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Escape to the country this Christmas in this delightful festive read from bestselling author Veronica Henry. 'As fruity as a mince pie' SUNDAY EXPRESS Christmas is coming to Honeycote House and Lucy Liddiard is busy whipping up a feast of festive treats (all with an extra dash of brandy!) for...

To live in a pristine land unchanged by man... to roam a wilderness through which few other humans have passed... to choose an idyllic site, cut trees and build a log cabin... to be a self-sufficient craftsman, making what is needed from materials available... to be not at odds with the world but content with one's own thoughts and company. Thousands have had such dreams, but Richard Proenneke lived them.

Maintenance is what keeps everything going. It’s what keeps life going. Yet it’s also easy to shirk or defer—until the thing breaks, the system falters, and everything stops. The apparent paradox is profound: Maintenance is absolutely necessary and maintenance is optional. The first in a multi-volume work, Maintenance: Of Everything, Part One offers a comprehensive overview of the civilizational importance of maintenance. The book begins with a dramatic contest of maintenance styles under life-critical conditions:

Want to learn magic without buying expensive props or memorizing complicated routines? Magic should feel fun, simple, and exciting — not intimidating. Magic Tricks for Beginners teaches you 25 easy tricks using cards, coins, paper, and everyday objects you already have around the house. Whether you want to entertain your kids, impress friends, liven up a party, or simply learn a fun new skill, this book gives you clear step-by-step instructions designed for total beginners.

The Lost Flock is the story of the remarkable and rare little horned sheep, known as Orkney Boreray, and the wool-obsessed woman who moved to one of Scotland’s wildest islands to save them.

I’m not a cop. I’m a soon-to-be-ex-wife, and former full-time mom who works part-time at the local yarn store. The biggest mystery I’ve ever solved is finding a missing knitting needle tucked behind my ear after spending all morning looking for it. Someone in Harmony Lake is trying to stitch me up for murder.

In tales from 21 knitters, Clara Parkes examines a subject that is irresistible to us all: the yarn stash. Anyone with a passion has a stash, whether it is a collection of books or enough yarn to exceed several life expectancies. With her trademark wry, witty approach, Parkes brings together fascinating stories from all facets of stash-keeping and knitting life - from KonMari minimalist to joyous collector, designer to dyer, spinner to social worker, scholar to sheep farmer.

Unleash your inner adventurer: how to plan the ultimate retirement that's anything but boring. Inside this jam-packed audiobook, you'll find hundreds of ideas to spark your imagination for planning an exciting, active, happy, healthy, and mentally sharp life after work.

Have a story you want to write but aren't sure how to get it onto the page? Starting your first work of fiction can feel intimidating. You may have an idea, a character, or even an entire story in your head, but turning those thoughts into a finished piece of writing is another challenge altogether. One Word at a Time: How to Write a Fiction Book for Beginners by Lauren Bingham is a practical, encouraging guide for aspiring fiction writers who are ready to stop staring at the blank page and start writing.

Are you someone who has wondered what the fuss is about with crochet? Did you see your grandma or aunts crochet and you wanted to know more? Are you looking for a new hobby and wondering if crochet is it? 50 Things to Know About Crochet by Elizabeth Reichlin offers an approach to the basics of crochet from the perspective of a true artist who can follow a pattern but chooses to let the yarn guide her. In these sections you'll discover the tools needed, array of fibers, and basics to get you started.

The broodiest goalkeeper in the Premier League meets his match in a radiant knitting influencer in this sexy grumpy/sunshine sports romance by best-selling author duo Kels & Denise Stone.

It's available today! Providing you with the easy steps to learning the ins and outs of watercolor painting. Instructions of the supplies you will need! A walkthrough from getting started to learning different techniques!

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.

You've earned the freedom. Now you just need a new direction. That’s why The Big Book of Fun Things to Do in Retirement was created, to help you turn that open space into your most exciting chapter yet! Packed with 300+ unexpected, energizing, and just plain fun ideas, this book shows you how to reinvent your days with purpose, curiosity, and joy. If you're ready for adventure, laughter, and “heck yes” moments, this book is your starting line.

Are your poor dieting and sedentary lifestyle causing you to suffer from the lack of energy and weight gain which are affecting your life? If so, you are not alone. Recent studies conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concluded that only 23 percent of adults in the US get enough exercise. This same study further concluded that most Americans also are not eating enough fruits and vegetables and that this deadly combo was diminishing their life expectancy by up to 10 years.

A guidebook for beating the monotony of the everyday by purposefully cultivating the surprising joys that come from living an off-kilter life It's all too easy to get caught up in the often monotonous nature of our day to day--moving from one rote task to the next, only to rinse and repeat the...

Moin in der kleinen Hafenstadt Kiekersum! Das malerische Städtchen an der Nordseeküste ist Bentjes Heimat. Auch wenn sie inzwischen in Hamburg lebt, zieht es sie immer wieder hierhin zurück. So auch aktuell während ihres Urlaubs. Bentje besucht ihr großmütterliche Freundin Finna im Lüttje Glück. Das direkt am Deich gelegene Reetdachhaus war der Wohnsitz des ersten Leuchtturmwärters und ist das älteste Haus des Ortes. Während sie Tee trinken und stricken, erzählt Finna Bentje, dass ihr die Arbeit mit der Pension und dem Apfelgarten zu viel wird.

Dahlia Poplar is a genuine witch, an unofficial gofer, and Luna Lane’s only cursed resident. With a werewolf best friend, a vampire ex-boyfriend, and a ghost for a hanger-on, Dahlia is far from the most unusual dweller of her sleepy small town, but she’s the only one unable to leave. Dahlia has to perform at least one good deed per day - or she’s one step closer to turning to stone.

Parties are seriously fun but they can also be dynamic laboratories to develop seriously awesome future skills! How to DIY Parties Starter Guide shows families, classes and teams how to turn simple celebrations into creative adventures. While building creative and logical with sequential...

Menopause cannot be reversed or avoided, but it does not have to be something you dread. You can use this phase of your life to take better care of your health, empower your mind, and embrace your femininity. If you want to discover how you can transform your menopause into a positive experience, then this audiobook is for you.