Knitting Bones

by Monica Ferris
Knitting Bones
Author: Monica Ferris
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2007-12-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101207426
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Pick up a stitch with the new Needlecraft Mystery! The stitchers of the Embroiderers Guild raised over twenty thousand dollars for charity—but the representative who accepted the check at the annual convention disappeared with it. It turns out that he’s the husband of the local chapter president, Allie Germaine, who insists on his innocence. But if Bob Germaine didn’t pocket the check, who did? And where is Bob now? Since needlework shop owner Betsy Devonshire has broken her leg horseback riding, solving the latest crime will have to be a group project... FREE knitting pattern included!

Dictionary of Plant Lore

by D.C. Watts
Dictionary of Plant Lore
Author: D.C. Watts
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2007-05-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080546021
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Knowledge of plant names can give insight into largely forgotten beliefs. For example, the common red poppy is known as "Blind Man" due to an old superstitious belief that if the poppy were put to the eyes it would cause blindness. Many plant names derived from superstition, folk lore, or primal beliefs. Other names are purely descriptive and can serve to explain the meaning of the botanical name. For example, Beauty-Berry is the name given to the American shrub that belongs to the genus Callicarpa. Callicarpa is Greek for beautiful fruit. Still other names come from literary sources providing rich detail of the transmission of words through the ages.Conceived as part of the author's wider interest in plant and tree lore and ethnobotanical studies, this fully revised edition of Elsevier's Dictionary of Plant Names and Their Origins contains over 30,000 vernacular and literary English names of plants. Wild and cultivated plants alike are identified by the botanical name. Further detail provides a brief account of the meaning of the name and detailed commentary on common usage.* Includes color images * Inclusive of all Latin terms with vernacular derivatives * The most comprehensive guide for plant scientists, linguists, botanists, and historians

The Pleasures of Knitting

by Ann McCauley
The Pleasures of Knitting
Author: Ann McCauley
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2005-02-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 160468528X
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Touchable textures, smooth shapes, classic styles--this beautiful collection of handknit sweaters will bring you back to the basic beauty of the craft! These projects feature rich pattern stitches worked in solid-colored fibers. Knit 13 gorgeous designs, each featured in a range of sizes Choose from the Mosaic Boatneck sweater, the Flair Mock Cable pullover, the Triple Braided Diamonds turtleneck, and more Get expert advice on a wide range of topics, from ergonomic knitting to seaming, with a handy "Alphabet of Tips from A to Z" section

A Tooth from the Tiger's Mouth

by Tom Bisio
A Tooth from the Tiger's Mouth
Author: Tom Bisio
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2009-11-24
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1439188777
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A renowned expert in Chinese sports medicine and martial arts reveals ancient Eastern secrets for healing common injuries, including sprains, bruises, deep cuts, and much more. For centuries, Chinese martial arts masters have kept their highly prized remedies as carefully guarded secrets, calling such precious and powerful knowledge "a tooth from the tiger's mouth." Now, for the first time, these deeply effective methods are revealed to Westerners who want alternative ways to treat the acute and chronic injuries experienced by any active person. While many books outline the popular teachings of traditional Chinese medicine, only this one offers step-by-step instructions for treating injuries. Expert practitioner and martial artist Tom Bisio explains the complete range of healing strategies and provides a Chinese first-aid kit to help the reader fully recover from every mishap: cuts, sprains, breaks, dislocations, bruises, muscle tears, tendonitis, and much more. He teaches readers how to: Examine and diagnose injuries Prepare and apply herbal formulas Assemble a portable kit for emergencies Fully recuperate with strengthening exercises and healing dietary advice Comprehensive and easy to follow, with drawings to illustrate both the treatment strategies and the strengthening exercises, this unique guidebook will give readers complete access to the powerful healing secrets of the great Chinese warriors.

A Woman's Book of Herbs

by Elisabeth Brooke
A Woman's Book of Herbs
Author: Elisabeth Brooke
Publisher: Aeon Books
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2018-09-24
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1911597221
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A Woman's Book of Herbs is an extensive guide to using herbs for healing the mind, body, and spirit. This book is bursting with definitive information on a broad range of herbs including where, when, and how to collect them and the best methods for drying, storing, and preparing them. Readers will also discover herbs' many physical, emotional, and ritual uses, their mythological history and astrological significance, and their main chemical components. Recipes for herbal food, drinks, and medicines are also provided. Infused with the author's empowering holistic approach to healing and backed by her firm belief that women should have an understanding of and control over the causes of ill-health and the variety of healing processes, A Woman's Book of Herbs is a unique and indispensable work. This is a reissue of the much-loved classic, first published in 1992.

Deep Survival

by Laurence Gonzales
Deep Survival
Author: Laurence Gonzales
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2004
Genre: Survival
ISBN: 0393326152
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[This book] combines hard science and storytelling to illuminate the mysteries of survival, whether in the wilderness or in meeting any of life's great challenges. [It] describe[s] the art and science of survival, will change the way you see your world.-Back cover.

Deep Cover

by James DeVries
Deep Cover
Author: James DeVries
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2008-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781438911151
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"Dear Marie" - This is the story of two people who didn't know how much they needed each other until by chance discovered they were in similar circumstances. It is a story told in letters to Marie about the wonderful things happening to two people whose emotions had been thoroughly tested. It is about fulfilling a loving relationship after what had appeared to be hopelessness and despair. Harry and Marie are octogenarians and proof positive, "it's never too late to fall in love"