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Feelings: A Story in Seasons

Manjit Thapp - Random House; Illustrated edition
Format: Hardcover

Enter Manjit Thapp's world, where you'll find moods that change as quickly as the weather; the different shades of anxiety and hope that each new season brings; and the stages of joy and pain that fuel our growth. From the spark of possibility and jolt of creativity in High Summer,...
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The Modern Nerd's Guide to Cosplay

Kristen Rajczak Nelson - Gareth Stevens Pub
Format: Library Binding

The detailed craft of creating a unique costume, props, and makeup to bring both beloved and reviled characters to life has become a serious art form in the past decade. Today, cosplay is one of the hottest hobbies around, with huge international conventions and competitions making headlines...
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Kitchen Remodeling

Editors of Fine Homebuilding - Taunton Press
Format: Paperback

This latest edition of Kitchen Remodeling from the editors of Fine Homebuilding provides all the advice you need to remodel a kitchen of any size or shape, on any budget.In this all-new edition, articles cover how much a kitchen remodel will cost, the key ingredients for a great kitchen...
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Cabinet making for Beginners Handbook

Stephen Fleming - Stephen Fleming
Format: Paperback

"A kitchen without a cabinet is like a body without a soul."This is what a wise cabinetmaker uttered when I asked what cabinet making meant to him.I have been practicing all the aspects of woodworking like Joinery, Woodturning, and Furniture making along with Cabinet Making, and I must...
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Georgia O'Keeffe: To See Takes Time

Samantha Friedman - The Museum of Modern Art, New York
Format: Hardcover

A revelatory new volume on the American modernist's lesser-known works on paper, reuniting many serial works for the first timeRecalling a charcoal she made in 1916, Georgia O'Keeffe later wrote, "I have made this drawing several times -- never remembering that I had made it before...
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Make Your Mark: Creative Ideas Using Markers, Paint Pens, Bleach Pens & More

Lark Books - Lark Crafts
Format: Print book

One look at Pinterest and the blogosphere and it's clear that crafters have embraced markers as an easy way to add decorative elements to store-bought products. This primer showcases 30 wildly creative ideas for embellishing surfaces, including fabric, plastic, glass, wood, and stone....
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Dream Home: The Property Brothers Ultimate Guide to Finding & Fixing Your Perfect House

Jonathan Scott - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Hardcover

New York Times Bestseller: "This essential guide informs readers on how to sell, buy, and potentially remodel any residence. A must read." - Library Journal (starred review) . Twin brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott have taken HGTV by storm with their four hit shows, filled with...
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The Art of Tapestry Weaving: A Complete Guide to Mastering the Techniques for Making Images with Yarn

Rebecca Mezoff
Format: Hardcover

Put aside those preconceptions of dusty, medieval tapestries hanging on castle walls! Tapestry weaving has a whole new look, and fiber enthusiasts of all levels are eager to try their hand at creating images with yarn. Rebecca Mezoff, a renowned teacher of contemporary tapestry weaving,...
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Crochet with String: 9 Great Projects to Make for Your Home

Jemima Schlee - GMC Publications
Format: Paperback

Everyone has at least one long-forgotten ball of string lurking at the back of a drawer. This handy booklet shows you how to transform an everyday, mundane item into an array of exciting makes for your home. From rustic garden twine to soft cotton braid, the pleasingly tactile nature of string...
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Paper Birds: 25+ Projects to Copy, Cut, and Fold

Hiroshi Hayakawa - Lark Crafts

Origami takes flight with these 25 beautiful bird projects, from a cockatiel, horned owl, and hummingbird to the exotic albatross and extinct dodo. Just photocopy the templates onto cardstock score, cut, and fold and, finally, interlock the joints to create a dimensional creature. All the projects...
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