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48 |  | OTHER CRAFTS Model Boat Building: The Lobster Boat. Steve Rogers & Patricia Staby-Rogers. Using the lines of boats built before 1940 by Alvin Beal, Steve takes the modeler step-by-step through the process of building an authentic scale model lobster boat. In more than 250 color photographs, he begins with the sculpting of the builder’s model, upon which are laid the ribs and hull of the boat, and continues through the building of accessories and the painting of the boat • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) •250+ color photos • 64 pp. • 978-0-88740-642-3 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Model Boat Building: The Spritsail Skiff. Steve Rogers & Patricia Staby-Rogers. With beautiful color photographs, helpful drawings, and a wealth of knowledge that comes from years of craftsmanship, Steve Rogers leads the reader through the building of a model of the North Carolina spritsail skiff. The model is in one-inch scale and is built in much the same way as the actual boat was. Clear step-by-step directions are given for everything from the jigs to the sails • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 250+ color photos • 64 pp. • 978-0-88740-534-1 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Model Boat Building: The Skipjack. Steve Rog- ers & Patricia Staby-Rogers. Steve Rogers offers a guide for building a model skipjack, leading the craftsperson step-by-step through the process. The result is a beautiful boat in full sail. The model is in 1?2" scale, based on a skipjack that is 45 feet on deck with a 15 foot beam. Drawings, patterns, jigs, and accessories are all detailed • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 390 color photos, drawings, designs • 96 pp. • 978-0-88740-937-0•PB•$14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95CAD Model Boat Building: The Menhaden Steamer. Steve Rogers and Patricia Staby Rogers. A step-by-step guide to building a classic working boat: the menha- den steamer. Modeler Steve Rogers guides the read- er through the complete process—hull master to rigging—for building a 1?2-inch scale, 56-inch model of this wonderful fishing boat. The result will be a work of art • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 100 color illustrations&detailedplans •64pp. •978-0-7643- 1070-6 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Model Boat Building Made Simple. Steve Rog- ers. Using drawings and step-by-step color photo- graphs and captions, the process of building a model boat is easily understood and followed. The materials needed can be bought at hobby shops, lumber yards, and hardware stores. The tools are basic. Even the novice model builder can complete a fine model—a simple, yet elegant skiff—incorpo- rating many of the original construction techniques • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • Color photos and draw- ings • 64 pp. • 978-0-88740-388-0 • PB • $15.99 / £14.99 / 22.99 CAD Ship Model Building, 3E. Gene Johnson. The most complete instructions for model shipbuilding. Features a typical whaling vessel, river and harbor ferryboats, working plans for a clipper ship, Gloucester fisherman, harbor tugboat, dragger, and “ironclads” Monitor and Merrimac. More than 1,000 diagrams. The book is un- usual in its attention to minute and authentic detail, supplying more than a thousand diagrams. • 6"x9" (152 x 228 mm) • 17 b/w photos, 22 illustrations, 6 plans, & 157 plates of drawings • 320 pp. • 978-0-87033-369-9 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Ships in Bottles, 2E. Guy DeMarco. Revised and expanded 2nd edition. Five projects explained clear- ly, step-by-step through drawings and black-and-white and color photographs. Woven into the instructions is historical background that gives the ships and bottles greater interest and authenticity. The mod- eler is led slowly through the steps to create this legendary art form • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) •38 b/wphotos, 16color photos•64pp. •978-0-7643-0999- 1 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD A Beginner’s Guide to Mosaics: Four Decora- tive Projects. Alexandra Carron. From the basics of mosaic materials to the most sophisticated tech- niques, step by step you will produce four original and elegant objects (a vase, colorful table, springtime mirror, and decorative tiles) assisted by your own crafting coach. Beginner’s how-to book with tech- niques for cutting, patterning, grouting, and finish- ing • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 196 color photos • 64 pp. • 978-0-7643-4096-3 • HC • $19.99 / £18.99 / 28.99 CAD Fused Glass Mosaics: Master Class Techniques with Martin Cheek. Martin Cheek. A practical mental tool kit to assist you in making your own mosaics. Over 300 color images and an engaging text will inspire ideas of color, background, and style. Make a subtle mosaic by using analogous colors or a piece inspired by your favorite artist. For the sea- soned mosaicist • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 345 b/w & color images • 176 pp. • 978-0-7643-3933-2 • HC • $34.99 / £31.99 / 48.99 CAD Mastering Mosaics: 19 Artists, 19 Projects. Rayna Clark. Learn proven techniques and success- ful methods of creating mosaic art from 19 different artists. Patient professionals give informative, spe- cific, and even moving accounts of their personal mosaic strategies • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) •534 color photos & drawings • 192 pp. • 978-0-7643-4362- 9 • HC • $34.99 / £31.99 / 48.99 CAD Mosaic Art Today. Jeffrey B. Snyder. Mo- saic Art Today. Jeffrey B. Snyder. Over 50 contemporary, mosaic artists reveal the diver- sity of materials used and forms created in this ever-growing field. Using tesserae, stone, pebbles, ceramics, found objects, and other materials, these artists “paint” intricate and beautiful images. • 11"x81/2" (279x216mm) • 200+ color photos • 256 pp. • 978-0-7643-4001-7 • HC • $50.00 / £45.99 / 73.00 CAD Sculptural Secrets for Mosaics: Creating 3-D Bases for Mosaic Application. Julee Latimer. With easy-to-follow guidance and more than 175 photos, follow a professional mosaic artist through the process of making six sculptures, demonstrating the techniques on a variety of interior and exterior works, both free standing and wall mounted. Learn skills ranging from reaching the needed levels of density to applying tesserae to spheres. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 178 color images • 80 pp. • 978-0-7643-5244-7 • HC • $19.99 / £18.99 / 28.99 CAD MOSAICS Fundamentals of Model Boat Building. John Into & Nancy Price. Learn the skills necessary to successfully create an accurate model boat from scratch, including structural elements, paper model renderings, measuring hull features, and creating mechanical drawings. The detailed text guides read- ers to make a model Chesapeake Bay “Deadrise” workboat. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 182 color photos, 43b/wdrawings •160pp. •978-0-7643-3105- 3 • HC • $34.99 / £31.99 / 48.99 CAD Modern Splicing Egmont M. Friedl. For marine, boating, and climbing amateurs and professionals at all levels, splices are essential. In this much-antici- pated handbook, world-renowned expert Friedl guides you through modern splicing techniques with his trademark clear directions, one-of-a-kind color diagrams, and 200+ color photos. The book is sup- plemented by four-plus hours of excellent video in- struction. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 368 photos &diagrams•192pp.•978-0-7643-6181-4•HC•$44.99 / £40.99 / 63.99 CAD Wilderness Axe Skills and Campcraft Paul Kirtley. This photo-rich guide allows bushcrafters, campers, and outdoors lovers to master the needed core skills for success. Professional bushcraft instruc- tor Kirtley can’t be everywhere, and his courses worldwide are often sold out, but this allows you to learn from the best, and to understand for yourself why his training is in demand. • 8 1/2" x 10" (215 x 254 mm) • 640 color photos • 208 pp. • 978-0-7643- 6148-7 • HC • $26.99 / £24.99 / 37.99 CAD Create Naturally: Go Outside and Rediscover Nature with 15 Makers. Marcia Young. For artists and crafters of all levels who look for inspiration in nature. Discover practical ways to become more creative! These makers’ stories and projects help you find ways to connect to nature with your own works. • 8" x 10" (260 x 205 mm) • 250+ color photos • 208 pp. • 978-0-7643-6434-1 • HC • 978-1-5073-0325-2 (E-book) • $29.99 / £27.99 / 42.99 CAD The Graphic Guide to Beekeeping Yves Gustin. Beginners will be drawn to this fun, illustrated graph- ic guide for learning and succeeding in a fascinating hobby. Thousands of detailed illustrations—perfect for visual learners—help you understand the whys behind successful hives. Offers complete, easy-to-un- derstand info on every aspect of beekeeping, plus an entertaining approach. • 8 1/2" x 11" x .677" (215 x 279 mm) • 4,600 line drawing illustrations • 224 pp. • 978-0-7643-6124-1•PB•$24.99 / £22.99 / 35.99CAD OUTDOOR CRAFTS Knife Throwing Like the Pros: Throwing Tech- niques, Knives & Axes, Rules, Mental Prepara- tion & More. Peter Kramer. This essential review of knife- and ax-throwing basics presents and analyzes the best throwing knives and axes on the current mar- ket, different throwing techniques, the basics of com- petition rules, legal issues to understand, and the general care of throwing knives and axes. • 6"x9" (152 x 228 mm) • 100 color images • 176 pp. • 978-0-7643- 6063-3 • HC • $24.99 / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD Land Art: Creating Artworks in and with the Landscape. James Brunt.. Join renowned artist Brunt as he goes outside and creates temporary outdoor art installations that become part of the natural landscape—and be inspired to create your own! His “Invitations to Play” help you take some time out, immerse yourself innatural surroundings, andexplore natural materials like stones, leaves, wood, and more in the environment in which they’re found. • 8 1/2" x 10" (215 x 254 mm) • 150+ color images •128 pp. • 978-0- 7643-6605-5 • PB • $26.99 / £24.99 / 37.99 CAD PAINTING 20 Projects for Alcohol Inks: A Workbook for Creating Your Best Art. Karen Walker. This visual, step-by-step guide helps you to create 20 beautiful paintings in the popular medium of alcohol ink, in- cluding landscapes, animals, florals, and more. It also includes instruction on the basic techniques of ink flow, lifting, and masking • 71/2"x101/4" (190x260 mm) •352 color images •128pp. •978-0-7643-5646-9 • PB • $26.99 / £24.99 / 37.99 CAD Decorating Eggs: Exquisite Designs with Wax & Dye. Jane Pollak. Truly exquisite designs, intricate details, and brilliant color schemes come together in this newDIY book on decorating eggs. Chapters include basic decorating tips and how to choose your colors. With illustrated step-by-step instructions and a gallery of completed projects, you’ll be creating your own dynamic eggs in no time at all • 8 1/2" x 10" (215 x 254 mm) • 200 color photos • 128 pp. • 978-0-7643- 4654-5 • PB • $24.99 / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD