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How to be a Renaissance woman : the untold history of beauty & female creativity / by Burke, Jill,1971-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Plunge into the intimate history of cosmetics, and discover how, for centuries, women have turned to make-up as a rich source of creativity, community and resistance. The Renaissance was an era obsessed with appearances. And beauty culture from the time has left traces that give us a window into an overlooked realm of history-revealing everything from 16th-century women's body anxieties to their sophisticated botanical and chemical knowledge. 'How to be a Renaissance Woman' allows us to glimpse the world of the female artists, artisans and businesswomen carving out space for themselves, as well as those who gained power and influence in the cut-throat world of the court. In a vivid exploration women's lives, Professor Jill Burke invites us to rediscover historical cosmetic recipes and unpack the origins of the beauty ideals that are still with us today"--
Subjects: Aesthetics.; Beauty culture; Cosmetics; Renaissance.; Sex role.; Women;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Simply stitched with appliqué : embroidery motifs and projects with linen, cotton, and felt / by Higuchi, Yumiko,1975-author.; Matthews, Kyoko,translator.; translation of:Higuchi, Yumiko,1975-Higuchi Yumiko no appurike shishū.English.;
Learn how to use felt, cotton, and linen to create beautifully layered designs full of texture and contrast, then embellish with just a handful of basic embroidery stitches.
Subjects: Appliqué; Embroidery;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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All the fun of the fair / by Hulse, Caroline,1977-author.;
"The Fair is the only good thing that happens every year. And Fiona Larson is the only person in town who's never been. She's pretended to go--but she's never been allowed. Because, before Fiona was even born, her sister died there. This year, everything will be different. Fiona is about to turn twelve--older than her sister was. This summer, Fiona will save some money, make new friends, and finally have some fun at The Fair. But what she'll actually do is: find a mysterious bag in a bush; spy on everyone; lose her only friend; make a lot of lists; learn the truth about what happened at The Fair ..."--
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Children; Fairs; Families; Family secrets; Friendship; Sisters;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Maureen / by Joyce, Rachel,author.; revision of:Joyce, Rachel.Maureen Fry and the angel of the North.;
The final piece of the Harold Fry trilogy, revisiting the characters ten years on to tell a story about loss and love and forgiveness. Ten years after her husband, Harold Fry, made his extraordinary walk across England to try and save a dying friend, Maureen Fry makes her own pilgrimage, and although she packs a proper bag and takes the car, her trip will be equally transformative. Unlike her husband, Maureen does not make friends easily, and she is not entirely sure what she hopes to find at the end of the road, but this is a journey she knows she must make, whatever obstacles present themselves on the way.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Road fiction.; Novels.; Automobile travel; Older people; Voyages and travels; Women;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Go, go, grapes! : a fruit chant / by Sayre, April Pulley.;
Calling all fruit fanatics! Cheer for healthy eating in this fresh and delectable follow-up to Rah, Rah, Radishes ! Rah, rah, raspberries! Go, go, grapes! Savor the flavors. Find fruity shapes! Blackberries. Blueberries. Bag a bunch. Strawberry season? Let's munch-a-munch! Get ready to go bananas at the market, where the aisles are filled with eye-popping displays of delicious and nutritious fruits. Ripe with a raucous rhyming text and bushels of eye-popping farmer's market photos, this picture book celebrates the joys of healthy eating. Children will be chanting along in no time--and trying to snatch fruity snacks right off the pages!
Subjects: Picture books.; Grapes; Children's poetry.;
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Secondhand wishes / by Staniszewski, Anna.;
Middle-schooler Lexi has always tried to keep the chaos under control by keeping to a carefully planned schedule, but today things have just gone wrong: her little brother is back in the hospital because of his twisted-up insides, she is late for school, and her best friend Cassa is hanging out with the new girl; but when she finds a bag of four wishing stones in the antique shop and wishes that Cassa would stop talking to Marina, and it actually happens...she begins to believe in the magic--and mostly her wishes work, just not quite as anticipated, and suddenly she has new levels of chaos to deal with.LSC
Subjects: Magic; Wishes; Brothers and sisters; Children with disabilities; Best friends; Responsibility;
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Gordie's skate / by Waiser, Bill,1953-; Franson, Leanne.;
"Set in Saskatchewan during the Great Depression, this is the story of hockey legend Gordie Howe and his first experience with skating. Times were hard for five-year-old Gordie and his family in the 1930s. One day, a neighbour, desperate for some money, sold Mrs. Howe a bag of meager possessions. Inside was something wonderful: an old pair of men's hockey skates. Even though they were several sizes too large, Gordie and his sister pounced on them. At first, she and Gordie tried skating on just one foot... then holding hands to keep their balance. Eventually, his sister abandoned her skate, and Gordie grabbed it. He never looked back!"--
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Biographies.; Howe, Gordie, 1928-2016; Hockey players;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Japanese knitting : patterns for sweaters, scarves and more / by Michiyo,author.; Roehm, Gayle,translator.; translation of:Michiyo.Ande tanoshii, mainichi kitai no fudangi.English.;
Subjects: Knitting; Knitting;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Patchwork t-shirt quilts : the fabric-lovers approach to keepsakes and preserving memories / by Johanson, Amelia,author.; Lebedenko, Olesya,contributor.; Mortensen, Sherilyn,contributor.; Soebbing, Stephanie,contributor.;
"If you're looking for new and inventive projects that go beyond a traditional T-shirt quilt, this book is for you! Patchwork T-Shirt Quilts is an inspiring guide that thinks outside the box when it comes to sentimental T-shirt quilts. Featuring patchwork-friendly ideas that offer more design interest and an approach that lets you play with coordinating prints, this quilt book includes 15 step-by-step projects and patterns for pillows, tote bags, and quilts--all in varying sizes. Also included are skill-building tutorials on quilting basics, patchwork techniques, and other helpful overviews for quilters of all experience levels"--
Subjects: Patterns (Instructional works); Blankets.; Children's quilts.; Commemorative quilts.; Patchwork quilts.; Patchwork; Quilting; T-shirts;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Living without plastic : more than 100 easy swaps for home, travel, dining, holidays, and beyond / by Allen, Brigette,author.; Wong, Christine,1968-author.;
"Every year, the world produces more than 300 million tons of plastic. These products will never break down and will endlessly pollute our oceans, air, land, and food chain. But the good news is that there are many steps, small and large, we can take to change our plastic-using habits. This illustrated book offers more than 100 suggestions in an accessible visual and gifty package. The introductory chapter walks readers through the different types of plastic and terminology. Then, starting with two of the most prevalent problems-the plastic water bottle and the plastic shopping bag-the book continues with the actions we can take each day to achieve a plastic-free life, organized into thematic lifestyle categories covering food, health and beauty, home, special occasions, and more. The information is presented in short actionable text, and the entries includes facts to help the reader understand why the change is a good one. Swap your to-go cup for a reusable mug or invest in metal straws; learn how to DIY your cleaning products, party decorations, and grocery bags; incorporate alternatives to plastic wrap, take-out containers, commercial cosmetic products, cotton balls, and water filters; find out how to avoid the toxins released from the plastic in your refrigerator, shampoo bottles, clothing, and office supplies. Living Without Plastic is an appealing and attractive guide to help readers end their relationship with plastic for good"--
Subjects: Plastics; Environmental protection; Waste minimization.; Sustainable living.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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