If there is one name that is synonymous with the 'ultimate' photographic experience, it is Leica. Just as car aficionados might lust after a Rolls-Royce, so photographers covet the Leica marque: even those people who will never own or use one are awa...

Macro and close-up photography has long held a fascination for both professional and amateur photographers, with its potential for revealing and transforming an extraordinary world normally hidden from the human eye. With more manufacturers than ever...

Building a deck is one of the most popular outdoor projects for home DIYers. The job takes time and effort, but if you have some basic carpentry skills and the right tools, and you work slowly and safely, you can produce a great-looking deck that you...

Photographers are visual people. They communicate in pictures. So, what better way to explore and explain the creative tools and techniques of photography – and the science behind them – than through info-graphics? "Photo-Graphics: Exposure" looks be...

Published in 1876, this book has delighted generations of readers.

A classic reference, the "Graphic Guide to Frame Construction" is a comprehensive visual handbook filled with hundreds of meticulous drawings showing the framing details you need to understand when building with wood. This revised fourth edition refl...

Beginners of all ages will love the step-by-step photos and kid-friendly instructions in Cool Stuff Teach Me to Knit. This how-to-knit guide book has easy lessons and 13 fun projects: Knit Coaster, Purl Coaster, Open Petal Posy, Cotton Washcloth, Sof...

This well-illustrated guide contains all the expert advice you need to build a shed from start to finish: from evaluating storage needs to basic construction to putting the finishing touches on the roof. The book offers a range of building options, w...

"Mastering Exposure" is an invaluable guide to taking better photographs using today's sophisticated digital SLR and compact digital cameras. Aimed at the more experienced amateur photographer, author David Taylor's concise text explains the fundamen...

Built around the concepts of play and practice, Jo Toye embraces experimentation and innovation. Focusing on technique, line and "working small", she shares a host of unusual techniques and works with unusual materials. As many acrylic artists do, J...