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Geronimo Stilton. Thea Stilton volume 28
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While the Thea sisters are at the excavation site of a dig at Hierapolis, Professor Brenninger unearths a series of priceless and very old figurines, but the Thea Sisters think the discovery may be a scam and investigate.
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Charlie Howard travels the globe writing suspense novels for a living. To supplement his income--and keep his hand in--Charlie has a small side business: stealing for a very discreet clientele on commission. When a mysterious American offers Charlie 20,000 euros to steal two small monkey figurines to match the one he already has, Charlie is suspicious; the job seems too good to be true, and of course, it is. He soon finds the American beaten nearly...
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"Perfect for beginners interested in woodcarving or for experienced carvers looking to try something new, this approachable project guide will show you classic Scandinavian flat-plane techniques to build your skills! Featuring 15 step-by-step projects presented in a beginner-friendly way, this book gives you all the tools you'll need to complete each design with ease, including instructions for roughing out the shape, carving, and painting. From rabbits...
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For carving, scrolling, and woodburning fun, nothing beats these colorful chunky brainteasers. Combine a clever puzzle and a fun playset in one handy box. Inside this book you'll find 10 imaginative projects that are sure to captivate and delight everyone who sees them. Carve or scroll a farm in a barn, dragons in their lair, princesses in a castle, Santas at the North Pole, the Nativity in a manger, and more. Each cute puzzle can be completed in...
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Watch Hollow volume 2
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Having defeated the Garr, a vicious tree monster who lived within the enchanted woods of Watch Hollow, Lucy and Oliver Tinker now have the home they've always dreamed of: Blackford House. Powered by a magical clock and full of curious rooms and improbable knickknacks, Blackford House brims with the promise of new adventures. Yet when a strange governess arrives from England--bringing with her the Kojima twins, Agatha and Algernon--the Tinker children's...
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Find all the information you need to identify and determine the value of your M.I. Hummel® collectibles with The Official M.I. Hummel® Price Guide, officially licensed by ARS AG, Baar/Switzerland, licensor of M.I. Hummel®. This book features:2,000 full-color images. Special showcase of rare drawings by Maria Innocentia Hummel and the figurines they inspired. All your old favorites PLUS the newer "2000 Series" of figurines. Listings arranged by...
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"In Obeah, Race, and Racism, Eugenia O'Neal vividly discusses the tradition of African magic and witchcraft, traces its voyage across the Atlantic and its subsequent evolution on the plantations of the New World, and provides a detailed map of how English writers, poets and dramatists interpreted it for English audiences. The triangular trade in guns and baubles, enslaved Africans, and gold, sugar and cotton was mirrored by a similar intellectual...
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James Opies’ highly popular Collecting Toy Soldiers (1987) was an inspirational book for anyone involved in the hobby. Nearly a quarter of a century on, this is a completely new companion updating the experience for the twenty-first century collector. James now gives the reader the benefit of over thirty years participation as one of the world’s leading authorities on toy soldiers, figures and models, and a lifetime as a collector himself.
Collecting...
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Living with his grandparents gives Johnny Dixon a lot of time to find trouble. Or adventure. Or is it both? In this, the first Johnny Dixon mystery, our young hero hears the spinetingling story of Father Baart, a madman who haunts the town's church. At first, Johnny does not believe in ghosts, but when he takes a scroll and a small Egyptian figurine from the church basement, all that changes. Soon, a mysterious stranger gives him a ring, and Johnny...
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An inside look at kokeshi dolls: from the skilled woodworkers behind their design to their important cultural significance.
Kokeshi are the simple and charming traditional Japanese dolls characterized by their cylindrical shape and lack of arms and legs. Historically made as children's toys in Japan's northern region of Tohoku, they have now become a popular collector's item and have even inspired famous architects and artists.
In this visual guide,...
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Stan Sakai's beloved rabbit samurai has won countless fans over his 35-year history, thanks to a clever blend of thrilling action, heartwarming characters, and a realistic portrayal of Japanese culture. Chibi Usagi brings these fun and thoughtful stories to middle-grade readers as an original graphic novel packed with adorable art and captivating energy.
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Covers the essentials of polymer clay sculpting: the fundamentals of figurative modelling; how to make the tools; how to recreate faces and expressions, torsos, legs, hands and feet, clothing, costumes, paint and fibre plus incredibly realistic butterfly or fairy wings. Topics herein include: selecting clay, making modelling tools, proportioning figures, posing, ethnic and gender subtleties, facial expressions, costumes in clay and finishing touches....
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