Simple step-by-step instructions help young illustrators learn how to use perspective, build body shapes, and put finishing touches on a drawing.

Jimmy DiResta has made a name for himself with his inventiveness and workshop skills, creating dozens of projects for YouTube videos and television shows such as Hammered and Against the Grain on the DIY network. In Make: Workshop Mastery With Jimmy DiResta, Jimmy and co-author John Baichtal teach readers essential workshop skills with over a dozen projects that explore everything from mold-making to CNC routing on to metalsmithing.P...

When the dead walk the Earth, will you survive? Not unless you have this essential zombie guide and "How To Draw" handbook! Not only will you learn how to draw all types of zombies, you'll get skills and tips on how to defeat them and survive the Apocalypse! And with this new, pocket-sized edition, you don't need to worry about it taking up valuable space you can use for ammo! Don't let your artistic talents go to waste just 'cause t...

Lace gets a whole new look! Lace has traditionally been knit in finer weight yarns to create airy, delicate designs. But when knit in bulky yarns, lace becomes bold, graphic, and dramatic. Working with thicker yarns also makes the projects move along more quickly and the lace repeats shorter, so it's easy to learn new stitches and techniques. For those new to bulky yarns, Barbara Benson shows you how these yarns work best in lace des...

Knot-making issimpler than ever. This new easy-to-follow guide, published in partnership with Outward Bound, includes information on using knots in your favorite outdoor activities.Outdoor expert Buck Tiltontakes you step-by-step through each bend and turn with clear instructions and detailed photographs.You can count on this handy volume to guide you toward quick success and fool-proof knots.

Turn back time with color photos and insightful essays about America's quilting past! Admire one hundred antique quilts and textiles you've never seen before, curated from the remarkable Poos Collection. See elaborate hand piecing and appliqué, signature quilts, wholecloth beauties, and an extraordinary war cover quilt that's the only known example from America. An invaluable resource to America's quilt history, the Poos Collection s...

Forrest M. Mims is a revered contributor to Make: magazine, where his popular columns about science-related topics and projects for Makers are evergreen treasures. Collected together here for the first time, these columns range from such simple projects as building an LED tracker for hand-launched night rockets to such challenging builds as transforming strings of data into unique musical compositions. A variety of photography and im...

One of the many delights in making a house a home is the continual search for the exact furnishing that will bring that perfect sense of comfort, function or visual appeal you desire. This is true whether you need an accent piece for the den, an accessory for the kitchen, something to solve a particular storage problem, or a kidsized piece of furniture. What better way is there to accomplish this than to create the desired piece your...

“Concrete is not just for building construction—there are so many more possibilities. Smith and Snyder have compiled a focused collection of DIY projects taking advantage of colored concrete, including planters, ornamental pieces, and furniture. The step-by-step illustrations are fantastic and highly detailed; the projects are unique; and materials and molds are easily obtained.” —Library Journal

This is the most useful book on rabbits I have ever read in 30+ years of rabbit raising. It has clear information for beginners as well as enough detail and substance to interest long-time rabbit keepers. The breadth of topics is incredible; there is very little I have encountered in rabbit keeping that is not addressed here. Its balanced approach is properly concerned with the welfare of the animals but wonderfully free of the PETA/...