Collection: Adult

Discover the art of wire wrapping and transform simple materials into stunning handmade jewelry with this step-by-step guide. Whether you're a beginner eager to learn or an experienced crafter looking to refine your skills, this book provides a comprehensive guide to mastering the techniques needed to create beautiful, professional-quality wire jewelry.
Inside, you'll explore the fundamentals of wire wrapping, from selecting the right wire gauge and understanding wire hardness to using essential tools like round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, and flush cutters. You'll also learn how to work with different metals such as copper, silver, and gold, ensuring that you choose the best materials for each project.
This book walks you through a variety of wire jewelry-making techniques, including basic loops, wire coiling, weaving techniques, and incorporating beads, crystals, and gemstones. You'll also discover how to create strong wire connections, secure wraps, and elegant clasps and bails, ensuring your jewelry is not only stylish but also durable.
To help you get started, this guide features five beginner-friendly projects, complete with step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations:

• Classic Wire Wrapped Pendant - Learn how to frame and secure a gemstone beautifully.
• Elegant Wire Wrapped Ring - Craft a stylish and adjustable ring.
• Beaded Wire Wrapped Bracelet - Create a bracelet with intricate bead placements.
• Swirl Wire Earrings - Design eye-catching earrings with artistic swirls.
• Wire Wrapped Cabochon Necklace - Showcase a stunning gemstone centerpiece.

Additionally, this book covers essential troubleshooting techniques, including fixing loose wraps, preventing wire breakage and kinks, and achieving symmetry in your designs. With expert tips on achieving consistency, refining your craftsmanship, and enhancing the durability of your pieces, you'll gain the confidence to create one-of-a-kind jewelry designs.
Perfect for anyone passionate about jewelry making, this book is a must-have for those looking to master wire wrapping techniques and craft handmade jewelry that stands out. Whether you're designing for personal use, gifts, or to start your own business, this guide provides everything you need to create professional-quality wire jewelry with ease!

A luminous new perspective on aging, science, and the tender strangeness of being alive.

What does it mean to exist in a universe that refuses to stay still? In The End of the Clockwork Universe, Fleda Brown weaves together the vastness of cosmic discovery with the intimate textures of daily life. Ranging from quarks to catalytic converters, snapping turtles to black holes, these poems trace the mysteries of time and perception, offering a voice both unsentimental and deeply compassionate.

With wry humor and unending curiosity, Brown walks the fine line between knowing and not knowing, between order and entropy. Her poems wander through scientific revelation and personal reflection and capture the quiet astonishment of existence. The End of the Clockwork Universe does not seek to solve life's uncertainties, but sings to them, leaving behind echoes of resilience and the sheer joy of paying attention.

In search of long-lost family and a little holiday magic, a young woman and her adopted mother go on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to London for Christmas in this humorous, heartwarming standalone novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels.

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Signing up for an ancestry report starts as a fun diversion for Ashley Chandler, but the results throw her life into upheaval. Ashley is not biologically related to the people she's always assumed were her parents. Finally, the truth emerges--Ashley was adopted, and her real birth family is in England. She's due to travel there soon to start a research position at Oxford, but first, she'll take time to try and answer the questions that matter most.

Across the ocean, Emily Evans has found something shocking in a box of papers--a birth certificate that proves she has a twin. The discovery leads to hard conversations and an admission from her mother: Emily's sister was put up for private adoption, and there seems to be no way to trace her. Meanwhile Emily's father, Henry, has spent years on the run after witnessing a murder and being implicated in the crime. He's kept himself estranged from his loved ones to protect them, relying on a police officer to act as a go-between.

Now these different strands start to come together, and Ashley and Emily's lives intersect in extraordinary ways. It will be a holiday season like no other, offering the chance for a remarkable family reunion, and the promise of reconciliations and joyful new beginnings . . .

Divorce and heartache can be devastating in any stage of life. In your fifties or sixties, however, divorce can bring unexpected and unfathomable challenges. Based on personal experiences of divorce at the age of fifty-eight, Cathy Collier provides a spiritual, self-reflective journal to help women push through and navigate this new chapter of their lives. This 52 week journey includes song lyrics, Bible verses, adult coloring sheets, reflection questions, and a gratitude list. This journal offers a safe space for persevering through any emotional life journey.

This book, originally presented as a paper to the Second World Conference on Muslim Education in 1980, for the first time in contemporary Islamic thinking and in a clear and coherent manner, elaborates new and originally conceived ideas and definitions. Key concepts such as religion (din), man (insan), knowledge (ma'rifah and `ilm), wisdom (hikmah), justice (`adl), right action (`amal and adab) are discussed, elaborated and formulated into a framework for an Islamic philosophy of education. The concept of methodology of scientific research and the study of nature along the lines of Quranic interpretation (tafsir and ta'wil), the islamization of languages and its relation to the Muslim mind and worldview, and the differences between tarbiyyah, ta'dib and ta'lim are all discussed. This is a book of definitions relating to the essential elements in the concept of education and the educational process as envisaged in Islam. Essential reading for Muslim educators and all those interested in Islamic philosophy and islamization of knowledge

Syed Muhammad Naquib Al Attas is a world renowned scholar with over twenty books to his name, as well as many articles in both English and Malay on Islam in various fields - Islamic philosophy, theology and metaphysics, history, literature, art and civilization, religion and education. Some of his works have been translated into Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Urdu, French, German, Russian, Bosnian, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Malayalam and Indonesian.

Professor Al-Attas is Founder Director of the International Institute of Islamic thought and Civilization (ISTAC) which was founded in Kuala Lumpur in 1987 and which began operation officially in 1991. As a research and post graduate institution of higher learning, ISTAC was conceived by Professor al-Attas as a way to realisze this seminal ideas for the creation of true Islamic University providing proper Islamic education through the incoporation of his original ideas and methods for the Islamization of knowledge.

In 2012, Carolyn Birrell flew down to Georgia to kidnap her mother.

Fay had been living by herself since her husband's death in 2000 and clung fiercely to her independence. She went to church on Sundays, paid her bills on time, and volunteered at Vacation Bible School every summer. But at 79 years old, she'd begun showing escalating signs of early-stage dementia, each one making it harder for her daughter to discount as simple signs of aging.

After receiving calls from Fay's local sheriff and the Department of Family Services, Carolyn took action. She quickly came to understand the meaning of the adage, "When we make plans the Universe laughs," because hers required endless do-overs as she struggled to keep pace with her mother's ever-progressing disease.

This is the story of Carolyn's mother, her dementia, and how they navigated her journey together. Your loved one may not force feed stuffed animals vanilla pudding or burn their neighbor's mail like Fay did, but if you're living through the sad realities of your loved one's slow and tortuous farewell, this book will help you find solace as you deal with it realistically and with a heart at peace.

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A brave and honest glimpse into a journey of dementia, with acknowledgement of lessons learned from one human being providing care for another. - Teepa Snow, Founder of A Positive Approach to Care(R)

Somehow, Carolyn has managed to take the heartbreaking topic of dementia and turn it into a helpful, uplifting book that not only leaves the reader feeling more "normal," but also encourages them to continue down the harrowing path they're on. I couldn't put this one down. - Dr. Marty Becker, "America's Veterinarian," Author of 23 books (three New York Times bestsellers) and nationally syndicated columnist

"Carolyn's vividly told story about caring for her mother through the stages of dementia shows us we're not alone in our frustration, exhaustion, love, fear, and regret. Her book is both heartwarming and heartbreaking, as caregiving often is. Especially helpful is the Afterword, which distills years of hard-won lessons into real-life examples of how to better respond to the everyday situations that often cause conflict." - Connie Chow, Founder at DailyCaring.com

A masterpiece in the human condition. Carolyn's ability to articulate the full spectrum of human emotion and frailty was thoroughly moving. Her transparency transported me into her life and pain in a way that is unforgettable. I highly recommend this gem of a book for anyone and plan to use it as a resource for my clients." - Cynthia Citron, MBA, LMHC, BCN, Owner, Reboot: Personal Breakthroughs Using Brain Science

"This deeply touching memoir offers a wealth of insight and practical tips for anyone dealing with a loved one's dementia. Carolyn's candid recounting of her journey with her mother injects humor into the heartbreak, adding a vital tool to every caregiver's coping toolbox - permission to admit their conflicting feelings without guilt. A must-read for everyone, even those not currently on this difficult path." --Willow Feller, Author of Piety, Pride and a Cosy of Cures

You know that feeling when you hear a song, see a sunset, or stumble across a line of poetry - and your first thought is them?

That's exactly what this book is about.

From viral Instagram poet Emily Bird, This Made Me Think of You is a collection of heartfelt poems for the person who lives in the back of your mind no matter where you are.

The ones you'd send a message to at 2am, the ones who know you better than you know yourself. Some poems will make you smile. Some will hit closer to home than you expect. All of them will make you think of someone.

Made to be shared

The perfect couples gift: Whether it's your first anniversary or your fiftieth, this book will find the words you've been looking for. Tuck in a photo, annotate your favourite lines, make it entirely yours - then watch their face light up when they read it. Perfect for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, birthdays, or any day you want them to feel special.

Raw, romantic and relatable: From the first flutter of attraction to the deep warmth of unconditional love, from gratitude for the small things to the quiet certainty of knowing someone is yours - these poems capture every shade of love, and the feelings you never quite knew how to put into words, until now.

Made to read together: Find a quiet evening, flick to a page, and read one out loud. It's a small moment that has a way of turning into a special moment.

no blanket is as warm

no bed is as comforting

no pillow is as restful

as being with you

-from This Made Me Think Of You

Pick up a copy now and let each poem transform a simple moment into a smile, a squeeze of the hand, or that feeling of being a little closer than you were before.

Augustus Saint murdered his mother. Her ghost now haunts the House on North Lane.

Augustus has always been told the Devil lives inside him. He didn't know it was true until a failed exorcism results in his mother's disappearance, binding him to a Devil only he can see.

As recurring nightmares bleed into reality, his darkening mind and growing paranoia leads him to the chilling realisation that he is becoming the very thing he has always feared-the villain of his own story.

A sliver of salvation infiltrates Augustus' guarded walls upon meeting classmate Nathaniel Carrington. Forced to collaborate on a university assignment, their research incites a desperate search for the cult that stole Augustus' mother, confronting him with the truth buried deep inside the House on North Lane. As Nathaniel and Augustus grow closer, the Devil fights to keep them apart.

In this tale of psychological turmoil, Augustus must navigate the treacherous depths of his own mind to escape the House's suffocating grasp. Will he emerge from the shadows triumphant, or will he become just another forgotten ghost inside the House on North Lane?

A forbidden romance and summer of self-discovery from Selina Mae, the author of Lessons in Faking, featuring gorgeous stenciled edges and art on the inside cover.

Valentina Rhodes has spent her life trying to please everyone, always putting her own needs aside. When she realizes her brilliant university degree is still not enough for her family, she knows something has to change. She plans for the summer at Oakport Island with her best friends to change everything. Armed with a bucket list of forbidden wishes, she's finally ready to discover who she really is.

Then Caden Callahan crashes her plans.

The charismatic soccer captain wasn't supposed to be here, and he definitely wasn't supposed to move into her room. Valentina tells herself the night they shared was a one-time mistake--until she discovers he'll be a part of their friend group all summer long. Now every stolen glance and accidental touch threatens to shatter the one rule keeping their group intact: no dating friends.

Valentina knows staying away from Caden is the smart choice. The safe choice. But as she starts putting herself first for once, she faces an impossible realization: maybe standing on her own doesn't mean standing alone.

"There can be no greater issue than that of conservation in this country." --Theodore Roosevelt

In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt embarked on one of the most audacious journeys in presidential history: the epic "Great Loop Tour." This daring nine-week, fourteen-thousand-mile train trek across twenty-five states transformed the landscape of American conservation.

At the heart of this monumental trip lies a legendary three-night camping expedition through Yosemite alongside renowned naturalist John Muir. This profound experience would help spark the creation of the national park system and the preservation of many of America's wild spaces for future generations.

Roosevelt's tour broke other boundaries along the way, including the presence of courageous African American Buffalo Soldiers who not only protected the president but also became the first guardians of our national parks.

The remarkable connections between Roosevelt, Yosemite, and President Abraham Lincoln, along with many other fascinating characters, helped shape the modern conservation movement for decades to come.

In this revised and expanded edition, author Chris Epting explores one of the most impactful presidential journeys in American history and the forging of our national parks.

Sparks fly as the leaves fall this autumn...From the superstar romance author of the Boston Bolts hockey series comes a spicy and swoony friends-to-lovers fake-dating delight. . . This gorgeous first edition trade paperback features colored stenciled edges.

These old flames are ready to catch fire.

For Penny Darling, love is best enjoyed between the pages of a book. After a very public failed engagement, she'd rather cozy up by the fire with a book boyfriend than a real one any day. And as the owner of Bonfire & Bliss Bookstore, she has her pick.

Then Jake "Monty" Montgomery returns home. Her high school best friend, now a struggling author with inked forearms and wicked green eyes. And he needs her help.

His proposal is simple: She'll teach him to write the perfect book boyfriend and he'll pose as her real boyfriend, keeping Hope Harbor's busybodies--and their obsession with Penny's love life--at bay.

But when their lessons begin, the line between fiction and reality grows dangerously thin. As pretend kisses in the apple orchard turn into searing ones beneath the autumn moon, Penny begins to wonder if Monty could really love her, or if she's destined for another broken heart.

A completely visual guide to over 40 inspiring origami projects, with every fold, crease, cut and flip photographed step by step!

Perfect for all ages and skill levels, this must-have guide contains 40 fun designs, from hearts, flowers and stars to characterful animals and classic Japanese motifs.

A stylish and easy-to-follow introduction to the timeless Japanese art of paper folding from acclaimed paper artist Adeline Klam (@adelineklam):

• Refreshingly clear, visual and hands-on, each project is photographed step by step, with more intricate folds further clarified with helpful hand-drawn illustrations, ensuring that readers can follow along with ease and confidence.
• Over 40 charming designs, ranging from simple decorative items like a heart, a fan and a four-leaf clover, to animals such as a cat, parrot, panda and majestic crane, plus floral favourites including a tulip, cherry blossom (Sakura) and hydrangea. It also includes fun and unusual designs like a goblet, a ceremonial kimono and a tatou envelope, offering a rich variety of projects to suit different tastes and occasions.
• Find inspiration for putting your projects to practical use the book contains a stunning visual lookbook of ideas for readers to embellish greeting cards, adorn a party table, create paper flowers and wreaths or create a fabulous wall hanging.

Origami for the Absolute Beginner offers a calm and creative escape. Its gentle tone, thoughtful presentation and inspiring range of designs make it a perfect entry point for newcomers, and a lovely source of inspiration for seasoned folders alike.

Featuring clear, colorful step photographs by Richard Boutin, technical drawings by Lucy Tézier, additional designs by Nana Takahashi; and in collaboration with Eriko Toureau-Kondo.

This is a translation of the French edition by popular paper artist Adeline Klam.

Return of the Exiled Child is a guide for adults who want to understand the emotional patterns shaped by trauma, stress, and early conditioning. The book blends narrative insight, mindfulness practice, and parts work to help you develop emotional literacy and a clear inner voice. You learn how to regulate your system, examine protective patterns, and build the capacity for presence. The book offers stories, reflective tools, and science based practices to help you reconnect with the parts of yourself that were pushed aside to survive. The goal is simple. Support you in creating a grounded and conscious relationship with yourself so you can live with clarity, connection, and choice.

A #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
A Newbery Medal-Winning Author
A Norendy Tale (Book 3)

When a shoemaker discovers a tiny girl (as small as a mouse!) in his shop, he takes her in, names her Evangeline, and raises her as his own. The shoemaker's wife, however, fears that Evangeline has bewitched her husband, so when an opportunity arises to rid herself of the girl, she takes it. Evangeline finds herself far from her adopted father and her home, a tiny girl lost in the wide world. But she is brave, and she is resourceful, and with the help of those she meets on her journey -- including a disdainful and self-satisfied cat -- she may just find her way again. Return to the magical land of Norendy in this timeless story of a girl and her father.

Needle felt 20 super-cute animals - and their even cuter babies! - with this beginner-friendly guide, featuring complete step-by-step visuals and full-size templates.

These 20 adorable projects are new from award-winning crafters and popular teachers Roz Dace and Judy Balchin (AKA The Woolly Felters).

Whether you're a seasoned needle-felter or a curious beginner, Roz and Judy's easy-to-follow and completely visual step-by-step tutorials will guide you through the process with ease so that you can sculpt your own needle-felted animals to gift or love! Inside you'll find:

• 20 super-sweet animal projects including snuggly mice, playful foxes, fluffy sheep, loveable lions, happy hedgehogs and giggly guinea pigs, each with their own miniature baby version.
• Expert tips and tricks.
• A clear explainer of all the tools and materials you'll need.
• A comprehensive techniques section, which covers everything from making and joining shapes to adding character with those all-important facial features.
• Full-size templates for all your new rosy-cheeked friends!

The authors' previous book, Needle Felting for Beginners, won the BEST CRAFT BOOK in The Craft Business Awards 2021, and has sold over 85k copies to date.

1928. A selection of articles written by Bernays who is regarded by many as the father of public relations. Contents: Organizing Chaos; The New Propaganda; The New Propagandists; The Psychology of Public Relations; Business and the Public; Propaganda and Political Leadership; Women's Activities and Propaganda; Propaganda for Education; Propaganda in Social Service; Art and Science; and The Mechanics of Propaganda. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.