Discover the amazing Gelli(R) plate—a revolutionary printing surface that makes it easy to produce beautiful, one-of-a-kind artwork with amazing colors and textures. This book shows how to use gelatin printing to create stunning layered prints, pages for art journals, fabric for quilting, greeting cards, and much more.Gelatin printing is the perfect medium for beginners and experts alike. There’s no need for an expensive or bulky press. Durable and reusable Gelli plates are easy to clean with water, so you can quickly change paint colors and move on to your next project. Wonderful results can be obtained quickly, and simple variations give each print its own unique personality.Gelli Printing gives you all the basic information you need on supplies, how to get started, and the best techniques for making colorful backgrounds, textured pages, multiple layers, and basic borders. Get inspired to create your own Gelli masterpieces with 32 original projects. You’ll learn how to use stencils, stamps, masks, and found objects to create interesting and innovative works of art.

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Who doesn’t wish to share his or her home with a cage full of ?Furry Mongolian Friends” aka gerbils!? Author Susan Anastasi certain does! She describes these irresistible critters as ?quiet, clean, friendly, curious, active, and easy-to-please.” In deciding whether the gerbil is for you, Anastasi offers this advice: ?If you are looking for a seemingly limitless cache of cuteness?from their long, fanning whiskers and large almond-shaped eyes to heir bunnylike hind legs and tufted tail tips?then gerbils are for you!” Clearly bitten by the gerbil bug, the author begins by providing some basic natural history about gerbils, their origins on the Mongolian range, and an overview of their behaviors. Anastasi defends her favorite pocket pet and asserts that the gentle gerbil does not deserve its Latin name (Meriones ungiculatus), which translates as ?clawed warrior.” Filled with terrific color photographs, Gerbils summarizes the basic needs of these adorable rodents, specifically addressing their housing requirements, the cost and commitment involved, and their interactions with children and other pets. The following are devoted to purchasing a healthy gerbil from a pet shop, hobby breeder, or shelter; introducing the gerbil to the home; housing and feeding; taming and handling the pet gerbil; health considerations and potential household hazards; breeding and raising the young; and exhibiting gerbils at shows.The discussion on housing covers the selection of the ideal enclosure, basic housing setup, accessories, safety, and a guide to cleaning the tank. The chapter ?Taming and Handling Your Gerbils” offers a step-by-step socialization process to acclimate the gerbil to its new handler and surroundings plus instructions for handling the gerbil and discouraging nipping. All keepers will be interested in the chapter on keeping gerbils healthy through smart preventative care; topics covered include allergies; broken limbs and head injury; teeth, tail, and ear problems; dehydration; diarrhea; heat stroke; hypothermia; mites, and more. Gerbil enthusiasts who are looking to become gerbil midwives will find complete instructions for breeding and raising pups (baby gerbils) in the chapter about reproduction. It covers planning a litter, setting up a breeding tank, mating, caring for the pregnant mom, birthing, fostering, growth cycles, weaning, handling pups, and more. The chapter ?Fun with Gerbils” offers ideas for games, art projects, photographing, and training gerbils to do seven fun tricks. Resources include lists of publications, clubs, organizations, and websites. Glossary of terms and index included.

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A prototypical working dog whose ancestry traces to the 15th century, the German Pinscher qualifies as a true Renaissance dog, excelling as a watchdog, farm dog, exterminator, show and competition dog, babysitter and home companion. Balanced and unexaggerated, the German Pinscher is medium in size, short in coat, muscular and elegant. Temperamentally the breed is both territorial and protective, discreet with its bark yet vivacious and ever alert. For the right person willing to be owned by an assertive, intelligent dog, the Pinscher promises close family companionship, good health and puppylike antics for many years to come. This Special Rare-Breed Edition dedicated to the German Pinscher presents a complete history of the breed in Europe and its arrival to the United States. Authors Sharon Morgan and Dee Gannon, breeders and exhibitors of the German Pinscher, offer an insightful look into the breed’s characteristics and attributes. Both the American Kennel Club standard and The Kennel Club (UK) standard are presented, with the latter amplified by British breeder and authority Gloria Cuthbert. Illustrated throughout with color photography, this new Comprehensive Owner’s Guide presents information on selecting and rearing a puppy, house-training and basic obedience, grooming, feeding, showing and much more. A special chapter on canine healthcare by Dr. Lowell Ackerman presents vital information that every owner needs to care for his dog.

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Dedicated to the world’s most accomplished working dog, respected guard dog, and beloved family companion, the German Shepherd Dog, this Smart Owner’s Guide, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for his dog. Illustrated with color photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this easy-to-read primer is designed in a modern, lively manner that readers will find user-friendly and entertaining.Each Smart Owner’s Guide offers a description of the breed’s character and physical conformation, historical overview, and its attributes as a companion dog. The reader will find informative chapters on everything he or she needs to know about acquiring, raising, and training this remarkable purebred dog, including: finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy; preparing for the puppy’s homecoming, shopping for supplies, and puppy-proofing the home; house-training; veterinary and home health maintenance; feeding and nutrition; and grooming. Obedience training for basic cues (sit, stay, heel, come, etc.) and solving potential problem behaviors (barking, chewing, aggression, jumping up, etc.) are addressed in separate chapters, as are activities to enjoy with the dog, including showing, agility, therapy work, and more.Entertaining tidbits and smart advice fill up colorful sidebars in every chapter, which the editors call ?It’s a Fact,” ?Smart Tip,” ?Notable & Quotable,” and ?Did You Know?” Real-life heroes and rescue stories are retold in full-page features called ?Pop Pups” and ?True Tails.” Recipes, training, and care tips are highlighted in the ?Try This” feature pages.The Smart Owner’s Guide series is the only series that offers readers an online component in which dog owners can join a breed-specific online club hosted by dogchannel.com. At Club GSD, owners of the breed can find forums, blogs, and profiles to connect with other breed owners, as well as charts and checklists that can be downloaded. More than just 20,000 pages of solid information, there’s a host of fun to be had at the club in the form of downloadable breed-specific e-cards, screensavers, games, and quizzes.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. This information-packed Smart Owner’s Guide is fully indexed.

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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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Since the breed’s creation at the turn of the twentieth century, the German Shepherd Dog has been one of the world’s most sought-after purebred dogs, prized for his intelligence, handsome looks, and uncanny versatility. This Comprehensive Owner’s Guide serves as an ideal introduction to this dog of dogs, that serves humankind as a companion, protector, police dog, herding dog, military dog, search and rescue dog, Seeing Eye dog, and therapy dog, to name a few of the breed’s modern-day roles.. The breed’s origins are retold in the first chapter, beginning with the efforts of Max Emil Friedrich von Stephanitz to standardize the sheep-herding dogs in Germany in the 1890s and following the breed’s importation to the United States, where the German Shepherd Dog has been a favored companion, show dog, and competition trial dog since the 1920s. The chapter on the breed’s characteristics focuses on owner suitability, describing the GSD’s physical and mental traits, versatility, agility, and requirements. The breed standard is presented in the third chapter, giving the readers a clear view of how the ideal GSD should look, act, and move.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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A rare breed in America, the German Spitz is one of Europe’s most beloved companion breeds whose popularity in the States has been eclipsed by three spinoffs?the Pomeranian, Keeshond, and American Eskimo Dog. Like those three smiling descendants, the German Spitz is a happy-go-lucky, lighthearted companion, ranging in size from Toy (7 inches) to Giant (18 inches), and occurring in all colors and patterns. Owners prize the breed for its fun personality, keen intelligence, and hardy constitution. The opening chapter of this Comprehensive Owner’s Guide is dedicated to the history of this breed, tracing its origins from the Peat Dogs of the Stone Age to its rise to favor in Victorian England to its spread throughout Europe and modern-day England. The chapter on the breed’s characteristics paints a portrait of this affable, attractive dog, ideal for a family with children, that requires very little of its owners other than grooming, exercise, and lots of love. This full-color edition, written by British dog expert Juliette Cunliffe, is the only book currently available on this terrific companion breed.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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Working with clay is more fun and easy than ever with Makin's Clay, a polymer air-dry clay that dries quickly and adheres beautifully to other materials. With expert advice from author Emily Dinsdale, the applications are endless and the finished product is stunning. Are you looking for a book to help you start making clay creations? Are you someone with experience sculpting, but want to improve your craft? Have you always had an interest in clay, but hated baking or complicated instructions? Look no further! With Emily's advice and easy-to-use Makin's no-bake clay, you can create a multitude of projects on a variety of surfaces, such as Styrofoam, cardboard, metal, glass, and more! Here you'll find: *Ideas for clay crafts, from card embellishments to album covers *Quality images and photographs of projects *Instructions for each step of every project *Advice on useful supplies, such as spray bottles or a workable mat *Claybinding techniques *Step-by-step photographs *And more. This book is perfect for anyone looking to take their skills to the next level! It gives an excellent overview of the different techniques that can be used with Makin's Clay as well as how you can personally apply them to your work! For each project, you will find detailed instructions on techniques used, such as color mixing. The specific clay being used will be referenced and techniques will be covered, ensuring you understand and feel confident from start to finish! One of the benefits of working with this clay is that you can complete your project and have the clay dry in 24 hours! Don't wait to start using Makin's Clay for your projects. Here is a seemingly endless list of ideas for projects as well as information on how to use molds, paints, and other materials to add texture and longevity to your work. Now you can express yourself using an amazingly easy-to-use clay. Create projects for yourself, your family and friends, and even sell them at craft fairs or online.

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Historic, classic, creative, and fun, leather crafting is a craft for all ages. Whether you are just a beginner looking to get started, or an experienced leather artist in need of a concise reference, Leathercrafting is your guide to an enjoyable craft that lasts a lifetime. Master leather artisans Tony and Kay Laier introduce you to the basics of leather preparation, and show you how to use stamps, punches, cutters, and other essential tools. They provide expert tips on edge finishing methods, and take you step-by-step through a traditional floral carving project. From forming, moulding, and embossing leather to creative stitching, lacing, and braiding, this book will teach you all of the skills you’ll need to make beautiful belts, wallets, purses, holsters, cases, jewelry, home accessories, and more.

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Follow Dash Derby on an adventure through the 7 easy steps to building your first Pinewood Derby race car. No woodworking skills are required for this family fun project--just patience and the desire to have a good time!

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Beginning with punch needle basics, learn the fundamentals inlcuding all about supplies, floss, clothe, designs, transferring the deisgns, choosing and working with a hoop, punching the motif and finishing.

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With this book and a well-chosen and correctly maintained set of planes, you will be able to handle any type of wood in every woodworking situation. In an age of power tools the traditional handplane still has a place. Working with handplanes is often quicker, and leaves a cleaner finish. Versatile handplanes can be used as a router, thickness planer, or edger. They can accomplish jobs that would otherwise require expensive, specialized power tools. Author and woodworking instructor Scott Wynn teaches how to choose, set up, maintain, and master the basic variations of this indispensable hand tool. Scott shows how to discern the difference between each style of plane, how to select one that's best for your approach to woodworking, and how to setup and maintain different types. Getting Started with Handplanes is loaded with technically rich diagrams, illustrations, practical advice, and skill building exercises.

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Discover how to evaluate, get the best deals, purchase, and process your own wood to save money! As every woodworker knows, wood prices can fluctuate and keep going up, making even simple woodworking projects more expensive than you would like. Getting the Most from Your Wood Buying Bucks explains shows how to find wood deals, both obvious and hidden. It can help you save money and teach you all you need to know about wood. Both beginner and expert woodworker alike will learn how to: *Evaluate rough lumber and identify the "sweet spot" to get the best cut possible *Get the best wood deals available at stores and mills *Select and repurpose used wood *Grade wood to choose the most economical option based on the project it is needed for *Locate, cut, and dry usable wood for huge savings *Resaw used and thick wood *Selecting and using materials, stabilizing and drying greed wood *Find cheap wood that does not sacrifice in quality *Remove and/or work with wood blemishes, rendering unusable wood usable. The advice here is from the experts at American Woodworker magazine, including Dave Munkittrick, Tom Caspar and Tim Johnson. Each has a long history of working with wood and successfully locating deals as well as processing their own wood for savings. They share their own secrets and tips on how to find usable wood and work around imperfections, such as knots and warping; work with a portable sawmill, resawing imperfections; and working with dry lumber. With this "best of" collection from American Woodworker, both the professional and amateur woodworker can learn how to ease the pain of buying, milling and drying wood, no matter what type of wood is being treated. Imagine being able to identify "diamonds in the rough" and saving lots of money in the process. Multiple wood types are covered, including Butternut, Birdseye Maple, and Mahogany. Each section covers the characteristics of the wood and each type's strengths and weaknesses. Also covered is how to finish and treat wood, including rough cuts. You do not have to pay premium prices for wood. Learn how to see the potential in any piece of wood and better, how to process it to achieve that potential. Get started today!

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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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This engaging children’s picture book tells the wonderful story of Giant, a panda bear. Giant is lounging in the majestic Sichuan forest, chewing on his bamboo shoots. Suddenly a forest fire starts because people from the city are clear-burning the forest for development! Giant seeks help and tries to extinguish the fire, but everything seems lost. It will only be by the heroic sacrifices of Giant and his friends that the forest and its inhabitants are saved. Featuring charming illustrations from talented Vietnamese artist Xuan Loc Xuan, Giant: The Panda of the Enchanted Forest is an invitation for kids to get in touch with nature and respect unfamiliar animals and trees at risk of extinction.

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Go on a never-ending seek-and-find journey as you also color some of your own original designs! Whether it’s to keep kids entertained on a long road trip or during a rainy day, this massive must-have activity book for kids ages 5-8 is jam-packed with 95 double-spread seek-and-find games of aliens, robots, unicorns, fairies, sharks, satellites, and countless other fun and vibrantly colored subjects. With 1000 hidden objects to find, fun facts to read for every visual puzzle, and engaging prompts for more specific challenges, also included are black-and-white illustrations throughout for kids to color and express their creativity! Page after page of endless fun, kids will be entertained and occupied for hours with Giant Seek, Find and Color Activity Book in their activity book arsenal!

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Making beautiful jewelry boxes on the scroll saw is surprisingly easy... and fun! Carole Rothman, author of the best-selling book Creative Wooden Boxes from the Scroll Saw, shows how to use the versatility of the scroll saw to make extraordinary boxes in this exciting new project book. Carole provides five unique designs for boxes you'll love to make and love to use. Each stand-alone project is useful, simple to create, and makes a great gift. With expert step-by-step instructions and clear how-to photos, each project features complete materials & tools lists, detailed patterns, and all the tips and techniques you need to guarantee box-making success.

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Invite a bold, new world of innovative style into your repertoire with the art of glass decor! Embellish glass to create gorgeous etching, personalized items, and beautiful paintings. With a few supplies and simple techniques, you do not have to be a trained artist to accomplish stunning projects that will please your family and friends. You will learn: *Design techniques for alluring, one of a kind pieces *5 different methods that will enhance your ability and imagination *How to create unique gifts for friends, family, and coworkers *Master a skill that brings a renewed sense of life to everyday glass *And more! Don't be intimidated by the thought of working with glass! In this simple and instructive book filled with limitless possibilities, you will be able to generate amazing results in no time at all. You don't need to be an expert artisan when it comes to the finer applications of glass. In fact, Glass Decor is perfect for beginners. Even children can join in the fun! Of course, experienced crafters will enjoy this lively and informative read as well. No matter your skill level, you'll be satisfied with what you learn. Glass can take on a life of its own. Through colorful visual aids and instructions that are easy to understand, this book is an amusing and enlightening teaching tool and reference guide for anyone interested in the arts. Gain a new sense of the revitalization of glass. Turn it into your own distinctive canvas. You don't need to spend a fortune on materials, either. Instead, you can readily upcycle and repurpose what you already have, saving time, effort, and money. Plus, your end results will add value, turning trash into treasure! Co-authors Paula Phillips and Cyndi Hansen are at the top of their game. And now, they want to pass their talent and resourcefulness on to you! Phillips and Hansen will provide you with all the finesse and flair you need to become a glass artist. Embellish pieces for unmatched beauty. Invent distinctive, custom designs. Personalize extraordinary gifts. Accomplish marvelous feats you never thought possible.

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Covering everything you need to get the most out of using your glue and clamps, the Missing Shop Manual Series explains how to best utillize these two essential workshop tools. From gluing boards to using clamps in furniture repair, you'll discover the techniques and tips you need to achieve woodworking success.

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Cut appliques and quilt blocks accurately and easily on the GO! baby fabric cutter- making quiltwork easier than ever before.

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Hobby Farms GOATS: Small-Scale Herding, written by hobby farmer and prolific author and columnist Sue Weaver, is an essential guide to the wonderful world of goats. This colorful guide discusses goats of all types, including dairy goats, used for milk and cheese; meat goats; fiber goats, prized for their mohair and cashmere; recreational goats, beloved by children for their great personalities and silliness; and brush goats, the lawnmowers of creative hobby farmers and suburbanites. Weaver offers excellent advice on how to purchase a goat: sensible and direct, she advises newcomers that while goats can be profitable, they should not rush in. Before the reader fills his backyard with a herd of goats, the author warns him or her to consider that while goats are ?cute, personable, charming, and imminently entertaining?[they] are also destructive?mischievous, sometimes ornery, and often exasperating.” The book lists the various breeds of goats commonly available as meat and dairy producers, carefully spelling out their advantages and drawbacks. In the chapter on selecting a goat, the author instructs the reader to be aware of the overall health and soundness, and to consider such the animals’ horns and teeth. The book also covers general care for a small herd of goats, including outdoor housing and feeding, general health care, and maintenance. For hobby farmers ready to dive into the world of reproducing their goats, there are chapters on breeding, mating, and ?Bringing Kids into the World.” All goat keepers will be enlightened by the information in the chapter on behavior and solving everyday problems with their often capricious caprines. Since the focus of the book is for hobby farmers, Goats also addresses how to make money from the small-scale herd, offering advice on managing, selling, and marketing goat-derived products. The book concludes with an extensive glossary of over 150 terms, an appendix of common goat diseases, and a resource section of useful goat-relevant books, websites, and associations. Fully indexed.

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Savor the ordinary miracles that fill our lives every day, with this inspiring new guided journal. God All Around Meis designed to open your mind to appreciate God’s amazing gifts that constantly surround us. Each page presents thoughtful questions to stimulate reflective thinking and writing about the things that bring us calm, clarity, and bliss. Gifted artist Robin Pickens provides beautiful color illustrations throughout the book, based on uplifting thoughts and Scripture passages. Attractively designed and made of the highest quality materials, this finely crafted journal offers plenty of lined space to write, as you take time to count the everyday miracles in your life.

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This stunning hardcover journal features timeless, original cover art by legendary artist, Jim Shore. His unmistakable style incorporates wholesome themes and folk art forms, from quilting and rosemaling to tole painting. With over 100 lined pages of high-quality, extra-thick paper, also included are decorative endpapers, head and tail bands, a placeholder ribbon, and inspirational quotes throughout based on love of country for a patriotic writing experience, making this notebook the perfect gift for creative self-expression and reflection.

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This stunning mini notebook features timeless cover art of the original patriotic painting, God Bless America, by legendary artist, Jim Shore. His unmistakable style incorporates wholesome themes and folk art forms, from quilting and rosemaling to tole painting. With 64 lined pages, also included are inspirational quotes throughout, making this pocket notebook the perfect gift for on-the-go creative self-expression and reflection.

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Celebrating the most friendly, talented, and affectionate dog on the planet, the Golden Retriever, this Smart Owner’s Guide, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for his dog. Illustrated with color photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this easy-to-read primer is designed in a modern, lively manner that readers will find user-friendly and entertaining.Each Smart Owner’s Guide offers a description of the breed’s character and physical conformation, historical overview, and its attributes as a companion dog. The reader will find informative chapters on everything he or she needs to know about acquiring, raising, and training this remarkable purebred dog, including: finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy; preparing for the puppy’s homecoming, shopping for supplies, and puppy-proofing the home; house-training; veterinary and home health maintenance; feeding and nutrition; and grooming. Obedience training for basic cues (sit, stay, heel, come, etc.) and solving potential problem behaviors (barking, chewing, aggression, jumping up, etc.) are addressed in separate chapters, as are activities to enjoy with the dog, including showing, agility, therapy work, and more.Entertaining tidbits and smart advice fill up colorful sidebars in every chapter, which the editors call ?It’s a Fact,” ?Smart Tip,” ?Notable & Quotable,” and ?Did You Know?” Real-life heroes and rescue stories are retold in full-page features called ?Pop Pups” and ?True Tails.” Recipes, training, and care tips are highlighted in the ?Try This” feature pages.The Smart Owner’s Guide series is the only series that offers readers an online component in which dog owners can join a breed-specific online club hosted by dogchannel.com. At Club Gold, owners of the breed can find forums, blogs, and profiles to connect with other breed owners, as well as charts and checklists that can be downloaded. More than just 20,000 pages of solid information, there’s a host of fun to be had at the club in the form of downloadable breed-specific e-cards, screensavers, games, and quizzes.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. This information-packed Smart Owner’s Guide is fully indexed.

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Fourth in the Kennel Club Books’ Classics series, The Golden Retriever recognizes the ever-popular all-American breed in this one spectacular volume. Written by author, breeder, and judge, Jeffrey G. Pepper, this book’s engaging chapters on everything from the breed’s accomplishments in performance events, to their participation as service dogs make it much more than just ?another breed book.” With more than 100 vintage and modern photographs of the breed, this book is a must-have for every Golden owner.

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Here’s a colorful and fun introductory guide to a colorful and fun dog, the Goldendoodle. Author Kathryn Lee, a dedicated breeder of Goldendoodles, may be this designer dog’s American patroness, and her book pours forth with her admiration and love of these unique, versatile dogs on every page. A crossbreed of the Golden Retriever and the Poodle, the Goldendoodle continues to win new fans across the nation, due, in no small part, to the appeal and intelligence of its two parent breeds. The only book available on this popular hypoallergenic designer dog, Goldendoodle offers owners sensible information about acquiring a sound and healthy puppy, raising and training, grooming, feeding, and exercising the dog. The final chapter of the book on breeding the Goldendoodle is the author’s candid and insightful take on how a designer dog is created and how, in her opinion, the Goldendoodle exceeds both its wonderful parent breeds.

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Lavishly illustrated with nearly 350 full-color photographs, the Aquamaster guide to keeping goldfish by Bernice Brewster and Nick Flecther is the ideal introduction for all newcomers to goldfish keeping. The book is divided into two sections: the first part presents background information about goldfish, including their history, anatomical components, their requirements, and setting up an aquarium; the second part discusses sixteen varieties of goldfish. The combination of expert information and abundant photography makes this guide indispensable for all goldfish aficionados.In the first part, the discussion of goldfish anatomy includes swimming ability, coloration, scaling, vital systems, and sensory systems. The authors offer concrete details about setting up an aquarium, including placement in the home, tank size considerations, substrates, cleaning, filtration, temperature, décor, lighting, plants, and routine maintenance. There are excellent overviews of feeding goldfish, health care, and breeding goldfish.In the second part, the following varieties of goldfish are discussed and illustrated: Common, Comet, Shubunkin, Fantail, Veil Tail, Ryukin, Oranda, Globe-eye and Moor, Butterfly, Ranchu and Chinese Lionhead, Pompon, Hama Niskihi and Pearlscale, Celestial and Bubble-eye.

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Filled with classic photography of the film’s famous cast, this new collector’s edition Gone With the Wind is a celebration of one of the world’s favorite Hollywood epics. Released in 1939, Gone With the Wind continues to sustain a place in American popular culture, and this volume offers readers an irresistible combination of history, glamour, and intrigue about the movie that was voted the most popular film in history by the American Film Institute. In contemporary dollars, the film stands firm as the most successful box-office hit in of all time?not even tumbled by such modern-day blockbusters as Avatar, Titanic, or Star Wars.This new volume is filled with rare insight into the stars and creators of this timeless masterpiece, including much behind-the-scenes detail about the casting and making of the film that made ?Scarlett O’Hara” and ?Tara” household words around the world. Looking beyond the movie’s artistic accomplishments, Gone With the Wind also explores the history and politics of nineteenth-century America, making this volume of interest to devotees of the American South and Civil War buffs alike.Discover fascinating details about the making and magic of Gone With the Wind, including:-The search for Scarlett O’Hara?over 1,000 actresses interviewed for the role?and the controversial casting of Vivien Leigh-How the casting and cost of Clark Gable nearly derailed the multi-Oscar-winning film-How directors Victor Fleming, his predecessor George Cukor, and producer David O. Selznick shaped Margaret Mitchell’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel into a true and timeless Southern epic-A glimpse at the film’s home state of Georgia, its famous Gone With the Wind museums and its prominence in the Confederate South-Captivating portraits of film’s four stars, Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Olivia de Havilland and Leslie Howard, as well as author Margaret Mitchell

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Enter a world of creative self-expression with this relaxing coloring book for adults. Inside you’ll find 30 amazing art activities that will take you to a happy place of patterning, shading, and coloring. These whimsical images offer an easy way to de-stress and unleash your inner artist. Thaneeya McArdle's transcendental art explores a visual language of shape, form, line, and color. Each vibrantly detailed illustration is designed to exercise your creativity. Beautifully colored finished examples are provided, along with a handy guide to basic coloring techniques, from patterning and combinations to shading and color theory. This therapeutic coloring book is perfect for decorating with markers, colored pencils, gel pens, or watercolors. Designs are printed on a single side of each high-quality, extra-thick, perforated page for easy removal and display.

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There’s no better feeling than being present and enjoying the moment! This custom coloring book for someone special in your life makes for the perfect reminder and a great personalized gift! Make it unique by filling out the form on this webpage to add the recipient’s name to the front cover, as well as a small message from you that will be printed on inside front cover dedication page. Featuring more than 20 peaceful designs to color using markers, gel pens, watercolors, or colored pencils, destress and relax with this engaging coloring book that’s perfect for tweens. Illustrated by best-selling coloring book artist, Thaneeya McArdle, designs are printed on one side of each page. Personalization Instructions: Simply type the name of the coloring book recipient in the coordinating field. Next, include your personalized message for the dedication page! Indicate whether you’d like your signature to include “From” or “Love.” Enter your name(s) for the final step! Example: Emma / Happy Birthday! Love, Mom & Dad Your order will ship within 24 hours or less. Receive 20% off your order when you purchase 12 or more personalized coloring books! Email customer service at: customerservice@foxchapelpublishing.com

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"Gorgeous and Gruesome Cakes for Children" features 30 fun and original birthday cake designs suitable for both boys and girls alike. With designs by the UK's bestselling sugarcraft modelling author, all the cakes are tasty, easy to create and will be the star of the show at any child's birthday party. The book begins with a comprehensive section on getting started with cake decorating, including useful advice on the basic tools and equipment needed. There are also delicious cake recipes, providing the all-essential base to the added decorations. With such a compelling mix of pretty and horrible designs, whether they're into monsters or princesses there's something for all children here. Girls will love the gorgeous Frog Prince and Cinderella's Glass Slipper cake, whilst boys will find the gooey Alien Egg or gruesome Swamp Monster simply irresistible!

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In Granny Square Chic, you'll learn the essential techniques and basic patterns for making a granny square that can be repeated and fashioned into 15 fabulous garments and accessories. Featured projects are fashion-led garments that you'll will want to make and wear including sweaters and cardigans, tank top, vests, bags, t-shirts, dresses, and shawls. Learn how to join squares in different ways, select colors, and create fabulous combinations. This guide is perfect for beginners with step-by-step instructions to making the basic granny square, half-granny square and diagonal half, as well as how to change colors while crocheting. The patterns begin with simple designs, progressing on to slightly more advanced techniques. Start crocheting now or build your skills with this must-have crochet book.

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Step-by-step instructions combined with more than 100 full-color photographs, diagrams, and illustrations make these projects easy to create. Filled with creative ideas that capture the spirit of each season, the book showcases appliqué and patchwork techniques in both cotton and wool. A brief primer on appliqué, quilting and binding techniques, as well as hints for working with wool, provides all the basic skills your customers will need to successfully complete the projects. Table toppers are a great way to dress up table settings throughout the year, plus theyre finished in a fraction of the time it takes to complete a quilt! Youll find 18 easy home decor projects in Natures Table Toppers. In her newest book, Debbie has included 18 easy-to-create projects that feature her fabulous fabrics and designs and celebrate the great outdoors. She offers a wide variety of themes and motifs that span the seasons. This new, original collection of table toppers, place mats, ornaments, table runners, and candle mats is designed to celebrate natures seasons in all their glory.

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Cozy quilts and projects in flannel…perfect for a chilly winter's evening! Debbie Field for Granola Girl® Designs invites you to snuggle up with her newest book filled with cozy flannel quilts and small projects. The 12 flannel projects featured within these pages include quilts, throws, table runners, wall hangings, pillowcases, and a sampler quilt. With over 100 full-color photographs and illustrations, easy-to-follow instructions, and full-size patterns and templates, the whole family will enjoy bundling up by the fire or playing checkers with the game table topper! Also included are bonus appliqué templates for even more unique design elements.

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Welcome guests to your table with Debbie Field for Granola Girl® Designs great outdoors inspired table topper designs. 150 appliqué patterns 18 quick-to-finish projects Over 100 full-color illustrations and diagrams Clear, step-by-step instructions Basic appliqué instructions Original designs by Debbie Field

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Go on an adventure through the Amazon rainforest and get a close-up look at jaguars, poisonous frogs, gorillas, giant river otters, and other creatures in this educational and exciting coloring book for kids! Featuring 40 line art designs of animals that live in the Amazon, from sloths and anacondas to toucans, piranhas, and more, Great Amazon Coloring Book is the perfect outlet for kids to express their creativity while they learn all about this amazing ecosystem and its crucial role on planet earth! Interesting facts complement each illustration for children to learn about each animal and how they live – from high up in the tree canopies to deep in the river waters – and the rainforest itself and all its wonders for an element of fascinating fun! Also included are extra pages filled with tons of bonus stickers!

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Go on an adventure through the Amazon rainforest and get a close-up look at jaguars, poisonous frogs, green iguanas, giant river otters, and other creatures in this educational and exciting coloring book for kids! This super cool coloring book is the perfect personalized gift for someone special in your life. Make it unique by filling out the form on this webpage to add the recipient’s name to the front cover, as well as a small message from you that will be printed on the inside front cover dedication page. Featuring tons of designs of animals that live in the Amazon, from sloths and anacondas to toucans, squirrel monkeys, and more, this custom coloring book is the perfect outlet for kids to express their creativity using markers, gel pens, watercolors, or colored pencils, all while they learn all about this amazing ecosystem and its crucial role on planet earth! Personalization Instructions: Simply type the name of the coloring book recipient in the coordinating field. Next, include your personalized message for the dedication page! Indicate whether you’d like your signature to include “From” or “Love.” Enter your name(s) for the final step! Example: Taylor / Happy Birthday! Love, Mom & Dad Your order will ship within 24 hours or less. Receive 20% off your order when you purchase 12 or more personalized coloring books! Email customer service at: customerservice@foxchapelpublishing.com

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If you've been wondering where to find inspiration for your next carving project, look no further. This treasure trove of classic designs from internationally recognized artist Lora S. Irish is for you. Inside you’ll find 200 original patterns that make wonderful subjects for both relief and power carving.This comprehensive collection will provide any woodcarving artist with a virtually unlimited design resource. From buffalo to bears, from wood spirits to wild horses, from sailboats to the Statue of Liberty, this wide-ranging collection covers all of today's most popular subjects.Easy-to-reproduce outline patterns are ready to transfer to your next project. Each pattern can be used individually, in combination with others in the book, or as inspiration for creating new original art.

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Unravel the secrets to creating Celtic knot work as you adorn your completed wood burning, carving, and scrolling projects with beautifull twists, braids and textures. Features 200 original patterns and designs.

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Unravel the secrets to creating Celtic knot work as you adorn your completed wood burning, carving, and scrolling projects with beautiful twists, braids and textures. In this new edition of the largest and most complete book on Celtic knot work, nationally known artist and best-selling author Lora S. Irish unravels the secrets to creating these intricate and beautiful designs. With over 200 original patterns and easy-to-follow lessons that can be applied to a multitude of arts and crafts, you'll learn the basics of creating the knotted line and the simple twists and braids that form the basis of Celtic art. Discover how to incorporate knot patterns and finials—such as animals, leaves, or scroll work—into an unlimited number of styles and layouts that can artistically stand alone or adorn any form of craft. Great Book of Celtic Patterns is the essential guide for any artist or crafter seeking to create the historical beauty of Celtic Art.

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Dragons have captured the imaginations of artists for eons. Images of the beasts appear in the earliest myths, on the armor of medieval knights and in today's popular culture. Here, in this new and improved third edition, dragon aficionado and artist Lora Irish shares tips and techniques for creating your own fantastic renderings of man's favorite foe. Whether you are a beginner or an accomplished artist, you'll find a treasure trove of ideas for dragon art in any medium. Includes more than 100 dragon patterns, basic dragon anatomy, fascinating dragon lore, evolution and more! Updated for this edition is brand new art for both Eastern and Western dragons, a new gallery, sections on dragon history, lore, and anatomy, and a newly added section on transfer instructions for all applications, including fabric, wood, canvas, and other materials.

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Create your own fairy art from more than 70 patterns! Fairies have captured the imaginations of artists for eons. Here, in this guide for artists, fairy aficionado and artist Lora Irish shares tips, techniques and all the information you need to get Get started on your next fairy painting, carving, illustration or other project. Bring the magic of fairies to your art. Dozens of original fairy patterns, along with tips and techniques for artists and craftspeople working in all mediums.

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Create Something Special with More Than 100 Brilliant Floral Patterns The latest addition to Lora S. Irish's successful library of art, craft and woodworking pattern books, the Great Book of Floral Patterns features more than 100 expertly drawn flowers that can be used for a wide variety of art and craft projects. These patterns include everything from realistic flowers to stylized floral designs, which will allow you to fashion beautiful designs for projects in any media: • Scroll Sawing and Intarsia • Woodcarving • Stained Glass • Painting • Quilting • Wood Burning • Graphic Design • Scrap Booking • Tattooing • Screen Printing Tulips, pansies, lilies, poppies, roses, sunflowers, chrysanthemums, daffodils, irises and poinsettias are just a few of the stunning flowers found inside. You'll find full color photos of finished works in a variety of settings, scenes, themes and backgrounds to show you the versatility of floral patterns and to help motivate you to create your own masterpiece.

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The Great Book of Floral Patterns is a bookshelf must for every artist and crafter who enjoys the beauty and symbolism of flowers. Take a guided tour with Lora S. Irish through her garden of more than 100 expertly drawn flower patterns. This nationally known artist and best-selling author will help you discover the poetic beauty and versatility of floral patterns that can be applied to a wide variety of arts and crafts. The revised and expanded third edition of the Great Book of Floral Patterns includes stunning new reference photos and 20 new patterns. Each design features both a line drawing for easy transfer and a shaded version to illustrate depth and shadow. From realistic flowers to stylized floral designs, Lora includes helpful suggestions on how best to identify floral shapes and colors, how to center your design, and how to create bouquets. For whatever media you prefer, there is a floral pattern here that can be easily modified to fit your needs.

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Who doesn't love a warm and crispy grilled cheese sandwich? A must-have cookbook filled with over 100 recipes for grilled cheese, soups, salads, sides, and even desserts, Great Book of Grilled Cheese is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for the whole family! Using easy ingredients and even leftovers, discover endless and out-of-the-box possibilities for delicious grilled cheese sandwiches, plus the perfect side pairing. From deviled bacon grilled cheese to creamy tomato basil soup, included with each recipe is a charming introduction that captures author and chef Kim Wilcox's kitchen memories. Also included are contributions from celebrity TV chefs, including Brandon Frohne (Food Network's Chopped and Chopped Redemption, Travel Channel's Chow Masters & Secret Eats, and winner of Cooking Channel's Snack Attack), Chef Lisa Varnado (Netflix's Sugar Rush), and others. Kim is the owner of the popular family-owned restaurant It's All So Yummy in Knoxville, Tennessee. Her recipes have also appeared in the best-selling title, The Ultimate Spam® Cookbook.

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