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When we think of slavery, most of us think of the American South. We think of back-breaking fieldwork on plantations. We don't think of slavery in the North, nor do we think of the grueling labor of urban and domestic slaves. Rachel May's rich new book explores the far reach of slavery, from New England to the Caribbean, the role it played in the growth of mercantile America, and the bonds between the agrarian South and the industrial North in the antebellum era - all through the discovery of a remarkable quilt.

An interview recorded with the leading ceramic designer and studio potter Janice Tchalenko explores her development, from training with Mick Casson at Harrow Schoolo of Art to growing her own practice, leading to a major commission of supply to the Next retail chain. Tchalenko describes her appointment to renew China's ceramic industry and her activity as the chief designer of the Dartington pottery.

This audiobook contains action-packed tricks for kids, adults, and any yo-yo enthusiast who want to unleash a creative style. Make your child the coolest kid on the block, showcase your skills at school, parties, or at the mall! Do you want to be the talk of the city or be the next hot topic? There are a total of 100 amazing tricks to be learned with a step-by-step guide set of instructions.

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to make homemade deodorants from scratch. It gives you good insight on why it is important to maintain good hygiene and where body odor comes from. This book contains easy-to-do and -follow homemade deodorant recipes that are effective, safe, and fun to make. This will serve as your guide in determining the right ingredients that you can safely use for your skin type.

Congratulations - you’re engaged! You’ve dreamed of this day for a long time - now it’s finally come true, and you can start planning your dream wedding. Every girl dreams of being a bride - we’ll show you how to be your bridal best without breaking the bank. 50 Things to Know Before Getting Married offers many tips.

Discover: Secrets to selling on Etsy with Instagram! Want to learn how to sell more of your crafts (without having to rely on Etsy for traffic)? Looking for a no B.S. and super-simple guide to using Instagram to spreading the word about your crafts? Begin your quest toward Etsy-selling awesomeness...and listen to How to Sell on Etsy with Instagram today!

Schluss mit Schüchternheit und "Was denken nur die anderen über mich?" Kennen Sie Menschen die eine absolut fantastische Ausstrahlung haben und scheinbar jeden Menschen in ihren Bann ziehen können, ganz unabhängig von ihrem Status, ihrem Reichtum und ihrem Aussehen? Sie erreichen, was Sie sich vornehmen und die Frauen und Männer kommen ihnen quasi nur so zugeflogen? Sie möchten auch gerne eine solch anziehende charismatische Ausstrahlung haben? Alles was Sie dazu tun müssen, ist Ihr Selbstbewusstsein zu trainieren und die tolle Ausstrahlung kommt von ganz alleine! Die gute Nachricht: Ihr Selbstbewusstsein lässt sich relativ einfach wiederherstellen. Als Baby hatten Sie es, es ist nur verloren gegangen.

Are you ready to make some beautiful candles, master the art of ceramics, create some beautiful pieces of jewelry, and make some memories with scrapbooking? Are you ready to to learn the easy steps of making your own candles, ceramics, earrings, and scrapbooks for any season, event, or holiday? How about figuring out how to become the best at it all in a short period of time? This author walks you through the steps from start to finish!

Create beautiful memories for your family and friends with help from Katie Jacobs, a stylist for Reese Witherspoon's lifestyle brand Draper James. In this essential guide to entertaining, Katie reveals her secrets for throwing fantastic parties for any occasion, from a casual backyard movie night to a lavish holiday party. Using Katie’s inspiring ideas and make-ahead tips, you will be so organized that you can minimize the fuss, enjoy the time, and celebrate too!

This audiobook contains proven steps and strategies on how to make your own shampoos. Learn about the benefits of going all-natural when it comes to the products that you use on your crowning glory. You will find a lot of shampoo recipes in this audiobook that are effective and easy to make. Aside from shampoos, this audiobook provides samples of how you can make other hair products at home that are chemical-free, such as hair mousse, gel, and hair spray.

This audiobook contains proven steps and strategies on how to build you very own chicken coop from scratch and with whatever tools and materials you have lying around. Chickens are quickly becoming popular backyard pets. This is mainly because chickens have been found out to have great personalities. Other than that, chickens are the only types of pets that give back. And that's why they deserve to have a place they can call their own.

This year is your chance to take back your holidays. Not-your-typical Martha Stewart holiday planning, this audiobook gives you insights to your favorite holiday traditions, practical tips for creating pockets of peace for your family, and ideas for sharing a stress-free Christmas with your loved ones. Bring the true presence of Christmas into your home this year.

Creative play is one of the most important types of activity for young children. Through play, children are able to use their imagination, make decisions, exercise their power of choice, and express their feelings. This DIY recipe audiobook is packed with fun, creative play slimes, play doughs, paints, etc. for children (and adults) and is a great way of sensory exploration and learning through making and creating. Enjoy!

Are you looking for traditional Christmas recipes? Are you tired of eating store bought Christmas goodies? If you’re looking for a relaxing, country Christmas filled with dishes that everyone’s sure to enjoy, then A Relaxing Country Christmas: Holiday Recipes You Should Have Got from Your Grandmother is for you. It can help you to cook a traditional menu, old fashioned goodies, and even a few gifts that can easily be made and given to those on your Christmas list.

Learn how to make lovely earrings out of hemp thread with this audiobook! You will learn the basics of hemp jewelry and how to apply those basics to creating hemp earrings. When you learn how to make lovely hemp earrings, you will have a unique craft that you can use to make gifts for your loved ones, create a jewelry business with, and create jewelry for yourself that will earn you tons of compliments!

If you want to learn how to make fabric accessories, then get How to Make Fabric Accessories. Want to have those beautiful earrings and charming necklaces that you see on magazines and online stores, but you don't have the budget? Thinking about giving your best friend a handmade gift or wanting to recycle those scraps of cutoff denim? Looking for a new hobby or craft that you can keep yourself busy with? Get the How to Make Fabric Accessories guide to kick start your new creative project that will help you make fabulous accessories to match every outfit you own without putting a dent on your wallet.

When hair color first started to appear on the market, the main active ingredient in them was ammonia, a very potent chemical that changed the fundamentals of the hair follicles - and when I say changed, I mean damaged permanently. I realized I needed to do something about it, and I did. I started researching how to make all-natural, plant-based hair color.

How to Make a Scrapbook is about the hobby of making a visual diary. While the format of scrapbooking may have changed as new tools and techniques are developed, the reason for “scrapping” is universal: to record precious memories. In this guide, you will learn how to select the proper tools to get started, select the style you want to use, frame, mat, and crop a photo, use the proper adhesives, journal in your scrapbooks, save deteriorating photos, create flow through your albums, and select more advanced tools for scrapping.

Your hair is your crowning glory, but it can also be the bane of your existence. If you want to look good and stand out, you have to take care of your hair. There are a lot of hair conditioners and treatments on the market today. These treatments claim to improve your hair. But, most of them actually contain chemicals that could potentially damage your mane. Not to mention, these products can be a bit expensive, too. So, if you want to save your hair and your body from unnecessary toxin intake, you should try making your own hair conditioners at home. This book will help you do that.

Hair is important! This book will introduce you to pH levels and show why keeping your hair's pH levels is important; teach you that most shampoos today are chemically laden, but that there are organic and homemade alternatives that you can try. These steps are easy and inexpensive; show you the value of regular ingredients to better hair care and essential oils derived from flower and plant extracts, herbal qualities from dried leaves, and other everyday ingredients like honey and baking soda that are readily available in your homes; and more!