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English
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"From #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel comes the gripping story of a woman who loses everything--her husband, her home, her sense of self and safety, and her freedom. Sydney Wells's perfect life with her wealthy, devoted husband vanishes when he dies suddenly in an accident. Widowed at forty-nine, she discovers he has failed to include her in his will. With Andrew's vicious daughters in control of his estate, and no home or money,...
2) Zero history
Author
Series
Blue Ant trilogy volume 3
Language
English
Description
While an ex-singer-turned-journalist unsuccessfully struggles to avoid notice by twisted marketing genius Hubertus Bigend, a talented Russian linguist emerges from rehabilitation amid Bigend's discovery of an anonymous rival on the global market.
Author
Series
Critter club volume 8
Lexile measure
580L
Physical Desc
113 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
While her friends in the Critter Club babysit frogs, second-grader Marion enters a fashion design contest.
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Mending Matters explores sewing on two levels: First, it includes more than 20 hands-on projects that showcase current trends in visible mending that are edgy, modern, and bold--but draw on traditional stitching. It does all this through just four very simple mending techniques: exterior patches, interior patches, slow stitches, darning, and weaving. In addition, the book addresses the way mending leads to a more mindful relationship to fashion and...
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Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
1010L
Physical Desc
32 pages : b color illustrations : c 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In this highly visual title, readers will find out where fashion trends originate, learn about cutting-edge technologies such as digital prints and smart clothing, and discover how to use up-cycling to create original fashion statements. They will also learn about choosing patterns and textiles, and be instructed on how to do design techniques such as basic sewing, beading, and stenciling. The book includes several imaginative Maker projects to inspire...
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Lexile measure
1030L
Language
English
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Presents the life and accomplishments of the fashion designer, from her early life of poverty, to her successes in the Paris fashion world, her collaboration with well-known artists of her day, and the influence of her innovative designs on later fashion.
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English
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While preparing The Hollywood Glamour Exhibition at the Smithsonian, costume conservator Sylvia Early discovers another name beneath a label and unearths the story of Zora Hough, a talented young seamstress who left her poverty-stricken life in 1924 Jazz Age Seattle behind to realize her dreams of becoming a designer.
Author
Pub. Date
2012.
Edition
First Gallery Books hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
312 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"From a bestselling fashion guru--a fascinating, meticulously researched history of Western fashion covering every topic from the history of the high heel to the origin of blue jeans.America's favorite fashion expert, New York Times bestselling author, beloved mentor on Project Runway, and a frequent guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Dr. Oz, The Biggest Loser, and others--Tim Gunn is also the chief creative officer of Liz Claiborne and a former faculty...
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Save your wallet and the planet by repurposing older clothes and secondhand finds into fashionable new looks! In Fashion Upcycling, popular TikTok designer and Project Runway Junior contestant Ysabel Hilado shares her secrets for reinventing old clothing into dazzling new outfits. With several do-it-yourself, beginner-friendly projects and genius tips and tricks, you'll learn to express yourself and reinvent your closet in all-new ways. From dyeing...
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Pub. Date
2019.
Lexile measure
810L
Language
English
Description
Kimi Nakamura loves fashion, and designing clothes, jewelry, and accessories for her friends, but her mother, a professional graphic designer with a long list of clients, wants her to be a serious artist, and is furious when she discovers Kimi has dropped her fine arts class; so Kimi is relieved to be able to visit her normally estranged grandparents in Kyoto during spring break--but what begins as an escape becomes a way to learn about her mother...
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
1 Creating moments of joy (softcover), 1 Dementia in the family (softcover), 1 The house of Elliott (DVD), 1 Healing dulcimer and harp music (CD), 1 Quiltmaker lady (puzzle), 1 Shape shuffle game, 1 sensory button pouch, 3 Sewing images of the past cards, 4 lacing cards with string, 1 memory kit survey : 1 clear plastic container ; 15 x 171/2 x 6 in.
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English
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Description of creating moments of joy: "In this fifth revised and expanded edition, Brackey moves beyond the challenges of Alzheimer's, offering practical advice, and focusing on creating moments of joy--while the patient may forget what was said or done, their feelings will linger on. Beginning with the first section--defining moments--she discusses signs, early stages, and understanding the person. She also switches places and makes the patient...
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English
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Showcasing the music legend's most unforgettable looks from the 1960s until now, this stunningly photographed book displays Dolly Parton's iconic sense of style along with entertaining personal anecdotes that, for the first time, reveal the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion.
15) Borderless
Author
Lexile measure
HL 590L
Language
English
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Description
Caught in the cross hairs of gang violence, seventeen-year-old fashion designer, Maya, and her mother set off on a perilous journey from Guatemala City to the US-Mexico border.
16) Meet Rosetta
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First Edition.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Rosetta likes only one other thing almost as much as her flowers--dresses! When the fairies decide to have a fashion show, they invite Rosetta to design her very own dress. Will she be able to flaunt her fairy flair and win the competition?"--Provided by publisher.
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Edition
Mixed-up mashed-up edition.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 68 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A crossover event begins when Raven checks into the swanky Tipton Hotel while on a business trip with her designer boss. Zack and Cody get into the action when the models for Raven's photoshoot take a detour, and Raven has a spooky premonition about the twins' fate. Meanwhile, Maddie comes up with a plan to get London to wear one of Raven's new dresses. It almost backfires until London finds out that super pop star Hannah Montana wants a Raven original...
Author
Pub. Date
2012.
Lexile measure
460L
Physical Desc
118 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Garden talent and fashion trendsetter Rosetta is thrilled to be asked to design a dress for the fairy fashion show, but when she loses her sense of style, she must ask her less fashionable friends for help.
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (610 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Features host Heidi Klum, co-host Tim Gunn, and a panel of judges, with celebrity guests including Natalie Portman and Brooke Shields, and never-before-seen footage as the next group of wannabe designers takes the stage.
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