Math class is the stuff of nightmares. The unfortunate fact is that all too many youngsters fear their math teachers as much as the monster under the bed—or maybe those students imagine their math teachers under the bed all along.... Read More

Judy Gauthier’s "Tantalizing Table Toppers" includes over two dozen designs for projects that are stylish and achievable, ranging from farmhouse chic to contemporary to dinner party elegant. The book’s designs and instructions cover... Read More

A primer on the ins and outs of illustration techniques and a source of inspiration, Flora Waycott’s "Draw Every Little Thing" focuses on everyday surroundings and encourages expressive details. Its pointers are influenced by both... Read More

Deborah Jarchow and Gwen W. Steege’s "The Weaving Explorer" updates the craft from its 1970s boom days. Gone are garish chemical colors and polyester fibers; cooler palettes and the subtle hues of natural dyes reign. While there are... Read More

In "What Makes a Potter", art critic Janet Koplos zooms around the contemporary American pottery scene profiling eclectic, beguiling potters with divergent design philosophies and traditions who’ve fashioned meaningful, sustainable... Read More

Naomiki Sato’s Origami Roses is a beautiful and inspiring book full of amazing, complex, and realistic blooms made from paper. The book includes eleven projects covering seven types of roses, not to mention cherry blossoms,... Read More

Packed with delightful history and trivia, "Your Move" makes an irresistible case for reviving offline games. Joan Moriarity and Jonathan Kay’s "Your Move" elucidates the renaissance of board games, the ways they mirror society, and... Read More

Matthew Budman’s "Book Collecting Now" is both an enthusiastic, clear-eyed look at book collecting in the digital age and an info-rich primer for those who want to begin, expand, or refocus their collections. Despite predictions, print... Read More