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Jeep Grand Cherokee: 2005 thru 2014 Gasoline engines

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

With a Haynes manual, you can do it yourselffrom simple maintenance to basic repairs. Haynes writes every book based on a complete teardown of the vehicle. We learn the best ways to do a job and that makes it quicker, easier and cheaper for you. Our books have clear instructions and hundreds...
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Crochet Geometry: Geometric Patterns to Fit and Flatter

Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby - Lark Books (NC)
Format: Print book

Crocheters in search of sophisticated designs will find what they're looking for in this chic, contemporary collection. Sixteen patterns include sweaters, pullovers, boleros, and other stylish garments, all beginning with simple geometric shapes. A circle becomes a cardigan, four rectangles...
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Beginner's Guide to Mosaic

Alison Slater - Search Pr Ltd, 2015.
Format: Print book

A highly successful title repackaged for a new audience with a new cover. Eight innovative easy-to-follow projects show the beginner how to create a range of mosaics, from a colourful table top and crazy-paving flower pots to a beautiful clock embellished with beads and stunning bathroom...
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Chevrolet cruze automotive repair manual 2011-15.

Editors of Haynes Manuals - Haynes Manuals Inc
Format: Print book

Haynes Repair Manuals 24044 Chevrolet Cruze, 11-15
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The Flower Workshop: Lessons in Arranging Blooms, Branches, Fruits, and Foraged Materials

Ariella Chezar - Ten Speed Press
Format: Print book

Written by a celebrated floral designer and lavishly illustrated with full-color photography, this book not only provides step-by-step instructions for 50 stunning floral projects from simple to spectacular, but also equips readers with the skills to customize arrangements at home. Whether...
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Color Lab for Mixed-Media Artists: 52 Exercises for Exploring Color Concepts through Paint, Collage, Paper, and More

Deborah Forman - Quarry Books, 2015.
Format: Print book

Create the very best mixed media with 52 inspiring exercises!Strenthening your understanding and use of color will make your mixed-media art shine as you complete 52 labs that span painting, collage, drawing, assemblage and more.In Color Lab for Mixed Media Artists, color is explored through...
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New Kitchen Idea Book

Heather J Paper - The Taunton Press
Format: Print book

The kitchen. It's the undeniable heart of the home, the hub from which families fan out and come together again. Much more than a place to make and take meals, it's also "homework central", a home office, and an entertaining area all rolled into one. So when it's time to update...
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Atoms Under the Floorboards: The Surprising Science Hidden in Your Home

Chris Woodford - Bloomsbury Sigma, 2015. ©2015
Format: Print book

Using the modern home as a springboard, Atoms Under the Floorboards presents the fascinating and surprising scientific explanations behind a variety of common (and often entertainingly mundane) household phenomena, from gurgling drains and squeaky floorboards to rubbery custard...
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Wedding Jewelry: 30 Inspirational Designs to Make

SIAN HAMILTON - GMC Publications
Format: Paperback

This exciting new title from the editor of Making Jewellery magazine is the ideal book for jewery makers eager to learn the intricacies of creating wedding jewelry. Packed with 30 designs, Wedding Jewelry is broken down into six different collections with five different pieces in each collection....
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George the Dog, John the Artist: A Rescue Story

John Dolan
Format: Print book

An inspiring true story of a canine friendship that led one man from life on the streets to artistic success For years, John Dolan had been living rough, trying his best to get by. Born and bred on the estates of east London, his early life was marked by neglect and abuse, and his childhood...
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Box Making

Guild of Master Craftsman Publications. - Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
Format: Print book

Box Making is an exciting new title aimed at avid woodworkers of all levels. Packed with 25 projects, there are designs to suit all tastes - from traditional hinged jewelry box designs to boxes with more elaborate and sophisticated opening mechanisms such as a quatrefoil box. Many of the projects...
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Traditional Nordic Knits: Over 40 Hats, Mittens, Gloves and Socks

Johanna Wallin - Trafalgar Square Books
Format: Print book

The classic Nordic knitting tradition is a widely-respected - and increasingly popular - source of exquisite patterns and design inspiration all over the world. Now, with Traditional Nordic Knits, get a glimpse into the rich history and heritage of this beloved cornerstone of needlecraft....
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Ford Taurus

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

Complete coverage for your Ford Taurus 08-14 Five Hundred 05-07 and Mercury Montego 05-07 Sable 08-09 Does not include information specific to 3.5L twin turbo models or police models--Routine maintenance--Tune-up procedures--Engine repair--Cooling and heating--Air conditioning--Fuel and exhaust--Emissions...
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Mazda MX-5 Miata 1990 thru 2014: Does not include information specific to turbocharged models

Alan Ahlstrand - Haynes North America
Format: Print book

Complete coverage for your Mazda MX-5 Miata models for 1990 thru 2014 (Does not include information specific to turbocharged models) :--Routine maintenance--Tune-up procedures--Engine repair--Cooling and heating--Air conditioning--Fuel and exhaust--Emissions control--Ignition--Brakes--Suspension...
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Design Mom: How to Live with Kids: A Room-by-Room Guide

Gabrielle Stanley Blair - Artisan Publishers
Format: Hardcover

New York Times best seller Ever since Gabrielle Stanley Blair became a parent, she's believed that a thoughtfully designed home is one of the greatest gifts we can give our families, and that the objects and decor we choose to surround ourselves with tell our family's story. In this,...
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Barron's CDL: Commercial Driver's License Test, 4th Edition

Mike Byrnes and Associates - Barron's Educational Series
Format: Print book

This updated manual prepares professional and prospective tractor-trailer drivers for the test that applicants must pass in order to receive a commercial driver's license. The test, administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, is required in all 50 states. Comprehensive coverage...
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Kaffe Fassett's Bold Blooms: Quilts and Other Works Celebrating Flowers

Kaffe Fassett - Harry N Abrams
Format: Print book

A stunning guide and vibrant pattern collection of 25 new patchwork and needlepoint projects, from renowned color expert and quilt and fabric designer Kaffe Fassett. Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of flowers, Kaffe Fassett's Bold Blooms invites crafters to explore the behind-the-scenes...
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Drive!: Henry Ford, George Selden, and the Race to Invent the Auto Age

Lawrence Goldstone - Ballantine Books
Format: Print book

From the acclaimed author of Birdmen comes a revelatory new history of the birth of the automobile, an illuminating and entertaining true tale of invention, competition, and the visionaries, hustlers, and swindlers who came together to transform the world. In 1900, the Automobile...
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Pick Your Stitch, Build a Blanket: 80 Knit Stitches, Endless Combinations

Doreen L Marquart - Martingale,
Format: Print book

Pick Your Stitch, Build A Blanket - Softcover The perfect start to any project. These are a great way to add extra design to whatever project you want to add it to.
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Country Living Smart Storage Solutions: Creative Closets, Stylish Shelves & More

Country Living - Hearst
Format: Hardcover

In need of organization, comfort, and style? With hundreds of innovative storage solutions and inspirational images, Country Living can help you find a place for everything and keep everything in its place. Room by room, see how to make the most of open shelving and unused nooks and crannies;...
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Baby Brights: 30 Colorful Crochet Accessories

Kathleen McCafferty - Lark Books (NC)
Format: Paperback

Apple Tree Rattles, Teething Keys, Owl Towels, and Jingle Balls: this adorable collection of 30 crocheted projects celebrates babies! Easy enough for beginners, the bright, bold, and fun items include everything from hats and booties to blankets, cuddly bath-time goodies, and nursery must-haves...
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15 Dangerously Mad Projects for the Evil Genius

Simon Monk - McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

UNLEASH YOUR INNER MAD SCIENTIST! Wonderful. I learned a lot reading the detailed but easy to understand instructions.--BoingBoing This wickedly inventive guide explains how to design and build 15 fiendishly fun electronics projects. Filled with photos and illustrations, 15 Dangerously...
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Wee Garter Stitch: Must-Have Knits for Modern Babies & Toddlers

Vickie Howell - Sixth&Spring Books
Format: Print book

From knitting personality Vickie Howell comes an adorable collection of modern baby knits featuring a fresh new take garter stitch, everyone's go-to for easy projects. Taking this stitch into new creative territory, Howell - designer, author, Knit Simple columnist, and host of PBS'...
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The Knitter's Book of Knowledge: A Complete Guide to Essential Knitting Techniques

Debbie Bliss - Lark
Format: Print book

Debbie Bliss is one of the world's most respected knitwear designers, authors, and teachers - and The Knitter's Book of Knowledge is the distillation of her decades of experience into a single, indispensable reference. With information on everything from needles and yarns to tensioning...
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Knitting Pearls: Writers Writing About Knitting

Ann Hood - W.W. Norton & Company
Format: Print book

The rhythm, ritual, and pleasure of knitting are celebrated in this new collection for lovers of both knitting and literature. In Knitting Pearls, two dozen writers write about the transformative and healing powers of knitting. Lily King remembers the year her family lived in Italy, and a knitted...
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The Herbal Apothecary: 100 Medicinal Herbs and How to Use Them

JJ Pursell - Timber Press (OR)
Format: Paperback

Plant-based medicines offer many healing possibilities for the body, mind, and spirit. In this holistic guide, naturopath J. J. Pursell provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to medicinal plants, explaining how they work and how to use them safely. Incorporating traditional...
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CatWise: America's Favorite Cat Expert Answers Your Cat Behavior Questions

Pam Johnson-Bennett - Penguin Books
Format: Print book

Top feline behavior expert (and author of Penguin's bestselling Think Like a Cat and Cat vs. Cat) answers the 150 questions most often asked by puzzled cat owners.Even those of us who have lived with and loved our cats for decades are constantly stymied by their seemingly...
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Honda Accord & Crosstour: Honda Accord 2003 thru 2012 & Honda Crosstour 2010 thru 2014

Robert Maddox - Haynes Publishing Group ; Newbury Park
Format: Print book

Complete coverage for Honda Accord & Crosstour covering Accord 2003 thru 2012 and Crosstour 2010 thru 2014:--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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Bohemians, Bootleggers, Flappers, and Swells: The Best of Early Vanity Fair

David Friend - Penguin Books
Format: Paperback

Offering readers an inebriating swig from the great cocktail shaker of the Roaring Twenties - the Jazz Age, the age of Gatsby - Bohemians, Bootleggers, Flappers, and Swells showcases unforgettable writers in search of how to live well in a changing era. Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter...
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100 Perfect Hair Days: Step-by-Steps for Pretty Waves, Braids, Curls, Buns, and More!

Jenny Strebe - Chronicle Books
Format: Paperback

Loose waves, chic low ponies, natural curls, elegant updos, classic braids, and more! Expert hairstylist Jenny Strebe presents 100 fabulous looks in this essential beauty guide. Illustrated step-by-step instructions and inspiring fashion photographs make it easy to replicate professional-level...
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All Points Patchwork: English Paper Piecing beyond the Hexagon for Quilts & Small Projects

Diane Gilleland - Storey Books
Format: Print book

The key to perfect patchwork is getting all of the points to match up -- which is no easy feat! Thanks to the rediscovery of a traditional technique known as English paper piecing, success is now possible for quilters of all levels. By cutting the desired shapes from paper, basting the paper...
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Crafting for Cat Ladies: 35 Purr-fect Feline Projects

Kat Roberts - Lark Crafts
Format: Paperback

For cat-crazy crafters, these 35 unique projects are absolutely purr-fect! Sweet and trendy, creative and fun to make, the crafts are divided into four sections - accessories, apparel, home, and party. Projects range from a kitty clutch wallet and cat print jeans to kitty-shaped coasters...
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HomeSkills: Ceramic Tile: How to Install Ceramic Tile for Your Floors, Walls, Backsplashes & Countertops

Editors of Cool Springs Press - Cool Springs Press; Second Edition, Revised edition
Format: Paperback

As part of our comprehensive HomeSkills DIY series, HomeSkills: Ceramic Tile turns each of your bland surfaces into a blank canvas. To many homeowners, laying tile sounds like a recipe for stress, physical injury, artistic embarrassment, or all of the above. But we’ll let you in on a secret:...
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Sister Sampler Quilts: 3 Modern Sampler Quilts with Paired Sister Blocks

AnneMarie Chany - Fons & Porter
Format: Print book

Traditional piecing gets a fresh look!Do you love quilting, but are looking for a modern aesthetic? If so, you'll love Sister Sampler Quilts.Inside, you'll find 25 interchangeable sister blocks and 3 sampler quilts that challenge traditional grid layouts with fun, innovative settings....
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Martha Stewart Weddings: Ideas and Inspiration

Editors of Martha Stewart Living - Clarkson Potter Publishers
Format: Hardcover

With rich photography, expert voice, and taste-making style, Martha Stewart Weddings - a brand-new volume, the first in nearly two decades - is at once a guide to and inspiration for planning a wedding. Since the debut of Martha Stewart Weddings in 1995, it has been the premier resource...
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10 Granny Squares 30 Blankets: Color schemes

Margaret Hubert - Creative Publishing International, 2016.
Format: Print book

Crochet up to 30 creative blankets that start from just 10 granny squares!The granny square is the perfect foundation for countless projects and is unparalleled for its portability, versatility, and endless variety. Using only 10 granny squares selected from The Granny Square Book and...
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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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Ponchos to Knit: More than 40 Projects and Paired Accessories in Classic and Contemporary Styles

DENISE SAMSON - Trafalgar Square Books
Format: Paperback

A poncho collection you won't want to miss! These simple garments are all the rage, and for good reason. Ponchos can be fine or heavy, with or without fringe, neutral or patterned, warm outer attire or perfect for a party. There are endless ways to shape them, style them, and wear them-their...
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Mazda6 2003 thru 2013

Jeff Killingsworth - Haynes Publishing Group ; Newbury Park
Format: Print book

Complete coverage for your Mazda6 for 2003 thru 2013 (Does not include information specific to all-wheel drive or turbocharged models) :--Routine Maintenance--Tune-up procedures--Engine repair--Cooling and heating--Air Conditioning--Fuel and exhaust--Emissions control--Ignition--Brakes--Suspension...
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Handmade Soap Book, Updated 2nd Edition

Melinda Coss - IMM Lifestyle Books 2016.
Format: Print book

In a world filled with pollution and chemicals, this book shows you how to create your own soaps and bathtime luxuries using only natural ingredients and very little specialist equipment. Create the perfect gift for family and friends, kids and grown-ups.This book features a huge range...
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One-Skein Wonders for Babies: 101 Knitting Projects for Infants & Toddlers

Judith Durant - Storey Publishing
Format: Print book

This irresistible collection offers 101 original knitting projects for babies and toddlers -- each using just a single skein of yarn! From mittens and hats to tees, sweaters, hoodies, pants, dresses, socks, and bootees, you'll find the perfect wearable for every child and every occasion....
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Connecticut Made: Homegrown Products by Local Craftsman, Artisans, and Purveyors

Cynthia Parzych - Globe Pequot, 2015.
Format: Print book

A unique guidebook and local resource full of hundreds of things to find and buy, crafts to discover, factories to explore, and history to uncover--all made in Connecticut. Hundreds of the state's top cottage industries--all places that you can shop and/or tour--are showcased. Organized...
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The House Tells the Story: Homes of the American Presidents

Adam Van Doren - David R. Godine Publisher
Format: Hardcover

An incredible collaboration featuring a stunning collection of Presidential homes painted by artist Adam Van Doren and introduced by David McCulloughPre-eminent historian David McCullough and noted artist Adam Van Doren unite for an excursion to the celebrated homes of fifteen American...
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A Dog's Gift: The Inspirational Story of Veterans and Children Healed by Man's Best Friend

Bob Drury - Rodale Books
Format: Hardcover

A decade ago, former military counterintelligence officer Terry Henry joined his precocious young daughter, Kyria, on a trip to a nursing home in order to allow its residents to play with their family dog, a golden retriever named riley. Terry was astounded by the transformations that unfolded...
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Good Clean Fun: Misadventures in Sawdust at Offerman Woodshop

Nick Offerman - Dutton
Format: Hardcover

After two New York Times bestsellers, Nick Offerman returns with the subject for which he's known best - his incredible real-life woodshop. Nestled among the glitz and glitter of Tinseltown is a testament to American elbow grease and an honest-to-god hard day's work: Offerman Woodshop....
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Wood for Woodturners

Mark Baker - The Guild of Master Craftsman Publications
Format: Print book

Wood for Woodturners (revised edition) is the updated edition of the successful book by Mark Baker catering specifically for the turner. The book describes 42 of the world's most important woods for turning and goes into great detail with regard to physical characteristics, working qualities...
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Woodcarving, Revised and Expanded: Techniques & Projects for the First Time Carver

Everett Ellenwood - Fox Chapel Publishing; Revised, Expanded edition
Format: Paperback

This book is the perfect place to start learning an enjoyable hobby that lasts a lifetime With just a few simple tools and a piece of wood youll be on your way to creating wonderful keepsakes and hand-carved gifts Each project takes only a few hours to complete Designed to build basic woodcarving...
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Paper Stars: 25 Festive Decorations for Every Occasion

KAREN-MARIE FABRICIUS - GMC Publications
Format: Paperback

Scandinavian style is a popular design trend that is here to stay, and paper stars are featured heavily in this style. In Paper Stars, well-known artist Karen-Marie Fabricius provides 25 charming designs, each with detailed step-by-step instructions and gorgeous photographs. Crafters...
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The Book: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time

Keith Houston - W W Norton
Format: Print book

"Everybody who has ever read a book will benefit from the way Keith Houston explores the most powerful object of our time. And everybody who has read it will agree that reports of the book's death have been greatly exaggerated." -- Erik Spiekermann, typographerWe may love...
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Big Knits, Big Needles

Hanna Charlotte Erhorn - Dk Publishing
Format: Print book

Use giant needles and chunky-weight yarn to make sweaters and jackets in no time at all.Big Knits, Big Needles includes 20 step-by-step projects and a tutorial section on the techniques of the basic stitches you need to know. From a belted cardigan to a hooded toggle coat, your cold-weather-wear...
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Honda Fit 2007 thru 2013

Editors of Haynes Manuals - Haynes Manuals
Format: Print book

Complete coverage for Honda Fit for 2007-2013 (Does not include information specific to Fit EV models) :--Routine Maintenance and servicing--Tune-up procedures--Engine, clutch and transmission repair--Cooling system--Fuel and exhaust--Ignition and electrical systems--Brakes, wheels and tires--Steering,...
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Arne & Carlos-30 Slippers to Knit & Felt: Fabulous Projects You Can Make, Wear, and Share

Arne Nerjordet - Trafalgar Square, 2015.
Format: Print book

Arne & Carlos-30 Slippers to Knit-and-Felt is full of great ideas you're sure to fall in love with. The patterns are practical, playful, trendy, and even a bit silly. After a long day at work or even a long day traveling, there is nothing that says "home" more than...
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The Knitting All Around Stitch Dictionary: 150 new stitch patterns to knit top down, bottom up, back and forth & in the round

Wendy Bernard - Harry N Abrams
Format: Print book

Wendy Bernard's groundbreaking reference title Up, Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary was the first of its kind to provide stitch patterns written for top-down, bottom-up, back-and-forth, and in-the-round constructions - and readers took notice. Now Bernard is back with The Knitting...
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Honda XR600R 1991-2000 & XR650L 1993-2012: This manual does not cover XR650R models

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

1991-2000 HONDA XR600R1993-2012 HONDA XR650LTROUBLESHOOTINGLUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UPENGINE TOP ENDENGINE LOWER ENDCLUTCH AND EXTERNAL SHIFT MECHANISMTRANSMISSION AND INTERNAL SHIFT MECHANISMFUEL, EMISSION CONTROL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMSELECTRICAL SYSTEMCOOLING SYSTEMWHEELS, TIRES...
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Sew Happy

Karin Ziegler - DK Publishing
Format: Print book

"Sew Happy" features 25 exclusive, simple sewing projects from German fashionista Karin Ziegler to give your wardrobe a makeover, whether you want to create a new piece or customize and revitalize your favorite skirt or sweater. Visual step-by-step instructions make each project...
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Crochet One-Skein Wonders® for Babies: 101 Projects for Infants & Toddlers

Judith Durant - Storey Publishing, LLC
Format: Paperback

Irresistible! This collection of 101 projects makes it easy and fun to crochet adorable clothes, toys, and accessories for the babies and toddlers you love. Each project uses just one skein of yarn, many take just a few hours to complete, and plenty are suitable for beginners. Hats and caps,...
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Good Housekeeping Simple Household Wisdom: 425 Easy Ways to Clean & Organize Your Home

Good Housekeeping - Hearst
Format: Print book

Your home is the place where you're free to relax, entertain, and express your personality. Filled with fabulous photographs of every room, plus genius tips, savvy shortcuts, and quick fixes for tidying, decluttering, organizing, adding style, and more, Good Housekeeping Simple Household...
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Rock Art!: Painting and Crafting with the Humble Pebble

Denise Scicluna - Barron's Educational Series
Format: Print book

Great uses for rocks: throwing, skipping, kicking ... how about painting? Rock painting is one of the oldest forms of artistic expression known to man. The varied surfaces, shapes, and sizes of rocks also make them perfect for crafts. From brooches to bookends, paperweights to place cards,...
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Weekend Quilting: Quilt and Unwind with Simple Designs to Sew in No Time

JEMIMA FLENDT - Fons & Porter
Format: Paperback

16 stunning home decor projects that you can make in a weekend! Finding time to quilt doesn't have to be a luxury--or a long-term commitment. In Weekend Quilting, popular Tied with a Ribbon blogger Jemima Flendt shows you how to create stylish quilts, cushions, and runners in a few days...
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How to Build a Gingerbread House: A Step-by-Step Guide to Sweet Results

Christina Banner - Penny
Format: Paperback

This book will show you how a few easy recipes, everyday ingredients, and basic kitchen equipment are all you need to create a beautiful gingerbread house. Learn how to bake and build a gingerbread house from start to finish, and then find creative ideas for decorating your house, from...
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Designer Crochet: 32 Patterns to Elevate Your Style

Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby - Lark Books (NC)
Format: Paperback

Designer Crochet is your source for sophisticated and figure-flattering garments with great drape and shape. Using lightweight yarns and a beautiful variety of stitch patterns and motifs, you'll create jackets and cardigans, a layering tank and a floor-sweeping skirt, a convertible...
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60 Quick Knit Baby Essentials: Sweaters, Toys, Blankets, & More in Cherub from Cascade Yarns

Sixth&Spring Books - Sixth & Spring Books
Format: Paperback

Every baby needs these knits - and every knitter needs this book! This adorable collection in the bestselling 60 Quick Knits series features easy, creative projects that range from blankets and booties to onesies, cardigans, hats, and toys. Each one is made in cuddly Cherub, a popular,...
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General Motors Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent: 2005 thru 2012 All models

Tim Imhoff - Haynes North America
Format: Print book

Complete coverage for your Chevrolet Equinox (2005 thru 2012) and Pontiac Torrent (2006 thru 2009) :--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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Bound: Over 20 Artful Handmade Books

Erica Ekrem - Union Square & Co.
Format: Paperback

Bind a book beautifully, with these whimsical and stylish projects from bookbinder extraordinaire Erica Ekrem. With her novel approach to traditional techniques, and the use of repurposed materials, Ekrem has devised creative fun for book artists of all levels. Choose from three categories:...
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Ford Edge & Lincoln MKX: 2007 thru 2014 All models

Jeff Killingsworth - Haynes Publishing Group ; Newbury Park
Format: Print book

Complete coverage for your Ford Edge & Lincoln MKX for all models from 2007 thru 2014:--Routine Maintenance and servicing--Tune-up procedures--Engine, clutch and transmission repair--Cooling system--Fuel and exhaust--Ignition and electrical systems--Brakes, wheels and tires--Steering,...
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How to decorate.

Farrow & Ball. - Mitchell Beazley
Format: Print book

Set to become the bible of home decoration, Farrow & Ball How to Decorate provides a highly practical and inspirational guide to the successful use of paint and paper in any home, large or small, urban or country. Published on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the iconic...
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The New Christmas Tree: 24 Dazzling Trees and Over 100 Handcrafted Projects for an Inspired Holiday

Carrie Brown - Artisan Publishers
Format: Hardcover

This Christmas, consider everyday objects from a new point of view, embrace a fresh color palette, or give your children's handmade ornaments or special family heirlooms a new life. The inspiration is endless here, with one-of-a-kind trees that celebrate food, nature, fashion, folk...
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100 Little Christmas Gifts to Make

Search Press Designers - Search Press Limited
Format: Print book

The book is excellent value, containing 100 projects from some of Search Press's best-selling authors. The projects cover a wide variety of crafts from including papercraft, sewing, knitting, crochet, sugarcraft, felt decorations, jewelry making, cross stitch, mosaic making, decoupage,...
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Drones For Dummies

Mark LaFay - For Dummies; 1 edition
Format: Print book

The fast and easy way to pick out, set up, and learn to fly your drone Ready to soar into the world of unmanned aircraft? Drones For Dummies introduces you to the fascinating world of UAVs. Written in plain English and brimming with friendly instruction, Drones For Dummies provides you with...
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A Year of Gingerbread Houses: Making & Decorating Gingerbread Houses for All Seasons

Kristine Samuell - Lark Books (NC)
Format: Paperback

Nothing's more enticing for any holiday or special occasion than an awesome, lusciously decorated gingerbread house. With designs for Christmas, Halloween, Valentine's Day, and birthdays, these exquisite projects include a cottage, chalet, and two-story house. Options as customized...
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DIY Temporary Tattoos: Draw It, Print It, Ink It

Pepper Baldwin - Griffin
Format: Print book

Thinking about trying a brand-new look, but without the commitment? Here's all the info you need to design and create personalized temporary tattoos! Try out a design for a permanent tattoo, create a unique look for a special night out, design buzz-worthy wedding favors, or incentivize...
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Trainable cat : a practical guide to making life happier for you and your cat

John Bradshaw - Basic Books
Format: Print book

Dog owners know that dogs can be trained, but the idea of training rarely crosses cat owners' minds. But as bestselling anthrozoologist John Bradshaw and cat expert Sarah Ellis show, not only can cats be trained, but they absolutely should be to ensure a happy and healthy relationship between...
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Upstyle Your Furniture: Techniques and Creative Inspiration to Style Your Home

Stephanie Jones - Barron's Educational Series
Format: Paperback

Owning one-of-a-kind, bespoke furniture is no longer a privilege of the wealthy or the realm of professional designers. Upstyle Your Furniture shows the rest of us how easy it is to create custom pieces of furniture with a bit of imagination and easy-to-find materials. Why spend a fortune...
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Classic Whittling: Basic Techniques and Old-Time Projects

Rick Weibe - Linden Publishing
Format: Print book

In a fast-paced and noisy world that makes your head spin, the classic craft of whittling is the perfect antidote. It makes you slow down, take a breath, and live in the moment. Your hands are crafting instead of typing or texting. Best of all, whittling is simple to learn, lasts a lifetime,...
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Stitching with Beatrix Potter: Stitch, Sew & Give 10 Adorable Projects Featuring Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck & Friends

Michele Hill - C&T Publishing
Format: Print book

This book gathers together 10 easy yet elegant projects celebrating the life and talents of Beatrix Potter. With 10 appliqu and 6 embroidery designs even beginning stitchers can work with hexagons to create a beautiful embroidered quilt, stitch up a cushion based on The Tailor of Gloucester,...
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Timeless Beauty: Over 100 Tips, Secrets, and Shortcuts to Looking Great

Christie Brinkley - Grand Central Life & Style
Format: Hardcover

In her first book in more than 30 years, supermodel Christie Brinkley shares the secrets shes learned on what to eat, how to apply makeup like a pro, and what to wear to look like a knock out. . From tips on which skincare products really make our skin look younger to which foods cut inflammation...
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Heirloom Wood: A Modern Guide to Carving Spoons, Bowls, Boards, and other Homewares

Max Bainbridge - Abrams
Format: Hardcover

Heirloom Wood is a love letter to wood's form and function through simple woodworking projects. Combining traditional techniques with contemporary design, Max Bainbridge teaches you how to identify wood types, source timber, and set up a basic toolbox, then offers step-by-step carving...
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Vegetable Literacy: Cooking and Gardening with Twelve Families from the Edible Plant Kingdom, with over 300 Deliciously Simple Recipes

Deborah Madison - Ten Speed Press
Format: Book

In her latest cookbook, Deborah Madison, America's leading authority on vegetarian cooking and author of Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone, reveals the surprising relationships between vegetables, edible flowers, and herbs within the same botanical families, and how understanding these...
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Toyota Tundra

Editors of Haynes Manuals - Haynes Manuals
Format: Paperback

Complete coverage for your 2007 thru 2014 Toyota Tundra and 2008 thru 2014 Toyota Sequoia (2WD and 4WD) :--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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Hundai Excel & Accent 1986 thru 2013: All Models

Mike Stubblefield - Haynes Publishing Group ; Newbury Park
Format: Print book

Complete coverage for your Hyundai Excel & Accent covering all models 1986 thru 2013:--Routine Maintenance--Tune-up procedures--Engine repair--Cooling and heating--Air Conditioning--Fuel and exhaust--Emissions control--Ignition--Brakes--Suspension and steering--Electrical systems--Wiring...
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Ford Pick-ups 1997 thru 2003 & Expedition 1997 thru 2014: Full-size, F-150 & F-250, Gasoline Engines - Includes Lincoln Navigator and F-150 Heritage

Editors of Haynes Manuals - Haynes Manuals N. America, Inc.; 2 edition
Format: Print book

Complete coverage for your Ford Pick-up, Expedition Lincoln Navigator covering 2WD and 4WD gasoline models for F-150 1997 thru 2003, F-150 Heritage 2004, F-250 1997 thru 1999, Expedition 1997 thru 2014, and Lincoln Navigator 1998 thru 2014 does not include diesel engine, F-250HD, Super...
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Woodcarving Magic: How to Transform A Single Block of Wood Into Impossible Shapes

Bjarne Jespersen - Fox Chapel Publishing
Format: Print book

If you thought carving a linked chain or a ball-in-cage was a challenge, get ready for some mind-altering woodcarving projects! Learn how to uncover the structure of space by looking inside a piece of wood and carving away anything that doesn't match your vision.
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Now I Sit Me Down: From Klismos to Plastic Chair: A Natural History

Witold Rybczynski - Farrar
Format: Print book

Have you ever wondered where rocking chairs came from, or why cheap plastic chairs are suddenly everywhere?In Now I Sit Me Down, the distinguished architect and writer Witold Rybczynski chronicles the history of the chair from the folding stools of pharaonic Egypt to the ubiquitous stackable...
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Beginning AutoCAD 2015

Steve Heather - Industrial Press, Inc.; Workbook edition
Format: Book

This is the right book for you if you re new to AutoCAD or want to brush up on the basics; you re looking for a clear, no nonsense, easy-to-follow text; or you want to learn AutoCAD quickly and easily. It is ideal for classroom instruction or as a self-study tutorial. Includes 30 lessons...
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501 Enchanting Embroidery Designs: Irresistible Stitchables to Brighten Up Your Life

Boutique-Sha - Tuttle Publishing
Format: Print book

This fun embroidery book contains hundreds of creative designs you can use to personalize all sorts of things! From a little hand sewn gift, to personalized linens and cushions, to a well-worn and well-loved pair of jeans. 501 Enchanting Embroidery Designs offers simple hand-embroidery...
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Knitting For Dummies

Shannon Okey - For Dummies; 3 edition
Format: Paperback

The bestselling guide to knitting brilliant, timeless pieces This revised and refreshed third edition of Knitting For Dummies features new knitting patterns, refreshed and additional projects, a new bibliography and suppliers list, and improved step-by-step knitting instructions. Plus,...
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Ford Fusion & Mercury Milan: 2006 thru 2014

Editors of Haynes Manuals - Haynes Manuals N. America, Inc.; 2nd Revised edition edition
Format: Print book

"With a Haynes manual, you can do it yourself…from simple maintenance to basic repairs. Haynes writes every book based on a complete teardown of the vehicle. We learn the best ways to do a job and that makes it quicker, easier and cheaper for you. Our books have clear instructions...
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Traditional Swedish Knitting Patterns: 40 Motifs and 20 Projects for Knitters

MAJA KARLSSON - Trafalgar Square Books
Format: Hardcover

Knitting designer Maja Karlsson delved into the fascinating history of Swedish fibercrafts, and discovered a rich tradition of multi-color patterning - the perfect source of inspiration for this lovely collection of 40 uniquely Swedish motifs, applied and combined into 22 projects. Flowers,...
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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 Complete Photo Guide to Cardmaking

Judi Watanabe - Creative Pub Intl, 2016.
Format: Print book

Handmade cards are gifts, creative expressions, keepsakes, and relationship builders. Beneath the cardstock and embellishments is deep emotion from the card maker--encouragement, celebration, commemoration, and love. Unlike many store-bought cards that are thrown away, handmade cards are cherished...
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The Old Man and the Cat: A Love Story

Nils Uddenberg - Thomas Dunne Books/St Martin's Press
Format: Print book

The Old Man and The Cat is a story of how Nils Uddenberg, retired Professor of Psychology became a beloved cat-owner even though he had never wanted a pet of any kind. One winter morning the author discovered a cat -- whom he would later find was homeless -- sitting outside his bedroom...
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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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Ford Taurus & Mercury Sable 1996 thru 2007

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

Complete coverage for your Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable for 1996 thru 2007 Does not include information specific to SHO or E85 vehicles--Routine Maintenance--Tune-up procedures--Engine repair--Cooling and heating--Air Conditioning--Fuel and exhaust--Emissions control--Ignition--Brakes--Suspension...
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Practical electrical wiring : residential, farm, commercial, and industrial

Frederic P Hartwell; H P Richter; Wilford I Summers - Park Publishing
Format:  Book : English : 22nd editionView all editions and formats

Comprehensive and detailed, this reference presents the critical revisions in technical topics driven by emerging technology and building-code changes. Starting with a basic overview of the National Electrical Code and its enforcement, this handbook reviews the theory and practice of installing...
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Art of Chainsaw Carving, Second Edition: An Insider's Look at 22 Artists Working Against the Grain

Jessie Groeschen - Fox Chapel Publishing; Second Edition edition
Format: Paperback

Excitement, danger, and beauty are just three of the essential elements of chainsaw carving. This creative woodcarving method is capturing the attention of a growing number of artists and enthusiasts. International chainsaw competitions and performances, attended by large crowds, are helping...
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Saturday Style: Casual Knits for Weekend Wear

Doreen L. Marquart - Martingale & Co Inc
Format: Paperback

Here's a fun collection of weekend wearables! Featuring easy construction, this assortment includes simple design elements for added style. Whether you want a cool and breezy tee or some warm and cozy pullovers and cardigans, you'll find just the pattern for this Saturday!* Enjoy...
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Letters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience

Shaun Usher - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

This spectacular collection of more than 125 letters offers a never-before-seen glimpse of the events and people of historythe brightest and best, the most notorious, and the endearingly everyday. Entries include a transcript of the letter a short contextual introduction and, in 100 cases,...
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'Tis the Season to Be Felt-y: Over 40 Handmade Holiday Decorations

Kathy Sheldon - Lark Books (NC)
Format: Print book

Fa la la la . . . MORE! Crafters couldn't get enough of the adorable projects in Fa la la la Felt, so here are over 40 new whimsical felt crafts to celebrate Christmas with handmade style. Many of the same awesomely talented designers (and several new ones!) have returned to create...
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Wrapped in Color: 30 Shawls to Knit in Koigu Handpainted Yarns

Koigu Wool Designs - Sixth&Spring Books
Format: Paperback

Made of high-quality, hand-painted merino, Koigu's signature yarn is legendary, cherished for its wearability, versatility, and stunning colors. These collection of 30 magnificent shawls, all knit with Koigu, will be a must-have for the company's obsessively loyal following. With...
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Ford Focus 2012 thru 2014: Does not include information specific to Focus Electric models

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

Complete coverage for your Ford Focus for 2012 thru 2014 (Does not include information specific to Focus Electric 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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Knit Wear Love: Foolproof Instructions for Knitting Your Best-Fitting Sweaters Ever in the Styles You Love to Wear

Amy Herzog - STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book
Format: Paperback

In this follow-up to Knit to Flatter, author Amy Herzog is back with more real-talk for knitters. In Knit Wear Love, she guides us through picking a base pattern that not only works for our inherent shape, but also suits our size and style - all with the skill of a top-notch...
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Monsters: The Hindenburg Disaster and the Birth of Pathological Technology

Edward Regis - Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group
Format: Print book

"Oh, the humanity!" Radio reporter Herbert Morrison's words on witnessing the destruction of the Hindenburg are etched in our collective memory. Yet, while the Hindenburg - like the Titanic - is a symbol of the technological hubris of a bygone era, we seem to have forgotten...
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Ford Crown Victoria & Mercury Marquis: 1988 thru 2011

Mark Ryan
Format: Print book

Haynes manuals are written specifically for the do-it-yourselfer, yet are complete enough to be used by professional mechanics. Since 1960 Haynes has produced manuals written from hands-on experience based on a vehicle teardown with hundreds of photos and illustrations, making
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How to Amaze Your Son: Crafts, Recipes and Other Creative Experiences to Teach Him to See the Extraordinary in the Ordinary

Raphaele Vidaling - Firefly Books
Format: Paperback

How To Amaze Your Son has more than 50 truly creative and inspiring projects that will elicit "wow" and "cool" from the most skeptical of boys. There are crafts, science experiments, creative experiences, and easy magic tricks. Each is cheap and easy. All the amazements...
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Custom Socks: Knit to Fit Your Feet

Kate Atherley - Interweave Press
Format: Paperback

Whether you knit them toe-up or top-down, getting just the right fit on hand knit socks can be a major challenge! In Custom Socks, Kate Atherley sets out to teach knitters of all levels the skills and tools they need to understand sock fit, and to knit a pair of socks that fit properly....
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Knit Your Own Pet: Easy-to-Follow Patterns for Beginners and Young Knitters

Sally Muir - Black Dog & Leventhal; Reprint edition
Format: Print book

Have you always wanted to knit your very own furry friend but didn't know how to start? Knit Your Own Pet, from the authors of the beloved and best-selling Knit Your Own series, is an adorable guide to knitting your own fish, bird, pony, rabbit, dog, cat, and more! The best-selling...
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Honda Pilot/Ridgeline & Acura MDX: Honda Pilot 2003 thru 2008, Honda Ridgeline 2006 thru 2014, Acura MDX 2001 thru 2007

Editors of Haynes Manuals - Haynes Manuals N. America, Inc.; 2 edition
Format: Print book

Complete coverage for your Honda Pilot 2003 thru 2008, Ridgeline 2006 thru 2014 and Acura MDX 2001 thru 2007--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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Crochet Therapy: The Soothing Art of Savoring Each Stitch

Bestan Corkhill - Harry N Abrams
Format: Print book

Crochet Therapy will inspire you to pick up a hook and take some time out of your hectic day to dive into colorful whorls of yarn. Focus, relax, and become more mindful by making more than 20 simple and colorful projects comprised of crocheted mandalas, soothing circles, and other beautiful...
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Weekend Wraps: 18 Quick Knit Cowls, Scarves & Shawls

Cecily Glowik MacDonald - Interweave Press
Format: Paperback

The Fast and the Fabulous! Looking for knits that take only a little time but are big on style? Weekend Wraps features 18 designs that make short work of knitting gorgeous accessories. Cecily Glowik MacDonald and Melissa LaBarre, along with some of today's top design stars, have created...
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Jorid Linvik's Big Book of Knitted Mittens: 45 Distinctive Scandinavian Patterns

Jorvid Linvik - Trafalgar Square Books
Format: Print book

You can never have too many mittens - but with 45 unique and creative patterns to choose from, you might get pretty close! Jorid Linvik's Big Book of Knitted Mittens includes dozens of patterns in multiple sizes, for children and adults - for the romantic and the traditionalist,...
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