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THE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From award-winning writer Nigel Slater, comes a new and exquisitely written collection of notes, memoir, stories and small moments of joy. 'Nigel Slater’s prose is the rarest delicacy of all: exquisite yet effortless, filled with heart, tenderness...

Go beyond décor trends to make your home beautiful, stylish, and comfortable. . .on any budget. Writing for the hands-on woman who'd rather move her own furniture than hire a designer, Myquillyn Smith--author of the The Nesting Place--helps you think through every room in your house, one...

“Little and Often is a beautiful memoir of grief, love, the shattered bond between a father and son, and the resurrection of a broken heart. Trent Preszler tells his story with the same level of art and craftsmanship that he brings to his boat making, and he reminds us of creativity’s power...

A romantic seasonal novel about taking chances to find love . . . Liberty has never been a risk-taker. She loves the routine of her quiet life in the charming village of Willowbrook, with her Labrador, Charlie. But the arrival of a mysterious gift prompts Liberty to make some changes: starting...

Wear just 33 items for 3 months and get back all the JOY you were missing while you were worrying what to wear. In Project 333, minimalist expert and author of Soulful Simplicity Courtney Carver takes a new approach to living simply--starting with your wardrobe. Project 333 promises that not...

The practical and beginner-friendly guide to cultivating psilocybin mushrooms and unlocking its unknown benefits for increased overall well-being, tips, and secrets from an Industry Insider with twenty years of experience! Keep reading to learn about growing your indoor or outdoor magic shroom farm! Do you love magic mushrooms? Are you interested in growing them yourself? Are you curious about the beautiful, underrated world of magic mushrooms and how they can free your life from anxiety, addiction, depression, mood swings, and worries? Are you curious about expanding your awareness and how...

Ever feared your retirement would just be multiple moments of finding your glasses before bed? Swap those specs for a Hawaiian shirt as you dive headfirst into an exhilarating chapter filled with excitement, adventure, and fun!

From the political propaganda of the Bayeux Tapestry, World War I soldiers coping with PTSD, and the maps sewn by schoolgirls in the New World, to the AIDS quilt, Hmong story clothes, and pink pussyhats, women and men have used the language of sewing to make their voices heard, even in the most desperate of circumstances. Threads of Life is a chronicle of identity, protest, memory, power, and politics told through the stories of needlework.

Tangible acts of feasting and celebrating have suffused Lanier Ivester's home all her life. But alongside her love of festivity, she's wrestled with profound losses that have reshaped the landscape—both around her and within her. These coexisting forces of great grief and great joy come together in a place called the Ruff House, where Ivester's story not only reminds us of the inescapable presence of sorrow, but shows us how to celebrate and anticipate the return of glad and golden hours in the midst of it.

Knitting aficionado and notable artisan Clara Parkes delves into her storied travels with this inspiring and witty New York Times bestselling memoir on a creative life enriched by her adventures around the world. Building on the success of The Yarn Whisperer, Parkes's rich personal...

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.

Stockinette, ribbing, cables, even the humble yarn over can instantly evoke places, times, people, conversations, all those poignant moments that we’ve tucked away in our memory banks. Over time, those stitches form a map of our lives. —From the preface In The Yarn Whisperer: Reflections on...

In Knitting Yarns, twenty-seven writers tell stories about how knitting healed, challenged, or helped them to grow. Poignant, funny, and moving, Knitting Yarns is sure to delight knitting enthusiasts and lovers of literature alike.

Take a step into the exciting world of coin collecting and seamlessly navigate your numismatic journey, even if you are a complete beginner! Are you intrigued by the rich history encapsulated in coins, but unsure where to start? Do the numerous coin types and their values overwhelm you? Are you concerned about scams and want to ensure your new-found passion also results in profits? If so, this handbook is just what you need.

Use this guide to begin forging your ironclad existence, powered by your own hands and ingenuity, in this unpredictable world. "Survival Projects for Off-Grid Living" is your indispensable guide to establishing independence and resilience in a world fraught with unforeseen challenges. This book contains over 200 illustrative diagrams.

Are you ready to move beyond the basics of your Technician License but feel overwhelmed by the technical concepts in the General exam? You’re not alone. Many aspiring operators share the same ambition, greater privileges, longer-distance communication, and access to more of the amateur radio spectrum, but struggle to find the right guide that truly explains the material. That’s why this study guide was created. To give you the confidence, clarity, and practical tools you need to succeed.

An “impassioned and inspiring account of the extraordinary men and women still doing traditional artisanal work” (The Sunday Times) in the face of massive technological industrialization—by renowned Cambridge art historian Dr. James Fox. “Beautifully written and (charmingly illustrated)...

Unlock your inner Grandmaster and Master the Art of Chess Openings with Ease! Are you an avid chess enthusiast, constantly seeking ways to up your game? Does it feel like mastering chess openings requires memorizing an encyclopedia of moves? Are you often concerned that your opening moves might not be right? Here’s a secret: Mastering chess openings isn't about memorizing countless moves—it's about understanding core principles that lay the foundation for strategic play. This ultimate guide to 'Mastering Chess Openings with Ease' is designed as a comprehensive roadmap towards ...

Keith Brymer Jones is the star presenter and judge of Channel 4's The Great Pottery Throw Down, famous for his emotional responses to the heartfelt and personal pieces made by contestants on the show. He is also the ultimate professional craftsman who's done the hard yards to get where he is today, working his way up from being a skivvy in an industrial pottery to running his own hugely successful international ceramics business.

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.