Westover, Tara
Summary: Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, she prepared for the end of the world by stockpiling home-canned peaches and sleeping with her "head-for-the-hills bag." In the summer she stewed herbs for her mother, a midwife and healer, and in the winter she salvaged in her father's junkyard. Her father distrusted the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kiepenheuer & Witsch 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 438.4 WESRupp, Rebecca
Summary: "A comprehensive guide to designing homeschool curriculum, from one of the country's foremost homeschooling experts-now revised and updated! Homeschooling can be a tremendous gift to your children-a personalized educational experience tailored to each kid's interests, abilities, and learning styles. But what to teach, and when, and how? Especially for first-time homeschoolers, the prospect of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Broadway Books 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 371.04 RUPRiley, Gina
Summary: Homeschooling can help kids of all ages immerse themselves in learning that builds on their unique strengths, interests, and preferences. It gives them the chance to thrive with one-on-one attention and customized lesson plans that fit their learning style -- and their family's needs. This starter guide to homeschooling is the ultimate resource for turning any home into an ideal school...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Parents RileyDobson, Linda.
Summary: With more than 1,000 kid-tested and parent-approved techniques for learning, parents who homeschool their children can engage their children in fun-filled activities focusing on math, science, reading, music, art, history, and health, which can be adapted to any family's homeschooling style and educational needs.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Prima Pub. 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 371.04 DobCarroll, John (John Michael)
Summary: "Most of the books available on carpentry are either dry textbooks, incomplete project-based books, or books of building/architectural details. The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House takes a different, step-by-step approach, with full-color drawings of every step in the building process from laying a foundation through installing the finishing touch on a newel post. Combining the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Taunton Press 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 664 CAROliver, Martin.
Summary: Provides step-by-step instructions for completing a variety of tasks encountered in daily living.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zest Books 2013
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 646.7 OLISummary: A three-part manual for mastering the video game "Fortnite: battle royale", focusing on the most commonly neglected ways to boost power quickly.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ultimate Game Guides 2018
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Place a hold to request this item.Smith, Jim.
Contents: Toolbox -- Your room -- Home theater or two-channel? -- Multichannel system (aka home theater) loudspeaker requirements -- Stereo system bass and subwoofers -- Thinking points -- Effects of rooms, room acoustics, and room treatments -- Working with your room-- a three-step speaker installation technique for satisfying results -- Additional speaker/room set-up tips -- Panel speakers -- Vinyl...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quarter Note Press 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 621.3893 SMISummary: Describes the concept of the Pokémon battle, and presents descriptions of the original 151 Pokémon available to catch in the game.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc 2017
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lyons Press 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 799.3132 McIntBrent, Carolyn.
Summary: "Everything you need to know to ensure that your elderly loved one is being properly cared for. People today are not only living longer, they are also living sicker-making aging and caring for elderly loved ones more complicated than ever before. In this extensive guide, caregiver advocate Carolyn Brent outlines a step-by-step process so caregivers know what to do and what to ask in every...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harlequin 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 362.6 BREGehring, Abigail R. (EDT)
Summary: Explains how to live more simply and off the land through growing your own food, canning and preserving, keeping poultry, beekeeping, foraging for wild food, and building a barn.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Perseus Distribution Services 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 643 ULTPeters, Rick.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hearst Books 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 690.898 PETJelley, Craig
Summary: Learn how to design, build, and customize every part of your castle and the surrounding area, from sturdy walls and deadly traps to dank, dark dungeons and sprawling villages. Each build has an exploded view to show you exactly which blocks to use, plus extra ideas to make every part of your kingdom unique. Packed with interesting facts about medieval life, full-color illustrations, and a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Del Rey 2016
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Inside this information-packed 608-page book, you will find easy-to-follow instruction on everything you need to know about a wide range of subjects including plumbing and electrical repairs, heating and cooling, roofing and siding, cabinets and countertops, remodeling, walls and ceilings, trimwork, floors, stairs, masonry, insulation, ventilation, and much more. Along with more than 325 home...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Homeowner 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 643.7 ULTStardust, Mercury
Summary: "Renting a home can be a complex process--from finding a safe and affordable space, to hiring help for moving in and out, and of course, managing any repairs that come up during your stay. You deserve to feel empowered to take matters into your own hands--and it's not as hard as you might think. In this book, Mercury will show you how to tackle the projects that need improvement in your...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 643.7 STABried, Erin.
Summary: Presents step-by-step instructions for more than one hundred basic domestic life skills from building a fire and hemming pants to rolling a pie crust and planting a vegetable garden, in a guide that includes tips for saving money.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ballantine Books 2009
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Summary: "Hundreds of clever tips, solutions, and easy ways to elevate every day, from America's most trusted lifestyle authority, in one must-have handbook"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 640 STEFitzpatrick, Diana.
Summary: Explores the process of telecommuting or working from home, including issues such as which jobs best suit telecommuting, how to become a freelancer from home, and how to handle taxes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nolo 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 658.0412 FITProulx, Danny
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Publisher / Publication Date: Popular Woodworking Books 1999