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Libraries Rock! Adult Non-fiction Summer 2018
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Painting Pets on Rocks
by Lin Wellford
Wellford, the original rock star, makes pet rocks warm and fuzzy. She now shows how to paint irresistible pictures of favorite family pets on rocks with easy-to-use acrylic paints.
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Studying Chess Made Easy
by Andy Soltis
It's a fact of chess life that if you want to win, you have to put a bit of study in. Every chess player, from near-beginner to experienced tournament player, needs to learn the openings and keep on top of current theory. But studying doesn't have to be dull. This indispensable book contains foolproof ways to help the information go in... and stay in. Acclaimed chess author Andrew Soltis reveals the key techniques: - Why you can't study chess the same way you study school subjects - How to acquire the most important knowledge: intuition - The role of memorizing (it's not a bad thing, despite what people say).
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350+ Knitting Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets
by Betty Barnden
A knitting resource written by an experienced needlecraft designer provides over 350 tips, techniques and secrets for reading patterns and charts, choosing color and yarn, mixing and matching stich patterns, adapting designs for the perfect fit and correcting common knitting errors.
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The Sewing Book
by Alison Smith
Whether you are sewing clothes for children and adults, making home decor, or doing alterations, master every hand-sewing and machine-sewing technique for everything from darts, tucks, and pleats to hems, fasteners, and mending, with close-up photographs and clear instructions to demystify even the trickiest techniques. Choose from 15 fresh, stylish projects to practice your skills, explore in-depth coverage of more than 100 tools and 250 techniques, and browse a visual directory of more than 50 fabrics in The Sewing Book--the ultimate bible for beginners and seasoned stitchers alike.
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Akira Yoshizawa: Japan's Greatest Origami Master
by Akira Yoshizawa
A visually stunning book showcases the extraordinary work of the father of modern origami, including 60 models from his private collection, 1,000 original drawings and English translations of his writings in Japanese on origami, all of which are published here for the very first time.
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The History of Rock 'n' Roll in Ten Songs
by Greil Marcus
A noted rock critic selects 10 songs recorded between 1956 and 2008—including Etta James' "All I Could Do Was Cry," also recorded by Beyoncé, and Joy Division's "Transmission"— then proceeds to dramatize how each embodies rock 'n' roll as a thing in of itself, in the story it tells, inhabits and acts out.
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The Thorn Necklace: Healing Through Writing and the Creative Process
by Francesca Lia Block
An exploration of the writing life by Francesca Lia Block, offers visceral insights and healing exercises for the writer who creates as a way to process pain and adversity. Block offers guideposts of awareness for writers, such as how to find a muse, channeling agony into art, putting chaos into order, ignoring the inner critic, fostering personal perseverance, and thriving as an artist in a troubled world. The author also addresses the intrinsic value of channeling our experiences into the written word and provides compassionate support to the reader for his or her own write-to-heal process.
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Advanced Top Bar Beekeeping: Next Steps for the Thinking Beekeeper
by Christy Hemenway
Guidance and techniques for the second season and beyond An in-depth analysis of the dangers climate change and conventional agriculture present to pollinators An inspiring vision of restoring bee populations through organic farming and natural, chemical-free beekeeping.
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The Hero's Closet: Sewing for Cosplay and Costuming
by Gillian Conahan
A skilled crafter and avid cosplayer presents a DIY guide to creating unique and fantastical homemade costumes that provides an abundance of inspiration, technical tips and advice on pattern selection, alterations, fabrics and more for creating an awesome costume.
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