The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying UpMarie Kondo
- Genre: Lifestyle & Home
- Publish Date: October 14, 2014
- Publisher: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying UpMarie Kondo
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The book that sparked a revolution and inspired the hit Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo : the original guide to decluttering your home once and for all. ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BOOKS OF THE DECADE—CNN Despite constant efforts to declutter your home, do papers still accumulate like snowdrifts and clothes pile up like a tangled mess of noodles? Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes tidying to a whole new level, promising that if you properly simplify and organize your home once, you’ll never have to do it again. Most methods advocate a room-by-room or little-by-little approach, which doom you to pick away at your piles of stuff forever. The KonMari Method, with its revolutionary category-by-category system, leads to lasting results. In fact, none of Kondo’s clients have lapsed (and she still has a three-month waiting list). With detailed guidance for determining which items in your house “spark joy” (and which don’t), this international bestseller will help you clear your clutter and enjoy the unique magic of a tidy home—and the calm, motivated mindset it can inspire.
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Hot Girl CrochetRose Svane
Contemporary crochet star Rose Svane will teach you how to crochet your own cool clothes, accessories and Scandi homeware. With a calm, creative vibe, this is the perfect guide for complete beginners, and those who've already caught the crochet bug. Start with a crash-course in the key skills, then move on to 15 stunning step-by-step projects, from a tote bag and a bucket hat, to a plant basket and a cute bikini. Once you've got to grips with the techniques, you'll find that crochet can be a very mindful practice, and you'll soon have an essential new calming and creative outlet. In just a couple of years, crochet designer and author Rose Svane has created a global business whose customers count influencers Emma Chamberlain, Maddie Ziegler, and Meadow Walker. Her designs have been featured in Cosmopolitan and copied by people all over the world.
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Needlepoint: A Modern Stitch DirectoryEmma Homent
The ultimate resource for needlepoint, canvaswork and tapestry embroidery, packed with over 100 decorative stitches and techniques. You may have tried tent stitch and cross stitch and you've probably seen some Bargello popping up in craft magazines, but did you know that these are only a couple of the needlepoint stitches out there? This essential guide to needlepoint will allow you to bring far greater texture and interest to your stitching, with expert guidance on how to embroider the stitches and how to choose the best stitches for your designs. Always worked on an open-weave, grid-like canvas, even needlepoint's most decorative stitches are surprisingly easy. In this step-by-step guide, packed full of handy how-to illustrations, beginners and expert stitchers alike will feel confident enough to give every stitch a go. Alongside the stitch directory, you'll find all the information you need on materials and equipment, and 10 bite-sized projects with full-colour charts to show off your new stitching superpowers. Author Emma Homent has been pioneering the rediscovery of all the incredible stitches in her popular #stitchmondays posts on Instagram. In this book, Emma shares her passion for this traditional craft in a fresh and contemporary way, with a desirable modern aesthetic for a new generation of needlepointers. You'll learn about the tools and materials needed, how to organise threads, and how to frame up your canvas for stitching. Over 100 stitches are demonstrated with both photos and diagrams, with 10 easy and accessible projects to help ease you into trying out some of the fancier stitches - including a glasses case, plant hanger, accessories, gifts and more. Emma also shares her guidance on what stitches are best for backgrounds, for filling large areas more quickly, and which are best for adding structure and interest. Whether you are a keen embroiderer or an absolute beginner, this invaluable guide is your go-to resource for everything needlepoint.
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How to Keep House While DrowningKC Davis
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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The Gentle Art of Swedish Death CleaningMargareta Magnusson
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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A Beginner’s Guide to Healing Plants and Herbs - Herbs in Your Kitchen that HealDueep Jyot Singh & John Davidson
A Beginner's Guide to Healing Plants and Herbs Herbs in Your Kitchen that Heal Table of Contents Herbs in Your Kitchen and to Heal Introduction How to Make Herb Biscuits Making Herb Butters Green Butter Making Natural Green Dye for Your Butters Herb Waters for Perfumed Uses Lavender Vinegar Essential oils Herbal Teas List of Herbal Teas Angelica Coriander Dandelion Balm Bergamot Elderflower Hyssop Dill and Caraway seeds Parsley Marigold petals Mint Chamomile Borage Rue Sage Rosemary Thyme Anise Lime flowers- Linden- – also known as Tilleul- teey- uhl. Lime flowers Sirop Tomato Cream Sauce Traditional White Sauce – Béchamel Conclusion Appendix How to make Rose Water Rosewater through Steam Condensation Conversion units. Author Bio Introduction A keen young budding botanist once asked me, "Ma'am, how do we know the difference between herbs, shrubs and trees?" Well, the answer is that a majority of herbal plants are definitely soft stemmed and smaller in size when compared to shrubs which are woody and often branched. Herbs are annuals and sometimes perennials. Shrubs are perennials like trees. And trees are definitely different, because they have long woody trunks, which are branched, grow to huge heights, and live really long. Herbs have been used since ancient times, for medicinal value, and also for cookery purposes. Shrubs are mainly ornamental plants, with their leaves and flowers being used as culinary accompaniments, and also for medicinal purposes. Herbs can be shrubs. Shrubs can be herbs. Woody stemmed bushes like rosemary, thyme, lavender, winter savory, and Sage come in the herbal category. The serious use of plants in medicine is in the province of homeopathic practitioners and natural herbalists who employ most species of herbs from mosses to trees in making their herbal remedies. This book is going to give you an introduction to some of the herbs, which are easy to grow and you can obtain easily fresh or dried. How did people get to know about herbs in ancient times? The awareness of the edible as well as the remedial qualities of herbs must have been gained by happy and sad experiences in prehistoric days. When food was scarce and often very nasty, pungent herbs made it more palatable. The larger succulent leaves, and plants provided salads and vegetables as an accompaniment to hunted mastodons and other prehistoric beasties. Soon, man found out that some of these herbs could cure and heal wounds and ease suffering, as even the tastiest culinary herb has a real medicinal value and virtue. This is how prehistoric man found out that Moss – sphagnum – was an excellent healer of wounds. Just imagine he went hunting and got into an argument with a sabertooth. And there he was with wounds all over his body, lying nose down on the mossy ground. So he found himself clutching a handful of moss, squeezing it, and trying to stop the blood flow from the wounds. Hey, the Moss was so absorbent, that it stopped the wound from bleeding any more. So back he came back to his tribal camp with Moss sticking all over his body. After a week or so, he noticed that his wounds were healing really well. Now, most of this was just by trial and error, and luck. His genetic makeup was strong, and his diet conducive to good natural healing. But that meant that the next time he went on the warpath with other tribes in the vicinity, he made sure that the healer had packed lots of sphagnum, along with food in a pouch for every warrior. Early civilizations inherited this knowledge and developed it even further, and both doctors and cooks used herbs appreciatively and with increasing beneficial effects. Doctors experimented with every kind of plant and cooks with the more deliciously flavored types.
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Grow Your Soil!Diane Miessler & Elaine R. Ingham
Growing awareness of the importance of soil health means that microbes are on the minds of even the most casual gardeners. After all, anyone who has ever attempted to plant a thriving patch of flowers or vegetables knows that what you grow is only as good as the soil you grow it in. It is possible to create and maintain rich, dark, crumbly soil that’s teeming with life, using very few inputs and a no-till, no-fertilizer approach. Certified permaculture designer and lifelong gardener Diane Miessler presents the science of soil health in an engaging, entertaining voice geared for the backyard grower. She shares the techniques she has used — including cover crops, constant mulching, and a simple-but-supercharged recipe for compost tea — to transform her own landscape from a roadside dump for broken asphalt to a garden that stops traffic, starting from the ground up. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
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Training the Best Dog EverLarry Kay & Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz
"A comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to the power of positive reinforcement training." — The Bark (Editor's Pick) Best Training and Behavior Book—Dog Writers Association of America The first-ever Canine Life and Social Skills Award—Association of Pet Dog Trainers Training the Best Dog Ever , originally published in hardcover as The Love That Dog Training Program , is a book based on love and kindness. It features a program of positive reinforcement and no-fail techniques that author Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz used to train the White House dog, Bo Obama, and each of Senator Ted Kennedy's dogs, among countless others. Training the Best Dog Ever relies on trust and treats, not choke collars; on bonding, not leash-yanking or reprimanding. The five-week training program takes only ten to twenty minutes of practice a day and works both for puppies and for adult dogs that need to be trained out of bad habits. Illustrated with step-by-step photographs, the book covers hand-feeding; crate and potty training; and basic cues— sit, stay, come here —as well as more complex goals, such as bite inhibition and water safety. It shows how to avoid or correct typical behavior problems, including jumping, barking, and leash-pulling. Plus: how to make your dog comfortable in the world—a dog that knows how to behave in a vet's office, is at ease around strangers, and more. In other words, the best dog ever. "If this wonderful book were universally used, every dog would live up to its potential. Love, respect, and rewards work even better with dogs than they do with people . . . Buy this book. Use it. Be Happy." —Dean Koontz
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Making Home Your Happy PlaceKaty Wells
Are you overwhelmed by clutter, constant mess, and the mental load of daily responsibilities? It's time to break free from the chaos and create a home that works for you—using a fresh approach to decluttering that will simplify your space, reduce stress, and free up your time and energy. Katy Wells, mom and host of the top-rated The Maximized Minimalist podcast, transformed her stressful, cluttered home into a calm, organized space where she now has time to relax with her family. In Making Home Your Happy Place, she shares the same proven tools that have helped thousands of busy families simplify their routines, regain control, and live with greater ease. In this step-by-step guide, you'll discover how to: Overcome overwhelm with actionable strategies to break through mental and physical clutter, so you can regain control and start moving forward.Declutter with confidence by using proven techniques to tackle your home with clear, actionable steps that will bring immediate results and visible progress.Uncover the deeper roots of clutter by identifying the emotional ties, limiting beliefs, and habits that keep you stuck—and learn how to release them with clarity and compassion.Create effortless systems to maintain a peaceful home that works for you, making organizing feel natural and sustainable in your everyday life. You can have the peaceful, joyful home you've always wanted—a space where you can breathe easier, think clearer, and finally feel the freedom to enjoy more of what you love. Ready to make it happen?
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Keep the Memories, Lose the StuffMatt Paxton & Jordan Michael Smith
America’s top cleaning expert and star of the hit series Filthy Fortunes and Legacy List with Matt Paxton distills his fail-proof approach to decluttering and downsizing. Your boxes of photos, family’s china, and even the kids' height charts aren’t just stuff; they’re attached to a lifetime of memories--and letting them go can be scary. With empathy, expertise, and humor, Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff , written in collaboration with AARP, helps you sift through years of clutter, let go of what no longer serves you, and identify the items worth keeping so that you can focus on living in the present. For over 20 years, Matt Paxton has helped people from all walks of life who want to live more simply declutter and downsize. As a featured cleaner on Hoarders and host of the Emmy-nominated Legacy List with Matt Paxton on PBS, he has identified the psychological roadblocks that most organizational experts routinely miss but that prevent so many of us from lightening our material load. Using poignant stories from the thousands of individuals and families he has worked with, Paxton brings his signature insight to a necessary task. Whether you’re tired of living with clutter, making space for a loved one, or moving to a smaller home or retirement community, this book is for you. Paxton’s unique, step-by-step process gives you the tools you need to get the job done.
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The Vegetable Gardener's Bible, 2nd EditionEdward C. Smith
In this authoritative guide, Ed Smith shares how to grow a thriving and bountiful vegetable garden through his high-yield method that emphasizes wide rows, organic methods, raised beds, and deep soil. Succeed with fussy plants, try new and unusual varieties, and learn how to innovatively extend your growing season. With thorough profiles of hundreds of popular varieties, The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible provides expert information and an inspiring roadmap for gardeners of all skill levels to enjoy abundant homegrown vegetables.
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Sporting Dog and Retriever Training: The Wildrose WayMike Stewart & Paul Fersen
A comprehensive guide to transforming your dog into a valuable wing-shooting companion in the field and at home. Created by Mike Stewart of Wildrose Kennels, the Wildrose Way is a unique, low-force, positive training method that is field-proven for upland and waterfowl gundogs. The training prepares dogs for versatility—any game, any terrain, any destination—and makes them desirable companions for any situation. Now, for the first time, Stewart’s methods are compiled in one indispensable reference book, fully illustrated with photographs and diagrams. Containing chapters on establishing essential behaviors, the core skills of the hunting retriever, and waterdog finishing work, as well as sidebars on such topics as breed selection and effective canine leadership, this step-by-step book is designed specifically for wing-shooters who want to transform their pup into a gentleman’s gundog.
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The Sewing BookAlison Smith
This is the only sewing book you'll ever need. Every tool and every technique you require for making your own home furnishings or clothing is closely and sharply photographed, carefully annotated, and clearly explained. The Tools section begins with the basic toolkit, opening up into everything you could possibly need - every type of cutting tool and machine foot is shown. This section also includes information on patterns - how to measure, how to use, and how to adjust them. Gallery spreads appear throughout the substantial Techniques section and showcase darts, zips, pleats etc, as well as showing key stitches. Plus, you can bring your acquired and refined skills to fruition as you make some of the 25 home decor and clothing projects at the back of the book. With The Sewing Book on your shelf, you've got every sewing question covered.
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Spark JoyMarie Kondo
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The star of the hit Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo and author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up helps you visualize your ideal lifestyle. Japanese decluttering guru Marie Kondo has revolutionized homes—and lives—across the world. Now, Kondo presents an illustrated guide to usingher acclaimed KonMari Method to create a joy-filled home that works the way you need it to. Spark Joy features step-by-step folding illustrations for everything from shirts to socks, plus drawings of perfectly organized drawers and closets. Kondo also answers frequently asked questions, such as whether to keep “necessary” items that may not bring you joy. With guidance on specific categories including kitchen tools, cleaning supplies, hobby goods, digital photos, and even building your own personal “power spot” in your home, this comprehensive companion is sure to spark joy in anyone who wants to simplify their life.
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Play With Your Cat!Mikel Maria Delgado. PhD
A fun, comprehensive guide to the key to cat happiness—play! Millions of households in the United States have at least one cat as part of their family. Yet despite their popularity, cats continue to be misunderstood by their owners. This lack of understanding can lead to bored, frustrated, and under-stimulated cats, resulting in health and behavior problems. In Play with Your Cat! , animal behavior expert Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado shows cat parents what they may be missing: interactive play. Using an evidence-based approach and the latest scientific research, Delgado: shows why cats need play and how it is essential to their well-beingprovides readers with techniques on how to engage their cat in playreveals how to use play to improve problematic cat behaviors Playfully written and with fun illustrations, Play with Your Cat! is an essential read for cat parents looking to understand their feline friend—and have some fun in the process.
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Simply CleanBecky Rapinchuk
From the cleaning and homekeeping expert and creator of the wildly popular Clean Mama blog comes a simple and accessible cleaning guide with a proven step-by-step schedule for tidying a home in just ten minutes a day. Becky Rapinchuk, the “Clean Mama,” understands that many people don’t have the time, organizational skills, or homemaking habits to maintain a constantly clean and decluttered living space. In Simply Clean , Becky will help you effortlessly keep a tidy house and build habits to become a neat person—no matter how messy you may naturally be! Simply Clean features: -A 7-Day Simply Clean Kick Start and the 28-Day Simply Clean Challenge, to turn cleaning from a chore into an effortless habit -A designated catch-up day, so you’ll never have to worry or stress when life gets in the way of cleaning -Step-by-step tutorials for speed cleaning hard-to-clean spaces -Dozens of recipes for organic, environmentally conscious cleaning supplies -Many of Becky’s famous checklists, schedules, and habit trackers No matter how big your home or busy your schedule, the Simply Clean method can be customized to fit your life. It really is possible—in just ten minutes a day, you can create a cleaner, happier home.
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Think Harmony With HorsesRay Hunt
“When you ask your horse to do something it should be his idea he wants to do it, he likes to do it, he understands how to do it, and he does it.” These words are typical of the way Ray Hunt expresses his philosophy of the ideal relationship between man and horse. That philosophy is discussed in this book, in a manner that makes the reader feel as if he is listening to Ray talk. It is persuasive talk— gently persuasive; this man’s ideas make a lot of sense, and the success he has achieved with those ideas is impressive. Ray Hunt travels around the country working with groups of riders who are interested in his philosophy of harmony with horses. As Gene Lewis says in his Foreword to the book, Ray’s theory is “to unite the horse and rider into one working unit of both mind and body. He has developed a language that most western people can understand and has become a wonderful teacher [and] demonstrator.” Included in the book is an interpretation of the “Ray Hunt method of schooling a horse,” written by Vincent W. Carpenter, who attended one of Ray’s clinics. He tells amazing stories that Ray might not tell about himself and summarizes the whole philosophy in a clear and objective way. Also included is a question and answer section, in which a number of the most commonly asked questions are answered in detail. And throughout the entire book runs the simple, basic idea: think harmony.
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EvergreenLydia Elise Millen
Inspired by the wisdom of the natural world, Evergreen is the essential guide for anyone who is looking to unearth their inner strength and bring more joy and contentment into their everyday. Season by season, Evergreen guides you to reconnect with nature and find balance throughout the inevitable ebb and flow of life. From learning to trust your intuition to embracing the power of amateur status, rethinking your relationship with comparison to seeking solitude when you need it, Lydia Millen takes you by the hand and empowers you with the tools to create your own version of an evergreen life. Whether Evergreen finds you at a time of peace and fulfilment or a time of challenge and uncertainty, this book will uplift you with a fresh perspective and be a comfort you can return to in every season of your journey to come.
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Sports Card Collecting & Investing For DummiesGeoff Wilson, Ben Burrows & Tyler Nethercott
Become a part of the growing sports card trading community Sports Card Collecting & Investing For Dummies will teach you how to start or resume collecting, how to trade, sell, grade, and protect your cards. This is a comprehensive yet easy-to-read breakdown of the sports card hobby and its many nuances. You’ll learn the basics and get up to speed on the recent influx of new brands, companies, investors, influencers, and technologies that have completely reshaped the community. The popularity of sports cards as an alternative investment is at an all-time high, and this Dummies guide helps you budget and make smart trades. The anatomy of a sports card, spotting card damage, grading scales, buying safely, using trusted marketplaces, building your collection, pricing and selling your cards, avoiding scams—it’s all in here. Become a savvy card collector, the easy way. Learn the ins and outs of trading sports cards as a collector and an investor Determine the value of your cards and discover where to find rare deals Stay safe while buying and selling from local dealers, with online marketplaces, and at in-person events Become a part of the collector community Beginners of all ages who want to start (or resume) collecting sports cards can find all the must-know info in the pages of Sports Card Collecting & Investing For Dummies .
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Essential Sewing Reference ToolCarla Hegeman Crim
All you need to get sewing: supplies, stitches, sizing charts, over 300 photos, and much more. This comprehensive reference is an indispensable guide for anyone who sews (or wants to start). Organized for easy readability and usage, it covers everything you need to know whether you're making a home decoration, piece of clothing, or an accessory. Contents include: an extensive overview on tools and materialsstep-by-step instructions on various seams and finishesinformation on zipper installationsize conversion chartsover 300 how-to photographs, and more "Beginners will be able to follow Crim's step-by-step lessons, and experienced sewists will appreciate the quick refreshers on less-common techniques."— Library Journal
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Pattern MagicTomoko Nakamichi
Pattern Magic is the cult pattern-cutting book from Japan. Taking inspiration from nature, from geometric shapes and from the street, this book harnesses the sheer joy of making and sculpting clothes. Pattern Magic takes a creative approach to pattern cutting, with step-by-step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. All the basic information you need to start pattern cutting is included, from the basic block to measurements and scaling. Each project is beautifully illustrated with clear diagrams and photographs showing the stages of construction, the toiles and the finished garments. These easy-to-follow illustrations and detailed instructions make it easy to create stunning, sculptural clothes with a couture look. Step-by-step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers - with clear diagrams and photographs. Gives all the basic information needed to start pattern cutting: from the basic block to measurements and scaling. Easy-to-follow, detailed instructions make it easy to create stunning, sculptural clothes with a couture look Reviews for Pattern Magic : 'The feeling of figuring the puzzle out makes this book series a joy to explore' House of Pinheiro 'If you've mastered the basics of pattern cutting, have caught the bug and are eager to experiment with complex 3d designs, you should definitely take a look at Pattern Magic ' Tilly And The Buttons Blog 'I've had an explosion of inspiration, and I'm not even an expert in sewing!...I'm sure that many of you, fashion designers or not, can learn a lot from these tutorials' ImaginativeBloom.com CONTENTS: Part 1 : Creating form through inspiration: Accents, Gathered hole, Crater, The drop hole, Lumps and bumps Part 2 : Making patterns for haute couture garments: Draped design, The twist, Hide and seek, Interwoven design, Bamboo shoot, The knot, Two distinct expressions, An intriguing curve, Bunka-style sloper (block) for an adult woman, Bunka-style sloper (block) for an adult woman (Size M) (half-scale)
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Pattern Magic 2Tomoko Nakamichi
Pattern Magic 2 is the follow up to the best-selling Pattern Magic . This series takes the cult pattern-cutting text from Japan and gives the reader an easy-to-follow guide to creating stunning, sculptural garments with a couture feel. Inspiring and exciting, this volume takes a creative approach to pattern cutting with more step-by-step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. This book looks at creating interesting surfaces, optical illusions and curved shapes through pattern cutting. All the basic information you need to start pattern cutting is included, from the basic block to measurements and scaling. Each project is beautifully illustrated with clear diagrams and photographs showing the stages of construction, the muslins (toiles) and the finished garments. The 200 illustrations and detailed instructions make it easy to create stunning, sculptural clothes. Review for Pattern Magic 2 : 'A super useful thing I found in these books is that EACH of the projects shown has its own tutorial with text, measurements and step by step images that show you how to create the paper pattern. This allow you to learn new sewing techniques.' Imaginativebloom.com CONTENTS: Using this book Fundamentals Part 1: Playing with Geometrics Wearing a balloon; wearing a circle; wearing a triangle; wearing a square; sprouting at the back; sprouting at the front; just like a stole; a ball-shaped accordion; circular accordion; circular sleeve; square accordion Part 2: Decorative structures Knots; like a jungle; stars; flip turn; different facings, different looks; cowl neck; application of the cowl-neck design Part 3: It vanished... A vanishing scarf; a vanishing tie; a vanishing lapel; a vanishing pocket Bunka-style sloper for an adult woman Bunka-style sloper for an adult woman (size M) (half-scale) *The dress form used as the basis for the designs in this book is the Bunka-style sloper (block) for an adult Japanese woman. All patterns are for a size M Japanese woman (bust 83cm, waist 64cm, and centre back length 38cm). The position of the cutting and opening out lines, the allowances, and other measurements may vary according to garment size. If you are using the half-scale dress form, reduce the full-sized measurements on the drawings by half when you develop the patterns. For more Pattern Magic inspiration try the companion titles: Pattern Magic Pattern Magic 3 Pattern Magic: Stretch Fabrics
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Manual de carpintería para principiantesSTEPHEN FLEMING
“No hay madera que no sirva, sólo piezas que no han encontrado la mano adecuada”. En los días en que me iniciaba en la carpintería, buscaba desesperadamente algunaguía de referencia sobre los procesos y las herramientas necesarias. La carpintería es un tema muy amplio con muchas ramas o verticales de este oficio como la ebanistería, la talla y el torneado de madera. El contenido en línea estaba sobrecargado de información y no se presentaba de forma secuencial. Los libros que consulté se centraban en unos pocos procesos o daban por sentado que yo tenía la información necesaria. Además, encontré que la mayoría de los libros estaban un poco desactualizados. Hay dos formas de aprender; una es aprender de los expertos en la materia que tienen años de experiencia, y luego están las personas que van unos pasos por delante de ti en esta travesía. Yo entro en la segunda categoría, llevo cinco años en esta afición y sigo aprendiendo de los expertos. Todavía recuerdo las dudas iniciales que tenía y los consejos que me ayudaron. Este libro es para las personas que están en su primera etapa (0-3 años) del viaje de la artesanía en madera y quieren tener una idea holística de los procesos, las herramientas y necesitan ayuda en sus proyectos iniciales. He incluido una gran variedad de fotografías de proyectos reales de principiantes que explican el proceso y el procedimiento operativo estándar al empezar. En el último capítulo, el Anexo: He proporcionado un glosario de términos de carpintería, la lista de recursos en línea disponibles para los patrones libres, consejos y técnicas. Acontinuación se muestra el flujo de la información proporcionada en el libro: ★ Introducción: La historia y los detalles de las distintas ramas del trabajo de la madera ★ Todo sobre la madera: Cómo elegirla; la madera dura, la madera blanda, el contrachapado y el MDF ★ Herramientas para trabajar la madera: Herramientas manuales y eléctricas explicadas con las mejores prácticas ★ Procesos y técnicas: El flujo de trabajo completo del proceso de carpintería junto con una explicación detallada del uso de cada herramienta ★ Seguridad y buenas prácticas: Este tema se destaca en todo el libro, y las mejores prácticas con respecto a las herramientas manuales y eléctricas se explican en detalle ★ Encolado y acabado ★ 10 proyectos iniciales con instrucciones paso a paso ★ Glosario de herramientas para trabajar la madera, fuentes gratuitas para descargar. ★ Además, puedes descargar mi folleto adicional con planes adicionales para más proyectos ¿A qué esperas? Como se dice en la comunidad de trabajadores de la madera: Mide dos veces y corta una vez y empecemos el viaje.
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The Home EditClea Shearer & Joanna Teplin
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the stars of the Netflix series Get Organized with The Home Edit (with a serious fan club that includes Reese Witherspoon, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Mindy Kaling), here is an accessible, room-by-room guide to establishing new order in your home. “A master class on how to arrange even your most unattractive belongings—and spaces—in an aesthetically pleasing and easy-to-navigate way.”— Glamour (10 Books to Help You Live Your Best Life) Believe this: every single space in your house has the potential to function efficiently and look great. The mishmash of summer and winter clothes in the closet? Yep. Even the dreaded junk drawer? Consider it done. And the best news: it’s not hard to do—in fact, it’s a lot of fun. From the home organizers who made their orderly eye candy the method that everyone swears by comes Joanna and Clea’s signature approach to decluttering. The Home Edit walks you through paring down your belongings in every room, arranging them in a stunning and easy-to-find way (hello, labels!), and maintaining the system so you don’t need another do-over in six months. When you’re done, you’ll not only know exactly where to find things, but you’ll also love the way it looks. A masterclass and look book in one, The Home Edit is filled with bright photographs and detailed tips, from placing plastic dishware in a drawer where little hands can reach to categorizing pantry items by color (there’s nothing like a little ROYGBIV to soothe the soul). Above all, it’s like having your best friends at your side to help you turn the chaos into calm. Includes a link to download and print the labels from a computer (you will need 8-1/2 x 11-inch clear repositionable sticker project paper, such as Avery 4397).
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101 Dog TricksKyra Sundance & Chalcy
101 Dog Tricks is an international bestseller in 18 languages with over a half-million copies sold worldwide! This beautifully designed book features step-by-step instructions with easy-to-follow color photos of each step. Each trick is rated with a difficulty rating and prerequisites to get you started quickly . Tips and troubleshooting boxes cover common problems , while Build on it! ideas suggest more complicated tricks that build on each new skill . Tricks range from simple ones like Sit, Shake Hands, Fetch, and Roll Over, to extraordinary ones like Tidy Up Your Toys into the Toybox and Get a Soda from the Fridge. Organized by theme, it's easy to find the next trick to work on with your dog. Just a few of the themes to choose from: Chores , such as Newspaper Delivery and Get Your Leash Funny tricks , such as Doggy Push-ups and Play the Piano Dancing , such as Moonwalk and Chorus Line Kicks Love , such as Kisses and Wave Goodbye Trick training will help you bond with your dog and integrate him or her into your family. Tricks also help keep your dog mentally and physically healthy and establish paths of communication between you. Many tricks build skills used in dog sports, dog dancing, and dog therapy work. 101 Dog Tricks will inspire you to do more with your dog ! Millions have found success with Kyra Sundance's step-by-step techniques —and you can, too. Also by Kyra Sundance , learn to do even more with your dog with: The Dog Tricks and Training Workbook ; 51 Puppy Tricks ; 10-Minute Dog Training Games ; 101 Dog Tricks, Kids Edition ; Dog Training 101 ; The Pocket Guide to Dog Tricks ; Kyra’s Canine Conditioning ; and The Joy of Dog Training .
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The Home Edit LifeClea Shearer & Joanna Teplin
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The authors of The Home Edit and stars of the Netflix series Get Organized with The Home Edit teach you how to apply their genius, holistic approach to your work life, on-the-go necessities, and technology. At home or on the go, you don't have to live like a minimalist to feel happy and calm. The Home Edit mentality is all about embracing your life—whether you’re a busy mom, a roommate living with three, or someone who’s always traveling for work. You just need to know how to set up a system that works for you. In the next phase of the home organizing craze, Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin go beyond the pantry and bookshelf to show you how to contain the chaos in all aspects of your life, from office space and holiday storage to luggage and pet supplies. Get to know your organizing style, tailor it to your family’s lifestyle, and lead the low-guilt life as you apply more genius ideas to every aspect of your life. Clea and Joanna are here to remind you that “it’s okay to own things” in the quest for pretty and smart spaces. With The Home Edit Life , you’ll soon be corralling phone cords, archiving old photos, arranging your phone apps by color, and packing your suitcase like a pro.
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A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and MindShoukei Matsumoto
Little known fact: Buddhist Monks are amazing at cleaning and tidying. In this one-of-a-kind guide to cleaning your home, Buddhist monk Shoukei Matsumoto reveals how to make your home as spotless as it is tranquil and peaceful. For Buddhist monks cleaning well is a cardinal skill and, in A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind , readers will discover their never-before-shared cleaning pro tips. In the Zen Buddhist tradition, true enlightenment is impossible if your home has even a speck of dust and, as such, Buddhist monks have much to teach us lay people about achieving a truly Zen clean. A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind features charming illustrations and step-by-step instructions on such essential household cleansing tips as: First, Air It Out: Before cleaning anything Monk's first open the temple windows to purify the air and let the crisp morning breeze in. Don't Procrastinate: 'Zengosaidan ' is a Zen expression meaning that one should put all their efforts into each day so they have no regrets. In the context of cleaning, this means don't put off cleaning those dishes you've left in the sink. Remember to Put On Your Samue: Samue robes are worn by Japanese monks when they perform their daily duties of cleaning and looking after the temple. Easy to move in and to wash and care for, they are the perfect cleaning attire. From cleaning up everything from your kitchen sink, toilet, and that pile of unidentified stuff in the corner of your garage to your mind, body, and spirit, this book will guide you in creating a home environment that will calm your thoughts and nourish your soul.
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The Watch, Thoroughly RevisedGene Stone & Stephen Pulvirent
The Watch is the most popular book on vintage and contemporary mechanical watches, appealing to both beginners and experts. In the decade since it was published, the international audience of watch lovers and watch collectors has grown exponentially. It’s time for The Watch, Thoroughly Revised. For this new edition, the original author, Gene Stone, is joined by Stephen Pulvirent of Hodinkee.com. Together, they have thoroughly revamped the book to reflect the current state of the watch world, with the addition of new brands, new models, and more focused and nuanced coverage of the traditional brand leaders, including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, and TAG Heuer.
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Carrots Love TomatoesLouise Riotte
The 50th anniversary edition of the classic guide features a foreword from gardening influencer Charles Dowding and tips on creating a bountiful garden. Plant parsley and asparagus together and you'll have more of each, but keep broccoli and tomato plants far apart if you want them to thrive. Utilize the natural properties of plants to nourish the soil, repel pests, and secure a greater harvest. With plenty of insightful advice and suggestions for planting schemes, Louise Riotte will inspire you to turn your garden into a naturally nurturing ecosystem. Over 500,000 in Print! "If you want to know whether it is kosher to plant onions between cabbage plants, this is the place to look." — Oklahoma Today "[An] informative, illustrated, and practical guide." — Baltimore Evening Sun "[C]ontains hundreds of interesting facts which are entertaining and at the same time educational." — Cleveland Press
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The Forever DogRodney Habib & Karen Shaw Becker
#1 New York Times Bestseller In this pathbreaking guide, two of the world’s most popular and trusted pet care advocates reveal new science to teach us how to delay aging and improve canine longevity, providing 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 are vexed with preventable health problems throughout much of their lives and suffer shorter life spans. Because our pets can’t make health and lifestyle decisions for themselves, it’s up to pet parents to make smart, science-backed choices for lasting vitality and health. The Forever Dog gives us the practical, proven tools to protect our loyal four-legged companions. Rodney Habib and Karen Becker, DVM, globetrotted (pre-pandemic) to galvanize the best wisdom from top geneticists, microbiologists, and longevity researchers; they also interviewed people whose dogs have lived into their 20s and even 30s. 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 for optimal dog health focuses on diet and nutrition, movement, environmental exposures, and stress reduction, and can be tailored to the genetic predisposition of particular breeds or mixes. The authors discuss various types of food—including what the commercial manufacturers don’t want us to know—and offer recipes, easy solutions, and tips for making sure our dogs obtain the nutrients they need. Habib and Dr. Becker also explore how external factors we often don’t think about can greatly affect a dog’s overall health and wellbeing, from everyday insults to the body and its physiology, to the role our own lifestyles and our vets’ choices play. Indeed, the health equation works both ways and can travel “up the leash.” Medical breakthroughs have expanded our choices for canine health—if you know what they are. This definitive dog-care guide empowers us with the knowledge we need to make wise choices, and to keep our dogs healthy and happy for years to come. Inside this definitive dog care guide, you’ll find the tools and knowledge to extend your dog’s healthspan: A New Approach to Dog Nutrition: Learn what commercial pet food manufacturers don’t want you to know and discover simple recipes and tips to ensure your dog gets the vital nutrients they need for a long life. A Proactive Canine Wellness Plan: Tailor a prescriptive plan for your dog that focuses on diet, movement, and stress reduction, based on the latest science from top geneticists and longevity researchers. Environmental Health for Pets: Uncover how hidden external factors, from everyday exposures to your own lifestyle choices, can dramatically affect your dog’s wellbeing and contribute to chronic disease. Lessons from the World’s Oldest Dogs: Be inspired by stories of dogs who have lived into their 20s and even 30s, and learn the practical, proven tools their owners used to achieve remarkable health and vitality.
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Behavior Adjustment Training 2.0Grisha Stewart, M.A., CPDT-KA
Empower your dog to gain confidence and social skills With BAT 2.0 , trainer/author Grisha Stewart has completely overhauled Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) to create a new efficient and practical tool for dog reactivity. BAT 2.0 builds resilience and self-reliance by giving dogs safe opportunities to learn about people, dogs, or other “triggers.” Clear enough for all readers to follow, this book also includes technical tips and bonus chapters just for dog behavior professionals. Learn how to: Rehabilitate aggression, frustration, and fear. Use survival skills to prevent reactivity on walks and at home. Use a long line to safely maximize your dog’s freedom of movement. Apply Grisha’s BAT philosophy to all dogs and puppies...and get your life back! What experts are saying about Behavior Adjustment Training BAT 2.0 is a must-read for anyone who has or works with reactive dogs. For years, dogs all over the world have benefited from the successful philosophies and empowering techniques in BAT, but Grisha Stewart has taken it to the next level. A clear appreciation for the canine experience and easy to follow, practical techniques is what makes BAT 2.0 so beneficial for dogs that experience frustration, anxiety, or fear in any social situation. Stewart gives control back to the dog allowing a delicate balance of freedom, the ability to make choices and safety. I highly recommend BAT 2.0 to anyone who is struggling with a reactive dog or who wants to gain a better understanding of their canine companion. Victoria Stilwell, author, Train Your Dog Positively When I ask behavior professionals, “What are your eyes for?” they enthusiastically reply, “To see!” But when I ask, “What is your behavior for?” conference rooms fall silent. In BAT 2.0 , Grisha Stewart provides the essential answer to this all-important question: Behavior is to have an effect, that is, to be effective. By safely allowing dogs more control over their own outcomes, especially in challenging conditions where fearful, frustrated, and aggressive behavior is most likely, caregivers will be more successful shaping independent, competent, confident companions. Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, www.behaviorworks.org
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The Quick & Easy Home DIY ManualMatt Weber & The Editors of Extreme How-To
Your guide to tools, skills, quick fixes, weekend projects, and even major upgrades—packed with pro tips! Developing your do-it-yourself skills can save you significant money, make your dream home a reality—and be just plain fun. Whether it's simple projects like a busted pipe or clogged toilet, or bigger upgrades like a new floor or a deck, you'll find all the information you need to fix trouble spots, handle the unwelcome surprises of homeownership, and increase the value of your property. Learn about: Tools & Skills : How to build the ultimate DIY toolbox, outfit your workspace, and gain the pro skills that make even challenging projects surprisingly fun and easy. Quick Fixes : Quick yet durable fixes made easy. Fix a wonky toilet, ground an outlet, patch drywall, upgrade furniture frames and everything in between. Weekend Projects : Dozens of clever projects you thought would take you ages! Paint a room, redo a kitchen floor, spiff up cabinets, replace a toilet, patch a leaky roof. Big Jobs : Think you need a contractor? Think again. Create built-in shelving, install new flooring, construct a fence, build a deck, and more. With over three hundred handy tips, Matt Weber and the editors of Extreme How-To have you covered on all things home repair.
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The Tunisian Crochet HandbookToni Lipsey
From fiber artist Toni Lipsey of TL Yarn Craft, an introduction to the craft of Tunisian crochet—a unique crochet style that looks more like knitting—with 20 projects for beginners. There are hundreds of books that explore traditional crochet, but there are few that reference the concept of Tunisian crochet or present it in a modern, approachable way. The Tunisian Crochet Handbook introduces this fascinating and rewarding technique with a wide array of stitches and design possibilities. The goal of this book is to guide crocheters step-by-step through Tunisian crochet, starting with tools and yarns, transitioning into how-to’s and stitches, and finishing with easy but engaging patterns. Every shawl, garment, and accessory featured takes makers beyond the basics, introducing new stitches to expand their skill sets. In this way, author Toni Lipsey is reintroducing crochet and encouraging makers to explore the craft further with each new design. Crochet continues to grow in popularity, and this guidebook offers a new take on the timeless classic, one that readers won’t be able to find anywhere else. Includes instructional sections and patterns, complete with the necessary schematics and styled, chic photographs.
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PYREX Passion IIMichael D. Barber
PYREX Passion II is the only reference guide to provide a comprehensive listing of opal PYREX commercial, consumer, and restaurant dinnerware produced from the 1940s through the 1980s. In addition to dinnerware, PYREX Passion II also includes all opal cups and mugs produced in standard patterns to match Corelle Livingware or Pyrex bake ware and 100s of promotional mugs produced for employees, marketing, or community events. As an added bonus, two sections are dedicated to items gaining popularity with collectors: clear Pyrex beverage servers, storage containers, and salt and pepper sets. If you are a collector of vintage items, this book is for you!
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The Old World: Forces Of FantasyGames Workshop
It is a dark age, a bloody age, an age of strife and war, of Chaos and sorcery. Yet amidst all the fire and fury it is a time too of mighty heroes, of bold deeds, and of great courage. Warhammer: the Old World – Forces of Fantasy is your indispensable guide to the armies of order and civilisation. This book, used in conjunction with the Warhammer: The Old World Rulebook, provides you with all the information required to command your collection of miniatures on the field of battle. Inside this supplement you will find army lists containing profiles and special rules for every model available for the following factions, alongside magic items and unique spells: – Dwarfen Mountain Holds – Empire of Man – Kingdom of Bretonnia – Wood Elf Realms – High Elf Realms Each army list includes the Grand Army composition list for that faction, along with an introduction to the faction and a full description of each of the many characters and units it contains. Alongside this is a showcase of beautifully painted armies from the talented painters of the world-famous ’Eavy Metal team. This is an expansion to Warhammer: The Old World – you'll need a copy of the Warhammer: The Old World Rulebook , available separately, to use the contents of this book.
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The Illustrated Directory of Swords & SabresHarvey J S Withers
This is a fully illustrated comprehensive reference guide to edged weapons, from early stone-age flint hand axes to the swords of World War One. This broad-ranging work examines weapons from the swords and spears of ancient Egypt to the pike and thrusting pole arms of medieval Europe, and from the slashing sabres of the 17th-century cavalry to the presentation and dress swords used for show, pomp and civil ceremonies in the 1900s. Presented in an easy-to-follow format there are specially commissioned photographs of each item, annotated with the blade’s defining features as well as at-a-glance specification boxes. Featuring more than 400 examples from around the world, this comprehensive volume also offers information on African, Chinese, Indian and South-east Asian weapons. This indispensable resource will intrigue anyone with an interest in the conflicts, warriors and weapons that have been a part of our human history.
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Horses Never LieMark Rashid & Rick Lamb
In Horses Never Lie , renowned horse trainer Mark Rashid challenges the conventional wisdom of “alpha leadership” and teaches the reader to become a “passive leader”—a counterpart to the kind of horse other members of a herd choose to associate with and to follow. Applying Rashid’s principles and techniques helps cultivate horse personalities that are responsive and dependable regardless of the rider. Reliving Rashid’s experiences with him, you will come to feel the same sort of compassion and appreciation for your horses that you do for the people in your life. This new edition features added introductory notes for each chapter that contribute to a more complete understanding of Rashid’s methods and philosophy.
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Companion Planting for BeginnersBrian Lowell
If you want a vibrant, chemical-free vegetable garden, companion planting is the solution. Did you know tomatoes produce a natural insecticide that can help protect carrots against pests? Or that planting mint near lettuce can repel slugs? Every gardener knows that the key to an abundant harvest in their vegetable garden is controlling pests and disease, while still maintaining a healthy growing environment. But it is possible to have a healthy, thriving vegetable garden without using dangerous chemicals? It is, as long as you know how to pair up the right plants. Organic gardeners have known for years that planting the right plants together is the key to minimizing pests, improving soil quality, and increasing the yield of their gardens, and almost any vegetable you can grow likely has a beneficial companion. Companion planting is the ideal way to avoid using chemicals, while still increasing the efficiency of your garden. Expert organic gardener Brian Lowell will teach you how to use plants to create a beautiful, vibrant vegetable garden that will be free of toxic chemicals. Here's what you'll find inside: Handy companion planting pairings for all of the most common garden vegetables Practical, simple photography and colorful illustrations for dozens of beneficial planting configurations Expert advice from a master gardener that is specifically designed for beginners Loads of troubleshooting tips for fixing common issues with companion-planted gardens Tips for setting up the perfect vegetable garden , including practical advice on watering, soil management, troubleshooting, and more
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The Ultimate Guide to Raising a PuppyVictoria Stilwell
The star of Smithsonian Channel’s Dogs With Extraordinary Jobs reveals everything you need to raise the perfect pet—and get off on the right “paw” with your new best friend! “By far, one of the best resources for new and future puppy parents.”—Marc Abraham, award-winning veterinarian, broadcaster, and founder of PupAid Celebrity trainer Victoria Stilwell is one the most trusted names in the pet world. In this fun and informative guide, her first for puppies, she teaches you how to navigate each stage of a puppy’s growth, from the first weeks through adolescence. You’ll learn: • puppy-proofing your home • toilet training • building leash-walking and play skills • preventing nipping and excessive barking • caring for your puppy’s health • and more!
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Mornings with BarneyDick Wolfsie
“I enrolled Barney in obedience school. If I had known how being ‘bad’ would be part of his charm and would add to his success on camera, I might have given this more thought. I was impressed with the legendary school’s sales pitch, including their money-back guarantee. But when I said my dog was a beagle, there was dead silence on her end of the phone . . . then a good-natured laugh. ‘I was just kidding about the guarantee.’” Television reporter Dick Wolfsie was walking out his front door on the way to the studio one wintry morning when he found a shivering beagle pup on his front steps. Dick placed the stray inside the house and was off to work. When he returned four hours later, his wife and young son were cleaning up what remained of the shredded couch, the living room curtains, and his wife’s favorite high heels. The family would soon demand that Dick either take the dog to work with him each day or find the troublemaker a minimum security facility. So, off to the station they went. And ultimately Barney nosed his way in front of the camera with Dick. Soon the dynamic duo would make TV history. For ten years—more than 2,500 morning news shows—fans watched the renegade pooch chew, howl, and dig his way through every one of Dick’s reports. But he also burrowed his way into everybody’s heart, becoming a beloved media star. Mornings with Barney is a hoot from start to finish, but more than this, it is the moving story of a mischievous pooch who touched and brightened the lives of an entire community.
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The Metal Detecting HandbookMark Smith
Enthusiastic and thorough, everything you need to know about discovering buried treasure from choosing your first metal detector to finding locations loaded with possibilities, and everything in between. There is an incredible amount of treasure buried right under our feet, but most people don’t even know this huge amount of untold wealth exists. Imagine how it must feel to uncover large caches of silver and gold coins or long-lost jewelry packed with shimmering, precious stones. These are not some made-up fairy tales—there are people who, at this very moment, are finding these treasures. Veteran metal detector and treasure hunter Mark Smith takes you under his wing and demystifies treasure hunting in Metal Detecting by revealing his most closely guarded secrets and sharing personal stories of success. These valuable lessons and truly amazing treasure hunting stories will make you wonder why you aren’t out there with a metal detector right now! Metal Detecting cuts right through the technical jargon and spells everything out with full-color illustrations and easy-to-understand terms, making this book simple to follow, regardless of your prior treasure-hunting experience. Novices and seasoned veterans will both find plenty of helpful information buried in the pages of this book—Mark shows you how to get out there and claim your own share of treasure, be it gold, silver, meteorites, old coins, jewelry, or relics. What are you waiting for? Grab a copy today and start uncovering history, adventure, and treasure!
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Easy Homemade Melt and Pour SoapsJan Berry
Create Beautiful Herbal Soaps The Safe, Easy & Fast Way Feel good about pampering yourself with these artisanal soaps featuring natural botanicals, colorants and exfoliants. This comprehensive, beginner-friendly guide to melt-and-pour soapmaking from Jan Berry, author of Simple & Natural Soapmaking , includes 50 inspiring recipes plus design tutorials and a stunning natural colorant gallery. Her method is incredibly easy; all you need to do is melt your soap base, infuse it with healing herbs or flowers, add essential oils and natural colorants, and pour it into a beautiful mold. As soon as your soap is dry, it’s ready to use! This method is a safe soapmaking technique that doesn’t require handling lye. Plus, because it’s so simple, many projects make for excellent family-friendly crafts. Kids will love helping out with simple soaps like Sunflower Sunshine Bars or playing with Aromatherapy Soap Dough. As you work through the projects, Jan leads you through a variety of techniques step by step. From simple herbal infusions in Wildflower Honey Soap to advanced methods of layering and swirling as in the Ocean Waves Soap, there’s always another project to excite beginner and advanced soapmakers alike. Here, you’ll find all the information and inspiration you need to make soaps that are gentle on your skin and fun to make! Expand your herbal product collection with these other books in Jan Berry's bestselling series: - Simple & Natural Soapmaking - The Big Book of Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health & Home (coming April 2020, available for pre-order now)
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The Conure HandbookAnne Watkins
The conure is a small member of the parrot family. They are intelligent and sociable by nature, and make very popular pets among bird lovers. Here is advice on housing and feeding a conure along with information on healthcare and grooming. Full-color photos througout.
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Collecting Ancient CoinsAndrew Courtney
An introduction to collecting ancient coins. Answers the most commonly asked questions new collectors have about ancient coins and emphasizes affordable ways to enjoy the hobby.
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Hello Tiny WorldBen Newell
A friendly journey through the captivating world of terrariums—from the creator of one of the most famous terrariums ever. Hello Tiny World will inspire a wide readership to discover the tiny wonder of a different kind of container gardening in their own homes—no outdoor space needed. How can terrariums teach us about the environment? Can working with plants improve our mental health and well-being? How do we learn to express ourselves and our creativity through these wondrous mini ecosystems? Hello Tiny World is Ben Newell's exploration of these questions as he weaves in his own personal experiences, alongside practical projects with photographed step-by-steps allowing readers to delve into the detail of how to make various terrariums—from beginner terrariums and terrariums on a budget, to more creative and ambitious projects. Those curious to learn about ecology and living sustainably as well as those interested in how plants can help our well-being, mindfulness, and creativity will all be served by this book, alongside horticulturalists who have yet to discover terrariums.
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La magia del orden (La magia del orden 1)Marie Kondo
Transforma tu hogar en un espacio limpio y ordenado de manera permanente, ¡y sorpréndete de cómo cambia tu vida! Marie Kondo, la experta en orden japonesa, te ayudará a acomodar tus espacios de una vez por todas con su sencillo método KonMari. La clave para mantener el orden exitosamente está en acomodar los objetos de tu casa, habitación, apartamento, estudio u oficina en forma correcta, manteniendo solo lo que realmente amas y limpiándolo todo a la vez. Este método increíblemente fácil no solo transformará tu espacio, también te cambiará a ti. Te sentirás más seguro, exitoso y motivado para crear la vida que quieres. ** La magia del orden ha sido traducida a cuarenta idiomas. ** Ha vendido más de 12.000.000 de ejemplares todo el mundo. ** Se ha publicado en más de 30 países. ** Ha conquistado el número 1 en la lista de más vendidos de The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Publishers Weekly y The Wall Street Journal , entre otras publicaciones. La crítica ha dicho: «Nunca poner a punto tu casa tuvo tanto que aportarte [...] No tardarás en descubrir que has vivido años rodeada de cosas que no necesitas». Cosmopolitan «Un método de organización con el que no solo transformarás un espacio sino que, también, te cambiará a ti». El Mundo «Si buscas soluciones para ordenar tu casa, aquí tienes el manual perfecto». ELLE «Marie Kondo se define como una gurú del orden, una princesa guerrera que lucha contra el caos. Algo que lleva haciendo desde los cincos años». The Times «Marie Kondo es una sola mujer con una única misión: limpiar el mundo habitación por habitación. Sus libros se han convertido en un fenómeno de ventas en Japón, su país natal. Su método es una actitud ante la vida, una filosofía del orden. Kondo sostiene que son muchos los efectos positivos que podemos tener en nuestras vidas gracias al orden: suerte, amor y éxito, entre otros». The Sunday Times «¿El desorden preside tu vida? Sigue las reglas del método Marie Kondo, la reina del orden, y sé feliz». You.co En los blogs han dicho: «Sin duda es un libro que se lee en un momento, que engancha porque cuenta con ejemplos que ha vivido Marie Kondo con clientes... Es un libro que te ayuda a darte cuenta de que es mejor tener poco que te guste y te haga feliz, que mucho que no uses. Fíjate en tu ropa, estoy segura que aunque tengas el armario lleno, siempre terminas vistiendo igual. Un libro cuyo enfoque me ha gustado, aunque hay que adaptarlo a cada persona». Blog Historias contadas
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Poodle Training - Dog Training for your Poodle puppyClaudia Kaiser
Poodle Training - Dog Training for your Poodle puppy The training of dogs is often... ... confused with classical dog training drills... only considered necessary for demanding dogs... mocked by other dog owners... replaced by anti-authoritarian methods... considered too difficult to achieve without experience. What constitutes dog training and what is it good for? And how can you and your Poodle profit from it without having any experience? The most important thing is to understand how a dog sees his world, what is "normal" for him and how you can use this to your advantage. In addition, the characteristics of each breed are significant when you get beyond the basic training phase. Your Poodle will show characteristics which are different to those of a Husky, for example, and this is predominantly what you need to consider during training. This book is vol. 1 of the Poodle training books. Vol. 2 for your grown up Poodle is also available with the title "Poodle Training Vol. 2: Dog Training for your grown-up Poodle" Author Claudia Kaiser says about her book: "It was my desire to let other dog owners profit from the knowledge I have gained over many years, and after making many mistakes. I love my dog and know how important it is to adapt the training to suit each breed. It is exactly this desire that prompted me to write this book. My aim is to help every beginner, not only to understand his dog better, but also to know exactly how to get the best results, step-by-step, so that you can achieve a close, positive and trusting human-dog relationship." Quench your curiosity to know about background information, read reports on other experiences and obtain step-by-step instructions and secret tips which are tailor-made for your Poodle. Get your copy of this book today and experience... ... how your Poodle sees his world... and how you can progressively train your dog to receive the best results. Your Poodle will appreciate it... ... so this is my advice: Don't hesitate to buy this book! Content of this book: About the Author Preface What you need to know about your Poodle Cornerstones of training puppies Before the puppy arrives The first few weeks The first commands Training basic knowledge Check list for the start Conclusion
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Reader's Digest Complete Guide to SewingReader's Digest
An indispensable volume for beginning and advanced sewers alike that guides readers through necessary equipment, techniques, fabrics and more. First published in 1976, Reader’s Digest’s popular Complete Guide to Sewing has become the standard stich-and-seam reference book for both beginner and seasoned sewers. Now, Reader’s Digest has refreshed this tried-and-true volume for the modern era, adapting it to current trends while preserving the comprehensive, practical and inspiring content within. Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Sewing gives sewers of every experience and comfort level everything they need to know to create the wardrobe of their dreams and beautify their homes with original decorative accents. Clear, simple instructions written by experts in the field tell you what to do and how to do it. Plus, thousands of illustrations and diagrams throughout the book’s 384 pages illustrate each stage of the process. Key elements of the book include: • A detailed list of the basic equipment you’ll need before getting started sewing. • Tips for choosing the right fabric for your project. • A step-by-step photo guide that shows you how to take measurements. • Instructions in a variety of essential hand-stitching techniques. • 20 timeless projects— more than half of them new to this edition—to practice your skills including shirts, dresses, bags, and more. Plus, the book has received endorsements from a variety of trusted sources: “…and I always recommend the Reader’s Digest Guide to Sewing . It’s very comprehensive and very user-friendly.” —Tim Gunn “…abundant and precise line art, enticing photographs, simple-to-follow instructions and valuable information on tools, supplies, materials and techniques.” —The New York Times “A woman who takes sewing seriously, or who wants to learn to sew, won’t want to be without this book.” —Portland Oregon Journal “Here is everything you always wanted to know about sewing—a veritable encyclopedia of stitching facts.” —The Austin American Statesman
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Pattern Magic 3Tomoko Nakamichi
In this new addition to the Pattern Magic series from Japan, Tomoko Nakamichi teaches you how to sculpt with fabric, creating beautiful shapes, waves and accents. Next, she looks at creating dynamic movement in garments, using ruffles, shirring and precise, sharply pleated lines. All the measurements and scaling information you need to start pattern making is included. As throughout the series, all the patterns are based on a basic block, supplied in the book. Thorough step-by-step instructions and diagrams will ensure that your own patterns translate beautifully to your choice of garment, while photographs of the finished garments will inspire you to create your own designs.
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Roses Love GarlicLouise Riotte
From the beloved gardening author of Carrots Love Tomatoes comes a companion planting how-to guide full of flower lore and other secrets for your garden. From deterring insect pests with hot peppers to encouraging strawberries by bordering them with chrysanthemums, Louise Riotte shows you how to use the natural qualities of common plants to increase your garden’s productivity. Roses Love Garlic profiles hundreds of plants, features sample garden designs, and includes recipes for using your harvest to make herbal cosmetics, medicinal mixtures, and plant-based dyes. With gardening expert Louise Riotte’s sage advice, as well as her own beautiful illustrations throughout this book, you’ll enjoy learning about the fascinating ways plants work together as you tend to a thriving and bountiful garden.