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The Beginner's Guide to Backyard Homesteading: Step-by-Step Instructions for Raising Crops and Animals
by Lisa LombardoFarm to table takes on new meaning with this comprehensive beginner's guide to creating a backyard homestead. Learn how to convert your yard into a sustainable and self-reliant space that reduces waste and puts food on your plate. Filled with practical advice and straightforward lessons, you'll soon see how feasible it is to keep poultry or can fruit you've grown. Whether you have a tiny plot or a large estate, The Beginner's Guide to Backyard Homesteading demonstrates that anyone can start living off their land. This homesteading book offers up indispensable tips and tricks, including: Project action plans—Kick-starting your homesteading journey is a breeze with action plans that help you break down necessary materials, project costs, monthly goals, and more. Seasonal timelines—Knowing what to plant and when is crucial to your success. These precise timelines reveal the ideal schedules for everything from starting seedlings to harvesting honey. Exhaustive instructions—Learn how to build the infrastructure you need with easy-to-follow directions. You'll find yourself constructing raised beds and planting fruit trees in no time. Jump into a more sustainable, affordable, and fulfilling lifestyle with The Beginner's Guide to Backyard Homesteading.
The Beginner's Guide to Being A Trans Ally
by Christy WhittleseyWhat does cisgender mean? What are people saying when they refer to "assigned" gender? Why is it not OK to say 'preferred pronouns'? What is cis privilege? If you're curious about the answers to these questions and want to learn more, this book is for you.This easy-to-read guide offers information and advice to anyone wanting to understand more about trans experiences. It explains what gender identity is and arms you with the correct terminology to use. Filled with real-life examples and FAQs, it offers helpful strategies to navigate respectful conversations, speak up against transphobia and create inclusive relationships and spaces. It's the ideal tool for anyone wanting to become a better ally to transgender and/or nonbinary people.
Beginner's Guide to Blackwork (Search Press Classics)
by Lesley WilkinsAn introduction to the sixteenth century embroidery technique in which beautiful patterns are created by stitching geometric designs onto evenweave fabric.Inspired by the past, Lesley Wilkins illustrates her techniques with a whole host of wonderful designs flowers, plants, birds, animals and figures. She covers everything from the materials to use and working with a chart, to getting started and how to stitch. Patterns are created by small stitched units which are combined in many different ways some heavily textured, some delicate and light. Borders can be built up by repeating and joining motifs. Clear step-by-step photographs accompany the author’s comprehensive instructions, and the motifs, borders, fill-in patterns and images are all charted, with inspirational pictures of embroideries showing how to build up finished designs.“The designs in this book are amazing. Some are very simple and others have a look of intricacy in them. There are figures, flowers, borders and much much more, this gives a lot of inspiration if you want to design your own piece.” —Postcard Reviews“A comprehensive book about the blackwork technique, covering the materials to use, how to use a chart, getting started and what designs we could do.” —Mr X Stitch
Beginner's Guide to Blackwork Embroidery: 30 blackwork patterns and ideas
by Kate HaxellLearn the basic stitches and essential techniques to create beautiful blackwork embroidery with this comprehensive, illustrated guide. Expert crafter Kate Haxell introduces readers to the centuries-old technique of blackwork embroidery. This volume explains the basic tools and materials you need to get started, plus thirty timelessly elegant blackwork embroidery patterns. Every pattern has clear step-by-step instructions and is accompanied by colored diagrams, making it easy to create these bold designs yourself. This compact book also includes instructions for two projects by professional embroiderer Becky Hogg—a bird book bag and decorative blackwork buttons.
A Beginner's Guide to Blood Cells
by Barbara J. BainThe third edition of this popular pocket book, A Beginner’s Guide to Blood Cells written by Professor Barbara Bain, provides a concise introduction to normal and abnormal blood cells and blood counts for trainees in haematology. Includes a brand new chapter on emergency morphology, designed to make the clinical significance and urgency of certain laboratory findings clear for biomedical scientists and to assist trainee haematologists in the recognition of major clinically important abnormalities Contains exceptional full colour images throughout Introduces important basic concepts of hematology, setting haematological findings in a clinical context Provides a fully updated self-assessment section An essential resource for trainee haematologists, biomedical scientists, and biomedical science and medical students
Beginner's Guide to Botanical Flower Painting
by Michael LakinThis complete guide to the crisp, precise finish of botanical painting marries traditional technique with contemporary style and includes sections on colour, drawing, continuous tone, composition and dissection.Michael Lakin makes botanical art approachable with simple exercises and a variety of step-by-step instructional approaches, making this a fantastic guide for aspirational beginners.
A Beginner’s Guide to Building Better Worlds: Ideas and Inspiration from the Zapatistas
by Levi Gahman Nasha MohamedThis ambitious book offers radical alternatives to conventional ways of thinking about the planet’s most pressing challenges, ranging from alienation and exploitation to state violence and environmental injustice. Bridging real-world examples of resistance and mutual aid in Zapatista territory with big-picture concepts like critical consciousness, social reproduction and decolonisation, the authors encourage readers to view themselves as co-creators of the societies they are a part of – and ‘be Zapatistas wherever they are'. Written by a diverse team of first-generation authors, this book offers an emancipatory set of anti-colonial ideas related to both refusing liberal bystanding and collectively constructing better worlds and realities.
The Beginner's Guide to Canadian Honours
by Christopher MccreeryCommended for the 2009 Best Books for Kids & Teens For more than 40 years Canadian orders, decorations, and medals have been used to recognize exemplary citizens for their outstanding contributions to our country and to the world. Although Canada is a relatively young country, we are fortunate to have one of the most comprehensive honours systems in the world. With the Order of Canada at its centre, the Canadian honours system includes the Victoria Cross, Star of Courage, Order of St. John, General Campaign Star, Canadian Forces Decoration, and a wide variety of other awards. From the honours of New France to the many British medals awarded to Canadians prior to 1967, the various elements of the modern Canadian honours system are explained. This short book, rich with illustrations and photos, provides an easy-to-understand overview of Canadian honours, who has received them, and how they are bestowed. The book also includes a wearing guide.
Beginner's Guide to Candlemaking
by David ConstableEverything you ever wanted to know about simple candlemaking. An inspirational guide for the complete beginner. Contents include: Cast, dipped and rolled candles, Floating candles and candles in containers, Stenciled, painted and textured candles, Perfumed flower and fruit candles.
Beginner's Guide to Canning: 90 Easy Recipes to Can, Savor, and Gift
by Diane DevereauxThe can-do guide to water bath and pressure canning for beginners—from Diane Devereaux, The Canning Diva®!For many people, canning conjures up memories of cozy kitchens filled with fresh, flavorful produce, ready to be preserved. Whether you're picking up this time-honored tradition again or just starting out, this canning book for beginners teaches you everything you need to know about water bath and pressure canning, with plenty of recipes for jams, pickles, vegetables, soups, and more.Start with an easy primer lesson that lays out all the essential information about small batch canning and then give it a go with some foolproof recipes like Low-Sugar Berry Jam and Dilly Beans. From there, put your new knowledge to work with 90 step-by-step recipes that are sure to tickle your taste buds.learn all about canning for beginners:Safe & practical—Explore the nuts and bolts of preserving food properly, including a look at the necessary equipment, ingredients, and fundamental rules of safe canning.Savor the seasons—With dozens of delicious, easy-to-follow canning recipes, it's so easy to preserve seasonal flavors to enjoy all year round, like Apple-Peach Butter and Simple Spaghetti Sauce.Spread the love—A whole chapter is dedicated to delicious, giftable treats, like Rhubarb Chardonnay Jam, Raspberry-Chocolate Ice Cream Topping, and Pepper Jelly.Can you preserve it? Yes, you can, with the ultimate canning book for beginners.
Beginner's Guide to Canvaswork Embroidery: Over 30 stitches for canvaswork
by Kate HaxellLearn the basic stitches and essential techniques to create beautiful canvaswork embroidery with this comprehensive guide. Every stitch has clear step-by-step instructions and is accompanied by coloured diagrams, making it easy to create impressive embroidered designs. This short book also includes instructions for two projects--a modern bargello cushion and a whimsical clutch purse.
The Beginner's Guide to Cheesemaking: Easy Recipes and Lessons to Make Your Own Handcrafted Cheeses
by Elena R. SantogadeBeginners Become Experts—Cheese Making Made EasyThe Beginner's Guide to Cheese Making is an ideal introduction to making cheese at home. Filled with simple advice and straightforward recipes, this book makes it easy for you to start crafting your own scrumptious cheeses. No experience needed.Want to customize your cheeses? Discover the best ways to experiment with recipes and change up your creations. You'll also find suggestions for the best beer and wine pairings.The Beginner's Guide to Cheese Making includes:Complete Instructions—You'll know exactly what to do every step of the way thanks to thorough, illustrated guides geared towards new cheese makers.Step-by-Step Tracking—Write down your cheese making process on record sheets so you can easily remember or alter recipes on future attempts.Cheese is Only the Beginning—Learn how your homemade cheese can become the essential ingredient in savory snack, meal, and dessert recipes.Become the cheese master (who never has to settle for store-bought) with The Beginner's Guide to Cheese Making.
The Beginner's Guide to Chicken Breeds: An Introductory Guide to Choosing the Right Flock
by Amber BradshawGrow your flock with practical, breed-specific advice for beginners Deciding to raise chickens is one thing, but figuring out which breeds will suit your needs is another—especially with hundreds of different types! Whether you're raising chickens for eggs, meat, companionship, or show, The Beginner's Guide to Chicken Breeds has all the information you need to get started. This easy-to-use reference book helps you assess your needs and guides you in making the best decisions for beginning or expanding your flock. Get to know top-tier pure breeds and hybrids, optimal egg-layers and broilers, ideal chicken breeds for beginners, and more. For every category of chicken, you'll find an ultimate breed list that highlights the unique qualities and strengths of each, and breaks down the key considerations of owning them. The Beginner's Guide to Chicken Breeds includes: Beginner-friendly guidance—Get started with expert insights, answers to commonly asked questions, lists of pros and cons, and a best-fit questionnaire to help you narrow down the right chicken breeds for you. Cost estimates—Plan for all the expenses associated with raising a backyard flock, including the chicken coop, food, veterinary bills, cleaning products, and other supplies. Chicken characteristics—Explore key breed-specific traits, including average weight and appearance, harvest age, egg production and color, temperament, climate hardiness, and more. Discover everything you need to know to pick the perfect chicken breeds for your lifestyle with this essential beginner's guide.
A Beginner's Guide to Circuits: Nine Simple Projects with Lights, Sounds, and More!
by Oyvind Nydal DahlA Beginner's Guide to Circuits is the perfect first step for anyone ready to jump into the world of electronics and circuit design. After finishing the book's nine graded projects, readers will understand core electronics concepts which they can use to make their own electrifying creations!First, you'll learn to read circuit diagrams and use a breadboard, which allows you to connect electrical components without using a hot soldering iron! Next, you'll build nine simple projects using just a handful of readily available components, like resistors, transistors, capacitors, and other parts. As you build, you'll learn what each component does, how it works, and how to combine components to achieve new and interesting effects.By the end of the book, you'll be able to build your own electronic creations. With easy-to-follow directions, anyone can become an inventor with the help of A Beginner's Guide to Circuits!Build These 9 Simple Circuits! * Steady-Hand Game: Test your nerves using a wire and a buzzer to create an Operation-style game! * Touch-Enabled Light: Turn on a light with your finger! * Cookie Jar Alarm: Catch cookie thieves red-handed with this contraption. * Night-Light: Automatically turn on a light when it gets dark. * Blinking LED: This classic circuit blinks an LED. * Railroad Crossing Light: Danger! Don't cross the tracks if this circuit's pair of lights is flashing. * Party Lights: Throw a party with these charming string lights. * Digital Piano: Play a tune with this simple synthesizer and learn how speakers work. * LED Marquee: Put on a light show and impress your friends with this flashy finale.<
Beginner's Guide to Code Algorithms: Experiments to Enhance Productivity and Solve Problems
by Deepankar MaitraDo you have creative ideas that you wish you could transform into code?Do you want to boost your problem solving and logic skills?Do you want to enhance your career by adopting an algorithmic mindset?In our increasingly digital world, coding is an essential skill. Communicating an algorithm to a machine to perform a set of tasks is vital. Beginner’s Guide to Code Algorithms: Experiments to Enhance Productivity and Solve Problems written by Deepankar Maitra teaches you how to think like a programmer. The author unravels the secret behind writing code – building a good algorithm. Algorithmic thinking leads to asking the right question and enables a shift from issue resolution to value creation. Having this mindset will make you more marketable to employers. This book takes you on a problem-solving journey to expand your mind and increase your willingness to experiment with code. You will: Learn the art of building an algorithm through hands-on exercises Understand how to develop code for inspiring productivity concepts Build a mentality of developing algorithms to solve problems Develop, test, review, and improve code through guided experimentation This book is designed to develop a culture of logical thinking through intellectual stimulation. It will benefit students and teachers of programming, business professionals, as well as experienced users of Microsoft Excel who wish to become proficient with macros.
A Beginner’s Guide to Cognitive Analytic Therapy: Practitioner and Service User Perspectives
by Sarah Craven-Staines Jayne FinchThis text provides an accessible, reader-friendly guide to conducting Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) on a one-to-one basis, developed in partnership with service users who have lived experience of CAT.The book will cover the applications of CAT in clinical practice including: assessment; introducing CAT; the main concepts and how to build a therapeutic relationship; mapping; the middle phase and the integration of other models; monitoring; developing exits; the ending and saying goodbye. Grounded in CAT theory, the content will be ordered sequentially, as one would conduct the therapy, and will feature first-hand accounts from CAT-experienced service users including their own perspectives on the model and the impact it had on their wellbeing.A straightforward, beginner’s introduction to practicing CAT, this book will be useful for trainee practitioners, assistant and trainee clinical/counselling psychologists, and those practising CAT-informed therapy in supervision.
Beginner's Guide to Colorwork Knitting: 16 Projects and Techniques to Learn to Knit with Color
by Ella AustinThe knitting pattern writer and founder of BomBella shares her love of bold colors with these colorwork techniques for sweaters, socks, blankets and more. In Beginner&’s Guide to Colorwork Knitting, knit designer Ella Austin teaches all the techniques necessary to start knitting rich, vibrant and colorful patterns. Choose from brightly colored stripy socks and work your way up to a patterned beanie hat and even a stunning fair isle sweater. This easy to follow guide pairs projects with each new technique, building from Stripes to Slipped Stitches, Stranded Colorwork, Intarsia, Double Knitting, Modular Knitting, and Entrelac. Projects include blankets, scarves, shawls, bags, mitts, cushions, and more. Even if you can only knit and purl, this book will have you making gorgeous colorwork knits before you know it!
A Beginner's Guide to Constructing the Universe: The Mathematical Archetypes of Nature, Art, and Science
by Michael S. SchneiderDiscover how mathematical sequences abound in our natural world in this definitive exploration of the geography of the cosmosYou need not be a philosopher or a botanist, and certainly not a mathematician, to enjoy the bounty of the world around us. But is there some sort of order, a pattern, to the things that we see in the sky, on the ground, at the beach? In A Beginner's Guide to Constructing the Universe, Michael Schneider, an education writer and computer consultant, combines science, philosophy, art, and common sense to reaffirm what the ancients observed: that a consistent language of geometric design underpins every level of the universe, from atoms to galaxies, cucumbers to cathedrals. Schneider also discusses numerical and geometric symbolism through the ages, and concepts such as periodic renewal and resonance. This book is an education in the world and everything we can't see within it.Contains numerous b&w photos and illustrations.
The Beginner's Guide to Counselling & Psychotherapy
by Professor Stephen PalmerAre you interested in the field of counselling and psychotherapy or just starting out in your training? Trying to get to grips with the many different approaches and decide which are right for you? This book can help! An ideal introductory text that assumes no prior knowledge, leading authors in the field provide overviews of 26 counselling and psychotherapy approaches in accessible, jargon-free terms. Each approach is discussed using the same framework to enable easy comparison and evaluation, covering: · Development of the Therapy · Theory and Basic Concepts · Practice · Which Clients Benefit Most? · Case study Four further chapters offer an insight into the therapeutic relationship, working with diversity, professional issues, and research, while resources such as suggested reading, discussion issues, appendices of further information and a comprehensive glossary help you consolidate your learning. So look no further if you want to know the differences between counselling and psychotherapy, compare psychodynamic and psychoanalytic theories, discover how constructivist approaches can be applied in practice, learn about third wave CBT therapies, or just get an general overview of the field; this second edition of a bestseller gives you a whirlwind tour of the breadth, complexity, fascination and problems of the field of counselling and psychotherapy.
The Beginner's Guide to Counselling & Psychotherapy
by Stephen PalmerAre you interested in the field of counselling and psychotherapy or just starting out in your training? Trying to get to grips with the many different approaches and decide which are right for you? This book can help! An ideal introductory text that assumes no prior knowledge, leading authors in the field provide overviews of 26 counselling and psychotherapy approaches in accessible, jargon-free terms. Each approach is discussed using the same framework to enable easy comparison and evaluation, covering: · Development of the Therapy · Theory and Basic Concepts · Practice · Which Clients Benefit Most? · Case study Four further chapters offer an insight into the therapeutic relationship, working with diversity, professional issues, and research, while resources such as suggested reading, discussion issues, appendices of further information and a comprehensive glossary help you consolidate your learning. So look no further if you want to know the differences between counselling and psychotherapy, compare psychodynamic and psychoanalytic theories, discover how constructivist approaches can be applied in practice, learn about third wave CBT therapies, or just get an general overview of the field; this second edition of a bestseller gives you a whirlwind tour of the breadth, complexity, fascination and problems of the field of counselling and psychotherapy.
Beginner's Guide to Crewelwork Embroidery: 33 stitches and techniques for crewelwork
by Kate HaxellLearn the basic stitches and essential techniques to create beautiful crewelwork embroidery with this comprehensive guide. Every stitch has clear step-by-step instructions and is accompanied by coloured diagrams, making it easy to create impressive embroidered designs. This short book also includes instructions for two projects--a quirky sleeping mask and a colourful bolster cushion.
Beginner's Guide to Crochet: 20 Crochet Projects for Beginners
by Sarah ShrimptonWant to learn to crochet, but have no idea where to start? Well this book will guide you through the basics and have you completing your first project in just one day! Each new stitch is explained in easy steps with accompanying photographs and diagrams and is followed up with a project showing you how to utilize your new found skills. The 20 modern projects range from a super simple cafetiere cosy to a granny square blanket, plus there is a section dedicated to "extreme crochet," using t-shirt yarn to create larger-than-life crocheted creations. In addition, crochet charts are included for each stitch and pattern with the author explaining, in detail, how to read and follow charts. The author's chatty, informal style will take you on your journey from newbie to fully-fledged crocheter and before you know it you'll be crocheting and making fantastic homemade presents for friends and family. Crochet blogger Sarah Shrimpton, who blogs under the name Annaboos House, is a self taught crocheter and former teacher, who started blogging for fun and now has over 7k followers on Instagram.
The Beginner's Guide to Crystal Healing
by Shirley O'Donoghue• Explains how to choose your crystals and cleanse them, how to energize and charge them, as well as how to get to know your crystals and attune to them• Explores the correspondences between gemstones and colors and discusses the effects of crystals on the chakras, the meridians, and the aura• Reveals how to craft crystal essences, heal animals with gemstones, work with crystal grids, and combine crystal therapy with ancestral healing, Reiki, reflexology, acupuncture, and massageIn this full-color guide that is filled with explanatory diagrams and step-by-step photographic instructions, Shirley O&’Donoghue shares the basics of crystal healing, enabling anyone to learn to use crystals for self-healing, energy work, and spiritual growth.The author explains how to choose your crystals and cleanse them, how to energize and charge them, and how to get to know your crystals and attune to them. Examining the correspondences between stones and colors, she looks at how to use crystals in color therapy and how to work with color to create crystal mandalas. She discusses the effects of crystals on the chakras, the meridians, and the aura and explains how to craft your own gem essences and how to identify and deal with toxic crystals. She looks at the relationship between crystals and astrology, numerology, and sacred geometry—providing several crystal grid layouts—as well as how to use gemstones for connecting with spirit guides, angels, and ascended masters. The author also explores techniques for using crystals for healing animals, for ancestral healing, and for combining crystals with other healing modalities, including Reiki, reflexology, acupuncture, and massage.This comprehensive guide also includes a directory of more than 20 common crystals and stones, enabling you to begin your crystal healing journey right away.
The Beginner's Guide to Crystals: The Everyday Magic of Crystal Healing, with 65+ Stones
by Lisa ButterworthFrom amethyst to zincite, black onyx to rose quartz, The Beginner's Guide to Crystals is a full-color, photographic guide to more than 60 stunning crystals and their emotional, spiritual, and physical healing benefits.The beauty and allure of these ancient stones are explored in this introductory guide to understanding crystals and their many uses. Harness the healing power of these minerals by using them as a talisman for protection, to manifest intentions, to bring calmness and tranquility, and to enhance concentration and creativity. Complete with clean, modern photographs of each mineral and stone, the crystal profiles contain accessible information on color, chakra, origin, unique magical healing qualities, and uses at work, at home, and in your personal life. With tips for building and maintaining a collection as well as performing crystal rituals for metaphysical healing, The Beginner's Guide to Crystals provides everything you need to experience the wide range of benefits these stones offer. Whether used to treat physical ailments like hypertension, high blood pressure, and circulatory issues, or to soothe emotional issues such as anxiety, fear, and stress, this guide will introduce you to the perfect crystal for bringing wellness and balance to your life.
The Beginner's Guide to Data Science
by Robert Ball Brian RagueThis book discusses the principles and practical applications of data science, addressing key topics including data wrangling, statistics, machine learning, data visualization, natural language processing and time series analysis. Detailed investigations of techniques used in the implementation of recommendation engines and the proper selection of metrics for distance-based analysis are also covered.Utilizing numerous comprehensive code examples, figures, and tables to help clarify and illuminate essential data science topics, the authors provide an extensive treatment and analysis of real-world questions, focusing especially on the task of determining and assessing answers to these questions as expeditiously and precisely as possible. This book addresses the challenges related to uncovering the actionable insights in “big data,” leveraging database and data collection tools such as web scraping and text identification.This book is organized as 11 chapters, structured as independent treatments of the following crucial data science topics:Data gathering and acquisition techniques including data creationManaging, transforming, and organizing data to ultimately package the information into an accessible format ready for analysisFundamentals of descriptive statistics intended to summarize and aggregate data into a few concise but meaningful measurementsInferential statistics that allow us to infer (or generalize) trends about the larger population based only on the sample portion collected and recordedMetrics that measure some quantity such as distance, similarity, or error and which are especially useful when comparing one or more data observationsRecommendation engines representing a set of algorithms designed to predict (or recommend) a particular product, service, or other item of interest a user or customer wishes to buy or utilize in some mannerMachine learning implementations and associated algorithms, comprising core data science technologies with many practical applications, especially predictive analyticsNatural Language Processing, which expedites the parsing and comprehension of written and spoken language in an effective and accurate mannerTime series analysis, techniques to examine and generate forecasts about the progress and evolution of data over timeData science provides the methodology and tools to accurately interpret an increasing volume of incoming information in order to discern patterns, evaluate trends, and make the right decisions. The results of data science analysis provide real world answers to real world questions. Professionals working on data science and business intelligence projects as well as advanced-level students and researchers focused on data science, computer science, business and mathematics programs will benefit from this book.