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Even if all you have is a balcony, patio, or front stoop, you can grow and cultivate a fresh bounty of vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers to enjoy in every season. Stuckey pairs the spirit of the Victory Gardens of the 1940s to today's container gardens. Whether you're a new or experienced gardener, Stuckey provides everything you need to know for your own container Victory Garden. -- adapted from back cover
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English
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We were all taught the fundamentals of writing well in school. But how do we write effectively in today's hyper-interactive world? When The Elements of Style and On Writing Well were published in 1959 and 1976, the Internet hadn't been invented. Since then, there has been a radical transformation in how we communicate. The average American adult receives over 120 emails and over 100 text messages each day. With all this correspondence, gaining a busy...
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"In a radical departure from standard advice and widely-held assumptions about the effort and suffering required for creative success, The Way of the Fearless Writer will show you there is another way to thrive - a path of trust, ease, freedom and joy"--
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English
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"Homesteader Leah M. Webb shares her strategy for implementing a homestead plan in seven stages by starting small and gradually adding more features each year. Step-by-step photos from the author's own homestead, accompanied by her hard-earned advice and instruction, make this a one-of-a-kind guide for anyone who aspires to grow more of their own food"--
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Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
243 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
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English
Description
The joy and wonder of a garden-inspired lifestyle is captured in this book filled with recipes, gardening wisdom, craft and wellness projects, and nature-based activities.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Emotional development experts Alyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed. and Lauren Stauble M.S. are at the forefront of a movement to foster little ones' emotional intelligence. Their revolutionary Collaborative Emotion Processing (CEP) method has been a game changer for parents and educators, and now they are sharing it with readers in this indispensable guide.--
Publisher
Rocky Nook
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
Quickly learn the basics of 35mm film photography: loading film, using the built-in light meter, the exposure triangle, composition tips, and shooting scenarios so you can capture great photos! Designed for photographers who want a quick introduction (or refresher) to 35mm film photography, this handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you're out and about. • Confirm that your camera is set up properly...
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English
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"SOS! The Technology Guidebook for Parents of Tweens and Teens is Sheryl Gould's guidebook for parents who seek to keep their children safe online--away from inappropriate content, strangers, and cyberbullying--by equipping them to have the important conversations. With over fifteen years of experience coaching parents and working with families, Sheryl Gould understands how overwhelming and stressful it can be to monitor a child's internet usage for...
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Series
Publisher
Emerald Career Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
3rd edition.
Physical Desc
iv, 252 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
MODERNIZE YOUR RESUME shows you how to craft a winning resume to meet the complexities of today's employment market. The 3rd edition includes new resume samples along with companion LinkedIn profiles and writing guidelines, special chapters for challenging circumstances (career change, consulting/freelance, military transition, return to work), and updated e-resume recommendations. In this book, you'll learn to: Write tight, lean, clean, laser-focused...
11) Kittens
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Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
xii, 303 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
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Kittens For Dummies is a must-have guide for new kitten owners or those thinking about getting another one to add to their pet family. Kitten expert Dusty Rainbolt walks readers through choosing the right kitten to suit their lifestyle and provides solid information on getting a kitten from a breeder or a shelter. Readers will discover how to properly care for their new kitten with sound and friendly advice on feeding, setting up litter boxes, grooming,...
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Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
191 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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English
Description
If you've ever wanted to get started in the craft of clay making, No Kiln, Handbuilding Clay Projects is the perfect place to start -- no kiln, wheel, or lathe needed! A complete, beginner-friendly guide, this is an exciting resource that's filled with insight on setting up a workshop space, different tools and clays, common terms to know, and other clay making basics. Over 50 elegant but simple clay projects -- ranging from candlesticks and flower...
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Publisher
New Society Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
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x, 205 pages : illustrations, portrait ; 23 cm
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English
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"Compost Science for Gardeners demystifies the full range of composting methods and helps readers determine or select the best technique for their situation. This comprehensive, plain-language, science-based book covers everything from the inputs required to the beneficial impacts on the environment and soil health."--
Publisher
Rocky Nook
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
Quickly learn and reference the basic skills of sewing and apply them to garment making and crafting. Designed for sewists and DIY crafters who need a guide to the many common stitches, fasteners, pleats, darts, and hems used for sewing. This handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide offers sewists information on the basic and necessary skills you need to follow a pattern, alter and embellish your projects, and create exquisite and accurate...
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Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Flowers are a perennial favourite of artists; and what better medium than luminous, delicate watercolour? Fiona Peart's new book is a complete course in learning to paint flowers, packed with handy hints and tips for new artists - or indeed anyone who wants to capture the beauty of flowers with paint. Numerous simple step-by-step exercises are seeded through the book to allow the reader's skills to grow towards more complex and rewarding projects....
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Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Language
English
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"Yokai come in every imaginable shape and form--from frightening ghosts and cruel demons to cute fairies and enchanted animals. They can be evil monsters, harmless tricksters or prophets of doom, depending on their inclination. This book includes 100 supernatural Yokai, including Tengu, Kappa, Peroritaro, Baku, and more. This book has over 175 full-color drawings depicting the appearances of these weird creatures"--
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Series
Publisher
New Riders
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations
Language
English
Description
Nowadays, telling a story through video is a necessity. Video has become the new printed word. Creators must be able to craft video narratives using one of the most powerful tools availablethe smartphone. In Video Storytelling Projects, award-winning content creator RC Concepcion shows you how to combine the timeless principles of storytelling with the latest technology. Youll identify the right gear you need in your bag, the best techniques you need...
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Publisher
NEW RIDERS
Pub. Date
2023
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
Adobe Photoshop, the worlds most popular image-editing program, is now available on the iPad. So, wherever you are, you can use familiar Photoshop tools to retouch photos, create compositions, work with layers, add text and a whole lot more. Photoshop on the iPad helps you make the most of Photoshops iPad-optimized interface, as well as combine Photoshop with other familiar Adobe iPad apps, from Lightroom to Fresco. Packed with practical exercises,...
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Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
208 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
It's all about using light, texture, color, shape and placement to create balance! Filled with inspiring images of unconventional flower arrangements, this new book by Japanese Ikebana master Yuji Ueno shows you how to use light and position as well as color, shape and texture - of both flowers and vessel - to make inexpensive floral arrangements that convey a Zen sense of simplicity, calm and balance.
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Series
Putnam's art hand-books volume I
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons, 182 Fifth Avenue
Pub. Date
1878.
Physical Desc
74 pages, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates : illustrations, diagrams ; 18 cm.
Language
English
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