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Origami Fold-by-Fold: Building Skills One Step at a Time from Beginner to Advanced

John Montroll - Dover Publications
Format: Paperback

This unique collection of 35 original origami models, presented in order of difficulty, is the invention of bestselling origami artist John Montroll. The projects start with simple one-star models (ladybug, angelfish, sailboat) and progress to very complex four-star models (grasshopper,...
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Remodeling a Basement: Revised Edition

Roger German - Taunton Press; 2nd Revised ed. edition
Format: Paperback

Finishing a basement is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to increase living space in a home. This book helps readers visualize the vast possibilities that exist for this challenging space, and go about the remodeling process in an organized and efficient way. Roger German,...
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Being the Change: How to Live Well and Spark a Climate Revolution

PETER KALMUS - New Society Publishers
Format: Paperback

Life on 1/10th the fossil fuels turns out to be awesome.We all want to be happy. Yet as we consume ever more in a frantic bid for happiness, global warming worsens.Alarmed by drastic changes now occurring in the Earth's climate systems, the author, a climate scientist and suburban father...
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Weddings: Ideas & Inspirations for Celebrating in Style

Marie Proeller Hueston - Hearst; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

Everybody has a little country in their heart, and this is for the bride who wants to embody the essence of country on her wedding day. Weddings presents page after page of evocative photos demonstrating how to infuse this most special of days with quintessential country touches that will...
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The Upright Thinkers: The Human Journey from Living in Trees to Understanding the Cosmos

Leonard Mlodinow - Pantheon
Format: Hardcover

A few million years ago, our ancestors came down from the trees and began to stand upright, freeing our hands to create tools and our minds to grapple with the world around us. Leonard Mlodinow takes us on a passionate and inspiring tour through the exciting history of human progress...
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Warman's World War II Collectibles: Identification and Price Guide

Michael E. Haskew - Krause Publ; Second Edition edition
Format: Paperback

Collecting the Good War"This generation of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny."—Franklin Delano RooseveltHailed as "The Greatest Generation," the men and women who fought in World War II carried an unimaginable burden. Their date with destiny, both horrendous...
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Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts: Basic Techniques for Sewing, Applique, Embroidery, Quilting, Dyeing, and Printing, plus 150 Inspired Projects from A to Z

Martha Stewart Living Magazine - Potter Craft; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

Whether you just bought your first sewing machine or have been sewing for years, Martha Stewarts Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts will open your eyes to an irresistible range of ideas. A comprehensive visual reference, the book covers everything a home sewer craves the basics of sewing...
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How to Read a Dress: A Guide to Changing Fashion from the 16th to the 20th Century

LYDIA EDWARDS - Bloomsbury Academic
Format: Paperback

Fashion is ever-changing, and while some styles mark a dramatic departure from the past, many exhibit subtle differences from year to year that are not always easily identifiable. With overviews of each key period and detailed illustrations for each new style, How to Read a Dress is an authoritative...
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Yarnitecture: A Knitter's Guide to Spinning: Building Exactly the Yarn You Want

Jillian Moreno - Storey Publishing
Format: Print book

Create your dream yarn! Discover the pleasures of designing and building custom-made yarn by spinning it yourself, choosing everything from color to feel and gauge. Jillian Moreno leads you through every step of yarn construction, with detailed instructions and step-by-step photos showing...
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Beeswax Alchemy: How to Make Your Own Soap, Candles, Balms, Creams, and Salves from the Hive

Petra Ahnert - Quarry Books
Format: Paperback

Modern beekeepers - take notice! Here we have the answer to one of the most common questions related to beekeeping: what do I do with all of this beeswax? In fact, the possibilities are seemingly endless! As beeswax has multiple holistic and decorative uses, projects can vary from beauty...
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The Handmade Quilt: A Complete Skill-Building Sampler

Carolyn Forster - ‎Design Originals; First edition
Format: Paperback

Discover the joy and serenity of slow stitching!

  • Comprehensive guide contains 21 different blocks to use up your...
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Coffeehouse Knits: Knitting Patterns and Essays with Robust Flavor

Kerry Bogert - Interweave
Format: Hardcover

The jolt of inspiration every knitter needs! Inspired by the ritual of sipping and stitching, Coffeehouse Knits is a stimulating collection of knitwear with an extra shot of something special. Whether you're joining friends at the coffee shop for community knitting or you're home...
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Overshot Simply: Understanding the Weave Structure 38 Projects to Practice Your Skills

Susan Kesler-Simpson - Stackpole Books
Format: Paperback

Overshot is perhaps the most iconic weaving technique--think antique coverlets and fancy table runners--yet many weavers are intimidated by its complex-looking structure. But it doesn't have to be difficult! In this book, Susan Kesler-Simpson makes overshot approachable by breaking...
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Mason Jar Nation: The Jars that Changed America and 50 Clever Ways to Use Them Today

JoAnn Moser - Cool Springs Press
Format: Print book

Learn how to make more than 50 Mason jar projects, including luminaries, planters, and upcycled art, in this eagerly anticipated book for DIYers!Mason Jar Nation begins by exploring the Mason jar's impact on America since its 1858 patent. Prior to the jar's invention, settlers had no reliable...
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60 Quick Knits: 20 Hats*20 Scarves*20 Mittens in Cascade 220™

Sixth&Spring Books - Sixth&Spring Books
Format: Print book

Wonderfully soft, beautifully textured, and remarkably affordable, Cascade 220 is one of the most popular yarns on the market. In this stunning volume of all-new projects, many of todays top knitwear designers come together to create an irresistible collection of hats, scarves, and mittensall...
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Warman's Antiques & Collectibles 2019

Noah Fleisher - Krause Publications
Format: Hardcover

The Warman's Advantage The antiques and collectibles world is big, bold and beautiful. Your experience with it should be as well. Welcome to Warman's Antiques & Collectibles 2019, a rich interpretation of this amazing field. Presented with the style and substance you've...
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Mini Knitted Cosmos: Over 40 Woolly Aliens, Rockets, Planets and Other Astro-Knits

Sachiyo Ishii - Search Press
Format: Paperback

More than 40 fantastic, quick and easy cosmic knitting projects to makeTake your knitting to infinity and beyond and create an entire universe of cute and quirky cosmic toys. Bestselling author Sachiyo Ishii offers 40 adorable projects including astronauts, space shuttles, moon buggies,...
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My Handmade Wedding: A crafter's guide to making your big day perfect

Marrianne Mercer - Search Press
Format: Paperback

Ideal for creative, budget-savvy brides and grooms to be, this practical, friendly guide will help couples plan and personalise their big day. It begins with a chapter on organisation: assessing your needs and your budget, selecting a theme and a style and working out what to do when. It then...
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Bugatti Chiron

Emily Rose Oachs - Torque
Format: Library Binding

The Bugatti Chiron is one of the fastest street-legal cars around! Drivers need a special key to push this car to its top speed of over 250 miles per hour. Young readers will speed through exhilarating facts and sleek photos in this title about the Bugatti Chiron.
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Essential Perennials: The Complete Reference to 2700 Perennials for the Home Garden

Ruth Rogers Clausen - Timber Press
Format: Print book

Perennials are the mainstay of any garden. But how do you choose from the thousands available, and care for the ones you already have? Essential Perennials helps you decide exactly which plants will bring you the beauty you want and will thrive in the conditions you can provide....
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2017 Us/Bna Postage Stamp Catalog

H. E. Harris & Co. - Whitman Publishing

Published since 1935, the US/BNA Postage Stamp Catalog contains current market prices for United States, U.S. Possessions and Trust Territories, Canada and Provinces, and all United Nations. It contains thousands of stamp illustrations to identify virtually every design and listing by Scott's...
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Artful Christmas: 30 Elegant Craft Projects

Susan Wasinger - Lark Crafts

Celebrate a merry Christmas in an artfully decorated home! Crafters will feel the joy as they make 30 elegant yet incredibly easy projects out of the most affordable and accessible materials. Deck the halls with a lacy air-dried clay wreath, a stamped muslin bag Advent calendar, festive...
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Quilt Love: Simple Quilts to Stitch and Treasure

Cassandra Ellis - Taunton Press
Format: Paperback

Every quilt tells a story. But when scraps from personal items are incorporated--a baby blanket, a vintage T-shirt, Dad's favorite tie--that quilt becomes a cherished keepsake. "Quilt Love "offers today's quilters a modern twist on free-form, scrap, and patchwork quilting...
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Sew Bags: The Practical Guide to Making Purses, Totes, Clutches & More; 13 Skill-Building Projects

Hilarie Wakefield Dayton - C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Format: Paperback

Sew stylish shoulder bags, totes, clutches, and drawstring bags! Whether you're a total beginner or a confident sewist who loves to finish a project in one sitting, you'll love this modern collection of thirteen bags you can truly make your own. Turn flat fabric into handbags of any shape...
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Japanese Knitting Stitches from Tokyo's Kazekobo Studio: A Dictionary of 200 Stitch Patterns by Yoko Hatta

Yoko Hatta - Tuttle Publishing
Format: Paperback

This exciting new Japanese stitch dictionary is from popular designer Yoko Hatta - the founder and driving force behind the Kazekobo Studio. Though this is her first book in English, her work already has an extensive following in Western countries - more than 1,000 of her designs can be seen...
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Watercolor Basics: Learn To Solve The Most Common Painting Problems

Charles Reid - North Light Books
Format: Paperback

Witness paintings change from bad to good as well-loved master watercolorist and teacher Charles Reid shows you how to correct problems to create fresh, spontaneous works, while offering an intimate inside glimpse into his processes. With expert advice on everything from drawing and design...
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Hand-Built Outdoor Furniture: 20 Step-by-Step Projects Anyone Can Build

Katie Jackson - Timber Press
Format: Paperback

Selected as a Gardens Illustrated Recommended ReadHand-Built Outdoor Furniture covers twenty step-by-step, fully illustrated projects with hundreds of clear and easy-to-follow photographs. Finished pieces include simple items include a trellis, a flower box, and a plant stand...
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The Car Book 2017

Jack Gillis - GILLIS PUB GROUP
Format: Print book

As it has for 37 years, The Car Book 2017 sifts through the claims, facts, specifications, and hype to provide up-to-date and unbiased information about today s new vehicles. Once again, Jack Gillis proves why he is America s most sought-after consumer expert on cars! Put Jack to work for you in selecting...
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Complete Crochet Course: The Ultimate Reference Guide

SHANNON MULLETT-BOWLSBY - Lark Crafts
Format: Hardcover

From renowned crochet designer Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby comes the ultimate reference manual for the absolute beginner. Filled with step-by-step photography throughout for an easy-to-follow and fully visual experience, this unparalleled guide teaches you how to crochet from the very first...
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One-Stitch Baby Knits: 22 Easy Patterns for Adorable Garments and Accessories Using Garter Stitch

Val Pierce - IMM Lifestyle Books
Format: Paperback

Welcome your new baby to the world with lovingly knitted garments and accessories!This book is filled with easy-to-knit projects you'll want to make for the baby in your life. Top knitwear designer and author Val Pierce presents 22 simple patterns for practical but adorable baby knits,...
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The Official Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices 2013 (Official Gun Digest Book of Guns and Prices)

Jerry Lee - Gun Digest Books; 8 edition
Format: Paperback

Know what your guns are worth!Knowledge is power--and this huge, completely updated 2013 edition of The Official Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices gives you all the power you need to identify and price thousands of non-military cartridge firearms from around the world. Based on data collected...
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2-at-a-Time Socks: Revealed Inside. . . The Secret of Knitting Two at Once on One Circular Needle Works for any Sock Pattern!

Melissa Morgan-Oakes - Storey Publishing, LLC
Format: Hardcover

Sock knitters everywhere know the frustration of Second Sock Syndrome. It goes something like this: A cute new sock pattern and soft, foot-warming yarn lead to many happy knitting hours, resulting in . . . ONE sock. The first sock is done (and it's adorable!) but pattern distraction...
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DEWALT Electrical Licensing Exam Guide: Based on the NEC 2014

Ray Holder - DEWALT; 4 edition
Format: Print book

For years, electricians and apprentices alike have turned to the DEWALT ELECTRICAL LICENSING EXAM GUIDE for their licensing exam preparation needs. With a commitment to delivering both the need-to-know knowledge and valuable test-taking strategies to demonstrate that knowledge, it is a comprehensive...
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Improv Show

Virginia Loh-Hagan - 45th Parallel Press
Format: Library Binding

Improv Show guides students as they conceive and set up their own improv show for their friends and community. The considerate text includes easy-to-follow lists and will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. Written with a high interest level...
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Contemporary Dyecraft: Over 50 Tie-dye Projects for Scarves, Dresses, T-shirts and More

Melanie Brummer - Firefly Books
Format: Paperback

More than 50 stylish projects using the traditional tie-dye method. Tie-dye is an easy, rewarding and affordable craft that can turn silks, cottons and simple ready-made garments into dramatic fashion statements. Author Melanie Brummer is an expert at reviving clothes, linens and draperies...
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Beckett Baseball Card Price Guide 2017

Beckett Media - Beckett Pubns
Format: Paperback

This attractive display comes pre-packed with six copies of each of Beckett Publication's authorized Coca-Cola collectibles books: Coca-Cola Collectible Santas, Coca-Cola Collectible Cars & Trucks, Coca-Cola Collectible Polar Bears and Coca-Cola Collectible Bean Bags and Plush. You get 24 books...
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Twists, Braids & Ponytails

Joël Benjamin - QEB Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Getting ready for a party this weekend? Looking for a cool new do for school? Readers of all abilities can get stuck in to this fun book as each hairstyle is graded with a difficulty rating of 1 to 5. There are also a number of styles you can 'do yourself' without the need for an extra...
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Better Homes and Gardens Trees & Shrubs

Better Homes and Gardens - Better Homes & Gardens; 1 edition
Format: Print book

A complete guide to planting and growing flowering trees and shrubs Theres nothing more beautiful than a yard full of healthy green trees and shrubs filled with bright blooming flowers. In Better Homes and Gardens Flowering Trees and Shrubs, youll get all the information you need to plant...
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Crafting with Wooden Crates and Pallets: 25 Simple Projects to Style Your Home

Natalie Wright - Dover Publications
Format: Paperback

You don't have to be a carpenter or a home improvement expert to undertake these twenty-five projects, which combine elements of crafting and woodworking. Step-by-step instructions, accompanied by full-color photos, explain how to build surprisingly simple, attractive, and inexpensive...
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Paint It: The Art of Acrylics, Oils, Pastels, and Watercolors

Mari Bolte - Capstone Press
Format: Paperback

Any master starts at the beginning. Dip your brush into oil, acrylic, and watercolor paints, and sharpen your pastels. Develop essential techniques that will propel your art from scribbles to masterpieces.
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Double Wedding Ring QuiltsTraditions Made Modern: Full-Circle Sketches from Life

Victoria Findlay Wolfe - C&T Publishing
Format: Paperback

Get ready for new adventures in conventional piecing with celebrated quilter Victoria Findlay Wolfe. Create stunning Double Wedding Ring quilts with breathtaking innovations on the classic pattern. With full-size patterns for 10 quilts, the book will teach you the Double Wedding Ring basics....
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Exploring the History of Childhood and Play through 50 Historic Treasures

Susan A. Fletcher - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Hardcover

A full-color trip through the treasures of American Childhood from 1650 to today.Remember the toys you played with when you were growing up? Each of those objects has a story to tell about the history of American childhood and play. Construction toys like Lincoln Logs and Erector Set offer...
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2014 Collector Car Price Guide

Editors of Old Cars Report Price Guide - Krause Publications; 9 edition
Format: Paperback

The authority for collector car pricing! With 800 pages of pricing you can take with you anywhere, the 2014 Collector Car Price Guide is the ultimate pricing resource for car hobbyists. From pristine pre-war Classics, to orphan post-war
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A Very Merry Paper Christmas: 25 Creative Ornaments & Decorations

Lark Crafts - Lark Crafts
Format: Print book

It's the most wonderful time of the year - so celebrate in style with your own festive, homemade paper crafts. From wreaths and buntings to table settings, tree toppers, and ornaments, this collection of 25 projects offers a bounty of decorative items for a beautiful holiday. Created...
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Start Your Own Cleaning Business

Jacquelyn Lynn - Entrepreneur Press; 3 edition
Format: Paperback

Sweep Up the Profits If it can be cleaned, chances are people will pay you to clean it. Houses, carpet, upholstery, windows … the list goes on and on. A vast majority of dual-income families use cleaning services, which means your market is huge. Startup is easy and requires little...
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Fairy House: How to Make Amazing Fairy Furniture, Miniatures, and More from Natural Materials

Mike Schramer - Familius LLC
Format: Print book

Fairy House is a fascinating adventure into the making of miniscule kingdoms of the fairytale realm from objects found in nature. Through more than 350 clear, detailed, full-color photographs and understandable yet whimsical guidance, the reader will learn to fashion intricate, tiny...
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Popular Mechanics 101 Things That Fly: Planes, Rockets, Whirly-gigs & More!

Popular Mechanics - Hearst
Format: Book

From kites with parachutes and model planes to a “Flying Horse” Swing, these amazing projects soar, lift, float, and even take passengers for an unforgettable ride! Collected from vintage issues of Popular Mechanics, they capture all the wonder of childhood joy and creativity....
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Cut the Clutter

Cynthia Ewer - DK
Format: Paperback

A guide to conquering clutter and cleaning your home from one of America's leading housekeeping experts.Drowning in clutter, but don't know where to begin? Feeling overwhelmed by a home that is out of control? It's time to take back your space, and Cut the Clutter can help.From how to combat...
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Big Little Felt Fun: 60+ Projects That Jump, Swim, Roll, Sprout & Roar

Jeanette Lim - Lark Crafts
Format: Paperback

Fans of the popular Big Little Felt Universe will rejoice at this fun sequel, featuring 60 all-new designs! The charming projects include a picnic basket, complete with utensils and a sandwich; Russian nesting dolls; a baking set with mixer, frosting bag, and cupcakes; and three dinosaurs...
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Fashion Hacks: Your Fashion Failures Solved!

Rebecca Rissman - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Do you have scuffed shoes, wrinkled tops, or stains and tears in your favorite jeans? No problem! Find the fixes to these fashion failures and more to keep your look runway ready.
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Porsche 911 Carrera

Emily Rose Oachs - Torque
Format: Library Binding

Since its debut in the 1960s, the Porsche 911 Carrera has been a shining star of the sports car world! Over the years, this popular vehicle has gone through many upgrades to keep it on top. A body made from recycled materials is just one of the features that set this car apart. Young readers...
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Art Workshop for Children: How to Foster Original Thinking with over 30 Process Art Experiences

Barbara Rucci - Quarry Books
Format: Print book

Art Workshop for Children is not just another book of straightforward art projects. The book's unique child-led approach provides a framework for cultivating creative thinking and encourages the wonder that comes when children are allowed to freely explore the creative process and their...
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Esquire Dress Code: A Man's Guide to Personal Style

Esquire - Hearst
Format: Hardcover

Esquire's definitive guide to dressing in style. Clothes make the man - and Esquire Dress Code helps you put together a great wardrobe. Visually bold, and told with Esquire's signature wit and humor, this sophisticated guide explains how to dress for any occasion,...
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The Organic Gardener's Handbook of Natural Pest and Disease Control: A Complete Guide to Maintaining a Healthy Garden and Yard the Earth-Friendly Way

Fern Marshall Bradley - Rodale Books; Original edition
Format: Paperback

With growing consumer awareness about the dangers of garden chemicals, turn to The Organic Gardeners Handbook of Natural Pest and Disease Control by Fern Bradley as the most reliable and comprehensive guide on the garden shelf. Rodale has been the category leader in organic methods for decades,...
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Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide 2018

Eric Bradley - Krause Publications
Format: Paperback

"A comprehensive one-stop reference." ~Danielle Arnet, The Smart Collector, Tribune Content Agency "...A quick resource with an authoritative voice." ~Steven Wayne Yvaska, The Seasoned Collector, San Jose Mercury News "Accurately reflects the antique...
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Paper Bead Jewelry: Step-by-step instructions for 40 designs

Keiko Sakamoto - Stackpole Books
Format: Paperback

Any paper - magazines, newspapers, wrapping paper, copy paper - can be upcycled into a variety of shapes and sizes of paper beads that can be used to make colorful, unique pieces of jewelry that no one would guess are made from paper. Fashioned from thin strips of paper and painted in a variety...
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Crafty Ideas for the Bride on a Budget: 75 DIY Wedding Projects

Linda Kopp - Lark Books
Format: Paperback

In today’s economic climate, savvy brides know they have to get crafty! From homemade invitations to handcrafted bouquets, table settings to keepsake gifts, here are 75 breathtaking projects for a wedding that’s personalized, heartfelt…and money-smart.The gorgeous ideas...
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The Beginner's Guide to Edible Herbs: 26 Herbs Everyone Should Grow and Enjoy

Charles W. G. Smith - Storey Publishing, LLC
Format: Paperback

"The Beginners Guide to Edible Herbs helps every vegetable gardener realize the pleasures of becoming an herb gardener. Readers will find complete information on growing, harvesting, preserving, and using 26 of the most popular kitchen herbs, from basil to thyme. There are also food-pairing...
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Warman's Collectible Firearms Field Guide (Field Guides)

James Card - Krause Publications
Format: Paperback

Our Collectible History Featuring everything from the guns of the Old West to the guns of Bonnie and Clyde, Warman's Collectible Firearms Field Guide provides a fascinating, fun and historically significant survey of the booming hobby of collectible vintage firearms. The Field Guide...
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The Earring Style Book: Making Designer Earrings, Capturing Celebrity Style, and Getting the Look for Less

Stephanie A. Wells - Potter Craft; first edition edition
Format: Paperback

Create an entire earring wardrobe - no stylist required Stephanie Wells's unique, trendsetting Double Happiness earrings have been regularly spotted on Oprah, Alicia Keys, Rachael Ray, and Beyonc. Here, the award-winning designer shows you how to make 40 of her signature earring styles...
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The Art of Paper Weaving: 46 Colorful, Dimensional Projects--Includes Full-Size Templates Inside & Online Plus Practice Paper for One Project

Anna Schepper; Lene Schepper - Quarry Books
Format: Paperback

Perfect for Paper Lovers: A Traditional Technique with a Modern Twist! Originating in Germany and refined in nineteenth-century Denmark and Norway, the charming, time-honored craft of paper weaving has been transformed by virtuoso paper crafters Anna and Lene Schepper into a modern art form...
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Make and Mend: Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery Projects to Customize and Repair Textiles and Decorate Your Home

Jessica Marquez - Watson-Guptill
Format: Hardcover

An exquisite, full-color guide to sashiko, a simple Japanese stitching technique that uses stunning patterns to decorate or repair clothing, accessories, and home textiles.Requiring no special equipment other than a sewing needle and thread, Make and Mend introduces the incredibly...
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Home Robotics: Maker-Inspired Projects For Building Your Own Robots

DANIEL KNOX - Aurum Press
Format: Flexibound

You've seen the sci-fi movies and dreamed of creating your very own robot - a machine built by your own hands that will move and perform tasks at your command. This book is the perfect illustrated guide to creating a unique machine from scratch by following simple step-by-step instructions....
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Secret New Orleans

CHRISTIAN CHAMPAGNE - Jonglez Publishing
Format: Paperback

Houses built to resemble riverboats, the finest business hall in the world, a meteorite in a golf course, a back alley that serves as a portal of the voodoo afterwold, a 1960's time capsule, a house made of 1200 glass ashtrays, Lee Harvey Oswald forgotten Commemorative Plate, a secret...
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Built-ins and Storage: A Homeowner's Guide

David Schiff - The Taunton Press
Format: Print book

Getting organized is a perennially popular topic for home DIYers. Everyone wants to make optimal use of the space in their homes, and simply knowing where to find something when you need it saves frustration and time in our busy lives. Intelligently designed storage is the answer, and custom...
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U.S. Air Force Survival Handbook: The Portable and Essential Guide to Staying Alive

United States. Department of the Air Force. - Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Print book

Designed for use in formal Air Force training, the U.S. Air Force Survival Handbook was written to help a pilot who finds him or herself in a hostile environment. For the more general reader, it offers a complete and comprehensive manual of outdoor survival techniques.It includes expert...
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Cute Needle Felted Animal Friends: Adorable Cats, Dogs and Other Pets

Sachiko Susa - Tuttle Publishing
Format: Paperback

"Susa's approach to needle felting will give beginners the know-how to get started, but experienced felters will also appreciate her whimsical designs." - Library Journal Cute Needle Felted Animal Friends shows you how to create lifelike felted figures that remind...
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Lush & Layered Beadweaving: Stitch jewelry with textures & dimension

MARCIA L BALONIS - Kalmbach Books
Format: Paperback

Beaders are always seeking new ways to create complex effects and sophisticated looks for their beadwoven creations. In Lush & Layered Beadweaving, experienced teacher and designer Marcia Balonis breaks down the process of layering beads into easy-to-make designs.Each of the 20 jewelry...
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The Complete Guide to Corgis: Everything to know about both the Pembroke Welsh and Cardigan Welsh Corgi dog breeds

David Anderson - CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Format: Paperback

With it's short legs and oversized facial features, the Corgi has become one of the cutest and most popular dog breeds in America today. Their affectionate personality and adaptability make them perfectly suited to most homes and environments. The Complete Guide to Corgis is intended...
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Understanding Garden Design: The Complete Handbook for Aspiring Designers

Vanessa Gardner Nagel APLD - Timber Press
Format: Hardcover

Designing a garden is a complex task. Where do you start? What kind of skills do you need? What are the logical steps in creating a design? How do you communicate your ideas to a client, and how do you accommodate a client’s requests while maintaining the integrity of the project?...
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Crochet Animal Rugs: Over 20 Crochet Patterns for Fun Floor Mats and Matching Accessories

Ira Rott - SewandSo
Format: Paperback

Crochet decor your kids will be begging for! Bring their bedroom decor to life with this collection of seven sensational animal rug designs, by popular crochet designer Ira Rott. You will love making these unique and quirky designs that kids will simply adore. Choose from an amazing elephant,...
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Super Simple Presidents' Day Activities: Fun and Easy Holiday Projects for Kids

MEGAN BORGERT-SPANIOL - Super Sandcastle
Format: Library Binding

Get ready to celebrate US presidents! Kids will learn all about Presidents' Day and its traditions with Super Simple Presidents' Day Activities. Then, explore ways they can celebrate this holiday by making a patriotic garland, a presidential guessing game, and more. Colorful photos...
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Lunch-Hour Embroidery: 130 Playful Motifs from A to Z

MARTINGALE. - That Patchwork Place
Format: Paperback

It's the debut book in Martingale's "Lunch-Hour" series! From apples, anchors, and alligators to zebras, zippers, and zinnias, you'll love creating your own embroidery art from A to Z. Learn 10 basic embroidery stitches in minutes; then choose from more than 75 cute...
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Talking Dirt: The Dirt Diva's Down-to-Earth Guide to Organic Gardening

Annie Spiegelman - Perigee Trade; Original edition
Format: Book

A lively and practical guide to organic gardening from a renowned garden expert. Annie Spiegelman's down-to-earth wit and wisdom create the perfect primer for anyone with a passion for home-grown veggies or fresh-cut flowers, no matter what their skill level, location, or resources....
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Paint Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Painting and Mixed Media for Budding Artists of All Ages

Stephanie Corfee - Quarry Books
Format: Paperback

An inspiring collection of ideas and projects for encouraging an artistic spirit in children!Paint Lab for Kids features 52 fun, fresh, and kid-friendly art lessons that each explore a paint medium, technique, or effect. Popular artist and author Stephanie Corfee offers an exciting resource...
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Tiling

Joseph Truini - The Taunton Press, Inc.
Format: Print book

With a little time and even less money, DIYers can update and transform their home by tiling kitchens, bathrooms, and other spaces. Stanley's Homeowners Guide to Tiling clearly explains the tiling process with hundreds of step-by-step photographs offering accurate, dependable, and easy-to-understand...
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Buick LaCrosse 2005 thru 2013: Does not include information specific to eAssist models

Editors of Haynes Manuals - Haynes Manuals N. America, Inc.
Format: Print book

Complete coverage for your Buick LaCrosse for 2005 thru 2013 Does not include information specific to eAssist models--Routine maintenance--Tune-up procedures--Engine repair--Cooling and heating--Air conditioning--Fuel and exhaust--Emissions control--Ignition--Brakes--Suspension and steering--Electrical...
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Karina Garcia's Next-Level DIY Slime

KARINA GARCIA - BuzzPop
Format: Paperback

Create the most mind-blowing slimes at home with these 15 all-new, super-fun, borax-free recipes from YouTube sensation Karina Garcia.In her follow-up to the bestselling Karina Garcia's DIY Slime, Karina provides recipes with new and mesmerizing scents, textures, and shine.From Mermaid...
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STEAM Play & Learn: 20 fun step-by-step preschool projects about science, technology, engineering, arts, and math!

Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team.
Format: Paperback

Preschoolers will love tackling these 20 fun, easy-to-follow step-by-step projects as they learn about STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) . Topics include symmetry and how light bounces to create reflections with mirror mandalas, diffusion and capillary action...
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A Baker's Dozen: 13 Quilts from Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes, and More From the Staff at That Patchwork Place

Karen Costello Soltys - Martingale & Company
Format: Paperback

As the publisher of America's Best-Loved Quilt Books, we just had to get in on the fun of quilting with precut fabrics! For this book, the stitching experts on our own staff designed and made 13 fabulous quilts--plus a bonus project. Now you can indulge your craving for fat quarters,...
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Three Birds Renovations: 400 renovation and styling secrets revealed

Erin Cayless - Murdoch Books
Format: Paperback

When best friends Erin, Bonnie and Lana ditched their corporate careers to start Three Birds Renovations, they were rookie renovators with big ideas. Today, with many incredible house transformations under their toolbelt, they're a power trio turning neighbourhood ugly ducklings into swans....
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DIY Watercolor Flowers: The Beginner's Guide to Flower Painting for Journal Pages, Handmade Stationery and More

Marie Boudon - SewandSo
Format: Paperback

Learn to paint beautiful watercolor flowers in simple steps with this free and easy approach to watercolor painting for beginners. Marie Boudon's beautifully presented creative course will give you a good grounding in this new-to-you medium and teach you all you need to know to get started...
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Tombstone Sandwiches and Other Horrifying Lunches

Ali Vega - Lerner Publications
Format: Print book

What can be as awful to look at as it is awesome to eat? Your lunch! Learn how to create a variety of lunch entrees that are both repulsive and tasty. Cook up dishes like juicy bat wings, monster ramen, and bloody worm sandwiches. Cooking lunch has never been so much fun - or so gross!
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Zombie-Gut Chili and Other Horrifying Dinners

Ali Vega - Lerner Publications
Format: Print book

What can be as creepy and gruesome as it is tasty? Your dinner! Learn how to create a variety of dinner entrees that are both repulsive and good to eat. Cook up some maggot burgers, brain-chunk dumplings, and monster-skin mac and cheese. Cooking dinner has never been so much funor so gross!
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Storey's Guide to Raising Miniature Livestock

Sue Weaver - Storey Publishing, LLC; First Edition edition
Format: Paperback

Whether you are raising miniature livestock for meat, milk, or fiber, or keeping them as show animals or pets, you need essential, expert instruction and advice. Storey’s Guide to Raising Miniature Livestock, by Sue Weaver, is the go-to-guide that takes the mystery out of minis....
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This Old House Fun Family Projects: Great Ideas that Mom, Dad, and Kids Can Build and Enjoy!

Edward Potokar - Oxmoor House
Format: Paperback

Easy step-by-step, 1-2-3 instruction so simple even a Dad could follow it (as long as he gets help from Mom...) Great pro adviceEvery project designed by our crew for simplicity, safety, and kid-worthiness Online helperTemplates and videos for all the projects on thisoldhouse.com/books
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Dress Up!: Sew 25 T-Shirt Costumes for Little Superheroes, Princesses, Unicorns, Cowgirls & More

Linda Schmidt - Get Creative 6
Format: Paperback

Make the most adorable costumes for dress-up . . . using just a T-shirt, your imagination, and the easiest sewing techniques ever! Whether for Halloween or a party - or just for fun any time at all - slipping into a costume inspires hours of creative play. And no child could resist...
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You Are an Artist

Bob and Roberta Smith - Thames & Hudson
Format: Hardcover

A playful reintroduction to the artist within us all -- including hands-on exercises -- from the renowned and inspirational teachers.According to contemporary artist and activist Bob and Roberta Smith, every human is an artist. Drawing is an important part of learning to communicate, and above...
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The Handmade Life

Ramona Barry - Thames & Hudson
Format: Print book

The essential how-to guide to major crafting techniques, including work from more than 150 contemporary artists for inspiration and projects to galvanize your creativity in every mediumNo longer confined to the domain of the domestic, today craft is prized in almost every sphere of creative...
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Cosplay Crash Course: A Complete Guide to Designing Cosplay Wigs, Makeup and Accessories

Mina Petrovic - IMPACT Books
Format: Paperback

Cosplay lets you step out of your own skin and into someone else's shoes (or boots, or paws...) . This beginner's guide helps you walk that walk with confidence in an awesome costume of your own creation. True to the cosplay spirit of collaboration, Cosplay Crash Course shares...
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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Bathrooms, Updated 4th Edition: Design * Update * Remodel * Improve * Do It Yourself

Editors of Cool Springs Press - Cool Springs Press; 4 edition
Format: Print book

From inspiration to design advice with crystal-clear how-to instructions, BLACK DECKER Complete Guide to Bathrooms is the only book you need to achieve the bathroom of your dreams.This brand-new edition of a perennial bestseller from the BLACK DECKER Complete Guide series is just the book...
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Brick Building 101: 20 LEGO activities to teach kids about STEAM

WALTER FOSTER CREATIVE TEAM. - Walter Foster Jr
Format: Flexibound

Now kids can combine a love for LEGO with learning STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) in this awesomely fun activity book! Industrious minds will love learning to build a bunch of different stuff with these 20 step-by-step projects that range from beginner...
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In the Kitchen with Kris: A Kollection of Kardashian-Jenner Family Favorites

Kris Jenner - Gallery Books/Karen Hunter Publishing
Format: Hardcover

From America's favorite momager comes a new cookbook and entertainment guide filled with Kris Jenner's very own insightful tips and favorite recipes.Kris Jenner has done everything under the sun from starring as the matriarch in Keeping Up With the Kardashians to writing a New...
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Cræft: An Inquiry Into the Origins and True Meaning of Traditional Crafts

Alexander Langlands - W. W. Norton & Company
Format: Paperback

"Hypnotic. ... [Langlands] begins to see not just the beauty of an object. ... but the deeper purpose for which each has been created." -- New York TimesFaced with an endless supply of mass-manufactured products, we find ourselves nostalgic for goods bearing the mark of authenticity...
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The Creative Shrub Garden: Eye-Catching Combinations for Year-Round Interest

Andy McIndoe - Timber Press
Format: Hardcover

Shrubs have the widest range of colored foliage, headiest scents, and most persistent flowers of all the plant groups. They are longer-lived than perennials and require half as much maintenance. This unashamedly shrub-centric design guide describes how to choose the right plants for the right...
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As Long As We Both Shall Eat: A History of Wedding Food and Feasts

Claire Stewart - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Hardcover

As Long as we Both Shall Eat is a culinary history of wedding feasts. Examining the various food customs associated with weddings in America and around the world, Claire Stewart not only provides a rich account of the foods most loved and frequently served at wedding celebrations, she also...
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At Home in The American Barn

James B Garrison - Rizzoli, 2016.
Format: Print book

At Home in the American Barn examines the fascinating possibilities for living and adaptive reuse provided by the expansive spaces and rough-hewn look of these traditional structures. Nationwide, Americans are turning to structures such as the barn with a mind to renovating them to fit the lifestyles...
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North American Locomotives

BRIAN SOLOMON - Crestline Books
Format: Hardcover

Profusely illustrated with rare historic and previously unpublished modern photography, this is the perfect book for every railfan.This invaluable volume spans more than 150 years of locomotive technology to examine the wide variety of steam, diesel, and electric locomotives that have powered...
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Amy Herzog's Ultimate Sweater Book: The Essential Guide for Adventurous Knitters

AMY HERZOG - Abrams
Format: Paperback

Yarn and fiber enthusiasts everywhere will celebrate the latest addition to Amy Herzog's beloved knitting series (which includes You Can Knit That, Knit to Flatter, and Knit Wear Love) . This essential guide details every aspect of sweater knitting, starting with instructions for four...
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The First Railroads: Atlas of Early Railroads

Derek Hayes - Firefly Books
Format: Paperback

A highly illustrated volume tracing the emergence of modern railways. Praise for the author's previous title, America Discovered: "Hayes offers more than just the state's emergent political boundaries and geological elevations. He presents a fascinating, map-based chronicle...
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The Needlepoint Book: New, Revised, and Updated Third Edition

Jo Ippolito Christensen - Touchstone; Revised edition
Format: Print book

The Needlepoint Book is the only needlework guide you'll ever need - now including 436 stitches and 1,680 illustrations.Since its original publication in 1976, The Needlepoint Book has become known as the bible for all stitching enthusiasts - the one resource for every needlepoint aficionado....
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The House of Worth: The Birth of Haute Couture

Chantal Trubert-Tollu - Thames & Hudson
Format: Hardcover

The first illustrated monograph dedicated to the history of the House of Worth, the world's pioneering haute couture labelArriving in Paris in 1845, at the age of twenty and with only a few francs in his pocket, Charles Frederick Worth would go on to build the most prominent, innovative,...
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Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden: A Natural Approach to Pest Control

Jessica Walliser - Timber Press
Format: Book

It may seem counterintuitive to want bugs in a garden, but insects are indeed valuable garden companions. Especially those species known for eating the bugs that eat plants. Assassin bugs, damsel bugs, and predatory stink bugs are all carnivores that devour the bugs that dine on a garden.Attracting...
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Mummy Dogs and Other Horrifying Snacks

Ali Vega - Lerner Publications
Format: Print book

What can be as hideous as they are delicious? Your snacks! Learn how to create a variety of snack foods that are both repulsive and tasty. Cook up dishes like dripping zombie skin, booger sticks, and bulging cake eyeballs. Creating snacks has never been so much funor so gross!
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The Dog Who Couldn't Stop Loving: How Dogs Have Captured Our Hearts for Thousands of Years

Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson - Harper
Format: Hardcover

Dog lovers get ready - Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, international bestselling author of Dogs Never Lie About Love (which the San Francisco Chronicle calls "winning and wise," and "a charming paean to our best friends") , is back with an inspiring, heart-warming, and deeply...
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Honda TRX300EX & TRX400X/EX and TRX450R/ER ATVs 1993 thru 2014: 282cc, 397cc, 449cc

Mike Stubblefield - Haynes Manuals, Inc.
Format: Print book

Complete coverage for your Honda TRX300EX 1993-2014, TRX400EX 1999-2014, TRX400X 2009-2014, TRX450R 2004-2014 and TRX450ER 2006-2014--Routine Maintenance--Tune-up procedures--Engine, clutch and transmission repair--Cooling system--Fuel and exhaust--Ignition and electrical systems--Brakes,...
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Bob Lang's The Complete Kitchen Cabinetmaker, Revised Edition: Shop Drawings and Professional Methods for Designing and Constructing Every Kind of Kitchen and Built-In Cabinet

Robert W. Lang - Fox Chapel Publishing; Second Edition edition
Format: Book

Demonstrating how woodworkers can approach the complex job of designing and making built-in cabinets for kitchens, family rooms, and home offices, this technical handbook provides meticulously detailed shop drawings, instructions, and hundreds of professional tips for saving time, materials,...
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Warman's Depression Glass Handbook: Identification, Values, Pattern Guide

ELLEN SCHROY - Krause Publications
Format: Paperback

A Touch of GlassWarman's Depression Glass Handbook is an easy-to-use reference featuring a one-of-a-kind thumbnail pattern guide for quick identification and discovery of this popular and delightful glass. Featuring 170 Depression glass patterns, detailed pattern drawings, values, a shape...
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Grow Herbs

Jekka McVicar - DK Publishing
Format: Print book

Packed with practical horticultural advice as well as inspirational recipes and projects, Grow Herbs will encourage new gardeners to make herbs a part of their garden design, and shows experienced herb-growers how their plants can be put to use in the kitchen and around the house.
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Christmas with Southern Living 2016: The Complete Guide to Holiday Cooking and Decorating

Editors of Southern Living Magazine - Oxmoor House
Format: Print book

For over 30 years, Christmas with Southern Living 2016 has delivered holiday inspiration with the turn of every page. Whether your holiday tradition is to host casual family gatherings or formal Christmas feasts, you will find carefully crafted menus and over 100 recipes developed...
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Japanese Paper Embroidery

Mari Kamio - Search Press(UK)
Format: Print book

Embroidery on paper is a traditional and well-loved craft, here artfully translated into beautiful and understated Japanese designs by Atsumi, Minako Chiba and Mari Kamio. These three talented Japanese crafters have created a range of delightful paper projects that are modern, stylish and fun to make....
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