Celebrating the canine world’s genius child, the Poodle, boasting the most humanlike personality, this Smart Owner’s Guide offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for this specific dog breed.Illustrated with photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this comprehensive buteasy-to-read dog manual is designed in a modern, lively manner that readers will find user-friendly. Entertaining tidbits and smart advice fill up colorful sidebars in every chapter. Real-life heroes and rescue stories are retold in full-page features, and recipes, dog training, and care tips are also highlighted in feature pages. The Resources section of the book includes contact information for breed-related organizations and rescues, as well as practical guidance on traveling with dogs, identification, and locating qualified professionals to assist the dog owner, such as pet sitters, trainers, and boarding facilities.

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Hard-working, athletic, and faithful, it's no wonder the German Shepherd is one of the most popular and beloved dog breeds in America! Heroic and loyal to the end, the German Shepherd's devotion to his family is legendary. This Smart Owner's Guide offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for this specific dog breed.Illustrated with photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this comprehensive buteasy-to-read dog manual is designed in a modern, lively manner that readers will find user-friendly. Entertaining tidbits and smart advice fill up colorful sidebars in every chapter. Real-life heroes and rescue stories are retold in full-page features, and recipes, dog training, and care tips are also highlighted in feature pages. The Resources section of the book includes contact information for breed-related organizations and rescues, as well as practical guidance on traveling with dogs, identification, and locating qualified professionals to assist the dog owner, such as pet sitters, trainers, and boarding facilities.

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Dedicated to the world's most lovable, entertaining, and noble purebred dog, the Bulldog, this Smart Owner's Guide offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for this specific dog breed.Illustrated with photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this comprehensive buteasy-to-read dog manual is designed in a modern, lively manner that readers will find user-friendly. Entertaining tidbits and smart advice fill up colorful sidebars in every chapter. Real-life heroes and rescue stories are retold in full-page features, and recipes, dog training, and care tips are also highlighted in feature pages. The Resources section of the book includes contact information for breed-related organizations and rescues, as well as practical guidance on traveling with dogs, identification, and locating qualified professionals to assist the dog owner, such as pet sitters, trainers, and boarding facilities.

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Sweet, versatile, and a devoted friend, the Labrador Retriever's adorable looks, even temperament, and easy-going personality make him an ideal housemate!This Smart Owner's Guide offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for this specific dog breed. Illustrated with photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this comprehensive buteasy-to-read dog manual is designed in a modern, lively manner that readers will find user-friendly. Entertaining tidbits and smart advice fill up colorful sidebars in every chapter. Real-life heroes and rescue stories are retold in full-page features, and recipes, dog training, and care tips are also highlighted in feature pages. The Resources section of the book includes contact information for breed-related organizations and rescues, as well as practical guidance on traveling with dogs, identification, and locating qualified professionals to assist the dog owner, such as pet sitters, trainers, and boarding facilities.

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Amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting stuffed yarn pieces, is incredibly popular. Many of the designs, by nature, are adorable, but imagine if your time spent crocheting and the art you produce could also be considered functional, even loveable. Amigurumi Loveys and Blankets author, Ariana Wimsett, takes the adorableness of amigurumi animals and adds it to loveys and blankets to create a sweet security blanket. The book opens with an insightful introduction on crochet basics, and then includes 16 adorable crochet patterns like a giraffe, bear, dragon, and so much more. The author has even created one pattern specifically for this book. Give a gift of homemade love this year and for years to come. Little ones will latch onto these huggable companions and never let them go.

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An excellent book for young learners! If Animals Could Talk: Guinea Pigs is narrated by two pet guinea pigs, Cody and Carlos. They reveal how they communicate through squeaks and squeals, their favorite foods, where they like to live and how they like to be held. There are also interesting Pet Facts like "Guinea pigs are not pigs at all. They are a type of rodent like a mouse, rat, or hamster." Filled with full-color photos of adorable guinea pigs, it also includes instructions a small glossary and suggested readings for more information about guinea pigs.

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Bernard the Wolf needs your help! He wears glasses, but still can’t see very well. Help him find his friend, Michael the Squirrel, as he plays hide-and-seek deep within the forest to sharpen Bernard’s vision. Also included are fun, additional activities for every visual puzzle to develop your own observation skills, from finding the odd one out in the group to spotting who has an upset stomach. With stunning illustrations and colorful pages that explore the beauty of the forest and its creatures, you’ll have hours of fun searching for over 100 hidden objects and animals! Agnese Baruzzi is an award-winning author and illustrator for more than 40 books that have been published worldwide.

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Perfect narrative non-fiction for young learners! We Built This City: Chicago reviews the history of the land before Chicago was settled and the Germans who settled it, the World's Fair, the Winnebago Native American tribe, the Great Chicago Fire, the Chicago River and more than 550 parks. Interesting sights to see while visiting there are Wrigley Field, the Willis Tower, and Shedd Aquarium. It also features historical and current pictures of Chicago, a chronology of events in Chicago spanning from 1673 to today, suggested reading for further research, a glossary and index.

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Bernard the Wolf needs your help! He wears glasses, but still can’t see very well. Help him find his friend, a little red crab, as she plays hide-and-seek deep down in the ocean to sharpen Bernard’s vision. Also included are fun, additional activities for every visual puzzle to develop your own observation skills, from finding the odd one out in the group to spotting who is in love. With stunning illustrations and colorful pages that explore the beauty of the ocean and its creatures, you’ll have hours of fun searching for over 100 hidden objects and animals! Agnese Baruzzi is an award-winning author and illustrator for more than 40 books that have been published worldwide.

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Perfect narrative non-fiction for young learners! We Built This City: Boston reveals the history of Boston, its influential people, and origins of its famous landmarks. Learn about the Algonquin tribe who lived on the land before the city of Boston was settled, the role Boston played in the Revolutionary War, the history of the Boston Marathon, building Fenway Park, the "Big Dig" reconstruction of the road system, and the timeless architecture and the arts. It also features historical and current pictures of Boston, a chronology of events in Boston spanning from 1614 to today, suggested reading for further research, a glossary and index.

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Regarded as the turning point of the American Civil War, Gettysburg commemorates the three-day battle that took place in an "unimportant" Pennsylvania town over 150 years ago. From the first shots fired on the morning of July 1, 1863 to Robert E. Lee's losing gamble known as Pickett's Charge on July 3 that resulted in thousands of Confederates being driven back by Union forces, Gettysburg is a snapshot of three of the most important days in US history. Discover rare photos, expertly written articles, and intriguing illustrations and maps detailing the political, military, and social conditions that thrust the sleepy town of Gettysburg forever into the pages of history books. Filled with informative timelines and fact sheets, details on the commanders, weapon technology, and so much more, this handsome volume also captures several human stories, from the 11-year-old sergeant, John L. Clem, who killed a Confederate soldier to John Burns, the only civilian to fight in the battle and many others. Gettysburg also provides a remarkable look at the historic Reconciliation Reunion, Gettysburg today and the preservation efforts, and tons of other interesting details that American history buffs will love. This compilation of fascinating articles are contributed by leading experts, historians, award-winning authors, professors, scholars, and more, including Peter C. Luebke, Brian Dirck, William Burton Kurtz, Alexander Newton, Ronald S. Coddington, Mark H. Dunkelman, Kenneth Weisbrode, Lucas Bernhardt, Ben Nusbaum, Roger Morris, Dean Sagar, Mark Greenbaum, and Martin Roy Hill.

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Whether you're just starting your very first garden, or you've been gardening for years, you might as well incorporate what you grow into your daily meals! Garden to Table is a practical and accessible guide that will show you how to preserve, can, and cook easy, healthy recipes from the vegetables you've cultivated all year round! No big gardening space or gardening experience needed! Featuring expert guidance on how to freeze, can, and dry many popular fruits and vegetables, Garden to Table also includes over 100 recipes that include vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, and keto/low-carb options. From canning recipes to appetizers, main dishes, and big salads organized by season for year-round consumption, this complete self-sufficiency guide has everything you need to know to preserve and serve fresh, healthy foods from home. Author Kayla Butts is a professional dietitian, cooking and nutrition instructor, small-scale Texas farmer, and a clinical nutrition manager with a Master's in Science in Nutrition.

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Shy and reclusive, BigFoot spends most of his time in the deep dark woods, rarely spotted by humankind. But every now and then he leaves his remote retreat, and goes searching for adventure! Sharpen your search & find skills by locating him on his latest escapade. It won’t be easy. BigFoot has undertaken 10 different challenging quests, including penetrating the Amazon Rainforest, climbing the Himalayas, discovering the Great Barrier Reef, on expedition in Antarctica, exploring Madagascar, and more. This handsome hardcover book presents each one as an immense two-page visual puzzle, full of teeming people and creatures. Your task is not only to find BigFoot and his legendary footprint, but also more than 500 other unusual and sometimes unexpected personalities and objects. Fun facts and pictures accompany each scene to help you learn more about the world’s historic and cultural treasures.

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Perfect narrative non-fiction for young learners! Peaceful Protests: Voices for Peace highlights some of the greatest peace protests in history including nonviolent antiwar demonstrations such as marches, rallies, vigils, and boycotts. Features some of the brave individuals and groups who have opposed war at the risk of ridicule, imprisonment, and even death such as Jane Addams--founder of the Women's Peace Party, Bertrand Russell, Muhammad Ali and Leymah Gbowee, and features historical photos, a chronological timeline of events along with chapter notes, further reading recommendations, and an index.

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Perfect narrative non-fiction for young learners! Peaceful Protests: Voices for Civil Rights celebrates individuals and organizations all over the world in the civil rights movement who achieved their greatest victories through peaceful protests. Young readers will learn about peaceful protest methods such as marches, rallies, sit-ins, vigils, boycotts, and marching with picket signs. They will also learn about influential individuals such as Gandhi, Medgar Evers, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr. and more! Events covered include abolitionists handing out newspapers demanding the end of slavery through Dr. Martin Luther King's efforts to desegregate busses in Montgomery and Black Lives Matter protesting police brutality, and features historical photos, a chronological timeline of events as well as chapter notes, further reading recommendations, and an index.

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Famous Friends: Maya Angelou and Oprah Winfrey is a perfect narrative non-fiction book for young learners. It's packed full of historical information about inspirational entertainers, Maya Angelou and Oprah Winfrey's friendship, including their troubling childhoods, their instant connection and how they made each other, and the world, a better place. Also included are historical photos, a chronological timeline of their lives and friendship, chapter notes, a glossary, works consulted and further reading recommendations for student research.

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This sweet children’s picture book presents a moving story, set in a fragile Arctic world threatened by global warming. A little polar bear wakes up alone after a furious storm. With his mother nowhere in sight, he makes friends with a mysterious little girl and various animal companions. All of the friends come together in the magnificent polar sky. In the end the little bear sits peacefully, enjoying a winter day lit up by beautiful northern lights. Featuring exceptional illustrations from talented Vietnamese illustrator Khoa Le, The Lonely Polar Bear offers an accessible way to introduce children to climate change issues.

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This best-selling resource on wood finishing has long been admired by wood technology professors, magazine editors, professional cabinetmakers, and other industry leaders since its original publication. Nicknamed the “Bible” of wood finishing for its comprehensive and accurate information on the subject, Understanding Wood Finishing offers the latest technical updates on materials and techniques, detailed instructions and explanations, and over 40 reference tables and troubleshooting guides. Readers will learn everything they need to know, from preparing and staining wood to different types of wood finishes, coloring techniques, filling pores, removing finishes, and more. This newly updated edition features current information on solvents and other chemicals that abide by both state and national law. Best-selling author Bob Flexner has been inspiring and informing woodworkers with his writings and teaching for more than 20 years.

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Famous Friends: Henry Ford and Thomas Edison is a perfect narrative non-fiction book for young learners. It's packed full of historical information about industrialists Henry Ford and Thomas Edison's friendship, including their humble beginnings, how they became friends (and neighbors!), and how what they made changed the course of history and how we live today. Also included are historical photos, a chronological timeline of their lives and friendship, chapter notes, a glossary, works consulted and further reading recommendations for student research.

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Whether you’ve just unpacked your first table saw or have been using one for years, this complete guide features essential and up-to-date information needed to set up and tune your table saw and expand your table saw skillset. Featuring all of the most critical table saw techniques, including preparing lumber, selecting and truing blades, mastering basic to advanced cuts, and joinery techniques, this must-have manual will equip you with all the necessary skills you need to successfully and safely use your table saw. Also included in this revised edition is exclusive information on new SawStop technology. With step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams, you’ll also complete nine custom table saw projects to put all your acquired techniques and skills to use, four of which are brand new in this revised edition.

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This big book provides complete working shop drawings for 61 classic furniture pieces. The author, a master cabinetmaker, measured original Craftsman antiques to create these detailed plans. With full perspective views, elevations, sections, details, and cutting lists for each project, this revised collection gives today's woodworkers the heart of the Craftsman aesthetic, along with all the information needed for workshop success.

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Famous Friends: Helen Keller and Mark Twain is a perfect narrative non-fiction book for young learners! It's packed full of historical information about two of America's most influential literary people's friendship, including their humble beginnings, how they became friends through shared grief, and how they made a deep mark on the literature, culture, and history of the United States. Also included are historical photos, a chronological timeline of their lives and friendship, chapter notes, a glossary, works consulted and further reading recommendations for student research.

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Famous Friends: Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig is a perfect narrative non-fiction book for young learners! It's packed full of historical information about baseball legends Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig's friendship, including their humble beginnings, their rise to fame as baseball and World Series heroes, how they became friends, what happened that made them have a falling out, and their reconciliation in the end. Also included are historical photos, a chronological timeline of their lives and friendship, chapter notes, a glossary, works consulted and further reading recommendations for student research.

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Perfect narrative non-fiction for young learners! Backyard Safari: Raccoons is chock full of information and fun facts about raccoons. Children learn about what raccoons look like, why raccoons like to dump trash, why they are called "thieves," how big they get, and where they live. As a narrative non-fiction book, it also includes full-color photos of racoons in the wild, fun facts about them, and suggests further reading on the subject. Start a child's love of wildlife with the Backyard Safari series.

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Perfect narrative non-fiction for young learners! Backyard Safari: Opossums is told through a fun story. Children learn about what opossums look like, different types of opossums, why opossums do what they do, how they hunt, what they eat, and where they live. As a narrative non-fiction book, it also includes full-color photos of opossums in the wild, fun facts about them, and suggests further reading on the subject. Start a child's love of wildlife with the Backyard Safari series.

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Perfect narrative non-fiction for young learners! Backyard Safari: Gray Squirrels is chock full of great information and fun facts about gray squirrels. Children learn about what gray squirrels look like, why squirrels do what they do, how they hunt, what they eat and where they live. As a narrative non-fiction book, it also includes full-color photos of squirrels in the wild, fun facts about them, and suggests further reading on the subject. Start a child's love of wildlife with the Backyard Safari series.

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Perfect narrative non-fiction for young learners! Backyard Safari: Red Foxes is chock full of information and fun facts about red foxes. Children learn about what red foxes look like, why they do what they do, how they hunt, what they eat, and where they live. As a narrative non-fiction book, it also includes full-color photos of foxes in the wild, fun facts about them, and suggests further reading on the subject. Start a child's love of wildlife with the Backyard Safari series.

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Shy and reclusive, BigFoot spends most of his time in the deep dark woods, rarely spotted by humankind. But every now and then he leaves his remote retreat, and travels the world for vacation fun! Sharpen your search & find skills by locating him at his favorite vacation retreat. It won’t be easy. BigFoot is enjoying his holiday in ten different ways, from deep sea diving and joining a balloon festival to taking a cruise, going to the beach, visiting Yellowstone National Park, and more. This handsome hardcover book presents each getaway as an immense two-page visual puzzle, full of teeming people and creatures. Your task is not only to find BigFoot and his legendary footprint, but also more than 500 other unusual and sometimes unexpected personalities and objects. Fun facts and pictures accompany each scene to help you learn more about vacation activities.

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Filled with favorite recipes gathered from Amish cooks across the United States and Canada, Amish Community Cookbook will have you preparing delicious, down-to-earth dishes your family will request again and again. The Amish people are renowned for their rich agricultural heritage, strong community spirit, and good old-fashioned, stick-to-your-ribs comfort food. This treasury of beloved recipes expresses their close connection to the land and reliance on fresh, natural ingredients. Amish Community Cookbook features an endless array of traditional appetizers, soups, salads, main dishes, casseroles, breads, and desserts. Beyond the delicious, hearty taste, this is food that offers something to nourish the soul. One taste and you'll see why these recipes have been bringing families and communities together at the table for generations. This attractive kitchen-friendly cookbook offers 294 authentic country recipes in a sturdy hardback hidden-spiral binding that lies flat for easy countertop use.

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This timeless collection of realistic projects for dedicated carvers features 21 stunning patterns of a wide range of small birds, including a blue jay, barn swallow, cactus wren, and so much more. With helpful instructions and detailed patterns for each project, also included are eight animal carving designs for a coyote, Canadian lynx, cheetah, and several others, as well as a bonus male and female caricature project. The perfect addition to every wood carver's library, Nature in Wood is a must-have source of inspiration for passionate carvers with a love for wildlife!

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The key to a flawlessly executed carving? Using the correct tool. Discover the power behind each small yet mighty carving tool alongside award-winning carver Everett Ellenwood and his Carving Tool Reference Guide. Not only will you learn about the anatomy of each tool spanning across chisels and gouges to knives and veiners (just to name a few), but you’ll also learn how to properly store and care for the tools alongside safety measures for your hands and fingers. This in-depth guide offers a comprehensive overview of the seemingly infinite tools and their respective components and parts. Whether you’re an experienced carver looking to expand your fundamental understanding of tools or a novice on the hunt for your first tool, this title is key to building or expanding your toolbox. Content for the Carving Tools Reference Guide is from Everett Ellenwood’s bestselling book, The Complete Book of Woodcarving, Updated Edition.

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Bring the spirit of Christmas to your home with this inspirational book of seasonal recipes, crafts and carols. Christmas can be an expensive time of year, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune to deck your family home with traditional festive decorations and delicious treats. Packed with seasonal ideas, "The Spirit of Christmas" provides a miscellany of decorative and delightful projects to bring color and comfort to your festive season. This title helps to: learn how to perfect classic seasonal recipes, from fruity Christmas cake to creamy egg-nog; create unique and beautiful keepsakes - from homemade stockings and tree decorations to seasonal napkins and ornamental candle holders - to decorate your home, year after year; and, find great ways to personalize presents with elegant homemade wrapping paper and easy-to-make seasonal cards. With classic Christmas carols and seasonal poems, here is everything you need to create treasured memories for all your Christmases to come.

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Color your world with the fabulous art of henna tattoo.  Mehndi, also known as henna tattoo, is a traditional Middle Eastern art used to adorn the body for weddings and other special celebrations. Today, you can join in the beauty and fun of mendhi with this simple book of patterns and instructions for the body and even home decor objects!  Inside, you will find a variety of original henna tatttoo patterns that can be applied to the hands, feet, belly and back. You'll also be interested in creating your own designs by following  the simple instructions for the 5 basic henna shapes and learn how to combine them in a variety of ways to create exotic mendhi designs of your own.  But why stop there? Mendhi is a versitile art that can also be applied to wood, leather and other surfaces. Follow-along with the author as she shows how she creates one-of-a-kind designs for a wooden box, leather pouch, magnet, tea caddy and more. Filled with stunning photographs of beautiful henna tattoo, this book is sure to inspire.

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Daily grooming is a vital part of horse care, and this Simple Solutions title by Elizabeth Moyer encapsulates the benefits and procedure in an easy-to-read entertaining way. Grooming offers many healthful rewards to the horse and also helps to build a bond between owner and his or her horse. This guide, with colorful and instructive illustrations by Jean Abernethy, offers advice on choosing the right equipment (brushes, currycomb, hoof pick, grooming mitts, etc.) and the best way to groom a horse. Starting with the stiffest brush and progresses to the softest one, grooming should systematic for you and therapeutic for the horse. While the goal is to remove dirt and shine the coat, the groomer is also giving the horse quality time and improving its health and hygiene. There are chapters on hoof care, mane and tail care, bathing, and trimming that offer readers specific advice about grooming the horse’s whole body.

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No room to garden outside? No problem! A complete guide filled with a host of valuable information and DIY projects, How to Garden Indoors & Grow Your Own Food Year Round shares all the knowledge on how to grow a variety of foods inside your home. From growing vegetables, microgreens, and herbs to hydroponic gardening, troubleshooting, and more, learn to grow fresh produce all year-round, no matter where you live. With expert tips on composting, working with grow lights, choosing a growing locale, container gardening for both root and above ground vegetables, the basics of fermentation, and so much more, this must-have resource is a one-stop shop on everything you need to know about successful indoor food production and how to maximize your indoor space!

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Training is the first concern of every new puppy owner, and this Smart Owner’s Guide Puppy Training offers 176 pages of concise guidance to get every owner and puppy on the right track. Puppy Training begins with “Part 1: House-Training,” written by long-time Dog Fancy contributor Bardi McLennan. This section discusses everything the owner needs to know to start off with the puppy in the home, getting him acclimated to the new environment, and teaching him the basic principles of house-training. A detailed chapter titled “The Doggie Den” discusses how to crate-train a puppy and the best ways to use (and not use) a dog crate. The second part of the book, written by award-winning dog trainer and author Miriam Fields-Babineau, is dedicated to “Obedience Training.” In this section of the book, the author discusses canine communication, good manners, and socialization. The basic cues are explained, beginning with walking on a loose leash, and progressing to sit, down, stay, come, and stand. Each lesson is broken down into steps and illustrated by photography to assist the owner. A chapter on advanced training coaches the owner on how to work with his or her dog off leash, adding distance and distractions, and more. Critical to the success of every puppy owner is solving potential behavioral issues, and the book offers solutions to various problems, including jumping up, garbage picking, excessive barking, stealing food and other items, counter surfing, cat chasing, door darting, mouthing and chewing.

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Donkeys really aren't stubborn, they just have a strong instinct for self-preservation! Adults and kids alike will enjoy learning about the many characteristics of these gentle and docile animals.

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Learn about 44 breeds of chicken like the lazy Barnvelder, and the friendly Belgian D'Uccle - sure to make a chicken enthusiast out of anyone both young and old! Did you know that the Appenzeller Chicken can climb trees? Discover fun fowl facts, and get acquainted with 44 breeds, each accompanied by a description of the bird's appearance, its history and breeding, and details of its personality, egg-laying, and flying abilities. From the spirited American Game Fowl, to the calm and docile Wyandotte, this fascinating guide will turn both young and old into a chicken enthusiast.

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No room to garden outside? No problem! A complete guide filled with a host of valuable information and DIY projects, How to Garden Indoors & Grow Your Own Food Year Round shares all the knowledge on how to grow a variety of foods inside your home. From growing vegetables, microgreens, and herbs to hydroponic gardening, troubleshooting, and more, learn to grow fresh produce all year-round, no matter where you live. With expert tips on composting, working with grow lights, choosing a growing locale, container gardening for both root and above ground vegetables, the basics of fermentation, and so much more, this must-have resource is a one-stop shop on everything you need to know about successful indoor food production and how to maximize your indoor space!

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Children learn best when they can learn through multi-sensory means. By using hearing, seeing and kinesthetic methods, Emily Arrow has created this easy and fun book, Kid's Guide to Playing Piano or Keyboard, for children to use as an introduction to learn how to play the piano. The book is a simple and much needed piano method for beginning musicians ages 6 and older. Her process, which follows the Orff Schulwerk method, is very approachable as she walks young musicians through 7 lessons learning musical notes and chords on a keyboard through a color dot method. She uses colorful stickers to represent the notes, flashcards to learn the rainbow chords and video/audio links for students to access for further help. The book also introduces young minds to important musical vocabulary, fun facts and the history of the piano and provides a practice chart. It even provides on-line audio access so young minds can hear what the piece should sound like. Students will learn to play songs such as The Colorful Musical Alphabet, Row, Row, Row Your Boat, The Itsy Bitsy Spider, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and more! If your child needs an easy and fun guide to learning the piano, this is the book for you.

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Cute, clever, and fun for all, make super sweet amigurumi crochet projects that are two creations in one! Crocheting Reversible Amigurumi Projects is a delightful book of inside-out animal crochet patterns created with traditional and faux fur yarns. Filled with tips, tricks, and techniques to build your skills and ensure success for every design, this exciting guide features seven adorable amigurumi patterns that are reversible and transform into a whole new design. From a fox that becomes a cat, a snowball that becomes a penguin, to an otter that becomes a squirrel or a mouse. These designs are truly one-of-a-kind and offer something special to the craft of amigurumi crochet. Opening with guidance on tools, yarns, and other necessities, also included are technique tutorials for working with faux fur, making a practice piece, counting rows and stitches, and fixing mistakes.

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Aspiring and experienced seamstresses or seamsters now have their ultimate guide to sewing. Sewing Workshop for Young Makers features 40 awesome patterns for young people who enjoy sewing. Each creation can be made on a sewing machine by following the super simple instructions that are accompanied by illustrated steps and diagrams. The garments, as instructed in the book, are sized for an average 10-year-old girl and are sized loose. The techniques shown in the book, by hand and by machine, establish a necessary basic skill set followed by the variety of learn-to-sew projects including a charm bag, a tied headband, braided bracelets, a cactus cushion, a retro purse, message banners, a maxi sweatshirt and more! In a world where it is increasingly important to be frugal, instead of buying their next wardrobe, kids can now make their own!

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See how blocks with basic design elements, good color and contrast, and correct application add drama and style to any quilt! Borders: The Basics and Beyond is the complete guide to good border design techniques, making it perfect for any quilter to practice and build their skills. With step-by-step instructions, full-color photography, and helpful diagrams, learn over 20 border techniques, from the basket weave and scrappy sawtooth to pinwheels and flying geese. Once you complete each individual border design, three full-size border sampler quilt projects are provided to put it all together! Also included are four fast and easy bonus projects, ready-to-use appliqué templates, and ideas for alternative color options.

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Quilters inevitably have short lengths of full fabric widths as well as smaller leftover pieces from creating countless projects. The beauty is those scrap pieces can be tamed for re-use! Author, SusanClaire Mayfield has created an organizational model for that quilting fabric that she shares in her book Quilter's Scrap Pantry: The Grab-and-Go Approach to Organizing Your Scraps and Making Beautiful Quilts. SusanClaire's current students have found that scraps suddenly become so much more tempting to work with after they have set up what she calls her "Leftovers Pantry." When scraps are intentionally organized and stored, they no longer find themselves digging through piles of mismatched yardage. Once stocked, they can easily create the quilt blocks described in this book such as 4-patches, 9-patches, rectangles, half-square triangles, Flying Geese and Snowballs. SusanClaire walks quilters through setting up a pantry, piece by piece, and what to do with larger fabric yardage stacks. As a bonus, she links her organizational content to her YouTube videos for each section and includes additional tips for thrifty quilting. It's scrap organization for patchwork gratification!

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A lot of work goes into a quilting or sewing project, so it's important to finish strong! Ultimate Binding and Edge-Finishing Guide for Quilting and Sewing is a complete, go-to guide on how to ensure your projects are edged perfectly each and every time! Opening with helpful overviews on binding tools, this must-have guide details more than 16 binding techniques and various ways to finish a project, including traditional, bias, pompom, scalloped, chenille binding, invisible faced, and more. With easy-to-follow tutorials, coordinating photography, and video links to further enhance instruction, this guide belongs in every crafter's library to refer to time and time again for finishing and binding every project!

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A charming coloring and sticker book for children ages 6-10. Sparkle Ocean Gemstone Sticker Book features 12 coloring pages with whimsical captions and 1,200 peel-and-stick stickers to accent and embellish each coloring page. The activity book is beautifully illustrated with colored line art drawings and illustrations, printed on high-quality paper. The book follows the story of Celene the mermaid and her ocean friends, Hector the octopus, Lorette the dolphin, Celestin the shark, and Ombelle the jellyfish. Detachable pages for displaying.

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Spark your little one's imagination with this magical caticorns coloring book for kids. Half cat, half unicorn, caticorns are magical like unicorns and gentle like cats. This fun-filled coloring book features 30 charming illustrations of the fanciful combination. Ideal activity for young children to express themselves and keep them engaged for hours. Using crayons, colored pencils, markers, or any other preferred art materials, kids will love bringing these fantasy-inspired illustrations to life! Each page perforated for easy removal and display. The stylish cover showcases a luxurious matte finish that's soft to the touch for a unique, high-quality feel.

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SUPER FAN-tastic Taylor Swift Coloring & Activity Boo 10-Copy Counter Display Taylor Swift is a superstar, a global sensation, and the greatest singer-songwriter of her generation. And there is no better way for a "Swiftie" to celebrate all her amazing achievements and dynamic personality than with the SUPER FAN-tastic Taylor Swift Coloring & Activity Book. Unleash your creativity with more than 30 coloring pages, test your Taylor Swift knowledge with easy, medium, and hard quizzes. . . answer key included, and solve fun and challenging games and puzzles, including labyrinths, spot-the-difference, and word searches, all dedicated to the unstoppable force that is Taylor Swift. Along the way, you'll learn new fun facts including her favorite number, her early years, her songwriting and music evolution, and her iconic trend-setting fashion style. Complete with photographs of Taylor's performances, walking the red carpet, and at award ceremonies. Pages are perforated for easy removal and display.

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