Water forms the soul of a garden. A quiet pond, a babbling brook, or a dramatic pool can make a garden unique. To achieve such beauty, however, req...

Once you've finished your latest military miniature, you'll want to display it at its best. You could simply attach it to an attractive base, but j...

Remember the snowflakes you cut as a child? This book re-introduces basic cutting techniques for snowflakes and provides designing tips for making ...

Follow along with master carver Jeffrey Moore to create a dramatic and lifelike representation of the striking blue wing teal drake. Jeff starts wi...

This gourd craft book helps you make 10 different wall pockets—gourds shaped to form useful, decorative storage on your indoor and outdoor walls. F...

Building a new house or planning a remodel? Here's the first place to shop for ideas. Enter more than 50 kitchens, each carefully planned and perfe...

When Tom carved a walking stick in his book, Tom Wolfe Carves Woodspirits and Walking Sticks, it was almost an afterthought. But it was soon follow...

Gourds are wonderful palettes for all types of art, with a vast array of materials available for everything from decorating crafty, cute gourds to ...

Explore the glass creations of 108 artisans, ranging from established talents to those who are up-and-coming in this dynamic field. Their work repr...

Kick your plating techniques up a notch with this exhaustive guide to garnishing and decorating. Ideal guide for those who regularly entertain gues...

Whether you consider yourself an event-planning novice or the "hostess with the mostest," this book and its detailed 300-plus color photos will hel...

This collection of beautiful photographs showcases the artistry of those who sculpt outdoor living environments with solid rock, impressed and tint...

In gourd art, there is a vast array of material that can be used when carving and decorating a gourd. When it comes to doing the rim, the options a...

A real gem for the student of jewelry design, three preeminent, international jewelry designers offer step-by-step instruction. Walk with them thro...

College ghosts are a little like college mascots - just about every school has one and they add a dash of spice to the college experience. Drawn fr...

In the first 200 years of New Orleans history, the Crescent City has earned a reputation for sin, temptation, intrigue, lawlessness, ritual-magic, ...

Enjoyed since Sir John Suckling invented this popular card game in the early 1600s, cribbage is examined here in full-color photos and engaging tex...

A photo book profiling the history, architecture, conservation status, and visit details of every covered bridge in Chester County, Pennsylvania, a...

This thoughtfully composed visual tour of contemporary Cuba captures the island and its people emerging from a time capsule through vivid photograp...

The Cultural Revolution in China was a time of upheaval and change. Millions of lives were disrupted and much effort was spent by the government an...

The New England region is filled with tradition, culture, and history. Some of that history is well-known, but other elements remain hidden or spok...

Since its introduction to the American market in 1949, the distinctive blue and white dinnerware depicting Currier & Ives scenes has remained o...

The first-ever history of an innovative recreational and commercial trailer designed and built by engineering and aviation pioneer and icon Glenn H...

The first and only book on the motorcycles designed, engineered, and raced by aviation icon and renowned engineering genius Glenn H. Curtiss. Glenn...