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Oprah's Book Club Pick

An emotional, rousing novel inspired by the incredible true story of two giraffes who made headlines and won the hearts of Depression-era America. “Few true friends have I known and two were giraffes…” Woodrow Wilson Nickel, age 105, feels his life ebbing away. But when he learns giraffes are going extinct, he finds himself recalling the unforgettable experience he cannot take to his grave. It’s 1938. The Great Depression lingers. Hitler is threatening Europe, and world-weary Americans long for wonder. They find it in two giraffes who miraculously survive a hurricane while crossing the Atlantic. What follows is a twelve-day road trip in a custom truck to deliver Southern California’s first giraffes to the San Diego Zoo. Behind the wheel is the young Dust Bowl rowdy Woodrow. Inspired by true events, the tale weaves real-life figures with fictional ones, including the world’s first female zoo director, a crusty old man with a past, a young female photographer with a secret, and assorted reprobates as spotty as the giraffes. Part adventure, part historical saga, and part coming-of-age love story, West with Giraffes explores what it means to be changed by the grace of animals, the kindness of strangers, the passing of time, and a story told before it’s too late.

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

#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.

The Useful Book

“Master everyday tasks and take on a variety of projects and repairs around the house [with] this DIY encyclopedia” ( The Buffalo News ). A modern and energetically designed reference with everything you need to know to roll up your sleeves and cook it, build it, sew it, clean it, or repair it yourself. In other words, everything you would have learned from your shop and home ec teachers, if you’d had them. The Useful Book features 138 practical projects and how-tos, with step-by-step instructions and illustrations, relevant charts, sidebars, lists, and handy toolboxes. There’s a kitchen crash course, including the must-haves for a well-stocked pantry; how to boil an egg (and peel it frustration-free); how to grill, steam, sauté, and roast vegetables. There’s Sewing 101, plus how to fold a fitted sheet, tie a tie, mop a floor, make a bed, and set the table for a formal dinner. Next up: a twenty-first-century shop class. The tools that everyone should have, and dozens of cool projects that teach fundamental techniques. Practice measuring, cutting, and nailing by building a birdhouse. Make a bookshelf or a riveted metal picture frame. Plus: do-it-yourself plumbing; car repair basics; and home maintenance, from priming and painting to refinishing wood floors. “Married couple Sharon Bowers and David Bowers serve as mom-and-pop guides through the never-ending task of housekeeping in this handy book of how-tos . . . Readers learning to live on their own will want to have this book on hand.” — Publishers Weekly “Anyone who studiously read the book cover to cover would become the paragon jack of all trades.”— Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Simply Clean

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.

99 Super Aquarium Keeping Tips

99 Super Aquarium Keeping Tips is for the enthusiast, the novice and for the person with a bowl on the kitchen table with a beautiful Siamese Fighter and some driftwood. We have designed this book as a "coffee table" style book that is beautifully presented with helpful tips and good reminders on keeping fish.

The Forever Dog Life

In this beautifully illustrated guide, the authors of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Forever Dog show how to create a thriving, sustainable lifestyle and environment to help your dog live a longer, happier, and healthier life In The Forever Dog, Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Becker explained that your dog’s longevity starts with proper nourishment. In The Forever Dog Life, they offer simple ways you can help your dog live longer and better from the inside-out and outside-in, including easy-to-follow tools, recipes, and tips. Learn to prepare healthy, homemade meals your dog will love, with more than 120 nutritionally packed recipes for delicious food bowls, fresh food toppers that supercharge any type of pet food, and nourishing broths and stews that entice the pickiest of eaters. And don’t forget DIY training treats, cookies, jerkies, and chews. Accompanying the recipes are science-rich tips for the best ingredients, food hacks, and tools to use in the kitchen. But food is only one aspect of a dog’s good health. The Forever Dog Life teaches you how to make your home as healthy as possible, with practical instructions for creating your own non-toxic DIY cleaners, natural disinfectants, and lawn care solutions that can easily replace hazardous chemical-based products that negatively impact our pet’s health. Also included are all-natural recipes for body care, including shampoos and conditioners, skin rinses, oral and ear care, and chemical-free flea and tick solutions. Habib and Becker make it easy to incorporate their science-backed tips into your home, so your dog (and cat!) can live a long, happy, and healthy life. Filled with wonderful stories and fantastic canines, The Forever Dog Life makes the world a safer, healthier, and happier place for animals. Backed by science and filled with photographs and four-color instructions, it is the ultimate handbook to help your dogs and cats live their best life.

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2022

Identify your coins quickly and easily! THE OFFICIAL RED BOOK® features full-color, actual-size and enlarged photos, with historical details about each piece. The Red Book shows mintages for all federal coins, from the ultra rare to the everyday. You might have a real rarity in your pocket change! Find out how much your coins are worth: The Red Book has clear, easy-to-follow grading information for each series, and prices in up to 9 grades per coin. Colonial and early American coins · Federal coins · Commemoratives Proof and Mint sets · Die varieties and errors · Civil War tokens · Territorial gold · State and territorial quarters · National Park quarters · Presidential dollars · Puerto Rican, Philippine, and Hawaiian coins · Error coins · Bullion

Middle-earth™ Strategy Battle Game Rules Manual

The Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game is the tabletop game for two or more players set within the world of Middle-earth. With it you can play through the events from The Lord of the Rings ™, The Hobbit ™, and The War of the Rohirrim ™, and muster armies from these movies using your collection of miniatures. Take control of your favourite heroes, villains, and armies from across Middle-earth and recreate epic battles. Gather your forces and challenge your opponents in a test of wits, strategy, and tactical prowess. This rules manual is a comprehensive guide to the hobby of building, painting, and playing games with your miniatures – whether you choose the forces of Good or Evil. Contents: Introduction An overview of the wider hobby of collecting, painting, and playing with your miniatures. Rules The core of the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game: – Code of Conduct and Basic Principles: A framework for players to adhere to, and a primer on the fundamental concepts and terms used in the book. – Turn Sequence: Learn about the five phases – Priority, Movement, Shoot, Fight, which covers close combat, and Courage and Intelligence. – Unit Types: How Cavalry, Heroes, Monsters, Warbeasts, and Chariots work. – Weapons and Wargear: This section explains the variety of equipment available to your warriors, and the impact your choices will have on your tactical decisions. – Magic: This section explains targeting, casting, and resisting magical powers. – Special Rules: This section collects together 44 common Special Rules for easy reference. – Advanced Rules: Found in certain scenarios, these rules are handy when recreating scenes from the history of Middle-earth. – Siege Engines: Rules for fielding these immense threats, covering their movement, firing, upgrades, and crew (and their ability to launch severed heads as ammunition…). – Sieges: Throughout the history of Middle-earth, many sieges have taken place – these are the basic rules for creating your own sieges with your models. Narrative Play Recreate your favourite battles and scenes from the movies! These scenarios are also great to play as part of a campaign, where you can re-enact a chain of events, from short scenarios, to massive Sieges. Matched Play In Matched Play games, you and your opponent gather your forces of heroes and warriors from your collection, up to an agreed points limit, before unleashing your armies for the fate of Middle-earth. Scenarios This section includes six Matched Play Scenarios, each with their own layout, starting positions, initial priority, objectives, victory points, and special rules. Model Showcase Photography of armies and miniatures playable in the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game. Index The Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game Rules manual concludes with an alphabetised rules Index for readers to reference and quickly find the rules they need during games. © New Line Productions, Inc. All rights reserved. MIDDLE-EARTH, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING and the names of the characters, items, events and places therein are trademarks of Middle-earth Enterprises, LLC under license to New Line Productions, Inc. (S24) © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved. THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY, THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG, THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM and the names of the characters, items, events and places therein are trademarks of Middle-earth Enterprises, LLC under license to New Line Productions, Inc. (s24) Middle-earth, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings and the names of the characters, places, items and events therein, are trademarks of Middle-earth Enterprises, LLC used under license by Games Workshop. All rights reserved. (S24)

Armies of The Lord of The Rings™

Armies of The Lord of The Rings is a gaming supplement for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game that provides profiles and rules for all your favourite heroes and villains from The Lord of the Rings™: Motion Picture Trilogy and The War of the Rohirrim ™. Muster grand armies from the movies using your collection of miniatures and recreate all of your favourite scenes on the tabletop. From the plains of Rohan and the great cities of Gondor, to the very darkest reaches or Mordor, gather your forces and prepare to do battle with your opponent in a test of generalship, strategy, and tactics. This gaming supplement features over 150 profiles, 27 forces of Good Army Lists, and 19 forces of Evil Army Lists. Contents: Forces of Good: Unit profiles, special rules, wargear, options, and Heroic Actions for the following units. – 25x Free Peoples profiles – 22x Rohan profiles – 25x Gondor profiles – 15x Elven Kingdoms profiles Good Army Lists: Photography, background information, army composition, additional rules, and special rules for the following 27 armies – The Fellowship, The Shire, Road to Rivendell, Breaking of the Fellowship, Kingdom of Rohan, Road to Helm's Deep, Defenders of Helm's Deep, Ride Out, Riders of Éomer, Riders of Théoden, Army of Edoras, Defenders of the Hornburg, Minas Tirith, Garrison of Ithilien, Reclamation of Osgiliath, Atop the Walls, Return of the King, Defenders of the Pelennor, Men of the West, Númenor, Lindon, Rivendell, The Last Alliance, Lothlórien, Fangorn, The Eagles, and Realms of Men. Forces of Evil: Unit profiles, special rules, wargear, options, and Heroic Actions for the following units. – 25x Mordor profiles – 23x Isengard profiles – 8x Hill Tribes profiles – 5x Misty Mountains profiles – 8x Fallen Realms profiles Evil Army Lists: Photography, background information, army composition, and additional rules for the following 19 armies – Barad-dûr, The Black Riders, Wraiths on Wings, Army of Gothmog, Legions of Mordor, Minas Morgul, Cirith Ungol, The Black Gate, Army of the White Hand, Lutz's Scouts, Uglúk's Scouts, Wolves of Isengard, Muster of Isengard, Assault Upon Helm's Deep, Usurpers of Edoras, Besiegers of the Hornburg, Depths of Moria, Harad, and Corsair Fleets. You will need a copy of the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game Rules Manual , available separately, to use this gaming supplement. © New Line Productions, Inc. All rights reserved. MIDDLE-EARTH, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING and the names of the characters, items, events and places therein are trademarks of Middle-earth Enterprises, LLC under license to New Line Productions, Inc. (S24) © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved. THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY, THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG, THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM and the names of the characters, items, events and places therein are trademarks of Middle-earth Enterprises, LLC under license to New Line Productions, Inc. (s24) Middle-earth, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings and the names of the characters, places, items and events therein, are trademarks of Middle-earth Enterprises, LLC used under license by Games Workshop. All rights reserved. (S24)

No New Things

From award-winning sustainability expert Ashlee Piper, a witty, no-nonsense guide to regaining control over your time, consumerist impulses, and financial and mental wellness For nearly two years, Ashlee Piper challenged herself to buy nothing new. And in the process, she got out of debt, cut clutter, crushed her goals, and became healthier and happier than ever—all the things she’d always wanted to do but “never had time to” (because she was mindlessly scrolling, shopping, spending, and stressing). After a decade of fine-tuning, No New Things guides readers through the same revolutionarily simple challenge that has helped thousands of global participants find freedom and fulfillment in just thirty days. The book follows the rise of what Piper calls “conditioned consumerism” and how it sneakily hijacks our time, money, and mental bandwidth, as well as harms the planet. From there, readers follow customizable daily action items that bring about the ease and richness of a life less bogged down by spending and stuff, without compromising on style, convenience, or fun. Whether you’re a bona fide shopaholic or someone who just wants to buy less and live more, No New Things is the antidote to modern overwhelm.

Necromunda: Core Rulebook

Necromunda. This hive world was founded over 15,000 years ago, as a mining and manufacturing colony. In the millennia since, the planet's mountains have been reduced to rubble for the ore within, its seas turned into oceans of chemical sludge, its very air poisoned with radioactive filth. Teeming billions infest its vast hive cities, from the glittering spires to the bowels of the underhive, a maddening mass of humanity that lives, works, fights, and dies without ever seeing the light of day. In the world beyond, outlaw gangs and nomadic tribes war endlessly over trade routes across the irradiated ash wastes. Life is cheap. The bullet is king. And in the shadows of the hive, only the strongest endure... This rulebook is the definitive guide to the game of Necromunda – the tabletop skirmish wargame of anarchy and violence, where players control rival gangs battling for supremacy. It contains the full and updated core rules of the game, including new additions like vehicles, founding gangs, and ash wastes weather, along with campaign rules and scenarios. The book also offers an in-depth look at the setting of Necromunda through background lore and stunning illustrations. It's an essential resource for anyone who wants to enter the brutal world of inter-gang warfare! This 336-page eBook contains: – Lore of Necromunda: Learn about the locales and locals of this nightmare world, from the choking underhive depths to the toxic expanse of the ash wastes. Includes a look at each of the major gang factions, maps of Hive Primus and the planet's western hemisphere, and a detailed timeline stretching back to the Dark Age of Technology. – Core Rules: Updated and revised core rules for the game of Necromunda. You'll learn the basic principles of gang warfare and fighter characteristics, how to play out a full battle of rounds and phases, and advanced rules for elements like psykers or vehicular combat. This book incorporates updates from a variety of supplements and FAQs, collating all the core rules you need in one place. – Founding a Gang: Rules for creating, equipping, expanding, and updating a gang of your own – including earning experience or injuries, purchasing wargear and Advancements for individual gang members, hiring mercenaries and extra muscle, and creating Skirmish gangs for one-off battles. – Dominion Campaign: A comprehensive campaign system, allowing you to advance your gangs and fight over valuable territories – including victory conditions, rules for income and challenges, and 26 unique territories to seize control of, each with their own distinct benefits. – Battlefields & Scenarios: Learn how to set up your battlefields in the underhive or ash wastes, discover special rules that cover everything from loot caskets and booby traps to radioactive firestorms, and fight it out in 11 different scenarios where victory means wealth and glory for your gang. – Arbitrator’s Toolkit: An expanded Arbitrator’s Toolkit, with rules to help you shape the perfect campaign and story – including multiple campaign variants, optional special rules, new House Favour rules for rewarding Underdogs, and guidelines on using gang tactics. – Gang Tactics & Skills: A complete set of core Gang Tactics and general Skills, available for any and all gangs to use as they play out battles and develop new abilities. – The Trading Post: The complete Trading Post, with rules for buying, selling, and using a huge variety of weapons, armour, wargear, bionics, accessories, chems, companions, and more – including a full list of weapon traits. The Trading Post also incorporates items that were previously available only on the Black Market. This book provides the core rules for games of Necromunda. You'll find the rules for specific gangs in other Necromunda "House of..." or "Book of..." supplements, which are available separately.

Total Cat Mojo

This comprehensive cat care guide from the star of the hit Animal Planet show "My Cat from Hell," Jackson Galaxy, shows us how to eliminate feline behavioral problems by understanding cats' instinctive behavior. Cat Mojo is the confidence that cats exhibit when they are at ease in their environment and in touch with their natural instincts—to hunt, catch, kill, eat, groom, and sleep. Problems such as litter box avoidance and aggression arise when cats lack this confidence. Jackson Galaxy's number one piece of advice to his clients is to help their cats harness their mojo. This book is his most comprehensive guide yet to cat behavior and basic cat care, rooted in understanding cats better. From getting kittens off to the right start socially, to taking care of cats in their senior years, and everything in between, this book addresses the head-to-toe physical and emotional needs of cats—whether related to grooming, nutrition, play, or stress-free trips to the vet.

Marley & Me

The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. Now with photos and new material. Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans. John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow furball of a puppy. Life would never be the same. Marley grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound streamroller of a Labrador retriever. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, and stole women's undergarments. Obedience school did no good -- Marley was expelled. But just as Marley joyfully refused any limits on his behavior, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. Marley remained a model of devotion, even when his family was at its wit's end. Unconditional love, they would learn, comes in many forms. Marley & Me is John Grogan's funny, unforgettable tribute to this wonderful, wildly neurotic Lab and the meaning he brought to their lives.

Puppy Training: How To Train Your Puppy To Be A Well-Trained, Well-Behaved, and Happy Dog

What Would It Mean To You To Have A Well-Trained, Well-Behaved, Happy Puppy? The best way to have a well-trained, well-behaved dog is to start with a well-trained, well-behaved puppy. The best possible time to start training your dog is when he/she is a puppy. If you stop and think about it for a moment, isn't it easier to create good habits in a puppy than to try to undo bad habits in a full-grown dog? By training your puppy you will create a strong foundation for a healthy, happy, lifelong relationship. Your puppy deserves the best. Why not make sure you give him/her the best possible life through the incredible gift of proper training and discipline. Imagine how proud you will feel when guests arrive at your house and tell you, "I've never seen a puppy that was so well-behaved". Have the best possible relationship with your puppy by properly training your puppy. The key to any great and fulfilling relationship is respect and communication. With proper puppy obedience training your puppy will learn what is expected of them and learn to act accordingly. By understanding your puppy's behavior you will better understand what your puppy expects from you. This shared understanding, respect, and communication will form an amazing bond that will last a lifetime. If you are already experienced in training puppies then you are already applying the tips and techniques in this book. If on the other hand, you are new to training your puppy, then the tips in this book will serve you well. Here is just a sampling of the useful puppy training information you will learn in this book: The Importance Of Training Your Puppy - Learn the importance of training your puppy and why you should start training as soon as possible. Potty Training Your Puppy - Learn how to effectively potty train your puppy. How To Leash Train Your Puppy - You will learn how to leash train your puppy as well as how to select the right leash. Important Commands That Could Save Your Puppy's Life - Learn the essential commands to keep your puppy safe and out of harm's way. How To Correct Basic Puppy Behavior Problems - You will learn how to correct a wide variety of common puppy behavior problems such as excessive barking, digging, inappropriate chasing and mounting, nipping, and much more. ....and much more. You Can Read this book on your PC, Mac, Tablet, and even your SmartPhone! Download this book and train your puppy to be the well-trained, well-behaved puppy you've always dreamed of!

Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden

#1 Amazon Best Seller — Welcome to the farm! The Cut Flower Garden: Erin Benzakein is a florist-farmer, leader in the locaflor farm-to-centerpiece movement, and owner of internationally renowned Floret Flower Farm in Washington's lush Skagit Valley. A stunning flower book: This beautiful guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging gorgeous blooms year-round provides readers with vital tools to nurture a stunning flower garden and use their blossoms to create show-stopping arrangements. Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden: Cut Flower Garden is equal parts instruction and inspiration—a book overflowing with lush photography of magnificent flowers and breathtaking arrangements organized by season. Find inspiration in this lush flower book: Irresistible photos of Erin's flower farm that showcase exquisite bloomsTips for growing in a variety of spaces and climatesStep-by-step instructions for lavish garlands, airy centerpieces, and romantic floral décor for every season If you liked Paris in Bloom, you'll love Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden.

Amish Survival Secrets: A 5-Week Blueprint to Self-Sufficiency Using Forgotten Skills & Simple Living

Rediscover the Power of Simple Living—The Amish Way In a world where convenience has replaced competence, Amish Survival Secrets offers a return to real-life self-sufficiency. This is not your average survival guide—it's a 5-week step-by-step plan inspired by the time-tested practices of Amish communities who've thrived for generations without modern luxuries. Whether you're preparing for uncertain times or just craving a more intentional lifestyle, this book delivers the skills, mindset, and confidence you need to take back control—without needing a farm, a generator, or a fortune. What You'll Learn in This 5-Week Blueprint to Self-Reliance: ✔️ Week 1: Build your survival mindset the Amish way—ditch dependence and start learning real-life resilience ✔️ Week 2: Master food preservation through canning, fermenting, drying, and root cellaring—no fridge required ✔️ Week 3: Create herbal remedies and DIY healing salves from scratch using plants you can grow at home ✔️ Week 4: Set up off-grid systems for cooking, water, heat, and light—practical, affordable, and proven ✔️ Week 5: Build a strong, resilient community network based on bartering, shared skills, and mutual aid ✔️ Bonus Chapters: Learn pest control without chemicals, grow more food in less space, and troubleshoot raised bed gardens like a pro Why Readers Love This Book: •No fluff. Just clear, actionable steps you can start today •Rooted in real-life Amish traditions, adapted for modern homes •Ideal for beginners, preppers, homesteaders, and anyone seeking a more sustainable life •Packed with DIY guides, checklists, recipes, remedies, and practical tips •Written in a friendly, conversational tone—like learning from a wise neighbor Start Your Self-Reliance Journey Today You don't need acres of land, fancy tools, or a pioneer bloodline. You just need this book—and the willingness to start small, stay consistent, and grow. 👉 Grab your copy of Amish Survival Secrets now and begin your 5-week transformation toward true independence, peace of mind, and purpose.

Paracord Fusion Ties - Volume 1

J.D. Lenzen is the creator of the highly acclaimed YouTube channel "Tying It All Together", and the producer of over 200 instructional videos. He's been formally recognized by the International Guild of Knot Tyers (IGKT) for his contributions to knotting, and is the originator of fusion knotting-innovative knots created through the merging of different knot elements or knotting techniques. Paracord Fusion Ties - Volume 1 is the first of a multiple volume set of books exclusively utilizing paracord for his fusion knotting techniques. Originally used as parachute suspension lines during World War II, paracord has since become a means to create an immeasurable variety of useful items, survival tools, and decorative ties. World-renowned for his knotting and tying skills, Lenzen guides readers through 35 different paracord fusion ties, all of which have never been presented in book form before. By way of over 800 crisp, clear, full-color photographs, coupled with succinctly written, easy to follow step-by-step instructions, he will show you how to create spherical ties, bars and bracelets, key fobs, medallions, straps, rapid deployment ties, and falls. A book for young and old, expert knot tyers and novices alike, Paracord Fusion Ties - Volume 1 is a must for every knot enthusiast's library!

Give Your Dog a Bone

Deals exclusively with feeding dogs. Designed for those who want easy to read, common sense guidance on feeding for maximum health, low cost and low environmental impact. Inspired by the observation that dogs and cats fed their natural whole food diet are far healthier than when fed cooked and processed foods. Contains valuable information for anyone who is involved with dogs, including vets, vet students, breeders and dog owners. Concerns the relationship between diet, health and disease in dogs. Everyone's talking about this book!

Make and Mend

An exquisite, full-color guide to sashiko, a simple Japanese stitching technique that uses stunning patterns to decorate or repair clothing, accessories, and home textiles. Requiring no special equipment other than a sewing needle and thread , Make and Mend introduces the incredibly simple technique of sashiko--a striking hand-sewing method using a running stitch to form pleasing geometric patterns. Sashiko is traditionally used to mend and repair clothing and textiles, but it can just as easily be used to create beautiful, decorative projects for the home. With fifteen projects applying a modern, on-trend aesthetic to this ancient craft, Make and Mend shows readers how to apply sashiko stitching to a variety of craft projects, such as repairing torn jeans, mending a ripped hem, and making decorative pillows, napkins, a tablecloth, and a totebag. Touching on the concepts of beauty in minimalism and resourceful simplicity, as well as a fascination with Japan and Japanese design, this easy and accessible book appeals to both the seasoned maker and total beginner.

Crochet

Learn more than 130 fully illustrated techniques and stitches and put them into practice as you go, creating 80 imaginative projects for home and to wear. Packed with step-by-step photography and clear instructions, Crochet has everything you need to crochet a gorgeous array of clothing, home decor items, and toys. Get started with your first crochet hook, work a range of classic granny squares, and discover how to craft delicate lace and openwork pieces. Practice your newly learned skills on simple projects as you move through the ebook, or dive straight into the dedicated projects chapter, which includes amigurumi and toy designs, blankets and pillows, and clothing for children and adults. Newly updated with a fresh design and brand-new photography, Crochet is both a perfect e-guide for beginners and an invaluable resource for more practiced crocheters.

Poppy in the Wild

From the #1 New York TImes bestselling author of The Dog Lived (And So WIll I) comes a tale of love and devotion defying all the odds. After losing her beloved beagle Daphne to lymphoma, author Teresa Rhyne launches herself into fostering other dogs in need, including Poppy, a small, frightened beagle rescued from the China dog meat trade. The elation of rescue quickly turns to hysteria when Poppy breaks free from a potential adopter during a torrential thunderstorm and disappears into a rugged, mountainous, 1,500 acre wilderness park. In the quest to find Poppy, Teresa will work with rescue specialists, volunteers, psychics, a Native American who communes with owls, helpful neighbors, decidedly unhelpful strangers, a howling woman, the police, crushing dead ends, glimmers of hope, and her own emotional and physical limits as she sits in the wind and rain in the wilderness park for hours each dusk and dawn with bags of roasted chicken and her dirty socks, the human lure for a terrified beagle and packs of less terrified coyotes. Meanwhile, Poppy encounters heavy rains, a homeless encampment, the Sheriff and his wife, a series of strangers, speeding traffic, hawks, and, ultimately, a world of people willing to do anything to protect rather than harm her. Through an unexpected late night encounter, Poppy is finally caught. After her time in the wild, a surprisingly transformed Poppy reunites with Teresa. Now newly confident and brave Poppy is ready to be welcomed into her forever home.

Liber Astartes – Loyalist Legiones Astartes Army Book

The Space Marine Legions of the 31st Millenium field a diverse and formidable range of genetically-enhanced warriors and advanced war machines, superior to any other military force in the galaxy. As an Age of Darkness falls across the stars and the fires of rebellion rage out of control, the armies that were used to forge the Imperium turn upon each other in an apocalyptic civil war – the Horus Heresy. Of the eighteen Space Marine Legions, only half remain loyal to their oaths. Heroes without equal, these Space Marines rally to defend the Emperor and all he has strived to build. In the turmoil of the Horus Heresy, the Loyalist armies stand firm against a tide of corruption and betrayal, waging bitter war against their former brothers – those that have forsworn their oaths and turned upon the Imperium. By the courage and might of these steadfast warriors will the fate of the Imperium, and that of humanity itself, be decided. This book is an essential guide for anyone who wants to command a Loyalist Legiones Astartes force in Warhammer: The Horus Heresy. It contains all of the rules you need to field every unit and formation available to Traitor forces, from core units and weapons shared by every Space Marine Legion to specialist rules for each of the Loyalist Legions – including Rites of War, unique wargear, signature units, and their legendary Primarchs. Inside this 344-page ebook, you'll find: – Rules and unit profiles covering every unit, weapon, and piece of wargear available to the Loyalist Legiones Astartes in Warhammer: The Horus Heresy – Legion-specific special rules, Warlord Traits, Reactions, Rites of War, wargear, unit profiles, and unique characters for each of the Loyalist Legions: the Dark Angels, White Scars, Space Wolves, Imperial Fists, Blood Angels, Iron Hands, Ultramarines, Salamanders, and Raven Guard – Profiles for each of the Loyalist Primarchs: Lion El’Johnson, Jaghatai Khan, Leman Russ, Rogal Dorn, Sanguinius, Ferrus Manus, Roboute Guilliman, Vulkan, and Corvus Corax – A visual showcase for each Loyalist Legion, containing heraldry markings, colour schemes for infantry and vehicles, and a small gallery of stunning miniatures photography In order to use the contents of this book, you will require a copy of the Warhammer: The Horus Heresy – Age of Darkness Rulebook .

Boa Constrictors in Captivity

Boas in Captivity by Vin Russo Boas in Captivity was written to help educate herpetoculturists and hobbyists about the natural history of Boa constrictor and also their captive care including housing, feeding, health issues, breeding, and raising of healthy young boas. The fascinating color morphs and pattern anomalies that occur are presented in text and beautiful photos in the Photo Gallery. Boa constrictors are indigenous to Central America and South America. These complex snakes have the largest geographic range of any reptile on Earth, spanning two continents from the Sonoran Desert in Mexico to Argentina, South America comprising a geographic range of over 6 million square miles. Their habitats range from lowland desert oasis to mountainous rainforest. Vin Russo has been keeping snakes since he was a small boy. In recent years, he has revealed himself as one of the top boa breeders in the world with a collection that includes some of the most amazing color morphs and pattern anomalies seen anywhere. Vin presents in Boas in Captivity everything a keeper will need to know to properly house and care for these amazing reptile pets.

This Dog Will Change Your Life

A uniquely insightful, uplifting, emotional, and informative book that shows us how dogs make our lives better by making us better people from the Dogist. Elias Weiss Friedman became known as The Dogist when he took thousands of photos of dogs and posted them online along with their unique dog stories. Even before he was The Dogist, though, he was a Dogist—a fervent dog lover, and an evangelist about the relationship between dogs and humans and the joy this bond brings us in the modern world. Over his decades of studying dogs and their people, Elias has arrived at a deceptively simple realization: Dogs make people’s lives better by making people better. Dogs improve us. They save us. They give our lives greater meaning and fulfillment. They teach us to become the best versions of ourselves. They help us understand our own identities, deepen our relationships, and remind us of patience, purpose, and commitment. We constantly seek those things in our human life, but so many of the answers are already right in front of us, in our dogs. This book weaves together stories of the many dogs Elias has been lucky enough to know, both in his personal life and while doing his Dogist work. Told in a light tone that does not shy away from more serious issues (Elias is not above the occasional sentimental moment or dog pun), this book charmingly explores the ways that dogs are not just our family and our friends but also irreplaceable beings capable of generating boundless love and restoring balance to our lives. In an increasingly alienating and divisive world, there is one clear remedy: the one with four legs that rolls over for belly rubs. Dogs can change our lives, and this book might just change yours.

Understanding and Training Your Bull Terrier Dog

Learn about the Characterics and traits of your Bull Terrier, and learn why they are such a fun and lovable dog to own! Raising your Bull Terrier will be much easier when you read this helpful book on teaching and training your Bull Terrier. Learn about your dogs natural behavior instincts, and learn how to change and correct some of them. With this dog guide book, you will be able to understand why your dog does some of the silly things they do, and also you will be able to correct their bad behavior very easily. You will learn about dog biting, jumping up on people, food aggression, separation anxiety, fleas & ticks, house breaking, and so much more. You will learn how to live with your Bull Terrier, and how to make him or her a very good family member, that you can trust and love. Learn what the best healthy type of dog food to feed your Bull Terrier is, and teach your dog to let them know you are the pack leader, not them. You will learn how to make your dog a trusted member of the family, and not have to worry about them making trouble or getting into trouble. If you are lucky enough to own a Bull Terrier, you should really read this book to make your life easier and more fun!

Black & Decker The Book of Home Improvement

This comprehensive guide to home improvement includes the top 100 home improvement projects, all in full, step-by-step instruction, and all from the trusted experts at BLACK+DECKER. Boasting 560 pages of hardworking, how-to instructions and photos , this is quite possibly the only home remodeling you, or any homeowner, will ever need! From basements to attics and everywhere in between, BLACK+DECKER The Book of Home Improvement shows you exactly how to do more than 100 of the most popular improvement projects . Whether your ambition is as big as remodeling the kitchen down-to-the-studs , or as modest as changing a bathroom faucet , you will find all the guidance you need to do the job right. This giant book is the ultimate resource and trusted advisor for anyone who wants to make the home a better place to live. Not to mention increases its resale value--and all from the experts at Black & Decker. Just some of the projects covered here are:Planning a Remodeling ProjectWall, Ceiling & Trim ProjectsFloor ProjectsCabinets, Countertops & Storage ProjectsWindow & Door ProjectsAttice & Basement ProjectsKitchen ProjectsBathroom ProjectsRoom Addition ProjectsSo stop putting off all the DIY projects that have been piling up! BLACK+DECKER The Book of Home Improvement if the only resource you'll need !

Amigurumi Crochet: Farm and Forest Animals

Crochet your own gang of animal pals! With easy-to-follow instructions for 26 amigurumi patterns, you'll have yourself a home full of animals from the forest to the farm. These patterns come from talented artists around the world, with tips and tricks for learning amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting adorable companions. Crochet yourself a wide-eyed owl, a huggable fox, a napping fawn, a pig with an adorable curly tail, and more. These animals make for great decorations around your home, unique gifts for your friends and family, and something to keep in the car or backpack as a furry companion ! Amigurumi Crochet: Farm and Forest Animals features a glossary of crochet terms for beginners, easy instructions to follow, and helpful photos to make sure you're on track with each of these projects. You'll be a crochet expert in no time! The patterns: Cow, Pig, Chick, Giraffe, Bird, Koala, Bear Pod, Dog, Alpaca, Peter Pilot Duck, Owl, Bunny, Beaver, Bear, Fish, Hedgehog, Cats, Fox, Raccoon, Fawn, Squirrel, Kitten, Mouse, Skunk, and Tortoise.

How to Build a Motorcycle

How to Build a Motorcycle leads you through all the key stages - from initially finding the right project for your skill level, to sourcing a base bike and safely taking on some full-on bike-building tasks. With clear, easy-to-follow instructions, proper advice and specially commissioned step-by-step illustrations throughout it is an ideal aid to getting your hands oily. Written by Gary Inman, the co-founder of independent motorcycle magazine Sideburn , and illustrated by Adi Gilbert who is best known for his bicycle and motorcycle drawings whose clients include Harley-Davidson, Guy Martin, Wired magazine, Sideburn magazine and Nike, this is a must-have for all motorcycle lovers. Read this book, even dip in and out where relevant. If it makes sense, schedule some time, clear your mind, pull on some old clothes, grab your toolbox and get going. The chapters in How to Build a Motorcycle will tell you how to complete a huge variety of tasks that will allow even the greenest of novices to get their hands dirty and start modifying with purpose. If you belong to this camp, start with some of the low-input, high-reward jobs, such as fitting bars, swapping the rear shocks or wiring in a new tail light. Even though these require relatively little work, they'll transform the look of your bike, and completing them will fill you with confidence to undertake the more difficult jobs, such as fitting more modern front forks or even making your own frame. The book comes with a glossy 32-page section on finished bikes and is a reference and the perfect gift for all fans, from those who merely like to tinker, to riders taking on a full build.

The Complete Guide to the Vizsla: Selecting, Feeding, Training, Exercising, Socializing, and Loving Your New Vizsla

Including interviews with over 15 Top Vizsla breeders, author Tarah Schwartz has written the perfect guidebook for any new Vizsla owner! This comprehensive and easy-to-read book will prove itself invaluable as it guides you in raising a happy and healthy Vizsla from puppy to old age. Including Vizsla specific advice on topics like: Choosing the right Vizsla from a breeder (or a rescue)Supplies that will make the first few months a breezeFoundational training strategies for a Vizsla puppyBasic and advanced command trainingAdvice for living with the quirks of the Vizsla breedNutrition for a high-energy breedBasic grooming advicePreventative health careVizsla specific diseases and conditions (and how to spot them)Senior Vizsla care Whether you've already brought a Vizsla into your home or are still considering it, this book will serve as your guide to living with this unique Hungarian breed. Not only does this book cover the history and development of the breed as sporting and companion dogs, but you'll also learn how to strengthen the bond between you and your new family member. Vizslas are athletic, affectionate companions that require plenty of patience, training, and care, but with the information contained in this guide, you'll be prepared to be the best Vizsla owner possible. This breed may not be appropriate for every lifestyle, but for those lucky enough to have a Vizsla in their life, no other breed can compare. This book contains everything you need to train, groom, exercise, and socialize your new Vizsla. You'll also learn basic information about nutrition and health care that will help you make the right choices for your new dog. From the first day you welcome your beloved Vizsla home, to the day you say goodbye, this guide has been created to provide you with everything you need to give your Vizsla the life he deserves. Throughout your Vizsla's life, you'll find yourself referring to this book, again and again, to help you tackle any challenge you may face together.

Golden Retriever: A Dog Training Guide on How to Raise, Train and Discipline Your Golden Retriever Puppy for Beginners

Discover little-known golden retriever puppy training techniques to help you raise a loyal, obedient and healthy puppy with this definitive guide to effectively training golden retrievers Do you want to get your own adorable little golden retriever to keep your company, but have no idea how to go about it or don't know where to start? Do you have a gorgeous golden retriever that is quite a handful, wreaks a ton of havoc and chews everything in sight? Do you want to finally say goodbye to unruly golden retrievers and finally become a "golden retriever whisper" with proven retriever training strategies? If your answer is yes to any of the questions above, then keep reading. In this guide, dog training expert Joseph Lint skips the fluff and hands you a "breed-specific" blueprint to training your new retriever and fostering a life-long relationship between you and your new furry friend. From choosing the right puppy to grooming and healthcare, you'll discover everything you need to know about Golden retrievers in comprehensive detail. Take a look at some of the tips you're going to find in Golden Retriever: ● Surefire ways to find out if the Golden Retriever will be a perfect addition to your family ● Common traits and characteristics of Golden Retrievers you absolutely need to be aware of before adopting one ● The 3 species of Golden Retrievers and how to choose the one that is perfect for your unique needs and personality ● How to set up the ideal environment and get your home ready and comfortable for your new canine friend to thrive ● A crash guide to properly grooming your Golden Retriever and all the tools you're going need ● Why Golden Retrievers "shed" hair all over your home and furniture and effective ways to deal with the shedding ● Common ailments to watch out for and proven tips to help you keep your Golden Retriever healthy and full of vigor ● ...and tons more! Whether it's your very first time owning a cute golden retriever, or you're an experienced puppy parent looking for better ways to train your puppy, this guide will equip you with everything you need to train this active, intelligent and friendly dog in as little time as possible.

Grow the Best Blueberries

Grow blueberries in your own backyard and enjoy fresh fruit every summer! Highbush blueberries are easy to grow in many regions, require little maintenance, and can provide you with fresh fruit for eight to ten weeks during the summer. This 32-page guide will teach you everything you need to know about planting and growing a crop of your own. Readers will learn: What environmental conditions are best for growing blueberries How to plant blueberries When to water, fertilize, and prune blueberry plants How to protect blueberry plants from birds and disease When to harvest blueberries

Essential Composting Toilets

From wastestream to mainstream, a practical guide to composting toilet systems. Composting toilets are a key feature for local resilience, money saving, water conservation, resource recovery, septic system replacement, and an improved bathroom experience in rural and urban buildings. Essential Composting Toilets is a streamlined manual that takes a practical, how-to approach to composting toilet system selection, design, installation, and operation, while meeting universal health and safety objectives. Drawing from existing regulations and research, this book dispels myths and provides tools to assess various systems. It includes: Easily-understood drawings, plans, and photos Coverage of all main composting toilet systems Selection criteria including site considerations, urine separation pros/cons, renovations/new builds, ventilation, servicing, and composting details Design and installation details. Offering a professional approach accessible to DIYers, homeowners, designers, building consultants, water conservation advocates, and regulators, Essential Composting Toilets provides key information for redesigning toilet systems anywhere in the world.

Dog Food Recipes

Dog Food Recipes: 50 Healthy Homemade Dog Food Recipes The author is an experienced nutritionist who loves to cook. In addition, she has researched best food practices for dogs based on nutritional needs, desirability, and safety concerns. As a result, she has prepared healthy, safe, and tasty dog food recipes that she provides for her own dog, and offers them to you in this comprehensive E-book. As part of the introduction, the author describes: * The pros and cons of commercial dog food * The benefits of creating your own dog food * Creating your dog's diet * Introducing a new diet to your dog * Foods to avoid The array of 50 homemade dog food recipes include: * 14 General Recipes * 16 Raw Food Recipes * 10 Vegetarian Recipes * 10 Doggie Treat Recipes If you want to avoid the low quality commercial food that is sold in stores, and give your dog the safest, most nutritious and tasty meals possible, this book may be for you.

别说你会吃日料

内容简介: 怀石、会席、割烹、料亭……各种高大上的名词傻傻分不清? 握寿司、卷寿司、押寿司、散寿司……各色奇形怪状的饭团,你知道怎么吃? 怎样判断一枚寿司、一碗鳗鱼饭的优劣?"一汁三菜"又是什么规制? 日本饮食文化的细腻,即便以繁琐精致著称于世的法国大餐,也从Nouvelle Cuisine起深受日本料理的影响。可是,面对一桌子精美小食,是一上来就用刺身、海鲜和天妇罗解馋,还是刚开场就喝汤?……做个有分寸的吃货,才能get料理师傅的匠心。作为世界非物质文化遗产的"和食",或本真或奢华,是人类的共同财富。这本书带你深挖"日料背后的冷知识",进行一次"日本餐桌大冒险",在"寻鲜旬鲜"中感受"舌尖上的日本味道",鞭辟入里地探究"料理间里的技与艺",*终在一次次饕餮盛宴中提升"一个日料吃货的自我修养"。作者简介: 碗丸,美食撰稿人。清华大学MBA,曾从事金融工作多年。出于对食物的好奇心,2013年赴法国蓝带厨艺学校学习法式料理。目前为多家美食杂志撰稿,也是日料公众号"日料栈"的主笔。喜欢食物带来的真挚满足感,也喜欢用理性的视角审视料理背后的文化与科学。中午十三点,华东师范大学毕业,日本旅行及美食爱好者,足迹遍布日本四岛,品尝过数以百计的日本餐厅,撰写过数本日本美食指南,累计下载近30万次。平时为多家媒体特约撰稿人,并为非盈利美食公众号"食在十三"主人。

The Art of the High Life

Intentional Living for the Modern Explorer Discover how to transform ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences with The Art of the High Life . Curated by That High Couple, this vibrant lifestyle guide offers rituals, reflections, and relationship-boosting ideas to help you reconnect—with yourself and others. Whether you’re planning a cozy night in or seeking everyday inspiration, this book is your go-to companion for cultivating joy, creativity, and connection. Perfect for couples, creatives, and anyone ready to live life a little more elevated. A lifestyle guide for the curious and the conscious. Created by YouTube and Instagram sensations That High Couple, The Art of the High Life is a vibrant invitation to embrace a more intentional lifestyle—infused with humor, creativity, and connection. Whether you're planning a cozy night in, an adventure-filled weekend, or a moment of personal reflection, this guide is packed with mood-boosting rituals, creative experiences, and conversation-sparking prompts. From couple goals to personal growth. Alice and Clark, the dynamic duo behind That High Couple, have spent years cultivating a global audience through their uplifting content. Now, they’re sharing their secrets to creating joy-filled routines, strengthening relationships, and designing a life that feels truly elevated. Perfect for couples, creatives, and seekers of good vibes, this book encourages you to slow down, reconnect, and rediscover what lights you up. Inside, you’ll find: Daily and weekly rituals for self-care, creativity, and connection Fun, accessible activities for couples, friends, or solo adventurers Tips for enhancing your mood and cultivating feel-good experiences Live Light. Love Big. Stay Lifted. If you liked Higher , Edibles , or Terpenes for Well-Being , you’ll love The Art of the High Life .

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture & Cabinet Construction

Your essential resource for mastering the art of furniture making This comprehensive guide empowers you with a working knowledge of woodworking materials, improved control over your work and tools, and an understanding of fundamental design principles, enabling you to create beautiful, functional furniture. With detailed explanations of various techniques, you'll learn how to select the best methods for your projects. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced woodworker, this guide provides the tools and knowledge needed to craft stunning furniture pieces that will last for generations. Key Features: • Component Breakdown : Understand the construction process by learning about each furniture component in detail. • Techniques and Tips : Discover a variety of woodworking techniques and expert advice to elevate your skills and projects. • Material Knowledge : Gain insights into different woodworking materials and their applications for informed decision-making. • Design Principles : Learn essential design principles that enhance the functionality and aesthetics of your furniture creations. • Illustrated Guidance : Benefit from clear illustrations that complement the text, making complex concepts easy to grasp.

How To Potty Train Your Puppy

If you are a dog owner and reading this, I congratulate you as you are about to discover how to potty train your puppy and get the desired result. Probably your case is similar to thousands people out there battling with potty training their puppy. You are in the right place because this book will teach you how to potty train your puppy with these great hacks. A lot of dog owners think something is not right with their dog having an accident in the house or crate. You should understand that your dog is not to be blamed if they do their business anywhere within the house, because they have not yet understood the right place to do their business, some will even conclude their dog is stubborn if they don't house train easily. Potty training is a process that need a lot of patience and commitment, if you are still seeing your puppy having these accident anywhere within the house and you did not actually see your puppy squat to do it, then you are not doing your job very well, that does make you a bad parent either, just cleans it up and move on. Dogs are creature of habit; they learn their behavior by what you accommodate or don’t. This book will teach you simple techniques and steps to potty train and crate train your puppy, it will show you common problems you may encounter during the potty training process and steps to take to resolve them.

日本料理最新むきもののワザ

むきもの=野菜の飾り切りは、日本料理を彩るのに欠かせないもの。料理人の世界でも、苦手な人が多いこのワザを、基本から手順を踏んで写真と共に丁寧に解説します。春夏秋冬に分けて、四季を彩るむきものと使用例の料理、年中行事に使えるむきものと使用例の料理と紹介しているので、実際の料理に使うイメージがわきやすい! また、飾りに使うだけでなく、持ちやすくするなど、実用的にも使えるアイデアまで紹介しています。日本料理の料理人、料理人を目指す人、日本料理を究めたい趣味人に読んでほしい本です。

L'art de la Simplicité

“[An] empowering book of advice, a bestseller in France . . . thought-provoking . . . elegantly translated . . . a powerful message.” — Publishers Weekly Discover the magic of simplicity in this international bestseller, available for the first time in English. Dominque Loreau is the master in the art of de-cluttering and simplifying. Now her groundbreaking L’art de la Simplicité, a huge bestseller in her native France, is translated into English for the first time. Loreau’s principle of “less is more” is set to change your life forever. Living in Japan and inspired by Asian philosophy, Loreau takes you on a step-by-step journey to a clutter-free home, a calm mind and an energized body. Free yourself of possessions you don’t want or need; have more money to spend on life’s little luxuries; eat better and lose weight; and say goodbye to anxiety and negative relationships. Give yourself the gift of health and happiness; to live fully and freely is to live with L’art de la Simplicité.

Complete Starter Guide to Making Wooden Boxes

Complete Starter Guide to Making Wooden Boxes: Learn to Build Beautiful and Practical Containers for Everyday Use is more than an introduction to woodworking. It's the perfect companion for your first foray into greater craftsmanship--taking the knowledge you learn from making small wooden boxes and invigorating your love for working with wood! Author Albert Kleine, a longtime woodworker who teaches woodworking to beginners, presents projects by featuring more easily executed first, such as one made with a simple butt joint and progressing through more advanced such as a desk try with marquetry bottom. You'll learn everything from cutting dovetails to adjusting hinge mortises for a lid that fits just right. With Complete Starter Guide to Making Wooden Boxes , you'll get everything you wanted from a woodworking introduction - all without breaking the bank on a lot of expensive wood and supplies before you earn your first stripes. Join Kleine as he teaches you the fundamentals of wooden box making and learn why so many woodworkers find it be an enjoyable and rewarding endeavor.

The Minimalist Home

USA TODAY BESTSELLER • A popular minimalist blogger and author of The More of Less shows you how to methodically turn your home into a place of peace, contentment, and purposeful living. One of today's most influential minimalist advocates takes us on a decluttering tour of our own houses and apartments, showing us how to decide what to get rid of and what to keep. He both offers practical guidelines for simplifying our lifestyle at home and addresses underlying issues that contribute to over-accumulation in the first place. The purpose is not just to create a more inviting living space. It's also to turn our life's HQ—our home—into a launching pad for a more fulfilling and productive life in the world.

How to Keep House While Drowning

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.

Mine!

Winner of the DWAA Maxwell Award for 2002, Training and Behavior Book. A practical how-to guide on resource guarding - food bowl, object, bed, crate, owner, etc. - in dogs. Contents include: aggression basics, nature of resource guarding, kinds of resource guarding, behaviorist vs. medical models, recognizing guarding, prognosis, safety tools, treatment overview, management, desensitization and counterconditioning, resource sample hierarchies, generalization, troubleshooting, body handling desensitization, operant conditioning.

Stained Glass For Dummies

Discover the artist within and create beautiful stained glass Beautiful stained glass isn't reserved solely for church windows-it can be used to create intricate patterns in home windows, decorate cabinet doors, patio doors, ceilings, skylights, mirrors, lighting fixtures, garden decorations, and much more. Stained Glass For Dummies provides all the information you need to express your creativity and spruce up your home with this timeless art. You'll get a full range of art glass instruction, from traditional leaded stained glass to hot glass-working techniques. Gorgeous full-color design throughout Includes designs for creating your own stained glass pieces Hands-on, easy-to-follow exercises help you perfect your skills Packed with practical guidance on everything from obtaining supplies to working safely, Stained Glass For Dummies is the perfect guide for beginner and novice artists and artisans who want to try a hand at this centuries-old art.

Your Dog Is Your Mirror

In Your Dog Is Your Mirror , dog trainer Kevin Behan proposes a radical new model for understanding canine behavior: a dog’s behavior and emotion, indeed its very cognition, are driven by our emotion. The dog doesn’t respond to what the owner thinks, says, or does; it responds to what the owner feels . And in this way, dogs can actually put people back in touch with their own emotions. Behan demonstrates that dogs and humans are connected more profoundly than has ever been imagined — by heart — and that this approach to dog cognition can help us understand many of dogs’ most inscrutable behaviors. This groundbreaking, provocative book opens the door to a whole new understanding between species, and perhaps a whole new understanding of ourselves.

A Dog Behaviourist's Diary

This book will make you laugh, make you cry and make you think in a way you have never done before. It explores both the canine “condition” and the human “condition” too, as many ‘dog problems’ are in fact ‘people problems’ but with more legs. Based on real life personal experiences of dogs that have come through our behaviour clinics or classes, it is a brutally honest and completely open expulsion of experience and knowledge expressed with great humour, insight and raw emotion. With tales of hilarity, happiness and success through to depression, grief, suicide and death, it brings to the reader a sense of perspective and compassion for others. Born of experience based on a lifetime of work with animals and close involvement with over 10.000 puppies and dogs, around 15,000 people, the breadth of experience is plain to see. The primary purpose of the book is entertainment that educates. Written in plain English, with easy to understand analogies, it is simple and enjoyable to follow. No technical knowledge of dogs or humans is required. As a public speaker I have learnt over the years, how people learn and what makes them laugh. Covering some of the most dangerous and worrying of behaviours, like dogs that bite people, dogs that aggress towards others, dogs that chase and kill things, puppy farms and many more. The range of this book provides something for everybody. It also covers the most common behaviour problems of all. One of the chapters about long coated breeds not being able to see properly and the range of behaviours that occur as a result, will help millions of dogs and owners, instantly. The blindingly obvious is obvious, only once the blindness is lifted. What could be better, puppies, dogs, people, laughter, success, heartache, real life quandaries, passion and finally, true love that conquers all. Literally.

The Interior Design Handbook

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.

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning

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.

The Ultimate Navy SEALs Bug-In Survival Guide

The Complete Navy SEAL Bug-In Guide for Home Fortification and Emergency Preparedness featuring Exclusive VIDEO CONTENT in Every Chapter and 3 Essential Survival Resources ⚔️ Are you ready to protect your home and family with the same proven tactics Navy SEALs use in life-or-death situations? When disaster strikes—be it a natural catastrophe, economic collapse, or home invasion—will your home be prepared to keep your family safe? In today’s unpredictable world, having a solid plan is not just a luxury, but a necessity. “ The Ultimate Navy SEAL’s Bug-In Survival Guide " gives you the tools to transform your home into an unassailable stronghold , using proven strategies from the world’s most elite warriors. No matter the crisis, you can rest easy knowing you have the knowledge to fortify your home and protect your loved ones with the same techniques used by Navy SEALs. In This Comprehensive Guide, You Will Learn How To: • Turn Your Home Into a Fortress: Discover how to secure your home’s entry points and eliminate vulnerabilities. • Master Navy SEAL Defense Tactics: Equip your family with essential self-defense and tactical skills. • Stockpile Essentials for Survival: Build and maintain long-term food, water, and medical supplies. • Develop a Family Emergency Plan: Create and practice drills to keep your family organized and safe. • And Much More!! Everything You Need, Inside Every Chapter: • DIY Projects : Hands-on, step-by-step guides that show you how to secure your home, build life-saving systems • QR Codes for Tools : Easily access 12 QR codes per chapter, linking you directly to the tools and resources needed for each project • And many more topics! 🛡️ 3 Navy SEALs Bug-In Bonuses 1. Bug-In Progress Tracker: Monitor your home security and stockpiling progress 2. 50 Real-Life Tactical Scenarios: Ready-to-use response plans for real emergencies 3. Preppers Survival Gear Checklist: A Navy SEAL-inspired list of essential tools In a world full of uncertainty, there’s no better time to invest in your family’s safety . By adding this book to your survival library, you’re not just preparing for the unknown—you’re giving your family the skills and strategies needed to thrive in any crisis. Are You Ready to Protect What Matters Most? Don’t wait for disaster to strike! Scroll up and grab you copy to turn your home into an impenetrable fortress and ensure your family’s safety no matter what comes your way!

Morpho: Simplified Forms

The must-have guide for all artists who draw the human figure! This small, portable book presents a unique perspective on the human body for artists to study and implement in their drawing work. In this book, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella simplifies the human body into basic shapes and forms, offering profound insight for artists of all kinds, sparking the imagination and improving one’s observational abilities. Rather than going the traditional route of memorizing a repertoire of poses, Lauricella instead stresses learning this small collection of forms, which can then be combined and shaped into the more complex and varied forms and postures we see in the living body. Geared toward artists of all levels—from beginners through professionals—this handy, pocket-sized book will help spark your imagination and creativity. Whether your interest is in figure drawing, fine arts, fashion design, game design, or creating comic book or manga art, you will find this helpful book filled with actionable insights. (Publisher's Note: This book features an “exposed” binding style. This is intentional, as it is designed to help the book lay flat as you draw.) TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword Introduction Head and Neck Torso Upper Limbs Lower Limbs Resources

The Martha Manual

“An easy-to-navigate and attractive guidebook covering a wide array of topics, from organizing the entrance to one’s home to traveling with pets.” — Publishers Weekly Martha Stewart is America’s go-to source for the best answers to nearly every question. As an authority on the many worlds upon which she’s built her domestic empire, she can advise on everything from creating a cutting garden and setting the table to playing classic lawn games or building a campfire. Whether it’s organizing, celebrating, cleaning, decorating, or any number of other life skills, these are the time-tested, Martha-approved strategies for frequent challenges and basic how-to knowledge that everyone should have at the ready. Also included are plenty of solutions for the not-so-common conundrums, such as how to transport a decorated cake, bathe a cat, or fold an American flag. With hundreds of expert tips and useful insights in an easy-to-follow format, this is the manual you need to learn how to do everything—the Martha way. “This most recent compendium provides everything one might expect from a Stewart manual—clean and elegant design along with detailed instructions. For everyone with similar DIY experiences, and anyone looking to get started.” — Library Journal

Give it a Grow

The ultimate beginner’s guide to growing veg, fruit, flowers and nurturing wildlife in your garden, patio or window sill, order your copy now! ‘A true joy to read’ - Yotam Ottolenghi In this beautiful and practical guide, Martha Swales makes it easier than ever before to start growing your own slice of nature with her collection of fool-proof projects. You don’t need expensive tools or equipment, Martha’s approach is all about getting outside, trying something new and watching the magic of nature take its course. With chapters on veg, fruit, herbs, flowers and wildlife, there are over 40 of Martha’s favourite projects to make the most of your garden, patio or balcony (plus bonus recipes for how to cook with your produce!) including: Grow garlic greens on your windowsill (and use them to make tasty garlic flatbreads)Create a tower of tumbling strawberriesBuild a pond to bring wildlife to your gardenMake a bulb lasagne for a changing display of flowers throughout spring Complete with beautiful illustrations, this is the perfect book for anyone who wants to get more out of their outside space, to enjoy the taste of their own produce, or to simply feel more connected to nature – why don’t you give it a grow? ‘Everything this book is celebrating just makes life better - for you and the world around you’ - Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, Updated 6th Edition

Learn how to make both minor and major DIY repairs and improvements that will save you money! No need to hire a plumber, especially in emergencies when you need an immediate fix. This best-selling guide, Ultimate Guide Plumbing, 6th Edition will teach you everything you need to know, from toilet installation and repairs to running underground sprinkler systems for your garden and yard irrigation. This new edition also includes new information on leak detection, mixed water temperature control, alkaline water treatment and scale reduction devices, domestic water heaters, drinking water treatment units and is updated with 2024 National Plumbing Code Standards.

Morpho

In this book, Michel Lauricella presents both his artistic and systematic methods for drawing the human body—with drawing techniques from the écorché (showing the musculature underneath the skin) to sketches of models in action. In more than 1000 illustrations, the human body is shown from a new perspective—from bone structure to musculature, from anatomical detail to the body in motion. Morpho is a rich, fascinating, and helpful book that can go with you everywhere on your sketching journey.

Black & Decker the Complete Guide to Plumbing, Updated 5th Edition

From fixing a faucet to installing a drain line in a basement floor, this massive volume has the answer to any home plumbing problem you’re likely to find. Packed with clear color photos and easy-to-understand descriptions, the first four editions of this bestselling book have combined for more than 700,000 books sold. The basics of home plumbing systems are explained with clarity, and all of the most popular plumbing projects are shown with beautiful step-by-step photos. New information in this edition includes how to winterize a house and how to install a state-of-the-art, on-demand water heater.

Beaded Embroidery Stitching

Add dimension and luster to your projects—from sewing to jewelry making to mixed-media art—with tiny, shiny treasures. Inspired by the magic of beads, buttons, and charms, experienced teacher Christen Brown shares eight stunning beadwork projects including brooches, bracelets, and wall hangings. This helpful visual guide to 125 bead-embroidered and bead-woven stitches categorizes each stitch by style, with a second alphabetical index included—and the robust project gallery will inspire crafters of all skill levels, from embroiderers and sewists to crazy quilters, mixed-media artists, and jewelry makers.

Navy SEALs Bug In Guide

In a world where the unexpected can strike at any moment, would you know how to protect your home and loved ones? The Navy SEALs Bug-In Guide is your ultimate manual for mastering home defense and survival in crisis scenarios, offering time-tested strategies and expert insights from one of the world’s most elite fighting forces. Imagine a future where your family’s safety hinges on your ability to remain calm, resourceful, and prepared. The uncertainty of natural disasters, societal unrest, or economic collapse is daunting. Yet, within that uncertainty lies the opportunity to transform your home into a fortress of security and self-reliance. This guide provides the knowledge and confidence to face any challenge head-on. What you’ll Learn from this BooK: The Bug-In Advantage: Learn why staying put can be your best strategy during a crisis, leveraging the security and resources of your own home. Expert Insights from a Navy SEAL: Gain the skills and mindset necessary for survival, drawn from the author’s extensive military experience. 10 Pillars of Home Survival: Master the core areas of crisis preparedness, from building a robust food stockpile to generating your own power and ensuring water reserves. Practical Defense Tactics: Discover self-defense techniques and strategies to protect your family and property. Comprehensive First Aid: Equip yourself with essential medical knowledge and supplies to handle emergencies. Mental Resilience: Develop the emotional strength to stay positive and motivated in challenging times. Real-World Scenarios: Learn from real-life examples of how these strategies have been successfully implemented. Don't wait for disaster to strike. Take control of your destiny. Grab your copy of " Navy SEALs Bug In Guide" today and transform your home into a haven of resilience and security.

The Holistic Home Apothecary for Beginners: 350+ Powerful Remedies to Restore Health

Discover the Healing Power of Nature The Holistic Home Apothecary for Beginners brings age-old remedies back to life, showcasing over 200 natural solutions trusted for generations to soothe everyday health concerns. 🌿 What Awaits You in This Guide: Over 200 Natural Remedies: Tap into the healing properties of herbs, roots, and flowers to manage stress, colds, skin issues, digestive troubles, and much more. Comprehensive Plant Profiles: Understand the unique qualities, preparation methods, and safe usage of essential plants for your personal apothecary. DIY Herbal Creations: Clear, step-by-step instructions to make tinctures, teas, salves, poultices, and other healing remedies with ease. 🌸 Why This Book Is Your Perfect Companion: Reduce dependence on pharmaceuticals by adopting sustainable, time-tested healing practices. Learn to identify, gather, and use plants from your surroundings to enhance your well-being. Whether you're new to herbalism or a seasoned practitioner, this guide provides practical advice that anyone can follow. 🌱 Highlighted Remedies Include: Gentle infusionS to calm your mind and promote restful slumber. Natural powerhouse to strengthen your immune defenses. Soothing remedy to ease stomach discomfort. The Holistic Home Apothecary gives you the knowledge and confidence to build your own natural medicine kit. With straightforward instructions and a wealth of plant-based insights, this book empowers you to reclaim the practice of self-sufficient healing and celebrate the wonders of nature’s cures. Get yours now

The Dog Who Could Fly

“A thoroughly enjoyable story of heroism and true friendship” ( Publishers Weekly , starred review), this is the true account of a German shepherd who was adopted by the Royal Air Force during World War II, flying countless combat missions and ultimately saving the life of his owner and dearest friend. In the winter of 1939, in the cold snow of no-man’s-land, two loners met and began an extraordinary journey that would turn them into lifelong friends. One was an orphaned puppy, abandoned by his owners as they fled Nazi forces. The other was a different kind of lost soul—a Czech airman bound for the Royal Air Force and the country that he would come to call home. Airman Robert Bozdech stumbled across the tiny German shepherd—whom he named Ant—after being shot down on a daring mission over enemy lines. Unable to desert the puppy, Robert hid Ant inside his jacket as he escaped. In the months that followed, the pair would save each other’s lives countless times as they flew together with RAF Bomber Command. Finally grounded after being injured on a flight mission, Ant refused to abandon his duty, and refusing food and sleep until they were reunited. By the end of the war, Robert and Ant had become true war heroes, and Ant was justly awarded the Dickin Medal, the “Animal VC.” With beautiful vintage black-and-white photos of Robert and Ant, The Dog Who Could Fly is a deeply moving story of loyalty in the face of adversity and the unshakable bond between a man and his best friend.

Healing Touch for Dogs

Distinguished veterinarian and animal psychologist Dr. Michael W. Fox shares his pioneering 6-step dog massage technique, which is not only a healing tool and healthcare measure, but also affirms the bond between you and your animal companion. Drawn from more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Fox provides an orientation to basic dog anatomy, physiology, and psychology, and then addresses, through easy-to-read instructions and detailed illustrations and photos: Why dogs need massage How to understand your dog’s body language How to develop a massage routine How to diagnose illness with massage How to keep your dog fit and healthy This newly revised and updated volume is an essential guide for helping and healing our animal companions.

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