(Part 2) Best crafts & hobbies books according to redditors

Even better, Rosy Grier loved needlepoint. He even wrote a book of patterns. For men!

How it works: https://youtu.be/lKv5gpF29uw
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Karakuri-Make-Mechanical-Paper-Models/dp/0312566697/ref=sr_1_1?

I never knew I wanted a crocheted zebra head mounted to my wall until now. Ravelry link for a book amazon link to book Spoiler, there's more than just a zebra in there!!!

I highly recommend this book for beginners, Karakuri: How to Make Mechanical Paper Models That Move, available on Amazon.

You are playing a module called Out of the abyss

The story starts with you as a prisoner of the drow in the underdark. Seems your DM wanted to do a pre-session showing how the characters end up there, so indeed he was not going to give you a choice there.

Overall it seems you DM is just new and trying to follow the module to the letter. It takes time for you to improve and be able to be more flexible and work with the ideas that come from the players, improvising as you go.

These sort of problems are quite common with inexperienced DMs. You have to figure out if you are having enough fun and willing to wait the DM get more confident or if you would rather leave the group and search for a more experienced DM.

In case you decide to stay, try to explain to your DM what certain parts of the adventure you didnt like and why. At the same time, try to mention the parts you did like. DM job is tough and can benefit from friendly constant feedback.

Hope it works out for you

Here's the link without the referral part: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0312566697 :)

If anyone's interested I found this book on Amazon

This book

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The unavailable book that some of the models you see in the gif

• Out of the Abyss is a great one for 5th edition.
  
  
• A Paladin in Hell is a classic from 2nd edition that should be easy to convert for any experienced 5e DM.
  
  Alternatively, make up something based on DOOM. Believe it or not, that video game was based on a D&D campaign!

Here’s a guide to making them:
https://www.amazon.com/Karakuri-Make-Mechanical-Paper-Models/dp/0312566697/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=Karakuri%3A+How+to+Make+Mechanical+Paper+Models+That+Move&qid=1572831623&sr=8-1

So for 5e there are a couple of things you can look at getting:

• Basic Rules: Look at the section for "Free Basic Rules". These PDFs are basically what you need to start playing D&D. The D&D 5e Player's Basic Rules has information about the basics of the game for players. It's got 4 races (Dwarf, Elf, Halfling, and Human) and 4 classes (Cleric, Fighter, Rogue, Wizard) and one "subclass" for each class (Life Domain Cleric, Champion Fighter, Thief Rogue, and School of Evocation Wizard). Items, customization, character building, and the general "here's how you play!" are included in this document. Great resource for a simple lookup if you want to introduce someone to the game, since the characters you can build out of it are generally solid characters. The D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Basic Rules is the starting point for your DM. For the most part is bunch of creature/enemy stat blocks with explanations on how to balance encounters to the players' levels, as well as a quick off-hand on how to generate magic items. DMs are the creative source of the campaign, so there isn't much required to actually build a simple campaign.
  
• Dungeons & Dragons 5e Starter Set: This is the most basic form of the game you can get with most things included. Looks like it's $13 on Amazon right now, which is pretty good. The box set comes with a 32-page player guide (mini Player's Handbook), a 64-page Dungeon Master's guide (mini Dungeon Master's Guide/Monster Manual), a couple of pre-generated characters, and a few dice. It's good for getting into 5e if you've never played before since the rules are greatly reduced down to levels 1-6 and there are only 8 classes. Most of the content is the same stuff you can find in the Basic Rules, minus the story that comes with the Starter Set. If someone gets this, everyone else can download/print the Basic Rules and should be good. Most of the content is all about how to play the characters that are in the starter set, not about character generation and the like, so make sure to look at the Basic Rules if you want to play a Halfling Fighter for example. See this comment for more explanation.
  
• Player's Handbook (Dungeons & Dragons 5e): This is the core of most of your games of 5e at this point. This has all of the basic necessities, like character classes, character races, items, spells, feats, etc. This is exactly what you need if you are a player, since this and some imagination allows you to build some pretty fun characters. If you end up playing 5e a lot, I'd recommend that everyone have somewhat regular access to a PHB, considering that 90% of the characters you make will come in most part from this books.
  
• Monster Manual: This is where you'll find the largest collection of all of the "basic" monsters that you can meet in a game of D&D. Enemies in general are in this book, and there is a lot of good explanation into the monsters, their stats, their decision routes, etc. This is super helpful since you can basically do whatever you want with this book and make some awesome fights. Find an enemy you like, but it's too high level? Nerf it somehow, and have your players fight it. I'm actually planning on setting a dragon with her wings clipped and her firebreathing removed, give them a fight, and see how they react.
  
• Dungeon Master's Guide: This is basically world building, combat building, enemy building, item building... basically, if it's not covered in the PHB or MM, the creation of object X or something similar will be in the DMG. It's there for the DMs to be able to balance items or enemies against certain requirements, since there is a lot to take into account. Helpful for the DM who doesn't have as much experience.
  
  So the Basic Rules help out a lot, the Starter Set is basically a physical copy of the basic rules (plus some), and then the core 3 books in order of (my personal opinion of) usefulness are PHB > MM > DMG. I'd say you probably want at least everyone to have a PHB, or access if you guys continue to play.
  
  Aside from that, most of the other 5e stuff you can pick up from wizards are modules. Modules are pre-created campaigns that have quests, items, locations, enemies (number, size, etc.) already pre-designed for you. Each of the following books has some sort of extra character information (like more subclasses, new races, etc.), but nothing is absolutely required. Generally if one person wants to play something (say, an Half-Elf Bladesinger Wizard) they should pick up the book to help build their character and to provide the GM with references to how the character works, but it's not necessary.
  
  
• Hoard of the Dragon Queen and The Rise of Tiamat are two halves to the same campaign aimed at stopping the biggest baddest dragon of them all, the five-headed chromatic dragon Tiamat.
  
• Princes of the Apocalypse is a cool campaign all about cults related to the 4 elements (Air, Water, Earth, Fire) trying to be bad. Pretty well designed, I'm currently running this with my group. They seem to be liking it a lot, but then again, I'm throwing a lot of other things in with it.
  
• Out of the Abyss is a campaign set in the Underdark. it sounds really cool, but I haven't looked into it much.
  
• Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide isn't a campaign but rather a campaign setting book. It's useful for reading up on how the Sword Coast in Forgotten Realms (the "main" D&D world) works. It's interesting.
  
  If you need any other help, please feel free to ask!

This would be my approach (sorry if this is totally Capt. Obvious material):

1. Talk to your doctor and make sure you're clear on exactly how this has affected you, which muscles are underdeveloped, and which muscles are missing entirely (an MRI may help).
   
   
2. Buy a book on anatomy (I like this one ), and make sure you understand what you've got to work with. (Underdeveloped muscles can be strengthened somewhat, missing muscles probably can't.) Knowing which muscles you've got, and which way they're designed to move, will make it that much easier to exercise them.
   
   
3. Build up the exercise program accordingly. If your left pec is completely missing, barbell bench presses are probably out, and you'll want to be careful doing anything with barbells (except where they remain static against your body, like squats) so you don't fuck up your left shoulder (shoulder injuries are WAY common in perfectly symmetrical lifters already). This website - http://www.exrx.net/Lists/MMale.html - can really help. It's got the exercises by muscle groups so you can click on an area of the body and get things sorted out. (The main site is good too - http://www.exrx.net/Exercise.html)
   
   
4. Squats are the best exercise for adding overall muscle mass and getting the testosterone pumping. If you can do barbell squats (as approved by your physician), you should.
   
   FWIW, in one of Mark Rippetoe's books, he mentions a study where (some apparently mildly psychotic) researchers removed calf muscles from rats to see how they would recover, and apparently the surrounding musculature developed to compensate, and the rats soon returned to nearly full strength, so if you give your body the chance, and provide it with lots of nice protein rich foods and lots of nice heavy weights to lift, you should be able to make some decent progress.
   
   NOTE: You should not be looking to get cut, as you do not yet have enough mass from which to cut. You should be looking to build mass, and then, in 6-12 months, when you have some size and strength built up, then you can worry about getting cut.

I found this one that has more realistic looking heads. I’m so tempted to get it but it seems so intimidating to attempt to crochet.

Of course not. Needlepoint, on the other hand...

This bench is a poor choice for hand tools--it more of a workbench for a homeowner who needs to organize maintenance supplies, or someone who primarily uses power tools

For hand tools, really want something more traditional. Something that weighs at least 300lbs. Something with tree-trunks for legs that won't rack or walk all over the room when you put some oomph behind a jointer plane. Something that doesn't have a bunch of crud hanging above your head that will fall on you when you are putting your muscle into something.

This DVD from Mike Siemsen walks you through how to build a workbench for very, very limited money--$150-175 is feasible. It's an English design that doesn't require vises for work holding.

This video series from Paul Sellers walks you through building a reasonable workbench with a very limited set of hand tools and inexpensive materials. This is also an under-$200 bench.

This book, and also this one by Chris Schwarz represent a deep dive into workbench design. The books include plans for ten or so different benches, all of which are excellent for hand tool work. I built my bench based on plans in the second book. Schwarz also has a blog which, if you go through past years, contains hundreds of posts on workbench design.

Workbenches don't have to be expensive. You can use 2x8s or 2x10s from the home center and limited tools to build them. The first two benches I linked come in at under $200. Schwarz's have a bit more of a range. In general, if you chose inexpensive lumber and hardware, your bench shouldn't cost more than a few hundred bucks.

One last thing: if you're doing it by hand, use a softwood. One of the stiffer/harder/heavier ones like Douglas-Fir or Southern Yellow Pine. Avoid the mystery SPF/whitewood. Not saying you can't make a hardwood bench completely by hand, but it's a lot more sweat, time, and money, and the bench doesn't really work any better once it's done.

This is a good start. Woodworking is one of those things where there is so much information our there that it can be hard to process it all and find what is applicable to your situation.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1878087355/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491940788&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=David+J+Gingery&dpPl=1&dpID=51lFbYGCpkL&ref=plSrch

Put your face in a book schoolboy.

check out "Backyard Blacksmith" by Lorelei Sims. It covers the basics of what smithing is, basic tools needed, basic smithing techniques, different types of steel, how to make your tools, and how to heat treat your tools. The last section is a collection of about 20 projects, arranged from basic to advanced that you can start on day one. It even tells you what sizes of stock to use, and breaks the project down into steps. Probably the best basic book I've come across.
https://www.amazon.com/Backyard-Blacksmith-Lorelei-Sims/dp/0785825673/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474489905&sr=8-1&keywords=lorelei+sims+book+backyard+blacksmith

Can't go wrong with the handbook if you like dead trees.
http://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Model-Rocketry-7th-Official/dp/0471472425/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416447676&sr=8-1&keywords=handbook+of+model+rocketry


For videos check out Apogee components youtube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/user/apogeerockets


Check out the National Association of Rocketry's website www.nar.org

Also www.tripoli.org but they are more focused on High Power, the NAR website has better beginner information.


I really like to point to starter kits as a good way to get started. They come with launch pads and proper ignition systems and instructions not only on how to build the rocket but also how to launch it.


Asking questions here is always a good idea!

There is a great book for beginners called "The Backyard Blacksmith" by Lorelei Sims that you could benefit tremendously from. It has a section in there about how to layout a forge area that I think works really well. If you search for it at amazon you can do the "look inside" thing and actually see that page before you buy it. But I recommend buying it, its a hardcover with great info and pictures along with a few beginner projects. its definitely worth the $12 us. Good luck with it. heres a link to it http://www.amazon.com/Backyard-Blacksmith-Lorelei-Sims/dp/0785825673/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1463055951&sr=1-1&keywords=the+backyard+blacksmith

I think you mean this book: Wayne Goddard's $50 Dollar Knife Shop

I would also recommend The Backyard Blacksmith by Lorelei Sims.

I am a 50-year-old man, and I started doing needlepoint, and later cross stitch as well, when I was a teenager. Back then, it was a pretty big novelty, but I quickly learned not to give a fuck. In the 1970s, there was an African-American (American) football player named Rosie Grier who published a book called "Needlepoint for Men." http://www.amazon.com/Rosey-Griers-Needlepoint-Men-Grier/dp/0802704212 It was a pretty big deal.

Just the other day I was doing x stitch at work during a meeting, and afterwards, someone made conversation with me and mentioned Grier. It had been a long time since someone had mentioned him to me. You can see some of my work here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/tippiedog/sets/72157631913804704/

Have fun and learn to take enjoyment from defying people's expectations.

Just bought the SawStop jobsite model a couple months ago and it's just so well built. I love it.

I was on the fence for a couple years, because I was sick of not having my own table saw, and was tired of waiting while I saved up.

But then I read Nick Offerman's most recent book and he really crystalized it for me in a section he dedicates to SawStop. He basically reminds you that you cannot put a price on your hands and fingers. Yes, if you practice good technique and take proper precautions, you most likely will not have an accident over the course of your life. But that's why they're called accidents. They happen.

>I have had macho acquaintances scoff at me on the topic, claiming that they "know what they're doing," and I tell them that three of the people I know who have lost or nearly lost fingers are also three of the best woodworkers I know—it's often comfort with the machines that can breed the momentary lapse of attention that allows such an accident to occur. - page 21 of Good Clean Fun

Are you willing to bet your hands, fingers, and possibly your livelihood that it'll never happen to you?

Obviously, not everyone can afford a SS, and we shouldn't insist that they spend that kind of money. But I was able to save and so I did.

He's not a paid shill for them and in fact, he makes the point that every saw should have SS's features by law and it's unfortunate that the patent holder is charging what some say are excessive licensing fees. But they're the only game in town at the moment and so that's how he rolls.

Safety features aside...it's so nice. I'm actually sort of regretting that I didn't pony up for the contractor version.

I don't know what his lineup is like, so I can't comment on specific knives or sharpening tools, because he might have them already. But, I've discussed Cliff Stamp's work with him before, and Cliff himself has recommended this book very often:

https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Sharpening-Leonard-Lee/dp/1561581259

He obviously knows how to sharpen already, but he might still like a copy of this book just for reference, and since it's such an exhaustive guide to all things sharpening, he may find something new in it. The author, Leonard Lee, is extremely knowledgeable in the world of all things sharp, and is cited pretty often by people across multiple fields.

In fact, the first time I had heard of him was from a guy I worked with who sharpened surgical equipment. He literally sharpened things for a living, and he was incredible at it, but still kept a signed copy of this book in his office and spoke of Lee very very highly.

If you are lookin' to do some book learnin', I recommend "The Complete Guide To Sharpening", by Leonard Lee.

Also, if you want a really good intro to the care and use of that set of tools, and some plans, then Tage Frid teaches woodworking is a fantastic resource. Look at YouTube for safety tips on each saw, too. There's lots of good free info out there.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/178494064X/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_YLbzyb7009MDN

I would assume you could find something similar in this book. It's currently #1 on my most wanted list. Now that I'm done Christmas gift crochet, I'm planning on rewarding myself with this.

Made this adorable puffin from Animal Friends of Pica Pau. I have also made the frog from the book, everything from the book is so cute! Only change I made was to crochet the eyes instead of using plastic safety eyes as it is for a baby.

/u/coolxeo posted this link

I play 5th edition and all advice is for that edition. 5E is pretty wallet friendly if you don't get it all at once. Here's a bunch of stuff you can look at to help your decision, though not all of it is mandatory.

• Number one, the cheapest, is to simply review the (somewhat limited, I'll admit) materials available on Wizards of the coast and start from there.
  
  
• Second is available in the form of the 5th edition starter set. I own one of these and it comes with everything you need for a game with a group of friends. A criticism I have of it though, is that experienced players will probably destroy the module included with it. I'd just forego this option entirely if you plan to buy any other materials, but it's a very low risk purchase.
  
  
• Third is just a player's handbook, which you really should own regardless of anything . The 5th Edition PHB has enough material to easily homebrew your own campaign with, but it will definitely leave you wishing you had more to work off of.
  
  
• Fourth is any of the several available modules for the game out right now. Having only played Hoard of the Dragon queen (And it's direct follow up, Rise of Tiamat), I can say that with the exception of a long, slightly boring segment in the middle, it's a solid adventure all the way through for the players.
  
  
• Fifth is the supplemental Dungeon master's Guide and Monster Manual, additional resources to help you craft better campaigns, but unnecessary until later. The monster manual should definitely be the first of the two purchases, in my opinion. I wouldn't even recommend the sword coast adventurer's guide unless you plan to specifically adventure in Faerun.
  
  So now that books are out of the way, let's talk figurines. You really don't need them, because ANYTHING can represent things on a board. But they're a fun thing to collect and use. BUT they are a great and fun thing to have. What we do at my table is have everyone acquire their own. I like to buy from Reaper Miniatures, but local comic book and hobby shops might have them as well. Make sure you have bases that are less than an inch wide (A square inch works best), because if you're using miniatures, then you're using a battle grid.
  
  Speaking of battle grids, they're also not entirely necessary, but they definitely help. This is a very reliable one if you take care of it and don't crease it too much. But the fun thing is, if you have a printer, you can print your own Battle Maps! Just set it to print a grid set to 1-inch increments and have as big or as small as a battle mat as you need. 5E technically uses a hex grid for outdoor maps, but we've always ignored that at our games.
  
  As for dice, I think it's the players responsibility to acquire their own dice, but on the off chance you just want to buy the things for everyone, I find a lot of enjoyment in picking through a Chessex Pound-o-Dice, or a Wiz Dice 100+ pack just so everyone has some. Plus, you never know when you'll suddenly need 20d6 for maximum fall damage!
  
  Other than that, just have pencils, paper, and a good way to keep notes handy and you're set.
  
  This is far from a comprehensive guide, and probably the worst thing you could do is buy everything or nothing right at the start. Consider asking friends or checking libraries for these books (And secondhand bookshops near you!) to save a penny or two.
  
  So, in summary, if I were starting out DMing and buying anything, it would be a player's handbook, a set of dice, and if I weren't confident in my ability to homebrew, I'd buy a module or a dungeon master's guide. But you can go further or less far if you like.

You guys need to pick up a copy of Rosey Grier's Needlepoint for Men!

This isn't exactly what you wanted. But is an amazing set of books on how to build your own fully functional machine shop from scrap. This guy does his own castings from scraps then builds that into a lathe, and other equipment. It's really amazing.

http://www.amazon.com/Build-Metal-Working-Complete-Series/dp/1878087355

She is from Animal Friends of Pica Pau .

I'm pretty sure the Handbook of Model Rocketry (made by NAR) is pretty good; I have an copy which I've looked at a little bit and it seems pretty thorough in covering the subject. It looks like there's also a kindle version, here's the amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Model-Rocketry-7th-Official/dp/0471472425

You stated you are a complete beginner. We are experienced and are trying to explain to you that you are jumping into the very complicated deep end. It is vitally important for your safety, the safety of those around you as well as the public at large and the hobby in general that the rules be adhered to. There is no need to re-invent the wheel, there is lots of experience available and lots of stuff people have already created. Safely. :)

Our hobby is an enjoyable one, but if not done safely can be extremely dangerous for you and others. It is important to learn the ropes, learn the rules and follow the safety codes. Both NAR and Tripoli have safety codes for a reason. Scratch built motors are a Level 3 thing for a reason. Active stabilization is not allowed. And we have rules from various government agencies we have to follow. Hopefully /u/narprez will chime in as well, he has done some excellent safety talks, is the president of NAR, and is L3 certified.

Join NAR, you get lots of great materials with membership that are useful for the novice and experienced alike. Go to launches and meetings. Talk to the people, especially the certified ones and club members. Do the same with Tripoli. Take your time, study and learn. Read the previously mentioned book. Check out this book too (I don't like it as much as the first one mentioned, but it is still useful, especially for the novice):
Handbook of Model Rocketry, 7th Edition (NAR Official Handbook) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0471472425/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_at_ws_us?ie=UTF8

So please, learn to walk before you try to learn ballroom dance. :)
In the hobby we (nearly) are all very willing to share what we know and help out.

This is the book you want to start with:

https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Model-Rocketry-7th-Official/dp/0471472425

I too was in your position just a few years back. Here is a list of my recommendations for the entry-level versions of the items you listed above as well as some other things I like to have handy.

• Hammer, $15; This hammer is cheap, it has a peen (for drawing out metal) and is... well... a hammer.
  
• Anvil, $60; This anvil is definitely a beginner anvil but it is what I used for two years until I upgraded. You can pick it up in most all Harbor Freight stores as I assume there is one in every state.
  
• Tongs, $15; This set of pliers will help with quite a few things the main being to hold the metal once heated. I know that these are not what one thinks about when they think "blacksmithing tongs" but I have used similar ones for the entire time I have forged due to their versatility.
  
• Apron, $25; I personally have not used this exact apron before but it is cheap and though not beautiful, it is functional and trust me, spending $25 now on this may very well save you 100 times that in hospital bills.
  
• Gloves, $20; These are the gloves I use at my forge and I can say that there is little to no loss of dexterity and they provide ample heat resistance.
  
• Forge; This is the one piece that deters people the most as it is the most expensive piece. The type of forge you get depends on your budget and your ability/aptitude for DIY work. Here are my recommendations for three different budget levels.
  

• High-End Budget; 2 Burner Blacksmith Forge $489.95
  
• Mid-Level Budget; 1 Burner Blacksmith Forge $350
  
• Entry-Level Budget; This Video will take you through the process of making a Coffee Can Forge. They are suitable for the entry level smith and can, if done right, be made for less than $150.
  
  Now for my personal suggestions;
  
  

• Grinder, $55; This Handy-Dandy little grinder is what I use for most all of my knife smithing. It is pretty cheap and a great entry-level piece of equipment.
  
• Metal, $5-$20; When you are starting off, I highly advise to start with the tool steel available at Home Depot and/or Harbor Freight because they are very cheap and you can stand to mess up without wasting expensive metal.
  
• This Book is what I began learning with and it comes packed with a number of starter projects to help you get started on learning basic skills as well as acting as a reference later on down the line.
  
  I hope this list helps and I wish you well on your journey in beginning Bladesmithing!
  
  
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2: Yes, mild steel is fine/good for tongs and fire maintenance tools. You actually don't want to use high carbon steel for tongs, since you'll be dunking them in water quite a bit

3: I'm still a newb, but this is advanced stuff. If you want higher carbon steel on a budget, get some old car spring material.

Just get some mild steel square and round stock, and The Backyard Blacksmith, and start working on the basic skills - it's a lot harder than it looks! :)

https://www.amazon.com/Backyard-Blacksmith-Lorelei-Sims/dp/0785825673/

There is a book series called, 'The Workshop Practice Series', one of the editions is about tool and cutter sharpening. Highly recommended.

There are a lot of books out there for sharpening knives and woodworking tools. Not directly applicable to metal tooling, but they tend to have sections about the science and physics of cutting and edge geometry that are useful and relatively universal.

Machinery's handbook also has good sections on tool and cutter geometry.

Ill see if I can get you some direct links.

Edit:

Article on drill point geometry

Tool and cutter sharpening book

Machinery's handbook

Other sharpening books:

Razor Edge book of sharpening

complete guide to sharpening

Quick searches for variations on 'tool and cutter sharpening' pulls up a lot of other books that look useful.

Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking 3 Volume Set Covers all the fundamentals and more. It is a great reference book and all his methods are spot on and very simple.

Mark Twain's A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, which might be considered the genre defining work, would actually be a decent reference. It's not information packed, but it outlines a process that would be achievable by a 19th-century engineer, in a way that your modern McMaster-Carr dependent engineer couldn't.

But I am a little confused as to what exactly you're asking. Essentially, there are a couple steps of social, technical, and practical problems:

1. Reform society so that scientific thought is culturally normative, entrepreneurial endeavor is encouraged, and education is common.
   
2. Promulgate the principal ideas behind the Agricultural, Industrial, and Technological revolutions:.
   A. Use tools like crop rotation, the iron moldboard plow, and selective breeding etc. so a smaller fraction of the population needs to be farmers.
   B. Use natural energy resources, interchangeable parts, and the assembly line to reform metalurgy, textile, and other industries so that each individual is more productive.
   C. Distribute and collate information using, variously, the printing press, telegraph, and computer (I may have skipped a step in there) to speed the process by which the system improves itself.
   
3. Implement each step in the process, ideally avoiding the various mis-steps and dead ends we actually encountered on the way. An encyclopedia would be really helpful here, but the entire Library of Congress would be insufficient to uplift the society because of all the other requirements. This will take a long time - you might know the required components to build a CPU, but they might depend on a complicated and energy intensive extraction a mineral found primarily in Mongolia. When you start, you'll have a few surface pit mines and low quality tools. A lot of the industrial revolution was just tediously repeating the process of using the tools you have to build slightly better tools, which takes a long time. To go from a feudal, Greco-roman, or agrarian society to a modern one is probably beyond a single lifetime. 1800s might be achievable if you start very young.
   
4. Scale out! It's one thing to have the knowledge, resources, and skill to make (for example) a single printing press, but another to distribute millions of newspapers in every city every morning.
   
   Another resource you might be interested in, with slightly more realistic goals, would be Build Your Own Metal Working Shop From Scrap which takes you from raw scrap metal (or, if you felt compelled to do so, from a charcoal furnace, though after proving to yourself that you can make iron from ore, steel from iron, and bars or wire from ingots, it's more effective to just go down to the local scrapyard and buy it by the ton) to a modern machine shop, complete with lathe and mill. I don't have it, but as another reader of this genre, that book is definitely on my wish list!

What kind of sewing are you interested in? Is there something you want to be able to make? I make quilts, and I am teaching myself how to make clothing so I recently picked up a few books to help me improve my skill and I really enjoy them.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1589235126/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1589234340/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1574327968/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1933027002/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

• Model: Peacock
  
• Designer: Jun Maekawa
  
• Source: Genuine Origami
  
• This model was tougher than I expected. I'm not sure if it was the diagram or just my own inability to understand, but going from the tail to expanding the body was more difficult than it should have been. (It's really my inability to understand)

Awesome! Glad to see another person interested, smithing is fun! Getting started is actually pretty easy as long as long as you aren't planning on crafting gorgeous blades right off the get-go. You really only need a few things:

• A forge (these can be built surprisingly cheap if you are inclined)
  
• Coal or charcoal to fire the forge (not bricket charcoal)
  
• A smithing hammer
  
• An anvil (can be as simple as a piece of railroad)
  
• Steel (I recommend starting with 1095, railroad spikes, or rebar).
  
• A bucket of oil or water (depending on the steel) to quench the blade in.
  
• A magnet. Those ones on the long extending stick are the best. (This is for checking the heat of the steel when tempering it)
  
  An anvil can be pricey, even used, if you get a real one but a piece of railroad can be obtained pretty cheaply though not always easily. Don't pay more than $2-4 a pound for an anvil if you buy a used one. The heavier, the better but starting out it should at least weigh 60+ lbs, preferably 150+. Don't try to use a jeweler's anvil or a cast iron anvil. There's some good videos covering types of anvils and where to find them. Everything else will be easy and cheap to obtain.
  
  You can find all the info you need to get started by searching YouTube for knife making or knife smithing. Walter Sorrells in particular has a good channel with some high quality videos. He focuses more on making knives from steel blanks than on forging, but he does have a couple of good forge videos and happens to have spent some time studying under Japanese smiths so he has some decent info on forging Japanese swords and knives if you are interested. Honestly, for a normal knife/sword the forging isn't that hard, it's the finishing part that takes all the time, effort, and skill. (Not to downplay the skills of most medieval smiths, they had to be much more precise in their smithing than we do today because we have power sanders and grinders to quickly fix mistakes). Most YouTube channels will focus on smithing knives instead of swords and I recommend you start with the same even though swords are awesome. It's the same techniques and process, but knives are cheaper to practice on and swords are more difficult to get right.
  
  If you want or prefer a book, there are a few good ones for sale on Amazon. The Backyard Blacksmith, The Complete Modern Blacksmith, The $50 Knife Shop, How to Make Knives, and The Wonder of Knife Making are all great beginner books (only the last two deal with actually making knives). When you get some practice under your belt, Jim Hrisoulas has a couple of books on bladesmithing that are designed for experienced smiths who want to build better blades and deals with swords specifically.

If you want to do Forgotten Realms and only have $75 to spend:


5e Starter Set $13.07

https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Starter-Set-Roleplaying/dp/0786965592/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488305292&sr=8-1&keywords=5e+starter+set


Storm King's Thunder $31.42

https://www.amazon.com/Storm-Kings-Thunder-Dungeons-Dragons/dp/0786966009/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488305205&sr=8-1&keywords=storm+king%27s+thunder

Out of the Abyss $27.17

https://www.amazon.com/Out-Abyss-D-Accessory/dp/0786965819/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488305481&sr=8-1&keywords=out+of+the+abyss


That gets you a pretty fun sandbox from levels 1 to 5, an epic sprawling set your own pace sandbox across the Savage Frontier, and an alternative hook into the Underdark. Two to three solid years of adventuring.

You also get a ton of information on the Savage Frontier and The Underdark.

You get three different Level 1 to 5 scenarios, two different 5 to 10, then one level 10 through 15.
Lots of replay value. And you can fight a dragon, fight giants, and fight demons.

Pro-Football and Ballet

https://www.balletbarresonline.com/blogs/news/93291073-why-do-football-players-practice-ballet

https://healthyliving.azcentral.com/can-ballet-lessons-improve-football-skills-2944.html

They don't know much about pro-sports. The top athletes practice ballet, yoga, mindfulness, and go to a therapist.

Pro Footballer wrote a book on needlepoint.

https://www.amazon.com/Rosey-Griers-Needlepoint-Men-Grier/dp/0802704212

A real man isn’t concerned about how other people perceive their masculinity.

Rosie Greer 1. was 2-time Pro Bowl player and 3-time All Pro player 2. loved needlepoint and even wrote a book about it and 3. went through life choosing to be called Rosie.

Just live your life the way you want to. Fuck anyone who tries to tell you what a man should be.

Yeah you definitely don't hear from too many dudes who do needlework, but they're out there! Hell even some former NFL Pro Bowlers are stitchers.

https://www.amazon.com/Workbench-Design-Book-Philosophy-Building/dp/1440310408

Very helpful to me

It's this one: https://www.amazon.com/Couture-Sewing-Techniques-Revised-Updated/dp/1600853358

Many months ago, I submitted a ranty text post lamenting an offhand comment made to me by the mother of an old friend that, more or less, implied I should be making things for old friend’s baby for free. We’ve all been there. Pssh – some people, amirite?

Within that post, though, I very quickly touched on the struggle husband and I had been going through for a year and a half while trying to conceive our own child, and how difficult it had been for me to simultaneously create gifts for others in celebration of their new little ones while, with each stitch, also (and sometimes moreso) grieving the absence of my own. It was very quick, maybe a sentence or two, but heavy nonetheless. And I was amazed at how many of you felt that heaviness and reached out to me about your own struggles. How many of you gave me, a stranger, more empathy and support through the interwebs than most of the people I cross in my everyday life. And I was so thankful. Your kind words and heartfelt understanding was and still is so much appreciated.

I am happy to report that on our 19th cycle, my husband and I were able to conceive. We are expecting our first child, a little boy, in November. As a tribute to one my most favorite children’s books, we are putting together a few pieces inspired by Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are for his nursery, and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to put my book, Animal Heads to Crochet by Vanessa Mooncie, to good use with this adaptation of The Bull, known also as the loveable Bernard from the 2009 film adaptation. I am so pleased with how he came out – especially as a 100% stash project – and hope he leads the little guy on some seriously magical adventures in the years to come.

Thank you all so much for the love and support. It truly lit up what had become a very dark place.

Project Page for Pattern Link and Notes

Woah, far from a snappy title there... But I think I see what you're getting at. How to achieve industrial self-sufficiency?

I think people badly underestimate the current limitations of additive manufacturing (3D printing). It's a neat new invention that's brought down the price of some specific scenarios, but they're a very, very long way off self-replication when you consider motors, electronics, bearings and chains etc. Difficult to get structural strength from a 3D-printed part, they tend to be brittle and crack along the print lines. Not sure I'd want to trust one with a critical load-bearing part replacement, like Mark Watney's Mars airlock. SpaceX have possibly cracked this with their printed rocket components but that's an insanely expensive bit of kit - the raw materials are also way expensive and need a spec that'll have to come from Earth - this isn't going to be able to make parts that everyone in the colony has access to.

Personally, I always liked the adage about "with a milling machine and a lathe, you can build a milling machine and a lathe".
Given the mass of metal and its insane structural capabilities when machined and welded by easily-trained workers, I'd suggest mining, refining, and fabricating parts onsite is going to be essential. Here's a fascinating book about building a metal shop from scrap, starting with a foundry and moving on to more complex machinery. If I had to survive after the collapse of civilisation I'd want that book. I think the same applies on Mars.

So:

1. survey Mars for metallic near-surface ores
   
2. build colony nearby this, and water ice
   
3. mining equipment - eg. automated backhoes - will prove essential
   
4. set up simple workshops, homemade welding gear, etc.

They’re from a book. I got mine from amazon. Worth every penny.
Animal Friends of Pica Pau: Gather All 20 Colorful Amigurumi Animal Characters https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/9491643193/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BxyADb0XAXHCR

the Handbook of Model Rocketry, which would be geared more toward the scale you are looking at building, would also be a great place to start.

Handbook of model Rocketry is a good book for basics
One of the guys on my rocket team lent me his when I wanted a good overview of everything

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0471472425/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7q0dAbT602S5E

Some resources:

Edit: based on comment below where you said it needs to be done by next tuesday, more advice: there may be kits and engines at wal-mart. If you can buy motors locally, do that since they need to be shipped ground and may not arrive in time. You can order kits & supplies from amazon today and they'll be here by friday; just make sure you get a kit that can use the engines you can get locally.

1. You can order kits, engines, and/or raw supplies for making rockets from several places online; I've ordered a few times from here: http://www.hobbylinc.com/model_rockets
   
   
2. Book: The Handbook of Model Rocketry by Stine. I used this book when I was starting out to build my own launch system, and learn how to build a model rocket. http://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Model-Rocketry-Edition-Official/dp/0471472425/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396546539&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=handbook+of+model+rocketry+sixth
   
   
3. Open Rocket software: Rocket CAD design plus flight simulator. Useful for designing a rocket and checking your design. http://openrocket.sourceforge.net/download.html
   
   
4. Estes educator info, some good overview and tech docs there: http://www2.estesrockets.com/cgi-bin/wedu001P.pgm?p=publicat
   
   
5. Ohio 4H "design your own rocket" pdf: http://www.ohio4h.org/sites/d6-ohio4h.web/files/Designing%20Your%20Own%20Model%20Rocket.pdf

I like learning from books.

I suggest first going through this book: Handbook of Model Rocketry

Learn the concepts (things like CG, CP, thrust vs impulse, etc) and apply them by building multiple rockets with different aspects.

Once you've gotten everything you can out of that book, get this guy: Modern High-Power Rocketry 2. Work your way through it by joining a local NAR/Tripoli chapter. Get your L1 cert, spend some time there doing multiple projects. After you've done a fair amount, go get your L2. Maybe a year later, go for your L3. Projects you can do in each cert level:

• Go for speed
  
• Go for altitude
  
• Two stage
  
• Dual deploy
  
• Cluster
  
  Or just have fun building rockets you think look cool or are fun to fly!

Also, if you don't want to have to create everything from scratch the pre-packaged adventure books are great. Whether you follow them, or whether you rip ideas from them, they are an amazing resource that can save you a ton of time.

• If you liked CR's Underdark arc, check out Out of the Abyss for a fantastic trek through the Underdark
  
• If you liked CR's Briarwoods arc, check out The Curse of Strahd for a sophisticated "Count Vampire" adventure
  
  The great thing about these books (and others) is you can take as much or as little from them as you like.
  
  Re: other comments about having friends, make new ones! I got into playing IRL D&D by posting on my local /r/[city] saying I was looking for a D&D group, and that I'd be happy to host. Had a weekly group going two days later. Playing D&D is a great way to become friends with people.

You're essentially saying people aren't allowed to have interests or abilities outside their profession or main talent.

So for example Rosey Grier is "known for" being a badass NFL player, but saying that's "all" he can do reduces him to a one-dimensional caricature of a dumb jock. Besides playing football, Grier can sing, is an ordained minister... and [knits] (https://www.amazon.com/Rosey-Griers-Needlepoint-Men-Grier/dp/0802704212).

As long as an interest or ability hasn't been specifically ruled out by the canon I don't really have a problem with fan media speculating on what characters do on their off time.

The anatomy coloring book.

Looks like you have the answer to your question, but another suggestion for you...

These cards are great to toss into the glove box of the truck/car. Most of us don't have the opportunity to tie a trucker's hitch on a regular basis, and if you're like me, that means you'll have a hard time remembering how to tie it the next time.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0922273227/

These cards are only about $5 for the set, so you may be able to find them cheaper (or just make your own).

Watching him protest at the Women's March made me revisit some Nick Offerman books. Quality reads.

Paddle Your Own Canoe

Gumption

Strongly, strongly recommend the audio books as narrated by Mr. Offerman as well. Would love to get a crack at Good Clean Fun sometime soon (his newest book).

For anyone interested, Offerman has a book coming out soon centered around his wood working called Good Clean Fun: Misadventures in Sawdust at Offerman Woodshop.

Anything by Nick Offerman

Well, /r/Workbenches/ of course!

Several books out there have a variety of workbench plans in them; this one is popular and has some not-as-fancy benches as well as some fancy ones: http://www.amazon.com/The-Workbench-Design-Book-Philosophy/dp/1440310408/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1398431015&sr=8-2&keywords=schwarz+workbench

Also consider getting (or borrowing) Chris Schwarz's two books on workbenches: The Workbench Design Book and Workbenches: From Design and Theory to Construction and Use

Start with this book: [Woodworking Basics - Mastering the Essentials of Craftsmanship] (http://www.amazon.com/Woodworking-Basics-Essentials-Craftsmanship-Integrated/dp/156158620X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1398568760&sr=8-2&keywords=beginner%27s+woodworking) and read it cover to cover. Learning about the properties of wood is a good start. It will prevent common mistakes such as using the wood in a weak (cross grain) direction for structural components.

Once you've made a few tables and bookshelves, make some of the joints in this book: [Handbook of Joinery] (http://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Joinery-Woodworking-Pierre-Home-Douglas/dp/080949941X/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1398568624&sr=8-13&keywords=time+life+books+woodworking)

Desks and shelves are totally fine to start with! Just draw up your plans and get started, you'll start finding out what you need to know. For example, on both, you'll have to learn how to flatten and square your lumber on the jointer and planer, or using hand planes, and for a desk, you'll need to edge glue some lumber together to form a panel. Just jump in & start asking questions, you'll get a lot more out of having a specific problem that needs solving and therefore having a specific question to ask than all of this vague "where should I start" kind of stuff. You start by starting. That being said, I got a lot out of these books when I started:

https://www.amazon.com/Woodworking-Basics-Essentials-Craftsmanship-Integrated/dp/156158620X

https://www.amazon.com/Tage-Teaches-Woodworking-Step-Step/dp/1561588261

https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Solutions-Strategies-Essentials-Woodworking/dp/1561583448

This third one I linked was especially helpful. I liked it because it discusses things in terms of general considerations, like here are the various ways you can attach a tabletop to a base and allow for wood movement, here are the space considerations in designing a table so everyone has enough elbow room, and therefore gets in you the mindset of thinking things through and drawing your own plans.

Robert Benedetto: Building an Archtop Guitar

George Frank: Adventures in Wood FInishing

Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking

George Nakashima: The Soul of a Tree

The Genius of Japanese Carpentry

All these b ooks have impressed me greatly, and taught me things.

Regardless of whether you take an apprenticeship or attend a college program, I would highly recommend expanding your knowledge on woodworking. There are five basic books I could not have survived without.

"Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking" by Tage Frid - This is for a box set of Tage Frid's three books. I bought them separate, but one link was easier than three links. You can buy these off of Amazon or eBay for quite cheap if you're a smart shopper.

"Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology" by R. Bruce Hoadley Edit: Recommended for a better understanding of the materials you're working with.

"Identifying Wood: Accurate Results With Simple Tools" by R. Bruce Hoadley Edit: Recommended because as a carpenter or woodworker, you should be able to identify most common wood types.

If you're just beginning and don't want to spend the $100ish it would cost for all of these, start with Tage's first book. "Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking: Joinery: Tools and Techniques". It will teach A LOT about design and wood in general, which will help you when applying for apprenticeships and/or carpentry/cabinet-making school.

It should be noted, these are textbooks for the most part and as such, read like one. If you're fresh out of high school, it should be easy to resume an old studying routine; if not, I suggest coffee, a chair that's comfortable and a notebook for note-taking. Seriously.

I'm new to woodworking and have mostly been learning on my own. These books have been extremely helpful. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1561588261/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478958015&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=tage+frid+teaches+woodworking&dpPl=1&dpID=413wT3q259L&ref=plSrch

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Couture Sewing by Claire Shaeffer. She also has more specialized books on the parts of Chanel-style suit, such as The Couture Cardigan Jacket and The Couture Skirt. Here's her Amazon page.

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Thomas Von Nordheim's Vintage Couture Tailoring is excellent. He did the structured costumes for The Phantom Thread.

I've only looked through it, but Zoya Nudelman's The Art of Couture Sewing had beautiful photos.

Roberta Carr's Couture: The Art of Fine Sewing has hideous examples but good information.

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For pattern making, Helen Joseph Armstrong's book is very popular. Books by Ernestine Kopp and Natalie Bray are others.

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https://www.amazon.com/Animal-Heads-Trophy-Crochet/dp/178494064X
Its the best thing i have brought so far, it has taught me so much about crochet.
No way could i free form this! Maybe one day..

I would first like to say that I agree with everyone else here who recommends buying a used one and restoring it (or just keeping looking for a good deal, they're out there).

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That being said, there is a series of books available by David Gingery that has instructions on how to build basic metalworking machines from scrap. The first book in the series builds a foundry that enables you to cast aluminum, the second book builds a lathe, third a shaper, fourth a milling machine, etc. Seven books in total I think.

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If you do look into going this route, I'd strongly recommend looking into some of the more modern forms of sand casting, specifically the "lost foam" method which seems to be a lot easier to get consistent results from.

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Additionally, there are quite a few youtube series that build lathes either directly from Gingery's designs, or inspired by them. I was introduced to Gingery via the Makercise series and he, if I remember correctly, mostly follows Gingery's designs (he also covers lost foam casting as well)

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Note: if this series seems interesting to you, it would be cheaper to buy the hardcover book containing the whole series (or all 7 individual softcover books as a set) than it would be to buy each individually. However, if all you care about is the lathe, then just the first two should be enough to get you started (and you can always pick up the others later if you find yourself still interested in proceeding)

It's called Genuine Origami by Jun Maekawa. This one does NOT have the pterodactyl that you are referring to.

Pattern from this book: https://www.amazon.com/Animal-Friends-Pica-Pau-Characters/dp/9491643193

Ravelry link: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/animal-friends-of-pica-pau

(I forgot to line his ears and wasn’t about to detach them after I got them on! )

Thank you!

It's the gazelle pattern from this book:
[Animal Friends of Pica Pau: Gather All 20 Colorful Amigurumi Animal Characters] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/9491643193/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_bpsPDbNM703Y7).

This is more focused on rocketry than space; however, this might be interesting. I have only read bits of it, but this sub has recommended it before as a relatively "gentle" introduction into rocketry, but also contains more technical material in the appendices if your child would like to forge ahead.


http://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Model-Rocketry-Edition-Official/dp/0471472425


Though it concerns model rockets, many of the basic principles are all still relevant.


There are plenty of cheap older versions out there too that cover similar material, maybe just lacking a bit on electronics and internet resources.



Edit: if they are interesting in astronomy and those aspects maybe a basic introductory parent-child project on radio astronomy or a simple telescope would be fun too!


Here is an "Itty Bitty Telescope" project to make basic radio telescope if you happen to have an old TV Dish:
http://www.aoc.nrao.edu/epo/teachers/ittybitty/procedure.html


Other radio astronomy ideas too: http://www.radio-astronomy.org/getting-started

CG is easy -- put a motor in, pack the recovery system and find the point where it balances. That's the Center of Gravity.

CP is calculated via modeling. The easiest way is RockSim or Open Rocket. It's the center of aerodynamic pressure.

Do you understand the significance of CP and CG to flight stability? If not, I'd suggest you pick up and read a copy of either Modern High Power Rocketry 2 or The Handbook of Model Rocketry

Both are very good reads with a lot of great info.

http://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Model-Rocketry-Edition-Official/dp/0471472425/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1335721652&sr=8-4 Has all the info you need for basic info. As for kits, Amazon has a number of rocketry kits for starting off.

I read 3 books, one which was not very good and 2 that were phenomenal.

My favorite was probably The Backyard Blacksmith. It had great information and detail. I couldn't have been happier.

The Home Blacksmith was pretty good and has given me some projects for the future.

The one I did NOT like was The DIY Blacksmithing Book. It was garbage. It was little more than a pamphlet. looking around in google and youtube provided MUCH more useful information than this book. For a few dollars more the other books were MASSIVELY more helpful. The "DIY Blacksmithing Book" was a complete waste of money.

Shameless plug...
I helped create this module, The Claws of Madness. It can be scaled down for one player, but she might need NPC help in some parts though, like a cleric lacky who follows her, or let her have an animal companion.

About the cleric lacky, make up a cleric for her who is totally devoted to her, does what ever she says to do, but doesn't offer any advice. This person just follows, heals and fights, nothing more. The cleric will level with her and she gets to pick the spells. You roll for the cleric and your wife gives orders to him/her. "Percy, heal me!" "Percy, kill that goblin!" "Percy, climb up that rope." Etc. Think of him as a squire, like Podrick from Game of Thrones.

If you want to do a full campaign for her, Rage of Demons scales down nicely since you need to have NPCs that can fight with you during a good portion of the adventure. The Adventure's League modules are really good too. You can buy the bundle or an adventure at a time. I ran this for my wife and daughter (2 people) and they had a lot of fun.

For any backround information, just refer to the wiki:

http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

For the adventures, buy either of the following:

https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Starter-Wizards-Team/dp/0786965592/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496916563&sr=8-1&keywords=5e+starter+set

https://www.amazon.com/Storm-Kings-Thunder-Dungeons-Dragons/dp/0786966009/ref=pd_sim_14_9?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0786966009&pd_rd_r=G32SS8JKKV8E0RJEWD11&pd_rd_w=q2eos&pd_rd_wg=Fl90h&psc=1&refRID=G32SS8JKKV8E0RJEWD11

https://www.amazon.com/Hoard-Dragon-Queen-Adventure-Wizards/dp/0786965649/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1496916592&sr=1-1&keywords=hoard+of+the+dragon+queen

https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Tiamat-Adventure-Wizards-Team/dp/0786965657/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1496916610&sr=1-1&keywords=rise+of+tiamat

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_10?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=princes+of+the+apocalypse+d%26d&sprefix=princes+of%2Cstripbooks%2C573&crid=1MNP7K2PCNO3F

https://www.amazon.com/Out-Abyss-D-Accessory/dp/0786965819/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1496917649&sr=1-1-fkmr0

You could also learn the lore while playing games like:

• Neverwinter Nights (1&2)
  
  
• Baldurs Gate (1&2)
  
  
• Neverwinter Online
  
  
• Sword Coast Legends

Get your guide:

https://www.amazon.com/Out-Abyss-D-Accessory/dp/0786965819

It's an amazing resource for all things Underdark.

There aren't a lot out there specifically for 5e (assuming you're playing 5e, don't remember if you mentioned it) yet. In fact the only ones I'm aware of are of the campaign variety (a string of 'adventures') and there's nothing wrong with any of them. I've run Hoard of the Dragon Queen, The Rise of Tiamat, Princes of the Apocalypse and I'm currently running Out of the Abyss..

You can always take a module from an older version of the game (or from a completely different game even) but you'll have to do some work to get it ready. The stats for the monsters will be different - you'll need to look up the same or similar monsters in the Monster Manual and have the stats ready. Other than that though the plot, maps and the rest can be used as-is.

DriveThruRPG has some modules that don't cost too much. You get them as a pdf instead of a physical book, but everything you need is there. Again, if you use one from an older version of the game you'll have to do some prep work.

You can find them on EBay as well. Some of the most famous ones are Tomb of Horrors (really though - don't do it. Your players will hate you), Ravenloft (my personal favorite module of all time which a Redditor has converted to 5e) and here's a list that I largely agree with.

You and Rosey Grier have stuff to talk about! (And NO ONE makes fun of him because even at 79 he can mess. You. Up.)

Copies of Rosey Grier's Needlepoint for Men are still available.

Hello! I responded to your post on /r/Entrepreneur with advice, but never heard anything back :)

My husbands a massage therapist and we love your stuff! It seems that the style would be suited to schools and maybe pediatrics. The only problem is that schools budgets are so tight that I'm not sure that they could afford your posters. You can find detailed body posters on Amazon for $5-10. Where do you print your stuff? How are your margins? I would try packaging up similar posters to sell together and contact after school programs. They're always looking for decoration and usually have the funds.

I think your stickers would sell amazingly at actual massage/accupuncture/physical therapy schools (the Florida School of Massage has it's own gift shop) and they'd probably do well in gift shops in funky/alternative areas (eg. the Bay Area, Seattle, LA, New York, etc).

Also, have you thought about making coloring books? The minimalist style to your work I think would do really well here. You could do kids educational books and fun stuff for anatomy students.

Anyway, good luck and let me know if you'd like to bounce some ideas around :)

One of my favorite books for anatomy was COLORING BOOK!.

It's one of the best for learning. I used it to get an A+ in my anatomy class.

dude, best thing ever

Actually, in certain areas of biology, coloring is considered an essential part of college-level courses. Many classes in the following fields at top universities will require the linked coloring books as textbooks:

• Anatomy
  
  
• Biology
  
  
• Botany
  
  
• Human Brain
  
  
• Microbiology
  
  
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This little set of cards helped me through my first 2 burns till I just memorized them.

I'm seeing a complete oversight of the stuff I see so many other people make on this sub. Hygiene gear. Hygiene gear. Hygiene gear.

What are you going to wipe your ass with? Clean your hands before your eat? Brush your teeth? What will you bathe with, even if it is just a pits, nuts, and ass wipe down with baby wipes?

-My rule of thumb is 7-10 baby wipes a day when in the field. Having baboon butt from being poorly cleaned up after hurts at first, then will get to be real bad news. A pack of 100 baby wipes doesn't weight too much.

-A toothbrush. Things like toothaches used to be fatal problems not too long ago in first world countries, and still are in third. A cavity or any other nastiness in your teeth is one of those "all encompassing hurts" that make everything difficult, kind of like pulling a muscle in your back or something.

-An outdoor shower isn't necessary, just a good scrub down at the end of the day on any part of the body where there is a crease/fold- armpits, groin, etc. These places also have hair, which grows/supports bacteria.

I'm not going to hit the clothes thing, because u/edheler did a good job of the break down. I'm just going to emphasize socks. The legs feed the wolf, right? If you're feet go bad from wet socks/foot nastiness, life starts to suck fast.

The rest of this is just my opinions and personal preferences.

-I see you have quart sized ziplock bags. I prefer gallon ziplock bags. Waterproofing your kit, especially your clothes, is key. When it rains and your pack gets saturated, everything inside will soak up all that water like a sponge. This adds more weight, which sucks to carry, but on a survival note, now you have to take the time to lay out all your gear and dry it to prevent it from molding. In Undaunted Courage, Ambrose talked about how Lewis and Clark went to great lengths to dry out their gear anytime it got wet, because they know that that shit had to last them for the duration. A bugout situation will be similar- what you have is going to have to last, and it getting wet is no good. The 32 gallon trash bags may be for this purpose, or other general purpose stuff, but I've found that once you put a lot of stuff in them they rip. Gallon bags are clear so you can see whats inside of them, small enough to not have so much extra space, and big enough to fit most things. I've found quart size bags to be just too small for all around use.

-A tarp. I see you have a hammock and a bag, which is my preferred way of sleeping outdoors. My hammock is a hennessy with a built in rain fly. Getting rained on sucks, and a tarp can keep you dry. Also with hammocks, on cold/windy nights, the hammock functions as a heat sink, since there is no ground beneath you to insulate you. A tarp will cut down on the wind leeching away your valuable heat, even with your bag in there. I've slept in my hammock for a long period straight, and some kind of windscreen/liner is important for the winter moths that are coming up. Plus, a tarp is one of those survival items like a knife or rope- it's got too many uses to be left out. My personal three items that I always harp on are knife, rope, tarp.

-Good on you on the zip ties. They are incredibly useful little things.

-Have you considered a knot card? Knots are a set of skills with an expiration date on them- if you don't use them all the time, it leaves you. I use the hell out of mine, and you don't give up much weight or space.

Hahaha. yeah! Don't let it stop you though. You can go out there and tie basic knots and it'll work, but not quite as well. I got this little knot guide and it helped a lot: https://smile.amazon.com/Pro-Knot-Outdoor-Knots-John-Sherry/dp/0922273227/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481681534&sr=8-1&keywords=knot+book+plastic

I learned the knots from youtube and then, because I'm forgetful and never remember them, I use the guide to consult them when I want to actually use them.

In your situation I would first be working on defense in depth strategies. It sounds like you have a fairly ideal opportunity to interdict travel to your retreat. Since we're obviously postulating a TEOTWAWKI situation some strategically downed trees or a small landslide might permanently interdict vehicular traffic. If they get out the chainsaws to clear some trees how much further could you hear that versus the vehicles themselves. How many neighbors do you have that would help with your interdiction efforts after the ballon went up? Can you disguise the road to your retreat so that people who didn't know it was there before wouldn't notice it?

There are too many reference books worth hiding given your postulated circumstances. Duplicating my reference book collection to hide a set would be quite expensive. There is always the book shelf listing of survivalblog to use as a good starting point. Here is a link to the knot reference I have in my INCH bag. It's very basic but also waterproof.

75 bucks on amazon new, cheaper used

I have also seen it offered in pdf format but no clue what it costs in that form

Oxy is (last I checked, about a year ago) about $25-30 per tank for a 330CF tank. I get about 5-6 hours per tank, but I have a Delta Elite. Smaller torch == longer work time. Adding a foot pedal will also extend your oxy tank usage time.

These are useful if you're teaching yourself. There are youtube videos as well.

Puntys are just clear glass rods. I like 9 or 12mm, depending on what I'm working with. Get a lot, you'll go through it. Good luck.

Not the OP but I am a glassblower. I highly recommend that anyone interested in this profession buy these books. They truly are the lampworkers bible. Google lampwork studios near you and go take a class. They will run about 300 for a weekend and that will teach you some of the basics of solid form. You may even leave the class with some marbles and pendants. Don't expect to make pipes overnight. This dude is truly the exception to the rule.


http://www.amazon.com/Contemporary-Lampworking-Practical-Shaping-Edition/dp/0965897214

Don't worry about the case right now in my opinion, let him decide what size and shape he feels comfortable carrying around after he has actually made something to fill it with.

What I would recommend instead is this bundle with Contemporary Lampworking 1 & 2, generally considered the "textbooks" for creative lampworking these days.

http://www.amazon.com/Contemporary-Lampworking-Practical-Shaping-Edition/dp/0965897214

if you like the disney glassblowers then you are talking /r/lampwork and its not hard to start. You can set up relatively cheap if you are looking to do some small work you can do it in garage with ventilation. Go to a glassblowing message board like the melting pot at www.talkglass.com there you can search all the beginner threads and see where people take the art form whether through beads or pipes. Materials and torches can be purchased at retailer websites like www.mountainglass.com or wale apparatus. To learn without lessons or apprenticing you should look into buying Bandhu's books Contemporary Lampworking 3 volumes with limitless info from the very basic to the very complex. Good luck.

http://www.amazon.com/Contemporary-Lampworking-Practical-Shaping-Edition/dp/0965897214

Interesting read. I recommend checking out Good Clean Fun by Nick Offerman (link). The first part of the book has some great beginner info and the rest of the book are projects, with humorous stories peppered throughout.

Different types of benches lend themselves to different types of work. A really good book that talks about the way you go about deciding what sort of bench you want to build is Chris Schwarz's "The Workbench Design Book: The Art and Philosophy of Building Better Benches".

http://www.amazon.com/The-Workbench-Design-Book-Philosophy/dp/1440310408

For eye-candy and inspiration (and some instruction), there's the classic, "The Workbench Book", by Scott Landis.

Schwarz has two workbench books and I have only read this one cover to cover and it has quite a few benches in there so it is quite possible that one of them had laminated dimensional lumber. The bench he feels is best suited for hand work is the Roubo that is featured on the cover and the legs for it are made from 6x6's that he found in the back of a big box store. I am in no way saying that you can't rip down 2x8's or 2x12's and laminate them together I am simply suggesting that buying lumber as close as you can to the proper dimensions for the legs and top ect. the less work it is, and imho makes for a better looking bench if not a more stable bench.

I highly recommend "The Workbench Design Book: The Art & Philosophy of Building Better Benches". It's a really fun and enjoyable read, even if you're not particularly interested in building a workbench. He's such an interesting thinker and researcher and this is probably his best work so far.

I don't have a guide to go off of unfortunately. it was more a compilation of what I could find online.

/u/joelav's guide on tuning an out of box kanna

sumokun has some very useful youtube videos about kannas and their blades.

Leanord Lee's complete guide to sharpening helped me understand some of the factors that do and don't make a plane blade cut

This guy has a guide and i'm not sure what to make of it since there is only illustrations

This is a great book on how to sharpen tools. It's written by Leonard Lee, of Lee Valley Tools.

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Sharpening-Leonard-Lee/dp/1561581259/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1451121133&sr=1-2&keywords=how+to+sharpen

I've enjoyed Woodworking Basics - Mastering the Essentials of Craftsmanship - An Integrated Approach With Hand and Power tools. I've also heard great reviews The Complete Manual of Woodworking: A Detailed Guide to Design, Techniques, and Tools for the Beginner and Expert and The Joint Book: The Complete Guide to Wood Joinery.

As for tools, I would hold off buying tools for him until he knows he wants to really get into. From personal experience, I know when it comes to buying gifts for people just starting out with a new hobby, there is always the off chance that they might not continue with it.

Try Woodworking Basics, which is basically a brief course in a book or Small Projects which are all handtool projects ranging from simple to advanced.

Point well taken. I'm in a somewhat similar situation.

Since I'm enrolled in another supervised shop class, I will have a place (once a week) to work on real benches. My plan was to work on cheap wood and get some basic joints down, then tackle the bench project in Basic Woodworking. This is a small bench with mortise and tenon, wedged mortise and tenon, and dovetail joints. If that comes out alright I think I'll feel comfortable to move ahead with making my own bench.

Tage Frid's three volume set. https://www.amazon.com/Tage-Teaches-Woodworking-Step-Step/dp/1561588261

You can find them used for a lot less. Classic and complete.

I'd get a book on joinery - preferably one that tells you when to use a particular joint and not just how to cut it. Unfortunately I don't have one I can recommend off the top of my head, but if you're serious you could go for the set of Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking, which covers everything. The first book is all about joinery and the third covers construction.

I personally don't think you are too old.

I used to sew for fun when I was 16, stopped after leaving school and began again at the age of 23/24. I have been steadily re-learning all of the techniques I was taught at school, and have been attending college courses on sewing and dressmaking too. I am now at the stage where I am working on my own project portfolio, but will happily admit that I am still learning lots of new things.

I will agree with /u/heliotropedit though. you do have to be completely 100% dedicated to learning everything you can.

You will end up spending hours and hours practicing the same techniques over and over again. You will want to quit at times and need to motivate yourself to carry on and push through to the end. You'll want to cry on occasions at how tired you are and how you feel that your work simply isn't good enough and how it never will be. You will see other people wearing beautifully crafted garments and feel angry at your own lack of skills. but when you finally break through and create a perfectly drafted and constructed garment, you will realise all of that time, pain, upset and sheer panic will have been 100% worth it.

But before you ever reach this point, you need to be completely certain that it is what you want to do, the tailoring profession is very difficult to break into and it takes true dedication and sacrifice and time (years) to make it.

NB a few good books to help:- (the first three books are good for beginners, the last 4 books are aimed at the more intermediate level sewers)

Easy Does It Dressmaking

The Sewing Book

The Dressmakers Handbook

Couture Sewing Techniques as recommended to me by /u/heliotropedit.

Couture Sewing: Tailoring Techniques

Classic Tailoring Techniques: Menswear

Classic Tailoring Techniques: Womenswear

I have been sewing for what seems like forever. I mostly sew clothing, corsets and costumes and have done a lot of embellishments. Not sure what types of projects you’re interested in but the book Couture Sewing Techniques by Claire Shaeffer is a must have for anyone wanting to learn hand sewing techniques as it applies to sewing clothing. Its beautifully illustrated, has clear photos and easy to read instructions to learn and apply any and all of the sewing techniques you would want or need to create a couture garment. The book shows everything from the most basic stitches to advanced techniques.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Couture-Sewing-Techniques-Revised-Updated/dp/1600853358/ref=pd_sbs_14_1/259-1357415-7367116?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1600853358&pd_rd_r=4d9997ec-7940-11e9-a9b2-57670b156927&pd_rd_w=NWeji&pd_rd_wg=fgcr5&pf_rd_p=18edf98b-139a-41ee-bb40-d725dd59d1d3&pf_rd_r=397B75RS3KFC698DJWNG&psc=1&refRID=397B75RS3KFC698DJWNG

Bridal Couture by Susan Khalje has a great section about working with lace, as does Couture Sewing Techniques by Claire Schaeffer.

No problem, let me know if you have any other questions. Pyrogirl mentioned this book, which I bought for a class. It's quite excellent and has good descriptions of techniques if you're interesting in high-end sewing.

In addition, the same author has a book about working with various types of fabric. You can find the page on lace here.

You may have some difficulty marking the lace as normal home-sewing techniques (wax paper, pencil, chalk, etc) dont like to show up on sheers. If you're up to it, thread-trace everything. This will yield the best results but can be time consuming as hell, especially if you're not used to hand basting. Otherwise, mark with pins or safety pins.

If you're working off of a commercial pattern, you can simply aline edges instead of marking stitch lines, but make sure to take a good look at the seam allowance before hand. Most commercial patterns have 5/8" allowance, more than enough to finish with a 1/4" french seam, but it's always good to check.

This book really helped me get started. There are a lot of projects in there that are great for beginners, and then plenty that are higher difficulty once you get the hang of various stitches and techniques.

This is the yarn. https://www.amazon.com/Red-Heart-Boutique-Unforgettable-Yarn/dp/B008CVJN0M/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref=yo_pop_d_pd_title

I bought it for a different project, that didn't go well, so repurposed it using a pattern from this book. https://www.amazon.com/Crochet-One-Skein-Wonders®-Projects-Crocheters/dp/1612120423/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541397390&sr=8-1&keywords=one+skein+wonders+crochet

I find crocheting very relaxing. It helps calm me down when I'm feeling stressed or anxious. Making toys like these is fun, and one skein wonders mean you don't have to worry about having lots of variety on hand.

CROCHET THIS FOR ME! I'd love a had in Gryffindor colors :) This book can be purchased used or kindle edition for under $5 and might give you some great ideas to expand your crocheting skills.

It would make my Christmas if you got me this book:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1612120423/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_1_13?colid=22KZ2NB4AP9GY&coliid=I3P6P0CE78ZSAY


Here is my Wishlist that includes that book and others that I'm interested in! I like to crochet and hope to learn new skills making projects for others :). Thank you for such a sweet offer!!

Gwyn's Wishlist
Link: http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/22KZ2NB4AP9GY

Fear cuts deeper than swords

1. on my WL, something grey.
   
   
2. NOT on WL, rain reminiscing
   
   
3. on my WL, yes i find this food unusual.
   
   
4. on my WL, my husband, he is deaf like no other and LOVES action movies.
   
   
5. this book is a fast read, and hillarious.
   
   
6. I have nothing for this...
   
   
7. on my WL, poopin litters fer kikat
   
   
8. SO thinks its useful, i do not, but it is pretty
   
   
9. UHF/not on WL because it has to be one of the best B rate movies of all time. And its just stupid funny.
   
   
10. Kukri for your zombie ass/not on WL
    
    
11. ONE TRILLION DOLLARS would prolly help me out/not on WL
    
    
12. I would have gotten away with it too, if it hadn't have been for those pesky add-ons/on WL
    
    
13. Monitor for moi/Obviously on my WL
    
    
14. definitely bigger than a breadbox/on my WL
    
    
15. Bouncy balls are smaller than a golf ball/not on WL
    
    
16. Best smells ever, imho/on my WL
    
    
17. SFW is relative i suppose./on my WL
    
    
18. Most helpful for going back to school/on my WL
    
    
19. Obsessed with crochet/on my WL
    
    
20. Unicorn meat/ on my WL Because really, who can say they own unicorn meat? And when its opened its even BETTER.
    
    Thanks for the contest!

3 different books of crochet patterns. I've been waiting for this one to be available in the US for ages, and I got this one, and I pre-ordered this little book of monsters.

I may or may not have demanded the stag kit from my SO for christmas, which I whipped up on xmas day and is now proudly displayed above our TV.

And, as I'm 'bistitchual' I've also made the Ram and the Zebra from Vanessa Mooncie's Animal Heads >_<

My next plan is for the Tiger, so I will have to buy the book when my yarn ban ends...

This made me laugh because for a couple of months this book has sat in my Amazon basket, but I'm told i can't hang any up! Animal Heads: Trophy Heads to Crochet https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/178494064X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8VeMybW848QCH

There's this book on Amazon. I have it and its pretty neat!
https://www.amazon.com/Animal-Heads-Trophy-Crochet/dp/178494064X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497453130&sr=8-1&keywords=animal+heads+crochet
(Sorry, don't know how to link well)

There is a lion head in it that you can possibly modify.

Lion head from the book:
http://imgur.com/yMd24e2

I'm planning to at some point definitely get around to buying this book series - Build Your Own Metal Working Shop From Scrap

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I'd also like to put together a pharmacopoeia based on the WHO list of essential medicines, including the plants you can extract the precursors from.

Metal Working Series: Gingerly

http://www.amazon.com/Build-Metal-Working-Scrap-Complete/dp/1878087355/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1392611899&sr=1-1&keywords=Build+Your+Own+Metal+Working+Shop+from+Scrap

Here is a thing called an Afghan Lathe.

Then there is "Build Your Own Metal Workshop" Book(s).

I've not done either, but they are intriguing.

I always recommend the Reader's Digest Guide and Vogue Sewing to anyone looking to start a sewing library. They cover very similar ground, so take a look inside each. I prefer Vogue most of the time, but it all depends on how she learns best.

Construct a full pair of pants for yourself from a pattern as a muslin and then use that to tailor. To size down it's a lot easier once you know how pants are constructed and there's essentially only three places that get trimmed. If the pants have butt pockets like jeans style then you shouldn't go down more than 3 sizes but for dress slacks you can essentially whittle them down as far as you like.

Here's a very good sewing book I recommend https://www.amazon.com/Sewing-Revised-Updated-Knitting-Magazine/dp/1933027002/

What about this pattern? Took me about 4 month of trial an error to learn to sew. and the whole thing was handsewn. Ended up remaking it and it took 6 months of off and on sewing while I was working 50-60 hr weeks at a new job. Three may be a stretch but one by 2016 by hand sewing and not knowing up from down sounds perfectly doable. The Vogue Sewing book was a tremendous help in learning and and i like the old copy from the '70s that i have more than the modern one. There are some content differences but no egregious omissions.

Honestly, $335 seems more than reasonable for a tailored item. 2 years is a long time to save up. I would probably charge more if I did the commission (sorry, i don't take commissions right now). Looking at the other items on that etsy page, the sewing quality could be better but its not terrible. The fit of the Narnia dress is too baggy for a custom item and that's with the back completely cinched tight. You can see a bit of seam puckering along the back seams and front neck line. The last picture of the Girls Civil war dress are a it suspect . Quality of the top looks pretty bad but that could be due to it being way too big or not so great posture on the girl.

Find someone local for the commission if you can. Even the best seamstress in the world wouldn't be able to tailor the suit to your body from across the webs.

I have an old Vogue Sewing book. It is fantastic for techniques and fabrics and pattern help.

http://www.amazon.com/Sewing-Revised-Updated-Knitting-Magazine/dp/1933027002

This is my go-to book when I need an answer.

This is the peacock from the Genuine Origami by Maekawa. Had a blast, but I'm definitely gonna start from the beginning to ease into it!

Thanks! The key is to start simple, be persistent, and to be analytical when you're folding from diagrams. Most people ( myself included) start by modifying traditional bases. When using diagrams, Try to look at the ways that structures come together and look for recurring structures and try to understand what these structures can do. Everybody recommends the book origami design secrets by Robert lang but the book that helped me understand design the most was Genuine Origami by jun maekawa. This one http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Origami-Mathematically-Based-Models-Complex/dp/4889962514/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415713219&sr=8-1&keywords=genuine+origami Other than that try to get ideas from other models ( I got the idea for the shell from fumiaki kawahatas stegosaurus) and have fun discovering your unique style of origami! If you have any more questions feel free to ask!

Genuine Origami by Jun Maekawa (http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Origami-Mathematically-Based-Models-Complex/dp/4889962514) is a pretty good book to learn about the more technical side of origami. Jun Maekawa goes into depth about how he developed a lot of the models and what techniques/theories are applied in the models. He also selected models for the book which are illustrative of specific design features. I found a lot of the models in this book to be fairly difficult but with enough patience I was able to fold most models.

Personally I'm also a fan of Origami to Astonish and Amuse by Jeremy Schafer (http://www.amazon.com/Origami-Astonish-Amuse-Jeremy-Shafer/dp/0312254040) which isn't quite as technically in depth as Maekawa's book. However Schafer does go into depth about how he developed the various models as well though. The models can also be quite funny and I'm fairly sure 14-year-old me would have thoroughly enjoyed this book. The models in this book can range in difficulty from fairly easy to tediously difficult.

I think either book would make a good present and they're also reasonably priced on amazon.

Amazing, I've tried to fold this on 6" paper several times and failed. I end up crumbling it into a ball :/ and make a bolder instead.

I believe this is Jun Maekawa design? and is in the book Genuine Origami.

My favorite origami books are:

Origami for the Connoisseur https://www.amazon.com/dp/4817090022/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_X5GGzb0NC14YA

and

Genuine Origami: 43 Mathematically-Based Models, From Simple to Complex https://www.amazon.com/dp/4889962514/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_L7GGzb1H9N4SY

Both books are well written and cover a wide range of designs (both in content and in skill level). The harder models in genuine will take hours to fold.

That's incredible. I have this book: Genuine Origami: 43 Mathematically-Based Models, from Simple to Complex https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/4889962514/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VC8bBbZ0VFWS3

And there's a 3 headed dragon that is just gorgeous:

https://origami.me/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/origami-non-traditional-dragons-featured-uai-1600x900.jpg

Animal Friends of Pica Pau: Gather All 20 Colorful Amigurumi Animal Characters https://www.amazon.ca/dp/9491643193/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_yG3SBbWBYEQBD

I'm a crocheter and love to make amigurumi. I love the book Yummi Gurumi and just bought the book Animal Friends of Pica Pau.

I'm making a baby blanket right now too, I got the pattern off Etsy. I also have a long list of things in my Ravelry account to make as well haha.

There are tons... search for Karakuri (japanese paper automatons) or search google for wooden automata, in particular the artist Dug North is doing some really cool stuff in wood.

There's a great Karakuri book: Karakuri: How to Make Paper Models that Move that does an amazing job outlining and demonstrating all the different linkages and gears you can use to generate different movements. It also comes with tear out pages to build the models and gears out of paper.

I've been meaning to get around to start building models of various gears and linkages for 3d printing, but haven't had a chance to yet.

As a former anime nerd I have snooped and found some age appropriate potential gifts (I don't know what she's seen though!)

Rylee:

• Boruto Manga vol 1 Sequel to the Naruto manga series, a lot less sad so far
  
  
• Gravity Falls Cinestory Comic vol 1 Gravity Falls is an age appropriate Disney Cartoon that's honestly really cool and unique. The story gets pretty deep so you can enjoy reading it together if you want!
  
  
• Avatar The Last Airbender Complete Series A beautiful epic story about a young protagonist tasked with saving the world from a century old war. If you haven't seen it, watch it with her. This is an American cartoon but it is a must watch
  
  
• Spirited Away If she hasn't seen it, this is one of the most popular Ghibli films. Family appropriate with strong cultural references.
  
  
• The Magic Kingdom of Landover part 1 This includes the first three novels in the series by Terry Brooks. One of the first fantasy novel series I was able to get into at a young age
  
  
• Needle Felting Tool and Project Kit to make some cute plush kitties in a cool crafty way. Might not be good for the 8 year old to try but Rylee should be fine!
  
  
  Trinity:
  
  
• Karakuri Papercraft Book Learn to make mechanical paper sculptures. They're very cool!
  
  
• Paint Your Own Horse Figurine Kit
  
  
• Tetris 3D Puzzle
  
  
• Ducktales Xbox360 Game Awesome remastered video game from the 80's!
  

The mountain goat/bear! I love it!! I might have to get the book...

https://smile.amazon.com/Karakuri-Make-Mechanical-Paper-Models/dp/0312566697?sa-no-redirect=1

>If anyone's interested I found this book on Amazon
>This book
>The actual Japanese book


Thank to /u/HiepNotik for providing these links.
If anyone is interested in learning this, they can buy the book.

Check with the National Association of Rocketry http://www.nar.org/ and look for a club near you. Attend a launch, and ask questions.

Pick up a copy of the Handbook of Model Rocketry.
https://smile.amazon.com/Handbook-Model-Rocketry-7th-Official/dp/0471472425/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=handbook+of+model+rocketry&qid=1566343391&s=gateway&sprefix=handbook+of+mo&sr=8-2

Start here, and try out Kerbal Space Program If you want to go further (as in get a real rocketry-related job) realize that you'll need to specialize in something (structural engineering, fuel chemistry, electronic telecommunications, etc) to get a job.

There is a local heritage museum near me that teaches blacksmithing to the community (I haven't started yet, but have a space reserved for March to get started). I never would have thought to look at a museum for something like this, so I thought it would be worth mentioning in the off chance you have something similar near by.

In preparation for the class I bought this book as it seems to be highly recommended by many people on the smithing forums I have looked at. It is full of lots of great information and I think has given be a decent idea of what I might be getting myself in to while also explaining the types of tools and terminology that'll be necessary to learning the trade/art.

Link to this book on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Backyard-Blacksmith-Lorelei-Sims/dp/0785825673/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1397710685&sr=1-1&keywords=backyard+blacksmith

As for books I can wholly vouch for this one.

Spike knives are great to practice knifemaking on. They will be decorative however since, as you pointed out, they do not contain enough carbon to heat treat or keep an edge. But do work with them; it's free steel and you can practice how to go about profiling a knife on them.

As far as hammers go, I have known accomplished smiths who are happy with the hammer they picked up at a flea market. I've also known those who have made their own, or those that have bought from Centaur Forge or from other smiths.

It seems everyone has their own idea of what works for them. Quality of steel, balance, and ergonomics are obviously the main priorities, but the rest is up to you.
At this stage, just use what's economical until you start refining your smithing style.

Pick up The Backyard Blacksmith and The $50 Knife Shop. If you've got time, I would also invest in The Art of Blacksmithing, mainly for it's ideas on projects and moving metal.

As for your forge questions, I'm not sure what the best answer is as I primarily work with coal and only occasionally work with gas. The gas forges I use are pretty big, so I don't have experience in your model. Maybe try to stick a RR spike in there, close the doors, and see how it does? You can make small knives for now until you figure out the direction you want to take. Hope this all helped, good luck!

Read everything you can. Books are one of the best tools a smith can have IMHO. A good book to start with is backyard blacksmith by Lorelei Sims. It is filled with pictures and has good ideas and techniques.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Backyard-Blacksmith-Lorelei-Sims/dp/0785825673

I've been playing a Dungeons and Dragons Out of the Abyss campaign for a few weeks with some friends now, and i'm really getting into it.

I'm playing a bard storyteller, so outside of the campaign i like to write down the adventures from the point of view of my character. (+- 2 to 3 pages of text per session).

The clue is that when it's all done, my bard would have written the most epic tale in the world.

I'm thinking of posting them to r/DnD when I'm happy with the quality of the text, but i'm by no means a storywriter and it shows: it often looks like a ten-year old telling about his field trip at school. Even if nobody likes it, i'm practicing my writing skills (and English written skills, as it isn't my native language)

• To echo everyone else, I would also say start with the starter set because it has everything you need to start, including a pretty nice set of dice. You could get away with this for your first session, but you will probably want some
  
• dice This may be your most cost effective way of having a set for everyone, and enough spares for people to grab from for crits and spells like fireball. Everyone will eventually get nicer sets they like more, but this is a good way to start with matched sets. Depending on how happy people are with the player options in the starter set, your next investment will either be the
  
• PHB for more player options, spells, items, and guide lines for how things should work. This is far and away the most import of the three books. As most people have said, you will probably get to the point where everyone wants access to this book. During play, you will probably want 2-3 of these at the table.
  
• Battle Mat D&D can be played in Theater of the mind, but grid combat makes a lot of rules easier to implement and officiate with a grid. The one I linked is pretty big without being overly huge (there are larger ones), and it is vinyl which makes it durable, and it erases pretty well with good wet erase markers.
  
• Miniatures is something else entirely. Most of the groups I play with have more than enough for me to ever have to buy any. Some players will make or buy a mini for his/her character. There are the round cardboard tokens that you could use for cheap. I run a D&D game on Fridays at the school I teach at and have the students use one of their dice as their mini. Monsters are usually balls of playdoh.
  
• After finishing of the LMOP (the adventure in the starter's set) you will either want to pick up one of the other adventures like Out of the Abyss or Princes of the Apocalypse. You might need a Monster Manual to go with it. PotA has a digital supplement with the extra monsters, while OotA does not.
  
• The DMG is optional really. It is great for magic items, alternative rules you could use, and world building strategies. You'll want a copy eventually, but like the MM, you wont need more than 1.
  
• Other things. Look around for things like the Elemental Evil Player's Guide and Unearthed Arcana articles. They have a bunch of free content you could use in your games. They are usually rough drafts so they might be imbalanced, but you might find something you really like in there. There are also tons of homebrew monsters, classes, races, and items if you wanted to expand your game that way.
  
  angel14995 has a great summary of all the books. This list is more useful as a logical purchasing progression guide.

No one told this NFL Pro-Bowler that his hobby was geeky or...whatever.

this

Hi. What type of internship did you get? I am a recent undergrad graduate, and I have decided to become a Physical Therapist, hoping to eventually work as a Yoga Therapist. I'm looking for a good starting-point springboard, since I have a while before I can apply to any Doctorate programs (didn't take a single science course at undergrad).
I think its really awesome that you're so psyched about your career shift, i share your fascination with human bodies, and I can't wait to take anatomy&physiology. Have you heard of The Anatomy Coloring Book? I wish you and OP the best on your adventure towards reaching your goal!

The Anatomy Coloring Book.

Then take out a bunch of the pages and make a large poster.

I beasted anatomy. Here were my secrets:

1. Anki: intelligent flashcards based on an algorithm that shows terms you don't know more frequently and slowly introduces new terms so you don't get overwhelmed.
   
   
2. Get Body Smart
   
   
3. Crash Course: Biology: great for just getting the basics and building from there.
   
   
4. Anatomy Coloring Book
   
   Hope this helps! Good luck!

Pro-Knot cards - inexpensive and useful

Fisherman version

Under $5 each and free shipping with Prime

I like these wallet-sized plastic cards that come bound together, it's a great field reference and doesn't take up much space/pack weight:

https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Knot-Outdoor-Knots-John-Sherry/dp/0922273227

well in that case, maybe you want something more portable/permanent.

http://www.amazon.com/PROKNOT-Outdoor-Knots-John-Sherry/dp/0922273227

I have a knot guide in my home prep kit so others can have a resource and for a reminder for me if I can't recall a certain knot. Nice and hard plastic and connected as a fan basically. Highly recommend.
PROKNOT Outdoor Knots https://www.amazon.com/dp/0922273227/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_0bTMwb8RZA285

Depends on what you want to do -- lampworking (torch) or full-on "furnace" glassblowing -- and how serious you want to get about it. You can put together a basic lampworking setup for about $1000, maybe $1500 nowadays. For furnace glassblowing, I only ever rented time at existing studios, which ran $100 to $150 per hour. I wouldn't even want to guess what a home setup would cost, probably in the multiple tens of thousands. Not to mention the ongoing gas bills, which are going to be high.

For lampworking, I suggest reading Bandhu Scott Dunham's text, preferably 2nd edition if you can find it (the 3rd edition isn't as good, IMHO).

For glassblowing, his text is probably still a good start, but the tools are quite different. I never saw a text for it, just took classes. If you are in Seattle, I can point you at some local classes and galleries.

Dont listen to the post above. There's many people who teach themselves who can beat out people who take classes from the masters too early. The truth is getting your own studio set up is gunna cost a lot. Ventilation is huge so you dont fuck up your lungs. Then get some glasses and dont skimp. Get your torch after you have things set up safteywise or your gunna get that thing set up and hurt yourself in the long run. There's plenty of videos and books available. Get these books. They will help a bunch. MountainGlass.com is a great website to grab what you need and they have sales multiple times a month. You're gunna be churning out shit glass for awhile. Dont let it keep you down. Everyone starts somewhere. Go from dabbers to dishes to spoons to rigs or anywhere in between. What else do you want to know?

Books:

Start with this:

http://www.amazon.com/Contemporary-Lampworking-Practical-Shaping-Edition/dp/0965897214/ref=pd_bxgy_14_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=02C74CN2YCTEBQD3G80Z

Good for marbles:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/26917255/marble-techniques-for-flameworkers-book?ref=related-3


Magazines:

There are basically 2 big name magazines for learning

https://www.theflowmagazine.com/ - latest issue has a good article on fuming based on a guy who is pretty knowledgable in the industry

http://www.hotglass.com/ - The digital subscription is great because it also allows you to download all the previous editions.

Nick Offerman's new book

Aw shit, this isn't /r/woodworking

Good Clean Fun: Misadventures in Sawdust at Offerman Woodshop

read a real mans book

YouTube is a great place to learn just about anything.

Agree wholeheartedly with u/Joyrenee22. Woodworking for Mere Mortals is a must.

Also check out King's Fine Woodworking. He and his daughters have some great videos including a free woodworking course that just started. I don't know how many videos there are yet but the first few have been about shop tools, what they do, how to use them, tips/tricks, etc.

A few more good channels: Crafted Workshop, Jon Peters, The Wood Whisperer, Jays Custom Creations, and April Wilkerson. There are a ton more but I can't think of anymore off the top of my head.

Don't underestimate books for learning woodworking. My wife got me a few last Christmas that I've really enjoyed.

Woodworking Basics - Peter Korn

Good Clean Fun - Nick Offerman (bonus, this book is full of light hearted humor)

Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking. This is technically three books and a DVD. They're thick and dense (content wise) so this may not be the funnest to run through. Some of the illustrations in the book aren't that great either.

Good luck!

There's a few books you can get to start things out. If you go through them and it doesn't diminish your passion but increases it, they'll set you on course to get started on your own. They also are worth reading if you've already begun.

• The Soul of a Tree - A Woodworker's Reflections by George Nakashima
  
  
• Good Clean Fun - Misadventures in Sawdust at the Offerman Woodshop by Nick Offerman
  
  
• The Art of Japanese Joinery by Kiyose Seike
  
  
• Illustrated Cabinetmaking - How to Design and Construct Furniture that Works by Bill Hylton
  
  
• Hand Tools - Their Ways and Workings by Aldren A. Watson
  
  
• The Real Wood Bible - The Complete Illustrated Guide to Choosing and Using 100 Decorative Woods by Nick Gibbs
  
  
• Woodworking - The Right Technique by Bob Moran
  
  
• Woodworking 101 - Skill Building Projects that Teach the Basics by Aimé Fraser, Matthew Teague, and Joe Hurst-Wajszczuk
  
  Source here for this list of books with additional ones (that I haven't personally seen or read).
  
  Edit:
  Apologies if these are in the sidebar. I'm on mobile and can't view it.

I didn't really follow plans, per se, but I did read Workbenches: From Design And Theory To Construction And Use and The Workbench Design Book Both by Christopher Schwarz. After studying these, I had all the design elements in mind and worked it out as I went along...which worked out for the most part, but I had a few hiccups due to lack of planning along the way.

The hardware is Benchcrafted, and they have plans too, which are popular, but I didn't use them.

Everything you need to know about workbenches.
https://www.amazon.com/Workbench-Design-Book-Philosophy-Building/dp/1440310408

I used this book it doesnt have any plans but lays out rough guidlines and was a good read

I would start by reading this book:

https://www.amazon.com/Workbench-Design-Book-Philosophy-Building/dp/1440310408

You might change your mind on your needs after reading it.
Also, if it was me, I would build one, but not be afraid to build another one after you try it out.

If you're looking for designs this book may help.

This is an excellent book.

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Sharpening-Leonard-Lee/dp/1561581259/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1393686102&sr=1-1&keywords=sharpening

From the handy-dandy FAQ in the sidebar https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/wiki/index#wiki_sharpening_hand_tools

search for "how to sharpen chisels" and "how to sharpen planes" for many, many how-tos.

If dead trees are your thing, 'The complete Guide to Sharpening' is useful, too. https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Sharpening-Leonard-Lee/dp/1561581259/

Do the knives you sharpen cut things the way you want them to? If so, you're doing it right. The ultimate test is that it can cut food cleanly without much effort.

The guy who owns Lee Valley tools has a book on sharpening that Taunton published. Leonard Lee wrote it. It's good.

However, you can own the most elaborate jigs or the most expensive Japanese water stones or the rarest of all Arkansas stones and even reams of Norton Champagne Magnum sandpaper but it won't be worth a hill of beans if it's so inconvenient to use that you never sharpen your knives.

I know how to use all of those methods but for every day kitchen use I use this guy along with a really nice diamond steel. If you are using the acusharp for the first time, I recommend that you start off with a really crappy knife just in case you use too much pressure and take a chunk out of the blade. Use it enough and practice enough with it and you can get a razor sharp edge on your chef's knife in really short order. No oil, no adhesives, no jigs -- it fits in a drawer and it works.

I save the stones and sandpaper for my woodworking tools and chisels where I actually schedule time to sharpen them. I don't have that luxury if I get home and have to churn out a meal in 30 minutes.

On another note: who here was equally hesitant to click on that keyword search for "blade" in the SFgate site?

> Steeling and honing are the same thing.

No. Honing an edge has a quite precise definition, which is basically polishing it after sharpening. It is done to remove the burr and microserrations left after a fine stone (800-1200x).

For that, you use either a very fine stone (4000-8000x) or honing paste and leather strop or a buffer wheel.

You may hone the primary edge, or just a microbevel edge. The standard reference here is Leonard Lee.

Steeling, in its purest form, does not remove metal, which is the difference with honing. 'Steels' made of ceramic blur the distinction.


Again, there's nothing magical with expensive knives. A knife cuts just by edge geometry. That means the included angle of the sides, and its interaction with the grind. Depends on the knife use -a cleaver will have a larger angle than a filleting knife.

You can have a convex grind, a plain grind, or a hollow ground grind. By far, the easiest to sharpen and to keep sharp is a hollow grind. The most resistent is a convex grind.

If you know how and when to use them, the final result will cut as well out of the grinder as a Wusthof. For example, I'd sharpen the cleaver above with a convex grind, and a 30º included angle - the fillet with a hollow[1] grind, and 15-20º depending on the steel quality. After a session, edge retention and steel hardness will guide your time between sharpenings.

And a USD10 knife lets you play to your heart's content - you are not scared of ruining your expensive status symbol, nor you have to sent it away for a 'professional' to sharpen it. I'm of the school that's it's better to be a master of your tools.

[1] A belt sander with a slack belt is wonderful for this.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1561581259

For me, it's been as much of a challenge as any joinery so far. I used this book extensively. Great step-by-step instructions using hand tools or power tools or both!

I could suggest a few tools, but this one might be an even better tool for him especially if he's just getting into it.

Here's one.

And another.

I bought this book on a recommendation from a blog that I read.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/156158620X/ref=oh_details_o00_s02_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You'll probably mess up (from what I've heard, everyone does), so just plan on trying again right away :)

I decided I wanted to learn, and I figured trying it was the only way to get there. It was a little intimidating at first, but I just accepted that I would make mistakes, and took it slow. For these, I followed the steps in [this book] (http://amzn.com/156158620X) and a Paul Sellers video.

I messed up by following the book literally, and only made the dovetails 5/8" deep, but the finished poplar I used was 3/4". So, I just buried my frustration, extended the lines, and cut/chiseled another 1/8".

https://www.amazon.com/Tage-Teaches-Woodworking-Step-Step/dp/1561588261 these are good introductory-intermediate books for getting started.

For basic videos, you'll see a lot of pocket hole jigs in use. Generally skip 'em unless you're going to be doing a lot of knock-together type stuff - they're expensive and the joints they create are pretty weak.

Amazon's your best source for almost all tools price-wise. The shipping sucks, but it's still way cheaper.

looked on amazon, there is a collection with three volumes for about 60 bucks. is that the same series? looks like it to me.

http://www.amazon.com/Tage-Teaches-Woodworking-Step-Step/dp/1561588261

if you were only to get one I'd say get the series of Tage Frid

For books I highly suggest the following books:
http://www.amazon.com/Couture-Sewing-Techniques-Revised-Updated/dp/1600853358/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372453039&sr=8-1&keywords=couture+sewing
http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Photo-Guide-Perfect-Fitting/dp/1589236084/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_y

The first one is great if you ever have an interest in doing high end stuff properly, and the second one is just super useful. Great guide to altering existing patterns and making your own!

I am SO with you. It drives me crazy when I can't get things to match up the way I want them to. Very precise cutting helps (I am so bad at scissors!), as does using tailor tacks instead of chalk/pen markings. The best way to get perfect matching seams is (after you have precisely cut and marked) to hand baste instead of pinning, and to always baste and ease your curves. Since all of that is time consuming I tend not to do any of it and then curse myself later.

Book recommendation!

On a related note, I have a really excellent book on couture fashion that I'd recommend you know more about this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1600853358/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2cwaCbDSE1186

I don't have a workspace, I just use the floor, but I can give you some book ideas. I've recently been really into learning about Haute Couture and Claire Shaeffer's books have been very helpful. I find her books super informative and easy to read, and I can easily see myself applying many of her techniques to every day sewing. The books I've enjoyed so far are Couture Sewing Techniques and Claire Shaeffer's Fabric Sewing Guide. I really want a hard copy of the latter as it's a fantastic reference, I have the kindle edition right now. She also has another fabric guide book that is much less detailed that is handy too. Another good book is Vogue Sewing which was one of my first sewing books and is a very useful reference for anyone, especially if you're following a pattern with unfamiliar techniques.

Also, don't be intimidated by the word couture. I know people generally associate it with super fancy difficult sewing, but Claire Shaeffer breaks down the techniques really nicely and I feel like I have a better understanding of how sewing works on a general level now. It's not scary and I'll definitely be using many of the techniques on my next project!

I used the Quinby pattern from Crochet One Skein Wonders. It was super simple to follow.

I got it from the following book:

Durant, Judith, Edie Echman. "Crochet One-Skein Wonders". North Adams: Storey Publishing, 2013. Title of the work: "Lucky Dog" by Deb Richey.
Link to the book on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Crochet-One-Skein-Wonders-Projects-Crocheters/dp/1612120423

Ruger

I think This is the most important item on my wish list right now. I'm going through kind of a rough patch in my life, and I'm looking for something to invest some energy and effort into. I think finding a new hobby and getting excited about it will be awesome. So, this is one way to start.

Also, edit to say that I am taller than my aunt, who is (probably) taller than that line. She's fun sized.

If you're interested and want to start from scratch check out this book series on making your own shop, from foundry up.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1878087355

There's this book series by David J. Gingery called "Build Your Own Metal Working Shop From Scratch", which describes in seven books how to progressively build an industrial metal sheet brake starting from a charcoal foundry. Building the tools to build the tools to build etc. I haven't read it myself, but I hear many great engineers consider it a formative text.

May I make the radical suggestion of learning to sew yourself?

There are classes, and once you have a sewing machine, it's relatively easy to start to make things from patterns - maybe try somthing simple first, and then move onto editing or even making your own patterns from clothing scaled up or down in the right places (I'm currently doing this with a project, and it's relatively easy using deconstructed clothing [a footed sleeper in my case] as a good starting point.

If you need more information on this kind of subject, books such as the Readers Digest guide to Sewing ( http://www.amazon.co.uk/Readers-Digest-Complete-Guide-Sewing/dp/0276446410/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1325004944&sr=1-1 ) or the Vogue sewing guide ( http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vogue-Sewing-revised-updated/dp/1933027002/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1325004950&sr=1-1 ) tend to be fantastic (I own older editions of both of these books, and they are well worth getting!).

Other than that, I'm sure that some of the shops like Privatina may well be able to help you if you send them an email...

http://www.ehow.com/search.html?q=sewing&skin=corporate&t=all

These are not bad, however, in my learning experience, I have never really been able to find a good solid source for sewing videos. Most of the time, only some videos are good from a specific person or company. I usually end up just researching a certain topic until I find a video that is decent. If you are on YouTube, check the ratings so you don't waste your time with ones that others deem terrible. : )

That being said, here is a good list of a variety of people/companies and their videos.
http://sewing.about.com/od/publicationsandmedia/tp/sewingvideos.htm

Blog tutorials can be very helpful. This blog post was where I first learned to sew on a zipper. (And make a handy little coin purse / ID holder) :D
http://u-handbag.typepad.com/uhandblog/2007/02/had_a_quiet_wee.html


I know you said videos, so this may not be very helpful to you, but I learned the most from this book.
http://www.amazon.com/Sewing-Revised-Updated-Knitting-Magazine/dp/1933027002/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311004049&sr=8-1

It has very basic and advanced techniques. It includes tons of pictures and is written so that anyone can understand it even if you have never touched a sewing machine. I've yet to go through the whole thing and is always my go to place when I want to learn something new.


Good luck and congratulations! :)

MAKEUP!! I'm a huge fan of it in general, loving NYX and BH Cosmetics at the moment.

Also super cool that you get to learn about lasers and microscopes, I'm a little jealous.

Sewing is tricky! I highly suggest checking out Vouge Sewing it really helped me a lot with understanding how to alter patterns, and determining how to figure out what part of the dress is or isn't fitting right.

If you are trying to be frugal about it, sewing your clothes isn't the way to go. It may be good to learn a lot of mending techniques and how to alter clothing.

Answering the actual question:

I second Craftster.org, but also Burdastyle has a ton of free patterns that you can cut out. The two books I refer to most for information are teh vogue guide to sewing (which as an almost encyclopedic how to on every basic thing you would need to know) and the High fashion sewing, which helps you refine your skills by teaching how to correctly do different seams (also explains when and why you would use them.)

Vogue book:http://www.amazon.com/Sewing-Revised-Updated-Knitting-Magazine/dp/1933027002/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269758900&sr=8-1

High fashion:http://www.amazon.com/Fashion-Sewing-Secrets-Worlds-Designers/dp/1579544150/ref=pd_sim_b_28

You can definitely get teh vogue one at teh library.

Another thing I would highly recommend is to purchase a serger. It cuts down on time and finishes all of your seams to keep things from raveling. It can cost a decent chunk up front, but if you are planning to make clothes, I've found that it keeps them neat on the inside and makes them last longer to fave nicely finished seams.

Also, link to Genuine Origami https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Origami-Mathematically-Based-Models-Complex/dp/4889962514/

He’s from this book: https://www.amazon.com/Animal-Friends-Pica-Pau-Characters/dp/9491643193

I’m not sure if it’s ok to post copyrighted material here...

It’s from Animal Friends of Pica Pau : my local library had a copy. Gonna see if I can work up a Platypus before it needs to go back.

I am using this one atm, however I am only undertaking medsci.