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How to make a paper squirrel - 3 ways
Needlework

How to make a paper squirrel - 3 ways

The squirrel assembled from separate parts according to the pattern looks spectacular. It is easy to arrange it on a toilet paper sleeve by gluing the necessary parts of the body. For younger students, we suggest trying to assemble a squirrel from colored paper using the origami technique, invented by Japanese monks. Here you will need such qualities as accuracy, attentiveness and the ability to read step-by-step diagrams

Do-it-yourself computer chair cover: interesting ideas with photos, patterns and workflow
Needlework

Do-it-yourself computer chair cover: interesting ideas with photos, patterns and workflow

Even with the most careful treatment, things wear out over time. The computer chair is no exception. Armrests and seats are especially affected. The upholstery becomes dirty and torn, and now a thing that is still good in terms of functionality becomes unpresentable. However, you should not immediately run to the store for a new one, because you can hide external flaws with a computer chair cover. Even a novice craftswoman can sew such a cape with her own hands

Sewing curtains with your own hands: options, step by step instructions
Needlework

Sewing curtains with your own hands: options, step by step instructions

Curtains are a well-known part of the interior, which not only serves as a decoration for the house, but also has many useful functions. They allow you to hide from the heat in the summer and protect family life from the prying eyes of neighbors

Richard Bandler and John Grinder, "The Structure of Magic"
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Richard Bandler and John Grinder, "The Structure of Magic"

"The structure of magic". A book that has made so much noise that even time is unable to muffle it. Bestseller from psychology. Modern Castaneda. Hogwart incarnation. Genius fraud. Guide for conquerors of the world. Perhaps enough

How to knit a long vest with knitting needles from warm yarn
Needlework

How to knit a long vest with knitting needles from warm yarn

Knitted sweaters and pullovers, without a doubt, can be considered the most comfortable and warm types of clothing. However, the long vest is also in the top of the most requested items

"Lord of Mars": about the author and plot
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"Lord of Mars": about the author and plot

Lord of Mars is one of the novels in the Barsoom series by author Edgar Rice Burroughs. On the pages of the book, the reader is waiting for dangers and incredible adventures in interplanetary space, acquaintance with new races and the search for comrades-in-arms on the path of eternal struggle

Eric Larson, "The Devil in the White City"
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Eric Larson, "The Devil in the White City"

Eric Larson, whose books are always read in one breath and leave a deep imprint in the soul, knows how, like no one else, to revive the pictures of the past or draw the world he created himself. "The Devil in the White City", a thriller based on real events, the main character of which is Dr. Holmes, captures from the very first lines. Holmes is the pseudonym taken by the killer, and his real name is Herman Webster Mudgett. The nickname he later received was Doctor of Torture

Gangster books: list with titles, summary
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Gangster books: list with titles, summary

Books about the mafia and gangsters are of constant interest to readers. The plot of this genre is necessarily associated with dangers, chases, and brutal showdowns of criminal gangs. As a rule, books about gangsters include the life story of heroes who turned from ordinary people into criminals - brutal killers, robbers

"George Danden, or Fooled Husband": summary
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"George Danden, or Fooled Husband": summary

French playwright Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, creator of classical comedy, gained popularity in the 17th century under the pseudonym Molière. He created a genre of everyday comedy, in which plebeian humor and buffoonery were combined with artistry and grace. Moliere is the founder of a special genre - comedy-ballet. Wit, brightness of the image, fantasy make Molière's plays eternal. One of them is the comedy “George Danden, or the Fooled Husband”, a summary of which is set out in this article

Top read books: rating of the best, description and reviews
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Top read books: rating of the best, description and reviews

Reading books for any person is a special process. It allows not only to relax, cheer up, but also prompts reflection, providing an opportunity to learn something new for yourself. All books are unique in their own way. Each of them belongs to a particular genre, tells about unusual situations and characters, and certainly evokes a variety of emotions