The Art of Gift Wrapping: 50 Innovative Ideas Using Organic, Unique, and Uncommon Materials

Mitsuki Hoshi

Ami Ami Dogs: Seriously Cute Crochet

The first in a series, Mitsuki Hoshi's crafty collection is packed with four-color photographs, patterns, and instructions on how to craft a tumbling litter of adorable canine Amigurumi--the wildly popular crocheted stuffed animals from Japan. The perfect go-to guide for every stripe of crochet artist, from the crafting commuter to the full-time hook-and-needler (and the perfect gift for anyone who could use an extra dose of over-the-top cuteness in their life), Hoshi's Ami Ami Dogs is sure to knit smiles and tail-wagging into the fabric of any home it joins.

Rich Rousseau

Making Wooden Fishing Lures: Carving and Painting Techniques That Really Catch Fish!

Get Caught Up In Eleven Easy To Follow Lure Projects Making a usable fishing lure from a scrap of wood and some paint is a fun and easy project for anyone who enjoys fishing, carving, or collecting. Award-winning carver and fishing enthusiast Rich Rousseau likes to do them all, so he decided to share his fish-tested designs for creating a variety of fresh and saltwater lures. Divided into three main chapters, Making Wooden Fishing Lures, covers everything you need to know about wood, types of lures, extra options to add to your lure, how to dress a hook, and full-sized bonus patterns to develop your skills. Along with the wonderful lures you can make yourself, you will be reeled in by the full-color gallery of historic and contemporary wooden lures, accompanied by an introduction from top collector Butch Bartz. Rousseau's love of lure making and fishing in general is evident in the Fun Fish Facts and entertaining stories that are littered throughout the book.

Bill Phillips

The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing

@lt;b@gt;Featuring an all-new test for the RPL exam!@lt;p@gt;THE MOST COMPLETE LOCKSMITHING GUIDE YOU CAN FIND@lt;/b@gt;@lt;br@gt;Whether you want to learn lockpicking or locksmithing -- or want to choose locks that are virtually impossible to defeat -- Bill Phillips' classic @lt;i@gt;The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing@lt;/i@gt; is perfect. For years the top reference in the field, this book suits everyone from beginners who want to master techniques step by illustrated step, to pros who need an up-to-date, all-inclusive shop manual. This an insider's guide to every facet of the world of mechanical security.@lt;p@gt;Great for independent or classroom study, the Sixth Edition features: @lt;ul@gt;@lt;li@gt;Comprehensive illustrated coverage from a master locksmith@lt;li@gt;The perfect tool for teaching yourself lockpicking and lock fixing@lt;li@gt;Buying and selling safes@lt;li@gt;Coverage of electronic and high-security mechanical locks@lt;li@gt;Auto lock opening and servicing how-to's@lt;li@gt;Lockmaking instructions@lt;li@gt;An all new registered professional locksmith exam@lt;li@gt;Lists of tool and equipment sources@lt;li@gt;PLUS NEW instruction on key impressioning; ...