Much-recommended by new mothers, this is the only book you'll need for the best baby advice. Now completely revised and updated. Refreshingly honest, openly frank and candidly blunt, this book has been written by a mother (who is also an experienced midwife) for other mothers. It oozes warm fuzzies, exudes realism in every paragraph and is refreshing in its guiltless honesty. Modern first-time mothers are often alone - devoid of once-traditional motherhood knowledge and practical support. Often previously self-confident women find themselves isolated, fumbling over everyday mothering tasks, enduring sleep deprivation, feeling desperately despondent - and aching and leaking everywhere. This book provides supportive, caring advice - one mum to another - while at the same time serving as an encyclopaedic medical reference regarding the mother and baby. Checked thoroughly by medical professionals, this book is a unique blend, like having access to a kind and gentle GP as well as to all the gems of wisdom of years of mothers' coffee groups. This title clearly and compassionately explains the ups as well as the downs which are perfectly normal aspects of giving birth and mothering in today's society.

Babies are adorable, and their crocheted swag should be, too! Blankets, sweaters, booties, hats, toys, and so much more make this book of 40 easy and oh-so-cute baby essentials the only one you'll need for crocheting for the babies in your life. There are patterns for girls and boys, and many that will work for either based on color choices. Sizes from newborn to 12 months will keep baby in style for their first year, and toys and blankets will continue to bring joy for years to come! Kristi Simpson is the author of many crochet design publications, including the popular Sweet & Simple Baby Crochet. By using a mix of stitches creatively, she designs patterns that are accessible for beginners and interesting for more advanced crocheters. Known for her fresh and modern style, Kristi's patterns have been published in magazines, books, catalogs, and online venues.

In this all-crochet addition to the One-Skein Wonders® series, Edie Eckman and Judith Durant offer 101 exciting crochet projects — including jewelry, scarves, bags, hats, dresses, and home decor items — that each use just one skein of yarn. With projects organized by yarn type and weight, you’ll be crocheting lacy shrugs for the springtime and heavy-duty beanies for the snowy winter months. Whatever your experience level, you’re sure to find a delightfully portable project that suits your individual style.

Presents one hundred lace knitting projects, providing instructions for making such items as hats, scarves, shawls, stoles, socks, gloves, and cuffs.

A fictional story based on mysteries of the afterlife, ascended masters, life after death, absence of time and all things in between. A beautiful meadow in a clearing in the woods. An ugly pit of darkness and fear. What mysteries do they hold? Young Eva Carson faces these questions in a long summer in May, visiting her grandparents' cabin on the majestic Grand Mesa in Colorado. Her reality is questioned when she is confronted by numerous unexplained phenomena embarking upon her stable life. Soon she is engulfed in a torrent of mysteries and struggling for a sanity she believed she already possessed. All is chaos when she soon discovers life is a massive question mark of fear, but all questions are answered at one time or another.

Full of simple, adorable crochet projects, this is the perfect guide to making handmade gifts for a baby shower or birthday. With 55 inspiring patterns to choose from, this collection includes a christening set, a hooded gown, essentials for meal and bedtime, a bath set, a nursing pillow, fun hats, and booties. Gift basket ideas are also included, such as patterned blankets with matching hats. These handcrafted items will remain precious mementos even after baby has outgrown them.

Includes abstract of the Proceedings of the county agricultural societies.