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Calgary Public Library

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  • House Jungle

    Turn Your Home Into a Plant-filled Paradise!

    Dornan-Smith, Annie,
    Turn your home into a plant-filled paradise! This book is great for anyone who thinks they have a black thumb with easy-to-follow guidelines and tips.
    BookNorth Adams, Massachusetts : Storey Publishing, 2017, ©2017. — 635. 965 DOR
  • There’s nothing quite like learning more about the place you live. 111 Places in Calgary offers some great ideas for having a staycation adventure!
    BookCologne : Emons, 2020, ©2020. — 917. 12338 ONE 2020
  • Procrastibaking

    100 Recipes for Getting Nothing Done in the Most Delicious Way Possible

    Gardner, Erin,
    So your teachers gave you homework and projects over the Spring Break. Procrastibake instead! Learn how to make delicious confections, everything from Salty Sailor Blondies to Gummy Buddies.
    BookNew York : Atria Books, 2020, ©2020. — 641. 815 GAR
  • The Making It Guide to Crafting

    25 Projects All Inspired by Your Favorite Makers From the Show

    Welker, Liz,
    Learn how to make your own patches, tie-dye your own tote bag, weave a macrame light fixture! This book takes the best projects from the Making It TV and breaks them down into easy to navigate steps.
    BookNew York : Abrams, 2020, ©2020. — 745. 5 WEL
  • Calgary's Best Walks

    [35 Brand New Urban Jaunts and Nature Strolls]

    Beattie, Lori
    This book contains 45 urban paths you can take through the city. There are some great walking maps included, as well as nearby LRT stations, parks, and places to get coffee.
    BookCalgary, Alta. : Fit Frog Books, ©2015. — 796. 5109712338 BEA
  • Monster Book of Manga Drawing

    150 Step-by-step Projects for Beginners

    Okum, David, 1967-
    Eager to draw manga, but sure where to start? This step by step guide covers superhero's, monsters, and fantasy characters.
    BookCincinnati, Ohio : Impact, c2013. — YA 741. 51 OKU
  • Player's Handbook

    Everything a Player Needs to Create Heroic Characters for the World's Greatest Roleplaying Game

    Crawford, Jeremy,
    Have you heard and D&D and what to learn more? This guide covers everything you need to know to get a campaign started.
    BookRenton, Washington : Wizards of the Coast LLC, 2014, ©2014. — 793. 93 CRA
  • Mixed Media Revolution

    Creative Ideas and Techniques for Reusing Your Art

    McElroy, Darlene Olivia
    Reuse, Recycle and Reinvent your art work!
    BookCincinnati, Ohio : North Light Books, c2012. — 740 MCE
  • Nickelodeon Avatar, the Last Airbender

    the Official Cookbook : Recipes From the Four Nations

    Dorsey, Jenny,
    Create and feast on unique recipes from the four kingdoms.
    BookSan Rafael : Inside Editions, 2021, ©2021. — 741. 5 DOR
  • American Sign Language

    a Comprehensive Guide to ASL 1 and 2

    Stewart, David Alan, 1954-
    A comprehensive step by step guide to get you started on your journey to learn a new language.
    BookNew York,: Kaplan, Inc., d/b/a Barron's Educational Series, 2021, ©2021. — 419. 7 STE