Creepy Cute Crochet

Creepy Cute Crochet Review

Attack of the Cute!
 
Creepy Cute Crochet features more than 20 unique patterns for totally loveable zombies, ninjas, Vikings, vampires, aliens, robots, and even Death himself. Each easy-to-follow pattern is presented with step-by-step diagrams, hilarious commentary, and full-color photographs of the bloodcurdlingly sweet creatures in their natural environments. Creepy Cute Crochet comes complete with helpful crochet tips and a down-and-dirty course in doll making, with each pattern ranked by difficulty level, so even beginners can share in the fun.
 
The scary-cute photographs, accessible instructions, and illustrated patterns are sure to be a hit with indie crafters, angsty teens, and hip moms everywhere.

Under Pressure: Cooking Sous Vide

Under Pressure: Cooking Sous Vide Review

A revolution in cooking

Sous vide is the culinary innovation that has everyone in the food world talking. In this revolutionary new cookbook, Thomas Keller, America's most respected chef, explains why this foolproof technique, which involves cooking at precise temperatures below simmering, yields results that other culinary methods cannot. For the first time, one can achieve short ribs that are meltingly tender even when cooked medium rare. Fish, which has a small window of doneness, is easier to finesse, and shellfish stays succulent no matter how long it's been on the stove. Fruit and vegetables benefit, too, retaining color and flavor while undergoing remarkable transformations in texture.

The secret to sous vide is in discovering the precise amount of heat required to achieve the most sublime results. Through years of trial and error, Keller and his chefs de cuisine have blazed the trail to perfection—and they show the way in this collection of never-before-published recipes from his landmark restaurants—The French Laundry in Napa Valley and per se in New York. With an introduction by the eminent food-science writer Harold McGee, and artful photography by Deborah Jones, who photographed Keller's best-selling The French Laundry Cookbook, this book will be a must for every culinary professional and anyone who wants to up the ante and experience food at the highest level.

Crying Baby, Sleepless Nights: Why Your Baby Is Crying and What You Can Do About It (Non)

Crying Baby, Sleepless Nights: Why Your Baby Is Crying and What You Can Do About It (Non) Review

A baby's cries distress everyone within hearing distance. When the crying won't stop, despite rocking, bouncing, feeding, and burping. parents experience helpless agony and frustration and sometimes anger and depression. This book will help soothe overwrought parents and helps them indentify the source of their baby's suffering.

Solar Water Heating: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Water and Space Heating Systems (Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series)

Solar Water Heating: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Water and Space Heating Systems (Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series) Review

Heating water with the sun is almost as old as humankind itself, and it is done all over the world. Yet there are strangely few resources on the topic in North America.

Solar Water Heating fills this gap. It reviews the history of solar water and space heating systems from prehistory to the present, then presents the basics of solar water heating, including an introduction to modern solar energy systems, energy conservation and energy economics. Drawing on the author’s experience as an installer of these systems, the book goes on to cover:

• Types of solar collectors, solar water and space heating systems and solar pool heating systems, including their advantages and disadvantages
• System components, their installation, operation, and maintenance
• System sizing and siting
• Choosing the appropriate system.

Since people often get turned off by the up-front cost, the book focuses especially on the financial aspects of solar water or space heating systems, clearly showing that such systems can save significant costs in the long run. Well-illustrated, the book is designed for a wide readership from the curious to the student or professional.

Bob Ramlow is the solar thermal consultant for the Wisconsin Focus on Energy Program. The owner of a renewable energy company, he has over 30 years experience with solar energy systems and is a founder and director of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA). Benjamin Nusz currently works as a solar water heating consultant and site assessor in Wisconsin.

Generation We: How Millennial Youth are Taking Over America And Changing Our World Forever

Generation We: How Millennial Youth are Taking Over America And Changing Our World Forever Review

In the last three years, the Millennial Generation has emerged as a powerful political and social force. Currently including 95 million young people born between 1978 and 2000, the Millennials are the largest generation in history. They are also the first post-ideological, post-political, and post-partisan generation, and they are spearheading a period of sweeping change in America and around the world.

Generation We explores the emerging power of the Millennial Generation, shows how they (and their supporters from other generations) are poised to change our nation and our world for the better, and lays out a powerful plan for progressive change that today s youth is ready to implement. Generation We presents for the first time the results of a major research study into the characteristics of the Millennial Generation, including an in-depth survey of 2,000 individuals and a series of twelve geographically- and demographically-diverse focus groups, all sponsored by author Eric Greenberg and conducted by Gerstein | Agne Strategic Communications, one of the most respected research organizations in the United States. It s the essential guide to the values, dreams, and enormous potential of the Millennials, and could serve as a spark to help kindle the coming youth movement that will restore the damaged American dream.

The young members of Generation We are inheriting a world rife with war, environmental degradation, dysfunctional health and educational systems, dangerous dependence on fossil fuels and foreign oil, creeping totalitarianism, diminished civil rights, and a fragile economy. Generation We believes that we must innovate our way out of this complex set of problems, discovering and implementing solutions that will work on a global scale and we need to do it soon.

Generation We suggests an agenda by which today s youth can help lead an American renaissance. As Greenberg and Weber show, the best way to launch the Millennial revolution is with Project FREE, a massive scientific and industrial program to move America beyond fossil fuels by inventing the next generation of non-carbon based energy a program that will save the environment, end our dependence on foreign oil, create millions of jobs, and jump-start a massive economic boom. Project FREE could be one of humankind s greatest achievements and a proud legacy for the Millennial generation.

Generation We also answers the question, What can I do to help turn this vision of a better America into reality? It offers a list of specific steps citizens of any age can take to help promote the progressive ideals and program outlined in the book. Generation We is the book that can inspire a generation to achieve new heights of greatness, allowing Americans to take back control of our lives, our communities, our country, and our future. NEW! Generation We has won the Montaigne Medal for most thought provoking book.

The Official Precious Moments Collector's Guide to Figurines

The Official Precious Moments Collector's Guide to Figurines Review

This book, brought to you by the authors of The Official Precious Moments Collector's Guide to Company Dolls, will become an indispensable resource for collectors everywhere. With more than 2,300 bisque figurines presented and including current as well as retired pieces, this book is undoubtedly the most comprehensive, official guide to Precious Moments figurines on the market. 2004 values. AUTHORBIO: John Bomm is a warranty technician for one of the largest insurance companies in the country. He and his wife Malinda collect Precious Moments figurines, dolls, plates, water globes, and more. They have co-authored two books, The Official Precious Moments Collector's Guide to Company Dolls, and The Official Precious Moments Collector's Guide to Figurines. AUTHORBIO: Malinda Bomm is a health claims examiner in Orlando, Florida. She and her husband John collect Precious Moments figurines, dolls, plates, water globes, and more. They have co-authored two books, The Official Precious Moments Collector's Guide to Company Dolls, and The Official Precious Moments Collector's Guide to Figurines. REVIEW: This book is presented in a handy format for collectors to log their finds. Presented in a checklist-type format, the book showcases more than 2,300 Precious Moments company figurines, accompanied by descriptions, collector values according to mark/understamp, dates of issue, and item numbers.

The Polymer Clay Techniques Book

The Polymer Clay Techniques Book Review

You can achieve great results with polymer clay! With the 50+ techniques in this book, you can create polymer clay buttons or boxes or anything in between. Starting with the very basics (such as rolling, baking and gluing), Sue then moves on to more advanced methods: marbling, texturing, millefiori, bead-making, faux-stone effects and more. Feature spreads show exciting ways to combine techniques. You'll find this a comprehensive guide to the medium, complete with everything from a listing of necessary tools and materials to inspiring examples of polymer clay art.

Single Mothers by Choice: A Guidebook for Single Women Who Are Considering or Have Chosen Motherhood

Single Mothers by Choice: A Guidebook for Single Women Who Are Considering or Have Chosen Motherhood Review

The first handbook for the paoidly growing number of American women choosing single motherhood, written by the director of the national organization, Single Mothers by Choice.

Archangel Oracle Cards

Archangel Oracle Cards Review

Archangels are very powerful, wise, and loving guides who can motivate and heal you in miraculous ways. This deck of 45 oracle cards by Doreen Virtue will familiarize you with the 15 archangels, give you messages from them, help you to invoke them, and answer some of your important life questions. You’ll learn how to give an accurate archangel reading for yourself and others with the help of the enclosed guidebook.

Diapers On a Dime: A New Parent's Guide To Buying For Baby On A Budget

Diapers On a Dime: A New Parent's Guide To Buying For Baby On A Budget Review

Raising kids is expensive! According to the Department of Agriculture, a child's first 2 years, could set you back nearly ,000! That's a lot of money for some tiny little baby clothes. In reality, the majority of that baby gear will end up stashed away gathering dust in the garage. This book will show you exactly what to buy and what to leave behind.What's Inside? » The List-To-End All Lists! What to buy for baby and what not to.» The Truth About Baby Showers. Mistakes that can cost you 0's in last minute shopping.» Dirty Diaper Awards. The worst baby buys ever.» Decorating on a Dime. What you need and what you will NEVER use.» Buying Baby Clothes. The truth about sizes, and much more.» Bottles, Binkies, and Diapers 'oh My! Things that you should never buy before the baby comes.» Baby Budget Facts & Figures- I show you how to set a REALISTIC baby budget. » Overcoming FTMS- you can be a great mommy without that baby widget!

Luxury Knitting: The Ultimate Guide to Exquisite Yarns: Cashmere*Merino*Silk

Luxury Knitting: The Ultimate Guide to Exquisite Yarns: Cashmere*Merino*Silk Review

The owner of New York City's premier knitting boutique--String--takes knitters on a tour of the world where superior fibers are found and woven into luxury yarns.

The softest cashmeres, sensuous silks, fine merino wools...Knitters are inevitably drawn to the look and feel of gold-standard yarns found in a Gucci sweater or a Zegna suit. Now they're invited on a superbly photographed journey with knitting aficionado and entrepreneur, Linda Morse, to the regions of the world where luxury yarns were born. Meet the shearers and spinners of Ireland, Asia, and Italy. Go back in time to when Spain's king wore Merino underwear in testament to its wonderful feel--and breeding secrets were national treasures. Find out how prized textiles are manufactured, from raw fiber to finished product, and why one fiber is more precious than another. Detailed fabric characteristics and valuable tips on care and handling included.

City Baby New York 4th Edition: The Ultimate Guide for Parents, from Pregnancy to Preschool

City Baby New York 4th Edition: The Ultimate Guide for Parents, from Pregnancy to Preschool Review

A brand-new edition of the New York City baby bible! City Baby New York, the ultimate guide to raising your baby in the Big Apple, is back in a brand-spanking-new edition, completely revised and updated. Pamela Weinberg and Kelly Ashton introduce parents to New York baby culture, with top-notch advice, insider tips, and up-to-date statistics on local hospitals and doctors, class offerings for parents and children, and a rundown of the city’s best stores for maternity clothes, baby outfits, toys, books, and more. City Baby New York covers it all.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers (Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers (Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals) Review

his attractive, medium-sized dog makes a hardy hunter, as well as a fine household pet. Here is reliable information on its general care. Books in the Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information about pets for new or soon-to-be owners. Advice and instruction covers feeding, housing, health care, training, grooming, protection against hazards, and much more. Texts emphasize pet care basics and are easy for all readers to understand, but most titles in this series also present facts that even experienced pet owners and breeders will find new and useful. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line drawings.

Sugar Daddy 101: What You Need to Know If You Want to be A Sugar Baby

Sugar Daddy 101: What You Need to Know If You Want to be A Sugar Baby Review

School Is Now In Session

Read The Book Everyone Is Talking About!

Author Leidra Lawson's ten years of experience as a sugar baby--and having given many women "sugar baby lessons"--led her to write this unique book.

Sugar Daddy 101 will show you how to get a sugar daddy to:

Buy you a car, a condo, a new wardrobe!
Pay for college, give you a monthly allowance, put you into his will!
Get money to start a business!

Learn about different types of sugar daddies: gift daddy, cash daddy, and dual daddy.

You can meet a sugar daddy anywhere--even at the most unexpected places: home improvement stores, gourmet supermarkets, banks, in upscale neighborhoods, and many more…

Sugar Daddy 101 includes:

Step-by-step guide how to get a sugar daddy.

Numerous provocative stories from Leidra and her sugar baby buddies.

Quick reference guide, a worksheet, and a glossary so "sugar-babies-in- training" can learn quickly and get out there and meet a sugar daddy!

Black Dolls: Proud, Bold & Beautiful

Black Dolls: Proud, Bold & Beautiful Review

This stunning volume showcases more than 100 black dolls by 49 contemporary artists, including Americans Floyd Bell, Jennifer Canton, Richard and Jodi Creager, Marcella Welch and Goldie Wilson as well as international makers such as Brigitte Deval, Hildegard Gunzel, Philip heath and Annette Himstedt. In selecting the roster of artists for inclusion in the book, the authors Nayda Rondon, editor of Dolls magazine and Barbara A. Whiteman, founder and executive director of the Philadelphia Doll Museeum considered the originality and quality of each maker s work, and sought to provide an overview of this growing segment of the doll world. Ms. Whiteman s informative introduction and artist commentaries are well paired with Ms. Rondon s insightful biographies of each artist.

Berserk, Vol. 1

Berserk, Vol. 1 Review

Created by Kenturo Miura, Berserk is manga mayhem to the extreme - violent, horrifying, and mercilessly funny - and the wellspring for the internationally popular anime series. Not for the squeamish or the easily offended, Berserk asks for no quarter - and offers none! His name is Guts, the Black Swordsman, a feared warrior spoken of only in whispers. Bearer of a gigantic sword, an iron hand, and the scars of countless battles and tortures, his flesh is also indelibly marked with The Brand, an unholy symbol that draws the forces of darkness to him and dooms him as their sacrifice. But Guts won't take his fate lying down; he'll cut a crimson swath of carnage through the ranks of the damned - and anyone else foolish enough to oppose him! Accompanied by Puck the Elf, more an annoyance than a companion, Guts relentlessly follows a dark, bloodstained path that leads only to death...or vengeance.