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Ford Mustang: America's Original Pony Car

Donald Farr · Motorbooks Intl
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

Come along on Mustang's wild ride to automotive success. In the early 1960s, Lee Iacocca - then director of the Ford division at Ford Motor Company - convinced Henry Ford II to produce a sporty four-seat car aimed at the emerging youth market. That car, essentially a reconfigured and re-skinned...
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Hot Knots: Fresh Macramé Ideas for Jewelry, Home, and Fashion

Kat Hartmann · Barron's Educational Series
Format: Print book

For many of us, the rough plant hangars or friendship bracelets we made in summer camp are the extent of our experience with macramé. Today the craft of decorative knotting is making a huge comeback with several accomplished artists taking the craft to exciting new levels of creativity....
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Setting Up a Tropical Aquarium: Week By Week

Stuart Thraves · Firefly Books
Pages: 208
Format: Print book

This authoritative encyclopedia--revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in current fishkeeping technology and technique-- takes a fresh look at the popular topic of setting up and maintaining a tropical freshwater aquarium. It begins with guiding hobbyists, especially...
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Modern Crocheted Shawls and Wraps: 35 stylish ways to keep warm from lacy shawls to chunky afghans

Laura Strutt · Cico Books
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Crochet your own shawls, wraps, capelets, and afghans from this collection of stylish patterns. Shawls, wraps, and afghans are a simple yet colorful way to liven up your wardrobe or home--they are comforting and cozy, but they can also be stylish and delicate. Modern Crocheted Shawls and Wraps...
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Easy-to-make Beaded Jewelry: Stylish Looks to String, Wrap & Wear

Kristine Regan Daniel · Design Originals
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback

Wear stylish beaded jewelry that only looks expensive--but you make yourself! Easy-to-make Beaded Jewelry offers 20 unique projects that you can create in just one afternoon. From a Beaded Wrap Bracelet and Wrapped Teardrop Earrings to Boho Wire Bangles or the Beaded Stripes Statement Necklace,...
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Greetings from Maury County: A Postcard History

Adam Southern · Adam Southern
Pages: 172
Format: Hardcover

Founded in 1807, Maury County has a history that is second to none. This book uses antique and vintage postcards to highlight this history. Take a stroll down the streets of yesteryear by reading Greetings from Maury County. The colored images will bring back memories from days gone by and you may even...
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DIY Dollhouse: Build and Decorate a Toy House Using Everyday Materials

Alexia Henrion · Princeton Architectural Press
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback

D.I.Y. Dollhouse is a lavishly illustrated guide for budding architects, builders, and designers, showing then how to build and furnish their own eco-friendly dollhouse, with an incredible eye for detail. The simple instructions cover everything children (and parents) need to get started,...
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Cats in Hats: 30 Knit and Crochet Hat Patterns for Your Kitty

Sara Thomas · Running Press Book Publishers
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

Deck your cats out in hats that suit their many personalities! With The Punk Mohawk for edgier cats, The Unicorn for cats who are having identity issues, and The Cat in the Hat for any cat that loves great literature, there is a pattern in this book for every feline friend in your home....
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Stitch Love: Sweet Creatures Big & Small: Cute Kitties and Cows and Cubs and More...and a Yeti

Mollie Johanson · Lark Books (NC)
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Love stitching? Love animals? Then this sweet collection of creatures big and small is perfect for you! Featuring beginner-friendly embroidery patterns from a rising star in the craft community, it features a variety of irresistibly cute critters - pets, farm animals, dinosaurs, even mythical...
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Handmade Heirlooms: Crafting with Intention, Making Things That Matter, and Connecting to Family and Tradition

Jennifer Casa · Roost Books
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

24 projects to sew + knit + crochet + craft + repurposeLet's make some memories. Handmade Heirlooms invites readers to create projects that have significant meaning for the maker or the recipient - projects that celebrate the future, relish the everyday, and honor the past. Handmade...
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More Sewing to Sell?Take Your Handmade Business to the Next Level: 16 New Projects to Make & Sell!

Virginia Lindsay · C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

Take your handmade business to a truly professional level with practical advice from industry experts! Best-selling author Virginia Lindsay teaches you how to sell your handmade items for a real profit. This hands-on guide to the sewing business includes 16 new sewing patterns, all copyright-...
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The Right-Size Flower Garden: Simplify Your Outdoor Space with Smart Design Solutions and Plant Choices

Kerry Ann Mendez · St. Lynn's Press
Format: Hardcover

Today, the reality of a "bigger is better" garden no longer holds the same allure as a "small is beautiful" one. We're busy, we're aging, and the demands of the garden can feel overwhelming. What to do? Make smarter use of the space we have and the plants we select,...
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The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs

America's Test Kitchen Kids · Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

Want to bake the most-awesome-ever cupcakes? Or surprise your family with breakfast tacos on Sunday morning? Looking for a quick snack after school? Or maybe something special for a sleepover? It's all here. Learn to cook like a pro -- it's easier than you think.For the first time ever,...
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Martha Stewart's Newlywed Kitchen: Recipes for Weeknight Dinners and Easy, Casual Gatherings

Martha Stewart · Clarkson Potter
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

Cozy up at home with more than 100 recipes to cook for each other and for friends. The team at Martha Stewart Living has created the ultimate cookbook for the modern couple. Discover how to make your kitchen function well as the two of you whip up the meals you love - quick weeknight...
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Fizz Boom Bath!: Learn How to Make Your Own Bath Bombs, Body Scrubs, and More!

DA BOMB FIZZERS. · Rock Point
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover

From fizzers to scrubs, masks to soaps, bubble bars to shower melts, Fizz Boom Bath! is your how-to source on all things bath-time beauty. Have you ever found yourself staring longingly at a table full of scrumptious-looking bath bombs, shower melts, or lotion bars for sale and thought,...
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