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Perfect for the do-it-yourselfer, this handy guide to household electronics gives the weekend workbench enthusiast a multitude of ideas on how to salvage valuable parts from old electronics and turn them into useful gadgets once more. This handbook is loaded with information and helpful tips for disassembling old and broken electronics. Each of the more than 50 deconstruction projects includes a “treasures cache” of the components to be found, a required tools list, and step-by-step instructions with photos on how to sa... read more

‘Where others see trash bound for the landfill, intelligent tinkerer Ed Sobey sees gold, and Unscrewed is the bridge between useless junk and precious raw material.’ - William Gurstelle, autor of Backyard Ballistics ‘Tinkerers, do-it-yourselfers, and hobbyists will get a kick out of this new book... Great fun for the Popular Electronics crowd.’ - Booklist

A pile of wooden bricks launches this business adventure - full of insights into inventions branding, and marketing - from the creator of Jenga, one of the world's most popular games. Leverages the world-wide popularity of the Jenga brand: The millions of readers who have played the game of Jenga will be drawn to this previously untold story of its creation and its creator, and business readers will want to know the secret behind launching one of the best-known brands in the world. Introduces a fascinating personality: An English e... read more

Written for reasonable risk takers and suburban dads who want to add more excitement to their lives, this daring combination of science, history, and DIY projects explains why danger is good for you and details the art of living dangerously. All of the projects - from throwing knives, drinking absinthe, and eating fugu to cracking a bull whip, learning baritsu, and building a flamethrower - have short learning curves; are human-focused, as opposed to technology-centric; are affordable; and demonstrate true but reasonable risk. The ... read more

Scrapbooking has proved to be one of the most popular hobbies in recent years and the interest shows no signs of abating. Following on the success of Cleanline Scrapbooking, Deborah Morbin and Tracy Boomer have once again used their trademark humour, infectious enthusiasm and craft talents to produce a book that will appeal to anyone who wants to record those special childhood moments. Filled with useful tips and alternative suggestions, this book contains over 120 beautifully photographed sample pages – with informative ... read more

Ordinary folks can construct 13 awesome ballistic devices in their garage or basement workshops using inexpensive household or hardware store materials and this step-by-step guide. Clear instructions, diagrams, and photographs show how to build projects ranging from the simple - a match-powered rocket - to the more complex - a scale-model, table-top catapult - to the offbeat - a tennis ball cannon. With a strong emphasis on safety, the book also gives tips on troubleshooting, explains the physics behind the projects, and profiles s... read more

Everything you need to know to create gorgeous flowers and accessories! Nylon flower craft is simple to learn, yet very versatile. Each design is described in detail, with hundreds of photos to clarify the process. This book introduces the beginner to all the tools and materials required, and also challenges more advanced crafters with exciting new techniques and designs.

Join the thousands of investors who have mastered the options market with The Complete Option Player using the author’s proven approach to options investing – an approach that has received praise throughout the investment community. The Complete Option Player is one of the best selling options books ever. This newly updated classic will show you how to play the options game where profits of 100% or more are not unusual and where you can earn profits of 100% to 300% on any one trading day. This comprehensive book ... read more

‘Kenneth R. Trester has penetrated the complexities of the options field and has applied rational principles to the buying and selling of options.’ - John A Pugsley, economist, author of The Alpha Strategy ‘You will not be able to put this book down… the thoughts and concepts presented will stick in your mind, and you will find yourself referring to and re-reading portions of this book again and again.’ - Barry Vaniel, author of A Guide to Valuing Stock Options ‘This book stands head and shoulders above the others!’ - Jeff Little, author of Understanding Wall Street

Fibrr Etch fabric remover gel dissolves plant fibres but leaves synthetic and animal fibres intact, allowing for intricate etch designs and cutwork. The dozens of projects in this activity guide lead sewers and crafters through the basics of Fibre Etch fabric remover gel. This includes Fibre Etch use, no-sew techniques, applique, and machine-generated embroidery designs. Also included are suggestions on creating the popular fabric Devore, or etched velvet. This creative and easy no-scissor approach to fabric arts makes complicated ... read more

Internationally acclaimed quilt and fiber artist Kumiko Sudo translates techniques designed to create extraordinary shapes from paper to a new medium-fabric. Crafters are shown how to effortlessly fold fabric into wonderful new designs, adding dimension and sophistication to any sewing or home decoration project. Patterns for 24 simple yet stylish projects are included for using the flower origami to create such things as exquisite purses, totes, gift boxes, needle cases, and even a cell phone holder. While some of the designs are ... read more

Kumiko Sudo re-invents fabric origami with a pretty new twist! Here, Kumiko deftly intertwines silk ribbon among her fabrics, adding a shimmer of sunlight to her miraculous flower designs. The book features: 24 original three-dimensional flower designs in fabric and silk ribbon; patterns for six beautiful purses - perfect as gifts; and techniques for perfect applique, Japanese sashiko stitching, embellishment, and more.

Written expressly for beginning and advanced amateurs, this guide explores home winemaking in practical terms, focusing on the latest fermentation techniques of both red and white wine grapes. Detailed information on equipment, supplies, and mistakes to avoid will make getting started easy. Advanced winemakers will appreciate full explanations of sophisticated topics such as malolactic fermentation, extended maceration sparkling wines, and chemical testing. Also included in the new edition is information on the use of oak barrels. ... read more

The perfect book for beginners who want to make delicious wines from the very start. The step-by-step treatment of the basic fermentation process and the straight-forward layout of the book makes this book easy to use and helps to avoid many mistakes. Not only suitable for beginners, advanced amateurs who want to expand their knowledge will find this book invaluable. It explains how to make sparkling wines and advanced variations for fermenting red and white wines; in-depth discussions on malolactic fermentation, chromatography tes... read more

Metal working projects confront every homeowner. From installing and maintaining galvanized metal rain gutters and downspouts, to repairing and augmenting ductwork for hot-air heating systems, to cutting and joining iron and copper pipe for plumbing repairs and installations, Metal Working will help the handy homeowner tackle many of these tasks himself, saving money and guaranteeing good results. Although home metal working is not as widespread as woodworking, many home workshops include metal working equipment. This book wil... read more

One of South Africa’s best-known and well-loved gardeners shares the history and stories behind Old Nectar, the famous South African garden that has been visited and admired for decades. Detailing the garden’s humble and inauspicious beginnings—including a neglected property that lacked modern conveniences such as electricity and indoor plumbing—this keepsake discusses how the garden gained worldwide acclaim for its variety and year-round splendor. This beautifully designed book, filled with some 200 exquisite photographs, shows of... read more

If you love the beauty of nature and wish you could paint the birds, animals, and flowers you see, then this book is for you. Willow Wolfe has a gift for painting and teaching the natural world, and shares her techniques in a step-by-step format that even the beginner can enjoy. Seventeen magical projects are included where you will learn to place sparkling highlights and deep, rich shadows. Willow shows you simple ways to enhance your work with dimensional effects, stencilling, and collage. An experienced teacher as well as a tale... read more

Elegant and accessible, this interactive handbook teaches crafters of all ages how to create kinetic paper art. The projects are complete with examples, formulas, and the essential instruction that allows them to be constructed directly from the book with simple materials on hand: paper, scissors, and glue. Pop-ups are grouped by type - box or triangle - and as the chapters progress, the techniques are combined and layered for more dramatic effects. With its thorough explanations and inspiring ideas, this book will bring colour and... read more

This book is for ages 8-10. The world of sea creatures and plants that inhabit the Arctic and Antarctic regions is depicted in this book, with fine drawings and descriptions in alphabetical order. Beginning with Adelie penguins and anemones, the author/artist proceeds through kelp plants and killer whales, pelagic clam worms and puffins and many other fascinating forms of life, ending with zooplankton and zostera marina. The concise descriptions give geographical locations, habits and specific colourations. While the drawings are h... read more

Intended for ages 8-10, this work features animals and plants of the richly diverse rainforests' floors from A to Z.

This book is for ages 8-10. It contains facts about 123 varieties of seashells in tidepools, sandbars, eelgrass meadows, beaches, bays and mudflats; and it emphasises preservation.

Flower arranging is demystified once and for all in this beautifully illustrated step-by-step guide to the craft. Readers and viewers of the accompanying DVD learn how easy it is to create fresh, contemporary arrangements for any occasion, even with the flowers available at the grocery store. Necessary materials, popular techniques, and arrangements for basic tabletop and holiday centerpieces are all explained. The accessibility and clarity of this guide make it a perfect introduction to floral design.