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The Trainable Cat: A Practical Guide to Making Life Happier for You and Your Cat

JOHN BRADSHAW · Basic Books
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback

A New York Times Bestseller"I have to hand it to Bradshaw and Ellis: Once you suss out their basic cat-training philosophy, their methods totally work." --SlateWe often assume that cats can't be trained, and don't need to be. But in The Trainable Cat, bestselling anthrozoologist...
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The Geometry of Hand-Sewing: A Romance in Stitches and Embroidery from Alabama Chanin and The School of Making

NATALIE CHANIN · Abrams
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

As makers, we tend to learn different stitches over time without thinking much about how they relate to one another. But when Natalie Chanin and her Alabama Chanin and The School of Making teams began to look at needlework closely, they realized all stitches are based on geometric grid...
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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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Create Your Own Improv Quilts: Modern Quilting with No Rules & No Rulers

Rayna Gillman · C&T Publishing
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

A natural follow-up to the best-selling Create Your Own Free-Form Quilts, this book applies Rayna's no rules, no mistakes, no worries style to modern quilting. Starting with strips and geometric shapes, you'll cut and sew without patterns, required yardage, or complicated diagrams....
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Fox-Nahem: The Design Vision of Joe Nahem

Anthony Iannacci · Harry N. Abrams
Pages: 271
Format: Hardcover

Over 30 years, Joe Nahem of Fox-Nahem has built a reputation for creating classic, contemporary, bespoke, and highly creative interior designs. The first book on his career, Fox-Nahem presents his most luxurious, exuberant, and refined interiors that showcase his own personal vision of modernism....
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Build Stuff with Wood: Make Awesome Projects with Basic Tools

Asa Christiana · Taunton Press
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

Build Stuff with Wood is a true beginner's guide to woodworking, aimed at anyone who is interested in the craft but has only a few tools and no real idea where to start. The idea behind the book is to begin with a basic toolset (a circular saw, chopsaw, cordless drill, jigsaw, and a few hand...
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Make It Yourself! Bots & Circuits

Kelly Coss · Checkerboard Library
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Learn about makerspaces with Make It Yourself! Bots & Circuits! Young makers will discover what makerspaces are and how to hold maker events. Kids will create LED constellations, build robots, make flashlights, and more. Each project has color photos and easy-to-follow instructions....
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Southern Spaces: For Beautiful Living

Kathleen Johnston Whaley · Hoffman Media
Pages: 206
Format: Hardcover

Southern Spaces decorating book brings you great ideas for every room in your home. From kitchens to living areas to master suites, you'll find a range of looks that embrace the region's signature stylings, as well as savvy ideas from experts and homeowners, to make the most of every...
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Playful Painting: Pets: More than 20 fun and clever painting projects for animal lovers

Faye Moorhouse · Walter Foster Publishing
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

From an affectionate French Bulldog and astute Boxer to a sassy tabby cat, if you love animals and art, then your tail will be wagging with each of our easy-to-learn lessons and the humor that goes with them. You'll be an expert in gouache, pencil, and ink in no time!Playful Painting:...
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Sew Advent Calendars: Count down to Christmas with 20 stylish designs to fill with festive treats

DEBBIE SHORE · Search Press
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

Count down to Christmas with the new title from bestselling author Debbie Shore; her books have now sold a total of over 313,000 copies. This is the perfect guide to sewing fun, personalised advent calendars for loved ones - perfect for filling with festive treats and handpicked goodies....
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