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  Anyone Can Whittle! - Carve Wood...

  Illustrated Editors of Woodcarving

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  Anyone Can Whittle! is a must-have whittling guide for beginning carvers looking to learn how to whittle, as well as advanced carvers seeking to build their existing skills and try something new! Featuring 30+ projects and high-quality, full-size whittling patterns, all you need is one knife, a few found items either from out in nature or around your home -- from twigs and basswood blocks to soap, avocado pits, golf balls, and more -- and this exciting whittling project book. Try a classic ball-in-cage whimsey, learn how to turn a golf ball into a face, an avocado pit into an owl, or a twig into a mini sculpture. Projects are small and simple, so they're easy to take with you and chip away at anywhere you go! Also included are helpful introductory sections on the fundamentals of woodcarving, including basic cuts, wood and grain, safety, and more. See how easy, fun, and creative whittling can be with Anyone Can Whittle! as your guide! Original patterns contributed by today's leading carvers, such as Guinness World Record holder Chris Lubkemann, James Miller, Nikki Reese, Tom Hindes, Sara Barraclough, and other talented and award-winning artists!

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  Orchid Hunters

  Wilson Wall

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  The pinnacle of orchid hunting activity was in the nineteenth century when prices for individual plants reached astonishing levels. Such were the profits to be made that many of the most active orchid hunters were directly employed by orchid nurseries in Britain and Europe. These were not the aristocratic administrators of empire; they were trained gardeners and horticulturalists who had a yearning to travel and see for themselves where the plants they nurtured had come from. In this book we explore the activities of these orchid hunters through the years, from the eighteenth century right into the twenty-first century, when the camera replaced the axe and spade. Many of these stories are rarely told in the context of the society that demanded ever bigger and more flamboyant orchids. Some were collected and the sites they had come from forgotten. Some were so valuable that the sites were kept secret, or misleading information given about their origin, even the wrong country being suggested for some. Orchid hunting was not always safe and some collectors never came home. Of those that did return, contemporary documents suggest that some of the stories they came back with enhanced the value of their plants, but were not always entirely accurate in their details. Using original documents as source material, for the first time tales of orchids lost and found, as well as those that sought them, are told in their entirety.

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  Green Mama - The Guilt-Free...

  Tracey Bianchi

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  Moms today are busier than ever. Taking care of the planet sounds like a great idea—but in the midst of taking care of your kids, it becomes just one more thing to feel guilty about not doing. Tracey Bianchi knows what it’s like to live in the middle of suburbia with a to-do list too long to write down. In this unabridged audio download of Green Mama, she brings green living within reach for every overtired, overstressed, and overwhelmed mom. Her practical suggestions help moms like you make environmentally wise choices at the grocery store, schoolyard, and kitchen table, while keeping an eye on the kids and the budget. With creative tips, tricks, and resources, she shares her stories of successes and failures in saving the planet and inspiring her kids to love God’s world. Moms need a resource like Green Mama to remind them that green living is not another chore but an invitation to a creative partnership with God. As Bianchi enthusiastically tells you, green living is more than a trend—it is God’s beautiful plan for the planet and for your life.  This book and its contents are not authorized, endorsed, sponsored or approved by The Green Mama, LLC

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  The Infinite Monkey Cage – How...

  Prof. Brian Cox, Robin Ince,...

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  The Infinite Monkey Cage, the legendary BBC Radio 4 programme, brings you this irreverent celebration of scientific marvels. Join us on a hectic leap through the grand and bizarre ideas conjured up by human imagination, from dark matter to consciousness via neutrinos and earthworms. 
  Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince muse on multifaceted subjects involved in building a universe, with pearls of wisdom from leading scientists and comedians peppered throughout. 
  Covering billions of concepts and conundrums, they tackle everything from the Big Bang to parallel universes, fierce creatures to extraterrestrial life, brain science to artificial intelligence. How to Build a Universe is an illuminating and inspirational celebration of science – sometimes silly, sometimes astounding and very occasionally facetious. 
  This bestseller, popular among astronomy enthusiasts, humorously delves into the culture of scientific exploration. It's a top choice for those interested in the social aspects of cosmology, painting a vivid picture of the universe. 
  For fans of Brian Greene (Until the End of Time), Sean M. Carroll (The Biggest Ideas in the Universe 2), Stephen Hawking (Brief Answers to the Big Questions), Carl Sagan (Pale Blue Dot), and J. Richard Gott (A Brief Welcome to the Universe).

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  Playful by Design - Your...

  Myriam Sandler

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  Read by the author. 
  Destress your parenting and your life with play-space organizing tips that promote independent play for your kids and give you some room to breathe. 
  Every parent has been there: desperately fed-up with the mountains of toys cluttering every corner of your home and frustrated by kids who insist (despite the mountains of toys) they are bored and that you need to entertain them. It's time to say goodbye to this stress and say hello to a new way or organizing your home and your family life. Myriam Sandler, creator and founder of Mothercould, is here to help you! 
  Playful by Design is a step-by-step resource for creating play spaces that ignite your child's imagination and nurture their growing independence. Picture a home where:Kids engage in enriching, self-directed playBoredom becomes an opportunity for creativityThoughtfully planned spaces alleviate mental and physical clutterLess is more. Fewer toys and activities encourage playParents have the space and time to catch their breath 
    
  Myriam will help you:Plan your play-spacesDeclutterOrganize by type (and customize for various age groups!)Set up a toy rotation systemMaintain (easily and efficiently!) 
    
  With Myriam's tested insights, you'll learn how to design spaces that evolve with your family, catering to every age, interest, and budget. Playful by Design will help you say goodbye to constant overwhelm, and welcome a more intentional, connected family life filled with joy, creativity, and a better balance of ‘mom time' and ‘me time.' 
  Recipes can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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  Evil Genius or Model Citizen?

  Elmer Nusshausen

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  Is the town eccentric an EVIL GENIUS or MODEL CITIZEN?Rumors about his past include adventures overseas, Interpol, money laundering, gun running, international terrorism, witnesses disappearing without a trace, artificial intelligence, publishing empire, private jets, luxury hotels, hot women, sex research, an underground complex hidden behind a mausoleum hand-carved into a limestone cliff, and weaponization of humor.Elmer’s team of investigators includes  Fred the infiltrator, Tucker the investigative journalist, Donald the executive, Dick the private detective, and James the retired intelligence officer.This book is based on actual people and events!

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