Books in the First Time series

How will I know what to do? Will they be friendly? Will I enjoy it? Reading Nursery with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more!

What will happen? Will it hurt? Will you stay with me? Reading Dentist with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more! Young children's lives are full of new experiences and these books help make them less scary.

There's a FIRST TIME for everything! Young children's lives are full of new experiences, and these books help make these enjoyable and rewarding.

How will they help? Will it hurt them? How will they carry him? Reading Vet with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more! Young children's lives are full of new experiences and these books help make them less scary.

How long will I be there? Will I stay the night? Who will look after me? Reading Hospital with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more! Young children's lives are full of new experiences and these books help make them less scary.

Learning how to embroider and cross stitch has never been simpler! Like having a personal instructor at your side, this beginner's guide teaches everything you need to know about a variety of hand stitching techniques. This beginner's guide, by embroidery professional Linda Wyszynski, uses easy-to-follow, photo-illustrated instruction to teach you the basics of classic embroidery, crewel, and cross-stitch techniques. In no time, you can use these methods to create beautiful, personalized designs. After a review of equipment and supplies, fabrics, threads, patterns, and stitching basics, jump right in with these step-by-step projects:Creative embroidery Embroidered Jacket Collar and Embellished Pillow CaseCrewel Paisleys and Pearls Pillow and Touch of Gold Fedora HatCross-Stitch Violet Blossoms Candle Band and Springtime Journal There's a first time for everything. Enjoy the journey and achieve success with First Time Embroidery and Cross-Stitch. Each book in the First Time series distills how-to guidance and advice from an expert on a specific topic into targeted step-by-step instruction geared toward the absolute beginner.

This indispensable beekeeping referencepacked with helpful diagrams, color photos, and easy-to-follow yet thorough instructiongently guides you through setting up and caring for your first colonies. Are you an absolute beginner when it comes to keeping bees? With First Time Beekeeping, help is at hand. Featuring the sage advice of Bee Culture editor emeritus and best-selling author of The Backyard Beekeeper Kim Flottum, this is your step-by-step guide to healthy, happy, and productive hives. This complete resource features expert beginner advice for: Setting up and caring for your own coloniesSelecting the best location to place your new bee colonies for their safety and yoursThe most practical and nontoxic ways to care for your beesHarvesting the products of a beehive and collecting and using honeyBee problems and treatments By following this advice, your colony or two of honey bees can pollinate the vegetables in your garden; produce wonderful honey and other beneficial products; and help your local ecosystem thrive. What could be sweeter? Each book in the First Time series distills how-to guidance and advice from an expert on a specific topic into targeted step-by-step instruction geared toward the absolute beginner.