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Nature's magic: explore the incredible powers of vinegar and oil from healing to culinary uses.

When Tom Wolfe published his first book on Woodspirits, Tom Wolfe Carves Woodspirits and Walking Sticks, we had no idea how popular it would become. Thousands of people saw it, bought it, and asked for more. So here it is, a new collection of Woodspirits, this time done in the traditional Bavarian way. Carved from a section of a tree, the branch forms the hat. Of course Tom brings his own inimitable style to the carving, making it lively and creative. As always he takes the carver step-by-step through the carving process. There can be no pattern, because each Woodspirit springs from a unique piece of wood. But the technique and the sequence of carving can be easily learned through the step-by-step color illustrations. A gallery of several Woodspirits will give the carver many ideas about the variety and variations they can obtain when they release the Spirits from the Wood.

Beginning with a plain block of bass wood or white pine, Tom creates bunnies and bears that are the epitome of cuddly, and are a favorite of children and adults alike. These projects are perfect for the person who carves for relaxation. After bandsawing the patterns, they can be completed with the simplest of toolsa knife, a gouge, a veiner, and nailset.

This practical, money-saving guide shows homeowners how to handle home electrical wiring projects correctly, safely, and according to the National Electrical Code so that the work will pass inspections.

Intarsia creates a wood picture by cutting out and then fitting together many pieces of differently colored and textured woods, much like a jigsaw puzzle. These pieces are then rounded and shaped individually, varnished, fitted together, and glued onto a backboard, to make a beautiful creation. Step-by-step, this book shows you how to make an intarsia teddy bear wall hanging, with patterns for many other projects.

A year ago Helen Gibson shared her techniques for carving the human figures of the nativity story: Mary, Joseph, Jesus, the wise men, and the shepherds. Now she returns to the story to complete the scene by carving the animals, of the nativity: camels, sheep, cattle, and donkeys. Helen has a highly detailed style of carving that is perfect for this subject. The reader is lead step-by-step through the process of carving one of the animals. Clear color photographs illustrate every cut. A gallery of the other animals shown from every angle and patterns help the carver complete the set.

All kids love the idea of a hideaway-a place that is theirs, no parents allowed. But how on earth can they actually build one? In Forts for Kids, an inspirational yet practical guide, David Stiles, the most trusted authority on DIY building projects, shows them how.

A cookery book offering mid-Victorian and early 19th century recipes. It emphasises on practicality and local ingredients.

For thousands of years mankind has created hollow forms to store either everyday objects or things of value - but functional objects can also be beautiful in their own right. This book aims to guide the beginner through everything they need to know to get started with turning their own hollow forms.

A detailed guide to installing high performance felt and torch on roofs, for both DIY enthusiasts and professional roofers. From safety precautions, to the tips and tricks to keep a flat roof water-tight for many years, it teaches the novice how to successfully complete their first felt roof to a high standard.

Created by an assembly of leading designers, architects, and bloggers, these 57 unique and innovative designs will show you the limits of what is possible. You'll also find guidelines on building with recycled and salvaged materials, plus techniques for making your small space comfortable and easy to inhabit.

Whether you are an enthusiastic beginner or an experienced turner, this title features practical and fun-to-make small projects that may improve your woodturning expertise on any size lathe. It includes twelve step-by-step projects that demonstrate a wide variety of techniques and decorative enhancements, accompanied by full-colour photographs.

Woodworking is a useful and enjoyable skill that anyone can learn. Suitable for those who have ever wished they knew how to make things out of wood, this book shows them how simple it is to build fun and practical wooden items as they work through the easy lessons inside. Each of the woodworking projects can be completed in just a few hours.

Here is a revolutionary approach for heating rooms and generating hot water. Author Gaelan Brown has worked with engineers and compost scientists to refine methods of composting that can heat greenhouses, barns, buildings, and hot water, all without combustion.