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Home, Garden, and DIY June 2017
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New and Recently Released
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5-Minute Sketching -- Architecture : Super-Quick Techniques for Amazing Drawings by Liz Steel 5-Minute Sketching -- Architecture can help artists of all abilities -- but especially novices -- to understand and reproduce real-life perspective in their drawings. The rules of perspective will become instinctive and the artist can focus on the creative: decorative forms, the setting, the mood, the people, and the activity that gives life to architecture. This book features a comprehensive collection of expert tips, ideas and inspirational examples of amazing 5-minute sketches of architecture. Its bite-sized approach shows how little time is needed to make drawing a part of everyday life. 5-Minute Sketching -- Architecture is an ideal introduction to a rewarding pastime and a new source of inspiration for experienced and lapsed sketchers.
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Teach Yourself Visually iPad by Guy Hart-DavisTeach Yourself VISUALLY iPad, 5th Edition is your ultimate guide to navigating the latest iPad and all the features that come with iOS 10. Whether this is your first iPad or just your newest upgrade, this book will quickly get you acquainted with your new favorite companion. Step-by-step instructions that walk you through everything from initial setup to key features Plus troubleshooting advice will help you fix minor problems without a trip to the Apple Genius Bar. Connect to WiFi and Bluetooth; download the best apps; sync your media, email, calendar, and more! Your iPad is more than just the world's greatest entertainment device—it's an extension of your desktop or laptop computer, allowing work and play to flow seamlessly from one to the other. From customizing your settings to locking security down tight, this book shows you everything you need to know to get the most out of your iPad.
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Identity Theft Alert : 10 Rules You Must Follow to Protect Yourself from America's #1 Crime by Steve Weisman Nearly 17 million Americans were victimized by identity theft in 2012 alone: for 13 straight years, it has been America's #1 consumer crime. No one is immune: children, the elderly and even the dead have been victimized. Identity theft can be high-tech, low-tech, or even no tech, via "dumpster diving." You're vulnerable, and you need to act. Fortunately, you can take practical steps to safeguard your identity right now. In Identity Theft Alert , award-winning author and attorney Steve Weisman shows you exactly what to do, and how to do it. Equally important, he also tells you what to stop doing: the common, inadvertent behaviors that could be setting you up as a victim. Don't be the next victim: read this book, follow its step-by-step advice, and protect yourself!
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Around the World in 120 Salads : Fresh, Healthy, Delicious by Katie CaldesiSalads are fresh, healthy and delicious – and infinitely adaptable. Katie and Giancarlo show how salads are perfect for any time of day and occasion – Watermelon, Feta & Mint for a refreshing breakfast, meat, fish and vegetable-based mains for a complete meal plus recipes for starters and side salads where salad plays a supporting role. They even cover sweet salads such as Roast Black Fruit Salad or Raspberries & Redcurrants with Whipped Ricotta for a healthier alternative to an indulgent dessert. With a selection of essential dressings to complement any salad, this mouthwatering collection of inspirational recipes will ensure you'll never be stuck with a limp leaf of iceberg lettuce ever again.
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The Home Decluttering Diet : Organize Your Way to a Clean and Lean House by Jennifer Lifford This comprehensive, step-by-step guide shows you how to organize your home month-by-month and room-by-room to achieve and maintain a lasting, clutter-free lifestyle. Drawing on experiences in her own home, Jennifer Lifford developed these distinct and effective techniques that do more than just declutter―you will learn how to change your habits for good without feeling overwhelmed or stressed. Simply follow the exercises in the plans such as Shedding the Pounds and Building Strength to develop the techniques needed for permanent clutter loss and a forever organized home. The Home Decluttering Diet is complete with organization guides, checklists, tips for getting the whole family involved and simple DIYs to provide you with practical storage solutions that are easily maintainable. Create the lifestyle you want and get your home and belongings in tip-top shape today!
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Boho Chic Crochet Ponchosby Inc. Leisure ArtsYou'll be chic and super comfy in any of the seven designs in Boho Chic Crochet Ponchos from Leisure Arts. Styles range from dressy to casual, and they re all fabulous and easy to crochet including the stunning Broomstick Lace design with optional cowl neckline. Other designs include Plush Topper, Lacy, Timeless Granny, Silken Stripes, Offset Granny (with striped yoke and large squares set on point), and Reverse Motifs (with jumbo pom-poms). The designs are crocheted using a variety of yarns, from medium weight to super bulky.
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No Scrap Left Behind : 16 Quilt Projects that Celebrate Scraps of All Sizes by Amanda Jean NybergRescue your fabric scraps―even the smallest pieces―with 16 satisfying quilts and projects. Sew modern quilts for everyday use that will help you return to the roots of quiltmaking, with projects designed to help you use up every last scrap. Learn sorting and storage tips to help you plan your next quilt, with projects categorized by type of scrap―squares, strings, triangles, or little snippets. You'll never look at scraps the same way again!
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Wednesday, June 14 Bald Eagles in Cranbury 6:30 p.m. Local resident Bob Kane will explain how he uses a unique recycling process to entice bald eagles onto his property for photographs. Monday, June 19 Beyond Standing Rock: Energy, Environment and Tribal Control 7:00 p.m. Former Cranbury resident Leigh Paterson, a reporter for Inside Energy, produced and narrated the film, and will be on hand to answer questions after the presentation in the Cranbury School Large Group Room.
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Thursday, July 6 Google Apps - Drive and Beyond 1:00 p.m. BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). Wednesday, July 19 Tiny Desserts with Pam Parseghian 6:30 p.m. Pam will demonstrate different methods of creating small desserts with big impact!
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Cranbury Public Library
23 North Main Street ~
Cranbury, NJ 08512 ~ Phone: 609-655-0555 ~ Contact Us
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