Crafts & Hobbies

In the early nineties, a visionary special-effects guru named Marc Thorpe conjured a field of dreams different from any the world had seen before: It would be framed by unbreakable plastic instead of cornstalks; populated not by ghostly ballplayers but by remote-controlled robots, armed to the steely teeth, fighting in a booby-trapped ring. If you built it, they'd come all right.... In Gearheads, Newsweek technology correspondent Brad Stone examines the history of robotic sports, from their cultish early years at universities and sci-fi conventions to today's televised extravaganzas -- and the turmoil that threatened the whole enterprise almost from the beginning. By turns a lively historical narrative, a legal thriller, and an exploration of a cultural and technological phenomenon, Gearheads is a funny and fascinating look at the sport of the future today. more...

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Dress baby from head to toe - literally! Sew up an adorable baby ensemble including everything from headband to booties. This set will be a true treasure for any new Mom. Includes patterns for newborn infants to size XL. You will sew a bonnet, headband, dainty slip, pinafore, fancy panties, booties, a sweet dress and even frilly socks! Techniques include fancy laces, heirloom and embroidery stitches, ribbons & more. more...

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A publisher reveals for the first time the inside secrets that any writer can use to get their book published. Having published over 500 books and rejected more than 10,000 authors, Stewart Ferris know why books get accepted or rejected and has distilled that knowledge into this essential book. The concept that a good book will always find a publisher is outdated and over-simplistic. The truth is that most writers remain unpublished because they pay attention only to the quality of their writing. Publishers are business people. Their job is to make money from selling books. They know that high quality writing alone is not always enough to make a profitable book, so when choosing which manuscripts to sign up for publication they think about many more elements than just the words on the page. Find out what those elements are in this book. more...

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Solutions to common knitting quandaries are at your fingertips—anywhere you go. Knitting VISUAL Quick Tips has the answers you need—fast. With detailed color photos and concise instructions, plus time-saving tips, it covers: Selecting tools and yarn; Casting on and binding off; Knitting and purling: English and Continental; Working cables and bobbles; Knitting in the round; Shaping; Color Knitting; Correcting mistakes; Finishing; Adding decorative details; Understanding pattern instructions and charts more...

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Learn To Sew by JoAnn Gagnon is based on her popular Stitches N' Pins, Beginning Sewing for Girls book. This is a beginning book with a thorough introduction to the sewing machine and instructions on how to sew. Construction skills and techniques are learned as the student progresses through the projects. more...

Price: $20.95