Woodworking

LONGLISTED FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE TRANSGENDER FICTION LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD FINALIST FOR THE PUBLISHING TRIANGLE'S EDMUND WHITE AWARD FOR DEBUT FICTION "Writing a funny book is hard. Writing a convincing takedown of one of America's most popular prejudices is harder still. Writing a funny novel in which complex, imperfect characters make a compelling case for one of our culture's most maligned groups--that takes smarts and heart. Fortunately for her readers, St. James is in full possession of both." --Meredith Maran, Washington Post An unforgettable and heartwarming book-club debut following a trans high school teacher from a small town in South Dakota who befriends the only other trans woman she knows: one of her students. Erica Skyberg is thirty-five years old, recently divorced--and trans. Not that she's told anyone yet. Mitchell, South Dakota, isn't exactly bursting with other trans women. Instead, she keeps to herself, teaching by day and directing community theater by night. That is, until Abigail Hawkes enters her orbit. Abigail is seventeen, Mitchell High's resident political dissident and Only Trans Girl. It's a role she plays faultlessly, albeit a little reluctantly. She's also annoyed by the idea of spending her senior year secretly guiding her English teacher through her transition. But Abigail remembers the uncertainty--and loneliness--that comes with it. Besides, Erica isn't the only one struggling to shed the weight of others' expectations. As their unlikely friendship evolves, it comes under the scrutiny of their community. And soon, both women--and those closest to them--are forced to ask: Who are we if we choose to hide ourselves? What happens once we disappear into the woodwork? Detransition Baby meets Fleishman is in Trouble in this remarkable debut novel from an incisive contemporary voice. A story about the awkwardness of growing up and the greatest love story of all, that between us and our friends, Woodworking is a tonic for the moment and a celebration of womanhood in all its multifaceted joy. Named A Best Book of 2025 by Vox , Elle , NPR, Bustle , Marie Claire , Chicago Review of Books, Chicago Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, Them , Xtra, and Autostraddle - Matty Maggiacomo's March Book Club Pick

“Big-hearted and hilarious, an ode to authenticity and a must-read in our current times.” —Shelby Van Pelt, New York Times bestselling author of Remarkably Bright Creatures “Writing a funny book is hard. Writing a convincing takedown of one of America’s most popular prejudices is harder still. Writing a funny novel in which complex, imperfect characters make a compelling case for one of our culture’s most maligned groups—that takes smarts and heart. Fortunately for her readers, St. James is in full possession of both.” —Meredith Maran, Washington Post One of Book Riot’s and The Mary Sue ’s 15 Most Anticipated Queer Books of 2025 • One of The Millions ’, Kirkus ’s, The AV Club’s, Them ’s, and LGBTQ Reads’s Most Anticipated Books of 2025 • One of Vol. 1 Brooklyn’s, Autostraddle’s, LA Times ’s, and BookBrowse’s Most Anticipated Reads of March 2025 • One of Bustle ’s Best Books of Spring 2025 • Matty Maggiacomo’s March Book Club Pick An unforgettable and heartwarming book-club debut following a trans high school teacher from a small town in South Dakota who befriends the only other trans woman she knows: one of her students. Erica Skyberg is thirty-five years old, recently divorced—and trans. Not that she's told anyone yet. Mitchell, South Dakota, isn't exactly bursting with other trans women. Instead, she keeps to herself, teaching by day and directing community theater by night. That is, until Abigail Hawkes enters her orbit. Abigail is seventeen, Mitchell High’s resident political dissident and Only Trans Girl. It’s a role she plays faultlessly, albeit a little reluctantly. She's also annoyed by the idea of spending her senior year secretly guiding her English teacher through her transition. But Abigail remembers the uncertainty—and loneliness—that comes with it. Besides, Erica isn’t the only one struggling to shed the weight of others’ expectations. As their unlikely friendship evolves, it comes under the scrutiny of their community. And soon, both women—and those closest to them—are forced to ask: Who are we if we choose to hide ourselves? What happens once we disappear into the woodwork? Detransition Baby meets Fleishman is in Trouble in this remarkable debut novel from an incisive contemporary voice. A story about the awkwardness of growing up and the greatest love story of all, that between us and our friends, Woodworking is a tonic for the moment and a celebration of womanhood in all its multifaceted joy. “A testament to the power of intergenerational trans stories . . . dazzling.” — VOGUE

Master the art of carpentry and create timeless handcrafted pieces with this essential guide to working with wood. Discover key woodworking techniques - from basic to more advanced types of wood joints, finishing, wood turning, and furniture restoration - in this hands-on, instructive carpentry manual. Discover how best to use all the essential woodworking tools, including hand tools, power tools, and machine tools. Become knowledgeable about woods to choose the right wood for the job - more than 100 hard- and softwood profiles are covered. Then, put your skills into practice with over 25 DIY woodworking projects, with detailed plans and step-by-step photographic instructions. Start with a simple chopping board or shelf, or try more advanced woodworking ideas like a blanket box or garden bench. Accredited by the Worshipful Company of Carpenters, Woodworking is a complete illustrated woodworking course, giving you all the carpentry skills and techniques you need to create well-crafted and practical objects in treated wood. Explore chapters full of techniques and tips on carpentry. First, learn about the correct tools such as Saws, Chisels, Measuring and marking tools. Then, learn about technique, find out more about the types of wood, hardwood, and veneers, and finally, try out some projects to test the skills you have learned. This book is ideal for those new to woodwork who want to learn about the basic tools and techniques and gain the skills and knowledge to make simple objects in wood before progressing to more complex projects. Carpentry and furniture-making students who need a clear reference book to reinforce workshop learning. Experienced woodworkers looking to hone their core skills and embark on more ambitious furniture projects.

Master the art of carpentry and create timeless handcrafted pieces with this essential guide to working with wood. Discover key woodworking techniques - from basic to more advanced types of wood joints, finishing, wood turning, and furniture restoration - in this hands-on, instructive carpentry manual. Discover how best to use all the essential woodworking tools, including hand tools, power tools, and machine tools. Become knowledgeable about woods to choose the right wood for the job - more than 100 hard- and softwood profiles are covered. Then, put your skills into practice with over 25 DIY woodworking projects, with detailed plans and step-by-step photographic instructions. Start with a simple chopping board or shelf, or try more advanced woodworking ideas like a blanket box or garden bench. Accredited by the Worshipful Company of Carpenters, Woodworking is a complete illustrated woodworking course, giving you all the carpentry skills and techniques you need to create well-crafted and practical objects in treated wood. Explore chapters full of techniques and tips on carpentry. First, learn about the correct tools such as Saws, Chisels, Measuring and marking tools. Then, learn about technique, find out more about the types of wood, hardwood, and veneers, and finally, try out some projects to test the skills you have learned. This book is ideal for those new to woodwork who want to learn about the basic tools and techniques and gain the skills and knowledge to make simple objects in wood before progressing to more complex projects. Carpentry and furniture-making students who need a clear reference book to reinforce workshop learning. Experienced woodworkers looking to hone their core skills and embark on more ambitious furniture projects.

“Big-hearted and hilarious, an ode to authenticity and a must-read in our current times.” —Shelby Van Pelt, New York Times bestselling author of Remarkably Bright Creatures “Writing a funny book is hard. Writing a convincing takedown of one of America’s most popular prejudices is harder still. Writing a funny novel in which complex, imperfect characters make a compelling case for one of our culture’s most maligned groups—that takes smarts and heart. Fortunately for her readers, St. James is in full possession of both.” —Meredith Maran, Washington Post One of Book Riot’s and The Mary Sue ’s 15 Most Anticipated Queer Books of 2025 • One of The Millions ’, Kirkus ’s, The AV Club’s, Them ’s, and LGBTQ Reads’s Most Anticipated Books of 2025 • One of Vol. 1 Brooklyn’s, Autostraddle’s, LA Times ’s, and BookBrowse’s Most Anticipated Reads of March 2025 • One of Bustle ’s Best Books of Spring 2025 • Matty Maggiacomo’s March Book Club Pick An unforgettable and heartwarming book-club debut following a trans high school teacher from a small town in South Dakota who befriends the only other trans woman she knows: one of her students. Erica Skyberg is thirty-five years old, recently divorced—and trans. Not that she's told anyone yet. Mitchell, South Dakota, isn't exactly bursting with other trans women. Instead, she keeps to herself, teaching by day and directing community theater by night. That is, until Abigail Hawkes enters her orbit. Abigail is seventeen, Mitchell High’s resident political dissident and Only Trans Girl. It’s a role she plays faultlessly, albeit a little reluctantly. She's also annoyed by the idea of spending her senior year secretly guiding her English teacher through her transition. But Abigail remembers the uncertainty—and loneliness—that comes with it. Besides, Erica isn’t the only one struggling to shed the weight of others’ expectations. As their unlikely friendship evolves, it comes under the scrutiny of their community. And soon, both women—and those closest to them—are forced to ask: Who are we if we choose to hide ourselves? What happens once we disappear into the woodwork? Detransition Baby meets Fleishman is in Trouble in this remarkable debut novel from an incisive contemporary voice. A story about the awkwardness of growing up and the greatest love story of all, that between us and our friends, Woodworking is a tonic for the moment and a celebration of womanhood in all its multifaceted joy. “A testament to the power of intergenerational trans stories . . . dazzling.” — VOGUE

Rustic Italian style meets Scandinavian design in this stunning collection of simple woodworking projects. Woodworking husband-and-wife duo Andrea Brugi and Samina Langholz invite you into their magical world, where their Scandinavian sensibility for clean design is balanced with organic and aged imperfection inspired by their Tuscan home. Discover some of their key woodworking techniques through twenty simple projects for useful and decorative objects for the home--from cutting boards and simple doorstops to benches and dining tables. With striking photography, step-by-step instructions, and information on the types of wood and tools required for each project, you'll have everything you need to start handcrafting your own woodworking masterpieces that celebrate the beauty of uniqueness and combine modern design with rustic warmth. "Our ethos is very simple: do more with less; let each project unfold organically; always be open to possibilities; welcome mistakes and learn from them; let simple, found, and readily available materials embolden your design and decisions."--from the introduction

Rustic Italian style meets Scandinavian design in this stunning collection of simple woodworking projects. Woodworking husband-and-wife duo Andrea Brugi and Samina Langholz invite you into their magical world, where their Scandinavian sensibility for clean design is balanced with organic and aged imperfection inspired by their Tuscan home. Discover some of their key woodworking techniques through twenty simple projects for useful and decorative objects for the home--from cutting boards and simple doorstops to benches and dining tables. With striking photography, step-by-step instructions, and information on the types of wood and tools required for each project, you'll have everything you need to start handcrafting your own woodworking masterpieces that celebrate the beauty of uniqueness and combine modern design with rustic warmth. "Our ethos is very simple: do more with less; let each project unfold organically; always be open to possibilities; welcome mistakes and learn from them; let simple, found, and readily available materials embolden your design and decisions."--from the introduction

Master the art of carpentry and create timeless handcrafted pieces with this essential guide to working with wood. Discover essential woodworking techniques - from basic to more advanced types of wood joints, finishing, woodturning, and furniture restoration - in this hands-on, instructive carpentry manual. Discover how best to use all the essential woodworking tools, including hand, power, and machine tools. Become knowledgeable about woods to choose the suitable wood for the job - more than 100 hard- and softwood profiles are covered. Then, put your skills into practice with over 25 DIY woodworking projects, with detailed plans and step-by-step photographic instructions. Start with a simple chopping board or shelf, or try more advanced woodworking ideas like a blanket box or garden bench. Accredited by the Worshipful Company of Carpenters, Woodworking is a complete illustrated woodworking course, giving you all the carpentry skills and techniques you need to create well-crafted and practical objects in treated wood. Explore chapters full of techniques and tips on carpentry. First, learn about the correct tools, such as Saws, Chisels, Measuring, and marking tools. Then, learn about technique, find out more about the types of wood, hardwood, and veneers, and finally, try out some projects to test the skills you have learned. This book is ideal for those new to woodwork who want to learn about the basic tools and techniques and gain the skills and knowledge to make simple objects in wood before progressing to more complex projects. Carpentry and furniture-making students who need a clear reference book to reinforce workshop learning. Experienced woodworkers looking to hone their core skills and embark on more ambitious furniture projects.

Master the art of carpentry and create timeless handcrafted pieces with this essential guide to working with wood. Discover essential woodworking techniques - from basic to more advanced types of wood joints, finishing, woodturning, and furniture restoration - in this hands-on, instructive carpentry manual. Discover how best to use all the essential woodworking tools, including hand, power, and machine tools. Become knowledgeable about woods to choose the suitable wood for the job - more than 100 hard- and softwood profiles are covered. Then, put your skills into practice with over 25 DIY woodworking projects, with detailed plans and step-by-step photographic instructions. Start with a simple chopping board or shelf, or try more advanced woodworking ideas like a blanket box or garden bench. Accredited by the Worshipful Company of Carpenters, Woodworking is a complete illustrated woodworking course, giving you all the carpentry skills and techniques you need to create well-crafted and practical objects in treated wood. Explore chapters full of techniques and tips on carpentry. First, learn about the correct tools, such as Saws, Chisels, Measuring, and marking tools. Then, learn about technique, find out more about the types of wood, hardwood, and veneers, and finally, try out some projects to test the skills you have learned. This book is ideal for those new to woodwork who want to learn about the basic tools and techniques and gain the skills and knowledge to make simple objects in wood before progressing to more complex projects. Carpentry and furniture-making students who need a clear reference book to reinforce workshop learning. Experienced woodworkers looking to hone their core skills and embark on more ambitious furniture projects.