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We the People: Portraits of Veterans in America

Mary Whyte · University of South Carolina Press
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

We the people -- these words embody the ethos of what it means to be an American citizen. As individuals we are a tapestry of colors and creeds; united we are a nation committed to preserving our hard-earned freedom. In this heart-stirring collection of watercolor portraits of military...
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Restoring Your Historic House: The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners

Hanson, Scott T. · Tilbury House Publishers
Pages: 416
Format: Hardcover

How to accommodate contemporary life in a historic house.This book does not repeat basic information that is readily available in many standard DIY books about carpentry, wiring, and plumbing. Rather, it shows how to adapt those DIY skills to the specialized needs of a historic house.Although...
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Country Living Shades of White: How to Use the Classic Color in Your Home

Country Living · Hearst
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

Get white right! Country Living offers a fresh new view on classic white, with its many variations and ability to transform any room. White is the ultimate color in country-style decorating - so of course Country Living has the ultimate take on white! Organized by design style (rustic,...
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Mindful Artist: Sumi-e Painting: Master the meditative art of Japanese brush painting

Virginia Lloyd-Davies · Walter Foster Publishing
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Mindful Artist: Sumi-e Painting teaches you to create your own beautiful, Japanese-inspired ink wash paintings while cultivating a mindful approach to making art. Centuries ago, Buddhist monks used black ink and brushes to practice mindfulness and create gorgeously harmonious works of art called...
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Switched On Pop: How Popular Music Works, and Why it Matters

Nate Sloan · Oxford University Press
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

Pop music surrounds us - in our cars, over supermarket speakers, even when we are laid out at the dentist - but how often do we really hear what's playing? Switched on Pop is the book based on the eponymous podcast that has been hailed by NPR, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, and Entertainment...
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