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• Cocktails Illustrated

  400+ Recipes for the Home Bartender, From Spirit Forward to Zero Proof

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  Unleash your inner bartender with a demystifying dive into the world of classic and contemporary cocktail making. Cocktails Illustrated is that rare book: coffee-table gorgeous with hundreds of photographs and illustrations; comprehensive,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Preserving the Seasons:

  a Guide to Canned, Jammed, Frozen, Dehydrated, Freeze-dried, Quick-pickled, and Infused Produce, Herbs, and Flowers

  Capelle, Holly,

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  A straightforward and beautifully photographed guide to boiling water canning; drying, dehydrating, freeze-drying; freezing, infusing, and quick pickling. These are the easiest and most effective methods for preserving produce herbs, and edible…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Brew This Book

  Make Coffee Shop Lattes, Cold Brews, Frappes and More at Home for a Fraction of the Price

  Chapa, Asia Lui,

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  With this cozy collection of recipes, you’ll learn to brew luxurious café drinks at home and save tons on your daily caffeine expense. Asia Lui Chapa, author of The Home Café, shows you how to make everything from sweet, velvety lattes to inspired…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sweet Home Macrame

  a Beginner's Guide to Macrame : Learn to Make Jewelry, Home Decor, Plant Hangings, and More

  Alberti, Casey,

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  Sweet Home Macrame: A Beginner's Guide to Macrame features step-by-step instructions for making wall hangings, jewelry, home decor, and more from macrame.

• Birdwatching Guide

  Turn Yourself Into a Birdwatching Expert /

  Wolfson, Elissa,

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  Whether you are in a city or deep in the country, birds are guaranteed and provide an easy doorway into nature. Learn where, when, and how to look and what to look out for. Find out what equipment to buy and how to use it. Discover the different…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• NPR's Podcast Start Up Guide

  Create, Launch, and Grow a Podcast on Any Budget

  Weldon, Glen,

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  From NPR comes the definitive guide to podcasting, featuring step-by-step advice on how to find a unique topic, tell the best stories, and engage the most listeners, as well as the secrets that will take a podcast to the next level.

• Freestyle Bonsai

  How to Pot, Grow, Prune, and Shape

  Kellerhals, Jerome,

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  Learn the tools and techniques of bonsai to get started potting, shaping, and caring for your own collection of tiny trees, all while learning it’s okay to bend the rules along the way.

• The Beginner's Guide to Cosplay Armor & Props

  Craft Epic Fantasy Costumes and Accessories With EVA Foam

  Goor, Joyce van den,

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  The founder of Pretzl Cosplay helps you transform into your favorite fantasy characters through 22 projects, from a medieval warrior's armor to an enchanting sorcerer's handy spellbook, that showcase the best tools, materials and trade techniques…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Shut Up and Run

  How to Get Up, Lace Up, and Sweat With Swagger

  Arzon, Robin,

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  Looking for a hobby to keep you fit? This book celebrates the excitement of running while offering tips, tricks, and visual motivation to help every runner cultivate miles of sweat, laughter, swagger, and friendship.

• Crafting Leather Totes, Backpacks & Bags

  Detailed Patterns & Step-by-step Instructions for 18 Projects

  Ganaha, Yoko

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  Learn to create beautiful hand-stitched leather bags with step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow patterns. Written for leather crafters of all levels, this book brings you 18 projects with detailed instructions for making large practical bags…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Practical Cycling

  Equip, Maintain, and Repair Your Bicycle

  Belando, Laurent,

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  Looking to cut back on your gas bill this year? Here is a book that will answer (almost) all of a beginning and experienced bicyclist's questions about how to get the most out of the activity, while protecting yourself and saving money where…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 52 Weeks of Easy Knits

  Beautiful Patterns for Year-round Knitting

  Laine,

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  Have you always wanted to try knitting? For people who are picking up needles for the very first time, or for experienced knitters who are looking for an effortless comfort project, this gorgeous book contains a fun, cozy and modern knitting pattern…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Make It Simple

  Easy, Speedy Sewing Projects to Stitch Up in An Afternoon

  Walnes, Tilly,

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  Have you ever wanted to sew your own clothes? Make It Simple is full and quick and easy sewing projects to help you get your creative fix, no matter how busy you are. The 24 simple, modern dressmaking projects can be whipped up in a few short hours.

• Woodworking

  the Complete Step-by-step Manual

  Bridgewater, Alan,

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  Hone your carpentry skills and embark on ambitious projects with this essential guide. Discover the best tools to work with, and master key techniques, from choosing and cutting joints to finishing and furniture restoration. With more than 25…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Well Worn

  Visible Mending for the Clothes You Love

  Pennant, Skye,

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  A fresh and engaging clothing repair guide for anyone looking to explore visible mending to revitalize their wardrobe. Whether you are a stitching pro or have never picked up a needle and thread, this book will guide you every step of the way.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Camping Bible

  the Complete Guide to Life Under Canvas

  Benson, Jen,

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  Whether it's a fast-and-light backpacking adventure, a sea kayak safari, a family camping trip, or simply living and cooking outside in your garden, camping can do it all. The Camping Bible is the complete reference for newcomers and lifelong…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Stargazing Around the World

  a Tour of the Night Sky

  Stimac, Valerie,

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  Embark on an adventure to see the stars with this inspiring guide that spotlights the world's best places to explore the night sky. Discover 100 spectacular sites including dark sky parks, observatories and wild mountains and experience the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Natural Soapmaking Handbook

  Easy Recipes and Techniques for Beautiful Soaps From Herbs, Essential Oils and Other Botanicals

  Khabra, Simi,

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  Make beautiful herbal soap creations at home with this essential guide. Simi Khabra guides you through easy-to-learn techniques for creating delightful sudsy bars using 100 percent natural ingredients that won't irritate your skin.

• Hot Girl Crochet

  15 Easy Crochet Projects From Bags to Bikinis

  Svane, Rose,

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  The perfect guidebook for beginners, Hot Girl Crochet offers 15 super cool and easy projects from Danish contemporary crochet star Rose Svane so you can learn how to crochet your own clothes, accessories, and homeware.

• Seamless Embroidery

  42 Projects and Patterns to Explore the Magic of Repeating Designs

  Higuchi, Yumiko, 1975-

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  Looking to take up the age-old craft of embroider that has piqued your interest? Embroidery has been around for as long as tailoring and patching cloth has been needed. From beautiful botanical latticework to chickens laying eggs, here are forty…Read moreRead more of this annotation