Nature, recreation and sports / Crafts & hobbies

Oliver Bulleid's Locomotives

by Colin Boocock – Pen and Sword Transport (January 18, 2021)

Oliver Bulleid’s locomotives guides the reader in the quest to understand what motivated Mr Bulleid in his work as a senior engineer and manager, and tries, with as little bias as is reasonable, to make sense...

The Bedbug

by C. L. Marlatt – Otbebookpublishing (January 13, 2021)

Excerpt: "The presence of the bedbug in a house is not necessarily an indication of neglect or carelessness; for, little as the idea may be relished, this insect may gain access in spite of the adoption of all...

Flytraps and Their Operation

by F. C. Bishopp – Otbebookpublishing (January 13, 2021)

Excerpt: "Flytraps have a distinct place in the control of the house fly and other noxious fly species. There is a general tendency, however, for those engaged in combating flies to put too much dependence on...

Norah Gaughan's Twisted Stitch Sourcebook

by Norah Gaughan – Abrams (January 12, 2021)

The essential guide to using simple twisted stitches to add interest and beauty to handknits

Master the simple and addictive art of the twisted stitch. The basics are easy to learn, and the design possibilities...

Knit Happy with Self-Striping Yarn

by Stephanie Lotven – Page Street Publishing (January 18, 2021)

Add Joyful Color to Your Knits the Easy Way!

Make the most of your favorite self-striping yarn with 20 bright and brilliant patterns from Stephanie Lotven, of Tellybean Knits. Every skein of self-striping yarn...

Easy Homemade Pottery

by Francesca Stone – Page Street Publishing (January 18, 2021)

Planters, Vases, Dishes and More, Without a Pottery Studio!

You?ll be amazed by what you can create with polymer and air-dry clay. These affordable, easy-to-find clays present endless possibilities for artisan-quality...