Be Dazzling


Book Description

You're one glittery pompom away from having a better day! Inject some color and fun into your life with Rachel Burke's super-cute craft projects. Rachel, of Daphne and Daisy fame, is regularly asked how she makes her amazing bespoke fashions. Here she teaches you how to do it all: flowers, sequins, tinsel, glitter, pompoms and bedazzling galore! These projects are easy, too, with no sewing or knitting skills required. Teaching you how to achieve maximum cuteness for minimum effort, Be Dazzling brings a welcome splash of razzle-dazzle to daily life. Chapters are: * Gems (e.g. party socks, bedazzled collars) * Tinsel (e.g. the golden shrug, rainbow jacket) * Lovely legs (e.g. confetti tights, flower tights) * Pomspiration (e.g. tote bag, necklace, party earrings) * Flower power (e.g. headphones, flower crown, brooch) More than half of the projects are exclusive to the book (both brand new items and new designs).







Dazzling Travis


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"You're a boy!" the kids exclaim. "You can't play with a doll." But Travis has confidence and no regard for social norms. There are so many things to like all around. No limits or range can hold him down. "I am who I am! There's no boy or girl line. In sports or in dress-up, I'll sparkle and shine." Dresses and armor one day, ballet and basketball the next. Travis sets no limits on what he enjoys doing. But when some of the kids on the playground begin to pick on him, will Travis dull his shine or decide to truly dazzle? This empowering story encourages kids of any gender to challenge the social norm, revealing their true selves. The best book for positively addressing gender stereotypes. Dazzling Travis by Hannah Carmona Dias carries the key message of gender, stereotypes and being different supported by the many advocates of positive parenting solutions. This book will perfectly round out your home or school library among other stories that focus on confidence and being who you are. Like the work of Alexandra Penfold (All Are Welcome) and Gabi Garcia (I Can Do Hard Things). This book comes with a free Reader's Companion, complete with discussion questions, lesson plans and activities to go beyond the book. Download your copy direct from the publisher website.




Dazzling Brightness


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Roberta Gellis has reimagined the Greek myth of Hades and Persephone, in all its colorful intensity. Persephone has been restless under her domineering mother, Demeter. When Hades kidnaps her to his Underworld and teaches her what “gift” she has, he is threatened by the other mages to return her to Demeter. But Demeter realizes that her grown daughter has a will of her own… 1st of the Myth trilogy by Roberta Gellis; originally published by Pinnacle




The Dazzling Heights


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The sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel The Thousandth Floor New York, 2118. Manhattan is home to a thousand-story supertower, a breathtaking marvel that touches the sky. But amidst high-tech luxury and futuristic glamour, five teenagers are keeping dangerous secrets… LEDA is haunted by memories of what happened on the worst night of her life. She’ll do anything to make sure the truth stays hidden—even if it means trusting her enemy. WATT just wants to put everything behind him…until Leda forces him to start hacking again. Will he do what it takes to be free of her for good? When RYLIN wins a scholarship to an upper-floor school, her life transforms overnight. But being there means seeing the boy whose heart she broke, and who broke hers in return. AVERY is tormented by her love for the one person in the world she can never have. She’s desperate to be with him… no matter the cost. And then there’s CALLIOPE, the mysterious, bohemian beauty who arrives in New York determined to cause a stir. And she knows exactly where to begin. But unbeknownst to them all, someone is watching their every move, someone with revenge in mind. And in a world of such dazzling heights, just one wrong step can mean a devastating fall. Perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying and Big Little Lies, the sumptuous second book in the bestselling Thousandth Floor series has all the drama, romance and hidden secrets that landed the first book in this series at #2 on the New York Times bestseller list!




Fancy Nancy: The Show Must Go On


Book Description

Nancy and her partner for the talent show are very different. They don't have any of the same talents. How will they ever come up with an act?




Dazzling New York Beauty Sampler


Book Description

Sew a New York Beauty quilt from 54 gorgeous blocks named for and inspired by Australian wildlife. Don't be afraid to begin your foundation paper piece journey, as the author's clear instructions will guide you and help you feel truly accomplished.




Dazzling Disguises and Clever Costumes


Book Description

With more than 50 step-by-step projects, readers can get creative with this reference to designing and making costumes. Ideal for Halloween or any time of the year. Full-color illustrations.




The Most Dazzling Girl in Berlin


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A fascinating historical novel about Hilde, an orphan who experiences Berlin on the cusp of World War II as she discovers her own voice and sexuality, ultimately finding a family when she gets a job at a gay cabaret, by award-winning author Kip Wilson. On her eighteenth birthday, Hilde leaves her orphanage in 1930s Berlin, and heads out into the world to discover her place in it. But finding a job is hard, at least until she stumbles into Café Lila, a vibrant cabaret full of expressive customers. Rosa, one of the club's waitresses and performers, immediately takes Hilde under her wing. As the café denizens slowly embrace Hilde, and she embraces them in turn, she discovers her voice and her own blossoming feelings for Rosa. But Berlin is in turmoil. Between the elections, protests in the streets, worsening antisemitism and anti-homosexual sentiment, and the beginning seeds of unrest in Café Lila itself, Hilde will have to decide what's best for her future . . . and what it means to love a place on the cusp of war.




Dazzling Knits


Book Description

Turn basic shapes into fashion statements with a simple "modular" method! The technique works like a puzzle: start by knitting one shape, and then build on that by knitting additional shapes to create a finished garment. Includes 14 vest, jacket, and coat designs. Projects rely on easy-to-knit shapes such as squares, shells, cubes, and triangles. Featured knits spotlight vibrant, bold colors, as well as alternate versions in more classic colors.