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  Quilting Sewing & Applique:...

  Heidi Pridemore

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  Beginner's Guide to Quilting, Sewing, and Appliqué is the perfect book for young and new quilters. Author Heidi Pridemore has created a collection of 13 different types of blocks that, when finished, can be fashioned into a patchwork quilt. She also includes 7 fun-to-make projects in bright, bold styles and colors that are not only achievable for young makers, but also incorporate all the basic sewing skills young and even new makers of all ages need to become successful quilters. The motifs are teen-approved—hearts, stars, daisies, butterflies, and more—and will appeal to the young maker audience. As a solid "workshop" book for young makers, this one combines both sewing and quilting techniques and will appeal to the quilt market audience. Heidi Pridemore has a You Tube channel with over 8K subscribers where she uploads instructional videos to support the content through QR codes.

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  Chess for Beginners: Mastering...

  Oliver Stevens

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  For anyone interested in learning the game of chess, "Chess for Beginners: Mastering the Basics of the Game: A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding and Playing Chess" is an ideal place to start. With a straightforward, methodical approach, this extensive tutorial aims to demystify the game and make it approachable for novices. Starting with an introduction to the chessboard and the distinct moves of each piece, the book offers new players a strong starting point. It goes over the fundamentals so that readers are guaranteed to grasp the game's dynamics right away. 
  The book explores fundamental tactics and methods that are necessary for efficient play as it goes along. Important ideas like openings, middle-game tactics, and endgame strategies will all be covered in detail and step-by-step for readers to understand. Throughout the book, there are several examples and thorough drawings that serve to clarify difficult concepts and reinforce learning. 
  In addition to teaching the fundamentals of the game, "Chess for Beginners" highlights the value of preparation and strategic thinking. This guide gives you the information and abilities you need to approach the game with confidence, whether your goal is to play for fun or to compete. You'll be well-equipped by the book's conclusion to enjoy and succeed in the game of chess.

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  The Christmas Dinner Murder

  Sarah Dunnakey

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  ‘Totally unique, combining great murder mystery with proper brain-teasers’ Antony Johnston​ 
  In this festive locked-room murder mystery set round a Puzzler's Christmas dinner table, every guest has a secret they would kill for… But can you solve the puzzles to figure out whodunnit? 
  Renowned puzzler Audrey Peppertree is hosting a Christmas party for fellow lovers of cryptic games. Her invitation was a playful riddle – but one RSVP was returned anonymously, with an ominous threat. 
  Fearing for her life, Audrey asks her old friend, retired bodyguard Eloise Dodd, to join the dinner and work out which of her guests could be hungry for revenge. But by the end of the evening, will Audrey's goose be cooked? 
  Trapped in the manor by the terrible weather and scared for their lives, the diners find themselves taunted with more sinister puzzles. It seems the arrogant killer likes to play with their food. But if all of the puzzle answers are put together, they could lead to the solution of the crime… 
  Put your wits to the test in this Christmas crime novel with embedded puzzles, devised by Mastermind and University Challenge quiz creator and professional puzzler Sarah Dunnakey. This is the perfect gift for fans of Murdle, Agatha Christie, and even the most seasoned of sleuths.

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  Mindful Investing - Right Focus...

  Jonathan K. DeYoe, Robert Seawright

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  Accessible Strategies for New or Well-Established Investors 
   
   
   
  Jonathan DeYoe invested a small sum in stocks at a young age—and then watched his money grow. Now a financial adviser and longtime meditator, he understands that stress plagues many would-be investors, and he has seen countless people make investment decisions driven by fear and wishful thinking. That mindset leads to costly mistakes, such as chasing "hot" stocks, buying when prices are high and selling when low, and racking up transaction fees and taxes in the process. These mistakes are preventable by cultivating a state of nonjudgmental awareness and practicing mindfulness, which allows investors to see life from a larger perspective and make financial decisions according to their long-term goals. With simple, evidence-based methods that don't rely on gimmicks or constant portfolio maintenance, Mindful Investing takes away the anxiety to help you reach financial prosperity and personal well-being.

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  The President’s Kitchen Cabinet...

  Adrian Miller

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  James Beard award–winning author Adrian Miller vividly tells the stories of the African Americans who worked in the presidential food service as chefs, personal cooks, butlers, stewards, and servers for every First Family since George and Martha Washington.  
  Miller brings together the names and words of more than 150 black men and women who played remarkable roles in unforgettable events in the nation’s history. Daisy McAfee Bonner, for example, FDR’s cook at his Warm Springs retreat, described the president’s final day on earth in 1945, when he was struck down just as his lunchtime cheese soufflé emerged from the oven. Sorrowfully, but with a cook’s pride, she recalled, “He never ate that soufflé, but it never fell until the minute he died.” 
  A treasury of information about cooking techniques and equipment, the book includes twenty recipes for which black chefs were celebrated. From Samuel Fraunces’s “onions done in the Brazilian way” for George Washington to Zephyr Wright’s popovers, beloved by LBJ’s family, Miller highlights African Americans’ contributions to our shared American foodways.  
  Surveying the labor of enslaved people during the antebellum period and the gradual opening of employment after Emancipation, Miller highlights how food-related work slowly became professionalized and the important part African Americans played in that process. His chronicle of the daily table in the White House proclaims a fascinating new American story.

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  Once We Had the Arctic -...

  Markku Heikkilä

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  A unique journey into the Arctic world, its myths and changes 
  Finland’s leading expert on Arctic affairs, Markku Heikkilä shares insights from 25 years of travel, from the northern parts of Canada to the Ob River and from Iceland to Alaska. 
  During his journeys, Heikkilä shatters myths and preconceptions about life in the Arctic. He highlights stories that few people know, such as the Last War of the Khanty People, Alaskan Sámi reindeer and the ballerina in Svalbard. 
  The book dives into landscapes and lives, some of which we are about to lose. It’s about more than our changing climate; the Arctic was once a shared space among different peoples, until the region was swept in a storm of global politics. 
  ”A breathtaking book. It delves deep into the northern world in a smooth and profound way.” – Kulttuuritoimitus online magazine 
  ”Markku Heikkilä has compiled his extensive knowledge and a quarter of a century of travel in eight Arctic countries.” – Kaleva newspaper

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