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A crochet world of creepy creatures and cryptids : 40 amigurumi patterns for adorable monsters, mythical beings and more2022
Summary: Who says creepy can't be cute? With this impressive amigurumi collection you can unlock a whole new world of creatures and cryptids in all their scaryadorable glory. From classic cryptids like... more »- place hold (1)
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Modern embroidery : a book of stitches to unleash creativity2022
Summary: Follow author and needlework artist Rachael Dobbins as she teaches you how to embroider flowers, portraits, and other 3-D patterns that make your art pop -- literally. Using a combination of... more »- place hold (0)
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Unicorns, dragons and more fantasy amigurumi 3 : bring 14 wondrous characters to life2023
Summary: Pour your favorite yarns together and stir them with your best crochet hook. 14 enchanting characters have opened the door to a magical world, and you'll be swept off your feet before you know it.... more »- place hold (0)
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Tired of Winning: Donald Trump and the End of the Grand Old Party2023
Summary: "In the wake of January 6 and aided by his absence from Twitter, Donald Trump seemed to have faded from daily news coverage. After an unsuccessful reelection campaign, the losses continue to rack up:... more »BOOK
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The fellowship of the knits : the unofficial Lord of the Rings knitting book2023
Summary: Knit your way across J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, from the Shire's idyllic countryside to the Elfin palaces of Rivendell, with this Lord of the Rings knitting guide. With patterns to suit your... more »- place hold (0)
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The Upcycled Self: A Memoir on the Art of Becoming Who We Are2023
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Pop-up embroidery : a beginner's guide to modern raised stitches2023
Summary: Including more than 30 raised embroidery stitches and techniques -- and with ways to apply them in 20 guided in-hoop embroidery projects -- this is an accessible guidebook crafted by Denn, a teacher... more »- place hold (0)
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Down the drain2023
Summary: Julia Fox is famous for many things: her captivating acting, such as her breakout role in the film Uncut Gems; her trendsetting style, including bleached eyebrows, exaggerated eyeshadow, and cutout... more »- place hold (0)
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Ghosts of Honolulu: A Japanese Spy, a Japanese American Spy Hunter, and the Untold Story of Pearl Harbor2023
Summary: A U.S. naval counterintelligence officer working to safeguard Pearl Harbor; A Japanese spy ordered to Hawaii to gather information on the American fleet. On December 7, 1941, their hidden stories are... more »BOOK
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Teddy and Booker T.: How Two American Icons Blazed a Path for Racial Equality2023
Summary: "When President Theodore Roosevelt welcomed the country's most visible Black man, Booker T. Washington, into his circle of counselors in 1901, the two confronted a shocking and violent wave of racist... more »BOOK
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My Effin' Life2023
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Pretty Boys Are Poisonous: Poems2023
Summary: "Megan Fox showcases her wicked humor throughout a heartbreaking and dark collection of poetry. Over the course of more than seventy poems Fox chronicles all the ways in which we fit ourselves into... more »BOOK
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Flight of the WASP : the rise, fall, and future of America's original ruling class2023
Summary: For decades, writers from Cleveland Amory to Joseph Alsop to the editors of Politico have proclaimed the diminishment of the White Anglo-Saxon Protestants, who for generations were the dominant... more »- place hold (2)
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Conflict : the evolution of warfare from 1945 to Ukraine2023
Summary: In this deep and incisive study, General David Petraeus, who commanded the US-led coalitions in both Iraq, during the Surge, and Afghanistan and former CIA director, and the prize-winning historian... more »- place hold (1)
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Kitchen gear : the ultimate owner's manual2023
Summary: Drawing on their combined culinary wisdom, two professional equipment reviewers give candid, science-backed advice on such kitchen gear as Dutch ovens, air fryers, grills and more, along with more... more »- place hold (4)
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The Bill Gates problem : reckoning with the myth of the good billionaire2023
Summary: A powerful investigation of Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation, showing how he uses philanthropy to exercise enormous political power without accountability.- place hold (1)
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Soldier Secretary : warnings from the battlefield & the Pentagon about America's most dangerous enemies2023
Summary: Chris Miller was President Donald Trump's final Secretary of Defense, elevated to that position in the days after the 2020 election. He oversaw the U.S. Armed Forces during one of the most... more »- place hold (2)
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Living bright2023
Summary: The first interior decorating and lifestyle book from former fashion designer Matthew Williamson, who has been designing with bold, contrasting color for almost three decades, is an invitation to... more »- place hold (2)
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Prequel : an American fight against fascism2023
Summary: Rachel Maddow charts the rise of a wild American strain of authoritarianism that has been alive on the far-right edge of our politics for the better part of a century. Before and even after our... more »- place hold (5)
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Hunting the falcon : Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, and the marriage that shook Europe2023
Summary: Henry VIII's obsessive desire for Anne Boleyn changed him -- and his country -- forever. Guy and Fox set the facts -- and some complete new finds -- into an appreciation of his misunderstood and... more »- place hold (1)
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House + love = home : creating warm, intentional spaces for a beautiful life2023
Summary: Jenny and Dave Marrs from HGTV's Fixer to Fabulous have built and remodeled hundreds of homes over the last two decades, creating joyful, warm, and thoughtful makeovers in each one. At its heart, the... more »- place hold (4)
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Class : a memoir2023
Summary: When Stephanie Land set out to write her memoir Maid, she never could have imagined what was to come. Stephanie's escape out of poverty and abuse in search of a better life inspired millions. Maid... more »- place hold (1)
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Chasing Bright Medusas: A Life of Willa Cather2023
Summary: "A brief and tender biography of one of the greatest authors of the 20th century and an elegant exploration of artistic endurance, as told by a life-long lover of Willa Cather's work"--BOOK
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Worthy2023
Summary: From an unconventional upbringing in Baltimore, to an unconventional marriage to one of the most famous men in the world, adhering to the status quo has never been a familiar road for Jada Pinkett... more »- place hold (2)
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Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World2021
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The mysterious case of Rudolf Diesel : genius, power, and deception on the eve of World War I2023
Summary: September 29, 1913: the steamship Dresden is halfway between Belgium and England. On board is one of the most famous men in the world, Rudolf Diesel, whose new internal combustion engine is on the... more »- place hold (0)
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Head over heels : Joanne Woodward & Paul Newman : a love affair in words and pictures2023
Summary: An invitation to the private world of Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman, one of America's most iconic couples, in a lavishly illustrated oversize photo book affectionately curated by their daughter... more »- place hold (1)
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The forgers : the forgotten story of the Holocaust's most audacious rescue operation2023
Summary: Between 1940 and 1943, a group of Polish diplomats in Switzerland engaged in a wholly remarkable -- and until now, completely unknown -- humanitarian operation. In concert with Jewish activists, they... more »- place hold (0)
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Hidden potential : the science of achieving greater things2023
Summary: We live in a world that's obsessed with talent. We celebrate gifted students in school, natural athletes in sports, and child prodigies in music. But admiring people who start out with innate... more »- place hold (4)
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A gentleman's guide to beard and moustache management2022
Summary: Do you know how to trim your whiskers properly? With beards and mustaches more popular than ever, this little book sets out to answer this pressing question. And if a trim is not required, then it... more »- place hold (0)
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Zero waste patterns : 20 projects to sew your own wardrobe2023
Summary: Zero waste pattern cutting is a bit like a puzzle. You use a pre-determined length of fabric end to end by strategically planning your pattern pieces so that everything is used and then draw them... more »- place hold (0)
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Empty nest, full life : discovering God's best for your next2019
Summary: How to Thrive After Your Kids Leave Home. IT'S HAPPENING! You weren't always sure you'd get here, but the kids grew up and are surviving-- more or less successfully. But what now?! If you're like... more »- place hold (0)
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How to know a person : the art of seeing others deeply and being deeply seen2023
Summary: Drawing from the fields of psychology and neuroscience and from the worlds of theater, philosophy, history and education, one of the nation's leading writers and commentators helps us become more... more »- place hold (1)
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Mending life : a handbook for mending clothes and hearts2023
Summary: This is a beautiful modern sewing and mending guide with vibrant, full-color illustrations woven throughout that encourages us to break free from the fast fashion industry by repairing our clothes... more »- place hold (0)
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The comfort of crows : a backyard year2023
Summary: In this book, Margaret Renkl presents a literary devotional: fifty-two chapters that follow the creatures and plants in her backyard over the course of a year. As we move through the seasons -- from... more »- place hold (1)
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365 days of stitches : how to create a personal embroidery journal2023
Summary: Commemorate everything from milestones to simple pleasures by hand-embroidering a symbolic motif each day, creating a stitch journal along the way. With detailed stitching instructions, stitched... more »- place hold (1)
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Building : a carpenter's notes on life & the art of good work2023
Summary: Over the past forty years Mark Ellison has designed and constructed some of the most stunning marvels of architecture that you've never seen. He built a staircase that the famed architect Santiago... more »- place hold (0)
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How to sew clothes : learn with intuitive, super-hackable patterns2023
Summary: Whether you are just learning how to sew or want to reignite your excitement for sewing, this book makes sewing feel possible. Amelia and Amy's illustrated guidance and conversational how-tos feel... more »- place hold (0)
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Amigurumi made easy : 16 straightforward animal crochet patterns2023
Summary: Designer Mariska Vos-Bolman (DIY Fluffies) has compiled a wealth of amigurumi knowledge and expertise in this book. Even if you're a crochet newbie, you'll be able to tackle all of these projects... more »- place hold (0)
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Embroidering plants and flowers for beginners : 33 plants to stitch2023
Summary: Perfect for the embroidery novice, this book is a comprehensive guide to learning some of the most important artistic forms: plants and flowers. Mastering these techniques will help you navigate more... more »- place hold (0)
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