the quickest growing varieties of vegetables.

"Readers looking for instant gardening gratification are sure to be intrigued by the emphasis on quick crops..."

—Library Journal

Paperback • 176 pages • 8.5 x 10.88 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-512-4 • Code 5124 $14.95 US/$16.95 CAD

Hardback • 192 pages • 0.3 x 0.35 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0410-5 • Code 04105 $29.99 US/$39.99 CAD

“A thorough guide to bonsai. A good addition for libraries and readers looking for a concise introduction to the hobby.”

—Library Journal

Fast, Fresh Garden Edibles Quick Crops for Small Spaces

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Paperback • 176 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-863-7 • Code 8637 $14.99 US/$20.99 CAD

Rachael Lanicci Turn your yard and garden into a mecca for birds – many of which are pollinators! From hummingbirds and finches to orioles, woodpeckers, warblers, and so many more, this must-have resource will show you how to build a healthy and productive ecosystem for birds and pollinators right in your backyard! Featuring detailed profiles of several popular North American birds, their unique characteristics, and the plants and trees that attract them, also included are maps of their seasonal locations, interesting information on their behaviors, which seed mixes, feeders, and shelters each bird species prefer, and so much more.

Garden to Table Cookbook A Guide to Preserving and Cooking What You Grow

Gardening for Geeks All the Science You Need for Successful Organic Gardening

Kayla Butts Garden to Table Cookbook will show you how to preserve, can, and cook easy, healthy recipes from the vegetables you’ve cultivated at home! Featuring expert guidance on how to freeze, can, and dry fruits and vegetables, Garden to Table also includes over 100 recipes that include vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, and keto/low-carb options.

Christy Wilhelmi Gardening for Geeks is the ultimate organic gardening resource for any grower, providing them with everything they need to know about designing, building, and sustaining their garden. Filled with step-by-step processes, helpful diagrams, and expert tips on the best practices, author Christy Wilhelmi breaks down the biology and ecology of gardening in a breezy writing style and covers it all for anyone who dreams of gardening, even the city dweller.

Paperback • 248 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-358-1 • Code 3581G $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Paperback • 192 pages • 7.5 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0292-7 • Code 2927 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Gardening: The Complete Guide

Growing Herbs for Health, Wellness, Cooking, and Crafts Includes 51 Culinary Herbs & Spices, 25 Recipes, and 18 Crafts

Miranda Smith Gardening: The Complete Guide will satisfy those readers who enjoy the process of gardening as much as the finished product. It contains equal parts of inspirational photographs and hands-on instructional pictures. The book presents the latest gardening techniques for the 21st century gardener with an emphasis on time-saving, efficient practices. There is considerable space devoted to growing herbs, flowers, vegetables, and fruit. This book is perfect for the gardener who wants to know how things grow and why certain practices are more effective.

Kim Roman Growing Herbs for Health, Wellness, Cooking, and Crafts provides everything you need to know to start your own herb garden today. From soil preparation, lighting, how often to water, pests and disease prevention, important things to know when planting indoors verses outdoors, expert gardener and author Kim Roman shares invaluable tips to producing high yield quality herbs.

Paperback • 400 pages • 8.5 x 10.88 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-543-8 • Code 5438G $24.99 US/$31.99 CAD

Paperback • 208 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-600-8 • Code 6008 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

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Reviewed in Library Journal

“An excellent, beautifully illustrated choice for beginning herb growers seeking ideas for how to use their harvest...”

—Library Journal

Garden & Plants Growing Your Own Cocktails, Mocktails, Teas & Infusions Gardening Tips and How-To Techniques for Making Artisanal Beverages at Home

Authentic Japanese Gardens Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden

Jodi Helmer From your garden to your glass! This book will show you what leaves, flowers, fruits, vegetables, and roots to grow so you can enjoy them in a refreshing, brand new way. Filled with beautiful photography and helpful information how to plant, maintain, and harvest each ingredient, this gardening guide also includes delicious recipes for both alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks to enjoy all year-round!

Paperback • 152 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-383-3 • Code 3833 $18.99 US/$23.99 CAD

Paperback • 168 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-5048-0004-4 • Code 00044 $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

High Yield, Small Space Organic Gardening Practical Tips for Growing Your Own Food

Home Gardener’s Orchids Selecting, growing, displaying, improving and maintaining orchids

Christy Wilhelmi High Yield, Small Space Organic Gardening is for every urban and suburban gardener who harbors an ambitious dream: to take a small space garden and maximize it into a wonderfully diverse and productive slice of mother nature! In High Yield, Small Space Organic Gardening, author Christy Wilhelmi shares her easy-to-follow low effort, scientific approach and tips she’s learned for cultivating crops in small or unconventional spaces.

Reviewed in “Packed with information, this guide Library Journal

Paperback • 248 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-611-4 • Code 6114G $16.99 US/$22.99 CAD

Yoko Kawaguchi This beautifully illustrated book provides an inspirational and practical introduction to the traditions of Japanese Zen gardens, using natural materials such as wood, bamboo, rocks and pebbles. Emphasizing the value of shape in trees and shrubs with the subtlety of color through the varied greens of foliage and moss, Authentic Japanese Gardens explains how western plants and materials can be used to achieve peaceful, contemplative gardens. There are instructions and tips for selecting plants and materials that are readily available, as well as plant lists and climate zone maps to aid western gardeners.

to small space, organic vegetable gardening will be relished by both beginning and experienced vegetable/herb gardeners who have limited areas in which to grow food.”

Paperback • 80 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-747-0 • Code 7470 $9.99 US/$11.99 CAD

—Library Journal

Home Gardener’s Pruning Caring for shrubs, trees, climbers, hedges, conifers, roses and fruit trees

David Squire Home Gardener’s Orchids is the essential guide to choosing and growing orchids successfully in any climate. Orchids have a reputation for being hard to grow, but this comprehensive manual will lead gardeners straight to the best variety to cultivate in their climate, and provide all the necessary information to make their flowers flourish. Dozens of dazzling photographs showcase many of these exotic blooms, while detailed sections discuss how to raise them indoors and in growing cases, as well as in greenhouses, and give plenty of advice on watering, misting, composts, heating and cooling, repotting, and dealing with pests and diseases.

Homegrown Vegetables, Fruits & Herbs A Bountiful, Healthful Garden for Lean Times Walter Chandoha, Jim W. Wilson Starting with the basics and the author’s secrets of successful, time-efficient food gardening learned over a lifetime of gardening, this book is the complete vegetable gardening system for busy people who want to grow fresh produce to save money and ensure their food is safe.

David Squire In order to be a successful gardener you have to know how to prune—whether to improve growth, increase fruiting qualities or to enable the plant to grow in space-restricted areas or cold environments. This practical book provides advice on pruning garden plants, from infancy to maturity.

Included is detailed advice on renovating neglected plants, from shrubs and climbers to fruit trees and bushes. There is also a fun element, with instructions for creating topiary in the garden.

Paperback • 80 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-731-9 • Code 7319 $9.99 US/$11.99 CAD

Paperback • 192 pages • 8.5 x 10.88 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-471-4 • Code 4714 $16.95 US/$20.95 CAD

Honey Bee Hobbyist, 2nd Edition The Care and Keeping of Bees

Houseplant Handbook Basic Growing Techniques and a Directory of 300 Everyday Houseplants

Norman Gary Discover whether honey beekeeping is right for you, and find out everything you need to know to keep and acquire bees in this comprehensive guide. Honey Bee Hobbyist, 2nd Edition counsels the beginning beekeeper on all things honeybee related, from observing your first hive to harvesting your own honey.

Paperback • 224 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-315-4 • Code 3154H $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Paperback • 224 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-232-4 • Code 2324H $19.99 US/$25.99 CAD

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David Squire Grow a garden inside! Houseplants bring life and color to any room, and with the right care you can successfully cultivate everything from succulents and bonsai to foliage, flowers, and fruit. Here is everything you always wanted to know about houseplants packed into one easy-to-use volume.

Horticulturist David Squire provides simple, step-by-step instructions on choosing the right plants and helping them thrive, with tips on propagation, repotting, grooming, and pest control. The heart of the book is a well-illustrated plant directory that offers a fresh perspective on more than 300 popular varieties, arranged by houseplant families.

Garden & Plants How to Garden Indoors & Grow Your Own Food Year Round Ultimate Guide to Vertical, Container, and Hydroponic Gardening

In Bloom Growing, Harvesting, and Arranging Homegrown Flowers All Year Round Clare Nolan Enhance your home with flowers In this beautifully designed book, brimming with inspirational photographs, Clare Nolan reveals her secrets for growing a bountiful harvest as well as styling spectacular displays that will fill your home with color and the gorgeous scent of the garden year-round.

Clare takes the mystique out of the growing process—from choosing the plants to suit both your garden and home and laying out your cutting patch, to planning ahead so you get your perfect palette of color, texture and shape to play with at the right time.

Kim Roman A complete guide filled with a host of valuable information and DIY projects, Ultimate Guide to Indoor Gardening details how to grow food in your home. From growing vegetables, microgreens, and herbs to hydroponic gardening, troubleshooting, and more, learn to grow fresh produce all year-round, no matter where you live.

Hardback • 192 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-574-2 • Code 5742 $34.99 US/$44.99 CAD

Paperback • 256 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-872-9 • Code 8729 $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

Paperback • 272 pages • 7.5 x 9.75 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-328-4 • Code 3284B $32.99 US/$41.99 CAD

Paperback • 192 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-867-5 • Code 8675 $24.99 US/$31.99 CAD

—Publishers Weekly

Low-Maintenance Vegetable Gardening Bumper Crops in Minutes a Day Using Raised Beds, Planning, and Plant Selection

Pat Sagui, Mark Wolfe Updated with new projects and information, Landscaping with Stone,Third Edition, is a complete and accessible guide to landscape design and outdoor projects for the home and garden. Discover xeriscape landscaping ideas, droughtresistant plants, stone garden tips, and much more! Featuring a framework for stone landscaping ideas and designs, you’ll also learn need-to-know tips for working with stone.

Clare Matthews Spend less time in the garden—and get more results! LowMaintenance Vegetable Gardening is an indispensible guide for anyone with limited time who still wants to achieve high yields from their vegetable plot.

Reviewed in Library Journal

Reviewed in Publishers Weekly

"Instructions are meticulous but easy to follow."

Reviewed in Library Journal

"This lively presentation and no-nonsense guide will stoke the gardening impulses of those who didn’t think they’d have time to squeeze it in."

—Publishers Weekly

Paperback • 224 pages • 7.48 x 9.65 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-247-8 • Code 2478 $19.99 US/$25.99 CAD

—Library Journal

MidWest Home Landscaping including SouthCentral Canada 4th Edition 46 Landscape Designs with 200+ Plants & Flowers for Your Region

Mark Wolfe, Technical Editor Discover endless home landscaping ideas and outdoor DIY projects in this must-have landscaping book! Mid-Atlantic Home Landscaping, 4th Edition features inspiring ideas for making your home landscape more attractive and functional.

Featuring 200 of the best native plants that thrive in the MidAtlantic region, also included are step-by-step instructions for building paths, patios, walls, fences, arbors, trellises, and other structures.

Denise Schrieber, Technical Editor Midwest Home Landscaping, Including South-Central Canada, 4th Edition will show you how to beautifully enhance 23 common landscaping situations specifically for the Midwest region. From front and back entries to walkways, borders, slopes, and patios, each situation is presented with a variation for a total of 46 inspiring landscape designs.

Reviewed in Library Journal

"Neat and polished series."

—Library Journal

Paperback • 232 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-591-9 • Code 5919 $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

"Selection and seasonal care are individualized for the region."

—Library Journal

National Wildlife Federation®: Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife, Expanded Second Edition

Northeast Home Landscaping, 4th Edition 54 Landscape Designs with 200+ Plants & Flowers for Your Region

David Mizejewski Create a magical ecosystem in your backyard! Invite songbirds, butterflies, bees, and more by nurturing a wildlife habitat garden. With stunning photography, lists of the best plants to support wildlife, and 17 projects the whole family can enjoy, this is a must-have resource for nature enthusiasts, gardeners, and animal lovers.

Ruth Rogers Clausen, Editors of Creative Homeowner Northeast Home Landscaping, 4th Edition shows how to beautify 27 common landscape situations. Featuring 54 design variations that incorporate more than 200 of the best plants for the region, readers will also learn all they need to know to install the paths, fences, walls, arbors, and trellises that make up the landscaping designs. Step-by-step instructions are provided for each project, and detailed plant descriptions also explain cultivation and care. Updates to this edition include an emphasis on the importance of native plants, deer- and drought-resistant species, identifications of invasive and banned plants, new information on the impact of climate change on the northeast region, and more.

Reviewed in Publishers Weekly Paperback • 168 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-818-7 • Code 8187 $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

"...emphasizes gardening as a means to beautify and personalize the home."

Landscaping with Stone, Third Edition Create Patios, Walkways, Walls, and Other Landscape Features

Mid-Atlantic Home Landscaping, 4th Edition 46 Landscape Designs with 200+ Plants & Flowers for Your Region

Paperback • 232 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-586-5 • Code 5865 $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

Reviewed in Publishers Weekly

"Emphasizes the importance of using native plants to maintain the mutual relationships that plants, animals and other living organisms have developed over the millennia and explains how exotic imports can disrupt this balance."

—Publishers Weekly

Paperback • 224 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-587-2 • Code 5872N $24.99 US/$31.99 CAD

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Garden & Plants Northwest Home Landscaping, 4th Edition 48 Landscape Designs, 200+ Plants & Flowers Best Suited to the Northwest

Paperback • 216 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-598-8 • Code 5988 $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

Beginner’s Guide to Garden Planning and Design 50 Simple Gardening Ideas for Adding Style & Personality to Your Outdoor Space

Roger Holmes, Don Marshall, Felicia Brower Find inspiring ideas to make your Pacific Northwest home landscape more attractive and functional in this updated edition of Creative Homeowner’s award-winning best seller on landscaping northwest-style. The 48 featured landscape designs are created by professionals from the region and use more than 200 plants that thrive in the northwest. Detailed instructions for projects, such as paths, patios, ponds, and arbors, are also included. Over 400 full-color photographs are complemented by easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. Updates to this edition include an emphasis on native plants, the impact of climate change on the northwest region, updated plant profiles, and more.

Helen Yoest In the foreword of Beginner’s Guide to Garden Planning and Design, P. Allen Smith states, “Helen has outlined 50 ways to add style to express one’s personal creativity in the garden— when in fact her 50 will inspire at least 50 more ideas.”

Rather than force her own creative ideas on you, author, gardener, and horticulturalist, Helen Yoest teaches you how to recognize and act on your own creativity.

Paperback • 208 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-608-4 • Code 6084 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Reviewed in Library Journal

“A wide-ranging and appetitewhetting introduction to many gardening topics.”

—Library Journal

Plant Combinations for an Abundant Garden Design and Grow a Fabulous Flower and Vegetable Garden

Regrow Your Veggies Growing Vegetables from Roots, Cuttings, and Scraps

David Squire, A. & G. Bridgewater This concise, easy-to-use book shows how to create productive gardens by selecting the perfect plant combinations. A comprehensive plant directory provides handy information on summer-flowering annuals, herbaceous perennials, shrubs, small trees, climbers, water plants, bamboos, culinary herbs, fruits, vegetables and more.

Melissa Raupach, Felix Lill There’s no need to keep buying the same vegetables you eat all the time. This insightful guide will show you how to recycle and regrow more than 20 popular fresh vegetables right at home, from cabbage to coriander. Reduce waste, save money, and Regrow Your Veggies the right (and easy) way!

Midwest Book Review

Reviewed in Library Journal

"Covers virtually every aspect of garden design and maintenance."

—Midwest Book Review

Paperback • 240 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-827-9 • Code 8279 $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Paperback • 144 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-368-0 • Code 3680R $15.99 US/$21.99 CAD

Self-Sufficiency: Grow Your Own

"This book is perfect for beginners or those with limited space, plus it encourages habits that are good for your wallet, your health, and the environment."

—Library Journal

Southeast Home Landscaping, 4th Edition 54 Landscape Designs with 200+ Plants & Flowers for Your Region

Ian Cooke This is a simple and systematic guide to growing a selection of the tastiest fruit and vegetables. The aim of this book is to start you off with some easy-to-grow produce such as carrots, onions, radishes, tomatoes and strawberries. Once you have the confidence of the first growing season behind you, you can then progress to crops requiring slightly more labour, such as peas, beans and raspberries. When you grow your own produce, you can be absolutely sure that everything has been organically cared for and you can grow just the variety you like. You can pick the fruit and vegetables at their freshest without a tiresome journey to the supermarket. It’s satisfying, it’s economical and it’s delicious.

Roger Holmes, Rita Buchanan, Mark Wolfe Southeast Home Landscaping, 4th Edition will show you inspiring ideas for making your home landscaping more attractive and functional. The 54 featured designs use more than 200 annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs that thrive in the southeast region. Drought-resistant plants that are proven performers in the southeast region are also used in the landscape designs. Step-by-step instructions for landscape projects, such as paths, patios, ponds, and arbors, are also provided.

Paperback • 128 pages • 5.83 x 8.23 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-5048-0127-0 • Code 01270 $9.99 US/$11.99 CAD

Paperback • 240 pages • 8.5 x 10.88 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-588-9 • Code 5889 $24.99 US/$31.99 CAD

Reviewed in Library Journal

"Your yard is a blank canvas just waiting for inventive design and plantings."

—Library Journal

Southern Coastal Home Landscaping, Second Edition 38 Landscape Designs with 160+ Plants & Flowers for Your Region

Texas Home Landscaping, including Oklahoma, 4th Edition 48 Landscape Designs with 200+ Plants & Flowers for Your Region

Teresa Watkins Cultivate a southern coastal home landscape with special considerations for the salty air and high winds. The 38 featured landscape designs are created by professionals from the coastal region and use more than 160 native plants that thrive in the demanding coastal environment. Detailed, step-by-step instructions for landscape projects for paths, patios, ponds, walls, fences, trellises, and arbors are included, as well as creative solutions for front entries, foundation plantings, steep slopes, and more.

Charles King Sadler Texas Home Landscaping, Including Oklahoma 4th Edition is a newly updated edition of Creative Homeowner’s award-winning, best-selling series of regional home landscaping books. In this Texas landscape guide, readers will find inspiring ideas for making the home landscape more attractive and functional. The 48 featured designs are created by landscape professionals and use more than 200 native plants that thrive in the Oklahoma and Texas region. Detailed instructions for landscape projects, such as paths, patios, ponds, and arbors, are also included, along with step-bystep instructions.

Paperback • 200 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-592-6 • Code 5926 $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

Paperback • 248 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-589-6 • Code 5896 $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

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Garden & Plants The Beginner’s Guide to Gardening Basic Techniques - Easy-to-Follow Methods Earth-Friendly Practices

The Bonsai Handbook David Prescott The exquisite art of bonsai is beautifully demonstrated in this authoritative, practical handbook, which takes the reader from a first foray into the world of miniature trees to a level of considerable expertise. The book covers both indoor and outdoor varieties and is full of practical information about cultivation, propagation and pruning. It is a guide both for newcomers to the art as well as for bonsai gardeners with some knowledge of the subject.

Editors of Creative Homeowner A beautifully illustrated and photographed book that will serve both the novice and experienced gardener well. The Beginner’s Guide to Gardening contains all the basics: garden design; how to select healthy plants; how prepare the soil; garden maintenace, and so much more. In addition there is everything you need to know about growing annuals and perennials; roses; flowering bulbs; herbs; ground covers; trees and shrubs; vegetable gardens; and creating specialty gardens—all in a concise book.

Paperback • 176 pages • 8.5 x 10.88 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-563-6 • Code 5636 $14.95 US/$16.95 CAD

Paperback • 160 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-84773-930-8 • Code 9308 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Trees, Shrubs & Hedges for Your Home, 4th Edition Secrets for Selection and Care

Paperback • 256 pages • 8.5 x 10.88 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-571-1 • Code 5711 $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

Paperback • 224 pages • 7.5 x 9.75 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-208-9 • Code 2089V $19.95 US/$24.99 CAD

Ultimate Guide to Planting and Harvesting a Vegetable Garden Expert Tips--When and Where to Plant, Pests & Disease Control for Over 70 Vegetables

Editors of Creative Homeowner Trees, Shrubs & Hedges for Your Home, 4th Edition is a comprehensive guide to landscape design that also provides descriptions for over 1,000 beautiful plants that are lowmaintenance, pest- and disease-resistant, and easily available at local nurseries and home centers. This newly updated edition focuses on native plants and excludes invasive shrubs and trees. It also features updated plant names, as well as recommendations for the latest and best gardening practices, clean green repellents that are environmentally conscious.

Featuring instruction and inspiration to landscapes for fourseason interest, color, and beauty, learn how to select and cultivate the best and harmonious plants with confidence!

Paperback • 304 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-606-0 • Code 6060 $29.99 US/$40.99 CAD

Editors of Creative Homeowner Every gardener needs at least one comprehensive gardening book on their shelf. This is that book. It’s an all-inone resource for beginner and advanced gardeners with expert advice on topics such as where to put your garden, projects to support high yield plant growth, protection and care of plants, soil treatments, disease and pest treatment, raised bed gardening, container and vertical gardening and so much more! This ultimate guide features over 70 plant profiles such as potatoes, lettuce, beetroot, radishes, figs, radicchio and tomatoes.

Vegetable Gardening The Complete Guide to Growing More Than 40 Popular Vegetables in Any Space

Western Home Landscaping From The Rockies To The Pacific Coast, From The Southwestern US To British Columbia

Carol Klein At a time when natural, organic food is at a premium and consumers want to know where their food comes from, a home vegetable garden seems like a no-brainer. Vegetable Gardening shows readers how to go from “backyard to table” in plots of any size—whether you live on a large piece of property or have a spot in a community garden, you can reap the healthy, delicious rewards of growing and eating your own fresh vegetables. From artichokes to zucchini, author Carol Klein shares the expertise gained from her years of gardening success to help gardeners of all skill levels select suitable locations, choose what to plant, determine when to plant, and nurture a garden full of thriving vegetables.

Roger Holmes, Lance Walheim Collection of 42 designs created by area landscape professionals, with over 200 plants that are proven performers in the areas covered. Some designs provide “green” landscaping tips, including ways to conserve water and the use of native plants. Also shows how to install and care for plants, paths, fences, walls.

Paperback • 320 pages • 8.5 x 10.88 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-486-8 • Code 4868 $21.95 US/$24.95 CAD

Organic Book of Compost, 2nd Revised Edition Easy and Natural Techniques to Feed Your Garden

You Bet Your Garden Guide to Growing Great Tomatoes, Second Edition How to Grow Great-Tasting Tomatoes in Any Backyard, Garden, or Container

Pauline Pears Whether you have experience with compost or want to learn more, this book provides everything you need to know! From understanding what compost is and how to make it to using and storing it, this detailed guide explains this sustainable, low-cost way to produce rich soil in your backyard.

Mike McGrath Whether you have a backyard or only a terrace, you bet you can grow beautiful heirloom tomatoes! From the host of PBS’s You Bet Your Garden, Mike McGrath will teach you everything you need to know about choosing tomato varieties, germination, planting, maintenance, pest control, and so much more. Understand the benefits of growing your own tomatoes and learn expert tips and techniques to doing so!

Paperback • 192 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-5048-0123-2 • Code 01232 $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Paperback • 120 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0075-6 • Code 00756 $14.99 US/$18.99 CAD

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Midwest Book Review

"Novice gardeners will understand the benefits of growing their own tomatoes, going well beyond the obvious fact that they taste better."

—Midwest Book Review

Garden & Plants Cacti and Succulents Handbook, Expanded 2nd Edition The Ultimate Guide to Growing Techniques with a Directory of 300+ Common Species and Varieties Gideon F. Smith Learn everything there is to know about cacti and succulent care in this newly updated, easy-to-use volume! Jam-packed with insight on more than 300 types of succulents and cacti, each plant profile contains gorgeous photography, botanical and common names, must-know advice, and more.

Paperback • 256 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-405-2 • Code 4052C $24.99 US/$31.99 CAD

Reviewed in Library Journal

"An inventive guide that combines succulent insight with craft ideas."

—Library Journal

Woodworking

Reviewed in Publishers Weekly

The Blind Woodsman One Man’s Journey to Find His Purpose on the Other Side of Darkness

501 Best Woodworking Tips and Hacks

John and Anni Furniss The Blind Woodsman is an inspiring and motivational autobiography about a man who finds true joy after struggling with depression, drug addiction, anxiety, financial despair and a failed suicide attempt at the age of 16. John Furniss, more famously known today as “The Blind Woodsman,” along with his wife, inspiration and fellow artist Anni share their amazing story with the mission to help others who are also dealing with life’s most challenging times.

Chris Lubkemann 501 Best Woodworking Tips and Hacks is the ultimate Q&A guide packed with expert advice and practical solutions for woodworkers of all skill levels. This book covers 16 essential topics, from project design and material selection to sanding, finishing, and tool maintenance, all organized for quick, easy reference. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced maker, this essential resource helps you overcome obstacles and work smarter in the shop.

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Save Time and Money in Your Wood Shop, and Improve Your Skills

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Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Whittling Book, Updated Gift Edition

Woodworking with Plastics

Chris Lubkemann Master the portable art of whittling with world-famous carver Chris Lubkemann in this expanded guide, featuring 43 projects, world-record feats, and the latest Victorinox® gear.

Ralph Bagnall Unlock a new level of shop versatility with this one-of-akind guide to integrating plastics into your woodworking, featuring expert techniques for cutting, heat-forming, and finishing from a premier International Woodworking Fair seminar leader.

26 Simple Projects to Bring Plastics into Your Woodshop

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Milling A Step-by-Step Introduction

Making Small Workshop Tools, Second Edition

Harold Hall and Alex du Pre Through the pages of Model Engineers’ Workshop magazine, author Harold Hall established a reputation for introducing the novice model engineer to a wide range of machine tool operations. In this book he turns his attention to the milling machine, introducing its use through a carefully chosen series of practical projects.

Stan Bray and Stewart Hart Originally written by Stan Bray and now thoroughly revised

by Stewart Hart, Making Small Workshop Tools 2nd Edition features more than 20 handy projects, including marking-out tools, clamps, chucks, fly cutters, knurling tools, bevels, jacks and more.

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Woodworking Woodworking The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Skills, Techniques, and Projects

20-Minute Scroll Saw Puzzles 56 Easy Animal Designs for Beginners John A. Nelson, Jaeheon Yun Achieve simple, sweet, and stackable puzzles and toys!

The ultimate project guide for beginners, 20-Minute Scroll Saw Puzzles features 60 easy and adorable animal family puzzle designs that consist of no more than 10 pieces each.

After opening with detailed sections on the scroll saw basics, safety, child-safe finishes, and more, a step-by-step tutorial will show you how to make a puzzle project from start to finish. From there, be inspired by 60 full-size scroll saw patterns and make a collection of classic yet one-of-akind wooden toys and puzzles, consisting of sloths, koalas, unicorns, safari animals, sea creatures, and more!

Tom Carpenter This big book provides the expert guidance you need to become a master woodworker, with step-by-step instructions on tools and techniques, 41 complete home furnishing project plans, easy-to-follow diagrams and more than 1,000 lavish full-color illustrations.

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"Patterns are clear, followed by instructions with photos that will appeal to beginners."

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340 Christian & Inspirational Patterns for Scroll Saw Woodworkers, Third Edition Revised & Expanded

500 Patterns for Woodworking, Laser Cutting, and General Crafting Full-Size Plans

Tom Zieg Expressions of faith, love, and inspiration abound in this collection of 340 unique scroll saw patterns. Perfect for beginner and experienced scroll saw artists, these beautiful designs can be used to make wall plaques, nativity sets, holiday ornaments, jewelry, and functional objects such as napkin holders, and letter openers. Patterns include The Last Supper, The Fish, The Lamb of God, Jonah and the Whale, Daniel in the Lion’s Den, a church, and the Star of the Apostles. Author and artist Tom Zieg also provides the history and meaning behind the symbols as well as the traditional significance of different colors to finish the projects.

Fred Arndt The ultimate pattern book for laser cutters, the book is packed with 500 intricate patterns for the laser cutter.

Inside you’ll find QR codes for pattern downloads, expert advice on wood selection and finishing, as well as a gallery of inspirational pieces. Each fretwork style project can be easily stacked to save time and includes everything from traditional-looking baubles to more modern trees, reindeer, vehicles and more.

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3D Scroll Saw Projects 35 Fun Compound-Cut Designs, More than 150 Patterns

All-Time Favorite Relief Carving Projects Expert Instruction and Techniques from Woodcarving Illustrated

Editors of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Magazine 3D Scroll Saw Projects is a compilation of all the best compound-cutting articles from Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine. Packed with tips, techniques, 35 compound-cut projects, and over 150 full-size patterns, you’ll find projects for decorative items like Christmas ornaments, and holiday gift boxes to practical items like air plant holders, vases, miniature birdhouse ornaments, and bookends. You’ll only need to use just a scroll saw and some scrap wood to create gorgeous 3D sculptures in just one sitting. Whether you’re a beginner or have been scrolling for decades, you’ll find plenty of patterns you can tackle with success!

Editors Of Woodcarving Illustrated Magazine Enrich your carving library with 40 trendy-yet-timeless projects! Thanks to authors like Mary May, Bob Stadtlander, and Lisa Laughy, this book tackles everything you need to start or develop your wood relief carving journey. Spruce up your home with decorative essentials like clocks, house signs, and bulletin boards—or elevate your art to include Celtic knots and nature scenes. Now updated to include the latest and greatest projects, this book will be a sure relief for any woodworker who wants a new challenge–or just wants to learn the ropes.

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Animated Animal Toys in Wood 20 Projects that Walk, Wobble & Roll

Anyone Can Whittle!

Carve Wood, Soap, Golf Balls & More in 30+ Easy Projects

David Wakefield Create a chomping crocodile, waddling duck, jumping frog, timid turtle, howling wolf, or terrifying T-Rex. Each animated marvel features an ingenious design to make it walk, wiggle, waddle, or whirl. With detailed patterns, concise instructions, and step-by-step color photographs, these charming projects are simple enough for even a beginner to complete in a weekend. Fun to build, fun to give, and fun to play with, they’ll provide hours of pleasure for woodworkers and children alike.

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Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated Anyone Can Whittle! is a must-have whittling guide for beginning carvers looking to learn how to whittle, as well as advanced carvers seeking to build their existing skills and try something new! Featuring 30+ projects and full-size whittling patterns, all you need is one knife, a few found items either from out in nature or around your home—from twigs and basswood blocks to soap, avocado pits, golf balls, and more—and this exciting whittling project book. Projects are small and simple, so they’re easy to take with you and chip away at anywhere you go! Also included are helpful introductory sections on the fundamentals of woodcarving, including basic cuts, wood and grain, safety, and more.

Woodworking 20-Minute Whittling Projects Fun Things to Carve from Wood

Beginner’s Guide to CNC Machining in Wood Understanding the Machines, Tools, and Software, Plus Projects to Make

Tom Hindes Learn the quick-cut method for whittling expressive little figures from wood in just 20 minutes or less! Featuring step-by-step instructions and photography for more than 15 beginner-friendly projects, you’ll learn how to whittle an endless array of charming wizards, gnomes, gargoyles, ornaments, dogs, leprechauns, and more. These supershort whittling projects are perfect for learning basic woodcarving skills.

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Beginner’s Guide to Carving Low-Relief Caricature Faces 10 Full-Size Patterns, Step-by-Step Instructions

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Birdhouses, Boxes & Feeders for the Backyard Hobbyist 19 Fun-to-Build Projects for Attracting Birds to Your Backyard

Richard Embling Master relief cuts and refine your details with precision alongside expert carver Richard Embling. Carve low-relief caricature faces using industry techniques on skill-building projects designed especially for beginners. Inside you’ll find detailed instructions for a variety of cuts from push cuts to v-shaped cuts alongside a tool guide for drills, knives, and more alongside sharpening tips using a strop or diamond stones. Once you’ve mastered your tools, it’s time to make your cuts! From push to v-shaped cuts and everything in between you’ll rough out your blank and carve detailed lowrelief caricature faces like a pro.

Paul Meisel, A. & G. Bridgewater, Stephen Moss Making your own bird boxes and feeders is a rewarding and environmentally sound way to enhance any garden by attracting birds. This book offers informed advice on siting, nesting, and feeding, along with 19 practical step-by-step construction projects.

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Big Book of Scroll Saw Woodworking (Best of SSW&C) More Than 60 Projects and Techniques for Fretwork, Intarsia & Other Scroll Saw Crafts

Building Wood and Resin River-Style Tables A Step-by-Step Guide with Tips, Techniques, and Inspirational Designs Bradlyn Zimmerman A unique addition to any space, live edge river tables combine artistic elegance with everyday functionality, and this beginner-friendly guide will show you everything you need to know to accomplish these stunning pieces yourself.

Featuring detailed overviews and tutorials for every step of the process from start to finish, you’ll learn how select the wood, prepare the slab, prepare and pour the epoxy resin, trim and sand the table, and so much more to equip yourself with all the skills and knowledge you need to make your own river or waterfall table!

Editors of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Get inspired by this big collection of 60 scroll saw projects for fretwork, intarsia, and other scroll saw crafts for both beginner and experienced scrollers. Includes detailed patterns, expert step-by-step instructions and crisp photographs, guaranteed to spur your creativity.

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Ralph Bagnall An accessible, beginner-friendly resource to understand general CNC (Computer Numerical Control) principles and techniques for anyone interested in CNC woodworking and the future of these technologies. From the fundamentals of CNC to its machinery, software, tools, materials, and 2-1/2 D carving, this complete guide will teach you everything you need to know about your CNC router in a way that’s clear, approachable, and easy to comprehend. Also included are step-by-step CNC projects to apply techniques learned. The general principles and instructions detailed are applicable to a wide range of software and CNC machine brands, making this must-have resource a comprehensive and inclusive guide that any woodworker can use!

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Cane Topper Woodcarving Projects, Patterns, and Essential Techniques for Custom Canes and Walking Sticks

Carving Faces in Wood Beginner’s Guide to Creating Lifelike Eyes, Noses, Mouths, and Hair

Lora S. Irish Discover how to create unique and beautiful canes that will be treasured as useful works of art. Legendary carving artist Lora S. Irish introduces you to all of the essential components and woodcarving techniques of cane topper carving in this comprehensive guide with 4 step-by-step projects and 6 joinery methods.

Alec LaCasse Want to learn how to carve a face in wood, but find the process intimidating? Alec LaCasse’s Carving Faces in Wood is a comprehensive guide for everything you need to start.

Featuring high-quality illustrations that break down each step to wood carving faces, Carving Faces in Wood synthesizes a lifelong carver’s tips to shorten your learning curve. To many, producing carved wood faces is daunting. No longer. With Carving Faces in Wood, you’ll have everything you need to carve out elegant, beautiful, natural-looking faces—even if you’re just starting out!

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Woodworking Carving Faces Workbook Learn to Carve Facial Expressions with the Legendary Harold Enlow

DIY Backyard Games 13 Projects to Make for Weekend Family Fun Colleen Pastoor Perfect for barbecues, stay-cations, family reunions, game nights, block parties, and more, DIY Backyard Games offers 13 step-by-step easy woodworking and DIY projects to make your own lawn games! Approachable for anyone to accomplish, no matter your experience or skill level, make everything from DIY cornhole and giant Jenga to Yahtzee, Memory, Twister, and more! Use affordable materials and follow simple, step-by-step instructions with coordinating photography to create handmade, board-inspired games that will provide guests with hours of outdoor fun!

Harold Enlow Follow along as Harold Enlow, one of America’s foremost caricature carvers, teaches you how to carve faces! Enlow shares his woodcarving tips and techniques that make his carvings stand out in this information-packed book.

You’ll learn to carve a female face, a cowboy face, a Native American face, a Santa face, and more. For anyone who wants to learn to carve faces that stand out in a crowd, this is a must-have addition to your woodcarving library.

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CNC Woodworking for the Absolute Beginner Winning Tips, Techniques & 5 Skill-Building Projects

Complete Guide to Bird Carving 15 Beautiful Beginner-to-Advanced Projects

Ralph Bagnall Learn all about using a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) router while woodworking. Written for the absolute beginner, the author, Ralph Bagnall, provides an introduction to CNC, how the machines work, and 5 CNC projects to get started and find success. Full color photos enhance the readers’ understanding of the craft. Projects include a Tic-TacToe game, a cup holder, a coaster, a garden sign to identify plants and a metric conversion chart for the shop.

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Complete Guide to CNC Woodworking Everything You Need to Know to Use Any CNC Router

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Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated Featuring a compilation of 15 step-by-step projects from Woodcarving Illustrated, Complete Guide to Bird Carving includes wood carving patterns for a variety of recognizable birds, including woodpeckers, chickadees, owls, blue herons, goldfinches, and more. From simple whittled songbirds to realistic hummingbirds, this must-have project guide features various techniques on how to carve wood birds – such as whittling, relief carving, and power carving – and is perfect for tailoring to your comfort and skill level, "A welcome and enduringly appreciated contribution to from beginner to personal, professional, and advanced.

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Complete Starter Guide to Making Wooden Boxes Learn to Craft Beautiful and Practical Containers for Everyday Use

Ralph Bagnall Start your CNC woodworking journey with the confidence of a pro! The Complete Guide to CNC Woodworking features the keen insights of Ralph Bagnall, a lifelong woodworking enthusiast who’s been using CNC machines for decades.

It combines information on safety and technique to learn full-fledged projects from A to Z. You’ll find all sorts of tips within, including getting started and setting up a workspace to choosing your first CNC machine. The wood CNC machine is fast becoming one of the most popular ways to get woodwork done; all you need is someone to steer you down the right path.

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Albert Kleine Making a wooden box for the first time? Then welcome to the most accessible way to join one of the most popular hobbies around! In Complete Starter Guide to Making Wooden Boxes: Learn to Build Beautiful and Practical Containers for Everyday Use, you’ll access the master-key to woodworking from an experienced teacher in Albert Kleine.

From making a wood box to nailing all the woodworking basics, you’ll find expert tips for details from hand-cut dovetails to foolproof rabbeting. Just don’t be surprised if you don’t want to stop after making your first projects!

Complete Table Saw Book, Revised Edition Step-by-Step Illustrated Guide to Essential Table Saw Skills, Techniques, Tools and Tips

Complete Starter Guide to Whittling 24 Easy Projects You Can Make in a Weekend Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated Start whittling today with this complete starter guide! Twelve leading woodcarvers present 24 easy whittling projects for beginners that you can make in just a weekend, complete with step-by-step instructions, how-to photographs, readyto-carve patterns, and helpful tips. From a simple flying propeller and a 5-minute owl to more complex designs like the classic ball-in-a-cage, every project is laid out in easy, approachable steps so you can build confidence and learn how to whittle using all of the fundamental carving techniques.

Chris Marshall This complete guide features essential and up-to-date information needed to set up and tune your table saw and expand your table saw skill set. Featuring all the most critical table saw techniques, from selecting and truing blades to mastering basic to advanced cuts and more, this must-have manual will equip you with all the necessary skills you need to successfully and safely use your table saw.

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Woodworking Fantastic Fretwork Patterns for the Scroll Saw Amazing Designs for Ornaments, Coasters, Trivets, and Wall Art

Fixtures and Chucks for Woodturning, Revised and Expanded Edition Everything You Need to Know to Secure Wood on Your Lathe

Charles R. Hand No matter the level of scrolling experience, continuing to challenge yourself is a must. Charles Hand’s Fantastic Fretwork Patterns for the Scroll Saw introduces scrollers to the basics of fretwork through a series of skill-building projects: basic cutouts, postcard-sized portraits, coasters, and ornaments. Once mastered, move on to several advanced fretwork projects which include portraits which involves layering and coloring techniques. With over 40 full-size patterns, a beginner guide, and plenty of high-quality photography, this book is a must-have for every scroller.

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Great Book of Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture, Revised & Expanded Second Edition Authentic and Fully Detailed Plans for 61 Classic Pieces

Great Book of Wooden Toys More Than 50 Easy-to-Build Projects (American Woodworker) Norman Marshall, Bill Jones Norm Marshall was a well-known toy maker, whose classic toys were loved by children and woodworkers alike. They provided hours and hours of entertainment for countless generations, and best of all - they were easy to build. Now you can build a Norm Marshall wooden toy! With Great Book of Wooden Toys, you’ll discover 37 three-dimensional projects, each complete with an exploded illustration, a materials list and detailed step-by-step instructions for a foolproof building experience. More than 125 photographs show woodworkers how every piece goes together.

Robert W. Lang Providing complete shop drawings for 61 classic Stickley furniture pieces, master cabinetmaker Robert W. Lang measured original Craftsman antiques to create these detailed plans. With full perspective views, elevations, sections, details, and cutting lists for each Shaker furniture project, this new paperback collection showcases the heart of the Craftsman aesthetic.

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Great Book of Woodworking Projects 50 Projects For Indoor Improvements And Outdoor Living from the Experts at American Woodworker

Great Book of Woodworking Tips Over 650 Ingenious Workshop Tips, Techniques, and Secrets from the Experts at American Woodworker

Randy Johnson Shop tested expert advice for woodworkers on how to build 50 attractive and functional woodworking projects for all areas of the house from storage for the kitchen and the outdoors, to furniture and heirlooms. An ideal resource for woodworkers looking for a new project or wanting to spruce up their home, this book has plans for projects that can take a few hours, or up to a weekend to complete.

Randy Johnson World’s biggest collection of reader-written, shoptested, photo-illustrated woodworking tips and techniques. One, two or three to a page. 730 total, more available in recent issues.

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Handmade Puzzles in Wood 200+ Patterns for Stand-up Interlocking Wooden Toys

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Doc Green Fixtures and Chucks for Woodturning, Revised Edition has all the tips and techniques you need to optimize your use of the lathe. Whether you specialize in bowls, spindles, scoops, platters, or pens, you’ll gain the skills to prepare the blank, mount it in the machine, and confidently troubleshoot any problems that arise. New information includes 5 new projects including two types of rolling pin (traditional and French), a whimsical doughnut turned on a doughnut chuck, a jumbo screw chuck, a lidded box, and instructions for mounting a Beall buffing system to your lathe.

Holiday Scroll Saw Ornaments 200+ Clean, Classic Woodworking Patterns

Jaeheon Yun Renowned woodworker Jaeheon Yun has dedicated an entire scroll saw pattern book to puzzle scenes for kids to enjoy! Scroll sawyers can choose between simple patterns for freestanding shapes, intermediate patterns for 5-piece puzzles, and advanced patterns with more and larger pattern pieces. It’s also a great book for beginner scrollers to build their skills. Once the pieces are complete, you can create a scene for the pieces to live in, complete with rocks, trees, shrubs, mountains, and pools. Puzzle scenes include Jurassic World, Arctic, tree of birds, river fishing, or winter animals, a shipwreck with fish, dragon toys in a castle, dinosaur toys, and the North Pole.

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Wayne Fowler, Jacob Fowler Scroll saw wooden Christmas ornaments and other yearround holiday fretwork decorations that both traditional and modern scrollers will love! Perfect for scrollers of all skill levels from beginner to advanced, Holiday Scroll Saw Ornaments features over 200 full-size and scrap-friendly fretwork patterns, including ornaments, trees, snowflakes, crosses, birds, jack-o’-lanterns, leaves, hearts, and more that both traditional and modern scrollers will love. Also included are helpful opening sections to assist beginners before they begin scrolling. A must-have holiday and Christmas scroll saw pattern book, Holiday Scroll Saw Ornaments is a treasure trove of fretwork designs for Christmas, as well as Hanukkah, New Years, and other prominent holidays, that are easy to make and fun to gift!

Woodworking How to Make Classic Wooden Toys Scroll Saw Plans for 15 Sturdy Toys that Go, Plus Skill-Building Techniques

How to Make Wood Signs Techniques for Creating Personalized Projects Using the Scroll Saw Plus Tips on Painting and Finishing

Brad Anderson Designed to be built tough, to be passed down, and to last.

Join him as he shares decades of woodworking wisdom so you can make durable, kid-safe vehicle toys that youngsters will enjoy. Starting with sections on wood selections, tool guides, design basics, and toy safety, he then jumps into 15 projects with high-quality illustrated step-by-step instructions. The projects range from beginner to advanced so there is a project for everyone to tackle.

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How to Make Workbenches & Shop Storage Solutions 28 Projects to Make Your Workshop More Efficient from the Experts at American Woodworker

How-To Book of Christmas Carving 32 Projects to Whittle, Carve & Paint Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated How-To Book of Christmas Carving contains over 40 best-of and classic carving projects that have been published in Woodcarving Illustrated magazine within the last decade.

With illustrated step-by-step instructions and patterns that cover a range of woodcarving techniques—including whittling, relief carving, chip carving, caricature carving, and more—this compilation is perfect for readers of all skill levels and style preferences. From reindeer, snowmen, elves, and penguins to an entire Santa section and so much more, this volume has everything you need to make nonstop woodchips for the most wonderful time of the year.

Randy Johnson Everything you wanted to know about building a workbench, making outfeed tables for shop machines, making work tables and assembly tables, storage cabinets for tools, materials and supplies. Bonus: Build like an aircraft engineer, super-flat and strong with a torsion box workbench, assembly table, and alignment beams.

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"There is something here for every workshop; recommended."

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Illustrated Cabinetmaking How to Design and Construct Furniture That Works (American Woodworker)

Intarsia Woodworking for Beginners Skill-Building Lessons for Creating Beautiful Wood Mosaics: 25 Skill-Building Projects

Bill Hylton The most complete visual guide to furniture construction ever published! Includes hundreds of clearly-labeled drawings and exploded diagrams that explain everything there is to know about joints, subassemblies and furniture design.

Kathy Wise Learning the art of intarsia has never been easier! With more than 40 skill building lessons, Intarsia Woodworking for Beginners will take you on a journey from the basics of intarsia to techniques that will take your work to the next level, such as staining, overlays, wood burning and carving texture, and more. With the projects divided into beginner, intermediate beginner and advanced beginner, this easy to follow book includes step-by-step instructions, over 20 intarsia patterns with reference photos, material lists, and helpful tips and hints.

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Kendra Chura A must-have woodworking book for both aspiring and advanced crafters and DIYers, Making Custom Signs in Wood will show you everything you need to know to create beautifully handmade scroll saw art and wooden signs! Featuring comprehensive opening sections on tools, materials, scroll saw basics, safety, and more, you’ll then learn a variety of sign making techniques, including cutting lettering, adding a graphic, painting, using epoxy resin, engraving, woodburning, and more. Also included are stepby-step projects, as well as practice patterns.

"A treasure trove of project ideas."

—Library Journal

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Hardback • 384 pages • 7.5 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-56523-874-9 • Code 8749 $29.99 US/$34.99 CAD

Learn to Burn A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started in Pyrography

Learn to Carve Gnomes, Trolls, and Mythical Creatures 15 Simple Step-by-Step Projects

Simon Easton This easy-to-learn introduction to the art of pyrography offers fourteen step-by-step projects for making decorative gifts— from coasters and picture frames to bangles, decorative plates, and door hangers—illustrated with clear how-to photographs. Each pyro project can be completed using ready-made materials that are easy to find at your local craft store. Fifty bonus patterns will allow you to unleash your creativity on hundreds of additional woodburning projects.

Sara Barraclough A woodcarving book devoted solely to magical little creatures! Learn to Carve Gnomes, Trolls, and Mythical Creatures boasts a menagerie of 15 step-by-step woodcarving projects, from a mushroom house, unicorn, and gnome to a wizard, dragon, elf, and more. Beginners and pros alike will get a kick out of these charming designs, all featuring charismatic personality.

Paperback • 96 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-56523-728-5 • Code 7285 $16.99 US/$20.99 CAD

Paperback • 104 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0112-8 • Code 01128 $14.99 US/$18.99 CAD

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Woodworking Learn to Turn, 3rd Edition Revised & Expanded A Beginner’s Guide to Woodturning Techniques and 12 Projects

Learn to Whittle Fascinating People in Wood Make Hundreds of Different Expressions with One Knife

Barry Gross This is the ideal woodturning book for beginners, offering expert instruction, valuable tips, step-by-step projects, and common-sense advice that will eliminate the mystery while infusing some fun into your turning.

Charles Banks Master the art of carving expressive people--with just one knife! Charles Banks, professional carver, longtime instructor, and author of Learn to Whittle Fascinating People in Wood reveals how to take a single blank and turn it into literally hundreds of different characters, both male and female.

Reviewed in Publishers Weekly

"Novice whittlers will appreciate this wonderful introduction to the craft."

—Publishers Weekly

Paperback • 144 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-56523-928-9 • Code 9289 $19.99 US/$23.99 CAD

Paperback • 120 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0442-6 • Code 04426 $16.99 US/$22.99 CAD

Making Bird-Friendly Birdhouses Instructions and Plans for 15 Specific Birds, Including Bluebirds, Wrens, Robins & Owl

Making Magnificent Wood Art

Stunning Projects with Everyday Tools Meleah Gabhart Making Magnificent Wood Art is a unique dive into a challenging yet invigorating art form: transforming ordinary wood into extraordinary decorative art pieces. Join author Meleah Gabhart as she teaches you how to maximize your scroll saw and bandsaw. Inside, you’ll find detailed projects to help you hone your skills, such as step-by-step guides for creating a flower mandala, or even carving realistic-looking leaves. It’s all part of Gabhart’s creative philosophy: art is an opportunity to explore how transformable ordinary objects can be, reflecting the best of ourselves.

Available September 2025

Melvin “Bird Man Mel” Toellner, Matt Maguire Lifelong birder Melvin “Bird Man Mel” Toellner and pro woodworker Matt Maguire walk you step-by-step through 15+ projects for safe birdhouses that birds find conducive to their natural nesting habitats.

“This book comes with easy-to-follow

Reviewed in Library Journal tips on building habitats for common

Paperback • 168 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0428-0 • Code 04280 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

bird species, suggestions for how children might participate, and safety tips when making the birdhouses. An excellent introduction and first stop for families and individuals interested in becoming bird watchers or at-home environmentalists. Highly recommended.”

Paperback • 96 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0554-6 • Code 05546 $14.99 US/$20.99 CAD

—Library Journal, Starred Review

Making Poor Man’s Guitars Cigar Box Guitars, the Frying Pan Banjo, and Other DIY Instruments

Making Practical Backyard Projects in Wood Plans and Patterns for Better Outdoor Living

Shane Speal This book presents the authentic stories of American DIY music with step-by-step projects, photo studies of antique instruments, interviews with music legends, and historical accounts. Shane Speal, the “King of the Cigar Box Guitar,” shows how anyone can build amazing musical instruments from found items.

Reviewed in Publishers Weekly Paperback • 176 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-56523-946-3 • Code 9463 $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

"Speal's passion for and obvious love of his instrument of choice shines through in this terrific study."

—Publishers Weekly

Paperback • 128 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0508-9 • Code 05089 $22.99 US/$31.99 CAD

Making Toys, Revised Edition Heirloom Cars & Trucks in Wood

Paul Meisel, Chris Gleason, Mike McGrath, Alan and Gill Bridgewater Making Practical Backyard Projects in Wood: Plans and Patterns for Better Outdoor Living collects the best tips from home DIY experts to leave you flush with woodwork ideas for a complete backyard makeover. Building a garden?

Master the herb box and attract friendly creatures with a birdhouse. More ambitious? Start big-time wood furniture projects from planter benches and cold frames to classic Adirondack chairs. This collection of 20 projects covers your entire DIY woodworking ambitions, whether you prefer crafting bird homes, designing charming gnomes, or anything in between.

Making Wooden People & Pets With Personality 24 Easy Projects for the Scroll Saw

Sam Martin, Roger Schroeder Making Toys is a complete guide to making wooden toys and trucks. Learn from skilled woodworkers Sam Martin and Roger Schroeder as they walk you through a featured Peterbilt truck tractor project with step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow photography. Once completed, detailed woodworking plans for other vintage cars – including a Ford Model A pickup, a 1932 Buick sedan, a flatbed trailer, and a van trailer – are also provided for you to accomplish on your own! Each scroll saw and woodworking project contains measured drawings and parts lists.

Jean-Bernard Germe A new collection of original and easy scroll saw patterns that are perfect for beginner to intermediate scrollers! Inside, you’ll find 24 incredibly unique, full-size scroll saw patterns of people and pets, insightful how-to tips, and guidance on sanding, finishing, and staining your projects. Each freestanding and scrap-friendly design is truly special in its own way, make for great heartfelt gifts and keepsakes, and can be completed in just 30 minutes or less!

Paperback • 112 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0116-6 • Code 01166 $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Paperback • 32 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0355-9 • Code 03559 $12.99 US

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Woodworking Woodworking with Resin Tips, Techniques, and Projects

Paperback • 104 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0299-6 • Code 02996 $14.99 US/$18.99 CAD

Woodworking with the Router Professional Router Techniques and Jigs Any Woodworker Can Use

Clayton Meyers Learn to use epoxy resin in your scroll saw and woodturning projects! Woodworking with Resin is a skill-building guide that offers 13 step-by-step scroll saw projects that all incorporate resin elements. Opening with insightful sections on the scroll saw and turning basics, avoiding common pitfalls, mixing and pouring resin, practice exercises, and more, you’ll be fully equipped with all the essential knowledge and skills you need before you begin. From holiday fretwork ornaments to compound cut butterflies and a pinecone pen, Woodworking with Resin offers a treasure trove of inspiration and skill-building projects to take your woodworking technique to the next level with resin!

Bill Hylton Still the Undisputed Champion of Router How-to Books.

Clear, comprehensive, and readable, it’s packed with the techniques and tricks you’ll need to unleash your router’s incredible potential.

Paperback • 384 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-56523-438-3 • Code 4383W $29.99 US/$40.99 CAD

Nature In Wood Book 3

New Complete Guide to Band Saws, Revised and Expanded Edition Everything You Need to Know About the Most Important Saw in the Shop

George Lehman A timeless collection of realistic projects for dedicated carvers, Carving in Nature features 21 patterns of small birds, including a blue jay, barn swallow, cactus wren, and more.

With helpful instructions and detailed patterns for each project, also included are eight animal carving designs, as well as a bonus male and female caricature project.

Paperback • 110 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0509-6 • Code 05096 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Paperback • 200 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0490-7 • Code 04907 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Pen Turner’s Workbook, Revised 4th Edition The Best-Selling Guide for Making Pens Using Wood and Resin

Paperback • 160 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0354-2 • Code 03542 $22.99 US/$31.99 CAD

Mark Duginske New Complete Guide to Band Saws, Revised Edition takes everything you loved from the original and makes it even more comprehensive! Author Mark Duginske—a lifelong woodworker with patented woodworking inventions of his own—has compiled a veritable encyclopedia for band saw workers: shopping for the right saw, choosing your blade, straight and curved cuts, patterns, jigs, fixtures, and more!

Now you’ll see over 250 illustrations and 3D diagrams, where the high-detail, step-by-step photography holds your hand through every aspect of how to use a band saw.

Power Carving Manual, Updated and Expanded Second Edition Tools, Techniques, and 22 All-Time Favorite Projects

Barry Gross Learn to turn and sell custom-made pens that are both practical and beautiful! From choosing a lathe to pen turning basics and even selling your work, Barry Gross’s guide has everything you need to master the basics and then take your skills a step further. Also included is a section on casting your own acrylic pen bodies, so you can customize by embedding your own artwork and memorabilia. Instructions for turning pens made from resin, Corian, InLace, antler, and other materials is included. New to this edition is expanded information on what makes a good pen, selecting materials, as well as 7 new projects and an updated gallery featuring gorgeous pens made by master pen makers.

Available July 2025

Paperback • 168 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-56523-903-6 • Code 9036 $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated This must-have manual presents 22 all-time favorite step-bystep projects and patterns from Woodcarving Illustrated, the leading how-to magazine for carving enthusiasts.

Covering everything from the basics of safety to the strategy for texturing feathers, Power Carving Manual, Second Edition offers expert information, insight, and inspiration from today’s top power carvers that will take your carving to the next level. Also included is a stunning gallery of work and a complete buyer’s guide to exciting new tools from Dremel, Foredom, and other manufacturers.

Pyrography Basics Techniques and Exercises for Beginners

Pyrography Workbook A Complete Guide to the Art of Woodburning

Lora S. Irish Nationally recognized artist and pyrographer Lora S. Irish makes woodburning easy by walking you through all the basics of materials, tools, and techniques. Six skillbuilding projects provide step-by-step exercises in using temperature, time, layering, and texturing to create artistic tonal values.

Sue Walters A best-seller! Renowned pyrographer Sue Walters teaches you everything you need to know to create stunning pyrography artwork with three step-by-step projects, original patterns, and an inspiring gallery of work. Includes information on equipment, safety, materials, pattern preparation, techniques and 3 projects; a beginner, an intermediate, and an advanced.

Reviewed in Library Journal

"A great quick-start primer for aspiring pyrographers."

—Library Journal

Paperback • 32 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Design Originals 978-1-57421-505-2 • Code DO5426 $9.99 US/$11.99 CAD

Paperback • 144 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-56523-258-7 • Code 2585 $19.95 US/$26.5 CAD

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Woodworking Quick & Easy Whittling for Kids 18 Projects to Make With Twigs & Found Wood

Paperback • 88 pages • 6 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0334-4 • Code 03344 $12.99 US/$17.99 CAD

Scroll Saw Workbook, 3rd Edition Learn to Master Your Scroll Saw in 25 SkillBuilding Chapters

Frank Egholm A fun, kid-friendly guide to whittling wood, Quick & Easy Whittling for Kids is the perfect introduction for children. In this small-format woodcarving book, best-selling author and master carver Frank Egholm offers simple techniques and 18 step-by-step projects that kids can complete in just one sitting. Featuring opening sections on safety, materials, tools, and carving techniques, Quick & Easy Whittling for Kids then presents a collection of fun and functional beginner wood carving projects and full-size patterns that both kids and adults will love, from a mushroom and a ship to a whistle, ring toss game, kitchen utensils, and more. This approachable guide is a must-have tool to share your favorite hobby with the next generation as you supervise and teach kids how to carve wood!

John A. Nelson The ultimate scroll saw beginner’s guide to hone your scrolling skills to perfection. Practice a specific technique in each of 25 skill-building chapters, and then use that skill to make an attractive project. As you progress, each chapter builds upon the previous skills you’ve already learned. By the time you’ve completed the book, you’ll be ready to tackle any scroll saw project with experience and confidence. This new third edition provides an objective guide to all of the new scroll saw models available in today’s market, updated to include information on new scroll saw manufacturers.

Paperback • 96 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-56523-849-7 • Code 8497 $16.99 US/$21.99 CAD

Small-Scale Woodworking Projects for the Home 64 Easy-to-Make Wood Frames, Lamps, Accessories, and Wall Art

Paperback • 200 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0449-5 • Code 04495 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Spoon Carving Project Book 15 Simple Designs for the Kitchen

Roshaan Ganief Small-Scale Woodworking Projects for the Home is full of useful, stylish patterns woodworkers can cut on the scroll saw in very little time. From lamps to earrings and wall art to coasters and cupboards, Roshaan Ganief’s guide has everything woodworkers need to build their woodworking skills and create stunning art for their home or to give away as gifts. It features a beginner’s Getting Started section along with 44 projects and patterns that have clean minimalism designs that artists can finish in their own style. It also includes step-by-step instructions and full-color photography to help you along the way.

Paperback • 128 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0297-2 • Code 02972 $22.99 US/$28.99 CAD

The Complete Book of Woodcarving, Updated Edition

Reviewed in Publishers Weekly

quality…those willing to put their backs into it will be rewarded."

—Publishers Weekly

The Complete Book of Woodworking Step-by-step Guide to Essential Woodworking Skills, Techniques and Tips

Everything You Need to Know to Master the Craft

Paperback • 304 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0284-2 • Code 02842 $29.99 US/$37.99 CAD

Emmet Van Driesche Transform a block of wood into a beautiful kitchen utensil!

A complete carving guide to creating functional and aesthetically pleasing wooden spoons, this must-have book features 15 skill-building projects that include a pie server, butter knife, honey dipper, scoops, and more. With stepby-step instructions, wood carving patterns, and materials lists, projects start off simple and slowly progress in difficulty.

Also included are comprehensive overviews on sourcing green wood, roughing out, basic cuts, food-safe finishes, utensil care, and sustainable "Van Dreische’s reverence for trees carving tips. lends this an appealingly meditative

Tom Carpenter, Mark Johanson The Complete Book of Woodworking is a comprehensive guide to help you become a master woodworker and have a house full of hand-made furnishings to show for the effort!

Set up shop, understand the tools, learn the principles of basic design, and practice essential woodworking techniques as you complete 40 step-by-step plans, diagrams, and photographs for home accessories, furnishings, outdoor projects, workshop projects, and more!

Everett Ellenwood Whether you’re a woodcarver expanding your talents, a seasoned carver refining your skills, or a beginner newly introduced to this fulfilling craft, this crucial carving book belongs in every woodworker’s library. Brimming with expert instruction and 10 attractive step-by-step woodcarving projects, you’ll learn all the classic carving styles and techniques along with the fundamentals of wood and tool selection, sharpening, creating a workspace, and finishing your completed work. Also included is a complete chapter on power carving.

Paperback • 480 pages • 8.25 x 11 Imprint: Landauer 978-0-9800688-70 • Code 70C $29.99 US/$39.99 CAD

The Little Book of Whittling Passing Time on the Trail, on the Porch, and Under the Stars

Ultimate Guide to Furniture Refinishing & Repair, 2nd Revised Edition Restore, Rebuild, and Renew Wooden Furniture

Chris Lubkemann With a friendly, down-home style, this guide encourages beginners to learn basic whittling techniques and tools to whittle away the hours. Features 18 step-by-step whittling projects for knives, forks, birds, animals, trees, flowers, and more.

Paperback • 104 pages • 6 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-56523-772-8 • Code 7728 $12.95 US/$15.95 CAD

Paperback • 240 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-843-9 • Code 8439 $24.99 US/$29.99 CAD

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Brian Hingley Whether you have beloved family heirloom that needs fixing up or want to renovate bargain furniture, this Ultimate Guide to Furniture Repair & Refinishing can help you get the job done right! With more than 500 color step-by-step instructions, photographs, and detailed drawings, this authoritative DIY guide will show you everything you need to know, from simple repairs to full restorations! Learn what tools and materials you need, how to remove or preserve original finishes, refurbish warped wood, and so much more. This book has been updated and redesigned from its previous edition so you can make the most out of damaged or antique furniture and achieve professional results!

Woodworking Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Book of Whittling 43 Easy Projects

Understanding Wood Finishing, 3rd Revised Edition How to Select and Apply the Right Finish

Chris Lubkemann Learn how to whittle 43 useful and whimsical objects with nothing more than an Original Swiss Army® Knife, a twig, and a few minutes of time. Features experts tips on how to choose your wood, sharpen your blade, and control your pocket knife with dozens of easy, step-by-step whittling projects. Published in collaboration with Victorinox® AG, makers of the Original Swiss Army Knife.

Bob Flexner Nicknamed the “Bible” of wood finishing, Understanding Wood Finishing is a best-selling, easy-to-understand resource that teaches readers everything they need to know, from preparing and staining wood to different types of wood finishes, coloring techniques, filling pores, removing finishes, and more. This newly updated edition features a collection of published articles written by Bob from the last few years.

Paperback • 320 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0147-0 • Code 01470 $27.99 US/$32.99 CAD

Paperback • 136 pages • 6 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-56523-877-0 • Code 8770 $12.99 US/$17.99 CAD

Hardback • 320 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0155-5 • Code 01555U $37.99 US/$44.99 CAD

Whittling On the Go 14 Portable, Paintable Woodcarving Projects

Whittling Flat-Plane Animals 15 Projects to Carve with Just One Knife

David Young Whether experienced or new to woodcarving, you are sure to appreciate the in-depth knowledge of the art form from author David Young. The book begins with information on what you need to know to start whittling including tools, materials, knife sharpening, and techniques. Next, David covers finishing with instructions for his simple painting technique to achieve professional-looking results. Using these techniques, you’ll then be ready to start whittling the 14 beautifully illustrated projects which range in difficulty, building on the skills and techniques used in each.

James Ray Miller The approachable method of flat-plane carving is perfect for beginners and experienced carvers alike! Featuring 15 stepby-step projects of wood animals – from hares and rams to bears and reindeer – learn classic, Scandinavian flat-plane techniques, further your skills, and discover a new favorite carving method!

Paperback • 128 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0476-1 • Code 04761 $14.99 US/$20.99 CAD

Paperback • 128 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0115-9 • Code 01159 $16.99 US/$19.99 CAD

Wood Finishing 101, Revised Edition The Step-By-Step Guide

Paperback • 128 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0148-7 • Code 1487 $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Paperback • 144 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0143-2 • Code 01432 $21.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Wood Pallet DIY Projects 20 Building Projects to Enrich Your Home, Your Heart & Your Community

Bob Flexner Wood staining and finishing made easy, Wood Finishing 101, Revised Edition provides simple directions with clear photography to show you every step of the process. With this must-have guide, you’ll learn how to finish common woods using widely-available finishing materials. Follow step-by-step instructions, eliminate the guesswork, and get the finished results you want every time with this complete, must-have guide! Author and master woodworker Bob Flexner has been writing about and teaching wood finishing to hobbyists and professionals for over 30 years. This newly updated wood finishing book includes revised information on solvents and stripping agents.

Stephen Fitzberger, Diane Fitzberger Create useful products out of reclaimed wood from shipping pallets. 20 step-by-step projects include raised garden beds, bookshelves, benches, plant stands, tables, spice racks, and much more.

Paperback • 160 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-56523-930-2 • Code 9302 $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Woodworker’s Guide to Live Edge Slabs Transforming Trees into Tables, Benches, Cutting Boards, and More

Woodworker’s Pattern Book, Updated & Expanded 2nd Edition Over 100 Realistic Animal Designs

George Vondriska A complete and accessible guide on making DIY furniture from live-edge slabs, this book will show you everything you need to know about incorporating natural wood pieces into your home. After learning techniques for milling, drying, and preparing your own slab, adding inlays, using resin and epoxy, creating waterfall edges, and more, you’ll then move on to complete seven projects that range in size and offer additional ideas to implement in your own projects while using the techniques you’ve learned! From charcuterie boards and floating shelves to desks, dining tables, benches, and more, both beginner and advanced DIYers can accomplish these stunning woodworking projects!

Wayne Fowler, Jacob Fowler Woodworker’s Pattern Book, Updated & Expanded 2nd Edition, gives every scroll sawyer more of the bread and butter you love: the high-quality woodworking patterns that keep you inspired and enjoying every minute with the scroll saw! This updated and expanded edition offers 100+ beautiful and realistic fretwork patterns, including 25 newly added animal designs. You’ll craft vivid wildlife like wolves, eagles, bears, foxes, zebras, and owls. You can also review the basics: learn wood selection, cutting, and finishing from Wayne and Jacob Fowler, a father-son team who have been doing this all their lives.

Paperback • 136 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0486-0 • Code 04860 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

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Travel Diving with Giants The World’s Best Ocean Wildlife Dives

The World’s Great Railway Journeys

Jack Jackson, Editor Dive into the deep with this ultimate guide to the world’s most breathtaking underwater encounters, featuring expert tips for safely observing majestic “giants” like whale sharks and manta rays in their natural habitats.

Tom Savio The World’s Great Railway Journeys showcases 26 unforgettable train adventures across the globe, from legendary routes like the Trans-Siberian and Venice SimplonOrient-Express to breathtaking scenic rides through the Swiss Alps, Peruvian Andes, and beyond. Featuring expert commentary, stunning photography, and practical travel tips, this beautifully illustrated guide is perfect for train lovers and travel dreamers alike.

NEW

Hardback • 160 pages • 9.29 x 10.5 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-5048-0186-7 • Code 01867 $30.00 US/$41.99 CAD

Hardback • 160 pages • 9.29 x 10.5 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-5048-0163-8 • Code 01638 $29.99 US/$40.99 CAD

Gary Player’s Top Golf Courses of the World

365 Unforgettable Experiences A Year of Celebrating Unique Cultures and World Travel

Gary Player Gary Player’s Top Golf Courses of the World is a stunning celebration of 55 of the most memorable golf courses across the globe, personally selected by the legendary nine-time major winner. Featuring Gary Player’s expert commentary, detailed layouts, and breathtaking photography, this book is a must-have for every golf enthusiast.

NEW NEW Hardback • 160 pages •10.25 x 11.75 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-5048-0164-5 • Code 01645 $29.99 US/$40.99 CAD

Hardback • 256 pages • 8.27 x 10.24 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-5048-0147-8 • Code 01478 $34.99 US/$46.99 CAD

101 Weekends In Europe, 2nd Edition

Paperback • 160 pages • 7.56 x 9.66 Imprint: Inkspire 978-1-913618-21-6 • Code 216 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

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Sarah Woods In this book from renowned British-born traveler Sarah Woods, armchair travel enthusiasts and seasoned travelers will discover that traveling isn’t just about where you go, but when. Don’t simply pick a spot on the map, pick a reason to travel there. An Entire Year of Unforgettable Events is about finding the most awe-inspiring, unusual, and engaging experiences and events worldwide. Split month-by-month and day-by-day and with all seven continents represented, Sarah provides detailed insight for events happening every day of the year and where they take place. It’s all here, with high-quality photos and detailed information on each event, all conveniently color-coded to help you find must-visit places near your neck of the woods.

52 Great British Weekends, 2nd Edition A Year of Mini Adventures

Robin Barton 101 Weekends in Europe, 2nd Edition is a compact and stylish travel guide that details everything today’s modern travelers will want to know about 101 cities in Europe. From classic cities like Paris and Vienna to emerging destinations like Freiburg and Lecce, learn about the culture, sights, shopping experience, accommodations, and cuisine each city has to offer, as well as how to get there. Updated with new cities, top 5 places of interest for each, references to new and significant openings, over 100 new images, and so much more, this comprehensive guide is the perfect companion for both seasoned lovers of weekend city breaks wanting to choose their next adventure, or for less-experienced travelers looking for inspiration.

Annabelle Thorpe Explore the very best getaways that the United Kingdom has to offer! Discover 52 enticing ideas and extraordinary experiences for memorable weekend breaks arranged by season. All the planning has been done for you, with practical and current information on the best places to stay and eat, plus insights on cultural events, fun activities, historic sites, man-made attractions, and stunning natural spots. Complete with beautiful photography and ideas for similar short trips to enjoy in other locations across England, Scotland, and Wales, this handy travel guide will help you make the most of your travels in Britain at any time of year.

Paperback • 192 pages • 6.7 x 8.3 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-5048-0129-4 • Code 1294 $19.99 US/$25.99 CAD

The Complete Guide to Flags of the World, 4th Edition

Dive Atlas of the World, Revised and Expanded Edition An Illustrated Reference to the Best Sites

Brian Johnson Barker, Clint Carpenter The Complete Guide to Flags of the World, 4th Edition includes the history of flags, the color flags in over 220 countries and territories, flags of international organizations, large-scale and detailed locator maps for easy reference, up-to-date data and statistics for all countries, information about the history and symbolism of each flag, a section on de facto and emerging states, and a full index. This 4th edition comes with 38 updated flags and new, revised information for all things flags.

Jack Jackson The Dive Atlas of the World, Revised and Expanded Edition offers an inspirational tour of top dive sites around the world, based on first-hand experience, photographed by experts.

Lending his vast diving knowledge to this edition is Technical Editor, Nick Lucey. Nick is an industry expert and among the world’s foremost scuba diving travel journalists. Filled with stunning photography—dives from the Blue Hole at Lawson Reef and the wreck of the Umbria in the Red Sea to Michaelmas on the Great Barrier Reef, the Updated Edition offers a global tour of top dive sites.

Paperback • 200 pages • 5.75 x 8.25 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-5048-0143-0 • Code 01430 $14.99 US/$20.99 CAD

Hardback • 312 pages • 10.6 x 12.6 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-5048-0145-4 • Code 01454 $50.00 US/$70.00 CAD

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Cooking Charbroil Big Book of Grilling 202 Tasty Recipes for Every Meal

Amish Baking at Home Cookbook Traditional Amish Recipes Handed Down Over Generations

The Editors of Creative Homeowner Fire up the grill with Char-Broil Big Book of Grilling, the ultimate outdoor cooking companion packed with 202 mouthwatering recipes for every skill level. From smoky ribs and sizzling steaks to creative sides and even desserts, this allin-one guide covers it all, including expert tips, inspirational messages from celebrity chefs, and must-know grilling techniques for gas, charcoal, electric, infrared, and smoker grills. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned grill master, this book will take your BBQ game to the next level.

Hardback • 192 pages • 9.71 x 11.27 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-626-8 • Code 6268 $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

Naomi Stutzman Gingerich Amish Baking at Home Cookbook is more than 150 Amish baking recipes: it’s an exploration of the simple living and wholesome ingredients you can find in the Amish and Mennonite cultures. Author Naomi Gingerich comes from Ohio Amish country, which ignited her love of baking. In the Amish Baking at Home Cookbook, she includes 176 recipes, passing down tasty traditions for delicious Amish cookies, breads, rolls, cinnamon rolls, pies, cobblers, and much more!

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Hardback • 192 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0515-7 • Code 05157 $22.99 US/$31.99 CAD

Amish Community Cookbook Simply Delicious Recipes from Amish and Mennonite Homes

Around the World in Your Slow Cooker Delicious, Family-Friendly Global Recipes Victoria Shearer In today’s busy society, there is nothing better than coming home from work and dinner is already done. Perfect for those busy days, Around the World in Your Slow Cooker joins the ease of crock pot, slow cooker, Dutch oven, or Instant Pot cooking with worldwide culinary tastes for family dinner, Sunday football watch parties, or a romantic dinner for two.

Carole Roth Giagnocavo, Mennonite Central Committee Discover real comfort food with 294 favorite country recipes gathered from Amish cooks across the United States and Canada. Sturdy hardback hidden-spiral binding lies flat for easy countertop use.

Hardback • 192 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-56523-878-7 • Code 8787 $19.99 US/$22.99 CAD

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Paperback • 192 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0000-8 • Code 00008 $14.99 US/$18.99 CAD

Artisan Sourdough: Bread and Beyond Care & Feeding of Your Sourdough Starter Plus Recipes for European Breads, Pastas, Pancakes, Desserts, and More

Beautiful Boards & Delicious Charcuterie for Every Occasion 100 Easy-to-Make Recipes for Meats, Cheese, Veggies, Butter Boards, and Themed Spreads

Sonja Bauer Creating and caring for your very own sourdough starter has never been easier! Artisan Sourdough: Bread and Beyond walks you through everything you need to know to be successful in baking sourdough at home, and it includes 60 other recipes to make with your starter! German baker and author Sonja Bauer offers expert tips to make the process easy—no prior experience needed. You’ll learn to make dishes like pizza, quiche, crêpes, waffles, pancakes, spätzle, and so much more, all with your homemade starter.

Available August 2025

Kate Woodson Beautiful Boards and Delicious Charcuterie for any Gathering provides endless grazing board ideas for brunch, dinner hors’ d’oeuvres, dessert, and more. Featuring 29 snack board themes and 37 board recipes – from sweet and spicy to Mediterranean, autumnal, chocolate, and more – 24 pairing recipes are also included for homemade crackers, breads, sides, and nuts, plus 65 dips, spreads, salsas, and glazes. Impress your guests with all kinds of delicious snack and charcuterie boards that are as beautiful as they are delicious, easy-to-make, and perfect for anywhere, any time of day!

Paperback • 136 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0383-2 • Code 03832 $14.99 US/$18.99 CAD

Burgers & Bacon Cookbook Over 250 World’s Best Burgers, Sauces, Relishes & Bun Recipes

Canning Essentials Jam-Packed with Essential Tools, Techniques, and Recipes for Fruits, Veggies, Jams, Pickles, Salsa, and More

World Food Championships Burgers & Bacon Cookbook from World Food Championships (WFC) features award winning recipes that were created for the cutthroat world of food competitions.

At WFC, the best of the best compete for cash prizes and notoriety. This amazing cookbook features over 300 incredible recipes inspired by cooking practices and spice combinations from the competitors from all over the world.

Hardback • 184 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0446-4 • Code 04464 $32.99 US/$44.99 CAD

Hardback • 184 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0472-3 • Code 04723 $29.99 US/$40.99 CAD

Jackie Callahan Parente A complete, go-to beginner’s guide to food preservation, Canning Essentials will take you step-by-step through the processes of canning fruit and other produce, as well as how to make homemade jelly. From canning vegetables to preparing more than 60 delicious recipes for homemade jam, salsa, and relish, this book simplifies the processes of pressure canning, water-bath canning, and more so that even today’s busiest people can find time to do it themselves in a way that’s best for them!

Paperback • 176 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0100-5 • Code 01005 $15.99 US/$21.99 CAD

Paperback • 184 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0455-6 • Code 04556 $22.99 US/$31.99 CAD

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Cooking Char-Broil Everybody Grills!

200 Prize-Worthy Recipes to Put Sizzle on Your Grill

Char-Broil Great Book of Grilling 300 Tasty Recipes for Every Meal Editors of Creative Homeowner Char-Broil Great Book of Grilling is the definitive outdoor cookbook and how-to guide, featuring hundreds of easyto-follow recipes for grilled and barbecued appetizers, main courses, salads, vegetables, and even desserts.

Editors of Creative Homeowner More than 200 easy-to-follow recipes and tips for delicious grilled, barbecued, and smoked meats, chicken, seafood, and vegetables.

Midwest Book Review

Paperback • 304 pages • 8.5 x 10.88 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-208-6 • Code 2086 $24.95 US/$27.95 CAD

Char-Broil Grilling for the Family 300 Delicious Recipes to Satisfy Every Member of the Family

Char-Broil’s America Grills!

222 Flavorful Recipes That Will Fire Up Your Appetite

Editors of Creative Homeowner Make your next grilling day will be one that the whole tribe will enjoy. With 300 mouth-watering recipes for perfect hamburgers, drumsticks, kebabs, chops, fajitas, wings, deepfried turkey and more, Char-Broil® Grilling for the Family is the definitive cookbook and how-to guide for memorable outdoor meals.

Editors of Creative Homeowner Char-Broil’s America Grills! features 225 recipes for making everything from appetizers to desserts on the backyard grill.

Paperback • 304 pages • 8.5 x 10.88 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-502-5 • Code 5025C $24.95 US/$27.95 CAD

Classic Cookies 166 Favorite Recipes to Enjoy All Year

Comfort Food Essentials Over 100 Delicious Recipes for All-Time Favorite Feel-Good Foods

Kate Woodson Classic Cookies features 166 recipes for no-bake cookies, dessert bars, fudge, popular candy bar cookies, holiday cookies, and even gluten-free recipes. Perfect for cookie swaps, parties, gift-giving, and other occasions, these year-round cookie recipes range from nostalgic favorites and festive Christmas cookies to new and exciting ideas to try. From salted caramel No-Bakes and Coffee Shortbread to Cherry Almond Bars, Lemonade Bars, and more, also included are must-make holiday favorites, including both classic and variations of Eggnog Biscotti, Pecan Snow Drops, Gingerbread Village centerpiece, Oatmeal Pumkin Bars and Nutcracker Peanut Blossoms.

Kim Wilcox From breakfast, lunch, and dinner to sides, breads, desserts, and even toppings and condiments, Comfort Food Essentials is a comfort food cookbook featuring over 100 hearty recipes the whole family is sure to love. With recipes for chicken noodle soup, pizza, mac and cheese, meatloaf, chili, and so much more, each all-time favorite, down-home recipe is sure to warm your heart and soul as you gather around the table and dig in.

Paperback • 160 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0320-7 • Code 03207 $16.99 US/$22.99 CAD

Complete Guide to Growing and Cultivating Herbs and Spices Expert Advice for Planting Indoors and Outdoors, the Best Containers, and Storage

Paperback • 160 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-5048-0136-2 • Code 01362 $14.99 US/$20.99 CAD

—Midwest Book Review

Paperback • 336 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-801-9 • Code 8019 $24.99 US/$29.99 CAD

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Paperback • 184 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0388-7 • Code 03887 $14.99 US/$20.99 CAD

"A simple delight."

Complete Starter Guide to Making Bread From Buns to Baguettes, Essential Recipes for All Bakers Kathryn Hawkins Complete Starter Guide to Making Bread author Kathryn Hawkins understands the importance of providing clear, concise, and easy-to-follow instructions for creating the perfect loaf of bread. Chapters include the history of bread and breadmaking, essential ingredients and equipment, basic techniques, and troubleshooting. The more than 25 recipes include Irish soda bread, wholewheat loaf, focaccia, Bao buns, and cornbread.

Linda Gray Complete Guide to Growing and Cultivating Herbs and Spices is a must-have book for all garden aficionados. It’s packed with practical information for propagating, growing, using, and preserving herbs and spices in large or small spaces to help make you more self-sufficient. Author Linda Gray emphasizes clay pot and container gardening for small spaces. Each plant profile contains growing advice for each herb or spice including how to prepare the soil, when to sow and plant, when to harvest and gather, and how to use each herb and spice in food. Herbs include aloe vera, basil, bay leaves, lavender, lemon balm, lovage, and more!

Paperback • 168 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-5048-0144-7 • Code 01447 $16.99 US/$22.99 CAD

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Reviewed in “This will make an excellent addition Library Journal to any library. Truly accessible for

beginners but with information and recipes that more advanced bakers can also put to use.”

—Library Journal

Cooking Cooking for the Man Cave, Second Edition What to Eat When You’re Kicking Back with Family & Friends

Cooking with Beer and Bourbon 120 Recipes with a Kick Hunter Reed Cooking with beer and bourbon pack built-in-flavor to your dishes, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner, side dishes, snacks, or dessert. This must-have cookbook features 124 mouth-watering recipes that feature beer and bourbon as a key ingredient, from fried pickles and white bean beer chili to pulled pork, cheesecake, and so much more. Also included are delicious cocktail recipes to complete the meal with a refreshment. Wow your family and friends with gourmettasting food, all because of a boozy secret ingredient!

Editors of Fox Chapel Publishing Mothers cook with love. Men cook with attitude. This new edition offers even more Manly recipes for tailgaters, beer enthusiasts, sportsmen, hunters, and more.

Paperback • 136 pages • 7.5 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-56523-892-3 • Code 8923C $14.99 US/$17.99 CAD

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Cooking with Kids Fun, Easy, Approachable Recipes to Help Teach Kids How to Cook

Cupcake Handbook Your Guide to More Than 80 Recipes for Every Occasion

Brianne Grajkowski The ultimate kids’ cookbook for parents to get their children involved in the kitchen, this must-have book features 100 fun and easy recipes that will teach kids how to cook simple dishes and drinks for every meal of the day. From smoothies and savory Hawaiian waffles to a salami grilled cheese, chicken quesadillas, pumpkin cheesecake bites, sweet potato fries, and more, each kid-friendly recipe includes step-by-step instructions that will help them grow in the kitchen as they learn to use different kitchen utensils and tools. Have a blast as you bond with your child while they grow their basic cooking skills and make delicious meals with Cooking with Kids!

Sue McMahon This pretty little book provides 80 kitchen-tested cupcake recipes, including classic children’s and grown-up favorites, themed cupcakes for special occasions, and special diet cupcakes.

Hardback • 192 pages • 5 x 7 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-5048-0092-1 • Code 00921 $12.99 US/$15.99 CAD

All-in-One Guide to Cake Decorating Over 100 Step-by-Step Cake Decorating Techniques and Recipes

Paperback • 224 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-240-9 • Code 2409G $19.99 US/$25.99 CAD

Dutch Oven and Cast Iron Cooking, Revised & Expanded Third Edition 125+ Tasty Recipes for Indoor & Outdoor Cooking

Janice Murfitt This comprehensive and accessible guide to cake decorating teaches all of the techniques and tricks that aspiring sugarcrafters need to create stunning and impressive cakes.

Everyone will think these amazing cakes came from the best bakery in town! First Steps in Cake Decorating reveals dozens of expert cake decorating ideas that are simple to achieve yet look stunning. All the most popular methods of icing and decoration are covered, including buttercream, sugarpaste, chocolate, marzipan and flower paste. Detailed, easy-tofollow instructions explain the basics of preparing and using different types of icing, illustrated with step-by-step color photographs.

Colleen Sloan, Anne Schaeffer Newly expanded with 20 more cast iron skillet and Dutch oven recipes, this is the ultimate guide to indoor and outdoor cooking! With over 125 campfire recipes, Dutch Oven and Cast Iron Cooking serves up tasty dishes everyone will love, from breakfast and breads to dinner entrees and desserts.

Also included are 22 camping hacks and tips, plus a basic packing list!

Paperback • 224 pages • 7.5 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0101-2 • Code 01012 $17.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Alan Dunn’s Ultimate Collection of Cake Decorating

Easy Campfire Cooking, Expanded 2nd Edition 250+ Family Fun Recipes for Cooking Over Coals and In the Flames with a Dutch Oven, Foil Packets, and More!

Alan Dunn Master sugar artist Alan Dunn presents more than 100 of his most spectacular cake decorating designs—all illustrated in the classic Alan Dunn style. This book offers everything you need to create stunning and impressive cakes for every occasion. Each decoration, from “sweet violet” to “moon and sun bouquet” is illustrated from beginning to end, with handy information on all necessary equipment.

Paperback • 256 pages • 8.25 x 9.25 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-78009-255-3 • Code 2553 $29.99 US/$31.99 CAD

Paperback • 144 pages • 7.5 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0283-5 • Code 02835 $14.99 US/$18.99 CAD

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Editors of Fox Chapel Publishing Easy Campfire Cooking, Expanded 2nd Edition is filled with delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas the whole family will love during your next camping trip. Newly updated with 50 new camping recipes to take your camp cuisine to the next level, this must-have cookbook features over 250 recipes for shrimp and vegetable kebabs, fajitas foil packs, Dutch oven soups and stews, and so much more. Also included in this essential camping cookbook are helpful tips, campfire safety, and techniques on how to build the perfect cooking fire.

Cooking Easy One-Dish Dinner Recipes Delicious, Time-Saving Meals to Make in Just One Pot, Sheet Pan, Skillet, Dutch Oven, and More

Essential Fish and Game Cookbook Delicious Recipes from Shore Lunches to Gourmet Dinners Scott Leysath Essential Fish and Game Cookbook is jam-packed with ways for you to enjoy mouthwatering, wholesome meals, from shore lunches to gourmet dinners using the fish you’ve caught and the wild game you’ve harvested. Recipes are made with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and are userfriendly with few ingredients and preparation steps. Author Scott Leysath, The Sporting Chef, also provides information on preparing fish and game, field care, processing, and storage. Prepare your catch and create delicious meals for you and your family.

Gabrielle Garcia Featuring 104 healthy meals and easy dinner recipes you can make in an hour or less, Easy One-Dish Dinner Recipes includes tons of weeknight dinner ideas, from brown sugar chicken and chili mac to smoky beef nachos, Moroccan chicken, and so much more. These delicious time-saving dinners are also super simple to clean up, since they only require one pan to make. A must-have for every home, this cookbook is a kitchen essential for fast, fun, and tasty ideas to feed a family in a breeze!

Paperback • 144 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0387-0 • Code 03870 $14.99 US/$20.99 CAD

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Great Book of Grilled Cheese 100+ Recipes for the Ultimate Comfort Food, Soups, Salads, and Sides

Grilling Essentials The All-in-One Guide to Firing Up 5-Star Meals with 130+ Recipes

Kim Wilcox A must-have cookbook filled with over 100 recipes for grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, salads, sides, and even desserts, Great Book of Grilled Cheese is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for the whole family! Using easy ingredients and even leftovers, discover endless possibilities for delicious grilled cheese sandwiches, plus the perfect side pairing. From deviled bacon grilled cheese to creamy tomato basil soup, included with each recipe is a charming introduction that captures author and chef Kim Wilcox’s kitchen memories.

Editors of Creative Homeowner Become a grill master! A complete guide to grilling tools and techniques, as well as 100 savory recipes for the grill – from spiced cranberry wings to smoked beef brisket – this is a must-have resource to learn how to grill like a pro! Also included are helpful meat temperature charts, grill safety tips, clear guidance on grilling, searing, smoking meat, and much more.

Paperback • 176 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Creative Homeowner 978-1-58011-852-1 • Code 8521 $15.99 US/$19.99 CAD

Paperback, Spiral bound • 160 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0348-1 • Code 03481 $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

Guide to Canning and Preserving Food Easy Recipes and Tips for Making Jams, Jellies, Chutneys, Pickles, and More

Hearty Cast-Iron and Skillet Cooking 101 Easy-to-Make, Feel-Good Recipes Anne Schaeffer Hearty Cast-Iron and Skillet Cooking is filled with tasty Dutch oven and skillet meals that are perfect for bringing home cooking with you to a relaxing camping or cabin getaway.

This cookbook presents more than 100 delicious cast-iron skillet recipes that are sure to please all appetites all day long.

Ranging from cinnamon rolls with blueberries and creamy mac and cheese to eggplant parmesan, Italian beef stew, and so much more, you’ll have plenty of wholesome cooking ideas for breakfast, starters, sides, lunches, dinners, and desserts to make!

Carol Wilson Guide to Preserving Food offers several different preserving methods, all with delicious results. Jams, jellies, fruit butters and curds, bottled fruits, chutneys, pickles, and salted vegetables are all practical and economical ways to preserve seasonal produce. Ingredient lists, popular fruits and vegetables, sugars, and cooking techniques are all explained in this must-have book, along with storage information, helpful hints, and tips. With over 80 recipes, Guide to Preserving Food offers essential information for homemade products using fresh produce.

Paperback • 160 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-5048-0142-3 • Code 01423 $15.99 US/$21.99 CAD

Paperback • 144 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0384-9 • Code 03849 $14.99 US/$18.99 CAD

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Magnificent Meals in a Bowl Cookbook Healthy, Fast, Easy Recipes with Vegan-andKeto-Friendly Choices

Make It Easy Cookbook Foolproof, Stylish and Delicious Do-Ahead Recipes

Gabrielle Garcia Magnificent Meals in a Bowl Cookbook features more than 150 delicious and healthy recipes that will save you time, boost your energy, and please the whole family. From loaded salads to jam-packed bowls, these recipes combine leafy greens, vegetables, grains and pastas, proteins, and fruits, plus delicious dressings, sauces, and sides. Featuring recipes for a BBQ chicken cobb salad, an Italian pasta bowl, jerk chicken and rice, vegan burrito bowls, and so much more, these dishes are perfect for any weeknight meal that will feed both your hungry appetite and your health!

Jane Lovett Happy home cooking means keeping it simple. This book is packed with more than 100 simple, delicious recipes that emphasize getting most of the work done ahead of time.

Reviewed in Library Journal

"This book contains a wide variety of flavors and combinations, full of relatively quick ideas for light meals throughout the week."

—Library Journal

Paperback • 192 pages • 8.27 x 10.04 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-5048-0054-9 • Code 00549 $19.99 US/$23.99 CAD

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Cooking New Mocktails Bible All Occasion Guide to an Alcohol-Free, ZeroProof, No-Regrets, Sober-Curious Lifestyle

The Official Cornhole Cookbook Over 140 Recipes, Sandwiches, Home Brews & Snacks: Cornhole History, Fun Facts, Tips for a Winning Match from the Pros!

Editors of Fox Chapel Publishing The New Mocktails Bible is a refreshing guide to concocting the best mocktails, drinks, and smoothies! This mocktail recipe book features an insightful introduction on the benefits and the endless possibilities of nonalcoholic drinks, plus more than 250 drink recipes organized into three different categories: Taste Pleasers, Coffee Nectar, and Seasonal Sippers. Using fresh and fun ingredients, have a healthy, safe, and fun time socializing while enjoying alcohol-free beverages that everyone of all ages can enjoy, too!

Paperback • 208 pages • 6 x 8 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0327-6 • Code 03276 $17.99 US/$22.99 CAD

Paperback • 128 pages • 7.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0542-3 • Code 05423 $14.99 US/$19.99 CAD

Pizza Over 100 Innovative Recipes for Crusts, Sauces, and Toppings for Every Pizza Lover: Includes Gluten-Free Options

PizzaPedia Favorite Recipes from across America Jim Mumford Jim Mumford’s PizzaPedia is the best pizza cookbook for home cooks and regional pizza enthusiasts who love everything from Chicago style pizza to lesser-known fare like Old Forge pizza. If you love pizza, you don’t just master one or two regional pizza styles. You learn them all. Featuring 30 pizza variants with more than 100 recipes, this book will help you master almost all types of pizza styles thanks to insights from a serious foodie whose recipes have appeared at Yahoo, NBC News, and more. Consider it an essential addition to any serious pizza-lover’s library.

Pippa Cuthbert, Lindsay Cameron Wilson Pizza is a weekly staple dinner simply because it’s delicious, easy, and fun to personalize, no matter your food preference.

The ultimate DIY guide to making pizza at home, this recipe book provides more than 100 creative topping and crust ideas from traditional favorites to new flavor combinations that are perfect for meat-lovers, vegetarians, fish fanatics, gluten-free eaters, and the kids! See for yourself all the possibilities and try a new pizza every week with this musthave book!

Paperback • 192 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-374-1 • Code 3741P $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Hardback • 144 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0502-7 • Code 05027 $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

Pot Pies 46 Comfort Classics to Warm Your Soul

Paperback • 96 pages • 8 x 10.75 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-126-6 • Code 1266 $12.99 US/$17.99 CAD

Daniel Hayes Your Cornhole boards are positioned exactly 27 feet apart, you’ve got your lucky bean bags, and your toss is on point - all that’s missing is the perfect backyard fare to make your game complete. For players and fans of America’s most beloved backyard sport, The Official Cornhole Cookbook is for you! Inside you’ll find over 140 mouth-watering “Cornhole” approved recipes for appetizers, sandwiches, side dishes, and snacks. You’ll also enjoy an illustrated history of how Cornhole started in the 14th century, fun-facts about the sport, and the rules of the game.

Reviewed in Library Journal

“Indispensable introduction to the wide, wonderful world of pizza.”

—Library Journal

Roll for Sandwich Cookbook for Gamers and Adventurous Eaters Go on a Mealtime Quest with the Roll of the Dice!

Amy Hooper From the editors of Hobby Farm Homes magazine, Pot Pies is a comfort-food feast for lovers of simple but delicious “eats.” The humble pot pie cannot be beat for soul-warming winter fare, especially one that is crafted in your own kitchen. With its origins in England, the pot pie is not quite as American as apple pie, but it is the true melting pot of cuisines—adaptable, versatile, and often very surprising, as put forth in many recipes in this colorful book. In Pot Pies, editor Amy Hooper expands the traditional definition of a pot pie (“a mixture of meat and vegetables in a deep dish”) to go beyond the usual savory blends and explores some nontraditional alternatives.

Hardback • 144 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0541-6 • Code 05416 $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

Jacob A. Pauwels For those who are looking for a bit of adventure in the kitchen – or on game night – why not put fate in charge of your next recipe. In Roll for Sandwich Cookbook for Gamers and Adventurous Eaters, gaming enthusiast and successful TikTok influencer Jacob Pauwels shares the secrets behind his 2.3 million follower channel and his wildly successful Adventures in Aardia’s Roll for Sandwich. On TikTok, he rolls gaming dice to let “fate” decide what his sandwich will be that day.

Available August 2025

RV Camping Cookbook 100+ Recipes to Make on the Road

Self-Sufficiency: Breadmaking Essential Guide for Beginners

Editors of Fox Chapel Publishing A complete guide to eating good on your next family vacation, RV Camping Cookbook is filled with over 100 deliciously easy recipes that everyone will love! Featuring tons of ideas for breakfast, side dishes, appetizers, snacks, dinners, desserts, and more, discover a variety of amazing camping recipes and make mouth-watering meals as you enjoy the great outdoors. From breakfast tarts and cornbread minis to sweet potato chili, bacon fudge, and so much more, also included are 15 different s’mores recipes so you can try something new every night!

Kathryn Hawkins An invaluable guide for anyone who’s always wanted to make warm, delicious bread in their own home while becoming a little less reliant on processed, prepackaged food.

Paperback • 80 pages • 5.25 x 8.25 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0294-1 • Code 02941 $7.99 US/$9.99 CAD

Paperback • 128 pages • 5.83 x 8.23 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-5048-0059-4 • Code 00594 $9.99 US/$13.99 CAD

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Cooking Self-Sufficiency: Cheese Making Essential Guide for Beginners

Self-Sufficiency: Home Smoking and Curing Of Meat, Fish and Game

Rita Ash This book shows how simple it is to make cheese at home, and how, with a little bit of care and attention, anyone can produce excellent handmade cheeses.

Joanna Farrow This handbook for making your own smoked and cured products offers straightforward instructions and 25 recipes for meat, game, and shellfish.

Paperback • 128 pages • 5.83 x 8.23 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-5048-0033-4 • Code 00334 $9.99 US/$11.99 CAD

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Self-Sufficiency: Preserving Jams, Jellies, Pickles and More

Seriously Good Barbecue Cookbook Over 100 of the Best Recipes in the World

Carol Wilson This one-stop guide to successful preserving offers 60 delicious recipes for jams, jellies, bottled fruits, chutneys, pickles, and more.

Brian Baumgartner Brian Baumgartner’s newest cookbook, Seriously Good Barbeque Cookbook features a collection of some of Brian’s own favorite mouth-watering recipes along with some of the best regional barbeque recipes in the world like Teas BBQ, Kansas City BBQ, Carolina BBQ, and Memphis BBQ. You’ll also find international barbecue recipes and an entire section dedicated to side dishes, including a variety of vegetarian sides.

Reviewed in “This fun romp through briskets and Library Journal baby back ribs proves that, while he

Paperback • 128 pages • 5.83 x 8.23 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-5048-0035-8 • Code 358 $9.99 US/$11.99 CAD

Paperback • 176 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0475-4 • Code 04754 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Seriously Good Chili Cookbook 177 of the Best Recipes in the World

Hardback • 252 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0201-9 • Code 02019 $24.99 US/$31.99 CAD

burned Michael Scott at the roast on The Office, Baumgartner’s recipes sizzle and smoke with just the right amount of sauciness.”

—Library Journal, Starred Review

Simply Delicious Crock Pot Cookbook Amazing Slow Cooker Recipes for Breakfast, Soups, Stews, Main Dishes, and Desserts-Includes Vegetarian Options

Brian Baumgartner Much like Brian Baumgartner’s role as Kevin Malone in The Office, Brian is a true chili master who is just as serious as his fictional counterpart about making the most perfect pot of chili. Featuring 177 chili recipes stamped with Brian’s “seriously good” approval rating, Seriously Good Chili Cookbook contains new ways to spice up chili for all occasions, all year long. Written in the humorous and friendly tone Brian Baumgartner is known and loved for, this engaging cookbook opens with an introduction from Brian about how an infamous 60-second scene from the show transformed him into a chili icon, his passion for chili, and a fascinating account of the history of his all-time favorite comfort food.

Anne Schaeffer Simply Delicious Crock Pot Cookbook features 101 delicious slow cooker recipes that are easy to make, take minimal effort, and can either feed a couple or a big crowd. This collection of crock pot recipes includes ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert to satisfy any appetite or occasion! From breakfast burritos and blueberry cobbler to jambalaya, beef stew, barbecued ribs, and so much more, Simply Delicious Crock Pot Cookbook has all the inspiration you need to make the most of your slow cooker.

Paperback • 168 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0390-0 • Code 03900 $14.99 US/$20.99 CAD

Tailgating Done Right Cookbook 150 Recipes for a Winning Game Day

Tailgating Essentials Cookbook 150 Winning Game-Day Recipes for Beverages, Snacks, Main Dishes, and More

Anne Schaeffer Serve up savory crowd-pleasers with this perfect cookbook for sports fans. Containing 150 delicious tailgate-ready recipes that are easy to prep ahead of time for the big game, such as Double-Play Chicken Skewers, Show-Your-Colors Fruit Salad, Pit Crew Brownies, High Octane Chili, Bases Loaded Potato Salad, and so much more, you’ll take your tailgate to the next level!

Anne Schaeffer Serve up 150 savory crowd-pleasers and cocktails with this perfect cookbook for sports fans! Containing dozens of delicious tailgate recipes that are easy to prep ahead of time, travel well, and can serve a crowd for the big game, Tailgating Essentials Cookbook will take your tailgate food to the next level. Recipes include something for everyone, including Glazed Frank Kebabs, Hawaiian BBQ Quesadillas, Cast Iron Nachos, Inside-Out Cheeseburgers, and so much more, plus thirst-quenching drinks to wash it all down with!

Paperback • 208 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-56523-989-0 • Code 9890T $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Paperback • 176 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0301-6 • Code 03016 $14.99 US/$18.99 CAD

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Cooking The Cook’s Bible of Ingredients

The Hot Book of Chilies, 3rd Edition History, Science, 51 Recipes, and 97 Varieties from Mild to Super Spicy

Margaret Brooker This visual encyclopedia of 1200 foods and ingredients uses attractive full-colour photographs to present a scrumptious visual gallery of food and food ideas from all over the world.

David Floyd From mild jalapeno and pasilla peppers to hazardous habanero and pequin peppers, The Hot Book of Chilies contains dozens of recipes and a gallery of 97 varieties of peppers with useful information on their degree of hotness, health benefits, biology, and history. This is the perfect resource for both timid triers and lovers of heat to learn how to grow, use, cook, and enjoy chili peppers of all ranges of spice. From salsas and hot sauces to jams and chutneys, you’ll be able to incorporate your favorite chili peppers into your everyday meals!

Paperback • 272 pages • 7.9 x 10.24 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-78009-246-1 • Code 2461 $31.99 US/$43.99 CAD

Paperback • 160 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-376-5 • Code 3765 $16.99 US/$20.99 CAD

The New Campfire Cookbook Pie Iron Sandwiches and Kebabs

The Ultimate SPAM Cookbook Expanded Edition 140+ Quick and Delicious Recipes from Traditional to Gourmet

Anne Schaeffer Discover endless camping recipes, pie iron sandwich ideas, and more with The New Campfire Cookbook! Featuring more than 100 camping recipes using just two primary cooking methods, this must-have cookbook includes tons of pie iron recipes – from a chicken pot pie pocket to stuffed peach French toast – plus stick-and-fire recipes for loaded pizza sticks, rosemary chicken skewers, sundae s’mores, and more. Also included are recipes for side sauces, spices, spreads, and dips. With savory, delicious, and easy campfire recipes for morning, noon, and night, The New Campfire Cookbook is an essential cookbook for camping enthusiasts!

The Hormel Kitchen Since its debut in 1937, SPAM® has grown to be one of the most iconic and globally recognized food brands of all time. In The Ultimate SPAM® Cookbook, Expanded Edition, you’ll enjoy more than 50 new dishes to its original array of unique and elevated recipes. From breakfast to dinner and appetizers, main courses, and snacks, you’ll find a delicious, easy, and convenient recipe to satisfy your family’s taste buds.

Paperback • 128 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0385-6 • Code 03856 $14.99 US/$19.99 CAD

Paperback • 192 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0534-8 • Code 05348 $16.99 US/$22.99 CAD

Waffle It! 101 Delicious Dishes to Create with Your Waffle Maker, Sandwich Maker, and Panini Press

Weekend Camping Cookbook Over 100 Delicious Recipes for Campfire and Grilling

Kate Woodson See what a waffle iron can do with this must-have cookbook.

Featuring 101 sweet and savory dishes, from carrot cake and crab cakes to cheesy omelets, cheeseburgers, apple tarts, and more, also included are recipes for four dipping sauces to pair with meals. These inventive waffle iron recipes are easy to make and only take minutes to cook, making them perfect for camping or feeding a crowd quickly.

Editors of Fox Chapel Publishing Discover the tasty convenience of make-ahead meals!

Featuring more than 100 camping recipes for grilled sandwiches, all-in-one dinners, savory sides, delicious s’mores, and so much more, Weekend Camping Cookbook is the ultimate guide to easily preparing and serving scrumptious meals in the great outdoors. From cast iron nachos and fire-roasted pickle wraps to carrot cake pancakes, baby stuffed peppers, and so much more, this complete camping cookbook features unique, out-of-the-box recipes that are easy to make and delicious to eat!

Paperback • 128 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0391-7 • Code 3917 $14.99 US/$20.99 CAD

Paperback • 112 pages • 7.5 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0293-4 • Code 02934 $10.99 US/$14.99 CAD

The Art of Chocolate Making

Fishy Fishy Cookbook

Anne Scott Discover the secrets of master chocolatiers in The Art of Chocolate Making. Anne and Ian Scott share their knowledge of melting, tempering, dipping, and molding in this easy to follow guide. With mouthwatering recipes like Orange Dessert, Dulce de Leche, and Cinnamon Truffles, you’ll become an expert in the flavors and techniques of chocolate.

Learning to make exquisite, professional-looking chocolates at home has never been easier, or more delicious.

Paul Shovlin Do you love fish and seafood? On the hunt to try out some great new recipes? Then fire up your grill or grab your frying pan and crack open this wonderful cookbook. It’s time to make a flavorful meal that is sure to please anyone! Here are 90 recipes to make your mouth water. The authors include advice on the importance of buying fish and seafood that is fresh, local, and in season and why that matters. There is even a chart that shows the best times to catch, get, or buy various fish.

Hardback • 160 pages • 7.5 x 9.63 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-84773-820-2 • Code 8202 $24.99 US/$33.99 CAD

Hardback • 192 pages • 8.3 x 10.1 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-84773-819-6 • Code 8196 $24.99 US/$29.99 CAD

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Animals

Paperback • 200 pages • 7.44 x 9.69 Imprint: 5M 978-1-78918-386-3 • Code 3863B $65.00 US/$88.00 CAD

The Busy Vet’s Guide to Equine Emergencies Treating Horses, Donkeys and Mules

Wild Cattle of Chillingham The Natural History of an Ancient Breed

Graham Duncanson The Busy Vet’s Guide to Equine Emergencies is a must-have, in-practice reference for veterinary professionals who regularly face equine emergencies. This concise, accessible guide covers the core principles of emergency care, from assessing vital signs and performing diagnostic tests to handling, restraint, and administering emergency drugs.

Inside, you’ll find practical advice on sedation, analgesia, and field anaesthesia, along with step-by-step guidance for managing the most common equine emergencies

Stephen Hall This book meets a need for a definitive monograph of one of the most significant icons of British natural history, and adopts a novel approach by placing original research in an up-todate multidisciplinary context.

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Paperback • 200 pages • 6.14 x 9.21 Imprint: 5M 978-1-78918-383-2 • Code 3832W $50.00 US/$67.00 CAD

Misadventures of the World’s Okayest Dog Trainer 25 Cases to Guide Dog Trainers and Behaviorists in Their Career

Honey Bee Veterinary Medicine 2nd Edition Nicolas Vidal-Naquet Now in its fully updated Second Edition, this essential volume explores the crucial role of honey bees in agriculture and global ecosystems, and the growing challenges that threaten their survival. Since the mid-1990s, beekeepers worldwide have witnessed dramatic colony losses driven by disease, intoxication, emerging parasites, and other still-unresolved factors. As apiculture becomes increasingly globalised, veterinarians and animal-health professionals are more vital than ever in protecting honey bee health.

Melissa McCue-McGrath This is the story of how the author became a dog behaviourist, describing what the job entails and what she has learned along the way. It is told through 25 case studies covering topics that will arise in any dog behaviourist’s career, like aggression in dogs, pet loss and grief, embarrassing behaviours, distressed dogs and new behaviour theories replacing outdated dominance-based training.

Paperback • 400 pages • 6.14 x 9.21 Imprint: 5M 978-1-78918-384-9 • Code 3849M $29.99 US/$40.99 CAD

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Paperback • 500 pages • 6.7 x 9.45 Imprint: 5M 978-1-78918-430-3 • Code 4303H $150.00 US/$xx.xx CAD

Complete Puppy School

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Turning Fierce Dogs Friendly, 2nd Edition An Improved Approach to the Constructional Aggression Treatment

Dr. Quixi Sonntag Complete Puppy School is your all-in-one guide to raising a well-mannered, healthy, and happy puppy. With nine comprehensive chapters, this book takes you from choosing the right puppy for your lifestyle to training, behavior, health, and nutrition, ensuring you and your new companion start strong and grow together with confidence.

Kellie Snider, M.S. Aggression in dogs doesn’t have to reach a breaking point.

Turning Fierce Dogs Friendly, 2nd Edition introduces an updated, science-based method known as Constructional Aggression Treatment (CAT), which is designed to safely and effectively transform aggressive behavior into calm, friendly responses. Backed by research and refined through years of real-world application, this groundbreaking approach allows dog owners and professionals to intervene earlier, avoid escalation, and build lasting change without punishment or force.

NEW Paperback • 192 pages • 6.5 x 8.66 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62187-249-8 • Code 2498 $16.99 US/$23.99 CAD

Paperback • 224 pages • 7 x 96 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62187-248-1 • Code 2481 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Leopard Gecko Manual, 3rd Edition Expert Advice for Keeping and Caring for Healthy Pet Leos

Paperback • 200 pages • 8 x 8 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-433-5 • Code 4335L $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Hardback • 296 pages • 6.14 x 9.21 Imprint: 5M 978-1-78918-371-9 • Code 3719W $100.00 US/$135.00 CAD

NEW AKC Official Guide to Sporting Dogs Featuring Lovable Breeds including the Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Pointer, and English Setter

Susan Ewing and Philippe de Vosjoli The Leopard Gecko Manual takes a comprehensive look at all the characteristics that have made these attractive lizards so popular in the pet world. Herpetocultural authority Philippe de Vosjoli is joined by a team of experts and gecko specialists to author this authoritative resource that provides reliable guidelines for keepers who wish to add a gecko to their vivarium. Topics include selecting a gecko, understanding the anatomy and behavior, nutrition, habitat, shedding cycles, and more! Also included is a special section on African fat-tailed geckos and other eublepharids. Keep your leopard gecko happy and healthy with this comprehensive guide.

The American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is known for having the first and last word as the official source for all things dog-related, and the Official Guide to Sporting Dogs is your one-stop resource to learn about the most popular dog group. This guide features 30 popular breeds including the Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, English Setter, German Shorthaired Pointer, and more!

Available August 2025 Hardback • 160 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62187-245-0 • Code 2450 $29.99 US/$40.99 CAD

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Animals Aquarium Plants

Australian Shepherd Dog

Peter Hiscock Aquarium Plants is overflowing with full-color photographs— over 300 in all—that bring the many beautiful plants in this book to life. Author Peter Hiscock, an expert in aquascaping and fish keeping, begins with an animated science lesson on how plants grow, giving readers a quick background that to help them improve their aquatic green thumbs. The text addresses such vital topics as water quality, use of substrates, choosing healthy plants, and planting techniques, offering aquarists all the information they need to know to establish a well-planted, vibrant aquarium.

Christina Cox-Evick Dedicated to the Australian Shepherd, the world’s most hard-working herding dog and the brightest family dog on the planet, this Smart Owner’s Guide, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for his dog. Illustrated with color photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this easy-to-read primer is designed in a modern, lively manner that readers will find user-friendly and entertaining.

Paperback • 96 pages • 5.83 x 8.27 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-931993-54-8 • Code 548 $10.99 US/$14.99 CAD

Paperback • 176 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-59378-792-9 • Code 7929 $15.95 US/$17.95 CAD

Click with Your Chick A Complete Chicken Training Course Using the Clicker

Clicker Training for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, and Other Small Pets Isabel Muller An interesting and informative guide to train your rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, or other small animal, learn how to teach them tricks, follow commands, or even overcome their fears and manage stressors with a click. Organized according to the level of difficulty, this training manual is the perfect resource to unlock a side of your pet you’ve never seen before!

Giene Keyes This book presents an effective training program to get domesticated chickens to follow a variety of commands.

Animal behavior specialist Giene Keyes shows how to use the positive reinforcement of clicker training to effectively manage your flock.

Paperback • 144 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-344-4 • Code 3444 $16.99 US/$21.99 CAD

Paperback • 96 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-387-1 • Code 3871 $14.99 US/$18.99 CAD

Community Fish

Corn Snakes The Comprehensive Owner’s Guide

Peter Hiscock This compact, richly illustrated guide explores all aspects of keeping a wide range of freshwater fish suitable for community aquariums.

Kathy Love, Bill Love The Corn Snake Manual is one reptile care book from the highly acclaimed Advanced Vivarium Systems series.

The AVS series, founded and guided by herpetocultural pioneer Philippe de Vosjoli, is the #1 series on reptile care.

From choosing a pet to selecting a veterinarian to feeding, housing, breeding, and more, these books deliver the most helpful and up-to-date information available on popular reptiles and amphibians kept as pets.

Paperback • 96 pages • 6 x 8.3 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-933958-07-1 • Code 071C $9.95 US/$11.95 CAD

Paperback • 224 pages • 5.6 x 8.6 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-88277-070-0 • Code 0700 $16.99 US/$20.99 CAD

Crested Geckos

Dr. Khalsa’s Natural Dog Holistic Therapies, Nutrition, and Recipes for Healthier Dogs

Philippe De Vosjoli Illustrated with over 150 color photographs, Crested Geckos is an authoritative, visual guide to this very popular lizard species. For their amazing colors and patterns, low maintenance requirements, longevity, and attractive appearance, crested geckos have captured the fancy of hobbyists. Crested Geckos provides guidelines for keepers who wish to select a crested gecko to add to their vivarium and to maintain their pet in excellent health and condition.

Paperback • 96 pages • 5.5 x 8.5 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-146-4 • Code 1464C $8.95 US/$9.95 CAD

Paperback • 304 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-142-6 • Code 1426 $21.95 US/$25.5 CAD

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Deva Kaur Khalsa VMD A pioneer in holistic veterinary medicine, Dr. Deva Khalsa shares her effective, integrative approach to natural health and healing for dogs in this invaluable book. Expanded and updated, Dr. Khalsa’s Natural Dog, in its second edition, presents an inspired way for dog owners to design a diet specifically for their dog’s needs, lifestyle, age, and health. Developed over decades of practice and study, Dr. Khalsa’s methods combine traditional veterinary medicine, wholesome nutrition, and holistic therapies, such as alternative methods, herbal remedies, and botanical medicine.

Animals

Hardback • 144 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62187-243-6 • Code 2436 $26.99 US/$36.99 CAD

AKC Official Guide to Toy Dogs Featuring Lovable Breeds including Yorkshire Terrier, Chihuahua, Papillon, and Pomeranian

For the Love of Rescue Cats The Guide to Selecting, Training, and Caring for Your Cat

The American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is known for having the first and last word as the official source for all things dogrelated, and for the first time ever, the AKC is introducing the Official Guide to Toy Dogs. This guide features over 20 popular breeds including the Yorkshire Terrier, Chihuahua, Pomeranian, French Bulldog, and more! You’ll get to know each breed, learn how to pick the perfect dog, understand their unique characteristics and physical traits/standards, and discover how each dog can enrich your life! There’s no better resource for all things toy dogs.

Available August 2025

Tom Colvin, Carol Griglione, Mick McAuliffe The perfect read before you bring your rescue pet home, For the Love of Rescue Cats is a witty and informative book on all things feline-related. From illustrating the many facets of their personality and helping them transition to your home to learning the best ways to train and care for them, this is a great resource to give your rescue cat the life they’ve always wanted.

Paperback • 224 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-360-4 • Code 3604F $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Freshwater Aquariums

Paperback • 96 pages • 5.9 x 8.3 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-933958-08-8 • Code 088F $9.99 US/$13.99 CAD

Freshwater Aquariums Basic Aquarium Setup and Maintenance

Peter Hiscock, Stuart Thraves, Gina Sandford Illustrated with over 300 full-color photographs and drawings, Freshwater Aquariums presents the essential information that all freshwater fish keepers need to know to create their own well-balanced and thriving freshwater aquarium. A stylish, easy-to-read guide filled with practical and reliable advice, this Aquamaster title harnesses the experience of authors Stuart Thraves, Peter Hiscock, and Gina Sandford, all noteworthy writers and highly skilled fish keepers. The first section of the book is a DIY manual for setting up a freshwater aquarium, detailing the types of substrates, furnishings, and plants recommend for keepers and offering information on lighting, filtration, and water management.

David Alderton For beginning aquatic fancier looking to start out right with fish, Freshwater Aquariums by David Alderton is the ideal primer. A vertebrate that breathe primarily by means of gills and swim by means of fins is the author’s lead-in to the first chapter called “What are Fish?” Alderton builds the reader’s confidence by providing solid information about what fish are anatomically speaking, how they evolved, how they breathe, how they move, where they live, and how they behave.

Hardback • 144 pages • 5.6 x 8.5 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-931993-11-1 • Code 111F $14.95 US/$16.95 CAD

German Shepherd Dog

Golden Retriever An Authoritative Look at the Breed’s Past, Present, and Future

Dog Fancy Magazine Dedicated to the world’s most accomplished working dog, respected guard dog, and beloved family companion, the German Shepherd Dog, this Smart Owner’s Guide, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for his dog.

Illustrated with color photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this easy-to-read primer is designed in a modern, lively manner that readers will find user-friendly and entertaining.

Jeffrey G. Pepper Fourth in the Kennel Club Books’ Classics series, The Golden Retriever recognizes the ever-popular all-American breed in this one spectacular volume. Written by author, breeder, and judge, Jeffrey G. Pepper, this book’s engaging chapters on everything from the breed’s accomplishments in performance events, to their participation as service dogs make it much more than just “another breed book.” With more than 100 vintage and modern photographs of the breed, this book is a must-have for every Golden owner.

Paperback • 176 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-59378-746-2 • Code 7462 $15.95 US/$17.95 CAD

Paperback • 325 pages • 8 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-933958-78-1 • Code 781H $29.95 US/$41.5 CAD

Hardback • 208 pages • 8.75 x 11.25 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-59378-686-1 • Code 6861 $39.95 US/$44.95 CAD

Herbs for Pets The Natural Way to Enhance Your Pet’s Life

Horse, Follow Closely Native American Horsemanship

Mary L. Wulff, Greg L. Tilford Herbs for Pets, by herbalists and holistic experts Gregory L. Tilford and Mary L. Wulff, is the bible for all pet owners looking to enhance their companion animals’ lives through natural therapies. Now in its second revised edition, Herbs for Pets is an indispensable resource, an exhaustive compendium of medicinal plants and natural remedies that hosts an illustrated tour through Western, ayurvedic, and Chinese herbs that grow in North America, including their holistic applications and contraindications, and alternative approaches to treating a wide range of ailments. Remedies in the book are applicable to dogs and cats, as well as birds, small mammals, and even farm animals.

Gawani Pony Boy Horse, Follow Closely is about the relationship training methods that are steeped in common sense and the age-old wisdom of the author’s Native American ancestors. The book begins with an analysis of how horses came to live with the Natives of North America and horses’ impact on Native life. It then describes not only the techniques involved for relationship training, but also the belief system and attitude that must be applied to all methods of horsemanship. In addition to presenting the methods and philosophy of relationship training, Horse, Follow Closely includes many stories and legends of Native Americans and their horses.

Paperback • 135 pages • 9.2 x 11.1 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-931993-89-0 • Code 890 $29.95 US/$33.95 CAD

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Animals Know Your Hobby Animals: A Breed Encyclopedia 172 Breed Profiles of Chickens, Cows, Goats, Pigs, and Sheep

Meet the Breeds A Guide to More Than 200 AKC Breeds American Kennel Club With more than 200 registered breeds either in one of the seven Variety Groups or part of the Miscellaneous Class, the American Kennel Club is the world’s largest purebred-dog registry and the governing body for the canine sport in the United States. For someone looking to add a purebred canine companion to his or her life or for the all-around purebred-dog enthusiast, this AKC-authorized fifth edition of Meet the Breeds is a complete, current, and fully illustrated resource on all AKC breeds.

Jack Byard Cows, sheep, and goats, oh my! Discover loads of interesting facts about 172 popular breeds of farm animals, including their unique characteristics, history, breeding, personality, and more. Fun and fascinating, this engaging, collective guide will turn both the young and old into farm animal enthusiasts!

Paperback • 192 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0087-9 • Code 00879 $18.99 US/$22.99 CAD

Paperback • 176 pages • 6 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-207-2 • Code 2072 $16.95 US/$21.99 CAD

Paperback • 240 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62187-117-0 • Code 1170M $19.99 US/$25.99 CAD

Mini Goats Everything You Need to Know to Keep Miniature Goats in the City, Country, or Suburbs

Naughty No More!

Change Unwanted Behaviors Through Positive Reinforcement

Sue Weaver You don’t have to find a farm to find a goat these days.

Goats have become popular on hobby farms and even in suburban backyards for fleece, for milk, and just as pets.

Goats are known for their easy-keeping qualities and delightful personalities, and what’s easier to keep than a goat? A miniature goat! Including Pygmy Goats, Nigerian Dwarfs, Mini-Myotonics, Miniature Silky Fainting Goats, Miniature Dairy Goats, Pygoras, and Nigoras, mini goats have all of the traits that fanciers love about full-sized goat breeds in a compact size. City dwellers can even enjoy the companionship of a miniature goat—or two!

Marilyn Krieger Thought you couldn’t train your cat and resolve troublesome cat behavior challenges? Yes, you can! Clicker training, combined with other friendly, positive behavior modification techniques can effectively solve cat behavior problems and train your cat in a way that will be quick and easy for you—and fun for your cat. Clicker training can also improve your cat’s activity rate, attitude and, more importantly, strengthen the bonds between you and your cat.

Paperback • 160 pages • 8 x 11 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-933958-92-7 • Code 927 $12.95 US/$16.99 CAD

New Complete Dog Book, The, 23rd Edition Official Breed Standards and Profiles for Over 200 Breeds

Hardback • 992 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62187-197-2 • Code 1972 $60 US/$81 CAD

Original Dog Bible The Definitive Source for All Things Dog Kristin Mehus-Roe The revised and expanded second edition of the best-selling The Original Dog Bible remains the most comprehensive dog lover’s resource on the market: 830 pages and over 500 color photographs cover every topic under the canine sun!

The book is divided into eight parts, each fully illustrated and designed for easy reference, plus helpful, entertaining sidebars covering hundreds of related topics.

American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is known for having the first and last word as the official source for all things dog related, and The New Complete Dog Book, 23rd Edition is the AKC’s “Bible” of dog books. This revised and updated 23rd edition contains new American Kennel Club initiatives and programs – especially virtual titling options – recently recognized dog breeds that have been added to the seven main groups, revised breed standards, and changes in breed classifications. Dog owners, breeders, and clubs will find the most current information here on AKC registration, competitive events, and programs.

Paperback • 800 pages • 7.5 x 9.5 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-933958-82-8 • Code 828D $29.95 US/$33.95 CAD

Original Horse Bible, 2nd Edition The Definitive Source for All Things Horse

The Ball Python Philippe De Vosjoli Written by a team of internationally respected herpetologists led by Philippe de Vosjoli, The Ball Python Manual is an authoritative introduction to this popular snake. The ball python is admired around the world for its distinctly African appearance and its relative medium size and tameability. This colorful manual offers up-to-date and reliable information on selection, acclimating, handling, housing and maintaining ball pythons, all of which will be extremely valuable to newcomers to this remarkable python.

Sharon Biggs, Moira C. Reeve The most comprehensive single volume dedicated to horses, Original Horse Bible, 2nd Edition is a celebration of the long relationship that humans and horses enjoy, written by two highly regarded horsewomen, the late Moira C. Allen and Sharon Biggs. Covering an array of topics that span the world of horses, from evolution and domestication to horseback riding, training, competing, and more, this complete guide is a must-have for any avid horse-lover!

Paperback • 480 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-404-5 • Code 4045H $29.99 US/$37.99 CAD

Paperback • 88 pages • 5.5 x 8.5 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-882770-72-4 • Code 724B $8.99 US/$12.99 CAD

Hardback • 480 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-403-8 • Code 4038H $39.99 US/$42.99 CAD

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Animals Positive Training for Aggressive and Reactive Dogs Proven Techniques to Help Your Dog Overcome Fear and Anxiety

Puppy Training Owner’s Week-By-Week Training Guide Charlotte Schwartz A positive-training guide to puppy training written by muchloved author and puppy -class instructor Charlotte Schwartz is a “week by week training guide” for all new puppy owners.

The late Charlotte Schwartz had trained dogs for over forty years and was a popular, award-winning author, whose nononsense style of writing and training comes forth on every page of this best-selling introductory guide. Focusing on the first eight weeks that a puppy spends in the new owner’s home, Puppy Training walks the owner through the lessons to teach one week at a time, offering commonsense solutions to obedience and housetraining problems along the way.

Annie Phenix A comprehensive guide that gives hope to dog owners, this aggressive dog training manual will help you turn your dog’s behavior around and solve substantial issues. Featuring cruelty free and positive behavior training methods and exercises with step-by-step instructions and illustrations to rehabilitate unwanted aggression, barking, timidity, fear, reactivity, and other problem behaviors, this must-have guide also includes real-life case studies and interviews with top trainers, behaviorists, and veterinarians.

Paperback • 256 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62187-198-9 • Code 1989 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Paperback • 128 pages • 6.4 x 8.3 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-59378-365-5 • Code 3655 $9.95 US/$13.99 CAD

Raising Animals for Fiber Producing Wool from Sheep, Goats, Alpacas, and Rabbits in Your Backyard

Rats Practical, Accurate Advice from the Expert Debbie Ducommum An excellent introduction to the remarkable rat, written by the world-famous Rat Lady, Debbie Ducummum, Rats offers expert advice to all keepers of these popular fancy pets. Held in high regard in Ancient Egypt, major Asian societies, and discriminating homes in America, rats are the most intelligent rodent on the planet and enjoy playing games with their keepers.

Chris McLaughlin Fiber farmer Chris McLaughlin offers a comprehensive guide to raising sheep, goats, angora rabbits, and alpacas for wool. With practical information on breeds, housing, feed, breeding, heath care, shearing, and more, Chris helps the reader to decide which species will best serve their lifestyle criteria and needs.

Paperback • 176 pages • 8 x 10 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-324-6 • Code 3246R $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Paperback • 176 pages • 5.5 x 8.5 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-935484-64-6 • Code 646 $9.99 US/$10.99 CAD

The Allergic Pet Holistic Solutions to End the Allergy Epidemic in Our Dogs and Cats

Rescued Dog Problem Solver Tracy J. Libby Tracy Libby’s The Rescue Dog Problem Solver seeks to make the story of every adopted dog a success. To ensure their success with their adopted dogs, rescuers must be prepared to handle and confidently resolve behavioral problems that arise through proven positive-training methods. This eyeopening problem-solving guide, filled with empowering stories of rescued dogs that defied the odds, is dedicated to the success of every rescuer and his happy, healthy companion dog.

Deva Kholsa The complete guide to permanently eliminating allergies in dogs and cats. Holistic health therapies for keeping your pets as healthy as they can be. How to use natural approaches to strengthening a pet’s immune system without the use of pharmaceuticals. A detailed explanation of the author’s allergy-elimination technique—a new, effective approach for dealing with allergy problems in pets. Useful advice on food sensitivity, hot spots, ear infections, ringworm, scabies, intestinal parasites, vaccinations, and more.

Paperback • 224 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62187-182-8 • Code 1828 $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Paperback • 224 pages • 8.5 x 10.95 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62187-237-5 • Code 2375 $24.99 US/$ CAD

Bearded Dragon Manual, 3rd Edition Expert Advice for Keeping and Caring For a Healthy Bearded Dragon

Paperback • 224 pages • 8 x 8 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62008-406-9 • Code 4069B $19.99 US/$24.99 CAD

Budgies A Guide to Caring for Your Parakeet Angela Davids A budgie, as the common parakeet is typically called, is the subject of this Complete Care Made Easy pet guide that presents new and experienced bird keepers with insight into every aspect of selecting, caring for, and maintaining wellbehaved happy pet birds.

Philippe De Vosjoli This new edition of the best-selling The Bearded Dragon Manual will help you take quality care of your pet and describes why these attractive lizards are the best reptiles to own. From breeding, egg-laying, and basic genetics to creating a comfortable habitat, understanding typical bearded dragon behavior and personality quirks, diet and nutrition, and so much more, each detailed chapter will bring you closer to this remarkable reptile! Also included are insightful answers to dragon owners’ frequently asked questions, as well as illustrated chapters on color morphs and the care and breeding of frilled dragons. New edition includes updated information on care and feeding, breeding, habitat, and habits, as well as eight new sections.

Paperback • 160 pages • 5.5 x 8.5 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-93548-465-3 • Code 4653 $9.95 US/$10.95 CAD

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Animals The Dog Behavior Problem Solver, Revised Second Edition Positive Training Techniques to Correct the Most Common Problem Behaviors

The Golden Rules of Positive Puppy Training Everything You Need to Know for Your Puppy’s First Year Jean Cuvelier, Jean-Yves Grall Providing easy step-by-step instructions on training methods and how to best care for a puppy, this is an enjoyable read with tons of helpful tips and charming drawings and photographs to prepare you and your new puppy for a wonderful first year together!

Teoti Anderson Dog behavior problems are often cited as the main reason for owners abandoning their pets to shelters and surrendering them to rescues, but many of a dog’s problems can be resolved by a caring and responsible owner who’s willing to devote a little time to positive dog training. In The Dog Behavior Problem Solver, Revised Second Edition, you’ll learn insight into why dogs do what they do while understanding how to implement cruelty-free, rewardbased training in clear, easy-to-follow steps.

Paperback • 224 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62187-223-8 • Code 2238 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Train Your Puppy in 8 Weeks A Positive Guide for Dog Owners

Dog Fancy Magazine Dedicated to the world’s most elegant, intelligent, and affectionate toy dog, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, this Smart Owner’s Guide, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a wellinformed caregiver for his dog. Illustrated with color photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this easy-to-read primer is designed in a modern, lively manner that readers will find user-friendly and entertaining.

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Canine Good Citizen - The Official AKC Guide 10 Essential Skills Every Well-Mannered Dog Should Know

Ultimate Guide to Dog Training Puppy Training to Advanced Techniques Plus 25 Problem Behaviors Solved!

Mary R. Burch Written by the respected dog experts at the American Kennel Club and designers of the Canine Good Citizen test, this book will help dog owners easily maneuver through the program’s 10-step curriculum, stressing responsible pet ownership and basic good manners for dogs. With the valuable information found in this helpful guide, your dog will pass the Canine Good Citizen obedience test with flying colors!

Teoti Anderson The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training encompasses every topic from the puppy’s first lessons and house training to advance training methods and retraining rescue dogs, rebellious teens, and seniors. Featuring straightforward advice and easy-to-follow instructions for each topic, from selecting the right training equipment and avoiding common first-time owner mistakes to executing the perfect heel cue and solving complicated behavior issues, The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training is an indispensable guide for dog owners for years to come.

Paperback • 192 pages • 7 x 9 Imprint: CompanionHouse Books 978-1-62187-191-0 • Code 1910C $16.99 US/$21.99 CAD

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Susan Ewing, Charlotte Schwartz A positive training guide to puppy training, this musthave guide is a “week by week training guide” for all new puppy owners. Focusing on the first eight weeks that a puppy spends in the new owner’s home, Puppy Training, Revised Edition walks the owner through the lessons to teach one week at a time, offering common sense solutions to obedience and housetraining problems along the way.

Sidebars throughout the text offer useful tips and alternative methods on how to train a puppy and teach lessons. New to this edition is updated and modernized content on housetraining, collar conditioning, human and canine roles, and terminology.

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When You Lose a Beloved Pet

Parrot Parenting

Joanne Fink When You Lose a Beloved Pet offers healing comfort with all who are grieving and dealing with loss. Affirming and cathartic, this comforting book will help bring healing without sugarcoating the sadness of losing a pet. Everyone who has lost a pet—whether recently or years ago—will connect with the thoughtful sentiments and beautiful illustrations.

When You Lose a Beloved Pet is a sweet sympathy gift of comfort for anyone who endures the journey of losing a special friend. The author, Joanne Fink, is an award-winning designer, inspirational speaker and best-selling author with more than one million books in print including When You Lose Someone You Love.

Carol Frishmann From the tiny parakeet to the giant hyacinth macaw, not all parrots place the same demands on their parents. Parakeets, conures, cockatiels, lories—the parrot family consists of the most popular pet birds, each offering keepers their unique characteristics and exotic beauty as well as their specific requirements. Bird expert and author, Carol Frishmann has written a must-have book for every parrot parent-to-be, an all-in-one guide that will remain indispensable in every bird home, regardless of the size, trainability, or personality of the feathered child.

The Essential Care and Training Guide to +20 Parrot Species

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Visual History The Complete Guide to Flags of the World, 4th Edition

American West History of the Wild West and Westward Expansion 1803--1890

Brian Johnson Barker and Clive Carpenter The Complete Guide to Flags of the World, 4th Edition includes the history of flags, the color flags in over 220 countries and territories, flags of international organizations, large-scale and detailed locator maps for easy reference, up-to-date data and statistics for all countries, information about the history and symbolism of each flag, a section on de facto and emerging states, and a full index. This 4th edition comes with 38 updated flags and new, revised information for all things flags.

Alice Barnes-Brown, Walter Borneman, Nell Darby In American West, uncover the resistance that these enterprising settlers faced, from the Native Americans to the unforgiving terrain. Discover the reality of what life was like on the frontier, and meet some of the key figures in creating the legend of the Wild West, including Billy the Kid and Wyatt Earp. Elsewhere, find out how the Native Americans suffered at the hands of the western settlers, from wars and legislation that stripped them of their rights, to attempts to crush existing cultures.

Paperback • 200 pages • 5.75 x 8.25 Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books 978-1-5048-0143-0 • Code 01430 $14.99 US/$20.99 CAD

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American Outlaws True Stories of the Most Wanted: Wild West Outlaws, Bank Robbers, Mobsters, Mafia, and More

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D-Day The Greatest Military Operation in History Marc DeSantis, Mike Haskew On June 6, 1944, the largest military operation in history got underway in northern France as more than 150,000 Allied troops began the invasion of German-occupied Western Europe. D-Day: The Story of the Greatest Military Operation in History provides bone-chilling detailed information on how Allied Forces got to D-Day through months of meticulous planning for Operation Overlord, the fierce fighting, and the Allied leaders who conceived, shaped, and executed the plan.

Robert Stahl Explore the exploits of some of the Wild West’s most notorious murderers and gangs, from Jesse James to Wyatt Earp, and find out what went down at the OK Corral. Then move onto the seedy underbelly of Prohibition-era New York to meet the five major crime families that are still operating today. You can also take a trip to Chicago to discover the crimes of Al Capone before heading to Las Vegas to find out about Bugsy Siegel, the mobster who made Las Vegas. We also reveal ten infamous bank heists and introduce you to some of early 20th century’s best con men.

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Black America Historic Moments, Key Figures & Cultural Milestones from the African-American Story

History of the Slave Trade The Origins of the Slave Trade and Its Impacts throughout History and the Present Day

Kehinde Andrews, Dr. Peniel E. Joseph, Erica Armstrong Dunbar Here is the history of Black America told through striking photographs and compelling narrative that captures many of the key joys, struggles, and milestones. Learn about the origins of slavery, explore the long fight for civil rights and freedom, and discover the joys of the Harlem Renaissance, Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock, and the rise of Hip Hop. And find out the story behind Muhammad Ali’s Rumble in the Jungle, the desegregation of professional sports, and how black sports stars from Hank Aaron to Lebron James have fought to make their voices heard.

Edoardo Albert, Hareth Al Bustani, Josephine Hall The transatlantic slave trade is one of the most shameful chapters in human history. While this inhumane trade was eventually abolished in the 19th century, the scars still remain and the lasting impact is still being felt by communities around the world. In History of the Slave Trade, we seek to tell the story of the transatlantic slave trade – from its origins to its abolition. We discover the impact on Africa, the horrors of the Middle Passage, and what life was like for millions of enslaved people. We also look to explore the legacies of slavery and how the effects are still being felt in the modern world.

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Gettysburg Three Days That Saved the United States

Led Zeppelin The Ultimate Collection

Ben Nussbaum Regarded as the turning point of the American Civil War, Gettysburg commemorates the three-day battle that took place over 150 years ago. From the first shots fired on the morning of July 1, 1863 to Robert E. Lee’s losing gamble known as Pickett’s Charge on July 3 that resulted in thousands of Confederates being driven back by Union forces, Gettysburg is a snapshot of three of the most important days in US history. From cover to cover, discover rare photos, expertly written articles, and intriguing illustrations and maps detailing the political, military, and social conditions that thrust the sleepy town of Gettysburg forever into the pages of history books.

Mark Blake, Ian Ravendale, Mick Wall, Chris Welch, Scott Rowley, Peter Makowski, Geoff Barton, Hugh Fielder, Barney Hoskyns Learn about the fascinating origin of the rock and roll band Led Zeppelin from their unique sound and accusations of plagiarism to their drummer’s untimely death and their 2007 reunion tour. This amazingly detailed peek into their lives features an explanation of the impetus and development of each album released along with in-depth interviews with the band members and their manager, as well as interviews with fans, friends, and insiders on what the band and the music meant to them. Full of amazing photos of the band on the road, you will also read about the band’s energy and transformation into the men they are today.

Paperback • 128 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0462-4 • Code 04624 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

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Visual History Story of Elvis The Rise and Fall of the Undisputed King of Rock ‘n’ Roll

Reviewed in Library Journal

Dan Peel Story of Elvis is an absolutely jam-packed book full of fascinating information about Elvis Presley: his childhood as told by his father, Vernon, his rise to fame in the music world by his mid-twenties when the world lay at his feet, his military career, and sizable film career, and the pressures that led to his self-destructive behavior and early death. Learn all the ups and downs in Elvis’s life including intimate details about his relationship with his parents, his wife—Pricilla, the Memphis Mafia, and array of girlfriends.

“This lavishly illustrated book with stunning, oversized photos gives a straightforward, accurate, but often-told synopsis of the life and music of the man known as the King of Rock and Roll. Will appeal to Elvis fans, music lovers, and readers who enjoy perusing titles with strong and plentiful images.”

—Library Journal

Paperback • 128 pages • 8.5 x 11 Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing 978-1-4971-0467-9 • Code 04679 $19.99 US/$26.99 CAD

Story of Jesus The Epic Account of His Life and Times on Earth

“Bearing Gifts we Traverse Afar” Matthew’s Magi will have come from one of three civilizations to the east. First, Persia. Magi and their mastery of dreams are first recorded in Persia, modern Iran, to the northeast, and most early Christian writers placed our Magi there. A mosaic in the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem even showed them in the belted tunics, trousers, and peaked caps that Persians wore. When the Persians invaded Palestine in 614 CE, they burned down almost every church, but when they saw this mosaic, they spared the Basilica. The Magi’s gifts, however, suggest an Arabian origin: gold and frankincense are twice linked in the Bible (Isaiah 60:6 and Psalm 72:15) with Arabian camel trains.

And finally, the astrology hints at Babylonia, famous for its astronomy. Many Jews had been taken into exile in Babylon in 587-6 BCE, and a large colony settled there forever.

We nowadays associate gold with divinity, frankincense with prayer, and myrrh with burial.

But the key to the gifts might lie in the survival in Babylon of ancient Jewish beliefs that had been lost in Judea. Gold, frankincense, and myrrh had all been used in the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem that the Babylonians had destroyed: the temple’s implements were all of gold, only the High Priest burned frankincense, and myrrh anointed the king.

Perhaps, with the Magi, ancient stories, hopes, and rituals were being brought back home, from Babylon to Judea, at last. ■

Edoardo Albert, Robin Griffith-Jones Story of Jesus relates the epic tale of Jesus Christ’s life, from the prophecies surrounding his birth and childhood in Nazareth, to his adult years spreading his ministry and gaining followers. Discover the people Jesus selected to be his Apostles and uncover the truth behind Judas’ betrayal, Jesus’ encounter with Pilate, and the crucifixion at Golgotha. Packed with incredible imagery and insight into this historical period, this is the perfect guide for anyone who wants to unearth the true story of Jesus of Nazareth.

The Magi Journeying by James Tissot, c. 1890, with a more modern emphasis on the hardship of their journey

a triumphal procession; all of Rome itself was decorated with lights and garlands, and the rooftops were filled with onlookers.

Tiridates identified himself as a descendent of Arsaces, founder of the Persian Empire, and declared to Nero, “I have come to you, my god, to pay homage, as I do to the god Mithras.” Nero confirmed him in his kingship; Tiridates and his entourage, we hear, “did not return by the route he had followed in coming,” but sailed back by another way. The historian Pliny refers to Tiridates and his companions as Magi (Natural History 30.6.17). And in the same year, Halley’s Comet appeared.

“Star with Royal Beauty Bright”

The Magi in Persian clothes with their familiar names Balthassar, Melchior, and Caspar, mosaic, c. 565, S. Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, Italy

© Nina Aldin Thune; Omm-on-tour

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Within 20 years Matthew would be writing his Gospel in Syria, not so far from Tiridates’ kingdom of Armenia. To typify Gentiles—the wisest, most highly educated Gentiles—who better than Magi from the east, astrologers and astronomers from the

The Shrine of the Three Kings in Cologne Cathedral, made 1180-1225 of wood overlaid with gold, silver, enamel, and over 1,000 jewels

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Story of John Wayne The Ultimate Collector’s Guide

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“Glorious Now Behold Him Arise” Within and behind the story we should acknowledge Matthew’s own role as author of the Gospel as a whole. He binds it together with motifs that appear at its

The Adoration of the Magi by Gentile da Fabriano, 1420, with the gorgeous detail typical of the International Gothic style

“The Jewish scriptures foretold the homage of kings, so the Magi were soon promoted in Christian interpretation” start and at its end. Herod in Jerusalem summoned all the chief priests and scribes for advice; and when the adult Jesus reaches Jerusalem for the last time, all the chief priests and the elders will conspire against him. All Jerusalem was thrown into turmoil by the Magi’s news; Jerusalem will take the blood of Jesus upon itself and its children.

The Magi found Jesus by the light of a star; Jesus will die under a darkened sky. The Magi recognized Jesus as King of the Jews; as King of the Jews he will be mocked on the cross. The Gentile Magi are the first to pay him homage, as an infant; the Gentile centurion, seeing him die, will declare him Son of God. A silent Joseph protected the infant Jesus from Herod’s attack; a second Joseph, of Arimathaea, just as silent in the story, will secure the body of Jesus and will bury him.

We hear of the Magi at Christmas, among the lovely stories of Jesus’ birth and infancy. We may well find it strange in itself. No normal star could be identified

directly above Jerusalem and then, after moving, above a particular building five miles away. And in general we distrust stories that have been so clearly shaped to promote their author’s agenda. Matthew did indeed build the Magi into the architecture of his Gospel, and with them set the Gospel’s tone: at once fueled by the heroes and prophecies of the Jewish scriptures, and attuned to the political dramas of his own day. In Jesus, Judaism’s most venerable prophecies and vastest hopes were coming to fruition.

The prophet Isaiah wrote: Arise, Jerusalem, for your light has come, the glory of God has risen upon you. The nations shall come to your light and kings to the brightness of your dawning; the wealth of the nations is coming to you, convoys from the East, bringing gold and incense and singing the praise of the lord.

(Isaiah 60:1,3,5-6)

The Magi see and worship Jesus in the star: from The Bladelin Altarpiece by Rogier van der Weyden, c. 1450

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Ultimate Beatles Collection Your Complete Guide to the World’s Greatest Band

Scott Reeves, Dan Peel, Neil Crossley, Bee Ginger, Nikole Robinson Peek inside the life and career of John Wayne, or “The Duke” in this amazingly detailed book, The Story of John Wayne.

Read about his humble beginnings, his desire to join the military, be a football pro, and ultimately his rise to stardom in the Wild West movies of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. It features a review of the top 10 Wayne movies for each decade and discusses how he became the star, how he got along with his co-stars and leading ladies. Additionally, included is information about Wayne’s political influence and ambitions, his foray onto the small screen, and ultimately with his diagnosis of incurable cancer.

Dan Peel, Erlingur Einarsson, Henry Yates, Ian Fornam, Neil Crossley, Joel McIver Find out all you need to know about how John, Paul, George and Ringo became the most influential band of all time. Ultimate Beatles Collection charts the Fab Four’s musical evolution through the sixties. Includes a fascinating biography of each member of the band, an introduction to the members’ early years as school kids with love of American Rock and Roll.

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Visual History of World Military Machines Inside the World’s Most Incredible Combat Machines

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ancient civilizations of Persia, Arabia, or Babylon? They come with frankincense and myrrh; both were used in prayers of divination. Matthew does not call them kings, but the Jewish scriptures foretold the homage of kings (Psalm 72:10, Isaiah 60:1-6), so the Magi were soon promoted in Christian interpretation. Nor does Matthew number them, but the classic trio, with one gift each, is now accepted everywhere.

Jewish tradition nursed the prediction of one star as a vital portent. King Balak, determined to destroy the Hebrews arriving in the Holy Land under Moses, commissioned Balaam—from the East—to curse them. But far from it. Balaam is inspired to speak out: “I see him, though not now; I behold him, though he is not near; a star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will rise from Israel.” (Numbers 24:17) When the passage was translated into Greek, three centuries before Matthew wrote, its meaning was made more direct: the “scepter” it spoke of became a single “man,” a king. Before the time of Jesus the sectaries of Qumran were applying this prophecy to the longed-for Messiah. The Aramaic translations of scripture probably familiar in Jesus’ own day paraphrased the passage to make its significance clear: “A king will arise from Jacob, and the Messiah will be anointed from Israel.” And at the next and last revolt against the Romans, in 135 CE, the rebels’ leader was heralded as the Messiah, and changed his name to show that Balaam’s prophecy had been fulfilled at last: he had been simply Bar Kosiba, “Son of Kosiba;” from now on he would be known as Bar Kochba, “Son of the Star.” Jesus himself is “the bright Morning Star” (Rev. 22:16) that shines in the east at dawn, bringing light to those in darkness (Luke 1:71-9).

The ancient past was never far away in Jewish thought. Matthew’s whole Gospel presents Jesus as a new Moses, who will lead his people out of their present slavery

into a new freedom. We know from the Jewish historian Josephus of some stories, current in Matthew’s day, about the birth of Moses. Josephus told of the Jews’ slavery in Egypt. One of the sacred scribes of Egypt told the Pharaoh that one was due to be born to the Jews who would bring down the rule of the Egyptians and raise up the Jews. Frightened by this, the Pharaoh then ordered that every son born to the Israelites should be thrown in the river and killed.

Among the Jews was Amran, whose wife was pregnant. God appeared to him in a dream to reassure him: “This child, whose birth has filled the Egyptians with such fear that they have condemned the Jews’ children to death, will indeed be your child; he shall free the Jews from their slavery in Egypt, and will be remembered for as long as time endures.” (Antiquities 2.9.2-3) Matthew had every reason to relish such a precedent as he designed his narrative.

What If…Book of Alternative History Revisit Major Milestones That Shaped World History and Discover the Outcome If They Had Happened Differently

Alex Harris, JJ Molloy, Joshua S. Bettis, Josh Denning Discover the incredible combat machines that have graced the skies, land, and sea of the world’s most famous conflicts.

A fascinating account of the history and development of dozens of legendary military vehicles, Visual History of Combat Machines details the facts and figures of these incredible machines. Explaining the technology that makes these tanks, choppers, and battleships the best of the best, this guide spans the last 100 years of warfare and how it’s evolved. Filled with fascinating articles by leading historians, scholars, and military experts, as well as high-quality photography and illustrations, this action-packed book is a must-have for any history buff!

Jeff Greenfield, Catherine Curzon, Elizabeth Norton, Nicola Tallis The course of history has taken many turns. What would the world be like if events had happened differently? What if JFK had never visited Dallas on November 22, 1963? What if Germany had won the First World War? How would life be different in America if the Southern states had beaten the North? What would a world without The Beatles sound like?

Find out the potential answers to all these questions and many more in What If...:Book of Alternative History.

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Special Interest Soil to Gut How to Regenerate Your Health with Food

Doubt, Hope, Action Invitation to a Gentle Revolution

Dr Lucy Williamson BVM&S DVM MSc ANutr Soil to Gut cuts through the confusion of modern food choices. Written by Dr Lucy Williamson; Registered Nutritionist and former vet, this practical handbook offers clear, evidence-based advice rooted in the link between soil, food, and gut health. Simple tips help you eat well, feel better, and make choices that support both your health and the planet.

Uffe Elbaek Doubt, Hope, Action is Uffe Elbaek’s journey in search of hope and an invitation to a gentle revolution. Blending sharp social analysis with heartfelt optimism, Doubt, Hope, Action urges progressive movements and all people to recognise their shared purpose, and to unite, mobilise, and act. Now is not the time to sit on the sidelines.

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Secrets of Card Magic Amazing Sleight-of-Hand Tricks, Decoded and Explained

Anatomy of Yoga for Posture and Health Nicky Jenkins and Leigh Brandon Anatomy of Yoga for Posture and Health offers an in-depth look inside the body during yoga practice, helping you understand how each pose impacts muscles, joints, and the spine. With detailed anatomical illustrations and expert guidance, this book focuses on techniques to improve posture, strengthen the spine, and promote overall health through yoga.

Marc Lemezma Master the art of illusion with 22 captivating card tricks that grow with your skills. From basic sleight of hand to the mind-bending “Absolute Absurdity,” this guide provides the history, terminology, and step-by-step secrets needed to perplex any audience for hours.

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Anatomy of Sports Injuries

Proficient Motorcycling, 3rd Edition The Ultimate Guide to Riding Well

Leigh Brandon Anatomy of Sports Injuries takes you inside the human body to explain the causes, effects, and prevention of common sports injuries. Featuring over 80 detailed anatomical illustrations and expert guidance, this comprehensive guide teaches you how to identify the root of injuries, rehabilitate effectively, and prevent future problems all while improving overall fitness.

David L. Hough The book Proficient Motorcycling, Third Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Riding Well is essential reading for all motorcyclists regardless of their years of experience. Author David L. Hough, a revered motorcycle author, columnist, and ridingsafety consultant, lays out a clear course for all riders who want to sharpen their handling skills and improve their rides.

This third edition has been expanded to include information on getting started riding, general safety, a description of motorcycle gears and types of motorcycles along with equipment that can be added to the bike.

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3D Printers: A Beginner’s Guide, 2nd Revised and Expanded Edition All of the Design and Technical Basics You Need to Use Any 3D Printer

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Model Aircraft Aerodynamics, 5th Edition

Oliver Bothmann This must-have book will guide you through your first steps in 3D printing at home! Get started with a solid overview of concepts and techniques and learn the basics of 3D construction with essential information on data files, programs, and software, such as 3ds Max, Rhinoceros 5, ZBrushCore, SolidWorks, Sketchup Make, Blender, and more.

This newly updated edition of 3D Printers: A Beginner’s Guide features all the latest technologies and an expanded gallery to show you what’s possible and what’s not with practical tips and tricks.

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Martin Simons This is the latest edition - fully revised and updated - of the standard work on aerodynamic theory, as applied to model flight. Everything is explained in a concise and practical form for those enthusiasts who appreciate that a better understanding of model behavior is the sure path to greater success and enjoyment. The revisions for this new edition reflect the significant developments in model aircraft, including radio frequency (RC) model aircraft and drones, over the last few years. New content including the chapter on aerofoils has been extended to take account of the vast amount of testing carried out recently in the USA at the University of Illinois.

Available June 2025

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Come on an Epic Journey Through History Hawkins, Emily - Parkin, Michael › This book takes young readers on a chronological journey from the age of dinosaurs through ancient civilizations. › An adventurous narrative style invites children to imagine themselves traveling through time with relatable heroes. › The story explores both historical milestones and a glimpse into the future to spark curiosity about the world’s timeline.

$14.99 US / $20.99 CAD Hardback, 14 pages, 10.43 x 9.45 9798890942050, Code 2050A Curious Fox Books

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Brown, Helen - Sanders, Allan › A rhythmic, rhyming narrative follows a secret mission to introduce young readers to diverse marine habitats. › Interactive die-cut pages and a hide-and-seek format encourage children to spot hidden treasures in every scene. › The colorful illustrations and engaging crew of characters provide an accessible first look at ocean life.

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Lift the Flap: Discovery! Animals

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Virr, Paul › Interactive Format: The “lift the flap” design with 75 flaps is specifically designed for young children who enjoy tactile, hands-on learning experiences › Simple Language: The text uses short, straightforward sentences and basic vocabulary appropriate for early readers or read-aloud sessions › Visual Learning: Heavy emphasis on colorful illustrations by Rachael Saunders, which appeals to visual learners and pre-readers › Educational Content: Introduces basic animal facts and habitats in an accessible, non-technical way suitable for early childhood education › Engaging Questions: Uses fun prompts to encourage curiosity and interaction

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Animal World

Our planet is special. It is the only place in our universe where there are living things. Caribou Barn swallow

Animals all belong to one giant family tree.

Similar animals are grouped together to form different animal families, such as reptiles, mammals, amphibians, birds, fish, and invertebrates. The places animals have adapted to live in are called habitats.

Earth is home to more than a million different types of animals, as well as various plants and fungi.

Albatross

Frog

You can spot animals on land, in the water, or even flying in the sky.

Gray whale

Tiger

You’re an animal, too! Humans are a type of mammal.

Some animals are tiny.

Giant panda

We need to take care of animals whose habitats are in danger on our beautiful planet.

Vulture

Other animals are huge!

Black-headed gulls

Animals live, move, feed, poo, breathe, and bring up their young all over the planet.

Camel Zebras

Toucan Galápagos giant tortoise

Sloth

Giraffe

The elephant is the largest land animal on the planet.

Orangutan Dolphins

Gazelle

MIGRATION KEY Each year, many animals make enormous journeys called migrations.

Kangaroo

Barn swallows fly south to avoid the cold winter.

The Arctic tern flies right across the MAIN ARTWORK world to its nesting grounds and back!

Vultures circle overhead, trying to spot an easy meal.

Grassland Grazing

Grasslands are home to huge herds of grazing animals. Predators hide in the long grass, too!

There’s enough water here for grass to grow, but only a few trees can survive.

Sheep

The blue whale is the largest living creature on earth.

The gray whale swims south to mate and give birth in the winter.

Grasslands cover almost a quarter of the land on our planet.

Kiwi bird

Polar bear

In summer, caribou travel north to have their babies.

Great white shark

Baobob tree

Emperor penguins Gazelles graze in great herds.

Large numbers make it harder for predators to attack.

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Sometimes it doesn’t rain for months, so baobab trees store water in their trunks.

Acacia tree

Orb-weaver spider

Animals have acclimated to live almost everywhere, from icy, frozen lands at the poles to dry, baking hot deserts at the Equator.

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Lions live in a group called a pride.

Long-necked giraffes are the tallest land animals.

Weaver birds build nests that hang from tree branches.

Ostriches are huge birds.

Meerkats stand upright on their hind legs to keep watch for predators.

Only male lions have a mane around their necks.

Female lions are strong and fast, and they do most of the hunting.

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Desert Dwellers

This black rhinoceros likes to roll in the mud.

Red acacia tree

The Sahara desert is very hot and dry.

But the animals that live their have found Who lives in clever ways to help them survive! this burrow?

A lappet-faced vulture circles overhead, looking for a dead animal to scavenge.

It rarely rains here, so there are few plants or trees.

Who’s made a perch among the palm fronds?

Oleander An elephant’s trunk can grab food or squirt water into its mouth.

Like many animals, zebras come to the waterhole for a drink.

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Most animals keep out of the sun during the day.

A sandfish is a type of lizard known as a skink.

In some places, water from underground bubbles to the surface to form an oasis.

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A horned viper moves over the sand with sideways leaps.

If it gets too hot . . .

Dorcas gazelle can run as fast as a car to escape danger.

Date palm A camel’s hump is a food store of fat that can last weeks.

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Trees and plants grow thickly round an oasis, and animals come here to drink fresh water.

Date palms provide food and shade.

Dromedary camel Spurge This cold-blooded desert monitor is a type of lizard. It gets energy by soaking up sunshine.

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Addax antelope rarely drink water.

They get the moisture they need from plants and dew.

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Lift the Flap: Discovery! Dinosaurs Virr, Paul › Interactive Format: The “lift the flap” design with 75 flaps is specifically designed for young children who enjoy tactile, hands-on learning experiences › Simple Language: The text uses short, straightforward sentences and basic vocabulary appropriate for early readers or read-aloud sessions › Visual Learning: Heavy emphasis on colorful illustrations by Rachael Saunders, which appeals to visual learners and pre-readers › Educational Content: Introduces basic animal facts and habitats in an accessible, non-technical way suitable for early childhood education › Engaging Questions: Uses fun prompts to encourage curiosity and interaction

Meet the Dinosaurs!

Some types of dinosaur were the largest land animals to have ever lived on Earth.

The skeletons you see in museums are the fossil bones of dinosaurs that have been preserved in rock.

Millions of years ago, long before there were people, amazing animals called dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

TIME OF THE DINOSAURS

Dinosaurs lived during a time called the Mesozoic Era.

Dinosaurs were a new kind of reptile that first appeared around 250 million years ago.

Cenozoic Era

Some dinosaurs had beak-like mouths.

This was a young Argentinosaurus.

A grown-up would fill this hall!

From 66 million years ago to now!

PSITTACOSAURUS

Cretaceous Period

ARGENTINOSAURUS STEGOSAURUS Some dinosaurs walked on four legs like Stegosaurus.

145 to 66 million years ago

Some dinosaurs had incredibly long tails.

Others had great crests or horns.

Some dinosaurs were really small!

Dinosaurs lived all over the world for millions of years but died out 66 million years ago.

Watch out— Tyrannosaurus rex was a meat-eating dinosaur!

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Dinosaurs laid eggs like birds and reptiles do today.

PARASAUROLOPHUS

201 to 145 million years ago

Some dinosaurs were plant-eaters like Triceratops.

Jurassic Giants

During the Jurassic, dinosaurs became bigger and bigger. Some were the largest land animals that ever walked on Earth.

The climate during this time was wetter, and plants spread farther across the land.

More plants led to more plant-eating dinosaurs.

MESOZOIC ERA

Jurassic Period

PARVICURSOR

Triassic Period

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Diplodocus was so large that it had to eat a lot of leaves.

Stegosaurus

252 to 201 million years ago

VELOCIRAPTOR

Living in a herd provided many plant-eating dinosaurs with protection. Herds are much harder for a predator to TYRANNOSAURUS attack than a single dinosaur. REX

Other dinosaurs walked on two legs like Velociraptor.

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Young Diplodocus were much safer if they stayed in the middle of the herd.

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Hungry predators like Allosaurus hunted the many plant-eaters!

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Battling Dinosaurs!

Brachiosaurus had long front legs and a giraffe-like Baryonyx hunted fish neck to reach from the riverbank. the highest leaves.

Over millions of years, different dinosaurs developed all kinds of skills and defenses to help them survive.

Diplodocus was super long because of its neck and tail.

Carcharodontosaurus

Pentaceratops

Pachycephalosaurus

Baryonyx

Jaws and skulls!

Tough body armor could break the teeth of a hungry predator, so this Tarbosaurus may think twice before trying to take a bite!

Baryonyx

Tarbosaurus Who is sleeping under the ground here?

Stegosaurus was well-equipped to deal with predators.

Spinosaurus was the largest meat-eating dinosaur EVER! It had a huge bony sail along its back.

Coelacanth

Prehistoric waters were filled with huge fish.

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Spinosaurus

Spinosaurus was a strong swimmer that hunted for fish.

Ankylosaurus

Terrifying Tails

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Ankylosaurus was covered with tough, protective scales and rows of spikes.

SWISH!

Euoplocephalus

Deadly Claws Kentrosaurus

Velociraptor

Therizonosaurus

Its crocodile-like jaws were perfect for snatching fish out of the water.

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Lift the Flap: Discovery! Farm

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Virr, Paul › Interactive Format: The “lift the flap” design with 75 flaps is specifically designed for young children who enjoy tactile, hands-on learning experiences › Simple Language: The text uses short, straightforward sentences and basic vocabulary appropriate for early readers or read-aloud sessions › Visual Learning: Heavy emphasis on colorful illustrations by Rachael Saunders, which appeals to visual learners and pre-readers › Educational Content: Introduces basic animal facts and habitats in an accessible, non-technical way suitable for early childhood education › Engaging Questions: Uses fun prompts to encourage curiosity and interaction

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Welcome to Appletree Farm

CAW! CAW !

Work starts early on the farm.

Jump out of bed now and lend a hand!

Everyone needs to work together to run a farm.

What is being grown inside this warm greenhouse?

Sheep graze on grass and clover in the top field.

BAA! BAA!

Vegetables and cereal grains are grown in the fields.

This is the milking shed for the cows.

Farm vehicles and tools are kept dry in the barn.

What animals live in this little house?

The farmer and her family live in this cozy farmhouse.

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Farmer Joe herds some cows to the milking shed Time to using a quad bike. wake up!

It’s time to bring the cows down to the milking shed. They get milked twice a day.

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Cows are brought here to be milked.

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Farmer Jess brings more cows from another field in a trailer.

Milk is stored in a large, steel tank to keep it cool and fresh.

QUACK!

This hay is needed in the sheep barn.

In the warmer months, cows graze in the fields. They spend all day munching on grass.

The cows are milked early in the morning and then again late in the afternoon.

MEOW!

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A milk tanker collects the milk every couple of days. It is pumped into a steel tank, which is kept cool like a fridge.

A group of cows is called a herd. Cows are friendly and like to do everything together.

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Harvest Time!

Soft fruits are ready to harvest in this plastic tunnel. Take a look!

Everyone on the farm works together to gather the crops.

Grass is tough to eat! Cows chew the grass from their stomachs a second time. This is called “chewing the cud.”

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Fruit pickers come to the farm to pick ripe fruit from the trees.

Wheat is gathered using a huge vehicle called a combine harvester.

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Lush green grass is cut to make silage. Cows munch on this in winter.

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Loader

A loader puts the bales on a trailer.

They will be stored for use in winter.

Cereal crops are cut and collected by the header.

Wheat stalks make straw and are rolled up into bales by a baler machine.

Combine harvester

Watch out!

Here comes the grain!

Wheat is a cereal grain that is used to make many common foods.

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Lift the Flap: Discovery! Nature Virr, Paul › Interactive Format: The “lift the flap” design with 75 flaps is specifically designed for young children who enjoy tactile, hands-on learning experiences › Simple Language: The text uses short, straightforward sentences and basic vocabulary appropriate for early readers or read-aloud sessions › Visual Learning: Heavy emphasis on colorful illustrations by Rachael Saunders, which appeals to visual learners and pre-readers › Educational Content: Introduces basic animal facts and habitats in an accessible, non-technical way suitable for early childhood education › Engaging Questions: Uses fun prompts to encourage curiosity and interaction

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Spring Is Here!

Fruit trees bloom with tiny flowers called blossoms.

When spring begins and the days grow warm, it’s fun to get outdoors and explore nature!

What’s rustling in the treetops?

Keep an eye out for animals, plants, and trees living near your home . . .

. . . in the countryside . . .

. . . and even in busy cities.

Use your ears, too! Can you hear a bird singing a chirpy song?

Plants use flowers to make seeds that grow into new plants.

Male birds sing to find a mate in spring.

Honeybees drink nectar to make honey.

Binoculars are good if you want to get a close-up view of something.

The female will build a nest in a tree or shrub.

Flowers open in the sunshine.

Their colorful petals and sweet smell attract insects.

BUZZ!

Why not Scene make notes art and drawings of all the things you spot?

Summer Nights

Tonight there’s a full Moon in the sky.

A warm summer’s night is perfect for stargazing. You can discover nature at night, too!

Some animals are nocturnal, which means they only come out at night.

Bats flit about in the dark.

But how do they hunt at night?

Look down as well as up!

You might find animal tracks . . .

Look under stones and branches to see what you can find.

. . . or tiny animals.

When you look up at the stars, you are looking into space.

All around How many animal babiesthe can you world, different spot in this springtime scene? animals wake up when it gets dark!

Full Moon

Nightjar

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If you are lucky, you might see a shower of shooting stars.

If you look at the Moon with binoculars, you can see round shapes on its surface called craters.

Plants use water, air, and sunshine to live and grow. Green leaves get energy from the sun.

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Some birds hunt at night, too.

A fox checks if it is safe to leave the den.

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Home and Away Moths usually fly around Take a flashlight with you on your walk.

night, while butterflies Withat winter on its way, some fly during the day.

What’s that sweet smell? animals keep cozy in their homes.

Others head somewhere warmer.

Where’s this blue jay going?

Who lives in here?

Raccoons are clever climbers.

Beavers build special shelters called lodges from branches, twigs, and mud.

Bats Some animals find shelter in ready-made homes like this cave.

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Great blue heron This chipmunk is busy looking for hazelnuts. It can carry lots of food in its bulging cheeks.

A beaver’s lodge has underwater entrances.

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A monarch butterfly sips nectar from a flower.

Sometimes the lodges are so big they block up streams and rivers.

Raccoons sleep in their dens during the day.

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Lift the Flap: Discovery! Oceans

2026

Virr, Paul › Interactive Format: The “lift the flap” design with 75 flaps is specifically designed for young children who enjoy tactile, hands-on learning experiences › Simple Language: The text uses short, straightforward sentences and basic vocabulary appropriate for early readers or read-aloud sessions › Visual Learning: Heavy emphasis on colorful illustrations by Rachael Saunders, which appeals to visual learners and pre-readers › Educational Content: Introduces basic animal facts and habitats in an accessible, non-technical way suitable for early childhood education › Engaging Questions: Uses fun prompts to encourage curiosity and interaction

Our Blue Planet

Sea mammals, such as seals, dolphins, and walruses, surface to breathe air.

Oceans cover almost three-quarters of our planet. Let’s dive below the waves!

More animals live in salty seawater than on land.

Animals and plants have adapted to live at different ocean depths.

Dolphins are mammals that live in water.

Thousands of different fish swim about in seas and oceans.

Sharks are a type of fish that eat other fish!

Sea turtles are swimming reptiles with feet like paddles.

This higher part of the seabed is the continental shelf.

IT’S GETTING DARKER!

Crabs, lobsters, barnacles, and krill make up one-fifth of ocean animals.

Seashore animals and plants find ways to survive when the tide is in or out.

By the Seashore

The tide is out! Explore the rockpools to find seashore animals and plants.

Seabirds make their nests on cliff ledges.

Ocean animals vary in size, from tiny plankton to gigantic whales.

Kittiwake

Fishing boats lower huge nets to catch lots of fish.

Lighthouse

Firefly squid

Vampire squid

Squid

Nautilus

Fangtooth

Coelacanth

Light doesn’t reach the seabed. It is dark and very cold down here!

Earth has five great oceans.

Their water makes our planet look blue from outer space.

Fish swim in Giantforisopod shoals protection.

Puffin

Seagull

Seabirds come to rockpools to feed.

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Anglers catch fish with fishing rods.

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Gannet

Oystercatcher Some creatures get stuck in rockpools when the tide goes out.

Slimy seaweed anchors itself on the rocks.

Bladderwrack

Hard shells protect animals from predators.

Starfish use their five arms to move.

Mussels use sticky threads to hold onto rocks.

Limpets

Barnacles cling to the same rock for life.

Some seabirds can dive underwater to catch fish.

They close their shells tightly for protection.

Seagull Shellfish cling tightly to rocks so that the waves can’t wash them away.

Colorful Coral Crabs Reefs have a tough

shell and two claws side by side Thousands of tiny corals live in shallow waters, forming a coral reef.

As night approaches, whitetip reef sharks hunt for food.

Green sea turtles are reptiles and need air to breathe.

The coral reef provides food for small fish.

Sea anemones close when the Coral tide isreefs out. mainly grow in warm, shallow tropical waters.

Corals look like plants but are animals.

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A small group of fish is called a shoal!

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Corals grow hard skeletons around them and make a rocky reef.

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A stingray has a secret weapon to protect it from attack.

Giant clam

Barracuda

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Some sea creatures can eat hard corals.

Porcupinefish look like an easy meal . . .

Eels hide in the reef, waiting to catch prey.

Moray eel

Clever clownfish find safety among the anemone’s stinging tentacles.

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Lift the Flap: Discovery! Things that Go

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Oxlade, Chris - Ganeri, Anita - Hardcastle, Nick › Interactive Learning Experience: The “lift and discover” format encourages hands-on engagement, making it an exciting and educational read for young children who love to explore and uncover new facts about vehicles, from cars and trucks to emergency and construction vehicles. › Comprehensive Vehicle Coverage: The book covers a wide and impressive range of vehicles, including everyday cars, specialist trucks, emergency vehicles, and even historic motor vehicles, giving young readers a thorough and fascinating introduction to the world of motor transport all in one book. › STEM Educational Value: The book goes beyond simply identifying vehicles by explaining how engines work, how cars are designed and manufactured, and the science behind safety features and electric technology, making it a valuable educational resource that supports STEM learning in a fun and accessible way for young readers.

What’s this truck carrying?

This airplane is coming in to land at the airport.

Busy City!

Emergency vehicles move fast. This fire truck is racing to the rescue.

WEE-OOO!

Everyone is on the move in the city. People travel around using all kinds of vehicles.

GOING UP! Commuters arrive by train to work in the city.

GARAGE This car is filling up with electricity.

Different types of cars drive on the city streets.

A police officer stops the traffic.

Vehicles at Work

Some vehicles are built for special jobs.

Just look at all these busy vehicles!

Materials are brought to the worksite in a big dump truck.

This heavy roller will flatten the top of the road.

T Y R E S

This family are on vacation.

These people are waiting for a bus.

ROAD WORK IN PROGRESS

Drivers let emergency vehicles through.

This car has a problem with its brakes.

It will be back on the road soon.

A quad bike is perfect for herding sheep in the fields.

This refrigerated tank truck has come to collect the milk.

This car is having new tires put on.

Speedy motorcycles deliver packages around the city.

Farmers use many special vehicles to help with their work.

FARM

AUTO REPAIRS

Riding a bicycle is a healthy way to get around.

Some vehicles do special jobs. This truck collects garbage and items to recycle.

This big roller will make the new road flat.

A sturdy truck can drive over muddy farm tracks.

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What’s inside this trailer?

A combine harvester cuts and gathers the wheat.

A bulldozer uses its wide blade to push and carry soil and rubble.

OOH!

Superbikes are superfast and NOISY!

Ready to Race!

This tractor is plowing

AH H !

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the fields to prepare for planting.

Vroom! Just look at the amazing vehicles putting on a show today!

This monster truck is crushing old cars with its giant wheels.

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Huge monster trucks do stunts to amaze the crowds.

CRUN CH! Watch out! Rally cars race on muddy country roads.

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Drivers are protected by a steel cage inside the car.

Dragsters are the fastest cars on the track!

Race cars have powerful engines to speed them around the track.

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Stock cars sometimes bump up against each other as they race.

Race cars make pit stops to change their tires or refuel.

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The Ultimate Lift the Flap Encyclopedia of Oceans

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200 Flaps to Explore de la Bedoyere, Camilla - Liu, Jaitong › Interactive Format: The “lift the flap” feature with over 200 flaps is specifically designed for hands-on learning that appeals to younger children who enjoy tactile, interactive books. › Educational Content: The encyclopedic format presents complex ocean science topics (tides, currents, marine life, climate change) in an accessible, simplified manner appropriate for elementary-level comprehension. › Visual Learning: Heavy emphasis on illustrations by Jiatong Liu suggests the book relies on visual storytelling to complement text, which is typical for children’s educational books. › Engaging Language: The writing style uses exciting, discovery-oriented language (“Dive below the sparkling waves,” “hide and seek,” “showing off”) that captures children’s imagination.

Water World

COASTAL HABITATS

water, water everywhere

Earth is a blue planet.

Its oceans and seas are home to some of the largest and strangest creatures alive. Oceans also control the global climate, affecting the weather all over the world. Half of the oxygen we breathe is provided by ocean plants! Despite its great importance, much of this wilderness remains unexplored, and many of its secrets are yet to be discovered. Dive below the sparkling waves to begin a fascinating journey through our mysterious oceans.

The oceans contain more than 96% of earth’s water.

Saltwater Freshwater

WAVES

arctic ocean

Penguins use the power of waves to surf to shore.

World ocean The oceans cover almost 70% of earth’s surface. There are five oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic. They are all connected, along with many smaller seas, to create one vast, ever‑moving body of water we call the World Ocean.

CURRENTS atlantic ocean

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The ocean is home to more than 30,000 species of fish.

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Oceans on the move On average, the sun warms the surface of the ocean to 68˚F, while the depths are just 39˚F. This difference causes currents to flow around the world on the global ocean conveyor belt. The journey can take 600 years!

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About 1,000 species of fish have bones made of cartilage. They include sharks, skates, and rays and are known as cartilaginous fish.

They evolved around 450 million years ago, before bony fish.

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There are two main types of fish: those with bony skeletons, and those that have skeletons made from cartilage, which is slightly bendier than bone.

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As ocean currents move, so do they.

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Bony fish first appeared in the oceans over 400 million years ago, and today there are over 29,000 species. They control their position in the water using a swim bladder. When they fill the this organ with oxygen gas, they rise up.

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Cracks, or vents, in the seabed are places where seawater can get very hot and spurt out in smoky clouds.

Eelpout fish

In this inky black world, the great weight of the water above produces a crushing pressure.

The deep ocean is the most mysterious habitat in the world, but scientists and intrepid explorers have discovered weird and wonderful animals that manage to survive in this challenging place.

Twilight zone 660–3,300 Feet

Here in the Twilight Zone, there is just enough light for some animals, such as a nautilus, to see.

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The abyssal plain stretches out across the ocean, making up at least 40% of Earth’s surface. There are mountain chains, volcanoes, and deep trenches here, although the plain is mostly flat and covered in a thick layer of sediment. The sediment here collects very slowly—it can take a thousand years for 1 millimeter of sediment to form on the seabed.

Hot and cold

Deep seawater is very cold, except around hydrothermal vents and volcanoes. However, even in the deepest parts of the ocean, the temperature does not fall below 34°F–39°F. When hot lava pours out of an undersea volcano, it flows into cold water and cools quickly, creating peculiar‑looking rocks, called pillow lava.

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Here in the Midnight Zone, there is no sunlight.

It is intensely cold, and the weight of water is crushing. The pressure is enough to squash the molecules of water inside every cell of a fish’s body, so how do deep‑sea fish survive? The answer probably lies in a special chemical these fish have; it strengthens water molecules so they don’t collapse.

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In some places, deep trenches plunge far below the seabed. Little is known about the living things that manage to exist at these great depths, where extraordinary water pressure makes exploration almost impossible. The world’s tallest mountains could fit inside the deepest trenches and not reach the surface of the sea!

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Children's The Day I Met BigFoot And Made a New Friend D.L. Miller, Helen Flook From D.L. Miller, your favorite mysterious creature is back in this sweet short story about friendship! Normally shy and reclusive, BigFoot spends his days in the deep dark woods, rarely spotted by humankind. But one day while walking along a wooded path, a friendly human child finds BigFoot and encourages him to stop hiding. After telling BigFoot he should be brave and proud of who he is and that it’s okay to be different, a new friendship is formed and future adventures together will be had. With charming illustrations and a heartwarming lesson, you’ll get to see a side of BigFoot you’ve never seen before!

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As I skipped along, going here and then there, I suddenly stopped. I was feeling quite scared!

There on the ground right in front of me,

was the biggest footprint that I’ve ever seen.

The day I met BigFoot was like any other.

The sun came up and showed a world to discover.

The birds in the window tweeted their songs.

I jumped up from my bed and sang right along.

“I am BigFoot, of course, for reasons you see, I hide in the woods and live with the trees.”

I shook BigFoot’s hand and proudly declared, “I’m pleased to have met you and for the day that we shared!”

Stunned and surprised,

With the sun getting lower,

I stood in pure shock.

the day would soon end.

This creature called BigFoot

But the fun was just starting

continued to talk.

with my new furry friend.

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Children's Non-fiction series for children ages 5-8 on the lives and the works of art of six of the most famous painters. Stories are told through the eyes of fictious charters including an assistant, an aspiring young artist, and a train station attendant. The narrative educates young learners on the artist’s biography, where he lived and painted, and insights into their artistic process. Featured throughout, are reproductions of the artist’s early, as well as most famous, works of art.

Brush with Greatness: Rembrandt van Rijn

Brush with Greatness: Vincent van Gogh

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Brush with Greatness: Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Brush with Greatness: Claude Monet

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Portraits and designs

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Chapter 4

The Giant

David was originally going to be displayed at the Cathedral of Florence.

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One of the first things my master told me when I was a puppy was this: “Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.” For David, he used a massive block of marble that another artist had

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human body. There were portraits of beautiful women, and handdrawn maps of Italy and Europe.

There were even sketches for paintings he planned to paint.

On another wall were designs for his other inventions: a vehicle that could travel under water (Yeah, right!), a carriage with wheels that propelled itself (No horse?

No way!), and something called a parachute (PAH-ruh-shoot) that

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Children's A historical and revealing non-fiction series for children ages 8-12 delves into the remarkable accomplishments of five woman who risked their lives to standup for what they believed in despite great personal consequences, challenges, and obstacles. Regardless of the widely held views of woman during their respective eras, whether because of gender or race, they stood their ground and bravely entrenched themselves in the historical fabric of American history.

Famous Women in History: Nellie Bly

Famous Women in History: Sacagawea

Famous Women in History: Ida B. Wells

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Famous Women in History: Stagecoach Mary

Famous Women in History: Sybil Ludington

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Chapter THREE

Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days

information couldn’t be trusted to the postal service. On April 18, 1775, Revere delivered a message just like Sybil Ludington did. Joseph Warren had told Revere to ride from Boston to Concord, Massachusetts. Just as with Danbury, Connecticut, Concord was where the local militia stored their guns, powder, and ammunition.

Warning had already been sent to Concord for them to hide everything important in barns, wells, and even swamps. Now Revere needed to take them a different, more important warning. The British were coming for Concord, but they weren’t coming by land like everyone thought. They were coming by water. Revere needed to alert the militia, and he had to reach Concord before the British.1 While Sybil made her trip entirely by horse, Revere began by boat.

His mission almost ended there. As he and a few other men were preparing to cross the Charles River, Revere realized he had forgotten the cloth rags to wrap the oars. Without them, the oars would splash loud enough to give them all away. According to legend, a woman was there, wearing a petticoat. She gave the undergarment to the men, who ripped it into pieces and used them to wrap the oars.

Considering the times, it would have been highly unusual for a woman to hand over her petticoat.2 Paul Revere prepares to row across the Once across the Charles River toward Concord. Any loud Charles River, Revere noises would have alerted the British. continued on horseback.

Jules Verne was a famous author in the 1800s. His book Around the World in 80 Days was published in 1873. This book follows the fictional character Phileas Fogg as he travels around the world.

Verne came up with the idea by reading a scientific article in a newspaper. The article used math calculations to show that it might be possible to get all the way around the world in 80 days. Verne was intrigued by that idea and used it as the starting point for his book.

Nellie Bly’s path was almost the same as Phileas Fogg’s path. Nellie stopped at many of the same places, too, and took similar modes of transportation. The main difference in their journey: Fogg started in London and Nellie started in New York.

Around the World in 80 Days has inspired many other travelers. In 2017, Mark Beaumont from Great Britain decided to follow Fogg’s journey—except he decided to do it by cycling across the land routes and flying over the ocean. He completed his journey in 78 days, 14 hours, and 40 minutes.

An early copy of Around the World in 80 Days

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Women Who Shaped Science Inspirational Leaders in STEM

By Frances Durkin A fascinating journey through history chronicling 20 remarkable women who were pioneers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This beautifully illustrated non-fiction children’s book for ages 8 and older opens with the first perfume maker, Tapputi Belatekallim in Mesopotamia, 1200 BCE, through the present, where Nzambi Matee from Kenya, who while studying physics, invented eco-friendly paving blocks made from recycled plastics, their inspirational stories will inspire the next generation of female STEM innovators. Further engagement is encouraged with 12 at-home activities and experiments including Make Your Own Fossil, Build a Recycled Toy House, and Measure Something You Can’t See. References include a glossary and list of periodic elements.

JEANNE VILLEPREUX-POWER (FRANCE, 1794–1871)

INVENTING AQUARIUMS

Jeanne grew up in a tiny village in France and had a very basic education.

Jeanne solved her problem by building

She became a dressmaker, and was so successful that she was asked to

a glass box that she could fill with water.

make a princess’s wedding dress.

She put the sea creatures inside to study them up close. Her invention was later

When Jeanne got married, she and her husband moved to Sicily – an island off the south coast of Italy.

They lived in a city beside the sea and Jeanne loved exploring her new

called an aquarium.

Jeanne invented three different types of aquarium – one to use on land, and two to attach to the ocean floor.

surroundings. She was fascinated by the amazing nature of Sicily and

SECRETS AND SHIPWRECKS

wanted to understand it better.

Jeanne learned amazing new things about sea creatures. She watched octopuses using stones as tools to

BECOMING A SCIENTIST

find food, and she was the first person to see that the paper nautilus octopus

Jeanne began to teach herself about the

grew its own shell.

science and history of nature. She read books, wrote letters to top scientists, and

Most of Jeanne’s research work

collected butterflies, rocks and shells.

was tragically lost in a shipwreck.

Jeanne asked local fishermen to

some of her knowledge in books

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bring her interesting sea animals

and letters. Scientists – and pet

to study, but it was very difficult

fish owners! – all over the world

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still use Jeanne’s invention today.

water. She didn’t want to take

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the animals out of the water to study them, as they would soon die. What could she do?

The scientific study of sea creatures and plants, and their environments, is called marine biology.

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Turn to pages 56–57 for an activity inspired by Jeanne.

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Children's

Peaceful Protests Series Information Interest Level: Grades 4 - 5 Reading Level: Grade 5 • 48 pages • 7.5 x 9.5

Peaceful protests have once again emerged as a powerful tool for change. Here are the stories and heroes of history’s greatest protests. The American colonists who said no to unfair British rule. The suffragettes’ marches around the world for the right to vote. From the Native Americans of Standing Rock to the voices of Black Lives Matter, these are true tales of courage that continue to inspire. Chapter notes, suggested readings, a glossary and index are included for each book.

• Full-Color Photos

“Examines a variety of protest movements around the world, giving readers broad insight into why people take to the street.”

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—Booklist

Peaceful Protests: Voices for Civil Rights Mahatma Gandhi, Medgar Evers, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr, Nelson Mandela

MAHATMA GANDHI

Wayne L. Wilson

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in India in 1869 to an upper-class Hindu family. Known as Mahatma (Great Soul), Gandhi led India to independence from British rule. His belief in passive resistance for change inspired many great civil rights leaders, including Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela.

Gandhi’s activism began as a young lawyer in South Africa. He was shocked and angered about how horribly Indians were treated by the white British government. In his first court appearance in 1893, he was asked to remove his Gandhi, spiritual leader of turban. He refused and walked out of the Indian independence the courtroom. Days later a white man movement, said: “You must be complained about Gandhi sitting in the the change you wish to see in first-class section of a train and refusing the world.” to give up his seat to a white European passenger. Though he had a ticket, he was thrown off the train at the next station. It was then he vowed to fight the “deep disease of color prejudice.”10 Gandhi studied world religions and Hindu spiritual books. He said, “The religious spirit within me became a living force.”11 He chose to live a simple life. He spun his own clothes with a spinning wheel. He became a vegetarian and devoted time to prayer, fasting, and meditation.

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One of the religious principles he learned was ahimsa (a-him-sa), which means to “do no harm.” Gandhi turned it into a nonviolent tool to resist oppression, calling it satyagraha (sat-YAH-graha)—“truth force.” Gandhi believed the purpose of using nonviolence as a weapon was to change people’s points of view, to win over their minds and hearts.12 In South Africa and India, Gandhi organized nonviolent protests against the British Empire. His campaigns involved peaceful demonstrations, sit-ins, picketing, vigils, boycotts, work and hunger strikes, and more.

One of his most successful campaigns was the Salt March.

Britain placed a heavy tax on salt, and it hit India’s poor people the hardest. On March 12, 1930, Gandhi marched 240 miles to a town by the Arabian Sea called Dandi. Thousands of Indians joined the 24-day march. Gandhi broke the law and made his own salt from seawater. His action inspired similar protests across India.

Gandhi and about 60,000 Indians were jailed for breaking the Salt Acts. Mahatma Gandhi became a beloved figure around the world.

Gandhi picks up grains of salt by the sea in the town of Dandi.

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Peaceful Protests: Voices for the Environment Earth Day, John Muir - the Sierra Club, Henry David Thoreau, Dr. Seuss

Peaceful Protests: Voices for Peace Jane Adams, Muhammad Ali, John Lennon, Leymah Gbowee Wayne L. Wilson

Tamra B. Orr

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Children's A non-fiction educational series for children ages 4-10 covering the exploration of the world’s oceans and seas. Young readers are introduced to an array of sea creatures, topographies, and vegetation unique to each body of water through vibrant photography and captions.

Amazing Creatures of the Arctic Ocean

Awesome Creatures of the Atlantic Ocean

Incredible Creatures of the Indian Ocean

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Incredible Creatures of the Caribbean Sea

Magnificent Creatures of the Pacific Ocean Magnificent Creatures of the Mediterranean Sea

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Discover Great National Parks Series Information Interest Level: Grades 4 - 8 Reading Level: Grades 4 - 8 • 48 pages • 7.5 x 9.5

Make an up close and personal visit to five of America’s incredible national parks with this visually striking, information packed series. Every title is packed with fascinating facts, history, and photos that cover key aspects of each park, from geographic and natural highlights and landmarks to the plants and animals you will find there, when and how the park was founded, what the land and people who lived there were like before, and the significant figures and events of each park’s past. An Index, glossary, and bibliography with additional reading is also included for every book.

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Famous Friends Series Information

These are people we know and love who celebrated their differences and encouraged one another’s dreams. Learn how Oprah Winfrey found a kindred spirit in poet Maya Angelou, Helen Keller made a supportive friend in Mark Twain, Henry Ford and Thomas Edison helped each other to create and innovate, and Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig inspired each other on and off the field.

Interest Level: Grades 4 – 8 Reading Level: 4 - 5 • 48 pages • 7.5 x 9.5 • Full-Color Photos

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Famous Friends: Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig (HC)

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Famous Friends: Henry Ford and Thomas Edison (HC)

900

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• Glossary and Index

Famous Friends: Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig How They Met, Their Humble Beginnings and Amazing Achievements

Famous Friends: Helen Keller and Mark Twain How They Met, Their Humble Beginnings and Amazing Achievements

Michael DeMocker

Philip Wolny

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Famous Friends: Henry Ford and Thomas Edison How They Met, Their Humble Beginnings and Amazing Achievements

Famous Friends: Maya Angelou and Oprah Winfrey How They Met, Their Humble Beginnings and Amazing Achievements

John Bankston

Tamra B. Orr

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Kids’ Backyard Safari It’s a jungle out there! Where? Why, your own backyard. Kids Pre-K to grade 2 will enjoy learning more about the creatures many of them see every day – what they eat, where they live, how they take care of their babies – with this entertaining, fact-filled series.

Series Information • 32 pages • 7.5 x 9.5 • Full-Color Photos • Web Addresses • Index

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Kids’ Backyard Safari: Red Foxes Explore Their World and Learn Fun Facts

Kids’ Backyard Safari: Raccoons Explore Their World and Learn Fun Facts

Nicole Orr

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Kids’ Backyard Safari: Opossums Explore Their World and Learn Fun Facts

Kids’ Backyard Safari: Gray Squirrels Explore Their World and Learn Fun Facts

Ann Tatlock

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WE BUILT THIS CITY Series Information Interest Level: Grades 3 - 6 Reading Level: Grades 3 - 6 • 40 pages • 7.5 x 9.5

We might take for granted our beloved cities that have always been there for us, but there was a time they did not exist at all. This series offers illuminating photographs and compelling stories explaining what it took to build these cities, who lived on the land before the buildings rose, and all the types of people from all over the world who worked together to build them, from the first house to the largest skyscraper.

Chapter notes, suggested readings, a glossary and index are included for each book.

“Highly recommended… Readers will marvel at these ‘dreams’ that became reality.”

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We Built This City: Boston History, People, Landmarks-Fenway Park, Boston Common, Paul Revere

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Progress, Fire, and Flood

buildings were made of stone and brick, they had wooden window frames, trim, and roofs. The wood, combined with the narrowness of the streets, allowed the fire to race down the streets. It burned uncontrolled for 12 straight hours.

The fire department faced many challenges. The city’s water mains were old. They had not been upgraded to deal with the city’s growing population. Water supplies were limited. The fire trucks were pulled by horses. In a case of bad timing, most of the city’s horses were ill, making them slow and clumsy. The Boston firefighters desperately telegraphed neighboring cities for help. However, because it was late, most telegraph offices were already closed.

The Great Boston Fire destroyed 65 acres of property. It burned down 776 buildings and did 73.5 million dollars’ worth of damage (equivalent to almost $2 billion in 2023). At least 30 people died, including a dozen firefighters.

Rebuilding Boston happened almost immediately. Strict building codes and fire laws Standing at 496 feet tall, the were put into place to keep the Custom House Tower has 36 city safer and more fireproof. columns, each carved from a single Regular fire inspections were piece of granite from nearby required.

The downtown Quincy. The building is supported by 3,000 wood piles driven down to area most damaged by the fire originally held rows of the bedrock.

warehouses, small businesses, and elegant mansions. A number of larger businesses saw this burned land as the perfect chance to expand into downtown, creating Boston’s first financial district.

Today, Boston’s financial district is a fascinating mix of old and new, and is considered by many to be the heart of all of New England’s banking and finance. The city’s first skyscraper, the Boston Custom House Tower, was built from 1913 to 1915 and used the foundation from the original 1849 custom house.

While the financial district has the historically famous Old South Meeting House, the organizing point The Old South Meeting House is for the Boston Tea Party protest in one of a few historical buildings 1773, and the Bell in Hand Tavern, still standing alongside the America’s oldest tavern, it also has flashier modern buildings of sparkling skyscrapers, banks, condos, Boston’s financial district. and stores.

The years surrounding the fire saw other changes, as well. Boston saw even more population growth and cultural influence from other countries. Italian immigrants began arriving in Boston in large numbers in the late 1800s and early 1900s, contributing to the city’s vibrant culinary scene, especially in Boston’s historic North End neighborhood.

The South Boston and Charlestown neighborhoods were still strongly Irish, but Russian Jewish immigrants began making the West End their home. Chinese immigrants also began to settle in Boston in the late 19th

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Modern Boston and The Big Dig

area’s first permanent European resident.

Within a few years, Puritans and Quakers immigrated to the New England area. From that point on, the region grew quickly. In 1630, Blaxton made arrangements with a group of Puritan settlers who wanted to move to the peninsula. Their leader, Isaac Johnson, named the new town Boston after his home in England. By the The Old State House, built in 1713, is the early 1700s, it had its first oldest surviving public building in Boston public school (the Boston and remains one of the oldest public Latin School), a mint (the buildings in the entire United States.

Hull Mint) that produced the country’s first paper money, a newspaper (The Boston News-Letter), and a printing press. The printing press was sponsored by the first institution of higher education in the English colonies, Harvard College, which was founded in 1636.

The second half of the eighteenth century was full of conflict and fighting for Boston. The Thirteen Colonies remained under England’s control. That is not what they wanted. They had left Europe to find religious freedom, as well as a chance to start new lives. They wanted their own nation: the United States. England was not about to let them go that easily, however.

More than 16 million cubic yards of dirt had to be dug out. That was enough to fill a sports stadium all the way to the top—16 times! It required 541,000 truckloads to move away all that dirt, which was later used all over New England to fill in quarries, cover landfills, and convert former dump sites like nearby Spectacle Island. The project used so much reinforced steel that it could have wrapped around the entire planet at the equator.

A major challenge for the Big The project’s scope was so Dig was constructing all of large that experts compared it the necessary tunnels. After to creating the Panama Canal all the dirt was excavated, the or England’s Chunnel. More than complicated construction process 5,000 people worked on it. could begin.

The city promised not to bother people during the construction. Utilities were not to be disturbed. Since people living in nearby apartments could not keep their windows open during the summer because of the noise, the city paid for their air conditioning and soundproof windows. Some people even got free firm mattresses to counteract the shaking from the nearby earthmoving equipment.

The Central Artery was finished in 2003. It had soared far past the predicted cost to $15 billion. This made it one of the most expensive construction projects in U.S. history. It took eight more years than planned to finish, thanks to a series of unexpected events. Blueprints

did not line up properly.

Concrete was mixed improperly.

At one point, ceilings collapsed. Then, near the South Station rail yards, the soil was so unstable, workers could not stand on it to work. To solve the problem, refrigerator units The cable-stayed Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill were brought in.

Memorial Bridge (the Zakim Bridge) carries ten They were used lanes of traffic across the Charles River. It connects to freeze the Cambridge and Boston. ground so that work could continue.

All the effort, time, and money had a huge impact. Commuting time was cut in half with the new expressways. Because traffic keeps moving, there are fewer emissions, so there is less air pollution. Boston’s carbon monoxide levels dropped 12 percent once the Central Artery opened.

The Big Dig helped bring many more tourists to the city. This extra tourism improved the city’s economy. In addition to the expressways, the city created more than 45 parks and public plazas where the elevated highways once ran. Instead of traffic jams, the area now has hundreds of trees and countless happy visitors.

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After Blaxton moved from this house on Beacon Hill, 44 acres of his land became Boston Common. almost 90 percent of the Native Americans had died. More epidemics swept through in 1692 and 1721, killing hundreds.

In England, religious laws were very strict. Some groups wanted to leave and start new churches in the New World. In 1620, the Mayflower brought 102 pilgrims to the shores of what would become Massachusetts. In 1623, another explorer arrived. The Reverend William Blaxton (sometimes spelled Blackstone) also wanted to set up a religious settlement. To his surprise, the land he and the others had planned to live on was already occupied by another group of English settlers.

Although most of the other travelers returned to England, Blaxton remained, striking out to find land for himself. He built a cabin and planted an orchard on 800 empty acres on the western slope of the future Beacon Hill. The Reverend became the Boston 12

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By the time the fire ended, more than 300 people had died. Onethird of the entire city was homeless. About 17,500 buildings burned down. A day of hard rain helped put the fire out. By then, it had destroyed an area four miles long and almost one mile wide.

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Disaster and Recovery

Chapter Three

The Great Rebuilding Begins

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View of the city of Chicago showing the waterfront on Lake Michigan, and the newly rebuilt city following the 1871 Chicago Fire.

Once the shock of the fire had passed, The fire’s destruction was Chicago focused on overwhelming, but it inspired a number recovering. All of the of changes in Chicago that would trash and wreckage ultimately make it a safer city. was dumped into Lake Michigan. Six weeks later, 300 new buildings were already being built. The first “fireproof” building was built in 1873, and many of the other new buildings were also designed with fire prevention in mind. A new law had been passed to prevent future fires. Construction companies were told to use brick, stone, marble, and limestone instead of wood. Many home and small business owners could not afford these expensive materials. When a smaller fire hit Chicago in 1874, it destroyed more than 800 buildings. People then began using terra-cotta. This is an orange-brown sand-and-clay mixture that hardens to make tiles.

Terracotta is quite flameproof. It was used on so many buildings that Chicago was hailed as one of the world’s most fireproof cities.

During the nineteenth century, Chicago grew quickly. Just two years after Chicago’s first railroad was built, there were five. By 1856, there were ten. By the end of the century, dozens of railroad companies were based in Chicago.

In 1850, the Illinois and Michigan Canal connected Chicago to the Mississippi River.

Trade that had once headed to St. Louis, Chicago’s first locomotive was the Galena and Missouri, came to Chicago Union Railroad’s “The Pioneer” Chicago instead.

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called ranchos (ranches), where they raised sheep and cattle for the wealthier landowners.

The newcomers, called pobladores (Spanish for “settlers”), were not simply of Spanish descent. Many were of mixed heritage, often partly African and partly Spanish, hailing from the Mexican states of Sinaloa and Sonora. Mestizos—those of mixed Spanish and indigenous Mexican heritage—would flock to the region in the coming decades.

Because of these changes, the landscape of L.A.’s previous thousand years or so began to change, too. Spanish-style colonial buildings took over the kish-dotted landscape of the Tongva and others. Churches, walled towns, and other structures like those in Spanish cities became a common sight.

In the nineteenth century, California and other parts of the West experienced even greater cultural change. The Spanish banned trading with most foreigners in the early 1800s, but they allowed ships from the new American nation. White Americans slowly but surely settled in the area, too.

By September 1821, Mexico gained independence from Spain, much like the U.S. had from Great Britain decades before. The area of California was now part of Mexico, and would remain so until the mid-century.

Perhaps the oldest house that remains standing in Los Angeles proper is the Ávila Adobe. Francisco Ávila was the son of Cornelio Ávila, one of the original soldiers who took control of the area. Francisco and his family arrived in the pueblo when he was two. He went on to become a rancher and one-time mayor of the pueblo. In 1818, he built a house on Olvera Street from adobe, a common building material of sun-dried clay brick. The house still stands in the historic district of Downtown Los Angeles.

The kitchen in the Ávila Adobe

Top: Many of the Chinese immigrants who came to the city worked on the Central Pacific Railroad. This was a massive undertaking of construction that completely reshaped the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Bottom: Women walking through Chinatown, sometime around 1900.

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A New Home Called New York

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single fire escape collapsed. All told, 146 workers died. The nation demanded that labor laws be changed.

Four decades earlier, housing laws had also been reformed.

Underpaid workers had often been packed into crowded, dark tenements, usually located near the factories where they worked. In 1867, New York State passed a law that improved living conditions.

Called the Tenement House Act, it even required that every room have a window. That law still exists in New York City’s building codes.

While the city was making room for the newcomers, planners also found ways to preserve hundreds of acres of parkland. In 1858, Frederick

Mulberry Street, running right through the Manhattan neighborhood of Little Italy and then on to Chinatown, was on New York City maps as early as 1755. By 1900, it was bustling with a diverse population of immigrants.

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Olmsted designed Central Park for pedestrians, carriages, relaxation, and entertainment. Bridges and buildings were built of local stone, and plantings were to look natural, not like a garden. Four roads cross Central Park, but they are hidden by foliage.

Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux designed Central Park in Manhattan.

Eight years later, they created Prospect Park in Brooklyn.

The city was constantly changing, with groups spreading north, building new neighborhoods, and then moving on. The neighborhood of Harlem began as a farming town. When the railroad connected this northern part of the island to the busy southern tip, and the elevated train lines came in the late 1870s, neighborhoods built up fast. Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe and Italian immigrants moved to Harlem by the thousands.

African Americans also swelled the population of Harlem, especially after 1904, when homes lost their value and landlords had trouble filling them. Phillip Payton Jr., who owned the Afro-American Realty Company, saw an opportunity. He convinced black people to move to Harlem not

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Franklin’s dedication to knowledge lives on in the Franklin Institute, a museum that has long promoted research and education on the physical sciences. in Philadelphia in 1800 to nearly half a million by 1820.1 With his amazing knowledge on many subjects, Franklin co-founded the American Philosophical Society in 1743. It was one of several organizations that made the city a leader in America for science and medicine. His famous experiment, in which he flew a kite in a thunderstorm and demonstrated that lightning was an electrical charge, was one of just dozens of examples of his quest to understand how the world worked.

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One immigrant from Ireland, Mathew Carey, met Franklin in Paris, France, in 1781. He became his protégé (or student). After immigrating to the United States in 1784, Carey helped make publishing better by insisting on proofreading (checking books for mistakes before they were printed). He also improved distribution methods. In 1789, his press put out America’s first Roman Catholic Bible.

According to the U.S. Census, by 1801, with the new nation just a few years old, Philadelphia had a population of about 41,000 people.

Publishing was just one of many areas that put this city on the map.

Like other American cities, Philly soon experienced the Industrial Revolution. Its neighborhoods grew along with its factories. The Manayunk area, for example, about eight miles northwest of Old City, was a sleepy place along the Schuylkill River until the Flat Rock Dam was finished in 1818, creating power for new textile mills. Ten mills were built by 1828, drawing hundreds of new workers. People even

The Flat Rock Dam helped transform the Manayunk area of Philadelphia into a center for textile manufacturing.

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WORLD’S GREATEST MOUNTAINS What makes man want to climb an entire mountain? Is it the challenge of the climb? The place in history that awaits the first to reach the top? Or discovering the wonders and secrets it has held for centuries? Through dazzling photos and captivating narrative, this series explores the answer to this question for five of the world’s most beautiful and dangerous mountains. Learn how the ranges were formed, about the local peoples and history of each mountain, the animals and fauna that live there, environmental conditions—and the dangers that await those who dare go where so many have failed. Chapter notes, suggested readings, a glossary and index are included for each book.

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Exploring K2 Kashmir’s Savage Mountain

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The savage mountain

The people who live in the shadow of the Karakoram mountain range are a mix of cultures from Afghanistan, Central Asia, China, and India.4 The majority of them are Muslim and farm for a living. Many grow wheat, barley, and apricots, which thrive on the valley floors. The people depend on irrigation since there is little rainfall in the area. Many people in the villages spend their days making sure the canals to channel water from melting snow and glaciers are in good working order.

Finding K2 is more than a little challenging. It is so remote that it cannot be easily seen from any town or village. The closest town is Askole on the Pakistan side, and it is over 65 miles (105 kilometers) away. This small village is referred to as the “gateway to high mountains and glaciers.”5 Here is where expedition leaders hire porters to help carry their gear, equipment, and food to base camp. The journey takes from six to eight days by foot. Porters are often heavily weighed down, although some bring along ponies to carry extra cargo. Traveling

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and hundreds of creeping glaciers.2 This is also where you will find K2, often referred to as the Savage Mountain. It has earned its nickname! K2 got its simple name in 1852, when a British surveyor named T. G. Montgomerie was cataloging as many of the distant peaks as he could. He chose the name K2 because it was the second peak surveyed in the Karakoram, the range in which this giant stands.3 Remote and Empty Unlike many other mountain regions, there are no people who live on or even close to K2. Most villages are weeks away from the base of the mountain. For climbers in trouble, rescue by helicopter is the only option—and then only at base camps, and only if the weather is not too foggy, windy, or snowy for pilots to navigate.

Most of the people crossing this bridge into the town of Askole are either locals or climbers in search of adventure.

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Base camp at K2. to the mountain’s base camp is one of the most expensive and time-consuming parts of the journey for climbers.

In addition to being isolated, there are other reasons for K2’s nickname.

Because it is the tallest of the mountains around it, it gets some of the harshest weather. Predicting what the weather will be like is almost impossible as it can be sunny and calm on one side and fiercely cold and windy on the other. K2 is known to have winds up to 140 miles per hour (225 kilometers per hour), unexpected fog, monsoon rains at lower elevations, and terrible blizzards and frequent avalanches higher up. Climbers only attempt to reach the top of the mountain during the summer months (June, July, and August) because these have the safest weather. Even during these months, temperatures near the top can drop to between –40°F and –50°F (–40°C and –46°C), and storms can come from seemingly nowhere.

Along with these challenges, recent global warming changes have affected the climate of the mountain. Shrinking glaciers bring an increased risk of rock falls, avalanches, and the collapse of seracs, or overhangs of ice. It also makes it harder to secure equipment because the snow is softer, and the ice is less reliable as a source of stability.6 In addition to its height and weather patterns, K2 also

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has many sharp cliff edges and entire slopes of ice at 45-degree angles.

Up to 7,000 feet (2,133 meters), walnut, elm, willow, and poplar trees grow, watered by the snowmelt in spring. Although firs, pine, and spruce grow as high as 10,500 feet (3,200 meters), by 12,000 feet (3,657 meters) the only living plants are dwarf willows. Here and there, near valley streams, meadows of honeysuckle and rhododendrons are found.7 But above 12,000 feet (3,657 meters), there are virtually no plants or animals because the weather is too harsh for anything to survive. The land is made up of little more than snow, ice, and stone.

In the lower levels of these mountain ranges, a few fascinating creatures roam.

Snow leopards wander through in search of Tibetan sheep and other tasty prey.

The leopard’s thick fur and wide feet help it keep warm and avoid slipping on rocks. Using its tail to stay balanced, a snow leopard can leap as far as 50 feet (15 meters) in one bound. These animals are endangered, and experts believe there are only a few thousand left roaming through the Himalaya.8 Other animals in the lower elevations include the wild yak with its long, shaggy coat,

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Only the most skilled and knowledgeable mountain climbers have a chance of surviving the trip to K2’s peak and back.

the climb Scaling K2 is clearly dangerous. One in every seven climbers who make it to the top do not survive the descent. The risk increases to one in five if climbers are not using oxygen.1 Obviously, only the most seasoned climbers attempt this journey. If you happened to be one of those people, how would you prepare for traveling almost 30,000 feet (9,144 meters) into the sky? It takes a huge combination of thorough research, adequate time, physical training, mental preparation, and proper gear and equipment.

Doing Your Homework and Taking Your Time Before climbing a mountain like K2, make sure you’ve researched all you can about it. Read books, watch documentaries, interview other climbers, and talk to experts. The more you know about K2, the better the decisions you’ll be able to make about the journey.

Next, there is time, including time to prepare and time for the actual trip. Most experts recommend that

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Its tall peaks were a place of mystery for many. The two countries on either side of the Himalaya, Nepal on the south and Tibet on the north, had closed borders.

Political and religious issues kept these borders closed for years at a time. On the rare occasions when the borders were opened, there was strict control over climbing expeditions to Everest or any of the other nearby peaks.

Mount Everest was named after George Everest, surveyor-general of India.

Everest had been in charge of a mapping survey of India and the Himalaya

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Sir George Everest endured many hardships during his time as surveyor general of India and was often ill. When he retired, friends didn’t expect him to survive long. He surprised everyone by living many years back home in Great Britain. Some historians think Everest may never have seen in person the mountain that was named after him.

Tibet and Nepal lie north of India and are both landlocked.

region. Surveyors measured mountains from a considerable distance away from the actual mountains themselves. They assigned each mountain a number, and Mount Everest was identified as number XV. After Everest retired from his post in 1843, Andrew Waugh took over as surveyor-general. Everest left instructions for Waugh to find out the local name for the mountain, but Waugh claimed that he and his crew could not discover any. Therefore, they named the mountain after their former boss. Everest was not pleased that his name would be used for the

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Exploring Mount Fuji Japan’s Highest Peak

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Amie Jane Leavitt

Climbing to the top

Smart hikers also plan to get at least a few hours of sleep at one of the station huts. Sleeping bags and pillows are provided. All the hikers share a room, and they are all squeezed in together. Once they spend hours climbing the mountain, they hardly care about the tight space and are just grateful for a place to rest their exhausted bodies. Hikers must reserve their spots in the huts in advance. There are only a few spots available in comparison to the large number of people on the trails.

Hikers must always take out what they bring in. Hundreds of thousands of people visit Mount Fuji every year. If everyone tossed their trash to the side of the path, the mountain would look like a giant landfill. Despite the rule, some people have been inconsiderate and left their garbage on the trails. This has had a negative impact on the mountain. For years, the government has been asking the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to declare Mount Fuji a World Heritage Site. This distinction would bring attention and funds to the natural and cultural preservation of the site from local and international agencies. Because of the large amounts of rubbish on the trail, though, the organization has denied Japan’s application for Mount

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Sadly, people throw garbage onto the trails of Mount Fuji.

Fortunately, people concerned with the environment are making an effort to protect the sacred mountain. They work together as families, friends, coworkers, and activists to clean the mess and keep Mount Fuji a beautiful place to visit.

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Exploring Mount Olympus Greece’s Legendary Highest Peak

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Bull Leapers, fresco from the Palace of Knossos, Crete such as tin, copper, gold, and silver to markets as far away as Egypt or Spain.

Because of their great wealth, Minoans enjoyed luxuries such as games, art, and even education. Children and adults alike played sports, especially boxing and bullfighting. Minoan women priests worshipped a mother goddess in their temples. Minoan painters created stunning works of art, including colorful frescoes, or wall paintings, in their temples and palaces. Possibly influenced by ancient Egyptians, Minoans also invented a style of writing known as Linear B. They used it to keep records of goods and trades on clay tablets. Many Linear B tablets and frescoes still survive, especially in the Minoan capital on the island of Crete. These works allow archaeologists to piece together a picture of a thriving culture. No one knows why the civilization mysteriously collapsed around 1500 BCE. The war-loving Mycenaean civilization to the north seized its chance to conquer Minoan territory. Between 1600 BCE and 1100 BCE, the kingdom of

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Mycenae expanded from its original capital, on the Peloponnese peninsula in southwestern Greece, to control Mediterranean islands in the south, the mountains of Epirus and Macedonia in the north, and everything between.

Archaeologists have dug up temples and even a cemetery near Mount Olympus that dates to this time period. The mountain may have been a holy place to these ancient peoples. Though the Mycenaean civilization faded around 1100 BCE, stories of their deeds lived on. The heroic battles they fought against their enemies in Troy later inspired the famous poems of Homer, The Iliad and The Odyssey, which were written around 750 BCE. Over the next three centuries, the city-state style of government arose in Greece. As Greeks naturally settled in the valleys between the country’s many hills and mountains, the landscape blocked cities off from each other. With no lord or king to unite them, Greece’s largest communities got used to operating independently. Hundreds of the largest cities, including Athens, Sparta, and Corinth, made their own laws, chose their own leaders, and led their own armies. Most Greek city-states were located along the coasts of Greece, Italy,

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Exploring Mount Kilimanjaro Africa’s Highest Peak

Life on Kilimanjaro

Since 1973 the mountain has been a national park, so it is illegal to cut down trees on Kilimanjaro. Why would people break the law? Logging companies can make a lot of money from selling wood from trees. It is hard for rangers to catch them all in the huge park. Local people cut trees because they are hungry, cold, or need money. Tanzania is one of the poorest nations in the world. The Chagga are hardworking people, but there is not enough land to support everyone.

Cutting the forest solves people’s needs for a while, but it causes more problems in the long run. Usually Kilimanjaro’s forests absorb water that is delivered during rainstorms. The trees produce more clouds through evaporation. As the forest grows smaller, this process breaks down. Rain doesn’t fall on the gardens and people can’t get enough water for irrigation. To survive, they are forced to cut more of the forest or leave the mountain.

Lack of water also affects the glaciers on Kilimanjaro. Glaciers form when

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Even in summer, Kilimanjaro’s highest summit at Uhuru Peak often carries a blanket of snow and ice that makes climbing a challenge. leading away from local streams. This irrigation system was so important that the whole village helped to manage it. People took turns cleaning the canals.

They worked together to repair any damage. And everyone took equal shares of water.

Modern Chagga villages still have canal systems. They may also have pipes.

But it is not always easy to get water. In recent years, Kilimanjaro has not had as much rain. Its streams do not run as full as they once did. Experts think that lack of water is connected to the size of Kilimanjaro’s forest.

Satellite pictures show that large blocks of rainforest around Kili have been cut down.4 Logging companies take some of the wood. They sell it for building material. Local people play a role, too. Above the rainforest lies a region called “the heath zone.” It is home to giant heather plants that are often cut and burned to make charcoal. (Charcoal is an inexpensive fuel used for heat and cooking.)

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If Animals Could Talk Ever wonder what animals are trying to tell us? Why does your cat’s tail go up? Why do horse’s ears go down? Does it mean they’re happy, or sad and just what is a neigh? Kids Pre-K to Grade 2 have the questions, and this fun and informative series offers answers that explain how four favorite animals let you know what they are saying.

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If Animals Could Talk: Cats Learn Fun Facts About the Things Cats Do!

If Animals Could Talk: Dogs Learn Fun Facts About the Things Dogs Do!

Cynthia Mead

Ann Tatlock

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If Animals Could Talk: Guinea Pigs Learn Fun Facts About the Things Guinea Pigs Do!

If Animals Could Talk: Horses Learn Fun Facts About the Things Horses Do!

Tamra B. Orr

Tammy Gagne

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Children's Series Information Interest Level: Grades 1 - 4 • 24 pages

Each continent in the world is home to its very own animal kingdom and this series employs beautiful photos and fascinating facts to show the amazing creatures and habitats to be found on each one. From the grizzly bears and eagles of North America to the Tamarin monkeys and jaguars of South America, young readers will love discovering myriad kinds of animals that live around the world – how they adjust to varying climates and geographic conditions, what they eat, how they hunt and hide, how they raise their young, and blend into their surroundings.

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“…an interesting, abbreviated look at the animals of each continent and could be used as a springboard for more in-depth research. They will make good browsing books for the very young.”

—School Library Connection

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Awesome Animals of Antarctica The Continent and Its Creatures Great and Small

Look up! See those birds? Some birds come to Antarctica to make nests and lay eggs. The gray bird with black-tipped feathers is a fulmar. Don’t go too close to it! These birds can spit a terrible-smelling oil up to 5 feet (1.5 meters). They can also smell fish oil on the ocean surface, helping them to hunt fish.

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The albatross’s wingspan can be as much as 11 feet (3.4 meters) from tip to tip!

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You can recognize a fulmar by its pink bill with a black tip.

The albatross (AL-beh-tross) can fly more than 500 miles (800 kilometers) in just one day.

It uses the wind currents and almost never flaps its wings.

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Snow leopards are mysterious. They live high in the mountains of central Asia, and their fur is the perfect camouflage for the rocks and snow around them. It also keeps them warm! For extra warmth, their long fluffy tails can be wrapped around their bodies. The snow leopard’s paw is very large and acts like a snowshoe, helping it walk on top of the snow.

Nicole Orr

A snow leopard can jump 30 feet (9 meters) in one leap.

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Children's Awesome Animals of Africa The Continent and Its Creatures Great and Small

Awesome Animals of North America The Continent and Its Creatures Great and Small

Tamra B. Orr

Amie Jane Leavitt

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Awesome Animals of South America The Continent and Its Creatures Great and Small

The Galápagos (guh-LAH-puh-gus) Islands are off the northwestern shore of South America. Charles Darwin visited these islands and saw all the unique animals that lived there and nowhere else. He was inspired to publish his theory of evolution.

One of the animals he studied is the Galapagos tortoise. It is the largest tortoise in the world, weighing up to 900 pounds (408 kilograms). They can also live to over 100 years old.

Amie Jane Leavitt

The marine iguana suns itself on rocks.

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The Galapagos tortoise sleeps for 16 hours and eats the rest of the day.

Marine iguanas are another unique animal found here.

They are the only lizards that go into the ocean. These iguanas dive in the water for algae to eat, and they can stay underwater for an hour.

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AWESOME ANIMALS OF

EUROPE and the United Kingdom

The Continent and its Creatures Great and Small

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Awesome Animals of Europe and the United Kingdom The Continent and Its Creatures Great and Small

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Wolverines are small and fierce fighters that live across the northern parts of Europe. They have claws, powerful jaws, and sharp teeth. They can smell food buried under 20 feet of snow.

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Wolverines can climb trees with their long claws.

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The platypus lives near rivers, ponds, and streams. Its snout looks like a duck’s bill, and its tail is like a beaver’s. A platypus holds its breath while it dives underwater to find worms, insects, and freshwater shrimp. The male holds venom in the sharp spurs on his hind legs, which are used for protection.

Nicole Orr

A platypus is a mammal. Unlike most mammals, it lays eggs.

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Index 3D Botanical Embroidery and Stumpwork . . . . . . . . . 8 3D Printers: A Beginner’s Guide, 2nd Revised and Expanded Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 3D Scroll Saw Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 12 Days of Christmas Quilt Block Sampler . . . . . . . . . . 4 20-Minute Scroll Saw Puzzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 20-Minute Whittling Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 25 Traditionally Pieced Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 26 Patchwork and Embroidery Projects for Personalized Sewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 32 pages • 7.5 x 9.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 50 Projects for Building Your Backyard Homestead, Updated Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 52 Great British Weekends, 2nd Edition . . . . . . . . . . . 39 101 Weekends In Europe, 2nd Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 200 Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Quilters . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 340 Christian & Inspirational Patterns for Scroll Saw Woodworkers, Third Edition Revised & Expanded . . . 30 365 Unforgettable Experiences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 500 Patterns for Woodworking, Laser Cutting, and General Crafting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 500 Sewing Techniques, Tips, Tricks, and Hacks . . . . . . 8 501 Best Woodworking Tips and Hacks . . . . . . . . . . . 29 1001 Ideas for Kitchen Organization, New Edition . . . . 15 1001 Ideas for Trimwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Adorable Macramé . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Affordable Kitchen Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 A Guide to Wild Food Foraging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 AKC Official Guide to Sporting Dogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 AKC Official Guide to Toy Dogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Alan Dunn’s Ultimate Collection of Cake Decorating . . 42 All-in-One Guide to Cake Decorating . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 All-Time Favorite Relief Carving Projects . . . . . . . . . . 30 Amazing Creatures of the Arctic Ocean . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Amazing Creatures of the Gulf of Mexico . . . . . . . . . . 70 American Outlaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 American West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Amigurumi Fairies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Amigurumi Loveys & Blankets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Amish Baking at Home Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Amish Community Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Anatomy of Sports Injuries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Anatomy of Yoga for Posture and Health . . . . . . . . . . 55 Animal Embroidery Workbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Animated Animal Toys in Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 An Undersea Adventure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Anyone Can Crochet Amigurumi Animals . . . . . . . . . . 5 Anyone Can Whittle! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 A Practical Guide to Rabbit Ranching . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Aquarium Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 A Quilted Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Around the World in Your Slow Cooker . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Artisan Sourdough: Bread and Beyond . . . . . . . . . . . 40 A Time Travel Adventure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Australian Shepherd Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Authentic Japanese Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Awesome Animals of Africa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Awesome Animals of Antarctica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Awesome Animals of Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Awesome Animals of Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Awesome Animals of Europe and the United Kingdom 80 Awesome Animals of North America . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Awesome Animals of South America . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Awesome Creatures of the Atlantic Ocean . . . . . . . . 70 Backyard Homesteading, Second Revised Edition . . . . 15 Bathrooms, Revised & Updated 2nd Edition . . . . . . . . 15 Bearded Dragon Manual, 3rd Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Beautiful Boards & Delicious Charcuterie for Every Occasion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Beef Cattle, 2nd Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Beginner’s Guide to Carving Low-Relief Caricature Faces31 Beginner’s Guide to CNC Machining in Wood . . . . . . . 31 Beginner’s Guide to DIY & Home Repair . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Beginner’s Guide to Garden Planning and Design . . . . 27 Beginner’s Guide to Glass Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Beginner’s Guide to Rug Tufting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Beginner’s Houseplant Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Best-Selling 1-Story Home Plans, 5th Edition . . . . . . . 16 Best-Selling House Plans, Updated & Revised 5th Edition16 Best Signature Baths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Big Book of Knitted Shawls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Big Book of Scroll Saw Woodworking (Best of SSW&C) . 31 Big Book of Small Home Plans, 2nd Edition . . . . . . . . 16 Birdhouses, Boxes & Feeders for the Backyard Hobbyist 31 Black America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Brick Stitch, Peyote, and Other Bead-Weaving Techniques3 Brickwork Projects for Patio & Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Brush with Greatness: Claude Monet . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Brush with Greatness: Leonardo da Vinci . . . . . . . . . . 67 Brush with Greatness: Michelangelo Buonarroti . . . . . 67 Brush with Greatness: Pierre-Auguste Renoir . . . . . . . 67 Brush with Greatness: Rembrandt van Rijn . . . . . . . . . 67 Brush with Greatness: Vincent van Gogh . . . . . . . . . . 67 Budgies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Building Outdoor Kitchens for Every Budget, 2nd Edition15 Building Patterns: Ultimate Guide to Designing Patterns for Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Building Wood and Resin River-Style Tables . . . . . . . . 31 Building Your Own Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Building Your Tiny House Dream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Build Your Own Garage Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Build Your Own Sheds & Outdoor Projects Manual, Sixth Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Burgers & Bacon Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Cabins & Cottages, Revised & Expanded Edition . . . . . 17 Cacti and Succulents Handbook, Expanded 2nd Edition29 California Home Landscaping, Fourth Edition . . . . . . . 23 Campfire Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Cane Topper Woodcarving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Canine Good Citizen - The Official AKC Guide . . . . . . . 52 Canning Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Capture Your Own Life with Collage Quilting . . . . . . . . 5 Carving Faces in Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Carving Faces Workbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Chainsaw Manual for Homeowners . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Charbroil Big Book of Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Char-Broil Everybody Grills! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Char-Broil Great Book of Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Char-Broil Grilling for the Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Char-Broil’s America Grills! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Chicken DIY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Classic Cookies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Clicker Training for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, and Other Small Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Click with Your Chick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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CNC Woodworking for the Absolute Beginner . . . . . . 32 Comfort Food Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Community Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Complete Book of Outdoor DIY Projects . . . . . . . . . . 17 Complete Book of Sewing Techniques, New 2nd Edition 5 Complete Guide to Bird Carving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Complete Guide to CNC Woodworking . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Complete Guide to Growing and Cultivating Herbs and Spices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Complete Guide to Growing and Cultivating Herbs and Spices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Complete Puppy School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Complete Starter Guide to Bonsai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Complete Starter Guide to Macramé . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Complete Starter Guide to Making Bread . . . . . . . . . 41 Complete Starter Guide to Making Wooden Boxes . . . 32 Complete Starter Guide to Needle Felting: Enchanted Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Complete Starter Guide to Whittling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Complete Table Saw Book, Revised Edition . . . . . . . . 32 Container Vegetable Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Cooking for the Man Cave, Second Edition . . . . . . . . . 42 Cooking with Beer and Bourbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Cooking with Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Corner-to-Corner Afghans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Corn Snakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Cozy Cottage & Cabin Designs, Updated 2nd Edition . . 18 Create with Crochet: Amigurumi Soft Toys . . . . . . . . . 6 Creative Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Crested Geckos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Crochet Adorable Ornaments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Crochet a Quiet Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Crocheting Original Hats for Dogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Crocheting Reversible Amigurumi Projects . . . . . . . . . 6 Cultivating Native Plants for Pollinators . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Cupcake Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Curved Quilting with Confidence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 D-Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Deck Designs, 4th Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Discover Great National Parks: Glacier . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Discovering Watercolor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Dive Atlas of the World, Revised and Expanded Edition 39 Diving with Giants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 DIY Backyard Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 DIY Embroidered Shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 DIY for Renters: Don’t Call the Landlord . . . . . . . . . . . 18 DIY Guide to Ponds, Fountains, Rain Gardens & Water Features, Revised Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Doubt, Hope, Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Drawing Cartoons Step-by-Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Draw Your Own Manga World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Dr. Khalsa’s Natural Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Dutch Oven and Cast Iron Cooking, Revised & Expanded Third Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Easy Campfire Cooking, Expanded 2nd Edition . . . . . . 42 Easy One-Dish Dinner Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Elevate Your Scrap Sewing Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Essential Fish and Game Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Exploring K2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Exploring Mount Everest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Exploring Mount Fuji . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Exploring Mount Kilimanjaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Exploring Mount Olympus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Index Fair Isle Knitting Tradition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Famous Friends: Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig . . . . . . . . 72 Famous Friends: Helen Keller and Mark Twain . . . . . . 72 Famous Friends: Henry Ford and Thomas Edison . . . . . 72 Famous Friends: Maya Angelou and Oprah Winfrey . . . 72 Famous Women in History: Ida B. Wells . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Famous Women in History: Nellie Bly . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Famous Women in History: Sacagawea . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Famous Women in History: Stagecoach Mary . . . . . . . 68 Famous Women in History: Sybil Ludington . . . . . . . . 68 Fantastic Fretwork Patterns for the Scroll Saw . . . . . . . 33 Farm DIY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Fast, Fresh Garden Edibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Festive Blocks for a Mega Christmas Quilt . . . . . . . . . . 4 First-Time Quiltmaking, Second Revised & Expanded Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Fishy Fishy Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Fixtures and Chucks for Woodturning, Revised and Expanded Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 For the Love of Rescue Cats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Freshwater Aquariums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Freshwater Aquariums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Gardening for Geeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Gardening: The Complete Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Garden Secrets for Attracting Birds, Second Edition . . . 24 Garden to Table Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Gary Player’s Top Golf Courses of the World . . . . . . . . 39 German Shepherd Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Gettysburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Golden Retriever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Great Book of Grilled Cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Great Book of Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture, Revised & Expanded Second Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Great Book of Wooden Toys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Great Book of Woodworking Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Great Book of Woodworking Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Grilling Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Growing Herbs for Health, Wellness, Cooking, and Crafts24 Growing Your Own Cocktails, Mocktails, Teas & Infusions25 Growing Your Own Tea Garden, Second Edition . . . . . 23 Guide to Canning and Preserving Food . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Guide to Hydroponic Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Handmade Puzzles in Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Hand Quilting Techniques for Farmhouse Style . . . . . . 7 Hearty Cast-Iron and Skillet Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Hen and the Art of Chicken Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 18 Herbs for Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 High Yield, Small Space Organic Gardening . . . . . . . . 25 History of the Slave Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Hobby Farm Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Holiday Scroll Saw Ornaments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Home Gardener’s Orchids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Home Gardener’s Pruning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Homegrown Vegetables, Fruits & Herbs . . . . . . . . . . 25 Honey Bee Hobbyist, 2nd Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Honey Bee Veterinary Medicine 2nd Edition . . . . . . . . 47 Horse, Follow Closely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Houseplant Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 How-To Book of Christmas Carving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 How to Draw Photorealistic Animals with Colored Pencil13 How to Embroider Texture and Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 How to Garden Indoors & Grow Your Own Food Year

Round . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 How to Make Classic Wooden Toys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 How to Make Wood Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 How to Make Workbenches & Shop Storage Solutions 34 If Animals Could Talk: Cats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 If Animals Could Talk: Dogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 If Animals Could Talk: Guinea Pigs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 If Animals Could Talk: Horses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Illustrated Cabinetmaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 In Bloom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Incredible Creatures of the Caribbean Sea . . . . . . . . . 70 Incredible Creatures of the Indian Ocean . . . . . . . . . . 70 Intarsia Woodworking for Beginners . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Jay Shafer’s DIY Book of Backyard Sheds & Tiny Houses 18 Kids’ Backyard Safari: Gray Squirrels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Kids’ Backyard Safari: Opossums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Kids’ Backyard Safari: Raccoons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Kids’ Backyard Safari: Red Foxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Knitting Cozy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Knotting Natural Bags & Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Know Your Hobby Animals: A Breed Encyclopedia . . . . 50 Landscaping with Stone, Third Edition . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Learn to Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Learn to Carve Gnomes, Trolls, and Mythical Creatures 34 Learn to Draw Celtic Designs, 2nd Edition . . . . . . . . . 13 Learn to Dye & Print Fabric Using Shibori, Tie-Dye, Sun Printing, and more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Learn to Knit the Easy Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Learn-to-Quilt Bilingual Guide/Guía bilingüe para aprender a hacer quilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Learn to Turn, 3rd Edition Revised & Expanded . . . . . . 35 Learn to Whittle Fascinating People in Wood . . . . . . . 35 Led Zeppelin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Leopard Gecko Manual, 3rd Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Lift the Flap: Discovery! Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Lift the Flap: Discovery! Dinosaurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Lift the Flap: Discovery! Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Lift the Flap: Discovery! Nature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Lift the Flap: Discovery! Oceans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Lift the Flap: Discovery! Things that Go . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Little Knitted Garden Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Lorelai’s First-Time Quilter’s Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Low-Maintenance Eco Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Low-Maintenance Vegetable Gardening . . . . . . . . . . 26 Machine Embroidery 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Magnificent Creatures of the Mediterranean Sea . . . . . 70 Magnificent Creatures of the Pacific Ocean . . . . . . . . 70 Magnificent Meals in a Bowl Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Make It Easy Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Making Bird-Friendly Birdhouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Making Magnificent Wood Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Making Polymer Clay Earrings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Making Poor Man’s Guitars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Making Pottery without a Kiln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Making Practical Backyard Projects in Wood . . . . . . . . 35 Making Small Workshop Tools, Second Edition . . . . . . 29 Making Toys, Revised Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Making Wooden People & Pets With Personality . . . . . 35 Meet the Breeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Mend Your Way to Sustainable Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mid-Atlantic Home Landscaping, 4th Edition . . . . . . . 26 MidWest Home Landscaping including South-Central

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Canada 4th Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Milling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Mini Goats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Misadventures of the World’s Okayest Dog Trainer . . . 47 Model Aircraft Aerodynamics, 5th Edition . . . . . . . . . 55 Modern Day Quilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Modern Sashiko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 National Wildlife Federation®: Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife, Expanded Second Edition26 Nature In Wood Book 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Naughty No More! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Needle Felting the Animals of the National Parks . . . . . 5 New Complete Dog Book, The, 23rd Edition . . . . . . . . 50 New Complete Guide to Band Saws, Revised and Expanded Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 New Mocktails Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 No Kiln, Handbuilding Clay Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Northeast Home Landscaping, 4th Edition . . . . . . . . . 26 Northwest Home Landscaping, 4th Edition . . . . . . . . 27 Ocean Amigurumi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Organic Book of Compost, 2nd Revised Edition . . . . . 28 Organic Hobby Farming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Original Dog Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Original Horse Bible, 2nd Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Outdoor Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Painting the Secrets of the Forest with Watercolorsl . . . 13 Parrot Parenting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Patchwork T-Shirt Quilts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Peaceful Protests: Voices for Civil Rights . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Peaceful Protests: Voices for Peace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Peaceful Protests: Voices for the Environment . . . . . . . 69 Pen Turner’s Workbook, Revised 4th Edition . . . . . . . . 36 Perfect Guide to Casting On & Binding Off . . . . . . . . . 9 Perfectly Pieced Quilt Backs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Photorealistic Colored Pencil Drawing Workbook . . . . 14 Picture Patchwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Piece and Quilt as You Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Pieced Kaleidoscope Quilt Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Pineapple Play Quilts & Projects, 2nd Edition . . . . . . . . 9 Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 PizzaPedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Plant Combinations for an Abundant Garden . . . . . . . 27 Positive Training for Aggressive and Reactive Dogs . . . 51 Pot Pies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Power Carving Manual, Updated and Expanded Second Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Proficient Motorcycling, 3rd Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Puppy Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Put a Pin in It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Pyrography Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Pyrography Workbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Quick & Easy Whittling for Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Quilting Legacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Quilting, Sewing & Applique: Essential Techniques for Beginners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Quilt It, Crochet It! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Quilt Your Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Rainbow Quilt Color Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Raising Animals for Fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Rats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Regrow Your Veggies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Rescued Dog Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Index Retro Curved Pieced Quilts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Roll for Sandwich Cookbook for Gamers and Adventurous Eaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 RV Camping Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Scroll Saw Workbook, 3rd Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Secrets of Card Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Self-Sufficiency: Breadmaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Self-Sufficiency: Cheese Making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Self-Sufficiency: Foraging for Wild Foods . . . . . . . . . . 19 Self-Sufficiency: Grow Your Own . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Self-Sufficiency: Hen Keeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Self-Sufficiency: Herbs and Spices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Self-Sufficiency: Home Smoking and Curing . . . . . . . 45 Self-Sufficiency: Natural Home Remedies . . . . . . . . . 19 Self-Sufficiency: Natural Household Cleaning . . . . . . . 19 Self-Sufficiency: Preserving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Seriously Good Barbecue Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Seriously Good Chili Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Sewing Clothes - Elevate Your Sewing Skills . . . . . . . . 10 Sewing Perfect Little Bags and Totes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Sewing Quiet Books for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Sheep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Simple Designs for Meditative Knitting . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Simple Starter Crochet Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Simply Delicious Crock Pot Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Small-Scale Woodworking Projects for the Home . . . . 37 Soil to Gut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Southeast Home Landscaping, 4th Edition . . . . . . . . 27 Southern Coastal Home Landscaping, Second Edition . 27 Spoon Carving Project Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Starter Guide to Tunisian Crochet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Stash Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Story of Elvis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Story of Jesus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Story of John Wayne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Stylish Quilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Tailgating Done Right Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Tailgating Essentials Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Texas Home Landscaping, including Oklahoma, 4th Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 The 10-Inch Square Quilt Block Book . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 The Allergic Pet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 The Art of Chocolate Making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 The Ball Python . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 The Beginner’s Guide to Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 The Blind Woodsman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 The Bonsai Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 The Busy Vet’s Guide to Equine Emergencies . . . . . . . 47 The Complete Book of Woodcarving, Updated Edition 37 The Complete Book of Woodworking . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 The Complete Guide to Flags of the World, 4th Edition 39 The Complete Guide to Flags of the World, 4th Edition 53 The Cook’s Bible of Ingredients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 The Day I Met BigFoot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 The Dog Behavior Problem Solver, Revised Second Edition 52 The Essential Guide to Hobby Farming . . . . . . . . . . . 19 The Golden Rules of Positive Puppy Training . . . . . . . 52 The Hot Book of Chilies, 3rd Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 The Joy of Tiny House Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 The Little Book of Whittling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 The Little Sock Knitting Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

The Mending Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 The Must-Have Manual Every Quilter Needs . . . . . . . . 4 The New Campfire Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 The Official Cornhole Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 The Panel Quilting Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 The Self-Sufficiency Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 The Smart Approach to Design: BATHROOMS, Revised and Updated 3rd Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 The Suburban Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 The Ultimate Lift the Flap Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs . . 64 The Ultimate Lift the Flap Encyclopedia of Oceans . . . 65 The Ultimate SPAM Cookbook Expanded Edition . . . . 46 The World’s Great Railway Journeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Train Your Puppy in 8 Weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Trees, Shrubs & Hedges for Your Home . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Trees, Shrubs & Hedges for Your Home, 4th Edition . . . 28 Tunisian Crochet Stitch Dictionary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Turning Fierce Dogs Friendly, 2nd Edition . . . . . . . . . 47 Ultimate Beatles Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Free-Motion Quilting . . . 11 Ultimate Binding and Edge-Finishing Guide for Quilting and Sewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ultimate Book of Home Plans, Completely Updated & Revised 4th Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Ultimate Book of Modern Farmhouse Plans . . . . . . . . 20 Ultimate Guide: Barns, Sheds & Outbuildings, Updated 4th Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Ultimate Guide: Ceramic & Stone Tiling, 4th Edition . . . 21 Ultimate Guide: Decks, Updated 6th Edition . . . . . . . . 21 Ultimate Guide: Drywall, 4th Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Ultimate Guide: Masonry & Concrete, 3rd Edition . . . . 22 Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, 6th Edition . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Ultimate Guide: Small Space Kitchen Gardens . . . . . . 23 Ultimate Guide to Basements, Attics & Garages, 3rd Revised Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Ultimate Guide to Dog Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Ultimate Guide to Furniture Refinishing & Repair, 2nd Revised Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, 3rd Updated Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Ultimate Guide to Planting and Harvesting a Vegetable Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Ultimate Guide to Walks, Patios & Walls, Updated 2nd Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Ultimate Guide: Trimwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Ultimate Guide: Walks, Patios & Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Ultimate Guide Wiring, Updated 10th Edition . . . . . . . 21 Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes . . . . . . . 12 Ultimate Modern Quilt Block Collection . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ultimate Paper Piecing Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ultimate Waterfront Home Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Understanding Wood Finishing, 3rd Revised Edition . . 38 Vegetable Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Book of Whittling . . . . . . 38 Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Whittling Book, Updated Gift Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Vintage Vibe Quilts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Visual History of World Military Machines . . . . . . . . . 54 Waffle It! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 We Built This City: Boston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 We Built This City: Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 We Built This City: Los Angeles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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We Built This City: New York City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 We Built This City: Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Weekend Camping Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Western Home Landscaping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 What If…Book of Alternative History . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 What the Cluck? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 When You Lose a Beloved Pet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Whittling Flat-Plane Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Whittling On the Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Wild Cattle of Chillingham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Women Who Shaped Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Wonderful World of Amigurumi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Wonderful World of Paper-Pieced Quilt Blocks . . . . . . 12 Wonderful World of Paper-Pieced Quilt Blocks for Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Wood Finishing 101, Revised Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Wood Pallet DIY Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Woodworker’s Guide to Live Edge Slabs . . . . . . . . . . 38 Woodworker’s Pattern Book, Updated & Expanded 2nd Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Woodworking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Woodworking with Plastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Woodworking with Resin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Woodworking with the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Yard and Garden Furniture, 2nd Edition . . . . . . . . . . . 22 You Bet Your Garden Guide to Growing Great Tomatoes, Second Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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