World Craft

On 7th December 1941, naval aircraft from six Japanese aircraft carriers destroyed the US battlefleet at Pearl Harbor, forcing the US Navy to rely on its own aircraft carriers to counter Japanese advances across the Pacific. Very fortunately, no US carriers were in port during the attack and the USN rapidly evolved a revised naval war strategy based on air strikes from aircraft carriers, the fleet’s new capital ship, placed at the centre of self-sufficient task groups. Unmatched US industrial capacity enabled the design and construction of large numbers of highly capable carriers, their ...

Azeroth is dying. The Horde and the Alliance defeated the demonic Burning Legion, but a dire catastrophe is unfolding deep below the surface of the world. There is a mortal wound in the heart of Azeroth, struck by the sword of the fallen titan Sargeras in a final act of cruelty. For Anduin Wrynn, king of Stormwind, and Sylvanas Windrunner, warchief of the Horde and queen of the Forsaken, there is little time to rebuild what remains and even less to mourn what was lost. Azeroth's devastating wound has revealed a mysterious material known as Azerite.

Meredith established the Copeton Crochet Collective (no knitters please) because it would be like having friends, only with her in charge, and because there would be no men. It comes as a nasty shock, then, when Luke, the handsome grandson of no-nonsense Edith, decides to stay and learn to crochet.

Discover the spellbinding realm of "Garden Alchemy," an enchanting guide to transforming your outdoor space into a sustainability masterpiece using the magic of repurposing. Venture into a unique approach that marries environmental consciousness with creative flair, where every chapter unveils secrets of harnessing the mystical powers of everyday items, steering your garden on a path of enchantment and awe-inspiring transformations. Imagine your garden as a canvas where the philosophy of Repurposed Gardening unveils itself through the majestic interplay of tradition, culture, and artistic ...

Escape into the enchanting realm of "Little Worlds Within Walls," an eBook that opens the door to the infinite possibilities of dollhouse miniatures—a craft where artistry meets precision. Ready to embark on a journey that shrinks the world into the palm of your hand? This meticulously constructed guide leads you through the corridors of miniature creation, blending historical insights with contemporary techniques. Unravel the secrets of scale and proportions that give life to tiny interiors so detailed, they seem poised to burst into life. Transform the ethereal into the tangible as you ...

In 2020, engineering firm Velentium faced an unprecedented ask: partner with a small medical device company and a very large vehicle manufacturer to increase emergency ventilator production from hundreds per month to thousands per week—in just twenty-eight days.

What is a gnome to do in a gaming world filled with fake news? Cosmo never wanted to do anything more than build fantastical machines and spin gears. But, when the Evil Queen puts him in charge of the city paper he finds himself having to spin the news just to stay alive. Pipopolis is a city awash in change, the local economy struggling as dungeon diving has given way to exploration of an open world. A city where the lawful and good can be real jerks, and the evil are just trying to pay the bills.

Step into a realm where the grandeur of nature meets the charm of the diminutive, where each blade of grass tells a story and every pebble is a boulder. "Tiny Worlds Beneath Our Feet" is not just an eBook; it's an invitation into the enchanting universe of miniature landscaping, a craft that transforms the mundane into the magnificent and the petite into the profound. Imagine crafting your own enchanted forests, designing quaint villages, or breathing life into mystical gardens. Uncover the secrets to creating a universe that fits within the palm of your hand yet stretches as far as your ...

With the mana-sucking rifts inscrutable to System skills, those Erryn tasked with watching over the world in her absence seek help from the one person in the world able to utilize magic without System interference: Peter's younger brother. It doesn't take long for Peter to link the anomalies with Earth, giving him his first clue to the cause of his reincarnation. Knowing the anomalies pose not only a threat but also an opportunity to both worlds, he's left wondering how much information is safe to share. Or worse, how much he can share given the interference of the Law.

On 8th June 1940, the British aircraft carrier HMS Glorious and her two destroyer escorts HMS Ardent and Acasta were sighted by the German battle cruiser Scharnhorst and her sister ship Gneisenau. In a brutal gun battle that lasted over an hour, all British ships were sunk and more than 1500 men lost their lives. Why had Glorious left the main troop convoy to proceed independently? Why was she so lightly protected? Why did British Intelligence give no warning that the German battlecruisers were close by?

This is a how to book written for fun. Annabel Austen's detective, Julie, is a keen flower arranger and runs a small floristry business when she's not busy solving murders. In this book you can learn how to recreate some of Julie's decorations, and, in keeping with Julie's own philosophy, simplicity and economy are at the heart of everything!

Explore the enchanting universe of diorama art with "Tiny Realms Unveiled," your gateway into the intricate world of miniature storytelling. Venture through time and learn how these small-scale marvels have captivated the imaginations of creators and onlookers alike, from their genesis to the present day. Become an apprentice of illusion as you master the art of scale and perspective, ensuring that viewers are transported into the very essence of your mini world. Discover the pivotal role that narrative plays in breathing life into every tiny scene, and how you can weave a tapestry of ...

Dive into the time-honored tradition that binds cultures across the globe with "Tanned Tales" - a fascinating journey through the world of hide tanning. This compelling eBook encapsulates the essence of an art form that has been shaping human civilization since the dawn of time. Exploring this craft's rich tapestry, you will be enveloped in a story that spans continents, cultures, and centuries. Embark on a historical odyssey in Chapter 1, where the cultural significance of hide tanning is unveiled, casting light on its symbolic and societal roles through time. From the earliest methods to ...

Step into the fascinating world of threads and fibers with "Looms Unveiled," the definitive guide that invites you on an extraordinary journey through the rich tapestry of weaving history, innovation, and artistry. Embark on a voyage that begins with the very origins of this ancient craft, traversing through time and across continents, where each thread weaves a story of culture, tradition, and revolution. Discover the intricate anatomy of a loom, where every part plays a pivotal role in crafting the textiles that drape our lives. From the warp and weft to the shuttle's flight, unravel the ...

Легендарное продолжение!"Орда — ничто!" — с этими словами Сильвана Ветрокрылая покинула Орду, которой некогда поклялась служить. Темная Госпожа со своими приспешниками скрылась в тенях. Орда и Альянс, в том числе и родная сестра Сильваны Аллерия, стремятся предугадать ее действия.

Witches have always worried, scared, and fascinated people in equal measure. From dark magic to home remedies, they have been part of the cultural landscape for people across the world. From Europe to the Americas, Asia to Africa, the idea of women who delve deeply into magic has created some of the most enduring stories in the history of humanity. Often, these stories blend the real with the unreal, truth with fiction, and magic with the mundane.

On the verge of adulthood, Rafi attends the Lyceum, a school for the psionically gifted. Rafi possesses mental abilities that might benefit people . . . or control them. Some wish to help Rafi wield his powers responsibly; others see him as a threat to be contained. Rafi’s only freedom at the Lyceum is Wallrunning: a game of speed and agility played on vast vertical surfaces riddled with variable gravity fields. Serendipity and Ntenman are also students at the Lyceum, but unlike Rafi they come from communities where such abilities are valued.

"The Horde is nothing!" With those infamous words, Sylvanas Windrunner betrayed and abandoned the Horde she vowed to serve. The Dark Lady and her forces now work in the shadows as both the Horde and Alliance race to uncover her next move. Struggling to shoulder the crushing weight of leadership, King Anduin entrusts the void elf and High Exarch Turalyon to uncover Sylvanas' whereabouts. The Horde now stands at a crossroads. The various factions form a council, leaving the mantle of warchief to rest.

Prepare to embark on a captivating journey into the intricate and enchanting realm of miniature railroading with "Miniature Worlds Unleashed"—your comprehensive guide to creating your very own microcosm of railroads, towns, and landscapes that echo the vibrancy of life itself. As the conductor of your miniature universe, you’ll unlock the secrets of this beloved hobby that fuses art, engineering, and storytelling. From envisioning a theme that sparks your interest to crafting a bustling rail empire uniquely your own, this guide traverses every aspect of model train creation. Dive into ...

There exists an entire world around us that cannot be seen. The human eye sees only about 2.5 per cent of the electromagnetic spectrum, so a number of people have questioned what is there, and are exploring the invisible world around us. Trevor James Constable began this work in the California desert in the 1950s, photographing what he considered to be UFO-type objects and biological creatures traversing the skies in the infrared part of the spectrum. Inspired by this work, Nik Hayes has taken it even further by recording both in the infrared and ultraviolet realms, along with converting a ...