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The Art of Discarding - Nagisa Tatsumi Cover Art

The Art of Discarding

The Art of Discarding How to Get Rid of Clutter and Find Joy by Nagisa Tatsumi

The book that inspired a young Marie Kondo to start tidying up—now available in an English translation. Practical and inspiring,  The Art of Discarding —the two-million-copy bestseller that inspired the future author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up to start cleaning out her closets—offers hands-on advice and easy-to-follow guidelines to help you finally let go of stuff that is holding you back—as well as sage advice on acquiring less in the first place. Nagisa Tatsumi urges us to reflect on our attitude to possessing things and to have the courage and conviction to get rid of all the stuff we really don't need, offering advice on how to tackle the things that pile up at home and take back control. By learning the art of discarding you will gain space, free yourself from "accumulation syndrome," and find new joy and purpose in your clutter-free life. "Inspiring . . . This is one book I'll keep." — Dayton Daily News

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Growing Marijuana for Beginners: Cannabis Grow Guide - From Seed to Weed - Anthony Green Cover Art

Growing Marijuana for Beginners: Cannabis Grow Guide - From Seed to Weed

Growing Marijuana for Beginners: Cannabis Grow Guide - From Seed to Weed by Anthony Green

Start Growing Big Buds in Small Spaces at Home! The complete guide for beginners - from seed to weed (big buds)  Growing marijuana right and yielding big combines science and artistic skills. The medical benefits of cannabis are getting worldwide acknowledgment, and the recreational effects of cannabis consumption are getting more and more accepted. Over the last decades, people have been fighting to legalize this versatile plant and its consumption... With success! Nowadays, cultivating your own quality cannabis is more than just another trending topic. There are many reasons to start growing your own bud; most people do it for medical purposes or the many benefits of recreational marijuana use. Cultivating your own marijuana horticulture can also be one of the hardest things to do right without proper guidance and knowledge. If you have little experience in the garden and you wish to start growing your own buds; this guide is perfect for you. This comprehensive guide for beginners will walk you from the very beginning of growing to harvesting big buds, and it also includes some recipes to produce your own extracts. Beginners will learn how to get as much bud as possible out of a single square meter! Here is a short list of what to expect from this grow guide: An introduction to marijuanaAnatomy of the cannabis plants; differences, genders, and essential knowledgeIngredients for cultivation and their functionsIndoor growing vs. outdoor growingPH levels, light, and monitoringNutritionDifferent ways to grow, including their reasons and benefitsYour very first cannabis Sativa, or cannabis Indica plantsEverything about marijuana growth, bloom, and aftercareHow to maximize your cannabis yieldsHarvesting, trimming, drying and skuff Learn how to grow top-quality buds with your very first attempt at cannabis horticulture. Save money on your medical marijuana and take control over the quality of your own medicine. This guide takes care of every beginner marijuana growing question you have and provides detailed info to surpass every roadblock you'll encounter on the way to growing your first plants. Grab the guide today and start growing your own marijuana!

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No-Sew Mini Amigurumi - Genna Tatu Cover Art

No-Sew Mini Amigurumi

No-Sew Mini Amigurumi 40 Crochet Patterns for Super Cute, Super Small Plushies by Genna Tatu

All of the Cuddles, None of the Sewing Craft huggable mini crochet creations in a flash with this beginner-friendly guide to no-sew amigurumi. The founder of CrochetByGenna, crochet artist and fiber teacher Genna Tatu walks you through each step to creating charismatic plushies , from adorable dogs and dinosaurs to deliciously darling mushrooms and macarons . She’ll take you from the farm to the depths of the ocean and everywhere in between with 40 projects , including plushies like: - Agile Axolotl - Gentle Giraffe - Joyous Jellyfish - Cuddly Cow - Outgoing Opossum - Whimsical Whale - Groovy Gummy Bear - Savory Sushi And best of all? Each project requires absolutely no sewing. Whether you’re making your own plushy pals, gifting to a friend or looking for new ideas to sell at markets, you will want to make the whole collection! With Genna as your guide, enter the magical world of amigurumi and create an armful of playful plushies in just a few hours.

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Homemaking with Babs - Barbara Costello Cover Art

Homemaking with Babs

Homemaking with Babs Tips and Tricks for Making a House a Home by Barbara Costello

From the New York Times bestselling author of Every Day with Babs , comes Babs’ life-tested advice and tricks for setting up, cleaning, and maintaining an organized, happy, and healthy home. Everyone’s favorite grandma is back with a comprehensive guide to caring for the home, whether you live in a house or apartment. Through their decades of experience as homeowners, Babs and her husband—aka Mr. Babs—have figured out the most efficient way to manage a home with ease. From daily routines to seasonal cleaning, organizing, and home maintenance, Babs shares her innovative methods and family traditions that make homemaking simple and enjoyable. Perfect for renters and homeowners alike, Homemaking with Babs also includes DIY solutions for natural cleaning and pest control, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to create a peaceful and well-maintained home. With more than 150 full-color photographs, this book offers advice and tips covering:  Clean in 15: Practical routines for morning and nighttime that you can do in no time, along with daily, weekly, and monthly reminders to keep the home running smoothly.  Seasonal cleaning and organizing: Detailed checklists and tips for spring, summer, fall, and winter, including specific tasks for each area of the home.  Home maintenance: Guidance on maintaining home systems, planning for repairs, and creating a home maintenance fund.  Natural recipes: DIY recipes for natural cleaners, pest deterrents, and seasonal simmer pots to keep the home fresh and healthy.  Get everyone involved: Tips for getting everyone in the household involved in homemaking tasks, from kids to adults.  With more than 100 easy home hacks, practical tips, and seasonal checklists to help readers manage their homes with ease, Homemaking with Babs makes managing the home feel, well, manageable!

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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up - Marie Kondo Cover Art

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie 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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Puppy Brain - Kerry Nichols Cover Art

Puppy Brain

Puppy Brain How Our Dogs Learn, Think, and Love by Kerry Nichols

* NATIONAL BESTSELLER* How do you raise a happy, healthy, and emotionally resilient dog? Full of actionable guidance, Puppy Brain will show you how to create a harmonious, fulfilling relationship with your pet, from Kerry Nichols, founder of Nicholberry Goldens. Do you want to learn how to help your dog feel safe? Do you dream of owning a dog who enjoys meeting new people and exploring new places? Kerry Nichols, founder of Nicholberry Goldens, brings readers into the whelping box and onto the frontlines of a puppy’s developmental journey with her trademark clarity and wit. With guidance about everything from crate training to spaying and neutering, Puppy Brain distills the latest insights and breakthroughs from canine research into practical, actionable, evidence-based guidance. Through years of research into brain development and the use of intentional rearing protocols that focus on honoring a puppy’s choices and needs, Kerry has developed an approach that results in a harmonious, fulfilling relationship with our dogs rather than one steeped in rote obedience. Puppy Brain will reshape the way you think about your dog and show you how to meet your dog’s most basic needs. With irresistible photos, clear guidance, and engaging humor, Puppy Brain reveals the best training practices based on how your dog’s mind works. As her hundreds of thousands of followers can attest, Kerry’s guidance will help you raise dogs who are confident, loving, and happy. The perfect gift for dog lovers and psychology enthusiasts alike, Puppy Brain is the definitive resource for anyone looking to raise their puppy with respect and love.

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Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff - Matt Paxton & Jordan Michael Smith Cover Art

Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff

Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff Declutter, Downsize, and Move Forward with Your Life by Matt 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 Reef Aquarium Volume Three - J. Charles Delbeek & Julian Sprung Cover Art

The Reef Aquarium Volume Three

The Reef Aquarium Volume Three Science, Art, and Technology by J. Charles Delbeek & Julian Sprung

This comprehensive reference discusses and illustrates the science, art and technology of building reef aquariums. Covers new approaches to filtration, lighting, and system design, plumbing, pumping, and electrical design, foods and feeding, new aquascaping techniques and future trends in the hobby. This is the Bible for all reef aquarium enthusiasts.

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Clean & Green - Nancy Birtwhistle Cover Art

Clean & Green

Clean & Green 101 Hints and Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Home by Nancy Birtwhistle

Simple swaps and innovative ideas for cleaning and maintaining your home that won't cost the Earth – from tricky stains to descaling kettles. This engaging guide with 101 hints and sustainable, natural cleaning tips and hacks will help you take small steps that have a massive positive environmental impact. In Clean & Green , Great British Bake Off winner and Sunday Times bestselling author Nancy Birtwhistle shares the simple recipes and methods she has developed since making a conscious effort to live more sustainably, many of which are faster and easier than the go-to products and methods most of us use now. From everyday cleaning and laundry tips to zero-effort oven cleaner and guidance on removing tricky stains from clothing and furniture, these economical, practical methods are perfect for anyone looking to reduce their use of plastic and throwaway products. Nancy shares her tried-and-tested recipes for all-purpose cleaners, replacements for harmful chemicals that will keep both your home and the planet clean and green for future generations. 'The book I’ve waited all my life for' – Kirstie Allsopp 'Ingenious' – The Guardian

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The Butler Speaks - Charles Macpherson Cover Art

The Butler Speaks

The Butler Speaks A Return to Proper Etiquette, Stylish Entertaining, and the Art of Good Housekeeping by Charles Macpherson

Host a dinner party * Make a bed * Set a table * Use the proper fork * Polish silver * Prepare high tea * Present a calling card * Make conversation * Fold a shirt ... all with the charm, ease and sophistication of a butler.      Now in its fifth printing, this beautifully illustrated style, etiquette and entertainment guide lays out the essentials of entertaining and household management in a clear, straightforward style. For anyone who rents or owns--be it a small urban condo or a lavish country estate-- The Butler Speaks  includes everything you need to know to simplify, organize and care for your home. Charles MacPherson offers modern advice on personal style and etiquette--how to receive guests; present your business card; make polite dinner conversation-- and advice on entertaining at home--how to make a cheese plate; hold your cutlery; set a table--all with the flair, charm and unpretentious grace of the butler.

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The New Design Rules - Emily Henderson, Jessica Cumberbatch Anderson, Sara Ligorria-Tramp & Velinda Hellen Cover Art

The New Design Rules

The New Design Rules How to Decorate and Renovate, from Start to Finish: An Interior Design Book by Emily Henderson, Jessica Cumberbatch Anderson, Sara Ligorria-Tramp & Velinda Hellen

From the author of the New York Times bestseller Styled , here is Emily Henderson's masterclass on interior design.   “An approachable guide for anyone who is looking for tools and resources to create a home that speaks to who they are and what they love.”—Joanna Gaines Whether you’re embarking on a weekend refresh or complete renovation, interior designer Emily Henderson wants you to take risks with your home design without experiencing regret. In this visually driven decorating bible punctuated with photographs from real homes and colorful illustrations, she takes you through her entire process, including every single decision she makes when it comes to picking paint, arranging furniture, hanging window treatments, and deciding on lighting fixtures. You'll also learn when to hire a contractor versus an architect versus a handyperson, all the materials to consider (and why you might want to skip those marble countertops), proper measurements of the elements in each room, and so much more. By the end of the book, you'll feel more confident when it comes to visualizing the home of your dreams, and you'll finally know how to make it happen.

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Conspiracy - S.J. Parris Cover Art

Conspiracy

Conspiracy A Giordano Bruno Thriller by S.J. Parris

A gripping murder mystery set in 16th-century France, as Giordano Bruno fights against multiple factions manipulating the succession of King Henry III. December 1585: King Henry III of France is the last of his line. He has appointed a Protestant as his successor, which has caused a three-way war in his country. As a result, the king is in mortal fear of a coup being orchestrated by the ultra-conservative Catholic League. Radical philosopher, ex-monk and spy Giordano Bruno, forced to return to Paris, is called upon by King Henry to unearth the motivation behind several mysterious but linked deaths. Each victim is connected to a larger plot to manipulate the royal succession; what they knew and who killed them is a mystery to be solved. Meanwhile, Bruno makes an uneasy alliance with Charles Paget, a key figure in the community of English Catholics who tried to assassinate Queen Elizabeth. When Bruno is implicated in the death of Leonie, a member of the Queen Mother's "Flying Squadron," he is forced to call on Paget and his connections for help—and finds that it comes with a price, involving an old enemy.

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The Complete Guide to Australian Cattle Dogs - Tarah Schwartz Cover Art

The Complete Guide to Australian Cattle Dogs

The Complete Guide to Australian Cattle Dogs by Tarah Schwartz

Written by experienced ACD owner and professional dog trainer Tarah Schwartz , this book will give new owners as well as those experienced with the ACD breed all the necessary skills and insights to keep your Australian Cattle dog happy and healthy from puppyhood through his or her golden years. Within these pages you'll learn enough about the breed to make an informed decision about whether or not the Australian Cattle Dog is the right breed for you. Not only will you learn about the breed's history as a working cattle dog, but you'll also gain invaluable knowledge about their ability to compete in a variety of modern dog sports. If you plan on adopting a dog from a shelter, you'll learn what to look for in your ideal dog. If you would prefer to buy a puppy from a breeder, this book will guide you through choosing a breeder and bringing your puppy home. Find answers to questions like: Is a Australian Cattle Dog the right dog for me?I brought my ACD home. What now?How can I best train my ACD?What are some common mistakes should I avoid? Whether you are a veteran ACD owner, or new to the breed, there will be something for everyone in this book. Chapter topics include: Choosing an Australian Cattle Dog Preparing Your Home for Your New ACD Being a Great ACD Owner Housetraining Socializing with People and Animals Australian Cattle Dogs and Your Other Pets Physical and Mental Exercise Training Your Australian Cattle Dog Basic Commands Training a Working Australian Cattle Dog Unwanted Behaviors Traveling with Australian Cattle Dogs Nutrition Grooming Your Australian Cattle Dog Basic ACD Health Care Advanced ACD Health and Aging Dog Care From your first day together until your last, this book will be a vital resource that you'll be able to consult throughout your Australian Cattle Dog's lifetime. Whether you have questions about training or healthcare, you can rest assured that this book will have the answers you're looking for.

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The Art of Wearable Flowers - Susan McLeary Cover Art

The Art of Wearable Flowers

The Art of Wearable Flowers Floral Rings, Bracelets, Earrings, Necklaces, and More by Susan McLeary

The Art of Wearable Flowers reveals the secrets to creating gorgeous floral accessories that you can wear. This guide book provides how-tos for 40 floral wearables, including an eye-catching succulent ring, gorgeous hyacinth hoop earrings, a fabulous petal necklace , and a luxurious headpiece, plus bracelets, corsages, headbands, and more. ,br>Renowned floral artist Susan McLeary shares this stunning collection of 40 flower- and plant-based designs that you can try out for yourself. • Each project includes an ingredients list, styling tips, and easy-to-follow instructions paired with step-by-step photographs. • This flower arrangement books gets the ultimate makeover to elevate every outfit with natural beauty • Filled with essential information on tools, design techniques, and plant care, making it easy to create these remarkable arrangements at home Featuring hundreds of inspiring photographs presented in a beautifully designed book, The Art of Wearable Flowers is a must-have accessory for any modern woman. Susan McLeary's expertise in styling flowers—combined with breathtaking photos of her signature arrangements—makes this a wonderful gift for the florist-frequenter. • Not your average flower book, this book is for anyone who wants to make a show-stopping appearance at a wedding, birthday party, or any special occasion • Great for brides (and as a bridal shower gift!), florists, crafters, flower gardeners, and flower stylists • Perfect those who loved Paper to Petal: 75 Whimsical Paper Flowers to Craft by Hand by Rebecca Thuss and Patrick Farrell, The Flower Recipe Book by Alethea Harampolis, Seasonal Flower Arranging by Ariella Chezar, and The Flower Chef by Carly Cylinder

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Woodwork Step by Step - DK Cover Art

Woodwork Step by Step

Woodwork Step by Step Carpentry Techniques Made Easy by DK

Master key carpentry skills, from simple joinery techniques to fine woodworking. Includes clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs, this introduction for beginners starts with outlining safety and common equipment before leading on to basic woodworking techniques and more than 20 different types of wood joints, finishing, woodturning, and furniture restoration. Discover how to get the best out of your woodworking tools by learning how to use and maintain them; find out how to prepare the wood, and follow different construction methods and techniques. Then put your skills into practice with eight projects to make at home, including a mirror frame, a laundry hamper, and a bookcase, that are complete with detailed plans and instructions. Woodwork Step by Step is the illustrated woodworking course you need to master your carpentry skills.

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Hydroponics - The Ultimate Hydroponics User Guide To Save Time And Money - Adidas Wilson Cover Art

Hydroponics - The Ultimate Hydroponics User Guide To Save Time And Money

Hydroponics - The Ultimate Hydroponics User Guide To Save Time And Money by Adidas Wilson

The word hydroponics originated from Latin that merely means working water. In layman's terms, hydroponics is the art of growing crops without using soil. When we immediately think of the art of hydroponics, we imagine plants growing with the roots suspended in the water without having any medium. Well, this is true, as it is one form of hydroponics gardening which has been referred to as nutrient film technique or NFT. Just like anything you get into, the first goal to accomplish is having a plan. You will need to consider the space that you have available for gardening. If you are planning to have your gardening indoors in a tight space, ensure there is sufficient space for performing routine maintenance.

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Cross-Stitch in the Forest - Max Pigeon Cover Art

Cross-Stitch in the Forest

Cross-Stitch in the Forest 25 Projects to Capture the Beauty of Nature by Max Pigeon

Explore Your Crafty Nature Let needle and thread transport you with 25 one-of-a-kind cross-stitch projects that evoke a peaceful, invigorating walk in the forest. Max Pigeon, cross-stitch designer and founder of Pigeon Coop, beautifully captures light, depth and color in these modern designs that celebrate the majesty of nature. Stitchers can let their creative side go wild with patterns that range from minimalist tree motifs to detailed landscape masterpieces. Spend time creating the elegant beauty of The Mighty Oak or play with silhouettes in the two-hoop Eagle Ravine. Try your hand at stitching on black Aida cloth with the impressive Aurora, or challenge yourself to complete a more intricate scene with the stunning Sequoia Falls. With Max’s expert guidance and these inspiring, thoughtful cross-stitch patterns, the serene world of the woods is at your fingertips.

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Green Living Made Easy - Nancy Birtwhistle Cover Art

Green Living Made Easy

Green Living Made Easy 101 Eco Tips, Hacks and Recipes to Save Time and Money by Nancy Birtwhistle

'The tips and tricks are just brilliant' – Jane Dunn, author of Jane's Patisserie 101 eco-friendly home-hacks, tips and recipes from Sunday Times bestselling author and Great British Bake Off winner Nancy Birtwhistle. One change, any change, will make a difference to our precious planet. We all want to do our best for our homes and the planet, but it’s often hard to find the time and energy to think of alternatives. Nancy Birtwhistle makes it easy with 101 indispensable tips, ideas and recipes that will help you to live a more eco-friendly life without giving up on any home comforts. This practical book is the ultimate guide to reducing your environmental impact while saving you time and money. Inside are tips and home hacks on everything from eco cleaning, upcycling and making the most out of your weekly shop to small-space gardening and creative crafts, plus a selection of Nancy's delicious recipes. Learn how to: Craft a five-day menu plan and eliminate food wasteUpcycle leftover soap to craft beautiful fresh barsMake your own household cleaning solutionsDevelop your own herb gardenAnd much more! Clearly explained, accessible and beautifully illustrated with black and white line-drawings, Green Living Made Easy is the perfect guide for anyone looking to pursue a more sustainable lifestyle but unsure where to start. 'Finally, an eco-friendly home guide that's relatable and we can all follow' – Sophie Liard, author of The Folding Lady

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Quartz Watches - Clément Mazarian & Henry Leutwyler Cover Art

Quartz Watches

Quartz Watches From early quartz to the Apple watch, 90 ingenious electric watches explored by Clément Mazarian & Henry Leutwyler

Beginning with the very first electric watches, all the way up to the Apple watch, via Swiss quartz, Japanese innovations and much more, Quartz Watches will transport you through time, uncovering the histories behind the most coveted electric watch models. Illustrated technical pages clearly explain the mechanics of these timepieces, while profiles of the watches give readers insight into their cultural histories. Quartz Watches is a treasure trove for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Featured models include: - Bulova Accutron - Hamilton 500 - Omega Electroquartz - Seiko Quartz Diver's - Casio G-Shock - Swatch Moonswatch - Louis Vuitton Monterey I

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Martha Stewart's Organizing - Martha Stewart Cover Art

Martha Stewart's Organizing

Martha Stewart's Organizing The Manual for Bringing Order to Your Life, Home & Routines by Martha Stewart

The ultimate guide to getting your life in order—with hundreds of practical and empowering ideas, projects, and tips for home organization—from America’s most trusted lifestyle authority. Trust Martha to help you master all things organizing—sorting, purging, tidying, and simplifying your life—with smart solutions and inspiration. Here, she offers her best guidance, methods, and DIY projects for organizing in and around your home. Topics include room-by-room strategies (how to sort office paperwork, when to purge the garage or attic), seasonal advice (when to swap out bedding and clothing, how to put away holiday decorations), and day-by-day or week-by-week plans for projects such as de-cluttering, house cleaning, creating a filing system, mastering closet organization, and more. Martha’s indispensable expertise walks you through goal-setting, principles of organizing, useful supplies, and creating systems for ongoing success. A look into Martha’s own personal calendars offers a template for scheduling essential tasks. Last, this complete decluttering guide includes plenty of strategies, how-tos, timelines, and checklists will help you stay organized all year long. This guide offers actionable, room-by-room strategies to get your entire home in order: Room-by-Room Organization: Tackle every space from the office to the garage with specific checklists and timelines for sorting, purging, and tidying. Seasonal Strategies: Learn the best time to swap out clothing and bedding, and how to properly put away holiday decorations to keep your home fresh. DIY Organizing Projects: Create custom, clever solutions with simple do-it-yourself projects for everything from filing systems to pantry shelves. Lasting Systems and Schedules: Implement Martha’s personal methods for scheduling, goal-setting, and creating lasting systems that prevent future clutter.

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Homesteading for Health - Robert W. Malone & Jill Glasspool Malone Cover Art

Homesteading for Health

Homesteading for Health One Farm Family's Guide to Food, Land, and Self-Sufficiency by Robert W. Malone & Jill Glasspool Malone

A compelling blend of memoir, practical wisdom, and eye-opening food science. This is the homesteading book that tells you not just how to build a self-sufficient life, but why it matters more today than ever. Written by Drs. Robert and Jill Malone, Homesteading for Health is rooted in four decades of lived experience across six working farms in Maryland, Georgia, and Virginia. From hauling water in buckets on a derelict property with no heat or plumbing to breeding Percheron draft horses, rebuilding depleted soil from red clay, and raising their family on food they grew themselves, the Malones have done the hard work, and they share it all with honesty, humor, and hard-won authority. Inside, you’ll find practical, experience-tested guidance on: • Finding and financing a homestead without taking on crushing debt • Raising chickens, goats, sheep, cattle, pigs, turkeys, and exotic poultry, including breed-specific advice and frank warnings about what goes wrong • Rebuilding living soil through composting, cover crops, and rotational grazing • Preserving food and organizing a household that actually functions • Gardening for nutrient density using raised beds, heirloom varieties, and organic methods But Homesteading for Health goes further than any typical how-to guide. In a frank, well-sourced investigation of modern food and agriculture, the Malones trace how industrial policy, corporate influence, and flawed nutritional science reshaped the American diet, and what families can do to take back control. From the hidden history of breakfast cereal and seed oils to the real evidence on raw milk, eggs, and regenerative farming, this book challenges what you think you know about what’s on your plate. Whether you have forty acres or a suburban backyard, this book will show you how small, deliberate steps (a garden bed, a few laying hens, a loaf of bread baked from freshly milled grain) can transform your health, your household, and your sense of purpose.

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Crafting for Your Cat - Annika Hinds Cover Art

Crafting for Your Cat

Crafting for Your Cat 25 Playful Projects for You and Your Feline Friends by Annika Hinds

One-of-a-kind crafting projects to brighten your home and your cat's life—from chic accessories like matching friendship charm necklaces to unique scratchers and beds that will have your fur baby lounging in style. Crafting for Your Cat is a fun collection of DIY projects ranging from simple, beginner-friendly crafts to more advanced builds for those ready to tackle a challenge. Each project comes with clear, step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and room for customization so you can create something truly unique that suits your best friend! Create a fantastic flower tower to serve as their new favorite perch. Assemble charming little tea party plates for a luxurious feast. Build a sweet strawberry scratcher that's adorable and will save your furniture. Assemble interactive toys to keep kitty entertained and learn clever ways to upcycle materials. To help along the way, each craft is rated on a "paw system" to indicate the difficulty level. One paw? Super easy. Five paws? Time to roll up your sleeves! Whether you're a seasoned DIY pro or just dipping your toes into the crafting world, there's something here for everyone. With additional tool tips, cat safety tips, and a helpful guide to essential materials, your cat will be living its best life in no time. WHO’S A GOOD KITTY: This book is your invitation to create, play, and bond with your cat in ways you'll both treasure. Crafts include accessories, toys, beds and houses, scratchers and trees, litter and food, and shelves and climbing. FOR FANS OF  MAKING IT  AND  CRAFTING WITH CAT HAIR : With 25 fun projects, this book will inspire you to pick up a glue gun, buy a can of paint, and dust off your crochet hook to make your own unique and beautiful creations. UNBEATABLE CAT LOVER GIFT: Packed with full-color photos and irresistibly printed with brightly colored page edges, this creative crafting guide makes a fantastic gift for all the cat ladies, cat dads, and cat lovers in your life. Perfect for: Cat lovers Crafters and DIY enthusiasts Gift-giving for cat or cat owner’s birthday, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or pet adoption congratulations Fans of  Crafting with Cat Hair ,  S****y Craft Club , and  Making It

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Wiring Updated 8th Edition - Editors of Cool Springs Press Cover Art

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Wiring Updated 8th Edition

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Wiring Updated 8th Edition Current with 2020-2023 Electrical Codes by Editors of Cool Springs Press

For over 15 years, BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Wiring has been the best-selling home wiring manual in North America. With this 8th edition, get the clearest, most up-to-date advice available. As the most current wiring book on the market, you can be confident that your projects will meet national wiring codes . You’ll also spend more time on your project and less time scratching your head thanks to more than 800 clear color photos and over 40 diagrams that show you exactly what you need to know about home electrical service; all the most common circuits, all the most-needed techniques, all the most essential tools and materials. Chapters include:Working Safely with WiringWire, Cable & ConduitBoxes & PanelsSwitches (including wall switches and specialty switches)ReceptaclesPreliminary Work (planning your project, highlights of the National Electrical Code, and more)Circuit MapsCommon Wiring Projects (whole-house surge arrestors, underfloor radiant heat systems, doorbells, backup power supply, and many more)Repair Projects (light fixtures, ceiling fans, lamp sockets, plugs and cords, and more)The information in this book has been created and reviewed by professional electricians under the watchful eye of the experts at BLACK+DECKER. You can find plenty of articles and videos about wiring online or in other publications, but only The Complete Guide to Wiring has passed the rigorous test to make it part of the best DIY series from the brand you trust.

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You Will Be Able to Sew Your Own Clothes by the End of This Book - Juliet Uzor Cover Art

You Will Be Able to Sew Your Own Clothes by the End of This Book

You Will Be Able to Sew Your Own Clothes by the End of This Book 15 stylish projects to sew yourself by Juliet Uzor

There has never been a better time to learn to sew your own clothes. If you want to avoid harmful fast fashion, create sustainable pieces for yourself and one-of-a-kind gifts for loved ones, and curate your own perfect wardrobe, this is the book you need. Get started with the core skills such as how to make accurate measurements, how to use a sewing machine, and how to follow a pattern. Once you've aced the essentials, move on to 15 stylish and straightforward projects (all patterns provided), from colourful headbands to eye-catching dresses and trendy sweatshirts. Some of the projects even teach you how to upcycle vintage and thrifted clothes to create gorgeous, unique items for your wardrobe. As the projects get more complex, you'll practise and perfect the skills you've learned, and build your confidence. By the end of the book, you will be able to tackle any new project with confidence and all the techniques and skills you need at your fingertips. So take some time for yourself, learn a new skill, and enjoy creating your own tailored wardrobe with this beautiful book by your side.

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Japanese Minimalism for Small Spaces - Kenji Tanaka Cover Art

Japanese Minimalism for Small Spaces

Japanese Minimalism for Small Spaces Less Stuff, More Calm in Tiny Apartments by Kenji Tanaka

You live in a small apartment, and the walls are closing in. Every surface holds something that demands your attention, and you feel overwhelmed by the clutter. You've tried storage bins and organizing hacks, but nothing works. This is because the problem isn't your space; it's your relationship with your stuff. This book introduces the philosophy of Japanese minimalism, showing you how to trade clutter for calm in your tiny home. This book is not about owning as little as possible. It's about a sophisticated system rooted in Zen and the art of living with "enough." It provides a practical, room-by-room guide to transforming your small space. Starting with the mindset, you'll learn the principles of wabi-sabi (finding beauty in imperfection), ma (designing with empty space), and the danshari method of decluttering (refuse, dispose, separate). It's about shifting from a culture of accumulation to a life of intention. Inside, you'll discover: • The philosophical roots of Japanese minimalism and how to apply them • The danshari method to refuse, dispose, and separate from clutter • The powerful concept of "ma" and how it makes a small room feel large • Room-by-room strategies for your kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom • How to build a minimalist wardrobe and manage digital clutter • Tips for multi-functional furniture and hidden storage • Strategies for maintaining your calm space over the long term A tiny apartment is not a limitation but an opportunity. This book will help you create a home that feels like a sanctuary, no matter its size.

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The Old World: Forces Of Fantasy - Games Workshop Cover Art

The Old World: Forces Of Fantasy

The Old World: Forces Of Fantasy Games Workshop by Games 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 Codes Guidebook for Interiors - Katherine E. Kennon Cover Art

The Codes Guidebook for Interiors

The Codes Guidebook for Interiors by Katherine E. Kennon

Interior codes and standards reference of choice for designers and architects, updated with the latest ICC building codes This Ninth Edition of The Codes Guidebook for Interiors features explanations of the standards, codes, and regulations that are relevant to designers and architects for interior projects. The content is revised and updated in accordance with the latest ICC and NFPA codes including the 2024 International Building Code and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. The book addresses a range of regulations including building codes, finish standards, performance codes, energy codes, and accessibility standards. Diagrams, figures and floor plans clearly show how codes apply to real-world projects. Definitions explain terms used in the codes and their application in simple, jargon-free, and easy-to-understand language. The Codes Guidebook for Interiors includes: Discussion of the range of applicable regulations that designers and architects should know and how they relate to one anotherExplanation of code applications for a wide variety of commercial building and project types with supplementary information that relates to single family homes and historical and existing buildingsGuidance for coordinating between the newest ICC/ANSI accessibility requirements and the ADA standardsA companion site that offers study questions, sample forms, interactive checklists, flashcards, PowerPoint lecture slides, and an Instructor’s Manual With an easy-to-navigate format, The Codes Guidebook for Interiors is an essential single-source guide that helps professionals save hours of research time and can dramatically reduce the potential for costly planning oversights. The book is also valuable for students studying interior design, architecture, and facility management.

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The Curious Kitchen Gardener - Linda Ziedrich Cover Art

The Curious Kitchen Gardener

The Curious Kitchen Gardener Uncommon Plants and How to Eat Them by Linda Ziedrich

Enjoy a whole new tasty cuisine using unexpected ingredients you can find in your own garden, from a Master Food Preserver and Gardener. The Curious Kitchen Gardener  is for cooks and gardeners interested in bringing novelty and variety into their lives and homes. It follows each season of planting and harvesting—featuring nearly 35 often overlooked edibles, with illustrations, and a delicious recipe for each, encouraging us to see our gardens as an integrated whole and a year-round practice. Calling upon decades of Master Gardener and Master Food Preserver experience, Linda Ziedrich includes fascinating cultural context and personal connections to each plant. The result is the story of how and why an adventurous gardener cultivated a unique cuisine for herself and her family—and how you can too.

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The Interior Design Handbook - Frida Ramstedt & Mia Olofsson Cover Art

The Interior Design Handbook

The Interior Design Handbook Furnish, Decorate, and Style Your Space by Frida Ramstedt & Mia Olofsson

The new comprehensive bible of interior design, from a home styling guru who has coached an entire Scandinavian generation in the art of creating a harmonious home. Frida Ramstedt believes in thinking about  how  we decorate, rather than focusing on what we decorate with. We know more today than ever before about design trends, furniture, and knickknacks, and now Frida familiarizes readers with the basic principles behind interior and styling—what looks good and, most of all, why it looks good. The Interior Design Handbook teaches you general rules of thumb—like what the golden ratio and the golden spiral are, the proper size for a coffee table in relation to your sofa, the optimal height to hang lighting fixtures, and the best ways to use a mood board—complete with helpful illustrations. Use The Interior Design Handbook to achieve a balanced, beautiful home no matter where you live or what your style is.

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Complete_Metalsmith - Tim McCreight Cover Art

Complete_Metalsmith

Complete_Metalsmith by Tim McCreight

The Complete Metalsmith by Tim McCreight has been a staple in jewelry classes and studios for three decades, known and loved for its clear descriptions, whimsy, and practical information. Few books can match it for breadth: information ranges from the science of metals to Do-It-Yourself studio furniture and includes stone lore, granulation, metal clay, and safety guidelines. When the first edition was published in 1982, it featured handwritten text in keeping with the alternative lifestyles of the era. Over the years the book has grown into three printed editions in 2004 and a smartphone app in 2010. And now this—a totally reworked edition of Complete Metalsmith that includes everything from the latest book plus videos, calculators and a hypertext glossary. This multi-touch book makes full use of the exciting features of 21st century publishing. It is among the first craft books to enter this arena and it has set the bar high.

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Everything in Its Place - Dan Charnas Cover Art

Everything in Its Place

Everything in Its Place The Power of Mise-En-Place to Organize Your Life, Work, and Mind by Dan Charnas

An organizational book inspired by the culinary world: how to take the principles of mise-en-place out of your kitchen and into your life. Every day, chefs across the globe churn out enormous amounts of high-quality work with efficiency using a system called mise-en-place —a French culinary term that means “putting in place” and signifies an entire lifestyle of readiness and engagement. In Everything in Its Place , Dan Charnas reveals how to apply mise-en-place outside the kitchen, in any kind of work. Culled from dozens of interviews with culinary professionals and executives, including world-renowned chefs like Thomas Keller and Alfred Portale, this essential guide offers a simple system to focus your actions and accomplish your work. Charnas spells out the 10 major principles of mise-en-place for chefs and non-chefs alike: (1) planning is prime; (2) arranging spaces and perfecting movements; (3) cleaning as you go; (4) making first moves; (5) finishing actions; (6) slowing down to speed up; (7) call and callback; (8) open ears and eyes; (9) inspect and correct; (10) total utilization. This journey into the world of chefs and cooks shows you how each principle works in the kitchen, office, home, and virtually any other setting.

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Apartment Therapy Complete and Happy Home - Maxwell Ryan, Janel Laban & Melanie Acevedo Cover Art

Apartment Therapy Complete and Happy Home

Apartment Therapy Complete and Happy Home by Maxwell Ryan, Janel Laban & Melanie Acevedo

The most comprehensive and complete home book from Apartment Therapy, featuring every aspect of design and decorating from floor plans to paint, specific rooms to style approaches, with the goal of setting up and living well in a place you love.  “A complete and happy home is so much more than a series of pretty rooms. Between these two covers, we’ve captured everything we’ve learned at Apartment Therapy about decorating, organizing, cleaning, and repairs, so you can make and maintain your own fabulous home.”  —from the Introduction Getting a room to feel right is more instinct than science. You know a great space when you see it. Apartment Therapy trains your eye with more than 75 rooms, from bedrooms to kitchens and living rooms to kids’ rooms and workspaces. Explore every detail—lighting, color palettes, flooring, and accessories—that brings a home to life and, most important, makes you happy in it.

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Be the Pack Leader - Cesar Millan & Melissa Jo Peltier Cover Art

Be the Pack Leader

Be the Pack Leader Use Cesar's Way to Transform Your Dog . . . and Your Life by Cesar Millan & Melissa Jo Peltier

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The star of National Geographic Channel’s Dog Whisperer shows you how to develop the calm-assertive energy of a successful pack leader and use it to improve your dog’s life—and your own. “[Cesar] arrives amid chaos and leaves behind peace.”—Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker “The goal of this book is to help you strengthen the bond between you and your dog—but I hope it will also show you how closely linked humans and dogs are—and how much our dogs have to teach us all.” —Cesar Millan, from the introduction Be the Pack Leader is Cesar Millan’s guide for taking your relationship with your dog to a higher level. By developing the skills necessary to become the calm-assertive owner your dog needs in order for him to live a balanced, fulfilled life, you’ll improve your dog’s behavior and your own life as well. Be the Pack Leader is filled with practical tips and techniques, including: • How to use calm-assertive energy in relating to your dog—and to others around you • The truth about behavioral tools, from leashes and harnesses to clickers and e-collars • How to satisfy the needs of your dog’s breed • Success stories from Cesar’s clients, viewers, and fans—including the Grogan family of Marley & Me fame • A quick reference guide of specific, step-by-step procedures to tackling some of the most common dog behavior problems Using Cesar’s clear, masterful advice, you’ll learn how to create a deeper bond with your dog and a happier home for the whole pack.

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Organic Gardening For Dummies, Mini Edition - Ann Whitman & National Gardening Association Cover Art

Organic Gardening For Dummies, Mini Edition

Organic Gardening For Dummies, Mini Edition by Ann Whitman & National Gardening Association

Grow a bountiful garden without harming the environment Whether you're cultivating fruits and vegetables or growing beautiful flowers, this handy guide shows you how to work with nature, not against it, to create and maintain an organic garden your whole family will enjoy. Open the book and find: How to beat weeds at their own game Tips for keeping pests away without chemical pesticides Ways to buy or make compost and build healthy soil How to work with, not against, your soil

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The Power of Positive Dog Training - Pat Miller Cover Art

The Power of Positive Dog Training

The Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller

A renowned dog trainer gives you the positive training tools you need to share a lifetime of fun, companionship, and respect with your dog. Plus, you'll get: information on the importance of observing, understanding, and reacting appropriately to your dog's body language; instructions on how to phase out the use of a clicker and treats to introduce more advanced training concepts; a diary to track progress; suggestions for treats your dog will respond to; and a glossary of training terms.

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Heart Dog: Surviving the Loss of Your Canine Soul Mate - Roxanne Hawn Cover Art

Heart Dog: Surviving the Loss of Your Canine Soul Mate

Heart Dog: Surviving the Loss of Your Canine Soul Mate by Roxanne Hawn

The death of any dog is hard. The death of a Heart Dog – a canine soul mate – is much, much worse ... Canine soul mates may happen just once in a lifetime. With such great love comes epic grief after your Heart Dog dies. Even if you’ve experienced pet loss before, life without your canine soul mate is much harder. Typical grief advice isn’t enough. Sometimes challenging traditional thinking about grief, Heart Dog answers all the big questions about canine soul mates, offers practical ideas for coping with each day’s dose of grief, and provides inspiration for finding your place in the world after such a profound loss. Strategies and insights come from the author and 500 people who participated in an online survey. Others have survived the grief. You can too. Let Heart Dog be your guide. Advance Praise for Heart Dog! “Honest, concise, and ultimately hopeful, veteran author and dog-lover Roxanne Hawn has transformed the deep pain of losing her canine soul mate Lilly into an empathetic guide that provides wisdom and comfort to any of us who have experienced the loss of a much beloved pet. Balancing her own story with those shared by her readers, Hawn walks the reader through the painful process of loss from the early stages of grief through the memorials that help us heal. So many people struggling with their feelings ask themselves, ‘Am I alone in feeling this way?’ and ‘Will I ever get better?’ Heart Dog will assure them, with candor and compassion, the answers — in order — are “No” and “Yes.” - Dr. Jessica Vogelsang, veterinarian and author of All Dogs Go to Kevin “When I lost my Heart Dog, luckily I had a few long-distance friends who knew what I was going through, and they were an immense help. If you’re experiencing the shock and devastation of losing your canine soul mate, and none of your friends and family seem to understand, Roxanne Hawn’s words in Heart Dog can be that long-distance friend that you need. Told from the vantage point of her own devastating grief, along with input from a survey of 500 others who’ve lost their heart dogs, the book helps you understand what to expect in the coming days, weeks, months and more as you slog through your grief and find your new normal. Heart Dog would make a great gift, for yourself or a loved one suffering the profound loss of a heart dog.” - Jackie Bouchard, USA Today bestselling author of Rescue Me, Maybe “Roxanne Hawn has the rare gift of melding emotion and logic in good writing. She offers the practical advice of dealing with the day-by-day, step-by-step acceptance of the loss of a heart dog. Never preachy, never judgmental, this book offers the reader tools and the space to deal with the emptiness of losing a best friend.” - Leland Dirks, author of Seven Dogs in Heaven “A hopeful, encouraging read. Heart Dog is like having your best friend put their arm around your shoulder and tell you everything’s going to be okay.” - Peggy Frezon, author of Faithfully Yours “Roxanne’s experience mirrored so many of my own emotions I felt after losing my Maltese, Angel, nearly 20 years ago. Having had multiple dogs throughout my life, I really hadn’t considered any of them a Heart Dog until remembering my grief over Angel. I wish I had this book then.” - Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell, Author of Living Large in our Little House: Thriving in 480-Square Feet with Six Dogs, a Husband and One Remote “Heart Dog does an amazing job of capturing and exploring the personal, and often indescribable, feelings of grief and loss that come with the death of a treasured pet. This book is a great resource for anyone currently grieving the loss of their Heart Dog.” - Dr. Stacy D. Meola, veterinarian and board-certified veterinary emergency and critical care specialist

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Apartment Therapy - Maxwell Ryan Cover Art

Apartment Therapy

Apartment Therapy The Eight-Step Home Cure by Maxwell Ryan

From not enough space and too many things to not knowing what color to paint the living room walls, many of us struggle with our homes. Now Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, frequent makeover expert on HGTV’s Mission: Organization and Small Spaces, Big Style, shares the do-it-yourself strategies that have enabled his clients and fans to transform their apartments into well-organized, beautiful places that suit their style and budget. Week by week, Apartment Therapy will guide you to treat common problems, eliminate clutter, and revamp even the tiniest space. Here is an eight-step process that includes: • A therapeutic questionnaire to help you get in touch with your personal taste and diagnose your home’s physical, emotional, and energy flow issues • A prescription with recommendations for each room based on your needs and lifestyle–including tips on how to use color, lighting, and accessories • A treatment plan, including regular maintenance schedules to ensure the ongoing health of your space • Illustrations of floor plans and decorative examples that allow you to visualize concepts before you begin With surprising ease and without elaborate professional help, Apartment Therapy will help you clear a path through disorder and indecision–to reveal a home you’ll love.

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Mama Made Minis Knotted Loveys - Alyson Dratch & Lindsay McNutt Cover Art

Mama Made Minis Knotted Loveys

Mama Made Minis Knotted Loveys 16 Heirloom Amigurumi Crochet Patterns by Alyson Dratch & Lindsay McNutt

Bring magic and whimsy into your home by creating 16 adorable amigurumis your minis will cherish forever. Crochet charming knotted loveys with this easy guide to amigurumi from Alyson Dratch and Lindsay McNutt, the designers and mothers behind Mama Made Minis. With 16 patterns that are sure to bring comfort and joy to your minis every day, you can make snuggly companions like: - Dash Dino - Una Unicorn - CeeCee Chick - Goldie Goose - Ezra Elephant - Hendrix Hippo - Flora Fawn - Forest Fox Complete with a step-by-step assembly guide and Aly and Lindsay’s best maker tips and tricks for assured success, these adorable loveys will come together quickly and effortlessly. Follow along with the Mamas’ expert instruction to flawlessly recreate their work or put your own spin on the patterns by switching up the color and yarn weight. Whichever exciting direction you choose, these sweet knotted loveys will make the ultimate gift for the minis in your life! Thanks to the heirloom quality of these designs, you can create each stitch with love, knowing that your child’s new plushie will be by their side for years to come!

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The Rugged Life - Clint Emerson Cover Art

The Rugged Life

The Rugged Life The Modern Guide to Self-Reliance: A Survival and Homesteading Guide by Clint Emerson

In an era of escalating crises, what would you do after disaster struck? Are you prepared to keep yourself and your family alive for a month? A year? What about a lifetime? “Add The Rugged Life by former Navy SEAL Clint Emerson to your library today and get on the path to independence and self-sufficiency.”—Jack Carr, Navy SEAL Sniper and #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Devil’s Hand Clint Emerson is the go-to expert for surviving the first minutes, hours, and days of a crisis. Now, in The Rugged Life, he works with modern homesteading experts to show you how to thrive over the long term by being prepared and self-sufficient. You can live the Rugged Life completely off-the-grid by farming your own food and using the waste from your toilet for compost. You can also live it by adding solar panels to your home, keeping chickens and bees in your backyard, or starting a windowsill garden. Each of these homesteading and prepper long-term survival skills stand on their own, and taken together, they can help you design the independent life you want for yourself and your family. • Be your own protector: Create a last-resort emergency plan; gather medicinal plants; protect against dangerous animals and threats; understand survival first aid • Be your own provider: Hunt for game; make a gillnet; set snares; forage for wild foods; build a rabbit hutch; ice fish; butcher a pig; keep bees • Be your own builder: Retrofit a van; set up solar, microhydro, and geothermal power; create a water catchment and filtration system; build a shipping container home • Be your own farmer: Grow a victory garden; build a greenhouse; waffle garden to save space and resources; build a root cellar; can, dry, and store crops; operate a tractor • Be your own homesteader: Make your own shampoo and face creams; pickle and ferment food; make natural bug spray and cleaning products; smoke meat; tan a hide With hundreds of step-by-step, illustrated skills and projects, The Rugged Life is for everyone who wants to become more self-reliant, live off the land, and be prepared for anything.

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Black & Decker Codes for Homeowners - Bruce Barker Cover Art

Black & Decker Codes for Homeowners

Black & Decker Codes for Homeowners Electrical Mechanical Plumbing Building Updated through 2014 by Bruce Barker

A graphic, highly user-friendly guide to national codes for residential construction. Codes for Homeowners uses clear photographs to show exactly how the parts of your house are supposed to look once the work is done. Written by International Residential Codes-certified home inspector Bruce Barker, this second edition of Codes for Homeowners is current with most national codes in force for the period of 2012 through 2014. Based on his decades of experience, Inspector Bruce has winnowed down the massive heap of codes in force to only those that a single-family homeowner is likely to encounter. Building codes, electrical codes, plumbing codes and mechanical (HVAC) codes are shown and described in everyday language. The 2nd edition includes all of the great information in the first version but is updated to reflect any changes in the codes in force, including the National Electrical Code, the Universal Plumbing Code and the International Residential Code.

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Decorating Your Home, 2E - Mary Young Cover Art

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Decorating Your Home, 2E

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Decorating Your Home, 2E by Mary Young

Ever look around the walls of your home and think, "Blah!" Do you have Martha-Stewart envy? Do you buy decorating magazines by the dozen and just end up throwing up hands at the impossibility of the task of re-doing your home? Fret no more. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Decorating Your Home , Second Edition , gives clear, easy–to–understand instruction to turn the most humble abode into a work of art. This brand new, updated second edition has even more photos than before to help you get a picture-perfect vision of your decorating dreams. An all-new chapter on decorating resources on the Web, as well as how to use such hot tickets as e-Bay to get that perfect item for your home at a perfectly low price.

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domino - Editors of domino Cover Art

domino

domino Your Guide to a Stylish Home by Editors of domino

From the editors of domino magazine comes your essential guide to discovering your personal style and creating a space you love. Since launching in 2005, domino has attracted a fiercely loyal following, which looks to the brand as the definitive source for decorating and style. The brand’s first book, domino: The Book of Decorating , was an immediate bestseller upon its release and has established itself as the quintessential guide to demystifying interior design. domino: Your Guide to a Stylish Home builds on the first book with a more detailed and modern perspective on how to personalize, style, and create a home you love. In a time when the flood of decorating advice and inspiration online can feel overwhelming, domino: Your Guide to a Stylish Home provides a trusted filter, using the friendly and authoritative voice of domino to teach readers about attainable, stylish design and how to make it uniquely your own. domino: Your Guide to a Stylish Home will help readers to: -Identify your personal decorating style -Find inspiration from hundreds of beautiful, inspiring photos of real homes -Style the major and minor components of your home—from textiles to table settings to art -Shop for quality pieces that will stand the test of time -Learn from domino editors and tastemakers about how to style magazine-quality looks in their own spaces domino: Your Guide to a Stylish Home takes a detailed approach to the specifics of making a space your own—the key pieces, accessories, colors, patterns, objects, decorative treatments, lighting, and art that personalize a space and truly make it a unique and stylish home. It aims to help readers achieve domino ’s number one goal: creating a space you love.

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150 Best New Bathroom Ideas - Francesc Zamora Cover Art

150 Best New Bathroom Ideas

150 Best New Bathroom Ideas by Francesc Zamora

For homeowners and architects alike, an irresistible collection of hundreds of inspirational full-color profiles of 150 of the most exciting contemporary bathroom designs. Showcasing an extensive collection of designs and style, captured in stunning full-color photos, 150 Best New Bathroom Ideas provides an in-depth review of outstanding bathroom designs from internationally renowned architects and designers. Here are the most attractive, functional, and cost-effective bathroom concepts from around the world. Practical yet beautiful and stylish, 150 Best New Bathroom Ideas includes innovative ideas for lighting, floor, wall, and window treatments, and for showers, toilets, sinks, and bathtubs. An essential design and decorating reference, 150 Best New Bathroom Ideas covers the diversity of current trends and is an inspirational source for homeowners, designers, interior decorators, and architects.

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63 Easy-to-Crochet Pattern Stitches - Darla Sims Cover Art

63 Easy-to-Crochet Pattern Stitches

63 Easy-to-Crochet Pattern Stitches Combine to Make an Heirloom Afghan by Darla Sims

Not only will you be able to make the beautiful Sampler Afghan included in this booklet, but you will have 63 basic pattern stitches that can be used for other projects. A Basic Stitch Guide and clear, easy-to-follow instructions are included.

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Teaming with Nutrients - Jeff Lowenfels Cover Art

Teaming with Nutrients

Teaming with Nutrients The Organic Gardener's Guide to Optimizing Plant Nutrition by Jeff Lowenfels

​“Gets deep into the weeds, so to speak, of the microscopic architecture of plants and the biochemical processes at play.” — Washington Post Most gardeners realize that plants need to be fed, but many of us know little about the nature of the science involved. In Teaming with Nutrients , Jeff Lowenfels explains the basics of plant nutrition from an organic gardener’s perspective. In his trademark down-to-earth, style, Lowenfels explains the role of both macronutrients and micronutrients and shows gardeners how to provide these essentials through organic, easy-to-follow techniques. Along the way, Lowenfels provides easy-to-grasp lessons in the biology, chemistry, and botany needed to understand how nutrients get into  the plant and what they do once they’re inside.

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Growing Vegetables in Drought, Desert, and Dry Times - Maureen Gilmer Cover Art

Growing Vegetables in Drought, Desert, and Dry Times

Growing Vegetables in Drought, Desert, and Dry Times The Complete Guide to Organic Gardening without Wasting Water by Maureen Gilmer

Master organic vegetable gardening in 4 different low-water conditions—including high and low desert, drought, and voluntary water conservation. Features over 100 photos, maps, and diagrams—perfect for vegetable gardeners in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and more!   Dedicated home gardeners will discover how to grow delicious produce in dry times with this authoritative full-color handbook. Using modern techniques, as well as tips from native traditions ranging from the southwestern United States to the Middle East, this guide offers the best of ancient wisdom and the newest innovations in conservation.   Inside you’ll find over 100 color photos, maps, and diagrams, plus expert information on: • Gardening in high and low desert , drought conditions, and for voluntary water conservation • How to assess your site and climate modification • Water-wise gardening methods: in-ground, container, and raised bed gardening • Soil science , proper watering methods , and pest control • How to choose drought-tolerant and desert-hardy vegetable seeds • Recommended varieties by region , plus a seasonal crop guide • Resource list , checklist , and glossary While this guide is geared towards those who live in high desert, low desert, mountains (short season), Pacific coast, and inland valley areas of the Western United States, gardeners anywhere in the world looking to save water can find useful guidance. As more communities suffer the effects of climate change, experienced desert gardener Maureen Gilmer’s sage advice on dry gardening becomes more and more relevant.

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The Complete Guide to Shih Tzu Dogs: Learn Everything You Need to Know in Order to Prepare For, Find, Love, and Successfully Raise Your New Shih Tzu Puppy - Molly Weinfurter Cover Art

The Complete Guide to Shih Tzu Dogs: Learn Everything You Need to Know in Order to Prepare For, Find, Love, and Successfully Raise Your New Shih Tzu Puppy

The Complete Guide to Shih Tzu Dogs: Learn Everything You Need to Know in Order to Prepare For, Find, Love, and Successfully Raise Your New Shih Tzu Puppy by Molly Weinfurter

Do you think you've got what it takes to care for a Shih Tzu? They're one of the most popular non-shedding small breeds, but there's a lot to know before bringing one into your life. They can be a bit stubborn, but their big personality and loving nature makes up for it. A Shih Tzu is the ideal pet for anyone who needs a dog with a perfect balance between playful and lazy. In The Complete Guide to Shih Tzus you will learn everything you need to know from start to end; how to choose a puppy, training, traveling, grooming, health care and senior care. You will also learn all about the background of the breed, its history, breed pre-disposed diseases, and special traits. All the information is specific to Shih Tzus and in easy-reading comprehensive detail. Find answers to questions like: Is a Shih Tzu the right dog for me?I brought my Shih Tzu home. What now?How can I best train my Shih Tzu?What are some common mistakes should I avoid? This book is designed to help guide you through life with a Shih Tzu from puppy to old age and everything in between. Chapters include all the basics such as: What is a Shih Tzu?Choosing a Shih TzuPreparing your Home for your Shih TzuBringing Home your Shih TzuBasic TrainingSocializing with People and AnimalsPhysical and Mental ExerciseTeaching Your Shih TzuDealing With Unwanted BehaviorsTraveling with Shih TzusGrooming your Shih TzuBasic Health CareAging Shih Tzu Care Compiled by experienced Shih Tzu owner, Molly Weinfurter, the book will ensure there is nothing left for you to wonder or worry about. It will provide you with everything you need to know to help you care for, train and bond with your new Shih Tzu puppy. "The Complete Guide to Shih Tzus" will teach you exactly what you need to know before bringing your new Shih Tzu home, and prepare you to raise a happy healthy Shih Tzu well into its golden years!

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Indoor Plants - Collins Cover Art

Indoor Plants

Indoor Plants by Collins

A practical, easy-to-use, pocketable guide covering all the basics of choosing and caring for plants in your home. Indoor plants can decorate any room – transforming the space with colour and scent all year round. But few people are aware of the incredible range of weird and wonderful species it is possible to grow indoors – and it seems even fewer people know how to keep them alive! This title in the highly successful Collins Gem series will show you how. There are plants to suit every taste – and every level of commitment – which means that the absolute beginner to the green-fingered gardener can enjoy beautiful plants indoors. Contents include: Buying plants Care and maintenance Soil preparation Propagation A-Z of species including flowering plants, foliage plants, cacti and succulents Tips on how to grow food and herbs indoors

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Origami: The Ultimate Origami Guide - Master Origami in 2 hours. Learn Origami with 20 Step by Step Projects that Inspire You - Elithabeth Rays Cover Art

Origami: The Ultimate Origami Guide - Master Origami in 2 hours. Learn Origami with 20 Step by Step Projects that Inspire You

Origami: The Ultimate Origami Guide - Master Origami in 2 hours. Learn Origami with 20 Step by Step Projects that Inspire You by Elithabeth Rays

Are you interested in learning the elegant and eye-catching Japanese art of Origami but are unsure of where to start?  Does the thought of learning on your own seem daunting or overwhelming?  Have you attempted to make Origami designs in the past but felt it was too difficult or frustrating?  Are you looking to learn something new and unique?  Look no further!  In this instructional, easy to understand instructional book, you can learn how to master all of the delicate folds and shaping techniques that Origami entails.  Complete with pictures, full descriptions and step-by-step explanations, you will find yourself learning fast and forgetting any past frustrations or difficulties.  With the help of this book, you too can learn how to make Origami art! When learning something new, the biggest obstacle (and usually biggest complaint) is that the learning process is frustrating, time consuming, complicated and hard to understand.  Origami is no different!  While much of Origami requires confusing folds, complex shaping and strange bending of the paper, this book takes away those worries!  With the help of this book and it’s step-by-step and carefully explained instructions you can learn at your own speed and with the help of concise teaching and pictures. This book includes: -Step-by-step instructions with careful explanations and descriptions -Color pictures -Basic introduction to fundamental Origami folds - Tools used in Origami -10 very simple, beginner Origami projects to learn the basics -5 novice Origami projects to broaden your knowledge -5 Origami projects that will add a challenge -Tips and tricks of Origami -How to avoid possible frustrations with Origami

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The Modern Natural Dyer - Kristine Vejar Cover Art

The Modern Natural Dyer

The Modern Natural Dyer A Comprehensive Guide to Dyeing Silk, Wool, Linen, and Cotton at Home by Kristine Vejar

"Kristine's book breaks down natural dyeing from both a scientific and creative perspective, making the process feel as approachable as it is beautiful." — Design*Sponge Thousands of natural materials can produce glorious color—the insect cochineal produces pink, maroon, and purple, and more than 500 species of plants produce indigo blue. In  The Modern Natural Dyer  expert Kristine Vejar shares the most user-friendly techniques for dyeing yarn, fabric, and finished goods at home with foraged and garden-raised dyestuffs as well as with convenient natural dye extracts. Demystifying the "magic," Vejar explains in explicit, easy-to-follow detail how to produce consistent, long-lasting color. With stunning photography of the dyes themselves, the dyeing process, and twenty projects for home and wardrobe (some to knit, some to sew, and some just a matter of submerging a finished piece in a prepared bath),  The Modern Natural Dyer  is a complete resource for aspiring and experienced dye artisans. "A terrific primer for anyone new to the technique. Kristine walks you through the ins and outs of the process, from defining what scouring and mordanting mean to helping you learn how best to achieve desired colors." — DIY Network "Vejar's lovely book is very sophisticated and detailed." — Library Journal (starred review) "Absolutely stunning . . . The projects range from dyeing pre-made items like a slip, silk scarf or tote bag to dyeing yarn to knit a hat, shawl or cardigan . . . exceeded all my high expectations." — Make Something

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