Student Of Life - Blog Posts

Want to learn something new in 2022??

Absolute beginner adult ballet series (fabulous beginning teacher)

40 piano lessons for beginners (some of the best explanations for piano I’ve ever seen)

Excellent basic crochet video series

Basic knitting (probably the best how to knit video out there)

Pre-Free Figure Skate Levels A-D guides and practice activities (each video builds up with exercises to the actual moves!)

How to draw character faces video (very funny, surprisingly instructive?)

Another drawing character faces video

Literally my favorite art pose hack

Tutorial of how to make a whole ass Stardew Valley esque farming game in Gamemaker Studios 2??

Introduction to flying small aircrafts

French/Dutch/Fishtail braiding

Playing the guitar for beginners (well paced and excellent instructor)

Playing the violin for beginners (really good practical tips mixed in)

Color theory in digital art (not of the children’s hospital variety)

Retake classes you hated but now there’s zero stakes:

Calculus 1 (full semester class)

Learn basic statistics (free textbook)

Introduction to college physics (free textbook)

Introduction to accounting (free textbook)

Learn a language:

Ancient Greek

Latin

Spanish

German

Japanese (grammar guide) (for dummies)

French

Russian (pretty good cyrillic guide!)

January is the perfect month to start a new hobby. How about embroidery?

These examples are from two books we’ve digitized: the top and bottom image are from Embroidery by Grace Christie (1909), while the ones in the middle are from An Embroidery Pattern Book by Mary E. Waring (1917). 

These are just two examples of the many books on embroidery we’ve digitized. 

Want to learn a new skill in 2020? These books can help.

[via BookBub Blog]

Whether you want to learn knitting, try meditation, or finally brew your own beer, we’ve compiled a list of popular hobbies, along with great books that will teach you how to do them — and have a blast along the way. 

The Food Lab by J. Kenji López-Alt - Get to know the science behind a perfect steak — and learn a few foolproof kitchen techniques.

Good Clean Fun by Nick Offerman -  Parks and Recreation star Nick Offerman will show you how to make a variety of projects, whether you’re new to woodworking or looking to advance your skills.

The First 20 Minutes by Gretchen Reynolds -  The author cuts through all the medical advice to tell you the latest in fitness research, from one of the best exercises you can do for your body to how chocolate milk can help you recover. (Yes, really!)

TED Talks by Chris Anderson -  Learn how to speak in front of a crowd from the head of TED himself, and get public speaking tips from some of the most popular TED speakers. 

The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh -  Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh offers stories and exercises designed to increase your mindfulness of the present moment, even as you’re completing ordinary tasks.

Dreyer’s English by Benjamin Dreyer -  Brush up on your writing with this trusty guide. From grammar and punctuation rules to ways to make your writing more clear and readable, it’s a book you’ll turn to again and again .

Getting Things Done by David Allen -  With tips and trips to accomplishing more, this book will make you think — and act — differently when it comes to productivity.

How to Brew by John J. Palmer -  Are you ready to take your love of beer to the next level? Learn how to brew your own at home with this thorough, step-by-step guide.

Stitch ’n Bitch by Debbie Stoller -  This NYT bestselling handbook has revolutionized the way we view knitting and knitting groups. The guide combines how to stitch — including the basic needles, yarn, and techniques — with how to enjoy yourself.