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  The Chicken Chronicles - Sitting...

  Alice Walker

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  A “life-affirmative and eccentrically inspirational” collection from the National Book Award– and Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Color Purple (Kirkus Reviews).   In these glorious, offbeat, and compassionate tales, one of America’s preeminent authors shares her experiences raising and caring for a flock of affectionately named chickens. Walker addresses her “girls” directly, sometimes from the intimate proximity of her yard, other times at a great distance, during her travels to Bali and Dharamsala as an activist for peace and justice. On the way, she invites readers along on a surprising journey of spiritual discovery.   Both heartbreaking and uplifting, The Chicken Chronicles lets us see a new and deeply personal side of one of the most captivating writers of our time. In turn, Walker has created a powerful touchstone for anyone seeking a deeper connection with the natural world.   “Heartfelt, thought-provoking ruminations on sustenance from perspectives of both giver and receiver.” —Library Journal   “Walker’s sage, compassionate memoir is meant to be savored and contemplated.” —Kirkus Reviews

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  Hygge - Live a Happy Cozy Life...

  Hillary Jansen

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  The following topics are included in this 2-book combo: 
  Book 1: Many people have heard of Hygge, but most of them don’t know how to incorporate it into their lifestyle. Hygge is based on comfort, warmth in the winter, and simple designs that reflect a homy, cozy feeling. 
  The Danish knowledge about this subject has left us with many truths to reflect on. This guide will teach you why some people are completely head-over-heels with the Hygge designs, as well as describe how to decorate your home, your bathroom, and your bedroom to match this style. 
  Book 2: How do you use the Hygge lifestyle during the holidays? 
  What about Christmas? New Year’s Eve? 
  And how do you practice Hygge in the living room or at work? 
  These and other questions will be addressed in this quick, comprehensible guide. You will also learn about ideas for random acts of kindness, how to involve the children, and the background of Hygge.  
  I invite you to act on your curiosity and begin reading or listening right now!

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  Dogs Unleashed

  Tamsin Pickeral

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  A comprehensive compendium of canine varieties—from purebreds to designer doodles—from the acclaimed author of The Spirit of the Dog.   One glance around the local park will confirm that man’s best friend comes in many varieties. As the first animal domesticated by humans, dogs have been selectively bred for tens of thousands of years to be herders, hunters, guard dogs, and friends. The result is a plethora of breeds that are as different as the pint-sized chihuahua and the massive St. Bernard.   Now there is a guide to each of them. Dogs Unleashed contains all the information required to differentiate breeds of canine. From the standard poodle to the Finnish spitz, readers will become experts of identification. Alongside beautiful photography, discover information on conformation, history, temperament, health risks, and more. This book even contains a section on today’s designer breeds like the labradoodle, the puggle, and the cockapoo. Ideal for researching a new family pet, or for general knowledge, this book reveals which dogs are the most expensive to keep, which are the best swimmers, and which breed has the longest life expectancy.

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  More-with-Less Cookbook -...

  Doris Longacre

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  This is a new edition of Herald Press's all-time best-selling cookbook, helping thousands of families establish a climate of joy and concern for others at mealtime.The late author's introductory chapters have been edited and revised for today's cooks. Statistics and nutritional information have been updated to reflect current American and Canadian eating habits, health issues, and diet guidelines. The new U.S. food chart "My Plate" was slipped in at the last minute and placed alongside Canada's Food Guide.But the message has changed little from the one that Doris Janzen Longacre promoted in 1976, when the first edition of this cookbook was released. In many ways she was ahead of her time in advocating for people to eat more whole grains and more vegetables and fruits, with less meat, saturated fat, and sugars.This book is part of the World Community Cookbook series that is published in cooperation with Mennonite Central Committee, a worldwide ministry of relief, development, and peace."Mennonites are widely recognized as good cooks. But Mennonites are also a people who care about the world’s hungry."—Doris Janzen Longacre

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  Transparency Quilts - 10 Modern...

  Weeks Ringle, Bill Kerr

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  This follow-up to Quilts Made Modern delivers “a unique lesson in applying color theory to fabrics, patterns and quilts” (Portland Modern Quilting Guild).Learn how to use traditional piecing techniques to create quilts with layered translucent effects from the husband-and-wife team behind Modern Quilt Studio. By distinguishing and balancing the subtleties of color in your fabrics, you can achieve remarkable results. Discover how the visual relationships between different colors make all the difference in your quilts.·      Master the illusion of transparency with ten quilt projects, each with instructions for three sizes—wall, lap, and bed.·      Design experts Ringle and Kerr show you how to select fabrics for striking, modern results.·      These quilts have sophisticated style with a soft, graphic look to update any home décor.“Patterns replicating tartan and madras are most effective. The couple’s writing style is practical, edged a bit with cutesy.” —Publishers Weekly  “Color is the main event—and the technique using color in Transparency Quilts is quite magical . . . if you are an adventurous beginner or above—these quilts will give you a new way of thinking about and using color that you might just love.” —Daisy and Jack (One Stitch at a Time)

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  Bruce

  Albert Payson Terhune

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  Albert Payson Terhune was a journalist but is probably best known as a breeder of dogs, in particular collies at his Sunnybank Kennels. Bruce charts the story of an unwanted puppy who becomes loved by the mistress of the family. He then becomes enlisted as a carrier dog in World War 1, completing heroic tasks and coming home a war hero (Summary by SamR)

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