Turn large blocks into speedy quilts using this handy "10-minute" technique. You really can make a 19" block in less than 10 minutes. That means you can sew a king-size quilt top in a day, or a throw quilt in just an hour or two!

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Expand the possibilities of quick quilting with positive-negative blocks, layers of pattern, straight seams and curved line designs.

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Packed full of recipes, information, and guidance, 100 Foods You Should be Eating is a book for anyone who wants to take a simpler approach to health and good food. It has been written with one thing in mind: to make us think differently about the food we buy and eat. Award-winning author of The Health Delusion Glen Matten gives us a straight-talking take on the best way to buy, prepare, and cook the best ingredients - and it really is easy. The details of each of the 100 foods cover all the information you need, including what it is, health benefits, the best way to buy, cook, and store it, and a simple recipe or serving suggestion. New diets appear all the time with promises for drastic weight loss and better health, while the supermarket shelves are full of products that have bits put in, bits taken out, 'healthy' ranges, low-fat alternatives and fortified foods - not to mention exotic new 'health' ingredients. The fact is that eating good nutritious food doesn't have to be this complicated.Organized into eight chapters that reflect the way we eat (Breakfast, The Munchies, Lunch on the Go, Strapped for Cash, Summer Living, Friends Round, Fast Food, Lazy Sundays, Kids, and Desserts and Drinks) the book is extremely easy to use and includes photographs of recipes as well as ingredients.

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From deep down in the sea to up and far away in space, keep tally as you find and count over 1,000 hidden objects! An exciting seek-and-find activity book for kids, 1,001 Things to Count will not only engage and entertain; it also adds an extra element of fun with the optional 1-minute time challenge to race against the clock. Featuring 25 brain-stimulating visual puzzles with dozens of items to find in each, every cartoon art-inspired puzzle page promotes problem-solving skills and mental agility! Àngels Navarrro is a play therapist and psychomotor education specialist. The author of more than 100 children’s books, she has also produced television programs, hands-on learning game kits, and online games for kids.

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Have a blast as you search for over 1,000 hidden objects! An exciting seek-and-find activity book for kids, 1,001 Fun Things to Find will not only engage and entertain; it also adds an extra element of fun with the optional 1-minute time challenge to race against the clock. Featuring 25 brain-stimulating visual puzzles with dozens of items to find in each, every cartoon art-inspired puzzle page promotes problem-solving skills and mental agility! Àngels Navarrro is a play therapist and psychomotor education specialist. The author of more than 100 children’s books, she has also produced television programs, hands-on learning game kits, and online games for kids.

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After an introductory chapter on how to get started, 14 additional chapters supply scores of tips for every area of the garden, from the kitchen garden to ponds, lawns, patios, and containers. The author uses her years of experience to reveal the most life-changing tricks that can make a dramatic difference, and save time, money, and energy. Tips are ordered logically, by area and by season, from the most fundamental to the most sophisticated. Chapter introductions explain what decisions you need to make about your priorities before you start and how to analyze the potential of your garden in order to get the most from it.

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When you think of every item a kitchen stores, from utensils and glassware to cooking pots and slow cookers, the numbers easily climb to the hundreds. It can be a difficult task finding a rightful place for everything, while also maintaining an attractive, comfortable, and functional kitchen. Find over a thousand ideas for organizing and storing everything but the kitchen sink in this amazing book. 1001 Ideas for Kitchen Organization is a comprehensive resource for professional organizers, homeowners, and designers looking for ways to organize and get more storage and functional space in the kitchen. Maintain access to frequently used items without cluttering the countertop, make better use of cabinet space, discover easy and efficient ways to recycle, and enjoy a better kitchen using the professional advice in this essential reference guide. With over 1,000 gorgeous color photographs and illustrations, this book provides helpful tips and everything you need to know about kitchen organization.

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Trimwork and molding add style and character and rids a room of the "empty box syndrome" that is common to most modern housing. With over 1080 color photographs and illustrations, 1001 Ideas for Trimwork presents molding profiles and designs to turn any style home into a showplace. Topics cover window and door casings, crown moldings, chair rail, friezes, niches, wainscoting, pillars, stair embellishments, and mantel moldings. In addition to hundreds of molding designs, the book includes scores of examples of professionally decorated rooms enhanced with trimwork and molding. Bring warmth and character to every room in the home with 1001 Ideas for Trimwork.

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Packed with 101 patterns for small-scale projects ideal for beginning and intermediate crafters, this companion features original relief projects that stand alone beautifully or that can be easily incorporated into functional and decorative items in the home. The entire carving process is demonstrated, employing a country apple quilt square project as the example, alongside detailed information on necessary tools, a review of the best woods to use, and instructions on how to achieve the appropriate levels of depth. Patterns include wildlife, botanical, mythical, and landscape subjects, and each project includes two detailed patterns: a line and a shaded variety. Fifty additional patterns for gorgeous corner designs that can be incorporated into a variety of crafts projects – from carving and wood burning to painting and quilting – are also included. Lora S. Irish is an artist who runs an internet carving studio with her husband at www.carvingpatterns.com. She is a frequent contributor to Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts and Wood Carving Illustrated, and the author of Great Book of Dragon Patterns, Great Book of Fairy Patterns, Great Book of Tattoo Designs, Great Book of Woodburning, and Wood Spirits and Green Men.

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If you're longing for the pitter-patter of four furry feet, you have some homework to do. And here is everything you need to know! When new dog owners aren't prepared, it's the dog who suffers, so it's very important to consider all angles of dog care and ownership before making the commitment. This book starts with the process of selecting a suitable dog for your home and lifestyle, and then it goes on to discuss the present and future requirements of feeding, grooming, training, healthcare, and much more to fully educate prospective dog owners. Included is: *Advice on selecting a puppy or adult dog based on your family, living space, and lifestyle *Buying a purebred from a breeder versus adopting from a shelter or rescue group *The equipment and supplies you'll need before the dog comes home *Getting the dog acclimated to its new environment *Feeding, grooming, training, and healthcare for all life stages *Keeping your dog safe at home and away *Illustrations, charts, and checklists to help you plan and prepare. Bringing a puppy or dog into your home will change your life and make you happier and healthier. But you will want to be ready for everything you may face. Here is what you need to know, all from an expert!

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This attractive, compact, and stylish travel guide presents 101 tasters of cities from around Europe, each one chosen for its appeal to the modern traveler and ease of accessibility. For each destination the low-down on the culture, sights, shopping, accommodation, and food is delivered in witty, well-informed prose that highlights the best that the city has to offer. All the classic European destinations, such as Paris and Florence, are represented, in addition to an eclectic selection of interesting and emerging destinations around the continent such as Vilnius in Lithuania and Brno in the Czech Republic. Details are given of how to get there and each city is illustrated with excellent color photography.101 Weekends in Europe is the perfect companion for seasoned lovers of weekend city breaks wanting to choose their next destination or for less-experienced travelers looking for inspiration.An experienced writer and traveler, Robin Barton has contributed to numerous magazines and books. He is an expert on European travel and city breaks.

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Discover the best of what each classic European destination has to offer! Whether you’re looking for exciting nightlife or a tranquil escape, 101 Weekends in Europe, 2nd Edition is a compact and stylish travel guide that details everything today’s modern travelers will want to know about 101 cities in Europe. From classic cities like Paris and Vienna to emerging destinations like Freiburg and Lecce, you’ll learn about the culture, sights, shopping experience, accommodations, and cuisine each city has to offer, as well as how to get there. Updated with new cities, top 5 places of interest for each, references to new and significant openings, over 100 new images, and so much more, this attractive and comprehensive guide is the perfect companion for both seasoned lovers of weekend city breaks wanting to choose their next adventure, or for less-experienced travelers looking for inspiration. Author Robin Barton is a skilled writer, traveler, and magazine contributor, as well as an expert on European travel and city breaks.

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Turn a block of wood into an elegant (and functional) heirloom-to-be! A complete compilation of woodcarving projects from the acclaimed magazine, Woodcarving Illustrated, 12 Spoons, 2 Bowls, and a Knife features 15 step-by-step, beginner-friendly projects ranging from rustic coffee scoops and simple love spoons to salad servers, cereal spoons, bread bowls, jam knives, and more. Showcasing the beautiful work from an array of talented wood artists, craftsmen, and Woodcarving Illustrated contributors, this guide is a must-have for every carver of every skill level to learn the basic tools and techniques for carving wooden spoons, bowls, and knives!

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A new challenge for scroll saw craftsmen – how to create a single object that is shaped so that two different subjects are revealed with the object is turned 90 degrees. Compound figures are created when a single object is shaped so that two different subjects are revealed when the object is turned 90 degrees-from one angle it is an angel, from another a butterfly. This intermediate level book provides 128 scroll saw patterns for creating these objects and detailed instructions on how to execute the tricky scroll saw maneuvers required to cut them. Take a look at one of Sam Keener's scroll saw pieces and you'll see an angel. Turn it 90 degrees and look again. Now you'll see a butterfly perched on a flower. Pick up another piece: one side is a musical note; the other is a saxophone. A step beyond "three-dimensional" scroll saw projects, these two-in-one figures are made with a unique cutting technique perfected by author and artist Sam Keener.

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Crafting your own wine has never been so simple! With this guide, you have exactly what you need to start creating unique flavors that are perfect for any occasion. It contains expert advice from co-founder of Winemakers' Circle, C.J.J. He carefully guides you through 130 new recipe ideas that make use of both simple and complex ingredients found in your veggie garden. *Simple instructions on how to use various herbs and vegetables *Unusual ancient recipes with a modern twist *Older and newer techniques used to prepare wine *Learn how to customize and combine flavors with wine *Use various herbs grown in your own garden. Berry explains in great detail how various herbs such as dandelion, ginger, and lavender should be used in the process of making wine. He even delves into the use of more uncommon garden herbs like chamomile, kohlrabi, and rosemary as well as clary sage. Other popular wines, such as apple wine and barley wine, are also discussed vividly with charming animations, brightening up the read even more. Fruit wines and coffee-inspired wines are included as well. All the wine recipes are neatly organized and extremely easy to follow by almost anyone. They are set out in alphabetical order. Traditional recipes are grouped together, and other unique recipes are as well. Berry shares recipes that involve traditional ingredients, such as elderberries, rose hips, and other ancient fruits and veggies. You can also find other unusual and traditional recipes, such as goat's beard (Tragopogon pratensis) and elecampane (Inula helenium), which Berry offers a modern take on. He also walks you through new ways in which you can serve your favorite flavors with your favorite wines, describing which types of wine to pair them with (i.e., white wines and red wines). Use new flavors such as fruit juice concentrates or backyard favorites, which can be used to easily show off during a wine tasting event held at your own home or farm. Berry's advice is easy to understand and accessible, and as you read you'll feel like a favorite uncle is sharing secret family recipes.

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Create one-of-a-kind functional artwork that will be cherished for years to come with this treasury of classic gunstock carving patterns. You're sure to find the best carving pattern here for your next project. From basic checkering to dramatic relief carved scenes, nationally recognized carving artist Lora S. Irish presents 135 great gunstock patterns featuring traditional sportsman and hunting-related themes. She offers an array of excellent choices for every skill level, from beginner to expert, so you can start with a basic pattern and tackle more intricate designs as your experience in gunstock carving grows. The patterns in this book are designed for rifle stocks, but are just as applicable for knife handles, pistol grips, or duck calls. And while these patterns are specifically designed to be relief carved with hand tools, they are equally usable with power carving tools, woodburners, laser engravers, and sand blasters. Patterns include animals like deer, elk, moose, bears, mountain goats, and puma, plus birds and waterfowl such as quail, pheasant, ducks, geese, eagles, and more. Designs are provided for panels, ornaments, banners, scrolls, oak leaves, fishscale, basketweave, and checkering. The author offers advice on choosing patterns, wood, tools, and carving methods, plus tips on whether to start from scratch or use a kit.

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Create useful and essential items that can’t be purchased commercially, from an auxiliary workbench and tap holders to distance and height gauges, a lathe backstop, faceplate clamps, and so much more. 16 Metalworking Workshop Projects for Home Machinists contains a collection of unique projects based on the author’s most popular articles that have been published in Model Engineer’s Workshop magazine. Every satisfying project is intended to make workshop tasks easier once the item is completed and ready for use. Author Harold Hall was the editor of Model Engineers’ Workshop magazine and established himself as a mentor to Tyro model engineers worldwide. He is also the author of seven books in the indispensable Home Machinists Series.

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Be inspired by an entirely new patchwork quilting approach! Color and Form Quilt Blocks features 180 carefully-curated blocks that represent the unique style of Japanese quilting and patchwork. Each quilt block pattern is simple and classic while also incorporating unique Japanese design elements, colorways, and characteristics that make for a fresh, updated aesthetic with a cultural twist. In addition to the stunning 180 patchwork block patterns, also included are examples of patterns that have been sewn, making this book a helpful resource for choosing fabrics and matching colors. Helpful introductory overviews on basic sewing techniques are also provided, plus helpful descriptions on how to make practical items including coasters, pouches, quilts, and mini bags.

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Woodworkers and furniture enthusiasts alike have long loved the practical, durable, and attractive style of classic American furniture, and this collection of projects are suitable to grace all home interiors - from traditional layouts to more contemporary arrangements.

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Using just two pattern pieces – triangles and squares – 2 Piece Patchwork offers 16 simple, fast, and fun patchwork projects to complete! Filled with step-by-step instructions, full-color diagrams and illustrations, and how-to guidance for 20 general techniques to help you accomplish your projects faster, discover creative ways to use scrap fabrics and make easy quilts that don’t look easy! With three size options for every project – miniature, medium, and large – quilters of all levels will enjoy completing (and adapting) each pattern!

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Achieve simple, sweet, and stackable puzzles and toys! The ultimate project guide for beginners, 20-Minute Scroll Saw Puzzles features 60 easy and adorable animal family puzzle designs that consist of no more than 10 pieces each. After opening with detailed sections on the scroll saw basics, wood selection, safety, child-safe finishes, and more, a helpful step-by-step tutorial will show you how to make a puzzle project from start to finish. From there, be inspired by 60 high-quality, full-size scroll saw patterns and make a collection of classic yet one-of-a-kind wooden toys and puzzles, consisting of sloths, koalas, unicorns, safari animals, sea creatures, and so much more! Author, scroll saw artist, and Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts contributor Jaeheon Yun is most notable for his whimsical puzzles and nontraditional designs that consist of interlocking animals that can be stacked and arranged in a variety of ways.

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Learn the fast and simple way to whittle in this fun introduction to woodcarving. Discover how to whittle in less time while you have more fun! One of the joys of whittling with a pocketknife is that you can do it just about anywhere. You don’t need any fancy equipment, and you don’t even need much spare time. Author Tom Hindes demonstrates his easy-to-learn, quick-cut method for whittling expressive little figures from wood in just 20 minutes or less. With his friendly instructions and step-by-step photos, you’ll learn to carve an endless array of charming wizards, gnomes, gargoyles, ornaments, dogs, leprechauns, and more. These super-short whittling projects are perfect for learning basic woodcarving skills. They also make wonderful little gifts for random acts of kindness. Leave one along with your tip at the local restaurant, or give one to your favorite cashier. Children especially enjoy receiving them as souvenirs.

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Spruce up your scroll saw skills and create 21 compound-cut Christmas ornaments that will wow! With step-by-step instructions and coordinating photography, make gorgeous feather, leaf, icicle, geometric, and 3D ornaments that are perfect for your tree or gifting as a decorative set. Author and scroll saw artist Sue Mey will skillfully guide you through each step, as well as provide alternative ideas for your own personal touches. Full-size, ready-to-use patterns are provided for every project, along with expert tips and complete tools and materials lists. Great for both beginner and experienced scroll saw enthusiasts alike, this project booklet is an excellent way to embrace the most wonderful time of the year as you improve and build on your skills!

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With bookshops full of 'family-friendly' recipe books, what do you if your child won't even touch a tomato, let alone have one on their plate? Fussy eating is the bane of many parents' lives and is an age-old problem. Fiona Faulkner, also known as the 'Toddler Chef', reveals the tricks and recipes that have transformed her own children's eating habits and those of countless others at her popular workshops. Her techniques allow children to experiment with food at their own pace - and with a relaxed and fun attitude. The 25 foods chosen are those that many children (and consequently parents!) struggle with - from pulses to spinach to fish. Each 'food' has information on why you should be eating it, how to introduce it, recipes, tips and tricks as well two deliciously simple recipes. A 'gourmet for grown-ups' feature for each recipe also shows how you can adjust the recipe to appeal to more adult tastes. "25 Foods Kids Hate" offers a humorous and down-to-earth approach - with recipes and techniques that actually work.

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Learn the basics of compound scrolling through step-by-step demonstrations, helpful hints, and time-saving techniques. Features 45 shop-tested and ready-to-use patterns!

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Learn the basics of compound cutting, a simple technique that produces astonishingly complex-looking results. Discover how easy it is to learn this exciting method for creating three-dimensional scroll saw projects. Author and artist Diana Thompson offers 44 of her best shop-tested, ready-to-use designs. Step-by-step demonstrations guide beginners to improve their skills, while the original scroll saw patterns, ranging from simple whimsical displays to elaborate holiday-themed designs, will delight and challenge advanced scrollers. Helpful hints cover all the basics, from choosing wood to cutting, painting, and finishing these delicate pieces.

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From simple to ornate, get inspired by 300 patterns rich in Christian symbolism to create beautiful works of art. For the beginner and experienced scroller alike.

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Create inspiring works of art on your scroll saw. Includes more than 300 patterns, a history of Christian symbols, and a glossary of religious symbols and colors.

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300 Home-Improvement Tips for Working Smarter provides the type of "inside" information that do-it-yourselfers are looking for to give their projects professional-quality results. Presented as short nuggets of information, the tips, many of which come from professionals in the field, cover a range of home improvement projects and are designed to supplement basic how-to knowledge, helping homeowners save time and money, work smarter, and conserve natural resources.

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Expressions of faith, love, and inspiration abound in this collection of 320 unique scroll saw patterns for inspirational and Christian motifs. Perfect for beginner and experienced scroll saw artists alike, and applicable for any craft medium, these beautiful designs can be used to make wall plaques, nativity sets, holiday ornaments, jewelry, paintings, and functional objects such as napkin holders, letter openers, and puzzles. Patterns include The Last Supper, The Fish, The Lamb of God, Chi Rho, Jonah and the Whale, Daniel in the Lion's Den, Moses Parting the Red Sea, Noah's Ark, Praying Children, a church, and the Star of the Apostles! Author and artist Tom Zieg also provides the history and meaning behind the symbols as well as the traditional significance of different colors to finish the projects. From simple to ornate, get inspired by 300 patterns rich in Christian symbolism to create beautiful works of art.

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Help young learners develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a fun and playful way with 365 Quizzes for Curious Kids. Doc tells his friend Amelia that he has invented a robot who knows everything but there's one problem--he didn't program the right data for 365 STEM-focused questions in the areas of nature, science, math, history, and geography. To fix the problem and successfully reprogram Data the Robot, he needs help in identifying the correct answers. The book is divided into color-coded chapters with symbols identifying each topic for quick visual identification. Answers are provided in the same color-coded method, making it easy for young children to see if their guesses are correct as they help Doc reprogram Data the Robot. Questions are suitable for children as young as 6 years old and can be played independently, with friends or as a family activity.

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Help young children learn and practice the alphabet while having fun with paper crafts! 3D Paper Crafts for Kids is an exciting and easy project guide that carefully illustrates how to create 26 charming projects from paper and other household items. Organized in alphabetical order, have fun creating giraffes, kites, owls, queens, trees, zebras, and so much more! From buttons and yarn to seeds and pipe cleaners, every project is perfect and simple for even the youngest mind to make. Featuring step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and templates, this must-have arts and crafts book encourages education along with hands-on fun!

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3D printing can seem like science fiction. Objects appear to be created out of nothing—as if by magic. With your own 3D printer, you can produce exactly the parts and products that you, and maybe only you, need. This book will guide you through your first steps in 3D printing at home. Get started with a solid overview of concepts and techniques. Learn the basics of 3D construction, with essential information on data files and software. Find out what your options are for both kits and ready-to-use printers. Discover what you need to do to make your first 3D printed part, and what it takes to become a 3D printing professional. 3D Printers: A Beginner's Guide will show you what’s possible and what’s not, with tips and tricks for practical applications with current technologies. If you aspire to use 3D printing for hobbies, crafts, spare parts, custom toys, or model engineering, this book will guide your first steps into a new future.

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Celebrate each of the four seasons by trading out the small quilt that you hang in a special place in your home. Or make a large quilt that celebrates all four seasons. You'll love the unique colors that separate the seasons yet blend together into one stunning quilt

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Learn all about how to build 40 backyard homestead projects including sheds, feeders, fences, and other backyard structures to enhance your sustainable living!  Each project is designed with simplicity, convenience, and budget in mind. You will also find help on how to expand or contract the projects to suit your needs.  Each project includes step-by-step instructions, tools and materials lists, exploded views, and easy-to-understand techniques.  Even if you are a novice craftsman, you'll discover how to build your own feeders, fences, and structures. In the process, you'll save money and have the satisfaction of doing it yourself!  Author David Toht is well-known in the homesteading community with a background in home repair, remodeling, and gardening.

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The smallest window sill, the tiniest balcony, or a sliver of space on a bookcase can now be adorned by thriving greenery! This book is the inspiration you need to add decorative greenery to your small living space and contains 50 projects for creating and maintaining a wide variety of charming and low-maintenance mini indoor gardens. Whether you prefer succulents, cacti, greenery, flowering plants, vegetables, or orchids, the chosen plants within these pages are all easy to find at your local garden centers. Like a visual recipe book to modify and create your own mini garden, transform unique items into decorative plant containers, grow inspired with the beautiful photography and helpful tips, and awaken the creative gardener in you!

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Travel the world as you solve 50 brain-busting puzzles! An exciting activity book for kids that takes you on a journey across the globe, 50 Puzzles to Solve Around the World engages and entertains while also incorporating a fun learning element with interesting facts to read about each country. Featuring seek and find puzzles, matching games, mazes, picture groupings, and so much more, every cartoon art-inspired puzzle page promotes problem-solving skills and mental agility – all while learning about the world and different cultures. Should kids want an extra challenge, they can choose to complete each visual puzzle in under a minute to race against the clock! Àngels Navarrro is a play therapist and psychomotor education specialist. The author of more than 100 children’s books, she has also produced television programs, hands-on learning game kits, and online games for kids.

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