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Mindful Crafting: The Maker's Creative Journey
by Sarah SamuelExplore how crafting and mindfulness come together to soothe our mind, body and soul. Apart from the sheer enjoyment of using our hands to create something new, crafting helps us to connect with who we are. From the comfort of our own home we can be in the moment with our materials and our mind. Through focused meditations, personal anecdote and expert insight, Mindful Craftingunearths the true value of craft, and how we can meet our soul&’s yearning to be creative and open ourselves up to infinite possibilities. For all crafters - whether you&’re a potter or a painter, practise needlework, woodwork or jewellery-making – this book will support and encourage you wherever your crafting journey takes you. Sarah Samuel looks at the steps you might encounter, including finding space and structure, changing direction, and common obstacles like creative block and lack of time, and shares the mindful practices that will see you through. If you like this, you might be interested in Mindful Thoughts for Makers. . .
Mindful Design: A Survival Guide for Responsible Product Designers (Design Thinking)
by Scott RileyLearn to create seamless designs backed by a responsible understanding of the human mind. This new edition is fully updated and reworked to employ a realistic, challenging, and practical approach to interface design, presenting state of the art scientific studies in behavioral sciences, interface design and the psychology of design. All with modern, up-to-date examples and screenshots. The practical portion of this edition has been completely reworked, giving you the chance to follow along with a real, proven design process that has produced several successful products imbued with the principles of mindful, responsible design.You'll examine how human behavior can be used to integrate your product design into lifestyle, rather than interrupt it, and make decisions for the good of those that are using your product. You will also learn about the neurological aspects and limitations of human vision and perception; about our attachment to harmony and dissonance; and about our brain’s propensity towards pattern recognition and how we perceive the world around us. In the second half of the book, you’ll follow along with the key phases of a design project, implementing what you have learned in an end-to-end, practical setting. Design is a responsibility, but not enough designers understand the human mind or the process of thought. Mindful Design, Second Edition introduces the areas of brain science that matter to designers, and passionately explains how those areas affect each human’s day-to-day experiences with products and interfaces, providing a battle-tested toolkit to help you make responsible design decisions. What You'll Learn Review how attention and distraction work and the cost of attentional switchingUse Gestalt principles to communicate visual groupingEnsure your underlying models make sense to your audienceUse time, progression, and transition to create a compositionCarefully examine controlling behavior through reductionist and behaviorist motivation concepts Apply the theoretical knowledge to practical, mindful interface design Who This Book Is For The primary audience for this book is professional designers who wish to learn more about the human mind and how to apply that to their work. The book is also useful for design-focused product owners and startup founders who wish to apply ethical thinking to a team, or when bootstrapping their products. The secondary audience is design students who are either studying a ‘traditional’ visual design course, or a UX/interaction design course who have a desire to learn how they might be able to apply mindful design to their early careers. Finally, a tertiary audience for this book would be tutors involved in teaching design, or peripheral, courses who may wish to incorporate its teachings into their lectures, workshops or seminars.
Mindful Eye, Playful Eye: 101 Amazing Museum Activities for Discovery, Connection, and Insight
by Frank Feltens Michael Garbutt Nico RoenpagelExperience art and design as you've never experienced them before with 101 imaginative, mindfulness-based practices that will engage your senses, open your mind, and transform your next museum visitSwitch off your phone, take a deep breath, and prepare for adventure. Mindful Eye, Playful Eye invites readers on a thoughtful journey through museums, with 101 practices designed to nurture the development of attention, creativity, and compassion. This book encourages a playful and reflective approach to the museum experience of viewing art, sculptures, fossils, jewelry, aircraft, and more, including suggestions to:Imagine an object features prominently in a film or novel. What role does it play in a love story, thriller, and sci-fi?Pose to mirror a piece and consider the sensations that arise.Encounter as many objects as you can while holding your breath.Switch between scientific and empathic modes of viewing an object.Activities include instructions for both individual and partnered exploration. Whether frequenting a favorite museum or exploring an unfamiliar one, this book will enrich solo trips and add a unique element of connection to romantic or friend dates. Practices are divided into 5 categories:Body: explores how your body responds to museum objects.Vision: challenges established visual habits and encourages experimentation.Mind: focuses on thoughts and feelings that animate your inner world.Imagination: encourages you to imagine new ways of being.Action: transforms you into an art maker and performance artist.The practices can be performed in any museum in the world. Mindful Eye, Playful Eye empowers museumgoers to encounter museum collections, themselves, and each other with heightened awareness, centeredness, and a sense of unabashed joy.
Mindful Knitting
by Tara Jon ManningMindful Knitting contains ten original and enjoyable knitting projects, each complemented by a meditation exercise. You'll develop a deeper sense of calm, involvement, and joy in your knitting practice.
Mindful Knitting
by Tara Jon ManningMindful Knitting contains ten original and enjoyable knitting projects, each complemented by a meditation exercise. You'll develop a deeper sense of calm, involvement, and joy in your knitting practice.
Mindful Meandering: 132 Original Continuous-Line Quilting Designs
by Laura Lee FritzBeyond Stippling! Creative Continuous-Line Quilting Designs • Add a lighthearted touch to your quilts with 132 contemporary continuous-line designs for both hand and machine quilting • Use as allover designs, on borders, or combine designs to create your own new styles • Designs are easy to reduce or enlarge to fit your quilt Give your quilt tops the perfect finishing touch with these charming new continuous-line designs. Every pattern is continuous, which means easier quilting without constant starts and stops, or awkward threads carried across the back of your quilt. You're sure to find the perfect finishing touch for any quilt top in this huge assortment.
Mindful Sketching: How to Develop a Drawing Practice and Embrace the Art of Imperfection
by Peggy DeanExpress your own creativity and develop a life-changing mindfulness practice in this guide to mindful sketching for all levels by bestselling author and artist Peggy Dean. • Combine the mental health benefits of mindfulness with the joy of sketching with this how-to guidebook by beloved art teacher Peggy Dean that walks you through the basics of staying present while you draw—and teaches you how to enjoy your work without self-criticism. • Peggy leads readers through the basics of why and how to begin mindful sketching with instruction on materials, techniques, and working with different subject matter and locations; plus offers step-by-step exercises to guide you through the learning process, and fun sketching prompts. • Learn how to stay in the moment while you're working, draw what you see around you, and embrace the results. Enjoy the mental state of calmness, flow, and non-judgmental self-expression that is mindfulness. • Great for fans of Samantha Dion Baker, James Richards, Jen Russell-Smith, Mark Kistler, Flora Waycott, Danny Gregory, and Marc Taro Holmes. Grab your sketchbook and get started—yes, you can draw!
Mindful Thoughts for Artists: Finding Flow & Creating Calm (Mindful Thoughts Ser.)
by Georgina HooperFrom connecting with community to discovering your unique way of creating, this book explores the rich rewards of making art mindfully. Art in all its beautiful forms and mediums is a powerful form of expression and meditation. In Mindful Thoughts for Artists, Georgina Hooper illustrates how the act of painting allows us to access the calm that dwells within, and acts as a powerful catalyst for pleasure, acceptance and growth. Awash with colorful splashings of art history, and peppered with the rich teachings of the Ch&’an Buddhists, this lovingly-crafted little book explores how this meditative medium helps us to embrace ourselves in all our different hues. Appealing to all artists, this curated collection of 25 reflections encourages creators to live in the moment, to observe the beauty in everything, and above all, to ensure that the creative process is driven by love and enjoyment. From focussing on the process not the product, to learning to see by slowing down and devoting time to our surroundings, this book will take you on a journey both in your art and in yourself, leading to a happier, creatively free and more mindful self!
Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy Activities: Creative Techniques to Stay Present, Manage Difficult Feelings, and Find Balance
by Jennie Powe RundeDiscover the healing power of art Painting a seascape or sculpting a clay pot is more than just a fun way to spend an hour—it can also be therapeutic. Explore art's healing potential with this compelling art therapy activity book. You'll pair mindfulness with different creative projects, using self-expression and introspection as tools to work through difficult emotions, stressful situations, and self-doubt.Rooted in mindfulness—From drawing to digital photography, explore a variety of relaxing and beginner-friendly activities designed to help you improve your focus, awareness, and self-compassion.Dive into different art projectsFind deeper meaning in God's Word with thoughtful commentary that speaks to issues all married couples face, from establishing good communication to remaining faithful.Reflect on your work—Every project concludes with thoughtful prompts that encourage you to view your art through the lens of mindfulness and connect it to the present moment.Find serenity through self-expression with Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy Activities.
Mine Towns: Buildings for Workers in Michigan’s Copper Country
by Alison K. HoaglandDuring the nineteenth century, the Keweenaw Peninsula of Northern Michigan was the site of America&’s first mineral land rush as companies hastened to profit from the region&’s vast copper deposits. In order to lure workers to such a remote location—and work long hours in dangerous conditions—companies offered not just competitive wages but also helped provide the very infrastructure of town life in the form of affordable housing, schools, health-care facilities, and churches. The first working-class history of domestic life in Copper Country company towns during the boom years of 1890 to 1918, Alison K. Hoagland&’s Mine Towns investigates how the architecture of a company town revealed the paternal relationship that existed between company managers and workers—a relationship that both parties turned to their own advantage. The story of Joseph and Antonia Putrich, immigrants from Croatia, punctuates and illustrates the realities of life in a booming company town. While company managers provided housing as a way to develop and control a stable workforce, workers often rejected this domestic ideal and used homes as an economic resource, taking in boarders to help generate further income. Focusing on how the exchange between company managers and a largely immigrant workforce took the form of negotiation rather than a top-down system, Hoagland examines surviving buildings and uses Copper Country&’s built environment to map this remarkable connection between a company and its workers at the height of Michigan&’s largest land rush.
Minecraft Bite-Size Builds (Minecraft)
by Mojang AB The Official Minecraft TeamDiscover new and exciting Minecraft builds made easy, broken down into manageable pieces—written in official partnership with the experts at game-creator Mojang.Learn how to design, build and customize 20 mini-projects in Minecraft, from firefighter planes and deep-sea submarines to hidden bunkers and mini arcade games. There's even a superhero flying school! Each build is accompanied by exploded views and step-by-step, fully-illustrated guides and detailed instructions to show you how to complete each build from start to finish. Informative text will help you with your construction understanding and encourage you to use your new knowledge to create your very own builds.
Minecraft Legends: A Hero's Guide to Saving the Overworld (Minecraft)
by Mojang AB The Official Minecraft TeamPrepare for the upcoming Minecraft: Legends video game with this official guide from Mojang, featuring tips, tricks, and strategies to help you defeat the Piglin threat and save the Overworld! The Overworld needs a hero. Is it you? The Overworld is on the brink of destruction. The piglins have arrived, and they&’re hungering to take it for themselves. Gather your strength, inspire unexpected friends and lead them into battle before the piglins&’ Nether corruption devours all. Inside these pages, you&’ll discover game-winning strategies, from combat hacks to building tips, and learn what to expect from the piglin hordes and their bases. This is your ultimate guide to driving the piglins back to the Nether.
Minecraft for Makers: Minecraft in the Real World with LEGO, 3D Printing, Arduino, and More!
by John BaichtalMinecraft has sold more than one hundred million copies worldwide (about 25 million of those units for the PC and Mac). According to Mojang, since the beginning of 2016 Minecraft continues to average 53,000 copies sold per day. Microsoft bought Minecraft (and Mojang) in 2014 for $2.5 billion. In 2016, Microsoft released a version of Minecraft specifically for educators called MinecraftEdu that is used by thousands of teachers around the world.Minecraft for Makers explores the intersection of this creative and beloved electronic game with the real world. It gives readers the opportunity to take familiar objects from the game - such as blocks, jack o'lanterns, and mobs - and make real-world versions of them. Begin with simple crafting projects using wood, paint, and LEGOs. Then move up to projects that involve basic electronics with LEDs. And, finally, advance to Arduino microcontroller projects that teach programming skills and basic robotics. The skills build progressively on one another, from chapter to chapter, and the emphasis is on fun all the way!Chapters include:Basic Projects (Item Frame with Diamond Sword, LEGO Minecraft Block, Minecraft Chess Pieces)LED Projects (Glowing Minecraft Block, Glowstone Chandelier, Minecraft Chess Board)Arduino Projects (Minecraft Jack O'Lantern, Night and Day Clock, Robot Creeper)
Minecraft: Amazing Bite-Size Builds (Minecraft)
by Mojang AB The Official Minecraft TeamLearn how to design, build and customize 20 mini-projects in Minecraft, from firefighter planes and deep-sea submarines to hidden bunkers and arcade games. There&’s even a superhero flying school! With detailed instructions, block hacks and build tips, this book will teach you new tricks and help you practice old skills as you create bite-size builds to impress your friends in Minecraft.
Minecraft: An Explorer's Guide to Minecraft (Minecraft)
by Mojang AB The Official Minecraft TeamDiscover the hidden corners of the many weird and wonderful locations in Minecraft with this beautifully illustrated, full-color guide--written in official partnership with the experts at game-creator Mojang.Are you ready for an adventure? Minecraft: Maps is a visual guide to the Minecraft landscape, created by an explorer on a quest to find the most valuable loot while avoiding danger. Explore each of the fifteen major biomes through highly detailed, illustrated maps, then read the explorer's notes about the unique features and discover an inspirational themed build idea for each.A beautifully illustrated visual guide in its own right, Minecraft: Maps is also a survival tool. You'll learn which biomes are home to the most dangerous mobs, where to look for exclusive blocks, how to find naturally generated structures and the best places to search for loot. Once you've discovered each biome you can get building--construct an ice palace in the ice plains biome and an entire village suspended in the tree canopy above the jungle floor.Biomes: Badlands, Dark Forest, Desert, Forest, Jungle, Mountains, Mushroom Fields, Ocean, Plains, Savanna, Snowy Tundra, Swamp, Taiga, The Nether, The End
Minecraft: An Official Mojang Book (Minecraft)
by Mojang AB The Official Minecraft TeamHave you ever wanted to create your own legendary medieval kingdom to rule over? Well, now you can, with Minecraft Exploded Builds: Medieval Fortress. Learn how to design, build, and customize every part of your castle and the surrounding area, from sturdy walls and deadly traps to dank, dark dungeons and sprawling villages. Each build has an exploded view to show you exactly which blocks to use, plus extra ideas to make every part of your kingdom unique. Packed with interesting facts about medieval life, full-color illustrations, and a foldout depicting the epic scale of the kingdom, this official Mojang book has dozens of building ideas to ignite the imaginations of Minecrafters of all ages.This ebook is best viewed on a color device with a larger screen.Collect all of the official Minecraft books:Minecraft: The IslandMinecraft: The CrashMinecraft: The Lost JournalsMinecraft: The Survivors&’ Book of SecretsMinecraft: Exploded Builds: Medieval FortressMinecraft: Guide to ExplorationMinecraft: Guide to CreativeMinecraft: Guide to the Nether & the EndMinecraft: Guide to RedstoneMinecraft: MobestiaryMinecraft: Guide to Enchantments & PotionsMinecraft: Guide to PVP MinigamesMinecraft: Guide to FarmingMinecraft: Let&’s Build! Theme Park AdventureMinecraft for Beginners
Minecraft: Beginner's Guide (Minecraft)
by Mojang AB The Official Minecraft TeamDive into Minecraft headfirst with this all-new beginner&’s guide that will teach you everything you need to know for starting your Minecraft journey, whether that be in Survival mode or Creative. Are you new to Minecraft or still not quite getting the hang of it? Then this book is for you! Join characters such as Miss Hap, Sir Vival and Bill Ding on an adventure through the Overworld, to discover how you can ace your early game.Learn everything from what happens when you die and how to avoid it to how to feed yourself and where to find the cutest mobs. So what are you waiting for? Pick up the book and start your epic adventure!Full of fun and humor, this guide is perfect for kids of all ages.
Minecraft: El libro de las ideas (The Minecraft Ideas Book)
by DKEste libro oficial de Minecraft te trae más de 70 increíbles ideas de construcción, además de los mejores trucos y consejos de constructores expertos.Despierta tu imaginación con ideas inspiradas en el mundo que nos rodea. Descubre datos curiosos y aprende a construir paisajes, maravillas naturales, inventos ¡y mucho más! Desde la Gran Muralla China y la Gran Barrera de coral hasta los trenes de vapor o la Estación Espacial Internacional.Sumérgete en las páginas de este libro de Minecraft y descubre:Cuatro capítulos con diferentes temáticas de construcción: historia, geología, viajes, vehículos…Una lista de datos del mundo real sobre cada modelo para que los niños aprendan a la vez que construyenImágenes ampliadas que muestran con gran detalle cómo se ha construido cada parteSecciones transversales que muestran el interior de los modelos.El libro de las ideas de Minecraft está repleto de ideas: un parque de atracciones, la casa de tus sueños, el campamento base del Monte Everest, una selva tropical con tirolesa y mucho más. ¡Observa el mundo real y el de Minecraft como nunca antes lo habías hecho! -------------------------------------------Discover more than 70 mind-blowing build ideas – plus tips, tricks, and hacks from expert Minecraft builders in this official Minecraft book.Spark your imagination with incredible build ideas inspired by the world around us. Explore landmarks, natural wonders, and inventions. From the Great Wall of China and the Great Barrier Reef, to steam trains and the International Space Station, learn how to build them all in Minecraft – and discover fascinating facts about them, too. The Minecraft Ideas Book is packed with all kinds of imaginative build ideas, including a cross-section of a volcano, ideas for designing your dream house, a fabulously fun theme park, a Mount Everest base camp, a rainforest with zip-wire, and much, much more. Why not step back in time to build the Titanic or a Roman chariot race or fast-forward to the future and build a sustainable city? Anything is possible! What will you build first? Find building techniques, hints, and tips throughout, such as block hacks, planning tips, and ideas for customizing. Meet the expert builders and discover where they get their ideas from. See the Minecraft world – and the real world – as you’ve never seen it before! © 2023 Mojang AB.
Minecraft: Epic Bases (Minecraft)
by Mojang ABDiscover new and exciting Minecraft base builds, with construction tips, blueprint spreads, and fun locations—written in official partnership with the experts at game-creator Mojang.Are you an expert builder? Looking for inspiration for your next epic build? Then the search is over!Visit the legendary bases of The Twelve, a guild of expert builders, who are ready to showcase their most stunning creations, including flying airships and underwater lairs. Learn their top tips and tricks for making incredible bases in a variety of themes, and follow their expert advice to create challenging structures and complex redstone mechanisms.Full of thematic builds and unique features, this book of exceptional bases will spark the imagination of Minecrafters young and old.
Minecraft: Epic Inventions (Minecraft)
by Mojang AB The Official Minecraft TeamTwelve mind-blowing Minecraft builds to spark your imagination.Epic Inventions contains twelve incredible builds to inspire you to construct the most inventive builds in Minecraft. There's an intergalactic space station, an ancient temple, a kawaii waterways course, a giant meeple bedroom, an animal sanctuary, plus many more. Each build is presented to you by its builder—a construction expert eager to share their tips with you. As well as learning how to choose blocks and construct amazing builds, you'll also learn some excellent pro builder tips like how to terraform the landscape.
Minecraft: Guide to Combat (Minecraft)
by Mojang AB The Official Minecraft TeamLearn how to survive and thrive in Minecraft with this brand-new guide! With insider info and tips from the experts at game-creator Mojang on how to defeat mobs and defend your base, this is a must-have, fully illustrated guide to combat. Don your armor, pick up your sword and charge headfirst into Minecraft: Guide to Combat—the only book you need to take your game to the next level. Read how to craft the deadliest weapons and enchant them with mystical powers, discover the vicious mobs that you&’ll go toe-to-toe with, and learn crafty strategies that will help you best your friends in PVP. With so much to explore, there&’s sure to be something for &’crafters of every level.
Minecraft: Guide to Creative (Minecraft)
by Mojang AB The Official Minecraft TeamThe official Minecraft: Guide to Creative will teach you all you need to know to create builds more impressive than you could&’ve dreamed of.The world of Minecraft is so varied and limitless that incredible creations can often be daunting to think about, never mind to build. With insider info and tips from the experts at Mojang, this is the definitive guide to creation in Minecraft.This ebook is best viewed on a color device with a larger screen.Collect all of the official Minecraft books:Minecraft: The IslandMinecraft: The CrashMinecraft: The Lost JournalsMinecraft: The Survivors&’ Book of SecretsMinecraft: Exploded Builds: Medieval FortressMinecraft: Guide to ExplorationMinecraft: Guide to CreativeMinecraft: Guide to the Nether & the EndMinecraft: Guide to RedstoneMinecraft: MobestiaryMinecraft: Guide to Enchantments & PotionsMinecraft: Guide to PVP MinigamesMinecraft: Guide to FarmingMinecraft: Let&’s Build! Theme Park AdventureMinecraft for Beginners
Minecraft: Guide to Creative (Minecraft)
by Mojang AB The Official Minecraft TeamThis classic Minecraft game guide is now completely revamped with 100% new information for the latest version of the game! Discover all the insider tips and tricks in this definitive, fully illustrated guide to creative mode in Minecraft.Minecraft is a sandbox game where anything is possible! With over 600 blocks to choose from, getting started can feel overwhelming. This updated guide will give you all the tools you need to become an expert builder. Whether it&’s choosing your blocks or decorating your build, this book is packed with expert advice, top tips and advanced tricks to take your construction skills to the next level. Read how to plan builds, create color palettes, use effective lighting and much more. This book also features advice from pro build teams and YouTubers, and includes step-by-step builds to complete in-game. With so much to explore, there&’s sure to be something for &’crafters of every level.
Minecraft: Guide to Exploration (Minecraft)
by Mojang AB The Official Minecraft TeamThe official Minecraft: Guide to Exploration will help you survive. Learn how to find resources, craft equipment and protect yourself from hostile mobs.The world of Minecraft is waiting to be explored. But danger lurks around every corner and survival can prove difficult for even the bravest adventurer. With insider info and tips from the experts at Mojang, this is the definitive guide to exploration for new Minecrafters.This ebook is best viewed on a color device with a larger screen.Collect all of the official Minecraft books:Minecraft: The IslandMinecraft: The CrashMinecraft: The Lost JournalsMinecraft: The Survivors&’ Book of SecretsMinecraft: Exploded Builds: Medieval FortressMinecraft: Guide to ExplorationMinecraft: Guide to CreativeMinecraft: Guide to the Nether & the EndMinecraft: Guide to RedstoneMinecraft: MobestiaryMinecraft: Guide to Enchantments & PotionsMinecraft: Guide to PVP MinigamesMinecraft: Guide to FarmingMinecraft: Let&’s Build! Theme Park AdventureMinecraft for Beginners
Minecraft: Guide to Farming (Minecraft)
by Mojang AB The Official Minecraft TeamThe official Minecraft: Guide to Farming will teach you about everything form basic crop farming and animal breeding to hostile mob and block farming. In Survival mode you&’re constantly in need of food and other useful items, and true survivors knows the importance of setting up their own farming systems. With insider info and tips from the experts at Mojang, this is the definitive guide to becoming self-sufficient in Minecraft.This ebook is best viewed on a color device with a larger screen.Collect all of the official Minecraft books:Minecraft: The IslandMinecraft: The CrashMinecraft: The Lost JournalsMinecraft: The Survivors&’ Book of SecretsMinecraft: Exploded Builds: Medieval FortressMinecraft: Guide to ExplorationMinecraft: Guide to CreativeMinecraft: Guide to the Nether & the EndMinecraft: Guide to RedstoneMinecraft: MobestiaryMinecraft: Guide to Enchantments & PotionsMinecraft: Guide to PVP MinigamesMinecraft: Guide to FarmingMinecraft: Let&’s Build! Theme Park AdventureMinecraft for Beginners