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Harvest: Unexpected Projects Using 47 Extraordinary Garden Plants

Stefani Bittner · Ten Speed Press
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

Harvest is a beautifully photographed guide to growing, harvesting, and utilizing 47 unexpected garden plants to make organic pantry staples, fragrances, floral arrangements, beverages, cocktails, beauty products, and more.Every garden--not just vegetable plots--can produce a bountiful...
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The Crash Detectives: Investigating the World's Most Mysterious Air Disasters

Christine Negroni · Penguin Books
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

"The evolution of air safety is rooted in catastrophe. Christine Negroni pulls back the curtain on the people, the places, and the tragedies that have shaped this process over the decades." - Patrick Smith, air travel blogger and bestselling author of Cockpit ConfidentialA fascinating...
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Learn to Draw Star Wars: How to draw your favorite characters, including Chewbacca, Yoda, and Darth Vader!

Grant Gould · Walter Foster Jr
Pages: 64
Format: Spiral-bound

With Learn to Draw Star Wars, young artists can learn to draw their favorite characters from the series, including Chewbacca, Yoda, Darth Vader, and more. This 64-page, spiral-bound manual includes tracing paper, grid-drawing exercises, and step-by-step illustrations showing how each step...
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The Unofficial Guide to Crafting the World of Harry Potter: 30 Magical Crafts for Muggles, Witches, and Wizards Alike

Jamie Harrington · Adams Media
Pages: 190
Format: Paperback

Charming crafts even Muggles can make! You won't need alchemy or a magic wand to make these magical projects inspired by the world of Harry Potter. With a little Hogwarts creativity and the step-by-step guidance of this spellbinding book, you'll be able to transfigurate simple supplies...
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Miraculous Abundance: One Quarter Acre, Two French Farmers, and Enough Food to Feed the World

Perrine Herve?-Gruyer · Chelsea Green Publishing
Pages: 272
Format: Print book

The Bec Hellouin model for growing food, sequestering carbon, creating jobs, and increasing biodiversity without using fossil fuelsWhen Charles and Perrine Hervé-Gruyer set out to create their farm in an historic Normandy village, they had no idea just how much their lives would change....
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Every Which Way Crochet Borders: 139 Patterns for Customized Edgings

Edie Eckman · Storey Books
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

Step-by-step instructions and symbol charts put these 100 creative new border designs within reach for beginning and advanced crocheters alike. If you're ready to chart your own crocheted course, Edie Eckman offers plenty of helpful design advice, including how to choose an appropriate...
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Easy Pumpkin Carving: Spooktacular Patterns, Tips & Ideas

Colleen Dorsey · Fox Chapel Publishing
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback

64 MILLION Americans will carve a pumpkin this Halloween and they ALL want the best Jack-O-Lantern on the block. This little book will show them how! Easy Pumpkin Carving teaches both traditional and modern pumpkin carving and decorating techniques. From the classic Jack-O-Lantern and the Spooky...
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Baabwaa and Wooliam: A Tale of Literacy, Dental Hygiene, and Friendship

DAVID ELLIOTT · Candlewick
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A hilarious and satisfying tale of literacy, dental hygiene, and friendship from David Elliott and Melissa Sweet that is sure to have readers in stitches from start to finish.Baabwaa is a sheep who loves to knit. Wooliam is a sheep who loves to read. It sounds a bit boring, but they like...
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Abracadabra! Tricks for Rookie Magicians: 4D A Magical Augmented Reading Experience

NORM BARNHART · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Abracadabra! Beginning magicians will amaze their family and friends with their magical abilities! The easy step-by-step instructions in this book teach beginning magicians easy tricks like the Amazing Appearing Ball, Fast Rabbit and the Ace, and more -- while entertaining an audience...
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Cane Topper Woodcarving: Projects, Patterns, and Essential Techniques for Custom Canes and Walking Sticks

Lora S. Irish · Fox Chapel Publishing
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback

Discover how to create unique and beautiful canes that will be treasured as useful works of art! 4 detailed step-by-step tutorials for creating expressive canes 6 joinery methods for strong and durable joints between cane topper and staff Expert advice on carving expressive cane toppers...
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Freeform Crochet with Confidence: Unlock the Secrets of Freeform Crochet with 30 Fun Projects

Carol Meldrum · Barron'S
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Let your imagination take flight with this clever guide to playing to freeform crocheting. Each project featured in this book encourages crafters to hone their own style while taking their skills and creativity to whole new levels. Inside, readers will find:30 gorgeous projects, including...
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Ballpark Cookbook The American League: Recipes Inspired by Baseball Stadium Foods

Katrina Jorgensen · Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pages: 63
Format: Print book

"Forget peanuts and Cracker Jacks! American League Ballparks now offer a dizzying array of edible options. These make-like stadium recipes give young chefs and sports fans a culinary road trip at home. From Chicago-style hot dogs at the White Sox's U.S. Cellular Field to a mouthwatering...
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60 Quick Cotton Knits: The Ultimate Cotton Collection in Ultra Pima™ from Cascade Yarns®

Sixth & Spring Books. · Sixth&Spring Books
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

These 60 fabulous designs are must-haves for the many knitters who prefer cotton, whether it's because they're allergic to wool, opposed to using animal fibers, or just looking for a lighter material. A wide range of quick, creative, and on-trend projects - from sweaters and shawls...
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Yellow Owl Workshop's Make It Yours: Patterns and Inspiration to Stamp, Stencil, and Customize Your Stuff

Christine Schmidt · Clarkson Potter
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

Transform everyday objects into handcrafted pieces to wear, share, and display. In Yellow Owl's Make It Yours, you'll learn techniques for bringing personal touches to objects all around your home. Upgrade your plain scarf with a colorful abstract design. Turn a dresser into an eye-catching...
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Outdoor Science Lab for Kids: 52 Family-Friendly Experiments for the Yard, Garden, Playground, and Park

Liz Lee Heinecke · Quarry Books
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Learn physics, chemistry and biology in your own backyard!At-home science provides an environment for freedom, creativity and invention that is not always possible in a school setting. In your own backyard, it's simple, inexpensive, and fun to whip up a number of amazing science experiments...
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