Hobbies Reading List

Turn Your Passion into Profit: A Step-by-Step Guide for Turning Any Hobby, Talent, or New Product Idea into a Money-Making Venture!

Goodridge, Walt F. J.

Civil engineer-turned-entrepreneur shares his philosophy and formula for finding a more fulfilling professional and personal life by pursuing one's true calling. Offers advice on ways to access untapped potential through self-analysis to identify a passion, create and market a service or product, start a business, and manage profit.

Gardening Through Your Golden Years

Wilson, James W.

Former cohost of PBS television show The Victory Garden and author of Landscaping with Wildflowers (RC 35814) shares wisdom gathered from "seasoned" gardeners on the benefits of continuing this hobby into old age. Includes tips to minimize fatigue and other ailments, describes laborsaving methods, and offers all kinds of advice.

Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up

Marie Kondo

The author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up (DB 80607) presents step-by-step instructions for her KonMari decluttering and organizing methods, including folding clothing, organizing drawers and closets, cleaning and hobby supplies, digital photos, and more. She also answers frequently asked questions. 

Field Notes from An Unintentional Birder: A Memoir

Julia Zarankin

Memoir reflecting on experiences navigating mid-life changes including a divorce and stressful career transition with the help of developing a new hobby of birdwatching. Shares anecdotes of growing up in an immigrant family that didn't believe in outdoor activities and birding adventures.

Freshwater Aquariums for Dummies

Madelaine Francis Heleine

Give your underwater pets the best aquatic life ever! Aquarium fish are one of the most popular pets in America, with close to 150 million fish owned in nearly 13 million households. They seem like easy pets to care for, but there's more than meets the eye when it comes to keeping your freshwater friends healthy and happy! In Freshwater Aquariums For Dummies, you'll find basic information to start your own freshwater aquarium, purchase and maintain healthy fish and plants, and find tips and tricks on how to introduce new fish and systems into your aquatic family. ? Understand the best aquarium set-up practices ? Build the luxury tanks of your dreams ? Maintain a thriving aquatic environment ? Discover many different ways to expand your hobby.

Knitted Gifts for all Seasons: Easy Projects to Make and Share

Wendy Bernard

An exciting book from Wendy Bernard, |Knitted Gifts for All Seasons| is packed with 30 new garments and accessories. Projects are organized by season and range from cozy slippers, mittens, and a pom-pom wreath to Fair Isle yoke-neck sweaters for the whole family. Embracing the full calendar year and a wide spectrum of reasons to gift knits, each project captures the season's essence through color scheme and project type, resulting in a well-rounded and unique book. Some patterns include simple non-knitting embellishments like embroidery, needle-felting, and crocheted edging options, offering additional appeal to makers. Bernard has a keen understanding of today's knitter and understands the desire to "make any project your own," and in turn, provides numerous ways to customize and personalize. |Knitted Gifts for All Seasons| is sure to be a book readers return to again and again for ideas, and to gift from continuously.

How to Cook Everything Fast: Great Food in 30 Minutes or Less

The secret to cooking fast is cooking smart-choosing and preparing ingredients that make the most of your time in the kitchen. In this new edition of How to Cook Everything Fast, Mark Bittman shares hundreds of simple, flavorful dishes-each ready in 30 minutes or less. But "fast" doesn't mean compromising on quality or resorting to packaged shortcuts; instead, Bittman offers savvy hacks-broiling rather than baking, using less liquid for a faster boil, and taking advantage of downtime for last-minute prep. In the spirit of fast and simple cooking, recipes have been retested and streamlined for this completely revised edition-which now also features dozens of vegan and vegetarian options and stunning all-new photography. New favorites include Chickpea Hash with Tahini Sauce, Gooey Stovetop Lasagna, Peanut Noodles with Whatever You Have, Caramelized Bananas, and so many more. Variations, tips, quick side dishes, make-ahead components, and kitchen insights abound. The results are innovative, easy-to-follow recipes for the food you want to eat today and new strategies for becoming a faster-and better-cook every time you use the book.

The One-cent Magenta: Inside the Quest to Own the Most Valuable Stamp in the World

James Barron

Journalist uses the sale of an 1856 stamp from British Guiana for a record-breaking $9. 5 million at a 2014 Sotheby's auction as the starting point for a detailed history of the stamp and its owners through the years. Also discusses the hobby of philately.

Hobbies: An Introduction to Crafts, Collections, Nature Study, and Other Life-long Pursuits.

Alvin Schwartz

Each chapter of this practical guide covers a specific hobby, describing every aspect of what is involved--how you go about it; what equipment you will need and where to buy it; clubs to join and organizations to contact; and more.