Marjorie Mann

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Tools: A Visual Exploration of Implements and Devices in the Workshop

A perfect and highly recommended reference book. It’s a remarkable refresher for those more experienced and handy with tools; newbies will likely find it to be an impressive introduction as well.
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How To Live in a Chaotic Climate: 10 Steps to Reconnect with Ourselves, Our Communities, and Our Planet

Only partially successful as a stand-alone read. An optional purchase for public and academic libraries.
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Our Little Farm: Adventures in Sustainable Living

Most likely of interest to only the readers who have already embarked on self-sufficient farming and want detailed information.
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Blackwork Embroidery in Colour: A Colourful Modern Twist on a Traditional Technique

Best for readers experienced with blackwork techniques and comfortable with doing their own material selections.

The Kew Book of Nature Samplers (Library Edition): 10 Embroidery Projects with Reusable Iron-On Transfers

This book is exquisite eye candy for fiber artists of all levels. Libraries with craft book collections can’t go wrong with this purchase.
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Homegrown Flax and Cotton: DIY Guide To Growing, Processing, Spinning & Weaving Fiber to Cloth

This book takes readers through the process, from start to finish, of making cotton and linen clothing. Many crafters and readers interested in sustainability will likely enjoy this one.

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The Colour Mixing Companion: Your No-Fuss Guide to Mixing Watercolour, Acrylics and Oils

Useful for beginners or as a quick-lookup guide.

The Three Ages of Water: Prehistoric Past, Imperiled Present, and a Hope for the Future

This book urges readers to consider that there are already solutions to the world’s water crisis, though humankind may not have the political, social, and cultural will to implement those solutions. Highly recommended for all libraries.
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Creative Embroidery and Beyond: Inspiration, Tips, Techniques, and Projects from Three Professional Artists

A quick-start intro guide to the craft of embroidery. Best suited for right-handed beginners who want to dive right into projects. Left-handed readers and those who have already mastered the basics but are interested in improving their skills are advised to look elsewhere.
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