A Victorian Flower Dictionary
The Language of Flowers Companion
Written by Mandy Kirkby
Foreword by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Format: eBook, 192 pages
On Sale: September 20, 2011
Price: $13.99

“A flower is not a flower alone; a thousand thoughts invest it.”
 
Daffodils signal new beginnings, daisies innocence. Lilacs mean the first emotions of love, periwinkles tender recollection. Early Victorians used flowers as a way to express their feelings—love or grief, jealousy or devotion. Now, modern-day romantics are enjoying a resurgence of...

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Foxfire 8

Written by Foxfire Fund, Inc.
Edited by Eliot Wigginton

Format: Trade Paperback, 512 pages
On Sale: March 20, 1984
Price: $19.95

Southern folk pottery from pug mills, ash glazes, and groundhog kilns to face jugs, churns and roosters; mule swapping, chicken fighting, and more are included in this eighth volume. Read more >

Foxfire 9

Written by Foxfire Fund, Inc.
Edited by Eliot Wigginton

Format: Trade Paperback, 512 pages
On Sale: September 17, 1986
Price: $19.95

Foxfire highlights the  twentieth year of the Foxfire high school program with a  new volume as fascinating as its predecessors.  Included are general stores, the Jud Nelson wagon, a  praying rock, a Catawban Indian potter, haint  tales, quilting, home cures, and the log cabin  revisited. Read more >

How to Build a Fire
And Other Handy Things Your Grandfather Knew
Written by Erin Bried

Format: Trade Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: December 14, 2010
Price: $15.00

A HANDY GUIDE FULL OF HOW-TO TIPS AND SAGE ADVICE FROM GRANDFATHERS
 
As members of the Greatest Generation, our grandfathers were not only defined by the Depression but also by their heroic service to the country in World War II. Courageous, responsible, and involved, they understand sacrifice, hard work, and... Read more >

Lily Chin's Knitting Tips & Tricks
Shortcuts and Techniques Every Knitter Should Know
Written by Lily Chin

Format: Hardcover, 208 pages
On Sale: October 13, 2009
Price: $16.99

Toss Lily into your project bag and bring her stitching savvy, troubleshooting techniques, and no-frills know-how wherever your knitting takes you!

Are you one of the thousands of Lily Chin converts who swear by her legendary Tips & Tricks classes? Or are you an avid knitter in search of a portable, accessible...

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The Chicks with Sticks Guide to Crochet
Learn to Crochet with more than 30 Cool, Easy Patterns
Written by Nancy Queen and Mary Ellen O'Connell

Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: April 15, 2008
Price: $17.95

Join the clique of the Chicks with Sticks!


Anyone can do it. Anyone. Stop thinking. Stop being afraid. Stop sweating, you’ll get the hook all damp. Yes, with the help of the Chicks with Sticks, anyone can learn to crochet in just a weekend—and by Sunday night, beginners will know what... Read more >

Everyday Crochet
Wearable Designs Just for You
Written by Doris Chan

Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: September 18, 2007
Price: $21.95

Everyday Crochet is your new must-have collection of crochet designs. Doris Chan, the author of Amazing Crochet Lace, presents 25 patterns for fresh and fashion-forward attire, this time with a variety of customizable options.

With basic crochet skills, you can crochet tops, dresses, jackets, layering pieces, and accessories—a wardrobe of versatile garments... Read more >

Super-Scary Mochimochi
20+ Cute and Creepy Creatures to Knit
Written by Anna Hrachovec

Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: September 18, 2012
Price: $19.99

Toys to Scare You Silly!
What creatures lurk in the darkest shadows of Mochimochi Land? Only the most adorable assortment of knitted monsters, such as tiny vampire brats, a teenage werewolf, and a miniature gang of killer bees. They may be more cute than scary, but try not to bruise their egos... Read more >

The Things That Matter

Written by Nate Berkus

Format: eBook, 336 pages
On Sale: October 16, 2012
Price: $17.99

Does your home tell the story of who you are?
 
In The Things That Matter, Nate Berkus shares intimate stories from his life, introduces us to people who influenced him and helped him forge his sense of style, and opens up about the remarkable experiences that have left him forever changed... Read more >

The Rhythm of Family
Discovering a Sense of Wonder through the Seasons
Written by Amanda Blake Soule and Stephen Soule

Format: Trade Paperback, 256 pages
On Sale: August 9, 2011
Price: $19.95

Many of us with busy families yearn for a slower and simpler life with our kids—one that is connected to the seasons and the natural rhythm of the year, one that has our children spending more time out of doors rather than in, one that balances out some of the busyness... Read more >