This is great for ideas on handmaking cards. I love the idea of something so simple handmade, but the authors have a step by step guide to how to make all kinds of cards. The templates are even included! It has all the sketchings, diagrams, and measurements for the perfect card. The best part about it is, when you have your card, you can't believe you actually made something so beautiful!! I give it four stars only because it take ti...
Darlene Arden's new book, The Complete Cat's Meow, deserves the accolade, "Best (and most 'complete')Cat Book, Ever." It is beautifully written, clear, concise, and jam-packed with solid, sensible advice, beginning at the 'beginning' with a chapter on newborn kittens and how they grow. Following are chapters on how to choose a cat; getting ready for the cat's introduction into the household; and sections on understanding the feline m...
Bought this book for my daughter as she’s preparing for the FLL and was not disappointed. The book is well structured for multiple audiences: for students to give them an understanding of the basics of robotics, and FLL; for parents to help them understand the FLL process, what to expect, and how to help their kids prepare. As the book advances through the chapters, it builds upon previously explained concepts and makes it easier to ...
A great book of ideas with all of the tool knots that can help you practice your creativity. The author gives a great overview of the possibilities without forcing you to make what's already been made. If you're interested in making solid projects this book is a great jumping off point. I got this for a friend for Christmas. I'm not gonna fib, I totally read this a few times before wrapping it. This is a great book with amazing photo...
We are about to embark on the remodeling of the basement of our first home. My husband picked up this book thinking it would give us some great ideas, and cause he loved all the photos. It does have great ideas, and made us think out of the box a bit on our basement plans. But, it lacks step-by-step instructions for the work to be done. Good book to help you visualize what you want to do, but don't expect it to tell you how to get th...
Electronics workshop companion book is well put together and very easy to follow and understand. Diagrams and symbols are easy to identify. l recommend this book to those that are changing careers as to me is addicting.
With this 32-page, step-by-step instruction book, aspiring artists will discover the secrets to creating cutting-edge manga art. From an exploration of shading and coloring techniques to tips on figure drawing and character development, readers will learn everything they need to know to become masters of manga. Each featured project serves as both lesson and inspirational guide for preparing artists to craft their own world and chara...
I'm ready to conquer sewing! My daughter is the seamstress in the family, but this book really makes the steps clear so that even a beginner (that would be me) can tackle the various, up-to-date designs. Hilarie's voice is one of a helpful teacher/designer who shares the "how to" and her love for creating. I highly recommend this guide for true beginners as well as those who have sewing experience and are ready to try different designs.
I just got this book a week ago, and I'm so pleased with it! I have just started making knitted & crocheted toys, and this book makes me excited every time I look at it - I can't wait to make each toy pattern! There are lots of great photographs, and the patterns are really easy to follow - lots of details. Each toy is beautiful - you will want to make them all. I'm making the bear right now and really having a great time with it...
Former Ukrainian Champion Moskalenko, who coached Vasily Ivanchuk to stardom, presents a fundamentally new approach of getting better at chess. Covering all aspects of the game, Moskalenko develops new and easy-to-apply rules-of-thumb for amateur players who want to improve. With many examples, tests and exercises, this is the ultimate modern chess skills improvement manual. Easy to read and understand; even weaker players will benef...