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Sammy the Dog Amigurumi Crochet Pattern    by Sayjai
Price: $4.99 USD. 1390 words. Language: English. Published by K and J Dolls  on November 12, 2011. Nonfiction » Home and Garden » Crafts & Hobbies.

Sammy the Dog is a great crochet pattern and a good friend for the Cheshire Cat. The pattern is written in English (using US crochet terms). It is has detailed instructions and 17 images to help you with every step. Crochet skill level: Intermediate. This pattern requires a basic knowlegde of crochet terms. Size: Sammy is 9 inches tall (23 cm).
Tutti i colori del mare    by Maria Pia Pezzali
Price: Free! 4500 words. Language: Italian. Published on November 11, 2011. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Photography - Photo books.

Alla scoperta degli incredibili colori del mare, abitato da innumerevoli organismi viventi, dove le immagini valgono più di mille parole
How to Scrapbook - Your-Step-By-Step Guide to Scrapbooking    by HowExpert Press
Price: $9.99 USD. 17940 words. Language: English. Published on November 6, 2011. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Photography - Photo books.

“How to Scrapbook” is about the hobby of making a visual diary. While the format of scrapbooking may have changed as new tools and techniques are developed, the reason for “scrapping” is universal: it is to record precious memories. In this guide you will learn how to: - Select the proper tools to get started - Select the style you want to use - Frame a photo - Mat a photo
How to Make Handmade Jewelry - Your Step-By-Step Guide to Making Handmade Jewelry    by HowExpert Press
Price: $9.99 USD. 13980 words. Language: English. Published on November 5, 2011. Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Small business and entrepreneurship.

Ever wanted to make your own jewelry? Well now you can with this detailed and instructive guide. You’ll amaze your friends and family when you tell them that amazing jewelry piece was made by you. Complete with full color photos the author guides you through step-by-step. Even if you’ve done some jewelry making before this guide is chock full of great information.
The Creative Image    by Andrew S Gibson
Price: $0.99 USD. 3210 words. Language: English. Published on November 5, 2011. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Photography - how to.

Sometimes as photographers it's difficult to find inspiration and ideas. So I put this short eBook together and came up with ten projects to spark your imagination. There's nothing technical here; just some good advice and beautiful images that should encourage you to go out and try some new things.
Painting with Thread    by Venice Kichura
Price: $1.99 USD. 5220 words. Language: English. Published on November 3, 2011. Nonfiction » Home and Garden » Crafts & Hobbies.

“Painting with Thread” is an article, containing more than 5,000 words, that provides tips and information on using embroidery to create realistic needle art in subjects such as birds and flowers. It describes materials, stitches, design transfer methods and other ideas in thread painting. Photos and helpful links are also included.
Little Babies Amigurumi Crochet Pattern    by Sayjai
Price: $3.99 USD. 1480 words. Language: English. Published by K and J Dolls  on October 28, 2011. Nonfiction » Home and Garden » Crafts & Hobbies.

Skill level: Easy crochet pattern This pattern uses US crochet terms. It has detailed instructions and 8 images to help you make these little dolls. The babies are 3 inches/ 7.5 cm high
Tips for Producing Realistic Pencil Drawings    by Venice Kichura
Price: $1.99 USD. 4950 words. Language: English. Published on October 28, 2011. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Artists.

“Tips for Producing Realistic Pencil Drawings” is an instructional guide for drawing lifelike drawings. This article contains tips from the artist, besides well-known artists who’ve discovered ways to make their drawings realistic by blending tones. Also contained in the book are drawings of the artists and useful links where readers can find art instructional books that have inspired her.
Cross Stitch 101    by Venice Kichura
Price: $1.99 USD. 6100 words. Language: English. Published on October 28, 2011. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Crafts - Needlework General.

Cross Stitch 101 is an article that gives helpful tips and information on cross stitching and shows how this needlework craft can be made easier thanks to techniques such as gridding your fabric. It explains techniques such as railroading, which helps your needlework look neater. Besides offering useful links, Cross Stitch 101 also includes color photos of finished and unfinished projects.
Impressions of Tulou    by mustanginvestments
Price: $4.99 USD. 6360 words. Language: English. Published on October 27, 2011. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Architecture.

During the 1980s, Americans saw via satellite images what they thought were missile-launching silos dotting the countryside of Southeast China. The so-called silos turned out to be the tulou, one of China's best-kept architectural secrets. Author Wu Yiyu shares his experiences with these remarkable earth and wood structures, complete with his own drawings.