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Building on the success of The Yarn Whisperer, Clara Parkes' rich personal essays invite listeners and devoted crafters on excursions to be savored, from a guide who quickly comes to feel like a trusted confidante. In Knitlandia, she takes listeners along on 17 of her most memorable journeys across the globe over the last 15 years, with stories spanning from the fjords of Iceland to a cozy yarn shop in Paris' 13th arrondissement.

The ladies of Workin' the Tease have put together 30 bewitching lessons from the magical world of burlesque to serve as your guide to revealing the best version of yourself - inside and out! Kitty Kat DeMille and Julia Reed Nichols will serve as your hosts, sharing the lessons they have learned from the nation's top striptease artists.

If you want to forge Damascus swords and Japanese blades, without going through the pain of breaking them during heat treatment, then listen to find out more. The number of ideas you can realize for your creations is directly related to your understanding of various bladesmithing techniques and the characteristics of different materials. Every day that you delay is another day that you stagnate in your growth as a bladesmith.

Today, most people are concerned about eating seasonal, organic, and local food. But we don’t think about how the choices we make about our pots, pans, and bowls can also enhance our meals and our lives. Sara Dahmen believes understanding the origins of the cookware we use to make our food is just as essential. Copper, Iron, and Clay is a beautiful photographic history of our cooking tools and their fundamental uses in the modern kitchen, accompanied by recipes that showcase the best features of various cooking materials.

50 Things to Know about Sewing by author Christine Anderson offers an approach to beginning’s sewing that is clear, fun, and easy to listen to. Most books on sewing tell you about complicated sewing techniques or precision-led projects. Although there's nothing wrong with that, this book offers a more forgiving approach to creative sewing.

So are you a beginner in pyrography or wood burning and looking for a friend and colleague for informal guidance? Your search for that colleague ends here. I sincerely want to take you through that first step and prepare you for your first pyrography project!

Are you interested in learning how to crochet a hat, but didn't know where to start? Are you interested in learning how to crochet a hat for someone or yourself? Did you start to crochet a hat, but only became frustrated instead? If any of these questions sound like you, then this crochet audiobook is what you need! In this crochet audiobook you will learn how to crochet a hat and about the basics of crocheting. If you are a beginner or an advanced crocheter this audiobook will inspire you.

In 1895, nine American heiresses travelled across the Atlantic to bag themselves husbands and titles. For the English gentlemen the girls married it was a way to secure their estates. For the girls who came from new money, marriage was a means to obtaining social prestige. The Transatlantic Marriage Bureau tells the stories of these nine heiresses and the remarkable women who made it happen - the unofficial marriage brokers Lady Minnie-Paget and Consuelo Yzanga, Duchess of Manchester.

Did you know that you can make a beautiful flower or animals out of one single sheet of paper without using glue? That's what's amazing about origami, the art of paper folding. By following a pattern of folds, you can create incredibly beautiful paper sculptures. At the beginning of this book, you will start with a simple sheet of paper. You will then fold your way through simple folds.

The Curly Hair Handbook: Natural DIY Hair Care Secrets for Black Women explains why to "go natural" and how to understand your hair better. You'll learn essential hair care secrets for creating homemade hair care products. This book even discusses common natural hair mistakes, and how to fix them! Listen to The Curly Hair Handbook: Natural DIY Hair Care Secrets for Black Women now! Black women have created many popular hair trends and styles and are the heart of the hair care industry.

Overcome social anxiety, and become free. Master your own mind, and remove stress from your life once and for all with this comprehensive guide.

If you're new to woodworking and want to learn a few new tips, or you've already started working with wood, but want to know more, this comprehensive techniques book is for you.

This audiobook includes a detailed description of the tools you need, the woods available, as well as how to plan and construct your project. For thousands of years, wood has been one of the most used materials in building many items, from furniture, to vehicles, to buildings. Even with the emergence of new materials like metal and plastics, wood has been the "go to" material for construction given its availability and ease of use. There are so many advantages to learning this art form.

The main goal of this audiobook is to simplify and enlighten any new owner to potty training. In addition, it will add more knowledge to all pup owners on how to effective potty train a puppy. The audiobook will solve all common problems you may go through during the potty training process.

50 Things to Know About Jewelry Making by Sofia Kamal offers an approach by which you can make jewelry by your own. Most books on 50 things to know about tell you how you can make a thing or how can-do things by your own. These books are based on knowledge from the world’s leading experts on a specific concept. There is nothing wrong trying to make things by your own. It is a fun part to do also very cost efficient. If you can make a thing by your own, you can save a lot of money. Also, you are able to make a jewelry where you can use things that you like the most.

Are you ready to make some beautiful pieces of Jewelry? To learn the easy steps of making your own earrings? How about figuring out how to make rings or bracelets? How about all the different kinds of necklaces you can make? How about the ins and outs of jewelry making? This author walks you through the steps from start to finish! The complete walkthrough guide from basic to expert pieces of jewelry!

Wearing jewelry is essential to helping women develop their own style. For women wishing to create a look that's unique, the last thing they'll want to invest money in is mass produced pieces of jewelry. It's for this reason alone, learning the skills needed for making silver jewelry could prove extremely beneficial. When it comes to making such pieces you need to know where to purchase the right kinds of supplies.

The Ultimate Guide to Homesteading is a valuable resource for learning about growing, freezing, canning, and storing fruits, vegetables, and herbs to feed your family year-round. You’ll also discover the amazing possibilities open to you when you raise livestock for food and fiber, including information on co-ops, choosing a butcher or slaughterhouse, and how best to house and feed your animals.

Embark on an enriching journey with The Ultimate Senior Living Series, a comprehensive bundle designed to elevate your retirement with adventure and fulfillment. This essential collection combines two invaluable guides, offering practical advice, inspiration, and tools to help you fully enjoy your golden years.

This book offers a structured approach for beginners and even intermediate designers. With patience, you can master Cricut Design Space and become able to express your creativity like never before.