Hipatia

"This handbook uses step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions to teach you how to whittle whimsical miniature creatures. With just a sharp knife, a little practice, and the tiniest block of wood, anyone can make a charming carving...

This all-encompassing and practical guide to home decorating includes more than 300 specially commissioned color photos which reflect the affordable, easy-going, and flexible style of IKEA--one of America's hottest retail chains. Each chapter...

This lively introduction to Japanese joinery not only delves lovingly into the unique history and development of Japanese carpentry, but also reveals many secrets of Japanese joinery. Presenting 48 joints, selected from among the several hundred...

"The joints used in each woodworking project, their complexity and quality, say much about a woodworker's experience and expertise. This book features step-by-step instructions that can help make the beginning woodworker look like an expert and...

From Dados to Dovetails - It's All Here! From the lowly butt joint to the vaunted dovetail, joinery makes a woodworking project stronger, attractive and durable. Learn how to make the most common woodworking joints using hand tools and power...