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The Everyday Halogen Oven Cookbook: Quick, Easy and Nutritious Recipes for All the Family
Sarah Flower - 2010
It can grill, defrost, roast, steam and brown, and is a perfect one pot cooker. This book's recipes are about getting the best out of a halogen cooker.
How To Make Whiskey: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Whiskey
Bryan Davis - 2013
A fun read, salt and peppered, with the science behind distilling. This authoritative guide book introduces whiskey-making in a easy step-by-step process.
Donna Leon's Inspector Guido Brunetti Series updated 2017 listed in best reading order with Summaries and Checklist: Includes The Waters of Eternal Youth and Earthly Remains
Avid Reader - 2017
Don’t miss a single Donna Leon Brunetti book and read them all in order.More than just a list, each Brunetti novel listed includes a summary. This is exactly the reference you need to make sure you don’t miss a book or story and you get a chance to read each one in the best reading orderGuido Brunetti novels are listed im best reading order, chronological order, with a summaries, a checklist, and links to purchase from Amazon. Complete and accurateMade for KindleMore than just a list A great reference for Donna Leon FansBooks and stories listed by publication dateEach is shown with their numerical place in each seriesEvery book and story includes a short summary At the end of this quick reference guide is a simple checklist of all the Guido Brunetti books and stories. Use your Kindle highlighting feature to mark of the stories you’ve completed.COPYRIGHT COMPLIANCE: No portions of the books mentioned have been reproduced here other than book and story titles and short summaries, which is in compliance with the United States Copyright Office circular 34.
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The Why & How of Woodworking: A Simple Approach to Making Meaningful Work
Michael Pekovich - 2018
There is a growing understanding of the need to fill our lives with meaningful and useful objects. How can woodworkers answer that call? Instagram sensation Mike Pekovich explains how to make work that is worth the time and effort it takes to make it, work that makes a difference, and work that will add to the quality of our lives.Explains the basics of woodworking, from choosing lumber with care, cutting joinery accurately, and preparing and finishing the surfaces. A simple approach to building boxes and furniture that are built to last. Includes information on designing and building cabinets, boxes, chests, casework, and tables.
Off-Camera Flash: Techniques for Digital Photographers
Neil van Niekerk - 2011
Seeking to address the various challenges of off-camera lighting, professional photographers and advanced amateurs alike will find a range of confidence-building instruction, beginning with basic how’s and why’s of lighting for creative effect, the types of equipment available and instruction about their proper use, clear definitions of various technical concepts such as managing shutter speed and controlling flash exposure, using ambient light as well as natural sunlight during a shoot, and incorporating off-camera flash into a portrait session. Concluding this lesson plan is a look at five different real-life photo sessions, each employing a different flash technique. Here, photographers get a deeper understanding of each concept put into practice, marrying the elements of lighting with the natural elements presented by the shoot.
Get Hooked on Tunisian Crochet: Learn How with 13 Projects
Sheryl Thies - 2011
Also known as afghan stitch, this versatile technique is worked on a long needle with a crochet hook at one end. Choose from 13 gorgeous projects, including women's garments and accessories as well as home accents Learn a variety of stitches, from basic to more advanced, including some that look just like knitting Read a brief history of Tunisian crochet and find out why it's experiencing such a resurgenceVideo
Lily Chin's Crochet Tips & Tricks: Shortcuts and Techniques Every Crocheter Should Know
Lily Chin - 2009
And who better to compile one than Lily Chin—the author of four hugely popular knitting and crocheting manuals, a veteran teacher, and one of the fastest crocheters in the world?Lily Chin's Crochet Tips & Tricks compiles more than 75 of her best techniques—some collected from her regularly sold-out classes, many more never seen before—into one comprehensive, pocket-size guide. This book is filled with simple solutions to every crocheter's pet peeves, as well as nonstandard approaches to some of the biggest crocheting bugaboos. At the end of it, you'll be left with one satisfying question: "Why didn't I think of that?!"
Weekend Hats: 25 Knitted Caps, Berets, Cloches, and More
Cecily Glowik MacDonald - 2011
Cecily Glowik MacDonald and Melissa LaBarre have brought you the best in designer knit hat patterns all in one beautiful and fun-loving collection. Inside you’ll find:*Expert advice to spark the interests of a variety of skill levels with special attention paid to exploring cables, lace, color, and texture.*Twenty-five contemporary designer hat patterns that range from the distinctly feminine to the sporty gentlemen, including cloches, berets, beanies, tams, snoods, and more!*Tips and tricks on how to maximize the use of specialty yarns and accessories to add a little panache to your designs.All the designs in Weekend Hats are ideal projects for travel, gifts, or sneaking in between larger knit projects. Whether you’re interested in comfort, style, or just knitting enjoyment, Weekend Hats is your all-in-one resource for creating want-to-wear knitted caps.
Rustic Modern Crochet: 18 Designs Inspired by Nature
Yumiko Alexander - 2014
Her garments feature eye-catching construction based on very simple lines that come together in unexpected ways. Stitch patterns have central focus here, as the silhouettes or shapes are kept simple to emphasize the crocheted fabric. Yumiko's pieces are versatile enough that they can be dressed up or down according to your fancy.Yumiko takes her inspiration from the natural world-tide-swept sand, shells, coral, shale rock formations, the colors of sunset. Her nature-inspired palette is brought to life using luscious yarns that are as pleasing to the hand as they are to the eye. These designs will appeal to crocheters seeking a more upscale look in their garments. Rustic Modern Crochet features designs in subtle earth tones and warm sunset hues that hold a cross-generational appeal.
The Art of Doubles: Winning Tennis Strategies and Drills
Pat Blaskower - 2007
Author Pat Blaskower is your personal coach, guiding and encouraging you and your partner to play winning tennis by showing you how to:- choose a compatible partner - determine your jobs on the court - learn poaching skills - communicate with each other and opposing teams - maintain mental toughness - use various formations and strategies - pick your shots intelligently - decide where to play: tournaments or leagues - and much, much more!The book also includes detailed court diagrams that show you how to execute offense, defense, and tactical plays; checklists that summarize the most important points of each chapter; and on-court drills to help you improve and refine your skills. The Art of Doubles is loaded with practical, proven tennis strategies that you can put to work immediately to see improvements in your own doubles game!
Butterflies & Flowers Adult Coloring Book: Stress Relieving Patterns: Volume 7
Cherina Kohey - 2015
It’s perfect gift for the “Butterflies and Flowers”. You will found 30 designs of different dimension of butterflies and flowers such as cute butterflies, art butterflies, creative butterflies, graphic butterflies and etc. range in complexity from beginner to expert-level. Let’s join millions of adults all around the world who are rediscovering the simple relaxation and joy of coloring!. Please enjoys!!
Meg Swansen's Knitting
Meg Swansen - 1999
The introduction gives the reader a candid look into the knitting world of the daughter of America’s first famous knitter and author, Elizabeth Zimmerman. Full of original designs, this book includes instructions and charts for 22 sweaters, three vests, four fitted-arch socks, and three convertible-top mittens, each rendered in four-color fashion photography taken on-site at Meg’s home. A section on techniques includes a glossary of relevant knitting terms, the famous EZ Percentage System, and various ways to cast on, bind off, increase, and decrease.