Summaries of books about Hobbies & Home:
Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies
Lee Livingood
The book serves as a comprehensive guide for adopting and caring for retired racing greyhounds, providing readers with practical advice on everything from understanding the breed's unique characteristics to training and health care. It offers insights into the transition process for these dogs from the racetrack to a domestic lifestyle, ensuring a smooth and loving integration into their new homes.
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Low-Mess Crafts for Kids
72 Projects to Create Your Own Magical Worlds
Debbie Chapman
The book provides a collection of 72 creative craft projects designed to minimize mess and cleanup, tailored for children to enjoy. It includes step-by-step instructions and photos for making whimsical creations that spark imagination, ranging from simple art activities to interactive playsets.
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The Everything Soapmaking Book
Learn How to Make Soap at Home with Recipes, Techniques, and Step-by-Step Instructions - Purchase the right equipment and ... and sell your creations (Everything)
Alicia Grosso
The book serves as a comprehensive guide for beginners and experienced soap makers alike, providing detailed instructions on the soap-making process, including the selection of equipment, ingredients, and techniques. It also offers a variety of recipes and tips for customizing soaps, as well as advice on packaging and selling the finished products.
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Shih Tzu Dogs - The Complete Owners Guide from Puppy to Old Age. Buying, Caring For, Grooming, Health, Training and Understanding Your Shih Tzu
Alex Seymour
The book serves as a comprehensive manual for Shih Tzu owners, covering all aspects of care from selecting a puppy to addressing the needs of an aging dog. It includes practical advice on grooming, health maintenance, training, and developing a deeper understanding of this specific breed's behavior and characteristics.
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Teaming with Nutrients
The Organic Gardener's Guide to Optimizing Plant Nutrition
Jeff Lowenfels
The book provides an in-depth exploration of plant physiology and soil science, explaining how plants absorb nutrients and the role of various elements in plant growth. It offers practical advice for gardeners on how to enhance plant nutrition using organic techniques, ensuring healthy, thriving plants.
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The Orchid Whisperer
Expert Secrets for Growing Beautiful Orchids
Bruce Rogers
The book provides practical advice and insider tips for cultivating orchids, covering topics such as selecting the right varieties, potting, watering, and troubleshooting common problems. It includes lush photographs and aims to help both beginners and experienced growers to nurture healthy, blooming orchids.
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That Quail, Robert
Margaret Stanger
The book tells the true story of a small wild quail adopted by a Cape Cod couple after being hatched in their backyard. The narrative explores the bird's impact on the lives of the people and community around it, highlighting the unique bond formed between humans and a wild creature.
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Half Yard Gifts
Easy Sewing Projects Using Left-Over Pieces of Fabric
Debbie Shore
The book provides a collection of sewing projects tailored for utilizing small pieces of fabric, offering creative ideas for handmade gifts. It includes step-by-step instructions and photographs for each project, catering to various skill levels and ranging from home accessories to children's toys.
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Animal Amigurumi to Crochet
8 Adorable Designs
Teri Crews
The book provides detailed crochet patterns and instructions for creating eight different amigurumi animals, each with its own unique and charming design. It includes step-by-step guidance, illustrations, and tips to help crafters of various skill levels bring these cuddly creatures to life through the art of crochet.
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Organic Body Care
101 Homemade Beauty Products Recipes-Make Your Own Body Butters, Body Scrubs, Lotions, Shampoos, Masks And Bath Recipes
Gabrielle Landreau
The book provides a comprehensive collection of DIY recipes for creating a variety of organic body care products, including body butters, scrubs, lotions, shampoos, masks, and bath products. It offers step-by-step instructions and ingredient lists for natural beauty enthusiasts to craft their own homemade skincare items.
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