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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Dozens of projects for making your own one-of-a-kind collection including sachets, ornaments, pincushions, and more!

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Fabulous pen and ink sketches showcase a wide variety of canes, staffs and pipes along with carving tips and notes.

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No matter the level of scrolling experience, continuing to challenge yourself is a must. Charles Hand's Fantastic Fretwork Patterns for the Scroll Saw introduces scrollers to the basics of fretwork through a series of skill-building projects: basic cutouts, postcard-sized portraits, coasters, trivets, and ornaments. Once mastered, move up to several advanced fretwork projects which include portraits involving layers and coloring techniques. Included are beginning chapters on tools, finishing and scroll saw maintenance. With 40+ full-size patterns, a beginner guide, and plenty of high-quality photography, this book is a must-have for every scroller.

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It’s not a party without cake, and now any party can become an event to remember with a stunning selection of fabulous and flamboyant confectionary delights that anyone—even beginners—can make at home! The simple recipes are accompanied by instructive text and color photographs showing how to use sugar paste, marzipan, flower paste, and royal icing to create amazing visual effects. Basic ingredients can be combined to produce such dazzling cakes as the Pinks and Pearls, Night and Day, Fruit Frenzy, and Shades of the Orient. Advice on tools and supplies, and professional tips make getting great results easy!

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Create unique puzzles of mythical creatures on your scroll saw! This book of scroll saw puzzles includes tips, techniques, a step-by-step practice project, and 29 ready-to-cut patterns including dragons, unicorns, gargoyles, a Pegasus, mermaid, centaur, griffin, hippogriff, hydra, phoenix, and other mythological creatures. Plus, two landscape puzzles of fantastic beasts in conflict—one alongside a castle, and one in the clouds. The scroll saw patterns inside range from simple practice patterns all the way up to very difficult puzzles with intricate edges to cut. Woodworkers of every skill level can find something fun to make inside Fantasy & Legend Scroll Saw Puzzles, all the while building your scroll saw skills!

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Attention, woodworkers! Pick up your scroll saw again. We have something special for you. This scroll saw pattern book features 30 patterns for castles, dragons, knights, unicorns, and other medieval subjects. Learn the secrets behind making plain pine into a stunning segmentation piece. With the easy-to-follow instructions, you will learn to cut, sand, stain, and paint memorable wooden mosaics. This incredible book of projects includes easy instructions on how to cut the mosaics, sand them, stain them, and paint them all working with wood. Projects include: *Serpent King *Castle Guard *Unicorn Palace *Castle Wolf *Defender's Shield *Castle Fleur de Lis *Fortress of Light *Dragon Protector *And dozens more! So let your workshop take flight into a world of fantasy where knights, dragons, and castles dominate the country side. Your new projects will amaze your friends and family. They are perfect for sales at a Renaissance fair, festival, or online. Tally ho!

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Enter an enchanted land of awesome ogres, legendary dwarves, and supernatural beasts. This imaginative coloring book will cast a spell on colorists of all ages, with fantastic visions of mythical creatures. Fantasy illustrator Eric Messinger presents dozens of detailed illustrations, ready to color with markers, colored pencils, watercolors, or gel pens. Fantasy Adventure Coloring Book includes handy guides to coloring techniques like patterning, combinations, and shading. Guided Coloring Pages make coloring easy for beginners, with beautifully colored examples and ready-to-use color palettes. Each design is printed on one side only of archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper, and perforated pages detach easily for gifting or display. This book has earned the DO Magazine Artist Fair Trade Seal of Approval.

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Conjure up your own fantasy epic, with these ready-to-use scroll saw patterns for wizards, halflings, dwarves, elves, dragons, and more.

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Attention, beaders! Make your own magical beaded bags with these original creations! Here you'll find both basic peyote stitch and brick stitch instructions as well as breathtaking designs and patterns that will inspire you in the world of fantasy. With step-by-step illustrations to guide you through the beading process, these patterns can be mixed and matched as fronts or backs. Or each design can be used with a solid color backing. Let your creativity inspire you to make a new beaded design of your own! Designs include a reworking of the famed painting by artist John Waterhouse, a fairy, multiple Celtic knots, a dragon, a horse, amulets, and two unicorns (one tapestry-sized, perfect for a wall hanging or jacket). Author Deb Bergs provides plenty of helpful charts to illustrate the beading process. Colors and symbols help define the charts so that instructions are easy to follow. Let your beading fantasy run wild. Get started!

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A comprehensive, visual handbook for welding in the farm, home workshop, school workshop, blacksmith shop, or auto shop. Almost anyone can weld, cut, or shape metal. That's the starting point for this supremely practical book which helps the beginner to improve and the intermediate operator to broaden their technique. Its detailed sections describe all the major types of welds before progressing into trickier methods. With this comprehensive guide, you’ll understand everything you need to know, from arc, TIG, MIG, and gas welding to plasma cutting, soldering, welding plastic, and more. Beyond welding metals and plastics, advice extends into the wider workshop with chapters on drills, cutting threads, and basic blacksmithing. Filled with helpful visuals and photography, detailed explanations, expert suggestions, and step-by-step directions, author and experienced welding instructor Andrew Pearce also lays out common pitfalls and mistakes, and how to avoid or correct them. New, updated edition will include brand new chapters on general welding skills and understanding metals, expanded information on abrasives, and four new step-by-step projects and plans, including a steel table, fire pit, welding cart, and more.

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Roll Up Your Sleeves and Build a Better Farm! Loaded with complete plans and easy-to-follow construction tips, this book offers a creative mix of both practical and decorative projects for working and hobby farms. Veteran family farmers and 4-H alumni Samantha and Daniel Johnson present 20 essential projects for aspiring homesteaders. From log jacks, rabbit hutches, and milking stools to a goat see-saw and a barn quilt, clear step-by-step color photographs guide the reader through each hands-on project. An introduction to the DIY mindset explains the positive benefits and satisfaction of building things yourself, and provides an overview of the basic tools and skills needed to complete each task. Farm DIY also includes a background discussion of farming today, and instructions for building an effective farmer’s market display stand for selling your products. Inside Farm DIY · 20 step-by-step, do-it-yourself projects for creating the farm of your dreams. · Build practical items like gates, bee houses, log jacks, rabbit hutches, and milking stools. · Make fun items like a barn quilt and a goat see-saw. · Create an attractive display stand for selling your products at farmer’s markets. · Easy-to-complete projects all feature inexpensive materials and basic techniques.

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Farm Machinery is the standard book on the current theory and practice of farm mechanisation for students and farmers. First published in 1979, this new sixth edition incorporates much new text together with 280 new colour photographs illustrating the steady flow of developments in farm mechanisation that have taken place over the past decade. Recent advances in computer technology and satellite field mapping are included and new content enriches the earlier material dealing with the working principles and operation of the vast array of the somewhat less sophisticated farm tractors and machines still in use on British farms. There are chapters on tractors, cultivation and drilling equipment, crop care and harvest machinery. Further chapters deal with farmyard and estate maintenance equipment, mechanical handlers, dairy equipment, irrigation farm power and the farm workshop. References are made to the UK Health & Safety at Work Act and other safety regulations. These summarise their main requirements, but they should only be taken as a guide. Brian Bell has had a long involvement with farm machinery that started with an apprenticeship in a tractor dealership. After a teaching career on farm machinery at Otley College in Suffolk he retired as Vice Principal in 1993 when he was awarded the MBE for services to agriculture. Brian Bell has written a number of books and made seventeen DVDs on modern and vintage tractors and machinery.

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Farm Office Handbook is a practical reference source for anyone involved in farm administration. It offers comprehensive guidance on farm office basics, from equipment to 'doing it online'; setting up accounting systems; computerising a manual accounting system; year-end procedures complete with a check list; management reporting and budgeting with useful templates.The chapters on VAT and payroll and statutory and assurance records have been thoroughly revised in this second edition to incorporate all the extensive changes made since the first edition was published in 2012. Additionally all the website addresses for legislative updates, contacts and online resources for rural businesses have been updated. It is an invaluable resource for someone tackling farm paperwork for the first time and for experienced staff seeking to improve their skills.From the foreword: "It is a useful addition to any farm office as it gives a complete overview of what is expected from the administration of a farm from managing accounts to dealing with office logistics." - Sir Jim Paice Patron of IAgSA and Minister of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, 2010 - 2012

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After the first tractors appeared on the scene in the late 1890s, it took another two decades and plenty of modifications for farmers to embrace this once-crude technology in favor of the steam engine, further advancing the power-farming revolution. Written by an international expert in agricultural machinery, Farm Tractors takes readers back to the nineteenth century to look at the precursors to modern tractors and travels through the years to follow the machine’s evolution as tractors became indispensable equipment on farms across America.INSIDE FARM TRACTORS:?How steam-powered machinery gave way to tractors, and how tractors changed the way that farmers worked?Prominent early manufacturers and models, including Henry Ford’s legendary Model F, International Harvester’s Farmall, the Waterloo Boy, John Deere, and many more?The use of hydraulics, the advent of diesel engines, the availability of four-wheel drive, and other technical breakthroughs?The introduction of new fuel sources as alternatives to gasoline?Specialized tractors for orchard work, high-acreage operations, carrying loads, cultivating, and other scenarios?The tractor industry’s major expansion following World War II?Modern-day tractors and an outlook on the future of farm machinery

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A mouthwatering compilation of 135 old, new and variations of favourite recipes from the farming community of Britain. All the recipes have been carefully tested, and then arranged into mealtime sections. Savoury dishes range from baked stuffed tomatoes to spicy Bengal chicken, and puddings from apple flan to rich Parson's Folly. Baking is particularly well represented in a wide selection of cakes, teabreads and biscuits, and recipes for preserves and chutneys will use up any windfalls from the orchard and kitchen garden. A special Christmas section offers a choice of pudding and cake recipes and finishes off the turkey leftovers. Each recipe has come from a beneficiary of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, the charity that provides help and support for retired, disabled and disadvantaged farmers and their families. All royalties from Farmers' Favourites will go to the RABI. This attractive book is delightfully illustrated with line drawings by Mary Beck.

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Attention, toy collectors! Here is an essential guide for collectors of British toy models interested in farm tractors, farm horses, and associated agricultural equipment. Many of the toys identified and described have never previously been mentioned in collectors' literature. Do you remember the days of the old-fashioned toy miniature farm vehicles? There were tractors, agricultural equipment, and even toy farm horses. Now you can revisit those days. If you were ever interested in collecting these, either back then or right now, find out how to take up that hobby once again. This is an essential book for collectors. Toymakers featured include: *Kayron Playthings *Dinky *Forest Toys *Corgi Juniors *Paramount *Speedwell *Rosedale *Tudor Rose *Dragon Toys *And more! Fully illustrated with color photography, here are the harnessed horses and model tractors you or your parents grew up with. Whether you already own a collection of toy farm vehicles or are just beginning to collect them, this is a guide you want on hand so you, your family, and friends can fully appreciate your toys and decide which you might want to add to your collection.

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This book is about the generations of people who have made the farms we know today. Engaging, enjoyable and informative, the author uses various family experiences to take the reader through three centuries of change in the countryside, including two farming revolutions. Connections are made with people both in and outside of agriculture. Farming issues, past and present, are illustrated by recounting the lives of country people from farm worker to estate owner.Focussing on the Scottish Borders but reflecting lives across the UK, these tales give historically factual accounts of real life people and their ups and downs in dealing with the forces of nature, the varying states of economic depression that swept through the countryside, and the everyday conflicts that arise in family life.Based on painstaking research and many interviews, as well as the author's own personal experience of a lifetime in farming, Farming Stories from the Scottish Borders tells of the struggle against adversity and the human story behind modern farming ways.It will appeal to anyone who has an interest in the history of the countryside and the people who live and work in it and particularly those with a nostalgia for the 'old days'.

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Learn how to make personalized cards for every occasion! Here are easy-to-make, do-it-yourself cards. Don't waste money on store-bought cards ever again! Learn how to make fun and exciting cards yourself using minimal materials. With more than 60 projects, you'll be kept busy for days and weeks on end, learning how to make your own cards for every occasion. Even if you're a novice to crafting, you'll find the projects here easy to follow. Learn how to make: *Baby cards *Mother's Day cards *Father's Day cards *Christmas *Valentine's Day cards *Tags *Wall hangings *And more! Each project is illustrated and includes information on the tools, accessories, and materials you'll need to impress friends and family with your beautiful, hand-crafted masterpieces. They'll love the Hot Pink Dress Card, The Dove Card, The Ice Cream Card, and all the rest! With the skills you've learned, you'll soon have the confidence to try experimenting with your own card ideas. You'll learn everything you need to know to design and create your own greeting, holiday, and special-occasion cards. Don't wait. Start crafting!

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Let your imagination and creativity take flight! Karin Hellaby’s Fast Flying Geese Quilts will teach you 25 different goose techniques, from traditional to 3D, that are easy to accomplish and will lead you to explore new designs in your future quilts. With step-by-step instructions, coordinating illustrations, and helpful tips and charts throughout, complete 10 projects of quilts, bags, table runners, and pillows. Find inspiration in the 8 additional quilt plans with pattern templates to try with your newfound skills! Also included is a gallery of stunning finished quilt projects.

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Fast, Fresh Garden Edibles shows homeowners how to use every square inch of available space to grow fresh vegetables in the shortest possible time. Guides to growing in small gardens, in containers, and in window boxes. How to select and plant the quickest growing varieties of vegetables.

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Featuring 20 fresh and exciting quilt projects – from baby quilts, pouch bags, and a holiday tree skirt to a table topper, full-size quilts, wall hangings, and more – create an array of hexagons with less cutting in less time with this unique quilt-as-you-go technique! Using pre-cuts or fabric scraps to stitch up scores of hexagons with backing and batting included, save time by fast-folding hexies. Learn the basic construction of hexies, then practice fussy cut hexies, half hexagons, stacked hexies, and more. With easy-to-follow instructions and patterns, you’ll love learning this simple, innovative, and new way to make tons of amazing hexagon projects! Author Mary Hogan is a passionate quilter that teaches regularly at The Quilting Season.

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Keep turning fat quarters into gorgeous quilts! The second installment of Fat Quarter Patchwork Quilts, this continuation features 12 more stunning quilt patterns and step-by-step projects using these convenient bundles. Also included are clear explanations for essential quilting techniques and special treatments, such as custom ruler work, free motion quilting, straight-line quilting, and more. Author Stephanie Soebbing is the owner of Quilt Addicts Anonymous and Stashin' with Stephanie where she provides a fat quarter subscription service for quilters. She is also the author of the wildly popular Simple Quilts for the Modern Home and Fat Quarter Workshop.

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Turn fat quarters into gorgeous quilts! A great resource for quilters, especially beginners, fat quarters are bundles of colorful, coordinating fabrics so all of the “choosing” is already done for them! Fat Quarter Workshop features 12 quilt patterns and step-by-step projects using these convenient bundles, plus insightful details on how to choose fabrics and colors to use in your quilt projects and essential quilting techniques. Also included are clear explanations for special treatments and techniques, from custom ruler work, free motion quilting, straight-line quilting, and more. Author Stephanie Soebbing is the owner of Quilt Addicts Anonymous and Stashin' with Stephanie where she provides a fat quarter subscription service for quilters. She is also the author of the wildly popular Simple Quilts for the Modern Home.

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Quilt outside of your comfort zone! This must-have project book is designed to build your confidence as a dedicated or intermediate quilter and will inspire you to transfer your traditional blocks to beautiful modern quilts. Including 14 step-by-step projects that combine fabrics from different lines and genres with clear guidelines to encourage mixing and matching, you’ll no longer fear the play between fabrics and colors! For each pattern, there are four sidebar features to experiment with; Leap of Faith suggestions, Confidence Booster tips, alternative digital colorations, and Fearless Takeaways lists. From incorporating negative space to manipulating traditional blocks into modern settings, gain the skills to confidently choose, improvise, and embrace your own sense of style to apply to future projects. Written by an Aurifil designer, Sarah J. Maxwell is the perfect teacher to help you reach your fullest quilting potential! She is also a fabric and pattern designer for Studio 37 Fabrics with countless quilts to her credit. Her work is regularly featured in both McCall’s Quilting and McCall’s Quick Quilts for the past several years, as well as Make Modern, Simply Moderne, American Patchwork & Quilting, Quilts & More, and many other magazines.

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Birhan Woldu became one of the most recognized faces and forms of the late 20th century after her skeletal image was broadcast at the end of Live Aid to publicize famine in Africa. Although Live Aid, led by musicians such as Bob Geldof and Bono, raised millions for famine relief, most people thought Birhan was dead - until, that is, she was 'rediscovered' by Canadian journalist Brian Stewart, who helped fund her schooling and helped change her life. Twenty years later, Birhan once again became a symbol of hope for Africa when she appeared on stage at Live 8 with Madonna and Geldof in front of millions. But how did she get to that point? Journalist Oliver Harvey tells Birhan's life story - from the days of famine and war in Ethiopia when her father literally carried Birhan and her sister on his shoulders more than 900 km on an epic journey to life, to Live Aid and the years of struggle between. This is a truly inspirational story of triumph over extreme adversity. The ongoing crisis in East Africa makes this book extremely topical and important. New Holland is donating proceeds from the book to Oxfam's DEC East Africa Crisis Appeal.

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Foam is fun. Felt is fun. Felt and Foam is twice the fun! Terrific make and take projects for all ages.

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Are you looking to craft something new for your home or scrapbook? Then think about felt! Felt is a fabulous material. It is strong, it doesn't unravel, it comes in a rainbow of colors, and it can be embellished to your heart's content. These are projects that beginners will enjoy and more advanced crafters will be proud of. Whether you decorate a lampshade, add whimsy to a memo board, or make a unique container, you will find a project to love here. Step-by-step instructions will guide you, and photographs illustrate the instructions. Decorative picture frames are always a favorite for your home or to give as a gift. These projects celebrate friendships and family and are great for old and young alike. Supercharge your creative juices with these felt projects that are sure to put a smile on your face.

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Features more than 25 wonderful, handmade stuffed animals, creatures, and veggies with cute habitats where your creations can hang out. Every project in this book is sewn by hand using only embroidery floss and 8 different stitches. Additionally, each of these projects has a heart incorporated into the design, because each project is made with your hands and your heart. You can hand-stitch adorable stuffies for youngsters to love, whether you are new or have felting experience. Author Ana Araujo will teach you how to make a complete zoo of adorable projects. She shares two of her secret weapons: the stretch glove and iron-on adhesive, which make these projects incredibly simple and quick. Ana's never-ending inventiveness, attention to detail, humor, and "girl next door" appeal are what continue to touch the hearts of crafters everywhere. After indulging in her Felt from the Heart, you and all the children you know will love your crafting skills and your big heart.

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Ornaments don’t have to be limited to Christmas time! Learn how to make charming felt ornaments that can be displayed and gifted all year-round with this beginner-friendly project guide! Featuring 20 felt ornament patterns arranged by season, step-by-step instructions, guidance on stitching techniques, and coordinating photography, Felt Ornaments for All Occasions will show anyone how to craft with felt and make meaningful decorations and gifts. From hot air balloons, camper vans, and seahorses to foxes, toy soldiers, reindeer, and so much more, this hands-on guide will make you see felt in a whole new light! Author Sylvia Bird is a designer and maker at Tilly & Puffin where she makes hand-stitched ornaments and home décor and offers a range of sewing kits and patterns.

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A close relative of the English Cocker Spaniel, the Field Spaniel is lesser known but every bit as sensible and talented as his gundog relative. A fun-loving and active sporting dog, the Field Spaniel makes an intelligent and loyal companion for owners living in a country or suburban setting. Equipped with patience and a merry good nature, this little dog is at once energetic, funny, industrious, and delightfully mischievous, a handsome addition to every home he enters. Author Becki Jo Hirschy, a well-known Field Spaniel breeder, has written a concise and accurate history of the breed in England and America, which serves as an apt introductory chapter to this Comprehensive Owner’s Guide. The breed’s special characteristics are discussed in the second chapter, painting an entertaining portrait of this fun-loving and sensitive breed. The complete AKC breed standard along with illustrations are presented in the third chapter.New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The author’s advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.

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It was 1972. It was summer - and the living was easy! Arthur Jackson has a good job, no ties and no responsibilities, but it is not enough - he wants adventure and he wants to see the world!Based on the author's real life experiences and illustrated with photographs from the time, Fifty Shades of Tarmac tells the fictional story of how a naive young British truck driver obtains his first job driving a Mack on the continent of Europe. His first trip with all its pitfalls and novel experiences takes him from Rotterdam to Bremerhaven via Moutiers and Salzburg and then back to Rotterdam. It is told with humour, introducing a number of colourful characters, and providing a personal and unusual insight into the life of a truck driver in the 70s at a time when Europe still had frontier posts and custom restrictions.It will be of interest to truck drivers, Mack fans and other transport enthusiasts and those who simply want to learn more about the social history of Europe in the 1970s.

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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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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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Bernard the Wolf is back in another thrilling seek-and-find adventure! This time, he’s flying high up in the sky with the help of his new friend, Enrico the Robin, who’s teaching him how to sharpen his vision. Filled with charming visual puzzles that take place in outer space, among colorful hot air balloons, inside a flock of flamingos, and more, children will have tons of fun while they develop their observation skills and practice drawing conclusions based on what they see with more than 100 hidden object games! From determining which bird is pretending to be a wizard and which alien has a cold to what seems out of place and who is the lazy acrobat, Find Me! Adventures in the Sky is sure to entertain for hours on end!

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Bernard the Wolf is back in another thrilling seek-and-find adventure! This time, he’s flying high up in the sky with the help of his new friend, Enrico the Robin, who’s teaching him how to sharpen his vision. Filled with charming visual puzzles that take place in outer space, among colorful hot air balloons, inside a flock of flamingos, and more, children will have tons of fun while they develop their observation skills and practice drawing conclusions based on what they see with more than 100 hidden object games! From determining which bird is pretending to be a wizard and which alien has a cold to what seems out of place and who is the lazy acrobat, Find Me! Adventures in the Sky is sure to entertain for hours on end!

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Bernard the Wolf is back in another thrilling seek-and-find adventure! This time, he’s digging deep underground with his new friend, Anna the Mole, who’s showing him around and sharpening his vision. Filled with charming visual puzzles that take place underneath cities, among buried treasure, inside caves, and more, children will have tons of fun while they develop their observation skills and practice drawing conclusions based on what they see with more than 100 hidden object games! From determining which bat is sad and who is stealing a precious gem to which rabbit’s tail is different and who has gone into hibernation, Find Me! Adventures Underground is sure to entertain for hours on end!

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Bernard the Wolf is back in another thrilling seek-and-find adventure! This time, he’s digging deep underground with his new friend, Anna the Mole, who’s showing him around and sharpening his vision. Filled with charming visual puzzles that take place underneath cities, among buried treasure, inside caves, and more, children will have tons of fun while they develop their observation skills and practice drawing conclusions based on what they see with more than 100 hidden object games! From determining which bat is sad and who is stealing a precious gem to which rabbit’s tail is different and who has gone into hibernation, Find Me! Adventures Underground is sure to entertain for hours on end!

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Learn to create beautiful lovespoons, hand-carved symbols of affection popular for centuries. This is the most thorough and detailed book available on the subject of lovespoon carving. Contains sections on the history of lovespoon carving, selecting woods, using and maintaining tools, applying long-lasting finishes as well as 3 step-by-step projects and 15 original patterns. Learn techniques to carve romantic gifts from a professional lovespoon artist. Included is a chapter on the history and symbolism of this captivating craft.

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What is finger knitting? It’s super easy, super fun, and super cool! Finger knitting is the amazingly simple process of knitting with only your fingers, instead of with traditional knitting needles. It’s the ultimate on-the-go, take-it-with-you craft. Finger knitting is so easy to learn! No special equipment is required: no knitting needles, no crochet hooks. All you need is some yarn and your own two hands. Whether you’re searching for a new creative experience, looking to make impressive gifts, or just stuck in a needle-free airport, Finger Knitting is the book for you. With clear instructions and colorful step-by-step photos, author Mary Beth Temple demonstrates the basic finger knitting techniques that you need to know. She shows you how to make 13 totally cute projects, from bracelets, necklaces, scarves, belts, and headbands, to wreaths, coasters, rugs, and pillows. So warm up those digits and let’s get started!

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Learn how to choose, prepare, and apply the perfect finish for your next creative wood project! This practical guide to finishing techniques shows you how to create flawless finishes each and every time. Nationally known artist and best-selling author Lora S. Irish presents a wide array of beautiful acrylic paint techniques and oil staining/antiquing methods, with easy-to-follow instructions and workshop photographs that illustrate every step. Finishing Techniques for Wood Crafters takes you through all the basics of painting and staining any woodcarving, pyrography, or gourd project. Sample projects throughout the book demonstrate specific techniques—like applying a vintage finish to a chip carved fish; creating realistic skin tones on a wood spirit cane topper; enhancing a Celtic knot dragon with an interesting stone effect; and more. Once you master these artistic techniques you can mix and match them on any project.

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The national dog of Finland, the Finnish Spitz is a devoted family companion whose claims to fame are his plush solid-red coat, fox-like appearnce, and his expressive voice. Called the ?Barking Bird Dog,” Finkies use their voices while hunting forest game and are known to howl and yodel to express their moods, desires, and woes. This Comprehensive Owner’s Guide dedicated to the Finnish Spitz opens with a chapter on the breed’s history in Finland, discussing the dog’s unique hunting ability and how the efforts of two foresters rescued the breed from near extinction. The chapter also covers the breed’s introduction to Britain and the United States. Author Juliette Cunliffe describes the breed as having ?the temperament and character of a much larger dog,” adding that it is adaptable, lively, friendly, and affectionate, all most desirable traits in a Nordic dog. Of great utility to potential owners of the breed, the characteristics chapter details the Finnish Spitz’s physical attributes, personality, and health concerns.New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The author’s advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.

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You'll enjoy reviewing the dozens of classic fireplace mantel designs that include English Traditional, Country French, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Classical French, Neoclassical and more.  A practical how-to guide on building and installing the mantel of your dreams.  This book includes dimensioned original drawings, full-color photographs and detailed photo close-ups that will add depth and realism to your creative planning.  In addition, you'll enjoy reviewing installation details for the EPA-approved and energy-efficient Rumford fireplace.  Appendix includes a complete list of manufacturers and suppliers.

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The perfect sticker painting book for little hands, First Fun: Sticker Painting Animals and Friends is a fun and engaging activity book for kids to have a blast making tons of sticker creations! Filled with 12 sticker painting designs -- each picture comes with a set of high-quality stickers and a helpful reference photo for children to either recreate what they see on the opposite page or make their own original design however they wish! Made from high-quality paper with perforated edges for easy removal and display, this fun and easy sticker painting book will keep kids entertained for hours as they learn colors, follow visual directions, express their creativity and imagination, and improve their dexterity!

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