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Felt and Fibre Art

Val Hughes · Search Press(UK)
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

Textiles are an exciting art medium of their own, and Val Hughes exceptional themed collections showcase their versatility with stunning panels, wearable art, wall hangings, bags, jewellery and accessories. This book contains an in-depth look at how Val draws inspiration from history, archaeology...
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Street Smart: The Rise of Cities and the Fall of Cars

Samuel I Schwartz · PublicAffairs
Pages: 292
Format: Print book

On a Saturday morning in December 1973, a section of New York's West Side Highway collapsed under the weight of a truck full of asphalt. The road was closed, seemingly for good, and the 80,000 cars that traveled it each day had to find a new way to their destinations. It ought to have...
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Men & Make Fabulous

Denise Wild · Interweave

Give your clothes a new lease on life!Showing how to take classic mending techniques one step further to add personality and style to clothes, Mend Make Fabulous is a uniquely comprehensive resource that combines visual inspiration with practical advice for the fashion-conscious sewer....
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Herbs & Spices: The Cook's Reference

Jill Norman · DK; Revised edition
Format: Hardcover

Herbs & Spices is the essential cook's companion, now redesigned and updated with all new recipes. A classic reference, the best-selling Herbs & Spices is a trusted resource in the kitchen, with more than 200 unique herbs and spices from around the world showcased alongside...
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House Beautiful Think Small: Make the Most of Every Square Foot

House Beautiful (Editor) · Hearst; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

Whether you're trying to make a tiny studio seem roomier, create a cozy cottage, or turn an unused alcove into something special, House Beautiful shows you how to think small . . . and create big. With simple strategies for establishing zones, tricking the eye, thinking vertically,...
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Cockpit Confidential: Everything You Need to Know About Air Travel: Questions, Answers, and Reflections

Patrick Smith · Sourcebooks; 4.1.2013 edition

A New York Times bestsellerFor millions of people, travel by air is a confounding, uncomfortable, and even fearful experience. Patrick Smith, airline pilot and author of the web's popular Ask the Pilot feature, separates the fact from fallacy and tells you everything you need to know...•How...
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Love Where You Live: At Home in the Country

Joan Osofsky , · Rizzoli
Format: Hardcover

Design expert Joan Osofsky of Hammertown Barn, a popular lifestyle store, shares her in-depth knowledge on stylish modern country living with a collection of creative ideas and real-life tips for making your home warm and welcoming. Joan Osofsky’s liberating philosophy about cozy...
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A-Z of Heirloom Sewing

Country Bumpkin · Search Press(UK)
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

Discover the delights of Heirloom Sewing, a collection of fine needlework techniques that imitate fine French hand sewing. The use of delicate fabrics trimmed with lace, entredeux, ribbon and tucks are common characteristics of this beautiful technique. Perfect for adding that extra special...
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Homegrown Herb Garden: A Guide to Growing and Culinary Uses

Ann McCormick · Quarry Books

Take your home cooking to the next level by incorporating fresh homegrown herbs! You dont need lots of space for a huge herb garden, and you dont need to spend a lot of money on fresh herbs at the grocery store or farmers market. With Homegrown Herb Garden, you can choose the herb or herbs...
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Grow a Living Wall: Create Vertical Gardens with Purpose: Pollinators - Herbs and Veggies - Aromatherapy - Many More

Shawna Coronado · Cool Springs Press
Pages: 160
Format: Print book

Make a beautiful, practical, environmentally conscious garden, even in a small space - grow UP with a living wall!A living wall is a vertical structure, usually outside the home, that is built with live plants growing in containers hung in a decorative arrangement.Sometimes called "Green...
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