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The perks of being a wallflower
By Stephen Chbosky. 1999
In 1991 Charlie is a high school freshman, reeling from his only friend's recent suicide. In a series of letters,…
the overly sensitive and intelligent Charlie describes making friends with two seniors, who are step-siblings, and growing up with their help. For senior high and older readers. 1999Best-ever cake decorating
By Angela Nilsen. 1999
Step-by-step instructions for decorating over 100 cakes in both classic and contemporary designs. Provides basic cake and frosting recipes--royal and…
butter icings, marzipan, and glacé. Describes techniques for creating novelty baked items for special occasions, holidays, and children's parties--elephants, beehives, clowns, and dinosaurs.American School of Needlework presents The great granny crochet book
By American School of Needlework. 1979
Explains the granny square crochet technique, one of the few needle-work skills developed in the United States. This quick and…
easy-to-make square originally served to use up leftover odds and ends of yarn. Today, the granny motif, now made in many geometric shapes, is used to create a wide variety of colorful projects. Clear and simple instructionsKnitting made easy
By Barbara Aytes. 1970
Adventures in knitting: more than 100 patterns, from easy to intricate
By Barbara Aytes. 1968
Three hundred classic blocks for crochet projects
By Linda Schäpper. 1987
Morse code: the essential language
By L. Carron. 1986
A brief history of telegraphy from the earliest times to the computer age. Presents the International Morse Code and offers…
instructions and advice on learning, sending, and receiving messages in codeCadette and Senior Girl Scouts leaders' guide
By Girl Scouts of the United States of America. 1987
This guide gives basic information on Girl Scouting, tells how to work with girls between eleven and seventeen years of…
age, describes adult leadership roles, and provides an overview of both the "Cadette and Senior Girl Scout Handbook" and "Cadette and Senior Girl Scout Interest Projects."Ideals: Christmas issue
By Ideals Corp. 1989
Special issue of "Ideals" magazine. Includes a selection of nostalgic, old-fashioned poems and short stories, as well as crafts and…
recipes. All of the selections, many of which are inspirational, are related to ChristmasKovels' Know your antiques
By Ralph Kovel. 1981
The Kovels, collectors of antiques for more than thirty years, offer advice on how to evaluate, buy and care for…
antiques. You will learn how such items as a tape measure and a magnet can help identify real antique furniture, and how to test silver with your fingernail. You will know what is a fair price for an item, and you will learn how to "feed" furniture to keep the wood from drying outFlea market trader: revised seventh edition
By Sharon Huxford. 1991
From popular milk glass to a signed color photo of Jesse Helms, the approximate current value of flea market collectibles…
is reflected in this guide. The prices are intended only as an educated guess. Regional fluctuations, the condition of the item, wholesale prices, and one's bargaining skill, above all, determine the final cost to the shopperAll about ham radio
By Harry Helms. 1992
Helms argues that the elimination of the Morse code requirement for amateur radio licensees should encourage more people to take…
up his hobby of ham radio. After dispelling the mythical deterrents such as equipment costs, complex tests, and operating difficulty, Helms discusses the pleasures, the new lingo, the regulations, and the technology involved in speaking with other ham operators around the worldThe leisure pen: a book for elderwriters
By Joyce Steward. 1988
Two writing teachers encourage older adults to begin or to continue writing. After offering tips on choosing a writing place…
and materials and suggesting some writing warm-ups, the authors present methods, examples, and subjects for various formats--journals, poetry, memoirs, letter, biographies, histories, and stories. An appendix gives hints on punctuation and style50 fabulous parties for kids
By Linda Hetzer. 1994
Tips and ideas, from choosing a theme to making an appropriate cake, are provided in this guide for planning parties…
for young people. Sections include "Parties for Children Ages 3 to 5," "Parties for Children Ages 6 to 9," "Parties for Children Ages 10 to 12," and "Holidays and Family Events."Knitting with dog hair: a woof-to-warp guide to making hats, sweaters, mittens, and much more
By Kendall Crolius. 1994
To the authors and experienced spinners, dog hair is "merely another nifty fiber to experiment with" when making yarn. They…
describe the yarn potential of different breeds and tell how to gather and card hair and spin it on a simple device. Includes knitting instructions for various garments and a directory of spinners who work with dog hairThe Weaving, spinning, and dyeing book
By Rachel Brown. 1983
Describes different looms and their uses, items needed to set up and weave, and projects for each loom. Loom types…
include the inkle, Hopi belt, backstrap, Navajo, and treadle. Also includes instructions for spinning and dyeing yarn, tips on making a living as a weaver, a list of suppliers, and a glossaryWolf Cub Scout book
By Boy Scouts of America. 1986
Making wood tables: practical projects for every room
By Hugh Foster. 1994
Step-by-step instructions lead novice- and intermediate-level woodworkers through the construction of twenty-six tables. General woodworking information contains descriptions of tools…
and techniques from selecting stock to finishing. Projects include a workbench, nightstands, several sofa tables, and an unusual glass-topped display for wood carvingsBrownie Girl Scout handbook
By Karen Sparks. 1993
Handbook for Brownie Girl Scouts ages six through eight. Includes activities and stories to help girls learn about scouting, themselves,…
family, friends, their community, and the world around them. For grades K-3The Guide for Daisy Girl Scout leaders
By Candace Ciraco, Martha Dennison. 1993
A Girl-Scouting handbook for adult leaders who work with girls ages five and six. Provides basic information on the foundation…
of Girl Scouting, its principles, beliefs, goals, membership, and program standards. Offers advice on working with Daisy Girl Scouts, planning meetings and events, and organizing program activities