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Beginning Acrylic: Tips & techniques for learning to paint in acrylic
Susette Billedeaux Gertsch · Walter Foster Publishing
Pages: 128
Format: Print book
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From the first brushstroke to the finishing touch, let the Portfolio series guide you as you begin your artistic journey in acrylic painting.Beginning Acrylic teaches aspiring artists everything they need to know to get started painting in acrylic. From choosing the right paper, brushes,... |
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Maker and Muse: Women and Early Twentieth Century Art Jewelry
Emily Banis Stoehrer · The Monacelli Press
Format: Hardcover
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A new perspective on womans role in the world of art jewelry at the turn of the twentieth century—from Art Nouveau in France and the Arts and Crafts movement in Britain, to Jugendstil in Germany and Austria, Louis Comfort Tiffany in New York, and American Arts and Crafts in Chicago—and... |
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The Plant Lover's Guide to Dahlias
Andy Vernon · Timber Press, 2014.
Pages: 256
Format: Print book
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Dahlias are the showgirls of the garden. Their colorful blooms, from purple, pink, and white to yellow, orange, and red, come in a huge variety of sizes and shapes. The Plant Lover's Guide to Dahlias is packed with everything you need to know to grow these fantastic flowers. The book... |
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The Joy of Less
Francine Jay · Chronicle Books
Pages: 286
Format: Print book
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Francine Jay pioneered the simple living movement with her self-published bestseller, The Joy of Less. In this fully redesigned and repackaged edition - featuring never-before-seen content - Jay brings her philosophy to more readers who are eager to declutter. Rather than the "crash... |
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Glamorous by George: The Key to Creating Movie Star Style
George Kotsiopoulos · Abrams Image, 2014.
Pages: 175
Format: Print book
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With the advent of inexpensive but beautifully designed clothing available nationwide, elegance is within everyone's reach. And George Kotsiopoulos - the breakout star of TV's Fashion Police - will show you the way. Glamorous by George offers easy-to-achieve tips for looking like... |
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Typewriter: A Celebration of the Ultimate Writing Machine
Paul Robert · Sterling
Pages: 224
Format: Print book
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Favored by many famous and upcoming writers and poets as their tool of choice, and benefitting from the nostalgia of steampunk and Mad Men, typewriters (like vinyl) have experienced a resurgence - especially among hipsters. This fascinating book celebrates that renaissance through images... |
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Stolen, Smuggled, Sold: On the Hunt for Cultural Treasures
Nancy Moses · Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Hardcover
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Stolen, Smuggled Sold: On the Hunt for Cultural Treasures tells the dark and compelling stories of iconic cultural objects that were stolen, smuggled or sold, and eventually returned back to their original owner. There are many books about museum heists, Holocaust artwork, insider theft,... |
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Toss the Gloss: Beauty Tips, Tricks & Truths for Women 50
Andrea Q Robinson · Pgw
Pages: 203
Format: Hardcover
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"Forget about makeup reclaiming youth," says Andrea Q. Robinson. "Good makeup reclaims you." Robinson, whose illustrious career has included positions such as the chief marketing officer of Estée Lauder, president of Tom Ford Beauty, beauty editor of Vogue, and president... |
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Nicky Epstein's Crocheted Flowers
Nicky Epstein · Sixth&Spring Books
Pages: 136
Format: Hardcover
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Following on the success of the best-selling Nicky Epstein’s Knitted Flowers, Epstein gives crocheters a special gift: an equally exquisite collection of over 40 flowers—plus patterns for garments embellished with her floral designs. Featuring a beautiful layout and magnificent... |
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The Plant Lover's Guide to Epimediums
Sally Gregson · Timber Press
Format: Hardcover
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Epimediums are revered for their delicate flowers and dramatic foliage. They thrive in leafy, shady conditions and have a long season of interest from early spring to late summer. Their phenomenal range of shapes, sizes, and hues makes them irresistibly collectable. In this lushly photographed... |
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Getting Started Knitting Socks
Ann Budd · Interweave
Format: Hardcover
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From cast-on stitches to binding off, this handbook details the simple steps needed to turn seemingly complicated sock knitting projects into easy and enjoyable activities. Helpful photographs and instructional drawings ensure that even inexperienced knitters will be able to produce high-quality... |
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Birdmen: The Wright Brothers, Glenn Curtiss, and the Battle to Control the Skies
Lawrence Goldstone · Ballantine Books,
Pages: 428
Format: Print book
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From acclaimed historian Lawrence Goldstone comes a thrilling narrative of courage, determination, and competition: the story of the intense rivalry that fueled the rise of American aviation. The feud between this nation's great air pioneers, the Wright brothers and Glenn Curtiss,... |
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Hello Kitty Crochet: Supercute Amigurumi Patterns for Sanrio Friends
Mei Li Lee · Quirk Books
Format: Hardcover
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Hello Kitty Crochet is all about cute the whimsical world of Hello Kitty and her Sanrio friends meets theJapanese art of amigurumi or crocheted dolls With easy-to-make patterns for adorable characters andaccessories Hello Kitty Crochet allows you to make all your favorites new and old from... |
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