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Home, Garden, and DIY July 2019
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| Milk Soaps: Making Milk-Enriched Soaps, From Goat to Almond by Anne-Marie FaiolaWhat's inside: step-by-step directions for creating 35 soaps (labeled beginner, intermediate, and advanced) using a plethora of milks, including cow and camel, coconut and rice, as well as details about the soapmaking process and the chemistry behind it all.
Recipes include: Shea and Aloe Bars with Yogurt; Cupcake Soaps with Whipped Cream; Layered Coffee and Cream Bars; Shampoo Bars with Hemp Milk and Apple Cider Vinegar; Super Rainbow Swirl. |
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| Perfect Pan Pizza: Square Pies to Make at Home, from Roman, Sicilian, and Detroit... by Peter Reinhart; photos by Johnny AutryWhat it is: a beautifully photographed, creative guide to making delicious pan pizza at home, written by an obsessed pizza expert who offers clear explanations as well as tools, tips, tricks, and techniques.
Recipes include: Naturally Leavened Dough; Crushed Tomato Pizza Sauce; The Classic Red Stripe Pizza; Veggie "Pepperoni" Pizza; Bacon and Egg Pizza; Herbed Tomato and Pesto Focaccia. |
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| A Way to Garden: A Hands-On Primer for Every Season by Margaret RoachWhat it is: an updated version of the gardening expert's 1998 book, which offers many tips and is arranged by a plant's life cycle over the course of a year; it also thoughtfully explores how both the author and the gardening world have changed over 21 years.
Reviewers say: "a compelling book to read straight through that is also useful as a reference for particular details" (Booklist, starred review). |
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Backyard Guide to the Night Sky
by Andrew Fazekas
Who it's for: beginner-level stargazing enthusiasts
What's inside: star charts and tables that list key facts in an easy-to-understand format
About the Author: Andrew Fazekas, the Night Sky Guy, has been a science writer, speaker, and educator for 25 years, sharing the wonders of the universe through books, radio, and television.
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The Backyard Field Guide to Chickens: Chicken Breeds for Your Home Flock
by Christine Heinrichs
Who it's for: Anyone who's decided to join the new wave of chicken keepers
What it is: tells you all about the bird, detailing each breed's particular usefulness, adaptation to climate, coloration, number of eggs typically laid, foraging ability, temperament, and unique qualities.
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National Wildlife Federation: Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife
by David Mizejewski
What it is: includes 200 high-quality photographs, lists of the best native plants to support wildlife and 17 gardening projects, from building bird houses to creating garden ponds, all to attract butterflies, bees and other wildlife
About the author: renowned National Wildlife Federation naturalist and TV host David Mizejewski
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| Keep Out! Build Your Own Backyard Clubhouse: A Step-by-Step Guide by Lee MothesWhat it is: a cheerful, family-friendly guide to building your own clubhouse that includes basic plans for several types of treehouses and playhouses, with guidance on everything from how to use basic hand tools to how to build with inexpensive or recycled materials.
Read this next: For crafty outdoor activities this summer, check out Sew a Backyard Adventure by Susan Maw and Sally Bell. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Carrollton Public Library 1700 Keller Springs Road, Carrollton Texas 75006 4220 North Josey Lane, Carrollton Texas 75010 |
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