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Complete Starter Guide To Whittling - 24 Easy Projects You Can Make In A Weekend

by Editors Of Woodcarving Illustrated

25,78€ + 10% CARD

 Features 24 whittling projects for the absolute beginner. This book comes with how-to photographs and step-by-step instructions from 12 leading woodcarvers. It includes projects that can be made in just a weekend, complete with step-by-step instructions, how-to photographs, ready-to-carve patterns and helpful tips.
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Cacti And Succulents - The Plant Rescuer''S On-Point Advice To Keep Your Plants Looking Sharp

by Sarah Gerrard-Jones

11,99€ + 10% CARD

 Discover how to grow cactus and succulent plants successfully, and fall in love with this fascinating family of plants. Sarah Gerrard-Jones (@theplantrescuer) makes understanding, growing, and enjoying cacti and succulents simple. From showing how to revive a flagging cactus, or grow new plants from cuttings on your windowsill, to learning about mature plants in their native habitats, this beautifully photographed guide has something to share with beginners and experienced enthusiasts alike. Understand how to create the best conditions for your cacti and succulents to thrive as indoor plants, in the greenhouse, or even outside. Learn Sarah''s recipe for the ideal cactus soil, so you can mix your own and save money. Be inspired by new varieties to grow, and try creative planting projects to take your collection to the next level. Sarah’s engaging and passionate writing shares all her personal experience to ensure anyone can love looking after their cacti and succulents.
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Quiltmaking: - A Beginner'S Guide To Easy And Beautiful Quilts (Step-By-Step Instructions For Your First Quilt Project)

by Jonathan K. Hari

4,49€ + 10% CARD

 First-Time Quiltmaking: A Beginner's Guide to Easy and Beautiful Quilts Quilting is an art form that blends tradition, creativity, and craftsmanship. Whether you're looking to make your first quilt or refine your skills, this step-by-step guide will lead you through the process with ease. From selecting the perfect fabrics to mastering essential stitches, each page is designed to make quilting approachable and enjoyable for beginners. This book takes the guesswork out of quiltmaking, offering clear instructions, helpful illustrations, and practical tips to ensure success. With insights into both hand and machine quilting, you'll learn how to bring your vision to life—one stitch at a time. Inside This Book, You'll Discover: Getting Started: Essential Tools and Materials Choosing the Perfect Fabric: Colors, Patterns, and Textures Mastering the Basics: Essential Quilting Stitches and Techniques Piecing It Together: Understanding Quilt Blocks and Patterns Cutting with Precision: Rotary Cutting and Measuring Tips Sewing Your First Quilt: A Step-by-Step Beginner Project Binding and Finishing: Giving Your Quilt a Professional Look Whether you're drawn to classic designs or modern trends, this guide provides everything you need to create a quilt that's both beautiful and meaningful. Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy Today!
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Paper Quilling For Beginners: - Create Stunning Handmade Designs (Step-By-Step Guide To Crafting Unique And Beautiful Paper Art)

by Jonathan K. Hari

2,49€ + 10% CARD

 Paper Quilling for Beginners Delve into the mesmerizing world of paper quilling and transform simple paper strips into breathtaking works of art. Whether you're a complete beginner or someone looking to refine your skills, this comprehensive guide will equip you with everything you need to create stunning, intricate designs with ease. Inside This Book, You'll Discover: Introduction to Paper Quilling: The Art of Rolling Paper Basic Quilling Shapes and Techniques Coiling and Rolling: The Foundation of Quilling Simple Quilling Projects: Flowers, Leaves, and Borders Intermediate Quilling Designs: Butterflies, Hearts, and Abstract Patterns 3D Quilling: Creating Miniature Objects Quilling for Special Occasions: Wedding Invitations and Gifts From mastering the fundamental techniques to crafting advanced 3D sculptures, this book takes you on a journey that blends creativity with precision. With step-by-step instructions and expert tips, you'll gain confidence in shaping delicate coils, assembling complex patterns, and even preserving your quilled masterpieces for years to come. Unleash your artistic potential and experience the calming, meditative joy of quilling. Whether creating home décor, personalized gifts, or decorative embellishments, this book is your gateway to an enchanting and fulfilling craft. Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy Today!
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Woodworking Projects For Beginners: - Step-By-Step Guide To Crafting Your First Diy Creations (Essential Tools, Techniques, And Plans For Building Beautiful Woodworks)

by Jonathan K. Hari

2,49€ + 10% CARD

 Woodworking Projects for Beginners Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting Your First DIY Creations (Essential Tools, Techniques, and Plans for Building Beautiful Woodworks) Woodworking is more than just a hobby—it's a gateway to creativity, craftsmanship, and the satisfaction of building something with your own hands. Whether you're an absolute beginner or someone looking to refine your skills, this book provides a structured, easy-to-follow guide that will take you from basic concepts to finished projects you can proudly showcase. Inside This Book, You'll Discover: Getting Started: Tools, Materials, and Safety Understanding Wood: Types, Grain, and Selection Essential Woodworking Techniques Building Your First Project: A Simple Wooden Shelf Creating a Rustic Coffee Table Mastering Joinery Techniques: Dovetails, Mortise & Tenon Finishing Like a Pro: Staining, Painting, and Sealing Each project is carefully designed to help you gain hands-on experience while building functional, beautiful pieces. From small, beginner-friendly crafts to more advanced projects, you'll learn the essential techniques, safety tips, and insider tricks that make woodworking an enjoyable and rewarding skill. If you've ever wanted to craft something meaningful, this book is the perfect starting point. Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy Today!
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Grow Your Groceries - 40 Hacks For Growing Plants From Your Weekly Shop: A Sunday Times Bestseller

by Simon Akeroyd

7,99€ + 10% CARD

 The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller* Ever wondered if you could grow plants from the food you buy? Grow Your Groceries shows you how. Discover 40 simple, fun hacks to try - no gardening experience needed, just a windowsill and a recycled container. Raise tomato plants from tomato slices. Collect strawberry seeds for endless strawberry plants. Pick salad leaves from beetroot tops. Split teabags for flowering chamomile. Grow fresh cobs from popcorn kernels. So don’t throw away your melon seeds and spring onion trimmings, save them to grow new plants instead! *Grow Your Groceries made the Sunday Times Bestseller list in March 2025
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Rhs How To Grow Plants For Free - Creating New Plants From Cuttings, Seeds And More

by Simon Akeroyd

3,99€ + 10% CARD

 The perfect introduction to easily and cheaply increasing the number of plants in your garden or community.
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Rhs 50 Ways To Start A Garden - Ideas And Inspiration For Growing Indoors And Out

by Simon Akeroyd

3,99€ + 10% CARD

 The perfect gift for the first-time gardener, RHS 50 Ways to Start a Garden is an accessible how-to guide for beginners, including inspiration for 'no-garden' homes.
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Gardening To Eat - Connecting People And Plants

by Becky Dickinson

0,09€ + 10% CARD

 Discover how to grow your own fruit and veg even if you don't have much time or are a complete beginner.
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Understanding Wood Finishing, 3rd Revised Edition - How To Select And Apply The Right Finish

by Bob Flexner

17,18€ + 10% CARD

 Nicknamed the â€œBibleâ€ of wood finishing,Â Understanding Wood FinishingÂ is a best-selling, easy-to-understand resource that teaches readers everything they need to know, from preparing and staining wood to different types of wood finishes, coloring techniques, filling pores, removing finishes, and more.
Grow More With Less - Sustainable Garden Methods

by Vincent A. Simeone

13,65€ + 10% CARD

 <DIV>Horticultural expert Vincent Simeone helps you plan your green garden in this practical, holistic guide. With detailed, strategic timelines for both short-term and long-term gardening techniques, Grow More with Less lets you put your best foot forward in creating an efficient, sustainable home landscape. From composting and mulching to planting trees, author Vincent Simeone covers all the eco-friendly essentials in one straightforward handbook. Simeone makes the what, how, and why of sustainable gardening unmistakably clear: why we should plant for the long-term, how to make the best plant selections possible, how to manage invasive species, how to make the most of your lawn (regardless of its size), the importance of IPM (integrated pest management) in fighting insects and pests, how to conserve water with proper irrigation, installing rain barrels and cisterns, and more. Even when the solution is to do nothing - for instance, leaving some parts of a lawn un-mowed in order to save time and money while attracting local wildlife - Grow More with Less enables you to confidently make the call. With effective, time-proven recommendations like these, field-tested in a large botanical garden and adapted for home use by Vincent Simeone, Grow More with Less is your complete step-by-step personal roadmap for green gardening.</DIV>
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Sasol First Field Guide To Mushrooms Of Southern Africa

by Margo Branch

6,63€ + 10% CARD

 Sasol First Field Guide to Mushrooms of Southern Africa has been redesigned and fully revised to include new photographs and the most recent taxonomic changes. With the help of full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text, the young adult and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common mushroom species found in southern Africa, discover where they grow, learn about their unusual features and determine their edibility. Sales points: A straightforward introductory guide to the region’s mushrooms. Suitable for both adult and younger enthusiasts. Informative, uncomplicated text written by an expert. Useful introductory section. Full-colour photographs of each mushroom. Compact enough for ease of use in the field.
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Rhs Grow Your Own: Crops In Pots - With 30 Step-By-Step Projects Using Vegetables, Fruit And Herbs

by Kay Maguire

3,99€ + 10% CARD

 30 step-by-step projects for growing vegetables, fruit and herbs in containers. The new edition provides a month-by-month chart of what to do when growing crops in pots.
Art Of Bookbinding - A Practical Treatise

by Joseph W. Zaehnsdorf

6,61€ + 10% CARD

 First published in 1880, this volume contains a comprehensive and accessible guide to bookbinding. Written in simple, clear language and profusely-illustrated, ''The Art Of Bookbinding'' will be of considerable utility to modern readers with practical interest in the subject, containing everything one needs to know to get started. Contents include: ''Folding'', ''Beating and Rolling'', ''Collating'', ''Marking-up and Sewing-in'', ''Sewing'', ''Forwarding'', ''Pasting-up'', ''Putting on End Papers'', ''Trimming'', ''Glueing-up'', ''Rounding'', ''Backing'', ''Mill Boards'', ''Drawing-in and Pressing'', ''Cutting'', ''Colouring the Edges'', ''Gilt Edges'', ''Head-banding'', etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition complete with the original text and images.
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Upholstery Fabrics - A Guide To Their Identification And Sales Features

by Anon

6,61€ + 10% CARD

 This classic handbook provides a wealth of information on traditional fabrics used in upholstery. Illustrated with helpful diagrams throughout, it is still of use to anyone interested in textiles, design and upholstering today. Contents include: A History of upholstery; A Guide for You; How Fabrics Help Sales; Three Things Make the Difference in Fabrics; What Fibers are Used - Where They Come From; What Different Fibers Look Like Magnified; Two Basic Kinds of Woven upholstery Fabrics - Pile Fabric; Why Some Fabrics Wear Better; Which Fabrics Clean Easily - Resist Soiling?; Like Sterling on Silver; A Final Word - to You - to Your Store; The Care and Cleaning of Furniture upholstery. We are republishing this vintage text in a modern and affordable edition, complete with a newly written introduction and featuring the original artwork.
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The Book Of Garden Design

by Charles Thonger

0,49€ + 10% CARD

 In "The Book of Garden Design," Charles Thonger presents a comprehensive exploration of garden aesthetics that merges practical guidance with artistic inspiration. Through an engaging narrative and vivid illustrations, Thonger dissects various design principles, ranging from symmetry and balance to organic forms and color theory. The book is rooted in a rich literary tradition that includes both classic texts on horticulture and modern design philosophies, effectively bridging the gap between theory and practice. This work not only offers technical insights but also invites readers to reflect on the emotional and sensory experiences that gardens evoke, illustrating how thoughtful design can transform any space into a sanctuary of beauty and tranquility. Charles Thonger is an acclaimed landscape designer and horticulturist, whose career spans over two decades in both private and public garden projects. His extensive travels and study of diverse gardening traditions and ecological practices have profoundly influenced his approach to design. Thonger's academic background in environmental science, combined with a passion for sustainable gardening, fueled his desire to create an accessible resource for gardeners of all skill levels, emphasizing the intrinsic bond between nature and human creativity. For both aspiring gardeners and seasoned professionals, "The Book of Garden Design" serves as an essential resource that inspires innovative thinking and fosters a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Thonger's insights encourage readers to embrace their creativity while cultivating gardens that reflect personal tastes and environmental stewardship. This book is not just about design; it is an invitation to reimagine our relationship with the spaces we inhabit.
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Symbiotic Association Of Microorganisms With Medicinal And Herbal Plants

~~221,26€~~ 199,13€ 10% OFF

 Symbiotic Association of Microorganisms with Medicinal and Herbal Plants identifies the important symbiotic association between microbes and medicinal plants, including perspectives in improving bioactive ingredients for the synthesis and preparation of pharmaceutical drugs.
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Culture And Utilization Of Live Food Organisms For Aquahatcheries

by H. S. Mogalekar, Jham Lal e Sahil

~~241,14€~~ 217,03€ 10% OFF

 This book discusses fisheries and aquaculture as crucial contributors to nutritional security and the need for sustainable practices to meet the growing demand.
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Hydroponics - A Practical Guide For The Soilless Grower

by Jr. J. Benton Jones

234,51€ + 10% CARD

 Offers an overview of hydroponic systems being used commercially and by advanced hobbyists. This title explains the basics of plant growth, the different methods of preparing and using hydroponic nutrient solutions, and hydroponic options for various environments. It provides explanations of the advantages of each hydroponic growth system.
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Phytohormones In Abiotic Stress

~~78,16€~~ 70,34€ 10% OFF

 This book aims to highlight these issues and provide scope for the development of resistance in crops against abiotic stresses to maximize yield for the growing population.
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Environmental Health And Occupational Safety

by Pankaj Gupta

~~78,16€~~ 70,34€ 10% OFF

 Environmental Health and Occupational Safety is a quick, easy-to-consult comprehensive overview of the issues pertaining to environmental health, OSH.
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Climate-Resilient Agriculture - A Molecular Perspective

~~225,25€~~ 202,73€ 10% OFF

 Discusses climate-resilient agriculture, including the crucial physiological, biochemical, and molecular aspects of cultivated crops under stress conditions. It discusses the state of climate change and its effect on crop diversity and germplasm along with advanced technologies.
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Sustainable Treatment And Management Of Sewage Sludge

241,14€ + 10% CARD

 This reference book provides updated information about the advancement in sustainable thermochemical bioprocessing of sewage sludge disposal and resource recovery. It traces the main chemical and biological properties of sewage sludge and covers biostabilization, detoxification, the role of microbes, and the sustainable use of sewage sludge.
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Ecophysiology Of Tropical Plants - Recent Trends And Future Perspectives

227,89€ + 10% CARD

 Plants in tropical region are coping with enormous challenge of physiological stresses owing to the changing environmental and climatic conditions. Rapid growth of human population and rampant exploitation of fossil fuels and other developmental activities are actively contributing to such perturbations.
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