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What I Eat: Around the World in 80 Diets
by Peter Menzel
Staff Pick
Peter Menze, author of Hungry Planet, brings us another eye-opening look at food around the world — and this time, it's personal. Each page shows the diet of one person, in one day of their life. The book is organized by calories, starting with a woman... (read more)

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Mixed-Media Dollhouses: Techniques and Ideas for Doll-Size Assemblages
by Tally Oliveau
Staff Pick
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Who's Your Dada?: Redefining the Doll through Mixed Media
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Staff Pick
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Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat's Jewel Box
by Madeleine Albright
Staff Pick
Jewelry is a way to express yourself, and this is exactly what Madeleine Albright has done with pins throughout her career. The pins connect her to her audience in a personal way. She may wear a design from the flag of a country she is visiting or a pin... (read more)

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Collage Lab: Experiments, Investigations, and Exploratory Projects
by Bee Shay
Staff Pick
Sometimes we need a little help getting started in a new craft, and that's why I recommend this title to anyone who feels intimidated about collage. Using the scientific method, Bee Shay introduces techniques for first-time collagers. You get an... (read more)

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Beaded Colorways: Freeform Beadweaving Projects and Palettes
by Beverly Ash Gilbert
Staff Pick
Pacific Northwest author Beverly Ash Gilbert's freeform attitude to beading will not only give you a lesson on color theory; you'll also get 18 bead-weaving projects, starting with the basics. With natural color palettes that blend together organically... (read more)

List Price $24.99
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