Books published by publisher Research Press

Hat maker Gill Stratton's children would not wear sun hats, so she found some fabulous fabrics, let them choose their favourites, and designed sun hats for them that they were happy to wear. Here she has designed 20 fantastic sun hats for boys, girls and babies. There are even some recycled hats made from old clothes. All the hats are easy to make with only simple sewing skills and a basic machine.

12 beautiful crocheted wreaths to make for all year round, each with accompanying smaller projectsWreaths are not just for Christmas - they can be used to decorate your home all year round! Anna Nikipirowicz shows you how to create sumptuous crocheted wreaths and other decorations that will grace your home and look beautiful, whatever the season.There is a wide variety to choose from spring, summer, autumn and winter wreaths to a gorgeous succulents wreath, an Easter wreath, a Halloween wreath and a Christmas wreath. These lovely yarny creations are festooned with flowers, leaves and other decorations such as birds, owls, pumpkins, stars, bunnies and foxes. Anna also includes other decorations such as garlands and terrariums. There are also three delightful tiny wreaths to make, featuring a hedgehog, a mouse and a robin, and each main project has a smaller accompanying project to make.If you love crochet, you'll love Anna's imaginative designs.

Animals are a popular subject within the manga genre, and this book is perfect for anyone seeking to learn the basics of creating these amazing creatures. Choose from 28 different manga animals, all full of character and in a range of dynamic poses, including a dog, panda, fox, chameleon and penguin. Each drawing is developed in eight easy stages from a rough sketch of the basic shapes through to the finished, coloured drawing, making this book ideal for adults and children of all ages and abilities.

In this collection of four assorted projects, young artisans will learn to batik scarves, book covers, and wall tapestries as they begin to undertake this Indonesian art of decorating cloth by applying wax resists and then dyeing it. This simple and user-friendly approach to batik mixes brightly colored dyes with eye-catching fabrics and papers, demonstrating effective and quick techniques for exotic results.

Beanies are a winter favourite among home knitters, and here Susie Johns shows you how to knit them using the simple patterns in this book. Susie's designs are fun, fresh and inspiring, and will appeal to a wide range of knitters. From traditional to contemporary, fun and funky and knitted in bright, vibrant yarns to muted pastels, there is something for everyone. Susie has designed patterns suitable for men, women, children and babies; for a relaxed look, go for the oversized Slouch Beanie, a little girl would love the cute Charm Beanie, choose the soft, cream Baby Beanie for a new arrival and the Beastie Beanie for a fun-loving lad! Knitted beanies also make fantastic gifts for special friends and relatives.

For grades 1-6. An essential resource for helping students learn to overcome irrational beliefs, negative feelings, and the negative consequences that may result. This 2006 revision is packed with 105 creative and easy-to-do activities 15 are new to this edition. The activities include games, stories, role plays, writing, drawing, and brainstorming. Each activity is identified by grade level and categorized into one of five important topic areas: Self-Acceptance; Feelings; Beliefs and Behavior; Problem Solving and Decision Making; and Interpersonal Relationships. Thinking, Feeling, Behaving is an emotional education curriculum based on the principles of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. It can be used in classroom or small group settings.

The step-by-step way to learn how to draw a fantastic collection of dinosaurs. There is no text - just simple shapes built up in clear stages little by little. This visual and practical approach will have you reaching for your drawing tools time and time again. Here you will find all kinds wonderful thunder beasts from browsing plant eaters like the Amargasaurus and Diplodocus, to fearsome flesh eaters like the Tyrannosaurus and Carnotaurus. Included are giant creatures, flying reptiles and weird and wonderful dinosaurs like the Stegosaurus and Triceratops and there many more. The two-colour line illustrations make the drawing process simple, highlighting every stage and final images show what colours the dinosaurs may have been. You do not have to know how to draw to use this book. Rather the projects will build up your skills and give you the confidence you need to create your own drawings. Experienced artists will find this book useful too. It is a great source of ideas and an inspiration for anyone wanting to draw these fascinating creatures.

Give your favourite boots a fresh twist with a great new fashion: boot toppers. Monica Russel presents an appealing range of boot toppers for you to choose from. Stylish and practical, this book contains patterns for twenty great pairs of cuffs, covers and hugs in a variety of styles for your boots. The book contains variations, and all the information you need on materials and terminology. It's a great way to make gifts for your friends, and they're so simple, even knitting newcomers can have a go!

Pop Art is eye-catching, bold, recognisable and, best of all, its easy to reproduce making it fantastic for beginners. Thomas Böhler explains all the fundamentals including materials, tools and the basic techniques as well as everything you need to know about this fashionable art form. The book is packed full of inspirational pop art pieces partly inspired by famous pop art artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein; but including plenty of contemporary references and subjects. More than just a decorative hobby, this book will inspire you to create your own unique works of pop art.