Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts

Beer Is Proof God Loves Us is a funny, engaging, and downright joyous examination of the whole world of beer and brewing.

Over 100 unique stitch patterns from Japan's leading embroidery expert!

"e;Spectacular!

The bestselling design teams delivers "e;a fresh take on holiday colors and fun patterns for Christmas stockings, lap quilts, and wall hangings"e; (The Applique Society Newsletter).

"e;This quirky and imaginative book celebrates individuals' potential for creativity and libraries as vital and vibrant community resources.

A veteran fiber artist shares the basics of fabric painting, including step-by-step instructions to master techniques, and a list of necessary supplies.

Learn to make star quilts that truly shine using variations on traditional blocks and the mix-and-match patterns in this skill-building guide.

Anatomy and art combine in this incredibly detailed manga drawing guide that offers an in-depth look at the human body.

Chunky, kawaii, blocky and adorable, these 16 clever folded paper animals all conceal a secretthey double as containers to store precious objects or small gift items like money, candy or notes.

Channel your inner M.

In a volume as urgent and eloquent as Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring, this book—winner of the Southern Environmental Law Center's 2016 Reed Environmental Writing Award in the book category—reveals how the health and well-being of a tiny bird and an ancient crab mirrors our own Winner of the 2016 Rachel Carson Environment Book Award given by the Society of Environmental Journalists  Each year, red knots, sandpipers weighing no more than a coffee cup, fly a near-miraculous 19,000 miles from the tip of South America to their nesting grounds in the Arctic and back.

Decorating your home for each season doesn't have to be stressful, overwhelming, or expensive--just ask The Nester!

A mini book packed with mega information on the basics of this Japanese embroidery technique-from the author of Paradise Stitched.

Modern precuts meet classic quilt blocks in this guide featuring 15 patterns by the popular quilt designer and author of the Jedi Craft Girl blog.

Enjoy these 15 fun embroidery projects you can finish in a day or a weekend, with 50 designs to choose from.

Learning useful techniques to create one of 12 stunning, strip quilts in this collection.

A detailed look at the history of Indigo quilts, as well as five beautiful projects inspired by antique designs.

Handcraft the tiniest and cutest felt critters imaginable-from blushing bunnies and kitties to a teeny-weeny bear and a dainty dog.

Best-selling author Mary Abreu is back with a book that will shut down the dreaded words, “I have nothing to wear!

Harness the Latest Tools and Techniques for Troubleshooting and Repairing Virtually Any Diesel Engine ProblemThe Fourth Edition of Troubleshooting and Repairing Diesel Engines presents the latest advances in diesel technology.

It's time to listen to your inner child.

"e;This quirky and imaginative book celebrates individuals' potential for creativity and libraries as vital and vibrant community resources.

Combining stunning photographs with expert knowledge, this book is a dazzling guide to precious stones, organic gems, and precious metals.

Polar Oceanography is an integrated synthesis of the biological, physical, geological, and chemical processes that occur in the polar oceans.

"e;Copiously and brilliantly illustrated with fine examples of what can be achieved in the realms of fantasy and dungeons and dragons wargaming.

“Master terrainer Harwood offer[s] advice on 10 projects, from the mosque on the cover to mud-brick buildings to grass huts .

"e;Create good looking buildings and terrain for your gaming table,"e; including a stone well, a Russian windmill, and a Peninsular diorama (Wargames and Railroads).

The first English-language edition.

Faith, family, hard work, and second chances are at the core of every great American story.

This is a tale of human obsession, one intrepid tuna, the dedicated fisherman who caught and set her free, the promises and limits of ocean science and the big truth of how our insatiable appetite for bluefin transformed a cottage industry into a global dilemma.

The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warships.

Inspired by everyday life, comic artist Matilda Tristram offers an engaging and accessible introduction to the radical potential of diary drawings, small writings and comic strip creativity.

Master the art of carpentry and create timeless handcrafted pieces with this essential guide to working with wood.

**Winner of the Moonbeam Children's Book Award Bronze Medal**Kids ages 6 to 11 will love this adorably cute collection of easy origami crafts that can be customized in endless ways.

WINNER OF THE BEST MIXED MEDIA BOOK AWARD AT THE CREATIVE BOOK AWARDS 2024A gorgeous guide to foraging, pressing and using seaweeds for a wealth of home creative projects.

Fly high with paper models of some of the most astonishing aircraft and spacecraft ever designed!

From knotting a simple spiral bracelet to creating a boho wall hanging--macrame has never been easier or more stylish.

A complete introduction to origami paper folding for beginners at an unbeatable price!

An exciting new title from the leading quilt author, Quilt Me!

Fire up your crochet hooks and get your granny on!

In The New Silversmith, jewelry artist Nicole Ringgold shares her cutting-edge sculptural torchwork techniques for creating hand-fabricated, nature-inspired jewelry in sterling silver.

Turn sheets of paper into exciting 3D flowers, animals and accessories--no previous origami experience necessary!

When a pricey quilt disappears, Lily Rosenthal tries to sew up the mystery-and her love life-in the Wine Country Quilt series finale.

Proving that you don't need to be an expert to create beautiful pieces of quilted patchwork, this little guide covers all the basic techniques you will need to start your own projects - however ambitious they are!

Embrace the Japanese concept of ma (negative space) with these delicate lace stitches.

A book that will make you see fabric in a whole new way!