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Dragons have captured the imagination of artists for aeons and feature in the earliest myths, on the armour of medieval knights, as well as in today's popular culture. In this new and improved third edition, dragon aficionado and artist Lora Irish shares tips and techniques for creating your own fantastic renderings of man's favorite foe. Updated for this edition: brand new art for both Eastern and Western dragons, a new gallery, sections on dragon history, lore, and anatomy, and a newly added section on transfer instructions for all applications, including fabric, wood, canvas, and other materials.

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With over 200 scroll saw patterns to bring to life, this must-have resource will keep you scrolling throughout the year. With insightful sections covering the scrolling basics to assist beginners as well as more challenging projects for advanced scrollers this book offers a wide range of projects in various scroll saw styles.

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This best-selling resource on wood finishing has long been admired by wood technology professors, magazine editors, professional cabinetmakers, and other industry leaders since its original publication. Nicknamed the “Bible” of wood finishing for its comprehensive and accurate information on the subject, Understanding Wood Finishing offers the latest technical updates on materials and techniques, detailed instructions and explanations, and over 40 reference tables and troubleshooting guides. Readers will learn everything they need to know, from preparing and staining wood to different types of wood finishes, coloring techniques, filling pores, removing finishes, and more.

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Learn the timeless and nostalgic craft of spun cotton and make the perfect handmade decorations for the holiday season! Spun Cotton Christmas Ornaments features 5 adorable step-by-step projects using affordable materials, from glitter icicles and a bell garland to a snowman figurine and more! Also included is a brief history of spun cotton, helpful sections on materials and techniques, and a gallery of inspirational ornament designs. Accessible for anyone to accomplish no matter their skill level, this guide is a fun and festive introduction to making charming spun cotton ornaments! Author Valerie Lloyd is the owner of Smile Mercantile Craft Co. where she sells quality craft goods to passionate makers, from twine and paper mache to spun cotton craft shapes, holiday novelties, and more. Her popular YouTube channel by the same name is where she offers an array of imaginative and easy-to-follow craft tutorials.

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Hugely popular in the 70s, macramé is making a comeback on the high street and catwalk. Perfect for novice crafters as well as macramé enthusiasts, create your own hand-knotted masterpieces that will enhance your wardrobe and never go out of fashion.

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A complete guide to making wooden toys and trucks! Learn from skilled woodworkers Sam Martin and Roger Schroeder as they walk you through a featured Peterbilt truck tractor project with step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow photography. Once completed, detailed woodworking plans for a Ford Model A pickup, a 1932 Buick sedan, a flatbed trailer, and a van trailer are also provided for you to accomplish on your own! Each project contains measured drawings and parts lists. Perfect for intermediate to advanced scroll sawyers and woodworkers looking to practice their skills and create vintage cars and toys, Making Toys: Heirloom Cars & Trucks in Wood is an excellent source of inspiration for all to enjoy.

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A comprehensive, visual handbook for welding in the farm, home workshop, school workshop, blacksmith shop, or auto shop. Almost anyone can weld, cut, or shape metal. That's the starting point for this supremely practical book which helps the beginner to improve and the intermediate operator to broaden their technique. Its 10 sections describe all the major types of welds before progressing into trickier methods. With this comprehensive guide, you’ll understand everything you need to know, from arc, TIG, MIG, and gas welding to plasma cutting, soldering, welding plastic, and more. Beyond welding metals and plastics, advice extends into the wider workshop with chapters on drills, cutting threads, and basic blacksmithing. Filled with helpful visuals and photography, detailed explanations, expert suggestions, and step-by-step directions, author and experienced welding instructor Andrew Pearce also lays out common pitfalls and mistakes, and how to avoid or correct them. New, updated edition will include two brand new chapters on general welding skills, plus several new step-by-step projects featuring welding and metal shop accessories being created.

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We see ants almost every day, but have you ever wondered what they do on a daily basis and what it would be like to live inside of an anthill? Now you can find out! This charming picture book teaches young children what it would be like to be an ant by starting on the outside of the anthill and working its way deeper in with each turn of the page! A one-of-a-kind board book that features dozens of adorable illustrations, educational captions, vocabulary words, cut-out accents, and hidden chambers to be revealed, children will love learning all about these busy ants and the amazing work they do!

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This essential guide to woodworking's most versatile tool includes a thorough analysis on everything needed to know in order to purchase, setup, use and maintain a band saw. This book details what woodworkers need to know before purchasing a saw, including the eight questions to ask before buying a used saw, along with topics such as a part-by-part overview of every component of the saw, techniques of set-up and alignment, choosing the right blade, and understanding hand positioning to provide any woodworker with the most complete guide to a band saw. Special sections are devoted to band saw accessories, how to deal with common problems, and how to maintain a band saw to keep it running effectively and efficiently for years.

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An introduction to kirigami, a Japanese art that combines origami and papercutting, work through the 24 intricate designs that are accessible and easy to master for any crafter at any level. With beautiful photography, helpful diagrams, and step-by-step instructions for folding and cutting charming 3D kirigami pop-up cards, vases, boxes, lanterns, holiday decorations, and more, this is sure to become your newest favorite hobby! -

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The 7 continents of the world have their own history, climate, and natural biomes. Delve into a fun, fact-filled non-fiction book that explores the animals of the continent of South America. Learn what countries make up the continent of South America and fascinating information about 22 of the most interesting mammals, birds, insects, lizards, and ocean creatures. Also included is a list for further reading, websites to explore, a glossary and an index.

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Kayaks are easy to paddle, affordable, and can get you into new and otherwise inaccessible waters. For these reasons and more, kayak fishing is one of the fastest growing sports in North America. Whether you're a new kayak angler interested in developing a strong foundation of skills or a seasoned kayak angler who wants to get the most out of your time on the water, look no further--The Ultimate Guide to Kayak Fishing is the most comprehensive instructional DVD on the subject. Let experienced and engaging hosts Captain Scott Null and Joel McBride share their wealth of knowledge with you, and discover how fishing from a kayak really is the best way to have a great time and land the big ones. 60 minutes running time.

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If you've ever found yourself wondering about the best way to tie something up or tie a couple of things together, this DVD is for you. With clear demonstrations accompanied by detailed instructions and helpful explanations about their use, Knots to Know is the ultimate guide to the fundamental knots. Whether you need to tie boats to a vehicle, set up a tarp at camp, or perhaps you just want to learn how and when the fundamental knots get used, this DVD will teach you how to accomplish virtually any basic tying task. These are the knots that everyone should know!

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Birhan Woldu became one of the most recognized faces and forms of the late 20th century after her skeletal image was broadcast at the end of Live Aid to publicize famine in Africa. Although Live Aid, led by musicians such as Bob Geldof and Bono, raised millions for famine relief, most people thought Birhan was dead - until, that is, she was 'rediscovered' by Canadian journalist Brian Stewart, who helped fund her schooling and helped change her life. Twenty years later, Birhan once again became a symbol of hope for Africa when she appeared on stage at Live 8 with Madonna and Geldof in front of millions. But how did she get to that point? Journalist Oliver Harvey tells Birhan's life story - from the days of famine and war in Ethiopia when her father literally carried Birhan and her sister on his shoulders more than 900 km on an epic journey to life, to Live Aid and the years of struggle between. This is a truly inspirational story of triumph over extreme adversity. The ongoing crisis in

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Check out any red carpet or catwalk and it's clear: jewelry makes or breaks an outfit. Now, longtime crafter Cheryl Owen shows how easy it is to make stunning necklaces, earrings, brooches, bracelets, and rings that will compliment any ensemble. Her contemporary collection of 25 designs features a fabulous range of readily available semi-precious beads and stones: pearls, Swarovski crystals, and gems, along with silver- or gold-plated findings and wire. A techniques section covers all the basics, and each project is shown in full step-by-step detail. Beautifully modeled pieces provide the extra inspiration to complete these individual treasures.

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From the Really, Really series comes a handbook for absolute beginners who want to master the complete process of producing professional-looking newsletters. It covers everything from writing and designing to picking the best publishing options-whether print or new media. There's also invaluable advice on software, time-saving layout options, and planning a production schedule.

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Leila has now brought together another fabulous collection of delicious recipes. The focus in this book is on wood fired pizza, pasta, bread, pancakes and waffles, as well as sweet desserts like ice cream, cheesecake and sweet pies. Although there is an Italian feel to many of the recipes, Leila has taken inspiration from all over, from American apple pie to French pastries to Belgian waffles. Filled with over 150 recipes and over 200 beautiful photographs, this is a cookbook to inspire and delight. Leila Lindholm, of Swedish-Moroccan background, began her career in the restaurant world. During her career as a chef, Leila has worked at several wellknown restaurants including Aquavit in New York, Operakällaren and Fredsgatan 12 in Stockholm.

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Learn the ancient Japanese art of origami and create a world of fantastical animals to play with in this delightful Fantastic Animal Origami craft book. Internationally renowned Italian origamist, Pasquale D'Auria, instructs young crafters in creating 10 simple animal paper-folding projects with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. An excellent activity for kids learning to work with paper, it fosters creativity and critical thinking, and improves hand-eye coordination. Dragons, winged horses, sea monsters, and mermaids are just a few of the 10 incredible creatures you can create with 72 pieces of perforated origami paper.

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Walk with prehistoric beasts as you color them to life! This Dinosaurs Coloring Book is perfect for kids with a fascination for the earth’s original inhabitants. Filled with more than 40 designs of Tyrannosaurus rexes, Stegosauruses, Brontosauruses, Triceratopses, and so many other iconic dinosaurs, let your creativity roam and roar with each line art design! Also included is a gallery of fully colored examples, plus fun facts for each dinosaur illustration for an awesome learning experience as you color! Each design is printed on a single side of high-quality, extra-thick paper with perforated edges for easy removal and display.

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Pack up the family car, hit the road, and entertain the kids for the entire trip â no phones or screens required! Road Trip Activities for Kids is a must-have activity book for kids to enjoy the journey as much as the vacation itself!

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Journey with Jean Ann Wright and sew your way through Quilt Sashings and Settings: The Basics and Beyond where you'll discover how easy it is to make fun, creative, and interesting quilts! Begin with ways to manipulate color, value, and scale in fabric patterns, and learn how to bring out the wow factor in your quilts. In the techniques chapter, learn tried-and-true methods for making basic quilt units you'll use again and again. Then, adventure into a variety of settings and sashings. From a basic block-to-block setting through strippy quilts, medallion quilts, diagonal and on-point settings, to the unique versatile Circle of Nine, you'll enjoy a variety of quilting experiences. Also includes more than 20 projects with complete step-by-step instructions.

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No matter how big or small a garden is, there is always room for a container. They can be used on terraces and patios to soften their appearance, form a point of interest at the end of a path, or showcase a particularly wonderful plant. Whatever is needed in a garden, a container can be the answer. This amply illustrated guide covers everything that you need to know about container gardening from the basics of which container to choose, guidance on seasonal displays, and creating a herb garden to container water features, indoor hanging baskets, and planting a strawberry barrel. There is also invaluable information on looking after plants, raising new plants, attaching brackets and supports and pests and diseases.

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Deck Designs, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive guide to planning and choosing the perfect deck. Featuring 24 professionally-built structures, it offers step-by-step instructions on how to design and build a deck that will enhance your home, while also serving your family's needs.The first part of the book covers topics such as how to decide on a design, tips on identifying uses for the structure, and common building themes and variations. The second section offers readers some of the best designs from 5 of the top deck builders in the country.Amenities like overhead structures, railings, benches and planters are also detailed, making this book a complete, one-stop resource for planning and choosing a new or remodelled deck.With over 120 impressive full-colour photographs and 230 colour illustrations, Deck Designs, Fourth Edition offers expert guidance for both DIY projects and for working with contractors.

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From city backyards to country gardens, nothing adds distinction like a well-constructed patio. In this book you'll find advice, inspiration, and hundreds of achievable designs to develop the patio you've always wanted. Build a barbeque area, create a cozy nook, or restore an existing patio to its original elegance. This all-in-one reference is perfect for beginners and DIY enthusiasts alike.

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The most recent edition to the best-selling wiring manual, Ultimate Guide: Wiring, 10th Edition demystifies home wiring and residential electrical systems with easy-to-understand language, step-by-step photography, and detailed illustrations. Homeowners and DIYers will learn how their home's electrical system works from the inside out and how to complete installations and repairs. This project-based book shows how to select the right cable, wires, and other equipment, and how to run wiring through walls and between floors. Projects guide the reader through installing switches, outlet receptacles, electrical appliances, and lighting systems. The book also shows how outdoor lighting, including security and low-voltage systems, can help homeowners improve and illuminate the exterior areas around their homes. This most recent edition has been updated with the latest information on everything from the National Electrical Code standards and smart home automation to renewable energy, L

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No matter what the type of garden or outdoor space, trees and shrubs are usually featured. This is because they are so versatile. Depending on the species chosen, shrubs and trees can form the background to a garden, be a focal point or add height to an overlooked garden.Whatever your garden needs, a tree or shrub can provide it. This book details the basics of choosing, buying, planting establishing and transplanting. A comprehensive plant directory has A-Z lists of species within different categories - seasons, colour, size etc.The final section of the book looks at how to care for shrubs and trees, giving practical advice on how to prune and clip, and the pests, diseases and other problems to watch out for.

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FloraBunda Style is a handy workbook that will enable you to practise the relaxing FloraBunda drawing method. With over 200 beautiful FloraBunda illustrations to choose from including flowers, vines, leaves, plants and other organic figures, you can begin drawing right away!Whether you are a budding artist or a drawing novice, you'll enjoy expressing yourself with classic FloraBunda line art. The designs are printed on high-quality artist paper, encouraging you to add your own personal touch using felt-tips, colouring pencils, crayons or other media.Based entirely on simple, nature-inspired doodles, FloraBunda Style is the perfect book to help you relax, unwind and de-stress. Let your creativity flow as you magically transform your inky doodles into exotic, vibrant art.

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Working with clay is more fun and easy than ever with Makin's Clay, a polymer air-dry clay that dries quickly and adheres beautifully to other materials. With expert advice from author Emily Dinsdale, the applications are endless and the finished product is stunning. Are you looking for a book to help you start making clay creations? Are you someone with experience sculpting, but want to improve your craft? Have you always had an interest in clay, but hated baking or complicated instructions? Look no further! With Emily's advice and easy-to-use Makin's no-bake clay, you can create a multitude of projects on a variety of surfaces, such as Styrofoam, cardboard, metal, glass, and more! Here you'll find: *Ideas for clay crafts, from card embellishments to album covers *Quality images and photographs of projects *Instructions for each step of every project *Advice on useful supplies, such as spray bottles or a workable mat *Claybinding techniques *Step-by-step photographs *And more. This

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Attention, beaders! Unusual pendants, bracelets, tassels, dolls, earrings, and more await you here in Garden of Beading. With these instructions, you'll be able to create your own miniature bags, dolls, necklaces, pendants, and so much more! Here are tips for starting and ending thread, how to zigzag through beads, and suggestions on needles, beads, and thread to use to ensure your project is of the utmost quality. The fabulous projects here, all illustrated, include: *Spring Floral Necklace *Earrings and Bracelet *Circle of Friends Pendant *Egyptian Bracelet *Earth Angel *Ancient Mother *Love Angel's Bag *Goddess *Angel of Love *Tribal Doll *Pixie Doll *Tiny Goddess *Tassels *Floral Doll *And more! The designs here were all developed with cylinder beads in mind. Author and beading enthusiast Lisa Ann Claver suggests using Miyuki Delicas or Toho Aikos brand beads, but says you can substitute a standard 11-inch seed bead in her designsthe only thing to keep in mind is that the final

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Soft, light air-dry clay is the perfect material for everyone from grade school crafters to professional sculptors. Here is everything you need to know. Learn the basics of working with clay. Develop your skills and know-how. Sculpt amazing designs to give as gifts. Create functional art for practical uses. You will discover amazing abilities you may not have realized you possessed. Plus, it's perfect for any age, so you can get the kids involved. Clay art is a wonderful rainy-day activity that entertains the whole family! Try creating with hearty clay. It is an easily worked material that doesn't require heat to cure. It's easy to work with on small projects. For bigger projects, this book contains advice on the simple steps you can take to ensure that your clay doesn't dry out. Coloring clay is another way to add pizazz to your work. Hearty clay provides a color clay scale that will give you perfect outcomes every time you mix and blend. The results of your efforts will pay off in

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Learn how to choose, prepare and apply the perfect finish for your next creative wood project with this practical compendium of finishing techniques. Nationally known artist and best-selling author Lora S. Irish shows you how to create flawless finishes that will add pop to your next woodworking project. Lora takes you through all the basics of colour and painting, with expert advice on tools and supplies. She explains beautiful techniques for bringing out the texture and character of wood, with easy-to-follow instructions and workshop photographs that illustrate every step. Comprehensive information is provided for using primers, acrylics, oils, coloured pencils, watercolours, markers and more. With Finishing Techniques for Wood Crafters, there's no need to ever fear wood finishing again!

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Design and construct furniture that works with the help of the most complete visual guide ever published.Featuring each piece in highly-detailed, exploded drawings and applying time-honored dimensions and ergonomic standards, this comprehensive visual sourcebook takes the guesswork out of furniture joinery, assembly, dimension, and style. Woodworkers of any skill level will benefit from more than 1,300 crisp and detailed drawings that explain classic solutions to age-old problems, such as hanging a drawer, attaching a tabletop, and pegging a mortise. Covering hundreds of pieces of furniture, including kitchen cabinets, dining tables, desks, bookcases, and chests, readers will unlock the mysteries of legs, moldings, separate braces, and dozens of other subassemblies.

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Join award-winning woodcarver Desiree Hajny as she reveals her artistic approach to carving North America's most exciting predator. Desiree is well known for her lifelike, richly detailed animal carvings. Now she shares her knowledge and carving secrets with you in this handy reference guide. Celebrate the natural beauty of wild bears as you create your own magnificent woodcarvings!Inside you'll find ready-to-use patterns for carving three species of bears: black, grizzly and polar. Clear reference photos provide inspiring views of bears from all angles and colour-coded anatomy sketches help you to understand how they move. The author offers expert tips for carving challenging details like eyes, nose, ears and paws, along with texturing, painting and finishing techniques.

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This book helps you learn to carve roses, hibiscuses, and morning glories that are strikingly true to life! This beginning-to-advanced-level carving book offers three projects designed to teach the carving skills needed to recreate any flower, using a rotary carving tool for most operations. Each project incorporates new skills and techniques that are structured to guide you through the basics of flower carving. The author, an award-winning woodcarver, offers step-by-step instructions for carving and texturing a lifelike flower, along with full-size patterns and excellent painting guidelines. Beautiful close-up reference photographs of real flowers reveal subtle variations in bloom, petals and leaf groupings. This book includes a detailed examination of all the power tools needed to create realistic carvings, including bits and burs, flexible shaft machines, handpieces and dust collectors.

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This is a handy DIY reference guide packed with tips and answers to all of your woodworking questions. It includes charts, formulas, conversion tables and geometry pointers. It offers at-a-glance access to everything the woodworking professional or hobbyist needs to know. Conveniently sized to fit a workshop apron, this handy DIY reference is packed with tips and answers to all of your woodworking questions in an easy to read and quick to find format. Woodworker's & DIY Pocket Guide, 2nd Edition offers at-a-glance access to everything the woodworking professional or hobbyist needs to know regarding wood, fasteners, joints, workshop maths, finishing, hand tools, power tools, workshop set up, sharpening, safety and much more. Details on the availability and use of various kinds of wood, hand and motorised tools, glues, wood fillers and adhesives are provided along with pointers on sharpening edges, concocting effective solvents and creating an efficient workspace. Charts, formulas, conversion tables and geometry pointers are available to refresh the forgetful craftsman, and a comprehensive glossary offers rapid access to a wealth of information. Winner of the Golden Hammer Book Award.

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This book features projects that range in complexity, including a section to help beginners with the basics. It includes patterns suitable for scroll sawing, woodcarving, wood burning, glass etching and many other crafts. Woodworkers can pick from more than 300 unique seasonal patterns to create decorative and inexpensive Christmas ornaments in this beautiful handbook. Arranged by theme, the wide variety of original designs includes angels and nativity figures, wildlife and holiday classics. These clear, easy-to-copy patterns make wonderful subjects for scroll sawing, woodcarving, wood burning, glass etching and many other crafts.

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This introduction to the slender craft of pencil carving shows how to make ordinary pencils come to life. Readers learn to whittle fascinating Santa pencils, Wood Spirits, Leprechauns and even an iconic Uncle Sam. Each complete project includes detailed instructions for whittling these skinny subjects, accompanied by dozens of step-by-step illustrations. The author provides important tips for selecting the proper micro-mini carving tools, plus advice on choosing the right kind of oversized pencil - made from plastic resin - that will take fine detail. He describes different options for popular beard variations, plus basic rules for painting, finishing and sealing.

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Raise your plate and say cheers to the newest idea in cooking and entertaining - booze infused treats! Already delicious desserts are loaded with extra flavour when you add a hint of spirits to batters, icing and more. From martinis and daiquiris to grasshoppers and tequila sunrises, you can turn your favourite cocktail into an intoxicatingly delicious treat for your next adult party.

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This expert guide shows you how to get even better results from your digital SLR photography using Photoshop's photo-editing tools. Book and companion disc.

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This comprehensive reference provides practical guidance for any homeowner who wants to create a more attractive yard. Written by landscaping experts, it provides time-tested, easy-to-follow instructions for designing and shaping an effective landscape plan. From growing lawns and planting trees, to putting in stone walkways or water elements, readers will discover the right way to do it. City dwellers, suburbanites and rural homesteaders alike will find a wealth of useful ideas for landscaping their properties, accompanied by clear step-by-step illustrations. This all-you-need-to-know reference will prove indispensable for both amateur and professional landscapers.

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