Lifestyle and Hobbies

This book is a concise, illustrated history of the US Navy and Marine Corps’ most versatile jet strike fighter, the Boeing F/A-18 A-D Legacy Hornet. Presenting a historical perspective of the Legacy Hornet from its origins through today’s use in the fleet, this edition explores the aircraft’s various model upgrades and variants. The F/A-18 began as a less expensive complement to the Grumman F-14 T

A fun and easy-to-set-up game for ages 14 and up, where players answer trivia questions about art history and collect artwork along the way. Be the first to collect five artworks and prove, officially, that you know your stuff. Players who answer trivia correctly exchange their Trivia Cards for Artwork Cards. Get enough Artwork Cards and you win the game! Players can also use “Rogue Scholar” Cards

A fun and easy-to-set-up game for ages 14 and up, where players answer trivia questions about art history and collect artwork from the National Portrait Gallery along the way. Be the first to collect five artworks and prove, officially, that you know your stuff. Players who answer trivia correctly exchange their Trivia Cards for Artwork Cards. Get enough Artwork Cards and you win the game! Players

A one-of-a-kind garland lets you drape your world with beautiful, colorful Art for Joy's Sake! With the included quality watercolor paint and wooden brush, enjoy painting the cards, then string them on the enclosed ribbon to create unlimited greetings and decoration for any special day. Printed on deluxe-quality watercolor stock for lovely results, the ready-to-paint cards feature the letters of t

Bringing together the different aspects of pâte de verre for beginners and advanced glassmakers alike. Why the increasing interest in pâte de verre throughout the international glass art community? In this go-to resource, learn the reasons behind the current shift of perception regarding translucent versus opaque glass—and perhaps even see glass itself in a different way. Both Stewart and Ørvik ar

Techniques and projects for using a gel plate--inexpensive and simple--to elevate collage, art journaling, and mixed-media works.

Gel plate printing, an accessible but often-overlooked tool, gives artists of any level a way to add exceptional qualities to their work. Here, mixed-media lovers learn over 25 techniques for enh

The definitive illustrated history of the exotic sports cars and supercars of McLaren Automotive.
When the McLaren Formula 1 team set up McLaren Cars and launched the revolutionary, iconic F1 road car in 1992, it turned the supercar world upside down. McLaren wouldn’t make another road car itself until it formed McLaren Automotive in 2010. It was set up with

The first guide taking punch needle crafters to intermediate and advanced levels with expertly explained techniques, exciting projects, and inspiring examples by 26 Oxford Certified Instructors.

For punch needle lovers who want to reach the next level of skill and enjoyment with their craft, Amy Oxford, the inventor of the

Each day's analysis offers fresh, startlingly accurate insights into the character, personality, relationships and prospects for success for those who share that birthday. Learn things you never knew about your spouse or lover, your family, your closest friends and yourself.Born on January 18? You have a good head for business and an instinct for making and handling money. Born just three days l

Caring for yourself is far from selfish and self-care is far from a new phenomenon, but it's recently been in the popular vernacular. With screens, work emails on our phones, notifications, and poor boundaries between ourselves and the world around us, taking time and making space for ourselves has become more and more important. Therapy, caring for plants, making your favourite dish…these are all

With over 150 knots and splices, The Handy Book of Knots is your go-to guide to learn how to secure, fasten, and tie knots with confidence—just follow the simple, step-by-step photo instructions. Learn just one or two different knots from this book and you will be glad you bought it. Learn ten, and it could make a difference in your life. This is because there is endless pleasure to be had fro

The keys to unlocking your personal universe are written in the stars. In Astrology: A Guided Workbook, you can map out your own cosmic story with more than 200 guided writing prompts. Astrology is a stellar language that allows us to understand the nuances of who we are and how to live our lives with more insight and awareness. We look to our zodiac signs to help us navigate our relationships

Merry Christmas Coloring Book offers a wide range of festive designs and scenes to color, creating holiday fun for the whole family.

Life Questions is the perfect creative outlet when you need some screen-free time or want to unwind, featuring thought-provoking prompts, fun word association exercises, and interesting would you rather questions. The questions and prompts are divided into three sections: your present, past, and future. Record your current favorites, reminisce about your most significant childhood memories, and

First released in 1975 and revised throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, the Dungeon! boardgame lets you explore a multi-level dungeon in search of treasure guarded by terrible monsters. The deeper into the dungeon you go, the deadlier the monsters and the greater the treasure. The player who returns to the beginning chamber with the most treasure wins!

Immerse yourself in monster lore in this supplement for the world´s greatest roleplaying game   This is NOT just another Monster Manual! Volo´s Guide to Monsters provides something exciting for players and Dungeon Masters everywhere. · A deep dive into the lore behind some of D&D´s most popular and iconic monsters · Dozens of monsters new to the fifth edition to include

We know that they prayed, sang, and wore long robes, but what was it really like to be a monk? Though monastic living may seem unimaginable to us moderns, it has relevance for today. This book illuminates the day-to-day of medieval European monasticism, showing how you can apply the principles of monastic living, like finding balance and peace, to your life.   With wit and insight, medievalist

A charmingly illustrated journey through New York City, neighborhood by neighborhood. All the Buildings in New York is a love letter to New York City, told through James Gulliver Hancock’s unique and charming drawings of the city’s diverse architectural styles and cityscape. His buildings are colorful and chock full of fun and offbeat details, and this book is full of new discoveries as well as ol

A philosophical and esoteric travelog through India. Colorful descriptions, often quite humorous, of flora and fauna, customs and mythology, ancient ruins and "modern" cities of late nineteenth century India. Originally written in Russian, the work was published as a series of articles in the Moscow Chronicle, and later in the Russkiy Vestnik, or The Russian Messenger.

An insider’s tour of the most creative and inspiring rooms belonging to tastemakers—artists, interior designers, craftspeople, collectors, and aristocrats—in Italy today. Italy has been a source of inspiration for generations of artists and lovers of beauty. In this book, Italians Oberto Gili and Marella Caracciolo Chia take us around the country and into the homes of some of its most stylish habi