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Hugh Rodman, a graduate of the Naval Academy, Class of 1880, is best-known as the commander of the U.S. Navy's Battleship Division 9, which served in the North Sea in World War I as Battle Squadron 6, an integral part of the British Grand Fleet; after the war he was Commander-in-Chief of the U. S. Navy's Pacific Fleet.
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In the grand American tradition of agrarian writers such as Ken Kesey, Gary Snyder, William Kittredge, Wendell Berry, and Wallace Stegner, these three expansive stories follow a cantankerous and feisty farmer striving to make a decent living in the challenging terrain of California. The narratives, set against the backdrop of growing wine grapes and producing commercial wine, draw from real events and vividly capture the unpredictable nature of farming...
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A collection of the funniest yarns and most colourful characters from the bestselling 'Great Australian Stories' series from beloved storyteller Bill 'Swampy' Marsh.
The term 'Bible bashing' took on new meaning in our household. Not so much for its reading, though God certainly remained high on Mum's spiritual priorities, but more for its treatment of bunions, chilblains, corns, etc. Mum suffered from bunions until she started bashing them with...
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In the dark and apocalyptic days of the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown around the world, worry, anger, and frustration inspired fervent emotions to people from all walks of life. We are all uniquely different, with an equally different approach to dealing with the ensuing isolation and the fury and rage associated with it. The one common ground for all of us is human adaptability. The author drew upon the wonder of that element as inspiration to write...
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August 1714: British slave raid, for boys, in Aberdeen, Scotland
A cunning merchantman captured young women, at market. Sold from an auction block, in Inverness, an Irish rabbi's daughter journeyed to a foreign, wild world completely unlike her verdant homeland.
In a rugged castle, in the midst of Badenoch, she met her master, the Laird of the Chattan.
Garth Mackintosh, laird, father of two daughters, and widower, purchased Amalie to save her...
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Yarn the sheep recounts new adventures while crossing his world's boundaries in Yarn and the Lonely Road. While exploring with a timid, sneaky mouse Yarn faces many dangers: some hard and dark, some prickly and sly, and even something shapeless, shifting, and more than slightly salty. Yarn and the Lonely Road encourages children to travel through their own imaginary worlds, walking courageously down long and lonely roads.
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A memoir of crossing cultures, losing love and finding home by a New York Times Notable author in her prime. As steadily and quietly as her marriage falls apart, so Kyoko Mori's understanding of knitting deepens. From the flawed school mittens made in her native Japan, where needlework is used as a way to prepare women for marriage and silence, to the beautiful unmatched patterns of cardigans, hats and shawls made in the American Midwest, Kyoko draws...
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The author of Yarn Harlot returns with more hilarious personal stories about all the ups and downs of being a knitter.
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (a.k.a. the Yarn Harlot) returns to pen another hilarious, insightful, and poignant collection of essays surrounding her favorite topics: knitting, knitters, and what happens when you get those two things anywhere near ordinary people. “Free-Range Knitters” shares stories of knitting horrors and triumphs...
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This collection of short stories by Australian author, Mary Grant Bruce reflects on Australian experiences of summertime. Infused with the smells, sounds, and textures of Australian life during the Christmas season, these stories also highlight the strengths and yearnings of their characters. This unique collection includes a foreword by Ian Bruce, grandson of Mary Grant Bruce, and includes the following six stories:
• A Gentleman by Accident
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"They were shipped like sheep when the dawn was grey; And as the ships left Mudros Bay They squatted and perched where'er they could, And they laughed and swore as we knew they would. Knew they would- Knew they would; They laughed and swore as we knew they would." -Henry Lawson. When 26,000 Anzac troops went ashore at Gallipoli on April 25, 1915, most were going into battle for the first time. These are their yarns, poems, and recollections; their...
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A collection of the funniest yarns and most colourful characters from the bestselling 'Great Australian Stories' series from beloved storyteller Bill 'Swampy' Marsh.
When he'd finished playing, a solemn silence fell as Brian and the gravediggers stared down into that three-quarter-filled hole. 'I must apologise,' Brian said to the two men, 'this's the first time I've played at a pauper's funeral, and I'm a bit emotional.'
'Well,' said one of the...
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Discover the art and craft of yarn spinning in Spinspiration: Spinning Your Own Unique Yarns. This book is your essential companion on the journey from raw fiber to beautiful, handspun yarn that is as unique as you are. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced spinner looking to hone your skills, this book offers a fresh perspective on everything from the basics of spindle spinning to advanced techniques on the spinning wheel.Immerse yourself...
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Imagine seeing the beauty of an outback sunrise or sunset, native desert animals doing what they do: scaring the hell out of you! While you are reading the yarns I have lived. The desert and the traditional Aboriginal people who live there won my respect and heart. The native animals were delightful to observe in their natural habitat. My favourites are the wedge tail eagles, who fly majestically in the sky, and the emus. The emu has it down pat!...
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On the anniversary of her mom's death, Alice joins her friends at a new knitting club at Blithedale's yarn shop. But when the host is murdered-with a knitting needle piercing her heart-old mysteries begin to unravel. Why would the killer brazenly commit murder in a room full of people? Who's sending poison-pen postcards? And what role did Alice's mom play in the decades-old scandal that sent the local minister and his family packing? Alice must dig...
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Jumbo weight yarns make super fast and super fun designs. Choose from fashion accessories or home decor. Includes a blanket, pillow, capelet, child's hat and scarf, stool cover, hooded cowl, muff, adult scarf, and more. Uses size 7 jumbo yarn and US size 15, 19, and 50 knitting needles.
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A little luxury goes a long way! Discover the treasures you can knit from single skeins of the expensive yarns you dream about. More than 100 patterns include elegant wraps and scarves, cuddly baby blankets, evening bags, and dozens of other projects destined to become cherished heirlooms. Indulge yourself with a small sampling of creamy cashmere, lustrous alpaca, seductive silk, exotic soy, or organic linen. The softest fibers make the greatest treasures,...






