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The Genealogist's Google Toolbox More Detail
The Genealogist's Google Toolbox By Lisa Louise Cooke
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When it comes to your tracing your family tree online, you need the right tools to get the job done! In The Genealogist’s Google Toolbox, renowned genealogy podcaster Lisa Louise Cooke help... More > you stuff your genealogy toolbox with FREE state-of-the-art Internet tools that are built to search, translate, message, and span the globe. You’ll travel outside the genealogy community and straight to the folks who dominate the online world: Google. The Genealogist’s Google Toolbox includes: Google Search: Put an end to fruitless searches forever Google Alerts: Your personal genealogy research assistant Gmail: Never lose another email iGoogle: Create a genealogy research dashboard Google Books: The world’s history at your fingertips Google News Timeline: Get the scoop on your ancestors Google Translate: Open the world of foreign language documents and websites YouTube Videos: Your family history in action Google Earth: Rock your ancestor’s world!< Less
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The Joy of Soulful Knitting: Reflections on the Art of the Craft More Detail
The Joy of Soulful Knitting: Reflections on the Art of the Craft By Sydney Tyler Thomas
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The Joy of Soulful Knitting explores the often awe-inspiring parallels between spiritual life lessons and lessons learned from two sticks and some string. This insightful and thought-provoking book... More > is a comforting companion for knitters. In it you will discover how to infuse your knitting experience with peacefulness, power, and purpose.< Less
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Spiral Bound: Complete Guide to Building Kit Acoustic Guitars More Detail
Spiral Bound: Complete Guide to Building Kit Acoustic Guitars By Bill Cory - www.KitGuitarManuals.com
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Opens and Lays Flat: Full size (8 1/2 x 11), over 450 photos, 240 pages. This is the only book anywhere that compares and reviews kits from the major suppliers, and explains the general... More > process of building a guitar. These quality kits offered by C.F. Martin & Co., Stewart-MacDonald, Luthiers Mercantile Int'l, and others, are the best way to begin building. They build very nice guitars, too! The author has BUILT these kits. All the major kits are illustrated and objectively reviewed in this comprehensive, impartial book. You'll find a wealth of building information and tips to help you build your first or later kits, build special tools and jigs, etc. Even if you are not a woodworker, you can build a quality instrument that matches those from many respected guitar factories. The author had never built anything of note before building his first guitar. (See, hear that guitar: http://web.mac.com/magads/Site/MP3s.html .)< Less
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Keum-Boo: Hot Burnished Gold Foil More Detail
Keum-Boo: Hot Burnished Gold Foil By Charles Lewton-Brain
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This book teaches how to easily hot burnish gold foil permanently onto silver objects, and raw sheet for soldering and building patterned jewelry with. It is a very rapid, easy method of adding the... More > buttery richness of 24k gold to your silver and gold objects. This incredibly simple designing technique was re-introduced to the West from Korea in the 1980’s. It lets you make pictures and patterns using pure 24k gold foil placed onto other metals as well, including steel, platinum, palladium, 14K, 18K and other gold alloys, aluminum and even copper. Step-by-step photos show how to make your own gold foil, hot burnish onto silver, platinum. Also discussed are how to calibrate a hot plate and use liver of sulfur. The white electrum alloy for keum-boo is described.< Less
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Kimini: How to design and build a mid-engine sports car - from scratch More Detail
Kimini: How to design and build a mid-engine sports car - from scratch By Kurt Bilinski
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This book teaches you how to design and build your own sports car - from scratch! With this design guide, and your choice of FWD drivetrains, you will learn how to create your own dream car. This... More > guide describes the entire process of designing a sports car: setting goals, research, design, and construction, of a tube-frame, carbon fiber body, mid-engine powered car of your own design. (This is a design guide for creating your own unique mid-engine sports car; it does not contain plans.)< Less
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Starry Night More Detail
Starry Night By Kathy Echter
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Do you prefer to use templates when making a quilt top, or use rotary cutting techniques? Whichever method you prefer Starry Night can be created using that method. You decide how you want to make... More > this quilt. The entire quilt is made in sections.Shop owners, Starry Night quilt design is ideal to be used as a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly block program. It has been proven to drive significant revenue.< Less
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Weathering More Detail
Weathering By Thomas Mann
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Tom Mann is easily one of the most talented weathering artist in Model Railroading. He has been sharing his work with the MRR'ing community for several years via Internet forums and magazine... More > articles. If you are interested in weathering, Tom Mann, has written a book that will help you get started and take you through the steps towards creating some very unique models. Using Tom's methods, you'll learn how to transform your shiny fleet of plastic cars into realistic looking representations of the trains you see in pictures and the real world. You'll discover talents you did not know you had, enhance your existing weathering skills with new ideas and best of all...you'll have fun. Overview: - Basic Weathering Skills - Weathering with Salt - Washes - Using an Airbrush - How to Bring Out That Detail - Advanced Techniques< Less
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Building Martin-style Acoustic Guitar Kits More Detail
Building Martin-style Acoustic Guitar Kits By Bill Cory - www.KitGuitarManuals.com
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For a Preview and FREE Excerpts, please see www.KitGuitarManuals.com ... Sorry, no preview available on Lulu ......................... This is the manual that Martin kit builders need! The Martin... More > Guitar Company, C.F. Martin & Co., Inc., has made great American guitars for 175 years. ... They also sell acoustic guitar kits that any guitar enthusiast can build. These kits aren't "Glue 'n' Play," but they don't require a degree in woodworking, either! ... Martin kits are different from others, and procedures on them must be done correctly. But Martin didn't provide a good manual with the kit. Now, though, there is a dedicated manual. Guitar builder Bill Cory has built four Martin-style kits (out of twenty various acoustic kits, total), and his new manual completely describes and illustrates the entire process in step-by-step photos and text. It's the best investment you will make other than the kit itself!< Less
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Building A 4-Shaft PVC Loom More Detail
Building A 4-Shaft PVC Loom By Dave Holly
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Building A 4-Shaft PVC Loom contains detailed plans to build a fully functional 4-shaft weaving loom using mainly PVC pipe. The loom can weave a full 24 inches wide. The cost of materials is but a... More > fraction of the price of a new, furniture-quality wooden loom. With the exception of a Reed and Heddles, all of the construction materials may be found at home supply stores like Lowe's, Sears Hardware, and Home Depot. Loom making is fun! Start your project today.< Less
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City Repair's Placemaking Guidebook 2nd Edition More Detail
City Repair's Placemaking Guidebook 2nd Edition By City Repair
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City Repair is a small grassroots non-profit that supports and inspires communities and individuals to creatively transform the places where they live. This guidebook provides a detailed overview of... More > creative community placemaking and how to start making your community a better place. Every neighborhood – indeed, every street – is different in terms of history, environment, project possibilities and constraints. This Guidebook begins where most American communities find themselves: socially isolated, yet relatively stable. If you are fortunate enough to live in a neighborhood where people are already engaged in community building, then start wherever it makes sense. Keep in mind, however, that even the most socially active neighborhoods include people who feel disempowered and might benefit from the initial steps of the placemaking process. This guide is not a “recipe” for placemaking. These ideas are here for your reference and are meant to be a springboard for your imagination!< Less
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The Rod Newkirk Collection More Detail
The Rod Newkirk Collection By Rod Newkirk
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Rod Newkirk joined the K9YA Telegraph staff in September 2004 with the publication of his story, “A QSO with CRØOK.” That first, short article about a legendary Chicago gangster... More > and his predilection for Morse code set the benchmark for the 44 articles to follow. With his background in radio as both vocation and avocation Rod’s stories for the K9YA Telegraph span decades, careers and continents: from Chicago’s north side to wartime Pacific isles, from prairie farmstead to Pentagon and from state police radio operator to longtime DX editor at QST. Within these pages you will find wit and humor, drama and pathos, character studies, razor-sharp reminiscence of amateur radio’s “golden age” and some novel antenna designs With that, we introduce Rod Newkirk and his inimitable writing style to yet another generation of amateur radio operators. For more venerable hams, here is a new collection of Rod’s stories to enjoy, remember and treasure.< Less
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Ultimate Guide to Your Profitable Jewelry Booth More Detail
Ultimate Guide to Your Profitable Jewelry Booth By Rena Klingenberg
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How to sell your jewelry like crazy at shows, fairs, and festivals. Every strategy and secret I've learned from years of selling my handmade jewelry at shows. Step-by-step, spiral-bound guide.
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The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation 2nd Edition More Detail
The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation 2nd Edition By Fred Cady
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This second edition of The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration, and Operation adds details of the operation of the P3 Panadapter with the SVGA option. Like the first edition, it has more radio... More > operational details than the K3 Owner's Manual. It describes some of the more interesting and important advanced features of the K3 and gives help with data mode operations and computer interfacing. It is much larger than the Operator's Manual so it can provide more detailed explanations, diagrams, and quizzes. There is an introductory guided tour of the K3's receiver and transmit circuit diagrams. It has extensive text explanations for those who learn by reading, diagrams and figures for the visual learners, and exercises for the hands-on learners.< Less
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Prayer Shawls from the Heart More Detail
Prayer Shawls from the Heart By Nazanin Fard
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This book is a tribute to my sister who lost her life to brain cancer. Throughout her ordeal she wanted to contribute to others who were suffering in any way she could. She was very happy when I came... More > up with the prayer shawl book idea and posed for photos along with two other friends who are cancer survivors. Using these designs, you can make a beautiful shawl while you pray for the recipient. These shawls will be appreciated, loved, and shared by all in need of prayers.< Less
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Condensed Code of Operating Rules, Edition of 1951 More Detail
Condensed Code of Operating Rules, Edition of 1951 By Stephen Karas, Robert Hanmer
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The Condensed Code of Operating Rules provides a concise set of rules to operate model railroads. This rulebook is a necessity for anyone operating a North American model railroad in the... More > 1940’s, 1950's or 1960's era. The Condensed Code are in use by hundreds of model railroaders across North America and the world. Based on prototype railroad’s widely-adopted Consolidated Code of Operating Rules, the Condensed Code has eliminated rules that are rarely, if ever, applicable to a model railroad. This new "Edition of 1951" backdates the previous editions of the Condensed Code by adding rules covering Form 31 train orders as well as many other minor enhancements. The Condensed Code of Operating Rules covers topics such as signals (whistle, hand, fixed signals and markers), superiority of trains, train orders, and ABS and CTC signaling. Not covered are track warrant and Direct Traffic Control systems of operation. Included in the same book are train dispatcher rules.< Less
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The beginner's guide to FPV (colour) More Detail
The beginner's guide to FPV (colour) By Alex Protogerellis
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In the last few years the first person view phenomenon has taken the RC world by storm. It has brought an entirely new field to the hobby with new thrills and challenges. Despite this, FPV remains... More > a hobby that requires a steep learning curve, significant research, a decent investment and a lot of trial and error. This book is a beginner’s guide to FPV piloting. It intends to bring the reader from zero knowledge of the subject to a position where they can safely conduct FPV flights. It covers the broad range of necessary topics such as vehicle selection, control link, video link, component placement, ground station design, interference troubleshooting, and tips for successful flights. It provides photographs of commonly used equipment and schematics of typical setups – including a detailed case study on the author’s own configurations. The must-have guide for any hobbyist new to the exciting world of FPV.< Less
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The Art and Skill of Radio-Telegraphy More Detail
The Art and Skill of Radio-Telegraphy By William Pierpont
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A manual for learning, using, mastering and enjoying the International Morse code as a means of communication. This fully revised fifth edition includes much additional content.
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The Elecraft KX3 - Portable More Detail
The Elecraft KX3 - Portable By Fred Cady - KE7X
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This book follows the general approach taken by the KX3’s big sibling’s book: The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration, and Operation. This 6” x 9” Portable Version-sized book... More > is exactly the same as the 8.5”x11” version. It’s smaller form factor allows it to be more easily taken on portable expeditions. There are many schematics and diagrams for those who learn best by reading. Hands-on learners will enjoy working through exercises designed to illustrate the KX3’s many features. Chapter 1 describes the KX3 receiver to see if the roofing filter is needed. Chapter 2 helps you configure your KX3. Separate chapters are dedicated to operating CW, SSB, DATA, AM, and FM. Chapter 8 contains a variety of hints on how to use filtering and noise reduction techniques. It includes an in-depth explanation of AGC and an "Oops, why is it doing that?" section. This book DOES NOT cover the KXPA100 amplifier, the KXAT100 tuner, or the KX3-2M two-meter transverter. Another volume is planned for these.< Less
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The Elecraft KX3 More Detail
The Elecraft KX3 By Fred Cady - KE7X
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This book follows the general approach taken by the KX3’s big sibling’s book: The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration, and Operation. There are many schematics and diagrams for those who... More > learn best by reading. Hands-on learners will enjoy working through exercises designed to illustrate the KX3’s many features. Chapter 1 describes the KX3 receiver to see if the roofing filter is needed. Chapter 2 helps you configure your KX3. Separate chapters are dedicated to operating CW, SSB, DATA, AM, and FM. Chapter 8 contains a variety of hints on how to use filtering and noise reduction techniques. It includes an in-depth explanation of AGC and an "Oops, why is it doing that?" section. This book DOES NOT cover the KXPA100 amplifier, the KXAT100 tuner, or the KX3-2M two-meter transverter. Another volume is planned for these.< Less
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ALL 6 SOFT BODY PATTERNS for Reborns - 32 sizes/configurations - Excellence in Reborn Artistry™ More Detail
ALL 6 SOFT BODY PATTERNS for Reborns - 32 sizes/configurations - Excellence in Reborn Artistry™ By Jeannine M. Holper - CreationsByJeannine
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ALL 6: SOFT BODY PATTERNS to Reborn Vinyl and Silicon Vinyl Dolls Full Color Pictures - 32 sizes / Patterns / Configurations / Style Combinations Stable Soft Body Patterns – Fits Most... More > Berenguer Dolls 1: Non-Jointed Soft Body Full Limbs – 10 sizes 2: Jointed Soft Body Full Limbs – 9 sizes 3: Oval Soft body ¼ Partial Limbs-4 popular sizes Oval Soft Body Patterns – Fits Many Silicon-Vinyl Dolls 4: Artist Dolls like Baby Emily & Alex – 4 sizes 5: Artist Dolls like Sheila Michael – 4 sizes 6: Jointed Oval Soft body Pattern Full Limbs- 4 popular sizes combinations< Less
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Conquering The Paper Monster Once And For All (eBook) More Detail
Conquering The Paper Monster Once And For All (eBook) By Elyse Doerflinger
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This is the must have book for any disorganized genealogist. With an unique philosophy to organization and a step by step system, it won't be long before your genealogy space is organized.
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Building a 4-Shaft PVC Loom More Detail
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Building a 4-Shaft PVC Loom By Dave Holly
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Building A 4-Shaft PVC Loom contains detailed plans to build a fully functional 4-shaft weaving loom using mainly PVC pipe. The loom can weave a full 24 inches wide. The cost of materials is but a... More > fraction of the price of a new, furniture-quality wooden loom. With the exception of a Reed and Heddles, all of the construction materials may be found at home supply stores like Lowe's, Sears Hardware, and Home Depot. Loom making is fun! Start your project today.< Less
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Drawing People (ebook) More Detail
Drawing People (ebook) By Joumana Medlej
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Everything you need to know to draw the human figure in all its liveliness and diversity, illustrated in full color. Chapters: Introduction: Cultivating Your Drawing Skills // Drawing the body... More > (comparative face and body anatomy for men and women, muscle diagrams, hands and feet, notes on balance and foreshortening) // Emotions and facial expressions (a study of a sample of 60 expressions with additional notes on posture, etc) // Flexibility (understand how and where the body bends) // Aging the face and body, detailed for men and women // Catalog of human features (eye/hair/skin color, nose/eyebrow/eye/breast shapes, body types) // Guide to human types (detailed anatomic and facial characteristics of over 50 ethnotypes, from Ainu to Zulu, with notes on mixed types – the only such guide in existence). FOR PAPERBACK SEE http://bit.ly/dwgppl< Less
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Virtual Airplane: Preparations More Detail
Virtual Airplane: Preparations By Witold Jaworski
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This eBook teaches how to prepare and verify scale drawings of a historical aircraft. This guide may be interesting for both "3D" and traditional modelers. It is an excerpt from larger... More > publication, but also a complete book on its own. To learn more about “Virtual Airplane” and get free trials, visit *>> www.airplanes3d.net< Less
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The 100 Best Vintage Shops Online More Detail
The 100 Best Vintage Shops Online By Sammy Davis
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So many vintage stores!!! Since there are literally thousands of online shops across dozens of marketplaces, it can be overwhelming to navigate this specialized world. Plus, with the tools to open a... More > shop more accessible than ever, new ones are born everyday. Where does a gal even start? Well, you can start with this e-book. If you’re looking to browse for what catches your eye or are in need of something more specific, like the perfect pair of shoes, these 100 top shops offer the best, saving you the hassle of weeding through the fly-by-night sellers. The best of Etsy, eBay and Independent shops. Also the best in.. - Jewelry - Bags - Footwear - Eyewear - Hats - Wedding - Designer - Style Steals - Large Selection - Contemporary - Mid-century - Pre-’30s So when you get that vintage craving - regardless if you’re a newbie or a seasoned pro - this is your go-to guide for vintage shopping made easy. www.sammydvintage.com< Less