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The Dog Breed Bible

D Caroline Ph D Colie · Barron'S
Pages: 208
Format: Print book

This heavily illustrated directory describes canine breeds recognized by the AKC, including about 16 newly recognized breeds, including the Boerboel, Leonberger, and the Icelandic Sheepdog. The book is divided into the seven AKC groups (Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting...
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The Quilter's Paper-Piecing Workbook: Paper Piece with Confidence to Create 18 Gorgeous Quilted Projects

Elizabeth Dackson · Interweave Pr
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

Learn foundation paper-piecing one block at a time!Come join author and educator Elizabeth Dackson of DontCallMeBetsy.com in her quilt studio! Here she'll share all you need to know to grow your foundation paper-piecing skills in this must-have, comprehensive guide that takes you through...
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Edible Spots and Pots: Small-Space Gardens for Growing Vegetables and Herbs in Containers, Raised Beds, and More

Stacey Hirvela · Rodale Press
Pages: 308
Format: Paperback

It's time for home gardeners to rethink the traditional garden and explore the wide variety of options for growing edibles in "anywhere" gardens -- from decorative pots and raised beds to unusual growing bags, hanging pouches, and tomato rings. These contained gardens are more...
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Solving Deer Problems: How to Deerproof Your Yard and Garden

Peter Loewer · Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Print book

What can I do? Gardeners are asking themselvesand expertsthis question with increasing urgency about the deer that threaten their carefully cultivated lawns and gardens. With the increased development of suburban and rural land and the lack of natural predators, deer populations are exploding...
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Natural Knits for Babies & Toddlers: 12 Cute Projects to Make

Tina Barrett
Format: Print book

New parents just want the best for their babies and are realizing more than ever before that choosing organic products can mean a happier and healthier start in life. This book of natural knits for babies, toddlers brings together fun and fresh designs that use the finest of or
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The Butler Speaks: A Return to Proper Etiquette, Stylish Entertaining, and the Art of Good Housekeeping

Charles Macpherson · Appetite By Random House
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

Revised and updated paperback edition of the national bestseller and "definitive guide to the art of living well" (Charlotte Empey, editor-in-chief of Metro) , including a new foreword by Debbie Travis and updated sections on business etiquette and everyday entertaining.Widely...
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501 Amazing Uses for Salt, Vinegar, Baking Soda, Olive Oil and Lemons

Laura M Westdale · Thunder Bay Press
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

501 Amazing Uses for Salt, Vinegar, Baking Soda, Olive Oil, and Lemons is a collection of easy-to-use household hints for families who want to have a greener household. Using natural ingredients that are inexpensive, nontoxic, and found in nearly every pantry, these tips make it easy to live...
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The Race Underground: Boston, New York, and the Incredible Rivalry That Built America's First Subway

Doug Most · Griffin
Pages: 404
Format: Print book

In the late nineteenth century, as cities like Boston and New York grew more congested, the streets became clogged with plodding, horse-drawn carts. When the great blizzard of 1888 crippled the entire northeast, a solution had to be found. Two brothers from one of the nation's great...
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Cabin Fever: 20 Modern Log Cabin Quilts

Natalia Bonner · Stash Books, an imprint of C&T Publishing
Pages: 127
Format: Print book

Don't be square -- discover exciting log cabins in varied shapes and formations! The best-selling author duo put an imaginative new twist on the classic block with bold colors and dramatic lines. Packed with possibilities, this collection offers 20 quilts in 3 sizes, with a bonus chapter...
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Oak-Framed Buildings: Revised Edition

Rupert Newman · GMC Publications; Revised edition
Format: Print book

This is a practical book on the technique of timber-frame construction for carpenters, builders and aspiring self-builders, but it will also be a source of inspiration to anyone who appreciates beautiful buildings. Full--full color photographs throught show projects by the author and others...
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Pennsylvania Month-by-Month Gardening: What to Do Each Month to Have A Beautiful Garden All Year

Liz Ball · Cool Springs Press
Format: Print book

The when-to and how-to schedule for growing, caring for, and maintaining your Keystone State garden!Never garden alone! The Month-by-Month Gardening series is the perfect companion to take the guesswork out of gardening. With this book, you'll know what to do each month to have gardening...
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Mid-Century Modern Furniture: Shop Drawings & Techniques for Making 29 Projects

Michael Crow · Popular Woodworking Books
Format: Print book

Minimalist design--maximum style!In the middle of the last century, a new generation of designers sought to render furniture to its most essential forms. In doing so, they created timeless designs that defined Mid-Century Modern Style. From the sleek geometric lines of Bauhaus-inspired...
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The Way to Go: Moving by Sea, Land, and Air

Kate Ascher · Penguin Press
Pages: 207
Format: Print book

"Is it possibly to write a stunning book about infrastructure? Kate Ascher's books are bliss... Using gorgeous graphics and clear, simple, language, Ascher explains the infrastructure and engineering marvels around us." --Slate.comIn our digital age, it's easy to forget that almost...
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Color Knitting with Confidence: Unlock the Secrets of Fair Isle, Intarsia, and More with 30 Vibrant Colorwork Techniques

Nguyen Le · Barron's Educational Series
Format: Book

When two or more colors are combined in knitting, it's called colorwork. It's the process behind the multicolored patterns and graphics seen in sweaters, hats, toys, and other knitted pieces. Colorwork looks complicated, but with a little practice, knitters of all levels will find...
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