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Lemon-Aid New and Used Cars and Trucks 2007–2018

PHIL EDMONSTON · Dundurn
Pages: 656
Format: Paperback

"Dr. Phil," Canada's best-known automotive expert, and George Iny walk you through another year of car buying. The 2018 Lemon-Aid has everything: an encyclopedic lineup of the best and worst cars, trucks, and SUVs sold since 2007; secret warranties and tips on the "art...
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The Art and Craft of Geometric Origami

PRINCETON ARCHITECTURAL PRESS. · Princeton Architectural Press
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

With the increasing popular interest in mindfulness - and seeking quiet in the tumult of modern life - origami, the centuries-old practice of paper folding, has enjoyed a tremendous resurgence. With origins possibly dating to sixth century Buddhism, the art of creating shapes from pieces...
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Cookie's Fortune

LYNDA GRAHAM-BARBER · The Gryphon Press
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

In simple, poetic language, with captivating art that portrays the challenges of a huge city, Cookie's Fortune depicts a stray dog as she searches for food, shelter, and comfort. Compelling and age appropriate, this adorable stray's quest will engage animal-loving children, their...
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Festive Fall Quilts: 21 Fun Appliqué Projects for Halloween, Thanksgiving & More

KIM SCHAEFER · C&T Publishing
Pages: 164
Format: Paperback

From best-selling author Kim Schaefer comes this collection of 21 engaging piecing and appliqué projects for fall, including tried-and-true motifs such as pumpkins, sunflowers, acorns, turkeys, and autumn leaves. Plus, celebrate Halloween with spooky spiders, friendly bats, expressive...
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LEGO Micro Cities: Build Your Own Mini Metropolis!

Jeff Friesen · No Starch Press
Pages: 200
Format: Hardcover

A collection of stunning photography and building instructions for 10 tiny cities built completely out of LEGO. The designs are amazing and the photos are striking -- but more importantly, readers get the building instructions they need to recreate their own micro cities.LEGO Micro Cities...
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Crocheted Birds: A Flock of Feathered Friends to Make

Vanessa Mooncie · GMC Publications
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

Let your creative urges take flight with this wonderful collection of birds to crochet. Featuring 10 gorgeous projects, all with stunning photographs and detailed charts, Crocheted Birds is a bird lovers delight! includes extensive techniques section suitable for all skill levels 10 projects...
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Cockpit Confidential: Everything You Need to Know About Air Travel: Questions, Answers, and Reflections

PATRICK SMITH · Sourcebooks
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback

A New York Times bestsellerFor millions of people, travel by air is a confounding, uncomfortable, and even fearful experience. Patrick Smith, airline pilot and author of the web's popular Ask the Pilot feature, separates the fact from fallacy and tells you everything you need to know...?How...
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Leather Bracelets

Nihon Vogue · Stackpole Books
Pages: 112
Format: Print book

Make the most of one of today's hottest jewelry trends with Leather Bracelets, a collection of 33 beautifully beaded, knotted, and braided accessories that would be at home on the shelves of the most stylish designer boutiques.Made from leather mixed with a variety of materials--cord,...
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Foraged Art: Creating Projects Using Blooms, Branches, Leaves, Stones, and Other Elements Discovered in Nature

Peter Cole · Bluestreak
Pages: 138
Format: Hardcover

In the spirit of land artists like Andy Goldsworthy, the book is as much about discovery as it is about creation. Leaves shaped like lips might inspire a face; an array of rocks might be become an eclectic mosaic; winter's first snow might be carved into glowing luminaria. Whether you love...
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Stitched Sewing Organizers: Pretty Cases, Boxes, Pouches, Pincushions & More

Aneela Hoey · C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

Celebrate and use your sewing skills with Aneela Hoey's 15 stylish yet functional patterns for a wide variety of sewing organizers. Designed to work together, many of the smaller projects fit into larger ones and can be made into a coordinating set. Showcase trendy fat quarters and half-yards...
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Roped In: Creative Craft Projects Made with Rope

Gemma Patford · Hardie Grant
Pages: 176
Format: Flexibound

Gemma employs her famous ropework and all-round craft genius to offer a range of projects and crafty tricks to make your life more fabulous. Looking for a macramé plant holder to spruce up your living room? Want to create a swanky dog lead for your favorite pet? Looking to give your...
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The Fussy Cut Sampler: 48 Quilt Blocks from Your Favorite Fabrics

Nichole Ramirez · Lucky Spool Media
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

If you are like authors Nichole and Elisabeth, your favorite part of quilting is fussy cutting - and it usually involves figuring out how to enhance an interesting quilt block by framing a favorite element in your most-loved fabric! Let fussy cutting become more than just showing a single...
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Bugatti Chiron

Emily Rose Oachs · Torque
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

The Bugatti Chiron is one of the fastest street-legal cars around! Drivers need a special key to push this car to its top speed of over 250 miles per hour. Young readers will speed through exhilarating facts and sleek photos in this title about the Bugatti Chiron.
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Metal Jewelry Workshop: Essential Tools, Easy-to-Learn Techniques, and 12 Projects for the Beginning Jewelry Artist

Helen I. Driggs · Fox Chapel Publishing
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

Learn how to create exciting metal jewelry using just 12 simple, inexpensive hand tools - no jewelry torch required! 12 beautiful projects with step-by-step photos show exactly what to do and how the result should look 8 practice exercises help build beginner's skills and techniques...
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The Fashion Designer's Textile Directory: A Guide to Fabrics' Properties, Characteristics, and Garment-Design Potential

GAIL BAUGH · Barron's Educational Series
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback

Here's the fabric and textile directory that fashion designers have been longing for! This book will help you find the fabrics that suit the affects you want to achieve, show you how the fabric will perform, and recommend ways of using it. This new edition has information that is key to industry...
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