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My First Knitting Book: Easy-to-Follow Instructions and More Than 15 Projects (Dover Crafts: Knitting)
By Hildegarde Deuzo. 2015
If you want to learn to knit, you only need a ball of yarn, knitting needles, some patience — and…
this book! It's the ideal introduction to knitting, with easy-to-follow, full-color instructions for more than fifteen projects. Clear, step-by-step explanations of basic techniques make this guide great for beginners of all ages, especially those wishing to create handmade gifts. An introduction explains the how-to of knitting, from holding the needles and yarn to casting on, basic stitches, and finishing touches. Patterns start out as simple as can be and gradually become more challenging, although by no means difficult. Readers can advance from bracelets, hair ornaments, and pocketbooks to scarves and hats, in addition to a charming variety of household decorations.Black Dog: 4 vs the wrld
By Matthew Heiti. 2016
The Breakfast Club meets Shirley Jackson in a fusion of live theatre and technology that tells a darkly comic but hopeful…
story of four teenage outsiders struggling with death, depression and the shadow of a black dog. Two is fraught. While dealing with the impossible expectations of her parents, she is trying to understand why her brother, a bright and talented teenager, has taken his own life. It’s not until a fateful school detention that she meets three other students who all seem as lost as she is. There’s Three, a quiet, misunderstood guy who doesn’t quite know how to care for himself; Four, the fashionable, popular kid and class clown; and Five, a rebel ready to fight against everyone and everything. Despite their differences, they each grapple with depression and anxiety and become an unlikely source of comfort to one another. As the four unite to battle teachers, parents, therapists and their own demons, their promising futures begin to reveal themselves.Totally Washi!: More Than 45 Super Cute Washi Tape Crafts for Kids
By Ashley Ann Laz. 2014
Stick on the fun!Say hello to a whole new way of decorating! With Totally Washi!, you'll learn how to use…
washi tape, a colorful Japanese crafting tape, to transform everyday items into adorable creations everyone will love. Featuring 50 awesome washi tape projects, this book encourages you to let your imagination roam free as you cover your locker, bedroom, and even your friends' accessories in the stylish tape. Best of all, when you're bored with the look, you can simply peel off the tape and start all over again! The possibilities are endless with fun washi tape crafts like:Cloud & raindrop bookmarkBraided friendship braceletsCutout art framesBobby pin flowerLocker dry erase board Complete with step-by-step instructions and full-color photos, Totally Washi! will show you how to customize just about anything!Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods
By Grace Lin. 2023
The perfect gift book for Lunar New Year for anyone who loves good food—and an even better story!Newbery and Caldecott…
honoree and New York Times bestselling author Grace Lin delivers a groundbreaking, lushly illustrated, and beautifully written full-color book that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind your favorite American Chinese food. A New York Times bestseller! An ALA Notable BookA BookPage Best Book of the Year!A New York Public Library Best Book of 2023! From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favorite foods. Do you know the stories behind delectable dishes—like the fun connection between scallion pancakes and pizza? Or how dumplings cured a village&’s frostbitten ears? Or how wonton soup tells about the creation of the world? Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these tales—based in real history and folklore—are filled with squabbling dragons, magical fruits, and hungry monks. This book will bring you to far-off times and marvelous places, all while making your mouth water. And, along the way, you might just discover a deeper understanding of the resilience and triumph behind this food, and what makes it undeniably American. Award-winning and bestselling author Grace Lin provides a visual and storytelling feast as she gives insight on the history, legends, and myths behind your favorite American Chinese dishes. Chinese Menu makes the perfect gift book for anyone who loves good food—and an even better story.Despite the availability of retail fashion, more and more people are turning away from the assembly line toward one-of-a-kind clothing,…
decorations, and accessories.The Everything Sewing Book provides readers with easy instructions for creating beautiful garments, gifts, and decorations for the home. From selecting the right needle and thread to choosing fabrics, reading patterns, and working with a machine, this uncomplicated book introduces readers to the basics of sewing as they complete increasingly challenging projects that will be cherished for years to come. Also included are tips and tricks for making alterations and repairs and dressing up old clothes with embroidery and accents.Projects include:Curtains and tableclothsColorful appliqued tote bagsPillows and wall hangingsDresses and skirtsShirts and vestsSupplemented with foolproof illustrations, The Everything Sewing Book is the perfect gift for anyone interested in learning this rewarding craft.The Junior Birder's Handbook: A Kid's Guide to Birdwatching (The Junior Handbook Series)
By Danielle Belleny. 2023
A beautifully illustrated kid's guide to birds and their habitats, perfect for budding birders whether you live in a city,…
suburb, or rural area. In the woods, in cities, in your backyard—birds are everywhere. But do you know the difference between a robin and a wren? A raven and a crow? In this fully illustrated book, you will learn how to identify birds in an array of habitats and seasons (thanks to migration, there are always new birds to find). You'll also learn the different behaviors/habits of birds—from why blue jays divebomb other birds&’ nests to what attracts hummingbirds to certain flowers. As the popularity of birding and birdwatching reach new heights, more and more children have the opportunity to connect with nature, whether indoors or outside and with no equipment other than one&’s eyes (and this handbook, of course). What&’s not to love? Featuring Michelle Carlos's vibrant illustrations, this gorgeous (and gifty) book includes interactive elements like quizzes and crafts, as well as accessible charts/guides that will lead to endless fun!A Kid's Guide to Anime & Manga: Exploring the History of Japanese Animation and Comics (A Kid's Fan Guide)
By Samuel Sattin, Patrick Macias. 2023
An accessible, inclusive guide aimed at helping young fans celebrate their okatu spirit by sharing the history of anime and…
manga while giving young readers advice on how to explore and interact with this fandom. Whether they're watching anime on Netflix and Crunchyroll or bringing home stacks of manga from the library or bookstore, there is no denying that young fans need a guidebook to help them navigate this geeky space. Written by anime and manga fans, writers, and reviewers Samuel Sattin and Patrick Macias, A Kid's Guide to Anime & Manga includes chapters on: History and importance of anime and manga Breakdowns of how anime and manga are made Recommendations of popular series and films to enjoy Pro-tips on how to create your own anime and manga and to be involved in cosplay communities A Kid's Guide to Anime & Manga is packed with eye-catching two-color illustrations, fascinating facts, inspiring interviews, a glossary, and more to help young fans navigate and contribute to the growing anime and manga space.The Young Witch’s Guide to Living Magically: Potions, Lotions, Rituals, and Spells for Kids
By Nikki Van De Car. 2023
From the top-selling author of The Junior Witch's Handbook comes a guide to self-care that illuminates the connection between the mind…
and the body, with an emphasis on connecting to the natural world.The Young Witch's Guide to Living Magically teaches young witches that there is a strong connection between their body and spirit. With chapters on the internal, the external, and the home, young readers will learn to use charged crystals, healing herbs, and sacred spaces to help alleviate their stress and to create a better life for themselves. From projects such as baking lavender-chamomile cupcakes to creating shampoos to creating wind chimes and more, mystical expert Nikki Van De Car gives kids calming ways to bring peace, power, and magic into their busy lives.The Wrong World: Selected Stories and Essays of Bertram Brooker (Canadian Literature Collection)
By Bertram Brooker. 2009
Bertram Brooker won the country's first Governor General's Award for literature in 1936 for his novel Think of the Earth,…
and his explosive, experimental paintings hang in every major gallery in the country. He was Canada's first multidisciplinary avantgardist, successfully experimenting in literature, visual arts, film, and theatre. Brooker brought all of his experimental ambitions to his short fiction and prose. The Wrong World presents a rich sampling of his prose work, much of it previously unpublished, which adds new insight into his aesthetic ambitions. Working during an incredible period of transition in Canadian society, Brooker's stories document Canada's evolution from a provincial colony into a modern, urban country. His essays participated in that evolution by advocating a passionate awakening of the arts, the end of prudish sentiment and censorship, and a radical rethinking of the nature of war. They capture the limitations and hypocrisies of the Canadian social contract and argue for a more just and spiritual society. His stories humanize his social vision by dramatizing the psychological and emotional cost of Canada's transition into a modern civilization. In turn devastating, penetrating and poignant, Brooker's prose works offer a sharply focussed window into the turbulent interwar years in Canada.Defending a Contested Ideal: Merit and the Public Service Commission, 1908–2008 (Governance Series)
By Luc Juillet, Ken Rasmussen. 2008
In 1908, after decades of struggling with a public administration undermined by systemic patronage, the Canadian parliament decided that public…
servants would be selected on the basis of merit, through a system administered by an independent agency: the Public Service Commission of Canada. This history, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Commission, recounts its unique contribution to the development of an independent public service, which has become a pillar of Canadian parliamentary democracy.Northrop Frye: New Directions from Old (Reappraisals: Canadian Writers)
By David Rampton. 2009
More than fifty years after the publication of Anatomy of Criticism, Northrop Frye remains one of Canada's most influential intellectuals.…
This reappraisal reasserts the relevance of his work to the study of literature and illuminates its fruitful intersection with a variety of other fields, including film, cultural studies, linguistics, and feminism. Many of the contributors draw upon the early essays, correspondence, and diaries recently published as part of the Collected Works of Northrop Frye series, in order to explore the development of his extraordinary intellectual range and the implications of his imaginative syntheses. They refute postmodernist arguments that Frye's literary criticism is obsolete and propose his wide-ranging and non-linear ways of thinking as a model for twenty-first century readers searching for innovative ways of understanding literature and its relevance to contiguous disciplines. The volume provides an in-depth examination of Frye's work on a range of literary questions, periods, and genres, as well as a consideration of his contributions to literary theory, philosophy, and theology. The portrait that emerges is that of a writer who still has much to offer those interested in literature and the ways it represents and transforms our world. The book's overall argument is that Frye's case for the centrality of the imagination has never been more important where understanding history, reconciling science and culture, or reconceptualizing social change is concerned.Le plancher de la lune (Poésie)
By Jean-Christophe Réhel. 2023
Pas facile pour le narrateur d'avoir les deux pieds sur Terre. Surtout s'l doit s'y battre avec des mots qui…
refusent de collaborer, des phrases qui se dressent comme des obstacles et des livres qui n'en finissent plus de l'assommer. Par bonheur, il y a son chien, la Lune avec son horizon d'étoiles, et toutes les merveilles qui y scintillent. Un recueil qui met des mots doux sur le défi quotidien de ceux et celles pour qui lire est un sentier semé d'embûchesMilitant: 2, Nouvel ordre
By Dïana Bélice. 2023
2042. Le sort de l'humanité est en jeu. Le véritable objectif de Paul Montès est révélé au grand jour. Et…
c'est bien pire que tout ce qu'aurait pu imaginer Mathis. Alors que le jeune militant prend conscience que son ennemi ne reculera devant rien, il perd tranquillement pied. La bataille qu'il doit mener pèse lourd sur ses épaules. Malgré la pression, réussira-t-il à garder la tête froide ? À vaincre une fois pour toutes ses adversaires ? À sauver la planète Terre ? Et si l'alliance avec Tokhe n'était pas suffisante pour y arriver ?Ania: 1, La montagne d'ébène
By Sarah Degonse. 2021
À peine arrivé au Chalet des dragons pour une semaine d'entraînement de basket-ball, Laurence a une sensation étrange. Après un…
rêve bizarre lors du trajet en autobus, le voilà maintenant observé par Gustave, le chat de la propriétaire du chalet ! Mais tout cela n'est rien comparé à la mystérieuse légende racontée lors du premier feu de camp : les dragons existeraient ! Persuadé que son rêve a un lien avec cette légende, le garçon décide de mener l'enquêteCoco La Batte: 3, Prisonnier... du marbre!
By Marilou Addison. 2022
Désormais passionné de baseball, Coco se met en tête de TOUT GAGNER. Grâce à l'équipement de son arrière-grand-père, il découvre…
alors qu'il peut INFLUENCER ses futurs matchs... EST-CE DE LA TRICHE ? FINIRA-T-IL PAR ÊTRE PUNI ? C'est ce que vous découvrirez en ouvrant le tome 3 des aventures de Coco La Batte !Coco La Batte: 2, Qui a volé le deuxième but?
By Marilou Addison. 2020
Malgré ce qu'il croyait au départ, Coco a eu énormément de plaisir à jouer au baseball. Mais après une partie…
pour le moins mouvementée, IL A ÉTÉ RETIRÉ DE L'ÉQUIPE ! Dépité, Coco espère pouvoir réintégrer les Dragons jaunes. Mais lorsque son souhait est exaucé, il doit faire face à un autre problème...QUELQU'UN S'EST AMUSÉ À VOLER LE DEUXIÈME BUT ! Coco réussira-t-il à mettre la main dessus pour permettre à son équipe de gagner son match ?Mistatim / Instant
By Erin Shields. 2018
In these two plays for young audiences, award-winning playwright Erin Shields presents the challenges of friendship and communication. In Mistatim,…
which is based on a concept from Sandra Laronde of Red Sky Performance, two eleven-year-olds strike up an unlikely friendship at the fence between one’s reserve and the other’s ranch. On Speck’s side, she’s carved names of family members into the wooden posts as she tries to piece together her identity. On Calvin’s side, he’s trying to train a horse in order to prove himself to his father. When Speck realizes she can communicate with Calvin’s horse Mistatim, the pair work to liberate the animal, and in the process learn about one another’s cultures. In Instant, three teens find out how far they’ll go in their quest to be seen and heard. Meredith is a singer-songwriter who makes YouTube videos of covers in an attempt to gain Internet fame. But her friend Jay, a rising hockey star, can’t understand why she won’t post her original songs. When their classmate Rosie suddenly goes viral after a video is posted of her singing to raise money for her father’s medical bills, Meredith’s jealousy takes over and she pushes Rosie too far, triggering a near-deadly response.Cardboard Activity Lab (DK Activity Lab)
By Jemma Westing. 2023
Discover plenty of creative crafts you can do using cardboard in this activity book bursting with exciting ideas!With 25 amazing…
projects to inspire young creators, this fun activity book encourages children to get creative by transforming everyday materials into incredible objects.Children aged 9-12 will love getting involved in exciting projects with Cardboard Activity Lab, which features great photography, succinct step-by-step instructions, and rigorous attention to detail. Young artists, architects, and builders can create fantastic games and toys, with a clear How it Works explanation for each project. From paint and glue to cardboard boxes and tubes, every project is made with affordable and easy-to-find materials.This fun DIY book for children features: - A bunch of ideas to encourage creativity in children and develop skills relating to engineering, art and design.- A number of hands-on activities using easy-to-source materials to reduce household waste.- Easy-to-follow instructions which helps kids to build new skills.- Fun craft projects that will encourage readers to think creatively, whether at home or school.Get crafty with cardboard and create something amazing using everyday materials that can be found around the home or easily sourced. This craft book is full of fun activities that parents and kids can enjoy making together. Using household items, construct an entire city complete with skyscrapers and transport systems, or a sci-fi robot costume for you and your friends!LEGO® Minifigure A Visual History New Edition: With exclusive LEGO spaceman minifigure!
By Gregory Farshtey, Daniel Lipkowitz, Simon Hugo. 2013
*The Library Edition does not include the LEGO® Minifigure.Celebrate the epic journey of the LEGO® minifigure. Enter the world of minifigures…
with this fully updated edition. The first minifigure was created in 1978, and today the entire minifigure population could circle the globe more than five times!Starring more than 2,000 of the most popular and rarest minifigures from the LEGO® Minifigure Series and themes including LEGO® NINJAGO®, THE LEGO® MOVIE™, LEGO® Star Wars™, LEGO® City, LEGO® Harry Potter™, and many more.From astronauts and vampires to Super Heroes and movie characters, feast your eyes on the most awesome minifigures of every decade!©2020 The LEGO Group.An all-encompassing baking book for kids aged 9-12 filled with over 150 recipes from simple cookies to creative cakes!Want a…
baking book filled with mouth-watering recipes that you will actually want to bake? Then this creative cookbook may be what you&’re looking for. Perfect for young bakers aged 9-12, whether you&’re a baking novice or you can ice cupcakes in your sleep, this is a baking book that teaches you the basics as well as challenges you to flex your bread-kneading, meringue-whipping muscles and try out a more technical bake. Celebrate your child&’s creativity as they explore: - Over 150 delicious sweet and savoury recipes to try out - The recipes are written simply and clearly and require readily available ingredients.- Clear and simple photographs for all the step-by-step instructions.- Advice on colours and decorations that complement and finish off all of the baked items.- Advice on how to best present and show off baked goods.By working your way up the levels from basic bread to sophisticated celebration cakes, you&’ll become a more confident baker and will soon be creating inspired baked goods like those seen on TV cooking competition programmes, in vlogger&’s videos, and in baking blogs online. With more than 150 delicious sweet and savoury recipes to try out, you will quickly be able to perfect classic cakes, create pastries from scratch, make biscuits, cheesecakes, macarons, and much more. Be proud of what you produce and get snapping, sharing, and uploading photos faster than the egg timer&’s ping! DK&’s Bake It is stylish, easy-to-follow, and so on trend!This kid&’s baking book covers the latest cooking trends, from pinata cakes and edible flowers to drizzle icing and painted cake. Budding young bakers can explore a plethora of mouth-watering recipes including cookies, bread, pies, tarts, meringues and so much more. Also featuring a handful of no-bake recipes as well as variations on traditional recipes, there is truly something for every child to explore, indulge and enjoy! A must-have baking cookbook for children aged 9-12 years with a love for cooking, who are looking to take their baking skills to the next level, Bake It is the ideal volume to try and test out over a hundred riveting recipes, accompanied by beautiful photographs of the baked items that is sure to engage and inspire budding young chefs.