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Reporting on a range of historical and contemporary female builders and designers, this educational book strives to inspire a new generation of girls in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and math. With many of the profiles set against the backdrop of such landmark events as the women's suffrage and civil rights movements and the Industrial Revolution, and with original interviews from a number of current architects and engineers,...
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Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
2014.
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English
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An inspiration for young people who love to design, build, and work with their hands,'Women of Steel and Stone'tells the stories of 22 female architects, engineers, and landscape designers from the 1800s to today. Engaging profiles based on historical research and firsthand interviews stress how childhood passions, perseverance, and creativity led these women to overcome challenges and break barriers to achieve great success in their professions....
3) The complete book of gourd craft: 22 projects, 55 decorative techniques, 300 inspirational designs
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Lark Books
Pub. Date
c2000
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English
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Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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"Coming September 22nd from the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love: the path to the vibrant, fulfilling life you've dreamed of. Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert's books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, she offers potent insights...
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• 22 small embroidered projects with simple step-by-step instructions-ideal for beginner and intermediate sewists
• Learn 26 basic embroidery stitches and how to transfer embroidery patterns to fabric
• Full-size embroidery designs with instructions for color and stitch placement
Today's coolest crafters use beautiful COSMO embroidery thread to bring a fresh perspective to the centuries-old technique of embroidery in this charming collection....
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"Internet sensation Grumpy Cat's epic feline frown has inspired legions of devoted fans. Celebrating the grouch in everyone, the Grumpy Cat book teaches the fine art of grumpiness and includes enough bad attitude to cast a dark cloud over the whole world. Featuring brand new as well as classic photos, and including grump-inspiring activities and games, Grumpy Cat delivers unmatched, hilarious grumpiness that puts any bad mood in perspective"--
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CLASSIC FICTION (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). Five years after coming to Green Gables, Anne is 'half past sixteen' and about to start teaching at her old school, with high hopes of inspiring youthful hearts and minds with ideals and ambitions. But some of her pupils have quite other ideas. Meanwhile, the young orphan Davy and the Avonlea Improvement Society bring their own headaches for a headstrong girl trying to grow up. Ages 9+
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C&T Publishing
Pub. Date
2013.
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English
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"Modern One-Block Quilts by Natalia Bonner and Kathleen Whiting proves that all you need is one simple block pattern to make 22 quilts! From throws and wall hangings to queen-sized blankets, sewists of all skill levels will be inspired to create something new by manipulating these simple block patterns with interesting fabrics, unusual shapes and expressive lines. Clear step-by-step instructions and a basic quiltmaking overview help you from start...
11) Frost wolf
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Wolves of the Beyond volume 4
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English
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When a terrible danger threatens the wolves of the Beyond, outsider Faolan must take a leadership role and inspire the pack to stand together.
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2010
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English
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Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World was a blockbuster bestseller. It spawned three children's books, and is the basis for an upcoming movie. Now Dewey is back, with even more heartwarming moments and life lessons to share. Dewey's Nine Lives offers nine funny, inspiring, and heartwarming stories about amazing felines--including Dewey--all told from the perspective of "Dewey's Mom," librarian Vicki Myron.
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Barbour Books, an imprint of Barbour Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
2013.
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English
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"Here is a delightful women's devotional that celebrates the fruit of the spirit and the joy it brings to a Christian's life. Thoughtful readings speak to the heart of readers, and lovely prayers, memorable quotations, and scripture passages add to the rich spiritual depth of the book. Set in a charming 4-color design, Fruit of the Spirit the perfect book to give as a gift or use for personal quiet time."--
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Splintered series volume 1
Pub. Date
2013
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English
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A descendant of the inspiration for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, sixteen-year-old Alyssa Gardner fears she is mentally ill like her mother until she finds that Wonderland is real and, if she passes a series of tests to fix Alice's mistakes, she may save her family from their curse.
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In this story inspired by Jules Verne's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea," Ana Dakkar, a freshman at Harding-Pencroft Academy, a five-year high school that graduates the best marine scientists, naval warriors, navigators, and underwater explorers in the world, makes astounding discoveries about her heritage and puts her leadership skills to the test against deadly enemies from a rival school.
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C&T Publishing
Pub. Date
2010.
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English
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"Beautiful Projects to Create in Wool. Needle felting's easy to learn and fun to do! Make and embellish pretty things to wear, bags to carry, funky jewelry, plus pillows, runners, bowls and more for the home. Complete instructions for hand and machine techniques using a variety of fibers. 22 projects with that vintage-cool Indygo Junction look-plus an inspiring gallery from five top designers. Learn a fresh new craft from your favorite designers at...
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Zita, cast aside by her father and raised as a kitchen maid, learns when she is nearly twelve that she is a princess and that her twelve sisters love her, and so when she discovers they are victims of an evil enchantment, she desperately tries to save them. Inspired by the Grimm fairy tale, "The twelve dancing princesses."
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