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While on a camping trip, Ted Kerasote met a dog—a Labrador mix—who was living on his own in the wild. They became attached to each other, and Kerasote decided to name the dog Merle and bring him home. There, he realized that Merle’s native intelligence would be diminished by living exclusively in the human world. He put a dog door in his house so Merle could live both outside and in. A deeply touching portrait of a remarkable dog and his relationship with the author, Merle’s Door explores the issues that all animals and their human companions face as their lives intertwine, bringing to bear the latest research into animal consciousness and behavior as well as insights into the origins and evolution of the human-dog partnership. Merle showed Kerasote how dogs might live if they were allowed to make more of their own decisions, and Kerasote suggests how these lessons can be applied universally. |
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Experience the uplifting, "unforgettable" New York Times bestseller about an abandoned kitten named Dewey, whose life in a library won over a farming town and the world -- with over 2 million copies sold! ( Booklist ) Dewey's story starts in the worst possible way. On the coldest night of the year in Spencer, Iowa, at only a few weeks old--a critical age for kittens--he was stuffed into the return book slot of the Spencer Public Library. He was found the next morning by library director Vicki Myron, a single mother who had survived the loss of her family farm, a breast cancer scare, and an alcoholic husband. Dewey won her heart, and the hearts of the staff, by pulling himself up and hobbling on frostbitten feet to nudge each of them in a gesture of thanks and love. For the next nineteen years, he never stopped charming the people of Spencer with his enthusiasm, warmth, humility (for a cat), and, above all, his sixth sense about who needed him most. As his fame grew from town to town, then state to state and finally, amazingly, worldwide, Dewey became more than just a friend; he became a source of pride for an extraordinary Heartland farming community slowly working its way back from the greatest crisis in its long history. |
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The original, official, bestselling guide to Swedish death cleaning—a charming, practical, and unsentimental approach to putting a home in order while reflecting on the tiny joys that make up a long life. In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning , dö meaning “death” and städning meaning “cleaning.” This surprising and invigorating process of clearing out unnecessary belongings can be undertaken at any age or life stage but should be done sooner than later, before others have to do it for you. In The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning , artist Margareta Magnusson, with Scandinavian humor and wisdom, instructs readers to embrace minimalism. Her radical and joyous method for putting things in order helps families broach sensitive conversations, and makes the process uplifting rather than overwhelming. Margareta suggests which possessions you can easily get rid of (unworn clothes, unwanted presents, more plates than you’d ever use) and which you might want to keep (photographs, love letters, a few of your children’s art projects). Digging into her late husband’s tool shed, and her own secret drawer of vices, Margareta introduces an element of fun to a potentially daunting task. Along the way readers get a glimpse into her life in Sweden, and also become more comfortable with the idea of letting go. |
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THE INSTANT #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 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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Manly Crafts gives you full step-by-step instructions for 35 crafty projects with nothing frilly, lacy, or pastel in sight.  Learn how to make a 5-cent wedding band, leather iPod case, and paracord bullwhip!  All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by DIY crafting experts, and contain pictures for each step so you can easily do it yourself.  Get your (manly) craft on! |
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A stylish collection of twenty-three designs for chic, modern crocheted bags! Crocheters of all experience levels will love the modern, colourful crocheted bags in this book. There are twenty-three to choose from, in a range of styles and colourways and using a wide variety of crochet stitches. For the less experienced crocheter, there are step-by-step diagrams included explaining all the essential techniques, and each project is accompanied by clear instructions and diagrams, where appropriate—so you can start crocheting an irresistible fashion accessory today. |
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Interactive Patternmaking eBook with Videos Learn patternmaking step-by-step with this interactive digital eBook, created for fashion students, industry professionals, and DIY creators. Designed in a mentor-style tone, it guides you through precise drafting with clarity and warmth. Explore clickable diagrams, embedded videos, and user-friendly layouts that support real understanding—not just textbook jargon. Whether you’re studying fashion, building your design career, or drafting for your own creations, this resource brings patternmaking to life. This enhanced interactive eBook is packed with: • 📐 Step-by-step tutorials for industry-standard patterns • 🎥 Clickable links to video demonstrations • ✏️ Tips for accuracy, fit, and finish in patternmaking • 🎓 Insights tailored for fashion designers, tailors, and students Designed for the digital age, this landscape version is ideal for iPads and larger screens. It offers a more expansive view for technical illustrations and is perfect for immersive, hands-on learning. Also available in a portrait format for smaller screens, and in both interactive and read-only editions to suit your preferred device. Whether you’re beginning your fashion journey or refining your professional skills, Patternmaking Mastery is your guide to mastering patternmaking — one precise step at a time. 🔒 This eBook includes Digital Rights Management (DRM) to protect the integrity of its interactive features, video content, and original layout. It is licensed for personal use through Apple Books and cannot be copied, printed, or redistributed. |
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Discover the Ultimate Guide to Overlanding and 4x4 Off-Road Driving! Are you ready to take your 4x4 adventures beyond the pavement? This comprehensive guide is your essential companion for mastering the art of off-road driving and overlanding. This book is perfect for anyone looking to boost their off-road confidence, refine their skills, and embark on unforgettable adventures. With dedicated journaling pages, document your journey and growth as an off-road driver. Here's why you need this book: • Safety First : Learn vital safety protocols and risk assessment  and recovery techniques to ensure a secure off-road experience. Navigate unpredictable conditions with confidence. • Maximize Your Vehicle : Understand your 4x4's capabilities and unlock the true potential of your 4x4. Understand differential locks, low-range gearing, and the crucial differences between 4WD and AWD. • Master Driving Techniques : Master essential driving skills like maintaining momentum, weight distribution, and proper braking methods to conquer any obstacle. • Advanced Featur es: Dive into the mechanics of traction control, crawl control, and downhill assist for enhanced driving efficiency. • Tyre Strategies : Discover how tire pressure affects performance and learn about the dangers of underinflated tires. • Recovery Skills : Equip yourself with knowledge on selecting recovery gear and techniques for cross-axle articulation challenges. • Environmental Responsibility : Embrace sustainable practices and learn how to minimize your impact on nature while exploring rugged landscapes. This book is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their off-road skills, build confidence, and document their thrilling experiences. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your expertise, this guide will empower you to conquer the wild with assurance. Don't wait—grab your copy today and embark on the adventure of a lifetime! "Release you spirit of adventure" because you know what they do not know |
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Immerse yourself in the authentic charm of vintage quilting with these Vintage Quilting Books from the 1950s! This unique collection features two carefully scanned, public domain pattern books presented in their original colors, imperfections, slight fading, and all. Step back in time and experience the magic of 1950s quilting with 22 timeless designs, including: Roman Stripe, Nine Patch, Young Man's Fancy, Cross and Crown, Crazy Quilt, Dresden Plate, Log Cabin, Patchwork and Applique Directions, Yankee Pride, Stylized Flower, Friendship Quilt, Black-Eyed Susan, Star Flower, Circus Time, Gay Butterfly, Little Balloon Girl, Pets Coverlet, The Pinwheel, Patchwork and Applique Directions (second set), The Bluebird, Bow Tie, Big Top Pals, The Parasol Lady, The Miniature Fisherman Embrace the nostalgic charm, and recreate heirloom-worthy quilts with a touch of history. Easy-to-follow instructions and clear diagrams, alongside the original quilt block designs, guide you in bringing these vintage treasures to life. Whether you're a seasoned quilter seeking inspiration or a beginner yearning to connect with quilting's past, Vintage Quilting Books from the 1950s offers a one-of-a-kind journey through time. |
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Step into the world of 1960s quilting with "Vintage Quilt Patterns: Timeless Designs from the 1960s," a captivating collection of classic quilts from two cherished public domain pattern books, "15 Quilts for Today's Living" and "Museum Quilts." This meticulously curated compilation showcases the authentic charm of vintage quilting, preserving the intricate details and vibrant colors of the original patterns. Discover a treasure trove of timeless quilt designs, including pieced quilts and appliqué quilts, accompanied by detailed block charts and pattern pieces. Immerse yourself in the historical beauty of quilts like "The Pride of the Quiltmaker - Wreath of Roses," "Sunburst - Bringing Joy," "Double Star," "Star and Cross," "Pinwheel," and "Orange Peel - An Appliqué Quilt" from the esteemed "Museum Quilts." Explore the versatile and modern creations from "15 Quilts for Today's Living," featuring designs such as "Tomorrow's Heirloom," "The Colonial Home Takes the Traditional Quilt," "Oriental Bamboo Spread Pieced Quilt," "The Pennsylvania Dutch Quilt," "Snowflake Quilt for the Ski Hut," "Quilt for the Little Princess," and "Baby's Quilt - Hobby Horse Quilt." Each quilt reflects the innovative spirit and unique aesthetic of the 1960s, providing endless inspiration for quilters of all levels. Please note that these scanned pages retain their original, untouched condition, preserving the authentic look and feel of the vintage materials. The pages may show signs of fading, age, and use, adding to their historical charm. Embrace the nostalgic charm and recreate heirloom-worthy quilts with easy-to-follow instructions and clear diagrams. Whether you're a seasoned quilter seeking fresh inspiration or a beginner eager to connect with quilting's rich heritage, "Vintage Quilt Patterns: Timeless Designs from the 1960s" offers a delightful journey through the past. Recreate these vintage treasures and bring a touch of history into your home with this exceptional collection. |
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The art of needle felting can produce endless possibilities of hyper-realistic – almost taxidermic – results. With a little know-how, some needles, wool and a few inexpensive accessories, you can learn to needle felt like a professional. Take your needle felting to a whole new level to create a range of lifelike endangered wild animal species: this book, by world-class felting master Cindy-Lou Thompson of Chicktin Creations, will take you through the steps. Covering four different endangered wild animals, with step-by-step instructions and photos, Cindy takes you through the process of creating different body shapes, proportions, armatures, coats and blending, as well as realistic finishing touches such as eyes, nails, ears, feathers and detailing. Learn how to achieve a professional finish you will be proud of with different textured coats: blending, clipping and adding shape to give the animals a realistic finishing touch. Some of the variety of mediums and methods detailed here have been designed and developed by Cindy herself. |
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“Long Reining is so much fun that it is easy to get hooked on it. It trains the rider's eyes and tact by adding a visual impression to the sense of touch and vice versa.” Dr. Thomas Ritter It is no wonder that more and more riders are discovering the old tradition of long reining for themselves. It helps the horse to improve his balance and ability to collect without the weight of the rider, and it lends itself well to training difficult movements in a horse friendly manner. Dr. Thomas Ritter explains the correct aids from the beginning through Haute École in practical terms. Thanks to the discussion of frequent mistakes and their corrections, long reining novices and experienced trainers alike can find much new information here. The author's passion and enthusiasm for long reining are evident throughout. Many helpful tips invite you to experiment! |
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An NPR Best Book of the Year | USA TODAY Bestseller This revolutionary approach to cleaning and organizing helps free you from feeling ashamed or overwhelmed by a messy home. If you’re struggling to stay on top of your to-do list, you probably have a good reason: anxiety, fatigue, depression, ADHD, or lack of support. For therapist KC Davis, the birth of her second child triggered a stress-mess cycle. The more behind she felt, the less motivated she was to start. She didn’t fold a single piece of laundry for seven months. One life-changing realization restored her sanity—and the functionality of her home: You don’t work for your home; your home works for you. In other words, messiness is not a moral failing. A new sense of calm washed over her as she let go of the shame-based messaging that interpreted a pile of dirty laundry as “I can never keep up” and a chaotic kitchen as “I’m a bad mother.” Instead, she looked at unwashed clothes and thought, “I am alive,” and at stacks of dishes and thought, “I cooked my family dinner three nights in a row.” Building on this foundation of self-compassion, KC devised the powerful practical approach that has exploded in popularity through her TikTok account, @domesticblisters. The secret is to simplify your to-do list and to find creative workarounds that accommodate your limited time and energy. In this book, you’ll learn exactly how to customize your cleaning strategy and rebuild your relationship with your home, including: -How to see chores as kindnesses to your future self, not as a reflection of your worth -How to start by setting priorities -How to stagger tasks so you won’t procrastinate -How to clean in quick bursts within your existing daily routine -How to use creative shortcuts to transform a room from messy to functional With KC’s help, your home will feel like a sanctuary again. It will become a place to rest, even when things aren’t finished. You will move with ease, and peace and calm will edge out guilt, self-criticism, and endless checklists. They have no place here. |
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USA TODAY BESTSELLER • A popular minimalist blogger and author of The More of Less shows you how to methodically turn your home into a place of peace, contentment, and purposeful living. One of today's most influential minimalist advocates takes us on a decluttering tour of our own houses and apartments, showing us how to decide what to get rid of and what to keep. He both offers practical guidelines for simplifying our lifestyle at home and addresses underlying issues that contribute to over-accumulation in the first place. The purpose is not just to create a more inviting living space. It's also to turn our life's HQ—our home—into a launching pad for a more fulfilling and productive life in the world. |
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As a baby, Pumpkin the Raccoon was abandoned by her parents after falling out of a tree and breaking her leg. Taken in by a family with two rescue dogs, Toffee and Oreo, Pumpkin gained a new set of "parents" and a life of luxury in the Bahamas. Pumpkin: The Raccoon Who Thought She Was a Dog is a sweet, unique look at an adorable household pet, captured in gorgeous, never-before-seen photographs in luxurious settings. Pumpkin’s message is that friendship and love can be found in the most unlikely of companions. With a lot of personality, and a little bit of mischief, Pumpkin will capture hearts all around the world. |
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Winner of the 2008 AABP Multi-Media Award for Excellence - Best Dog Training Book (Books focusing on dog training issues) Winner of the 2008 DWAA Maxwell Award - Best Dog Training and Behavior Book Jean Donaldson brings her considerable wisdom -- and wit -- to a wide variety of topics of interest to dog trainers and enthusiasts in this book from Dogwise Publishing. In 55 essays, Jean tackles issues ranging from the nature vs nurture debate, to the role of dominance in domestic dogs, to what are the most effective ways to train dogs. You will note a number of themes that flow throughout the book. Jean is a firm believer in conducting scientific research (verifiable results) rather than forming opinions based on gut feel or taking an anthropomorphic view of dog behavior. She also admits that we are flying blind on many issues because of a lack of research and tells the reader when that is the case. She looks at problem behaviors (problems for humans at least) from the perspective that both a dog's genes and environment impact behavior, and our ability to modify such behaviors is sometimes muddled since we don't always understand how genetics and environment interact. And finally, just what is a Dog Mom (or Dad) and how did that phenomenon develop and what is its genetic usefulness, if any, to both dogs and people?! Along with her other best selling books, Oh Behave! is destined to be a classic in the literature on dog behavior. www.dogwise.com/authpub/ohbehave_excerpt.pdf Click here to view an excerpt. What reviewers are saying... THE MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW “The mind of a dog is not an entirely simple thing as most people think; training them is a science nonetheless. "Oh Behave! Dogs from Pavlov to Premack to Pinker" is a guide for dog owners looking to train their dog with firmness but without cruelty. "Oh Behave!" Answers common training questions about nature and nurture, conditioning, how one's personality affects the dog, and more, all while dispelling countless myths about dog training. An essential pick for dog owners and for community library pet collections.” |
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Avec les Nuls, faire pousser ses propres légumes et herbes aromatiques, c'est facile ! UN GUIDE POUR APPRENDRE A CULTIVER SON POTAGER : Avec Mon Potager Pour Les Nuls, faire pousser ses propres légumes et herbes aromatiques, c'est facile ! Vous voulez profiter de produits frais et sains à moindres coûts ? Un potager pour les Nuls va vous permettre de faire pousser vos propres herbes aromatiques et légumes. Du choix de l'endroit à la préparation du sol en vue d'une abondante récolte, Un potager pour les Nuls vous présente quels légumes cultiver selon votre espace et vos besoins culinaires. Vous découvrirez la meilleure façon d'exploiter votre terrain, de choisir les légumes à faire pousser, de planter les graines correctement et de les protéger. Vous connaîtrez également les meilleurs moments pour la récolte de vos nouvelles "créations". Des avis d'expert pour la préparation du sol, la plantation et la protection de vos produits ainsi que des conseils respectueux de l'environnement pour lutter contre les nuisibles et les mauvaises herbes, pour un potager en bonne santé et prospère. POUR APPRENDRE LES BASES DU JARDINAGE : Notre livre "pour les nuls" est destiné aux débutants qui voudraient s'initier au jardinage, à la cultivation ou à la permaculture. Ce livre de jardinage vous donne les bases pour réaliser un potager prospère et pour mieux vivre avec la terre, quelque soit votre niveau de base ou vos connaissances techniques sur le sujet. CULTIVEZ ET DEGUSTEZ VOS PROPRES LEGUMES : Ce livre de jardinage a pour objectif de vous familiariser avec les bases de la permaculture, du jardinage et de la cultivation. Divisé en six chapitres, il vous permettra d'obtenir des connaissances utiles si vous voulez vous lancer dans la culture ou simplement mieux vivre avec la terre. Vous pourrez ainsi faire pousser vos propres légumes et herbes aromatiques dans un potager, et découvrir de nouvelles saveurs avec notre livre "Pour les Nuls". |
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A compelling call to change the way we think about gardening and growing food, Nettles & Petals by ecological horticulturist and social media sensation Jamie Walton is the only guide you need to make your garden more sustainable. Full of inviting imagery and essential information, this accessible guide provides a holistic and ecological approach to gardening and vegetable growing. With a focus on biodiversity, soil health, and the creation of balanced ecosystems, Nettles & Petals is a must-read for any budding gardener. Join Jamie and the @NettlesAndPetals community on their mission to save the wild plants we often attempt to eradicate from our gardens and learn how to begin growing them in your spaces in a practical way. Dig into must-know topics including : Companion plantingThe wonders of nettles and other weedsThe importance of flowers in the vegetable gardenCircular and ecological garden planningGrowing guides for Jamie’s ‘top 30’ vegetablesSeed saving and sowingUrban and small-scale sustainable gardeningHarvesting, preserving, and sharing produce An ideal self-purchase or a gift for the green enthusiast in your life, Nettles & Petals is perfect for anyone curious about gardening sustainably. |
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Over 3 million copies sold! This revolutionary gardening book gets a revolutionary update for its 4th edition—new plans, options, and advice herald a modern approach to this tried-and-true method. No digging, no tilling, no fertilizing, no machinery or heavy tools—less watering, waste, and weeding! In All New! Square Foot Gardening, 4th Edition , discover the foolproof gardening method that has helped generations of gardeners around the world raise their own organic vegetables in less space, with less effort, and for less money than traditional row gardens. The Square Foot Gardening (SFG) technique takes the guesswork out of every step , even if you are completely new to gardening. The process is simple: set up your garden box, fill it with a growing blend known as Mel’s Mix™, and add a square-foot grid on top to guarantee proper plant spacing and maximum yields. With this easy and flexible system, you’ll reap the rewards of baskets of homegrown produce to enjoy with friends and family. In the 4th edition, enjoy: Updated and beautifully illustrated garden plans to help you lay out your plantings and grow what your family eats mostExtensive new charts with crop-by-crop information on how and when to plant and harvest each vegetableFlexible, step-by-step building plans for garden boxes you can build, fill, and plant in a single afternoonInsight on where to place your garden, how to plan your squares, and how to care for your plants organicallyInstructions for DIYing trellises, hoop tunnels, archways, and other accessories for your SFGMore practical solutions to today’s biggest gardening challenges, including deer, extreme weather, and insect pestsNEW – Information on building and using “top hats” to grow healthy root crops in a standard SFG bedNEW – Alternative options if the standard Mel’s Mix ingredients aren’t available to you or you’re looking for alternatives to peat moss 200 NEW PHOTOS, 30 NEW ILLUSTRATIONS – Redesigned pages with all-new illustrations for fun, easy planning, and new photographs to reflect more diverse growing locationsPlus, a Quick Start Guide to get you growing today  It is a mission of the SFG Foundation to empower gardeners with the skills to create their own sustainable, sufficient, and reliable food source. They strive to reduce world hunger by teaching people in underserved countries how to grow their own fresh produce to eat and sell. If you’re looking for a low-maintenance, lower-cost way to grow food for yourself and your family, you will find success with this invaluable reference. If you’re already a dedicated Square Foot Gardener with a tattered copy of a previous edition, you will expand on your success with the updated and enhanced guidance. With All New Square Foot Gardening, 4th Edition , you’ll discover everything you need to know about the world’s most popular growing technique to harvest MORE food from less space. Now you can garden anywhere! |
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If you’ve ever admired the classic Granny Square pattern, but didn’t know how to get started then Betty Kraus’ book, Learn How to Crochet Granny Squares; Learn How to Crochet and Create Your First Granny Square Throw is the answer. In her latest book Betty shares her knowledge and expertise and teaches you how to crochet and create your very first Granny Square throw. This book is geared toward absolute beginners so even if you have never picked up a crochet hook and yarn this book will take you step by step from the very beginning to completing your first project. In this book you will learn: How to crochet the chain stitch How to crochet the single crochet stitch How to crochet the double crochet stitch How to crochet the slip stitch How to join a new color How to weave in tails securely How to crochet a Granny Square How to join Granny Squares How to construct a Granny Square throw Betty explains all about crochet hooks and yarn, and then she guides you step by step on how to crochet basic crochet stitches. She also teaches you the difference between flat crochet and crocheting in the round. Granny Square construction is explained and illustrated with clear pictures. Once you’ve learned the basics you are then ready to move onto crocheting a darling throw. Nine Granny Squares form the center of the throw. Betty then explains how to join the squares with single crochet and add rounds of alternating colors to create an attractive and fun crochet throw. Finish off the throw with a pretty and simple to learn edging for a truly beautiful project. This project would make the perfect gift for the new baby or for anyone who appreciates Granny Squares. Not only does Betty teach you all about basic crochet and guide you through crocheting your first crochet project, but she also includes a bonus Granny Square purse project for you to practice your new skills. Betty’s instructions are easy to understand and she uses lots of clear pictures and illustrations so you can see what the stitches should look like. Don’t miss out on this valuable and easy to understand book. If you want to learn to crochet this book is a great place to start. Get your copy today! |
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Discover how to grow fresh figs organically in cold climates—from Minnesota to Moscow—with the help of this informative guide. Growing Figs in Cold Climates is a complete, full-color, illustrated guide to organic methods for growing delicious figs in cold climates, well outside the traditional hot, arid home of this ancient fruiting tree. Coverage includes:Five methods for growing figs in cold climates including overwinteringCultivar selection for cool and cold climatesPruning techniques for a variety of methods of growing figs in cold climatesPest problems and solutionsHarvesting, including ways to speed ripening, identify ripe fruit, and manage an overabundanceSmall-scale commercial fig production in cold climates Fresh figs are juicy, full-bodied, and filled with a honey-sweet flavor, and because truly ripe figs are highly perishable, they are only available to those who grow their own. By choosing the right cultivars and techniques, figs can be grown across cool and cold growing zones of North America, Europe, and beyond, putting them within reach of almost every gardener. Easy and delicious—if you can grow a houseplant, you can grow a fig. Praise for Growing Figs in Cold Climates “Lee Reich is a master at growing food, especially fruits, and his extensive personal knowledge about figs comes through clearly in his writings. . . . Follow his advice for growing figs and you are guaranteed success.” —Robert Pavlis, author, Garden Myths , Building Natural Ponds , and Soil Science for Gardeners , owner, Aspen Grove Gardens “We have grown this delicious fruit on Maine’s chilly coast, but Lee shows us how to do it even better.” —Barbara Damrosch and Eliot Coleman, farmers, Four Season Farm, authors |
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Go beyond training and tricks with enrichment activities to improve your dog’s mental health from TikTok dog enrichment specialist Chelsea Barstow. It’s time to take a big step beyond the regular old sit, stay, and roll over with your dog. Canine enrichment can help reduce stress in your dog as well as give them a constructive way to drain their energy. We all know what it’s like to be bored at home, and with a dog, boredom leads to trouble. With Happy Dog , you will learn simple ways to stimulate your dog’s mind and keep them occupied whenever they need. From rolling treats in a towel, to playing the Find It game, a variety of lick mats, creating obstacles your dog must navigate, going on an adventure walk, and canine puzzles, there are tons of ways to help keep your dog mentally (and physically) happy and healthy. |
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A helpful guidebook to growing herbs successfully and safely, with photos included.   Herbs have been used since ancient times both to flavor food and as natural medicines. In this easy-access guide, gardener Gordon Thorburn reveals different types of herb gardens to suit your needs—from those that don’t require a lot of attention (mint and rosemary don’t need much watering, but basil and the beautiful Vietnamese coriander are very demanding), to classic herb gardens, culinary options, and medicinal herb gardens.   Whether you suffer from migraines, insomnia, coughs and colds, or fatigue, there are herbs which can treat you without side effects. But some herbs can prove fatal—so you can also discover which herbs are safe to use as herbal teas, but not as salad leaves, in this guide to creating the perfect herb garden for your needs.   Each herb is listed with growing instructions and its culinary and medicinal uses, plus the color of its flowers and any must-know information, from health warnings to nature-friendly herbs which attract butterflies and bees to help pollinate your garden. |
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Beginners of all ages will love the step-by-step photos and kid-friendly instructions in Cool Stuff Teach Me to Crochet from Leisure Arts. This how-to-crochet guide book has easy lessons and 12 fun projects: Chain Loop Daisies, Loopy Hair Scrunchie, Spiral Coaster, Round Pillow, Ruffled Hair Scrunchie, Curlicue Key Chain, Striped Scarf, Dog’s Toy Ball, Floppy Hat, Cat’s Toy Fish, Cotton Dishcloth, and Ripple Lap Warmer. The lessons call for medium weight yarn and a size H (5 mm) crochet hook; some projects use additional hook sizes. Helpful notes for parents and teachers are included. The book is written for ages 9 to 14, but adult beginners will also appreciate the clear instructions and detailed photos. |
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Oklahoma native and proud member of the Muscogee-Creek Nation, Summer Lee shares her knitting secrets for creating all shapes and sizes of socks with dots, zigzags, stripes, and a near-neon palette of happy colors.   Sock projects are universally loved by knitters, but popular knitting creator Summer Lee has turned this favorite pastime topsy turvy with designs that feature the most electric colors and wow-patterns ever dreamt up. The Sock Project is a book for every crafter: beginners who want to learn, knitters who want to improve their sock skills, and anyone who wants to fill their knitting needles—and sock drawers—with jazzy colors and new designs.   Build your skills month-by-month with 12 levels of sock knitting. First, start with the humble-but-mighty Basic Sock, then try more complicated patterns for lace socks, cabled socks, socks with Estonian Inlay, and socks done in stranded knitting. You’ll be able to sample 18 fresh and zippy patterns, plus new variations on favorite designs! The Sock Project is a joyful Starburst-color explosion for adventurous knitters everywhere.   Includes Color Photographs |
