How did a couple of quirky siblings from suburban Pittsburgh end up as the king and queen of eclectic-design chic with their own HGTV show? They never let fear get in the way of a great idea. Leanne and Steve Ford share their secrets for how to turn dreams into reality.
Leanne and Steve were middle-class kids growing up in Pittsburgh in the 80s and 90s. There was nothing particularly glamorous or unusual about their lives as kids. Leanne was a shy, stubborn child who lived a rich life in her own imagination. Steve was outdoorsy and offbeat and was bullied mercilessly at school for being different. Their parents, grounded in faith and always encouraging of both creativity and hard work, gave them the confidence and the encouragement they needed to pursue the often difficult creative life. Leanne’s slogan as a child was, “My name is Leanne. If I want to, I can.”
Leanne studied clothing design and pulled gigs at fashion houses in New York and as a stylist to country music stars in Nashville before she found her true passion: interior design. Steve threw himself into kayaking and snowboarding and opening his own men’s clothing store in Pittsburgh. And then their individual passions converged when Leanne asked Steve to help renovate her bathroom. There was magic in their collaboration, and they began renovating for clients in Pittsburgh—creating unique, authentic spaces that manage to feel both chic and completely obtainable—before catching the eye of producers at HGTV.
Leanne and Steve share the details of their journey, including the beliefs that have inspired them and the experiences that have challenged them along the way.

Work in Progress: Unconventional Thoughts on Designing an Extraordinary Life

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Thomas Nelson

Now available in trade paper! How did a couple of quirky siblings from suburban Pittsburgh end up as the king and queen of eclectic-design chic with their own HGTV show They never let fear get in the way of a great idea. Leanne and Steve Ford share their secrets for how to turn dreams into reality. Leanne and Steve were middle-class kids growing up in Pittsburgh in the 80s and 90s. There was nothing particularly glamorous or unusual about their lives as kids. Leanne was a shy, stubborn child who lived a rich life in her own imagination. Steve was outdoorsy and offbeat and was bullied mercilessly at school for being different. Their parents, grounded in faith and always encouraging of both creativity and hard work, gave them the confidence and the encouragement they needed to pursue the often difficult creative life. Leanne's slogan as a child was, "My name is Leanne. If I want to, I can." Leanne studied clothing design and pulled gigs at fashion houses in New York and as a stylist to country music stars in Nashville before she found her true passion: interior design. Steve threw himself into kayaking and snowboarding and opening his own men's clothing store in Pittsburgh. And then their individual passions converged when Leanne asked Steve to help renovate her bathroom. There was magic in their collaboration, and they began renovating for clients in Pittsburgh--creating unique, authentic spaces that manage to feel both chic and completely obtainable--before catching the eye of producers at HGTV. Leanne and Steve share the details of their journey, including the beliefs that have inspired them and the experiences that have challenged them along the way.

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Arrl Operating Manual (Radio Amateur's Library, No 71)

Amer Radio Relay League

Get on the Air from Anywhere! Remote Operating for Amateur Radio guides you through the process of establishing your own Internet-controlled station. You ll learn the basics of how the Internet works, how home networks operate and how to interconnect Amateur Radio hardware and software for remote Internet control. You ll find station diagrams, software tips and much more. This book also addresses the legal aspects of remote station control, as well as the unique issues of remote operating as it applies to activities such as DXing and contesting. With more than 100 pages of solid, practical advice, Remote Operating for Amateur Radio is your guide to getting back on the air with the station of your dreams even if you live in an apartment!

Remote Operating for Amateur Radio: Ham Radio, the Internet and Remote Station Control

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio

ARRL s HF Digital Handbook is your guide to understanding the most active HF digital communication modes in use today. There is something here for every radio operator beginners and more advanced operators alike. And, as this technology rapidly advances, your increased understanding of digital communication techniques will make certain that you stay in the race as new modes and methods unfold. This fourth edition book includes expanded station setup information, discussion of PSKMail and other varieties of PSK, new content on Olivia, DominoEX, HF digital voice and image modes, and Automatic Link Establishment. Just getting started? All it takes is your sound-card-equipped computer and your HF transceiver. ARRL s HF Digital Handbook will guide you through the rest! Contents: Assembling Your HF Digital Station RTTY PSK31 PACTOR Winlink 2000 Clover Hellschreiber MFSK G-TOR, MT-63, Throb, Olivia and DominoEX HF Digital Contesting HF Digital Voice and Image Automatic Link Establishment ...and much more!

ARRL's HF Digital Handbook

Today's Amateur Radio operators are using digital radio applications for fun, technical achievement, and public service. And it s no wonder. Getting started often requires little more than a VHF radio and a computer. Without complicated owners manual jargon ARRL s VHF Digital Handbook presents the material through a unique how-to approach and friendly, conversational style. Readers will understand how to setup and operate their equipment and software, and make the best use of their VHF digital station. Contents: Packet Radio Fundamentals: All the basics including TNCs, operating commands, and networks (such as DX Packetcluster). APRS The Automatic Position Reporting System: Track moving objects on maps (other stations, public service vehicles, marathon runners, etc.). Connect your own GPS receiver and transmit your location even as you re moving! D-STAR: Enjoy high-speed digital voice and data on the growing network of D-STAR repeaters. High Speed Multimedia: Discover how you can set up your own wireless Amateur Radio data network by modifying over-the-counter gear such as routers and access points. It s ham WiFi consumers can only dream about! Digital Meteor Scatter and Moonbounce: Explore weak signal operating using the software masterpiece WSJT by Joe Taylor, K1JT. Technical Descriptions: In-depth information about AX.25, D-STAR and APCO-25 protocols. Plus, digital applications in public service and emergency communications: Packet radio, APRS, Winlink 2000 and more!

ARRL's VHF Digital Handbook

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Explore Digital Radio Below 30 MHz!
The popularity of HF digital communications among Amateur Radio operators is growing rapidly. A few watts of RF power are all it takes to work the world digitally!
Get on the Air with HF Digital is a step-by-step guide that ll get you started in the fascinating world of HF digital technology. Written in an easy to understand, conversational style, this book will show you how to set up and operate your own HF digital station. The text includes instructions for configuring software programs for popular modes such as RTTY, PSK31 and JT65. You ll also learn about other digital communication modes such as MFSK, Olivia and PACTOR. It s a fun and easy way for beginners to get on the air!
Includes: Let s Build an HF Digital Station Exploring the three essential components of your station: a radio, a computer and a device that ties them together. PSK31, RTTY and JT65 Hands-on instructions to get started with the three most popular HF digital operating modes today. MFSK and Olivia With these two modes you'll still be chatting long after the bands have supposedly gone dead. PACTOR To get your message through error free, PACTOR is a great way to go. Plus, articles from the pages of QST magazine!

Get on the Air with HF Digital: The Beginner's Guide to PSK31, RTTY and More!

Reference

A guide to the "fascinating world of HF digital communication, RTTY, PACTOR, PACTOR II, Clover, G-Thor, Hellschreiber and even PSK31!

ARRL's HF digital handbook (Radio amateur's library)

American Radio Relay League

This book is in very good condition, with no writing, highlights, folds, creases or tears. The cover is clean and straight.

Arrl Hf Digital Handbook

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Engineering

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Work in Progress: Unconventional Thoughts on Designing an Extraordinary Life

Work in Progress: Unconventional Thoughts on Designing an Extraordinary Life

Arrl Operating Manual (Radio Amateur's Library, No 71)

Remote Operating for Amateur Radio: Ham Radio, the Internet and Remote Station Control

ARRL's HF Digital Handbook

ARRL's VHF Digital Handbook

Your Packet Companion

Get on the Air with HF Digital: The Beginner's Guide to PSK31, RTTY and More!

ARRL's HF digital handbook (Radio amateur's library)

Arrl Hf Digital Handbook