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  Pelican Guide to Sacramento and...

  Faren Maree Bachelis

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  "What a fabulous idea! This very rich part of our country has so much to offer visitors. This guide will really make their journey so much more interesting." -Joan Lunden, former Good Morning America co-host and Sacramento native"Useful and comprehensive . . . a good reference for any visitor or resident." -Phil Isenberg, former mayor of Sacramento"This excellent guide succeeds admirably . . . a wealth of information." -James E. Henley, executive director, Sacramento History Center and Museum and History DivisionRich in history and nineteenth-century charm, the California capital and the surrounding Sacramento Valley offer adventures for every traveler's taste. This guidebook covers virtually every aspect of this fascinating area, including Old Sacramento, highlights of the Gold Country, and Sacramento Valley, as well as a comprehensive restaurant and hotel listing.For an unforgettable vacation in and around Sacramento, take along the Pelican Guide to Sacramento and the Gold Country.

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  Santa Claus's Partner

  Thomas Nelson Page

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  Livingstone has reached a pinnacle in his life. He is finally worth 7 figures, yet his bottom line requires that he cut back on charities this year at Christmas time. Business is business, after all. But success makes him surly and his accomplishment soon feels anti-climatic. Regrets plague him. Can he rediscover the joy of life with the help of Santa Claus’s Partner? (Summary by Carolyn Frances)

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  Italy - Culture Smart!: The...

  Barry Tomalin

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  Italy delights and stimulates with its magnificent cities and monuments, stunningly beautiful landscapes, the glory of its art and architecture, the richness and variety of its food, the elegance of its design and fashion, and the vitality and charm of its people. Italian style and culture have been exported all over the world. At home, however, Italian society and politics are facing challenges as the country struggles to maintain its standard of living, the stability of its currency, and its ability to provide jobs. The influx of refugees across the Mediterranean is putting pressure on both its social fabric and its economy. 
  
  Culture Smart! Italy is an insider’s guide to their daily lives, passions, and preoccupations. It introduces you to their history and culture and provides vital information and practical tips to help smooth your path in different social situations.

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  Saving Lucy - A Girl a Bike a...

  (World Bike Girl) Ishbel Rose...

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  Ishbel Rose Holmes was adrift and alone when she set out to bicycle across the world. She was pedaling across Turkey when a street dog, Lucy, crossed her path and changed her life forever.Ishbel did not want anything or anyone to slow her down, but when she witnessed Lucy attacked by other dogs, Ishbel rescued her — forming a deep bond between the pair. Ishbel recognized her own vulnerability in her new canine friend and launched a heartfelt mission to find Lucy a home and give her a happy life.Their adventures took them to the Syrian border and into the hearts of everyone who met them. People around the world who followed the story on Ishbel's blog, World Bike Girl, watched as Lucy's unconditional love broke down the wall around Ishbel's heart. When Lucy died unexpectedly in her arms, Ishbel realized that Lucy had found a home after all — with her, and that Ishbel had been Lucy's happy ever after.

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  The Painted Home by Dena -...

  Dena Fishbein

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  A renowned designer shares surprising ways to add color, texture, and creativity to your home.   In this beautifully illustrated book, the woman behind internationally acclaimed merchandise company Dena Designs shows how her hand-painted style combines vintage and traditional elements with a modern twist. Pick up a paintbrush and take a walk through the author’s own home, room by room, as she discusses her inspirations and demonstrates her methods for encouraging creativity.  The Painted Homeby Dena features simple DIY projects, useful design tips, and personal stories from one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the textile and design business.

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  The Little Book Of Bonsai -...

  Russ Chard

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  Bonsai growing is an artform that originally started in Egypt and was copied by China hundreds of years ago.
  
  Trade and cultural links between China and Japan meant that part of the two countries exchange of ideas and traditions involved gardens and Bonsai in Chinese known as 'punsa' - in English 'tree in a pot'.
  
  Japanese garden enthusiast Russ Chard has put together this book 'The Little Book Of Bonsai ' to explain lots of aspects of this beautiful and eye catching art form that is very popular all over the world. It could well serve as the inspiration for you to become a Bonsai grower and cultivator perhaps as a new hobby or becuse of a long standing ambition to take it up as a hobby.
  
  Subjects covered in this book include:
  - History of Bonsai
  - What IS A Bonsai?
  - What Type Of Bonsai To Choose To Grow
  - Styles Of Bonsai
  - Sizes Of Bonsai
  - Indoor Bonsai
  - Outdoor Bonsai
  - Bonsai Care
  - The Basics Of Effective Bonsai Care
  - How To Repot A Bonsai Tree
  - Outdoor Bonsai Tree Care
  - Indoor Bonsai Tree Care
  - Bonsai Maples
  - Growing A Japanese Maple From A Seed
  - History Of Japanese Maples
  - How To Grow A Dwarf Acer
  - How To Cultivate & Grow Bonsai From Seeds
  - Artificial Bonsai Trees
  - Bonsai Maintenance
  - Bonsai Plants
  - How To Try & Revive A 'Dead' Bonsai
  - Misconceptions About Bonsai Trees
  - The Advantages Of Growing Bonsai
  - Starting Your Own Bonsai Growing Project
  - Pruning
  - What Type Of Bonsai Pots Should I Consider?
  - More On The Importance Of Repotting
  - Tools And Accessories For Bonsai Growing
  - The Numerous Ways To Get Your Bonsai Equipment (at a good price!)
  - The 6 Do's And Don'ts Of Bonsai
  
  'The Little Book Of Bonsai' explains in simple terms the many aspects of Bonsai and how you can easily by learning the basics start growing your own for outdoor and indoor beauty.
  
  Easy to understand and follow this is the complete mini-course in Bonsai growing.

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