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This captivating coloring book will take you on a journey through our fascinating natural world.
Meni Chatzipanagiotou’s beautiful illustrations, many of which explore circular designs, celebrate the rhythms of our planet. In the sky, you’ll meet birdlife ranging from dancing hummingbirds to soaring eagles. Beneath the waves, you’ll encounter intricate seashells, delicate seahorses, and mighty whales. On rugged landscapes, you’ll cross paths with wild squirrels, foxes, wolves, and countless other fascinating creatures.
Coloring is a relaxing, calming activity suitable for all ages.
The complete book of marionette craft. Solid, easy-to-follow advice and over 400 illus.
A beautiful, illustrated book full of ideas to get you back in
touch with nature. Spending time in nature is scientifically proven
to be good for us - the benefits are endless and it has the power
to make us feel better both physically and emotionally. Organised
by season, The Wild Handbook provides a thoughtful collection of
activities to get you back in touch with nature and improve your
physical and mental wellbeing. It's an antidote to the stresses of
modern life - activities include stargazing, wild swimming, various
seasonal crafts, forest bathing, foraging and filling your home
with natural materials and air purifying plants. Whether you live
in the middle of a city or out in the countryside, you'll find
practical ideas to suit your lifestyle. Illustrated with
atmospheric colour artwork, this beautiful gift book makes a
wonderful present for the nature-seeker in all of us.
Chosen Men is a set of fast-action skirmish rules detailing the
bloody skirmishes between light troops in the Napoleonic Wars. The
primary focus of the game is on soldiers and NCOs in light 'flank'
companies, as they scout ahead of larger forces and take part in
man-to-man actions against enemy skirmishers. Although the game
allows for the formation of accurately sized companies of light
infantry and cavalry if you wish, these formations are broken down
into small groups of up to a dozen men. For the most part, officers
are not swashbuckling super-heroes, but staunch commanders who
rally and direct their men to achieve the battlefield objectives.
Although the game uses an alternating action turn sequence,
officers can use their influence on multiple units at the same time
in an effort to steal the initiative. With all rolls resolved using
standard 6-sided dice, this game combines a classic wargaming feel
with modern wargame mechanics.
Travel through the history of architecture in The LEGO Architect.
You'll learn about styles like Art Deco, Modernism, and High-Tech,
and find inspiration in galleries of LEGO models from around the
world. Then take your turn building 12 models in a variety of
styles. Snap together some bricks and learn architecture the fun
way!
A modern, stylish and practical exploration of the traditional
craft of block printing. For self-taught textile designer Molly
Mahon, there is something special about block printing that has
stood the test of time. From the initial design process, through to
the carving of the block, the mixing of the colour and the actual
printing process, Molly has always found printing to be meditative.
This book enables readers to explore this ancient craft through
Molly's contemporary designs and the influences that inspire her
use of pattern and colour, before teaching them practical skills
and potential ways to transform their creations into beautiful
homeware. The book is divided into three main sections: A Modern
Block Printer: An introduction to Molly and how she found and
nurtured her love of block printing. Also, Molly gives a brief
history of the tradition of block printing. Design Journeys: Molly
sees pattern everywhere she looks and this is what creates the
basis of her blocks. When Molly is designing, it's as if she goes
on a journey, whether it be a walk in the forest or a work trip to
India. She is constantly inspired by her surroundings in all that
she sees and feels. Here the reader is taken on some of her
favourite journeys with an inspirational sourcebook filled with
beautiful images. Discover a brief history of block printing,
design ideas and stories focusing on how India's artisan
craftspeople and traditional block printing techniques, nature and
the Bloomsbury Group have all inspired Molly's designs. Practical
Printing: This chapter focuses on how to block print, including
information on key tools, step-by-step techniques for printing on
paper and fabric, and pattern design advice. Follow instructions to
make five simple homeware projects with your newly printed
creations and find exclusive block templates drawn by Molly for you
to copy and recreate at home. House of Print is a celebration of
both the art of block printing and the joy of design.
First published in 1944, and reprinted many times since then, the
latest reissue of this magnificent book contains, for the first
time, fully illustrated details of all minor amendments and
corrections that have come to light over the years. These have been
collected and collated by Geoffrey Budworth with the help of other
members of the International Guild of Knot Tyers.
You might be stuck at home, but that doesn't mean you have to be bored.
Are you stuck inside, bored out of your brain, desperate for things to do? Looking to fill the ever-diminishing gap between stopping drinking coffee and starting drinking booze? Has the incessant comforting warmth of your laptop on top of your lap started to genuinely freak you out?
Then you need The Self Isolation Activity Book. Written by Ian Doors, a man who spent all of his time alone in his flat ages before you all started doing it. Packed full of quick and easy activities, including games, mental exercises and colouring in, as well as handy hints and kitchen cupboard food and drink tips, this is the only book you'll need to make the most of your time inside.
Also, the last few pages can be ripped out and used as toilet paper. Can't help but feel like all other books are missing a trick there.
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