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With 142 different stitches, from the basic stockinette to openwork embroidery, aplus a variety of beautiful knitting projects, this comprehensive guide is the knitter's bible. It offers a virtual treasure chest of possibilities, all illustrated with diagrams and explained in easy-to-follow detail: classics such as the seaside chain, rung ladder, diamond, and staggered squares; dozens of cross-stitch variations; several kinds of slip stitches; two-color stitches, including creative reliefs and daisy patterns; jacquard; and more. Beginners can use the directions to learn the fundamentals and master this popular craft; more experienced knitters will pore over the pages for fresh ideas that will take their work to new creative levels. It's a must-have for anyone who owns a set of knitting n
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Inside each of these circular mandalas, flowers blossom and bloom--and youngsters will delight in becoming the gardeners who cultivate and color them. Some of the plants grow in pots. Others feature close-up flower-heads with lovely, big, petals to draw. Still more offer lush details, with lots of foliage. One even includes a butterfly. The variety of shapes and arrangements will keep even the most attention-challenged child engrossed.
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Every page in a scrapbook or picture on a card looks more beautiful when it's set off by a frame and embellished with a fabulous border-and these are among the most exquisite ever collected. The frames come in every shape, size, and style: circular and rectangular, with a few simple curlicues and with elaborate knotwork, with hearts and flowers and with cherubs and children. The borders, too, offer plenty of options to fit any project, from classic columns to panels filled with birds and flowering vines. There's a gallery of ideas, too!
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Make delicious, memorable meals in minutes--in a single pot! More than50 scrumptious recipes include surprising soups, creative casseroles, and enticing side dishes, all offering the ultimate in easy preparation. And with only one pot to wash, cleanup is a cinch. Warm every belly with Sweet Potato and Butternut Corn Soup, or Green Pea Stew with Saffron and Mint. Enjoy a feast with international flair, with Thai Steamed Fish Curry, hearty Irish Stew, Chorizo with Broad Beans, and Middle Eastern Chickpeas and Courgettes. With terrific meal ideas you can make in no time, this is the perfect solution for busy singles and working parents who want to eat well with minimal fuss.
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Watch out, mate—the pirates are landing, in 3-D spreads! Fun and lively narration by Captain James Flint provides a really cool introduction to the pirate way of life, while pictures show these thieves of the high seas in action. There they are, raiding a merchant ship; forcing a traitor to walk the plank; trying to stave off hunger by eating the last scraps of food on board; and burying their treasure. Kids also get to meet the terrifying Blackbeard—one of the most famous pirates of all. ...
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Children love word searches…and these 50 tricky puzzles have a fun twist! All the words in the search list are scrambled, so before kids can even begin to look, they have to solve the anagram. That’s just like having SCRABBLE® letters in front of you and having to figure out what words they can spell. To make things a little easier, each puzzle has a theme and all the words are placed in alphabetical order. There’s “After School Snack” (including bananas, cookies, peanuts, and pizza), “At the Theater,” “Colors,” “Garden,” and many other appealing categories. ...
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BOGGLE™ Jr.—the fun way to play with words—is transformed into simple, pleasurable, and educational word searches just right for 5- to 7-year-olds. It literally twists ordinary searches around: rather than the usual straight lines, the words snake around the page in a pattern that looks exactly like the BOGGLE board. Everything’s colorful and attractive, designed to make learning about letters and language effortless. Kids will simply love it…and want to solve every one. ...
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The legendary creatures of old practically breathe fire on the page! Starting from the notion that dragons truly exist—but are just hard to find—this visually spectacular guide reveals all the secrets anyone needs to know to become an expert. Richly decorative pages show dragon babies in their nests, taking their first flight (which happens around their 400th birthday), and storing their treasure of shiny, shimmering silver and gold. ...
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To solve these puzzles, cruciverbalists (look it up!) must get their minds in gear and marshal their knowledge of idioms, colloquial phrases, and other tricky language facts. From “Jack Horner’s dish” (pie) and “Folklore giant” (ogre) to “Texas landmark” (Alamo) and “Large waves” (seas), the clues offer an entertaining challenge. ...
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Travel back in time, and enter a prehistoric world! That’s where this 3-D adventure transports children—to the age of the dinosaurs. Each page creates a richly layered environment, filled with a wide variety of species going about their business. Peaceful plant-eating dinos munch on trees in a lavishly presented forest. Mighty T-Rex, lunging towards his meal, seems to burst right out of the book. Ankylosaurus calmly enjoys dinner while deep in the background two Triceratops battle to lead their herd. And mama Maiasaurus protects her eggs, as the thieving Oviraptor looks on. This is sure to be a favorite! ...
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House Beautiful gives us an inside look at how interior designers create their magic. It's savvy, elegant, inspiring, and sure to equal the success of 750 Decorating & Design Ideas, which has sold nearly 65,000 copies.
Even those of us with great taste and a natural talent for decorating know that there are certain insider design skills and secrets accessible only to professionals with years of experience. House Beautiful: 750 Designer Secrets gives everyone access to this precious knowledge. This spectacular, expansive collection of more than 400 photographs leaves no doorknob unturned, as some of the country's most creative decorators reveal their design know-how. They'll help amateurs understand scale and proportion, as well as how to decorate with color and pattern, add atmospheric lighting, shape the shell, hang and showcase art, and fix up small spaces. There is ample advice on creating family-friendly areas, bedroom basics, smart storage, and outdoor rooms. Take advantage of House Beautiful's unrestricted pass to the world of interior design! A Main Selection of the Homestyle Book Club.
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Do you believe in fairies? This enchanting 3-D book would make anyone answer “yes!” It practically sprinkles children with fairy dust and flies them into fairyland on moonbeams to meet the magical beings who live there. And these shy creatures come in a surprising number of forms, from the familiar cherubs with gossamer wings to animals. Everything fairy materializes on these many-layered pages: famous fairies in stories, like Tinkerbell; garden fairies who work among the flowers and trees; and useful fairies (including Brownies) that help around the home. There’s even an invitation to the fairy ball, with a maypole! ...
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