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In this moving account, Peter Korn explores the nature and rewards of creative practice. We follow his search for meaning as an Ivy-educated child of the middle class who finds employment as a novice carpenter on Nantucket, transitions to self-employment as a designer and maker of fine furniture, takes a turn at teaching and administration at Colorado's Anderson Ranch Arts Center, and then founds a school in Maine: the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, an internationally respected nonprofit institution.

Once an essential skill, the ability to build a clinker boat, first innovated by the Vikings, can seem incomprehensible today. Yet it was the clinker that afforded us access to the oceans, and its construction has become a lost art that calls to the do-it-yourselfer in all of us. John Gornall heard the call. A thoroughly unskilled modern man, Gornall set out to build a traditional wooden boat as a gift for his newborn daughter. It was, he recognized, a ridiculously quixotic challenge for a man who knew little about woodworking and even less about boat building.

In this poetic and inspiring memoir, one of America’s most revered actresses uses the imagery of flowers and the art of Ikebana to depict the unique creative bond that she has had with her mother throughout the years - and how, together, they are facing her mother’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

We may love books, but do we know what lies behind them? In The Book, Keith Houston reveals that the paper, ink, thread, glue, and board from which a book is made tell as rich a story as the words on its pages - of civilizations, empires, human ingenuity, and madness. In an invitingly tactile history of this 2,000-year-old medium, Houston follows the development of writing, printing, the art of illustrations, and binding to show how we have moved from cuneiform tablets and papyrus scrolls to the hardcovers and paperbacks of today.

Relax and rejuvenate your body, mind and soul! Discover the healing power of essential oils, aromatherapy and other natural treatments. Get your energy back naturally, relax, stimulate weight loss, create natural beauty treatments and give yourself a well-deserved break whenever you need it!

Curious to catapult your crochet business? Or maybe start a crochet business? This is a must-have book that provides you with the best tips and secrets to learn how to be successful in writing, selling, and marketing digital patterns for your crochet business! Your purchase also includes free crochet patterns from your favorite designers along with free templates for your patterns.

Cane Corso Training. Are You Ready to Bone Up and Easily Train Your Cane Corso? Because this Cane Corso Training Book begins From the Car Ride Home. Like, now. When it counts. When it matters to you, your pup, and your family, from Day One. Today. Day one makes the success difference in training your Cane Corso. From the car ride home is the critical moment to begin communicating with your dog at your pup’s level. There’s a name for it too. It’s called ‘Dogmanship,’ and your dog craves it. Fact, it’s the key difference in the Bone-Up dog training system that creates the Simple ...

Vintage patterns have a unique style of their own and with these patterns you can crochet a one-of-a-kind small doily or coasters. This collection of 12 vintage patterns features coasters to crochet for your drinks and small doilies to place on tables and desks. Contents Abbreviations Companion Coasters Coaster Cup Holders Doily 6.5 inch design Glass Jackets Handmade Coasters Doily 5 Inch Diameter Daisy Doily Coaster Chic Circle Coasters Flower Coaster Set Coasters for Glasses (Glass Coaster Set) Refreshment Set Normandy Doily A great collection of crochet patterns for gifts and home decor!

Building your own home is a sizable task and, of course, when it’s been your dream for so long, you want things to be right. But this doesn't have to leave you frozen in your tracks. Building a house is just like any other great journey—it unfolds one beautiful (and sometimes, tiny) step at a time. The good news is that what this path of tiny steps looks like is very clear and straightforward. Finally, a specific and detailed guide to help you maneuver these first steps and get your land ready for the build is here!

Complete Amish Knit & Stitch Circle Episodes 1-8 with eight Amish recipes baked at Granny Weaver's knitting circle. Join women worldwide as they read about Granny and her girls who knit for charity and solve their problems together, in community. Granny started knitting circles two years ago, believing women are stronger spun together just like the wool she spins. The women who attend her circles now agree and are reaching out to others themselves. In Amish Knit & Stitch Circle, the women will make quilts and embroider along with knit. Lottie, a 20 year old single woman from Ohio has Granny...

Traditional jewelers are struggling, more so now than ever before. The Internet has opened up a near-infinite supply of products, sending consumer spending far and wide. To thrive in this fast-changing world we find ourselves in today, you must now become a digital jeweler. It’s no longer acceptable to continue with the same strategies you’ve had from as little as 10 years ago. Simply put, the world has changed, and so should you.

Do you ever dream of uncovering ancient trinkets and rare treasures at the beach, in the park, or even in your own backyard? If metal detecting as a hobby is something you’ve been considering, but have no idea where to begin, then look no further! The Beginners Guide to Metal Detecting is the ultimate all-inclusive guide for those eager to start their hunt for hidden gems.

Angel started dumpster diving out of curiosity when a woman at church mentioned it to her, but it quickly turned into a sizeable side-business to help support her growing, blended family. She learned quickly that dumpster diving is far from a last resort for those in unfortunate circumstances. It can be a fun and profitable family activity! In Finding Your Treasure, Angel shares how dumpster diving fits into her family’s Christian mission, how she started her business, and the moral case for reusing and recycling what your neighbors throw away.

¿Alguna vez has experimentado la magia de una habitación iluminada por la suave luz de una vela aromática, mientras te envuelve una fragancia cautivadora que parece transportarte a un mundo de calma y serenidad? Ahora, imagina tener el poder de crear esas velas tú mismo, llenando tu hogar con aromas personalizados y atmósferas encantadoras.

How to Trap, Skin, and Tan Hides of Small Game Mammals: The Complete Beginner’s Guide What if you could feed and clothe your family from the small mammals that live on your property? What if I told you that you could save money (and make money) in this way, too? Consider trapping, skinning, and tanning small game. In the early days of civilization, trapping and hunting were a way of life. Trapping and hunting provided for everything you needed, from food to clothing. As society developed, many have drifted from this lifestyle. In my book, I will teach you how to ...

The Home Distiller’s Workbook tackles the often misunderstood and misrepresented world of moonshine and distillation and reduces them to such simple concepts that even a first time "Shiner" can understand. The HDW will introduce you to the three basic steps in making your own artisan-crafted spirits: brewing, distilling, and ageing. We will be tackling these steps one by one in a way that will have you saying "I just can’t believe it was that easy." And the truth is that it’s even easier then that. If you can follow a recipe to make a cake then with the help of the HDW you could be making anything from Moonshine to Vodka.

This audiobook has been made to empower you to get started on crocheting or to improve your skills further! Learning or improving doesn’t need to be hard and dull; we have designed the audiobook to be user-friendly with step-by-step instructions.

Anyone can pick up a pair of needles and a ball of yarn. And everyone can be mindful. Mindfulness in Knitting casts fresh light on this renowned calming craft, and reveals how the act of “knit and purl” can be the epitome of conscious living. Ethical textile artist Rachael Matthews unpicks the threads of this popular pastime to explore how knitting connects us to each other and to the world around us. Through personal anecdote and expert insight, she unravels the true value of what it means to craft, its therapeutic benefits, and the joys of mindful making.

At the end of a difficult year, what if this December were soothing instead of stressful? Celebrate a new kind of holiday season this winter — one where you radiate calm and cultivate delight. A calm Christmas is filled meaningful interactions, special gifts, and thoughtful observations of annual traditions. This enchanting guide embraces festive preparations and authentic celebrations, and then ushers in the New Year in a holistic, nurturing way. Author Beth Kempton gently encourages listeners to prioritize holiday hopes and take a slower, more mindful approach.

Discover how to dress effortlessly chic like the most beautiful french women and create your unique capsule wardrobe. French Chic - 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 unique style. You'll discover how easy it is to look gorgeous and, most importantly, feel confident and beautiful.