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Say goodbye to overpacking and wearing the same jeans and T-shirts on your trip. "Travel With Style" is here to transform the way you pack for your trips, taking you from "What do I pack?" to knowing exactly how to look and feel your best wherever you go. Anastasia, a former travel blogger and entrepreneur who lived in nine countries across four continents and travelled to over forty, transformed her expertise in looking like a local into a handy guidebook.

Unlock your potential in pottery, regardless of your skill level. This guide simplifies the craft, making it accessible and enjoyable.

Do you have a passion for making beautiful soaps and candles? If so, consider turning it into a profitable business. Starting your own soap and candle business from home is an exciting way to make money doing something you love. How to Start Your Own Soap and Candle Business From Home will guide you step by step to start as an entrepreneur in the world of soap and candle making, and go over the steps involved in setting up a successful business. From choosing the right equipment to marketing your products, this book provides tips for success and highlights common challenges you may ...

Is it possible to own a home without taking out an infinite mortgage? Is it possible to have the house of your dreams by spending less than your current rent? Yes, and the answer is Shipping Container Homes. You can build the house you ever wanted from scratch with less than $15,000! Everything you need to plan, design, and create your new mortgage-free home is illustrated with detailed step-by-step instructions and floor plan ideas. The latest statistics tell us that a house's rent accounts for 15% to 30% of a family's annual income. Home prices have risen 40% over the past 10 years. ...

Candle making is the absolute best way to make money from home! Not only is it a low-cost and easy business to start, but the demand for candles just keeps growing. In fact, the candle-making industry is expected to reach nearly $5 billion by 2026 in the US alone. Even if you’ve never made a candle before, you can start a successful candle business in as little as 30 days using the proven framework in this book.

From hints and tips on what tools to use, to informative instruction on how to build your first model, and many of the techniques needed to make it look more realistic, this book is aimed to help the beginner scale modeller to help them develop their skill. If you're just starting out on scale modelling, this book is ideal for you! All the hints and tips you need to start in scale modelling, with note paper at the ends to help you with your builds!

Building on the success of The Yarn Whisperer, Clara Parkes' rich personal essays invite listeners and devoted crafters on excursions to be savored, from a guide who quickly comes to feel like a trusted confidante. In Knitlandia, she takes listeners along on 17 of her most memorable journeys across the globe over the last 15 years, with stories spanning from the fjords of Iceland to a cozy yarn shop in Paris' 13th arrondissement.

Magnus Ritzman describes how chess began in ancient India and progressed through Persia and Europe. The walks through the fundamental rules of chess and how to play its most significant chess openings.

What makes a stone a jewel? What makes a jewel priceless? And why do we covet beautiful things? In this brilliant account of how eight jewels shaped the course of history, jeweler and scientist Aja Raden tells an original and often startling story about our unshakeable addiction to beauty and the darker side of human desire.

Oh no! Noob is sentenced to do “hard time” in one of the toughest prisons in all of Roblox. Run by a no-nonsense kind of guy simply called “The Boss”, this place is the real deal. Only a fool would dare escape it, but our hero is a true noob, so he comes up with a bold plan to break out of jail using trains. Can he ever make it to the other side?

Dreaming of a vibrant retirement? Say goodbye to stereotypes and embrace a life filled with adventure and fulfillment!

This audiobook is a complete guide to dress elegantly and live effortlessly chic. You will find the essential principles of French chic, elegance, makeup, skincare, and capsule wardrobe, and you’ll learn how to create your own unique style. You’ll discover how easy it is to look gorgeous and, most importantly, feel confident and beautiful. "Sometimes, a little change in our wardrobe or the way we present ourselves can do wonders for our lifestyle."

"Woodcraft" is a quite poetic guide to the wild by Nessmuk. Canoeing had been popularized by Scottish lawyer John MacGregor in the 1860s, but the typical canoe trip of the day employed expert guides and heavy canoes. Nessmuk, who was 1.60 m tall and 47 kg, had a 2.7 m long, 4.8 kg solo canoe. He named it the Sairy Gamp (the name of a Dickens character) and in it he completed a 428 km journey through the central Adirondacks. He was 62 years old and in frail health (tuberculosis and asthma) at the time.

Best-selling author Jennifer Chiaverini has captivated fans around the world with her beloved Elm Creek Quilts novels, which have even spawned a line of fabrics inspired by the series. In this moving tale, Bonnie’s quilting shop goes out of business just as her divorce approaches. But Bonnie gets a chance to escape when her old friend Claire invites her to Hawaii to help launch a new quilter’s retreat at a charming bed and breakfast.

From colorful 30,000-year-old threads found on the floor of a Georgian cave to the Indian calicoes that sparked the Industrial Revolution, The Golden Thread weaves an illuminating story of human ingenuity. Design journalist Kassia St. Clair guides us through the technological advancements and cultural customs that would redefine human civilization - from the fabric that allowed mankind to achieve extraordinary things (traverse the oceans and shatter athletic records) and survive in unlikely places (outer space and the South Pole).

Handmade is a profound meditation on the eternal value of manual work, creativity, human fallibility, and the stubborn pursuit of quality work. Rogowski tells his life story of how he became a craftsman and how years of persistent work have taught him patience, resilience, tolerance for failure, and a love of pursuing beauty and mastery for its own sake.

Imagine your child happily exploring the kitchen. They’re making tasty meals and snacks with ease. The "Simple Cookbook for Kids Ages 8-12" makes this happen. This fun cookbook is made for young chefs. It turns cooking into a joyful learning adventure. With cooking definitions, step-by-step instructions, clear steps, and lots of recipes, this book grabs kids' interest. Your child will be excited from the beginning. They’ll find a world of flavors and fun. The first chapters give a strong start. The book covers kitchen safety tips, key tools, and basic cooking skills. Kids will learn to ...

You can bring peace to your home through organizing with five simple steps. What if decluttering wasn’t painful? We focus on finding your treasures. Why declutter when you can learn how to stop clutter before it even starts? Where do you want to see organizing success in just 15 minutes? How will it feel to live a clutter-free life in a home you love? Getting organized is good. Staying organized is better. You can learn to do both using the proven sort and succeed system.

The Legacy Quilt: The Tapestry of Family Love and Resilience is a touching and beautifully told story that captures the essence of family heritage and the strength found in shared experiences. Join Emma and Nana Rose as they unravel the rich history of their family's cherished quilt, each patch symbolizing a significant moment in their ancestors' lives. From tales of romantic adventures and steadfast friendships to overcoming immense hardships, this book is a celebration of the resilience and love that binds a family together. Why to Get This Large Print Book: Heartwarming Storytelling: ...

Do you want to start your own candle business quickly...without wasting time or money...even if you have never made a candle before? I know what you are thinking, you are seeing a lot of homemade candle companies popping up. Who is going to buy your candles over the next candle company? But you don’t have to worry, there is space for you in the market. Creating a business exactly how you envisioned it isn’t simple, but it's much easier than you think once you know the steps! Anyone can start this business and make it a success.