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Anyone can pick up a pair of needles and a ball of yarn. And everyone can be mindful. Mindfulness in Knitting casts fresh light on this renowned calming craft, and reveals how the act of “knit and purl” can be the epitome of conscious living. Ethical textile artist Rachael Matthews unpicks the threads of this popular pastime to explore how knitting connects us to each other and to the world around us. Through personal anecdote and expert insight, she unravels the true value of what it means to craft, its therapeutic benefits, and the joys of mindful making.

Unlock the World of Ham Radio Today! Ace Your Technician and General Exams with This Comprehensive Guide! Are you ready to start your journey into amateur radio or to expand your skills with the General Class License? Whether you're a complete beginner eyeing the Technician Class license or a current licensee ready to upgrade, this two-in-one bundle is your roadmap to success. Book #1: Technician's Study Guide: 2022 • 2026 Question Pool * Dive into the basics with a straightforward, no-nonsense approach tailored for absolute beginners.

Unlock More Frequencies, Expand Your Range, and Communicate Like Never Before– Upgrade to Your Ham Radio General Class License! Are you ready to move beyond the basics of your Technician License but feel overwhelmed by the technical nature of the General exam concepts? Have the previous study guides fallen short of helping you? If so, this is your guide to General success! Upgrading from a Technician license to a General Class License opens incredible opportunities: access to HF bands, long-distance DX operations, and broader privileges that every serious ham operator craves.

Als angehende Hexe möchtest du deine inneren Kräfte wecken, um positiv auf dein Leben und das anderer einzuwirken. Du willst die Magie des Alltags spüren und bewusst nutzen.

A beautiful memoir, travelogue and meditation on stone by artist and stone mason Beatrice Searle. At the age of twenty-six, artist and Cathedral stonemason Beatrice Searle crossed the North Sea and walked 500 miles along a medieval pilgrim path through Southern Norway, taking with her a 40-kilogram Orcadian stone.

Elevate beyond the everyday into a mind-space of fashion. Let your mind wonder, into a realm of thoughts about style. Enjoy fanciful lyrics and imagine living among the elite; in the fashion scene.

¿Alguna vez se ha sentido cautivado por los ojos melancólicos de un perro rescatado y ha sentido la tentación de adoptar uno? Entonces se pregunta si podrá hacerse cargo de un perro con esos problemas. Pues sí. Ante una decisión de tanto peso, necesita una guía concisa sobre cómo integrar con éxito un perro de rescate en su vida.

Tangible acts of feasting and celebrating have suffused Lanier Ivester's home all her life. But alongside her love of festivity, she's wrestled with profound losses that have reshaped the landscape—both around her and within her. These coexisting forces of great grief and great joy come together in a place called the Ruff House, where Ivester's story not only reminds us of the inescapable presence of sorrow, but shows us how to celebrate and anticipate the return of glad and golden hours in the midst of it.

In Tidying Up, Meg DeLong and Ea Fuqua of The Tidy Home offer 100 clutter-proof strategies for organizing every space in your home. This room-by-room guide helps you tackle the mess in your home and your mind---so easy and fun, everyone can join in!

The Beginner's Guide to HO Train Collecting and Investing is a comprehensive and invaluable resource for enthusiasts, collectors, and investors seeking to explore the fascinating world of HO scale trains. This definitive guide offers a wealth of knowledge, expert insights, and practical advice on navigating the realm of HO train collecting and investing, from identifying rare and sought-after models to understanding market trends, valuation methods, and preservation techniques.

Discover the ultimate guide to making slime with How to Make Slime! This fun and easy-to-follow book provides step-by-step instructions to create the perfect squishy, stretchy slime using simple household ingredients. Learn the science behind slime, explore exciting variations like fluffy and glow-in-the-dark slime, and master the art of customizing textures, colors, and scents.

Сериал "Аббатство Даунтон" полюбился многим за эффектные костюмы, однако каждое платье — это не только дань моде, но и отражение сложной, удивительно интересной эпохи. Действие начинается гибелью "Титаника", и заканчивается в конце 1920-х годов. Давайте посмотрим, как длинные юбки становились короче, как пышные укладки превращались в стильный боб, и каким стремительным и вместе с тем плавным оказался процесс изменения мира, человека и его вкуса в одежде. От изысканных нарядов прошлого – к тем, которые мы сегодня и сами были бы не прочь носить!

In a world where passion meets precision, The Modern Collector is your definitive guide to the art and science of collecting. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting your journey, this book will inspire and equip you with the knowledge to build, grow, and cherish your collection. Explore the various facets of collecting, from choosing a focus to expanding your collection with care. Learn the techniques for organizing and displaying your treasures, navigating online marketplaces, and understanding the value—both financial and emotional—of your items.

Sick of cheap, wasteful, disposable fast fashion? Learn how to shop for vintage clothing and accessories and build a more sustainable, stylish closet.

This is a step-by-step guide on enhancing your fragrance for long-lasting impressions and teaching you how to heighten your senses.

Do you ever dream of uncovering ancient trinkets and rare treasures at the beach, in the park, or even in your own backyard? If metal detecting as a hobby is something you’ve been considering, but have no idea where to begin, then look no further! The Beginners Guide to Metal Detecting is the ultimate all-inclusive guide for those eager to start their hunt for hidden gems.

Struggling with depression and feeling lost after the birth of her daughter, Florence St. George began experimenting with a small lump of clay on her kitchen table. Pot by pot, bowl by bowl, she discovered that as her hands became busier, her mind grew calmer. In just a few years, Florence went from complete beginner to contestant on The Great Pottery Throwdown, discovering some important lessons along the way: that pottery is the perfect antidote to internet overload, that creativity doesn't have to be expensive, and that the hands-on process can ground you like nothing else.

Sie haben Lust, etwas Neues zu lernen? Sie haben sich dabei für das Häkeln entschieden und möchten nun loslegen, wissen aber noch nicht genau, wie? Dann sind Sie mit diesem Hörbuch genau richtig. Es führt Sie ein wenig an die Geschichte des Häkelns und seine Auswirkungen auf uns heran, es erklärt, was Häkeln eigentlich ist, dazu die Grundlagen des Häkelns und was Sie alles dafür benötigen oder später noch benötigen werden. Auch lernen Sie die verschiedenen Wollarten, ihre Herkunft und Eigenschaften kennen.

Author and podcast host Heidi Thorne shares observations and opinions from her journey with the art and craft of crochet that spans almost 50 years, including: How her dad launched her crochet journey when she was a baby. Being a closet crochet dork and antisocial crocheter. Why you feel sad when you finish a project. Crazy old crochet fads. Useless doilies. Checking gauge as maxim and metaphor.

"Einfach nur so zum Vergnügen" Wissenswertes für Zigarrenliebhaber und solche, die es werden wollen. "Wissen Sie, wie man eine gute Zigarre genießt?" fragt der Autor des Hörbuchs und hat auch gleich die passende Antwort. "Ganz einfach. Man nimmt sich Zeit. Wer eine Zigarre genießt, braucht nämlich Zeit. Zeit zum Genießen, Zeit zum Nachdenken." So erfahren die Freunde des guten Geschmacks nicht nur, wie aus einer Tabakpflanze eine edle Zigarre wird und was sie beim Genuss einer Zigarre beachten sollten. Auch über die richtige Lagerung ihrer Zigarren informiert das Hörbuch.