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Christmas crafts from around the world
Par Judy Ann Sadler. 2003
A how-to book on holiday handicrafts from fourteen countries that children can make. Includes an advent calendar from Germany, cranberry…
and popcorn garlands from the United States, a piñata from Mexico, and a nativity scene from Italy. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2003Candlemaking for the first time
Par Vanessa-Ann. 2001
Crocheting in plain English
Par Maggie Righetti. 1988
Commonsense approach to this handcraft that is appropriate for beginners and informative for more advanced crocheters. Covers its history and…
basic preparations; planning projects and stitch techniques; easy-to-follow lessons; finishing touches; and sensible solutions to nagging problems. 1988Knitting without tears: basic techniques and easy-to-follow directions for garments to fit all sizes
Par Elizabeth Zimmermann. 1971
Introduction to designing sweaters to fit any size and a guide to solving knitting problems. Provides practical instructions for several…
seamless sweaters; discusses the importance of gauge; and offers suggestions for other projects such as slippers, hats, mittens, and scarves. 1971Knitting in plain English
Par Maggie Righetti. 1986
A practical guide for beginning and intermediate knitters. Using a good-humored, common sense approach, provides patterns and easy-to-follow lessons to…
complete projects. Offers simple tips to facilitate the process and solutions to frequently asked questions. 1986Revised and updated guide to rules, strategies, and odds for more than two hundred fifty games. Card games include bridge,…
cribbage, pinochle, poker, and solitaire--and their variations. Also contains instructions for backgammon, dominoes, Scrabble, children's games, and some computer games. 2001Knitting
Par Judy Ann Sadler. 2002
Beginner's guide to the traditional craft of knitting. Discusses the basics from needed materials to step-by-step instructions for each process…
involved in making eleven projects: pom-pom scarf, headband, rolled-brim hat, ribbed scarf, slipper socks, patchwork blanket, pillow, book bag, mini-purse, striped mittens, and feathery boa. For grades 3-6. 2002Planting the seed: a guide to gardening
Par Suzanne Winckler. 2002
Organic gardening at home: how to grow fruits and vegetables that are free of chemicals and pesticides. Discusses determining location…
and soil conditions, choosing the right seeds and plants, caring for plants, and harvesting food. Includes a few recipes and recommendations for further reading. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002Explains the basic techniques of hooking, prodding, clipping, and braiding practiced in the traditional craft of converting rags into useful…
rugs. Discusses materials, equipment, preparation, and finishing. Includes instructions for fifteen projects--from simple to complex patterns--applying the described methods. 2002A groundbreaking, freshly-researched examination of one of the most dramatic and consequential marriages in history: Henry VIII's long courtship, short…
union, and brutal execution of Anne Boleyn. Hunting the Falcon is the story of how Henry VIII's obsessive desire for Anne Boleyn changed him and his country forever. John Guy and Julia Fox, two of the most acclaimed and distinguished historians of this period, have joined forces to present Anne and Henry in startlingly new ways. By closely examining the most recent archival discoveries, and peeling back layers of historical myth and misinterpretation and distortion, Guy and Fox are able to set Anne and Henry's tragic relationship against the major international events of the time, and integrate and reinterpret sources hidden in plain sight or simply misunderstood. Among other things, they dispel lingering and latently misogynistic assumptions about Anne which anachronistically presumed that a sixteenth-century woman, even a queen, could exert little to no influence on the politics and beliefs of a patriarchal society. They reveal how, in fact, Anne was a shrewd, if ruthless, politician in her own right, a woman who steered Henry and his policies, often against the advice he received from his male advisers—and whom Henry seriously contemplated making joint sovereign. Hunting the Falcon sets the facts–and some completely new finds–into a far wider frame, providing an appreciation of this misunderstood and underestimated woman. It explores how Anne organized her "side" of the royal court on novel and (in male eyes) subversive lines compared to her queenly predecessors, adopting instead French protocol by which the sexes mingled freely in her private chambers. Men could share in the women's often sexually charged courtly "pastimes" and had liberal access to Anne, and she to them—encounters from which she gained much of her political intelligence and extended her authority, and which also sowed the seeds of her own downfall. An exhilarating feat of historical research and analysis, Hunting the Falcon is also a thrilling and tragic story of a marriage that has proved of enduring fascination over the centuries. But in the hands of John Guy and Julia Fox, even the most knowledgeable reader will encounter this story as if for the first timeGrow it again
Par Elizabeth MacLeod. 1999
Instructs how to grow potted plants by taking seeds from or sections of fruits, vegetables, and other plants used for…
food. Also includes crafts and recipes. Carrot, bean, pea, garlic, peanut, melon, orange, and pineapple are among the sources. For grades 3-6. 1999Building storage stuff: 25 plans & projects to help put things in their place
Par Richard Freudenberger. 1997
Explorers with disabilities program helps
Par Boy Scouts of America. 1994
Provides a variety of programs and activities for the scout leader in an effort to include young adults with disabilities…
in the Exploring program, which includes both men and women from ages fourteen through twenty. Companion to Scouting for the Physically Handicapped (RC 9429). 1994Folk shawls: 25 knitting patterns and tales from around the world
Par Cheryl Oberle. 2000
Describes patterns for square, rectangular, and triangular wraps--many using only one color of yarn. Briefly reviews techniques, then discusses the…
heritage of each piece and gives directions for making it. The projects include the Irish diamond (square), Japanese kimono (rectangular), and lacy prairie (triangular) shawls. 2000Knitting from the top
Par Barbara Walker. 1972
Explains how knitting from the top of the garment ensures a "perfect fit with the barest minimum of calculating." Covers…
basic designs for a raglan pullover and cardigan, seamless cape and skirt, reversible pants, sleeveless sweater, seamless set-in sleeve, and classic cap, among others. 1996 foreword. 1972Making scrapbooks: complete guide to preserving your treasured memories
Par Vanessa-Ann. 1998
Presents more than seventy ideas for creating a personal scrapbook. Offers suggestions for various themes around which to create a…
book and ideas for making covers and bindings. Describes various techniques and necessary toolsA treasury of knitting patterns
Par Barbara Walker. 1998
Through the eyes of your ancestors
Par Maureen Taylor. 1999
Step-by-step instructions on compiling a family history for a school project or just as a hobby. Includes suggestions on conducting…
personal interviews, visiting genealogical libraries, researching on the Internet, and keeping records. Also provides tips on accessing and using specific resources. For junior and senior high and older readersGifts for herb lovers: over 50 projects to make and give
Par Betty Oppenheimer. 1997
Ways to use herbs in culinary, cosmetic, scented, and decorative products. Includes recipes for tea bags, herbal vinegar, bath salts,…
lip balm, and hand cream. Provides lists of materials, equipment, and step-by-step instructions for sachets, moth-repellent hangers, a living wreath, and pinecone fire startersLearn to knit afghan book
Par Barbara Walker. 1997
Explains the beginner's basics--casting on, knitting, purling, and binding off. Provides instructions for some sixty-three patterns combining the basic stitches…
in various knit-purl combinations: mosaic, slip-stitch, twist-stitch, cable, increase-decrease, and lace patterns. The completed squares are then stitched together to form an afghan. 1997 introduction. 1974