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A guidebook for beating the monotony of the everyday by purposefully cultivating the surprising joys that come from living an off-kilter life It's all too easy to get caught up in the often monotonous nature of our day to day--moving from one rote task to the next, only to rinse and repeat the...

Nice women never wore makeup. Even the word was taboo in polite society—until Max Factor entered the scene. Born in Poland in 1877, Factor worked as a beautician for the Russian royal family, the Romanovs. In 1904, he fled to America, where he opened a cosmetics store in Los Angeles. Creating makeup originally for silent films, then the talkies, and, ultimately, color motion pictures, Factor designed looks for Katharine Hepburn, Rita Hayworth, Bette Davis, and countless other beauties of the day. Soon women everywhere wanted to look like their favorite glamorous stars, and Factor was there to help, bringing his innovative cosmetics to the general public.

The Home Distiller's Workbook tackles the often misunderstood and misrepresented world of moonshine and distillation and reduces them to such simple concepts that even a first time "Shiner" can understand. The HDW will introduce you to the three basic steps in making your own artisan-crafted...

In this book, I don't tell you how to make beautiful candles in few steps and then give you a few recipes to try, so you can start your own candle making business. You can find that information anywhere, don't have to buy my book to learn that. Wait! Oh! I did that in this book. I did explain how to make beautiful candles. I also did give you a few simple recipes, too.

Craft enthusiasts are no doubt already aware of the joys of making and the frustration when you must put aside your project and go back to your day job or to less enticing tasks around the house. But there is more to crafting than the simple enjoyment of a creative hobby. Drawing on the firsthand accounts from everyday crafters, Craftfulness considers the vital well-being effects to be gained from the simple expression of your creativity and investigates the soul cleansing and stress relieving benefits of making things by hand.  

Bring the warmth of handmade Christmas into every carving.Whittling Christmas Ornaments for Beginners is a cozy, beginner-friendly guide for turning simple pieces of wood into handmade holiday ornaments, thoughtful gifts, and rustic Christmas keepsakes.Inside, you’ll learn how to choose...

An updated and expanded edition of perennial bestseller Norwegian Wood by Lars Mytting. Chopping and stacking wood is a pastime where the world makes sense once more. Because our relationship to fire is so ancient, so universal, it seems that in learning about wood, you can also learn about life...

A heartwarming, uplifting village romance for fans of Holly Martin, Tilly Tennant and Cathy Bramley. Buying a thatched cottage in the country may not be the usual cure for a broken heart. But after Clara Maxwell finds out her boyfriend and best friend have been sneaking around behind her back...

Get ready for 500 spooky, surprising, and seriously fun questions that will put your Halloween knowledge to the test!The Ultimate Halloween Trivia Challenge takes you on a thrilling journey through the darker, stranger, and more fascinating side of Halloween.From creepy traditions and ancient...

面对被工作和无尽责任填满的窒息日常，打破“等以后再说”的拖延魔咒，是你夺回生活掌控权、实现个人成长的关键一步。我们总是习惯性地将真正心动的事物无限期推迟，却忘了完美且清闲的理想日程其实永远不会到来。...

Transforme a dependência digital em brincadeiras criativas e reduza o tempo de tela infantil sem brigas ou culpa. Ideal para pais e cuidadores imersos em rotinas exaustivas, este guia oferece uma abordagem realista e afetuosa para reconectar as crianças com o mundo físico. Em vez de fórmulas...

Vença a procrastinação e integre novos hábitos de autocuidado na sua rotina agitada sem esperar pelo momento perfeito. Para quem vive a sobrecarga do trabalho ou a exaustão de uma agenda sem fim, encontrar respiro parece impossível. Este áudio acolhedor e prático transforma a sua...

無限スクロールに溶けていく週末の時間を、手ざわりのある心豊かな日常へと生まれ変わらせる、デジタルデトックスとライフスタイル改善のための優しい実践ガイドです。休日の朝、ベッドの中でリラックスしながらこ...

収益化のプレッシャーや「いいね」の数から自己表現を解放し、純粋な好奇心だけでクリエイティビティの火を再び灯すための、心解き放たれる創作ガイドです。評価に縛られて窮屈さを感じているあなたの日常から抜け...

What Are the Mental Health Benefits of Engaging in Hands-On Crafts? is a thoughtful and empowering short listen that uncovers how creative, tactile activities can enhance mental well-being. This guide reveals the powerful ways that hands-on crafts support emotional balance, reduce stress, and...

Supera la procrastinación y prioriza tu bienestar integrando pasiones olvidadas en tu agitada rutina diaria. Deja de esperar un futuro ideal y libre de estrés para dedicarte a lo que enciende tu vitalidad. Mediante un enfoque práctico y sumamente empático, transformarás esa eterna lista de...

Échappez à la charge mentale et donnez vie à vos passions créatives sans attendre le fameux moment parfait. Si votre quotidien d'adulte surmené ou de professionnel fatigué vous pousse à repousser vos envies, cette écoute chaleureuse est votre alliée. Laissez de côté la pression de la...

Domptez les airs avec confiance grâce à ce guide pratique sur le pilotage de drones, conçu pour les novices. Oubliez le jargon technique complexe et les manuels arides qui découragent souvent l'apprentissage. Cette écoute vous prend par la main pour vous familiariser progressivement avec...

Schluss mit dem Warten: Dieser Achtsamkeits-Ratgeber integriert dein Traum-Hobby stressfrei in den vollen Alltag. Wenn du beim Pendeln oder nach Feierabend erschöpft von mehr Freiraum träumst, holt dich dieses Hörbuch exakt dort ab. Genieße eine warme, druckfreie Atmosphäre, die dir...

An empowering guide to creative renewal and change, rooted in the belief that crafting can return us to our shared humanity and ignite a quiet revolution shaped by our own two hands. “This radiant handbook is hope made doable.” —Mari Andrew, New York Times bestselling author and...