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Author
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
With over 650 colour images, basic and traditional upholstery techniques are presented in step-by-step detail. Traditional upholstery is a craft that has evolved over centuries for padding and covering chairs, seats, and sofas. Using a solid wood or webbed platform, it can involve the use of springs, lashings, stuffings of animal hair, grasses and coir, wools, hessians, and scrims, as well as bridle or stuffing ties, blind stitching, top stitching,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Anatomy & Physiology for Nursing & Healthcare Students at a Glance provides a wonderful introduction to the topic and is geared specifically towards nursing students. This is also a useful reference guide for any healthcare professional looking for a quick refresher on the human body. With concise writing that provides an overview of anatomy and physiology for students, this text is aimed at helping students develop practical skills and deliver increasingly...
Author
Series
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company, LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
""Wounds" - What a broad term! The Original Roget's International Thesaurus gives all of the following terms for "wounds": trauma, injury, hurt, lesion, cut, incision, scratch, gash, puncture, stab, laceration, mutilation, abrasion, gangrene, necrosis, and more. If Roget were a healthcare provider looking at a wound for the first time, he would not stop with just a simple surface term. In a split second, he would send all that information to his mental...
Series
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"The origins of Christmas lie in an Egyptian festival on 6 January, which spread to much of the Christian world as a celebration of the birth and/or baptism of Christ and known as the Epiphany or Theophany. The church at Rome did not adopt this festival but later instituted a celebration of the nativity of Christ on 25 December, which gradually supplanted its observance on 6 January in other churches, leaving this latter occasion as a commemoration...
Author
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Millions of people have to write for their jobs; millions want to write for their own reasons. As a result, the need for "writing skills" literature is large. Most of it falls into a few big categories: technical writing skills and references (think: Strunck and White's The Elements of Style). However, The 12 Week Year for Writers system is a writing-specific implementation of The 12 Week Year productivity system, created over many years of Thrall's...
Author
Publisher
[M & M Limitless Online Inc.]
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"This guide will transform you from the dowdy office bore to the dynamic conversationalist that everyone wants to chat with. Not only will this information make people like you but it will also teach you the arts of flattery and persuasion without being a brown-noser! Not only does this guide explore what to say but it also teaches you how to act and think as well as the biggest no-no's when it comes to winning people over. In a world where conversations...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"How cool would it be to know how to build a fire, build your own shelter, find your food (and cook it too), and survive almost any environment? Now you can learn all the basic bushcraft skills from expert survivalist Dan Wowak. You'll learn how to build the perfect fire, how to build all types of shelters, how to navigate your way through all types of terrain, how to forage for food, how to identify all types of plants and animals, and how to live...
8) Bitcoin
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A primer on the currency alternative that's changing the world. Bitcoin can be a bit puzzling to the uninitiated. Ledger? Blockchain? Mining? These cryptocurrency concepts aren't going away, and there are tremendous opportunities for those with some know-how to get onboard with the crypto culture. Bitcoin For Dummies helps you get un-puzzled, learn the Bitcoin basics, and discover the possibilities in the new world of digital currencies. With this...
Author
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"This book is tailored for those who are just setting out on their drawing journey. Its unique teaching method blends 80% clear instructions with 20% room for your imagination to soar. It's like a magical treasure map where you get to explore and discover your artistic path! But that's not all -- consider this book your personal compass in the vast world of art. Wondering what you truly enjoy drawing? Many beginners face this challenge. Fear not,...
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Raising Butterflies in the Garden is a guide to attracting local species of butterflies and moths in your garden. Readers can do this by growing the plants that they use in all stages of their life cycles. The author profiles 40 species of butterfly and moth, lists the plants they use and guides the reader through each species' life cycle, from egg to caterpillar to pupa to adult. Species are arranged by type and each profile includes a range map...
Author
Publisher
Topix Media Lab
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"One of the reasons tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons have grown in popularity since their inception is that they allow us to escape the mundane and magic-less realities of our daily lives; anyone, regardless of physical skill, mental acuity or charisma, can feel like an all-powerful adventurer."--Page [4] of cover.
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Series
Publisher
Barrons Educational Series, Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Offers 40 original, ingenious, and unique buildable projects to make from LEGO pieces ... Anyone with a drawer full of LEGO bricks will be able to build and customize amazing vehicles, including a Ford Model T, SUVs, monster trucks, fire engines, and more. Based on the brick selection found in some of LEGO's Classic series, each project is a great way to test out unusual building techniques or to mix up pieces from existing kits that have already...
Author
Publisher
Elsevier
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Make this your go-to drug reference! It includes essential information on thousands of medications along with comprehensive coverage of IV drug administration, fixed combinations, and key nursing considerations. Guiding you through clinical priorities, this handbook is organized alphabetically for quick reference to drug information."--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Mosby's®
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Choose the drug handbook trusted by nurses for more than 35 years! Mosby's 2023 Nursing Drug Reference makes it easy to find the most vital information on the drugs you administer most frequently. More than 5,000 drugs are profiled -- including 35 new entries for drugs recently approved by the FDA. And no other drug guide places a higher emphasis on patient safety, with Black Box Warnings for dangerous adverse reactions, Safety Alerts for situations...
Author
Series
Publisher
Elsevier
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
The 'Nurses' Survival Guide to Drugs in Practice' is a handy pocketbook designed to provide succinct information on a wide variety of drugs that nurses need to look up quickly. It provides an understandable and detailed account of common drugs and their actions. The level is suitable for all nurses in practice, including qualified and student nurses, as well as those taking Supplementary Prescribing Courses and will also be useful to other healthcare...
Author
Publisher
Mango Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Whether you're an experienced crafter or a beginner looking to learn, the Treasure Bookmaking guidebook offers an abundance of inspiration and guidance. You will learn how to create handmade books from scratch, using materials you already have and upcycling them to make beautiful and functional projects." -- Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Running Press Kids
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"An accessible, inclusive guide aimed at helping younger members of the gaming community get in touch with their inner Game Master with practical advice on how to design and share their own games, and create a safe, supportive community, plus a look at the history of tabletop games and inspiration from creators in the community"--
Author
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Be impressed by the ease and versatility of resin jewellery making. Building on the success of her first book, well-known crafter Sara Naumann provides over 50 new projects that are modern and straightforward to replicate. She demonstrates how simple and quick resin jewellery is to make, using minimal equipment and readily available products. All relevant safety information is included, along with a troubleshooting section. The technique is very easy:...