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Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches

Jan Eaton · Trafalgar Square Books
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

First published in 1934, Mary Thomas' Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches has long been a well-loved favorite of novice and experienced embroiderers alike! Updated by Jan Eaton, this indispensable handbook pictures and describes over 400 embroidery stitches, arranged by usage, ranging from...
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100 Side Hustles: Unexpected Ideas for Making Extra Money Without Quitting Your Day Job

Chris Guillebeau · Ten Speed Press
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

Best-selling author Chris Guillebeau presents a full-color ideabook featuring 100 stories of regular people launching successful side businesses that almost anyone can do. This unique guide features the startup stories of regular people launching side businesses that almost anyone can do: an urban...
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The Last Leonardo: The Secret Life of the World's Most Expensive Painting

Ben Lewis · Ballantine Books
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

An epic quest exposes hidden truths about Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mundi, the recently discovered masterpiece that sold for $450 million - and might not be the real thing.For two centuries, art dealers and historians searched in vain for the Holy Grail of art history: a portrait of Christ...
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Writer's Digest Guide to Magazine Article Writing: A Practical Guide to Selling Your Pitches, Crafting Strong Articles, & Earning More Bylines

KERRIE FLANAGAN · Writer's Digest Books
Pages: 232
Format: Paperback

Your Essential Reference for Writing for Magazines! In The Writer's Digest Guide to Magazine Article Writing, accomplished freelance writer, author, and instructor Kerrie Flanagan demystifies the idea that writing for magazines is a difficult process meant only for those with journalism...
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Cardboard Loom Weaving: 25 Fast and Easy Projects

Harumi Kageyama · Stackpole Books
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Start weaving today on your own handmade cardboard looms!With the instructions in this book, you are only minutes away from creating your own one-of-a-kind woven scarves, pillows, handbags, and more. Step-by-step instructions walk you through how to make simple looms from cardboard. Make...
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How to Self-Publish Your Book: A Complete Guide to Writing, Editing, Marketing & Selling Your Own Book

Dr. Jan Yager · Square One
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback

A new world has opened to writers who wish to have their words turned into finished books. With technological advances in typesetting, printing, distribution, and sales, self-publishing has become a reality. But while converting your writing into a commercially available title may sound...
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Amazing Train Journeys

Lonely Planet · Lonely Planet
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

Experience 60 of the world's greatest and most unforgettable train journeys, from classic long-distance trips like Western Canada's Rocky Mountaineer and Darwin to Adelaide's The Ghan, to little-known gems on regular commuting lines. We've always had a soft spot for trains. We know the moment...
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Get Started in Leather Crafting: Step-by-Step Techniques and Tips for Crafting Success

Tony Laier · Design Originals
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback

Discover leather crafting, an enjoyable craft that lasts a lifetime!Must-have guide for working with leatherBeginner-friendly to help you get started, and a concise reference for experienced leather artistsLearn essential techniques with comprehensive presentations of the basics of leather...
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Handmade Shoes for Men

Laszlo Vass · h.f.ullmann publishing
Pages: 216
Format: Hardcover

Handmade Shoes for Men elucidates the entire process of creating classic men's shoes, while the detailed color photographs document every stage of production. It is a worthy introduction, for both the professional and the layman, to the wealth of tradition that is waiting to be discovered...
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Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition: A Hands-On Guide From Story Creation to Publication

Ann Whitford Paul · Writer's Digest Books
Pages: 266
Format: Paperback

Master the Art of Writing Enthralling Tales for the Youngest pre-and emerging readers! Fully updated and thoroughly revised, Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition is the go-to resource for writers crafting stories for children ages two to eight. You'll learn the unique set of skills...
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Punch Needle: Master the Art of Punch Needling Accessories for You and Your Home

Arounna Khounnoraj · Quadrille Publishing
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

Discover a fresh take on a traditional craft in this ultimate introduction to the art of punch needling.Giving this forgotten craft a modern twist is author Arounna Khounnoraj (aka Bookhou) . One of Canada's most sought after mentors and creatives, she has caused...
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Songs of America: Patriotism, Protest, and the Music That Made a Nation

Jon Meacham · Random House
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

A celebration of America and the music that inspired people and illuminated eras, from the Revolutionary War to the present, by Pulitzer Prize winner Jon Meacham and Grammy winner Tim McGraw. From "The Star Spangled Banner" to "Born in the U.S.A.," Jon Meacham and Tim McGraw...
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Leonardo. The Complete Paintings and Drawings

TASCHEN · TASCHEN
Pages: 704
Format: Hardcover

Da Vinci in Detail The life and work of the ultimate Renaissance artist One of the most fully achieved human beings who has ever lived, Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) is recognized the world over as a figure of infinite curiosity, feverish imagination and sublime...
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How To Write A Page-Turner: Craft a Story Your Readers Can't Put Down

Jordan Rosenfeld · Writer's Digest Books
Pages: 234
Format: Paperback

Infuse Your Fiction with the Powerful Tug of Tension! Tension is the heart of conflict, the backbone of uncertainty, the hallmark of danger. It keeps readers guessing and characters on their toes. When you've got tension in place, stories leave readers breathless and wanting more. When...
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Best Hikes Detroit and Ann Arbor: The Greatest Views, Wildlife, and Forest Strolls

Matt Forster · Falcon Guides
Pages: 248
Format: Paperback

Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Detroit and Ann Arbor veteran hiker Matt Forster offers the absolute best hikes in the greater Detroit area. Each featured trail is perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find outdoor activities...
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Plant Parenting: Easy Ways to Make More Houseplants, Vegetables, and Flowers

Leslie F. Halleck · Timber Press
Pages: 264
Format: Paperback

"Everything a plant parent needs to take their plant collection - and plant knowledge - to the next level." - Maria Failla, founder, Bloom & Grow Radio podcast Do you have a passion for houseplants? A desire to grow more tomatoes? Do you want a garden bursting with colorful...
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Writing Without Rules: How to Write & Sell a Novel Without Guidelines, Experts, or (Occasionally) Pants

Jeff Somers · Writer's Digest Books
Pages: 247
Format: Paperback

Stop What You're Doing and Write! Yes, You; Write! Most writing guides imply--or outright state--that there's a fixed, specific formula or list of rules you must follow to achieve writing and publishing success. And all of them are phonies. Well, not completely. There are real, applicable...
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WWE SmackDown 20 Years and Counting

Dean Miller · DK
Pages: 200
Format: Hardcover

Relive the greatest moments, biggest superstar debuts, and key matches of WWE SmackDownThis action-packed anniversary edition covers 20 years of WWE's popular blue brand-SmackDown. Spectacular full-color photographs from WWE's own archive capture the most unforgettable moments, both in the ring...
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Everyday Watercolor Flowers: A Modern Guide to Painting Blooms, Leaves, and Stems Step by Step

Jenna Rainey · Watson-Guptill
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

Author of Everyday Watercolor and Instagram darling Jenna Rainey presents a beautiful step-by-step guide to painting botanicals from lilies to daffodils in a wide variety of styles.Artist Jenna Rainey shares easy-to-follow ways to paint a wide range of botanicals, all in her fresh, modern...
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Master Recipes from the Herbal Apothecary: 375 Tinctures, Salves, Teas, Capsules, Oils, and Washes for Whole-Body Health and Wellness

JJ Pursell · Timber Press
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

JJ Pursell, the bestselling author of The Herbal Apothecary, is back with a complete, one-stop resource for herbal remedies that heal and nurture the whole family. Master Recipes from the Herbal Apothecary offers safe, trusted natural remedies written by a board certified naturopathic physician....
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Best of the Appalachian Trail: Day Hikes

Leonard M. Adkins · Menasha Ridge Press
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

A concise guide to the best day hikes along the entire Appalachian Trail.Summit the iconic Katahdin in Maine, explore Pennsylvania's Chimney Rocks, splash in Tennessee's Laurel Fork Gorge and Falls, and find out where Blood Mountain got its name in the new edition of Best of the Appalachian...
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