Lifestyle and Hobbies

Eco-friendly and rich in moisture and character, green wood is an ideal material for woodturning—but newcomers to the craft may need a helping hand to get started. With this all-encompassing guide by longtime woodworker, author, and instructor Christian Zeppetzauer, you´ll learn everything from choosing and storing the best woods for the job to troubleshooting challenges, maintaining your to

Over the past two decades the Star Wars Super Collector´s Wish Book series has brought knowledge and joy to tens of thousands of collectors. This comprehensively updated second edition to volume 1 provides a thorough survey of the non-toy merchandise and collectibles produced from 1977 to 2012. Key Features:

• 8,000 items from the pre-Disney era have been added to the f

For generations, the ponies of Chincoteague, Virginia, have enchanted hearts and sparked imaginations. Made famous by the beloved Misty, these remarkable ponies live wild on Assateague Island. Each summer during the iconic Pony Penning celebration, the ponies swim to Chincoteague, come out of the bay, and parade to the carnival grounds, where foals are auctioned off to adoring pony enthusiasts. F

When many people think of Nevada, they think of Las Vegas, Area 51,and an unending, empty desert—but there´s a lot more to the Great BasinState than that. Author and dedicated Nevada aficionado Sydney Martinezhas devoted many years to exploring the ultra-rural wonders of Nevada,and in Finding Nevada Wild, she helps fellow adventurers get to know an often-misunderstood state. Written from t

Montauk 11954, 2nd Edition is a beautifully curated photography book capturing the essence and beauty of Montauk and the East End. Featuring over 100 color photographs, this updated edition includes fresh content from new photo shoots alongside vintage images. Photographs are by Car Pelleteri, a native New Yorker with a love for the area´s beaches, landmarks, and landscapes. Pelleteri delivers an

PowerHouse: Interior Designs for Self, Style, and Sanctuary invites readers into distinctive homes across the United States, each an expression of its owner´s spirit and style. Known for her “couture” approach, Baird combines design expertise with psychology to create homes that are stylish, functional, and personally empowering. This volume showcases contemporary and traditional homes, from New Y

Readers embark on a journey with surfEXPLORE: Discovering New Surfing Locations Worldwide, an exploration of 28 extraordinary and untapped surfing destinations. Join surf travel expert John Seaton Callahan and the surfEXPLORE® Group as they unveil breathtaking waves, vibrant cultures, and the stories behind surfing uncharted waters across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. This book is a

StellaBoheme, a.k.a. "the Queen of Glam Tarot," is here to help you glow up yourTarot practice with practical exercises, relatable card meanings,somatic life coaching, and a dash of glitter, all with a little helpfrom her friends. Read Like a Queen explores activities thatdeepen your Tarot understanding and strengthen your intuition, helpingyou read like the Queen you ARE! Start with a saunter th

Loaded with hundreds of large, full-bleed images, this second editionexpands the work's visual documentation of two key decades in New York'ssubway train and station history. See images of the MTA system from the1970s through the 1990s, a period that saw an unprecedented meteoricrise in global fame for a transit system. Captured here are the graffiticars, grit, danger, and intrigue that defined th

Eighty-four passengers and two crew died in the early-morning hours of November 13, 1965, when the cruise liner SS Yarmouth Castle caught fire and sank near Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas. Four others would die later from their injuries. Her total loss marks the deadliest passenger ship disaster off the coast of the United States since the burning of the liner SS Morro Castle off New Jersey in 1

Profile drafts are drafting “shorthand” for weavers, allowing them to create one fabric design and translate it into many weave structures. but many handweavers do not know how to use the drafts. This is the first book dedicated entirely to this key weaving tool. Expert weaver Deb Essen unlocks the “mystery” of profile drafting and breaks down the process into easy-to-understand information, illus

Master the art of hooking the land, sea, and sky in this inspiring guide to making contemporary fiber art that´s completely personalized and expertly rendered. Express your own style in yarn and cloth as you learn to turn your vision into a strong line-based design. Then, chapter by chapter, master the specifics of hooking effective, motion-filled horizons, landforms, water, trees, skies—eve

Whether it´s for a birthday, anniversary, spring holiday, or just a thoughtful gesture to brighten someone´s day, this delightful postcard collection is perfect for celebrating friendship and love. Each book in the series features a stunning gold-foil cover and includes 20 beautiful designs printed on thick, high-quality cardstock, with easy peel-out pages. The 5” x 7” cards are perfectly sized fo

Featuring delightful patterns of holiday trees, Santa, reindeer, and other cheerful designs, this postcard collection is perfect for sharing the holiday spirit and celebrating the magic of Christmas. Each book in the series features a stunning gold-foil cover and includes 20 beautiful designs printed on thick, high-quality cardstock, with easy peel-out pages. The 5” x 7” cards are perfectly sized

Readers will stitch the cutest projects they´ve ever seen with this easy guide to making 16 cute hoops—no pricey materials or prior experience needed! First, they´ll learn fundamentals such as prepping a hoop, splitting floss, and threading a needle; then, they´ll practice basic stitches on a handy sampler; and, finally, they´ll carry their newfound skills through the seasons with 16 adorabl

From viral internet sensation Sabrina-Rose Benedict of Sab´s Stuffies comes a step-by-step guide to hand-knitting blankets, pillows, and adorable critters from chunky yarn—no tools required! Readers will discover the cozy, calming art of needle-free knitting with the ultimate guide from Sabrina-Rose Benedict, the influencer behind the wildly popular finger knitting trend. With over 1 millio

Calling all book lovers! This unique adult activity book combines coloring and lettering to celebrate a love of reading through creativity. From Dawn Nicole Warnaar, the author of Modern Folk Art Coloring Book and The Art of Playful Lettering, this book is the perfect way for readers to relax and get creative while celebrating the bookish lifestyle! Inside are 25 beautifully illustrated, book-the

Since 1872, when Yellowstone became America´s inaugural national park,these protected areas have enthralled visitors from around the globe.Currently the 63 national parks attract more than 300 million visitorseach year. But what is the X factor that draws people again and again tothese historic places or wilderness spaces? In thiscomprehensive guide readers will begin to understand the character o

Nothing stirs the soul of a baseball fan like the crack of a bat against a ball . . . or the sight of a fielder leaping high into the air to snatch that ball out of play. What would these fans be without their favorite sport, and what would baseball be without those high-tiered, impossibly beautiful temples to the sport called ballparks? North Americans have treasured some wonderful venues from b

These four puzzles, created by the same artist and drawn from the world of The Tiniest Giant boardbook, each feature a vibrant, simple image designed for children agedthree and older. It engages young children while helping develop motorskills. With themes of nature and growth, the puzzle introduces littleones to the story´s message of transformation from acorn to oak. Itfeatures one puzzle from e