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• RELIEF CARVING IN WOOD: A PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION

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  Pye is a professional carver and here presents a course on relief woodcarving. He uses one design, a fish, and explains exactly what he is doing, why he is doing it, every step of the way. Pye discusses tools, wood, the workplace, and what to do if things go wrong.

• Bird Decoys of North America: Nature, History, and Art-NS

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  Bird decoys, which were first fashioned by Native American hunter-artists at least 1,500 years ago, are the only major folk art form to originate in North America. Today, decoys made during the heyday of decoy carving--roughly from 1840 to 1950--rank among the most avidly sought of all folk art collectibles, with some rare and outstanding examples fetching upwards of $8000,000 apiece at auction. These humble hunting tools, intended to deceive wildfowl by luring them into shooters' range, are now appreciated on many levels: as compelling works of sculpture, as exacting portraits of living and extinct species, and as irreplaceable historical objects. Successful decoy carvers of the past knew their prey intimately--spending countless hours observing game birds in the wild and then bringing their accumulated knowledge of different species' appearance and behavior to the carving bench. Because the works these artisans created were meant to attract avian eyes--conveying the essence of a bird's plumage, form, and attitude at a glance--older handmade decoys are deeply observed symbols of living birds that no merely decorative object, no matter how photographically accurate, can match. In this definitive, lavishly illustrated work, folk-art expert Robert Shaw chronicles the now-vanished era in which the great decoy makers pursued their craft. Shaw traces the natural history of North American bird species--more than sixty of which are represented in antique decoys. He relates the history of wildfowl hunting on this continent, detailing the excesses of nineteenth-century commercial hunting and the rise of a conservation movement aimed at ensuring bird species' long-term survival. He examines the distinctive forms produced in each major hunting area, from the Maritime Provinces of Canada to the Chesapeake Bay to the bayous of Louisiana and beyond. And, with a storyteller's gift for the entertaining anecdote, Shaw puts us in touch with the lives and circumstances of the decoy makers themselves.

• EXTREME PUMPKIN CARVING, 2nd ed.

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  Providing a new twist on a holiday tradition, Extreme Pumpkin Carving, 2nd Edition illustrates how to carve fun three-dimensional faces and scenes in solid pumpkins (no hollowing necessary) using tools ranging from kitchen knives to carving gouges and chisels. Complete information is provided for getting started, including an overview of tools and tips for finding the best pumpkin to work with. Step-by-step instructions are detailed for using handy household tools to carve dramatic Halloween figures, and using professional tools for creating more elaborate and intricate details. Twenty frightful but fabulous pumpkin carving patterns are provided, along with full-color photographs of each finished carving. This is a great book for Halloween enthusiasts who are striving to create the best jack-o'-lantern on the block. It's also a perfect book for woodcarvers who are looking for new and inexpensive ways to celebrate Halloween. - See more at: http://www.foxchapelpublishing.com/extreme-pumpkin-carving-second-edition-revised-and-expanded#sthash.fTYCu8F5.dpuf

• BUILD LIKE A PRO: REMODELING A BASEMENT REV ED.

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  If you're interested in expanding the usable living space in your home -- and boosting its value -- finishing your basement is a smart way to make it happen. In this new and revised edition of Remodeling a Basement, you'll find a wide range of inspiring design ideas for turning your basement into a comfortable, functional space the whole family can enjoy. From cover to cover, you'll get all the expert advice, inside tips, and step-by-step instructions you'll need to make your vision a reality. All brought to you in clear, accessible language -- and lots of valuable photos and drawings -- by a consummate professional. In this comprehensive volume -- the latest in our popular Build Like A Pro series -- professional contractor Roger German takes you through the entire process of remodeling a basement. From family rooms, bathrooms and laundry rooms to workshops and hobby rooms, he shows you how to build a whole new level of comfort into your house. Here's an example of the timely, in-depth information you'll find. Every construction detail is updated to reflect the latest building code All the basic construction techniques you'll need are here Nuts and bolts information about wiring, plumbing, windows and doors Brand new content about egress windows How to tackle common basement building challenges, like framing on concrete, evacuating water, and working around heating and plumbing fixtures For proactive homeowners and contractors alike, this updated reference book is the only resource you'll need to get the job done right the first time.

• CLASSIC CARVING PATTERNS

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  Irish gives carvers, woodburners and painters a wide variety of designs they can transfer directly to projects or use to develop ideas of their own. Included are detailed outline patterns that can be used as is or copier enlarged. Irish shows how to enhance woodworking projects with simple to elaborate carving, burning or painting. This is not a how to carve book but rather a resource for those who wish to enhance their projects with creative accents.

• FOR PROS BY PROS: BUILDING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

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  Part of the For Pros By Pros series. These are "Tips and Techniques" from the column by the same name in Fine Homebuilding magazine. Over 350 entries of job site gems from the experts. Covers site built tools, roofing, siding, insulation, doors, drywall, trim and finish carpentry, electrical and plumbing, horses, benches and boxes, measuring, marking and laying out.