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A Practical Illustrated Bird-Oriented Gardening Book with Great Reference Charts Bird-watchers everywhere dream of a landscape dotted with fruiting shrubs, nests tucked into twining vines, and birds flocking to feeding stations. Let Natural Gardening for Birds show you how to lay out the welcome mat for birds by considering all of their needs, including year-round food, water, and shelter. Whether you’re looking to create a hummingbird garden, install a water feature, create alluring perches, or simply designate a corner of your property as a natural area, you’ll find all the inspiration and information you need in Natural Gardening for Birds , including: The best plants for nectar, fruit, and seeds The most attractive foods to offer birds Housing for cavity-nesting birds Simple habitat enhancements like snags and perches Region-specific planting ideas and charts |
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A New York Times bestseller about how cats conquered the world and our hearts in this “deep and illuminating perspective on our favorite household companion” ( Huffington Post ). House cats rule bedrooms and back alleys, deserted Antarctic islands, even cyberspace. And unlike dogs, cats offer humans no practical benefit. The truth is they are sadly incompetent mouse-catchers and now pose a threat to many ecosystems. Yet, we love them still. In the “eminently readable and gently funny” ( Library Journal , starred review) The Lion in the Living Room , Abigail Tucker travels through world history, natural science, and pop culture to meet breeders, activists, and scientists who’ve dedicated their lives to cats. She visits the labs where people sort through feline bones unearthed from the first human settlements, treks through the Floridian wilderness in search of house cats-turned-hunters on the loose, and hangs out with Lil Bub, one of the world’s biggest celebrities—who just happens to be a cat. “Fascinating” ( Richmond Times-Dispatch ) and “lighthearted” ( The Seattle Times ), Tucker shows how these tiny felines have used their relationship with humans to become one of the most powerful animals on the planet. A “lively read that pounces back and forth between evolutionary science and popular culture” ( The Baltimore Sun ), The Lion in the Living Room suggests that we learn that the appropriate reaction to a house cat, it seems, might not be aww but awe. |
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In this path-breaking guide, two of the world’s most popular and trusted pet-care advocates reveal how to delay aging and provide a long, happy, healthy life for our canine companions Like their human counterparts, dogs have been getting sicker and dying prematurely over the past few decades. Why? Scientists are beginning to understand that the chronic diseases afflicting humans—cancer, obesity, diabetes, organ degeneration and autoimmune disorders—also beset canines. As a result, our beloved companions struggle with preventable health problems throughout much of their lives. Because dogs can’t make health and lifestyle decisions for themselves, it’s up to pet parents to make smart, science-backed choices on their behalf.  Rodney Habib and Karen Becker, DVM, travelled the world collecting wisdom from top geneticists, microbiologists and longevity researchers. They also interviewed people whose dogs have lived into their twenties and even thirties. The result is this unprecedented and comprehensive guide, filled with surprising information, invaluable advice and inspiring stories about dogs and the people who love them. The Forever Dog prescriptive plan can be tailored to the genetic predisposition of particular breeds or mixes. The authors discuss various types of food—including details commercial manufacturers don’t want us to know—and offer recipes, tips and easy solutions for ensuring our dogs obtain the nutrients they need. They also explore how external factors that we often overlook can greatly affect a dog’s overall health and well-being—including the role our own lifestyles and our vets’ choices play. Indeed, the health equation works both ways and can travel “up the leash.” This definitive dog-care guide empowers us with the knowledge we need to make wise choices and keep our dogs healthy and happy for years to come. |
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Electrical Code Simplified guidebooks have been the standard in Canadian wiring instruction for more than 50 years, with more than one million books sold. Clear, Straightforward Instruction This residential wiring guide steers you through the ever-changing web of Canada’s Electrical Code. It gives you the resources and references you need to comply with the Code for electrical wiring in single-family houses. It simplifies the stated requirements for inspection in each province so that homeowners can safely, easily and confidently make their own electrical installations. The legalese of Canada’s electrical law is replaced with easily understandable explanations. Never dry, this book is actually enjoyable to reference. Who needs this book? Anyone installing electrical wiring in a residence in Canada is required to comply with electrical laws to ensure safe and legal installation. If the installation will be inspected, (technically, all electrical installations, of any size, are required to be inspected) it must pass inspection, or the installer may need to rewire some of their job and pay for a re-inspection. This additional expense is often more than three times the cost of this book. Electrical Code Simplified is the only resource that can help you meet this tough standard. 2018 – 2021 Multi-Province book now covers BC and Ontario (the Ontario Electrical Safety Code) AB/BC/MB/NB/NL/NS/NT/NU/ON/PE/SK/YT This fixed layout digital edition matches our well known print edition page for page, for ease of use in instructional settings. |
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A practical back-to-basics guide to achieving food security and financial independence. What if you could really raise or grow all the food your family needs? In this fully illustrated book, you’ll learn to create an autonomous, diversified, and sustainable garden and to cultivate and maintain it following the main principles of permaculture. If you want to move towards greater food autonomy and you have sufficient space, you can also grow grains, keep chickens, and have a few beehives. • Design and grow a prolific organic vegetable garden • Learn how to save seeds from one year to the next • Find recipes for canning and preserving your harvest • Discover techniques for collecting and purifying drinking water • Read about installing beehives • Learn about chicken breeds and how to keep your birds healthy Gaining food autonomy means depending less on grocery stores and food supply chains. But it is also offers the pleasure of eating healthy and delicious products straight from your land, while respecting the environment.   |
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Take Action Today and live Mortgage-Free for the Rest Of Your Life By Designing, Building and Living In The Tiny House Of Your Dreams! The Tiny House Movement has gone a long way from being a quirky housing trend into an actual way of life for people who are ready to down size their lives for practical reasons. Students who are burdened by student loans but prefer to lead independent lives as they enter the workforce find the option to build a tiny house as their starter house. Entrepreneurs who want to take control of their life by starting their own business find downsizing to tiny house living as the most practical approach to managing finances as they start a business. Older folks who are at the cusp of retirement age have been known to sell off their property, the house they built their life and family in, to wind down and settle into old age in a much more manageable space which a tiny house is able to provide. There are a lot more people out there with equally valid reasons for downsizing to tiny house living. This is the reason why the Tiny House Movement has gained in momentum through the years, taking on more advocates of this very practical, downsized and streamlined lifestyle. If you are considering about building and living in your own tiny house this book will give you a good beginners guide for you to take action towards building the tiny house of your dreams! Here is a Preview of the points covered in this book:- •Weighing the Pros and Cons of Tiny house living and taking the leap •Tiny House Planning •Tiny House Blueprints and Floor Plans •The Construction Materials you will need •Tiny House Furniture and Appliances •Tiny House Design Ideas for your bedroom,bathroom and kitchen •10 Tips To Decorate Your Tiny House On A Budget And much more! Download Your Book Copy Today!  How long more are you going to delay enjoying the Benefits and Freedom of A Happy Sustainable Tiny House Living Lifestyle? The longer you delay the longer You are going to suffer the stress and the bills of living in an average house! Are you tired of losing ALL your Money that you earned by working hard to house bills? then WHAT are you waiting for, Go up the page and Download this book today! You know you owe it to yourself! This book costs pennies for the knowledge you need to save a fortune by living in your own beautiful Tiny House.  |
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Building furniture just got easier! If you're like most woodworkers, you're always looking for ways to save time. One of the best tools to deliver on that promise is the biscuit joiner. You may have heard that using biscuits, those little compressed wafers of wood, is a form of cheating. But it's not. Biscuits make strong joints and get the job done fast. Try any one of the attractive projects inside and you'll be amazed at how quick, easy and effective the joint-making process becomes. These 12 projects offer something for everyone, from a build-in-a-weekend cupboard to a white oak bookcase and an elegant tapered dresser. Best of all, many of the pieces have been adapted from traditional designs so you can make your favorite style of furniture with fewer hassles. Veteran cabinetmaker Jim Stack starts with the basics, and also includes dozens of additional tips on how to assure safe and accurate cuts, modify a design to fit your taste, correct mistakes and make the most of this versatile tool. Start this weekend! The biscuit joiner will reward you with great furniture - minus all the fuss. |
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These angels come in 12 different shapes and forms -- 1 for every month of the year! A bookmark, coaster, lapel pin, doily and more are just a few of the angel designs in this book. All are made using size 10 crochet thread and a size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook. Holiday angels include Luck of the Irish, Harvest Blessings and Christmas angel. |
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Are you looking for the perfect guide to teach your child to knit? Look no further! Creative Kids Complete Photo Guide to Knitting starts with the absolute basics about knitting, beginning with a discussion about needles and yarn, how to cast stitches onto the needle, then gradually introduces skills and techniques until kids are knitting confidently. Mary Scott Huff, author of Fun and Fantastical Hats to Knit and Fun and Fantastical Slippers to Knit , will guide you and your children through projects. With over 200 photos and clear, concise instructions in language easily understood by grade-school kids, you're going to be creating crafty knit projects with your child in no time! Each project lists the knitting skills that will be exercised in making it and projects are rated for difficulty, so kids can learn and grow as they develop dexterity and coordination. Your children will learn to knit by making simple projects and building skills by practicing the essentials, and this book provides a sound foundation for a lifetime of knitting enjoyment. |
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Deck the Halls and Raid the Stash! In this exciting pattern book, we've got 20+ ornaments to keep those idle hands busy all season long as you happily knit the hours away creating handmade ornaments for your very own tree, and as treasured gifts for friends and family. Making these ornaments is easy on the wallet too. Luckily, Christmas ornaments are small, which means you don't need to invest vast amounts of time or money on making them. Also, these charming patterns are made using a variety of yarn weights so you can easily find your gauge and conveniently use whatever yarns you have on hand. If you're up for learning some new techniques, then you are in luck too. In Deck the Halls, you'll discover openwork techniques, knitting with beads, knitting in the round, stranded colorwork, felting, and drop stitch. You'll also be delighted by the range familiar friends— we've got Jolly Saint Nick of course, Donner the Reindeer, Elfie and Agnes the Lamb to name just a few. Let's pick up our needles, and make some Christmas magic! |
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This book focuses on teaching knitters all three methods of knitting socks, using step-by-step photos and a series of helpful hints and tips. The basic designs are given in three sizes for children, women and men and are made with a popular self-striping yarn. Includes seven different sock designs. 48 pages, softcover. |
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Our trio of celestial spirits will work up in a twinkling! All three of the tiny guardians make terrific tree trims, package ties, or stocking stuffers. Our designs are crocheted using bedspread weight cotton thread (size 10) and a size 8 (1.50 mm) steel crochet hook. Their charming crocheted frocks are placed over 2-1/2" slotted miniature clothespins. |
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Using Grace Kaplan's variations on a simple stocking pattern, you can crochet fabulous Christmas stockings for everyone on your gift list. Different yarn sizes, weights, and textures change the look of the basic single crochet design, giving each stocking its own personality and flair. Added embellishments -- appliqués, beads, bells, and bows -- offer more options for creating unique stockings that everyone will love. 15 stockings: Baby's First Stocking, Furry Stocking, Snowy Days, Shaggy Chic, Waste Not Want Not, Poinsettias, Sherpa Stocking, Jeweled Stocking, Baby Rosebuds, Jingle All the Way, Christmas Snowflakes, Merry Christmas Mrs. Claus, Joy to the World, Court Jester, and Carrot Stocking. |
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If you’re like most knitters, you have lonely skeins of yarn in your closet — casualties of projects discarded mid-row or leftovers from long-completed pieces. Offering 101 charming designs that use just a single skein of yarn, Judith Durant shows you how to turn these extra bits of fiber into stylish hats, mittens, scarves, and tea cozies. Covering a wide range of tastes and styles, this collection will inspire you to dig out your orphan yarn and get stitching.  |
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Fiona Goble’s Farmyard Knits takes you through a day in the life of a farm as knitters of all skill levels create a farmer and his wife, their cat and sheep-herding dog, and a whole host of charming farmyard animals, from the rooster that crows to greet the day, to the cows slowly chewing their cud in the meadow, to the horse eating hay in its paddock, the pigs playing in their pen, the sheep who are herded into the barn as night falls, and a sly fox that prowls around the coop after dark while the hens are snug in their roosts. You can even knit an adorable tractor for the farmer to ride on, as well as a playmat with a variety of fields and a pond to set the scene. The little farmyard knits make perfect gifts or toys for children as you teach them about animals and life on the farm.  Each pattern begins with a list of materials needed and includes step-by-step instructions, along with full-color photographs of the completed dolls. An illustrated overview explains all the stitches and techniques. More than just a knitting book, the gorgeously illustrated pages of Farmyard Knits also tell the story of the farmer and his wife as they go about their daily chores. |
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This volume is a comprehensive how-to book about all aspects of knitting. This book is a reference for all knitting techniques, beginning with the basics of how to knit. A large section of the book is devoted to showing different stitch patterns, arranged in style categories for easy reference. Special knitting topics will be explored in depth: cables, intarsia, entrelac, Fair Isle knitting, and lace knitting. A section will discuss yarns: fibers, how they are spun, gauge, and how to choose. |
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The most unique tribute to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton--instructions for a handknit wedding scene complete with adorable dolls and a foldout illustration of Westminster Abbey so you can display your creations. Knit Your Own Royal Wedding features projects for Prince William, Kate Middleton, the Queen, Prince Harry, other members of the royal family, and even a cute little corgi. The background scene, which fits into a pocket in the back cover, is an illustrated foldout of Westminster Abbey. Also included are instructions for a few wedding accessories.  Each project comes complete with knitting instructions and full-color photos of the finished doll, all on cleverly illustrated pages. For knitters and nonknitters alike, this will be a beautiful and fun souvenir of what is sure to be the wedding of the century! |
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Do you believe rules were meant to be broken? If so, this improvisational quilt-as-you-go technique is for you. Instead of dealing with precise paper patterns and cutting measurements, you'll learn how to piece fabric onto small, manageable batting blocks. Let your creative juices flow as you quilt directly on the blocks (not the entire quilt!), whether in large abstract zigzags or small structured stitches. After the blocks have been joined, all you need to do is add backing fabric and binding, and—voilà—it's finished! |
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If you want to tackle a home plumbing job yourself -- and save a few bucks in the process -- here's the book for you. In Plumbing Complete , master plumber Rex Cauldwell gives you all the expert advice you'll need to handle virtually any plumbing project with confidence. From the basic plumbing problems everyone faces to complex challenges that are a little trickier, you'll learn everything you need to get things running smoothly again. (The few projects not covered by the author are ones that absolutely should be handled by a plumbing professional.) What's unique about this book is how easy it is to find and use the valuable information on every page -- with detailed instructions and clear, step-by-step photos that make every procedure easy to understand and implement. You'll also appreciate the intuitive finding devices and table of contents featuring visual symbols that make it easy to find whatever type of project you're looking for -- and get started quickly. Here's an example of what you'll discover. The tools you'll need for every project Understanding the drain/vent system How to clean and unclog pipes Repairing faucets and toilets Installing a new bath Working with kitchen appliances How to fix outdoor plumbing When you consider the high cost of even the most simple plumbing repair job, it's easy to see how this useful book can be a smart investment that helps you save on every job you handle yourself. |
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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. You’ll also discover beautiful bibs, blankets, and sleep sacks, plus adorable stuffed toys, blanket buddies, and more. These beautiful projects were contributed by designers and crafters around the world, and each comes with complete step-by-step instructions and a photograph of the finished piece.   |
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Thrill your kids and keep them physically active with the projects in  BLACK+DECKER Play Structures & Backyard Fun , offering start-to-finish DIY instructions for building the most popular play sets, games, and backyard structures. The only outdoor kids' project book that features  complete step-by-step plans and color photos , this easy-to-use guide shows you exactly how to do the job. And a thorough section on building kids' projects safely will ensure you are doing it right. The customizable projects cover a range of DIY skill levels , from beginner to advanced intermediate. Just a few of the entertaining projects: • Sand boxes • Jungle gyms • Tree swing • Playhouses • Swing sets • Skateboard ramp Build some of these play structures and provide  countless hours of outdoor entertainment for your kids.  |
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An illustrated guide showing how to create beautiful, timeless pieces, whether you're picking up needles for the first time or a seasoned pro looking for advanced patterns  From scarves and sweaters to bags, pillows, and more, you'll find lots of projects for practicing and perfecting your knitting skills in Knitting For Dummies, which includes an instructional online video showing you the actual knitting techniques being done step-by-step.  Experienced and novice crafters alike can benefit from the book’s step-by-step instructions that explain knitting in plain English. For anyone new to knitting, this hands-on friendly guide shows you how to   Cast on, knit, purl, and bind off — the four basic skills needed to complete any knitting  Decipher pattern instructions and charts  Combine knit and purl stitches with increases and decreases for different effects  |
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If you want to make cute needle felt creations with simple tools, then read on... Have you been feeling the urge to start needle felting? Do you want to use your extra time to surround yourself with the warmth of several cute and fuzzy animals? Have you always wondered how those cute needle felted animals that you see in stores are made? Do you want to give yourself a warm and fuzzy welcome each time you come back home? Nothing feels better than a cute, fuzzy animal you can hold in the palm of your hand. That's what this book gives you, the opportunity to make your own thumbelina sized needle felted friend! It's simple, creative, and very relaxing.  Inside this book you'll discover: The #1 high performance wool you should use to make needle felt creations9 cute and fun projects perfect for beginners5 hacks that will make your needle felt creations look better and realisticThe #1 needle you should use for making your first needle felt creationHow to make a mini christmas trees in 14 stepsThe 5 biggest mistakes beginners make when making their first needle felt creation5 simple yet effective tips that will help tske your needle felting skills to the next level With this book you'll enjoy more creativity and less finger stabbing and disappointment. Here are the answers to some questions you might have about this book: Q: Needle felting is a craft very new to me. Can i still make the projects in your book? A: Absolutely. This book is designed for the beginner needle felter in mind. Needle felting is an easy to pickup craft that you can learn in your free time. Since there are step-by-step directions and the sizeof the pieces you need to make each part of the animal. It takes away the guessing. So, even a complete beginner with a bit of fire in her can make these creations! Q: Can I use the techniques inside this book to make other cute animals on my own? A: The patterns provided are useful as a starting point and the overall ideas can be translated into other animals. They will give you a whole range of little pals that you can have around your home, that most importantly don't look the same! Q: Are the pictures inside this book color or b/w? A: The pictures in this book are b/w illustration meant to show clearly the intricacies of the projects inside. Every day you delay is another day you ignore you're desire to start needle felting. Satisfy your bug of needle felting today. Scroll up and add this book to your cart! |
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If you want to learn how to knit socks, then get "HowExpert Guide to Knitting Socks" now. Whether you are a beginning knitter, one with several thousand yards under your belt, or looking for a gift for the knitter in your life, this is the book for you! Sock knitting is broken down piece by piece into easy-to-follow steps and pictures. Multiple methods are covered to ensure that knitters of all experience levels and styles reach their goals in knitting socks. From Toe Up to Cuff Down, Magic Loop to Double Pointed Needles, and one sock at a time to TAAT (Two At A Time), everything is deconstructed and simplified for the knitter. Different types of Cast Ons, Bind Offs, and each of their purposes are explained; this is especially helpful if you’re looking to mix things up! Included in the book are multiple sock “recipes”, all you need to get started is needles and yarn. We also cover the different weights of yarn and sizes of knitting needles if you need those before you can consider casting on a pair of socks. While breaking down each section of a sock (cuff, leg, heel, gusset, foot, and toe), additional recipes are included to aid the knitter in deciding what they might like or for swatching purposes. If you’ve been looking for a Choose Your Own Sock Knitting Adventure type book, look no further! About the Expert Jeanne Torrey lives near Baltimore, Maryland with her three kids, college BFF, and tuxedo cat. She has been knitting since 2010 and has knit more than 30 pairs of socks. You can find her on Ravelry.com under the username KnitsaTrap. When she’s not knitting, Jeanne enjoys sewing, writing, and video games. She also practices the martial arts of Tae-Kwon-Do (currently a 2nd degree black belt), Eskrima (green sash, Cacoy Doces Pares), and has recently taken up violin lessons. Honorable mentions go to Jeanne’s longtime friends: Lyndsay, who had the patience to teach her (twice) how to knit, and Jessica, who provides awesome moral support. This book is dedicated to her family and to Melissa who insists she won’t be able to knit socks. Yes, you can Melissa! HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts. |
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From cast-on stitches to binding off, this handbook details the simple steps needed to turn seemingly complicated sock knitting projects into easy and enjoyable activities. Helpful photographs and instructional drawings ensure that even inexperienced knitters will be able to produce high-quality socks and handle more complicated techniques, such as the Kitchener stitch at the toe. Using instructions for five different sizes--from child through adult large--at five different gauges, knitters can produce styles ranging from delicate dress socks to thick and furry slipper socks. More adventurous knitters can add variety and flair by following one of 16 unique designs or trying one of the dozens of rib, cable, and lace patterns provided. With plenty of tips and a handy stitch dictionary, this guide unleashes the creativity and fun of sock knitting. |
