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  Stitch It for Christmas -...

  Lynette Anderson

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  Create a Christmas to remember with holiday gifts and decorations from the popular fabric designer and author of Country Cottage Quilting.   This is a collection of beautiful Christmas crafts from top designer Lynette Anderson. This book features a wide range of ideas for a useful mixture of gifts and keepsakes to create, from quick-to-stitch gifts, including a Christmas Friends Pillow, Santa’s Sweet Stockings, and Santa Tea Towel to beautiful decorations, like Star Tree Decorations, festive placemats and napkins, and a stunning wall-hanging quilt. The simple patchwork techniques Lynette uses are a great backdrop for the festive applique and stitchery designs. Beautiful fabrics, festive colors, and cute motifs are enhanced by a book design that captures Lynette’s heart-warming, quirky style.

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  Pitbull Harmony: The Art of...

  Emily Turner

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  Discover the transformative world of "Pitbull Harmony: The Art of Training and Understanding." This exceptional book is a beacon for dog lovers and pitbull enthusiasts, offering an insightful journey into the art of training and fostering a harmonious bond with these powerful yet affectionate companions. 
  Unveil the secrets to creating a happy, healthy, and well-balanced canine companion through the pages of "Pitbull Harmony." With a focus on pitbulls, this book goes beyond traditional training manuals, delving into the unique characteristics of the breed. Explore engaging anecdotes, expert insights, and practical tips that will captivate both novice and experienced dog owners alike. 
  Feel the desire to cultivate a deeper understanding of your pitbull's needs and behavior. "Pitbull Harmony" nurtures the longing to establish a strong, positive relationship with your furry friend. The desire to witness your pitbull thrive emotionally, mentally, and physically becomes palpable as you delve into the wealth of knowledge presented in this comprehensive guide.

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  Letters from England 1846-1849

  Elizabeth Davis Bancroft

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  Elizabeth Bancroft went to England with her husband, historian George Bancroft, for three of the most dynamicy years in European hstory. As Ambassador to England from the United States, George moved in the highest circles. In his wife's letters to their sons, her uncle, her brother, and Mrs. Polk (the President's wife), we see glimpses not only of early Victorian English life, but also of Queen Victoria herself! Mrs. Bancroft speaks of dinners with Benjamin Disraeli, visits to Wordsworth, weekends in the country with Louis Napolean and Sir Robert Peel with such matter of fact aplomb that one cannot help being impressed.

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  Mermaid Singing

  Charmian Clift

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  In 1951 the Australian writers Charmian Clift and George Johnston left grey, post-war London for Greece. Settling first on the tiny island of Kalymnos, then Hydra, their plan was to live simply and focus on their writing The result is Charmian Clift's best known and most loved books, Mermaid Singing and Peel Me a Lotus.  Mermaid Singing relays the culture shock and the sheer delight of their first year on the tiny sponge-fishing island of Kalymnos.  Clift paints an evocative picture of the characters and sun-drenched rhythms of traditional life, long before backpackers and mass tourism descended.  On Hydra, featured in the companion volume, Peel Me a Lotus, Clift and Johnston became the centre of an informal community of artists and writers including the then unknown Leonard Cohen who lodged with them, and his future girlfriend Marianne Ihlen.

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  Bones Would Rain from the Sky -...

  Suzanne Clothier

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  In Bones Would Rain from the Sky, Suzanne Clothier takes a radical new direction in understanding our life with dogs . . . and our mutual love. Drawing on a lifetime of experience with dogs, this nationally renowned dog trainer brings us astonishing new lessons about our animals—and ourselves.Gently, with intelligence, humor, and unfailing patience, Suzanne Clothier guides us to truly comprehend another creature's mind and heart.You will discover how our dogs see the world from their uniquely canine perspective, how we can meet their deep need for leadership without using force or coercion, and how the "laws" of canine culture often put our dogs at odds with us and our very human world. Clothier's unparalleled insights into aggression in dogs can help prevent a tragedy, including the unnecessary destruction of a pet.As in no other "dog book" or training manual, in Bones Would Rain from the Sky an extraordinary woman shows us how to find a deep connection with another being and to receive an incomparable gift: a profound, lifelong relationship with the dog you love.

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  Watermelon

  Marian Keyes

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  On the day she gives birth to her first child, Claire Walsh's husband James tells her he's been having an affair and now's the right time to leave her. Right for who exactly? Exhausted, tearful and a tiny bit furious, Claire can't think of what to do. So she follows the instincts of all self-respecting adults in tricky situations. . . and runs home to Mum and Dad. But while her parents are sympathetic, Claire's younger sisters are less so. Helen wants to share the new toy (baby Kate), while Anna is too busy having out-of-her-head experiences. So when James slips back into her life, desperate to put things right, Claire doesn't know whether to take a chance on a past she feared she'd lost forever or face an uncertain future of her own. But is she as on her own as she really believes?'An astounding writer and chronicler of our times' Independent On Sunday'A warm and hilarious page turner' Good Housekeeping'A modern fairy tale, it's full of Keyes's self-deprecating wit' Sunday Mirror'Gloriously funny' Sunday Times'Funny but poignant' Marie Claire

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