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Woodland Wisdom is a charming book filled with informative, fascinating and fun facts about forests and woodlands.

Did you know that at one time the wood of the rowan tree was kept as a pocket charm against rheumatism? Or that the ancient Greeks believed trees possessed wood spirits, called dryads, that took the form of young women? Or that you can make blackberry whisky from the humble blackberry and absinthe from wormwood?

This beautifully illustrated, eclectic book contains a mixture of fact and fiction about woodlands and forests, including information about Plants and and other vegetation, wildlife, woodland crafts, tree identification, foraging advice, folklore, mythology and much more. Simple step-by-steps show readers how to  make a bird house and bug hotel, press flowers, make a poultice and treat nettle sting and much more!

A woodland  craftsman’s workshop should bring immense pleasure and the tools and devices that furnish it are unique to woodland work and have formed the heritage of woodland crafts that we have today. Following on from his successful book Woodland Craft, woodsman Ben Law explains what makes a good workshop, outlines the key tools needed, gives information on how to sharpen them and shows us how to make an array of fascinating devices from scratch.

• Projects include: peeling jig, pole lathe, woodsman's grip, cleaving brake
• 16 step-by-step woodland device projects
• Beautiful photography and illustrations
• A foundation book for every green woodworker to use as reference

Coupled with interesting titbits of historical and practical information, this is an invaluable guide for every green woodworker.

Woodlander is a complete and comprehensive guide to managing a small woodland, incorporating nearly 30 years of knowledge and experience from woodsman Ben Law and his unique home in Prickly Nut Wood. 

Woodlander contains everything you need to know if you are managing, or intend to manage, a small woodland. Ben’s inspiring, forest-dwelling life has allowed him to put together a complete package of detailed information and practical examples based on his personal experience, giving this beautiful book an entirely authentic voice. Every page is infused with a deep respect for the traditions of the past while also embracing new ideas, methods and creative thinking.  

This is a holistic approach to woodland management, which looks at the entire place – the wildlife it supports, the natural cycles of growth and life, the precious products it creates and the communities that inhabit and surround it. All the while, understanding and emphasising that it is a balance of all these things that makes a healthy, biodiverse, resilient ecosystem. 

Detailed sections cover different types of woodland, the rich history behind them, how to assess what you’ve got, practical maintenance, planning for the future, promoting wildlife and biodiversity, harvesting and extracting timber, the tools you will need, crafts, social forestry and an in-depth resources section. Dotted throughout are personal snippets, observations and insights from Ben’s life at Prickly Nut Wood.

Spheres within spheres, stars within cubes, delicate lattices with no apparent means of support—woodturners over the centuries have developed a whole range of extraordinary structures which seem at first sight to be quite impossible. In fact, all of these things can be made by anyone with basic woodturning skills, an ordinary lathe and simple hand tools—and this book shows you how.

• A best-seller when first published in 1993, the book has been thoroughly revised for this new edition.
• Stunning new 3-D illustrations show cutaway views of the work in progress, making the instructions even easier to follow than before.
• A variety of projects in addition to an introductory chapter outlining the required equipment, advice on selecting wood, as well as workshop safety.

Keith Rowley's bestselling introduction to the art of woodturning is exceptional for its friendly and methodical approach, building up the reader's skills and confidence by logical and progressive steps. At the heart of Keith's method are the 'Laws of Woodturning': six easily memorized rules which are fundamental to efficient and safe technique.

Both between-centers and faceplate turning are described and illustrated in detail. You will learn about timber selection, and how to choose the right tool and equipment. This latest edition has been comprehensively revised and updated by renowned wood turner Andy Coates to include the latest available tools and machinery as well as up-to-date health and safety guidelines

Woodworking Basics is the perfect introduction to the fundamentals of working with wood for those with little or no experience. The book covers all of the basic hand tools that a beginner will need and describes how to use each one, giving useful tips and expert advice along the way.  Successful woodworking is all about best practice and this book shows how it is possible to create all manner of pieces with a very limited and inexpensive set of tools.

• Includes photos and diagrams to guide you through each project and technique.
• Also covered are the important techniques of accurate measuring and marking, gluing, sanding and making simple joints such as butt, lap, and mitres.
  
• 6 simple projects are included.
  
• Projects which can be made using the skills are covered: toolbox, shelf unit, table, cabinet, box, and picture frame.
  

How to make something from nothing, well, almost nothing! If, like most of us, you have a pile of leftover wood scraps stashed away in your shop, you'll rejoice over Derek Jones' book, Woodworking from Offcuts. Now, at long last, a book packed with great ideas for turning that trash heap into treasure!

20 useful projects made from odds and ends. These made-from-scrap projects will not only clean up your shop, but provide satisfying work that results in useful items for your home, office, garden—or as nicely made gifts. Projects include: wooden salad serving forks, serving platter, and meat tenderizer that would cost a pretty penny in a specialty shop, along with a letter rack, tool caddy, cute bird house, and more.

Show and tell instructions, tips for all skill levels. Each clever project is explained in clear, straightforward terms, with step-by-step photos that “show and tell" exactly what to do. And, whatever your abilities, there are plenty of projects for you— and opportunities to turn little bits and pieces into beautiful accessories like those in high-end shops.

Woodworking Joinery by Hand is a ground-breaking woodworking book that introduces a new twist on the traditional hand-cut methods of joint making. With Sugita’s unique method of guiding and controlling the saw blade using jigs and magnetic sheets, even a complete beginner can learn advanced joint-making techniques with hand tools alone. Making it easy to produce straight and square cuts, this pioneering technique is a game-changer for producing high-precision, beautifully made wooden joints.

There is nothing quite like seeing a beautiful Christmas wreath hanging on a front door to set the magic of the season alight…

Whether you are a fan of simple and modern or love more traditional Christmas fare, there is a project to suit everyone! This beautiful title includes 22 projects to make different styles of wreaths using a wide range of materials, from a Christmas wreath made with wool and felt, through gorgeous white feathers adorned with copper leaf to a ribbon Christmas tree. Whatever you decide, you’ll find hours of relaxing creativity within these pages!

Yarn Cake Amigurumi is a collection of 15 adorable amigurumi animals and creatures to crochet using multicolored yarn cakes.

Amigurumi is the art of using crochet to make toys.  The varied and fun creations in this book range from Biscuit, the adorably cute little duckling, and Aggie, the punkish bull, to Garrick, the mythical dragon, and Jasper, the inquisitive puppy.

All the projects are made using ombré yarn cakes, which have seamless fades of color hues, from light to dark and allow the readers to crochet lots of color, without the need to constantly change yarn. These creations will stand out among the sea of solid colored amigurumi designs, with their bold, transitional striping and flair.

• 15 adorable amigurumi animals to crochet
• Each animal measures 5–10in (12.5–25cm) in size, making them perfect for play or display
• Clear step-by-step instructions and photographs
• Projects suitable for beginner or intermediate level

Try your hand at calming meditational drawings. If you’re someone who likes to doodle on napkins and scrap paper, then you’re going to thoroughly enjoy the art of Zentangling. This funny, little word is actually an international phenomenon used to reduce stress, increase wellbeing, and enhance relaxation. And while the Zentangle movement is relatively new, its applications are steeped in history and culture as evidenced in its symbols, designs, and patterns.

Now you can unlock your potential…unleash your creativity…and experience the relaxing sensations of crafting unique, treasured artwork with Zentangle® Art Therapy. This unusual book offers a wonderful introduction to those new to Zentangle, and covers the tools required and the basic techniques to get started. Simple patterns including baseline, fillers, ribbons, and borders offer a foundation to explore more complex, three-dimensional design. You’ll learn how to further enhance your creations using shading and color.

You get:

• A comprehensive and fascinating introduction to Zentangle
• Complete explanations of all the basic tools and techniques
• 250 black-and-white illustrations depicting the wide variety of one-of-kind patterns—from the simple to the complex

Channel your energy into this simple art form and feel the positive effects. Put a little extra calm in your day as you nourish your creativity. Zentangle® Art Therapy is full of inspirational artwork to give you a taste of the Zen-dless possibilities.