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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Welcome to the world of Relaxing Soul Coloring Book, a remarkable journey of tranquility and self-discovery. This coloring book is meticulously designed to provide a serene and rejuvenating experience, allowing you to escape the chaos of everyday life and find solace in art.The bold...

The dream of escaping to the countryside, fuelled by holidays, nostalgia and TV programmes, is alive and well. However, living harmoniously in your new country life is essential to your enjoyment of your escape to the country.Life is different in the countryside and this...

The Good Housekeeper: Or The Way To Live Well And To Be Well While We Live is a book written by Sarah Josepha Hale and published in 1839. The book is a comprehensive guide to managing a household, with a focus on maintaining a...

In the Farm Kitchen, you use what you have. You don't go running to the store for the latest doodad and whatsit. No. The field is your store. The patch your marketplace. If what you're looking for isn't there, then maybe the Neighbor Up...

Rubbing alcohol is good for so many things, not only is it an essential ingredient in hand sanitizer but it is also an excellent substance that can be used for cleaning and sterilizing.To clean these surfaces effectively and disinfect the house, it is important...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Going solar? Take care of these 7 considerations as you buy the right components and make your off-grid experience worry-free...Solar energy - our cheapest, readily available, and completely clean renewable resource -continues to grow in popularity.The Solar Futures Study by the U.S. Department of...

A great new extension to the Superplonk brand, Supergrub combines Malcolm Gluck's bestselling wine expertise with dinner party menus that cost no more than 20.The publishing phenomenon that is Malcolm Gluck's Superplonk began life as a column in the Guardian. Now Supergrub looks set...

Whether you have owned your house for five or fifty-five years, you have made it your home. A house represents a living space. Your home should represent you. For many, home evokes feelings of deeper emotions: safety, refuge, warmth, family, laughter, and personal growth....

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

We have all heard of how expensive it is, for housing....And especially in urban areas.Yet, some have found ways to make compromises and cut costs in either housing or what one might call "legal sleeping".This book seeks to discuss the ins and outs of...

This is an account of the guns which, in the hands of Indians, trappers, and soldiers, helped shape the history of the American West. Much more than a descriptive record of gun types, the volume also relates the guns to the people who made,...

Free-range chicken farming is an alternative approach to conventional chicken farming, providing a more ethical and sustainable method of raising chickens for meat and eggs. Unlike intensive farming methods that confine chickens to cramped cages or indoor environments, free-range farming allows chickens to roam...

From Susan Kaufman, the author and photographer of Walk With Me: New York, comes a book showcasing the allure and beauty of the homes and streets of the Hamptons. The Hamptons has an international reputation as a glamorous summertime playground for the rich and...

On the night of Halloween, Max discovers an earth shattering mystery. Now it's up to him and his best friend Steve to save the town from the evil hands of Pumpkin Head Jack. Will Max and Steve be able to find a way to...

I came to Santa Fe straight from the 1952 Roy Rogers matinee in East Hampton, Connecticut. That and a 1982 New York Times travel article about Chaco Canyon. Like Lewis and Clark with a U-Haul, Reed and Jim leave Philadelphia and head to Santa...

Explores the tools and technology that the American colonists use to build homes that could stand the test of time.Author: C. Keith WilburISBN-10: 1564400190ISBN-13: 9781564400192Publisher: Globe Pequot PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/1992Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.87lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.55w x 0.45dReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 12/01/1992 pg....

This winter, Kinfolk reaches a new milestone: our 50th issue. To celebrate, we're dedicating it to community and fellow-feeling. We meet inspiring groups of people near and far who've come together to connect, create, collaborate and care for one another. We speak with Vivien...

Originally published in 1861, The Family Save-All is a classic guide to economical cooking. Author Robert Kemp Philp provides practical instructions and tips for making the most of every food item, from meat scraps to vegetable peels. This book offers an illuminating glimpse into...

A handbook for professional home inspectors when inspecting manufactured/mobile homes, with extensive details of site installation requirements and HUD standards. Includes information on Florida Override of HUD standards.Author: Greg Madsen, Richard M. McGarryISBN-10: 0988665158ISBN-13: 9780988665156Publisher: McGarry and MadsenLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2023Pages: 70Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 9.00h...

Competitive Edge is an extremely comprehensive book, covering all of the important aspects of home staging and is a must read particularly for anyone looking to gain their "competitive edge" when selling their greatest asset. Kristy does a wonderful job of making this an...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

A smaller version of this updated and expanded book was published by The Smithsonian Institution in 1976 with the title, "Locks from Iran: Pre-Islamic to Twentieth Century." In 2019 and 2020 the author edited his original book adding new text and a great number...

Woobee's Journey is about a boy's journey from boyhood to manhood. It's about the love of a grandmother, memories that never fade, prayers that never end and love that is passed on for a lifetime.Author: Antwinette ScottISBN-10: 1498446469ISBN-13: 9781498446464Publisher: Xulon PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/27/2015Pages: 40Format:...

Originally published in 1858 this unusual book will appeal greatly to all who have an interest in the history of early cosmetics and beauty regimes. Chapters include; Paints & powders, How to obtain a good head of hair, How to colour grey hair and...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

Locks and Keys throughout the Ages is widely considered the best book ever written on the history of locks. It is illustrated throughout with photos from the extensive Lips' Collection. It was written in 1957 by Vincent J.M. Eras, the director of one of...

Runner-Up for the best HOBBY and CRAFT BOOK 2023, IBPA Book Awards.The New Spruce Forge Manual of Locksmithing: A Blacksmith's Guide to Simple Lock Mechanisms is a totally revised and expanded version of the original work from 1999. This new hardcover edition, at 304...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

A journal to fill with your own garden musings, writings, observations and sketches. Each page starts with a quote from arcane to modern about gardens and gardening, giving you something to ponder as you exercise your green thumbs writing about your own adventures in...

Count down the days to Christmas with a festive and fun--and cheeky--gang of gnomes. Meet your new holiday tradition! Each day, discover a beautiful pop-out gnome ornament designed by artist Anita Ashfield-Salter, along with a festive phrase or pun celebrating the joys of the...

Christmas is the such a busy time of year for everyone and if you are in charge of planning the present buying, wrapping, writing all the Christmas cards and cooking the Christmas dinner then this is the planner for you This detailed planner gives...

Having secured her first, real full time job, the youngest of four was leaving home to live downtown in an apartment with a school buddy. Rather than lecture her on the do's and do not's of living on her own, the author decided to...

A Complete Guide to Moving. Loaded with tips and techniques to help you during any relocation. Use this book throughout your moving process and while you are establishing your new "home". Chapters include: Pre-Move Preparations, Packing and Unpacking, Floor Planning, Organizing, Decorating, Containerizing, Shopping,...

Sodium Bicarbonate, more commonly known as baking soda, is a chemical compound formed by the reaction of sodium hydroxide with carbon dioxide.It is used as a medication for various purposes and can also be found in many households for various purposes. In its raw...

Open Your Home and Your Heart Your home is more than the walls that hold it up--it's the people that pass through the doors and the memories that are made within. As you open your doors through hospitality, you'll be blessed by the fruit...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: W. W. ChenowethISBN-10: 1447460103ISBN-13: 9781447460107Publisher:...

In the remote parts of America's Western territories during much of the 1800s, law and order was overextended or even nonexistent. Guns were used by some, such as hunters and settlers, for self-protection and their very salvation, and by others as a means to...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

In What's a Hostess to Do?, entertaining expert Susan Spungen explains everything you need to know to host a party effortlessly and with elegance. Susan shows the hostess how to make it look easy--whether the occasion is an informal brunch, a sit-down dinner, a...

Learn how to use a sewing machine to create bowls, both with fabric-wrapped rope and bare rope. Techniques are shown with intricate detail, from starting to ending. Base, side, handles, rims, lids, oval and heart forms, braids, waves, wrapping rope with fabric strips, stitch-in-the-ditch,...

What a tribute to the worth of woman are the names by which she is enshrined in common speech What tender associations halo the names of wife, mother, sister and daughter It must never be forgotten that the dearest, most sacred of these names,...

★★★★★ "Everything is on point. I don't know if she is a little bit psychic, I don't know if she is a psychiatrist or a feng shui expert...actually she is all those things in one!" - client Kimora Lee Simmons, one of the thousands...

Each of these ladies has gained, earned, acquired, sweated, cried, laughed, and mostly smiled through their over 25 years of experience in navigating suburbia. Through those years, they each stepped up to a multitude of varying roles as suburban moms: everything from Girl Scout...

"Eminently readable, and more shotgun info than you can use in a lifetime." --David E. Petzal, Deputy Editor, Field & Stream Magazine. Let expert Bob Brister offer you advice, instructions, and solutions to every situation a shotgunner might face. Based on years of tests,...

A grown-up picture book featuring ..... Fete's, Fun, Family and Friends! From planning Estelle's Breakfast for Dinner Wear your Pajamas Outdoor Movie Night, planning our Mimi and Pappy Camp to enjoying our annual Christmas Eve Talent Show. A visual feast with pops of color...

A beginners guide to learning the fundamentals of Feng Shui and energy flow in the home, known as Chi. This ancient art of placement which brings balance, helps to improve the harmony and prosperity within your space. Ideal as a gift for the novice...

New to apartment living? My cat will show you how to be a good tenant.Author: Pat K. EvansISBN-10: 1983127450ISBN-13: 9781983127458Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/09/2018Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.16lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.08d