Carroll, John (John Michael)
Summary: "Most of the books available on carpentry are either dry textbooks, incomplete project-based books, or books of building/architectural details. The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House takes a different, step-by-step approach, with full-color drawings of every step in the building process from laying a foundation through installing the finishing touch on a newel post. Combining the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Taunton Press 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 664 CARHorwood, Catherine
Summary: There is no shortage of books on how to look after houseplants but no one has shown us how and when and why these plants came to be in our homes. Catherine Horwood's combination of social history, plant history and the history of interior design explains why, as Flanders and Swann sung in the 1950s, 'the garden's full of furniture / and the house is full of plants.' In this fascinating book we...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pimpernel Press Ltd 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 747.98 HORChapman, Baylor
Summary: Chapman walks readers through everything they need to know to bring houseplants into their home. She begins with the basics of choosing and caring for plants, with emphasis on the easiest-to-care-for varieties. Then she guides readers through the home room by room, explaining how to use plants to define a space, clean the air, and even add a lovely, living fragrance. Bring nature into your...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Artisan, a division of Workman Publishing Co., Inc. 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.9 CHACopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Home Decor ChapmanGerrard-Jones, Sarah
Summary: A simple, stylish and complete guide for any plant owner. Whether you have one or many house plants, this is the book your they want you to read. It answers every question, from where to position them at home, to how much watering is too much watering. And it solves every problem, including how to rescue ailing plants. Use this book as toolkit to answer your plant's needs and in the process you...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.9 GERFaris, David.
Summary: This book is intended to provide summary information about the legitimate descent from an Angevin (i.e., Plantagenet) King of England of about one hundred individuals who emigrated from England and Wales to the North American colonies by the end of the seventeenth century.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Genealogical Pub. 1996
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R GEN 929.342 FarisMaker, Melissa
Summary: "Clean My Space takes the chore out of cleaning with Melissa's incredible tips and cleaning hacks (the power of pretreating!) her lightning fast 5-10 minute "express clean" routines for every room when time is tightest, and her techniques for cleaning even the most daunting places and spaces. And a big bonus: Melissa gives guidance on the best non-toxic, eco-conscious cleaning products and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 648.5 MAKChing, Francis D. K.
Summary: "For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has been the leading illustrated guide to the principles of building construction. With rich illustrations and in-depth content, this book offers students and practicing professionals the information needed to understand concepts in residential and commercial construction, architecture, and engineering. This edition has been revised...
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Publisher / Publication Date: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2019
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Summary: "For anyone tired of staring at the same mess every day but struggling to find the time and willpower to fix it, popular therapist and Tiktok star KC Davis presents a revolutionary method of cleaning to end the stress-mess cycle"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Element 2022
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Summary: "The only series of step-by-step guides to succeeding in the skilled trades and achieving the American dream. At Your Best as a Painter is your playbook for learning if a career as a painter is right for you, progressing from pre-apprentice to journeyman to master painter, and launching your own small business. Learn: What does a career as a painter look like? Why should you consider becoming a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Skyhorse Publishing 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 698.1 CARWalton, Kathryn N.
Summary: "The White House, more than 200 years old, remains one of the most recognizable landmarks of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC, this structure--also called the Executive Mansion--is a home and an office building. Readers will be fascinated to learn what's behind the stunning façade through this valuable volume's at-level, insightful text, fascinating fact...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 975.3 WALAmstutz, Lisa J.
Summary: "Simple text and full-color photographs introduce house sparrows"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 598.8 AMSCollison, Campbell
Summary: "Over the years, U.S. presidents have lived in the President's Palace, the Executive Mansion, and the President's House. What about the White House, you may wonder? Well, it's the same building! But this iconic landmark wasn't given its current name until 1901. What else is there to learn about the White House? Read this book to find out!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 975.3 COLSchiller, Lawrence.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 364.1523 SCHClaffey, Bree
Summary: For centuries, plants have transformed interiors. Today houseplants are once again experiencing a revival. Author Bree Claffey of Mr Kitly journeys into the worlds of fellow plant lovers to explore the enduring attraction of houseplants. From the ever-reliable Peace lily and beguiling Fiddle leaf fig to the elusive Chinese money plant, houseplants are showcased in all their weird and wonderful...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thames & Hudson Australia 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.9 CLALangan, Alana
Summary: It's no secret that time spent in nature is good for us. Nature helps us thrive: it improves our health and well-being and can decrease our stress. But if you don't have the luxury of a forest at your doorstep, bringing the outside in can provide an immediate connection to the natural world and the many benefits that come with it. From the founders of the botanical emporium Ivy Muse and the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thames & Hudson 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 747 LANCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 747 LANBronchick, William
Summary: "The Business of Flipping Homes is an A-to-Z guide for both new and seasoned investors. The book explains what flipping is and isn't. It goes beyond the investment of a basic single-family home and demonstrates how to find, renovate, and sell properties using proven methods. With more than 40 years combined experience in buying and selling investment properties, Bronchick and Dahlstrom explain...
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Publisher / Publication Date: BenBella Books, Inc. 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 333 BROSlade, Suzanne.
Summary: Shares the story of how George Washington had a home built for the future presidents.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 975.3 SLAStone, Marla
Summary: "A former therapist turned professional organizer helps readers eliminate clutter in their homes and offices. Instead of merely encouraging readers to throw away their possessions, the author shows them how to make their personal spaces harmonious with their values, personalities, and lifestyles"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: New World Library 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 648.5 STOLarson, Elsie
Summary: On the décor blog A beautiful mess, Larson and Chapman have shown you how to paint, craft and decorate you way to a colorful space with distinct personality. Now their book is filled with new ideas and projects to help you make your own mark on your home.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Potter Style 2014
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.5 LARCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.5 LARBalis, Andrea
Summary: "A cutting-edge look into a pivotal moment in U.S. history: McCarthy's infamous "witch hunt" for communists during the 1950's Red Scare. At the cusp of the Cold War, Americans were so afraid of communists living among them that they began to hunt them like witches. As Senator Joe McCarthy took up this mantle to hunt down "communists" in the U.S., citizens grew terrified of being accused, so...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.9 BALGibbons, Gail
Summary: Describes how the surveyor, heavy machinery operators, carpentry crew, plumbers and other workers build a house.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 690.837 GIBMuir, Robin
Summary: Four monarchs (crowned and uncrowned); one abdication; one royal investiture; a jewel box of jubilees and many, many royal marriages.... British Vogue has borne witness to a century of royal history. Its first star photographer, Cecil Beaton, was entranced by the House of Windsor and the admiration was mutual. A younger star photographer, Antony Armstrong Jones, left Vogue to marry the Queen's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thunder Bay Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 941.082 MUINelson, Maria
Summary: "The House of Representatives is the voice of the American people, just like the student council speaks for the student body or class. Being part of student council or taking another leadership role in school can be a great experience for students. But the road to election can seem like a long one--and even longer for those who aspire to a political career! With main content including the setup...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2016