Summaries of books about Hobbies & Home:
Amazing Origami
Traditional Japanese Folding Papers and Projects: Easy Origami for Beginners Kit: Downloadable Origami Papers Included
Tuttle Studio,
The book provides a collection of traditional Japanese origami projects suitable for beginners, complete with step-by-step instructions and illustrations. It also includes downloadable content featuring a variety of origami papers to print and use for folding.
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Dogtripping
25 Rescues, 11 Volunteers, and 3 RVs on Our Canine Cross-Country Adventure
David Rosenfelt
The book recounts the author's humorous and heartwarming journey of moving from California to Maine with 25 rescue dogs in tow. Alongside a team of volunteers and a caravan of RVs, the narrative delves into the challenges and joys of traveling across the country with a pack of furry companions.
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Mushrooms of the Northeast
A Simple Guide to Common Mushrooms
Teresa Marrone|Walt Sturgeon
The book serves as a field guide, providing detailed descriptions and color photographs of over 400 species of mushrooms found in the Northeastern United States. It includes information on mushroom identification, habitats, edibility, and tips for foraging, catering to both beginners and experienced mushroom enthusiasts.
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Dirt to Soil
One Family’s Journey into Regenerative Agriculture
Gabe Brown
The book chronicles a family's transformation of their degraded farm into a vibrant, sustainable ecosystem using regenerative agricultural practices. It details the principles and techniques employed, such as no-till farming, diverse cover crops, and livestock integration, to restore soil health and increase biodiversity.
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The Family Garden Plan
Grow a Year's Worth of Sustainable and Healthy Food
Melissa K. Norris
The book provides a comprehensive guide to planning, planting, and harvesting a garden tailored to a family's food needs for a year, emphasizing sustainable practices and organic methods. It includes practical advice on crop rotation, preserving the harvest, and maximizing yield in small spaces to ensure a continuous and healthy food supply.
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Quilt As-You-Go Made Vintage
51 Blocks, 9 Projects, 3 Joining Methods
Jera Brandvig
The book provides instructions for creating 51 unique quilt blocks using the quilt-as-you-go method, which allows for piecing and quilting simultaneously. It also includes tutorials for nine projects and teaches three different techniques for joining the quilted pieces.
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The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting
Sarah Veblen
The book serves as a comprehensive resource for learning how to fit garments to one's body shape, featuring step-by-step instructions with detailed photographs. It covers techniques for adjusting patterns before cutting and sewing, ensuring a custom fit for different types of clothing.
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Birds, Beasts and Relatives
Gerald Durrell
The book is a humorous and nostalgic account of naturalist Gerald Durrell's eccentric family and the diverse fauna they encounter during their sojourn on the Greek island of Corfu in the 1930s. It vividly describes the island's landscapes, the amusing adventures of the Durrell family, and the young Gerald's growing passion for zoology and conservation.
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Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens
Breed Selection, Facilities, Feeding, Health Care, Managing Layers & Meat Birds
Gail Damerow
The book serves as a comprehensive resource on chicken husbandry, covering topics such as choosing the right breeds, designing and maintaining chicken facilities, and providing proper nutrition. It also offers in-depth guidance on health care, managing egg layers, and raising chickens for meat, making it a valuable guide for both novice and experienced poultry keepers.
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How to Rebuild GM LS-Series Engines
Chris Werner
The book provides a comprehensive guide to rebuilding General Motors' LS-series engines, detailing the entire process from disassembly, inspection, and machining to reassembly and tuning. It includes step-by-step instructions, color photos, and tips for both novice and experienced mechanics to successfully overhaul these popular powerplants.
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