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Crafts & Hobbies

Are you a master of your own craft or just looking for your next hobby? You have come to the right place, because at Tales you find a wide variety of hobby and craft books perfect for both professionals and beginners. Whether you like action and fun found in sports, games and motor vehicles, or you enjoy diving into the more gentle and cozy creative activities and DIYs, you find it here. If you instead like spending time outside we would recommend you to take a look at our selection of books about hobbies within the field of gardening, nature and animals. We have something for every taste. Are you ready to dive into an inspiring universe of crafts and hobbies?
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    - A History
    by Martin W. Bowman
    £21.99

    The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter is probably one of the most photographed jet aircraft of all time. Over 200 colour and historic black and white images are included here.

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    - 60 Large General-Knowledge Crossword Puzzles
    by The Times Mind Games
    £9.49

    Quiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games. A super-sized challenge for crossword lovers, selected by the Times2 Crossword Editor John Grimshaw.

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    by Nina Montenegro
    £14.49

    Millions of people have embraced both bullet and guided journals as a means of organizing their daily lives. A Year in the Garden combines the best of both trends, and the result is an agenda-like structure packed with prompts that encourage organization, creativity, and mindfulness.

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    - A practical, step-by-step guide to learning to paint people in watercolour and oils
    by Hazel Soan
    £8.99

    A practical guide to learn painting individual people and crowds, with simple exercises and step-by-step demonstrations.

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    - The Craft of Creative Knotting
    by Fanny Zedenius
    £13.49

    Fanny Zedenius gives this addictive craft a refreshing twist as she takes you through all the essentials, from everything you need to know to get started through to inspiration on how best to display your makes

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    - How Team GB Stormed to a First Ever Gold in Women's Hockey
    by Sarah Juggins
    £15.49

    This story starts with Great Britain women's hockey team's dismal failure to qualify for the 2004 Olympics and culminates in a gripping match in Rio 12 years later. The stunning gold medal victory at the 2016 Olympics was described as "the moment of the Games" and History Makers charts the turbulent journey of a team that rewrote its own destiny.

  • by Michael Powell
    £6.49

    20 to Stitch: Christmas Cross Stitch is a captivating book by the talented author Michael Powell. Published in 2017 by Search Press Ltd, this book falls under the genre of Craft & Hobby Books. With Christmas around the corner, this book provides the perfect opportunity to embrace the festive spirit with 20 beautiful and unique cross stitch designs. Michael Powell, known for his distinctive style, has put together a collection that ranges from traditional motifs to more contemporary designs. Each pattern is easy to follow, making it a great option for both beginners and more experienced stitchers. So, why wait? Start your Christmas preparations early this year with 20 to Stitch: Christmas Cross Stitch, and create beautiful decorations and gifts with a personal touch. Brought to you by Search Press Ltd, a publisher known for its wide range of art and craft books.

  • - Bend, Stretch, Relax
    by Running Press
    £7.99

    Bliss is within (your fingers') reach! Step your tired fingers into a pair of teeny yoga pants, roll out your desktop mat, and give those tired digits a stretch (or a workout) with Finger Yoga!

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    by Daniel Dornseif
    £41.99

  • by Jason (Principal Lecturer in Law & Nottingham Trent University) Ellis
    £16.49 - 25.49

  • - The Complete Story
    by Cyndi Smasal
    £9.99 - 30.49

  • - Development of the Oil Tanker, 1940-2000
    by Andrew G Spyrou
    £15.99 - 21.99

  • - Guide to Caring, Raising, Training, Breeding, Whelping, Feeding, and Loving a Doxie
    by Patricia O'Grady
    £12.49 - 20.99

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    by Matthew Hranek
    £27.99

    A covetable celebration of watches and the stories at the heart of men's obsession with them.

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    by Miles Anderson
    £7.99

    Expert advice on identifying, buying and growing cacti and succulents successfully, with an A-Z directory.

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    £9.49

    This Royal Stewart genuine tartan cloth notebook has 176pp of 80gsm cream paper, with left page plain, right page ruled. Cloth supplied by tailors and kilt makers Kinloch Anderson. With a ribbon marker, inner note pocket, elastic enclosure, history of tartan leaflet, and colourful bookmark with a brief history of the Royal Stewart tartan.

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    by John Rowlinson
    £19.99

    Wembley, 30 July 1966... Geoff Hurst completes his hat trick... England are the World Cup champions. Everyone knows how the story ends, but how did it begin? How did Alf Ramsey assemble an England team to win the trophy for the first, and so far only time? This book charts the chequered path to eventual victory.

  • - Haynes Explains
    by Boris Starling
    £7.99

    Haynes Explains Pensioners, a captivating book penned by the talented Boris Starling. Published in 2016 by the renowned Haynes Publishing Group, this book offers a unique take on its genre. Boris Starling, known for his gripping storytelling, takes the reader on an enlightening journey into the world of pensioners. This book, published in 2016, is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the life and experiences of pensioners. The Haynes Publishing Group, famous for its wide range of publications, adds another gem to its collection with this book. So, don't miss out on this intriguing read. Haynes Explains Pensioners is sure to leave you with a fresh perspective and newfound respect for pensioners.

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    - An Honest Meditation
    by Jason Headley
    £8.99

    F*ck That is a refreshing and hilarious take on mindfulness and meditation.

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    by Nancy Hajeski
    £17.99

    Ideal reference for dog lovers with information, colour illustrations, tables and charts for over 450 breeds, ancient and modern, from all over the world (including designer dogs and rare breeds).

  • by Summersdale Publishers
    £5.99

    There's nothing like a unicorn to give life some colour. Luckily, with just the swish of a pencil, you can now join the rainbow world of our magical friends on this colouring adventure. Relax, take a break and let your imagination soar...

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    by Deborah King
    £10.99

    Suffolk's riverside meadows of the Stour valley remain as beautiful today as when Constable painted them two centuries ago. Similarly, the county's lonely expanses of estuarine marsh, which are a feature of the coast, have a quality that appeal to writers as well as artists.

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    by T. B. C. & Jamie Vardy
    £10.99

    The team of unlikely outsiders bonded together to achieve the unthinkable: Jamie set the record as the first player to score in 11 consecutive Premier League matches and Leicester beat odds of 5000-1 to become champions.

  • by A. Lupton
    £22.99

    122 pages, 65 illustrations, size 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Originally published under the title The Book of the 250cc BSA by A. Lupton, this book is one of The Motorcyclist's Library series published in the USA by Floyd Clymer by arrangement with the original publishers, Pitman Ltd. of London, England. It includes complete technical data, service and maintenance information and detailed instructions for the repair and overhaul of the major mechanical and electrical components for the following BSA 250cc OHV & SV single cylinder models: C10L, C11G, C12, C15, C15SS, C15T, C15S, SS80, Sportsman, C15G, C25 Barracuda and B25 Starfire motorcycles from 1954 through 1970. There is adequate detailed text and diagrams to assist in major refurbishing such as an engine rebuild or even a complete renovation. This is a - must have - reference for any BSA enthusiast and would certainly assist in helping any potential purchaser better understand the inner workings prior purchasing of one of these classic motorcycles. This publication has been out-of-print and unavailable for many years and is becoming increasingly more difficult to find on the secondary market and we are pleased to be able to offer this reproduction as a service to all BSA enthusiasts worldwide.

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    £180.99

    CONTENTS - PART ONE: THE SKIN AND SKIN PRODUCTS - 1 The Skin - 2 Irritation and Sensitization of the Skin - 3 Nutrition and Hormonal Control of the Skin - 4 Skin Creams - 5 Astringents and Skin Tonics - 6 Protective Creams and Hand Cleansers - 7 Bath Preparations - 8 Skin Products for Babies - 9 Skin Products for Young People - 10 Antiperspirants and Deodorants - 11 Depilatories - 12 Shaving Preparations - 13 Foot Preparations - 14 Insect Repellents - 15 Sunscreen, Suntan and Anti-sunburn Preparations - 16 Skin Lighteners or Bleaches - 17 Face Packs and Masks - 18 Face Powders and Make-up - 19 Coloured Make-up Preparations - 20 The Application of Cosmetics - PART TWO: THE NAILS AND NAIL PRODUCTS - 21 The Nails - 22 Manicure Preparations - PART THREE: THE HAIR AND HAIR PRODUCTS - 23 The Hair - 24 Shampoos - 25 Hair Setting Lotions, Sprays and Dressings - 26 Hair Tonics and Conditioners - 27 Hair Colorants - 28 Permanent Waving and Hair Strengtheners - 29 Hair Straighteners - PART FOUR: THE TEETH AND DENTAL PRODUCTS - 30 The Tooth and Oral Health - 31 Dentifrices - 32 Mouthwashes -

The advantages of Crafts and Hobbies 
At Tales you find hobby craft books for everyone. The books will allow you to dive into what interests only just you and to expand on your creative skills will evolve you as a human being. It will make it easier for you to concentrate in every situation of life including at your work space. It will also make you more innovative and creative in general - something many jobs require of you today. 
The hobby books are directed to every level and will inspire you to get started or improve the craft that you have fallen in love with. 
In Tales’ selection of Crafts & Hobbies - you could also get inspiration to get more motion or physical activities into your busy everyday life. We all know that exercise is good and healthy for us, but you may have tried all the most common sports(grene) and all the machines at your local fitness center, and concludes that motion was not something for you. In our selection of hobby craft books you find all the inspiration you need to discover new and creative ways of movement. They will make you forget all about motion and sweat and you will instead just enjoy the game, while you actually move your body quite a lot. Exercising is not only good for your physical health, but also your mental health will benefit from it. You improve our attention span and you will have a better capacity to learn new things.  
Another wonderful thing about hobbies is that it can create communities. When you gather around a common interest you can find new friends, who all like the same hobby or craft as you. As part of a creative community you can meet a great diversity of people, who all happen to be interested in the same hobby as you. A social community around a common hobby can also help you on your way to becoming better to your craft. In a community you can spar with each other and learn from each other's experiences both within the field of the specific hobby, but as your friendship grows you can also spare about life in general, maybe while you knit, sew or play. 

Crafts & Hobbies Trends
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic the focus on DIY and other creative activities you could in a home doing quarantine has grown. Many have taken up their previous interest in sewing or knitting and others discovered the wonders of making their own clothes for the first time. Also in light of the climate crisis many especially young people have an increased focus on sustainability and by sewing your next dress or knitting your next sweater yourself you can also make the clothes making process more sustainable. 
The advantages by making your own clothes is in fact that you can design and make it as you want to. If you are a novice in sewing we would recommend you to follow the guidelines found in a good hobby and crafts book that will guide you every step of the way. The pandemic has also increased the focus on the home and garden, and in our selection you find the hobby books that will help you decorate your home in the best possible way, and guide you on how to get a vigorous garden with lots of flowers and life. 

Hobby crafts scrapbooks
Tales’ selection also counts hobby crafts scrapbooks. The scrapbooks either guide or invite you to fill out different creative tasks in order to remember some of life’s biggest events. You can for example get inspiration for how to best remember your wedding in the hobby crafts scrapbook Our Wedding Scrapbook. The scrapbook is a beautifully illustrated guide on how to gather all the wonderful and overwhelming first wedded memories in a well-arranged and pretty package of a book. 

Hobbycrafts sketchbooks
It can sometimes be hard to keep track of all your creative ideas, and that is why a hobbycrafts sketchbook is a good to have. In a sketch book you can collect all your different ideas both through text, illustrations and pictures and have them all assembled in one place, and have them at hand at all times. Who knows, when they might come in handy? You can for example find the popular Moleskine series in Tales’ selection of Crafts & Hobbies. The Moleskine notebooks are perfect as hobbycrafts sketchbooks and they come in a world of variations and colors. 

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