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Read by the author. Destress your parenting and your life with play-space organizing tips that promote independent play for your kids and give you some room to breathe. Every parent has been there: desperately fed-up with the mountains of toys cluttering every corner of your home and frustrated...

After serving as a US Marine during World War II and attending college on the GI Bill, Sam Keith decided to seek adventure in Alaska as a laborer on the Adak Navy base. There he befriended Dick Proenneke, whose shared love of the outdoors, hard work, and self-reliance quickly bonded an alliance between the two. Together they explored the wilds of South Central Alaska, while working on the Navy base, hunting and fishing with friends and breathing in the great outdoors. 

We all need few hobbies to unwind, relax, and cut off from the routine chores and excessive technology (Digital Detox). Also, whether you are young, old, or teen, across all age groups, these activities are required for different reasons. This book would present you with minimalistic and value-packed information on these three crafts, which would enable you to start and finish your first project.

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.

There are more than 100 books that teach you how to make candles, but not many can guide you how to make uniquely aromatic scented candles that can become your own signature brand. In this budget-friendly guide, my goal is to show you how to make candles with a few easy-to-follow steps, what supplies you will need and how to create your own unique blend of fragrance that you can add to your candles.

You’re a maker, a creator, an expert at your craft. Building a profitable jewelry business doesn't have to be a dream any longer if you know how to connect with your audience and create desire for your brand. Whether you want to grow a six-figure lifestyle business or a multi-seven-figure empire, now more than ever, consumers want to support emerging talent and small businesses like yours. They just need to find you.

This audiobook will teach you how to identify foods that cause bowel discomfort, provide you with simple and easy food plans designed around the low-FODMAP diet, and show you how you can take control of your health.

Do you want to be able to take amazing photos anytime, anywhere? Ever wondered how a photographer captures great photos? Do you want to capture those memorable moments with finesse and artistry? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this book is for you... 50 Things to Know About Photography by Danilyn Flores offers an approach to the tricks and the techniques of the art in photography. Most books on photography will tell you to that you need to be highly creative and imaginative to be able to become an excellent photographer.

I, Elizabeth Hawes, have sold, stolen, and designed clothes in Paris. I have reported on Paris fashions for newspapers and magazines and department stores, and I've worked with American buyers in Europe.

In Craeft, archaeologist and medieval historian Alexander Langlands argues that our modern understanding of craft only skims the surface. His journeys from his home in Wales have taken him along the Atlantic seaboard of Europe, from Spain through France and England to Scotland and Iceland in search of the lost meaning of craft.  

The Personals reveals how classified ads are not just a few commercial lines of text in print or online - they can be a treasure trove of fascinating human stories; stories of love, loss, loneliness, redemption and hope. Some people do Sudoku, others watch Netflix. Brian O’Connell loves the classified ads. In an era of spin doctors and press releases, celebrities and social influencers, the classified ads can open a door into the lives of ordinary people with extraordinary stories. 

Upcycling Furniture For Dummies shows you how to revitalize old furniture, with just a little effort and imagination, and maybe a few coats of fresh paint. Upcycling furniture is affordable, good for the environment, and a whole lot of fun! This easy step-by-step guide shows you how to get creative and put your own unique flair on your designs. You'll gain the knowledge and confidence you need to select items that are worth transforming or restoring and learn specific techniques to give old pieces a new lease on life.

Best-selling author Jerry Minchey serves up 24 bite-sized chapters of sage advice and easy-to-implement, proven techniques showing you how to retire on a dime and a dream and live the best years of your life.

Anyone can pick up a pair of needles and a ball of yarn. And everyone can be mindful. Mindfulness in Knitting casts fresh light on this renowned calming craft, and reveals how the act of “knit and purl” can be the epitome of conscious living. Ethical textile artist Rachael Matthews unpicks...

Discover a fresh new take on the traditional art of macramé, a craft that was incredibly popular in the '70s and is currently enjoying a renaissance. Macramé projects are the best way to bring the current trend for interiors into your home. This book includes on-trend macramé projects for inside and outside the home. Choose from an assortment of projects - with “easy” and “more advanced” versions so you can develop your skills as you go.

Discover the easiest way to build a successful soap-making business from the ground up with comprehensive guides and step-by-step instructions! Is soap making your hobby, or would you like it to become? Do you want to get serious and even build a business out of it? If so, you are in luck because this comprehensive guide will teach you everything you need to know about soap making, and if you want to take things to the next level to turn your hobby into a profitable business!

Learn two stitches, and you can make just about anything! That sounds like a little too wild, but in actuality, about 90 percent or more of the stitches in a sweater, blanket, hat, etc., are done with one and/or two stitches.

All you need to know to get yourself started on your container garden journey! Whether you have lots of space outdoors or a small patio, live in an apartment or down on the ground floor, container gardening is a practical method for urban and suburban gardeners who want to grow their favorite vegetables and plants. The Container Gardening Beginners Guide is full of information and advice for using different types of containers to grow your own vegetables, fruits, and herbs.

In this book, I explain how to make soap and give you a few simple recipes too. But I hope that is not why you bought this book. My goal is to explain how to create great natural and organic soaps and not just make soaps. There is a difference. You will get to see that difference when you understand each of the ingredients and how they interact and react with each other. You will not have a great business if you are just making carbon copies of a few soaps of other people which your customers can go buy from any local stores.

'A real festive treat' JULES WAKE 'Heart-melting and mouthwatering, this Christmas treat is as sweet and delicious as a marron glacé' VERONICA HENRY 'A festive romance that reminds us of the importance of living in the moment' HELEN ROLFE 'Deliciously romantic' WOMAN'S OWN 'Such a warm...