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Tampa Bay Dog

Deb Holland · Hunt Haven Press
Pages: 132
Format: Paperback

Residents of Tampa Bay, Florida, will welcome this book featuring all things canine in the Tampa Bay region. The book includes articles on nutrition, basic dog training, lists of all the area dog parks and beaches, and more! With heart-warming stories of rescued dogs and a special bonus...
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Container Theme Gardens: 42 Combinations, Each Using 5 Perfectly Matched Plants

Nancy J. Ondra · Storey Pub.
Pages: 272
Format: Print book

Simple and foolproof! Enjoy beautiful container plantings with no stress or fuss. Container Theme Gardens offers 42 plans for container arrangements, each using just five specific plants that you can find at your local garden center. There's something here for every setting and every style,...
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Mini Skein Knits: 25 Knitting Patterns Using Small Skeins and Leftovers

Lark Crafts · Lark Books (NC)
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Mini skeins are the hottest new trend in the fiber world and this collection of 25 knitting patterns will give you plenty of ideas on how to creatively use these tiny collectible skeins. Create 25 beautiful patterns that range from a woman's striped crewneck pullover and cardigan to a slouchy...
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How to Build Cabins, Lodges, and Bungalows: Complete Manual of Constructing, Decorating, and Furnishing Homes for Recreation or Profit

Popular Science Monthly · Skyhorse Publishing; 1 edition
Format: Book

Many generations ago, the cabin was the backbone of American life; it was the headquarters of that important unit—the home. It provided shelter, protection, and a foundation upon which to build a great empire. The pioneer cabin, understandably, was a necessity.Even in today's modern...
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Super Simple Grassland Projects: Fun & Easy Animal Environment Activities

CAROLYN BERNHARDT · SUPER SANDCASTLE
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Learn about grassland habitats with Super Simple Grassland Projects! Kids will discover what plants and animals live in grasslands and read about grassland food chains. Then, they will learn how to create an animal burrow, make a safari diorama, and more. Each project has color photos and easy-to-follow...
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Good Clean Fun: Misadventures in Sawdust at Offerman Woodshop

Nick Offerman · Dutton
Pages: 344
Format: Hardcover

After two New York Times bestsellers, Nick Offerman returns with the subject for which he's known best - his incredible real-life woodshop. Nestled among the glitz and glitter of Tinseltown is a testament to American elbow grease and an honest-to-god hard day's work: Offerman Woodshop....
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Project Kid: Crafts That Go!: 60 Imaginative Projects That Fly, Sail, Race, and Dive

Amanda Kingloff · Artisan
Pages: 272
Format: Print book

Thomas the Tank Engine. Hot Wheels. Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel. Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go. Kids' fascination with vehicles is insatiable. In Project Kid: Crafts That Go!, that excitement is translated into more than 60 inventive craft projects for parents...
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Cræft: An Inquiry Into the Origins and True Meaning of Traditional Crafts

Alex Langlands · W. W. Norton & Company
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

An archaeologist takes us into the ancient world of traditional crafts to uncover their deep, original histories.In the midst of a seemingly endless supply of mass-manufactured products, we find ourselves nostalgic for products bearing the mark of authenticity -- hand-made furniture, artisan...
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Not So Fast: Parenting Your Teen Through the Dangers of Driving

TIM HOLLISTER · Chicago Review Press
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

Providing fully updated advice to parents, guardians, and other adults who supervise teen drivers, this second edition of Not So Fast will help to guide and empower readers. Parents will learn priceless information in teaching teenagers how to evaluate the circumstances of every driving...
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Idiot's Guides: Bike Repair and Maintenance

Christopher Wiggins · ALPHA
Format: Paperback

Featuring 400, full-color photographs in step-by-step format, Idiots Guides Bike Repair and Maintenance teaches readers of all cycling levels how to maintain, repair, and upgrade their own bikes for years of top performance and enjoyment. With coverage for road bikes and mountain bikes,...
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Junior Maker

INC DORLING KINDERSLEY · DK Children
Pages: 80
Format: Hardcover

Make, play, explore, and learn with this project-packed book of discovery.Little ones will love to get in on the maker fun with this cool book that supplements and complements the subjects they learn at school, while also encouraging hands-on interactivity and play.With clear step-by-step...
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Kitchenalia: Furnishing and Equipping your Kitchen with Flea Market Finds and Period Pieces

Vinny Lee · Jacqui Small LLP
Format: Hardcover

Kitchenalia is an inspiring guide to putting together a unique and creative kitchen using reclaimed and reinvented surfaces, furniture, objects and equipment. Period pieces, whether farmhouse furniture, salvaged surfaces, vintage textiles or retro cooking utensils and gadgets, are the antithesis...
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Perfume: A Century of Scents

Lizzie Ostrom · Pegasus Books
Pages: 384
Format: Print book

Signature scents and now-lost masterpieces; the visionaries who conceived them; the wild and wonderful campaigns that launched them; the women and men who wore them -- every perfume has a tale to tell.Join Lizzie Ostrom on an olfactory adventure as she explores the trends and crazes that...
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Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide 2018

Eric Bradley · Krause Publications
Pages: 704
Format: Paperback

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200 Fun Things to Knit: Decorative Flowers, Leaves, Bugs, Butterflies, and More!

Lesley Stanfield · Griffin
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

If you ever find yourself wondering what to knit next, just open this book, and you're guaranteed to find the answer. 200 Fun Things to Knit is an irresistible collection of cute little knitting projects for all levels of ability. Containing a mix of beautiful projects inspired by nature...
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