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Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
One of the first titles in a cutting-edge new series created in partnership with The Science Museum, this book introduces 100 key areas of math such as geometry, algebra, probability and pure math, and explains each topic in just 100 words. Perfect for getting your head around big ideas clearly and quickly, or refreshing your memory of the fundamentals of math, this book covers the most up-to-date terms and theories and inspires a heightened level...
Author
Publisher
Taunton Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
You don't need a ton of talent, tools, or space to make amazing projects with wood -- just a willingness to dive in and try. The added tools and new techniques allow you to build a wide range of projects for the home and workshop. The shop projects include a workbench, a tool cabinet, and a sharpening station, while for the home Christiana shows how to build mitered boxes and picture frames, benches and stools, a houseful of tables, and more. Key...
Author
Publisher
Search Press Limited
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Aimed at anyone who wants to learn the skills necessary to fix, repair or improve household items - whether for sentimental reasons or to turn a profit - the book covers more than a dozen common case studies for you to follow. Ranging from simple to more complex repairs, Brenton tackles re-plating silver, correctly securing metal to glass, polishing, soldering, re-finishing and more on a variety of antique items including table lamps, inkwells, cocktail...
4) Shut the front door: make any space feel bigger, brighter, and more beautiful without going broke
Author
Publisher
Gibbs Smith
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Nowadays, highly curated social media feeds can leave you feeling like you'll need give up your life savings or knock down walls to have a home you love. But Chelsey Brown, owner of City Chic Decor, is here to show that with some creativity you can completely redesign any room in your house without declaring bankruptcy?and have fun while doing it. Unlike most home design books, Shut the Front Door is organized by objective, rather than by room. Are...
Author
Publisher
Harriman House
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
From "The Godfather of FI", a follow-up to his international bestselling finance sensation The Simple Path to Wealth. Pathfinders brings together scores of amazing and insightful real-life stories from real people on a quest to find financial independence--providing practical encouragement and inspiration for anyone who wants to join them.
8) Orcas
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how orcas live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity...
9) Stitching through the seasons: evocative patterns and projects to capture the magic of each month
Author
Publisher
Roost Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"With 56 unique embroidery pieces to reflect the seasons, this next book from beloved author Yumiko Higuchi takes creatives on a month-by-month exploration of colorful motifs that can be used on a variety of fabrics and surfaces. Each month starts with an emblem of the month number, such as a vibrant poppy wreath for May, a viny pumpkin for October, and sprigs of mistletoe and Christmas roses for December. Each emblem perfectly captures the spirit...
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"Domina más de 80 tecnicas de dibujo con talleres paso a paso y consejos de artistas profesionales. Para principiantes o expertos, aprende a pintar a carboncillo, lápiz o pastel y descubre todo lo que necesitas saber sobre tonos, colores, texturas, líneas y composición, con consejos detallados para artistas principiantes, intermedios y avanzados. Los talleres paso a paso completamente ilustrados de artistas profesionales te guían a traves de...
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
Español
Description
"¿Sabías que practicar pilates no solo ayuda a mejorar la flexibilidad y tonificar el cuerpo sino que además reduce los niveles de ansiedad y mejora la postura corporal? Descubre toda la información sobre esta disciplina y aprende a ejercitarte correctamente con explicaciones y consejos avalados por la ciencia."--Publisher's description.
"Did you know that practicing Pilates not only helps improve flexibility and tone the body but also reduces...
Author
Publisher
Page Street Publishing Co
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
This trusty guide will help you break into the world of mushroom foraging with confidence. With in-depth profiles of 25+ mushrooms, you'll learn to identify prized specimens like chanterelles, king boletes, lion's mane, morels or chicken of the woods. Each profile details the species' unique features, as well as where and when it grows, so you have all the information you need to begin correctly hunting these fungi. And with a host of beautifully...
Author
Publisher
Red Comet Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Using lilting, rhyming couplets, this book explores the many way that water is essential to our lives and the existence of life on earth. But it doesn't stop there! Kids will also learn about the many uses of water - and the environmental danger to water posed by pollution and lack of respect for this precious resource. Kids are encouraged to be kind, not only to one another, but to the environment as well.
Author
Series
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
"Crawl, cling, climb! You may have seen a raccoon scurry up a tree or across the road just before dark. Did you know that raccoons stay up at night playing, hunting, and eating when you go to sleep? From birth to first stripes and beyond, discover all that goes into being a raccoon in this charming nonfiction picture book, the second in the Meet Your World series"--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"The Backyard Homestead Guide to Growing Organic Food is a one-stop reference for all the key information food gardeners need to grow a healthy, bountiful garden. The book features a comprehensive companion planting guide and an in-depth review of the most effective organic pest control practices, including recipes for how to make your own pest deterrent sprays"--
Author
Publisher
Flatiron Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Blending cutting-edge research with engaging storytelling, The Breakthrough Years offers readers a paradigm-shifting comprehensive understanding of adolescence. Almost every adolescent has said to parents, "You JUST don't understand." In The Breakthrough Years, child development expert Ellen Galinsky explains why that is so often true. Galinsky's seven-year inquiry into the adolescent brain and behavior, including conducting original studies-uniquely...
Author
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Christmas is a wonderful time of year for crafting! From imaginative handmade gifts to stunning, reusable decorations, this book contains 100 fabulous quick and easy makes for the festive season. All the projects have been carefully selected from Search Press's best-selling 20 to Make series and are simple enough for beginners as well as seasoned crafters.There's something for everyone in this book, including knitting, crochet, papercraft, sewing,...
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