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Our Faithful Companions: Exploring the Essence of Our Kinship with Animals

Aubrey H Fine · Alpine
Format:  Book : English

Our Faithful Companions: Exploring the Essence of Our Kinship with Animals, celebrates our affiliation with the animals that share our lives. Dr. Fine thoroughly explores why we create a bond with our companion animals and the role that animals have in promoting a warmer and kinder household....
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Five-Plant Gardens: 52 Ways to Grow a Perennial Garden with Just Five Plants

Nancy J. Ondra · Workman Pub Co
Pages: 182
Format: Paperback

Selecting perennial plants can be overwhelming - there are hundreds of choices, and it's difficult to know when your plants will bloom, whether they'll thrive in sunny or shady spots, and which ones will look well together. In Five-Plant Gardens, Nancy Ondra eliminates the guesswork and the stress,...
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Snow Happy: Whimsical Embroidery Designs to Mix and Match

Robin Kingsley · That Patchwork Place, 2016.
Pages: 80
Format: Print book

Simple to stitch and so much fun, these whimsical hand-embroidery projects feature winter's most charismatic characters--snowmen. You won't be able to get enough of these roly-poly snowmen as they cook, sew, quilt, and frolic in a winter wonderland created by you!Charming snowman...
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Southern Gardener's Handbook: Your Complete Guide: Select, Plan, Plant, Maintain, Problem-Solve - Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee

Troy B. Marden · Cool Springs Press
Format: Paperback

The complete guide to select, plan, plant, maintain, and problem-solve for gardeners living in the South.Every season in the South presents a gardening opportunity. Take advantage of all of them by choosing the perfect plants! Using the right plants makes gardening not only easier, but more...
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The Ultimate Guide to Collectible LEGO Sets: Identification and Price Guide

Ed Maciorowski · Krause Publications
Format: Print book

Brick by Brick BrillianceLEGO bricks are the building blocks of childhood. Yet they are far from childs play. LEGO sets are fast becoming a hot commodity with collectors worldwide for fun and profit.Abundantly visual, informative and detailed, The Ultimate Guide to Collectible LEGO Sets...
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Washi Tape: 101+ Ideas for Paper Crafts, Book Arts, Fashion, Decorating, Entertaining, and Party Fun!

Courtney Cerruti · Quarry Books
Format: Book

If you have never heard of washi tape, get ready to enter a bright new world of paper crafts! Originating in Japan, washi paper is stronger than wood-pulp paper making it perfect for use in projects like origami and scrapbooking. The tape is low tack and slightly transparent, and add in a mix of adorable...
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Outdoor Wood Projects: 24 Projects You Can Build in a Weekend

Steve Cory · Taunton Press
Pages: 201
Format: Paperback

Create something to show for your weekend! If you're looking for projects that you can start and finish in just a weekend's time, look no further than Outdoor Wood Projects. This collection of 24 projects for the backyard and garden can be completed with basic DIY tooling, inexpensive materials,...
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Interweave Presents Classic Crochet Blankets: 18 Timeless Patterns to Keep You Warm

Interweave Editors. · Interweave Pr
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Warm Your Home with Crocheted CozinessPractical, timeless, and easy to make, crocheted blankets can turn any house in to a home. Interweave Presents Classic Crochet Blankets shares 18 projects for crochet afghans, blankets, and throws you'll love to make and use.The clever and classic designs...
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Designer Joi's Fashion Sewing Workshop: Practical Skills for Stylish Garment Design

Joi Mahon · Fons & Porter
Pages: 208
Format: Print book

Skills and techniques for the fashion-minded sewist!Award-winning designer and stylist Joi Mahon shares her love of sewing and fashion design in Designer Joi's Fashion Sewing Workshop.Whether you're new to sewing or want to sharpen your skills, you'll find solid foundational information...
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Modern Crocheted Shawls and Wraps: 35 stylish ways to keep warm from lacy shawls to chunky afghans

Laura Strutt · Cico Books
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Crochet your own shawls, wraps, capelets, and afghans from this collection of stylish patterns. Shawls, wraps, and afghans are a simple yet colorful way to liven up your wardrobe or home--they are comforting and cozy, but they can also be stylish and delicate. Modern Crocheted Shawls and Wraps...
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DIY Wood Pallet Projects: 35 Rustic Modern Upcycling Ideas to Personalize Your Space

Karah Bunde · Adams Media; 1 edition

Turn simple shipping pallets into stunning crafts for your home!With DIY Wood Pallet Projects, you can finally personalize your space without having to spend a fortune on getting that perfect rustic chic look. Featuring 35 creative upcycling ideas, you'll transform old wood pallets...
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Serge It!: 24 Fun & Fresh Projects to Sew with Your Serger

Jenny Doh · Lark Crafts
Format: Book

Techniques AND projects for one of the most popular tools in the sewer's arsenal: Serge It! not only shows stitchers how to use this handy and extremely popular machine, it also gives them marvelous things to make with it. Twenty-four fresh, modern, and creative projects range from...
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Tiny Houses Built with Recycled Materials: Inspiration for Constructing Tiny Homes Using Salvaged and Reclaimed Supplies

Ryan Mitchell · Adams Media
Pages: 157
Format: Paperback

Join the tiny house trend! The tiny house movement is a big trend with a very small footprint. Extremely small house, with less than 1,000 square feet of space, are environmentally friendly, less expensive than typical homes, and often movable. Tiny Houses Built with Recycled Materials...
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The Smart Guide to Understanding Your Cat

Carolyn Janik · Smart Guide Publications, Inc.; Second edition edition
Format: Book

With a wealth of practical information, this comprehensive and enjoyable handbook will provide cat owners with new insights into their pets: how they think, how they express affection, how they make choices—in short, why they do what they do. Among the topics covered in this multifaceted...
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