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"Mesmerized by a band of girls in the park whom she perceives as enjoying a life of free and careless abandon, 1960s teen Evie Boyd becomes obsessed with gaining acceptance into their circle. Evie, grateful for their charismatic leader's attention, the sense of family the group offers, and the assurance of the girls, is swept into their chaotic cult existence. As things turn darker, her choices become riskier. A wonderfully written debut novel about...
22) The choice
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Resisting romantic commitments while enjoying a life of boating, swimming, and barbecues, Travis Parker is unable to deny his attraction to new neighbor Gabby Holland, a defensive woman whose long-time boyfriend further challenges Travis' growing feelings.
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Storey Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2012
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English
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"This complete guide to making your own candles covers everything you need to know! With Betty Oppenheimer's illustrated, step-by-step instructions, you'll learn how to create rolled, pour, molded, gel, and dipped candles; scent and color your candles; make special containers and gift packaging for your candles; create luminaria and lanterns; and use special techniques, such as overdipping, painting, layering, and sculpting."--
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Storey Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
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The pure luxury of soaps made with coconut butter, almond oil, aloe vera, oatmeal, and green tea is one of life's little pleasures. And with the help of author Anne-Marie Faiola, it's easy to make luscious, all-natural soaps right in your own kitchen. This collection of 32 recipes ranges from simple castile bars to intricate swirls, embeds, and marbled and layered looks. Begin with a combination of skin-nourishing oils and then add blueberry puree,...
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James Ellingford
Pub. Date
2013.
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English
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"From Family to Crew is the true account of Dr. James Ellingford and his family as they embark on a remarkable journey with Pendana, a beautiful vessel designed for open-ocean cruising that is docked in beautiful Bobbin Head, Broken Bay, approximately twenty nautical miles north of Sydney, Australia. Ellingford and his wife have owned several boats over the course of their lives, but none so impressive and capable as Pendana, a Nordhavn 62. The doctor...
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BarCharts, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2012.
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English
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Did you know that, on average, 30% of energy consumed in buildings is used unnecessarily or inefficiently? BarCharts' Going Green guide features an introduction to green building and offers many low-cost solutions for making your home or building more sustainable. Going Green, complete with handy illustrations, diagrams, and charts, covers affordable options for conserving water, harvesting rainwater, installing a solar water heater, and choosing...
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Microcosm Publishing
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2012.
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English
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"Containing all the knowledge required to get started riding a bicycle for everyday transportation, Elly Blue introduces readers to the basics, including shopping for a bike, honing street smarts, dressing properly for conditions, carrying everything from groceries to children to furniture, and riding in all weather. Although the daily commute to and from work is included, the focus for this manual is to make a lifestyle change to a transportation...
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HowExpert
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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Have you ever wondered how to save during the holidays? Presents and pampering guests, there are all sorts of ways that you willingly spend during this season. The trick you may not know is that there are special days during the holiday season that you will save the most money. Stores know this, you can too. Our guide is designed to help you save your green during the festivities. You won't be a scrooge when you get your hands on the savings we've...
29) The New Dog
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Alexander S. Bauer
Pub. Date
2014.
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English
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"Honey and Vanek welcome a new dog, Gerbe, into the house. Written from Honey's and Gerbe's points of view and based on their real life adventures. With pictures!."--
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Storey Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2013
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English
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"Jenna Woginrich's inspiring journey from city cubicle to rural homestead has captivated readers of her blog and previous books. Now, in One-Woman Farm, Woginrich shares the joys, sorrows, trials, epiphanies, and blessings she discovers during a year spent farming on her own land, finding deep fulfillment in the practical tasks and timeless rituals of the agricultural life."--
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"Packed with step-by-step instructions, useful tips, time-honored wisdom, and both illustrations and photographs, this compact guide has everything you need to dive into a more self-sufficient life. From canning and preserving to keeping chickens, from fermenting vegetables to soap making, Gehring covers all the basics in this easy-to-read, approachable collection."--Page [4] of cover.
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2013
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Mexican Colonial architecture is beautifully presented in Tradition of Craftsmanship in Mexican Homes, featuring photographs of homes, architectural details, and furniture. Relive the ambience of the old Spanish aristocracy, where every form of construction and all the furnishings of a home were made by artists and artisans with a knowledge of their handicrafts and a love of beautiful objects. From adobe designs, to terracotta and tiles, to ironwork,...
34) No Nonsense Guide to Green Parenting: How to Raise Your Child, Help Save the Planet and Not Go Mad
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UIT Cambridge Limited
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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Guides parents who want to be green, but don't know how to balance that in a busy modern lifeIn this fun, practical, and inspirational guide, you'll learn how to maintain your green values while raising your children, engaging with nature, and getting outdoors-all without feeling guilty about the inevitable compromises. Aimed at parents of zero to 10-year-olds, this book takes a humorous and lighthearted look at all things green and nature inspired....
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Storey Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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If you dream of living in a tiny house, or creating a getaway in the backwoods or your backyard, you'll love this gorgeous collection of creative and inspiring ideas for tiny houses, cabins, forts, studios, and other microshelters. Created by a wide array of builders and designers around the United States and beyond, these 59 unique and innovative structures show you the limits of what is possible. Each is displayed in full-color photographs accompanied...
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JD-Biz Corp Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
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English
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This book is all about survival - survival of the fittest, survival during man-made and natural calamities and catastrophes, and how to cope with disaster. I will be telling you about historical and present-day examples in this book, about disaster management and about attitudes of people when faced with disaster. So this book is just not about managing a disaster on a personal level, it is How about coping and being prepared for disaster when and...
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Storey Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
1983
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English
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"Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life."--
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JD-Biz Corp Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
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English
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This book is going to tell you a little bit about yoga. I am not going to go very deeply in to the esoteric and traditional aspects of yoga, because that knowledge is only gained through years of training by a wise and experienced guru, but you are going to get to know more about this ancient tradition, which has come down to benefit mankind down the ages."What is Yoga?" Ask any health-conscious person this question and he is going to inspect the...
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JD-Biz Corp Publishing
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2014.
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English
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Grandma's Easy to Use Tips In the Kitchen and Outdoors Volume 7Table of Contents Introduction How To Fix Things In The Kitchen Kitchen Tips Getting Rid Of Onion Fumes Chewing Gum Chilling bottles Really Quickly Wooden Cloth Hanger And Magazine Rack Muffin Tray As Sauce Server Making Pasta Primavera superfast Cake Fallen Apart? Forgot to Defrost The Butter? All Right, All Right, the Soup Has Boiled over! Over Salted Soup Mushy Vegetables Very Bland...
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Storey Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
1979
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English
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"Braided rugs are much like family quilts each strip of cloth comes from a cast-off garment and tells a story all its own. Piecing the rug together is an act of weaving family memories and events into an heirloom of handiwork and practicality. This time-honored craft is an ideal hobby for all ages and makes a wonderful family project that can be completed in a day or as time allows."--
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