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50 Things To Do With A Penknife

With more than 200 illustrations and 50 projects, this practical guide brings back the time-honored camp pastime of whittling. 50 Things To Do With A Penknife will take the pleasure of slowly carving down a piece of wood to another level, you’ll be guided through 50 different projects that cater to a range of skill levels. Learn how to make chess pieces, a slingshot, a whistle, chopsticks, a pen holder, and more, including something more challenging like a whale, a horse´s head or a ring. Detailed step-by-step illustrations make this book ideal for the creative adventurer with-a-knife in your life.



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Handmade in Japan

Handmade in Japan is a new book by Gestalten that lets you discover the exceptional artistry and rich traditions being kept alive by Japanese artisans in the 21st century through their perfectly crafted goods. The book takes a look inside the workshops of the country’s artisans, showing their handmade processes using sustainable materials and discovering the lengths these makers go to in ensuring every product is perfect. Those who admire skill and beauty will enj...
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A VERY SERIOUS COOKBOOK

The duo behind beloved New York City restaurants Contra and Wildair have presented their debut cookbook, A Very Serious Cookbook: Contra Wildair. The book exudes the humor and ingenuity of the duo, and the spirit of collaboration and exploration that inspires their passionately seasonal cooking style, boundary-pushing creativity, and love of natural wine. It is packed with recipes which eschew all the unnatural crap we find in most of what we eat in favor of somethi...
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SPILL THE BEANS

Spill the Beans is a global deep dive into coffee culture, history, and tradition, perfect for anyone who loves a good brew and a better story. Written by food writer and coffee expert Lani Kingston, this beautifully crafted book explores how different countries grow, drink, and celebrate coffee. From the highlands of Ethiopia to the streets of Vietnam, Spill the Beans uncovers unique brewing rituals, regional flavors, and the cultural significance behind every c...
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