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  Saints of Feather and Fang - How...

  Caryn Rivadeneira

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  From sheepdogs to wombats to coyotes to jellyfish, animals serve important biological roles in the world. But those who love animals know there's more. We know our connection to other creatures is more than fur, scale, or feather deep.In Saints of Feather and Fang, writer and lifelong animal lover Caryn Rivadeneira looks at the ways that animals—from the pets who share our homes to the mysterious creatures of the deep—serve as spiritual guides for our hearts, minds, and souls.Christian scripture teems with mammals, birds, and reptiles, and research on animals' sensory responses suggests that we not only care for our beloved animals but they, at times, care for us. A therapy pony who visits stroke victims, a rescued pit bull who shows restraint, hedgehogs that scurry down highways made just for them: these stories offer entrée to tender, whimsical, and deeply theological reflection on creaturely delight, instinct, curiosity, adaptation, fear, and awe. In them we discover and connect with the God who beckons, rescues, and shelters us with stretched-out wings.

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  Quick-Strip Paper Piecing - For...

  Peggy Martin

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  Learn how to speed up your paper piecing with this innovative technique and create radiant quilts. 
   
  Paper piece your way to fast, accurate quilts! “Quick-strip” whiz Peggy Martin combines the accuracy of paper piecing, the speed of strip piecing, and an incredible eye for color to create quilts that seem to glow from within. Discover for yourself this fun, easy, nearly mistake-proof variation on a theme. 
   
  • 17 block patterns plus two borders, based on traditional designs - all paper pieced for speed and accuracy 
   
  • 4 complete quilt projects include “Midnight Garden,” “Millennium Star,” “New York Beauty,” and “Rainbow Galaxy” 
   
  • Complete instructions for Peggy’s quick-strip technique, plus fabric selection, pattern preparation, and finishing touches 
   
  • Get inspired by a gallery of bright, colorful quick-strip quilts 
   
  • A great introduction to paper piecing for beginners, and experienced paper piecers will love it, too!

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  Royal Seals - Images of Power...

  Paul Dryburgh

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  “An intriguing look into the past through The National Archives . . . It offers a glimpse into the different seals of the monarchs, nobility, and clergy.” —Tudor Blogger 
   
  Royal Seals is an introduction to the seals of the kings and queens of England, Scotland and latterly the United Kingdom, as well as the Church and nobility. 
   
  Ranging from Medieval times to modern day, it uses images of impressive wax seals held at The National Archives to show the historical importance of these beautiful works of art. 
   
  Included are features on the great seals of famous monarchs like Richard III, Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and twentieth-century monarchs, as well as insights on the role of seals in treaties and foreign policy. 
   
  With ecclesiastical seals and those of the nobility and lower orders included, this is a comprehensive and lavishly illustrated guide. 
   
  “It is actually very fascinating as the book looks at the different types of seal used by various monarchs and why the seal came into being. We read about some of the most notable monarchs such as Charles II, George IV, James I, Henry VIII and more. But what has to be the best part of this book produced in conjunction with The National Archives, is the high quality of the pictures, certainly fantastic and really do show off the book at its best.” —UK Historian 
   
  “The book should interest readers of Medieval Archaeology, providing a good introduction to the subject through what is undoubtedly an amazing national collection.” —Medieval Archaeology

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  Minimalist Living

  Mary Connor

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  Has life been feeling cluttered lately? Does everything seem overwhelming and too much to handle? Sometimes, looking at the things around you and the way you live your life could be the key to finding the root cause of your problems. Living minimally is becoming quickly popular amongst those that wish to live a simpler life. Maybe you are feeling stuck, wishing you had more stuff, more cars, more money. By living minimally, you are able to adjust your mindset and focus more on what is important. For some, minimalism might be a radical idea. Others might find that this is the solution they’ve been eagerly waiting for. No matter how you might initially feel about minimalism, reading this audiobook will provide answers on how to better live your life. In the average American home, there might be an average of 300,000 items! In a regular day, there is no way that the average American would use even a quarter of these things. So, what is the point in letting those items control your life? In this audiobook you will discover:•	How To Start Living A More Minimal Lifestyle•	Essential Rules For Living With Less•	Learn To Focus On The Important Things•	Simple Habits of Minimalist Living You Can Adopt Today•	Important Ways Minimalism Can Help Create Stronger Relationships•	50 Tips To Help You Say Goodbye To Your Things•	Save Money, And More Importantly Time•	And much more...Minimalism does not have to be a strict practice, and you can start simply by applying methods that will work and passing over the parts that do not. It is time for you to take back control over your life and no longer let the stuff around you define what you are going to feel. Living minimally will introduce you to the life you have always dreamed of, but in a way you have never seen before. So, if you are ready to change your life in a way that will actually stick, buy this audiobook today!

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  50 Great American Places -...

  Brent D. Glass

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  From Massachusetts to Florida to Washington to California, 50 Great American Places takes you on a journey through our nation's history. Sharing the inside stories of sites as old as Mesa Verde (Colorado) and Cahokia (Illinois) and as recent as Silicon Valley (California) and the Mall of America (Minnesota), each essay provides the historical context for places that represent fundamental American themes: the compelling story of democracy and self-government; the dramatic impact of military conflict; the powerful role of innovation and enterprise; the inspiring achievements of diverse cultural traditions; and the defining influence of the land and its resources.Sites you would expect-in Boston, New York, and Washington, DC-are here, as well as plenty of surprises, such as the Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe, or Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, or the Village Green in Hudson, Ohio; less obvious places that, together with the more well-known destinations, collectively tell the story of America. For families who want to take a trip that is both educational and entertaining, for history enthusiasts, or anyone curious about our country's greatest places, this book is the perfect guide.

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  Stories in Stone: New York - A...

  Doug Keister

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  Discover history and beauty in the graveyards of Gotham: “Keister has done for cemetery exploration what Audubon did for birding.”—Sunset Magazine   With Stories in Stone: New York, the author presents cemetery buffs with stunning photographs, fascinating text, and easy GPS directions for locating gracious architecture, fabulous artwork, and memorable gravesites of famous and not-so-famous area “residents” residing peacefully in its beautiful cemeteries.   This fact-filled guide covers Green-Wood (part of “The Big Four”), churchyards & resting places in both Manhattan and the outer boroughs, and even the pet cemetery in Hartsdale. This unique take on New York’s landmarks is a collection of fascinating stories and images, including information on cemetery symbols, funerary architecture, secret societies and clubs, people, and even their dogs.

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