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This book gives you a clear, repeatable roadmap—from your first successful pour to clean-burning, high-end candles, herbal pillars, and wax melts you can confidently gift or sell.

Are you fascinated by the many kinds of wines you can choose from? Is the rich variety of wines overwhelming? Do you need help choosing the perfect wines - at the right prices? Wine: Everything You Need to Know About Wine from Beginner to Expert provides a brief history of wine, explains wine geography, and teaches you how to recognize a good wine. You'll learn about aroma and balance, what to look for on wine labels, and how to find the best prices!

Craft maven Kiki happens to be a card-carrying Episcopalian—but she respects the power of intuition. So when she has a "bad feeling" on the way to Marla Lever's house for a crafting party, she heeds her instincts. Marla's nowhere to be seen, although her car's in the garage—buried under a heap of garbage and lawn furniture. Because the potential horror of a party in a hoarder's paradise pales in comparison to the body that's found in Marla's freezer. Marla's nearly dead herself—passed out from heat stroke.

"Methodical and easy for newbies, seamers, and dreamers who want to try their hand at this ancient art form as a hobby, for relaxation, and for gifting purposes."--5 Stars, Readers' Favorite Discover the timeless art of sashiko embroidery. First developed in Edo-era Japan circa the 1600s, sashiko, or ‘little stabs’, is a a beautiful and relaxing craft that's perfect for both beginners and seasoned stitchers alike. Merging traditional patterns and modern twists, this ancient artform offers everything one could hope for in a hobby: relaxation, endless fun, and, ultimately, perfect ...

Dreaming of a vibrant retirement? Say goodbye to stereotypes and embrace a life filled with adventure and fulfillment!

Fast fashion is the ultimate toxic relationship. It's bad news for the planet, our brains and our bank balances. We can't go on like this; our shopping habits need an overhaul. Journalist Lauren Bravo loves clothes more than anything, but she's called time on her affair with fast fashion in search of a slower, saner way of dressing. In this book, she'll help you do the same.

Author's Note: Pattern included makes a cross in one piece. No Sewing! Phyllis has spent her life making delicate crochet crosses for her church. Each one is small enough to slip into a Bible, made with fine thread and steady hands. But when her eyesight begins to fail, the work she has always loved becomes impossible. Faced with losing her place in the world, she must decide whether to stop or begin again. What follows is a quiet, powerful story about change, aging, purpose, and the courage to keep creating even when life asks you to do things differently. Inspired by a real vintage ...

🧼 101 Unique Soap Recipes Cookbook Turn a Simple Craft into a Creative Passion and Profitable Side Hustle ✨ Discover the Joy of Soapmaking Have you ever dreamed of creating something with your own hands—something beautiful, useful, and entirely unique? With 101 Unique Soap Recipes Cookbook, that dream can become a reality. This is not just a recipe book; it’s an inspiring guide that takes you into the colorful, fragrant, and endlessly creative world of handmade soap. 🧠 Why Soapmaking Is More Than Just a Hobby When you work with natural ingredients, colors, and essential oils, ...

Sri Ramana Maharshi is widely thought of as one of the most outstanding Indian spiritual leaders of recent times. Having attained enlightenment at the age of 16, he was drawn to the holy mountain of Arunachala in southern India and remained there for the rest of his life. Attracted by his...

In The Spiritual Magic of Dolls, Najah Lightfoot bridges these two uses—companionship and magic—to enable listeners to develop profound magical and spiritual relationships with their own dolls.

Are you passionate about sewing and alterations? How to Start a Home-Based Alterations and Tailoring Business is your essential guide to turning your passion into a profitable home-based venture.

Dachshund Training. Are You Ready to Bone Up and Easily Train Your Dachshund? Because, this Dachshund Training Book begins From the Car Ride Home. Like, now. When it counts. When it matters to you, your pup, and your family, from Day One. Today. Day one makes the success difference in training your Dachshund. From the car ride home is the critical moment to begin communicating with your dog at your pup’s level. There’s a name for it too. It’s called ‘Dogmanship,’ and your dog craves it. Fact, it’s the key difference in the Bone-Up dog training system that creates the Simple ...

What to expect from this book This is the first of total 2 Volumes of Martin Barnes's course “Embroidery Business from Home”. In this book you will learn everything you need to know about modern embroidery, the size of the embroidery industry and how you can start your own embroidery business from home. You will learn exactly what you need to invest in, and how much it will cost you. There are detailed lists of the largest and most reliable manufacturers of embroidery machines and developers of embroidery software, including industry secrets and price comparison. Moreover, this book ...

This audiobook is for people who are in their first lap (zero to three years) of their leather-crafting journey and want to have a holistic idea of processes and tools and need help in their initial projects.

Whether you live in a country farmhouse or an urban apartment, find inspiration for every room in your home. Come cozy up with your creativity and Liz's welcoming voice so you can love the feeling of being at home. In this audiobook of house and garden photography and DIY inspiration, popular...

Building your own home is a sizable task and, of course, when it’s been your dream for so long, you want things to be right. But this doesn't have to leave you frozen in your tracks. Building a house is just like any other great journey—it unfolds one beautiful (and sometimes tiny) step at a time. The good news is that what this path of tiny steps looks like is very clear and straightforward. Finally, a specific and detailed guide to help you maneuver these first steps and get your land ready for the build is here!

The Nature of Fashion is an epic sweep through history, revealing how plants have been used to make and dye our clothes. Textiles have transformed the human world–and the natural world. Now we need to re-root clothes-making in plants, rather than plastic, to find a new material future. Fashion is at a turning point–to look forward, we need to look back.

Welcome to my home. Shoes off, pants off—actually, just leave everything at the door. Don’t worry, this isn’t one of those parties. It’s just life at my house, where the dress code is non-existent, the vibes are cozy, and the only thing getting ironed around here is the occasional shirt for someone else. Spoiler alert: I don’t even own an iron. Before you panic: Yes, I know what you’re thinking. “Kristin, isn’t that a little… much?” Maybe. But hear me out. Living naked at home isn’t just about ditching clothes—it’s about ditching stress, societal expectations, and,...

In this book, you will find everything you need to know about Cricut - from purchasing Cricut machines to creating and purchasing your final designs and products.

Completely revised for 2025! Discover the exciting world of drones and learn everything you need to know to fly, build, buy, and photograph like a pro. Whether you’re curious about how drones work, looking to buy your first quadcopter, or want to capture stunning aerial footage, Drones (The Ultimate Guide) is your comprehensive, beginner-friendly roadmap to becoming a confident drone enthusiast. Written in clear, easy-to-follow language, this guide covers every aspect of drone ownership—from choosing the right drone and learning to fly safely, to building your own custom UAV and ...