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Generic Profile avatar Wishlist Wishlist Please use this list! I will leave a note at the bottom by way of prioritizing to make things easier if you are looking. And thanks! Cutting my wl down to 200 meant taking off books that I really want but don't expect to make it through FIFO
List created by Julie on Feb 3, 2016
List Votes: 2 Books: 42 Contributors: 1 Watchers: 2 List Type: Closed
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The Complete Guide to Machine Quilting: How to Use Your Home Sewing Machine to Achiev...
This book will show you how you can get the most out of your sewing machine while quilting, from working easily with different weights of batting and fabric, to great time-saving tricks, and how to add a cornucopia of decorative stitching effects. For those new to the wonderful world of...  more


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The Natural Physician's Healing Therapies: Proven Remedies Medical Doctors Don't Know...
An updated and revised edition-from "a leader in the new wave of true healers". From fast-acting natural cures for arthritis, viruses, and hardened arteries, to fatigue, burns and injuries and more, this revised edition of one of the most trusted books on natural remedies includes more than 50...  more


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I Was Poisoned by My Body: The Odyssey of a Doctor Who Reversed Fibromyalgia, Leaky G...
Gloria is one of a handful of internationally respected leading natural health researchers, practitioner, and an authoritative influence in the discovery of the causes, effects and natural solutions for invisible illnesses that defy conventional diagnosis and treatment. She is a leading advocate...  more


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Watercolor: A New Beginning by Ann K. Lindsay
A Holistic Approach to Painting The perfect choice for newcomers to the medium, this primer takes a refreshingly free approach to watercolor painting, letting readers explore at their own pace. The author guides beginners in learning the language of color and imagery in their own way while...  more


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The Truly Grain-Free Cookbook: Beet and Cane Sugar Free Too! by Julianne Marie Powers
In The Truly Grain-Free Cookbook, Julianne takes away the tears and frustrations of learning to cook without grains. If you thought that cooking without grains meant no more bread, cookies, doughnuts, cakes and cereal, think again. Julianne shows you how you can still eat all these delicious...  more


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Dye Plants and Dyeing by John Cannon & Cannon Margaret
A newly revised edition of the popular 1994 book, this clear account of plants from which natural dyes can be obtained will be welcomed not only by all who work with fiber arts but also by botanists. The authors have selected 48 plants from different parts of the world and they describe each...  more


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Planting the Dry Shade Garden: The Best Plants for the Toughest Spot in Your Garden b...
In this book you'll learn how to prune selectively to admit more light and how to amend soil to increase its moisture retention. You'll also learn about more than 130 plants that accept reduced light and moisture levels-long-blooming woodland gems like epimediums and hellebores, and even lush...  more


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Male Bondage by Van Darkholme
Art Deserves a Witness In this debut book from bondage enthusiast, knot master and photographer, Van Darkholme presents a very captivating look at Shibari, the Japanese style of bondage that involves elaborate and sensual knot-tying. Darkholme presents a very honest and sensual approach to...  more


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The Complete Guide to Preserving Your Own Seeds for Your Garden: Everything You Need ...
Seeds are the essence of life on earth, providing the genetic information needed for every plant we currently use for growing food, harvesting for clothing, and creating homes and furniture with. For the everyday person they are vital for the creation of gardens and plant life, while for others...  more


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Techniques of Guatemalan Weaving by Lena Bjerregaard
People that dive into mainstream weaving and even and even people that are familiar with Navaho and other techniques often overlook the Guatemalan looms, symbolism, colors, and patterns. This book by Lena Bjerregaard who studied the mysteries of Guatemalan weaving. We learn how to build and...  more


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The Surface Designer's Handbook: Dyeing, Printing, Painting, and Creating Resists on ...
Beginning with studio practices and safety rules, this information-packed handbook is appropriate for both newcomers and experienced dyers but assumes that readers have a serious interest in textile design. An overview of dyeing starts with fibers and fabrics and discusses all aspects of the...  more


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Designing Your Natural House (Wiley-Vnr) by Charles G. Woods & Malcolm Wells
"Everyone who designs a house should have to memorize the rules in this book … before being allowed to purchase a drafting pencil. Mac and Charles have managed to consolidate most everything they know about residential design with wit, Clarity, and excellent sketches" — David Wright,...  more


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Shells by Leonard Hill
Nature has created an almost infinite variety of life in the sea, and seashells are the prize of this vast environment. Shells reveals the striking patterns and forms that make shells a work of art in their own right, from the extraordinary architectural detail of the chambered nautilus to the...  more


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A Dyer's Manual by Jill Goodwin
Although textiles rarely survive in archaeological contexts, we know that dyeing and weaving were practised in the ancient world. This book is part historical and part experimental as Jill Goodwin, well known for her research into dyeing, imparts her knowledge and experiences with dyeing...  more


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Card Weaving by Candace Crockett
With nothing more than colored yarn and simple cardboard squares, you can produce exquisitely patterned woven bands. Patterns for sturdy belts and camera straps, delicate silk trims and ties, creative wall art, even hefty rugs and mats are included.


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Ayurvedic Herbs: A Clinical Guide to the Healing Plants of Traditional Indian Medicin...
A single-source reference on the most important and best-investigated Ayurvedic herbs Ayurvedic Herbs examines clinical information available on more than 60 Ayurvedic herbs to determine how their use in traditional Indian medicine is supported by modern scientific study. Plants are ...  more


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Mushrooms for Color by Miriam C. Rice
Mushroom dye results are so incredibly and rewarding, numerous further test of ever species have followed over years. This enlarged edition with it's much expanded index, additional alphabetized list, charts, and the accurate drawings of fungi


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The Metaphysical Book of Gems and Crystals by Florence Mégemont
Details the powerful effects of gems as an alternative therapy for physical, psychological, and spiritual healing ? Reveals the physical, healing, and astrological properties of over 70 minerals, along with instructions for maintaining and recharging their powers ? Examines the ?life? energy of...  more


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Pelvic Power for Men and Women: Mind/Body Exercises for Strength, Flexibility, Postur...
Combining scientific principles with movement and imagery exercises that are both effective and fun, this book demonstrates how to create a stronger body by toning the pelvic floor. Focusing on the biomechanics of the pelvic floor, which acts as a support for the inner organs and contains a...  more


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Upholstery: A Complete Course: Revised Edition by David James
“This massive compilation of facts, skills, techniques, designs, and insider advice tells you everything....Set up your own workshop with just a few tools, a staple gun, cloth, and foam cutters. It’s practically enough information to make you a professional...  more


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Practical Jin Shin Jyutsu: Energize Your Body, Mind, and Spirit the Traditional Japan...
A guide to Jin Shin Jyutsu, an ancient Japanese practice that balances the body's energy by using the fingers and hands. It is simple to learn and yet unlocks the natural energy of the mind and body for increased health and happiness.


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The Book of Exercise and Yoga for Those with Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Related Con...
This first-of-a-kind book based on the author’s experience outlines a comprehensive program specifically geared to those with arthritis, fibromyalgia, and related conditions. This book covers a wide range of movement therapies such as range of motion exercises, low to no-impact aerobics,...  more


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Immunizations: The Terrible Risks Your Children Face That Your Doctor Won't Reveal by...
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The Japanese Skincare Revolution: How to Have the Most Beautiful Skin of Your Life--A...
Japanese women are renowned for their beautiful skin, but until now there has been no book in English that reveals the secrets of the typical Japanese beauty routine. The Japanese Skincare Revolution is the first guide for women of all ages and races who want to have beautiful skin like the...  more


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Water for Every Farm: Yeomans Keyline Plan by The late P. A. Yeomans
4th edition of this book since 1993. The first to be published outside Australia. Detailing the principles, techniques and systems for sustainable development of rural and urban landscapes. Keyline methods enable the rapid development of deep biologically fertile soil by converting subsoil...  more


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The Secrets of Sewing Lingerie: Make Your Own Divine Knickers, Bras & Camisoles by Ka...
With just a sewing machine and some inexpensive materials, learn how to make your own truly unique knickers, bras and camisoles. Work your way up from super easy Tie-side pants that can be customised in endless ways, to sewing with silk, tulle and other delicate fabrics. With 25 projects and...  more


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Kwik Sew's Beautiful Lingerie by Kersten Martensson
A Master Pattern is included with the book KWIK SEW's Beautiful Lingerie is for everyone who loves to sew and a necessity for those who want to discover how easy and fun it is to make lingerie. With fancy laces and soft fabrics you can create beautiful lingerie that will not be duplicated. The...  more


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Pattern Cutting for Lingerie, Beachwear and Leisurewear by Ann Haggar
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Bare Essentials: Bras: Construction and Pattern Drafting for Lingerie Design (Volume ...
The Bare Essentials series is an invaluable resource for anyone entering into the field of lingerie design. This volume summarizes the basics of bra design, from sewing and construction to drafting and pattern grading; introducing these subjects in a manageable capacity. Bare Essentials is...  more


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Stitching to Dye in Quilt Art: Colour, Texture and Distortion by C. June Barnes
One of today?s most innovative quilt artists reveals her trademark techniques in published form for the first time?complete with step-by-step exercises. C. June Barnes?s unique method of creating quilts in neutral fabric and then dyeing them has revolutionized quilt art. Similarly, her work on...  more


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Thatch: A Manual for Owners, Surveyors, Architects and Builders by Robert C. West
All practical considerations of owning and working on a thatched roof are covered - how to maintain, how to assess condition and how to effect repairs. Architects and builders will benefit from the information which is becoming increasingly valuable as the thatch makes a comeback today.


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EcoChi: Designing the Human Experience by Debra Duneier
Scientific and mathematical studies dating back to ancient far eastern tradition prove that the space that surrounds us is not easily separated from who we are, how we feel, and each of the life choices we make. Debra Duneier s EcoChi® System is built on a solid foundation of classical feng...  more


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The Nourishing Traditions Cookbook for Children by Suzanne Gross & Sally Fallon M...
With over six hundred thousand copies sold, Nourishing Traditions is a phenomenon that has captured the imagination of America?s health conscious consumers. The Nourishing Traditions Cookbook for Children provides children with the key messages of the parent book?the benefits of eggs, butter,...  more


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The New Complete Book of Self-sufficiency by John Seymour
Make the break, realise the dream and start living "The Good Life!" with John Seymour. The new edition of this enduring classic from the founding father of modern self-sufficiency, John Seymour, is still the key reference to living off the land. Covering all the practicals from ploughing fields...  more


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Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms by Paul Stamets
After years of living in awe of the mysterious fungi known as mushrooms -- chefs, health enthusiasts, and home cooks alike can't get enough of these rich, delicate morsels. With updated production techniques for home and commercial cultivation, detailed growth parameters for 31 mushroom...  more


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Scraps & Shirttails: Reuse, Re-pupose, Recycle! The Art of "Quilting Green" by Bonnie...
Come celebrate the relationship between quilting thrifty and quilting green with well-known scrap quiltmaker Bonnie K. Hunter! Quiltmakers have always known how to reuse, re-purpose and recycle their fabrics to make warm, functional quilts. Today, in our abundant world, being green isn't just...  more


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The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care by Sally Fallon Morell & Thom...
The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care makes the principles of traditional nutrition available to modern parents. The book provides holistic advice for pregnancy and newborn interventions, vaccinations, breastfeeding and child development, as well as a compendium of natural...  more


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Living Well on Practically Nothing: Revised and Updated Edition by Edward H. Romney
Living Well on Practically Nothing: Revised and Updated Edition is for people who need to live on a lot less money. If you have been fired, demoted, retired, divorced, widowed, bankrupted or swindled - or you just want to quit your job and remain financially self-reliant - this book is for you....  more


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Wild Fermentation and Fermentation Workshop with Sandor Ellix Katz: Set by Sandor Ell...
DVD AND BOOK SET:In this exclusive package, experience a complete look at fermentation with both the DVD of one of Sandor Ellix Katz's popular workshops and a copy of Sandor Ellix Katz's Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition, and Craft of Live-Culture Foods, the first cookbook to widely...  more


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Rosemary Gladstar's Family Herbal: A Guide to Living Life with Energy, Health, and Vi...
Considered the mother of modern herbalism in North America, Rosemary Gladstar has inspired an entire generation of herbalists and has been a driving force in herbal education. Now everyone can share in her wisdom and enthusiasm with this practical yet evocative compendium. It offers...  more


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The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It by John Seymour
The Self Sufficient Life and How to Live It is the only book that teaches all the skills needed to live independently in harmony with the land harnessing natural forms of energy, raising crops and keeping livestock, preserving foodstuffs, making beer and wine, basketry, carpentry, weaving, and...  more


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Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals by Robert Tisserand
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Comment added 9/10/16 by Julie:
Megawishers at bottom (books 1-35 fewer than 25 wishers).