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Home, Garden, and DIY March 2019
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| Creating Sanctuary: Sacred Garden Spaces, Plant-Based Medicine, and Daily... by Jessi Bloom; photographs by Shawn LinehanWhat it is: a practical and inspirational book that clearly explains how to better connect with nature by creating a peaceful space in your own backyard that incorporates plants, benches, lanterns, and more.
Don't miss: profiles of 50 special plants, such as bee balm, including their medicinal properties and self-care uses. |
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| Home Cheese Making: From Fresh and Soft to Firm, Blue, Goat's Milk, and More... by Ricki CarrollWhat it is: a thoroughly updated 4th edition of the bestselling classic by "Cheese Queen" Ricki Carroll that covers cheesemaking (ingredients, equipment, techniques, etc.), troubleshooting, cheese recipes (Farmhouse Cheddar, Cream Cheese, and more), and recipes that include cheese (like Goat Cheese and Honey Ice Cream).
Did you know? Two hundred years ago in the U.S., all cheese was homemade. |
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| The C.H.A.O.S.* Cure: Clean Your House and Calm Your Soul in 15 Minutes by Marla Cilley (aka The FlyLady)Who it's for: Readers who are overwhelmed by C.H.A.O.S (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome) and who'd like an upbeat guide to cleaning, tidying, and developing habits to make home life easier.
Sections include: "The Genius of Sticky Notes and Other Simple Systems;" "Perfection Is Like Quicksand;" "Extinguish Your Hot Spots;" "Laundering Lessons;" "Perfectly Imperfect Cooking;" and "Refresh Your Home, Refresh You." |
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| My Greek Table: Authentic Flavors and Modern Home Cooking From my Kitchen to Yours by Diane KochilasWhat it is: a delightful companion book to the author's PBS cooking/travel show My Greek Table and a personal guide to delicious Greek home cooking, both classic and modern.
Recipes include: Baklava Oatmeal; Feta Cheese Sauce; Homemade Pita Chips; Crispy Leek Fritters; Skillet Pork with Honey and Spices; Spanakopita Grilled Cheese; Dark Chocolate Ouzo Orange Mousse. |
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| Knitting Modular Shawls, Wraps, and Stoles: An Easy, Innovative Technique... by Melissa LeapmanWhat it is: a popular knit designer's innovative seven-step guide to creating a variety of customized shawl and wrap designs using the wedge shape as a starting point.
Who it's for: experienced knitters looking for unique ideas.
Reviewers say: "delightful" (Publishers Weekly); the author "knows her audience well" (Booklist). |
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| Naturally Sweet: Bake All Your Favorites with 30% to 50% Less Sugar by America's Test KitchenWhat it is: a baking science-filled offering from the wonderful folks at America's Test Kitchen that includes 120 recipes for delicious baked goods (muffins, quick breads, cookies, bars, cakes, pies, puddings, frozen treats, and more) that -- amazingly -- contain less sugar than standard recipes and rely only on natural alternatives to white sugar.
Recipes include: Almond Biscotti; Blueberry Cheesecake; Chai Oat Scones; Honey Buns; Chocolate Pound Cake; and Peach Cobbler. |
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| My Sweet Mexico: Recipes for Authentic Breads, Pastries, Candies, Beverages... by Fany GersonWhat it is: a fun tour of Mexican sweets with authentic, traditional recipes as well as celebrated pastry chef Fany Gerson's interpretations of her home country's classics.
Recipes include: Vanilla Cordial; Milk Fudge; Three Kings Bread; Tres Leches Cake; Apricot Sorbet; Rice Pudding; and Pumpkin-Seed Candy.
Don't miss: the culinary histories at the beginning of each chapter. |
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| Sweet Paper Crafts: 25 Simple Projects to Brighten Your Life by Mollie Greene; photographs by J. Aaron GreeneWhat it is: a charming how-to for crafting beginners who'd like to reuse paper while making amazing crafts.
What's inside: information about tools, tips, and materials (with an eye toward reusing) as well as a resource list and full-color photos.
Projects include: Percher Bird; Blooming Brooch; Tiny Star Garland; Alice in Wonderland Mobile; Flower Fancy Wreath; and Scratch Book. |
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| Sweet: Desserts from London's Ottolenghi by Yotam Ottolenghi & Helen Goh with Tara WigleyWhat it is: a beautiful cookbook showcasing 110 decadent treats, including cookies, mini-cakes, cakes, cheesecakes, tarts & pies, desserts, and confectionary, as well as baking tips.
Recipes include: Tahini and Halva Brownies; Rolled Pavlova with Peaches and Blackberries; Lime Meringue Cheesecake; Chocolate Chip and Pecan Cookies; Sesame Brittle; and Celebration Cake.
Did you know? Though Yotam Ottolenghi is now as famous for his award-winning cookbooks as his London delis and restaurant, he started his professional career whisking egg whites for vanilla soufflés. |
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Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
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Comfort food fix [electronic resource] : feel-good favorites made healthy
by Ellie Krieger
What is it: In Comfort Food Fix, Ellie Krieger presents a healthier take on classic American comfort food—without sacrificing the comfort part. With simple tricks and tips, Ellie serves up healthy delights like delicious sweet potato casserole with just a third of the calories and amazing buttermilk waffles with just a fraction of the fat
Recipes include: These 150 soul-satisfying recipes include such hearty favorites as meatloaf, lasagna, chicken potpie, crab cakes, and mashed potatoes, but without all the calories and saturated fat.
Author buzz: Ellie Krieger is the host of the popular show Healthy Appetite, which airs on the Cooking Channel, and the author of the New York Times bestsellers So Easy and The Food You Crave
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The beginner's ketodiet cookbook : over 100 delicious whole food, low-carb recipes for getting in the ketogenic zone, breaking your weight-loss plateau, and living keto for life
by Martina Slajerova
What is it: The Ketogenic diet has become the go-to healthy diet for losing weight, managing diabetes, and possibly preventing and managing conditions such as Neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Every recipe in this book is designed to meet the special nutrient requirements of the induction phase.
Recipes include: Breakfast Chili, Anti-Inflammatory Egg Drop Soup, Ricotta & Pepper Mini-Tarts, Avocado Power Balls, Salmon Ramen, Dulce de Leche Fudge, and Chocolate Electrolyte Smoothies.
Don't miss: Quick "keto-flu" remedies and curbing cravings, to avoiding pitfalls like incorrect macronutrient balances and “zero-carb” approaches.
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Cool sugar-free recipes [electronic resource] : delicious & fun foods without refined sugar
by Nancy Tuminelly
What is it: Learn how to cook for anyone! Refined-Sugar free cooking is a fun recipe book that helps you make delicious food for people who cannot eat processed sugars. From healthy eaters to those with diabetes, you'll have a simple and tasty dish to make for anyone at anytime. Each recipe is kid-tested with step-by-step photos and instructions.
Recipes include: Maple Rice Pudding, Sweet Celebration Cake, Mighty Marvelous Muffins, Summer Paradise Smoothie, and Fierce Chocolate Fudge.
Don't miss: Basic baking techniques, tools, and ingredients are illustrated so kids can quickly prepare each recipe, such as Marvelous Muffins and Paradise Smoothies
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Spring Into The Craft Season
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All new crafts for Easter [electronic resource]
by Kathy Ross
What is it: Kathy Ross, America's crafts-for-kids expert, shares some very original hands-on ideas for celebrating Easter. There are two terrific Easter Basket projects, one made from a tissue box and the other from coffee filters. An easy-to-make but dramatic project is the Easter Corsage, a perfect Easter gift.
Who is it for: Each of the crafts is made from things found around the house and simple, inexpensive craft items. the crafts can make very satisfying parent/child projects for the younger ones, while older children can do them on their own.
Sections include: In the Easter decorations category there is the Basket of Flowers Door Wreath, and a great idea for a bouquet made of Eggshell Flowers. And, for your Easter table, the Bunny and Basket Place Cards are adorable.
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Craft Activism: People, Ideas and Projects from the New Community of Handmade...
by Joan Tapper and Gale Zucker
What is it: "Craft Activism" is an inspiring celebration of this growing movement. Inside, dozens of superstars of this grassroots phenomenon share their experiences, tips, and advice on living, teaching, and promoting a more meaningful DIY lifestyle. Learn to craft for your cause, connect with other crafters, think green, organize a fair, host an online exchange, create yarn graffiti, and more.
Who is it for: Join the Handmade Movement! We make to give. We make to share. We make to connect with others. Crafters all over the world are using their hands and hearts to make a statement, change the world, and build community.
Sections include: The book also includes 17 creative projects from designers who challenge you to re-imagine how your craft skills can be used to make a difference. Whether you knit, sew, crochet, or collage--and even if you're not sure where to begin--this book is your guide to the incredible power of handmade.
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Container gardening complete : creative projects for growing vegetables and flowers in small spaces
by Jessica Walliser
What is it: Container Gardening Complete has everything you need to know to successfully garden in a small space, including step-by-step directions, photographs, and information on more than 125 plants. Whether you are growing vegetables, fruits, or flowers on an apartment balcony; creating a small vegetable garden for personal use; or decorating steps and walkways, this hard working book is your go-to resource.
Sections include: The methods described in this book are foolproof and easy to follow, with step-by-step directions and photographs, scalable projects for differing needs, and many great ideas for upscaled containers from things you have around your home.
Who is it for: The ideal book for urban gardeners, indoor gardeners, and vegetable gardeners, Container Gardening Complete is a thorough visual guide that will get you growing quickly!
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March Your Way Into Home Decor
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Create the Style You Crave on a Budget You Can Afford : The Sweet Spot Guide to Home Decor
by Desha Peacock
What is it: In this unique and hip home décor style guide, you will find the inspiration to explore your own sense of style, discover the essence of what makes your home feel good to you, and learn how to mix vintage, modern, and thrift store finds to create the eclectic look you crave on a budget you can afford. Create the Style You Crave is different from most decorating books. While filled with visual eye candy, it also explores how creatively expressing yourself in your home and gardens helps you create the life you really want to live.
Don't miss: No matter your budget or style, you’ll be inspired by stories of everyday women with busy lives and limited budgets who have infused personal values, meaning, and style into making their own “sweet spot” homes. Instead of feeling overwhelmed you will feel inspired as you see how other women like you have done it.
About the author: Peacock holds a master's degree from The School for International Training, is a certified Global Career Development Facilitator, and has coached hundreds of women on how to create their Sweet Spot: a self-defined place of success and beauty. She's been quoted in Huffington Post, ABC.News, The Houston Chronicle, YahooNews.com, Career Rookie, and US News Money and has made radio and TV appearances across the nation.
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101 Organic Gardening Hacks : Eco-friendly Solutions to Improve Any Garden
by Shawna Coronado
What is it: In 101 Organic Garden Hacks you'll find the top tips, tricks, and solutions Shawna has dreamed up in her career as one of America's most creative gardeners. Some are practical timesavers; others offer clever ways to "upcycle" everyday items in your garden. One characteristic every hack shares is that they are completely organic and unfailingly environmentally friendly.
Don't miss: Divided into a dozen different categories for easy reference, each hack is accompanied by a clear photo that shows you exactly how to complete it. If you are looking for resourceful ways to improve your garden and promote green living values right at home, you'll love paging through this fascinating, eye-catching book
For fans of: Nikki Jabbour, Ivette Soler, and Chauney Dunford. All of whom are popular authors of books related to edible gardening.
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A beautiful mess happy handmade home : painting, crafting, and decorating a cheerful, more inspiring space
by Elsie Larson
What is it: Step inside the world of Elsie and Emma, the sisters behind the décor blog A Beautiful Mess. With tiny budgets and a crafty, can-do attitude, they overhauled each room in their first homes with DIY projects using family photos, vibrant fabrics, flea-market finds, and affordable furniture. Now, you can learn how to paint, craft, and decorate your way to a happy, bright space with distinct personality.
Don't miss: An inspired geometric-pattern coffee table made of balsa wood, A hand-lettered statement wall featuring your favorite quote, A quick and easy electrical tape update for your refrigerator, A set of beautifully designed serving dishes, and more!
For fans of: Rebecca Thuss, Barbara Blair, Steve Sonheim, Blair Stocker, Sibella Court, Mati Rose McDonough, and Will Taylor.
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GreenFILE
Contains well-researched information covering the relationship between human beings and the environment. GreenFILE's collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes coverage on topics like climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
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NoveList Plus
Expert reading recommendations from NoveList make finding your next book easier than ever. NoveList includes fiction titles for all ages.
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Audiobooks & eBooks
Enjoy audiobooks and eBooks for all ages and from all genres on your computer or mobile device. These titles can be checked out for 7 or 14 days (you choose!) and when the checkout period expires, they check themselves in so there are never any late fees!
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Kanopy
Kanopy offers over 30,000 films, TV shows, and documentaries that you can stream in your browser or watch on iOS, Android, Chromecast, AppleTV, Kindle Fire, or Roku. From The Criterion Collection, PBS, and World Cinema to The Great Courses, Independent Film, and Pee-Wee's Playhouse, Kanopy has something for everyone. You can check out 6 titles per month. Once a title is checked out, you have unlimited viewing of it for the next 3 days.
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hoopla
Hoopla allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! Titles are ALWAYS AVAILABLE and can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. NOTE: When creating a hoopla account, use your last name as your PIN.
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Home Improvement Reference Center
Looking to do it yourself? The Home Improvement Reference Center provides detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects.
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Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
Offers detailed how-to instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Topics include beer and wine making, model building, scrapbooking, gardening, genealogy, and much more. Full text is provided from leading hobby and craft magazines, including Bead & Button, Creative Knitting, FineScale Modeler, Quilter's World, and more.
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Always Available eBooks
These eBooks are always available so you'll never have to wait on a holds list for a title! You can read titles in your browser without having to worry about a checkout period or you can download these eBooks to your computer, laptop, or mobile device and borrow them for a period of 1-21 days, you choose!
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Access Video on Demand
Watch videos from dozens of news and education sources like the BBC, TED, and PBS that cover such topics as business, geography, health and wellness, history, science, and more.
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