The Fundamentals of Segmented Woodturning is the most up-to-date guide for any woodturner trying his hand at the challenging and satisfying niche of segmented woodturning. With an emphasis on visual i
With details about grim and grisly fatalities, this history of California’s arcane deaths encompasses the murders and accidents that at one time shocked the West Coast. The stories of hangings, gun ac
If you’re a woodworker looking to take your skills–and your next project– to a higher level of craftsmanship, you might want to consider coloring your wood with chemicals and dyes instead of stains.
Web developer Hay outlines how businesses can efficiently use social networking sites by taking the time to plan and prepare a strategy, then systematically implement that strategy. Beginning with web
With efficiency and a touch of humor, this valuable guidebook offers information on the difficult subject of planning for one’s own death or organizing funerals for loved ones. Topics ranging from cre
A simple, straightforward shop manual for woodworkers of all skill levels, this reference dispenses with the lore and legend of planes and offers techniques for adding these tools into woodworking reg
Overflowing with field-tested entrepreneurial know-how, this informative guide decodes the intimidating world of promotion while addressing the questions that most often paralyze those new to publici
Exploring how and why online forums such as Facebook, Twitter, and blogs have gained such popularity—and credibility—with consumers, this practical guide offers proven strategies for orga
Written by two experienced executive recruiters and coaches, this manual’s structured goal-attainment program provides busy professionals with a proven, customizable plan for an accomplished ca
Lavishly illustrated with beautiful, evocative watercolors, this record visits dozens of locations influential to the life of Pulitzer Prize-winning author William Saroyan, best known for his play The
With continual themes of perfection of technique and building to the limits of one’s skill, this authoritative resource provides in-depth instruction for mastering the craft of cabinetmaking. A
Hand-chasing wooden threads, the centuries-old technique of joining two pieces of a wooden object together, is the focus of this instructional guide to creating wooden puzzles and boxes with screw lid
Colonel Sir Hugh Boustead began his career inauspiciously by deserting as a mid-shipman from the Royal Navy in 1915 in order to see service with the South African Scottish in France, where he fought
Wooden puzzles are fun to solve, but with this guide to the almost perfectly square sticks, rings, disks, and other shapes that they require, they are even more fun to make. Twelve puzzles of four dif
Completes Krenov's trilogy on living and working with wood. Topics covered in this text include fitting doors and placing hinges; using solid wood; accuracy as it relates to a craftsman's own logic; r
Featuring more than 25 pen projects and using the latest hardware kits on the market, this helpful how-to book journeys from turning basic ballpoint pens to creating complex fountain pens. Beginning w
Presenting a wide scope of problems caused by B12 deficiency, this comprehensive guide provides up-to-date medical information about symptoms, testing, diagnosis, and treatment. Written for both the p
Presenting 10 projects?from shaping the surface through layout to rough carving and detailed carving?this guide explains the process of carving authentic motifs found on the most treasured pieces of 1
Presenting many rare photographs of Playland at the Beach and the surrounding neighborhood?including previously unpublished photographs from the private archive of ride designer Laurence Hollings?this
Punctuated by gunshots and hoof beats, this engaging collection presents six biographies of hardened lawmen in Old California. Illustrating the dangerous lives of these brave enforcers, this historica
Presenting 16 famous criminal cases from Fresno California at the turn of the 20th century, this gripping history brings fascinating tales of murder and mayhem to light. Introducing a blend of memorab
In California in the 1920s and 1930s, kidnapping ---nicknamed "the snatch racket" by a cynical newspaperman---was the most booming criminal enterprise around.Driven by greed, desperation and sometimes
Evoking the rich beauty of California’s mission heritage in lush watercolors and insightful prose, this beautifully illustrated exploration follows the gorgeous path of El Camino Real, stretching from
"An indispensable reference that should be on every writer's bookshelf."---Arianna HuffingtonNavigating the Rough Waters of Today's Publishing World offers a beacon for writers fighting to and their f
Describing the exciting and adventurous world surrounding geocaching?a worldwide hunt in which treasures are located using global positioning system (GPS) devices?this manual offers an understanding a
National Indie Excellence Awards, first prize in the Parenting and Family category?Arguing that adolescence is an unnecessary period of life that people are better off without, this groundbreaking stu
Silver Prize winner, 19th Annual Mature Media Awards, National Media (Book) division.Defining the differences between run-of-the-mill old farts and the loveable geezer, this hilarious tome for old men
Featuring projects from the 19th and 20th centuries, this woodworking handbook presents family-friendly shop projects from a bygone era. Each project?many of them toys from a simpler time when boys we
Originally published by Popular Mechanics in 1941, this classic manual is a testament to the ingenuity and dedication of American craftsmen. The collected projects, written by various craftsmen, demon
Surpassing the conventional “cookbook approach” to woodturning, this remarkable collection of eight projects highlights the important roles that passion and state of mind play in woodturn
Every step of home building, from pouring the concrete foundation to nailing roof tiles, is addressed in this compact construction guide. Each chapter contains a bevy of helpful tips and guidelines, i
Perfect for crafters and anyone interested in toys and games, this resource provides a collection of wooden puzzle projects submitted by members of the International Puzzle Group?a worldwide membershi
Downtown Fresno’shistoric architecture comes to life once morein this review ofremarkable buildings. Stunning watercolor portraits, paired with brief passages that address eac
This compilation of 76 World War II veterans’ stirring recollections presents a remarkable array of stories from all of the major theaters of the war, including the Pacific, Europe, and a saga
One of the earliest guides to traditional whittling, this reprint of a 1930s classic preserves all of the original projects and text and addsupdated drawings forthe contemporary whittler.
The simple and beautiful art of woodcarving is adapted for children of all ages in this introduction to coaxing shapes and figures from solid blocks of wood. Requiring only a few tools and some inspi
Considered among the highest achievements of the American arts and crafts movement, Greene & Greene furniture was custom-built for specific interior spaces, and many of the pieces still remain in
The exuberant personalities of 22 landmark buildings in downtown Fresno are captured in watercolor portraits and brief explanations of each structure's significance in this architectural survey. Cover
Woodturners learn how to cut and combine pieces of wood to produce multicolored geometric designs in turned bowls and vases in this highly illustrated book. Techniques are provided to achieve the accu
This volume presents a history of California's uniquely fertile San Joaquin Valley from 1772 to 1939. It describes the conflicts that arose as Indian, American, Spanish, and Mexican groups attempted e
