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The Complete Book of Woodworking: Detailed Plans for More Than 40 Fabulous Projects

Landauer Corporation · Landauer
Pages: 480

More than 40 fabulous projects and 1,200 step-by-step illustrations offer users information they need to become master woodworkers.
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The Independent Farmstead: Growing Soil, Biodiversity, and Nutrient-Dense Food with Grassfed Animals and Intensive Pasture Management

Shawn Dougherty · Chelsea Green Publishing
Pages: 336
Format: Print book

With in-depth information on electric fencing, watering, and husbandry for ruminants, poultry, and pigs, plus butchering, dairying, and more "If we work hard, we sleep well." Twenty years ago, when authors Shawn and Beth Dougherty purchased the land they would come to name the Sow's...
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Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in the Southwest

Trisha Shirey · Timber Press

There is nothing more regionally specific than vegetable gardeningwhat to plant, when to plant it, and when to harvest are decisions based on climate, weather, and first frost. The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in the Southwest, by regional expert Trisha Shirey, focuses on the unique...
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In & Out of Paris: Gardens of Secret Delights

Zahid Sardar · Gibbs Smith
Format: Hardcover

Gardens of Secret Delights Among the more than 30 great and small projects within In Out of Paris are Vaux-le-Vicomte, Versailles, and Courancesall classic André Le Nôtrestyle French gardens. Also discover the Paris gardens of celebrated artist Jean-Michel Othoniel and art aficionado...
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The Wildlife-Friendly Vegetable Gardener: How to Grow Food in Harmony with Nature

Tammi Hartung · Storey
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

This one-of-a-kind book shows you how to create a peaceful co-existence between your vegetable garden and the wildlife who consider it part of their habitat. By understanding and working with the surrounding environment - instead of continually fighting it - you'll reap a larger harvest...
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Sewing: Techniques & Patterns

Place des Editeurs · Sterling
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

From cushions to cradle blankets, from kids’ clothes to a kimono, this wide-ranging reference by the author of last season’s Embroidery offers all the techniques needed to hand- or machine-sew clothing and home accessories.The designs in this wonderfully practical guide showcase...
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The Modern Medallion Workbook: 11 Quilt Projects to Make, Mix & Match

Janice Zeller Ryan · C&T Publishing / Stash Books; Workbook edition

Medallion quilts, known for detailed borders built around a central focal point, have seen a resurgence in the modern quilting movement. Savor the intricate piecing and sophisticated appliqué behind 11 all-new modern medallion quilts, designed by popular quilting bloggers. Projects range...
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The Natural Eclectic: A Design Aesthetic Inspired by Nature

Heather Ross · Figure.1
Pages: 216
Format: Print book

The Natural Eclectic offers a glimpse into the inspiring world of West-Coast artist, photographer and stylist Heather Ross. Through her stunning images and philosophical musings on beauty, nature and design, Heather shows how to bring a nature-inspired aesthetic to life. With the same artist's...
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