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  Kata Golda's Hand-Stitched Felt...

  Kata Golda, Alison Kaplan

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  Toys, bags, bookmarks—quick and delightfully quirky projects for sewing enthusiasts young and old.   With no more than felt and thread, Kata Golda creates toys and practical items for the home that are undeniably charming, stylish, and sweetly imperfect. Her whimsical creations have been selling at high-end boutiques for several years, and now, in Kata Golda’s Hand-Stitched Felt, she shows crafters of all skill levels how to make 25 of her favorites.   Ranging from children’s finger puppets and a tooth-fairy pillow to photo “brag” books, messenger bags, and curtains and blankets, most of these projects can be completed in an hour or less. They are made from basic shapes of wool felt sewn together and customized with unique details, all using simple, large stitches. Step-by-step instructions and templates, along with adorable photos and hand-drawn illustrations, make each project simple to replicate. Playful tutorials, such as how to personalize projects with a variety of facial expressions, add to the charm of this delightful book.

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  For a Dollar and a Dream - State...

  Jonathan D. Cohen

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  Every week, one in eight Americans place a bet on the dream of a life-changing lottery jackpot. Americans spend more on lottery tickets annually than on video streaming services, concert tickets, books, and movie tickets combined.The story of lotteries in the United States may seem straightforward: tickets are bought predominately by poor people driven by the wishful belief that they will overcome infinitesimal odds and secure lives of luxury. The reality is more complicated. For a Dollar and a Dream shows how, in an era of stagnant upward mobility, millions of Americans turned to the lottery as their only chance at achieving the American Dream. Gamblers were not the only ones who bet on betting. As voters revolted against higher taxes in the late twentieth century, states saw legalized gamblingas a panacea, a way of generating revenue without cutting public services or raising taxes. Alongside stories of lottery winners and losers, Jonathan Cohen shows how gamblers have used prayer to help them win a jackpot, how states tried to pay for schools with scratch-off tickets, and how lottery advertising has targeted lower income and nonwhite communities.For a Dollar and a Dream charts the untold history of the nation's lottery system, revealing how players and policymakers alike got hooked on hopes for a gambling windfall.

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  French Illusions - My story as...

  Linda Kovic-Skow

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  "This is a wonderful debut memoir, made much more appealing because it is true. A well written, fast-paced book enhanced by sprinkles of French..." 
  A futile lie. She does not speak French. She knows it was wrong to accept the nanny position. 
  You'll find this unusual story, based on Linda's diary from 1979, even more engaging because it reads like a novel. 
  Twenty-one-year-old Linda needs to learn a language fast in order to fulfill her lofty dreams. Broke yet determined, she pushes aside feelings of guilt, pretends to speak French on her application and secures a nanny position for a wealthy family in France. 
  Will she be able to redeem herself once she arrives at the Château de Montclair? How will she communicate with the Dubois family, especially the children? 
  When Linda meets Adam, a handsome young student, her life becomes more complicated - much more complicated. 
  Join Linda on her adventure of discovery and romance in an extraordinary part of the world and follow up with the final book in the French Illusions Series - "From Tours to Paris."

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  NPR Driveway Moments Dog Tales -...

  NPR

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  Dog lovers will delight in this audio celebration of the canine character. From our earliest encounters with Lassie, to the magical moments we share with our own imperfect but thoroughly lovable companions, dogs have become an integral part of our culture and beloved members of our family. NPR proudly presents these tales of unforgettable animals and their devoted human friends.Contents:Introduction by Andrea SeabrookDog Stories from MaineHounded by Doubt, Dogged Owners Probe a MysteryDog Becomes Tigers’ Momma at Kansas ZooThe Tyranny of RalphCesar Millan: L.A. Dog Whisperer Leads the PackMy Own Take at Being a Dog WhispererDog Tunes: Tails of the CityAt This Church, Parishioners Wear Collars, TooYou Thought Human Actors Were Trouble?This I Believe: Teaching a Bad Dog New TricksLook at That Puppy! Be Careful What You SayLulu, the Talking DogAnthology of Literature Inspired by Our Four-Legged FriendsA Tragedy That Shouldn’t Happen to a Hero DogA Soldier and His Dog, Part 1William Wegman’s WeimaranersFritz, the Blind Frisbee-Catching DogDogs Take Vow: To Serve and Herd PenguinsBomb-Sniffing Dogs Deploy in AfghanistanThe Kangal: A Turkish Shepherd’s Best FriendScientists Reveal How Fast Dogs Must Shake to Dry Their FurThe Man Behind Lassie’s Onscreen MagicRussian Dog Wizard Trains Pooches to Paw the LineForget the Frisbee; Cool Dogs Catch WavesThe Case of the Mysterious Puppy, Solved! (Sort Of)Purebred Dog People: A Breed ApartResearchers Identify Gene Affecting Dog SizeProject Flying ChihuahuasAn Entrepreneurial Dog’s Private LifeBaxter Black Remembers BaileyA Soldier and His Dog Part 2

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  Timber Frame Mastery - A Roadmap...

  Joseph Benton

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  Discover the wonders of timber framing with the second edition of this powerful guide! 
  Do you want to learn how you can use timber frames? Want to build your own house, shed, or another construction project? Would you like to test yourself for the first time with a simple project? Then keep reading! 
  Timber framing is a highly versatile, beautiful form of construction which has been used for thousands of years around the world. It adds charm and character to a home, and can last over a hundred years. 
  This second edition has been entirely revisited and expanded to provide beginners with a complete insight into this style. It has also been enriched with a practical and simple project for the construction of a small shed, complete with illustrated instructions. 
  Now, this book breaks down the fundamentals of timber framing, giving you're the essential tools and knowledge you need to make the most of this incredible building style. With reference to the history and use of timber framing, as well as how timber can work with other materials, now you can go about building your own timber frame house with ease! 
  Here's what you'll discover inside this comprehensive book:A Detailed History of Timber FramingWhy Use Timber Frames?An Overview of Timber StructuresUnderstanding Timber Construction and Wood PropertiesTimber Construction and Eco-FriendlinessMust-Have Tools and EquipmentA Detailed Overview of the Entire Process of Building a Timber Frame HouseAn Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide to Creating your First Timber Frame ConstructionAnd So Much More! 
  No matter your level of experience with construction or timber framing, this book offers a simple and easy-to-understand breakdown of timber framing. Including a guidebook for those who want to outsource their timber frame construction to a company, now it's never been easier to build a beautiful timber frame house! 
  ★★★ Buy now to discover the world of timber framing today! ★★★

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  Tanks on the Somme - From Morval...

  Trevor Pidgeon

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  On 15 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme, tanks - one of the decisive weapons of twentieth-century warfare - were sent into action for the first time. In his previous books Trevor Pidgeon, one of the leading authorities on the early tanks, has told the story of that memorable day, but only now has his account of later tank operations during the Somme battle become available. In this, his last work which was completed shortly before he died, he reconstructs the tank actions that took place between late September and November when the Somme offensive was closed down. His account gives a vivid insight into the actions and experiences of the tank crews, and it shows the appalling dangers they faced as they maneuvered their crude, vulnerable and unreliable machines towards the enemy. His book will be essential reading for anyone who is familiar with his previous studies of the subject and for anyone who wants to follow in the tracks of the tanks as they lumbered across the battlefield nearly 100 years ago.

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