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Elements of Indigenous style : a guide for writing by and about Indigenous Peoples / by Younging, Gregory,author.; Abel, Jordan,1985-editor.; Cariou, Warren,1966-editor.; Fontaine, Lorena Sekwan,editor.; Reder, Deanna,1963-editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The groundbreaking Indigenous style guide every writer needs. The first published guide to common questions and issues of Indigenous style and process for those who work in words and other media is back in an updated new edition. This trusted resource offers crucial guidance to anyone who works in words or other media on how to work accurately, collaboratively, and ethically on projects involving Indigenous Peoples. Editor Warren Cariou (Métis) and contributing editors Jordan Abel (Nisga'a), Lorena Fontaine (Cree-Anishinaabe), and Deanna Reder (Cree-Métis) continue the conversation started by the late Gregory Younging in his foundational first edition. This second conversation reflects changes in the publishing industry, Indigenous-led best practices, and society at large, including new chapters on author-editor relationships, identity and community affiliation, Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer identities, sensitivity reading, emerging issues in the digital world, and more. This guide features: Twenty-two succinct style principles; Advice on culturally appropriate publishing practices, including how to collaborate with Indigenous Peoples, when and how to seek the advice of Elders, and how to respect Indigenous Oral Traditions and Traditional Knowledge; Terminology to use and to avoid; Advice on specific editing issues, such as biased language, capitalization, citation, accurately representing Indigenous languages, and quoting from historical sources and archives; Examples of projects that illustrate best practices."--
Subjects: Style manuals.; Authorship; Indigenous authors; Indigenous peoples in literature.; Métis in literature.; Ethnology;
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She sheds style : make your space your own / by Kotite, Erika,1962-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Sheds; Interior decoration; Women;
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Styled : secrets for arranging rooms, from tabletops to bookshelves / by Henderson, Emily.;
Subjects: Interior decoration;
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Essential guide to perennial gardening : techniques and know-how for planning, planting, and tending low-maintenance perennial plantings / by American Horticultural Society,issuing body.;
"From the foremost authority on gardening in North America comes the American Horticultural Society Essential Guide to Perennial Gardening, a comprehensive reference book about growing perennial plants"--
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Flower gardening; Perennials;
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Home learning year by year : how to design a creative and comprehensive homeschool curriculum / by Rupp, Rebecca,author.;
A comprehensive guide to designing homeschool curriculum, from one of the country's foremost homeschooling experts--now revised and updated! Homeschooling can be a tremendous gift to your children--a personalized educational experience tailored to each kid's interests, abilities, and learning styles. But what to teach, and when, and how? Especially for first-time homeschoolers, the prospect of tackling an annual curriculum can be daunting. In Home Learning Year by Year, Rebecca Rupp presents comprehensive plans from preschool through high school, covering integral subjects for each grade, with lists of topics commonly presented at each level, recommended resource and reading lists, and suggestions for creative alternative options and approaches. Included, along with all the educational basics, are techniques and resources for teaching everything from philosophy to engineering, as well as suggestions for dealing with such sensitive topics as sex education.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Home schooling; Curriculum planning;
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Cut flower growing : a beginner's guide to planning, planting and styling cut flowers, whatever your space / by Slater, Marianne,author,photographer (expression);
Includes bibliographical references and index.Cut flower growing will show you how to grow and harvest your own cut flowers at home, no-matter your space or skill-level. Split into three sections: Planning & Preparing, From Seed to Cutting and Creating with Blooms, this book takes you through the very basics of cut flower growing: how to plan your space and what you want to grow, what varieties to look for as well as feature some essential tips and tricks for maintaining healthy plants.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Cut flowers.; Flower arrangement.; Gardening.;
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Escapology : modern cabins, cottages and retreats / by McAllister, Colin,author.; Ryan, Justin,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan--Scottish interior designers, TV hosts, and property speculators--are cabin aficionados who divide their time between homes in Canada and their beloved Scotland. Escapology: Modern Cabins, Cottages and Retreats is a stunning book of modern-day retreats--bucolic weekend escapes by the sea, remote getaways in the woods, and rustic mountain hideouts--to inspire peaceful and quiet living. The authors genuinely believe that cabin time has a remarkably positive impact on our health, wellbeing and our happiness. Whether it's a rustic cottage nestled deep within a Nordic forest, a robust mountain lodge in Montana, a breathtaking treehouse in Canada, or a steel-walled, one-room "hotel" in Denmark, these retreats share one vital aspect in common: they proffer the chance to escape and to and live in harmony with nature, far from the madding crowd. Part style bible and lifestyle manual, the book features a beautiful collection of classic and contemporary cottages and cabins, each accompanied by an informative design profile and beautifully photographed images. And of course, the book is also packed with practical building and design advice that fans of Colin and Justin have grown to love. You'll find relevant information about different types of dwelling styles, builds, sustainability/off-grid living, tiny homes, renovation on a budget, room zonings, décor and everything in between."-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Cottages; Interior decoration.; Vacation homes.;
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The furniture handbook : a guide to choosing, arranging, and caring for the objects in your home / by Ramstedt, Frida,author.; Graves, Peter,1942-translator.; translation of:Ramstedt, Frida.Handbok i möblering.English.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The comprehensive guide to living with furniture, no matter your style, from the author of The Interior Design Handbook. Interior-design sensation Frida Ramstedt changed how we think about designing a harmonious home with her book The Interior Design Handbook. Now she brings that same authoritative and comprehensive focus to this complementary guide that's all about the most essential and functional items within your home. No matter your style of home, we all want our spaces to feel inviting and comfortable. And the key to that is quality furniture that supports your lifestyle. The Furniture Handbook shares the foundational rules of choosing, arranging, and caring for the furniture in every room of your home. From selecting the perfect size dining table and seating that fits your family to arranging your living room pieces for the best flow, the basic principles that interior designers use and that everyone should master are provided"--
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Interior decoration;
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Teach Yourself Visually HTML and CSS / by Hart-Davis, Guy,author.;
Teach Yourself VISUALLY HTML and CSS: The Fast and Easy Way to Learn brings you up to speed with the two essential technologies for creating web pages. By working through step-by-step examples with annotated screens, you will quickly develop expertise in creating clear, attractive, and effective web pages. While most books take a traditional, text-based approach to using these tools, TYV HTML and CSS takes a dynamic, visual approach.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; HTML (Document markup language); Cascading style sheets.; Document markup languages.;
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Modern tie dye : an eco-friendly guide to colouring your clothes & accessories / by Patten, Abi,author.;
"Tie dye is something that most people can do, whatever their previous crafting experience and with little equipment needed. Inside, you'll master both basic and more advanced tie-dye styles project by project, using just hand-made dyes or eco-reactive dyes--from favourites such as bullseye, shibori and kaleidoscope patterns to lesser-known must-haves like ice-dye and galaxy-effect designs. The beginning of the book includes a chapter on natural dyes and how to make them in your own kitchen, saving not just money but the environment too by avoiding the use of harsh chemicals. It will also discuss some eco-friendly alternatives for those who do not want to make their own dyes, as well as planet-friendly mordants that will ensure your dyed creations hold their colour."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Tie-dyeing.; Tie-dyeing;
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