Benbrook Public Library

"The Egyptians held that all the gods possessed a mystical force called heka. They believed it could be employed to solve problems or to protect, as well as harm, people. The ancient Egyptians took magic quite seriously and looked at it as an integral component of both nature and their relationship with the gods"--

Overview: A manual that offers seamstresses the Right Stitch. From first threading a needle to the final completed project, The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Sewing provides readers with a "learn- as-you-go" method that helps build sewing skills both by hand and by machine. Each chapter has a practice project for readers to apply their newly acquired skills to completing; Includes dozens of easy-to-understand visual aid line drawings and photographs;...

Shows how to grow simple fruits and vegetables quickly, featuring a list of the best plants to buy for every situation.

"Learn to diagnose and treat every kind of common plant problem, from tulip fire to blossom wilt to leaf scorch."--P. [4] of cover.

This guide discusses American history from prehistory through 2006, including brief biographical sketches of historical figures and events from popular culture.

This manual outlines key photography techniques and includes a series of projects designed to develop and refine skills.

This guide includes more explanatory graphs, illustrations and double the number of practice problems covering variations of standard problems that will assist students with their calculus courses.

Even before the spread of Christianity throughout Europe, individuals began to demand a systematic way to view the world and a way to substitute order for chaos. This volume introduces readers to the figures instrumental in implementing this refined way of thinking and also examines the effect of these thinkers on the major religions of the time, namely, Judaism and Christianity.

Crafters and craft lovers around the globe find common ground on Etsy. Learn the secrets of success on this one-of-a-kind marketplace! This guide gives you everything you need to know to make your crafts get notices, so you can make money.

Recent novels and films about the ancient society of Freemasons have increased interest and raised a lot of misconceptions about this mysterious fraternity. This guide gives you everything you need to know, from its beginnings to how it is organized and operates today.