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  Eco-Resin Crafts

  Hazel Oliver

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  Resin craft is a great way to make beautiful items for your home and gifts for yourself or others.
  Hazel Oliver is the name behind Badger & Birch, whose eco-friendly practices include using solvent free and non-toxic resin, and incorporating natural waste such as mussel and oyster shells from her local restaurant, as well as natural minerals, gemstones and crystals. In this her first book, Hazel shows you the basics of resin craft, including mixing and pouring, making moulds, and finishing your pieces. The 30 projects include vases, planters, candle holders and other items for the home, as well as moulded decorations in leaf shapes and other natural forms. The soft colours, natural elements and beautiful finish of Hazel's work will inspire you to take up this flourishing new craft, or give you new ideas if you are already a keen resin crafter.

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  The Perfect Vehicle - What It Is...

  Melissa Holbrook Pierson

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  "This book, a polished, winding meditation on the theory and fractiousness of motorcycles, celebrates both their eccentric history and the wary pleasures of touring."―The New Yorker 
   
  In a book that is "a must for anyone who has loved a motorcycle" (Oliver Sacks), Melissa Pierson captures in vivid, writerly prose the mysterious attractions of motorcycling. She sifts through myth and hyperbole: misrepresentations about danger, about the type of people who ride and why they do so. The Perfect Vehicle is not a mere recitation of facts, nor is it a polemic or apologia. Its vivid historical accounts-the beginnings of the machine, the often hidden tradition of women who ride, the tale of the defiant ones who taunt death on the racetrack-are intertwined with Pierson's own story, which, in itself, shows that although you may think you know what kind of person rides a motorcycle, you probably don't.

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  Summary: Endure - How to Work...

  Brooks Bryant

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  DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL BOOK. 
  This is a summary, & it does not accompany the official 
  "Endure" by Cameron Hanes is a compelling account of his journey from an average person to an expert bowhunter and accomplished writer. Fueled by his passion for bowhunting and a belief in his limitless potential, Cameron embarked on a path of self-improvement. He recognized that achieving his goals required not only archery skills but also the stamina and strength gained through rigorous athletic training. For over thirty years, he relentlessly pursued his dream, pushing through challenges with unwavering determination. 
  This book serves as both a memoir and a motivational manifesto, highlighting Cameron's discipline, sacrifice, resilience, and hard work ethic. His story demonstrates that anyone can endure adversity and rise above average, achieving their fullest potential. Through Cameron's inspiring journey, readers are encouraged to believe in themselves and pursue their passions with dedication. "Endure" is a testament to the power of relentless determination and unwavering self-worth, proving that if Cam can do it, so can we all.

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  The Thesmophoriazusae

  Aristophanes

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  The Thesmophoriazusae, or Women Celebrating the Thesmophoria , is a comedy by Aristophanes that satirizes gender relations, religion, and the power of women in ancient Greek society. The plot centers on Euripides, who fears that the women of Athens—gathered to honor the goddess Demeter at the all-female Thesmophoria festival—will punish him for portraying them negatively in his tragedies. To secure his safety, he enlists his father-in-law Mnesilochus to infiltrate the festival disguised as a woman. Chaos ensues when Mnesilochus is caught, leading to a series of farcical escapes, witty wordplay, and sharp literary parody. Through slapstick humor and biting satire, Aristophanes critiques both Euripides’ dramatic themes and the social norms surrounding gender and religious ritual, making The Thesmophoriazusae a clever and provocative exploration of art, identity, and societal critique in classical Athens.

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  The Culinary Students'...

  Carolynne Wilson

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  For the dreamers, the flavour seekers, and the bold-hearted cooks. 
  This book is your invitation into the world of culinary creativity, where mastering the basics opens the door to beautiful, unforgettable dishes. At its core are the essentials: stocks and sauces, the building blocks of flavour. But this isn’t just a cookbook. 
  It’s a collection of stories. 
  Inside, you’ll meet people from all walks of life who left familiar paths to chase something different: a place at the table in a demanding culinary school in the South of France. Their journeys are filled with grit, humour, and a love for food that brought them together in a way only cooking can. 
  Alongside their stories, you’ll find the recipes they cherished, meals that sparked friendships and flavour alike. 
  Whether you’re just beginning or deep into your culinary journey, may this book encourage you to follow your passion, embrace technique, and discover the simple joy of creating something delicious. 
  Welcome to our shared adventure. Let’s cook.

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  The Last Bookseller - A Life in...

  Gary Goodman

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  When Gary Goodman wandered into a run-down, used-book shop that was going out of business in East St. Paul in 1982, he had no idea the visit would change his life. He walked in as a psychiatric counselor and walked out as the store's new owner. In The Last Bookseller Goodman describes his sometimes desperate, sometimes hilarious career as a used and rare book dealer in Minnesota. 
   
    
   
  Here we meet the infamous St. Paul Book Bandit, Stephen Blumberg, who stole 24,000 rare books worth more than fifty million dollars; John Jenkins, the Texas rare book dealer who (probably) was murdered while standing in the middle of the Colorado River; and the eccentric Melvin McCosh, who filled his dilapidated mansion with half a million books. In 1990, with a couple of partners, Goodman opened St. Croix Antiquarian Books in Stillwater, one of the Twin Cities region's most venerable bookshops until it closed in 2017. 
   
   
   
  The internet changed the book business forever, and Goodman details how, after 2000, the internet made stores like his obsolete. In the 1990s, the Twin Cities had nearly fifty secondhand bookshops; today, there are fewer than ten. As both a memoir and a history of booksellers and book scouts, criminals and collectors, The Last Bookseller offers an ultimately poignant account of the used and rare book business during its final Golden Age.

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