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$50.00 $30.00 |
A showcase of fifteen magnificent estate gardens that are uniquely, exuberantly Californian. Included are the 654 acre gardens of Filoli, the Huntington Library gardens, the fantasy world of Ganna Walska at Lotusland, and other gardens in both northern and southern California.
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$19.95 $11.97 |
Sherri Warner Hunter, author of the bestselling Creating with Concrete, proves once again that concrete isn't just for sidewalks anymore; it's perfect for the garden too. A selection of 30 beautiful designs suggests the range of this increasingly popular material, and the illustrated instructions make the craft's fundamentals easy to learn. The simplest projects come first, so beginners can work their way through the book progressively, building on their skills. Projects include a carved trough, sandcast bowl, elegant relief panel, and--for more skilled crafters--a decorative walkway, sculpture, and water feature.
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$14.95 $8.97 |
The book is widely recognized as the finest single source on the subject of outdoor survival. It includes the will to survive, survival medicine, making tools and weapons, building fires, shelters, direction finding, signaling, mountain, desert, tropical and artic survival. Anyone interested in self reliance will enjoy this book.
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$35.00 $21.00 |
The imitable style, elegance, and character of historic American architecture are beautifully presented in this guided tour to the magnificent millwork of the Winterthur Museum and Country Estate. The former residence of Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur features more than 175 period rooms spanning in time from 1640 to 1840. Each room showcases not only the finest American antique furniture, but also the extensive range of historic millwork from this particularly stunning era. Moving chronologically through the Georgian and Federal periods, the various millwork styles featured in 20 of the WinterthurÂ’s most representative rooms are explored through a unique blend of photographs, history, and technical drawings. Each roomÂ’s discussion features a color photograph, breakdown of the architectural details, commentary on each element, and glossary of pertinent architectural terms.
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$22.95 $13.77 |
"Pyrography Techniques, Patterns, & Projects for all Skill Levels". Irish provides details on temperature, speed of stroke, texture patterns, and layering. She also discusses equipment, surface selection and preparation as well as finishing. There are 30 patterns included that differ in skill and ability.
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This book includes choice camping and fishing ideas; gadgets, projects, and appliances to construct (including an improved tent peg and an outdoor fireplace); advice for making the most of your time on the water; all the basics of creating a temporary or permanent camp structure; and fundamental skills such as archery. From the fascinating (making a bed of boughs and a paddle-wheel boat) to the fantastic (building a log cabin), everybody will find a panorama of entertaining possibilities represented here.