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An ode to the quiet joy of collecting more books than we could ever possibly read - and loving them all the same... Drawing on the evocative Japanese term tsundoku - first coined in the Meiji era to describe the growing stacks of unread books that accumulate around devoted readers - this...

Seinen jahrhundertealten Ursprung hat die japanische Kumihimo-Flechtkunst in den Obijime-Gürteln für traditionelle Kimonos, doch die einzigartige Schönheit der Flechtwerke findet heutzutage längst für viele weitere Zwecke Verwendung. Ob außergewöhnliches Armband, originelle Halstuch-Quasten, Perlenohrring-Eyecatcher, Halskette, Lampenschirm-Umrandung oder Vorhangband – beim Einsatz der Flechttechniken sind Ihrer Fantasie keine Grenzen gesetzt.

Like golfing, fishing, and gardening, knitting is an obsession. It's an activity fraught with guilt, frustration, over-optimism, sly deception, and compulsion, along with passionate moments of creative enlightenment - not to mention heaps of yarn you really think you'll knit someday. The first step toward recovery is getting help - and having a good laugh at your compulsion. At Knit's End is a wicked and wickedly funny fix for any knitter.

From a Tony Award-winner and the star of TV’s Younger, funny and intimate stories and reflections about how crafting has kept her sane while navigating the highs and lows of family, love, and show business (and how it can help you, too). "An inspiring memoir about overcoming fear, finding true...

Between tending to the whims of her seven-year-old and the demands of her boss, Viv barely gets a moment to herself. It’s not quite the life she wanted, but she hasn’t run screaming for the hills yet. But then Viv’s husband, Andy, makes his midlife crisis her problem. He’s having an affair with his (infuriatingly age-appropriate) colleague, a woman who - unlike Viv - doesn’t put on weight when she so much as glances at a cream cake. Viv suddenly finds herself single, with zero desire to mingle. 

‘Full of gems … Angela Kelly is a jewel in the crown’ Daily Telegraph ‘Entertaining and beautifully illustrated’ The Sunday Times ‘For real intel, [The Crown] can’t come close to The Other Side of the Coin by Angela Kelly’ The New York Times ‘Fascinating book’ HELLO! ‘The...

* THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER * THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * ‘An imperative how-to for creativity…I adore this book’ Nick Offerman Adam Savage – star of Discovery Channel’s Mythbusters and one of the most beloved figures in science and tech – shares his golden rules of creativity...

Der Kreativität freien Lauf lassen, traumhafte Dekoration genau nach eigenen Vorstellungen kreieren und dabei mal ganz abschalten vom Alltagsstress - das alles und noch viel mehr bietet die uralte Kunst des Töpferns. Mit dem unbeholfenen Gekleckse, das Sie aus der Grundschulzeit kennen, hat es nichts zu tun, ganz im Gegenteil können Sie töpfernd filigrane Kunstwerke mit edlen Formen herstellen, die auch noch nützliche Alltagsgegenstände ergeben. Und das Beste: Es lässt sich leicht und schnell von Jedermann erlernen, ganz ohne ausführliche Kurse oder teure Ausrüstung.

GROW CALM. GROW CURIOUS. GROW JOY. Dig into 52 simple, seasonal projects to bring a little more green – and a healthy hit of dopamine (your ‘feel-good hormone’) – to everyday life. Whether you have a garden, balcony, or windowsill – reconnect with nature, and watch your happiness...

Du planst den Hausbau oder Hauskauf eines Tiny Houses? Oder interessierst du dich generell für kleine Häuser, ein Containerhaus, Minihäuser bzw. Modulhäuser? Du findest in diesem Hörbuch Baupläne und Grundrisse für Tiny Homes, und Denkanstöße die Du für den Innenausbau und die Inneneinrichtung deines Micro Hauses unbedingt beachten musst.

In this moving account, Peter Korn explores the nature and rewards of creative practice. We follow his search for meaning as an Ivy-educated child of the middle class who finds employment as a novice carpenter on Nantucket, transitions to self-employment as a designer and maker of fine furniture, takes a turn at teaching and administration at Colorado's Anderson Ranch Arts Center, and then founds a school in Maine: the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, an internationally respected nonprofit institution.

In This Golden Fleece, Esther’s unwavering fascination with this humble material takes her on an enchanting journey across the British landscape, as she unveils exactly how wool has shaped the island’s people, economy and imagination. From Fair Isle, Yorkshire, the Cotswolds and beyond, she explores the forgotten traditions, trade secrets and steadfast communities all shaped by this unique fibre. With warmth and curiosity, Esther cleverly gathers the threads that connect us to the past and each other, detailing the why, how and who behind this ancient craft.

The Hare with Amber Eyes meets A History of the World in 100 Objects, Threads of Life is a history of sewing and embroidery, told through the stories of the men and women, over centuries and across continents, who have used the language of sewing to make their voices heard, even in the most...

A hilarious, heartfelt romp that will bring you home to yourself. You don’t have to be a knitter to fall in love with this book - any person who’s ever made anything with their hands will dive joyfully into these minutes and come back up renewed and ready to create. Honest, funny, and full of warmth, Herron’s tales, each inspired by something she knitted, will speak to anyone who’s ever loved (or lost). From her very first sweater (a hilarious disaster) to the yellow afghan that caused a breakup (and, ultimately, a breakthrough), every chapter has a moving story behind it.

Naturkosmetik selber machen - ganz einfach individuelle Pflegeprodukte Zuhause herstellen! Reagiert Ihre Haut stark auf herkömmliche Kosmetik? Wollen Sie anfangen. auf Chemie und Zusatzstoffe zu verzichten? Sind Sie es leid, nicht zu wissen was in Ihrer Kosmetik drinsteckt? Dann fangen auch Sie jetzt an und stellen Ihre eigene Naturkosmetik her! Naturkosmetik: eine gesunde Lebenseinstellung. Viele Menschen wissen nicht, wie einfach es ist seine eigene Kosmetik herzustellen. Ob Shampoo, Bodylotion oder dekorative Kosmetik, Selbermachen ist leichter als man denkt!

Ein hübsches Blumenrelief, Figuren für die Weihnachtskrippe oder eine abstrakte Statue als Blickfang im Wohnzimmer? Schnitzkunst ist nicht nur unendlich vielfältig, sondern begeistert seit Jahrtausenden Menschen auf der ganzen Welt – und wenn Sie damit gerne selbst Ihre Kreativität fließen lassen möchten, dann zeigt dieses Buch Ihnen step-by-step einen unkomplizierten Weg zum Holzkünstler.

Leopard Is a Neutral is the ultimate confidence-boosting style guide. Former fashion editor and journalist Erica Davies has worked across some of the UK's biggest-selling newspapers, magazines and high-street brands - and amassed thousands of followers online for her straight-talking, fun and relatable content, tips and tricks that empower women through fashion, interiors and style. In 2019 she was named by The Sunday Times as one of their top 100 online influencers. 

Sie haben Lust, etwas Neues zu lernen? Sie haben sich dabei für das Häkeln entschieden und möchten nun loslegen, wissen aber noch nicht genau, wie? Dann sind Sie mit diesem Hörbuch genau richtig. Es führt Sie ein wenig an die Geschichte des Häkelns und seine Auswirkungen auf uns heran, es erklärt, was Häkeln eigentlich ist, dazu die Grundlagen des Häkelns und was Sie alles dafür benötigen oder später noch benötigen werden. Auch lernen Sie die verschiedenen Wollarten, ihre Herkunft und Eigenschaften kennen.

Noise doesn’t just disturb your environment—it quietly affects your focus, sleep, productivity, and peace of mind. The Noise-Free Home is a practical, step-by-step guide to transforming any space into a calmer, quieter, and more controlled environment—without unnecessary complexity or expensive guesswork. Instead of chasing unrealistic “perfect silence,” this book teaches you how to understand how sound actually behaves in real homes—and how to reduce it effectively using smart, targeted solutions.

Pokémon Go is a new app, recently released by Niantic Inc. It has become incredibly popular within just the first few weeks of its release. Its appeal may be due to a few key qualities of the game: it's nostalgic due to its similarities to the old Pokémon games and is innovative in the use of technology by utilizing GPS (Global Positioning Systems) to track where you are and AR (Augmented Reality) by using your camera to make it appear as if Pokémon are in front of you in the real world.