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Discover the absorbing art of green-wood carving with Samuel Alexander's skills, projects and techniquesand his reflections on whittling in a busy world Whittling is an immersive and peaceful form of woodcarving which rewards calm focus with beautiful objects. Samuel Alexander shows how to responsibly source fresh green wood, introduces the basic techniques for using your knife, and demonstrates how to carve unique objects. But, sharing his own story, he also reveals the other benefit that whittling can bring you: a time of happy focus that's free from pressure and profoundly relaxing. After covering the basics of how to get started, you can work through a range of step-by-step projects at your own pace. Working with the grain, you'll create tactile curves and textures, slowly revealing the character of each piece as you whittle. Samuel's projects progress in difficulty to challenge your new skills, and include brushes, simple buttons, household hooks, a toy car, an apple ornament, spoons, vases, and beads. Finally, he shows how to finish the keepsakes you've whittled with oil, and how to maintain your tools. Throughout the book, Samuel's thoughtful prose also encourages you to find another state of mind as you whittle, and discover the deep calm which arrives as you focus on small movements and personal creativity.

Give new life to your favorite jeans with these simple techniques and inventive designs: upcycle, restyle, reimagineand rescue precious fabric from landfill Jeans are the most loved staple of everyone's wardrobe, and yet denim is one of the most resource-intensive fabrics. As a result, the iconic pair of jeans has fueled the upcycling trend from fashion houses like Ralph Lauren and Givenchy to eco-conscious young people sewing at home. All are pushing boundaries with cool new ideas that give new life to their favorite denim. From denim expert Janelle Hanna, this practical book brings together ingenious repairing techniques and repurposing ideas. Your favorite jeans can be patched, visibly mended, reworked into a new fashionable style, or even cut up to form a completely new garment or accessory. Whether you want a tote bag, a bucket hat, or a fresh new cut in your trousers, Janelle's designs will show you how to rescue good denim from landfill and give it a better future. And you'll discover that there's nothing more satisfying than turning something old into something new!

Bestselling author-illustrator Marion Deuchars now takes her beloved bird through a daily workout in the natural sequel to Yoga for Stiff Birds The perfect gift for anyone who prefers to be charmed—not bossed—into exercising. In this natural follow-up to the bestselling Yoga for Stiff Birds, Marion leads Bob the Bird through his daily workout. From holistic 10-minute workouts to more specific routines that focus on different parts of the body, her quirky characters and delightful hand-lettering bring a humor that stands out in this popular category. Say goodbye to workout dread and master the essential steps to fitness with a smile on your face. If this bird can do it, anyone can!

Dog-loving puzzlers will love chewing on these relaxing dot-to-dots Fall in love with these cunningly canine line-art puzzles! Twenty new illustrations from the talented hand of Jennie Edwards will keep you guessing right to the end—when each reveals a lovable dog doing something irresistibly doggy. The photography is by Instagram sensation Doggy Pawtraits, and the puzzles have been prepared and tested by the same team that created the first ever series of dot-to-dot puzzles for grown-ups. That massive success revealed legions of enthusiastic dot-to-dot fans who will be thrilled to discover these brand-new challenges.