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The ultimate resource and reference guide for artists!

Fail-proof colored pencil techniques to transform "good" portrait art into detailed works of realism

A Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award Finalist for Best Critical/Biographical Work Discover the secrets to crafting an unforgettable mystery! To piece together the puzzle of your mystery novel, you need patience, resilience, a solid understanding of the craft, and a clear blueprint for combining the plot, characters, setting, and more. And while patience and resilience must come from you, the essentials of craft and the plan to execute them are right at your fingertips with Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel. This completely revised and updated edition features solid strategies for drafting, revising, and selling an intriguing novel that grips your readers and refuses to let them go. New York Times best-selling author Hallie Ephron shows you how to: - Create a compelling sleuth and a worthy villain - Construct a plot rich in twists, red herrings, and misdirection - Bring the story to a satisfying conclusion - Sharpen characters and optimize pace during revision - Seek publication through both traditional and indie pathsFilled with helpful worksheets and exercises for every step of the process, Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised and Expanded reveals the keys to writing a memorable story that will have fans of mystery, suspense, and crime clamoring for more.

Build furniture the way your ancestors did!

No one can resist the appeal of these adorable animals!

Discover new patterns, get easy instructions on creating your own patterns to create and COLOR works of art.

Finding and expressing personal themes throughout a variety of painting formats to create a consistent series of body of work.

Best-selling North Light author Cathy Johnson brings her special voice and instruction to the growing movement of artists taking their sketchbooks out into the world to sketch wherever they are.

A comprehensive approach to painting light-filled architectural landscapes, including both urban and natural settings.

This 3rd edition includes 48 quality woodworking projects for the home that can be build using materials found at any home center store and using only portable tools that most handy homeowners already own.

Explore Your Motivations. Replenish Your Creativity. Define Your Vision for Success. To become a more creative, confident, and productive writer, you need to focus your attention, visualize your desires, set clearly defined goals, and take action toward your dreams. Let Creative Visualization for Writers be your guide on this journey of self-discovery. You'll learn how to: • Evaluate your beliefs and shed self-defeating behaviors. • Determine your destination by visualizing your ideas and goals. • Develop an Author Attitude that will help you write, achieve, earn, and produce more. • Discover new ways to foster your creativity and productivity. • Affirm that you have what it takes to succeed.Featuring more than 100 exercises and prompts to spark new writing ideas and give you a creative boost, as well as coloring pages to encourage relaxation, Creative Visualization for Writers helps you transform your dreams into reality and find joy in the creative process.

Show off your woodworking skills--in the kitchen!

You can create beautiful art with amazing depth and texture, using easy collage techniques and paper you paint yourself.

Like Taking an Armorer's Course for the AR-15! In this companion volume to Gunsmithing the AR-15 Volumes 1 and 2, gunsmith and best-selling firearms author Patrick Sweeney goes beyond basic repair and maintenance and provides project instructions and expert tips to install some of the most popular brand components, including parts from: Geissele Daniel Defense Yankee Hill Alexander Arms Timney Rock River CMC Wilson Combat And more! For the casual shooter or first-time owner to the advanced practitioner, Patrick Sweeney teaches you how to remove, replace, maintain and upgrade every single part on your AR-15 rifle with Gunsmithing the AR-15: The Bench Manual. More than just a step-by-step manual, this insider's guidebook is chock full of insights on how to change or replace worn, broken or obsolete parts--truly the must-have guide to get the job done right! Whether your AR-15 is for hunting, competition or defense, The Bench Manual is a must-have resource for AR-15 owners who want to transform their vanilla-plain AR into a firearm that is ready for anything. Daniel Defense Yankee Hill Alexander Arms Timney Rock River CMC Wilson Combat And more! For the casual shooter or first-time owner to the advanced practitioner, Patrick Sweeney teaches you how to remove, replace, maintain and upgrade every single part on your AR-15 rifle with Gunsmithing the AR-15: The Bench Manual. More than just a step-by-step manual, this insider's guidebook is chock full of insights on how to change or replace worn, broken or obsolete parts--truly the must-have guide to get the job done right! Whether your AR-15 is for hunting, competition or defense, The Bench Manual is a must-have resource for AR-15 owners who want to transform their vanilla-plain AR into a firearm that is ready for anything.

In Sew4Home Bags and Totes, readers will be drawn to make 12 attractive bags and totes that will teach them sewing techniques and skills on-the-go, including how to use bag hardware, elastic, zippers, etc.

Create block pairs as identical sisters or flip flop the color schemes for a patchier appeal in quilts that beautifully bridge the gap between traditional and modern. Whether you're a beginner or a more advanced quilter, you'll enjoy practicing and perfecting quilting basics, like half-square triangles, flying geese and hourglass blocks.

Accomplished art instructor Julie Gilbert Pollard offers expert advice on oil painting through the lens of the common landscape.

The 3rd competition book in the Best of Acrylic series showcases the best in contemporary acrylic accompanied by instructive, insightful commentary by more than 100 contributing artists.

The first art instruction book devoted entirely to colored pencil as a liquid medium

The Simple Simon Guide to Patchwork Quilting is a beginner guide to falling in love with quilting and sewing, featuring eight traditional blocks, their history, how-to make and how to use each block in quilts and quilt projects.

Seven million (and counting) page views can't be wrong. "A Spoonful of Sugar Designs," the craft blog Lisa Cox shares with her daughter Sarah, is the perfect touch of charm and pinch of creativity that inspires us to sew.

Experimentation and Technique: Innovative techniques that allow artist to play and experiment with new materials and processes while creating small-scale art.