A collection of succinct articles originally written for newspaper publication. At less than 500 words each, the goal is to inform, educate, challenge, inspire, and motivate readers via theology, current events, history, politics, philosophy, arts, and literature.

Explore over 200 wooden Christmas ornaments and other year-round holiday fretwork decorations for the scroll saw that both traditional and modern scrollers will love. Perfect for scrollers of all skill levels from beginner to advanced, this guide features over 200 full-size and scrap-friendly fretwork patterns specifically designed to be hung, including angels, presents, snowflakes, birds, jack-o’-lanterns, leaves, hearts, and other holiday favorites. Plenty of these fretwork holiday patterns and projects are approachable enough to make in one sitting and small enough to cut from scraps, making them a joy to make and fun to gift. Also included are helpful opening sections on wood selection, cutting, finishing, and displaying to assist beginners before they begin scrolling. A must-have holiday and Christmas scroll saw pattern book by father and son duo Wayne and Jacob Fowler, Holiday Scroll Saw Ornaments is a treasure trove of fretwork designs for Christmas, as well as Hanukkah, New Year, and other prominent holidays, from Valentine’s Day and Easter to Halloween, Thanksgiving, and more.

Create beautiful wooden animal portraits on the scroll saw with Woodworker's Pattern Book. Realistic ready-to-use patterns are provided for 75 fascinating creatures, from exotic predators to familiar backyard friends. Father and son scroll sawing team Wayne and Jacob Fowler have based every design on their own extensive photographic studies of live animals, taken on location in the wild, in zoos, and in nature preserves. Each animal can be cut as a single, freestanding piece of wood. The authors include advice for beginners on getting started, with expert scrolling tips and techniques plus advice on wood preparation, blade selection, cutting strategy, finishing, and display options. A full color photo gallery will inspire you with the range of impressive wildlife projects that you can complete with this book.7 5 realistic, ready-to-use patterns include: Big Cats Alert Siberian Tiger Mountain Lion Cheetah Prowling Jaguar Resting Watchful LeopardPredators Snarling Wolf Red Fox Polar Bear Black Bear with Cubs Florida AlligatorBirds of Prey Golden Eagle Barn Owl with Mouse Peregrine Falcon Sparrow Hawk Osprey with DinnerBackyard Animals Big Horn Sheep Black Tailed Deer Cottage Chipmunk Eastern Massauga Rattlesnake JackrabbitExotic Animals Cape Buffalo Giraffe Mother and Child Rhinoceros Savannah Elephant Peacock Resplendent"

America and Western Civilization seem lost in the high weeds of a post-truth world. What is real and true is far less important than how you "feel" about it. We don't see ourselves as fellow travelers on the road to knowledge and understanding. Instead we are shouting loudly at each other because if your truth claim differs from mine, you have no right to be heard. So it seems. This collection of succinct articles originally written for newspaper publication is an effort to offer thoughtful topics on faith and culture in a quieter tone. At less than 500 words each, the goal is to inform, educate, challenge, inspire, and motivate the reader. The subjects vary from theology, current events, history, politics, philosophy, arts, and literature, a tall order for short essays!

With over 200 scroll saw patterns to bring to life, this must-have resource will keep you scrolling throughout the year. With insightful sections covering the scrolling basics to assist beginners as well as more challenging projects for advanced scrollers this book offers a wide range of projects in various scroll saw styles.

America and Western Civilization seem lost in the high weeds of a post-truth world. What is real and true is far less important than how you "feel" about it. We don't see ourselves as fellow travelers on the road to knowledge and understanding. Instead we are shouting loudly at each other because if your truth claim differs from mine, you have no right to be heard. So it seems. This collection of succinct articles originally written for newspaper publication is an effort to offer thoughtful topics on faith and culture in a quieter tone. At less than 500 words each, the goal is to inform, educate, challenge, inspire, and motivate the reader. The subjects vary from theology, current events, history, politics, philosophy, arts, and literature, a tall order for short essays!