100 Best Miniatures Books of All Time
We've researched and ranked the best miniatures books in the world, based on recommendations from world experts, sales data, and millions of reader ratings. Learn more
Featuring recommendations from Greg McKeown, P W Singer and August Cole, Dave Ramsey, and 3 other experts. 1
Having clear boundaries is essential to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. A boundary is a personal property line that marks those things for which we are responsible. In other words, boundaries define who we are and who we are not. Boundaries impact all areas of our lives: Physical boundaries help us determine who may touch us and under what circumstances -- Mental boundaries give us the freedom to have our own thoughts and opinions -- Emotional boundaries help us to deal with our own emotions and disengage from the harmful, manipulative emotions of others -- Spiritual boundaries help us to... more
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My Miniature Library is a kit to make a complete collection of tiny books that you can really read!
With stories ranging from illustrated fairytales to well-loved nonsense rhymes and books of butterflies, birds and flowers, plus blank books for you to complete yourself, you'll have everything you need to make a little library of beautifully illustrated books.
The books are simple to make – just cut, fold, and glue. The kit comes with a miniature bookshelf to press out and make, and easy-to-follow, fully illustrated instructions. Plus the box transforms into a... more
With stories ranging from illustrated fairytales to well-loved nonsense rhymes and books of butterflies, birds and flowers, plus blank books for you to complete yourself, you'll have everything you need to make a little library of beautifully illustrated books.
The books are simple to make – just cut, fold, and glue. The kit comes with a miniature bookshelf to press out and make, and easy-to-follow, fully illustrated instructions. Plus the box transforms into a... more
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Fairy House is a fascinating adventure into the making of miniscule kingdoms of the fairytale realm from objects found in nature. Through more than 350 clear, detailed, full-color photographs and understandable yet whimsical guidance, the reader will learn to fashion intricate, tiny cups from acorn pods and grapevine tendrils, dreamlike beds from delicate flowers and leaves, and an amazing array of other beautiful and unique pieces that will inspire the reader to find their true artistic ability and imagination. A photo gallery of other stunning pieces provides the reader with more... more
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This exciting new book from Angie Scarr presents a voyage of discovery and inspiration for all miniaturists to delve into. Here, Angie shares the secrets of her amazingly intricate work in polymer clay and invites us to join in with her passion for miniature ingredients. The projects are more adventurous than ever before with raw eggs, gravy, iced cakes and even sushi created with extraordinary attention to detail. Packed full of ideas and extensive information on techniques, tools and materials, this book is illustrated with easy-to-follow, step-by-step pictures throughout. Find out how to... more
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In her superbly presented book, Christine-Lea Frisconi explains how to make a beautiful miniature French country house. Dressed in an elegant style of faded grandeur, the dolls' house is full of period features and exhibits plenty of vintage appeal. Having made the dolls' house, Christine explains how to build up the wall panels to provide deep recesses, fancy panelling and wall niches to add character - ideas that can be translated to any existing dolls' house. Instructions to make a range of French-style furniture, fittings and even flowers are included: chairs, a folding screen, ornate... more
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This revised and updated edition of the classic Cold War novel Team Yankee reminds us once again might have occurred had the United States and its Allies taken on the Russians in Europe, had cooler geopolitical heads not prevailed. For 45 years after World War II, East and West stood on the brink of war. When Nazi Germany was destroyed, it was evident that Russian tank armies had become supreme in Europe, but only in counterpart to US air power. In 1945 US and UK bombers sent a signal to the advancing Russians at Dresden to beware of what the Allies could do. Likewise when the Russians... more
Recommended by P W Singer and August Cole, and 1 others. P W Singer and August ColeA more realistic version of what Tom Clancy was doing… a deep dive into the life of an armoured officer. (Source)
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Let Dani Banani of the popular Etsy shop FunUsual Suspects show you how to make 50 kawaii creations out of inexpensive and easy-to-find polymer clay. Kawaii—the culture of cuteness, originating in Japan—is everywhere, and it’s time to join the cuteness revolution with these amazingly fun projects.
Just follow the simple step-by-step photos and instructions to create darling characters, ranging from small trinkets to larger home accessories, including:
25 itty-bitty and ridiculously cute charms, earrings, brooches, and figurines of Popsicles,... more
Just follow the simple step-by-step photos and instructions to create darling characters, ranging from small trinkets to larger home accessories, including:
25 itty-bitty and ridiculously cute charms, earrings, brooches, and figurines of Popsicles,... more
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Pull open the ingeniously designed drawer to reveal 12 of Potter�s most popular tales in adorable, miniaturized paperbacks. The complete text and art of each tale is included, and the small size gives an added appeal to the charm of Beatrix Potter�s original stories. Newly redesigned to feature the new look for classic Beatrix Potter. less
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Includes exclusive LEGO® Star Wars® minifigure!
DK is bringing two of the world's most popular properties together again in a fun, chunky format that kids and adults are sure to love! This illustrated encyclopedia features in-depth profiles showing interesting and never-before-seen elements of all your favorite LEGO® Star Wars® minifigures.
With more than 400 captivating images and tons of fascinating facts, the LEGO® Star Wars® Character Encyclopedia is sure to keep both LEGO lovers and Star Wars fans reading for hours!
lessDon't have time to read the top Miniatures books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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A collection of needlecraft projects which includes over 250 items designed in 1/12 scale to bring charm and realism to dolls' house interiors. Everything is included, from the basic essentials, such as carpets, curtains, bedding and soft furnishings, to the small accessories, such as lampshades, cushions, pictures and ornaments - even a macrame hammock. less
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Discover the joy of painting, just like Bob Ross himself, with this one-of-a-kind mini art set! Kit includes:
Three pre-printed canvases with numbered sections -- 2 landscapes and 1 of Bob's famous face. Each canvas in around 3-1/8 x 2-3/4 inches.
7 paint pots
Mini paint brush
Mini easel for displaying finished paintings
Full-color, fold-out sheets with detailed painting instructions
32-page book on Bob Ross, including painting tips less
Three pre-printed canvases with numbered sections -- 2 landscapes and 1 of Bob's famous face. Each canvas in around 3-1/8 x 2-3/4 inches.
7 paint pots
Mini paint brush
Mini easel for displaying finished paintings
Full-color, fold-out sheets with detailed painting instructions
32-page book on Bob Ross, including painting tips less
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This book gives a complete introduction to the hobby of wargaming with miniatures, especially suitable for the newcomer but also containing sufficient depth and breadth of information to attract the more experienced gamer. Packed with color photographs, maps and diagrams, the book is a visual treat, but one built on the solid foundations of a highly literate and engaging text that does not 'dumb down' the hobby. Every aspect is explained clearly and in a way that both informs and entertains, with plenty of personality, gentle humor and a lightness of touch. The contents include a brief... more
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A charming assortment of one-of-a-kind miniature boxes in a variety of shapes for all skill levels.Julia S. Pretl offers crafters her original method for creating decorative beaded boxes and lids in a wide range of surface designs and shapes. Working only with cylinder and seed beads, needle and thread, crafters can create an impressive array of clever and colorful miniature containers. With step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow word graphs and patterns, Pretl leads the reader through the techniques for creating three-sided, five-sided, and six-sided rectangular, square, and stacked... more
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Shoot, ram, skid, and loot your way through the ruins of civilization with Gaslands, a tabletop wargame of car-on-car destruction in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Players control small fleets of armed vehicles in battles for resources, dominance, and survival. With rules for multiple vehicle types (from motorbikes to big rigs), varied special weapons and accessories (including oil slicks, caltrops, and nitro boosters), and a host of options for scenarios, environmental conditions, crew, and campaigns, players can tailor games to match their own visions for an anarchic future. less
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Get ready to journey into the huge world of growing small!
The next garden trend combines the joy of gardening with the magic of miniatures. Gardening in Miniature is a complete guide to creating lush, living, small-scale gardens. It has everything you need to pick up this new hobby, including scaled down garden designs, techniques for creating tiny hardscapes, miniature garden care and maintenance, tips on choosing containers, how to buy the right plants, and where to find life-like accessories. Inspiring step-by-step projects feature basic skills that can be recreated in any... more
The next garden trend combines the joy of gardening with the magic of miniatures. Gardening in Miniature is a complete guide to creating lush, living, small-scale gardens. It has everything you need to pick up this new hobby, including scaled down garden designs, techniques for creating tiny hardscapes, miniature garden care and maintenance, tips on choosing containers, how to buy the right plants, and where to find life-like accessories. Inspiring step-by-step projects feature basic skills that can be recreated in any... more
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Perfect the craft of creating fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, cheeses, bread, and pastries in marvellous detail - right down to the earth on your potatoes! Step-by-step photos show how to create mini works of art in clay and set them in context within market stalls and other display items. Projects include a bakery, a delicatessen, a meat stall, and a fruit and veg stall. less
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Reveal, explore, and celebrate the fascinating LEGO® story in The LEGO® Book. From its beginnings in a carpenter's workshop and the development of the first plastic brick, to the group's current position as an international brand, a timeline highlights key moments in LEGO® history.
Fascinating facts on every significant LEGO® product line, theme park, video game, artwork, competition, club, collectible and more combine with images from the LEGO Group's photo archives-many seen here for the first time-and inspiring ideas on how to make a variety of things from just a few bricks.... more
Fascinating facts on every significant LEGO® product line, theme park, video game, artwork, competition, club, collectible and more combine with images from the LEGO Group's photo archives-many seen here for the first time-and inspiring ideas on how to make a variety of things from just a few bricks.... more
Don't have time to read the top Miniatures books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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Jean Nisbett’s classic volume gets a welcome update and expansion—making it a practical, accessible introduction to all the basics, with lavish images and easy-to-follow hints that help beginners save time and avoid costly mistakes. Nisbett explains how to choose and build a house from a kit; handle a period building; furnish the interior; create charming shops; and plan a dolls’ house that will enchant a child—and actually stand up to play. Equipment and materials, finishes, decoration, decorative detail, gardens and renovation all receive in-depth coverage, while checklists set out a... more
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Toy knits designer Hrachovec presents more than 40 super-cute, humorous patterns for miniature toys, plus techniques for tiny knitting; ideas for using the tiny knits as wearables, decorations, and gifts; and instructions on how to convert a pattern for a tiny project into a bigger toy. less
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The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death offers readers an extraordinary glimpse into the mind of a master criminal investigator. Frances Glessner Lee, a wealthy grandmother, founded the Department of Legal Medicine at Harvard in 1936 and was later appointed captain in the New Hampshire police. In the 1940s and 1950s she built dollhouse crime scenes based on real cases in order to train detectives to assess visual evidence. Still used in forensic training today, the eighteen Nutshell dioramas, on a scale of 1:12, display an astounding level of detail: pencils write, window shades... more
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Follow Carol Doak's step-by-step instructions to create your own perfectly stitched, small-scale masterpiece. Choose from 17 charming miniature quilts. less
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Easy to start, even easier to complete! Top-selling designer of reproduction fabric Jo Morton makes creating small quilts almost effortless with expert techniques for accurate piecing and helpful tips on choosing and using fabric. Discover how to display small quilts in your home with Jo's advice for incorporating quilts into your personal decorating scheme. What will you do with all the little quilts you'll make?Fans of Jo Morton's fabric designs will love this curated collection of her favorite timeless patternsGo small with 13 classic quilts (most under 36" square) that you can stitch in... more
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Small, embroidered "paintings" can have all the detail, form, and beauty of a larger piece—except they're much quicker to stitch! These fresh and appealing designs all capture the pretty, romantic images typical of the Victorian and post-Victorian eras. All the projects—which include traditional portraits, birds, and flowers—have detailed thread diagrams, and easy-to-follow instructions teach the basic stitches. less
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"Here's the definitive guide to manufacturers, tools, safety, and crafting. See how to intermix colored clays to obtain an even wider range of hues, and the different types of paints and varnishes...for adornment. Techniques for softening the clay, balling and rolling it, working with a knife, and sanding will assure good results."-Doll Castle News. less
Don't have time to read the top Miniatures books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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Open the box to go on an adventure into Fairyland and create a library of magical miniature books that you can really read!
Just cut, fold, and stick to make 20 tiny fairy books, from guides to Fairyland and its inhabitants to illustrated stories and books to complete yourself. The kit comes with tiny shelves to store your books and the box becomes a magical fairy playset!
With stunning illustrations from Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini, this is an enchanting follow-up to 2017's My Miniature Library, lauded by the LA Times as "the most precious gift set of the year." less
Just cut, fold, and stick to make 20 tiny fairy books, from guides to Fairyland and its inhabitants to illustrated stories and books to complete yourself. The kit comes with tiny shelves to store your books and the box becomes a magical fairy playset!
With stunning illustrations from Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini, this is an enchanting follow-up to 2017's My Miniature Library, lauded by the LA Times as "the most precious gift set of the year." less
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Devotees of miniature houses and small-scale furnishings will be thrilled with this superb collection of more than 90 dollhouse projects to craft at home. A comprehensive volume on small-scale interior design, it presents 15 authentic and carefully matched room settings, featuring a variety of decorative styles from Shaker to Victorian. Each period interior is faithfully recreated in 1/12th scale, down to the tiniest detail. Hundreds of tips ensure that crafts enthusiasts will create splendid miniature furniture, decorative elements, and accessories, just right for decorating the most stylish... more
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Popular author, Moda Fabrics designer, and small-quilt expert Jo Morton returns with another collection of favorite patterns that you'll be delighted to stitch. Whether you have a handpicked collection of reproduction fabrics just waiting to shine or want to discover new favorites, you'll love sewing and displaying each pretty little patchwork gem! Decorate your home with little quilts--artfully styled photos will inspire you Improve your accuracy with Jo's tips for precise patchwork sewing Helpful hints include instructions about how to quilt each eye-catching project less
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Strong, intelligent, dependable, friendly, and extremely versatile, donkeys are the perfect farm companion. Whether you use your animal to pull carts, till fields, or protect livestock, you’ll benefit from this practical and inspirational guide to working with and caring for your donkey. Providing expert advice on selecting the right breed for your needs, daily maintenance, training, and first aid, Sue Weaver also includes plenty of fun facts and charming donkey anecdotes. Raise a happy and healthy donkey! less
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An exquisite 1/12th scale garden perfectly complements any dolls’ house. “Grow” your own from inexpensive and readily available materials. Choose from a variety of realistic miniature plants that range from quick and simple models to meticulously detailed reproductions. Full plans and instructions are provided for eight projects: Trellis Arch, Walled Garden, Patio Garden Pond and Rockery, Cottage Garden, Greenhouse Garden, Kitchen Garden, and Window Boxes.
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Michael Paul Smith’s Elgin Park is a lot of things: a mid-century utopia, a fantastical world, and an optical illusion. The imaginative town – composed entirely of miniatures – delights audiences worldwide, attracting to date more than 76 million views on Flickr.
At first glance, Michael’s work appears to be wonderful photographs from a bygone era. The awe slips in as it becomes clear that he not only created the photographs – without using Photoshop – but also built everything in each scene except the cars, which are 1/24th-scale diecast models from his extensive collection. more
At first glance, Michael’s work appears to be wonderful photographs from a bygone era. The awe slips in as it becomes clear that he not only created the photographs – without using Photoshop – but also built everything in each scene except the cars, which are 1/24th-scale diecast models from his extensive collection. more
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The Road to Baghdad gives Force on Force players all the information they need to re-fight the Allied invasion of Iraq in 2003. From small village actions to armored thrusts across the Tigris River, The Road to Baghdad offers a wealth of varied scenarios and mission objectives that will challenge the tactical abilities of newcomers and experienced wargamers alike.
The book includes massive amounts of new information to expand Force on Force: orders of battle for United States, United Kingdom, Australian, Polish, and Iraqi ground forces during the invasion and games stats for a... more
The book includes massive amounts of new information to expand Force on Force: orders of battle for United States, United Kingdom, Australian, Polish, and Iraqi ground forces during the invasion and games stats for a... more
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Just because they’re small doesn’t mean they can’t live large. These terrific projects will have any doll family looking its best, from a sweet cream dress for Mom to trousers and jacket for Dad, pleated skirts for the teen, and a charming sailor suit for baby. There are instructions for a dozen outfits in all, along with patterns for linens for miniature tables, bedrooms, and bath. With 100 color photographs and tips for choosing supplies, no doll has to wear “off the toy rack” fashions anymore.
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The Miniature Mediterranean Donkey, also known as the Miniature Donkey or simply the mini, hails originally from the Italian islands of Sardinia and Sicily. They are not just very small donkeys but an entirely separate species. They are the smallest of the equines and increasingly popular as pets. This book will introduce you to these little donkeys by discussing their appearance and biology, typical behaviour, reproduction, their feeding needs, socialisation and bonding, how to train them and what makes these adorable equines such wonderful pets. It will also tell you what you need to know... more
Don't have time to read the top Miniatures books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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From simple one-room cottages to multilevel castles, dollhouses have long been treasured by children and adults alike. In an ever-expanding array of sizes and styles, they may be closely modeled on reality or wildly whimsical. Few, however, approach the splendor of the royal dollhouse on display at Windsor Castle. With running water, electricity, two working elevators, and many other delights, there can be no question that this is a dollhouse fit for a queen.
This lavishly illustrated volume offers a detailed history of the creation, decoration, and... more
This lavishly illustrated volume offers a detailed history of the creation, decoration, and... more
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Have you ever wondered which LEGO® minifigure had the first double-sided head? Or which one was the first to have a printed torso or peg leg? Discover all the answers to these questions and more in DK's I Love That Minifigure!
Meet more than 200 amazing LEGO minifigures and find out what makes each one special. With stunning images and informative annotations, this encyclopedia features the most unique minifigures in amazing detail - all accompanied by fascinating facts and trivia that bring them to life.
Perfect for LEGO fans and collectors of all ages, I Love... more
Meet more than 200 amazing LEGO minifigures and find out what makes each one special. With stunning images and informative annotations, this encyclopedia features the most unique minifigures in amazing detail - all accompanied by fascinating facts and trivia that bring them to life.
Perfect for LEGO fans and collectors of all ages, I Love... more
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Almost everybody who has grown up in Chicago knows about the Thorne Rooms. Housed in the Children's Galleries of the Chicago Art Institute, they are a collection of 68 exquisitely crafted miniature rooms made in the 1930s by Mrs. James Ward Thorne. Each of the 68 rooms is designed in the style of a different historic period, and every detail is perfect, from the knobs on the doors to the candles in the candlesticks. Some might even say, the rooms are magic.
Imagine--what if you discovered a key that allowed you to shrink so that you were small enough to sneak inside and... more
Imagine--what if you discovered a key that allowed you to shrink so that you were small enough to sneak inside and... more
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Here is 8th book of Nice Little Town series! More mouse stories, more fancy houses, more pictures to color!
Single-sided black backed coloring pages.
26 unique images! Each image printed on one side with black colored back side. It helps so much for markers, gel pens, and watercolor pencils. So you can use more different instruments for coloring without bleeding through!
Please, join our group on facebook (you can found link inside the book or in author biography) and share your colored images with the community. Look for more books on author's page on... more
Single-sided black backed coloring pages.
26 unique images! Each image printed on one side with black colored back side. It helps so much for markers, gel pens, and watercolor pencils. So you can use more different instruments for coloring without bleeding through!
Please, join our group on facebook (you can found link inside the book or in author biography) and share your colored images with the community. Look for more books on author's page on... more
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Set in seventeenth century Amsterdam--a city ruled by glittering wealth and oppressive religion--a masterful debut steeped in atmosphere and shimmering with mystery, in the tradition of Emma Donoghue, Sarah Waters, and Sarah Dunant.
"There is nothing hidden that will not be revealed . . ."
On a brisk autumn day in 1686, eighteen-year-old Nella Oortman arrives in Amsterdam to begin a new life as the wife of illustrious merchant trader Johannes Brandt. But her new home, while splendorous, is not welcoming. Johannes is kind yet distant, always locked in his study or at his... more
"There is nothing hidden that will not be revealed . . ."
On a brisk autumn day in 1686, eighteen-year-old Nella Oortman arrives in Amsterdam to begin a new life as the wife of illustrious merchant trader Johannes Brandt. But her new home, while splendorous, is not welcoming. Johannes is kind yet distant, always locked in his study or at his... more
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If you have big ideas about caricature carving, start with the Little Guys! Author Keith Randich takes you cut-by-cut through the process of transforming a small block of wood into an expressive little person. By learning to carve a Little Guy, you’ll master essential techniques to get you started in an enjoyable and rewarding new hobby.
This skill-building guidebook reveals the secrets of capturing humor and expression in caricature carving. Discover what really gives these guys their character, as you use your knife to craft cleverly exaggerated features like noses, boots,... more
This skill-building guidebook reveals the secrets of capturing humor and expression in caricature carving. Discover what really gives these guys their character, as you use your knife to craft cleverly exaggerated features like noses, boots,... more
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Meet The
COBBLE STREET COUSINS
Lily, who wants to be a poet Tess, who wants to be a Broadway star Rosie, who wants a little cottage with flowers by the door
Lily has a wonderful idea -- to surprise Aunt Lucy with a dollhouse that looks just like her flower shop. But first the girls have to buy a few things at The Olde Craft Shoppe, and with the Cobble Street Cousins, even a little shopping trip can turn into an adventure!
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A companion to the Vietnam War, covering the US involvement, as well as the 'Secret War' fought in Laos, and the French conflicts through the 1940s and 50s. This book adds new rules and operational possibilities for players of both Force on Force and Ambush Alley. less
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Discover how to bring your embroideries to life with Pat Trott's original and vibrant guide, which shows how to create many different raised stitches. less
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Add an exquisite flourish of design to your beloved green space or garden by adding tiny fairy homes inter-woven with nature. Fairy Houses gives you the instruction and inspiration you need to start!
Have you ever seen a real fairy house? Not the ceramic ones at cavernous home improvement stores, but a real fairy house made from natural elements? Well, now you can build your own miniature magical abode - the perfect addition to your garden.
Step-by-step instructions for constructing exquisite fairy houses are revealed in Fairy Houses,... more
Have you ever seen a real fairy house? Not the ceramic ones at cavernous home improvement stores, but a real fairy house made from natural elements? Well, now you can build your own miniature magical abode - the perfect addition to your garden.
Step-by-step instructions for constructing exquisite fairy houses are revealed in Fairy Houses,... more
Don't have time to read the top Miniatures books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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Whether you want to the make most of a small plot of land or add diversity to a large farm, raising miniature livestock can be a fun and profitable experience. With expert advice on choosing a breed that suits your needs, Sue Weaver shows you how to house, feed, and care for miniature goats, sheep, donkeys, pigs, horses, cattle, and llamas. You’ll be inspired by profiles of successful breeders as you learn everything you need to know to keep your miniature livestock healthy and productive. less
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Create your own custom city with instructions for over 50 builds from 8 amazing LEGO Micro Cities! The designs and photos are striking -- but more importantly, readers get the building instructions they need to recreate their own micro cities.
LEGO Micro Cities is a full color guide to creating intricate LEGO micro cities. Readers learn how to recreate classic architectural styles using only LEGO bricks. In addition to creating entire buildings, LEGO model-building expert Jeff Friesen shows how to create interesting architectural features like bridges and skyscrapers,... more
LEGO Micro Cities is a full color guide to creating intricate LEGO micro cities. Readers learn how to recreate classic architectural styles using only LEGO bricks. In addition to creating entire buildings, LEGO model-building expert Jeff Friesen shows how to create interesting architectural features like bridges and skyscrapers,... more
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Here is 5th book of Nice Little Town series! More mouse stories, more fancy houses, more pictures to color!
Single-sided black backed coloring pages.
25 unique images! Each image printed on one side with black colored back side. It helps so much for markers, gel pens, and watercolor pencils. So you can use more different instruments for coloring without bleeding through!
Please, join our group on facebook (you can found link inside the book or in author biography) and share your colored images with the comunity. Look for more books on author's page on... more
Single-sided black backed coloring pages.
25 unique images! Each image printed on one side with black colored back side. It helps so much for markers, gel pens, and watercolor pencils. So you can use more different instruments for coloring without bleeding through!
Please, join our group on facebook (you can found link inside the book or in author biography) and share your colored images with the comunity. Look for more books on author's page on... more
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The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky describes in detail all the elements that forged the Clans into the ultimate warrior society, including their history, government, customs and homeworlds. This book also covers the Clans' current status and holdings, including a map of Clan space. The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky also features the insignias of each of the original twenty Clans. less
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This text presents five dolls' house projects that aim to appeal to dolls' house makers and model-makers alike. Complete plans and instructions are given for: a traditional cider barn; a forge complete with hearth, anvil, bellows and workbench; a small country pub with a fully equipped bar and lean-to store; and an electronically-powered watermill where the undershot wheel actually operates the millstones, sack hoist and flour dresser. For the more ambitious woodworker, there is a nine-roomed Georgian house with a pull-out garden incorporated into the base. less
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Expert dog whisperer and trainer, Alex Seymour, writes in a fun and entertaining way about Dachshunds while 40 expert breeders were actively involved in making contributions. You will literally find this book packed full of useful quotes giving advice and tips from the world's top Dachshund breeders.
When you buy this book you will also get a free gift from us which are the bonus interviews we conducted with some of the breeders who were involved in the making of this Dachshund book. There just wasn't space in the main book for these!
This is the perfect book for you if... more
When you buy this book you will also get a free gift from us which are the bonus interviews we conducted with some of the breeders who were involved in the making of this Dachshund book. There just wasn't space in the main book for these!
This is the perfect book for you if... more
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Wear magic on your sleeve--20 teeny-tiny embroidery projects for completely unique pins, buttons, badges, patches, and more.
Discover the magical world of Irem Yazici’s embroidery. Flowers, moons, and UFOs are just a few of the 50 motifs presented in Tiny Stitches. Wear your heart on your sleeve, literally, through small-scale projects for embroidered pins, buttons, patches, and more. Embellish your outfits, decorate your walls, and make unique gifts for your loved ones with these 20 colorful and stylish projects.
From celestial to nautical, botanical to fruit motifs,... more
Discover the magical world of Irem Yazici’s embroidery. Flowers, moons, and UFOs are just a few of the 50 motifs presented in Tiny Stitches. Wear your heart on your sleeve, literally, through small-scale projects for embroidered pins, buttons, patches, and more. Embellish your outfits, decorate your walls, and make unique gifts for your loved ones with these 20 colorful and stylish projects.
From celestial to nautical, botanical to fruit motifs,... more
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This invaluable book is essential reading for all those who wish to build a small, narrow gauge model railway layout to a high standard. Comprehensive in its coverage, the book begins with a useful summary of the history and development of narrow gauge railways in the British Isles, and this is followed by a detailed, but easily digestible, consideration of the complex and wide choice of scales available to the modeller.
In subsequent chapters, the author covers construction, including materials and tools, skills and techniques, layout design, laying the track, scenic modelling,... more
In subsequent chapters, the author covers construction, including materials and tools, skills and techniques, layout design, laying the track, scenic modelling,... more
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Through a series of model railroad photographs and a simple narrative Fred Lagno tells the story of a young man's nostalgic quest to relive the innocent days of his youth, when the world did not seem so complicated.
In "Changes" Sam Rawlings inherits a large collection of his Uncle Plug's photographs. The photos stir up pleasant memories of days past, and kindle a desire to travel back to his beloved western Maryland.
Follow along as Sam returns to the Allegheny Central Railroad and to the locales that he and his Uncle Plug once visited. On his journey Sam experiences... more
In "Changes" Sam Rawlings inherits a large collection of his Uncle Plug's photographs. The photos stir up pleasant memories of days past, and kindle a desire to travel back to his beloved western Maryland.
Follow along as Sam returns to the Allegheny Central Railroad and to the locales that he and his Uncle Plug once visited. On his journey Sam experiences... more
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These diminutive projects mostly require only an evening to complete. They use a range of techniques - beadwork, cross-stitch, embroidery, free-motion stitchery, needlework, polymer clay, ribbonwork, rubber stamping and stencilling. less
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Using miniature soldiers, tanks and terrain, you can fight battles in the shattered towns of occupied France, the barren deserts of North Africa, and even the sweltering jungles of the Pacific. Written by veteran game designers Alessio Cavatore and Rick Priestley, Bolt Action provides all the rules needed to bring the great battles of World War II to your tabletop. Players get to decide which of the major or minor World War II powers they would like to represent, and then construct their armies from the lists provided. Army options are almost limitless, allowing you to build the kind of army... more
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This focuses on the world of miniature chairs, deliberately nonfunctional objects made of such materials as ticket stubs, tin, raffia, gum wrappers, silk, wood, chrome, playing cards and key chains. The more than 275 chairs include the American Adirondack chair, an artist's chair with a painter's palette studded with glass beads, pearls, and crystals, and a gazebo chair. Creative reproductions include salesmen's samples, works by Mackintosh and Hoffman, the Breuer and Eames chairs and Tutankhamen's throne. less
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The Art of LEGO Scale Modeling displays amazing, fan-built LEGO recreations of real-life vehicles, showing off every amazing detail with high-quality photographs.
You'll love poring over dozens of models, including Formula 1 racers, construction vehicles, ships, trains, airplanes, and all kinds of trucks.
Authors Dennis Glaasker and Dennis Bosman share their own impressive LEGO models as well as highlight models from builders around the world. The Art of LEGO Scale Modeling also includes tips and tricks that describe the design and building process. less
You'll love poring over dozens of models, including Formula 1 racers, construction vehicles, ships, trains, airplanes, and all kinds of trucks.
Authors Dennis Glaasker and Dennis Bosman share their own impressive LEGO models as well as highlight models from builders around the world. The Art of LEGO Scale Modeling also includes tips and tricks that describe the design and building process. less
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Operations Vigilant Resolve and Phantom Fury - the operations to take and hold the city of Fallujah in the face of determined insurgent resistance - were amongst the most dangerous and controversial carried out by the Coalition forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom. These two battles of Fallujah saw some of the heaviest urban combat faced by regular troops in modern times and, even though much of the civilian populace had fled, the enemy was well-armed, well-prepared and driven by a fanatical resolve. With the scenarios and information presented in Fallujah, the latest Force on Force... more
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In Mary Engelbreit's Outdoor Companion, the third volume in her successful decorating series, Mary takes readers outside to play. With the help of her friends, Mary presents new inspirational ideas for readers to carry across the threshold of their homes, and into the great outdoors.
Engelbreit fans will learn to bestow the artist's creative touch on their own porches, backyards, and gardens. The Outdoor Companion will be an invaluable and beautiful resource for the countless Americans who are expanding their decorating to the exterior of their homes. less
Engelbreit fans will learn to bestow the artist's creative touch on their own porches, backyards, and gardens. The Outdoor Companion will be an invaluable and beautiful resource for the countless Americans who are expanding their decorating to the exterior of their homes. less
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Every family album has pictures that bring back warm memories of loved ones and friends celebrating Christmas in their special way. To help create your own Christmas traditions, fun, and festivities, we give you this treasure house of ideas. In it are Christmas ornaments, decorations, playthings and gifts. All will help make this Christmas the happiest one for you, your family, and your friends. less
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Unusually wide in scope, from townhouses to farmhouses, this ultimate sourcebook to Georgian style presents original building plans to inspire today's modeler and miniaturist. In unprecedented detail, all the architectural and design features are laid out: characteristic windows, roofs, ironwork; heating and kitchen elements; furnishings (like an exquisite canopied bed); and bathroom amenities. Instructions cover six diverse structures from this popular period, including a harbor master's house and gatekeeper's lodge.
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Create authentic period shops in miniature with the help of the full-color resource. Rich with historical facts, full-color photographs, line drawings, diagrams, patterns, and how-to instructions, this delightful volume is a must-have for doll house enthusiasts. Recreate an early Victorian book store, a 1930s Grocery, an Art Deco tea room, an Edwardian toy shop, and more. From tiny cash registers and merchandise to window awnings and shopkeepers' uniforms, you'll be delighted by the wonderful details of these tiny worlds.
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This is the second volume of rare books and miniatures in the Khalili collection and is devoted to painting in India under the Mughals. The material ranges from the early 16th to the late 19th centuries and includes 76 illustrated manuscripts, album pages and detached miniatures, many of which were commissioned by Mughal emperors. less
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793...The peaceful monastery of Lindisfarne is attacked and pillaged by men who rise out of the mists, cleaving the waves in ppowerful ships.
This attack marks the beginning of the story of the Vikings, also known as the Northmen, Sea Wolves and Scourge of the Faithful. For the next three centuries, every coast and every city will live in fear of these warriors and their unequalled savagery.
Soon, the Norsemen will no longer be satisfied with looting, theft and pillaging. the armies of the powerful Scandinavian kingdoms will come together in fleets to descend upon Europe, conquering... more
This attack marks the beginning of the story of the Vikings, also known as the Northmen, Sea Wolves and Scourge of the Faithful. For the next three centuries, every coast and every city will live in fear of these warriors and their unequalled savagery.
Soon, the Norsemen will no longer be satisfied with looting, theft and pillaging. the armies of the powerful Scandinavian kingdoms will come together in fleets to descend upon Europe, conquering... more
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Turn your pint-size package into a head-turning performer! The first book of its kind for Mini lovers, Mini School takes the training and conditioning of Minis as seriously as that of their full-size cousins. With real, honest-to-goodness in-hand work that promises a relaxed, supple body and collected frame as well as obedience, you're given the tools to transform your cuddly companion into a sleek, well-muscled athlete and a talented entertainer.
You'll find valuable information on: • How Minis learn, with discussion of both "learning through association" and "learning... more
You'll find valuable information on: • How Minis learn, with discussion of both "learning through association" and "learning... more
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Hors d'oeuvres have a reputation for requiring frou-frou ingredients that are difficult to identify—let alone locate in a grocery store. (When's the last time you ate an amuse-bouche at home?) It's about time for an appetizer cookbook that has fun with the concept of tasting an entire meal in one bite!
With Tiny Food Party!, Teri Lyn Fisher and Jenny Park share super quick and easy recipes for little bite-size munchies—delightfully miniature versions of all your favorite foods! Thinly slice shallots, batter and fry 'em, add with a creamy buttermilk ranch sauce, and you've... more
With Tiny Food Party!, Teri Lyn Fisher and Jenny Park share super quick and easy recipes for little bite-size munchies—delightfully miniature versions of all your favorite foods! Thinly slice shallots, batter and fry 'em, add with a creamy buttermilk ranch sauce, and you've... more
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Miniature embroideries from the Tudor age-all richly patterned and historically correct-are a brilliant touch in period dolls' houses. From sumptuous bed hangings and elaborate screens to imaginative, skillfully produced chair covers, footstools, and cushions, the variety will amaze and inspire. Canvaswork, stumpwork, crewelwork, and blackwork are just some of the techniques employed, and instructions cover design transfers, bonding, coloring, and finishing. Among the splendid pieces: Oxburgh Bed Hangings, originally stitched by Queen Mary of Scots, with panels featuring dozens of animal,... more
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In this Masterpiece Adventure, the second in a chapter book series for younger readers from bestselling author Elise Broach, Marvin the beetle is going collecting with his family. All is good and well until Uncle Albert gets hurt. Marvin needs James's help to save Uncle Albert before it's too late.
James to the Rescue captures the miniature world of Marvin the beetle and his special friendship with James. less
James to the Rescue captures the miniature world of Marvin the beetle and his special friendship with James. less
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The conception of the Pegasus engine in 1957 upset all the conventions of aircraft design. It was previously usual for aircraft designers to seek a suitable engine, but this was an engine that sought an aircraft. The aircraft that resulted was the famous Harrier that is still in front-line service with air forces around the world including the RAF and US Marine Corps. This book takes an in-depth look at the engine's original design concept, initial production and flight testing. It then goes on to explain how the developments and improvements have been made over the ensuing years and includes... more
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Girls can make pies from bottle caps, plates from buttons, a table from balsa wood and golf tees, and more less
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You can row a boat made of chili. You can enjoy an easy morning stroll among asparagus trees. You will be excited alongside the racetrack, which is actually the surface of a vinyl record.
In this miniature world life looks ordinary - yet from a different perspective.
Japanese photographer Tatsuya Tanaka started posting miniature pictures every day in in 2011, calling it -Miniature Calendar-. Since then more than 2,000 images have been posted on his website, and he now has 600,000+ followers on Instagram and gets 115,000+ likes on Facebook.
In this book you can find more... more
In this miniature world life looks ordinary - yet from a different perspective.
Japanese photographer Tatsuya Tanaka started posting miniature pictures every day in in 2011, calling it -Miniature Calendar-. Since then more than 2,000 images have been posted on his website, and he now has 600,000+ followers on Instagram and gets 115,000+ likes on Facebook.
In this book you can find more... more
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Choose from 15 new Little Quilt designs, plus little pillows and signs. Step-by-step directions are included for both rotary and template cutting, and for machine and hand piecing. Learn Little Quilts' secrets for selecting fabrics. These designs will tempt quiltmakers of all skill levels. Experiment with little Rugs. A little lesson on hooking with three Little Rug patterns is an additional treat. less
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In this new set of wargaming rules, Osprey (in conjunction with Ambush Alley Games), presents two modern-era wargames: Force on Force and Ambush Alley.
Force on Force is a wargame for symmetrical, kinetic engagements between professional forces in the modern era. The rules cover all aspects of modern warfare from the confidence and supply level of troops to air-strikes and off-board artillery and incorporate tailored mechanics that allow the same rule-set to accommodate scenarios set anywhere from the end of World War II to the conflicts on today's news without sacrificing either... more
Force on Force is a wargame for symmetrical, kinetic engagements between professional forces in the modern era. The rules cover all aspects of modern warfare from the confidence and supply level of troops to air-strikes and off-board artillery and incorporate tailored mechanics that allow the same rule-set to accommodate scenarios set anywhere from the end of World War II to the conflicts on today's news without sacrificing either... more
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Everything is more fun when it's itty bitty, including quilts! Keep your hands busy and your face smiling year-round with these 12 seasonal six-inch quilts using piecing, embroidery, and applique echniques. less
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Create your Japanese work of art with this new, comprehensive title on the intricate skill of Japanese netsuke carvings. Traditionally created for practical reasons, these fantastic, miniature carvings are now highly collectible works of art. Carving Japanese Netsuke for Beginners is packed with information on the history, techniques, tools and skills needed to master the art. Written in an approachable, personal style with 6 step-by-step projects to follow and 23 additional ideas each accompanied by , the book includes everything you need to know to get you started on the way to creating... more
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In this Masterpiece Adventure, the first in a companion series for younger readers from bestselling author Elise Broach, James is going on vacation for a week. His best friend, Marvin the beetle, has to stay at home. Without James to keep him company, Marvin has to play with his annoying cousin, Elaine. Marvin and Elaine quickly find themselves getting into all sorts of trouble—even getting trapped inside a pencil sharpener! Marvin misses James and starts to worry about their friendship. Will James still be Marvin's friend when he gets home or will James have found a new best friend?
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Like a good general, a good wargamer should have an eye for the ground. Just as the nature of the battlefield plays a central role in real warfare, so miniature wargames are greatly enhanced by realistic terrain. Besides, when you've spent hundreds of hours collecting and painting your miniature armies, they surely deserve ground worth fighting for. Master terrain modeler Paul Davies takes the reader through the process of creating a visually appealing yet practical terrain system. First the techniques of making the basic landscape are explained, then a series of projects show how this can be... more
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One of the most popular designer breeds, the Aussiedoodle has quickly become a highly sought-after family pet for several very good reasons. A combination of an Australian Shepherd and a Poodle, the Aussiedoodle is both intelligent and well-mannered. While this breed is only a few decades old, in that short span of time it has proven to have many of the best traits of both parent breeds. An Aussiedoodle makes a great companion both inside and outside the home.
This guide will walk you through the in's and out's of owning this phenomenal cross-breed. Whether you're someone playing... more
This guide will walk you through the in's and out's of owning this phenomenal cross-breed. Whether you're someone playing... more
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The best-known and most beloved large-scale musical work in the English-speaking world, Messiah was first performed in Dublin over 200 years ago to benefit local charities. Since that time, it has given millions of performers their primary experience in singing classical music. Today it is the supreme example of the English oratorio. A meditation on the life of Christ, the work is a brilliant amalgam of traditional Italian opera, English anthem, and German Passion.
Reprinted from the authoritative edition prepared by noted musical scholar Alfred Mann, this inexpensive, full-score... more
Reprinted from the authoritative edition prepared by noted musical scholar Alfred Mann, this inexpensive, full-score... more
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Daisy Buchanan thinks of her shop, Sometimes a Great Notion, as more than just a business. For her, it’s a haven of vintage sewing notions and other treasures, excellent coffee, and camaraderie. But when an antique dollhouse provokes some bizarre behavior on the part of a customer, Daisy makes it her business to find out what secrets are hidden behind its tiny doors…
At an estate auction, Daisy is delighted to find the perfect present for a young girl she knows—a charming dollhouse in need of restoration. But when local collector Harriet Kunes tries to strong-arm Daisy into... more
At an estate auction, Daisy is delighted to find the perfect present for a young girl she knows—a charming dollhouse in need of restoration. But when local collector Harriet Kunes tries to strong-arm Daisy into... more
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The collection of John and Berthe Ford represents one of the most important private holdings of Indian and Himalayan art in the world. Certain objects have been widely exhibited, such as the Green Tara (a female Buddhist goddess), a painting executed in India around 1100 for a Tibetan patron and recognized both as a masterpiece and as a cornerstone for the study of Tibetan painting. Others have never been publicly shown. The exhibition and the accompanying publication bring together works from both India and the Himalayas, demonstrating the range and depth of the Ford collection, providing an... more
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Since the mid-nineteenth century, the George Wade pottery in Burslem, England, has produced many forms of ceramic items. It is best known for their delightful series of tiny porcelain animals known as Whimsies(R). Highly collectible, the Whimsies have been joined over the years by many equally charming miniatures, some sold by the company directly and others distributed as premiums. With over 380 full color photographs, this revised book showcases the endearing miniatures produced by Wade from the 1950s to the present, including Red Rose Tea and Tom Smith premiums, Whoppas and Whimsie-Land... more
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A selection of over 25 carpets and rugs to make for the dolls' house in a variety of classic styles This book is all readers need to create beautiful carpets and rugs of all shapes, sizes and designs for any size or period house. Find historical and style details for each piece along with suggestions for where to place each inside the dolls' house. Twenty-five stitched projects and several variations of each are included with an introduction for each project that explains the techniques used and how to adapt the design best suited to each individual house. A wide selection of canvas sizes,... more
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Create the home of your dreams -- in miniature! Step-by-step instructions will show how to decorate your dollhouse inside and out. less
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Ronin is a set of skirmish wargame rules set in late 16th century feudal Japan. Players build small warbands of models and battle each other as well as non-player factions in duels and skirmishes. Ronin is historically accurate, but also pays tribute to the films of Akira Kurosawa such as Seven Samurai and Yojimbo.
Despite the enduring popularity of this period, there are very few widely available historical samurai skirmish wargames rules sets. Figures for the period are increasingly available, particularly from Perry Miniatures (very high quality 28mm metal), Wargames Factory... more
Despite the enduring popularity of this period, there are very few widely available historical samurai skirmish wargames rules sets. Figures for the period are increasingly available, particularly from Perry Miniatures (very high quality 28mm metal), Wargames Factory... more
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