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The Ultimate Book of Vegetables: Gardening, Health, Beauty, Craft, Cooking

Suzie Ferrie · Reader's Digest
Format: Hardcover

The Editors of Readers Digest present the definitive A-Z guide to vegetables and how to grow and use them. This complete illustrated guide to vegetables unlocks the secrets of natures bounty with comprehensive information on the planting, harvesting, and storing of vegetables, together...
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Quilt With Tula And Angela: A Start-to-Finish Guide to Piecing and Quilting using Color and Shape

Tula Pink · Fons & Porter L C
Pages: 192
Format: Print book

Quilt the rainbow with Tula Pink and Angela Walters! Add color and punch to your next project with Quilt with Tula & Angela. Known for her cool, innovative style, Tula Pink will inspire you to toss your color wheel and commit to her signature approach to combining colors. Angela Walters...
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Sew Happy

Karin Ziegler · DK Publishing
Pages: 143
Format: Print book

"Sew Happy" features 25 exclusive, simple sewing projects from German fashionista Karin Ziegler to give your wardrobe a makeover, whether you want to create a new piece or customize and revitalize your favorite skirt or sweater. Visual step-by-step instructions make each project...
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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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Creating Your Vintage Hallowe'en: The Folklore, Traditions, and Some Crafty Makes

Marion Paull · Cima Books
Format: Hardcover

Full of spooky artworks, ephemera, vintage-inspired makes, rhymes and stories, Creating your Vintage Hallowe'en celebrates the folklore and traditions surrounding this delightfully unique holiday. Read how folk used to celebrate with dressing up, fortune-telling games, parties, and much...
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Crafting a Patterned Home: Painting, Printing, and Stitching Projects to Enliven Every Room

Kristin Nicholas · Roost Books
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

Create a unique space that's all your own--bold and colorful handmade projects to fill your home with pattern from color expert crafter extraordinaire Kristin Nicholas.Jump into the world of pattern--get a crash course on the types of patterns and how they are made; learn how to gain inspiration...
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All New Backyard Idea Book

Sandra S. Soria · Taunton Press
Pages: 185
Format: Paperback

Completely revised and updated edition of the best-seller The All New Backyard Idea Book has been completely updated to bring together hundreds of fresh ideas and unique solutions for making the most of any backyard or outdoor spaces. With all-new photos that demonstrate design ideas, it's...
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The Big Book of Scrappy Quilts: Crib-size to King-size

That Patchwork Place · That Patchwork Place
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

Sitting on a pile of scraps? Put your fabric bits and pieces to spectacular use with this well-curated collection of quilts! Cut from your stash or play with precut strips and squares, fat quarters, and fat eighths as you enjoy a tremendous variety of patterns from well-known designers.Packed...
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Beeswax Alchemy: How to Make Your Own Soap, Candles, Balms, Creams, and Salves from the Hive

Petra Ahnert · Quarry Books
Pages: 136
Format: Paperback

Modern beekeepers - take notice! Here we have the answer to one of the most common questions related to beekeeping: what do I do with all of this beeswax? In fact, the possibilities are seemingly endless! As beeswax has multiple holistic and decorative uses, projects can vary from beauty...
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Vegetable Gardening: The Complete Guide to Growing More Than 40 Popular Vegetables in Any Space

Carol Klein · i-5 Press
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

At a time when natural, organic food is at a premium and consumers want to know where their food comes from, a home vegetable garden seems like a no-brainer. Vegetable Gardening shows readers how to go from "backyard to table" in plots of any size - whether you live on a large...
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Materially Crafted: A DIY Primer for the Design-Obsessed

Victoria Hudgins · Stewart, Tabori and Chang; 1 edition
Format: Print book

Design enthusiasts are bombarded with beautiful inspiration at every turn, but many lack the foundation necessary to re-create their dream projects. Materially Crafted is a must-have guide for design mavens seeking to develop their DIY chops, even if they're embracing their crafty side...
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Novel Living: Collecting, Decorating, and Crafting with Books

Lisa Occhipinti · Stewart, Tabori and Chang
Format: Hardcover

In this digital age, the fate of physical books remains in question. Even the concept of curling up with a good book conjures new images. But there remains a sensory thrill to physical books—to seeing and feeling them, to turning their pages—that makes many of us value them even more...
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Geek Knits: Over 30 Projects for Fantasy Fanatics, Science Fiction Fiends, and Knitting Nerds

Toni Carr · St. Martin's Griffin
Format: Print book

Are you ready to embrace your inner geek? This fun and fashionable compendium of knitting patterns definitely leans toward the Dark Side--but who says the Dark Side can't be chic and colorful, too? With projects ranging from easy to advanced, there's something here for everyone:...
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Getting Started with Soldering: A Hands-On Guide to Making Electrical and Mechanical Connections

Marc De Vinck · Maker Media, Inc
Pages: 130
Format: Paperback

Getting Started with Soldering not only teaches new makers and experimenters the core principles of soldering, it also functions as an excellent reference and resource for beginners and more advanced makers alike. The book guides readers through the fundamentals of soldering, explains the tools...
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Tractor

DK · DK
Format: Hardcover

Tractor showcases the complete history of farm machinery - from steam and vintage tractors to the latest combine harvesters - and includes 2 collectible prints. Packed with images and tractor data on more than 200 iconic machines, DK's Tractor explores the entire range of tractors...
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