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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.
Fair Isle Knitting: 22 Traditional Patterns from Where the Atlantic Meets the North Sea
This excellent work is chock-full of helpful and fascinating facts about a popular knitting technique. Ideal for intermediate and advanced knitters, and an essential purchase for crafts collections.
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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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Capturing Nature: 150 Years of Nature Printing
Some of the pictures detract from the overall value of the images, but this is still an essential purchase for all libraries that support an active fine arts program.
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The Last Cold Place: A Field Season Studying Penguins in Antarctica
This is a well-written memoir of a scientific field study season. De Gracia engages and pulls the reader into the Antarctic summer, its climate, and its creatures; the penguins are, of course, completely enchanting. Recommended for all types of libraries.
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How To Build a Treehouse
This book is full of practical advice, such as notifying the neighbors before construction begins and the need to research local building codes. However, it is not for true beginners, as it requires a basic understanding of woodworking, tools, and construction terms. There’s also only one specific architectural plan. If readers want to make a different type of treehouse, they may need to consult a professional or another resource.
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Museum Quality: Exploring Art Quilts with SAQA
Quilters contemplating the leap from practical quilting to art quilting would find this book of interest. Recommended for libraries with strong fine arts, quilting, and general craft collections.
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Embroidered Crochet: Enchanting Projects To Crochet and Embroider
While the crocheted instructions are adequate, and there are useful sections on blocking and finishing, the book contains several technical errors and omissions with the embroidered topstitching instructions. Only recommended for libraries where there is demand for the author’s books.
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Made with Love: Get Hooked with 30 Knitting and Crochet Patterns
There is plenty to like about this book. Its only drawback is that it is written exclusively for right-handers. Experienced left-handed crafters must do their own conversions, and left-handed beginners are advised to look elsewhere. An optional purchase for libraries with craft sections.
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