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Author
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
With over 650 colour images, basic and traditional upholstery techniques are presented in step-by-step detail. Traditional upholstery is a craft that has evolved over centuries for padding and covering chairs, seats, and sofas. Using a solid wood or webbed platform, it can involve the use of springs, lashings, stuffings of animal hair, grasses and coir, wools, hessians, and scrims, as well as bridle or stuffing ties, blind stitching, top stitching,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Anatomy & Physiology for Nursing & Healthcare Students at a Glance provides a wonderful introduction to the topic and is geared specifically towards nursing students. This is also a useful reference guide for any healthcare professional looking for a quick refresher on the human body. With concise writing that provides an overview of anatomy and physiology for students, this text is aimed at helping students develop practical skills and deliver increasingly...
Author
Series
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company, LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
""Wounds" - What a broad term! The Original Roget's International Thesaurus gives all of the following terms for "wounds": trauma, injury, hurt, lesion, cut, incision, scratch, gash, puncture, stab, laceration, mutilation, abrasion, gangrene, necrosis, and more. If Roget were a healthcare provider looking at a wound for the first time, he would not stop with just a simple surface term. In a split second, he would send all that information to his mental...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Lawns contains everything you need to know to choose and maintain the perfect lawn - whether that means formal straight lines, a playful space, or a hub for wildlife. Understand different grass types, whether to sow seed or lay turf, and maintenance techniques, including mowing, aerating, and scarifying. Discover alternatives, too, such as bulbs to add color in spring or wildflower meadows to attract pollinators....
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Beginners will find the basics laid out clearly, with an emphasis on flavor at every turn. Creativity is encouraged right from the start. While most books offer a single dumbed-down starter recipe, Mastering Homebrew presents "The Amazing Shape-Shifting Recipe," which can morph into any of a hundred different beers depending on the choices made by the brewer. Advanced brewers will find a wealth of information and ideas to increase their understanding...
Author
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Millions of people have to write for their jobs; millions want to write for their own reasons. As a result, the need for "writing skills" literature is large. Most of it falls into a few big categories: technical writing skills and references (think: Strunck and White's The Elements of Style). However, The 12 Week Year for Writers system is a writing-specific implementation of The 12 Week Year productivity system, created over many years of Thrall's...
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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"The origins of Christmas lie in an Egyptian festival on 6 January, which spread to much of the Christian world as a celebration of the birth and/or baptism of Christ and known as the Epiphany or Theophany. The church at Rome did not adopt this festival but later instituted a celebration of the nativity of Christ on 25 December, which gradually supplanted its observance on 6 January in other churches, leaving this latter occasion as a commemoration...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Roses contains everything you need to bring spectacular colors and gorgeous scents to your garden. Learn how to grow and care for various roses with tips on selecting the right site, planting, and pruning. Discover the perfect roses for your own outdoor space with a handy directory of the best varieties for every situation, as well as the ideal plants to grow alongside them. With their ease of cultivation, tolerance...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Start your journey to becoming a Pokémon Master by finding out everything you ever needed to know about your favorite Pokémon and their Trainers. Discover their amazing stats, special skills, and battle styles, as well as getting expert tips on how to catch and care for them. Plus, take a fun quiz to test if you've really powered-up your knowledge. With this awesome guide, you'll be a top Trainer in no time!
Author
Publisher
[M & M Limitless Online Inc.]
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"This guide will transform you from the dowdy office bore to the dynamic conversationalist that everyone wants to chat with. Not only will this information make people like you but it will also teach you the arts of flattery and persuasion without being a brown-noser! Not only does this guide explore what to say but it also teaches you how to act and think as well as the biggest no-no's when it comes to winning people over. In a world where conversations...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Orchids contains everything you need to raise stunning, long-lasting blooms for your indoor space. Learn how to grow and care for various orchids with tips on positioning, feeding, watering, and propagation. A handy troubleshooting guide shows you how to recognize ailing plants, revive neglected orchids, and spot common diseases. From hanging baskets and bark rafts to corsages and bridal bouquets, get inspired...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"The first part of the book will be a brief discussion of materials; the bulk of the book will consist of lessons, beginning with simple insects (such as a ladybug) and progressing to more complicated forms, such as butterflies. Each lesson will start with basic shapes and then add detail and color. There will be a total of 15 lessons. A final section will highlight artwork created by six of Zebith's students, with brief discussions of the technical...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"How cool would it be to know how to build a fire, build your own shelter, find your food (and cook it too), and survive almost any environment? Now you can learn all the basic bushcraft skills from expert survivalist Dan Wowak. You'll learn how to build the perfect fire, how to build all types of shelters, how to navigate your way through all types of terrain, how to forage for food, how to identify all types of plants and animals, and how to live...
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Make your garden and home look and smell heavenly with this accessible gardening guide that explains how to grow fragrant flowers outdoors and bring natural scents indoors by creating floral arrangements, scented beauty products, and more"--
17) Bitcoin
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A primer on the currency alternative that's changing the world. Bitcoin can be a bit puzzling to the uninitiated. Ledger? Blockchain? Mining? These cryptocurrency concepts aren't going away, and there are tremendous opportunities for those with some know-how to get onboard with the crypto culture. Bitcoin For Dummies helps you get un-puzzled, learn the Bitcoin basics, and discover the possibilities in the new world of digital currencies. With this...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"For gardeners who are ready to take their efforts to the next level by planting for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife by focusing on restoring native habitat and using sustainable practices, this offers more than 200 recommendations of specific cultivars, sustainability tips, and facts about how to grarden organically. Regional recommendations are tailored to attracting specific pollinators; planting diagrams and plans show the possibilities...
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Fully updated to cover the latest version of iPadOS and all the newest features, iPad & iPad Pro For Dummies is your fun, full-color guide to the most popular tablet on the market. There are a lot of things you can do with an iPad: browse the internet, take photos and videos, manage your schedule, play games, stream media, create documents, send e-mail, and beyond. Learn how to tackle everything from the basics to more advanced iPad operations, and...
Author
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"This book is tailored for those who are just setting out on their drawing journey. Its unique teaching method blends 80% clear instructions with 20% room for your imagination to soar. It's like a magical treasure map where you get to explore and discover your artistic path! But that's not all -- consider this book your personal compass in the vast world of art. Wondering what you truly enjoy drawing? Many beginners face this challenge. Fear not,...