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Book SynopsisLiv Wan is a world-traveling designer and illustrator who loves to bring people joy through her fun and cheerful art. When she's not working, you'll find her gardening, cooking delicious food, and spending time with her family in west London.

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Book SynopsisLiv Wan is a world-traveling designer and illustrator who loves to bring people joy through her fun and cheerful art. When she's not working, you'll find her gardening, cooking delicious food, and spending time with her family in west London.

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Book Synopsis''Absolutely gorgeous'' - Beth Kempton, author of Calm Christmas ''Magnificent! As satisfying as kicking through Autumn leaves and as warming as a mug of spiced cider - an eye-opening guide to a beautiful time of year.'' - Chris AddisonEvery page holds a treat to unwrap in this gorgeous advent calendar of a book.From Equinox to Solstice, Diwali to Epiphany - countdown to Christmas with poems, inspirations and little moments of comfort and joy. Dip into the pages of this little treasury and you''ll find plenty to inspire you: from the festivals that sprinkle the days of October and November, to a daily delight for Advent and the Twelve Days of Christmas. Full of traditions, poems, stories and ideas for things to make and do, it''s a celebration of all that we share across time, cultures and continents. A beautifully wise and calm companion to your festive season. Perhaps you''ll have a go at making sloe gin when the berries are ripe in the hedgerows, or make popcorn on Walt Disney''s birthday, or settle down with a hot chocolate to read ''Twas the Night Before Christmas. You might be tempted to peel a satsuma whilst discovering a little bit more about this festive fruit, or learn how many cultures hold ancient festivals of light. Or you might decide to simply take a moment to pause and enjoy a little page of peace in the whirl of counting down the sleeps. Let us guide you through this most magical time of year . . .Trade ReviewAbsolutely gorgeous -- Beth KemptonA perfect gift -- Alexandra HeminsleyMagnificent! As satisfying as kicking through Autumn leaves and as warming as a mug of spiced cider - an eye-opening guide to a beautiful time of year. -- Chris AddisonThis book is a treasure trove of lovely ideas to celebrate the festive season, starting with special days in October and November, and then giving daily delights for December, from poems to recipes and ways to celebrate. * Miranda Mills (@mirandasbookcase) *[Christmas is Coming] is full of love, joy and fun, which is basically all you need at Christmas. -- Annie LyonsWonderful and one that I will reread every Christmas! -- @_the_book_bug_

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Book SynopsisA stitch pattern dictionary is a must-have for every knitter's bookshelf. A collection of stitch combinations - everything from basic knit-and-purl stitches to more complex cables, lace and colourwork - enables knitters to create their own designs or modify existing patterns with ease.Table of ContentsCHAPTER 1 Knit and Purl Patterns 1 CHAPTER 2 Rib Patterns 37 CHAPTER 3 Bobbles and Textured Stitches 61 CHAPTER 4 Slipstitch Patterns 77 CHAPTER 5 Twist-Stitch Patterns 91 CHAPTER 6 Cable Patterns 108 CHAPTER 7 Drop-stitch, Yarn Overs, Eyelet, and Lace 142 CHAPTER 8 Borders and Edgings 160 CHAPTER 9 Creative Stitches and Combinations 173 CHAPTER 10 Color Knitting 184 Stranded Color Patterns Intarsia Patterns and Motifs Color-Slip Patterns Appendix: Glossary 235

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Book SynopsisGet hooked on the art of crochet The crochet craze has taken the craft world by storm. If you''ve caught the bug and want to take your skills from beginner to beguiling, look no further than the friendly guidance in this bestselling guide. In Crocheting For Dummies, 3rd Edition, you''ll find out how to choose the right hooks and yarns to complete your project, switch colors as you go, utilize various crochet stiches for different looks, and so much more. Online companion project videos will help readers master the concepts and techniques covered in the book. Julia Roberts and countless other celebrities are doing itand you can, too! Taking the intimidation out of the timeless art of crocheting, this updated edition gives crafters of every skill level the knowledge and know-how to choose the right tools, create basic stitches, and finish off their work to make beautiful pieces of art. From learning to create consistency with gauge swatches to decoding pattTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Crochet 101 5 CHAPTER 1: Hooking into a Life of Crochet 7 CHAPTER 2: Essential Equipment 15 CHAPTER 3: Creating Consistency with Gauge 33 CHAPTER 4: Decoding Crochet Patterns 41 Part 2: Basic Stitches and Techniques 57 CHAPTER 5: Focusing on Fundamental Stitches 59 CHAPTER 6: Expanding Your Stitch Choices 89 CHAPTER 7: Crochet, More or Less: Increasing and Decreasing Stitches 121 CHAPTER 8: I’ve Been Here Before: Crocheting in Circles 137 CHAPTER 9: Multicolored Crochet 161 Part 3: Advanced Stitches and Techniques 175 CHAPTER 10: Fancy That: Stitches That Steal the Show 177 CHAPTER 11: Creating Texture in Unexpected Ways 193 CHAPTER 12: Like Knitting with a Hook: Tunisian Crochet 217 CHAPTER 13: Filet and Mesh Crochet: Creating a New Style 239 CHAPTER 14: Piecemeal: Crocheting Motifs 263 Part 4: Putting It All Together 277 CHAPTER 15: Connecting the Parts: Joining Seams 279 CHAPTER 16: Design 101: Crocheting Your First Sweater 299 CHAPTER 17: Finishing Functionally: Borders, Buttons, and Pockets 315 CHAPTER 18: Neatness Counts: Fixing, Blocking, and Caring for Your Work 337 Part 5: The Part of Tens 351 CHAPTER 19: Ten Ways to Do Good with Crochet 353 CHAPTER 20: Ten Variations on Crochet 365 Index 373

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Book SynopsisAn illustrated guide showing how to create beautiful, timeless pieces, whether you''re picking up needles for the first time or a seasoned pro looking for advanced patterns From scarves and sweaters to bags, pillows, and more, you''ll find lots of projects for practicing and perfecting your knitting skills in Knitting For Dummies, which includes an instructional online video showing you the actual knitting techniques being done step-by-step. Experienced and novice crafters alike can benefit from the book''s step-by-step instructions that explain knitting in plain English. For anyone new to knitting, this hands-on friendly guide shows you how to Cast on, knit, purl, and bind off -- the four basic skills needed to complete any knitting Decipher pattern instructions and charts Combine knit and purl stitches with increases and decreases for different effects Create different kinds of cables, lace, and more ReadTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Knitting 5 Chapter 1: Two Needles, a Ball of Yarn, and a Little Know-how 7 Chapter 2: Tools of the Trade 15 Chapter 3: Taking the Mystery Out of Patterns and Gauge 41 Part 2: Knitting Primer 55 Chapter 4: The Fundamentals: Casting On, Knitting, Purling, and Binding Off 57 Chapter 5: Basic Stitches You’ll Use Again and Again 77 Chapter 6: Techniques Every Knitter Should Know 89 Chapter 7: Oops! Fixing Common Mistakes 109 Chapter 8: Knitting in the Round 123 Chapter 9: Practicing with Simple Projects 133 Part 3: Techniques for the More Experienced Knitter 149 Chapter 10: Adding Interest with Stripes 151 Chapter 11: Cable Musings and Interesting Twists 171 Chapter 12: Let the Sun Shine In: Knitting Lace 195 Chapter 13: Fair Isle and Intarsia Techniques 215 Chapter 14: Fulling Fun: Making Your Project’s Presence Felt 237 Part 4: Making Knitted Garments 249 Chapter 15: Anatomy of a Sweater Pattern 251 Chapter 16: How to Knit a Sweater, Step by Step 259 Chapter 17: Getting It Together: Blocking and Assembling Your Pieces 275 Chapter 18: Finishing Touches: Neckbands, Edging, Buttonholes, and More 303 Chapter 19: Starter Garments 319 Part 5: The Part of Tens 339 Chapter 20: Ten Quick Knitting Projects and Gifts 341 Chapter 21: Ten Unkinking Exercises for Knitters 353 Part 6: Appendixes 357 Appendix A: More Stitches and Cool Effects 359 Appendix B: Knitting Resources 373 Index 377

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Book 1: Getting Started 5 Chapter 1: Needles, Hooks, and Other Tools 7 Chapter 2: Yearning for Yarn 25 Chapter 3: Right-Sizing with Gauge 43 Chapter 4: Reading Patterns 55 Book 2: Knitting Basics 77 Chapter 1: Knitting Fundamentals 79 Chapter 2: Basic Stitches 99 Chapter 3: Techniques Every Knitter Should Know 109 Chapter 4: Knitting in the Round 129 Chapter 5: Fixing Common Mistakes 139 Book 3: Crocheting Basics 151 Chapter 1: Focusing on Fundamental Stitches 153 Chapter 2: Expanding Your Stitch Choices 187 Chapter 3: Increasing and Decreasing Stitches 215 Chapter 4: Crocheting in Circles 231 Chapter 5: Multicolored Crochet 249 Book 4: Expanding Your Skills 263 Chapter 1: Knitting Stripes 265 Chapter 2: Creating Cables 283 Chapter 3: Crochet Stitches That Create Pattern and Texture 305 Chapter 4: Tunisian Crochet 339 Chapter 5: Crocheting Motifs 361 Chapter 6: Making Lace 373 Book 5: Popular Projects 411 Chapter 1: Scarves, Wraps, and Hats 413 Chapter 2: Home Decor 439 Chapter 3: Baby and Kid Projects 455 Chapter 4: Bags for All Occasions 475 Book 6: Sweaters 501 Chapter 1: Anatomy of a Knitted Sweater Pattern 503 Chapter 2: Knitting a Sweater, Step by Step 511 Chapter 3: Knitting Neckbands, Edging, Buttonholes, and More 531 Chapter 4: Crocheting Your First Sweater 547 Chapter 5: Crocheting Sweater Edges and Buttonholes 563 Book 7: Finishing Touches 577 Chapter 1: Blocking and Felting 579 Chapter 2: Joining Pieces 601 Chapter 3: Caring for Your Work 625 Index 631

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Book SynopsisThe sports gambling book you can bet on Sports betting combines America's national pastime (sports) with its national passion (gambling). In the U.S., more than a third of the population bets on at least one sporting event every year. With the recent lifting of the federal ban on sports gambling, states are pushing legislation to take advantage of the new potential source of revenue. The best sports betting books are data driven, statistically honest, and offer ways to take action. Sports Betting For Dummies will cover the basics, as well as delving into more nuanced topics. You'll find all the need-to-know information on types of bets, statistics, handicapping fundamentals, and more. Betting on football, basketball, baseball, and other sportsBetting on special events, such as the Superbowl or the OlympicsMoney managementBetting on the internet With handy tips, tricks, and tools, Sports Betting For Dummies shows you how to place the right bet at the right timeto get the right payoffTable of ContentsForeword xv Introduction 1 About This Book 1 Before You Go Any Further 3 Foolish Assumptions 4 Icons Used in This Book 5 Beyond the Book 5 Where to Go from Here 5 Part 1: Sports Betting Basics 7 Chapter 1: Betting Sports for Fun and Profit 9 Eight Days in October 10 A surprise win 10 Victory’s revenge 10 Finding profit in the roller coaster 11 Do Sports Bettors Win? 12 The Wagers of Sin 14 Fans and Bettors: Better Fans 15 Sharps and squares 16 Advantage bettors 17 Why 50 Percent Doesn’t Cut It 17 52.38 is the new 50 18 How sports bettors win 19 Comparative betting success 20 What Kind of Sports Bettor Are You? 20 Financially interested fan 21 Ace Rothstein-esque 21 Data guru 22 Spread shredder 22 A little of everything 23 The Legal Landscape of Sports Betting 23 I’m not a lawyer but 23 Federal laws 24 The Supreme Court to the rescue 25 State laws 25 Sports betting and organized crime 28 What Can’t I Bet On? 29 Setting Some Goals (and Limits) 29 This Is Your Brain on Gambling 30 Chapter 2: The Basic Bets 33 The Betting Contract 34 The premises of the promise 34 Monetary policy 36 All’s fair 36 Overloading the odds 37 Illuminating examples 37 An introduction to betting with odds 40 Betting against a Bookmaker 42 The moneyline 43 A quick look at vigorish (the vig) 50 Point Spreads: Thumb on the Scale 50 Losing team, winning bet 52 Half is enough 53 Point spread = 0 54 Betting on a point spread 54 Over/Under Betting 56 Multi-Bet Wagers 58 Parlays: Let it ride 58 Parlay odds 60 Teasers: A little help 61 Variations on a Theme 62 Exotic bets 63 Prop bets 63 Chapter 3: The House 65 The Sports Betting Business 66 Inventing the modern sports book 67 Today’s business 67 In-Person Betting 67 The big board: Reading the betting menu 68 Step by step: How to place an in-person bet 74 And in the end, the odds you get are equal to the odds you give 75 The morning after 76 Online Betting 76 Domestic online sports books 78 Offshore sports books 78 Betting kiosks/casino apps 79 I Got a Guy: Private Bookmakers 79 State Lotteries 81 Part 2: Betting Smart 83 Chapter 4: Beating the - Odds 85 A Tale of Two Numbers 85 Great expectation 86 Breakin’ even 2: Electric boogaloo 87 Positive EV, No Instructions Included 88 The missing piece: Win probability 89 Pennies on the dollar 89 Staying positive 90 Bookmakers and Odds 91 Holding onto the handle 92 Book balancing 93 Balancing the Books 97 Odds as a price 97 An odds life 99 Sharp objects 102 Bookmaking Business Models 107 Market makers: The odds stork 107 Market followers 107 The SuperMegaCup odds life cycle example 108 Early money/late money 109 World premier odds 109 The early bird gets the risk (and the reward) 110 Odds at odds 111 Chapter 5: The Best Bettor Habits 113 Winning Habits: A Quick Review 114 Betting Approaches 114 An idealized bet selection process 115 The goal of bet allocation 116 Financial diversity 117 The value of outs 120 Bet sizing 121 The Importance of Record-Keeping 125 Measures of success 126 Bet records 126 Bankrolling 127 The time dimension 127 Time as a flat circle 128 Where do you stand? 128 Establishing a fiscal period 129 How to think about a wealthroll 131 Rolling your own 132 Metric Superiority: Winning Percentage versus ROI versus Profit 134 ROI 134 Profit (and loss) 136 Win/loss records 139 Chapter 6: Full Frontal Nudity (and Some Statistics and Probability) 141 Thanks for Nothing, Ancestors 142 Narratives instead of numbers 143 Probabilities and Single-Outcome Events 144 Alternate universes would be nice 145 Statistical analysis as a process to find truth(iness) 146 Overdue: The Gambler’s Fallacy 147 How Randomness Masquerades as Non-Randomness 148 The fundamental assumption of randomness 149 Inserting randomness into sports assertions 149 Descriptive versus predictive 151 Predictably random: The bell curve 152 The Matter of Sample Size 153 The Law of Large Numbers 154 Standard deviation: You can do this 156 The Wonderful, Life-Changing Beauty of the Amazing Gambler’s Z-Score 160 Zee origin story 160 The Z-score and sports betting 161 Chapter 7: Handicapping the Fundamentals 165 The Challenges of Fundamental Analysis 166 Outside the Lines, between the Ears 167 The home-field advantage example 168 The benefits of fundamental analysis 168 The downside of fundamental analysis 169 Universal Fundamentals Concepts 171 Matchup 171 Rest and fatigue 175 Travel 176 Recent performance 177 Strength of competition 178 Motivation 178 Team Sports Factors 180 Overall talent and speed 180 Game plan 181 Coaching 181 Schedule/spot analysis 182 External Factors 182 Weather 183 Rules changes 183 Officiating 183 Venue and crowd 184 Measuring Performance Variance 184 Chapter 8: Technical Analysis and Modeling 187 Like Math, but Fancier 188 Analytics 188 Modeling 189 De-randomizing historical data 191 Systems and Angles 192 Betting systems 193 Betting angles 194 The Benefits of Data-Driven Analysis 195 What Gets Lost in the Numbers 197 Systems, like all handicapping, require patience 197 Games change over time 197 Teams change over time 197 There is no such thing as a single spread or total 198 The betting market assimilates winning systems into the odds 198 Complexity and the Scourge of P-Hacking 199 Characteristics of a Good System or Angle 201 Statistically significant 201 Predictive 201 Bettable 201 Timely 202 Frequent (enough) 202 A First Look at Trend-Spotting Tools 202 How it works 203 Querying previous games 204 Today’s games 205 Chapter 9: Power Ratings 207 Ranking, Rating? What’s the Difference? 208 Totally rated 208 Power rating strengths 210 Power rating weaknesses 210 Developing a Power Rating of Your Own 211 Plagiarism is the sincerest form of flattery 212 Your first power rating 212 P.E class 214 Game-by-game data 215 What to do in early season 217 Putting it all together in Excel 220 Part 3: Winning One Sport at a Time 225 Chapter 10: Betting to Win on the NFL 27 Today’s NFL Game 228 The Evolution of NFL Spreads and Totals 230 Common NFL Bets 231 Notation 231 Derivative betting and props 231 Futures betting 232 Betting sides 233 Total bets 237 Betting the NFL Preseason 239 Preseason lines and limits 240 Preseason as predictor 241 Betting on head coaches 241 BET on week 2 losers 243 Other preseason betting factors 243 NFL Fundamentals 244 Schedule spot (travel, bye week) 244 Injuries 247 Weather 248 NFL Systems and Angles 250 BET Belichick’s slow starts 250 BET a case of the Mondays 251 BET restless on the road 251 BET growing totals 251 Chapter 11: Betting to Win on College Football 253 The College Football Schedule 254 Scoring Overview 255 College Football Bets 257 College football sides 257 Margin of victory 257 College football totals 259 Using push frequency to select the best odds 260 Multiples: Parlays and teasers in college football 264 Thinking about teaser and parlay odds 265 Offseason Evaluation and Betting 267 That returning starters thing 267 Alternatives to returning starters 268 BET on hope as a strategy? 269 Summer betting 270 Why don’t you just meet me in the middle? 270 Regular Season Betting 271 Essential statistics for betting 272 Rest 272 Running up the score 274 Quarter scoring trends 275 Runnin’ and gunnin’ 276 Turnovers 277 Betting the Post Season 279 Revenge is overrated 279 Postseason motivation 280 Saving yourself 280 More College Football Systems 281 BET under the home back to back 281 BET far to go 282 BET over the hype 282 BET kick ’em when they’re down 283 BET with the hype just this once 283 BET over the early season mismatch 284 Chapter 12: Betting to Win on NBA Basketball 287 Betting the Offensive Explosion 288 One and a Half Curses 289 The NBA Betting Market 290 Preseason betting 291 Postseason betting 292 BET on #2 Live Crew 294 Common NBA Bets 294 Sides 294 The top of the key 296 NBA moneyline 296 Totals 298 Early season herding 298 Quarters and halves 299 Handicapping factors in NBA 299 NBA Systems and Angles 304 Regular season 305 Postseason 306 Chapter 13: Betting to Win on College Basketball 309 The Basics of College Basketball 310 Size of market 311 The efficiency of the NCAA basketball betting market 311 The College Basketball Betting Cycle 312 Preseason 312 The regular season 312 Postseason 312 Betting on Games 312 Full game spread 313 Full game total 316 The great under 316 Wagering on the 1st and 2nd half 318 Extreme total games 320 Overtime games 320 Buying points (or not) 321 NCAA Basketball Teasers 324 College Basketball Angles 325 DON’T BET the slider 325 BET spread streakers 326 BET over conference surprises 326 Betting the NCAA Tournament 327 Seed-by-seed results 328 Spread records 330 BET tourney twofer against and under big tourney faves 330 Chapter 14: Betting to Win on Major League Baseball 331 The Basics of Major League Baseball 332 Baseball Bets and Odds 333 The baseball moneyline 334 Total runs bet 336 Run line bet 336 Baseball’s “ACTION” condition 338 9 divided by 2 = 5 inning lines 339 Other common baseball bets 341 Baseball Scoring Patterns 344 Runs per game 344 Runs per inning 344 Assessing hot and cold streaks 345 Starting Pitching and MLB Odds 346 BET on rest 346 Home/away splits 347 The Park Factor 348 Park factor statistics 348 Park factor research opportunities 349 Weather 349 Let me tell you about wind 349 You are my density 350 Other weather effects 351 Betting against the Public 352 Team streaks 352 BET the win streak ends here 353 More streak betting 354 MLB Systems and Angles 354 BET under extreme totals! 355 BET big favorites! 356 BET pitcher’s duel losers! 357 Part 4: Mastering the Craft 359 Chapter 15: You versus You 361 Who Actually Wins at Sports Betting? 362 Decision-Making and Judgment 363 Heuristics 363 Insensitivity to predictability 364 Information cannot inoculate you from randomness 365 The illusion of validity 365 Thin-slicing 366 Misunderstanding regression to the mean 366 More Cognitive Biases 367 The Gambler’s Fallacy 367 Confirmation bias 368 Recency bias 369 Availability bias 370 Familiarity bias 370 Peas and carrots 370 The Gambler’s Fallacy’s evil twin: The Hot Hand 371 The Momentum Fallacy 371 The Fundamental Sports Betting Attribution Error (FSBAE) 372 Chapter 16: The Sports Bettors’ Essential Excel Toolkit 373 Excel Stuff Even Non-Bettors Should Know 374 Reference types 374 Naming cells and ranges 376 Find values in a table with VLookup 378 Conditional love: Using IF statements 380 Eliminating errors with IfError 383 Essential Gambler’s Formulas 384 Translating moneyline odds into break-even win percentage 384 Win probability into an equivalent moneyline 385 Greater than 50% chance to equivalent moneyline 385 Tracking win% 386 Normalized winning percentage 386 Discounting wins 387 Kelly Criterion formula 389 The Gambler’s Z 389 Part 5: The Part of Tens 391 Chapter 17: Ten Betting Mistakes You Should Avoid 393 Chasing the Late-Night Slumpbuster 393 Spinning Your Records 394 Limiting Your Options 394 Realism: It’s Not Just for Pre-Raphaelite Artists 395 Thinking Yesterday’s Game = Today’s Game 396 Passing on Passing 396 Paying for Picks 397 Falling for the Five Star Fallacy 397 Listening to “Experts” 397 Being Too Focused on Averages 398 Chapter 18: 10 (or so) Books You Should Devour to Make Yourself a Better Sports Bettor 401 The Signal and the Noise by Nate Silver 401 SuperForecasting by Philip E Tetlock and Dan Gardner 402 Confidence by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic 402 Superbookie by Art Manteris 402 Failure by Stuart Firestein 403 Scorecasting by Tobias Moskowitz 403 How to Lie with Statistics by Darrell Huff 403 Sharper by Poker Joe 404 The Big Short by Michael Lewis 404 The Black Swan by Nassim Taleb 405 Moby Dick by Herman Melville 405 Part 6: Appendixes 407 Appendix A: The Best Online Resources for Sports Bettors 409 Appendix B: Online Sports Book Comparison 415 Index 419

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 2 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 3 Beyond the Book 3 Where to Go from Here 4 Part 1: Everything’s Bigger In Texas: Welcome to Texas Hold’em! 5 Chapter 1: A Bird’s-Eye View of Texas Hold’em 7 Considering Why You Want to Play 8 Working with Game Dynamics 9 The importance of position 9 Playing move by move 10 Moving Up a Notch 13 Gleaning your opponents 13 Playing the roles 14 Figuring in math 15 Places You Can Play 16 Home games 16 Casinos and poker rooms 16 Online 17 Chapter 2: Ranking and Reading a Hand 19 Hand Rankings 19 High card only — no pairs 21 One pair 21 Two pair 21 Three-of-a-kind 21 Straight 22 Flush 22 Full house 22 Four-of-a-kind 22 Straight flush 23 Royal flush 23 Reading a Hand 23 Straightforward hands 23 Subtle hands 24 Counterfeiting 26 Paying a Hand 29 The winner 29 Tie hands 30 Chapter 3: Just Tell Me How to Play: Texas Hold’em Basics 31 The Order of Play 31 The Dealer Button 32 Dealing the Cards 33 The hole cards 33 The flop 35 The turn 35 The river 35 The showdown 36 Posting Blinds 38 Betting 40 Spread-Limit Hold’em 41 Limit Hold’em 41 Pot-Limit Hold’em 42 No-Limit Hold’em 43 The Importance of Your Bankroll 44 Recommended bankroll sizes 44 Moving up and moving down in limits 46 Poker Etiquette 48 Handling your cards 48 Handling your chips 50 Playing in turn 51 Tipping the dealer 51 Keeping an eye on the game 51 Watching your manners 53 Part 2: Texas Hold’em: Play By Play 55 Chapter 4: Beginning with Two 57 The Importance of Position 58 Early position 58 Middle position 59 Late position 60 The hands you should play, by relative position at a table 61 Considering the Players in a Hand 64 Keeping track of the number of players 64 Watching the types of players 65 Hands You Should and Shouldn’t Play 67 Probable winners 67 Quite possible losers 67 Borderline hands 69 Using “Fold or Raise” to Make a Call 69 Chapter 5: Flopping ’Til You’re Dropping 71 Fitting or Folding 71 Great flops 72 Good flops 72 Very borderline flops 73 Downright dangerous flops 74 Just plain bad flops 74 Betting the Flop 75 Sizing up the table for a bet 76 Making the bet 77 Calling a Bet 78 Raising the Dough 80 Check-Raising 81 Getting a Free Card 84 The free card setup 84 Defending against a free card 85 Chapter 6: Taking Your Turn 87 Watching a Hand Fill Out 87 To check-raise or bet: That is the question 88 Made flushes: The notable exception 89 Watching for “hidden” improvements 91 Keeping Track of the Action 92 Determining a hit 93 Comprehending the miss 94 Chapter 7: Dipping in the River 97 Plotting Your Course During Final Betting 97 All checking, no dancing 98 Walking through the firestorm 99 Betting in moderation 100 Deciding if you’re being bluffed 101 Showing a Hand or Not? 102 Watching for Mistakes 105 Part 3: Movin’ On To Higher Stakes: Advanced Strategies Of Hold’em 109 Chapter 8: Playing the Players 111 Classifying Players 112 Aggressive versus passive players 112 Tight as an oyster or loose as a goose? 113 Combining your evaluations 114 Looking for Tells 117 Watching the right place at the right time 117 Who’s acting and who isn’t? 118 Watching other people’s hands 118 Listening to what people say 120 Involuntary reactions 122 Failing all else 122 Zeroing In on Specifics 124 Figuring out the table in order 124 Looking at individuals 125 Chapter 9: Bluffing: When Everything Isn’t What It Appears to Be 127 The Basics of Bluffing 128 Your turn not to tell 128 Don’t bluff people worse than you 129 Making your bluff count 130 When to Bluff 131 Bluffing based on your image of “predictability” 131 Looking at your hand from the outside 133 Bluffing in the right game 134 Who to Bluff 136 Preying on weak personalities 136 Taking advantage of other situations 138 The Semi-Bluff 139 When to semi-bluff 139 Why semi-bluff? 140 You’re Caught — Now What? 141 Chapter 10: Maximizing Your Win: Check-Raising and Trapping 143 Mastering the Art of Check-Raising 143 Bluffing on a check-raise 143 Playing a good hand on a check-raise 144 Considering a check-raise 145 Check-raising round by round 146 Trapping through Slow Play 147 Timing a slow-play 147 Understanding the Theory of Two 148 Executing the slow-play 149 Maximizing Your Returns 150 Deciding when to sit back 150 Rafting the river: Check or bet? 150 Chapter 11: Camouflaging Your Play and Dodging Traps 153 Setting Expectations throughout a Game 153 Setting a style 154 Changing your style 156 Avoiding Pitfalls 157 When aggressive players merely call 157 Raising and reraising after rounds of checking in Limit 159 Judging when you’re dominated 159 Chapter 12: Considering Mathematics 161 Differentiating Fact from Fiction in Math and Poker 162 Knowing that close enough is good enough 162 Understanding players is better than understanding numbers 163 Taking a Shortcut with Math 165 Counting your “outs” 165 Calculating your pot odds 167 Combining outs and pot odds 168 Using quick math tricks 168 Considering implied odds 169 Flipping a coin 170 Using Math to Your Advantage 174 Memorizing a little goes a long way 174 Calculating deeper 175 Chapter 13: Advancing Your Knowledge 179 Playing with Game Theory 180 Grasping the meaning of game theory 180 Understanding how to use it 180 Cashing In on Equity Theory 183 Cross-breeding the animal of psychology with the beast of mathematics 183 Going back to square one 190 Part 4: Casinos, Card Rooms, and the Internet: Places to Play Hold’em 191 Chapter 14: There’s No Place Like Home: Playing in Private Games 193 Determining the Level and Type of Play 194 Identifying stakes and games 194 Playing with friends 196 Meeting strangers 197 What You Should Give 197 Skimming the pot 198 Bringing on the refreshments 199 What You Can Get 199 Enjoying the situation 200 Watching the action 200 Looking for the unusual 201 Chapter 15: Opting for the Internet: Online Games 205 Choosing a Site 206 Narrowing down your options 206 Transferring money 208 Exploring the bonuses 208 Watching Your Back 211 Being wary of the robot revolution 211 Spotting collusion 212 Chapter 16: Harrah’s, Here I Come: Playing in Card Rooms 215 Playing in a Professional Card Room 215 Introducing the staff 216 Getting started 218 Exploring your possibilities 219 Avoiding Common Mistakes 222 Betting properly 223 Playing in turn 223 Raising properly 223 Minding your own money 224 Playing only your hand 224 Trying to Score a Jackpot 225 High-hand jackpots 225 Specific-hand jackpots 225 Bad-beat jackpots 226 Qualifying for jackpots 227 Chapter 17: Competing in Tournaments 229 Coming to Grips with the Differences 230 Tourney basics 230 Rebuying and adding on 234 Prize structures 238 Understanding Your Chip Position 239 Your position at your table 240 Your position in the tourney as a whole 240 Playing Your Way Through 241 Shifting tables 241 Maneuvering relative to the herd 241 Seating adjustments 245 Bursting the bubble 245 Adjusting Your Play for Prizes 246 Keeping your eyes on the prize 246 Splitting the prize money 248 Part 5: The Part of Tens 251 Chapter 18: Ten Differences between Online and Real-World Play 253 Not Telling in Live Action 254 Adjusting to the Speed 254 Understanding Position 255 Taking Up Space 255 Getting at Your Cash 256 Becoming “Serious” in the Real World 256 Adding Up Online Mathematics 257 Tipping the Dealer 257 Changing Your Venue 258 Keeping Track of Your Online Cash 258 Chapter 19: (Almost) Ten Common Mistakes 259 Playing Too Many Starting Hands 259 Playing Tired 260 Playing Too Low or Too High a Limit 260 Coin-Flipping Too Often in Tournaments 261 Ignoring What You Know about Players at Your Table 261 Becoming Impatient 262 Staying Too Long in a Tough Game 263 Letting Your Emotions Get the Best of You 263 Treating Your Internet Money Like It’s Fake 264 Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Improve Your Home Game 265 Upgrading Your Deck 266 Chipping Up 266 Chowing Down 267 Lighting Up 267 Venting It All 267 Trashing the Place 268 Wiping Out the Badness 268 Standardizing Chairs 268 Getting Tabled 269 Renting Your Game 269 Chapter 21: Ten Bad Beats 271 Red versus Spudnut 271 Woman Beaten by Madness 272 Hellmuth Yanks His Hair Out 272 Nuts about Flushes 273 Moneymaker 273 Moneymaker, Part Deux 274 When Wheels Go Flat 274 No-Limit Means No-Money 275 Mr Aggressive versus Johnny Conservative 275 Not All Beats Are Bad 276 Chapter 22: Ten Things You Can Do to Improve Your Hold’em Game 277 Studying Your Way Up 277 Showing Off Your Game 278 Keeping Track of Your Bankroll 279 Exercising 279 Digging into the Math 280 Reading Poker Websites 280 Scoring a Free Magazine 281 Throwing in the Towel 281 Meditating 282 Playing Other Games 282 Glossary 283 Index 291

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Casino Gambling Basics: Everything You Need to Know to Start 7 Chapter 1: Casino Gambling 101: The Inside Scoop 9 Chapter 2: Taking a Quick Stroll Through the Casino 27 Chapter 3: Probability, Odds, and a Bit of Luck: What You Need to Succeed 41D Chapter 4: Managing Your Money in a Casino 53 Part 2: Conquering the Table Games 71 Chapter 5: Minding Your Gambling Manners 73 Chapter 6: Will Bluff for Food: Poker 95 Chapter 7: The Easiest Game to Beat: Blackjack 121 Chapter 8: Rolling the Dice: Craps 143 Chapter 9: Spinning Wheel Goes Round n’ Round: Roulette 169 Chapter 10: Baccarat: Not Just For High-Rollers 189 Part 3: Beyond the Tables: Slots, Video Poker, Sports Betting, and More 205 Chapter 11: Tackling the “Riskier” Table Games 207 Chapter 12: Mastering the Slots 223 Chapter 13: Scoring Big in Video Poker 243 Chapter 14: Striking the Mother Lode: Keno and Bingo 261 Chapter 15: From the Cubs to the Bears: Sports Betting 279 Part 4: Taking Casino Gambling to a Different Level 307 Chapter 16: More than Just the Derby: Betting on Horse Racing 309 Chapter 17: Gambling Online and in the Comfort of Home 327 Chapter 18: The Wild World of Tournaments 339 Part 5: The Part of Tens 357 Chapter 19: Ten Cool Places to Gamble 359 Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Score Comps 367 Appendix A: Important Resources 373 Index 379

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Discovering Card Games 7 Chapter 1: Card Game Basics 9 Chapter 2: Solitaire 21 Chapter 3: Children’s Games 45 Part 2: Getting Rid of Cards 61 Chapter 4: Rummy 63 Chapter 5: Canasta 85 Chapter 6: Eights 103 Chapter 7: Fan Tan 113 Part 3: Taking Tricks 121 Chapter 8: Whist 123 Chapter 9: Oh Hell! and Other Exact Bidding Games 137 Chapter 10: Euchre 153 Chapter 11: Spades 165 Chapter 12: Mini-Bridge and Contract Bridge 181 Part 4: Scoring or Avoiding Points 191 Chapter 13: Hearts 193 Chapter 14: Pinochle 205 Chapter 15: Setback 229 Part 5: Adding and Climbing 241 Chapter 16: Cribbage 243 Chapter 17: President 259 Chapter 18: Blackjack 271 Part 6: Playing Poker 287 Chapter 19: Shuffling Through Poker Basics 289 Chapter 20: Draw Poker 303 Chapter 21: Stud Poker 311 Chapter 22: Texas Hold ’Em 321 Chapter 23: Omaha 339 Part 7: The Part of Tens 353 Chapter 24: Ten Ways to Improve Your Game and Have More Fun 355 Chapter 25: Ten Places to Find More Information on Your Game 361 Index 367

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Book SynopsisBetting on Horse Racing For Dummies is packed with information that teaches you the ins and outs of the racetrack. You'll learn how to improve your odds, avoid common betting mistakes, and just plain have fun at the races. This is a spectator's easy-to-understand guide, so you'll have no trouble identifying the racing breeds with their strengths and weaknesses, sizing up the jockey, understanding the importance and role of a trainer, placing bets, managing money, and beyond. Can't make it to the track? No worries! You'll get the scoop on online betting with off track betting sites and apps. This update covers the latest changes in the betting world and in the racing world, so you'll know just what you're wagering. Learn about the different types of horse racing Discover and identify the best racing breedsKnow your jockeys and trainersMake smart wagers and manage your fundsFor beginning betters, Betting on Horse Racing For Dummies is your ticket to well informed wagers and a winning edge. Already know the ropes? You'll love the market trends and insider tips you'll find inside.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: And They’re Off! Horse Racing and the Betting Scene 5 Chapter 1: Playing the Ponies for Pleasure and Profit 7 Chapter 2: All Horse Races Are Not Created Equal 15 Chapter 3: Getting a Handle on Parimutuel Wagering 29 Chapter 4: The Skinny on Betting 39 Chapter 5: Visiting the Racetrack 55 Part 2: How the Players and Factors Impact the Race 71 Chapter 6: Studying Horses in the Paddock and During the Post-Parade 73 Chapter 7: Riders up: The Importance of a Jockey 81 Chapter 8: Trainers and Owners: Calling the Shots 93 Chapter 9: Knowing the Track Surface and Conditions 103 Chapter 10: Zeroing In on Equipment Changes 119 Part 3: Gaining a Competitive Edge 131 Chapter 11: The Daily Racing Form: America’s Turf Authority 133 Chapter 12: Trying Your Hand at Handicapping 147 Chapter 13: Planning Your Wagers 169 Chapter 14: Making the Most of Your Bankroll 175 Part 4: Risky Business: Tackling More Advanced Bets 185 Chapter 15: Betting Exotic Wagers 187 Chapter 16: Getting Into Sophisticated Handicapping 209 Chapter 17: Handicapping Tournaments 227 Chapter 18: The Race for the Triple Crown 237 Part 5: Playing Different Ponies and Different Venues 249 Chapter 19: Harness Racing: It Will Drive You Wild 251 Chapter 20: American Quarter Horse Racing: Don’t Blink, or You’ll Miss It 267 Chapter 21: Visiting Your Local OTB: Off-Track Betting 273 Chapter 22: Betting From Home 281 Chapter 23: Viva Las Vegas 295 Part 6: The Part of Tens 307 Chapter 24: Ten Best Racetracks to Visit 309 Chapter 25: Ten Best Track Announcers of All Time 317 Chapter 26: Ten Best Horse-Racing Movies 323 Appendix: A Glossary of Horse Racing Lingo 329 Index 339

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: What’s All the Buzz about Woodworking? 5 Chapter 1: Discovering the Basics of Woodworking 7 Chapter 2: Wood You Be Mine? Appreciating Wood for All It’s Worth 11 Chapter 3: Putting Safety First in Your Workshop 35 Part 2: Tool Time: Selecting and Setting Up Your Equipment 45 Chapter 4: Gearing Up: Choosing Tools That Are Right for You 47 Chapter 5: Getting a Handle on Hand Tools 55 Chapter 6: Peeking at Portable Power Tools 81 Chapter 7: Introducing the Big Guns: Stationary Power Tools 99 Chapter 8: Setting Up Your Workshop and Maximizing Your Tools 117 Part 3: Together Forever: Basic Wood Joinery 137 Chapter 9: Stuck on You: Using Adhesives and Glues 139 Chapter 10: Working with Wood Joints Using Power Tools 147 Chapter 11: Cutting Common Wood Joints with Hand Tools 181 Chapter 12: Making the Most of Mechanical Fasteners 195 Part 4: Getting Your Hands (and Shop) Dirty: Turning Raw Wood into Furniture 203 Chapter 13: Understanding the Building Process 205 Chapter 14: Banging Out Bookcases 219 Chapter 15: Tackling Tables 245 Chapter 16: Creating Cabinets 277 Part 5: The Grand Finale: Sanding and Finishing Your Masterpiece 313 Chapter 17: Smoothin’ It Out by Filling and Sanding 315 Chapter 18: Adding Color: Stains and Paints 323 Chapter 19: Protecting Your Work with Topcoats 331 Part 6: The Part of Tens 341 Chapter 20: Ten Great Habits to Get Into 343 Chapter 21: Ten Common Woodworking Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them 347 Index 353

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Book SynopsisPractical how-to advice for keeping chickens "For me, raising chickens, for eggs and meat, has been one of the most enjoyable aspects of our family farm.Trade Review'Admirably comprehensive, lucid and sensible guide.' - The Times, Sept 2011Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Choosing Chickens 7 Chapter 1: Enjoying Chicken-Keeping 9 Chapter 2: Understanding Basic Chicken Biology and Behaviour 23 Chapter 3: Getting Familiar with Chicken Breeds 41 Chapter 4: Buying Chickens59 Part II: Housing Your Flock 79 Chapter 5: Going House Hunting for Your Chickens 81 Chapter 6: Designing and Constructing Chicken Housing 105 Chapter 7: Furnishing and Housekeeping 129 Part III: Caring for Your Flock: General Management 145 Chapter 8: Feeding Your Flock 147 Chapter 9: Controlling Pests and Predators 173 Chapter 10: Keeping Your Flock Happy and Healthy 189 Chapter 11: Handling Health Problems 209 Part IV: Breeding: The Chicken and the Egg 237 Chapter 12: Breeding Your Chickens 239 Chapter 13: Incubating Eggs and Hatching Chicks 259 Chapter 14: Raising Chicks 289 Part V: Considering Special Management Issues 313 Chapter 15: Looking After Layers and Collecting Eggs 315 Chapter 16: Managing Meat Birds 341 Chapter 17: Taking Meat Birds through D-Day 351 Part VI: The Part of Tens 379 Chapter 18: More than Ten Tips for Keeping Healthy, Stress-Free Chickens 381 Chapter 19: More than Ten Misconceptions about Chickens and Eggs 387 Index 393

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Book SynopsisDo you need to be a genius to be good at chess? What does it take to become a Grandmaster? Can computer programmes beat human intuition in gameplay?The Psychology of Chess is an insightful overview of the roles of intelligence, expertise, and human intuition in playing this complex and ancient game. The book explores the idea of practice makes perfect', alongside accounts of why men perform better than women in international rankings, and why chess has become synonymous with extreme intelligence as well as madness.When artificial intelligence researchers are increasingly studying chess to develop machine learning, The Psychology of Chess shows us how much it has already taught us about the human mind.Table of Contents1. Opening 2. The eye of the master 3. Chunks! 4. The best move 5. Practice makes (almost) perfect 6. Men vs. women 7. Style and intuition 8. Errare humanum est 9. Psychological warfare and training techniques 10. The magic bullet? 11. Costs of playing chess 12. Endgame

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Book SynopsisCrush-worthy art to color!Lizzo loves you, and now she is your best girlfriend! On the pages of Crush and Color: Lizzo, you get 100 percent of that bright-as-hell star in an array of colorable fantasies.Let Lizzo share her vivacious fun, boisterous spirit, and inspiring self-love with you and scatter it like glitter in more than 35 completely unique drawings. Go on a radical coloring adventure with your girl as she guides a unicorn through a rainbow forest, vibe with her while she's feeling fine under a waterfall, channel her unapologetic energy as she commands her throne, and let her march her way off these coloring pages and into your heart. Each illustration is accompanied by a fun imagined scenario and some crushable knowledge so you can get to know more about this fearless, flute-playing empress of empowerment. Let your Lizzo daydreams shine with Crush and Color: Lizzo!- Make your creativity sing with incredible coloring pages

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Book SynopsisA glittering realm of crystalline mysteries awaitsLet prismatic splendor light the way to surreal dreamscapes. Mythographic Color and Discover: Crystal Kingdom is a sparkling passage from the mundane to the mesmerizing in immersive detail. Adorn your imagination in geodes and gemstones, settle in among kaleidoscopic creatures that gleam in sun and starlight, and discover twinkling crystal empires of glass pyramids and diamond ice. Open a glistening chamber of more than 45 hand-drawn illusions with brilliant hues and personalized flourishes in Mythographic Color and Discover: Crystal Kingdom.- Let your artistic vision shimmer and shine with spectacularly detailed illustrations- Color tiny geode dimensions, dazzling flora and fauna, and jewel-studded landscapes- Bring your own touches to each piece with colored pencils, gel pens, or even glitter

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Book SynopsisDiscover a secret language that unfolds blossom by blossomEnter a world of enchanting blooms and hidden meanings, where every petal tells a tale and each hue holds a secret. Floriographic: Secret Garden is a coloring journey into the romantic realm of floral symbolism. Within the pages, you''ll find more than just gorgeous artyou''ll discover a universe of emotions expressed through flowers, leaves, and stems. Embrace the legend of the asters, known as stars on earth, encouraging trust in the universe's timing. Celebrate with camellia petals that promise an everlasting caress. More than 45 hand drawn floral scenes reveal tales of love, friendship, forgiveness, healing, resilience, and dreams. Let your creativity flourish as you color your way through this botanical inspiration.- Explore the floral whispers of more than 80 soul-stirring varieties- Escape into the vibrant grounds and passionate language of the garden- Deepen your connection to nat

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Book SynopsisColor a fun and fiendish kawaii world!Have a ghoulishly good day with the luminescent coloring pages of Manga Sparkle: Creepy Cute. If you're a fan of Japanese anime, manga, kawaii, or chibi art, you'll love this purple-accented coloring book full of lovable ghosts and diabolically cute demons. Grab your colored pens and pencils, sit for a spell, and add a dash of color to spooky treats, possessed toys, bewitched bunnies, and more! Get ready to embrace the weird and wonderful, from ghost kitties and vampire bats to friendly goth unicorns.- More than 45 illustrations of eerily adorable animals in magical settings - Easy-to-color art with purple accents for extra fun- Perforated pages make it easy to share your finished pieces with friends

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Book SynopsisA breathtaking coloring exploration of botanical wonderlandsBask in the spectacular beauty of nature! Imaginaria: In the Garden features more than 45 intricately hand-drawn illustrations bursting with vibrant blooms, verdant foliage, and enchanting creatures to color. Immerse yourself in pages filled with delicate blossoms and majestic garden-dwelling wildlife, all illustrated inside the silhouettes of graceful hummingbirds, buzzing honeybees, radiant sunflowers, bountiful gourds, and more. With Imaginaria: In the Garden, you can let your imagination bloom in kaleidoscopic hues.- Awaken your inner naturalist with more than 45 enthralling illustrations- Rejuvenate your spirit and indulge in a moment of mindful creation- Bring hundreds of charming garden inhabitants to life in vivid color

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Book SynopsisDiscover lovable little animals in miniature worlds!Tiny Worlds: Pocket Pets offers enchanting glimpses of impossibly small kittens, bitty bunnies, and wee sleepy sloths tucked snugly into surprising places like pocket watches, sock drawers, and teacups. With more than 45 illustrations of adorable pets and wild beasts in their cleverly hidden abodes, prepare to renew your sense of wonder and possibility. Add a brilliant rainbow of color and dimension to scenes like shipwrecking octopi in a bottle, cheerful frogs floating in soap bubbles, and a hamster at home in an alarm clock. Let your inner artist soar as you add your artful touch to each miraculous microcosm.- Delight in more than 45 cute-and-cuddly, pocket-sized fantasy worlds- Express your creativity and indulge your love of all things mini- Take a relaxing, mindful coloring break anytime you need it

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Book SynopsisUncover the moonlight messages of beautiful bloomsWander into a garden that awakens under the stars, where each luminous petal reveals secrets, dreams, and desires beneath the velvet sky. Floriographic: Midnight Garden invites you on a coloring journey into the romantic realm of floral symbolism. Within these pages, you'll discover gorgeous scenes in which nocturnal blossoms become storytellers. Let moonflowers help you to savor the enchantment of evening. Find peace in moonshine yarrow and gentle night rhythms. Reconnect with the magic of life after dark through more than 45 hand-drawn illustrations. Unleash your creativity as you color over 50 varieties of nighttime inspirations Explore nature's most poetic floral expressions Connect deeply to the beauty within and around you

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Book SynopsisAn eye-catching array of irresistibly shiny beasts for colorists and fans of manga!

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Book SynopsisExpress your love for all things T-Swift with activities surrounding all her eras, ranging from her debut studio album to her 11th album The Tortured Poets Department!Fall into a fangirl haze with an all-love, all-lavender journey into the enchanting universe of the most influential superstar on the planet. The Unofficial Taylor Swift Trivia Book is complete with Tay-based puzzles, trivia, coloring, and journaling space to help you claim your crown as her #1 fan. Discover what makes her fearless in Badass Taylor Trivia, raise your heart hands to her good deeds with a Random Acts of Tayness crossword, and uncover the easter eggs surrounding Taylor's newest album The Tortured Poets Department'''' in Surprise, Surprise Fan Theories.- Revel in Taylor's eras on pretty purple pages filled with fun quizzes, puzzles, and games- Celebrate this unstoppable icon by learning about her life, music, and all the ways she gives back to fans- Gush over your favo

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Book SynopsisColor an aquatic city of huggable mermaids and their mystical friends! Dive into an enchanting adventure with Manga Sparkle: Mermaid City. If you're a fan of Japanese anime, manga, kawaii, or chibi art, you'll love this cute-as-can-be coloring book featuring magical mermaids and their adorable ocean neighbors. Grab your colored pens and pencils and bring each playful scene to life with a splash of color. Believe in the impossible and follow your imagination with Manga Sparkle: Mermaid City! - More than 45 illustrations of chonky manatees, cuddly mer-bunnies, and silly sea dragons- Easy-to-color art for relaxation and fun- Perforated pages; perfect for sharing with friends

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Book SynopsisEverything there is to know about the Roman Empire.

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Book SynopsisSavor bite-size bursts of coloring blissTake a minute just for you! When you need a short-and-sweet creativity break, an easy win, or a low commitment activity, Miniature Inspirations has you covered. With multiple pocket-size designs on a page and a variety of styles, you can choose your own adventure. Color one perfect cupcake or a pageful of treats?whatever calls to you in the moment?then revel in the joy of finishing your selection in one sitting.- Explore more than 300 delightfully petite pieces of art to color- Use crayons, colored pencils, or gel pens to bring each cheerful design to life- Easily tear out and share your art with friends thanks to perforated pagesFrom calming crystals, affable gnomes, and mushroom homes to serene sea creatures, scrumptious sweets, and spinning mandalas, there?s something for everyone in Miniature Inspirations!

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