Joanne O'Sullivan

Hurricane Katrina sets a teenage girl adrift. But a new life — and the promise of love — emerges in this rich, highly readable debut. Bayou Perdu, a tiny fishing town way, way down in Louisiana, is home to sixteen-year-old Evangeline Riley. She has her best friends, Kendra and Danielle; her wise, beloved Mamere; and back-to-back titles in the under-sixteen fishing rodeo. But, dearest to her heart, she has the peace that only comes when she takes her skiff out to where there is nothing but sky and air and water and wings. It’s a small life, but it is Evangeline’s. And then the storm comes, and everything changes. Amid the chaos and pain and destruction comes Tru — a fellow refugee, a budding bluesman, a balm for Evangeline’s aching heart. Told in a strong, steady voice, with a keen sense of place and a vivid cast of characters, here is a novel that asks compelling questions about class and politics, exile and belonging, and the pain of being cast out of your home. But above all, this remarkable debut tells a gently woven love story, difficult to put down, impossible to forget.

Between Two Skies

Terry Taylor

Rev. ed. of: New napkin folding / Joanne O'Sullivan & Terry Taylor.

Creative Ideas for a Beautiful Table

Elegant Napkin Folding

When the finest china and polished silverware sparkle on a beautiful tablecloth, when a lovely floral centerpiece adds an extra note of grace, when shimmering candles create romance, no ordinary napkin will do. So transform those simple linen squares into something dazzling by following precisely photographed instructions and a few simple folds. A primer of the easiest possible techniques will get you started, and the projects-divided into chapters focusing on elegance, charm, and whimsy-range from the pretty Water Lily to the sweet and appealing Maiden's Cap, from a frilly deco-style fan to the dramatic, origami-like fleur-de-lis. These chic and decorative folded napkins are what every well-dressed table should wear!

Fresh Ideas for a Well-Dressed Table

Victoria: the New Napkin Folding

These chic and decorative folded napkins are what every stylish table will wear. With the precisely photographed instructions found here and a few simple folds, you can transform a simple linen square into something dazzling. A primer of the easiest possible techniques will get you started. Once you’ve mastered those, try the 40 elegant, charming, and whimsical projects. Turn an oversize napkin into a placemat that showcases your plates: it’s almost effortless to complete. From the pretty Water Lily to the sweet and appealing Maiden’s Cap, every motif will enchant you.

Fresh Ideas for a Well-dressed Table

The New Napkin Folding

Children love being on vacation or visiting friends and family--it’s just the boring hours traveling on the plane, train, bus, or automobile that they hate. But even long journeys will fly by with this jam-packed collection of activities. In fact, it will keep kids so busy they won’t even care when they get there! All kinds of puzzles, personality quizzes, brainteasers, writing and drawing prompts, and word and board games entertain a single kid or a large group. The fun goes way beyond the usual: do scavenger hunts for speeding cars, funny signs, and roadside animals. Fold fast-food restaurant napkins into origami creatures. Play World’s Worst and ask your fellow car captives questions like, "What’s the world’s worst way to ballroom dance?” All that’s required is a pencil, pen, or a few markers. With so many great things to do, getting there just might be the best part of the trip!

The Backseat Boredom Buster

I Don't Care If We're There Yet

With the help of this exquisite and instruction-filled guide, anyone can create gorgeous wedding arrangements with ease. It covers all the important points any designer must take into consideration: how to coordinate the flowers with the overall theme of the ceremony; where the arrangements will be needed, from personal boutonnieres to centerpieces at the reception; and how to work with a florist to get the blooms. Floral basics and how-to’s range from important facts on color and composition to suggestions on bouquet shapes and their relation to the dresses. Most important are the various projects to duplicate exactly or use as a springboard, from lovely monochromatic themes to seasonal styles.

Simple & Stylish Arrangements for the Creative Bride

The New Book of Wedding Flowers

Presents ideas to protect the planet by doing simple things such as cutting down on water use, starting a compost bin, and creating litter-free lunches.

101 Ways You Can Help Save the Planet Before You're 12!

A guidebook to a wide variety of creative activities, games, and adventures.

101 Things You Gotta Do Before You're 12!

Paper crafters will warmly welcome this first-of-its kind volume, which presents the richness and variety of a newly popular technique. Whether it’s used in scrapbooks or on handmade cards, for decorative effects or functional bindings, stitched paper is found everywhere these days. The spectacular results are unique and impossible to achieve with just glue or folding. Explore a cornucopia of different papers and threads. Follow the clever tips for preventing delicate papers from tearing and for machine-stitching around curves. Best of all, you can create a beautiful baby mobile; a “family tree” to frame; and a "slipcover” for a bud vase. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

40 Beautiful Projects, from Scrapbook Pages to Chinese Lanterns

Creative Stitching on Paper

Learn to make creative costumes designed just for adults -- everything from a sublime dancing queen to a fierce samurai warrior is included. Also contains directions for how to set the appropriate atmosphere for a halloween party depending on the theme.

A Grown-up's Guide to Creative Costumes, Devilish Decor & Fabulous Festivities

Halloween

Owners looking for the purrfect name for their feline pets willl find hundreds of clever choices here to please even the fussiest pussycat. The names are organised into several helpful sections: A Different Breed of Cat, Glamour Pusses, Great Purrformances, Cari-cat-ures (cartoon and comic book cats), Kitty City, and more. As might be expected, there are 'Duplicats' and 'Triplicats' options for owners of multiple cats. Plus there are amusing drawings on every page as well as informative tips, such as how to train a cat to actually come when he's called!

Purrrfect Names for Your Fabulous Feline

Calling All Cats!

Provides craft ideas for young girls, from purses made from maps to embellished sandals, hip decorations, and earrings.

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