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Ants Arts and crafts movement Cut-out craft Dogs Handicraft Jaguar Paper work Skunks Textile crafts United StatesSedaris, Amy.
Summary: With her special brand of humor, Sedaris shows how to make popular crafts, such as crab-claw roach clips, tinfoil balls, and crepe-paper moccasins; how to remember which kind of glue to use with which material; how to create your own craft room and avoid the most common crafting accidents; and, how to cook your own edible crafts, from a crafty candle salad to sugar skulls, and many more recipes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Pub. 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.5 SEDCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.5 SEDTankard, Judith B.
Summary: "In this thoroughly revised edition of "Gardens of the arts and crafts movement", landscape scholar Judith B. Tankard surveys the inspirations, characteristics, and development of garden design during the movement. Tankard presents a selection of houses and gardens of the era from Great Britain and the United States, with an emphasis on the diversity of designers who helped forge a truly...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Timber Press 2018
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Place a hold to request this item.Allen, Crystal
Summary: "Are you new to Cricut crafting? Returning after a hiatus and desperate for a refresher? Perhaps you're an old pro looking for brand-new ideas, tips, and tricks for your crafts? Look no further than The Unofficial Book of Cricut Crafts. Throughout the more than 300 pages of this book, author Crystal Allen will not only present you with craft ideas that embrace every awesome element of this...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Skyhorse Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.54 ALLBauer, David G.
Summary: From the Publisher: Revisions and additions reflect the enormous changes and challenges that have occurred in the grants marketplace since the last edition. The exhibits and tables have been updated to reflect advances in technology and computer usage. Over half of the book is new to enhance the reader's ability to compete in the current grants marketplace-and to avoid the failure and wasted...
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Publisher / Publication Date: American Council on Education 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 658.1522 BAUPetkova, Teodora
Summary: "Whether it's a four-leaf clover, beautiful blooms from a wedding bouquet, or something your child found for you in nature, sentimental projects abound in this complete guide to making resin crafts that includes 18 fun and beginner-friendly projects. Clear resin crafting is the perfect way for anyone to make gorgeous jewelry and keepsakes from memorable moments. From a ring dish and a photo...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fox Chapel Publishing 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.572 PETDarke, Rick.
Summary: “Quoting seminal figures....Darke reexamines the pertinence of arts and crafts ideals for our own gardens...[and] sidebar boxes...suggest[ing] specific plants and planting methods, and types of materials and decorative embellishments. A bevy of beautiful photographs illustrates Darke’s thoughtful and inspiring ruminations.”—Booklist.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Friedman/Fairfax 2001
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 712 DARAllen, Crystal
Summary: "Let author Crystal Allen walk you through thirty new handmade Cricut projects that can be personalized and given as gifts, no matter the occasion! Whether you are a skilled crafter or new to DIY, you will find exciting ways to use the Cricut Maker, Explore, and Joy machines." --p. [4] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Skyhorse Publishing 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.54 ALLPallotta, Jerry
Summary: "Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bindup of four books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, insects, and birds to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Rattlesnake vs. Secretary Bird, Lobster vs. Crab, Jaguar vs. Skunk, and Green Ants vs. Army Ants. Kids will learn about each...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2023
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Summary: "Friends Horse and Buggy take to the ice, where Horse's overconfidence leads to a spectacular fall, but a quick recovery."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2022
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN LONRomberg, Sigmund
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Publisher / Publication Date: Williamson Music Inc. 1944
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1 available in Sheet Music, Call number: SHMBrowning, Beverly A.
Summary: Discover how to : Get the scoop on governmental grants, go for the gold with multiple grant requests, make the case for your grant request, use words that make funders say "YES", and how to recycle a rejected proposal.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wiley Pub. 2005
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 658.1522 BROBowman, Leslie Greene.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Los Angeles County Museum of Art 1990
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 745 BOWLott, John R.
Summary: From myths about mass public shootings to suicides to gun ownership rates and crime to gun free zones, Lott addresses the claims you frequently hear in the media and explains what is wrong with those claims.
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Amazon KDP] 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 363.33 LOTPaul, Joel R.
Summary: Documents the machinations of three individuals in their efforts to win the American Revolution, tracing their applications of espionage to smuggle weapons and supplies while spinning a web of international political intrigue.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Riverhead Books 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.385 PAUKaplan, Wendy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Los Angeles County Museum of Art 2004
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 745.409 KAPWalters, A. V.
Summary: The Emma Caites Way is the story of two lives separated by decades, yet intertwined. At the turn of the last century, the California Arts & Crafts movement and, in particular, the Plein Air Movement of painters, were hailed for their contributions and their new way of seeing landscape and light. One such artist, Emma Caites, was a woman outside her own time. Though she faded into obscurity, her...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Two Rock Press 2011
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC WALMcWhirter, Cameron
Summary: "The epic history of the AR-15 rifle, America's most controversial weapon"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: More than just a manufacturer of goods, the craftsperson is an artist who draws on a bountiful lineage to create objects that are as beautiful as they are useful. This three-section program profiles a variety of craft artists to explore the origins, techniques, and significance of that process. 'Memory' provides a historical overview, and then introduces craftspeople whose work is informed by...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: "Pets can be a wonderful source of joy, companionship, and fulfillment. And pet owners often enjoy secondary health benefits such as reduced risk of cardiac disease, increased amounts of exercise, and lowered blood pressure. That probably explains why 62 percent of American households have at least one pet. But these bundles of joy can also come with bundles of challenges--unlike humans, they...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.089 VETSummary: Where do craft practices come from? How are they preserved? And how do today's artists acquire the skills to carry on the handmade tradition? This two-section program visits instructors, apprentices, and the self-taught to survey both the roots and the flourishing branches of American craft. The artists featured in 'Origins' honor African, Native American, and European sources as they pass...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Liu, Dane
Summary: Just before Chinese New Year, Dandan discovers that her family is moving to America, far away from her best friend Yueyue; before they leave Yueyue gives her a stack of red paper and a spool of string so she can share the art of paper cutting with Americans--and when Chinese New Year comes around again Dandan remembers Yueyue's gift and introduces her new friend Christina to this ancient art.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE LIULassieur, Allison
Summary: This encyclopedia offers readers the chance to explore the 63 national parks in the United States and its territories. Alongside photos of the parks, the text highlights each park's history, points of interest, and things to do. Features include glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Reference 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J917.3 LASKeene, Carolyn
Summary: The Clue Crew investigates who sabotaged the River Heights Nature Park's fundraiser.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin 2023
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED KEEWhite, Mel
Summary: "This reference is the ultimate travel planner for all things national parks, scenic trails, seashores, historic areas, and more"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Society 2022