Greetings from Amazon.com Delivers Home and Garden Editors, Stefanie Hargreaves and Perry Atterberry FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * What We're Reading: "ASPCA Complete Guide to Cats," "Restoration Recipes," and "Stickley Style" * Crafting with Martha: It's a good thing! * Buddy, Can You Spare a Liberty Dime? Getting started in coin collecting * Home & Garden Bestsellers: "Tradition with a Twist: Variations on Your Favorite Quilts," "Timberframe," and "American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants" * Home & Garden New in Hardcover: "Christmastime Treats," "Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House," and "Black & Decker: The Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair" WHAT WE'RE READING ****************** "ASPCA Complete Guide to Cats" by James Richards http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0811819299/entertainmentsit An indispensable guide for both the first-time cat owner and seasoned veteran, the "ASPCA Complete Guide to Cats" covers it all. From grooming and veterinary care to feeding and litter-box training, this practical manual addresses every kind of kitty question. "Restoration Recipes" by James Bain Smith and Julia de Bierre http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0811825108/entertainmentsit A fine piece of vintage furniture deserves a fine finish. In "Restoration Recipes," James Bain Smith and Julia de Bierre take you step by step through a multitude of techniques for restoring fine furniture, from fixing wobbly legs to French polishing. "Stickley Style" by David Cathers and Alexander Vertikoff http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0684856034/entertainmentsit During his lifetime, Gustav Stickley was a fanatic crusader for doing away with the frills and fussiness that cluttered Victorian homes. In "Stickley Style," David Cathers and Alexander Vertikoff offer a lush and pictorial tour of the life and work of this innovative designer and manufacturer. CRAFTING WITH MARTHA: IT'S A GOOD THING! **************************************** Both beautiful and practical, Martha Stewart's new book, "Crafts and Keepsakes for the Holidays" is full of expert advice on how to get a jump on the holidays. Check out this latest treat from the master, and peruse a selection of some of our favorite Martha titles. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=entertainmentsit&path=tg/feature/-/14307 BUDDY, CAN YOU SPARE A LIBERTY DIME? ************************************ Numismatics can be a wonderful and rewarding hobby for young and old alike. If you have always wanted to start a coin collection, we've got everything you need to get started, from "A Guidebook of United States Coins" to a complete "United States Coin Collecting Starter Kit." http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=entertainmentsit&path=tg/feature/-/14309 HOME & GARDEN BESTSELLERS ************************* "Tradition with a Twist: Variations on Your Favorite Quilts" by Blanche Young http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1571200029/entertainmentsit Putting a new spin on time-tested quilt methods, this book shows that today's tools and techniques--namely the rotary cutter and cutting mat, which greatly facilitate the strip-piecing approach--can ease the labor intensity of many traditional patterns, yet yield equally beautiful results. "Timberframe" by Tedd Benson http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1561582816/entertainmentsit Tedd Benson divides "Timberframe: The Art and Craft of the Post-and-Beam Home" into four sections--"In the Country," "On the Water," "In the Mountains," and "In Addition"--to reveal how the proud owners of timberframe dwellings strive to make those architectural elements fit their surroundings. "American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants" by Christopher Brickell and Judith Zuk http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0789419432/entertainmentsit Collecting contributions from 100 distinguished horticulturists, the handsome and lavishly illustrated "American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants" is a truly definitive gardening reference. HOME & GARDEN NEW IN HARDCOVER ****************************** "Christmastime Treats" by Sara Perry http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0811824918/entertainmentsit Brimming with fun projects and festive recipes, "Christmastime Treats: Recipes and Crafts for the Whole Family" captures the best of holiday crafting and cooking. "Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House" by Cheryl Mendelson http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/068481465X/entertainmentsit A comprehensive book about the art of housekeeping, Cheryl Mendelson's "Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House" offers expert advice on the meanings as well as the methods of the domestic arts. "Black & Decker: The Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair" by Black & Decker http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0865737533/entertainmentsit Got a problem with your pipes? A gripe with your grout? Pick up a copy of "Black & Decker: The Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair." You'll find solutions to over 300 of the most common home-repair projects in a visually appealing, easy-to-follow format. ****** You'll find more great books, articles, excerpts, and interviews in Amazon.com's Home & Garden section at Home & Garden ******
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