Rebecca Burgess

Courtney White

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Maine

Growing a Movement of Farmers, Fashion Activists, and Makers for a New Textile Economy

A new "farm-to-closet" vision for the clothes we wear--by a leader in the movement for local textile economies

There is a major disconnect between what we wear and our knowledge of its impact on land, air, water, labor, and human health. Even those who value access to safe, local, nutritious food have largely overlooked the production of fiber, dyes, and the chemistry that forms the backbone of modern textile production. While humans are 100 percent reliant on their second skin, it's common to think little about the biological and human cultural context from which our clothing derives.

Almost a decade ago, weaver and natural dyer Rebecca Burgess developed a project focused on wearing clothing made from fiber grown, woven, and sewn within her bioregion of North Central California. As she began to network with ranchers, farmers, and artisans, she discovered that even in her home community there was ample raw material being grown to support a new regional textile economy with deep roots in climate change prevention and soil restoration. A vision for the future came into focus, combining right livelihoods and a textile system based on economic justice and soil carbon enhancing practices. Burgess saw that we could create viable supply chains of clothing that could become the new standard in a world looking to solve the climate crisis.

In Fibershed readers will learn how natural plant dyes and fibers such as wool, cotton, hemp, and flax can be grown and processed as part of a scalable, restorative agricultural system. They will also learn about milling and other technical systems needed to make regional textile production possible. Fibershed is a resource for fiber farmers, ranchers, contract grazers, weavers, knitters, slow-fashion entrepreneurs, soil activists, and conscious consumers who want to join or create their own fibershed and topple outdated and toxic systems of exploitation..

Fibershed

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Kirsten K. Shockey

How to Ferment 60 Delicious Varieties, Including Carrot-Ginger, Beet, Brown Banana, Pineapple, Corncob, Honey, and Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has a long history as a folk remedy for a variety of health conditions and, as a result, has achieved something akin to cult status among natural health enthusiasts. But many people don’t realize that there is a whole world of options beyond store-bought ACV or distilled white vinegar. In fact, vinegar can be made from anything with fermentable sugar, whether leftover juicing pulp or brown bananas, wildflowers or beer. With her in-depth guide, Kirsten K. Shockey takes readers on a deep dive into the wide-ranging possibilities alive in this ancient condiment, health tonic, and global kitchen staple. In-depth coverage of the science of vinegar and the basics of equipment, brewing, bottling, and aging gives readers the foundational skills and knowledge for fermenting their own vinegar. Then the real journey begins, as the book delves into the many methods and ingredients for making vinegars, from apple cider to red wine to rice to aged balsamic. Along the way, Shockey shares insights into vinegar-making traditions around the world and her own recipes for making vinegar tonics, infused vinegars, and oxymels.

Homebrewed Vinegar

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Leah Penniman

Karen Washington

Soul Fire Farm's Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land

In 1920, 14 percent of all land-owning US farmers were black. Today less than 2 percent of farms are controlled by black people--a loss of over 14 million acres and the result of discrimination and dispossession. While farm management is among the whitest of professions, farm labor is predominantly brown and exploited, and people of color disproportionately live in "food apartheid" neighborhoods and suffer from diet-related illness. The system is built on stolen land and stolen labor and needs a redesign. Farming While Black is the first comprehensive "how to" guide for aspiring African-heritage growers to reclaim their dignity as agriculturists and for all farmers to understand the distinct, technical contributions of African-heritage people to sustainable agriculture. At Soul Fire Farm, author Leah Penniman co-created the Black and Latinx Farmers Immersion (BLFI) program as a container for new farmers to share growing skills in a culturally relevant and supportive environment led by people of color. Farming While Black organizes and expands upon the curriculum of the BLFI to provide readers with a concise guide to all aspects of small-scale farming, from business planning to preserving the harvest. Throughout the chapters Penniman uplifts the wisdom of the African diasporic farmers and activists whose work informs the techniques described--from whole farm planning, soil fertility, seed selection, and agroecology, to using whole foods in culturally appropriate recipes, sharing stories of ancestors, and tools for healing from the trauma associated with slavery and economic exploitation on the land. Woven throughout the book is the story of Soul Fire Farm, a national leader in the food justice movement. The technical information is designed for farmers and gardeners with beginning to intermediate experience. For those with more experience, the book provides a fresh lens on practices that may have been taken for granted as ahistorical or strictly European. Black ancestors and contemporaries have always been leaders--and continue to lead--in the sustainable agriculture and food justice movements. It is time for all of us to listen.

Farming While Black

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Raleigh Briggs

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Sustainably and Affordably Preserving What We Love

A spiritual sequel to Briggs' DIY handbook Make Your Place, this is a practical guide to prolonging the lifespan of beloved clothes, household objects and even the garden harvest. Packed with useful tips for mending clothes, drying herbs and meat, creating a more sustainable house, preserving a garden's harvest and many more ways to save money, become more self-sufficient and express creativity every day.

Make It Last

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K. Ruby Blume

How to Succeed at Making Dairy and Nut Cheeses at Home

The only book with dairy and vegan options, this do-it-yourself handbook introduces and instructs readers on the essential concepts, necessary equipment, and key ingredients to make delicious cheese at home that everyone can succeed at easily. Beginning with the basics of cheesemaking and a discussion on the ethics of cheese and proper sanitization techniques, the book then covers a wide rage of homemade cheese options, from international favorites such queso fresco and mozzarella to soft and hard classics such as blue cheese, ricotta, and brie. More then just a roadmap to making cheese, this book also provides readers with numerous dairy projects to try their hand at, include yogurt, sour cream, cream cheese, buttermilk, and milk shakes. With clear instructions, humorous stories, dozens of recipes as well as information on running a small home goat dairy and nondairy cheese recipes, Everyday Cheesemaking is a must read for anyone wanting to get started and impress their friends and family with delicious homemade cheese.

Everyday Cheesemaking

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Katie Guinn

Diverse faces of beauty and empowerment This meditative, art-filled adult coloring book is inspired by the beauty of women and gender fluid people who savor the qualities of the marijuana plant. They are empowered, intelligent, motivated humans who pay no mind to judgment, for they're making their mark in this world no matter their color, shape, size, age, or gender. You'll enjoy coloring these highly detailed and varied pages, with tattoos, patterned garb, shape-filled backgrounds, marijuana bouquets, and gorgeous faces. While you color, partake in the transcendental qualities of weed and contemplate what empowerment means to you. Contains over 60 babes on single-sided and perforated pages that you can tear out and share.

Stoner Babes Coloring Book

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Eric Prum

Josh Williams

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Host is a contemporary guide to eating, drinking and entertaining from W&P Design co-founders Eric Prum and Josh Williams. From intimate weeknight dinners to festive large-scale gatherings, Eric and Josh show how to be a better host with inspired-yet-approachable recipes and advice for creating delicious meals and unforgettable experiences all with an eye towards how people eat and drink in today's urban centers.

Host

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Nikki McClure

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Known for art that celebrates the virtues of community, hard work, and living gently on the planet, Nikki McClure here explores a topic close to her heart: the farmers market. Alternating between story and fact, this lovingly crafted picture book follows a mother and son to the weekly market. As they check off items on their shopping list, the reader learns how each particular food was grown or produced, from its earliest stages to how it ended up at the market. To Market, to Market is a timely book that shines awareness on the skill that goes into making good food.

Praise for To Market, to Market:
STARRED REVIEW
"These soulful images never feel static - an amazing feat for such a deliberate, painstaking medium." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

AWARD:
WINNER: 2012 Washington State Book Award, Children's Picture Books

To Market, to Market

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Sarah Simon

Paige Tate & Co.

A Floral Coloring Book with Succulents and Flowers

Slow down and let your imagination take root as you explore a new world of flowers and gardens and bring them to life with color! Artist Sarah Simon, of @themintgardener, weaves a beautiful floral theme through the pages using her favorite illustrated character, Florence the "Plant Lady." Follow along as the Plant Lady guides you on a creative journey to savor the sweet moments of nature. Wander from scenes of a book nook filled with plants to a hiking trail in the Pacific Northwest and explore gardens filled with everything from sunflowers to artichokes. If you love flowers, plants, and pausing to appreciate the beauty and wonder of the natural world, then you'll enjoy getting creative with The Plant Lady! The Plant Lady features: Over 80 illustrated pages featuring beautiful blooms, bouquets, plants, leaves, and more Images printed on thick, premium quality paper--ideal for all kinds of coloring tools Perforated, removable pages--frame your art after you've finished coloring! A beautiful cover that will look perfect on your bookshelf or coffee table

The Plant Lady

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Madrone Stewart

Growing Mindful Medicine in Your Own Backyard

"An experienced cannabis farmer, feminist, and zen practitioner teaches you to grow up to six plants to yield a professional-grade crop of legal, medicinal weed"--Provided by publisher.

Feminist Weed Farmer

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Sandor Ellix Katz

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Cultural Manipulation

A classic beginner's guide to basic home fermentation of just about anything, Basic Fermentation is a great resource by one of the world's foremost experts on the topic. Includes easy to read and inspiring instructions to get you started making anything fermentable, from bread to cheese to yogurt to kimchi to miso to injera to beer to even chocolate-in the comfort of your own home. Who knew making tasty, healthy, interesting food could be so easy?

Basic Fermentation

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Meadow Shadowhawk

Room by Room Remedies for Nontoxic Living

Looking to detox your home without the use of harsh chemicals, overly processed cleaning products, or by any other questionable means? Meadow Shadowhawk will help you through the process, with well-researched advice about topics like making your own cleaning products, selecting paint, choosing a vacuum cleaner, and even replacing furniture and insulation. Includes recipes for creating your own versions of everyday items, tips on what to buy (and what to avoid!), and what the facts are about various things. This book is a guide to overhauling your home to make it safer and more comfortable for yourself, your family, and your pets. Here's to living a happier, healthier life!

Detox Your Place

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Anna Joyce

A Modern Guide to Dyeing in Brilliant Color for You and Your Home

Hand Dyed is a modern introduction to indigo and fiber-reactive dye that every crafter should have. Exploring traditional techniques like shibori and offering a fresh take on tie-dye, this comprehensive how-to guide provides everything you need to know to create more than twenty-five masterpieces for the home and wardrobe that you will want to wear, live with, and, most important, make by hand.

Hand Dyed

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Ruby McConnell

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Explore the Outdoors in Your Backyard

Get outside, explore, and learn Take this journal out to the backyard or a city park, or bring it along on a family camping trip or to summer camp for fun indoors and out This interactive field journal and activity book for girls focuses on the outdoors, nature and science, and is organized by season, with lots of room for creativity. Includes: - Fun pastimes that teach outdoor concepts: word searches, "Mad Libs" type games - Outdoor activities: packing lists, scavenger hunts, sketching - Journaling pages: open-ended questions, poetry prompts, lists - Logs: weather logs, creature, bird and bug counts, field notes The goals of the journal are to encourage girls' love for the environment, to inspire girls to protect animals and nature, to get girls engaged with STEM, and to empower girls to feel comfortable and competent outdoors.

My Nature Journal and Activity Book

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Sonya Philip

How to Make and Modify Clothes to Wear Every Day

An in-depth guide to sewing simple garments--with four full-size patterns and all the tricks of alteration and embellishment explained so that you can make a wardrobe all your own. Maybe you learned to sew in school and have a sewing machine, but it hasn't seen the outside of the closet since your last move. Or maybe you are completely new to the craft, with a lot of enthusiasm, but no idea how to thread your machine. No matter where you're coming from in terms of experience, this sewing workbook offers four basic patterns--two tops, a skirt, and a pair of pants--that empower you to express your personal style and make clothes that are comfortable for your body type. After explaining the basic concepts of sewing and construction, 100 Acts of Sewing designer Sonya Philip then provides suggestions for mixing the basic patterns together to create new garment iterations as you gain confidence--structural adjustments such as full bust, no bust, long torso, big, small, etc., as well as a range of possible alterations and embellishments including sleeves, pockets, hems, and more! Going beyond simple pattern instructions, this book will make sewing garments accessible for every body type--each pattern comes in sizes ranging from XS to 5X. With inspiring essays on Sonya's sewing philosophy that speak to the slow and ethical fashion movement, this will be the go-to guide for all aspirational and seasoned sewists.

The Act of Sewing

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Christine Chitnis

A Journey Through Colors, Textiles, and the Vibrancy of Rajasthan

It's the trip of a lifetime--a textile-based tour of colorful Rajasthan, India featuring more than 200 lush photographs depicting everday life in one of the most vibrant regions in the world.

It's the trip of a lifetime-a textile-based tour of colorful Rajasthan, India featuring more than 200 lush photographs depicting everyday life in one of the most vibrant regions in the world.

"Get lost in the beauty of the photographs inPatterns of India,a striking journey through the colorful Indian state of Rajasthan."-BuzzFeed

Patterns of India is a visual experience that offers intimate insights into the diverse and richly hued Western Indian culture. Color is the thread that binds the vast country together, defining every aspect of life from religion and politics to food and dress. Organized by the five dominant colors royal blue, sandstone, marigold, ivory, and rose, this book explores how deeply color and pattern exist in a symbiotic relationship and are woven into every part of the culture. For instance, the fuchsia found in the draping fabric of a sari is matched by the vibrant chains of roses offered at temple, and the burnt orange spices in the marketplaces are reflected in the henna tattoos given to brides and wedding guests. While every color is imbued with meaning, it is often within the details of patterns that the full story comes to light.

Photographer and writer Christine Chitnis spent over a decade traveling through, getting to know, and falling in love with the intricate patterns of everyday Rajasthani life. With history and culture-based essays woven throughout the more than 200 stunning photographs of architecture, markets, cuisine, art, textiles, and everyday goings-on, Patterns of India captures the beauty and essence of this unique part of the world.

Patterns of India

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Erin Benzakein

Chris Benzakein

Designing Gorgeous Arrangements for Every Season (Flower Arranging Book, Bouquet and Floral Design Book)

From star flower farmer and bestselling author of Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden, Erin Benzakein comes this gorgeous and comprehensive guide to enhancing every occasion with floral beauty. With hundreds of stunning photographs and an inviting narrative style, this book offers approachable tips for caring for and arranging cut flowers, plus how-tos for designing more than 25 seasonal arrangements - including magnificent centrepieces, infinitely giftable posies, festive wreathes, and breathtaking bridal bouquets. Plus, an A- Z flower guide provides photos and care tips for more than 200 varieties, making it easy to identify and use a wide range of beautiful ingredients. Strikingly beautiful and full of authoritative advice, this book is an invitation to live a flower-filled life and the perfect gift for anyone who loves flowers.

Floret Farm's a Year in Flowers

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Recipes, Techniques, and Traditions from Around the World

From James Beard Award winner and New York Times-bestselling author of The Art of Fermentation: the recipes, processes, cultural traditions, and stories from around the globe that inspire Sandor Katz and his life's work--a cookbook destined to become a modern classic essential for every home chef.

"Sandor's life of curiosity-filled travel and exploration elicits a sense of wonder as tastes, sights, and smells leap off the pages to ignite your imagination."--David Zilber, chef, fermenter, food scientist, and coauthor of The Noma Guide to Fermentation

"Sandor Katz transposes his obsession with one of mankind's foundational culinary processes into a cookbook-cum-travelogue."--The New York Times

"There is perhaps nobody more broadly knowledgeable and contagiously curious about the world's fermentation traditions than the effervescent Sandor Katz."--Civil Eats 

"It's a fantastic read for anyone."--Food52

For the past two decades, fermentation expert and bestselling author Sandor Katz has traveled the world, both teaching and learning about the many fascinating and delicious techniques for fermenting foods. Wherever he's gone, he has gleaned valuable insights into the cultures and traditions of local and indigenous peoples, whether they make familiar ferments like sauerkraut or less common preparations like natto and koji.

In his latest book, Sandor Katz's Fermentation Journeys, Katz takes readers along with him to revisit these special places, people, and foods.

This cookbook goes far beyond mere general instructions and explores the transformative process of fermentation through:

 * Detailed descriptions of traditional fermentation techniques
 * Celebrating local customs and ceremonies that surround particular ferments
 * Profiles of the farmers, business owners, and experimenters Katz has met on his journeys

 

It contains over 60 recipes for global ferments, including:

 * Chicha de jora (Ecuador)
 * Misa Ono's Shio-koji, or salt koji (Japan)
 * Doubanjiang (China)
 * Efo riro spinach stew (Nigeria)
 * Whole sour cabbages (Croatia)
 * Chucula hot chocolate (Colombia)

 

Sandor Katz's Fermentation Journeys reminds us that the magical power of fermentation belongs to everyone, everywhere. Perfect for adventurous foodies, armchair travelers, and fermentation fanatics who have followed Katz's work through the years--from Wild Fermentation to The Art of Fermentation to Fermentation as Metaphor--this book reflects the enduring passion and accumulated wisdom of this unique man, who is arguably the world's most experienced and respected advocate of all things fermented.

"The Godfather of the Fermentation Revival . . . [Katz is] a globe-trotting mascot for the power of bacteria and yeast to create delicious food."--GQ

"This international romp is funky in the best of ways."--Publishers Weekly

"Fascinating and full of delicious stuff. . . . I'm psyched to cook from this book."--Francis Lam, The Splendid Table

"[Katz is] rock in the fermentation world and a true inspiration of mine . . . making fermentation approachable and fun (as it should be)."--Brad Leone, Bon Appétit

More Praise for Sandor Katz:

"His teachings and writings on fermentation have changed lives around the world."--BBC

"The fermentation movement's guru."--USA Today

"A fermentation master."--The Wall Street Journal

Sandor Katz's Fermentation Journeys

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DeBrosse

Patterns and Designs for the Minimalist Maker

A comprehensive guide for beginning and experienced crocheters alike, Modern Crochet elevates the craft for a new generation of makers. Learn how to choose proper tools, understand all things yarn, proficiently read a pattern, and autonomously complete any crochet project. This definitive resource for contemporary crochet includes: 16 ORIGINAL PATTERNS Basket - Coaster - Wall Hanging - Infinity Scarf - Bobble Pillow - Faux Fur Cowl - Velvet Scrunchie - Oversized Throws - and more! ($80 value alone) EXTENSIVE TEACHING & SUPPORT 150+ Step-by-Step Photos - 25+ Video Tutorials - Corresponding Online Resource Library with Materials and Support REFERENCE CHARTS Complete Crochet Abbreviation Legend - US Hook Sizes 15+ STITCHES & TECHNIQUES Magic Ring - Short Rows - Standing Stitch - Joined Turned Rounds - Continuous Rounds - Joined Rounds - Chain - Slip Knot - Whip Stitch - Slip Stitch - Single Crochet - Double Crochet - Half Double Crochet - Herringbone Half Double Crochet - Treble Crochet - Bobble Stitch

Modern Crochet

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Stephanie Sliwinski

An Adult Coloring Book with Colorable Quilt Block Patterns and Removable Pages

Relax and dive into the colorful world of quilting with this modern quilting coloring book from Moda Fabrics designer Stephanie Sliwinski (@fancythatdesignhouse) Featuring an array of unique quilt blocks and modern patterns to inspire your crafting, the Modern Quilting Coloring Book is the perfect gift for any quilter or coloring enthusiast. Features include: • 40 unique coloring pages • Printed on thick, premium-quality paper • Perforated edges for easy removal and framing • Beautiful coffee table book With 40 coloring pages, Modern Quilting Coloring Book provides hours of stress-relieving fun and encourages you to fill each page with your own personal creative expression.

Modern Quilting Coloring Book

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Andrea Pippins

For fans of I Am Enough, The Day You Begin, and The Wonderful Things You Will Be, here is a poignant picture book about how family and community help shape the wonderful people our children become. My child, my little one, Who will you be when you are grown? There's loving kindness in your eyes, like your daddy's and boldness in your heart, like your grandma's. Will you be like them? So begins this loving picture book about a mama who wonders who her child will grow up to be. Will her little one be curious like Grandpa and adventurous like Auntie Amina? Compassionate like Amy and joyful like cousin Curlena? Moving from family members to the wider community, she muses about which attributes her child will possess. A perfect gift for a baby shower, birthday, or graduation. Who Will You Be? features gorgeous artwork and gentle words that celebrate childhood and is an ode to the power of our village--and a reminder that every child is uniquely wonderful.

Who Will You Be?

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Carole Lindstrom

Winner of the 2021 Caldecott Medal
#1 New York Times Bestseller

Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth's water from harm and corruption--a bold and lyrical picture book written by Carole Lindstrom and vibrantly illustrated by Michaela Goade.

Water is the first medicine.
It affects and connects us all . . .

When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth
And poison her people's water, one young water protector
Takes a stand to defend Earth's most sacred resource.

We Are Water Protectors

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Jenna Woginrich

Watch Chicks Grow from Hatchlings to Hens

With delightful photographs, Jenna Woginrich chronicles the life journey of three chickens (Amelia, Honey, and Tilda) from fluffy, newly hatched bundles to grown hens laying eggs of their own. Following their progress from day to day and week to week, you'll learn everything you need to know to be successful in raising and keeping a happy, healthy flock. Topics covered include understanding chicken behavior; housing and feeding requirements; hygiene and basic health care. Both entertaining and educational, this highly accessible book provides just the right amount of information to get started and enjoy the pleasures of keeping backyard chickens. 

An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Keeping Backyard Chickens

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Farming While Black

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Make It Last

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Everyday Cheesemaking

Katie Guinn

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Eric Prum; Josh Williams

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Nikki McClure

To Market, to Market

Sarah Simon; Paige Tate & Co.

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Madrone Stewart

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Basic Fermentation

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Detox Your Place

Anna Joyce

Hand Dyed

Ruby McConnell

My Nature Journal and Activity Book

Kirsten K. Shockey

Homebrewed Vinegar

Sonya Philip

The Act of Sewing

Christine Chitnis

Patterns of India

Erin Benzakein; Chris Benzakein

Floret Farm's a Year in Flowers

Sandor Ellix Katz

Sandor Katz's Fermentation Journeys

DeBrosse; Paige Tate & Co.

Modern Crochet

Stephanie Sliwinski

Modern Quilting Coloring Book

Andrea Pippins

Who Will You Be?

Carole Lindstrom

We Are Water Protectors

Jenna Woginrich

An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Keeping Backyard Chickens

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