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Bird-by-Bird Gardening: The Ultimate Guide to Bringing in Your Favorite Birds-Year after Year

Sally Roth - Rodale Books
Format: Hardcover

Bird lovers learn what specific bird families like best and how to entice their favorites to the backyard in this newest guide from the author of The Backyard Bird Feeder's Bible. What should a birder do if he likes bluebirds and wrens but is not all that interested in woodpeckers and starlings?...
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Satisfying Stitches: Learn Simple Embroidery Techniques and Embrace the Joys of Stitching by Hand

Hope Brasfield - Quarry Books
Format: Paperback

Discover the creative satisfaction and stress-relieving benefits of embroidery while stitching fun, modern, vibrant designs such as flowers, plants, animals, landscapes, and celestial scenes. Beginning a new creative pursuit can be intimidating, but Satisfying Stitches takes all the guesswork...
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The Library: A Fragile History

Andrew Pettegree - Basic Books
Format: Hardcover

Famed across the known world, jealously guarded by private collectors, built up over centuries, destroyed in a single day, ornamented with gold leaf and frescoes, or filled with bean bags and children's drawings - the history of the library is rich, varied, and stuffed full of incident....
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Quilling: 20 Beautiful Designs

Sena Runa - GMC Publications
Format: Paperback

Following on from the success of her first book, Sena Runa presents a brand new collection of exciting projects to make. As in her first book, there are plenty of designs that will appeal to the complete beginner, but there are also some more challenging designs for readers that want to build...
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Super Simple Sewing for Kids

Rosa M Curto - Barrons
Format: Print book

Learning to sew is super simple ... and lots of fun! This book includes tips to get started, types of stitches, basic material suggestions, and projects that include a porcupine greeting card, fridge magnets, cow hand puppet, and more. Creating a sewing craft increases a child's dexterity,...
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The Beginner's Guide to Wheel Throwing: A Complete Course for the Potter's Wheel

Julia Claire Weber - Quarry Books
Format: Hardcover

, from artist and instructor Julia Claire Weber. In The Beginner's Guide to Wheel Throwing, you'll find (and patience) you need to make your first forms. You'll start at the beginning of the process with a , a discussion of the best clays for throwing, as well as a variety...
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DIY Box Creations: Fun and creative projects to make out of REALLY BIG BOXES!

Courtney Sanchez - Walter Foster Jr
Format: Flexibound

Let your imagination be your guide as you discover 12 clever cardboard craft projects for the entire family!DIY Box Creations includes a variety of out-of-the-box cardboard creations for families to build together, transforming leftover boxes into an assortment of step-by-step projects....
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How to Kitbash Structures

Tony Koester - Kalmbach Books
Format: Print book

Learning to kitbash commercial structures is an essential skill for modelers. This title covers basic techniques for working with kits, how to use kits in unexpected ways, and step-by-step projects that will help enthusiasts take their layouts to new levels. Structures covered include railroad...
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Basic Trackwork for Model Railroaders, Second Edition

Jeff Wilson - Kalmbach Publishing Company; Second edition
Format: Book

Don't get derailed! Get up to speed on the latest advancements in trackwork with the one book that focuses solely on proper track installation, Basic Trackwork for Model Railroaders, 2nd Edition. Freshly updated to showcase the newest products, current manufacturers, and the latest...
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