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  The Call of the Mountains -...

  Max Landsberg

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  An adventure across a thousand miles of Scotland's mountains. In this personal guide to the triumphs, hardships and perils of scaling the Munros, Landsberg brings the joys and pitfalls of hill-climbing to life. Landsberg's adventures are presented in vivid detail, with insights ranging from encompassing the wonder of unique experiences like seeing the birth of a deer to the mundane delight of the flavour of sandwich he had on a given day. Throughout his account, Landsberg provides an in-depth insight into his growing obsession with climbing the Munroes and its effect on his physical, emotional and spiritual development. With insights on the history, culture, ecology and geology of Scotland's mountains and guides to Gaelic place names, mountain safety and an analysis the science of walking, this book provides a complete guide for anyone looking for adventure in the Highlands, and is sure to inspire anyone who reads it to go climb a rock! Excerpt: One day I walked into these mountains, and I never came all the way back. For though Scotland's mountains may not be the highest in the world, they are certainly amongst the most awe-inspiring and enchanting. From the towering pinnacles of Skye, to the high rolling plateau of the Cairngorms; from the bonnie braes of Ben Lomond to the weeping cliffs of Glencoe; from the rocky battlements that encircle Loch Arkaig, to the gentle folds of Ben Lawers as it spills down to Loch Tay: here are offered scenes of unrivalled splendour, landscapes of unparalleled variety, and a magic ground for personal connection, inspiration, and transformation. These are places of accessible adventure - we leave behind the safety of the lush glen to cross the swooping moor, clamber up through craggy corridors, and with silver chuckling burn then spatey cascade as our sometime guide we reach at last the grand summits of these lands. Here beneath a hundred rainbows lie a hundred pots of gold - unclaimed scenic ingots that are yours for the taking and to which I hope to lead you, on a journey for body, for mind, and perhaps for something deeper.

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  65 Household Cleaning Hacks to...

  Elizabeth Bolling

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  Hacks to make cleaning your house faster, easier, and (dare I say) more enjoyable! 
  Few of us enjoy cleaning our homes. It's tedious and time consuming, and sometimes it seems pointless. After all, life will go on if the laundry goes unfolded or the toilet unscrubbed, right? 
  Unfortunately for most people, cleaning is a necessary evil. Life is just easier when you live in a house that is tidy. That doesn't mean you have to spend all of your precious time dusting and mopping, though. Author Elizabeth Bolling brings you her favorite tried-and-true cleaning hacks and tips, guaranteed to save you time and energy so that you can spend less time cleaning and more time doing what's really important to you! 
  Inside this gem of a book, you'll learn how to:Clean your drapes in 30 secondsNever wash your glass shower doors againGet rid of baked-on gunk on your baking dishes in secondsFinally remove all that pet hair ground into your carpetClean your toilet bowl naturally - no scrubbing requiredGet a good night's sleep on a mattress and pillows free of dust and bacteria

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  Simon Leach's Pottery Handbook -...

  Simon Leach, Bruce Dehnert

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  “A definitive guide for every step of pottery making, from styling small tools to building one’s own kiln” (Publishers Weekly). 
   
  At one time or another, every potter gets frustrated at the wheel. Whether struggling to center the clay or attach a handle with precision, potters of all levels crave advice and answers, and world-renowned ceramicist and YouTube sensation Simon Leach has plenty to give. In Simon Leach’s Pottery Handbook, he presents clear tutorials and loads of original instruction on all of the core techniques, from studio setup to basic throwing, to applying appendages, trimming, glazing, and firing. For each technique, detailed step-by-step photography captures the subtle, intricate movements. 
   
  Praise for Simon Leach’s Pottery Handbook 
   
  “An amazingly detailed, step-by-step text for all major processes in ceramics. The in-depth perspective starts with his directions for making simple tools (a wire tool and a sponge stick) and is bolstered by charts and information-packed sidebars (e.g., for removing air bubbles and troubleshooting your first pull). Every topic that novices must master is covered, such as working basic shapes (cylinder and variations dishes) trimming, decorating and glazing, and firing.” ?Booklist  
   
  “Among how-to books, this volume stands out. This gem is as carefully honed as the skills it seeks to share.” —American Craft 
   
  “For those of us who learn best with a combo of text and demonstrations, Simon Leach’s new book is the perfect fit.” ?Ceramics Monthly

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  A Visit to Mark Twain's House

  Garrison Keillor

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  This classic performance of Garrison Keillor's American Radio Company was broadcast live from the Mark Twain Memorial in Hartford Connecticut.The Hartford house is where Twain wrote many of his works. The show pays homage to Twain's genius and personality with humor, period music, and a classic Keillor monologue. Guests included Roy Blount, Jr., the Gregg Smith Quartet, and singer Pamela Warrick-Smith.

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  Little Tour in France

  Henry James

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  A splendid example of travel writing at its best, in this description of six week tour in France -- from Touraine, down to Provence, then back up north -- made by Henry James in 1882, and first published in the Atlantic Monthly in 1883-1884. - Summary by Nicholas Clifford

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  Little Stitches - 100+ Sweet...

  Aneela Hoey

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  Over 100 embroidery designs and twelve whimsical and practical projects you can work on anywhere.It's grown-up playtime! Choose from more than 100 original embroidery designs, hand-drawn with a modern take on retro style. Aneela Hoey's illustrations are printed on transfer paper to use and reuse―tear out the page, trim out the design, iron it down, and stitch away! Learn 11 easy decorative stitches plus techniques for adding texture, then embroider these charming images on 12 whimsical and practical projects, perfect for keepsakes or gifts. Projects include a baby quilt, cushion covers, cozies for jars and tissue boxes, and more. Embroidery is the perfect handwork to take along anywhere you go!“Hoey’s cute, vintage-inspired approach will appeal to novice stitchers.”—Library Journal“These designs have ageless appeal…The book is extra useful with the iron-on transfers for each design included in the back of the book.”—American Quilt Retailer

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