Guidebooks

The true meaning of Ikebana–the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement–is to take a few beautiful flowers and plants and tastefully present them in very simple containers to enhance home de …

The rising popularity of paper craft will have you folding and cutting your way to beautiful decorations and art pieces. Lose yourself in the meditative process of creating unique models from paper a …

Ian Scheffler, journalist and aspiring speedcuber, attempts to break into the international phenomenon of speedsolving the Rubiks Cubethink chess played at the speed of Ping-Pongwhile exploring the g …

For many years the byword for pretty and refined French taste, the esteemed haberdasher Maison Sajou was founded in 1857 and today is still supplying an eager audience with the finest materials money …

Chess: An Historical Perspective Chess – the ‘Royal Game’ – is an ancient board game, perhaps fifteen hundred years old. There are many legends about how chess came to be. Most of them are folk tales …

This volume brings together some of the best of Julia Pretl’s bead collections. In this compilation of the author’s previous three books, Beaded Collars, Bead Knitted Bags, and Little Bead Boxes, rea …

For generations, quilts have both preserved history and furthered artistic innovation, leading to personal and creative discoveries that have changed lives. In Quilts in the Attic, author and quiltma …

Lionel products are today more technologically advanced than ever, thanks to such innovations as Fas Track and the Legacy control system. Author and hobby veteran Bob Schleicher updates his classic …

Precious metal clay (PMC) is an innovative material that combines the workability of clay with the beautiful finish and durability of precious metals. The material is easy to manipulate and shape by …

When it’s time for a quick change, these 250 mini-makeovers for your home are fun and easy!   No major remodeling necessary! Sometimes, all it takes are a few small changes to refresh your home …