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  The Contemporary Cake Decorating...

  Lindy Smith

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  Flowers are probably the most popular choice of all cake decorations. The simplest representation of a flower is a cut-out shape. Other more interesting ways of representing flowers are to create fabric-effect flowers out of paste or to try your hand at creating lifelike flowers. There are many books written on the art of sugar flower making; LindySmith touches on this subject here, showing you how to make lifelike poppies and peonies, as well as fabric roses, blossoms and dahlias, and simple cupped flowers.

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  The Ladies' Room Reader - The...

  Alicia Alvrez

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  “Fun and fancy for the fair sex . . . rife with facts, rumors, stories, quotations and advice.” —Publishers Weekly 
   
  What percentage of women would rather shop than have sex? What was Lauren Bacall’s real name? What tricks do supermarkets use to get us to spend more money? Who were the first two African American actresses nominated for Academy Awards in the same year for the same category? How many hours do the men in our lives spend on housework and childcare? What did Mae West say upon the death of Marilyn Monroe? 
   
  From female celebrities to glass ceiling breakers and historical heroines, this entertaining resource is packed with fun facts, surprising statistics, and witty quips that make for great reading—in any room.

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  The View From Rat Lake

  John Gierach

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  Brilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural world, and life in general by the acknowledged master of fishing writers."In the world of fishing there are magic phrases that are guaranteed to summon the demon. Among them are: 'remote trout lake,' 'fish up to thirteen pounds,' 'the place the guides fish on their days off,'" writes John Gierach in this wonderful collection of thirteen essays inspired by a fishing trip to Rat Lake, a remote body of water in Montana. Once again John Gierach does what he does best—explain the peculiarities of the fishing life in a way that will amuse novices and seasoned fly fishers alike. The View from Rat Lake deftly examines man in nature and nature in man, the pleasures of fishing the high country, and the high and low comedy that occasionally overcomes even the best-planned fishing trip.

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  Pilot 101 - How to Become a...

  HowExpert, Jeffrey Lawrence

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  Pilot 101 is for anyone who is interested in aviation and being a pilot, whether simply for personal recreation and travel, or as a career. The book is organized in approximately the same sequence a person would follow, from thinking about being a pilot, to the training and experience required for most aviation careers, including airlines and military aviation. 
  Learn how do determine if flying, either as a hobby or a career is right for you. If you decide you are interested in being a pilot, it will provide you with key steps to prepare for flight training and set your personal aviation goals. Topics covered include how to decide what kind of pilot you want to be, and then the initial steps for your path into aviation, including what you will have to learn, how your training will progress, and help you set goals. Training requirements for each phase of flight training are summarized, including FAA test requirements. 
  There is a section that spells out the privileges of and requirements for different pilot certificates, from being a Sport pilot to an airline or military pilot. Even different types of aircraft are covered including helicopters and gliders. 
  Training programs are described, from initial training at a local airport to attending a flight academy or university aviation program that will take you from “the ground up,” from first flight to qualification as a professional pilot and set you on the way to your ultimate aviation goals. 
  About the Expert 
  Mr. Richmond has been involved in aviation in one way or another for more than 40 years. He received his initial flight training in the U. S. Air Force. The Air Force 53-week flight training program is generally recognized as a master’s degree level course. 
  HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

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  Led Through The Jungle!

  Sally Cook

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  Led Through The Jungle is a true story about time I spent travelling through Colombia which inluded walking through a jungle near the border with Venezeula. It was a time of some risk in Colombia but   my Colombian friend's careful planning enabled me to experienve small wild monkeys in that park as well as  involvement with other native animals including cuddling a three toed sloth, seeing a large caypybara up close as well as holdihg a macaw and seeing iguanas and chameleons. The experience is tinged with the lively festivities of the local people and  includes fireworks, rubber rafting, walkiing amongst butterflies and emersion in a waterfall filled pool - not to mention celebrating with a mariachi band and falling out of a seaside hammock. The story is enhanced by sound effects including local music, cries if domestic animals , the tolling of church bells and more.

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  Common Insects of Texas and...

  John C. Abbott, Kendra Abbott

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  A comprehensive field guide to Texas’s insects, featuring 1,300 species and over 2,700 photographs. Thanks to its size and geographic position, Texas is home to nearly 30,000 species of insects, likely making its insect population the most diverse in the nation. Ranging from eastern and western to temperate and tropical species, this vast array of insects can be difficult to identify. In Common Insects of Texas and Surrounding States, John and Kendra Abbott have created the state’s most comprehensive field guide to help readers recognize and understand these fascinating creatures. Containing 1,300 species and more than 2,700 photographs, this guide offers a wealth of information about the characteristics and behaviors of Texas’s insects. Each chapter introduces an order with a discussion of general natural history and a description of other qualities helpful in distinguishing its various species, while every species’ entry provides a state map showing where it is most likely to be found, a key displaying its seasonal distribution, information about its habitat, and corresponding photos. Featuring colored tabs for quick reference, a glossary, and information about other arthropods, this guide is the perfect companion for anyone wanting to identify and learn more about the many insects of Texas.“Expertly written and beautifully illustrated, this exceptional book will be of interest to both professional and beginning naturalists.” —Edward O. Wilson, University Research Professor Emeritus, Harvard University

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