The Coat-hanger Christmas Tree


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Ten-year-old Marianna desperately wants a Christmas tree but her mother refuses to be "like every tom-dick-and-harry."







Ginger Pye


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A heartwarming, yet quirky, story about a boy called Jerry whose much-loved puppy, Ginger Pye, goes missing. Jerry and his sister begin a desperate hunt for Ginger, who they're convinced has been stolen away by the stranger in the yellow hat. After months of fruitless searching the children are about to give up hope when a chance gust of wind reveals the villain to the children and Ginger Pye is saved. BLA book which has stood the test of time and deals with the special relationship between a boy and his dog in a fun and lively way




The Continuum Encyclopedia of Children's Literature


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Provides articles covering children's literature from around the world as well as biographical and critical reviews of authors including Avi, C.S. Lewis, J.K. Rowling, and Anno Mitsumasa.




The Best in Children's Books


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Includes indexes.




The New Christmas Tree


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This Christmas, consider everyday objects from a new point of view, embrace a fresh color palette, or give your children’s handmade ornaments or special family heirlooms a new life. The inspiration is endless here, with one-of-a-kind trees that celebrate food, nature, fashion, folk art, typography, color, and art history. Each spectacular design is easily replicated, with step-by-step instructions for crafting coordinating ornaments, garlands, and toppers, plus advice on selecting the right tree, choosing lights, and more. Whether you have space for a towering fir or a sweet tabletop creation, whether your taste skews modern or traditional, quirky or sophisticated, there’s something for everyone!




Low-Mess Crafts for Kids


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A collection of craft ideas for kids that create a minimum of mess.




The Hundred Dresses


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Eleanor Estes's The Hundred Dresses won a Newbery Honor in 1945 and has never been out of print since. At the heart of the story is Wanda Petronski, a Polish girl in a Connecticut school who is ridiculed by her classmates for wearing the same faded blue dress every day. Wanda claims she has one hundred dresses at home, but everyone knows she doesn't and bullies her mercilessly. The class feels terrible when Wanda is pulled out of the school, but by that time it's too late for apologies. Maddie, one of Wanda's classmates, ultimately decides that she is "never going to stand by and say nothing again." This powerful, timeless story has been reissued with a new letter from the author's daughter Helena Estes, and with the Caldecott artist Louis Slobodkin's original artwork in beautifully restored color.




Blacksmithing


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A wealth of information for blacksmiths. Congratulations for looking at the ultimate guide with advice and information about projects, history, definitions, step-by-step tutorials, and much more. A unique combo with oceans of information. The basics are all explained in this easy guide for the beginner who is looking for a new hobby or passion. Blacksmithing is a lot of fun, and the ancient trade hasn’t been lost to those who are interested in it. Learn, among others: The kinds of materials to use, and which not to use. Fundamentals, methods, and tips to perfect the skills. All about linking metals, hardening, tempering, and chiseling. The difference between hot and cold chisels and how to use them. Hammer tips, as well as anvil, tongs, and other materials to master and understand. Safety precautions for the cautious handicraft person. Where the name, the trade, and other aspects of blacksmithing come from. How to weld and forge weld. Materials, tools, and other things you should use to accomplish your blacksmithing goals. Olet fitting types and applications. Six steps to make a sword. Specifics about silversmithing, platinum rings, and forging Japanese swords. To begin, we’ll talk about forged round bars. Then we talk about how to create a business out of your DIY Blacksmithing projects. After that, we’ll go over platforms such as Facebook, Etsy, YouTube, and ads. We’ll discuss how to maximize profits and efficiency in your shop and your business. We’ll finish up with some extra information about metal railing, D2 steel, and hard cutting tool materials. Curious yet? Then don’t wait and start reading, so you don’t have to remain in the dark. Save yourself the time and learn from what worked for me. I will see you in the first chapter!




Lotus and the Pool


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This book offers a totally new, holistic approach to career development, involving the wisdom of the unconscious—expressed in dreams, symbols, personal myths, intuitions, and memories—as well as the analytical skills needed to set goals and plan strategies. It is designed for anyone who has to make important life decisions—whether in choosing a field, changing careers, trying to get more satisfaction out of work, planning for retirement, or reentering the job market. Based on the principles of creativity as revealed in the world's creation myths and in the techniques of artists, poets, and inventors, the book presents a ten-step process of creative career development. Case histories from the author's counseling practice demonstrate the process at work, and a workbook section gives exercises to help readers: • Examine past successes for clues to aptitude and values • Analyze the success factors that characterize their achievements • Use imaging and other creativity techniques to discover their own inner symbols and personal myths • Develop an action plan for finding or creating their ideal career