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February list by Cherie Bitter

How to Start a Home-Based Business to Become a Work-At-Home Mom
by Georganne Fiumara
Published 2011 by Globe Pequot Press

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9780762763627

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One-Block Feast: An Adventure in Food from Yard to Table
by Margo True
Published 2011 by Ten Speed Press

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9781580085274

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Based on "Sunset" magazine's award-winning One-Block Diet blog, this ultimate guide to eating local explains how to raise and produce everything readers need for completely made-from-scratch meals, all from their own backyard. Based on the James Beard Award-winning blog The One-Block Diet, this all-in-one home gardening, do-it-yourself guide and cookbook shows you how to transform a backyard or garden into a self-sufficient locavore's paradise.... More...

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Decoding Gardening Advice: The Science Behind the 100 Most Common Recommendations
by Jeff Gillman
Published 2011 by Timber Press (OR)

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9781604692204

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Covering more than 100 universal gardening "dos and don'ts," Decoding Gardening Advice is the first book to provide gardeners with the real answers. Jeff Gillman, the bestselling author of The Truth About Garden Remedies, and Meleah Maynard back up every good recommendation with sound horticultural and botanical science.... More...

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Knitter's Book of Socks: The Yarn Lover's Ultimate Guide to Creating Socks That Fit Well, Feel Great, and Last a Lifetime
by Clara Parkes
Published 2011 by Potter Craft

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780307586803

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A sock is a work of wonder. No other knitted garment has as many structural demands or endures as much wear and tear. The humble sock must defy gravity, suffer the confines of our shoes, and endure being trampled on all day long.

All too often, the root cause of a sock's triumph or failure is the yarn itself.... More...

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Body Language of Dating: Read His Signals, Send Your Own, and Get the Guy
by Tonya Reiman
Published 2012 by Gallery Books

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9781451624342

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A nationally renowned body language expert explains how to read the signals of a date, a mate, or that cutie across the bar--and never get rejected again. "The Body Language of Dating" provides the tools needed for success in today's dating scenarios, offering practical tactics for seduction, conversation, connection, and enduring romance.... More...

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Blood Sugar Solution: The Ultrahealthy Program for Losing Weight, Preventing Disease, and Feeling Great Now!
by Mark Hyman
Published 2012 by Little Brown and Company

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780316127370

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In THE BLOOD SUGAR SOLUTION, Dr. Mark Hyman reveals that the secret solution to losing weight and preventing not just diabetes but also heart disease, stroke, dementia, and cancer is balanced insulin levels. Dr. Hyman describes the seven keys to achieving wellness-nutrition, hormones, inflammation, digestion, detoxification, energy metabolism, and a calm mind-and explains his revolutionary six-week healthy-living program.... More...

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Life Is Not a Reality Show: Keeping It Real with the Housewife Who Does It All
by Kyle Richards
Published 2011 by HarperOne

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780062113481

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"Life Is Not a Reality Show" is a how-to-be-fabulous guide from the breakout star of Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." Richards will tackle everything from how she keeps her marriage fresh and juggles four kids to where she gets the best beauty steals and home-decorating inspirations.... More...

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Family Handyman Fix, Repair & Replace: Upgrade Your Home Like a Pro!
by Readers Digest Association
Published 2011 by Reader's Digest Association

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9781606524138

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Readers learn how to take on repair and remodeling projects, including plumbing and heating, electrical and high-tech and more. Includes both indoor and outdoor projects. need to figure out how to Home improvement is a constant process of discovery.... More...

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Grow Your Own Fruit and Vegetables
by Ian Cooke
Published 2011 by Skyhorse Publishing

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9781616084103

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This is a simple and systematic guide to growing a selection of the tastiest, most nutritious fruit and vegetables. Start off with easy-to-grow produce such as carrots, tomatoes, and strawberries. Once you have the confidence of the first growing season behind you, progress to crops requiring slightly more labor, such as peas and raspberries. These days, growing your own food is the only way to ensure that everything on your plate is authentically organic. More...

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Signature Styles: 20 Stitchers Craft Their Look
by Jenny Doh
Published 2011 by Lark Books (NC)

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9781600597916

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Twenty top stitchers take readers on an exclusive tour of their homes and studios-graciously offering their signature techniques and a step-by-step project along the way.

This unique book presents informational, inspirational profiles of creative and crafty women, complete with stunning images of them surrounded by the style components that define their work and art.... More...

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