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Updated January 2, 2025
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Drawing spooky chibi learn how to draw kawaii vampires, zombies, ghosts, skeletons, monsters, and other cute, creepy, and gothic creatures
White, Sarah E.
Paper Book
Get your sketchbook ready - it's time to take your drawing skills to the next level with Drawing Spooky Chibi! A comprehensive guide with easy-to-follow instructions and tips and handy practice pages, this latest installment in the Drawing Chibi series will have you oohing and awwing at a number of...
Beginner's guide to making mosaics 16 easy-to-make projects for any space
Lescuyer, Delphine
Paper Book
Transform areas and items in your home into beautiful works of art! Eye-catching and a lot of fun to do, this introductory guide to mosaic art (literally) covers everything, from window sills, wall murals, and coffee tables to flower pots, picture frames, trays, and so many more decorative pieces...
The beginner's photography guide
Gatcum, Chris
Paper Book
All you need is a digital camera and this bestselling book to unlock your full potential as a photographer! This handbook will help you improve your skills, give you a fresh perspective on how to approach a shoot, and which equipment will work best. If you have a burst of...
Colourwork in the round all the techniques you need plus 5 stunning projects
Dervout, Anna
Paper Book
"An excellent primer for creating colorwork projects that's size-inclusive and for all skill levels" -  Library Journal Starred Review "An excellent primer for creating colorwork projects that's size-inclusive and for all skill levels. Knitters will also be able to apply...
52 weeks of socks. Vol II.
Paper Book
From knitting experts Laine, 52 Weeks of Socks, Vol. II is a colourful, abundant and even more versatile book on patterns than its bestselling predecessor. The patterns, contributed by a diverse group of 47 talented designers from all over the world, are...
Home maintenance
Kraeutler, Tom
Paper Book
Take the intimidation out of common home repair jobs Home Maintenance For Dummies gives you the know-how you need to inspect, tune up, and make repairs to every room of your house. Learn how to stop drafty windows and doors, fix roof leaks, unclog pipes, silence squeaky...
How to be a manga artist
Pagani, Balthazar, 1975- author.
Paper Book
The ultimate guide for aspiring artists with a love of manga. Following How to Draw a Graphic Novel, Balthazar Pagani returns, joined by manga expert Asuka Ozumi, to demystify the process of creating manga, from the creative spark that inspires a story, to what it's...

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