Personalize your wardrobe at a fraction of boutique prices with embellishments, appliques, and basic embroidery stitches to create a statement that fits your personality.

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Wendy Beth Baker’s The Healing Power of Horses is devoted to the world’s greatest horsepeople, the Oglala Lakota Indians of Pine Ridge, South Dakota. She begins the book by sharing the philosophy of these great horse-loving people: ?There are those who feel the sun rises and sets on the back of a horse, and no matter what obstacles life sets in their way, they never dismount.” The spirit and fortitude of the Lakota Indians inform Baker’s words as she describes how this once-nomadic tribe came to view the horse as sacred and assigned it great significance in their culture, religion, and lifestyle. The Indians who live on the Pine Ridge Reservation have grown spiritually and as a community through their relationship with their horses, and it is through this connection to the natural world that the power of healing and ultimately, health, flows.With photography by Hope Vinitsky, The Healing Power of Horses tells the individual stories of over a dozen Lakota Indians and how horses have affected each of their lives. Baker was able to interview each of these inspiring individuals for inclusion in this book. The empowering stories told come from Wayne Waters, Marlin ?Moon” Weston, Eugenio White Hawk, Wendell Yellow Bull, Aldeen Twiss, Phillip Jumping Eagle and Billy, Dale Vocu, Emma and Shelly Waters, Wilmer Mesteth, Vernell White Thunder, Pat Heathershaw, Lester Waters, and the Carlows. While the stories of each of these exceptional men and women are different, the common denominator in each is the horse’s transformative power to heal their minds, spirits, and bodies. These are stories of artists, athletes, and common noble folk, all of whom have struggled to overcome life’s many obstacles to thrive and become better people.The author’s intention in this book, as she describes in the final section ?The Future of the Lakota Horsepeople,” is to have her readers gain a better understanding of horses in Lakota culture while at the same time affording some of the Lakota people an opportunity to reconnect with their cultural identity. In reading this book, it is clear that the Lakota people have preserved the emotional power of their ancient culture and strength as a people by maintaining their connection to horses, animals that they deeply love. Fiercely loyal to the United States, the Lakota horsepeople are a strong, proud, and brave community who have much to teach all people about life and the pursuit of healing.

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Sure, we want our kids to eat healthier, but how? This book answers that common parental question with an assortment of super-healthy yet delicious drinks that kids will love! These vitamin-packed treats incorporate a broad range of fruits and vegetables, but in flavors and textures that are "child-friendly." There are drinks for every meal, as well as snacks, quick pick-me-ups, and even some calming beverages that are ideal for bedtime. Each recipe includes a nutritional note that discusses the benefits of a particular ingredient, providing information that parents can use every day.

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Hearty Cast-Iron and Skillet Cooking is filled with tasty and easy Dutch oven and skillet meals that will wow your friends and family. Perfect for bringing home cooking with you to a relaxing camping or cabin getaway, this cookbook presents more than 100 delicious cast-iron skillet recipes that are sure to please all appetites all day long. Ranging from cinnamon rolls with blueberries and creamy mac and cheese to eggplant parmesan, Italian beef stew, and so much more, you'll have plenty of wholesome cooking ideas for breakfast, starters, sides, lunches, dinners, and desserts to make. Make savory and cozy cuisine that will make your gathering one to remember!

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Build a handsome heirloom to be cherished for years to come with 21 projects hand-picked from the editors of Woodworker's Journal. Perfect for adding your carved and scrolled signature touches, the projects include a baker's shelf, Shaker vanity mirror, cherry gun cabinet, Colonial pewter cupboard, and much more.

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Experience the relaxing beauty of the natural world with this wildly imaginative coloring book from Hello Angel coloring artist Angelea Van Dam. From parrots and peacocks to butterflies and bees, Hello Angel Beauty of Nature Coloring Collection is packed with flying, fluttering, and feathered creatures just waiting to be filled with gorgeous color. With twice as many patterns as standard size coloring books, this big 144-page collection includes instructions on expert 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. Perfect for decorating with all of your favorite coloring implements, each design is printed on one side only of archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper. Perforated pages detach easily for gifting or display.

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Coloring frees us from our daily routine, and encourages us to create something soothing and exquisite. Make a garden of beautiful flowers bloom with glorious color. Say hello to coloring, and feel your worries and distractions fall away! Hello Angel Big Blossoms Coloring Collection is filled with intricate and intriguing illustrations for you to color and enjoy. Escape to a world of luxurious flowers, motivating messages, and pretty patterns, all waiting to be filled with every color of the rainbow.

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This ultimate collection of blissful coloring is packed with the intricate, intriguing, and inspiring illustrations of Hello Angel coloring artist Angelea Van Dam. With three times as many patterns as standard size coloring books, this big 208-page volume offers a treasure trove of her exotic animals, luxuriant flowers, fascinating doodles, and dazzling patterns! Hello Angel Bright & Beautiful Ultimate Coloring Collection also includes helpful tips from Angelea on expert 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. Perfect for decorating with all of your favorite coloring implements, each design is printed on one side only of archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper. 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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It’s a gorgeous floral papercrafting kit in a book! Brighten up someone’s day with dazzling Hello Angel flower art. This book contains everything readers need to create and share more than 100 unique cards, envelopes, gift tags, bookmarks, art prints, mini-posters, and more. Featuring brightly colored floral designs from popular artist Hello Angel (Angelea Van Dam) it also provides a generous supply of double-sided scrapbook paper to use with the included templates. And Hello Angel Flowers Papercrafting is a terrific value! Buying this many pieces of scrapbook paper, cards, etc. separately would cost more than twice the price of the book.

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Explore all the possibilities of coloring in the Hello Angel Fun & Fantastic Coloring Collection. Let your imagination bloom as you discover pages of beautifully intricate designs just waiting to be colored into life. Breakthrough coloring artist Angelea Van Dam gets you started with gorgeously colored examples and helpful hints on dazzling coloring techniques like layering, blending, and patterning. Guided Coloring Pages make coloring easy for beginners with ready-to-use color palettes. Perfect for decorating with all of your favorite coloring implements, each design is printed on one side only of archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper. Perforated pages detach easily for gifting or display.

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Pursue your happiness every day with Hello Angel Guided Journal Follow Your Bliss! Angelea Van Dam, the bestselling artist behind Hello Angel coloring books, provides thoughtful prompts on every page to stimulate reflective writing about happiness, ecstasy, and joy. This roadmap to creative self-expression includes plenty of Angelea’s intricate, hand-drawn illustrations, with heaps of doodles and oodles of imagination. Use it in your personal search for that elusive state of bliss. Attractively designed and made of the highest quality materials, this finely crafted journal offers plenty of lined space to record your closest thoughts, hopes, and dreams.

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With beautiful illustrations from the bestselling artist behind “Hello Angel “coloring books, this pretty planning journal will inspire readers to organize their lives and maintain a positive focus. Hello Angel Inspirational Planner offers plenty of writing space to record plans, schedules, notes, to-do lists, hopes, and dreams. Just fill in the date and start whenever you want: at the beginning of the school year, on your birthday, or any day that’s right for you. Hardcover, beautifully illustrated throughout, and made of the highest quality materials, it features gorgeous, colorful end papers.

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Escape to a creative world of irresistibly cute critters with Hello Angel Irresistible Animals Coloring Collection. Hello Angel coloring artist Angelea Van Dam offers a delightful array of alluring animals to color, from amorous otters, loopy llamas, and sociable whales to silly sloths and a hipster giraffe. Angelea includes helpful tips on expert 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. Perfect for decorating with all of your favorite coloring implements, each design is printed on one side only of archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper. Perforated pages detach easily for gifting or display.

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Discover a relaxing refuge of rainforest diversity with this wildly imaginative coloring book from breakthrough coloring artist Angel Van Dam. Explore an equatorial wonderland of lush tropical flowers and shy exotic creatures, all waiting to be filled with every color of the rainbow. Hello Angel Jungle Safari Coloring Collection 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. Perfect for decorating with all of your favorite coloring implements, each design is printed on one side only of archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper. 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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Hello Angel Letter Love Coloring Collection is packed with intricately designed inspirational messages that you can’t help but love! Escape to a world of artistic alphabets, positive phrases, and sassy sayings, all waiting to be filled with every color of the rainbow. Relax and unwind as you color uplifting words from breakthrough coloring artist Angel Van Dam, perfect for markers, gel pens, crayons, or colored pencils. Angel provides helpful tips and advice on her coloring techniques, along with an inspirational gallery of full-color examples. Printed on high-quality, extra-thick paper, each page is perforated for easy removal and display.

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Strap on some skates and feel the wind in your hair! Glide past all your journal writing doubts and fears withHello Angel Lined Journal Skates. This roller rink of creative self-expression features plenty of intricate, hand-drawn illustrations from Angelea Van Dam, the talented artist behind Hello Angel coloring books. Use her book as your own stress-relieving vehicle for personal exploration. Attractively designed and made of the highest quality materials, this finely crafted journal offers plenty of lined writing space to document your world.

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New from breakthrough coloring artist Angel Van Dam, Hello Angel Majestic Animals Coloring Collection is filled with intricate and intriguing illustrations for you to color and enjoy. Escape to a world of amazing animals, cuddly creatures, and whimsical wildlife, all waiting to be filled with every color of the rainbow. From tigers and toucans to elephants and iguanas, these 32 beautiful beasts are perfect for decorating with markers, gel pens, paints, crayons, or colored pencils. Angel provides helpful tips and advice on her coloring techniques, along with an inspirational gallery of full-color examples. Printed on high quality, extra thick paper, each page is perforated for easy removal and display.

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Featuring beautiful mandala illustrations by bestselling coloring book artist “Hello Angel,” this lovely guided journal inspires readers to focus on the positive things in life. Daily prompts remind you of all the things you have to be grateful for. By accentuating the positive and nurturing optimism, this book can help readers to experience tangible benefits of increased health, mental alertness, and emotional satisfaction. Hello Angel Mandala Gratitude Journal includes plenty of writing space to record inspirations, hopes, and dreams. Hardcover, beautifully illustrated throughout, and made of the highest quality materials, it includes gorgeous, colorful end papers.

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Coloring is mindfulness. Even in the middle of a hectic day, coloring frees us to focus on the moment, the pencil, and the paper. So relax and go with the flow. Say hello to coloring, and feel your worries and distractions fall away! Hello Angel Mindfulness Coloring Collection is filled with intricate and intriguing illustrations for you to color and enjoy. Escape to a world of fantastical flowers, cute critters, motivating messages, magical mandalas, and pretty patterns, all waiting to be filled with every color of the rainbow.

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Escape to a world of feathered friends, nightime nesters, and wide-eyed wonders, all waiting to be filled with every color of the rainbow. New from breakthrough coloring artist Angelea Van Dam, Great Owls Coloring Collection is filled with moonlit visions of barn and belfry that you can't help but love. Relax and unwind as you color Angelea's dreamlike illustrations, perfect for markers, gel pens, crayons, or colored pencils. She provides helpful tips and advice on her coloring techniques, along with an inspirational gallery of full-color examples. Each design is printed on one side only of archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper. Each perforated page detaches easily for gifting or display.

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Hello Angel Positive Inspirations Coloring Collection is filled with reassuring, intricately designed drawings from breakthrough coloring artist Angelea Van Dam that you can’t help but love. Escape to an optimistic world of positive sentiments, hopeful messages, and encouraging words, waiting to be filled with every color of the rainbow. Relax and unwind as you color Angelea’s uplifting illustrations, perfect for markers, gel pens, crayons, or colored pencils. She provides helpful tips and advice on her coloring techniques, along with an inspirational gallery of full-color examples. Printed on high-quality, extra-thick paper, each page is perforated for easy removal and display.

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Hello Angel Relaxing Patterns Coloring Collection is filled with intricate and intriguing illustrations for you to color and enjoy. Escape to a world of abstract art, motivating messages, and pretty patterns, all waiting to be filled with every color of the rainbow. Relax and unwind as you color these luxuriant images from breakthrough coloring artist Angel Van Dam, perfect for markers, gel pens, crayons, or colored pencils. Angel provides helpful tips and advice on her coloring techniques, along with an inspirational gallery of full-color examples. Printed on high-quality, extra-thick paper, each page is perforated for easy removal and display.

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What better setting for coloring than a bright and breezy tropical vacation? Step away from from your daily cares with this lush coloring book from breakthrough coloring artist Angel Van Dam. Escape to a hideaway of luxuriant orchids, friendly toucans, powerful jaguars, and shy spider monkeys, all waiting to be filled with every color of the rainbow. Hello Angel Tropical Escape Coloring Collection 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. Perfect for decorating with all of your favorite coloring implements, each design is printed on one side only of archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper. 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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Believe in the magic of coloring as you escape to an enchanted world of unicorns, rainbows, leprechauns, mermaids, and fairies. Let your imagination run wild as you explore a magical realm of imagination and fantasy, just waiting to be colored into life. Breakthrough coloring artist Angel Van Dam gets you started with beautifully colored examples and helpful hints on dazzling coloring techniques like layering, blending, and patterning. Guided Coloring Pages make coloring easy for beginners with ready-to-use color palettes. Perfect for decorating with all of your favorite coloring implements, each design is printed on one side only of archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper. 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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Hello Angel Winter Wonderland Coloring Collection is filled with intricate and intriguing seasonal illustrations for you to color and enjoy. Escape to a wintry world of sparkling snowflakes, cozy critters, wooly mittens, and fireside friends, all waiting to be filled with every color of the rainbow. Relax and unwind as you color these luxuriant images from breakthrough coloring artist Angel Van Dam, perfect for markers, gel pens, crayons, or colored pencils. Angel provides helpful tips and advice on her coloring techniques, along with an inspirational gallery of full-color examples. Each design is printed on one side only of archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper. Each perforated page detaches easily for gifting or display.

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Say “Hello!” to the animals of the world with this beautiful board book designed specifically for babies! From monkeys and elephants to lions, sloths, and frogs, Hello, Animals is the perfect first baby book. A great early introduction to animals for your baby, every lino-cut artwork and high contrast design is intentional for a baby’s developing eyesight to make visual connections with simple shapes in simple black and white. Also included is a surprise mirror at the very end of the book to give your baby the opportunity to look at themselves – something babies just love to do! Easy wipe clean board book pages with rounded corners are perfect for children as young as six months.

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"Hello Cupcake!" is the cutest little book about cupcakes and whoopie pies and is the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys baking and trying out delicious new recipes. Leila has a unique talent for creating the most delicious, gorgeous-looking cakes and bakes and in this book she doesn't disappoint with plenty of recipes for small but perfectly formed treats. There are wedding cupcakes, cupcakes and whoopies for children as well as a wonderful selection of cakes using a whole range of ingredients, from blueberries and raspberries to chocolate, mint, peanut butter, meringue, ginger and pecan nuts. You may think you have seen it all when it cupcakes but this stunning book is packed with delicious recipes and gorgeous photographs and makes the perfect gift.

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Say “Hello!” to the animals of the world with this beautiful board book designed specifically for babies! From alligators and elephants to lions, sloths, and frogs, Hello, Happy Faces is the perfect first baby book. A great early introduction to animals for your baby, every linocut artwork and high contrast design is intentional for a baby’s developing eyesight to make visual connections with simple shapes in simple black and white. Also included is a surprise mirror at the very end of this adorable baby animal book to give your baby the opportunity to look at themselves – something babies just love to do! Easy wipe clean board book pages with rounded corners are perfect for children as young as six months.

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Meet adorable animals that are here to help baby learn about their own body parts – from their eyes and ears to their nose and toes! Hello, Head to Toe is the perfect first baby book and introduction to making connections to their body that’s written in a rhythmic read-aloud text for parents. Every lino-cut artwork and high contrast design is intentional for a baby’s developing eyesight to make visual connections with simple shapes in simple black and white. Also included is a surprise mirror at the very end of the book to give your baby the opportunity to look at themselves – something babies just love to do!

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Say “Hello!” to the sea with this beautiful board book designed specifically for babies! From whales and turtles to seahorses and starfish, Hello, Sea is the perfect first baby book about the ocean. A great early introduction to exploring the animals of the ocean with your baby, every lino-cut artwork and high contrast design is intentional for a baby’s developing eyesight to make visual connections with simple shapes in simple black and white. Also included is a surprise mirror at the very end of the book to give your baby the opportunity to look at themselves – something babies just love to do! Easy wipe clean board book pages with rounded corners are perfect for children as young as six months.

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Say hello to today’s young & fun craft of macramé! Inside you’ll find thirteen contemporary projects that dramatically update this vintage art.  With savvy designs for accessories and home decor, Hello! Macramé shows you how to make fabulous knotted creations using colorful macramé craft cords.Macramé is easy to learn and requires no elaborate equipment or expensive materials. All you need are your fingers, some cord, and this book to get started making stylish rugs, plant hangers, purses, and more. Step-by-step illustrations and instructions guide you through every stitch. So grab some cord and let’s get knotty!

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There are so many ways to make cool bracelets with natural hemp! Soft, supple, and durable, hemp cord now comes in a beautiful range of lustrous colors, perfect for making stylish eco-chic jewelry. This book makes it easy, with step-by-step instructions and irresistible projects. Discover how to create amazing hand-tied bracelets, key chains, headbands, and more. Inside you’ll find lots of super fun ideas for both contemporary and earthy boho designs. Bestselling craft author Suzanne McNeill reveals the simple knotting and braiding techniques that guarantee stunning results, with friendly advice on using findings, choosing colors, and embellishing with beads, buttons, rings, and charms.

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Learn the basic knots to create jewelry with hemp cord. Step-By-Step instructions using inexpensive, natural hemp to make 31 fun jewelry items.

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Dozens of designs for making necklaces, bracelets, small bags, crosses and beaded "buddies"

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Express your indie boho style with fashionable hemp jewelry. Get the natural and elegant bohemian chic look with stylish hemp bracelets. This book will show you how to braid, knot, and twist your own personal array of eco-friendly street essentials. Inside you’ll find dozens of easy projects for making unique hand-tied jewelry with hemp, bamboo cord, and baker’s twine. Discover how to make fun and funky bracelets, chokers, necklaces, key chains, and anklets, in bright colors and natural earth tones. Impress your friends and show off your crafting skills. Add cool bohemian flair to any outfit and create just the look you want. Hemp Jewelry offers fresh designs ranging from classic and natural to playful and eclectic. Step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow knotting diagrams make it easy.

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Owning chickens is fast becoming the latest in metropolitan chic. If you can't own them, you'll still want to read about them. Primal urges, the quest for ultimate power, sex, death, gender bending, and huge vet bills—these are the things that chickens are made of. Martin Gurdon's hilarious Hen and the Art of Chicken Maintenance relives the highs and lows of chicken ownership. This unique chicken memoir follows the Gurdon family through the ups and downs of a wonderful hobby. In addition to providing eggs, the hens offer distractions from everyday life. You'll meet a cast of unusual characters, from the frightening disciplinary measures of Bossy Chicken, and the maternal instincts of Psycho Chicken, to the bizarre tales of Mike the headless chicken from Colorado, and the physical rehabilitation and sexual transformation of Yvette. The relationship between bird and human is by turns heartwarming and bewildering, but always entertaining. In fact, readers might even learn a thing or two about raising chickens in this lively book. Inside Hen and the Art of Chicken Maintenance, Updated Second Edition Hilarious account of a rookie poultry-owner's experience raising birds in his backyard. James Herriot meets Bill Bryson in this wryly amusing memoir of one man's relationship with his chickens. Chronicles the daily life of a chicken, including dust baths, brutal pecking-order rituals, gender-bending encounters, and for its owner the possibility of huge vet bills. Updated second edition features new photographs and a new chapter. A must for chicken lovers and a must for anyone with a quirky sense of humor. Beyond the laughs there are even some practical lessons to be learnt about what not to do when keeping chickens!

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Behind every good farmer is a great farmer's wife though the farmer in question may not always appreciate this! Having been married to John for over 30 years, Bobbi Mothersdale knows this more than anyone. Through her diary, Bobbi gives a wry, comical and yet realistic account of life on their East Yorkshire farm. Over the course of the year, we meet her friends and family as well as the three dogs, numerous hens and crafty guinea fowl that play such a big part in their daily routine. Like any farming family they have good days mixed with bad and have to deal with adverse weather, bureaucratic challenges and uncooperative livestock. Bobbi's accounts of her irate farming husband thwarted once again by the gods of rain or a petulant sheep will be instantly recognisable to anyone who has ever worked on a farm and on many an occasion you will find yourself laughing out loud at her description of the situations she finds herself in.Illustrated with 24 beautiful sketches by Jacquie Sinclair, Bobbi's dry and witty way with words can not fail to amuse and endear you. If you are a farmer's wife, you will find this an unputdownable must-read that you will want to share with all your friends.Though be warned - you might need to prise it away from your husband and his friends first. ..

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Herbs for Pets, by herbalists and holistic experts Gregory L. Tilford and Mary L. Wulff, is the bible for all pet owners looking to enhance their companion animals’ lives through natural therapies. Now in its second revised edition, Herbs for Pets is an indispensable resource, an exhaustive compendium of medicinal plants and natural remedies that hosts an illustrated tour through Western, ayurvedic, and Chinese herbs that grow in North America, including their holistic applications and contraindications, and alternative approaches to treating a wide range of ailments. Remedies in the book are applicable to dogs and cats, as well as birds, small mammals, and even farm animals.The book is organized into three chapters, the first is dedicated to the ?Principles and Practices of Herbalism,” discussing the many facets of herbs, concerns about toxicity, basic herbal preparation, the ethical use of herbs, the connection between herbs and diet, and using herbs as dietary supplements. Chapter 2, titled ?Materia Medica: An A-Z Guide to Herbs for Animals,” is an exhaustive 150-page section presenting color photographs and text about the appearance, habitat and range, cycle and bloom season, parts used, primary medicinal activities, strongest affinities, common uses, availability, propagation and harvest, alternatives and adjuncts, and cautions and comments for 65 different herbs (from Alfalfa to Yucca!). The common uses section is extensive for each herb, discussing the nutrient value, various qualities, and ways in which the herb is used for specific treatments. The third chapter of the book is titled ?An Herbal Repertory for Animals: Ailments and Treatments” and details remedies for the following: anxiety, nervousness, and behavioral problems; arthritis and hip dysplasia; cancer; cardiovascular problems; digestive system problems; ear problems; elderly animal care; endocrine system and related problems; epilepsy, convulsions, and seizures; eye problems; first aid, immune system care; mouth and nose problems; parasite-related problems; pregnancy and lactation; skin problems; and urinary problems. The authors share over two dozen herbal remedies for various ailments, from asthma and pneumonia to constipation and eye cleaner. A glossary of over 200 terms is included, as are references and a comprehensive index.

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Carolyn takes you through the steps to finish large quilt quickly and easily using large shapes. Projects include 11 quilts, table mat, table runner, pincushions, and coasters. ~Complete technique instructions include cutting half-hexagons, partial hexagons, diamonds, half-diamonds, triangles, and kites using the hexagon template; combining hexagons with other shapes; sewing hexagons by machine and by hand; and sewing hexagon rows. Over 200 photos, diagrams, and illustrations. ~ “This superlative book is akin to taking a workshop with an expert.” –Library Journal

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Discover a world of 100 English paper pieced star block patterns that fit inside a hexagon, from classic style to modern and quirky, with Hexagon Star Quilts! Either by hand or machine, learn and practice English paper piecing using scraps or precuts, and choose from a wide selection of star patterns for a smooth piecing experience – with minimal guesswork! Put it all together with 7 stunning quilt projects that range from small to large, and contain clear, step-by-step directions, coordinating diagrams and illustrations, and beautiful photography. Equipping you with the skills you need to design your own quilt, this book is a must-have! Author and expert in English paper piecing, Cathy Perlmutter has designed and published books and patterns on EPP over the last 20 years. Her work has been featured in several magazines and publications, including Machine Quilting Unlimited, The Jewish Journal, Modern Holiday Quilt Pattern Magazine, and many more!

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With an observant eye, walk through jungles, forests, deserts, and other beautiful environments and see what you find! Hidden Animals Coloring Book is filled with 32 intricate line art designs of stunning, camouflaged animals in their own natural habitats. Including bears, iguanas, zebras, owls, and several more, this coloring book for adults is an exciting escape from everyday life into beautiful worlds where wild animals live and how they masterfully blend in with camouflage. Learn about each animal with the interesting descriptions for every design that explain how the featured animal uses camouflage in their habitats, plus other exciting fun facts! Frame-worthy and giftable designs are printed on a single side of high-quality, extra-thick paper with perforated edges for easy removal and display.

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You’ll never look at flowers the same! Color with a purpose in a way you never have before with this amazing yet secretive coloring experience that reveals the hidden meaning and symbolism of each unique flower. Travel back to the Victorian era when flowers were carefully selected and sent as conversational messages and learn what each one truly represents. With full-spread coloring challenges, as well as drawing pages, reflectional prompts, and interactive activities interspersed throughout, Hidden Language of Flowers is a must-have coloring exploration! Valentina Harper is the coloring book author and artist of the best-selling Creative Coloring series.

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Bust out your binoculars! Hidden Picture Puzzles at the Zoo is filled with 50 black and white hidden puzzle pictures, all from inside the zoo. With more than 400 secret items and animals for children to find within each illustration, from cute monkeys to tough lions, they’ll be on the prowl for hours! They’ll also learn while they play by reading the mini fun facts in the margins that are all about zoo animals. These black and white pages double as coloring activities, so go wild! Author and illustrator Liz Ball has over 3,000 hidden pictures published in more than 150 newspapers, magazines, and publications both across the U.S. and internationally. Her work has also been recommended by doctors, teachers, and parents to help improve eye coordinating, spatial skills, memory retention, and concentration. A member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, she is a frequent speaker at schools, libraries, and writers’ conferences.

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Strap on your hiking boots! Hidden Puzzle Pictures in the Forest is filled with 50 black and white hidden puzzle pictures, all from deep inside the forest. With more than 400 secret items and animals for children to find within each illustration, from cute bear cubs to singing songbirds, they’ll be on the prowl for hours! They’ll also learn while they play by reading the mini fun facts in the margins that are all about forest animals. These black and white pages double as coloring activities, so go wild! Author and illustrator Liz Ball has over 3,000 hidden pictures published in more than 150 newspapers, magazines, and publications both across the U.S. and internationally. Her work has also been recommended by doctors, teachers, and parents to help improve eye coordination, spatial skills, memory retention, and concentration. A member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, she is a frequent speaker at schools, libraries, and writers’ conferences.

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Hidden Puzzle Pictures in the Ocean is filled with more than 850 ocean-themed icons to find across 50 black and white line art hidden puzzle pictures. Each seek-and-find picture puzzle is either 1 or 2 pages long and challenges kids to find different sea creatures, animals, and other objects including giant octopuses, blue whales, tiny starfish boats, flying fish, coral, boats, snorkels, candles, seahorse, crabs, sunhats, boots, and even a pear! Throughout the activity book, kids will learn fun facts about different ocean creatures. The picture puzzles can also be used as coloring pages. Author and illustrator Liz Ball has over 3,000 hidden pictures published in more than 150 newspapers, magazines, and publications both across the U.S. and internationally. Her work has also been recommended by doctors, teachers, and parents to help improve eye coordination, spatial skills, memory retention, and concentration. A member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, she is a frequent speaker at schools, libraries, and writers' conferences.

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Bring the usefulness of hemp and the creativity of beading together to make make a wide variety of assorted Bracelets, Necklaces, Chokers, & Belts! With these full-color diagrams on knotting, and great bead design tips and tricks you will be creating incredible hemp and bead projects in no time at all.  Crafting textured original pieces of jewelry from hemp has never been more fun. Strong hemp seeds grow to be strong hemp plants, great for making long lasting jewelry and ecological friendly fashion. Hip Hemp with Beads is an instructional masterpiece, filled with forty-five amazing projects.  The simple and easy to understand, step-by-step instructions, make learning the age old custom of jewelry crafting and creating with hemp easy. Hemp is a wonderfully resilient material and a very great way of saying you care about the environment. Use hemp oil to make the jewelry softer and to create a darker shade. Learn a craft that's sure to bring enjoyment and smiles, for many years to come. Create projects that will be used and loved by you, your friends, and your family. Make: A Buffalo Horn Choker, A Friendship Bracelets, A Teardrop Choker, A Blue & Brass Necklace, A Black Bead Anklets, A Silver Flower Bracelet, and more! There's eal beauty in crafting things with your own hands and carefully completing projects you just learned, that really gives you a sense of pride and accomplishment. Handmade gifts say something about the giver as well as the recipient. Putting time and energy into an original, one-of-a-kind, item you made special for someone you care about shows how much they really do mean to you.  So order your copy of this amazing craft book today and get started creating!

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Knitting is modern and cool when you use Astor Tsang's guide to knitting and crafting cool wool wears and gifts. Here accomplished knitwear designer, teacher, and author Astor Tsang, spins the needle on the knit revolution. With years of experience tutoring beginners in the art of knitting, she takes readers on a do it yourself journey from no-knit novice to casting connoisseur. The traditional craft of knitting is deconstructed and presented in a no-fuss and easy to understand manner that is fun and engaging. The opening section "Getting started" introduces the tools and terminologies of the trade, providing how-to knowledge on topics such as reading yarn labels, choosing yarn and yarn substitutes, and measurements. The second section "How to knit" is a simple stitch-by-stitch guide to slipknots, casting on, knit and purl stitches, tension, turning, and casting off. Next "Finishing" presents the techniques of blocking, sewing, and darning ends. The next section "Beyond the Basics" offers readers an opportunity to take their skills up a stitch, learning techniques such as transferring stitches and creating buttonholes. This section also has instructions for knitting on a gauge, ending and joining yarn, and casting on mid-row. If this all sounds a tad technical, the final section, "Projects" is where newly minted knitters chose from six patterns to begin creating their funky fleecy designs. There are easy-to -ollow patterns for a scarf, slouch hat, pillow monster, tube top, shrug, and sweater. The book is infused with Astor Tsang's teaching philosophy of 'making knitting possible' and 'demystifying knitting and crocheting', and her belief that there is no one right way to do knitting. All the how-to knowledge is presented in a light-hearted manner with the author spinning a witty yarn or two along the way. Join the revival of this old-fashioned art into the trend of today and get creative with Hip Knitting: Stylish Projects for the Absolute Beginner.

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