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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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This book focuses on how the beautiful and unique tradition of lovespoons came into being and the significance of the symbols carved into almost every lovespoon handle. Filled with rich, vivid pictures of lovespoons from across Europe and Africa, along with historical facts and myths, this book is an excellent way to understand and appreciate this ancient romantic tradition.

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The annual Pinewood Derby attracts over a million participants nationwide. The pinewood derby is intended to be a fun activity that promotes creativity, teamwork, problem solving and healthy competition. "Getting Started in the Pinewood Derby" will take the fear out of participating in an inaugural pinewood derby race, especially if you have no woodworking skills. Unlike any other pinewood book, it's about spending time with a child, building something together. It's about planning the activity so you both have some fun, a few laughs, learn a thing or two about friction and gravity and walk away with a car you can be proud of...even if it isn't perfect.

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This title presents the techniques that include making a sleeve for a tailored shirt, armhole facing and making a sleeve placket. This is a visual directory to the many choices and techniques available, when selecting sleeves to perfectly enhance a garment. Whether long, short or none at all, sleeves give shape, comfort and style to garments. The detailed instructions inside this handy book will show readers how to sew both classic and trendy sleeves for shirts, dresses and coats. This book will help you select the sleeve of your choice, adding the perfect detail to your own designs.

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This title provides an in-depth and vivid tour of architecture, like no other. These collections are some of the largest and most often used by the Library of Congress. Along with seventy black and white photos of barns across the country from the HABS/HAER website, this book includes over ninety architectural plans that feature the wooden frame joinery used to construct the barns. In this book, readers will find unique architectural structures, such as the round George Hall Barn, as well as barns that played a critical role in several different Civil War battles. A brief history of many of the locations is also included, courtesy of material found on the HABS/HAER website.

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Keeping chickens is a trend that just keeps on growing, even for city dwellers. With this book, today's modern farmer will find plans and construction techniques for making seven different chicken coops, along with interesting chicken facts and recipes for eggs. Experienced farmer, woodworker and author Chris Gleason's hip eye for design, combined with sound woodworking techniques make the coops both attractive and sturdy. Practical information such as how to properly size a coop and how to source reclaimed materials is included. Don't miss the authors 'tour de coop' where he visits coops from other backyard farmers to find out why they keep chickens and what lessons they have to share with others interested in doing so. This book offers a whimsical and fresh perspective that reflects today's backyard farmer.

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This is the beginner's guide to boating. This is a how-to manual that gets you started. "Seamanship" provides in-depth coverage of boat handling and navigation, reading the weather, winds and water, as well as dealing with and preventing, extreme situations, such as capsized boats.

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This is a sketchbook of original designs for woodcarvers and artists. "Fantastic Book of Canes, Pipes, and Walking Sticks" is the remarkable work of (the late) Harry Ameredes, notable artist, woodcarver and sculptor. Spanning 35 years of work, these fabulous pen and ink sketches showcase Ameredes' styles ranging from fighting canes in a medieval style to one of a kind walking sticks crafted from tree roots and driftwood. This edition features a new, 8 page colour photo gallery of the author's finished work. It includes drawings that will inspire carving, woodburning and other craft projects.

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This title allows readers to master the basics before becoming more complex in detail. Designs that appeal to today's consumer, projects galore and a well proven author make this book a must have for anyone interested in crafting handmade jewellery to keep, share or sell. Using inexpensive wire and tools commonly found around the home, readers will learn how to bend, twist and coil wire to create an endless variety of shapes for attractive necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Once readers master the basic wire shapes, they will learn how to create finished pieces by incorporating fasteners, earring hooks and cording. When these basic building blocks are mastered, readers will learn how to embellish their designs with beads and more complex designs. It provides practice projects, step by step instructions and a gallery of designs that will show readers just how easy it is to get started in this fun and rewarding craft.

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By the nature of where it spends its life, outdoor furniture has to be designed, first and foremost, to withstand its toughest enemy, the elements. While makers of indoor furniture need to consider the swelling and contraction of wood due to seasonal changes in relative humidity, outdoor furniture builders must also allow for the fact that their pieces will occasionally be drenched in water, dried by the wind and baked by the sun. With appropriate materials, design, joinery and hardware, you can fashion pieces that will be as durable and long-lasting as any kitchen side chair or bedroom armoire. Included in the book are projects for outdoor chairs, benches, tables, swings, gliders and other garden structures, all with step-by-step instructions and detailed drawings.

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Durable and pocket-sized, this manual includes clear diagrams and instructions. It is ideal for quick reference in the workshop that offers concise and accessible information. Dedicated to providing integral information about woodworking tools and techniques that other manuals overlook, the books in this series contain safety facts, explanations about basic project set up and tips for maximising tool performance. In "Band Saw", woodworkers will find out how to best utilise this essential workshop tool and how to get the most for their money by getting the most from their equipment. Filled with clear diagrams and instructions, this durable pocket sized manual offers concise and accessible information and is ideal for quick reference in the workshop.

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This title provides woodworkers with advice on setting up a safe workshop, whether hobbyists or professional. An important topic for all woodworkers - this presents the options for creating a healthier atmosphere. Research tells us that prolonged exposure to fine wood dust can pose a variety of health risks for woodworkers, from pesky allergies to serious nasal and lung cancers. Add the risk of workshop fires caused by wood dust and the need for a collection system becomes a top priority. With the advice and guidance inside, "Workshop Dust Control" readers can breathe easier, knowing they have found the best solution for any size workshop. From masks and vacuums to central dust collectors and air scrubbers, the options for creating a healthier atmosphere are presented by the experts from "American Woodworker Magazine", with pros and cons. And to top it off, the book offers tips for keeping a cleaner shop and dust-free tools. Whether a part-time hobbyist or a professional woodworker, the advice and techniques inside "Workshop Dust Control" will purify the air in your shop and could potentially save your life.

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These beautiful tribal tattoos are rooted in historic and cultural sources. It includes high quality patterns from a renowned artist and bestselling author. Each design is accompanied by the meaning associated with it. In years past, our ancestors wore tattoos to mark a family achievement, to memorialise special occasions like marriage and child birth, to identify tribe members, to protect against enemies and misfortune and to celebrate victory in battle. Today, men and women wear tattoos to reflect their individuality. These new tribal tattoos are bold statements that are rooted in historic and cultural sources. Inside "Modern Tribal Tattoos", there are black work patterns that incorporate large solid areas with fine line accents, motif ideas, including totems and talismans, free-form designs based on long curved lines and fine delicate line work. Repeating elements, like triangles, spirals, suns and lines are also included to enhance large patterns. Today's favourite designs are included here, from bold triangle lines, spiked spirals, ragged curved lines to barb-wire. Each design includes the attributes or meaning associated with it like: Love and Affection; Bravery and Courage; Family; Friendship; Independence; Protection; Strength and much more. These high-quality patterns, from renowned artist and best-selling author of "Great Book of Tattoos" (9781565233324), Lora S. Irish, are ready to be replicated by tattoo artists, or personalised for craft projects.

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The ultimate reference guide for bird lovers or artists, this final volume in the "Denny Rogers Visual Reference Series" presents 200 meticulous and anatomically accurate drawings that capture each magnificent owl from every angle and in multiple poses. Along with comprehensive drawings, you'll find colour charts and photographs - both in-flight and at rest - to help recreate these formidable night-time hunters down to the stripes, speckles and streaks of their feathers. Also included are scale-charts for matching your desired dimensions without sacrificing proportion.

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The basics of box-making are covered in this manual for the scroll saw, including designs for hinged and lift-off lids, boxes with drawers, and laminated boxes. Patterns are provided for 30 eye-catching variations of such items as recipe and tissue boxes, knitting trays, desk organizers, jewelry boxes, and boxes embellished with stacked wood to create checkerboard, diamond, pinwheel or pie-segmented effects. Full-sized patterns for box, lid, and lid insert are presented for all projects and an introductory chapter covers wood selection, lining material, tools, adhesives, and color photos with clear instructions to make this an informative guide for all scroll saw techniques.

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The history, mythology, and composition of angels, cherubs, fairies, pixies, and sprites are detailed in this handbook of fairy patterns. More than 72 fairy patterns for all mediums are featured, including dragonfly, sugar plum, and woodland fairies. The physical features of fairies and fairy backgrounds are examined in depth, including instructions for face and body painting that apply to all fairy re-creations. Comprehensive descriptions of different types of fairies accompanied by their folk histories provide a useful context for all fairy enthusiasts.

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For centuries, the Welsh have created wooden spoons carved with romantic symbols to give to their loved ones, and the history and techniques of this romantic tradition are revealed in this easy-to-use handbook. With more than 30 patterns featured, including wedding, birthday, and Celtic Cross designs, and an illustrated guide to traditional symbols, beginners and experts will learn how to create and carve their own love spoons. A practical checklist of necessary materials, step-by-step instructions, and colour photographs guide carvers through to the finished product. This replaces ISBN: 1561082398.

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Beginner's Guide to Drawing Manga Bodies and Poses builds the basic and beginner fundamentals of the manga body across each chapter, with easy-to-follow step-by-step visual tutorials, accompanied by practice pages. You'll begin with figures and figure proportions and how to build them up. Figure styles include male, female, child adult, senior curvy, muscular, lean, and Chibi. You'll then break down the different parts of the body into smaller tutorials focused on a particular body part including hands, feet, torso, arms, and legs. It provides two full chapters on poses, both static and dynamic, and the final chapter prompts you to combine all your newfound knowledge to create full portraits. The characters are diverse in design and suitable for teens to adults. It gives you a space where you can record your first steps into the world of manga and feel encouraged by your progress.

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Newly expanded with 20 more cast iron skillet and Dutch oven recipes, this is the ultimate guide to indoor and outdoor cooking! With over 125 campfire recipes, Dutch Oven and Cast Iron Cooking serves up tasty dishes everyone will love, from breakfast, breads, and dinner entrees to side dishes and desserts. Make delicious pot pies, stews, sandwiches, and casseroles, even cakes, biscuits, and brownies! Perfect for any camping or cooking enthusiast, most recipes include instructions for both indoor and outdoor cooking methods. Also included are valuable tips for seasoning, cleaning, drying, and storing cast iron cookware. Plus, you’ll learn 25 camping hacks and tips, as well as know exactly what to bring on your next outdoor adventure with a helpful packing list!

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The final book from the leading icon in US wood chip carving, Wayne Barton offers his expert instruction and inspiration based on a lifetime of study, understanding, practice, and achievement. Detailing his philosophies and methodologies on line and design, how to layout, carve, and finish, and even including his highly sought-after Barton Capitals and Foliated Alphabet templates that have never before been published, this is a must-have opus of one of America's artistic wood chip carving icons. Wayne Barton is author of seven best-selling books published in six countries, and is the founder of The Alpine School of Woodcarving - the oldest establishment in North America specializing in and dedicated to the education, training, teaching, and encouragement of chip carving. He teaches at a variety of colleges, clubs, institutions, and organizations across the US, Canada, and Switzerland, and is also a visiting artist and lecturer at the Chicago Art Institute. His work has been recognized and honored in special exhibition at the Swiss National Museum and can be found in other private collections around the world. With this book, you'll learn from the best, become inspired from the gallery of Barton's finished work, and continue on your own path in the world of wood chip carving with a wealth of valuable knowledge and expertise.

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From baby pandas and piglets to bear cubs and lion cubs, this book by best-selling and award-winning scroll saw artists and authors, Judy and Dave Peterson, has over 50 scroll saw projects and patterns that focus on young animals found in the zoos, woods, jungles, and oceans of the world. Providing basic information on using a scroll saw to creating puzzle animals, there even a few simplified projects with pieces large enough that are safe for children to play with! Great for decorating a nursery or children's room, or gifting as a handmade toy to someone you love, this is an excellent guide to further your scroll saw practice with fun and playful projects!

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