This is the ultimate all-in-one guide to the art of cleaning.Top-notch professional cleaner Don Aslett shares the secrets of thepros as he leads you through basic training -- over 600alphabetized entries dealing with specific problems, with acomprehensive reference for everything from the anatomy ofhousekeeping to safe storage of cleaning chemicals and tools.

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The ideal accompaniment to every store's silk floral section, this guide shows crafters and home decorators how to create beautiful and timeless silk floral arrangements that make every holiday even more special. From garlands and table arrangements to door decorations, it features 19 step-by-step projects for a range of festive holidays, including Easter, Valentine's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Each project includes complete materials lists, numbered steps and in-depth instructions that guarantee gorgeous results. Inspiring beauty shots show every arrangement in glowing detail, and a special "Getting Started" section covers basic techniques and supplies. Best of all, floral styles range from traditional to contemporary, providing the perfect project for every decor.

An easy-to-read collection of short essays meant to uplift and inspire soccer moms everywhere, this addition to the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series offers nothing more nor less than its predecessors. Carlson (whose husband, Richard, wrote the original book) joined him in writing Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love. This time, she relates many first-person stories from her own life and those of her friends in a just-between-us-girls tone that's based in part on gender stereotypes (e.g., "our gift of female intuition"; "our sensitive natures"). Her chatty pep talks cover such topics as comparing oneself to media images, overextending oneself, preventing and coping with stress and learning to say "no." Carlson advises women to appreciate their children's "fleeting" childhoods, to speak and listen from a place of love, to swallow angry words and gossip, to take time for themselves, to nurture friendships with other women and to keep tabs on their financial position and marketability in case they lose their spo

An attractive alternative to piecing traditional patterns! *Discover the fun of folding fabric pieces and make your quilts more visually interesting without adding complex cutting and piecing steps. *Enjoy 15 simple folding techniques, then apply these techniques in 11 fabulous quilt projects. A bonus section includes 5 more folding techniques for endless pattern possibilities. *Realistic, step-by-step illustrations make folding fabric a snap! Each project is complete with yardage, cutting, and sewing instructions. *To illustrate the abundant applications of folded fabric, a colorful gallery showcases photos of blocks and block combinations - all made using the various folding techniques in the book. AUTHORBIO: Joyce received a National Quilting Association grant to study the use of Native American designs by quilters. This study directly led to Joyce writing five books. She has now written over a dozen books and 70 articles on quilting subjects. Quilting appeals to Joyce for the aspects of encouraging creati

The ideal accompaniment to every store's silk floral section, this guide shows crafters and home decorators how to create beautiful and timeless silk floral arrangements that make every holiday even more special. From garlands and table arrangements to door decorations, it features 19 step-by-step projects for a range of festive holidays, including Easter, Valentine's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Each project includes complete materials lists, numbered steps and in-depth instructions that guarantee gorgeous results. Inspiring beauty shots show every arrangement in glowing detail, and a special "Getting Started" section covers basic techniques and supplies. Best of all, floral styles range from traditional to contemporary, providing the perfect project for every decor.

This book helps designers handle those odd projects by detailing all the inside info they so desperately need--from specs and templates, to quick fixes and gritty solutions. Projects cover: * menus, order forms, catalogs and annual reports * compact disks, hang tags, labels, polybags and videos * book covers and magazines * self-mailers, invitations, advertisements and solicitations * signage, billboards and trade show booths * awards, forms, buttons, tickets and more Designers will find a bounty of approaches and solutions, insider advice for working with printers, photographers, illustrators, and tips for stopping emergencies before they start. Scott Boylston is a professor of graphic design at the Savannah College of Art and Design. He previously worked as an art director for a New York City design firm, where he developed packaging for cosmetic companies, including Estee Lauder, Elizabeth Arden, and Yves Saint Laurent. * Provides sketches, illustrations and instructions

This resource gives novice knitters easy-to-follow instructions and tips for creating beautiful picture knits the first time out! With more than 50 color designs and motifs, knitters will discover a variety of fun and simple projects in this guaranteed guide to success. Row-by-row instructions and color charts easily lead knitters through motifs of varying difficulty. This unbeatable reference features motifs of geometric shapes, birds, flowers and childhood themes, which can easily be incorporated into purses, bags, sweaters and wall hangings. -More than 50 full-color illustrations easily guide knitters through projects -Level of difficulty indicator helps knitters prioritize projects -Easy-to-follow instructions suit any level knitter

The Pocket Guide to Fishing is an internationaI panorama whicll provides coverage of the various fish species（Salmonidae， Ciprinidae，carrnivorotls fish，etc．）and the appropriate techniques for catching each。The ecology，biology find geographical distributilln of each species are presented in detail，while the fishing methfJds are。xplained by means of illustrations and text。Written by a team of specialists，this guide is aimed not only at the passionate angler but als at thecasual fisherman looking for a good catch at home or abroad。

Don't wait to move into your dream house to make where you live feel like home! Try any of these 52 easy suggestions for adding more aesthetic and personal touches to your nest. Whether you live in a country mansion or a city studio, whether you are redecorating or just looking for a quick pick-me-up, this deck has ideas for everyone.