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Relax. Let your shoulders drop, turn your phone to silent and take
one (freshly sharpened) pencil. Paper, Pencil and You: Calm
contains over 300 puzzles designed to foster calm in a
stressed-out, busy world. The puzzles in this book will take you on
a journey through a wonderland of calming activities. You'll divide
shapes, draw loops, fill grids and much, much more. Each one has
been designed to give you a moment of peace; a break from the
hectic pace of life and a chance to quieten the mental noise. With
sections for practice runs and workings out, each puzzle is
designed to be completed on the page itself. As you complete the
book you'll be unconsciously developing your memory and visual
processing skills, thinking laterally and logically to find
solutions, but will emerge from each exercise feeling relaxed and
refreshed. So, sharpen that pencil, turn over the page and feel
calm.
Use the puzzles in this book to sharpen your mind and improve your
ability to focus. The perfect antidote to staring at a screen for
hours on end, Paper, Pencil and You: Focus presents over 300
puzzles designed to improve focus in a distracted world. With each
one you will learn to eliminate mental distractions, improve
concentration and develop your powers of deduction. Test your
skills with a range of visual conundrums and lateral-thinking
problems that include matching pairs, odd one out and pathfinding.
Keen puzzlers will find themselves absorbed in developing their
memory and visual processing skills, called on to think laterally
and logically to find solutions, and will emerge from each exercise
feeling relaxed and refreshed. Switch off from screens, pick up a
pencil and focus.
Design, build, and pilot custom drones no prior experience
necessary! This fun guide shows, step-by-step, how to construct
powerful drones from inexpensive parts, add personalized features,
and become a full-fledged pilot. DIY Drones for the Evil Genius:
Design, Build, and Customize Your Own Drones not only covers
safety, mechanics, drone design, and assembly, but also teaches the
basics of Aerospace Engineering. You will discover how to add video
transmitters, GPS, first-person view, and virtual reality goggles
to your creations. The book walks you through the FAA licensing
process and takes a look at advanced concepts, such as artificial
intelligence and autonomous flight. * Learn about aircraft parts,
control mechanics, and safety practices * Become an expert
pilot-even handle flips and high-speed maneuvers * Pick the perfect
parts for your high-performance drone * Find out how to solder and
start assembling your drone * Program the aircraft, calibrate the
motors, and start flying! * Add LED lights, GoPro mounts, and
self-balancing camera gimbals * Explore the world of
first-person-view (FPV) drones and high-speed racing * See how
artificial intelligence can be put to use in the drone industry
More than 40 beautiful knits for babies, toddlers, and children up
through age ten Knitting Children's Clothing is the one-stop guide
for knitting a wide variety of clothing and accessories for your
children in an economical way. With a range of modern to classic
attire, your children are sure to be the talk of the playground-and
you'll feel proud of your amazing knitting skills! With over forty
patterns to follow, anyone can pick up a pair of knitting needles,
grab a ball of yarn, and create a whole new baby or child's
wardrobe. If you are attending a baby shower, you don't need to buy
an expensive gift. Just follow the simple pattern inside and create
the perfect booties or blanket. Or what if your son needs a new
scarf? Why don't you choose his favorite colors and make him one
he's sure to wear with pride? Following the step-by-step photos and
instructions, you can now knit your favorite niece a beautiful
dress with matching hat, or dress up your newborn grandchild with a
handsome cardigan. Projects include: Ribbed yoke sweater for babies
Warm baby blanket Christening gown Cardigan with crocheted flowers
Bolero Knitted dress Striped beanie Mittens Woolen socks Knitting
an adorable keepsake sweater or a fun pair of socks for that
special child in your life is entirely doable with this inspiring
book of patterns.
In walks old-fashioned old-money suitor Aubrey Hanna, here to whisk
seventeen-year-old Mary Pearl off her feet with a forbidden kiss
and hasty engagement. With the promise of high society outings and
a rich estate, Aubrey's lustful courtship quickly creates tension
among the three generations of Prine women. As autumn approaches
all too quickly, Mary Pearl's Wheaton College acceptance counters
quick marriage preparations. In the sophisticated new world of
Northern girls' schooling, Mary Pearl not only learns how to write,
read, and draw, but also how to act, dress, and be a woman. Light
Changes Everything is the story of a resilient young feminist a
century ahead of her time. Full of gumption and spirit, Mary
Pearl's evocative coming of age is destined to be the next American
classic.
Cycling fans obsess about climbs and big mountains. They love
reading about their tests and tribulations and they love to ride
them - a cricket lover can never bat at Lord's, or a football
supporter score at Wembley, but any rider can take on the challenge
of an iconic mountain. This is Geraint Thomas's inside guide to 25
of the greatest cycling climbs in the world. -- Cyngor Llyfrau
Cymru
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