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Unleash the Myth and Magic of Yokai with 200 Enchanting Stickers of Japan's Most Fascinating Creatures! Japanese yokai come in every imaginable shape, color and size. These supernatural creatures all possess unique powers and characteristics and are popular in manga, anime and video games. The 200 colorful stickers in this book feature 32 different types of Yokai, with 5 to 10 different images for each type. These decorative stickers can be peeled off and pasted onto notebooks, journals and posters--anywhere you like! The popular yokai in this book include: Amabie: Mermaid-like creatures with long hair, three legs and a beak. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Amabies gained renewed popularity in Japan as a symbol of protection, as many Japanese believe they could help ward off the virus.Kasaobake: Whimsical yokai depicted as a one-eyed, one-legged animated umbrellas. This creature is a tsukumogami (everyday objects that come to life after 100 years), and is known for hopping around on one foot and playing harmless pranks on people.Rokurokubi: Spooky yokai known for an ability to elongate its neck to incredible lengths, typically a night while maintaining a human appearance by day.Kappa: A water-dwelling being from Japanese folklore, depicted as a child-sized creature with a beak, webbed hands, and a dish-like depression on its head that holds water. Known for both mischievous and malevolent behavior, the kappa is said to lure people into the water to drown, but can be defeated by tricking it into spilling the water from its head bowl, rendering it powerless.Chochinobake: A haunted paper lantern with a single eye and a long, lolling tongue. As part of the tsukumogami category, it is believed to come to life after a hundred years, embodying the spirit of a once-useful everyday object now bringing mischief or revenge on its human masters.Plus dozens of other amazing Yokai!

Dynamic stickering with an urban street style. There are complete alphabets in a variety of street art and graffiti styles including wildstyle, blockbuster, bubble, throw-up, and stencil - so you can create any message you like. And for added effect you'll also find paint drips, splats and useful extras like skulls, spray cans and smiley faces.

With vibrant colors and imaginative backgrounds, Van Gogh's affectionate renderings of an entire family underscore his love of portraitureVincent van Gogh once wrote, "What I'm most passionate about...is the portrait, the modern portrait." This passion flourished between 1888 and '89 when, during his stay in Arles, in the South of France, the artist created a number of portraits of a neighboring family that had agreed to sit for him. The family included the local postman Joseph Roulin; his wife, Augustine; and their three children, Armand, Camille and Marcelle. Over the course of his year in Arles, the artist created an astonishing 26 painted portraits of the family members, both in groups and individually, as well as multiple drawings.Van Gogh's tender relationship with the postman and his family and his groundbreaking portrayals of them are at the heart of this book, the first dedicated to the Roulin portraits. Drawing on letters from the artist, archival material, contemporary criticism and technical studies, The Roulin Family Portraits features insightful essays on Van Gogh's practice, his beliefs about portraiture, his personal relationship with the Roulins and his admiration for his contemporaries as well as 17th-century Dutch portraitists.Vincent van Gogh (1853-90) began his painting career in his late twenties, influenced first by his work as a missionary in a mining region of Belgium, and later by his exposure to Impressionism while living in Paris. His bright signature style emerged after relocating to the South of France, where he produced more than 2,000 artworks in just over a decade.

If you've always wanted to try making huggable amigurumi, this book is for you. Amigurumi Soft Hugs comes complete with easy-to-follow pictures and instructions to make 16 big animal friends (most ranging from 30 to 40cm tall).

A book on knitting flower and fruit motifs. This book categorizes motifs into five types: Small flowers, large flowers, fruits, borders, and single-color patterns. It provides 100 swatches and knit patterns. There are procedural explanations for many basic knitting methods, the author's original methods, and even distinctive techniques - such as puff stitching. All are accompanied by step-by-step photographs. Sample items range from cardigans and shawls to bags and coasters. The book offers advice on both making knitting as easy as possible and on color coordination.

The World's Greatest Knife Book is Back! Now with more than 1,000 stunning knives in full color, this 46th edition of "The World's Greatest Knife Book" is the annual showcase of the most remarkable custom and factory-manufactured knives available. Fixed-blade designs, folders, swords, kitchen cutlery, cleavers, tactical knives, and every other knife style and design imaginable can be found in this worldwide collection. KNIVES 2026 also offers features on topics that inform and entertain anyone who has even a passing interest in the ever-growing and changing knife industry, including deep coverage of the latest trends in various blade designs and styles. Whether you're a seasoned knife buyer looking to add the next piece to your collection or a knifemaker looking for inspiration, you'll find it here. A knife isn't "just a knife." A whole world of knives is out there waiting for you, and KNIVES 2026 is you guide!

Wooden Jewellery Boxes teaches readers essential box-making techniques, featuring 20 projects from talented makers.Ranging from small ring boxes and trinket containers to larger boxes with several drawers, the projects in this book showcase a variety of construction and decorative techniques, such as dovetails, inlay, veneering and using contrasting timbers. Projects feature high-quality walnut and figured sycamore to offcuts, each used to create stunning boxes. Each project is described in detail and is illustrated with color photographs.These high-quality boxes will not only keep treasured items safe but will also become precious heirlooms. Boxes can be made to mark special occasions, such as weddings or anniversaries, or to store sentimental items and keepsakes. Advice is given on how to personalize the projects, inspiring readers to create their own boxes to keep or give as gifts.Projects include: ring box, inlaid wedding box, bespoke jewellery box, heirloom Bible box.

Whittling Wildlife includes 15 aquatic animals to whittle.Seasoned woodcarver Peter Benson guides readers through the basics of whittling, explaining what equipment is needed, giving essential advice on best practice and showing how to carve safely. The projects have clearly presented, easy-to-follow instructions that increase in difficulty. Readers can hone their whittling skills as they make their way through the book. Projects include a dolphin, polar bear, kingfisher and more.

Create your own collection of adorable, hand-sewn felt friends. Trinkets invites you into a whimsical world of felt creations. With Cat Rabbit's adorable, playful designs and step-by-step instructions, you'll learn to make an assortment of charming felt food friends, from the fruit bowl to eggs three ways. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, this book makes sewing accessible, fun, and extraordinarily cute, and will have you making adorable trinkets for everyone you know.

Learn how to make the perfect holiday wreath and plenty more festive fun activities! Halloween has been and gone, and Thanksgiving is over - it's time to prepare for the most festive holiday of all - Christmas! Learn how to make the perfect holiday wreath to adorn your front door with a step-by-step guide that even the littlest elf can follow. Then move onto some other holiday activities, like making an advent calendar so you can count down the days to the 25th; preparing a custom snack tray to leave out for Santa and the reindeer; building a sturdy snowman; and how to trim a tree to perfection. Then turn your attention to crafting the perfect festive table, whipping up some steaming mulled wine, eggnog or a fizzy festive cocktail to entertain your guests, before impressing them all with a showstopping feast with all the trimmings. Transform your festive fun with 29 ideas that will have you saying, "Snow be it"!

Join Oprah on a literary celebration in this guided reading journal featuring 100 writing prompts that will help you discover and remember the power of great books.Also features inspirational quotes and fascinating insights on every Oprah Book Club pick—straight from the source! A really good book can transport you to a different world, motivate you to achieve your dreams, challenge your assumptions, and connect you to yourself and others. In this beautiful and inspirational guided journal, Oprah leads you through your reading journey, sharing her passion for reading through personal stories, insights about books that have influenced her life, and thoughtful prompts to help you capture your love of books. Inside you’ll find:Ample space to reflect on the books you’ve read and what you learned from them along with a place to record your to-be-read listOprah’s favorite books—including her 100+ Oprah’s Book Club picks and her favorite first sentences—and why they mean so much to herAdvice on starting your own book club or reading group and conversation topics to spark discussionsInspiring quotes from Oprah and other thought leaders that will guide your reading journey.A beautiful package includes a linen hardcover, ribbon markers, beautiful color photos, and plenty of writing space for reflection. Throughout this journal, readers will deepen their passion for reading and become inspired to share it with others. Oprah’s Book Lover’s Journal is the perfect gift for yourself or a fellow reader.

Discover the magical world of reversible amigurumi. This collection features amazing crochet patterns for flower fairies and fairy tale characters that can transform with a flip. These dual-design creations will charm anyone and are perfect for gifts, storytelling, and adding a touch of magic to your crochet projects.

This large format colouring book is perfect for children and teens who enjoy a creative challenge and delight in details!

May Morris (1862-1938) was a leading figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement and a key exponent of decorative needlework (or art embroidery). This is a practical guide to Morris's approach to decorative needlework with a selection of designs to embroider.