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Gems of the World

Cally Oldershaw · Firefly Books
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback

"Lavishly illustrated, Gems of the World is intended for anyone who has ever been fascinated by crystals, jewelry, and gems, from general readers to seasoned professionals. It is a fine addition to general collections." --BOOKLIST , on the previous edition Gems of the World is a practical...
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Built-Ins, Cabinets & Shelves

Editors of Fine Homebuilding · Taunton Press
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback

Following on from the success of the best-selling Shelves, Cabinets & Bookcases and Bookcases, Cabinets & Built-Ins, this all new collection of 24 articles from recent issues of Fine Homebuilding and Fine Woodworking magazines delivers expert advice for designing and building built-ins,...
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Detox Your Home: A Guide to Removing Toxins from Your Life and Bringing Health into Your Home

Christine Dimmick · Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 196
Format: Hardcover

Cancer affects 1 in 2 persons, and nearly everyone has an autoimmune-related disease or allergy. We live in a world where the incidence of illness grows as fast as the GDP. Industrialization has created a world that puts products before human and environmental health. Exercise and eating...
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How to Whittle: 25 Beautiful Projects to Carve by Hand

Josh Nava · Taunton Press
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover

Whittling, an age-old woodworking technique, is growing in popularity. How to Whittle presents 25 beautiful whittling projects to make, ranging from polished butter knives and love spoons to custom-made coat hooks and serving boards. Paired with advice on selecting the best wood for your...
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A Life Less Throwaway: The Lost Art of Buying for Life

Tara Button · Ten Speed Press
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback

Modern life overwhelms us with throwaway stuff like appliances built to break and clothes that only enchant for a season. But it doesn't have to be this way! In this edition of A Life Less Throwaway updated specifically for the American market, Tara Button teaches you a revolutionary...
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The Complete Photo Guide to Soap Making

David Fisher · Creative Publishing int'l
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback

Homemade soaps, scrubs, salves, lotions, and other bath and body products have been popping up all over the places from craft fairs to Etsy and it's no surprise why. Soap making is a fun and creative hobby that you can do right in the comfort of your own kitchen. Want to learn how?...
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First Time Garment Fitting: The Absolute Beginner's Guide - Learn by Doing * Step-by-Step Basics Projects

SARAH VEBLEN · Creative Publishing int'l
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

In First Time Garment Fitting, sewing and design expert Sarah Veblen takes you by the hand and teaches you everything you need to know to adapt patterns so you can sew garments that fit just right. With detailed descriptions of essential tools and techniques, the easy step-by-step instructions...
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Drive: The Definitive History of Driving

Giles Chapman · DK
Pages: 360
Format: Hardcover

Charting the 130-years from the arrival of horseless carriages to the advent of driverless vehicles, celebrate the automobile and the romance of the open road.Beginning with the development of the first vehicles powered by an internal combustion engine, Drive explores the early glamour...
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By Hand: The Art of Modern Lettering

Nicole Miyuki Santo · Running Press Adult
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback

Learn the beauty and joy of modern lettering with By Hand, a thoughtful collection of projects and lessons to bring unique, handmade designs into your life, home, and gatherings.In a world of screens and social media, people are constantly searching for ways to reconnect to the handmade...
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All-Time Best Dinners for Two

America's Test Kitchen (Firm) · America's Test Kitchen
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

Leave it to America's Test Kitchen to help you get a perfectly scaled dinner for two on the table--no guesswork required.Because small households, newlyweds, empty nesters, college students, and other two-person families shouldn't have to rely on recipes meant to serve four or six,...
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