Projects

Coding Projects in Scratch uses fun projects to show children how to code with Scratch, teaching essential coding and programming skills to young learners.Built on the basics of coding, each project f

Originally published in 1967, the modest and plainly descriptive title of Development Projects Observed is deceptive. Today, it is recognized as the ultimate volume of Hirschman's groundbreaking trilo

A collection of 27 magical projects.From the editors of the popular magazine Jane Austen Knits comes an enchanting collection that will take readers deep into the realm of wizards, witches, and magica

With this lavish introduction to the centuries-old art of enameling, even beginners can effortlessly create imaginative designs. Written with clarity and passion by a leader in the field, it covers a

From the birth of a media project idea to the implementation and maintenance of that project, this book provides the skills and know-how to master the process of managing interactive media projects.

A perfect antidote for the afternoon blahs, 52 Creative Craft Projects provides hours of entertainment with a cool range of crafty projects for kids. From edible to incredible, these indoor and outdo

This essential resource shows how to effectively organize, implement, and evaluate health programs and projects. Managing Health Programs and Projects clearly defines and describes the work of manager

This book presents an integrated value philosophy, methodology and tool kit for improving project delivery for clients, based on best practice. It combines the theory and practice of value management

Practical, authoritative, and the first comprehensive guide to managing every phase of your publication project. The only book devoted exclusively to technical publication project management, Managing

Corner to corner crochet--also known as C2C crochet--is the perfect way to create colourful, graphic designs without having to learn complex colourwork techniques. Using basic crochet stitches you can

Who were the artists of the Renaissance? Why do we still learn from Renaissance art? The Renaissance Artists with History Projects for Kids introduces readers ages 10 through 15 to the Italian Renaissance as it was experienced by five of the world’s most renowned artists: Sandro Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Titian. Kids learn about the biographies of these Renaissance artists through the perspective of three to four major works of art that not only defined that artist’s career but also created a cultural legacy that still resonates in the world today.Renaissance artists were not working and living in a vacuum! Instead, their work was informed by the cultural, historical, and political contexts of their time. Renaissance artists were required to serve lengthy apprenticeships in the busy studios of master artists, learning to make brushes, grind pigments, make fresh plaster, and draw. Plus, they had to maintain membership in guilds and keep in mind the pleasu

In Weave This, crafters Francesca Kletz and Brooke Dennis give this traditional craft a modern twist with over 30 innovative lap-loom weaving projects that can be easily achieved by anyone. Starting w

Discover the next phase of mindful creativity with Papercraft Indoor Garden, a garden-themed papercrafting book that allows you to bring the outdoors into your home, no green thumb required.Decorate y

Alongside the craft revolution, pinatas have experienced a huge revival in recent years. Enter Pinata Party- the ultimate DIY craft book for those wanting to create their own version of this party acc

No prior quilting or sewing experience is necessary! Utterly approachable and friendly in style, How to Quilt: Techniques and Projects for the Complete Beginner is a simple-to-follow project based boo

An accessible guide to bead embroidery from Sherry Serafini—one of the world’s most acclaimed bead artists and teachers. Sherry Serafini's sensational pieces have won admirers for their lavish and ri

Mindful Origami will show readers how the peaceful pastime of creating papercraft art can calm the minds of crafters of all skill levels. The book features an introduction on achieving mindfulness thr

The purpose of this publication is to provide readers with most complete history of combined aircraft designs created by Vladimir Vakhmistrov. The designer himself referred to his projects as ‘Zveno A

Each book in the 10 Performance-Based Projects series provides 10 ready-made projects designed to help students achieve higher levels of thinking and develop 21st-century skills. Projects are aligned

Boho Embroidery is a book that details 20+ embroidery stitches that work well with hoop art that incorporates applique. It will visually inspire creativity with the goal of creating your own texti

Perfect for the next generation of Mythbusters, Maker Lab is a science experiment that uses household items and shows kids that science is fun.Build, create, invent, and discover 28 awesome experiments and activities with Maker Lab.Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution and supporting STEAM education initiatives, Maker Lab has 28 kid-safe projects and crafts that will get young inventors’ wheels turning and make science pure fun.Explaining science through photographs and facts that carefully detail the “why” and “how” of each experiment using real-world examples to provide context, each activity is appropriate for kids ages 8-12 years old and ranked easy, medium, or hard, with an estimated time frame for completion. Requiring only household materials, young makers can build an exploding volcano, make bath fizzies, construct a solar system, make an eggshell geode, and more.With a foreword by Jack Andraka, a teen award-winning inventor, Maker Lab will help kids find thei

In this reboot of the popular 2012 title, readers will find a collection of the most up-to-date and thrilling DIY tech projects around—straight from the experts at Popular Science ma

Suitable for both young and old, DIY Garden Projects presents 38 projects where garden, craft and kitchen intersect. The book is broken into 6 categories: Kids, Recycled/Upcyled, X-Factor, Vertical Ga

Transform your home with this collection of beautiful crocheted homewares by talented crochet designer and blogger Emma Lamb.Choose from 20 retro-chic patterns to prettify your home such as quick to s

Save money and have fun with this beautiful collection of Christmas makes. There are three chapters covering a wide range of different crafting techniques – from papercutting and collage to embroidery

In Patchwork Quilts & Gifts Jo demonstrates a wide range of patchwork and quilting techniques suitable for the beginner to the more experienced sewer, including her unique template-free and bo

Whether it s a birthday, wedding, or dinner party, there s no better way to celebrate than with a slice of glorious cake. In "Cakeology," Juliet shows home bakers how to take your cakes to the next le

In this imaginative new book, Barrington Barber presents an array of interesting subjects, including people, pets and everyday objects in and around the home. Each project is broken down into easy-to-

This adorable book shows how to make a wide variety of birds by needle felting--sculpting wool roving into a three-dimensional figure using a special barbed needle. Each project includes a fun photo o

With country style a key trend for this Fall why not create the country feel in your own home with these 8 stylish country-inspired home projects. From a simple draught excluder to a large bean bag fl

Show off your scarf style!Why shop endlessly for the perfect scarf when you can create one that is perfectly you? In Creative Scarves you'll find 24 fashionably fun and incredibly easy design ideas to

These projects and patterns for accessories and home decor are guaranteed to work well for sewing novices and produce fun, fast, beautiful results. Created for new-to-sewing crafters who have little o

With just a few simple steps, blogger Sally J Shim shows readers how to turn an ordinary package into a customized present as special as the gift within. From a stitched garland topper and watercolor

Simple sewing techniques make craft time fun for kids and grown-ups alike, with ideas for vintage-inspired clothes, accessories, quirky home decor, cute toys, and sweet gifts designed by the mom behin

Elyse Major has created a second charming collection of the easy-to-make projects that she calls “tinkered treasures”. Using items from the seashore, holiday essentials, and things you will already ha

"Iconic fairy-tale characters from storybooks, movies, and television inspire this collection of magical knitting patterns perfect for modern knights, villains, and princesses. Once again, Genevieve

Provides instructions for crocheting fifteen different amigurumi creatures and eleven accessories, including a parrot, koala, banana, and life preserver ring.