The Home Blacksmith - Tools, Techniques, and 40 Practical Projects for the Blacksmith Hobbyist

As more and more people join the do-it-yourself revolution, they are breathing new life into many time-honored skills and crafts. Blacksmithing is among the trades that are enjoying a resurgence for both practical and artistic uses, yet there is not an abundance of readily accessible information available to beginning blacksmiths to help them get started and understand the craft.

Mycelium Running - How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World

Mycelium Running is a manual for the mycological rescue of the planet. That’s right: growing more mushrooms may be the best thing we can do to save the environment, and in this groundbreaking text from mushroom expert Paul Stamets, you’ll find out how.

Get It Together! - An Interior Designer's Guide to Creating Your Best Life

Move aside, Martha. Out of the way, Oprah. Pack your bags, Amy Sedaris. There's a new lifestyle guru in town!

After getting his start years ago on HGTV, Orlando Soria has made his way to the upper strata of the blogosphere with Hommemaker, his blog about home décor, art, style, and life.

Rag Rugs, Revised Edition - 16 Easy Crochet Projects to Make with Strips of Fabric

Create your own designer rugs with just a large crochet hook and a bag of rags! This book shows you how to turn colorful fabric scraps into warm and cozy accents for your home. You’ll be amazed at how easy and fun it is to make beautiful, durable rugs using inexpensive materials and supplies.

Complete Starter Guide to Whittling - 24 Easy Projects You Can Make in a Weekend (Beginner-Friendly Step-by-Step Instructions, Tips, & Ready-to-Carve Patterns to Whittle Toys & Gifts)

You can whittle just about anything the only limit is your imagination! Inside this comprehensive whittler's starter guide you'll find:

Awesome Duct Tape Projects: More than 50 Projects for Washi, Masking, and FrogTape - Totally Original Designs (Design Originals) Ultimate Duct Tape Idea & Activity Book for Boys & Girls

Customize your world with colorful, durable duct tape! Awesome Duct Tape Projects is packed with awesome new duct tape activities for both guys and girls. Whether your look is bold, funky, or hip, this ultimate duct tape idea book will get you rolling with cool projects for your room, for school, for play, and just for STYLE!

Lagom - Not Too Little, Not Too Much: The Swedish Art of Living a Balanced, Happy Life

In a fast-paced world, wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could slow down and enjoy a life with less pressure, less stress, and more time for the things you love? 

Pine Needle Basketry - From Forest Floor to Finished Project

This classic text in basket-making, now in paperback, shows how to transform fragrant pine needles into stunning coiled baskets and other decorative items. It’s surprisingly easy, with all 40 projects based on wrapping needles around a center.

Vogue® Knitting The Ultimate Knitting Book - Completely Revised & Updated

The ultimate knitting reference, from the world’s most recognized knitting magazine, gets a thorough update including 1,600 color images and brand-new sections with techniques and designs! 

The Natural Soap Making Book for Beginners - Do-It-Yourself Soaps Using All-Natural Herbs, Spices, and Essential Oils

"With gorgeous and inspiring photography, helpful charts, clear tutorials, and creative and enticing recipes, this book will inspire you to make your own high-quality, natural soaps!" - Marlene Adelmann, Herbal Academy

The Leatherworking Handbook - A Practical Illustrated Sourcebook of Techniques and Projects

Valerie Michael a founding member of the Association of Design Leatherworkers has created the definitive guide to this popular and age-old craft. Oriented to the beginner, it thoroughly presents all the materials, tools, and key techniques in easy-to-follow photographs: finishing edges, paring and hand-stitching, making pockets, attaching studs and straps, and decorating surfaces. The well-chosen projects take into account developing skills, and range from belt and wallets to quilted items and bags. An invaluable reference work.