Craft Work

A philosopher/mechanic's wise (and sometimes funny) look at the challenges and pleasures of working with one's hands “This is a deep exploration of craftsmanship by someone with real, hands-on knowledge. The book is also quirky, surprising, and sometimes quite moving.” —Richard Sennett...

Cael Ashford spent twelve years as an adventurer and has nothing to show for it except a bad knee and a leather pack that holds everything he owns. So when a letter arrives telling him his estranged uncle has died and left him an enchanted workshop in a village he hasn't visited since childhood, he almost doesn't go. Almost. The catch: he has to stay for one year or lose everything. The workshop is falling apart. The two hundred and fourteen enchantments his uncle maintained for the village are breaking down. A soup pot is launching its contents at the ceiling. The local merchants are ...

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF WRITING with fresh testimonials from fellow writers about why they love Stephen King and On Writing—and a few new words on the joy of writing from King himself. *ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME* Immensely helpful and illuminating to any...

With warmth, honesty, and inspired wisdom, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Jodi Kantor expands on her triumphant Columbia University commencement address, tackling the question, "How, in this environment, is anyone supposed to find and start their life's work?” Jodi Kantor’s groundbreaking...

Hecate’s Torch: The Enduring Power and Mystery of the Goddess of Witchcraft explores the fascinating history, mythology, and spiritual significance of one of the most powerful and misunderstood goddesses in human history. From her ancient Greek origins to her role in modern witchcraft and Wicca, Hecate has remained a timeless symbol of transformation, wisdom, and mystery. Across ten richly detailed chapters, this book traces Hecate’s journey from guardian of crossroads and thresholds to a central figure in contemporary paganism. Readers will discover how she became associated with the ...

Craft your own magic with this comprehensive guide to creating, customizing, and casting unique spells, charms, and potions. Make your own magic! Spellcrafting is a step-by-step guide to writing your own spells and timing them for the best effect. As a spellcrafter, you may know how to create...

The Pagan Bible is exactly that book. Whether you’re exploring Paganism for the first time, deepening an existing practice, or returning to the path after years away, this is the most complete and empowering guide you’ll ever need.

Spellwork is a living practice—one built on understanding, intention, and skill. The Crooked Path of Spell Work is a practical, grounded guide for practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of how spells truly function. Written from a traditional witchcraft perspective, this book focuses on the inner mechanics of spellwork, offering readers the tools to work with greater clarity, confidence, and consistency. Rather than relying on borrowed wording or surface-level ritual, this work teaches spellcraft as a coherent system—one that can be adapted, refined, and strengthened over ...

The cast of a smash TV show arrives at a quilter’s retreat for a week of camaraderie and creativity that takes some surprising twists in this heartwarming new installment of Jennifer Chiaverini’s much-beloved Elm Creek Quilts series. Acclaimed TV actress Julia Merchaud almost can’t believe...

Today, even as so many of us spend hours in front of screens and in the virtual world, there is a growing movement that recognizes the power in the personal, the imperfect, the handmade. Eric Gorges, a metal shaper, taps into that hunger to get back to what's "real" through visits with the fellow artisans he has profiled for his popular public television program. In this book, he tells their stories and shares the collective wisdom of calligraphers, potters, stone carvers, glassblowers, engravers, wood workers, and more while celebrating the culture they've created.

Take control of your own life! Learn powerful witchcraft tools for self-connection, actualization, and boundless opportunities for change. Do you want to get started with witchcraft but are afraid of making mistakes? Do you wish you could change your life through manifestation and connect more deeply with yourself? Do you want to live up to your full potential and harness the power of witchcraft? If you said YES, then brace yourself — you’re about to uncover all the answers in Practical Witchcraft: A Guide to Magickal Mindset, Spells and Finding Your True Inner Witch by Lex Petersil! ...

Chase Ellis Learns to Build is a thoughtful middle-grade story for children ages 9–12 that celebrates patience, skill-building, and quiet confidence. He learns to craft with wood and tools, building confidence through hands-on work. When Chase spends Saturdays in the garage with his grandfather, a master craftsman who believes in careful work and steady teaching, he learns how to build a simple shelf. Along the way, Chase discovers that real learning doesn’t happen all at once. It happens through measuring twice, fixing small mistakes, asking for help, and taking pride in work that ...

After losing her job at an exclusive London hotel, Penny Slipper is only too happy to help when her grandma asks her to take charge at the Cozy Craft sewing shop in charming rural Suffolk. With cousin Izzy on hand as the expert dressmaker and Penny’s head for business, what can possibly go wrong? But Penny’s in town for less than a day when the local librarian is poisoned and Penny fears she might even be accidentally responsible. Penny and Izzy are forced to turn detectives to uncover the true cause of death, while finishing a costume commission for their first customer.

How we can meet the challenges of our age by moving away from the political and economic philosophies of both the left and right to a more equitable re-organization of society, economy, land and food production, driven by the local community rather than a central government.

Witchcraft and Self-Care is a set of three books that are designed to help you with every aspect of communicating with your spirit guides, hoodoo spells, and shadow work. The combination of the following three books will help you elevate your spiritual practice as well as your self-care journey.

🌙 The Path of Light: A Beginner’s Guide to White Witchcraft By Celeste Rowan A practical and empowering beginner's guide to white witchcraft, spells, rituals, and spiritual healing. If you're searching for an accessible introduction to witchcraft that focuses on positive energy, healing, personal growth, and earth-based spiritual practice, The Path of Light is the perfect place to begin. Written specifically for beginners, this book offers clear explanations and hands-on tools for building your magical practice. You’ll learn how to cast spells, perform rituals, connect with nature, ...

"Feeder" mindset means being in control of a situation, proactive rather than reactive. It is an optimistic outlook that reframes any situation as a learning experience. Kevin Estela teaches survival skills from this feeder-based perspective, which is what separates his teaching style from other wilderness instructors. Kevin has written the quintessential guide for an outdoor enthusiast's "bucket list" of skills - how to make a fire, build a shelter, gather food, find water, use a knife correctly, and make cordage. 

Step beyond the edge of the ordinary world and into the living mysteries of hedge witchcraft. For centuries, witches have spoken of crossing the veil, practicing spirit flight, and walking between the worlds to commune with the dead, the land spirits, and the unseen powers. Crossing the Hedge is a comprehensive guide to hedge witchcraft, liminal magick, and Otherworld journeying, offering the rituals, tools, and grounded practices you need to safely navigate the spirit realm. Rooted in animism, folklore, and traditional witchcraft, this book reveals how hedge-crossing works—and how modern...

Imagine effortlessly creating unforgettable events that leave your guests in awe. With "Event Planning Mastery: Your Ultimate Guide to Crafting Unforgettable Experiences!", you'll unlock the secrets to transforming ordinary gatherings into extraordinary experiences. As you flip through the content, you'll find yourself captivated by the expert advice and powerful techniques that will elevate your event planning skills to new heights. "Event Planning Mastery" is the one book you need to master every aspect of event planning, from setting clear objectives to executing flawless event-day ...

Murder in Patchwork — The Patchwork House Mysteries, Book 1 When Nora Whitfield returns to the English village of Ashcombe after nearly twenty years away, she expects to find fabric, familiar faces, and the particular low-level social warfare of a place that never quite forgets anything. What she doesn't expect is a mystery stitched into a hundred-year-old quilt. Commissioned to examine a patchwork quilt discovered in the attic of Elmwood Hall, textile conservator Nora finds herself reading more than fabric — she's reading a family secret buried for sixty years. When the woman who first...