Verlag: The Crowood Press
This fabulous guide will get you hooked on punch needle. It's packed with fun, quirky projects suitable for all levels, and covers all aspects of creating punch needle pieces using chunky yarn. From first selecting the correct tools and materials through to explaining how to create tactile pieces full of texture and depth, this book delivers.
One seed, when nurtured, can grow and multiply to yield a garden that feeds a family for a lifetime. One penny, when saved and invested, can grow wealth that allows a family to live comfortably. It takes time, patience, and knowledge to grow a garden. It also takes time, patience, and knowledge to achieve financial well-being. In her personal finance memoir, Growing Wealth, Julie Rains proposes three essentials for achieving financial freedom, just as she learned there are three essentials for growing a garden. She guides readers through those key essentials by sharing her initial failures and eventual successes in gardening and money management, using creatively crafted metaphors to engage her audience. She takes her readers on a journey, bridging the gap between a scrawny bank account to a healthy brokerage account, all while revealing how to transform a patch of dirt into a batch of homegrown tomatoes. Overcoming her weaknesses in hands-on skills and drawing on her strengths in dealing with money matters, Rains shows how she learned to garden. While tending her garden and harvesting produce, she unearths truths about growing wealth. There is more than one way to learn--just as there is more than one way to grow your garden and achieve financial freedom. Using Rains' emphasis on applying your strengths to mastering the essentials, your wealth and garden can thrive.Zum Buch
'An utter delight. 10 out of 10!' Harry Mount, editor of The Oldie A charming gift book of pleas, put downs, misplaced career guidance and character assessments collected from the school reports and memoirs of celebrities and ordinary people from across the UK and Ireland. Featuring household names such as Benedict Cumberbatch, David Bowie, Sandi Toksvig, Sir Billy Connolly, and even members of the Royal family, this collection will have readers laughing and digging out their own school reports.Zum Buch
In this informative book, Tubal Cain covers the fundamental principles of steel including its composition, additives, and the effects of different temperatures on its elements. Understanding what changes are taking place in the metal will lead to improved and consistent results in the hardening, tempering, and heat treatment of steel. Flame, salt bath and furnace heating are detailed, with information on accurate measurement or recognition of temperature levels. Includes black and white photos, graphics, tables, and diagrams. This comprehensive manual covers every aspect of steel and the effects of different heat treatments, particularly in respect of tools. With accurate color temperature charts.Zum Buch
A Heartwarming Dog Story of Unconditional Love“Part Marley and Me, part Bucket List, part travel memoir, Cohen’s book tells the story of Simba, a larger-than-life Labrador retriever whose physical size is matched only by his love of people.” ?Sara Hodon, Compulsive Reader2018 International Book Awards Winner#1 New Release in Southern US Travel GuidesFrom New York Times bestselling author David Elliot Cohen comes this unforgettable dog story of a cross-country road trip. The Wrong Dog is a heartwarming and hilarious memoir of a mischievous dog and the unconditional love he forges with the family who mistakenly adopts him.There are no bad dogs. Meet Simba II, a playful white Labrador puppy brought home by accident. As he grows into an enormous ninety-pound dog with a huge personality, Simba cements the bond between two families and enriches their lives in countless ways.A cross-country road trip to remember. When the family moves from San Francisco to New York, the author is charged with the ultimate animal rescue−bringing Simba to the family’s new home. He and his best friend, Erick, load Simba into the back of a station wagon and set out on a 3,300-mile once-in-a-lifetime road trip across America.An epic journey for dog lovers. With stops at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace; the Las Vegas Strip; Meteor Crater; the Painted Desert; Cadillac Ranch; Winslow, Arizona; Gallup, New Mexico; Graceland, and other all-American landmarks, this engaging and poignant volume chronicles an epic journey, the unconditional love between one dog and his family, and the vast and benevolent role dogs play in American family life. But most of all, The Wrong Dog shows us how the end of life can sometimes be the richest part of all.If you’re a dog lover who’s enjoyed books such as Arthur: The Dog who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home, A Dog Called Hope, or No Ordinary Dog, then you’ll love and laugh along with The Wrong Dog.Zum Buch
This book consists of 3 titles, which are about the following topics: 1 - Aquarium: Aquariums are more than just glass boxes filled with water and fish; they are windows into vibrant underwater worlds teeming with life, color, and beauty. Whether you're a curious beginner with a fascination for aquatic ecosystems or someone seeking a relaxing and rewarding hobby, this book is your gateway to the captivating universe of freshwater and saltwater aquariums. 2 - Fishpond: Imagine stepping into your backyard and being greeted by a tranquil oasis filled with shimmering water, vibrant aquatic life, and the soothing sounds of nature. This is the world of fishponds, a captivating and rewarding endeavor that brings the beauty of aquatic ecosystems right to your doorstep. 3 - Goldfish have been a cherished part of our lives for centuries, captivating us with their shimmering scales and graceful movements. These iconic aquatic pets have graced the waters of homes all over the world, bringing joy, tranquility, and a touch of nature to our everyday lives. Whether you're considering your first goldfish or have recently welcomed one into your home, this book is designed to be your trusted companion on the journey of goldfish care. Goldfish keeping can be immensely rewarding, but it also comes with responsibilities. A goldfish isn't just a fish in a bowl; it's a living being that relies on you for its well-being.Zum Buch
This treasured historical satire, played out in two very different socioeconomic worlds of 16th-century England, centers around the lives of two boys born in London on the same day: Edward, Prince of Wales and Tom Canty, a street beggar. During a chance encounter, the two realize they are identical and, as a lark, decide to exchange clothes and roles--a situation that briefly, but drastically, alters the lives of both youngsters. The Prince, dressed in rags, wanders about the city's boisterous neighborhoods among the lower classes and endures a series of hardships; meanwhile, poor Tom, now living with the royals, is constantly filled with the dread of being discovered for who and what he really is.Zum Buch
