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Carol Doak's Simply Sensational 9-Patch Stars
by Carol DoakYour lucky stars—the paper-pieced way! • Mix-and-match units, 50 NEW state star blocks, endless star possibilities! • You'll have stars in your eyes as paper-piecing expert Carol Doak brings you a galaxy of 9-patch stars • 12 sparkling quilt projects • Make perfect stars every time • Easy for beginners, splendid for advanced quilters • Bonus CD-ROM—print the patterns in different sizes, so you can star gaze to your heart's content
Design Art Deco Quilts: Mix & Match Simple Geometric Shapes
by Don LinnThese bold, stylized quilts are the perfect way to show off fabrics with strong colors. Everything your customers need to create an Art Deco masterpiece is here, from help with choosing the right fabrics for an authentic Art Deco look to estimating yardage, cutting fabric and planning the piecing. Striking quilts inspired by 1930s Art Deco style help you sell bold solid fabrics, as well as subtle background prints. Simple geometric shapes mix and match into original, one-of-a-kind designs Complete instructions for a sample quilt take customers step by step through planning, designing, and piecing. Includes photo gallery of 11 stunning quilts created by student quilters, plus a visual history of Art Deco style and architecture.
A Forbidden Night with the Housekeeper: A Forbidden Night With The Housekeeper / Revelations Of His Runaway Bride (Mills And Boon Modern Ser.)
by Heidi RiceA billionaire plays dirty when an innocent housekeeper inherits his father’s property in this Cinderella romance from the USA Today–bestselling author.Playboy extraordinaire Maxim Duran is the name on everyone’s lips. But the only name on Maxim’s lips is Cara Evans! He can’t believe that housekeeper Cara has inherited his vineyard. But bartering with the English beauty isn’t going to be simple . . .Innocent Cara has no doubt that Maxim is trouble—and totally off-limits! She definitely isn’t going to hand over her new home to him. But, as their desire explodes into passionate life, Cara must ask: What does Maxim want? His rightful inheritance . . . or her!From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
Be a Polymer Clay Pro!: 15 Projects & 20+ Skill-Building Techniques
by Lauren TomlinsonCreate with polymer clay like a pro! Polymer clay is a fantastic medium — it is affordable, forgiving, and versatile. With a variety of on-trend colors, polymer clay can be custom colored to match any outfit, mood, or decor. Veteran clay artist Lauren Tomlinson walks you through all the basics with tips and troubleshooting as you go to ensure success. Everything from shaping and baking your pieces to specialty finishing techniques and much more is presented in detailed instruction. Easily form aesthetically pleasing patterns, such as leopard print and marble, and create custom colors. Lauren also equips you with techniques for adding paints and extra elements to your pieces. All the tips, tools, supplies, and techniques you need in one book to get started with polymer clay Includes instructions on adding detail, mixing color, embossing patterns, shaping, and finishing your pieces with specialty techniques More than a dozen gorgeous and easy-to-follow jewelry and home decor projects
RE: RE-newing, RE-inventing, RE-engineering, RE-positioning, RE-juvenating your Business and Life
by Al LautenslagerAs consumers wrestle with tightening credit, inflation, economic slowdown and uncertainties, unemployment, debt, the housing crises, global unrest, mortgage foreclosures, and prognostications of doom and gloom, doing something different is more important than ever. Repositioning, reengineering, renewing, rejuvenating and reenergizing are all rising in priority as they relate to improving businesses, careers, hopes, dreams, personal development and life in general. As a result, Life improvement, battling status quo, ambition, the pursuit of happiness, dealing with change, or exploring the possibilities, are all or in part, on the mind of many today. All of these are related to change, improvement, doing things again or different or re-__________ (insert your Re: word of choice here). This book is the response to the point in time, life and history that our generation is in. It boils down to Re-newing, Re-viving, Re-inventing, Re-engineering, Re-positioning, Re-juvenating your business and life.
Free-Motion Quilting Workbook: Angela Walters Shows You How!
by Angela WaltersIf you can sketch it, you can stitch it! The master of free-motion quilting teaches you everything you need to know in this hands-on workbook! • The master of free-motion quilting, Angela Walters, teaches you everything you need to know • Just doodle and have fun! Not your typical how-to manual - this guided sketchbook will train your brain to understand how designs flow and will ultimately make you a better quilter! • Practice sketching in a variety of different shapes to represent the different sections of a quilt, including blocks, borders, and negative space If you can sketch it, you can stitch it. Inside this interactive workbook, professional quilter, Angela Walters, shows you how to plan and practice free-motion quilting. Guided by her expert tips and suggestions, your creative juices will flow as you doodle designs of entire quilts, individual blocks, borders, and even negative space. The workbook pages have plenty of line-art shapes and inspiring photographs to help get you started. There’s also a bonus section of graph paper to plan your own quilt designs. So, go ahead, start sketching!
Her Kind of Hero: A Clean Romance (Mills And Boon Heartwarming Ser. #Vol. 290)
by Janice CarterHe saved her life…But he’s not the hero she expectsDana Sothern has finally found the man who rescued her as a teen. But when she tries to thank Matt Rodriguez, instead he challenges her to volunteer at his youth camp. The experience brings Matt and Dana closer. But away from the camp, the reformed bad boy’s and the corporate lawyer’s worlds are far apart. Can they bridge the gap between them?
Girl's Best Friend: An Anthology (Must Love Dogs)
by Katie MeyerFind your Happily Ever After with two feel-good stories of dogs unleashing romance in small-town settings.Finding love—and fur-ever families!The Puppy ProposalMillionaire hotelier Nic Caruso doesn’t expect to fall for a dog in need—or his beautiful caretaker! The big-city bachelor is on Paradise Isle to wreak havoc on veterinary technician Jillian Everett’s beloved hometown. But for the first time in forever, Nic realizes there’s more to life than work, and love might be worth a shot. If Jillian can tame this stray for good, Nic won’t be a lone wolf anymore…A Valentine for the VeterinarianWhen charismatic K-9 cop Alex Santiago shows up at Paradise Animal Clinic with a tiny gray kitten, something inside Dr. Cassie Marshall shifts. The overworked single mom and veterinarian had thought her plate was already full. Yet something about Alex’s coffee-brown eyes has made her reconsider. Then Cassie learns she’s pregnant! How can she handle one man, his dog, her little girl, their cat and a baby?
Remarkable Women of Old Saybrook (American Heritage)
by Tedd LevySituated at the mouth of the Connecticut River, Old Saybrook has been home to generations of remarkable women. The women of this quintessentially New England town have faced and overcome overwhelming adversity to leave indelible marks on their town and its history. Katharine Houghton Hepburn, mother of the legendary actress Katharine Hepburn, organized the Hartford Political Equality League to battle for women's right to vote. Anna Louise James fought to become the first black female pharmacist in Connecticut, and she took care of her community, serving them medicine as well as ice cream sodas at James Pharmacy. There is also local restaurateur Steffie Walters, who after emigrating from Austria remained at the helm of the much-loved shore eatery Dock and Dine for eleven years. Historian Tedd Levy chronicles the achievements of these extraordinary women who broke barriers, changed their communities and expanded opportunities for future generations.
From Hell to Challah: Rising from Fragile to Fearless, One Grain at a Time
by Shari WallackAn uplifting, funny, and flavorful story through despair, survival, and mental emancipation during the chaos of 2020. In from hell to challah, Shari Wallack’s journey begins inside a mental hospital and continues on a road trip to eighteen destinations throughout the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic. She details her innermost thoughts, hopes, and fears while illustrating how she went from crippling depression to joy over a three-month period. Along with a multitude of colorful characters, Shari navigates an exciting and unusual voyage of self-discovery and healing. Among the useful lessons she learns along the way, she discovers that cooking and baking calm her. She provides the recipes that helped her through her struggles, with the hope that others will find the same much-needed comfort. Shari’s heartwarming and humorous story shows that happiness and purpose can be found even in the most difficult of times.
The Inspired Heart: An Artist's Journey of Transformation
by Jerry WennstromIn the late 1970s, Jerry Wennstrom was a rising star in the New York art world when he decided that the ultimate creative leap was to destroy his large body of work, give away all his possessions, and spend the next ten years wandering, seeking, and listening. Wennstrom tells the extraordinary story of his daring exploration into the source of his creativity, of a life lived by the singular requirement of Grace—to remain fearlessly attuned to the heart.
Snowbound at the Manor
by Ellie DarkinsAn unexpected ChristmasWith a handsome stranger!The words merry and Christmas don’t go together for Jess. Not since the tragic death of her sister. So, her trip to a luxury stately home is for business, not pleasure. Only Jess hadn’t counted on spending Christmas snowbound with enigmatic Rufus, elusive owner of both the manor and the most delicious smile she’s ever seen… To top it off, it’s more difficult to ignore the sparks between them with each passing day!From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.
Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Ficklesticks: Art Sticks to Bend, Wrap, Weave & Wear
by Diana TaylorTurn Fabric Strips Into Fun and Funky Adornments • 9 quick and engaging jewelry projects, plus an inspiring gallery of stick figures, baubles, bouquets, belts & bows • Stitch a Ficklestick in just minutes from an assortment of fabrics, pieced and unpieced, and finish with easy-to-find supplies • Create Ficklesticks in any length, from tiny 1" posies, to 36" wall hangings Who says art has to be serious? Ficklesticks are pure fabric fun. Sew up a batch in no time, then roll them, twist them, or weave them into anything from an outrageous corsage to a tiny posable pirate. Go over the top with this easy, endlessly adaptable technique. *Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: This title will be printed after purchase and will arrive separately from any in-stock items. Please allow approximately 2 weeks for USA delivery, with an additional 2 weeks for international shipments. Expedited shipping is not available on POD Editions. The printing quality in this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated (non-glossy) paper. The information presented in this version is the same as the most recent printed edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages.
Abundant Community: Awakening the Power of Families and Neighborhoods
by John McKnightWe need our neighbors and community to stay healthy, produce jobs, raise our children, and care for those on the margin. Institutions and professional services have reached their limit of their ability to help us. The consumer society tells us that we are insufficient and that we must purchase what we need from specialists and systems outside the community. We have become consumers and clients, not citizens and neighbors. John McKnight and Peter Block show that we have the capacity to find real and sustainable satisfaction right in our neighborhood and community. This book reports on voluntary, self-organizing structures that focus on gifts and value hospitality, the welcoming of strangers. It shows how to reweave our social fabric, especially in our neighborhoods. In this way we collectively have enough to create a future that works for all.
Her Passionate Awakening
by Penny JordanRead this classic romance by New York Times bestselling author Penny Jordan, now available for the first time in e-book! Previously published as Lingering Shadows in 1991.Out of the shadows of the past. Linked by ambition and passion and held apart by the sins of the fathers…Money, power, influence — LEO von Hessler has inherited it all from his manipulative, empire-building father. But just how much of his business has been built at the expense of others’ shattered hopes and dreams? Only a visit to English company, Carey Chemicals, can answer Leo’s questions.Ambitious, relentless, driven — SAUL Jardine, corporate raider, knows just when to close in on ailing companies. Respected and feared in the business world, Saul has pursued his career single-mindedly, to the detriment of love and family. His life at a crossroads, he is now set to carry out one last transaction: moving in on Carey’s — a company ripe for takeover.Sensitive, intense, determined — DAVINA James has been forced to suppress her warmth and sensuality, first by her domineering father and then by her womanizing husband. Now, a beautiful widow, she’s stopped yearning for love, turning her energies instead into confronting the business giants who seek to take her inheritance — Carey’s — away from her. A confrontation which will have unexpected and far-reaching consequences…
Courage for the Rest of Us: Going from Ordinary To Extraordinary
by Jim EschrichCourage. When that word is uttered, more often than not it's in connection with heroic deeds involving someone running into a burning building to rescue someone or stepping into the line of fire to protect a buddy. And while such selfless acts certainly reflect great courage, there is another level of courage that lies beneath the surface waiting to emerge. Though not as extreme, it's a critical element necessary for successful living. In his book Courage for the Rest of Us, author, speaker, entrepreneur, and former member of the U.S. National Bobsled Team, Jim Eschrich explains that ultimate success and deep satisfaction comes only when we are living life authentically and with passion. Doing that takes courage. Circumstances, people, and life in general have ways of keeping us locked into expectations. Whether it's in our careers, businesses, or personal lives, it takes courage to step out from the norm, and often against the tide, to live the life that we know deep inside that we were meant to live. Through Jim's first hand, and often outrageous experiences, he demonstrates what it means to reach down and find the courage to counter the expected, release the enthusiasm, and create defining, life-altering, moments. He shows us that ordinary people can live extraordinary lives of passion and fulfillment. In Courage for the Rest of Us you'll learn what it means to: • Be true to yourself • Toss the victim mentality and let your problems push you to greatness • Take appropriate risks • Fail forward • See through your fears to take action • Step out of your comfort zone • Execute your dreams effectively • Create and ride the wave of momentum.Courage for the Rest of Us is all about keeping the adventure alive in you!
Death of a Minor Character
by E.X. FerrarsA couple&’s been separated for six years—but it doesn&’t stop them from sleuthing together—in this British mystery by a CWA Lifetime Achievement Award winner. Virginia Freer has had it with her sort-of-ex-husband&’s taste for drama. A shopkeeper who lived in Virginia&’s town has been murdered, and Felix Freer&’s neighbor in London, a sweet old bird, has too. The crimes took place miles apart. But look at the coincidences, Felix insists. That unpleasant silversmith. That awful couple seeking revenge. These were not two separate murders, according to him—there is Something going on. Virginia raises an eyebrow and sighs deeply: The world lost a second Olivier, she thinks, when Felix opted for gambling, mooching, and petty theft rather than the stage. But eventually even her relentless pragmatism gets worn down, and thank goodness, because there is, indeed, Something going on. And Felix and Virginia are just the duo to sort it out, chalk and cheese though they may be . . . &“There are few detective-story writers so consistently good.&” —Sunday Times
When the Game is on the Line: From The Man Who Brought The Heat To Miami And The Browns Back To Cleveland, And Inside Look At The High-Stakes World Of Sports Deal-Making
by Lary Bloom Rick HorrowA fascinating insider's look at the people, politics, and power plays behind the mega sports deals. In "When the Game Is on the Line", Rick Horrow reveals the real stories behind the biggest sports deals of the past twenty years, over 100 of which he has brokered. Since early battles with infamous Dolphins owner Joe Robbie and a backstabbing Miami City Commission, Horrow has tangled with colorful figures in sports and government, including NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, Florida Governor Jeb Bush, golf legend Jack Nicklaus, and Miami Heat owner Ted Arison. The results have included new stadiums across America, league expansions, elite teams such as the Miami Heat—and the bragging rights to go with them. For anyone interested in the high-octane world where sports, business, and politics meet, "When the Game Is on the Line" is a must-read.
Lockheed Constellation: A Legends of Flight Illustrated History
by Wolfgang BorgmannA concise illustrated history of the Lockheed Constellation, Super Constellation and Starliner The Lockheed Constellation is the definitive postwar prop airliner. The type was developed during the Second World War by a talented and famous development team, which included Howard Hughes and Kelly Johnson. This book provides a colorful illustrated history of the type. Readers will enjoy several hundred vintage photographs featuring aircraft and airlines from all over the world. There is ample coverage for all three major commercial variants of the aircraft: the Constellation, the Super Constellation, and the Starliner. Wartime service by military versions is also described. She was affectionally named "Mona Lisa of the Skies" by her fans, and the Constellation's graceful lines were the epitome of elegance and beauty in the "golden age" of air transport. One chapter is dedicated to the special features and extra comforts provided by luxury carriers. Freighter models and conversions are also detailed in their own chapter.
Japanese Paper Yarn: Using Washi and Kami-ito to Knit, Crochet, Weave, and More
by Andra F. StantonTeaches crafters how to make and use a gorgeous material for extra enjoyment in knitting, crocheting, and weaving: paper yarn. “Ancient techniques for a contemporary application. A must have for every artist who works with paper. Informative and very inspirational!” --Anna van Bohemen, fiber artist Explore Japanese paper yarn to add new dimensions to your favorite fiber crafts like knitting, crocheting, macrame, weaving, or mixed media. Textile artist Andra F. Stanton focuses you on a fresh perspective: crafting with paper yarn instead of expected yarns of wool or cotton. • Beginning with its deep roots in Japan, learn about paper yarn's rich versatility. • With simple instructions, make your own paper yarn from a sheet of kozo paper. • Try 12 inspiring projects, from beginner-friendly pulped paper weaving to a more-experienced-level knitted scarf. Then you're ready to use paper yarn to take your own favorite crafts in new directions. Throughout, enjoy photos of works by dozens of the contemporary artists who have brought paper yarn to the West's galleries and museums of the 21st century. Whatever your crafting level, this is an accessible resource, blending history, instructions, and artistic inspiration. Elevate your making with the tranquility of a traditional process that is perfect for mindful crafting.
Beautifully Embellished Landscapes: 125 Tips & Techniques to Create Stunning Quilts
by Joyce R. BeckerNew Ideas to Bring Your Landscape Quilts to Life! • You won't believe the realistic effects you can achieve in your next landscape quilt! • Amazing variety of techniques includes paints, markers, stamps, photo printing and artwork, threadwork and lace, sheer overlays and Angelina fibers, and so much more • Create realistic special effects for water, reflections, skies, snow, gardens, and buildings • Great ideas for landscape-inspired gifts including greeting cards, photo transfers, and small quilts Spectacular results are within your reach, when you try the techniques developed by landscape expert Joyce Becker. Play like a kid in kindergarten: special paints, fibers, and tools are easy to find and fun to use. Over 200 photos and illustrations for inspiration, plus 8 complete projects. *Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: This title will be printed after purchase and will arrive separately from any in-stock items. Please allow approximately 2 weeks for USA delivery, with an additional 2 weeks for international shipments. Expedited shipping is not available on POD Editions. The printing quality in this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated (non-glossy) paper. The information presented in this version is the same as the most recent printed edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages.
Operation Nordwind: Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives (Images of War)
by Darren NeelyOperation Nordwind was the last major German offensive of World War II on the Western Front. It began on 31 December 1944 in Rhineland-Palatinate, Alsace and Lorraine in southwestern Germany and northeastern France, and ended on 25 January 1945. Normally overshadowed by the Battle of the Bulge, Nordwind battles were just as intense and the troops involved faced the same bitter weather conditions and battle conditions their fellow units did to the north. The goal of the offensive was to break through the lines of the U.S. Seventh Army and French 1st Army in the Upper Vosges mountains and the Alsatian Plain, and destroy them, as well as the seizure of Strasbourg, which Himmler, who had been placed in charge, had promised would be captured by 30 January. The campaign also showcased the difficulties of inter-Allied cooperation between the Americans and the French. The U.S. VI Corps—which bore the brunt of the German attacks—was fighting on three sides by 15 January. By 15 January at least 17 German divisions (including units in the Colmar Pocket) from Army Group G and Army Group Oberrhein, including the 6th SS Mountain, 17th SS Panzergrenadier, 21st Panzer, and 25th Panzergrenadier Divisions were engaged in the fighting. Another smaller attack was made against the French positions south of Strasbourg, but it was finally stopped. Vicious battles at Hatten and Rittershoffen, Gambsheim and Herrlisheim took place and while the Germans could not employ near the same amount as armor as they did in the Ardennes, the armor engagements were nonetheless ruthless. The American 12th Armored Division lost almost an entire tank battalion in the battles in and around Herrlisheim. Action would engulf the entire front and areas like Strasbourg, Wingen, the Colmar Pocket and Haguenau would be engrained in the minds of the troops that fought in these battles.
Her Forbidden Amish Love
by Jocelyn McClayFollowing your heart isn’t always simple when you have to choose between your community and the man you still love . . . Five years ago, Hannah Lapp walked away from Gabe Bartel, crushing their dreams of a future together. She couldn’t break her parents’ hearts by marrying a Mennonite man and leaving the Amish community. Now Gabe is back as her town’s new EMT. And Hannah’s heart is on the line all over again, because this time she can’t imagine letting him go . . . From Harlequin Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
Serving Up Trouble (Silhouette Intimate Moments Ser. #No. 1194)
by Jill ShalvisA brooding cop must protect a beautiful witness in this classic story of love and second chances from the New York Times–bestselling author.Hardened cop Sam O’Neill knew a meddlesome woman when he saw one. He’d saved cocktail waitress Angie Rivers during a bank holdup, but he couldn’t get her pretty face or the feel of her silky skin out of his head. She made him lose his focus—she softened his heart—and that put both of them knee-deep in danger, because someone wanted Angie dead.Angie was the only one who could identify the leader of a brutal identity-theft ring. But she was done feeling helpless and vulnerable and was ready to take things into her own hands, despite the tall, dark detective’s passionate demands to stay out of trouble—and out of his heart!Originally published in 2002
Plain Language in Government Writing: A Step-by-Step Guide (Management Concepts)
by Judith Gillespie MyersA Plain-English Guide to Government Writing Whether you're in the public or private sector, good writing skills are critical to your success in the workplace. Plain Language in Government Writing: A Step-by-Step Guide shows you how to apply federal plain-language guidelines to every type of writing — from emails, memos, and letters to agency communications, technical procedures, and budget justification statements. Through numerous exercises as well as examples from a variety of federal and state agencies, this practical guide walks you step-by-step through every phase of the writing process, providing tips for improved clarity, conciseness, and completeness. This valuable reference will help you: Write for diverse audiences in reader-friendly, plain languageOvercome writer's blockGain confidence in your ability to write — and get resultsMake your writing visually appealingPrepare for briefings and presentationsRecognize successful writing and identify what makes it effectiveA Plain-English Guide to Government Writing will enable you to express yourself more clearly and concisely, produce documents more efficiently, and work more effectively with others throughout the writing process.