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"Damn good" fiction is dramatic fiction, Frey insists, whether it is by Hemingway or Grisham, Le Carre or Ludlum, Austen or Dickens. Despite their differences, these authors' works share common elements: strong narrative lines, fascinating characters, steadily building conflicts, and satisfying conclusions. Frey's How to Write a Damn Good Novel is one of the most widely used guides ever published for aspiring authors. Here, in How to Write a Damn...
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"Learn how to master one of the most ancient yet simple and appealing ceramics techniques. Taught with a modern approach by a master potter, this amazing collection of pinched projects is the perfect place to start your new ceramics hobby or to explore new ways to shape clay as a more experienced crafter. Pinching is a wonderfully direct method of interacting with clay that allows for making a range of forms and styles. Projects are simple and small...
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"Experience the soothing joy of watercolour painting. Discover your artistic side! Filled with engaging step-by-step instructions, this vibrant guide contains everything you need to either get started or build on your watercolour painting skills. From colour theory to techniques, this book covers the basics and helps painters gain confidence in themselves along with the ability to develop their unique artistic style. Learn to create gifts, adorn invitations,...
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A modern approach to stitching, layering, tracing, and drawing with thread from an authority on embroidery arts.
Ringquist shows you a modern approach to stitching, layering, tracing, and drawing with thread. From choosing your thread (and it doesn't have to be floss!) to tracing patterns and hand-stitching eyelets, you'll find tips and project ideas that will set you off on experiments of your own.
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"Petra (Petee) Paredez shares her personal repertoire of impeccable baking techniques that have made her pie shops, Petee's Pie Company and Petee's Café, New York darlings. At the heart of it all, the goal is simple--a tender, flaky crust and perfectly balanced filling--and this cookbook leads the way with easy-to-follow, step-by-step guidance. A champion of locally sourced ingredients, Paredez features some of the best farms and producers...
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Knitted one too many sweaters that scream "homemade"? Help is here! Finishing techniques are the key to turning out professional-looking projects. This comprehensive reference gives you the know-how to get gorgeous, polished results every time.More than 50 expert techniques cover increases, decreases, seams, blocking, decorative finishes, and moreMaster each method with step-by-step illustrations, easy-to-read text, and dozens of color photosBring...
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Chris Baty, founder of the wildly successful literary marathon known as National Novel Writing Month, has completely revised and expanded his definitive handbook for extreme noveling. Chris pulls from over 15 years of results-oriented writing experience to pack this compendium with new tips and tricks, ranging from week-by-week quick reference guides to encouraging advice from authors, and much more. His motivating mix of fearless optimism and practical...