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Leo the Lion Animal Crochet Pattern | by Sayjai May 23, 2012 | $4.99 | 1712 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Sayjai has been crocheting for over 30 years. She lives in England but comes from Thailand. In 2009 she started publishing Amigurumi crochet patterns. She has published over 50 Amigurumi patterns. Her patterns are published in English, German, Spanish, Italian, French and Thai. She also translates patterns of other Thai designers into English. |
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The Bear Marches West: 12 Scenarios for 1980's NATO vs Warsaw Pact Wargames | by Russell Phillips May 23, 2012 | $3.99 | 4412 words | Sample 15% |
| Author bio: I write books and articles about military technology and history. My articles have been published in Miniature Wargames, Wargames Illustrated and the Society of Twentieth Century Wargamers Journal. There are more articles on my website. |
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Raising Healthy and Happy Dog: The Ultimate Dog Care Book | by Dawn Michael May 20, 2012 | $3.99 | 15281 words | Sample 10% |
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The Importance Of Flowers | by Gene Ashburner May 20, 2012 | $3.99 | 5387 words | Sample 15% |
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How to Survey Your Garden | by Rachel Mathews May 19, 2012 | $1.99 | 4256 words | Sample 30% |
| Author bio: I'm Rachel Mathews and I've been a professional garden designer for the last 20 years. I'm based in the UK but do work internationally for clients. Over the years I've designed every size, shape and style of garden. My passion lately is to create modern gardens with a natural feel, whilst incorporating plenty of edible foods. In 2009 I did an online teacher training programme so I could learn how to teach garden design and since then I have been writing and teaching garden design to a worldwide audience via the Successful Garden Design website. I'm currently taking a year out from my design and construction business to write another 3 ebooks and mini-garden design courses. I've fled the UK to the warmer climates of southern Spain; the warm weather definitely helps the writing process you know! |
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Gardens and Nature Guide to July Wildflowers | by Gardens And Nature Magazine May 19, 2012 | $2.99 | 5195 words | Sample 20% |
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Knuddel-Kerlchen Amigurumi Häkelanleitung | by Sayjai May 16, 2012 | $2.99 | 1677 words | Sample 25% |
| Author bio: Sayjai has been crocheting for over 30 years. She lives in England but comes from Thailand. In 2009 she started publishing Amigurumi crochet patterns. She has published over 50 Amigurumi patterns. Her patterns are published in English, German, Spanish, Italian, French and Thai. She also translates patterns of other Thai designers into English. |
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How to Design a Patio | by Rachel Mathews May 16, 2012 | $5.99 | 12664 words | Sample 30% |
| Author bio: I'm Rachel Mathews and I've been a professional garden designer for the last 20 years. I'm based in the UK but do work internationally for clients. Over the years I've designed every size, shape and style of garden. My passion lately is to create modern gardens with a natural feel, whilst incorporating plenty of edible foods. In 2009 I did an online teacher training programme so I could learn how to teach garden design and since then I have been writing and teaching garden design to a worldwide audience via the Successful Garden Design website. I'm currently taking a year out from my design and construction business to write another 3 ebooks and mini-garden design courses. I've fled the UK to the warmer climates of southern Spain; the warm weather definitely helps the writing process you know! |
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A 6-Step Success Dog Obedience Training: An Amazing Quick Guide to Having Well-Behaved Dog | by MadiDaniel May 16, 2012 | $2.99 | 4131 words | Sample 10% |
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Tips and Tricks to Potty Training Your Dog: The Essential Guide | by Daniel William May 16, 2012 | $2.99 | 6073 words | Sample 10% |
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The Better Days Books Frugal Food Bible | by Better Days Books May 15, 2012 | $5.99 | 200880 words | Sample 20% |
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Crochet pattern for long-eared bunny | by Andrea Gaida May 14, 2012 | $3.99 | 1226 words | Sample 25% |
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City Gardener | by Doug L Nelson May 14, 2012 | $1.99 | 35333 words | Sample 15% |
| Author bio: After a wild and crazy childhood I joined the Air force and did a tour in Nam then did a hitch with IBM before settling on a career in Electronics. After an enjoyable 40 years as an industrial engineer I tried my hand at gardening and contracting for a while then In 2007 I went out to eat with my family at a Chinese restaurant, after dinner the server brought the bill and 3 fortune cookies. I don’t normally put a lot of stock in what fortune cookies say, but I read them anyway. This particular Fortune cookie didn’t look any different than the hundreds I have opened before, but I did so more out of curiosity than anything else, there was some Chinese scrimshaw on the back along with the English translation. I turned it over and read, YOU HAVE SO MANY STORIES, YOU SHOULD WRITE A BOOK, So I did. I enjoyed it so much I wrote a bunch more. |
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Secrets Dog Training Method: Getting Your Dog Trained In a Few Easy Steps | by JimmyMark May 14, 2012 | $4.99 | 14809 words | Sample 10% |
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Puppy Training Book: The Quick Guide for New Owners | by Daniel Joseph May 11, 2012 | $2.99 | 6969 words | Sample 10% |
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Stop Dog Aggression: Everything You Need to Know to Handle Dog Behavioral Problems | by Daniel Joseph May 11, 2012 | $3.99 | 8954 words | Sample 10% |
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Home Security: How to protect you home from burglary | by Tony Payne May 11, 2012 | $5.99 | 12621 words | Sample 15% |
| Author bio: Tony Payne Tony Payne was born in Greensboro, NC in 1968. Throughout his life, he has had the opportunity to have a multitude of varied experiences that enhance his writing. These experiences include his service to the country in the armed forces, graduating college, managing and owning restaurants, starting and running an antique car show, researching his family history, running for political office, playing organized football and baseball, and designing a website. His many unique experiences augment his writing style and show his expertise in a multitude of subjects. Tony is also an avid football fan and follows the NFL’s Carolina Panthers very closely. He has written many articles about the team and its players. |
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The Dead Season | by Donna Ball May 10, 2012 | $5.99 | 58159 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Donna Ball has written over a dozen works of commercial fiction under pseudonyms that include Rebecca Flanders, Donna Carlisle, Leigh Bristol, Taylor Brady, and Donna Boyd. She is known for her work in women’s fiction and suspense, as well as supernatural fantasy and adventure. Her novels have been translated into well over a dozen languages and have been published in virtually every country in the world. She has appeared on Entertainment Tonight and Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, and has been featured in such publications as the Detroit Free Press, the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Ladies Home Journal, Good Housekeeping, and even T.V. Guide. She is the holder of the Storytelling World award, 2001, the Georgia Author of the Year Award, 2000, Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Awards for consecutive years 1991-1996, the Georgia Romance Writer’s Maggie Award, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from Romantic Times, among others. "You might not know my name," Donna says, "but chances are, you've read one of my books. If you've ever been stuck at an airport, or looking for something to read at the beach, mine was probably the book you pulled off the rack." Her most recent titles are the Ladybug Farm series: A YEAR ON LADYBUG FARM (March 2009) and AT HOME ON LADYBUG FARM (October 2009) and LOVE LETTERS FROM LADYBUG FARM (October 2010) and KEYS TO THE CASTLE (January 2011), all from Berkley Books. She is also known for the Raine Stockton Dog Mystery series--SMOKY MOUNTAIN TRACKS, RAPID FIRE and GUNSHY--and, under the pseudonym Donna Boyd, THE PASSION and THE PROMISE. All are now in paperback in bookstores everywhere. |
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Puffy Pals Amigurumi Crochet Pattern | by Sayjai May 09, 2012 | $2.99 | 1604 words | Sample 27% |
| Author bio: Sayjai has been crocheting for over 30 years. She lives in England but comes from Thailand. In 2009 she started publishing Amigurumi crochet patterns. She has published over 50 Amigurumi patterns. Her patterns are published in English, German, Spanish, Italian, French and Thai. She also translates patterns of other Thai designers into English. |
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45 Green Energy Tips For Beginners | by Barry McDonald May 09, 2012 | $0.99 | 3337 words | Sample 20% |
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The Home Buying Process | by Alicia Ramirez May 07, 2012 | $4.99 | 6250 words | Sample 15% |
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The Owner Builder Survival Guide | by Steven Becker May 07, 2012 | $8.97 | 42169 words | Sample 20% |
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Always a Next One (True Stories of Dog Fostering) 2nd Ed | by John L Leonard May 07, 2012 | $4.99 | 41398 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: The author has written a number of articles for the online publication American Thinker and was interviewed on the Dennis Miller radio show. Divine Evolution is his first book. He has also written short stories for an anthology about animals and recently published his first detective novel, Coastal Empire, under the pen name of Rocky Leonard. John is the Atlanta Creationism Examiner for the online new source examiner.com. John holds a BBA from the University of Georgia and worked as a computer programmer for more than twenty years before becoming a writer. His writing has also been influenced by shorter stints working as a bartender, real estate investor and landlord. He has been married to wife Lisa for twenty-two years. John is the proud father of two and grandfather of three, as well as pack leader for several wonderful dogs and one crazy cat. Born in Savannah, John has spent most of his adult life in the northern suburbs of Atlanta. The local color in his writing is equally authentic whether the setting is a Georgia beach, downtown Atlanta, or the Appalachian foothills in north Georgia. |
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The Self-Mover's Bible | by Jerry West May 05, 2012 | $7.99 | 18729 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: I am a furniture mover and moving company owner with well over 25 years in the industry. I am also a soon-to-graduate college student with interdisciplinary concentrations in English and Communication with a focus on writing. |
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Weißes Kaninchen Amigurumi Häkelanleitung | by Sayjai May 05, 2012 | $3.99 | 1796 words | Sample 30% |
| Author bio: Sayjai has been crocheting for over 30 years. She lives in England but comes from Thailand. In 2009 she started publishing Amigurumi crochet patterns. She has published over 50 Amigurumi patterns. Her patterns are published in English, German, Spanish, Italian, French and Thai. She also translates patterns of other Thai designers into English. |
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How To Make Simple Basic Furniture For The Home, The Office, Or Even The Garden Shed! Using New Materials… And Even Junk! | by Brian Grant May 04, 2012 | $4.99 | 10321 words | Sample 20% |
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How to Make a Chan Luu Inspired Wrap Bracelet | by Rose Raduro May 03, 2012 | $4.97 | 1356 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: I am a lover of life and like to share all the resources I have to make things easier for you. |
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White Rabbit Amigurumi Crochet Pattern | by Sayjai May 03, 2012 | $3.99 | 1779 words | Sample 30% |
| Author bio: Sayjai has been crocheting for over 30 years. She lives in England but comes from Thailand. In 2009 she started publishing Amigurumi crochet patterns. She has published over 50 Amigurumi patterns. Her patterns are published in English, German, Spanish, Italian, French and Thai. She also translates patterns of other Thai designers into English. |
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A Landscaper's Guide to Perennial Flowers vol. 2 | by Mark Zampardo May 03, 2012 | $4.99 | 14528 words | Sample 30% |
| Author bio: Mark Edward Zampardo Employment History 2007-Present: Educator in the Horticulture Certificate Program, School of the Botanic Gardens, Chicago Botanic Gardens, Glencoe, IL. 2008- Present: Professor Emeritus in Horticulture, College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL. 1979-2008: Coordinator of Horticulture, College of Lake County, Grayslake IL. EDUCATION B.S. Eastern Michigan University, Geology/Geography, 1973 M.A. Michigan State University, Agricultural Education 1980 Ph.D. University of Illinois, Horticulture, 1996 PUBLICATIONS Book Zampardo, M., A Landscaper’s Guide to Perennial Flowers with English/Spanish Glossary, American Nursermen Publishing Co. 2008 Articles Zampardo, M., Narrowed Down American Nurserymen Vol 191, Issue 7, April 2000 Zampardo, M., Jumping for Junipers American Nurserymen, Volume 190 Issue 7. Oct 1 1999. Zampardo, M., Thuja Thrills American Nurserymen, Volume 189 Issue 10. May 15, 1999 Zampardo, M., A Fresh Look at Junipers Fine Gardening, Number 78, March-April 2001 Zampardo, M., The Name Game American Nurserymen Volume 192(8) 32-34 (2000) Zampardo, M., A Fresh Look at Junipers American Conifer Society Bulletin, Volume 16, No. 2, Spring 1999 Zampardo, M., Conifers For Confined Spaces American Conifer Society Bulletin, Volume 18, No. 1, Winter 2001 Zampardo, M., Juniperus x pfitzeriana: A Change in Juniper Nomenclature American Conifer Society Bulletin, Volume 18, No. 2, Winter 2001 Database: UIPLANTS. Kling, G., Lindsey, C., Zampardo, M. woodyplants.nres.uiuc.edu/plants/ PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Conifer Society Chicago Botanic Gardens International Plant Propagators Society Morton Arboretum Perennial Plant Association |
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A Landscaper's Guide to Perennial Flowers vol. 1 | by Mark Zampardo May 03, 2012 | $4.99 | 14239 words | Sample 30% |
| Author bio: Mark Edward Zampardo Employment History 2007-Present: Educator in the Horticulture Certificate Program, School of the Botanic Gardens, Chicago Botanic Gardens, Glencoe, IL. 2008- Present: Professor Emeritus in Horticulture, College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL. 1979-2008: Coordinator of Horticulture, College of Lake County, Grayslake IL. EDUCATION B.S. Eastern Michigan University, Geology/Geography, 1973 M.A. Michigan State University, Agricultural Education 1980 Ph.D. University of Illinois, Horticulture, 1996 PUBLICATIONS Book Zampardo, M., A Landscaper’s Guide to Perennial Flowers with English/Spanish Glossary, American Nursermen Publishing Co. 2008 Articles Zampardo, M., Narrowed Down American Nurserymen Vol 191, Issue 7, April 2000 Zampardo, M., Jumping for Junipers American Nurserymen, Volume 190 Issue 7. Oct 1 1999. Zampardo, M., Thuja Thrills American Nurserymen, Volume 189 Issue 10. May 15, 1999 Zampardo, M., A Fresh Look at Junipers Fine Gardening, Number 78, March-April 2001 Zampardo, M., The Name Game American Nurserymen Volume 192(8) 32-34 (2000) Zampardo, M., A Fresh Look at Junipers American Conifer Society Bulletin, Volume 16, No. 2, Spring 1999 Zampardo, M., Conifers For Confined Spaces American Conifer Society Bulletin, Volume 18, No. 1, Winter 2001 Zampardo, M., Juniperus x pfitzeriana: A Change in Juniper Nomenclature American Conifer Society Bulletin, Volume 18, No. 2, Winter 2001 Database: UIPLANTS. Kling, G., Lindsey, C., Zampardo, M. woodyplants.nres.uiuc.edu/plants/ PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Conifer Society Chicago Botanic Gardens International Plant Propagators Society Morton Arboretum Perennial Plant Association |
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Interior Decoration @ A Glance! | by Olufunke Agboola May 02, 2012 | $3.50 | 10838 words | Sample 15% |
| Author bio: Olufunke Agboola holds a bachelor of science in Economics from the University of Lagos. She has vast experience in both residential and commercial interior spaces. She is the Chief Executive Officer, Sweet Inspirations Limited, an interior decoration consultancy and training company. Olufunke is passionate about skill acquisition, entrepreneurship and helping people to find their focus in life. This informed the activation of the training section of Sweet Inspirations Limited where she trains other interior decorators and wannabees. Her passion for the trade led to obtaining further training in interior decorating from Penn Foster Career School, Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA where she was awarded a diploma in interior decorating. She was a member of Certified Interior Decorators International [CID], Stuart, Florida, USA. Olufunke is also an alumnus of the famous Fate Foundation, Lagos and the Secretary of Empretec Nigeria alumni association, class of 2009. |
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Savez Comment Faire le Froid Traiter du Savon | by Kerri Newbury May 02, 2012 | $6.99 | 3898 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Kerri Newbury runs a highly successful 'Cottage industry' type business in NSW, Australia making all sorts of natural body care products and candles. She runs this business with her two daughters selling their products online, and to multiple retail 'Country Craft' stores throughout NSW, northern Victoria and southern Queensland. Their reported pre-tax turnover for the year 2010 was just under Aus$1.5 million dollars. |
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Wissen Sie, wie man Kälte Seife Lässt Bearbeiten | by Kerri Newbury May 02, 2012 | $6.99 | 3346 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Kerri Newbury runs a highly successful 'Cottage industry' type business in NSW, Australia making all sorts of natural body care products and candles. She runs this business with her two daughters selling their products online, and to multiple retail 'Country Craft' stores throughout NSW, northern Victoria and southern Queensland. Their reported pre-tax turnover for the year 2010 was just under Aus$1.5 million dollars. |
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Surviving Urban Crisis | by Silas Longshot April 29, 2012 | $9.95 | 57251 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Silas Longshot has nearly ten years in the security industry, eight years with a major airline, and ten years as an ASE master technician. A lifetime of mechanical and tinkering skills and six years in the R & D lab of a major company with worldwide sales and connections, developing prototypes and testing equipment. Experienced in engineering drafting, professional photography and technical instruction writing. Scenario counter planning is a strong skill in all background areas. A competition shooter in the Cowboy Action Shooting arena, thus the alias Silas Longshot. |
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The Cockroach Assassin Report - Killing Roaches without Killing Yourself | by Andrew Seltz April 28, 2012 | $2.99 | 6264 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Andrew Seltz is an author, publisher, and award winning media producer. His work earned him several Communicator Awards for his corporate communications work and a best film honor from the Long Island International Film Festival for an independent feature film he co-produced. He also served as Director of Photography for the film. Andrew is a graduate of Columbia College in Chicago and has also studied marketing, sales, and persuasion through the work of eminent researchers and practitioners such as Dr. Robert Cialdini, Dr. Dan Ariely, Dr. Kevin Hogan, Zig Ziglar, and Dave Lakhani - among others. Andrew's persuasion experience is not limited to research and theoretics. He has been running a profitable publishing and marketing business online since 2006 and put his knowledge and skill to the test as a sales professional. In that time, Andrew closed $588,191 in new contracts for home improvement projects over a period of 12 months - during the worst recession in modern history. Andrew currently lives with his wife and two daughters in Birmingham, Alabama. In addition to his professional work, he is an avid gardener and home improvement junkie! |
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Alice in Wonderland Amigurumi Crochet Pattern | by Sayjai April 28, 2012 | $3.99 | 1735 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Sayjai has been crocheting for over 30 years. She lives in England but comes from Thailand. In 2009 she started publishing Amigurumi crochet patterns. She has published over 50 Amigurumi patterns. Her patterns are published in English, German, Spanish, Italian, French and Thai. She also translates patterns of other Thai designers into English. |
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Good Riddance: Showing Clutter the Door | by crud April 26, 2012 | $8.99 | 4547 words | Sample 20% |
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60 Dog Training Tips For Beginners | by Barry McDonald April 25, 2012 | $1.99 | 4190 words | Sample 20% |
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Home Furnishings Consultant: A Consumer's Guide to Furniture and Mattress Purchase, Care, and Interior Design | by Vanessa E. Kelman April 24, 2012 | $0.99 | 6565 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: "We all undergo reinvention throughout our lives, from childhood to adulthood, from individuals to spouses and parents, and each time we change careers. Now more than ever it seems people are trying to find fulfillment, to grasp the parts of their lives that bring meaning and joy. As I personally try to figure out my course in life, I am drawn ever more to creating characters who are able to overcome obstacles as they reinvent who they are and who they want to be." Vanessa currently resides in East Hartford, Connecticut with her husband Kevin and crazy-but-cute bulldog Oliver. Chasing Fate is her first novel. |
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Cyclops Monster Hat for Teens Crochet Pattern | by Lori Stade April 22, 2012 | $5.00 | 1147 words | Sample 5% |
| Author bio: Lori Stade is an accomplished designer of crocheting and knitting patterns. She also teaches Spanish and Russian language at her local high school. The art of crocheting and knitting was passed down to her by the maternal side of her family. Her great-grandmother, grandmother and mother always involved her in needlework as she was growing up. They were a wonderful inspiration to her and today, whenever she has a spare moment, you can find her with some kind of needlework project going. |
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Recycled Beer Can Soda Can Hat Crochet Pattern | by Lori Stade April 22, 2012 | $5.00 | 1110 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Lori Stade is an accomplished designer of crocheting and knitting patterns. She also teaches Spanish and Russian language at her local high school. The art of crocheting and knitting was passed down to her by the maternal side of her family. Her great-grandmother, grandmother and mother always involved her in needlework as she was growing up. They were a wonderful inspiration to her and today, whenever she has a spare moment, you can find her with some kind of needlework project going. |
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Sock Monkey Hat Crochet Pattern for Adults and Teens | by Lori Stade April 22, 2012 | $5.00 | 1387 words | Sample 5% |
| Author bio: Lori Stade is an accomplished designer of crocheting and knitting patterns. She also teaches Spanish and Russian language at her local high school. The art of crocheting and knitting was passed down to her by the maternal side of her family. Her great-grandmother, grandmother and mother always involved her in needlework as she was growing up. They were a wonderful inspiration to her and today, whenever she has a spare moment, you can find her with some kind of needlework project going. |
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Grinsekatze Amigurumi Häkelanleitung | by Sayjai April 22, 2012 | $3.99 | 2768 words | Sample 30% |
| Author bio: Sayjai has been crocheting for over 30 years. She lives in England but comes from Thailand. In 2009 she started publishing Amigurumi crochet patterns. She has published over 50 Amigurumi patterns. Her patterns are published in English, German, Spanish, Italian, French and Thai. She also translates patterns of other Thai designers into English. |
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Patron Amigurumi: Les Petits Bébés | by Sayjai April 22, 2012 | $2.99 | 1552 words | Sample 30% |
| Author bio: Sayjai has been crocheting for over 30 years. She lives in England but comes from Thailand. In 2009 she started publishing Amigurumi crochet patterns. She has published over 50 Amigurumi patterns. Her patterns are published in English, German, Spanish, Italian, French and Thai. She also translates patterns of other Thai designers into English. |
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How to Create Chic Centerpieces | by Miriam Kinai April 21, 2012 | $2.99 | 2110 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: I am a medical doctor who has specialized in dermatology, a certified aromatherapist and a trained Christian counselor. |
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Decoración de Interiores - GuÃa esencial de decoración a bajo costo | by Editorial Icono April 20, 2012 | $1.99 | 13849 words | Sample 20% |
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Gardens and Nature Guide to July Wildflowers | by Gardens And Nature Magazine April 20, 2012 | $2.99 | 5860 words | Sample 20% |
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A Short History of Veterinary Medicine for Dogs | by Amy Fernandez April 20, 2012 | $2.99 | 5843 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Amy Fernandez acquired her first Chinese Crested in 1981. In the past 27 years, her Razzmatazz kennel has produced six generations of champions. She is president of the Xoloitzcuintli Club of America, and has edited the official club newsletter, The Xolo News since 1986. In 2003, she had the honor of judging the Mexican Xolo Specialty in Tijuana. Amy is a member of the World Dog Press, and past president of the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA). She is a feature writer for Dog World, the AKC Gazette, Popular Dogs, Dogs in Review, and Top Notch Toys. In 2003 her book Dog Breeding As A Fine Art was the overall winner of the DWAA writing competition. Her writing has also won the Elsworth Howell award, the Robert Cole award, and the PAW Arthur Award. She is the author of Dog Grooming-A Short History (2009, Puppy Care Education), Operations Manual for the Xoloitzcuintli (2009, Puppy Care Education), Operations Manual for the Chinese Crested (2009, Puppy Care Education), The Xoloitzcuintli Handbook (1999), Hairless Dogs-The Naked Truth. (2000), The Chihuahua Bible (Barrons), The Poodle (TFH), The Maltese (TFH), Training Your Dachshund (Barrons) and The Xoloitzcuintli (Kennel Club Books). Her dog paintings have received awards from the Society of Illustrators, The Pastel Society of America, The Art Show at the Dog Show, and can be found in the Dog Museum of America. Samples of her artwork can be viewed online at www.Amyfernandez.net. |
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Solar - One Family's Reality | by Penny Estelle April 18, 2012 | $0.99 | 2266 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: My name is Penny Estelle and I was an elementary school secretary for 21 years. I heard every excuse and story in the book when kids would be sent to the principal. I promised myself when I retired I would write stories about kids and that is just what I did. I am retired with my wonderful husband and we live on a fifty-four acre ranch in Arizona on solar and wind. I am the “greenest†person and I know, even if I don’t want to be! |
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Sundown Seasons | by Dorothy Holderbaum April 18, 2012 | $9.99 | 38722 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Dorothy Holderbaum is an avid gardener and writer. For years she experimented with growing a wide variety of plants in the Allegan, Michigan area where she lives and kept extensive records of her research. Dorothy wrote about her experiences in the Allegan newspaper and shared her recipes there for many years. Those columns soon grew into a book. In addition she was hired by Rodale to do research on the planting, cultivation and harvesting of amaranth. Over the years, she's done presentations for countless libraries, and garden clubs. She's also appeared on WKZO TV Studio, to discuss herbs and their healing properties. During this time Dorothy was a guest on the Suzanne Geha Show in Grand Rapids, Michigan. |
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