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Do I know you? / by Wibberley, Emily,author.; Siegemund-Broka, Austin,author.;
"When a couple feels like they're married to a stranger, a flirtatious game of pretend becomes the spark they need to reignite their relationship in this romance from the authors of The roughest draft. Eliza and Graham's marriage is quietly failing. With their five-year anniversary approaching, neither of them are thrilled about the weeklong getaway to the Treeline Retreat they've been gifted. Nestled on the Northern California coastline, the inn prides itself on being a destination for those in love and those looking to find it -- but for Eliza and Graham it's the last place they want to be. After a well-meaning guest mistakes Eliza and Graham as being single and introduces them at the hotel bar, they don't correct him. Suddenly, they're pretending to be perfect strangers and it's unexpectedly ... fun? Eliza and Graham find themselves flirting like it's their first date and sharing pillow talk secrets. Everyone at the retreat can see the electric chemistry between Eliza and Graham's alter egos. But as they realize this performance could be the thing that saves their marriage, their game becomes something more"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; Anniversaries; Hotels; Man-woman relationships; Married people; Resorts; Role playing; Vacations;
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A beginner's guide to dyeing & sewing : 12 step-by-step lessons and 21 projects to get you started / by Lubin, Clémentine,author.;
Whether you're looking to refresh, transform or personalise your clothing, soft furnishings or fabric accessories, or to dye fabric so that you can create brand-new items, this book has you covered. This simple but rich and informative book contains everything you need to know to start dyeing. It shows you how to create 12 dazzling dye effects - from tie-dyeing and dip-dyeing to creating checks, lines, droplets and bubbles - and then shows you how to put them into practice to create 21 gorgeous sewn projects, ranging from bags and pillows to towels, scarves and clothing. It offers advice on dyeing printed fabrics and working with a base colour, as well as guidance on washing and maintaining dyed fabric. The dyeing techniques are created either in the washing machine, by hand or in the microwave, and clear instructions are given for each method. The book focuses on readily-available chemical dyes, but the dye effects could transfer to natural types as well. All the sewing steps are explained clearly, with handy illustrations to provide clarity where necessary.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Dyes and dyeing; Handicraft.; Sewing;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Handmade glamping : add a touch of glamour to your camping trip with these 35 gorgeous craft projects / by Liddle, Charlotte,author.; Hopping, Lucy,author.;
"Using a variety of crafting techniques including knitting, crochet, quilting, embroidery, patchwork, and appliqué, Charlotte Liddle and Lucy Hopping have created a wonderful range of accessories that will bring retro charm to your idyllic country getaway. Whether you fancy a quiet retreat to secluded beaches or are off to live it up at the summer festivals, you will find something to make your home-away-from-home-look-stunning, and feel cozy and comfortable. Divided into four chapters, Handmade Glamping starts with Recycling and Repurposing, which will show you how to make some stunning embroidered curtains using vintage fabrics, or the hexagonal patchwork scatter pillows to put on the camp bed. In Campfire Cooking there is everything you'll need for a romantic meal under the stars, including decorated plates, quilted placemats, and a picnic bag. Pretty Decorations has crocheted bunting to string outside, a cute cross-stitch picture to hang inside, and pretty storage ideas for small spaces that recycle jam jars and other household items. Finally, Outdoor Living comes with ideas for candle holders, a tent tidy, a wind break, and even a reupholstered deck chair.' --Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Camping; Decoration and ornament.; Handicraft.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Vibrant punch needle décor : adorn your home with colorful florals & geometric patterns / by Lowry, Melissa,author.;
"Melissa Lowry, author of Handmade Animal Dolls, shows readers how to embellish their home with the trending quick and easy art of punch needle embroidery. Readers can follow Melissa's gorgeous patterns and simple step-by-step instructions to create one-of-a-kind pieces. With just a punch needle-available at any craft store or online-yarn, and fabric readers can get started right away. Unlike traditional embroidery, knitting and crochet, there are no complicated stitches or special techniques. Slip the yarn into the needle and punch through the fabric to create a textured design. It's a relaxing, meditative craft, easy to do while chatting with friends or watching a favorite show. Inspired by Melissa's Mexican heritage, these patterns reflect the vibrant colors and geometric patterns of traditional textiles, with a modern touch. The book includes full-size templates, so readers can replicate Melissa's signature designs. Beginners can get that amazing handmade look in a just an hour or two, creating beautiful pillows, hoop art, napkins and placements from scratch. Readers who want to dive deeper into the craft can tackle large-scale rugs and wall-hangings along with more detailed designs. Contemporary, colorful, and truly unique, these projects make it easy to pick up a satisfying hobby and personalize your home"--
Subjects: Embroidery; Punched work.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The girl before : a novel / by Delaney, J P,author.;
"In the tradition of The Girl on the Train, The Silent Wife, and Gone Girl comes an enthralling psychological thriller that spins one woman's seemingly good fortune, and another woman's mysterious fate, through a kaleidoscope of duplicity, death, and deception. Please make a list of every possession you consider essential to your life. The request seems odd, even intrusive--and for the two women who answer, the consequences are devastating. EMMA: Reeling from a traumatic break-in, Emma wants a new place to live. But none of the apartments she sees are affordable or feel safe. Until One Folgate Street. The house is an architectural masterpiece: a minimalist design of pale stone, plate glass, and soaring ceilings. But there are rules. The enigmatic architect who designed the house retains full control: no books, no throw pillows, no photos or clutter or personal effects of any kind. The space is intended to transform its occupant--and it does. JANE: After a personal tragedy, Jane needs a fresh start. When she finds One Folgate Street she is instantly drawn to the space--and to its aloof but seductive creator. Moving in, Jane soon learns about the untimely death of the home's previous tenant, a woman similar to Jane in age and appearance. As Jane tries to untangle truth from lies, she unwittingly follows the same patterns, makes the same choices, crosses paths with the same people, and experiences the same terror, as the girl before."--
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Architects; Single women; Dwellings; Control (Psychology);
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 4
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The cat's meow : how cats evolved from the Savanna to your sofa / by Losos, Jonathan B.,author.; Tuss, David J.,illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The past, present, and future of the world's most popular and beloved pet, from a leading evolutionary biologist and great cat lover. The domestic cat--your cat--has, from its evolutionary origins in Africa, been transformed in comparatively little time into one of the most successful and diverse species on the planet. Jonathan Losos, writing as both a scientist and a cat lover, explores how researchers today are unraveling the secrets of the cat, past and present, using all the tools of modern technology, from GPS tracking (you'd be amazed where those backyard cats roam) and genomics (what is your so-called Siamese cat ... really?) to forensic archaeology. In addition to solving the mysteries of your cat's past, it gives us a cat's-eye view of today's habitats, including meeting wild cousins around the world whose habits your sweet house cat sometimes eerily parallels. Do lions and tigers meow? If not, why not? Why does my cat leave a dead mouse at my feet (or on my pillow)? Is a pet ocelot a bad idea? When and why did the cat make its real leap off the African plain? What's with all those cats in Egyptian hieroglyphics? In a genial voice, casually deciphering complex science and history with many examples from his own research and multi-cat household, Losos explores how selection, both natural and artificial, over the last several millennia has shaped the contemporary cat, with new breeds vastly different in anatomy and behavior from their ancestral stock. Yet the cat, ever a predator, still seems only one paw out of the wild, and readily reverts to its feral ways as it occupies new lands around the world. Humans are transforming cats, and they in turn are transforming the world around them. This charming and intelligent book suggests what the future may hold for both Felis catus and Homo sapiens"--
Subjects: Cats; Cats; Cats.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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How to stay human in a fucked-up world : mindfulness practices for real life / by Desmond, Tim,author.;
"A modern approach to mindfulness from an esteemed Buddhist scholar and Psychology professor. Everywhere we go, we hear about the benefits of mindfulness--to bring us joy, peace, and productivity, and even to make us look younger and live longer. Meanwhile, in the real world, things aren't so rosy: suicide rates are skyrocketing; prescription drug use is on the rise; exposure to negative news is causing PTSD-like symptoms; and we continue to report feeling disconnected, distracted, and depressed. How can we be more mindfulwhen the world is this fucked up? Tim Desmond--esteemed Buddhist scholar and lecturer on Psychology at Yale Medical School--is the fresh, engaging answer to this important question. Using techniques cultivated from the monastery of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and at Google headquarters in Silicon Valley, Tim has been inventing new ways to bridge the gap between the ancient tradition of mindfulness and modern life. In How to Stay Human in a Fucked Up World, he presents readers with exactly that--the first mindfulness practice designed for surviving the sometimes-miserable world we live in, with advice, strategies, and guidance you can start using to feel more connected, joyful, and presenttoday. Direct, witty, and surprising, with chapters titled "Why Bad Things Happen," "You're Not Crazy," and "Becoming Fearless," How to Stay Human in a Fucked Up World gets right to the heart of our collective pain with a simple practice rooted in science, self-compassion, and psychotherapy. If you've tried mindfulness before and failed, Tim gets it. Likely you were told to sit on a pillow in a dark room, meditate, or count your breaths. But mindfulness isn't about separating ourselves from the problems in the world. Instead, it is about re-learning how to get out there, connect with the suffering of every living being and in so doing, embrace our own personal suffering, let go, and move on"--
Subjects: Happiness.; Meditation; Self-actualization (Psychology);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Brigitte Bardot : 5-film collection. French with English subtitles [3 DVD - 7.5 hr. ] / by Bardot, Brigitte,actress.; Bretonnière, Jean,actor.; Vidal, Henri,1919-1959,actor.; Hossein, Robert,actor.; Terzieff, Laurent,actor.; Ronet, Maurice,1927-1983,actor.; StudioCanal Image (Firm);
Disc 1: Naughty girl / screenplay, adaptation and dialogue by Vadim ; directed by Michel Boisrond (approximately 83 minutes) -- Come dance with me / Francis Cosne presents a film by Michel Boisrond ; co-production, Franco-Italienne, Francos Films-Sofradis, Vides ; produced by Francis Cosne ; screenplay by Annette Wademant ; screenplay adaptation by Gerard Oury, J.C. Tacchella, L.-C. Thomas, M. Boisrond, A. Wademant, F. Cosne ; directed by Michel Boisrond (approximately 91 minutes).Disc 2: Love on a pillow / S.P.A. Incei Film, a Francos Film-Incei Film production ; produced by Francis Cosne ; directed by Vadim (approximately 102 minutes) ; Two weeks in September / Kenwood Films Ltd. ; produced by Francis Cosne and Bob Zagury ; dialogue by Pascal Jardin ; original screenplay by Vahé Katcha ; directed by Serge Bourguignon (approximately 92 minutes).Disc 3: The vixen / Ascot Cineraid, a Lira Films/Ascot Cineraid production ; produced by Raymond Danon ; screenplay and adaptation by Cecil Saint-Laurent and Jean Aurel ; directed by Jean Aurel (approximately 87 minutes) ; Featurette.Naughty girl: Brigitte Bardot, Jean Bretonnière, Françoise Fabian, Mischa Auer, Jean Poiret, Michel Serrault, Marcel Charvey, Jean Lefebvre, Bernard Lancret, Raymond Bussières, Darry Cowl.Come dance with me: Brigitte Bardot, Henri Vidal, Dawn Addams, Dario Moreno, Georges Descrières.Love on a pillow: Brigitte Bardot, Robert Hossein, Jean-Marc Bory, James Robertson Justice, Jean-Marc Tennberg, Michel Serrault, Macha Méril.Two weeks in September: Brigitte Bardot, Laurent Terzieff, Jean Rochefort, James Robertson Justice, Mike Sarne, Georgina Ward.The vixen: Brigitte Bardot, Maurice Ronet, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Annie Duperey, Christina Holm, Joelle Latour, Tanya Lopert.Naughty girl: A sexy teenager moves in with the entertainer at her father's nightclub.Come dance with me: A wife turns detective to prove her husband is innocent of murder.Love on a pillow: An innocent young woman clings to the abusive alcoholic whose life she saved.Two weeks in September: A wife is torn between two lovers, her older husband and a much younger man.The vixen: A secretary is seduced by her womanizing boss.Not Rated.DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) or widescreen (1.66:1) presentations; Dolby Digital mono, digitally remastered.1
Subjects: Foreign films; Feature films.; Comedy films.; Romantic comedy films.; Teenagers; Nightclubs; False imprisonment; Murder; Abused women; Alcoholics; Triangles (Interpersonal relations); Married women; Secretaries; Seduction;
© [2007], Lionsgate,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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