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How to Draw: Farm Animals
by Susie HodgeLearn how to draw all kinds of farm animals using this fun and easy step-by-step method. Starting with simple shapes, Susie Hodge shows you how easy it is to develop circles, rectangles, squares and ovals into an exciting selection of animals and birds including sheep, ponies, pigs and piglets, turkeys, hens, cows and ducks. If you have never drawn before this is definitely the book for you, and there is a lot here to inspire more experienced artists too.
Norwich and the Civil War (Civil War Series)
by Patricia F. StaleyWhen Lincoln issued a call for troops in 1861, Norwich sprang into action. In a meeting lasting two days, the town elected to offer cash awards for volunteers, as well as financial support for their families. The city's women immediately began sewing uniforms for the volunteer soldiers, while mill owners and other wealthy locals donated funds to the war effort. Norwich's Dan Tyler was named head of the Connecticut regiment and led his troops into battle at Bull Run. The town's senator, Lafayette Foster, became acting vice president of the United States after Lincoln's assassination. Author Tricia Staley uncovers stories of valor and sacrifice on the homefront and the battlefield.
Ben’s Bonkers Bar Mitzvah
by Ivor BaddielBen Jacobs has made a list of everything that could possibly go wrong at his bar mitzvah, but even he didn’t foresee that the shul might disappear just days before the celebration. The trouble is, no one believes him, apart from Grandpa. The rest of his family just carry on as normal… except now they are behaving rather oddly. And there’s a strange light in the woods behind the house, and some huge glowing egg-shaped objects appear at night. Is it just Ben’s over-active imagination, as Mum and Dad say, or is something more sinister taking place? Ben turns to Grandpa for help, and together the two of them hatch a plan to save the world – and Ben’s bar mitzvah. This zany and fun story of family, adventure and imagination is also about gaining confidence and growing up. Ben learns courage and builds belief in himself as a member of his family and the wider community.
An Improper Companion
by Karla HockerCharming, romantic, and painted with gorgeous Regency detail, Karla Hocker&’s romances will delight readers from the very first page. Despite her fetching blue eyes and sable hair, Kate Elliott remained every bit the prim and practical schoolmistress. Few at Miss Venable's Seminary for Young Ladies would have dreamed that Kate had entertained romantic notions in her girlhood! At twenty-eight, she remained firmly on the shelf and—with the closing of the school—firmly unemployed. Hence, she welcomed the invitation to be Liza Ashcroft's chaperone for the Season at Bath. But how would she endure the girl's father? Patience was not in her nature... Damien Ashcroft was certain that Miss Elliott would be the ideal companion for his daughter. A wallflower of quiet virtues, she would neither distract the handsome widower from scholarly pursuits nor be bothered by his impatient nature. So he was stunned to discover that the impudent Miss Elliott was outspoken to a fare-thee-well. And shocked when sassy Kate made his pulse race—and even more so when he began to not mind quite so much…
Hatch, Leap, Soar: Your 3-Steps to Total Fulfillment, Real Success and True Happiness
by Latoyia DennisBreak out of your comfort zone and become your best self with this inspirational guide for women who want to transform their lives.In Hatch Leap Soar, LaToyia Dennis reveals the principles and tools that can help you become you live the free and successful life you were meant to live. Dennis likens the process to that of a baby bird: before you start realizing your potential, you are stuck in your comfort zone inside your shell. When you begin the process of hatching, you're defying the norm, pressing past your fears and breaking free.Once you've hatched, you see new horizons all around you. That’s when it’s time to decide on your direction—and make a leap. In Hatch Leap Soar, LaToyia reminds us that reaching our full potential requires a leap of faith. We must believe that we are better off freed from our shells than stuck inside them. As frightening as it may be, taking that leap is the only way to soar.
The Counterfeit Prince of Old Texas: Swindling Slaver Monroe Edwards (True Crime)
by Lora-Marie BernardAfter Monroe Edwards died in Sing Sing prison in 1847, penny dreadfuls memorialized him as the most celebrated American forger until the turn of the century. With a bizarre biography too complicated for easy history, his critical contributions to Texas settlement, revolution and annexation were inextricably mired in his activities as a slave smuggler and confidence man. Author Lora-Marie Bernard unravels the unbelievable story of one of the most notorious criminal adventurers ever to set foot on the soil of the Lone Star State.
Murder Between the Covers (The Dead-End Job Mysteries #2)
by Elaine VietsFrom Anthony and Agatha Award-winning author Elaine Viets—the thrilling mystery series about one woman trying to make a living... while other people are making a killing.Helen Hawthorne is still on the run because of her refusal to pay her worthless ex-husband alimony. But a girl’s gotta eat…and pay rent, utilities, etc. So she’s taken a cash-paying job at Fort Lauderdale’s own Page Turners bookstore. And while the job is decent enough, the owner of the store is anything but.Page Turner III is a boor with more money than brains: he’s cheating on his wife while running his family business into the ground and has a list of enemies longer than any bestseller. So when he turns up dead, no one is too surprised. What is surprising is where—in the bed of Helen’s glamorous gal pal Peggy, whose usual bedmates are more cultured, refined…and still breathing.Worse still, it turns out that Peggy once had a tryst with the late Mr. Turner that ended quite badly, with a scorned Peggy promising the lothario payback—and someone is making it look like she finally collected. With Peggy as the prime suspect in a murder, it’s up to Helen to prove her friend innocent before the police throw the book at her…
The Love Child
by Fiona Hill"...considerably more wit and pizazz than the legendary Georgette [Heyer] herself.&” —Kirkus Reviews The lovely Lotta Chilton was fine company at dinner—as delightful a lady as one could wish to have for a walk in the garden, and sufficiently charming and clever to have secured a position as companion to the Dowager Duchess of Karr. But she was emphatically not the type of female with whom an attractive, unattached peer of the realm should fall in love, much less seek to marry. But from Timothy, Duke of Karr's first glimpse of Lotta at his mother's gala winter festivities, he had followed the girl around the splendid halls of Grasmere Castle like a lovesick puppy. Unshaken by his mother's dire warnings about Lotta's parentage and unfazed by the whispering of the other guests, the Duke vows to claim the adorable nobody—despite the protestations of propriety on the part of almost everyone, including Lotta herself.
Parker Homestead: A History and Guide (History & Guide)
by Mary Anne ParkerNestled in the heart of Poinsett County, Arkansas, Parker Homestead began as one cabin in the backyard of Teressa and Phil Parker in the 1980s. Over the next thirty years, it evolved into a living history pioneer village that transports visitors to the simpler times of their ancestors. The setting includes Roberts Chapel, a peaceful cabin dating to 1858 that features beautiful stained-glass windows and a cypress-stump pulpit. There's the old-timey General Store where Teressa Parker makes her famous lye soap with a cast-iron cauldron and a boat paddle. In the Blacksmith Shop, artisans create candle holders, fire pokers and metal artwork. Join author Mary Anne Parker as she explores the wonderfully whimsical history of northeast Arkansas' Parker Homestead.
How to Draw: Manga Boys
by Yishan Li28 different characters, poses and expressions that offer a dynamic selection of Manga-style male figures.Drawing boys is a very popular subject within the manga genre and this book is perfect for anyone seeking to learn the basics of creating these delightful characters.
How to Draw: Dogs
by Susie HodgeDogs can be a pleasure to draw, whether they are dignified, elegant, cute or scruffy. Suzie Hodges shows you how to capture the character of a great selection of popular dog breeds.This delightful introduction to drawing dogs completely demystifies the drawing process. It shows how images can be built up easily, from initial geometric shapes right through to the finished animals. Susie Hodges includes a good selection of popular breeds and she uses a helpful two colour method that clearly shows every line and curve of the step-by-step pictures. Even absolute beginners will find themselves creating great drawings when they use this book and there is much to inspire more experienced artists too. An invaluable guide for anyone interested in this subject.
Barn Star Sampler: 20 Starry Blocks and 7 Spectacular Quilts
by Shelley CavannaSew starry quilt blocks inspired by painted and wood quilt blocks that adorn barns! In this book, textile and quilt designer Shelley Cavanna shares twenty blocks and seven quilt designs destined to pass the test of time. The Barn Star Sampler quilt, quite possibly the star of the show, incorporates twenty different block designs spanning 4&” to 24&” in a fresh and modern sampler-quilt layout. Combine patchwork blocks to create a table runner, a wall quilt, a lap quilt, and full-size bed quilt designs. With so many block sizes, star variations, and layouts, the sky&’s the limit! *Sew fan-favorite star blocks like the Carpenter Star, Sawtooth Star, Christmas Star, Pinwheel Star, Peony Star, and more *Make charming projects for the home, including lap quilts, wall hangings, and even a table runner designed to use up leftover triangle trimmings *Find helpful tutorials for blocks frequently used in the book with guidance on the stitch-and-flip assembly method
Cape Cod Jazz: From Colombo to The Columns
by John A. BasileThe first notes of jazz hit Cape Cod in the very early days of the genre. Bournehurst-on-the-Canal hosted top bands, and emerging swing era dancers packed the hall. Cape Cod's "First Lady of Jazz," Marie Marcus, was a child prodigy in Boston and found some of her most important instruction in the art of stride piano during lessons with great pianist Fats Waller in New York. At the very tip of the Cape, the Atlantic House in Provincetown showcased performances from some of the biggest names like Gerry Mulligan, Billie Holiday and Stan Getz. Author John Basile details the fascinating history and amazing musicians that made Cape Cod a music destination.
A Bag of Scraps: Quilts and the Garment District
by Edie McGinnisOh those scrappy quilts with stories to tell and mysteries to solve. Look closely. See this bit of plaid in purple? Here it is again in green ... and yellow ... and red! One can't help but wonder where those bits and pieces came from. Edie McGinnis explores the origins of these delightful scraps: likely from one of the nation's Garment Districts. During the heyday of the Kansas City garment district, it was said that one in every seven women in the country wore a coat or suit made there. You'll learn about the locale and the players: immigrant workers who toiled the factories, designers whose splashy lives became the daily news, and the museum there today. AND where all those scraps went! You'll also find easy-to-follow directions to make eight spectacular scrap quilts - some from old designs, some new - and a handful of fun projects. Best of all: a portion of the proceeds from this book will go to support Kansas City's Garment District Museum.
Finance Secrets of Billion-Dollar Entrepreneurs: Venture Finance without Venture Capital
by Dileep RaoThe author of Nothing Ventured, Everything Gained analyzes successful startups to show readers how to launch a successful business without outside help.Award-winning professor of entrepreneurship Dileep Rao presents readers with a detailed guide to success through his interviews and analysis of billion-dollar entrepreneurs (those who built a venture from startup to more than $1 billion in sales and valuation) and 100 million-dollar entrepreneurs (startup to $100 million).Rao is here to show entrepreneurs that it is possible to start a business without outside help. He shares how more than ninety percent of America’s billion-dollar entrepreneurs in the VC era (since 1946) avoided or delayed VC, and instead used finance-smart expertise?skills that combine business-smart, capital-smart, and leadership-smart strategies.It takes more than one person to grow a business from the bottom up. But that doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice control of the venture in the process. Armed with twenty-three years of experience as a financer, Rao shows readers how to optimize internal financing to attract external financing. By keeping control of the venture, entrepreneurs keep more of the wealth, as well.In Finance Secrets of Billion-Dollar Entrepreneurs learn about:Pre-financing, financing and post-financing skills and strategies of finance-smart entrepreneursThe ins and outs of venture finance, applicable to anyone looking to start a businessTips on increasing capital productivity and attaining financially sustainable entrepreneurshipPerfect for readers of The Lean Startup, The $100 Startup, or Venture Deals.Praise for Finance Secrets of Billion-Dollar Entrepreneurs“This book delivers clear thinking for entrepreneurs who want to control their own destiny and grow their business without the need for venture capital.” —Joel Cannon, co-founder and president of Cannon Technologies“Entrepreneurs and leaders from around the world—including from Fortune 500 companies—can count on Dileep’s advice in venture financing and business development.” —Yosef Martin, founder and CEO of BoxyCharm“With the voice of an entrepreneur, the insight of a scholar and the wisdom of experience, Rao provides a clear roadmap for how entrepreneurs can grow successful companies while maintaining control of their ventures!” —Dr. Raymond Smilor, Emeritus Professor of Entrepreneurship, Neeley School of Business, TCU“Must-read material for every business owner looking to build their empire.” —Brian Moran, CEO, Small Business Edge
Lost Federations: The Unofficial Unmade History of Star Trek
by A. J. Black"An innovative and unusual account of Star Trek’s lost voyages that makes for a fascinating alternate history." — Brian J. Robb in Sci-Fi Bulletin SPACE. THE FINAL FRONTIER. THESE WERE ALMOST THE VOYAGES OF THE STARSHIP ENTERPRISE. We think we know the history of Star Trek. Born at the height of 1960s popular culture, the five-year mission of Captain James T. Kirk and his crew faced early cancellation, bounced back with a series of beloved movies in the 1980s and gave way to a fleet of successful sequels and spin-offs that kept on exploring strange new worlds. In Lost Federations: The Unofficial Unmade History of Star Trek, author A. J. Black tells a different story. This is an alternate history of the franchise, one filled with roads not taken, from early 1960s feature-films and spin-offs, the original sequel Star Trek: Phase II in the 1970s, via epic planned movies such as Planet of the Titans and into many untold episodes, arcs and character stories from The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine and Voyager, all the way through to the modern era. Bringing together pre-existing material over decades for the first time in one space, plus some new reflections from Star Trek writers and analysis of how it all fits into the wider cultural trends of the last sixty years, Lost Federations invites you to boldly explore a history you may not already know...
Drawing Animal Portraits in Coloured Pencil
by Lisa Ann WatkinsDraw realistic animal portraits in coloured pencils with award-winning teacher and animal artist, Lisa Ann Watkins.Animals are an eternally popular subject for artists but how do you capture the character of a much-loved pet or bring a favourite animal to life on the page? Lisa Ann Watkins has made a career of teaching her coloured pencil techniques, and in this magnificent book she will show you how.A section on materials covers coloured pencils and watercolour pencils, along with supporting tools including PanPastels. This is followed by a chapter about composition and preparation: how to capture the best reference photographs from which to work, along with notes on digital tools that can be used to help with colour choice and tonal values.Lisa's clear, simple techniques are presented through ten studies that demonstrate how to breathe life into your portraits by focusing on the subject's fur texture, bright eyes, and glossy noses.They answer, in simple terms, common technical questions from students/followers that cover unique aspects of the medium such as the amount of pressure to use—and make beautiful artworks in their own right. A series of five step-by-step full animal portrait projects then follows, ranging from cats and dogs to cows and horses.Project outlines and reference photos are available to download for free from Bookmarkedhub.com.
Faery Craft: Weaving Connections with the Enchanted Realm
by Emily CardingWeave the Enchanted Realm of Faeries into Your LifeWorking with the Faery realm is not about escaping from reality—it is about engaging with it on every level. Prepare to embark on a spiritual journey unlike anything you've ever known! Faery Craft is a comprehensive guide to the modern Faery lifestyle and an essential handbook to human-faerie relations. Brimming with practical and spiritual advice, you’ll discover how to use Faery magick, create altars, and find a Faery ally. Learn about proper etiquette, find your unique gifts, use the Faery zodiac, explore Faery festivals around the globe, and much more.Enjoy nearly 200 beautiful photographs alongside original art, poetry, and meditations, as well as interviews with renowned Faery authors, artists, and musicians. R. J. Stewart, John and Caitlín Matthews, Brian and Wendy Froud, Linda Ravenscroft, S. J. Tucker, and Charles de Lint are all featured in this glittering introduction to the fae and the people who love them.Praise:"This book shows us that to connect with Faery is to connect not only with nature, spirit, and the world around us, but perhaps most of all to ourselves."—Wendy and Brian Froud, authors of The Heart of Faerie"Faery Craft opens doors into other worlds and allows its readers to pass though them and experience the wonders beyond...This is a tremendous book."—John Matthews, author of The Sidhe and How To See Faeries"Carding invites you to find the real power in the woods and forgotten ways."—Caitlín Matthews, author of Celtic Visions and Singing the Soul Back Home
Love, Me
by Tiffany White&“LOVE, ME is humorous and fast-paced; a book that will disappoint the reader only because it&’s over too quickly.&” —Rendezvous MagazineDakota Law has a way with words. Country music's brightest star, the lyrics he writes make every woman melt.Chelsea Stone is rock music's legendary bad girl with a mane of dark curls, red lips and flashy long legs, but that's not enough to stop a career on the skids and the big zero in the romance score.Dakota isn't having any of it. And he definitely isn't going to write the song she so desperately needs to revive her career.In their battle of wills, could it actually be desire that wins out?
10 Easy Stitches: Embroider 30+ Unexpected Projects
by Alicia BursteinGet your creative juices flowing with the 10 easiest and most popular embroidery stitches! Alicia Burstein expands the boundaries of contemporary hand embroidery with super-fast ideas for the impatient sewist and dazzling motifs for slow stitchers. With just a needle and thread, you'll create 30 unique projects to wear, use, and display. Learn how easy it is to stitch on unconventional materials like canvas tennis shoes, a denim skirt, or leather bracelets. Change up the patterns to fit your unique style, and branch out to create your own custom designs. - Master 10 simple, versatile hand embroidery stitches, each with clear instructions - Sew 30+ useful embroidery projects, from household items to clothing and wall art - Embroider anything! Get expert tips for hand stitching on unusual materials and ready-mades
A Dog Gone Murder (Josie Marcus, Mystery Shopper #10)
by Elaine VietsMystery shopper Josie Marcus catches a new case when the owner of a popular doggy day spa bites the dust and her mother’s friend is collared for the crime…Josie’s been assigned to sniff around Uncle Bob’s Doggy Day Camp, one of St. Louis’s hottest pet spas. It doesn’t take her long to dig up dirt on the camp’s top dog, “Uncle” Bob Manning himself. Employee Frank Hyzy—Josie’s mom’s new boyfriend—reveals Bob should be in the doghouse for his cruel treatment of the canine customers. But before Josie can write Bob up, someone puts him down…and Frank is the cops’ prime suspect.While Frank definitely had a bone to pick with the animal abuser, Josie doesn’t believe he murdered Bob. So she must doggedly pursue the investigation on her own and hope she can cage the real killer before they fetch another victim.
Silk and Steel (Clan Gunn)
by Raine Cantrell“I Claim, I Hold.” No one keeps the Clan Gunn motto closer to his heart than its war chief, Jamie Gunn. Willing to keep the tenuous peace between clans by any means necessary, he would lay down his life for his family. So when word arrives that his aunt Ailis has been kidnapped for hiding a woman in her abbey, he takes to his steed at once. Lady Gilliane de Verrill came to the abbey seeking refuge from Guy de Orbrec, the cruel Norman despot who stole her hand in marriage on her father’s deathbed. When her only source of protection turns away Orbrec’s men and is kidnapped, Lady Gilliane knows there is only one thing she can do. Bearing responsibility for Ailis’ life on her shoulders, she rides off to seek help, with Orbrec’s men hot on her heels. When the two meet by chance in the woods, they encounter in each others eyes more danger than even Guy de Orbrec could provide. Will Jamie, struck by the beauty and kindness of this mysterious woman responsible for his aunt’s disappearance, risk his all for someone he barely knows? Can Lady Gilliane, taken by this hero seemingly lifted directly from her father’s fairy tales, look past his wild nature to the gentle man within? With a life on the line and Gilliane’s freedom at stake, their blossoming love could be their very destruction.
World War II Arroyo Grande (Military)
by Jim GregoryOn December 7, 1941, war came to Arroyo Grande when two local sailors were killed on the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor. People from the small town were thrust into great circumstances and quickly answered the call for action. A local storekeeper's son won the Silver Star after he brought his flaming B-17 safely back to base. A valley farmworker served with the famed 442nd Regimental Combat Team, largely composed of soldiers of Japanese descent. Chinese guerrillas commanded by Mao Zedong--the future Chairman Mao--threw a birthday party for an Arroyo Grande soldier. At home, community groups like the Arroyo Grande Women's Club brought packed lunches for their Japanese American neighbors on the morning they were forced to leave for the internment camps. Local author Jim Gregory brings to life the sorrows and triumphs of a dramatic period in local history.
What If It Were Easy: Using Movement & Mindset to Create Success in Life, Love, and Business
by Sonia SatraWith humor, insight, and wisdom, What If It's Easy uses a one-of-a-kind mind/body method of integrating creative thinking and problem-solving into physical activity. Mind-body expert (and former star of Guiding Light and One Life to Live) Sonia Satra breaks down her award-winning approach, the Mindset Reset, with easy-to-follow steps for setting and reaching goals. Her revolutionary Moticise program combines cardio exercise with mindset tools, like visualization, goal setting, and affirmation. Each chapter of What If It's Easy depicts a new step along the process of building up strengths and eliminating barriers. Satra draws from her experiences as a life coach, actress, and entrepreneur as she shares how mindset tools and physical movement can lead to greater motivation and progress. Her approach gives readers the tools they need to break out of feeling "stuck" and listen to their heart in order to find a life they really, truly love.
Lieutenant (Dirigent Mercenary Corps Ser. #2)
by Rick ShelleyIn this second entry in the classic military science fiction action series, a military academy reject rises learns to lead in the face of danger.The year is 2804 AD. Humanity has colonized the universe. But the authority of the Confederation of Human Worlds is spread thin. Where the Army of planet Earth cannot reach, mercenaries must keep the peace—and the Dirigent Mercenary Corps are the best of the best.Kicked out of the prestigious North American Military Academy, Lon Nolan had only a few choices left to him. He chose the hardest one: serving with the Dirigent Mercenary Corps, an elite fighting squad where respect is earned not in the classroom but on the battlefield.Nolan proved himself on the battlefield on Norbank. But now he’s commanding men of his own, and the stakes are higher. He’s going to learn sooner or later that leadership always comes with a cost . . . The Dirigent Mercenary Corps books are classics of military science fiction. Rick Shelley was himself a veteran of the U.S. Army, and his experience and knowledge shine through on every page.