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How to make block prints for art prints, greeting cards, invitations, signs and more using both linoleum and wood. Covers transferring a design, carving, printing by hand in one or more colors, clean up, editioning, and tearing down paper. Detailed, illustrated instructions for selecting tools, paper, and ink; carving both linoleum and wood; and printing by hand in one color or more to achieve professional results. Techniques can be used for art prints, posters, signs, invitations, greeting cards, gift wrap, and fabric.

This concise introduction to the Gettysburg campaign relates fascinating facts about all aspects of the battle and its participants. Revised and expanded for the 150th anniversary of the battle, it explains why the battle began, how it was fought, who was in command, what the soldiers experienced, and how the nation, the armies, and the town of Gettysburg dealt with the aftermath of the fighting -- all in a compact, fun-to-read format.* Fascinating facts about all aspects of the battle and its participants* Revised and expanded for the 150th anniversary of the battleJust some of the fascinating topics covered:* What led to the battle and why it was fought at Gettysburg* Who led the troops on both sides of the field* What average soldiers experienced, in their own words* Heroic actions and calamitous mistakes in judgment* What weapons were used and how effective they were* What happened to local civilians during and after the fight

• 25 full-size, realistic patterns for common North American trees• Includes a color sample for each pattern• Species include American holly, Carolina ash, flowering dogwood, fanleaf hawthorn, sweet cherry, quaking aspen, white oak, and 18 more

The latest in Stackpole’s popular Stained Glass Patterns series, this book contains 20 full-size, realistic patterns for common North American butterflies and dragonflies. Includes a color sample for each pattern. Species include monarch, queen butterfly, giant swallowtail, Diana fritillary, banded peacock, silvery blue, and red skimmer

Complete instructions, patterns, material lists, and step-by-step photos for 18 projects - panels, boxes, candleholders, sun catchers, ornaments, and more - all suitable for beginners. These great looking designs use the newest styles of glass - many reflecting the contemporary look currently popular on Etsy and Pinterest. With this companion to Stackpole’s Basic Stained Glass Making, you can use your new skills to create beautiful stained glass art.For each project, finished project photos, full-size pattern, materials list, and technique photos and instruction are presented, along with variations of some patterns. Includes expert advice for the basic techniques of glass cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering.

• Concise introductions to popular subjects• Fascinating "did you know?" facts• Compulsively readable presentationAttracting birds to the backyard and observing their lives in the wild has become one of our most popular activities. Join in the fun with this enlightening introduction. How to entice hummingbirds, bluebirds, cardinals, woodpeckers, goldfinches, nuthatches, and a host of other feeder favorites to your yard or garden. Also covers building nest boxes, setting up water features and ghost trees, and first aid for injured birds. What food and feeders work best, what features attract birds, preventing problems, fascinating bird behaviors, getting started as a birder--all are covered here.

Concise introductions to popular subjects. Fascinating "did you know?" facts. Compulsively readable presentation.

Detailed, illustrated instructions for selecting tools, paper, and ink; carving both linoleum and wood; and printing by hand in one color or more to achieve professional results .

The basics of using beads and wire to create custom pieces. Each technique carefully described and illustrated. Create pieces for yourself and friends, or to sell.

Creative techniques to go beyond the fundamentals. Includes an illustrated review of basic skills and tools plus how to use new tools and new ways to use basic tools. Step-by-step instructions for making three intermediate-level projects.

• Concise introduction to the Gettysburg campaign• Facts about all aspects of the battle and its participants• Revised and expanded for the 150th anniversary of the battleJust some of the fascinating topics covered:• What led to the battle and why it was fought at Gettysburg• Who led the troops on both sides of the field• What average soldiers experienced, in their own words• Heroic actions and calamitous mistakes in judgment• What weapons were used and how effective they were• What happened to local civilians during and after the fight

Bird-watchers know there is a list of species that regularly and dependably come to dine at backyard bird feeders.

A great selection of 25 patterns for making beautiful stained glass panels of leaf shapes.

A great selection of 25 patterns for making beautiful stained glass panels of backyard birds.

25 full-size realistic patterns for common North American garden flowers.

25 full-size realistic patterns for common North American songbirds.

20 original patterns for common North American seashore birds, including sandpipers, gulls, terns, pelicans, plovers, and loons.

The latest in Stackpole''s popular Stained Glass Patterns series, this book contains 20 full-size, realistic patterns for common North American butterflies and dragonflies.

Identify just about any seashell found on New England beaches, from southern Connecticut to northern Maine. Beautiful illustrations and straightforward descriptive text help readers identify 70 different seashells, and learn a little bit about them--most likely anything a reader wants to identify will be included, without a lot of "extra" species. Expert information offered in an appealing format for beachcombers, amateur naturalists, and anyone else who loves the beach. Includes advice on how and where to find great shells.

Step-by-step photos and straightforward instruction cover stained glass techniques that allow experienced artists to make more challenging projects.