Lifestyle and Hobbies

Handcrafted Bicycles: Builders, Frame Design, and Inspiration celebrates the artistry of bicycle building, revealing that bicycles are so much more than a set of handlebars, a seat, a frame, wheels, a chain, and pedals. Bicycles are about the builder, the rider, the ride, riders´ needs, special componentry, and aesthetics. This stunning coffee-table book showcases 32 exceptional bicycle builders f

Bent willow furniture, an early American craft, was a familiar sight on the front porches of America until the 1930s. Now in an easy to follow, step-by-step instructional book, one of America’s foremost makers of twig furniture shares the technique. Starting with a basic arm chair, he also shows the creative possibilities of the form. Each step is illustrated with a full color photograph, making i

Stunning panoramic photos celebrate the beauty of Maine's rural towns and landscapes, inland and on the coast. From west to east, experience Maine's hidden byways through the unerring eye of landscape photographer and educator David Skernick. His unforgettable panoramic images place the viewer directly into remote areas containing pristine coastline, small towns, thick forests, and abundant wate

Learn how to transform woven squares into a charming collection of stuffed animals with this fun and accessible project book. Using basic fiber art skills and a handy pin loom, makers will learn how to combine simple woven squares to create 30 adorable critters, from dogs and cats to dinosaurs and hedgehogs. With step-by-step instructions and tips on color changing, weaving patterns, and master

A book that demystifies quilt design principles and teaches readers how to apply them. This colorful book clarifies graphic design concepts as they relate to quilts. It allows modern quilters (and any quilters) to learn the definition of “design” and how to use design, or not, when creating a quilt. • Clear, easily understandable text and visuals are specifically aimed to be effective for q

Everything you need to know about crafting gorgeous leather bags in one place! Written for leather crafters of all levels, this book brings you 18 projects with detailed instructions for making shoulder bags, clutches, sling bags, tote bags, handbags, camera bags, backpacks, and more. Each project also includes patterns that you can photocopy and enlarge. You´ll also discover • leathercraft

In the latest edition of theImmersive Travel Guide series, Seddiqui explores how the waters of the Atlantic Ocean have indelibly marked New England. Focusing on the region's nautical past and present, Seddiqui presents an experience-based traveljourney with stops in Wells and Portland in Maine; Portsmouth, NewHampshire; Gloucester, Boston, Plymouth, Hyannis and Provincetown,Nantucket, Martha´s Vin

Designed for artists who love journaling, collage, and visual storytelling, this kit includes a thoughtfully curated collection of tools to inspire creativity. The intricate foam stamps and versatile mylar stencils are inspired by Robyn´s deep research into ancient European texts, offering rich, layered designs that evoke the beauty of h

Designed for artists who love journaling, collage, and visual storytelling, this kit includes a thoughtfully curated collection of tools to inspire creativity. The intricate foam stamps and versatile mylar stencils are inspired by Robyn´s deep research into ancient Asian texts, offering rich, layered designs that evoke the beauty of hist

Dirty hands, naturally grown plants, and a wild sea of flowers—all these characterize Sow, Grow, and Harvest: A Year-Round Guide to Gardening and Arranging Cut Flowers.Readers will learn to sow, grow, and harvest flowers, workingyear-round in their own gardens and home nurseries! As documented throughthe evocative lens of photographer Grit H

Learn the fun and versatility of granny squares with this clear approach for beginners. First, learn to crochet by making 10 classic granny square patterns. Next, simple instructions help you understand the power of your colorway choices, so you can create whatever vibes and styles you want. Then combine your squares and transform them into five fresh and contemporary projects—a belt, a pill

Lacecaps are the elegant form of the Hydrangea macrophylla species, popular for their sturdy, long-lasting blooms that appear delicate. They excel when massed in swaths of color, blended with companion plants, and thrive in containers and unheated spaces. Lovely Lacecap Hydrangeas: Elegant Accents for the Home Garden offers a detailed look at the best lacecap varieties, helping gardeners select p

Generations of vacationers have headed "Out East" to the South Forkof Long Island, which is renowned for its storied past, beloved beaches,and trendy restaurants and shops. Stitched together by personalanecdotes and local history, thiswell-curated visual tour of the South Fork provides a unique window intothe heart and soul of Montauk and the surrounding areas.Features include: • Vibrant dr

In Transit Tourism: The Iconic Art and Design of 22 Subway Systems around the World, readers embark on a visual journey through the world's bustling subway systems, where each station tells a story of its city's soul. From the ornate elegance of Moscow's stations to the sleek minimalism of Tokyo's, this illustrated collection of travel essays explores 22 urban metros, revealing how their architect

Ideal for beachgoers who want to know more about the shells they find,this well-organized book will help readers identify more than 35 ofthe most common seashells found on New Jersey's beaches. Thewell-researched guide offers information about the animals that oncelived in the shells, includingwhere they lived, what they ate, and even how they may have died. Thehandy guide's features include &bul

TheLone Star State has a long and vibrant past, and this well-researchedvolume is designed to increase travelers´ and residents´ awareness ofthe state´s most important historical treasures. With a chapter devotedto each of the designated national historic landmark sites within Texas, the book provides • historical overviews, present-day and archivalphotos, and practical visitor information a

Taking an important step toward a more inclusive and truthful understanding of Cape Cod's past, this book uncovers and reflects upon Cape Cod's role in the institution of slavery. Through this work of historical, creative nonfiction that also includes a guidebook component, author Susanna Graham-Pye uncovers the traces left behind by the enslaved individuals who lived on the Cape and whose contrib

The hidden chronicles of Chester County are right underfootor across the road every day, and much of it also has a certain loreattached that ventures into the spectral realm. • Hear the ticking tombwithin a creepy, old cemetery • Experience the morbid Pennhurst StateSchool and Hospital during the “spooky season.” • Learn about the hauntedPhoenixville Library • Read about th

This photographic tour of Portland, Maine, shows why the city hasbecome one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Allthe charms of Portland are on display as this keepsake book takesreaders along 300-year-old streets through historic neighborhoods andpast the large commercial buildings near thewaterfront that house restaurants and stores. Also showcased are thebusy wharves, whic

With this fun collection of projects in field-guide format, stitch your favorite animal, bird, fish, and plant species based on the ecosystems you love or live in. Organized according to seven North American ecosystems—desert, mountain, forest, waterways, prairie, ocean, and urban—the 52 beautifully accurate designs by naturalist Kemper include popular species (think bears, manatees,