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Publisher
The History Press
Publication Date
2014
Language
English
Description
The story behind the construction of the Oregon scenic highway and the men who made it happen.
When nine-hundred-foot ice age floods carved the Columbia River Gorge through the Cascade Mountains to the sea, little space was left for man to form a highway of his own. It took an artist-poet-engineer extraordinaire to conquer this reluctant piece of real estate and produce the nation's first scenic highway. Meet Sam Hill, the mover and shaker, and Samuel...
Author
Publication Date
2004
Language
English
Description
Weddings, Birthdays, Christmas, Get Well, Good Luck and more: the variety of occasions on which a handmade card would be appreciated is endless! This book offers such a huge variety of fast and easy-to-complete design ideas that you will be spoilt for choice when deciding what to make. Ideas for making matching envelopes, inserts and even batches of cards are included. In addition, there are lots of tools and embellishments to choose from to make
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Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Publication Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
The bestselling guide to blogging-- updated and better than ever! Are you ready to make your mark on the Internet with a personal blog, but aren't quite sure where to start? Blogging For Dummies gives you the lowdown on blogging basics, the anatomy of a good blog, and all the tools you need to get started. Plus, you'll find advice on choosing a blog topic, picking a domain name and host, writing your first blog post, planning an editorial calendar,...
Author
Publisher
The Taunton Press
Publication Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"Millions of baby boomers are approaching the golden years. While it's a marker worth celebrating, it can also be a reminder of uncertain times ahead. How will I manage? Can I stay in my home? The Accessible Home goes beyond ramps and grab-bars to help aging boomers, or those faced with disabilities, accomplish home accessibility on a deeper level. With a focus on closing the gap between home and homeowner, architect Deborah Pierce leads readers through...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Publication Date
2007
Language
English
Description
The author begins by explaining how careful observation of a site's unique characteristics enables the gardener to shape the garden appropriately and how the essential, functional features associated with gardens--driveways, mailboxes, fences, and the like--can, if treated simply and elegantly, be a visual asset rather than a liability. Later, she demonstrates the American version of the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi: the use of indigenous, natural,...
Author
Publisher
Princeton Architectural Press
Publication Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"An innovative plant-based color guide that includes twenty-five palettes with five hundred natural color swatches, providing inspiration for sustainable fashion, textiles, fine art, floral design, food, medicine, gardening, interior design, and other creative disciplines"-- Provided by publisher.
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Series
Publisher
New York University Press
Publication Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Have you ever hit the big blue button to activate automatic doors? Have you ever used an ergonomic kitchen tool? Have you ever used curb cuts to roll a stroller across an intersection? If you have, then you've benefited from accessible design - design for people with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities. These ubiquitous touchstones of modern life were once anything but. Disability advocates fought tirelessly to ensure that the needs of people...
Author
Publisher
Ryland Peters & Small
Publication Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Selina Lake draws on her love of outdoor living and reveals how to make the most of any outdoor space, no matter what size or shape. The book is peppered with design ideas and easy projects, including printing and dying napkins, fashioning easy wreaths and garlands and making seed packets and plant labels. There are also simple gardening hints and tips on choosing easy-to-grow garden plants and growing your own produce. Perfect for anyone who wants...
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Series
Publisher
White Lion Publishing
Publication Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Discover the life, work and legacy of Coco Chanel in this snappy and stylish biography about artistic spirit, influence and attitude. Chanel's ethos captured the imagination of post-war women, releasing them from the corseted silhouette and changing what we wore forever. But how did Chanel think? How did her experiences shape her creative career? And how was her no-holds-barred attitude reflected in her work? What Coco Chanel Can Teach You About Fashion...
Author
Publisher
Pavilion Books Company Limited
Publication Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This book departs from the standard look-alike conventional kitchens offered by mass-market home stores. Instead, it celebrates individuality, creativity and artistic flair. From the kitchens of tiny city flats to baronial castles, this is a refreshing look outside of the box of the catalogue kitchen. With an eye firmly on the aesthetic, this book's high-quality, specially-commissioned photography reflects the personality of each featured kitchen's...
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Kyle Chayka is one of our sharpest cultural observers. After spending years covering minimalist trends for leading publications, he now delves beneath this lifestyle's glossy surface, seeking better ways to claim the time and space we crave. He shows that our longing for less goes back further than we realize. His search leads him to the philosophical and spiritual origins of minimalism, and to the stories of artists such as Agnes Martin and Donald...
Author
Publisher
Creative Homeowner
Publication Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"An outdoor kitchen is within your reach! This book is all about enabling you to achieve a beautiful and durable outdoor kitchen for a range of budgets--from simple to spectacular, whether you do it yourself or hire a pro,"--page [4] of cover.
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