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The Skills Your Grandmother Never Wrote Down, and How to Keep Them From Vanishing You still remember watching someone put up a jar of jam, or turn a torn shirt back into a good one. And one quiet day it landed on you: no one ever taught you how. Have you already bought a fat "traditional skills" book that touched two hundred topics and truly taught you none of them? Do you want your children and grandchildren to hold these skills in their own hands, instead of losing them with the people who knew them by heart? That quiet worry is real. The old ways of running a home, cooking from scratch, ...

SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, MARCH 2026 'I devoured it.' - NIGELLA LAWSON 'Few people have aged so gracefully and enterprisingly as Prue. How she's done it is a revelation, full of humour and practical advice.' - DELIA SMITH 'Oh my days, this book is an absolute JOY! It is like sitting down with...

This audio product enable a person who is taking biblical Hebrew to work on, by ear as well as through the eyes, all vocabulary words that occur in the Old Testament 20 times or more and all the names of people in the Old Testament that occur 100 times or more. Read by Jonathan T. Pennington...

Cozy, funny chapter book made just for your 7-year-old boy that turns little oopsies into big wins! It’s an amazing choice for quick read-alouds or early independent reading that grows confidence, kindness, courage, and friendship (ages 7–9). This is Timmy. Finally, he’s seven. He’s sweet, a little shy, and very, very wiggly. He’s also excellent at making messes, big plans, and weird decisions. From his first jump into the deep end… to a DIY dog “makeover” he makes right with a real apology; from a glitternado he cleans up himself… to a wobbly juggling debut that ends in ...

OVER 500 FORGOTTEN WORDS ~ SLOVAK AND ENGLISH What did your grandmother mean when she said almara? Why were your grandfather's shoes bagandze? And what on earth is a bupliak? Every expression collected firsthand from family, neighbors, and the last generation who still used them. There was a time when these words filled Slovak kitchens, farms, and village squares. They carried the tools people worked with, the food they ate, the insults they hurled, and the laughter they shared. Then, quietly, they began to disappear. Every entry gives the old expression, its modern Slovak equivalent, and ...

You're Not Behind. You Just Haven't Been Shown How. You've heard everyone's using AI now. You've maybe even tried it, typed a question into Claude, and gotten back a bland, robotic wall of text that made you think: this isn't for me. Here's the secret no one tells beginners: it was never you. It was the way the question was asked. Claude AI for Beginners is the patient, plain-English guide for everyone the tech world forgot to explain things to. No jargon. No hype. No assuming you already know what a "prompt" is. Just a calm, friendly path from "I don't get it" to "I use this every day, and...

Is Your Young Slugger Ready for the Wildest, Truest Baseball Stories Ever Told? Give your child or teen a book that finally makes baseball thrilling. Packed with the impossible moments that turned ordinary kids into the greatest players. A boy who could not stop growing. A rookie in bright Brooklyn white told not to swing back. A two-way star who would not pick between hitting and pitching. Legends. Records that refuse to die. All in one book. Inside you'll find: Greatest Stories: Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Ronald Acuña Jr., Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and more. True biographies ...

This course on Hawaiian teaches Hawaiian words and phrases to younger children. The focus is on simple words that can be put to daily use. Content is organized into 10 daily sessions, starting with learning new words and phrases and then reviewing them over subsequent sessions. This is an ideal way to start your child learning the Hawaiian language.

Enter the Language of the Vikings Old Norse was the tongue of longships and sagas, of law and ritual, of gods and heroes. English to Old Norse is a guide to that world of words, offering a clear path from modern English back into the speech of the North. Inside you will find: Essential vocabulary drawn from everyday life, trade, warfare, and belief. Explanations of how the Norse used their language in law, custom, and story. Thoughtful adaptations that give modern ideas an authentic Old Norse voice. Practical tools for readers, writers, and learners who want to bring the sagas closer. This ...

Have you thought much about the women in the Old Testament? How important they were in all the Bible stories? How many times have you read through the Old Testament in the Bible, and read about the women in the Bible who were important in Gods plans? Have you thought about how critical they were in making sure that Gods plans were carried out? Most of the don't get talked about much, or seem very significant, yet they were crucial in the plans of God. These women are all important in the overall plan of God. Eve Sarah Rebekah Hagar Rachel Rahab Deborah Jael Ruth Queen of Sheba Bathsheba ...

Are you ready for a detailed yet thoroughly enjoyable study of the most profound book ever written? Using sound scientific facts, historical analysis, and biblical narrative, acclaimed teacher Dr. Chuck Missler weaves together a rich tapestry of information - providing an accurate understanding of scripture's relation to itself, to us, and to the world at large.

Whether you’re considering adopting a Poodle, or have already welcomed one into your home, this comprehensive guide will tell you everything you need to know about the breed. If you’ve ever wondered about the origin of the Poodle or how the three size varieties were developed, you’ll learn about their history as waterfowl hunting dogs and more. You’ll learn about every aspect of Poodle ownership, from what to look for in a responsible breeder to caring for a senior dog.

Winner of the Asian / Pacific American Award for Children's Literature! * "Many readers will recognize themselves or their neighbors in these pages." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review Mia Tang has a lot of secrets. Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant...

Unlock the Secrets of Trading with "Mastering Mean Reversion: A Guide to Profitable Trading, So Simple A 10-Year-Old Can Understand"! In the ever-fluctuating world of finance, where fortunes are made or lost in the blink of an eye, here's your roadmap to navigate the complex labyrinth of trading with a time-tested strategy – Mean Reversion. Our book demystifies the world of trading by breaking down the concept of mean reversion into bite-sized, easy-to-grasp lessons. The journey from a novice to a seasoned trader is paved with insights, examples, strategies, and a dash of boldness – and...

Why do some strong men fail while others succeed? Like the biblical character Samson, all strong men—those who are successful, influential, self-confident, aggressive, or widely respected—face twelve tendencies that can lead to sin and even personal tragedy. The adventurous and gifted...

"Loved this book! Had me hooked all the way to the end! Animal lovers delight!" -- Pepper, Goodreads ★★★★★ "The author's experience with animal training is clearly firsthand, lending realism to her descriptions. I was propelled through the book by the risk and wonder of interacting with wild creatures." -- Pierre, Amazon ★★★★★ AT THIS SCHOOL, EVERY LESSON IS AN ADVENTURE. Sixteen-year-old Jessica Rainville's dream of working with exotic animals is about to come true. She's signed up to spend a summer learning to train and care for tigers, lions, leopards, bears, and ...

This book is for you if you love your parents, grandparents, or other elderly people and genuinely want to help and care for them, but find yourself struggling with challenges such as: Your efforts to help them are not appreciated. They constantly complain or display a pessimistic attitude. They appear inflexible, stubborn, and unwilling to change. They struggle to learn even the basics of digital equipment. They fail to understand your point of view. They ignore health precautions prescribed by doctors. They engage in risky activities that could endanger their health. They sometimes treat ...

Are you ready to put your thinking cap on? Learning is a great way to expand our minds beyond what we know! However, it doesn't have to be boring. This book will provide new adventures with fun facts and a quiz at the end of each section. If you're groaning and saying, "A quiz? Really?" Yes! A quiz! Quizzes help challenge your comprehension skills to make sure you understand the meaning of what you hear. As you grow older, the skills you learn by doing quizzes will help you retain essential facts throughout your school years!

As of 2020, the Labrador Retriever breed has topped the American Kennel Club’s Popular Dog Breeds list for 19 years running, and for good reason. These athletic animals are almost universally outgoing, eager to try new things, and equipped with a strong desire to please people. This is a breed that can adapt to any situation; Labrador Retrievers have become military heroes, field trial champions, famous movie stars, and more.

You are not alone. Blender is a massive, professional-grade 3D powerhouse used by top animation and game studios worldwide—but its interface can feel like looking at the cockpit of a jet airliner. In Blender for Beginners: The Dummy-Proof Guide to Blender, 3D artist and educator Irene Bolton strips away the technical jargon to deliver a plain, patient, and conversational guide that makes 3D modeling accessible to absolutely anyone. Written as if a friend were sitting right next to you at the keyboard, this book proves that you don’t need an expensive computer, advanced math skills, or ...