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Gizelle's Bucket List: My Life with a Very Large Dog

Lauren Watt · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 244
Format: Print book

"A lightbeat, epic account of how the 20-something author brought her giant English Mastiff to her first tiny New York apartment after college, while navigating boyfriends, first jobs, her mother's illness and a bucket list that involves her dog's participation, "--NoveList."Lauren...
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ABC Crochet: An Alphabet Collection of Amigurumi Animals

Mitsuki Hoshi · Harper Design
Format: Hardcover

Perfect for crafters at all levels, this delightful, authentically Japanese color volume features irresistibly cute amigurumi characters for each letter of the English alphabet and instructions for how to crochet them.Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting stuffed animals—a technique...
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Scott 2017 Specialized United States Postage Stamp Catalogue

Donna Houseman · Scott Publishing
Pages: 1250
Format: Print book

"Confederate States, Canal Zone, Danish West Indies, Guam, Hawaii, United Nations; United States administration: Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines, Ryukyu Islands."
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200 Fun Things to Crochet: Decorative Flowers, Leaves, Bugs, Butterflies, and More!

Lesley Stanfield · St. Martin's Griffin
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

If you ever find yourself wondering what to crochet next, then just open this book, and you're guaranteed to find the answer. 200 Fun Things to Crochet is an irresistible collection of cute little crochet projects for all levels of ability. Containing a mix of beautiful projects inspired...
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Kubo and the Two Strings: His Adventure Begins

Lucy Rosen · Little
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

An 8x8 storybook with an add-on value based on the animated movie, Kubo and the Two Strings!2016 LAIKA Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.
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Stoned: Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes the World

Aja Raden · Ecco Press
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

As entertaining as it is incisive, Stoned is a raucous journey through the history of human desire for what is rare, and therefore precious.What makes a stone a jewel? What makes a jewel priceless? And why do we covet beautiful things? In this brilliant account of how eight jewels shaped...
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Last crossing of the Lusitania

Erik Larson · Crown Publishers
Pages: 430
Format: Print book

#1 New York Times BestsellerFrom the bestselling author and master of narrative nonfiction comes the enthralling story of the sinking of the LusitaniaOn May 1, 1915, with WWI entering its tenth month, a luxury ocean liner as richly appointed as an English country house sailed out of New York,...
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The Way She Wears It: The Ultimate Insider's Guide to Finding Your Personal Style

Dallas Shaw · William Morrow
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

The most highly sought-after fashion illustrator/luxury project designer working today uses her sketches, styling skills and visual expertise to help you develop your eye, define your aesthetic, banish the predictable, stock your wardrobe, and make heads turn in this highly visual and lavishly...
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Complete Do-It-Yourself: An Essential Guide To Painting, Papering, Tiling, Flooring, Woodwork, Shelves And Storage, Home Repairs, Home Insulation, Outdoor Projects And Outdoor Repairs

John McGowan · Lorenz Books
Format: Hardcover

Expert advice on essential home decoration and maintenance, both indoors and out. With clear step-by-step advice on repairs, carpentry, flooring, brickwork, roofing, fences, walls and paths, painting, papering, tiling, and many other jobs around the home, with 2400 photographs to show what...
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The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking: How to Hand Sew Georgian Gowns and Wear Them With Style

LAUREN STOWELL · Page Street Publishing
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback

Bring History to LifeWhether you wish you could time travel to the court of Versailles or the Highlands of Scotland, this comprehensive guide will walk you through how to make and wear your 18th century dream gown. Lauren Stowell and Abby Cox of American Duchess have endeavored to make...
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Doll Couture: Handcrafted Fashions for 18-inch Dolls

Marsha Greenberg · Running Press
Format: Book

Hankie Couture creator Marsha Greenberg shares her extraordinary gift for transforming vintage fabric into one-of-a-kind doll fashions. Now you can make them too! Doll Couture is an exquisite collection of fashions for 18-inch dolls—everything from dresses to pants, jumpers, blouses,...
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Standard Catalog of United States Paper Money

George S. Cuhaj · Krause Publications; Thirty-fourth Edition edition

Your source for U.S. currency!For more than three decades, the Standard Catalog of United States Paper Money has been the essential annual guide to U.S. currency, providing complete coverage in an easy-to-use format.The color catalog offers more than 1,000 photographs, concise descriptions...
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We Are Indie Toys: Make Your Own Resin Characters

Louis Bou · HarperCollins Publishers
Pages: 207
Format: Print book

The indie world is producing extraordinary toy characters but little is known about the designers creating them or the processes used to make them. We Are Indie Toys! profiles the most interesting toymakers and reveals how they turn their unique ideas into one-of-a-kind collectibles.
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Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your Waste

Bea Johnson · Scribner
Pages: 292
Format: Paperback

Part inspirational story of Bea Johnson (the "Priestess of Waste-Free Living") and how she transformed her family's life for the better by reducing their waste to an astonishing one liter per year; part practical, step-by-step guide that gives readers tools and tips to diminish...
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Plumbing

Steve Cory · The Taunton Press
Pages: 249
Format: Print book

Stanley's Plumbing: A Homeowner's Guide is a comprehensive, visual handbook packed with step-by-step photographs and authoritative, reliable information. Eventually, every homeowner needs to repair, replace, or upgrade a plumbing fixture. Save heaps of money by learning how to do it yourself....
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