Miniature Snowy Owl


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Step-by-step instructions and patterns for a one-third lifesize male or female snowy owl. Plus elements of design, understanding and implementing color theory, and utilizing light in your sculpture.




Birds, Art & Design


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Legendary bird carver Larry Barth has created a stunning retrospective of his life's work, including sculptures from museum exhibits and rarely seen pieces from private collections. This is a must-have book for every bird lover, carver, and anyone who appreciates fine sculptural art.




The Ant and the Elephant


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Many creatures are helped when two animals refuse to conform to the laws of the jungle. Of all the animals the elephant rescues, only the tiny ant returns the favour.




The Snowy Owl


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A comprehensive monograph of the beautiful Snowy Owl, famed for its elegant, all-white plumage. The Snowy Owl needs little introduction. This massive white owl breeds throughout the Arctic, wherever there are voles or lemmings to hunt, from Scandinavia through northern Russia to Canada and Greenland. Southerly movements in winter see North American birds travel as far south as the northern United States, while infrequent vagrants on the Shetlands and other northern isles are a magnet for birders. The Snowy Owl gives this popular bird the full Poyser treatment, with sections on morphology, distribution, palaeontology and evolution, habitat, breeding, diet, population dynamics, movements, interspecific relationships and conservation, supported by some fabulous photography. The award-winning author team also had access to Russian research literature, which is generally out of reach for Western scientists.




Green-Winged Teal Pair


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The latest entry in the Workbench Projects series offers step-by-step instructions and photographs for carving and painting a green-winged teal hen and drake. Carvers will find all they need in this informative book, including life-size patterns, color swatches, taxidermy photos, and handy tips for all parts of the carving process. The author, an experienced teacher, offers detailed instruction for challenging steps such as making your own pattern and carving a one-piece bird. AUTHOR: Glenn McMurdo is an award-winning wildfowl carver who has been instructing students in the United States and Canada for more than 15 years. McMurdo was awarded third place best in show at the Ward World Carving Championships for the drake featured in this book; his green-winged hen took second place in all teals at the 2007 California Open. He lives in Cobourg, Ontario. SELLING POINTS: Instructions for carving and painting both the hen and the drake Life-size patterns included for both birds Convenient lay-flat spiral binding 340 colour & b/w photos




Harry Potter Talking Dobby and Collectible Book


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A one-of-a-kind talking collectible of the wizarding world's most beloved free elf, Dobby! Kit includes: 3-inch polyresin figure of Dobby, mounted on a base. He speaks several memorable lines from the Harry Potter films at the push of a button. 48-page book full of quotes and full-color photography




Loon and Chicks


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Crochet Mini Animals


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Crochet these tiny projects to add to your miniature collection! Crochet Mini Animals contains photos and illustrations to guide you step-by-step in creating a mini menagerie that includes cats, elephants, giraffes, poodles, blackbirds, swans, lambs, llamas, sloths, koalas, hedgehogs, and pandas! If you squeal with delight over tiny, adorable handmade creatures, you’ll be hooked on making these mini animals!




Amigurumi Animals


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What do you get when you mix a bundle of coloured yarns with a few crochet hooks and a smattering of imagination? A collection of the cutest of cute Amigurumi Animals! Amigurumi literally means crocheted stuffed doll or toy and contained within this book are patterns for 21 amigurumi animals of all shapes, sizes and personalities. It doesn't matter whether you are a beginner to crochet or a more experienced crafter, this book will get you hooked from the start! Amigurumi Animals is packed full of easy to understand and unique crochet patterns that produce adorable little creatures, loved by all ages. There are Minibeasts such as Spot the ladybird and Lizzie the bumble bee, teddy bears both large and small, and Water Babies including Dr Octavius the octopus and Chip the goldfish. There are also some Marvellous Mammals such as Moochi the kitten and Vanilla the bunny as well as a final section on Monsters and Make Believe including Herbie the cute dinosaur and Rudolf the red nosed reindeer. This book includes step-by-step pattern instructions for each animal, beautiful colour photos throughout, handy tips on basic crochet stitches and construction, advice on hooks and yarn and detailed know-how on working in the round and creating spheres. Amigurumi Animals is an inspiring and fun crochet book, essential for any crochet enthusiast! What are you waiting for? Let's get crocheting!




Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle and Sticker Book


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A one-of-a-kind miniature light-up replica of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for fans and collectors of Harry Potter and J. K. Rowling's Wizarding World. Kit includes: 4 x 3-inch molded collectible replica of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, with flickering light feature 16-page sticker book with 8 Hogwarts-related full-color photographs from the Harry Potter films