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Forcing Chess Moves: The Key to Better Calculation

Charles Hertan · New In Chess
Pages: 432
Format: Paperback

Every chess fan marvels at the wonderful combinations with which famous masters win games. How do they find those fantastic moves? Do they have a special vision? And why do computers outwit us tactically? This rich book on chess tactics proposes a revolutionary method for finding winning...
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Mastering Modern Calligraphy: Beyond the Basics: 2,700 Pointed Pen Exemplars and Exercises for Developing Your Style

Molly Suber Thorpe · St. Martin's Griffin
Pages: 240
Format: Spiral-bound

The perfect companion for pointed pen and digital calligraphers alike, with more than 2,700 letterforms and ligatures, stroke drills, warm-up exercises, flourishes, and simple words and phrases.This beautiful, in-depth guide to modern calligraphy emphasizes experimentation and fun, rather...
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Mabel Bunny & Co.: 15 Loveable Animals to Crochet Using Chunky Yarn

Claire Gelder · Search Press
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Crochet the most adorable animals in cosy, chunky yarn. Fun patterns and handy guides mean the only difficulty will be choosing which animal to crochet, as Mabel and her friends are equally delightful!Who could resist these loveable toys and their babies? De-stress by snuggling up with...
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Bricks & Brownstone: The New York Row House

Charles Lockwood · Rizzoli
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

The much-awaited reissue and reexpression of the classic New York row-house book Bricks and Brownstone, with all-new and updated text, new color photography, and luxury slipcase.The classic book Bricks & Brownstone, the first and still the only volume to examine in depth the changing...
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Vogue® Knitting The Ultimate Quick Reference

Vogue Knitting
Format: Flexibound

The most trusted on-the-go knitting reference of the past 20 years gets a thorough update, featuring the many advances made in knitting since its original publication. A companion to the completely updated and revised edition of Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book, this quick reference...
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Homemade Living: Home Apothecary with Ashley English: All You Need to Know to Create Natural Health and Body Care Products

Ashley English · Lark Crafts
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

Ashley English, author of the popular Homemade Living series, provides a primer to creating all-natural body-care and wellness products - complete with 40 accessible DIY recipes to try at home. Ditch store-bought health- and body-care products with their synthetic ingredients! Instead,...
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The Big Book of Dressing Up: 40 Fun Projects to Make With Kids

Laura Minter · GMC Publications
Pages: 168
Format: Paperback

For those days when you want to explore your inner pirate, princess, superhero, astronaut, knight or even dinosaur, this book has the answer. Simply grab some readily available craft items and you'll soon be stepping out in dressing-up creations including dinosaur paws, astronaut's...
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Hand Lettering for Relaxation: An Inspirational Workbook for Creating Beautiful Lettered Art

Latta, Amy · Page Street Publishing
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

A Fun & Inspiring Introduction to the Art of Hand LetteringHand Lettering for Relaxation is the perfect way to cultivate calmness and joy while creating beautiful works of art. While hand lettering can look intimidating, artist and blogger Amy Latta has a friendly and down-to-earth...
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Reclaimed Wood: A Field Guide

Klaas Armster · Abrams
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

The first handbook on reclaimed wood, combining useful information, rich history, and design ideas Wood reclaimed from old houses, factories, barns, water tanks, and boardwalks has become a valuable commodity, treasured for the patina that gives witness to its history. Our ancestors built...
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Knits from the Greenhouse: Knitting Patterns for Plant-Based Fibers

Bartlette, Cornelia · Interweave
Pages: 152
Format: Paperback

The properties of plant-based yarns--cotton, linen, hemp, and others--are unique, naturally. They don't behave the same as wool yarns; to show off their best characteristics you need the right project. Knits from the Greenhouse is here to help you cultivate these fibers into beautiful...
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