Learn the ancient art of flat braiding (a method that predates the loom), and make beautiful woven sashes, belts, collars, neckties, and headbands. Fully diagrammed and illustrated, with historical information on techniques and designs.

These ancient creatures from folklore have captured the modern imagination, including Tom Wolfe's. In this book he brings his creativity and skill to the task of creating a whole community of gnomes, bringing them to life from a block of wood. With each step illustrated in full color, Tom takes the carver cut-by-cut to a finished figure. The book includes a gallery and patterns for 5 other gnomes plus "gnome" accessories such as mushrooms and a cart. The gnomes are exciting projects, allowing the carver to add a little of his or her own creativity to the work. The step-by-step illustrations mean that even the beginning carver can end up with a gnome he or she will be proud of. In this book, Tom makes extensive use of the power carving tools that have found such widespread acceptance in the carving community. Tom uses them principally for finishing and detail work; carvers will find his techniques helpful.

If you like true stories about real people, are intrigued by serendipity, curious about curiosities, or maybe you are a collector yourself, then this book is for you.

The collecting and researching of any collectable is an intense and pleasurable pastime. The author’s passion for more than half a century has been for collecting handwritten, original letters, antique documents, manuscripts, old share certificates, fire insurance policies, photographs and maps.

The writers of these words on paper include kings and queens, presidents and prime ministers, admirals and generals, actors and authors, judges and prisoners, philosophers, statesmen, scientists, and sportsmen. Some were famous, some infamous, some important, others less so. Many you will know about; with others, only their names may be familiar. There’s Admiral Nelson, and the Duke of Wellington; there are queens Elizabeth I and II and kings George III, IV and VI; presidents Eisenhower, Kruger, and Mandela are here; prime ministers Botha, Hertzog and Smuts; explorers Scott and Shackleton. There’s Faraday and De la Rey, and many more, including two controversial giants of history – Napoleon and Rhodes.

The chapters need not be read in any set order, although there is an underlying thread linking them to the life of the author that enabled this eclectic collection to evolve in the way it did.

It's hard not to give in to the magic of pop-up books. Everyone, adults and children, we can not stop marveling each time we turn a page and suddenly something is built in three dimensions before our eyes. How difficult it must be to do this, thought most of us. But here is a book that shows that making your own pop ups is not as impossible as it seems. Antje von Stemm teaches us, step by step, with clear explanations, drawings, photographs and funny videos, how to build these three-dimensional works of art on paper. The learned pop-ups can be used in self-published books, birthday cards or celebrations, or any other application that comes to mind to surprise those who least expect it, and start from the most basic to more complicated creations. With easy-to-follow explanations and enjoyable language, this book is perfect for adults who want to teach children how to experiment and play with paper, a bit of glue and scissors. It is also the perfect companion for teachers, educators and parents who can use the ideas featured in this book in their classes or as an activity for a stay at home day. The book QR codes to video tutorials so that no one gets lost in the explanations.

Mental fitness in just minutes a day! It's genuinely fun to keep your brain sharp with this small book of games and puzzles, perfect for popping into a purse, tote bag, or briefcase, so you can enjoy the puzzles, and all their benefits, while on the go. Nancy Linde is an expert on creating games that exercise the brain in the same way that a skilled trainer helps us exercise the body. The beauty of her puzzles is how they are created to target six key cognitive functions while providing fun for the solver. So here are the classic types - word puzzles, picture games, logic puzzles, tongue twisters, and trivia quizzes - making this a rich mixture of games sure to appeal to all ages. And with what amazing benefits: Here are games designed to stimulate long-term memory and games designed to flex working memory. Games for executive functioning, for attention to detail, for multitasking, and processing speed. In all, 299 games that you can take anywhere and turn even an idle moment, like standing in line or waiting at the doctor's office, into a completely entertaining (and healthy) workout interval for your brain. Linde is the author of 399 Games, Puzzles & Trivia Challenges Specially Designed to Keep Your Brain Young and its follow-up, 417 More Games, Puzzles & Trivia Challenges Specially Designed to Keep Your Brain Young.

To become a ninja master, you need discipline, a silent footstep, and an impressive personal arsenal. Author and toy designer John Austin provides step-by-step instructions on how to turn everyday household and office items into 37 different ninja weapons for the modern era, including: the Crouching Tiger Catapult,  Paper Clip Grappling Hook, Origami Boomerang, Magazine Nunchucks, Craft Stick Katana, Pencil Top Eraser Dart, and more! Once you’ve assembled an armory, the author provides several targets to practice your shooting skills—nested paper cups become a dragon; chopsticks and a paper plate form a tripod bulls-eye, and more. Armed, trained, and shrouded in black, you are now prepared for missions of reconnaissance and sabotage and other grim errands.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Mathematische Mussestunden; Volume 1 Of Mathematische Mussestunden: Eine Sammlung Von Geduldspielen, Kunststucken Und Unterhaltungsaufgaben Mathematischer Natur; Hermann Schubert 2 Hermann Schubert Goschen, 1907 Mathematics; Recreations & Games; Mathematical recreations; Mathematics / Recreations & Games

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.