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The Tao of Vegetable Gardening: Cultivating Tomatoes, Greens, Peas, Beans, Squash, Joy, and Serenity

Carol Deppe - Chelsea Green
Format: Book

The Tao of Vegetable Gardening explores the practical methods as well as the deeper essence of gardening. In her latest book, groundbreaking garden writer Carol Deppe (The Resilient Gardener, Breed Your Own Vegetable Varieties) focuses on some of the most popular home garden vegetables?tomatoes,...
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How to Train Your Human: A Cat's Guide

Babas - HarperVia
Format: Hardcover

A witty and winsome new way of looking at the complex relationship between cats and people: through the eyes of one erudite and attentive Italian gatto.We live on a planet infested with humans. They are a pernicious species, yet undeniably clever and capable - even if the reasons behind...
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The Dress Diary: Secrets from a Victorian Woman's Wardrobe

Dr. Kate Strasdin - Pegasus Books
Format: Hardcover

A revealing and unique portrait of Victorian life as told through the discovery of one woman's textile scrapbook.. In 1838, a young woman was given a diary on her wedding day. Collecting snippets of fabric from a range of garments - some her own, others donated by family and friends...
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How to Celebrate Everything: Recipes and Rituals for Birthdays, Holidays, Family Dinners, and Every Day In Between: A Cookbook

Jenny Rosenstrach - Ballantine Books
Format: Hardcover

A New York Times Best Cookbook of Fall 2016 * A warm and inviting guide to turning birthdays, holidays, and everyday occasions into cherished traditions, with more than 100 time-tested recipes - from the creator of the popular blog and book Dinner: A Love Story and author of the New York...
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Mending Life: A Handbook for Repairing Clothes and Hearts

Nina Montenegro - Sasquatch Books
Format: Hardcover

Mending Life is a beautifully illustrated, practical tool kit for repairing the clothes and belongings we love. It is also an exploration of how mending can be a gently healing practice in our daily lives and a small act of rebellion in a world where many things are discarded without...
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Make It Up: The Essential Guide to DIY Makeup and Skin Care

Marie Rayma - Running Press
Format: Print book

It isn't a secret that beauty products are full of chemicals we can barely pronounce, no less want to involuntarily ingest. We all deserve to know what we put on our bodies, and to have products that fit our exact needs. No more messing around at beauty counters: Make It Up will show...
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Organizing a Makerfest

Kristin Fontichiaro - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Print book

At MakerFests, makers of all kinds come together to show off their projects and share knowledge with the public. Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will learn how to host their own MakerFests. Large, colorful images show students how to complete...
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Bring It!: Tried and True Recipes for Potlucks and Casual Entertaining

Ali Rosen - Running Press
Format: Hardcover

Bring It! is the ultimate source for potluck, picnic, or dinner party-worthy dishes that combine simple prep with big taste!The word "potluck" may inspire memories of church dinners and mystery covered dishes. But today's potlucks are essentially outsourced dinner parties,...
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10-Minute Seasonal Crafts for Winter

Annalees Lim - Windmill Books
Format: Book

From School Library Journal Gr 3-5-Turn a dried orange slice into a festive ornament or small drink bottles into penguin bowling pins. Nine art projects, most made with found natural objects such as pine cones, pebbles, and leaves, encourage creativity using techniques...
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Labcraft Wizards: Magical Projects and Experiments

John Austin - Chicago Review Press
Format: Print book

Being a wizard takes training, practice, and a few tips from an expert. Labcraft Wizards provides dozens of step-by-step projects to transform everyday objects into instruments of magic, such as a sculpted magic wand, gooey ogre snot, bouncy dragon eggs, edible brewed slugs, an enchanted...
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