Kitty Care
Filled with practical tips and easy-to-follow advice, this book tells you everything you need to know to help you truly understand and bond with your cat. Are you getting some cattitude, or is your cat trying to tell you something? Good communication is the foundation of all strong relationships - and it shouldn't be any different with your cat! Whether you're a first-time owner or a long-time cat lover wanting to know more, this book will help you to understand your cat, interpret their behavior and create a lifelong bond built on love and trust. Inside these pages you'll discover the following and much more: - How cats process and make sense of the world - The secrets of cat body language, expressions and behavior - Simple techniques for meeting, greeting and interacting with cats - Tips to help you nurture your cat's happiness and well-being Dive into this illustrated guide to deepen your knowledge and give your four-legged feline friend a life full of love, joy and affection.
Mia, a Doggie in the Window
The heart-warming story of a rescued Mini Pinscher, from the perils of her early life to the love that surrounded her in a forever home. Numerous endearing photos of Mia, her family, and her friends-human and feline, bring the reader closer to this beloved little dog.
Louisiana Healing Garden
Louisiana Healing Garden offers a guide to the medicinal properties of everyday plants such as crape myrtle, gardenia, and sweet olive, encouraging readers to learn about these plants and their uses while maintaining a healthy ecological balance in their home spaces. In this follow-up to Louisiana Herb Journal, herbalist Corinne Martin continues her exploration of Louisiana's plants and their capacity to provide healing in a time of unprecedented change and uncertainty. Louisiana Healing Garden is an herb book, a garden guide, and an introduction to the web of wild lives that make up our home state. Featuring fifty medicinal herbs, the book invites readers to participate in what Catholic priest and ecologist Thomas Berry called "the Great Work" of finding ways to live that benefit both humans and the places we inhabit. As the state struggles with increasingly severe storms, land subsidence, rising waters, saltwater intrusion, and the loss of iconic trees, Martin suggests that the recognition and careful use of medicinal plants may help to stabilize at-risk species and areas, reduce the use of toxic applications on aggressive weeds, and support everyday health. Throughout the book, she offers personal reflections on her experiences of finding the herbs and poignant commentaries on some of the gifts and challenges of living in Louisiana. Each herb listing includes plant identification features, habitat, distribution, medicinal properties, risks, and preparation methods. Martin also shares cultivation tips to aid home gardeners who are introducing healing plants into their landscapes. As she notes, this is not just an herb book. It's an invitation into a place that is complex, wide, shifting, old, and ever new. With Louisiana Healing Garden as a guide, we can awaken to the many small gifts that surround us, shore up our health, and help to support positive changes in the places we call home.
Good Grief
"A wonderful, unusual, and healing book. . . Read this book to affirm that love never dies, and you are not alone."--Sy MontgomeryAn unexpected, poignant, and personal account of loving and losing pets, exploring the singular bonds we have with our companion animals, and how to grieve them once they've passed.E.B. Bartels has had a lot of pets--dogs, birds, fish, tortoises. As varied a bunch as they are, they've taught her one universal truth: to own a pet is to love a pet, and to own a pet is also--with rare exception--to lose that pet in time.But while we have codified traditions to mark the passing of our fellow humans, most cultures don't have the same for pets. Bartels takes us from Massachusetts to Japan, from ancient Egypt to the modern era, in search of the good pet death. We meet veterinarians, archaeologists, ministers, and more, offering an idiosyncratic, inspiring array of rituals--from the traditional (scattering ashes, commissioning a portrait), to the grand (funereal processions, mausoleums), to the unexpected (taxidermy, cloning). The central lesson: there is no best practice when it comes to mourning your pet, except to care for them in death as you did in life, and find the space to participate in their end as fully as you can.Punctuated by wry, bighearted accounts of Bartels's own pets and their deaths, Good Grief is a cathartic companion through loving and losing our animal family.
Join a Housing Co-op What Could Go Wrong?
Join A Housing Co-op! What Could Go Wrong?What do you do when your affordable dream home becomes a nightmare-and no one will help?When Mark O'Meara moved into a BC housing co-op, he expected community, fairness, and shared responsibility. What he got instead was a front-row seat to institutional dysfunction, weaponized governance, and psychological warfare disguised as "community living." For over a decade, he endured harassment, negligence, and escalating retaliation-all while trying to uphold the very principles the co-op claimed to value: transparency, fairness, and member participation.This gripping true story exposes the dark underbelly of a system meant to protect residents but often shields abusers in power. With a teacher's clarity and a survivor's insight, O'Meara documents a Kafkaesque descent into gaslighting, health crises, and failed oversight-culminating in a devastating betrayal by the very institutions designed to intervene.But this isn't just a tale of trauma-it's a call for reform, a testimony of resilience, and a must-read for anyone navigating co-operative housing, community conflict, or the silent toll of institutional betrayal.Raw. Courageous. Eye-opening. Join A Housing Co-op! What Could Go Wrong? is a warning, a cry for help - and a story that needs to be heard.
The Many Ways to Be a Family
There is so much to learn from observing nature - from cooperation to what makes a family. Bubbles with fascinating facts on every page! Second title in the series "Learning from Animals", that began with "Together is Better!". Animal families are varied and incredible. This book is the latest addition to a much-loved series about Learning From Animals. In these pages children will explore, through examples, how, even in wild nature families are all different. From extended families to adopted children and unconventional couples.
Spiritual Oasis
Create your own Spiritual Prayer Oasis, where burdens are lifted, hearts are healed, and lives are transformed.In a troubled world, prayer is our greatest tool to experience joy in the journey. Inside these pages, you will discover the power of prayer and alone time with God. By following the book's simple and inspiring steps, you will create a Spiritual Oasis in your home and become a prayer warrior for your family and friends. Visit your Oasis in joyful surrender and come away with peacefulness and clarity.The Steps to Creating Your OASISOpen your home: recognize God in your home and invite the Holy Spirit in.Ambiance: choose colors that are powerful but peaceful to you.Supplies: carefully selected, tested, and proven to enhance your experience. (including a link to practical and surprising suggestions).Inspiration: use the inspirational messages and prompts, gleaned from sixteen years of creating prayer experiences, as well as a few surprises that God has provided for today.Surrender: give God everything.Start Today! You do not want to delay. Your dedicated prayer space is calling, and your Savior is waiting.
Clutter-Free Home Workbook
Create the calm, welcoming home you have been dreaming of. The Clutter-Free Home Workbook is a practical and inspiring guide that helps you clear clutter, stay organized, and enjoy your space every day.Inside you will find: A 30 Micro Wins Challenge that delivers quick 10-20 minute decluttering actions you can do each dayRoom-by-Room Playbooks for entryway, kitchen, living room, and bedroom with clear checklists, instant 10-item exits, and simple maintenance cardsSpecial Focus Guides including a Digital Declutter Reset with a password manager quick start and a photo cull plan, Kind Decluttering for sentimental items, and a gentle Legacy-Lightening chapter inspired by Swedish Death CleaningWrite-in worksheets and reflection prompts to track donations, record wins, and set new goals directly in the book-no downloads requiredLong-term support with a Monthly Check-In and yearly refresh plan so your home stays clutter freeThis workbook is designed for every lifestyle. Whether you live in a small apartment, a busy family home, or simply want less stress and more space, you can follow the full program or pick the sections that fit your needs.Clear your home and your mind with this encouraging guide. One small step and ten items at a time, you will create rooms that are light, organized, and truly yours.Perfect for readers of The Home Edit Life, Outer Order, Inner Calm, and The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning.Key Selling PointsActionable room-by-room checklists and micro challengesIncludes digital declutter and sentimental-item guidanceIdeal for busy people seeking simple, quick winsWorkbook format with space to write and track progressEncouraging tone that reduces overwhelm and builds lasting habitsDecluttering workbook for real lifeRoom by room playbooks30 micro wins in 30 daysDigital declutter and photo cullKind scripts for sentimental itemsSwedish death cleaning made gentleDonation and sell logMonthly check in and habit builder- -ADHD friendly quick wins
From Underdog to Winning Bitch
Not trying to win the world-just your own corner of it?Want to stop second-guessing and start showing up with confidence?Open to learning from an unlikely coach with four paws and a whole lot of sass?This book is your rallying bark! From Underdog to Winning Bitch is part memoir, part motivational guide, and all heart. With wit, warmth, and a dose of dogged determination, Virginia Weida reveals seven key lessons that helped her rise in a male-dominated industry, empowering other women to follow their own paths with heart.Through the unexpected wisdom of Heidi, a fourteen-pound long-haired miniature dachshund with championship spirit, the author shares how dog agility training became a surprising blueprint for personal and professional success.You'll laugh, reflect, and maybe even rethink what it means to be a "winning bitch"-not the stereotype, but a confident, authentic woman who leads with purpose and connection. And if you happen to adore dogs? You're in for a tail-wagging treat.
Beautiful Blooms
An ode to floral beauty by one of the world's leading floral photographers. "Poetic and whimsical, Georgianna Lane's soothing photography collection inspires contemplation through her favorite floral varieties."--Foreword Reviews For more than twenty years, acclaimed photographer Georgianna Lane has traveled the globe in search of nature's most captivating flowers. From misty Parisian gardens at dawn to sun-drenched fields of California ranunculus, from Andean rose gardens to centuries-old European estates, her lens has lovingly captured thousands of fleeting floral moments. This stunning volume is a visual celebration of nature's most exquisite creations--a serene sanctuary of roses, peonies, tulips, irises, hydrangeas, and more. Featuring a curated selection of her never-before-seen images, Georgianna invites readers to slow down, breathe deeply, and immerse themselves in the timeless beauty of the botanical world. Organized around themes of Wonder, Joy, Reverie, Harmony, Serenity, and Grace, each chapter offers a dreamlike exploration of flowers and gardens that uplift the spirit. With lyrical storytelling and evocative imagery, this book is an invitation to cross the threshold of the everyday and step into an enchanted realm. Whether displayed on a coffee table or gifted to a flower lover, this book will become a cherished source of inspiration, reflection, and joy for years to come.
The Self-Fed Farm and Garden
"Essential rules from a champion of organic growing."--New York TimesNamed to the Civil Eats "2025 Food and Farming Holiday Book Gift Guide" "A radical yet timeless understanding of what organic farming is truly about. . . . Only Eliot could bring such clarity and wisdom to the conversation. . . . A must-read for anyone who believes that food can be a force for change. . . . A new classic for the ages."--Jean-Martin Fortier, author of The Market Gardener; founder, Market Gardener Institute In The Self-Fed Farm and Garden, renowned organic grower and best-selling author Eliot Coleman presents the organic method as the self-sustaining system it was meant to be, rooted in soil health care. With clarity and confidence born from years of experience, he shows readers how they can shift to a model that continually recharges the soil with organic matter, thus allowing the soil food web to provide all the nutrients that crops need for healthy growth and excellent yields. Filled with the same groundbreaking spirit of his now-classic The Winter Harvest Handbook--which introduced market gardeners to the simple, low-cost techniques by which they could harvest commercial vegetables all winter long--Coleman now shares his equally simple and dependable low-cost system for creating and maintaining guaranteed pure organic soil fertility that will carry your crop yields to perfection. The self-fed approach combines classic techniques practiced by the pioneers of organic farming, including: - Growing green manure crops year-round and shallowly tilling them into the soil - Growing leguminous plants to add nitrogen - Devising effective crop rotation systems for disease and weed control Implementing a self-fed system, Coleman explains, saves money and energy, avoids the hassles of acquiring outside organic matter (which can also introduce undesirable incidental pollutants into the soil), and covers everything that needs to be done to maintain soil fertility. Using classic techniques like green manures as a living soil improvement system ultimately allows you alone--not the farm and garden products industry--to be the master of your destiny. "This book steps back from the frantic energy of the marketplace to take a second look at what we mean when we say 'organic, ' why we need it, and how to do it right." --Dave Chapman, codirector, Real Organic Project
Vibrant Harvest
Fill your garden and plate with a rainbow of flavorful produce with this engaging and visually stunning guide to a Vibrant Harvest. It's easy to "eat the rainbow" when you're growing one right in your own backyard! In Vibrant Harvest, you'll meet some of the most colorful veggies on the planet and learn how to grow, harvest, and enjoy them. Author Sandra Mao (@sandra.urbangarden) and her color-infused garden hand you all the insight you need to grow a kaleidoscope of heirloom, hybrid, and ancestral vegetables that are not only a feast for the eyes but also nutritional powerhouses. With this inspiring guide, bringing bright colors and rich flavors into your kitchen has never been simpler or more dynamic. From purple tomatoes, pink beans, yellow carrots, magenta potatoes, and black radishes, to speckled lettuces and orange cucumbers, you'll find handy advice for growing them all. Plus, learn the best varieties to seek out. The book is organized into four parts: Choose Your Plants: First, meet these multihued dynamos via detailed plant profiles organized by both the growing season and the edible portion of each plant--stem, leaf, bud, fruit, pod, or root. Plan & Start Your Garden: Next, gain insight into planning and installing your garden, from site selection and soil prep, to seed starting and transplanting. Care for Your Garden: Then, learn the ins and outs of caring for your polychromatic garden and all the plants living in it, including watering, feeding, staking, pruning, and trellising. Pick, Preserve & Prepare Your Harvest: Finally, discover how to harvest and enjoy your rainbow-hued garden through recipes and easy preservation techniques.It's a KALEidoscope of possibilities out there for modern gardeners! Meet dozens of vivid varieties and gain the expertise you need to plant and tend your own super-colorful garden in Vibrant Harvest.
Wild Willy's Way to K-9 Child Safety
This motivational, enthusiastic, and empowering instruction manual for dog training provides dog owners with dozens of communication tools that work from a maternal alpha standpoint and get amazing results. The methods introduced in this book eliminate dog bites, by use of maternal alpha communication. While helping to remove many of the abusive dog training methods used today. In his easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide, William D. McMonigal Jr. teaches people a different way to communicate with theirdogs, while teaching their dogs to understand and respect the English language. His methods provide pet owners with an unmatched understanding of dog safety along with a unique training ability. The training removes the principal fears of dog ownership, which will help to reduce the number of homeless dogs.With a special focus on K-9 child safety, but with fun and important training methods for all ages, this is a book every single household with dogs should own.
Remote Pilot FAA Part 107 Study Guide in Full-Color
New 2026 - 2027 EditionAt Bolton Prep, we understand that the FAA Part 107 exam is the crucial first step to your career as a professional drone pilot. We also know that mastering dense regulations, complex weather reports, and intricate, color-coded airspace charts can be a significant challenge. That's why we've carefully crafted a study guide designed to make your preparation simple, efficient, and effective.Our guide transforms the FAA's required knowledge into clear, concise summaries and, most importantly, presents all charts and diagrams in full color-just like you'll see on the actual exam. Stop trying to interpret vital, color-coded sectional charts in black and white. With our guide, you'll master the material faster and walk into the testing center with confidence.Inside Bolton Prep's comprehensive study guide, you'll find: Full-Color Sectional Charts & Diagrams: Study with high-resolution, color-accurate charts and illustrations that mirror the real UAG exam, making complex airspace concepts intuitive and easy to remember.Complete Coverage of All FAA Topics: Every subject area is covered in depth, including Regulations, Airspace, Weather, Loading & Performance, and Operations.Easy-to-Understand Summaries: We've translated the dense FAA material into straightforward lessons that focus on exactly what you need to know to pass.3 Full-Length Practice Exams: Build your confidence and simulate the test-day experience with three complete 60-question practice tests.Over 320 Total Practice Questions: Reinforce your knowledge with more than 320 questions, including 140+ chapter-end bonus questions to ensure you are fully prepared.Whether you're launching your career as a commercial drone pilot or seeking to master the regulations, this guide is your all-in-one resource for success.Get ready to pass the FAA Part 107 exam on your first try!
Mediterranean Recipe Card Collection Tin 72 Recipe Cards + 28 Blank Recipe Cards to Write Your Own Recipes + 5 Tabbed Section
Enjoy the fresh and fabulous flavors of the sunny Mediterranean with this bright and colorful recipe collection.The collectible hinged recipe tin contains 72 cards with a fabulous recipe and mouthwatering photo, plus 28 blank cards for you to write your own recipes along with five tab dividers.Choose from simple and delicious dishes with vibrant flavors from Italy, France, Spain, Greece, North Africa and the Middle East--food packed with fresh vegetables, whole grains, beans, fish and plenty of olive oil.Enjoy a wide variety of recipes perfect for everyday meals and easy entertaining, such as Mediterranean Baked Feta, Spanish Tapas Potatoes, Italian Wedding Soup, Winter Squash Risotto and Lemony Greek Chicken.Recipes are divided into five sections: Small Plates, Soups & Salads, Pasta & Grains, Main Dishes, and Vegetables & Sides.The box includes extra space to add and organize your own favorite recipe cards.
The Book of Calm Mindfulness, Meditation, Breathing Techniques, Calming Mantras, Uplifting Quotes, and Beautiful Illustrations for Stress Relief and Relaxation
Relax and find peace and contentment! The Book of Calm includes techniques to relieve anxiety and practice mindfulness, mantras for meditation, thoughtful quotes, and beautiful illustrations.Chapters include Breathing and Meditation; Types of Meditation; Calming Mantras and Reflections; Calming Movements; The Calming Effects of Nature; and Enhancing Calm Through the Senses.Move away from daily stress and worries, and find guidance for various forms of meditations, uplifting teachings, quotations from great thinkers, and more.Lovely illustrations help make this a thoughtful gift for anyone going through a stressful time.Hardcover, 268 pages.
The Kitchen Garden
A beautifully illustrated survey of the world's most inspiring kitchen gardens, from potagers and historic estates to rooftop urban farmsThis stunning volume celebrates the rich history of kitchen gardens through more than 50 of the world's finest examples, each explored in depth through gorgeous imagery, vivid storytelling, and insightful texts highlighting garden and growing details.Organized geographically, the book reveals how climate, culture, and history inform productive gardens around the world. Readers will discover European walled gardens flush with flowers and edibles; a forward-thinking, rooftop urban farm in Singapore; and an abundant coastal garden in Patagonia that proves green things can grow in the harshest of places. Iconic locations, such as Ch璽teau de Villandry and Bunny Mellon's Oak Spring Garden, appear alongside community spaces, such as Alice Waters' Edible Schoolyard in California, as well as stunning contemporary gardens by Patrice Taravella (Babylonstoren, South Africa), Arne Maynard (Gordon Castle, Scotland), Charles Stick (Sleepy Cat Farm, USA), and other renowned designers.Gardeners of all abilities will discover the story behind each garden and its creation. Large images and informative texts offer the reader both inspiration and useful advice for what to grow in spaces of all shapes and sizes. Authored by Dr. Toby Musgrave, a garden historian and a grower at the iconic De Runde Haver community gardens in N疆rum, Denmark, The Kitchen Garden includes extensive captions about each of the featured gardens, as well as an illustrated introduction charting the history of kitchen gardens and six topic essays on key subjects, including protected cropping, organic techniques, and training fruit.
Cody's Wish
The heart-stirring true story of a champion racehorse, a courageous boy, and the wish that united themCody Dorman had already beaten the odds when, at age thirteen, he was introduced to a five-month-old Thoroughbred foal in 2018 through Make-A-Wish. Born with Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, Cody had undergone more than forty operations, including two open-heart surgeries before he was three. One doctor told his parents he wouldn't live past his second birthday.There was an instant connection between teenage Cody and the foal, one so impactful that the owners named the young racehorse Cody's Wish. When Cody was severely depressed a few years later during the pandemic, another visit to see "his" horse snapped him out of it. Cody later traveled to racetracks around the country to watch Cody's Wish run. Each time they met-in the paddock, on the backstretch, in the winner's circle-the bond between the 1,100-pound racehorse and 70-pound boy was obvious. They would stare at each other, then the horse would walk toward Cody and put his head in his lap.Cody saw Cody's Wish win a Breeders' Cup race at Keeneland in 2022 and was at Santa Anita in 2023 when the horse ended his career with a thrilling victory. The next day on the flight home, Cody fell asleep on his mother's shoulder and did not wake up. While his death caused immeasurable sadness, those close to him were comforted by the fact that he was there for his horse right to the end.This is a story of resilience, triumph, and love-of the inexplicable yet undeniable bond between a courageous boy and the champion racehorse he considered his best friend. And it is a story that is still ongoing, with a life-size monument at Kentucky Horse Park debuting in 2025 and the first crop of Cody's Wish foals heading to the yearling sales in 2026, to race as two-year-olds in 2027.
Decking the Halls
A beautifully illustrated guide to the plants of Christmas and the holiday season, Decking the Halls makes for a perfect gift and is sure to delight the home decorator, dedicated gardener, and curious plant-lover alike. Seasoned gardeners with twelve books under their belts, Janet Melrose and Sheryl Normandeau bring their passion and expertise to the trees, shrubs, vines, fruits, and herbs of the holiday season in this gorgeously illustrated guide. Opening with the stories and traditions behind the most iconic Christmas plants, indoor and out, the delicate illustrations and well-researched tales tap into the joy and wonder of Christmas. Plants are central to adorning our homes with holiday cheer and filling our kitchens with the scents of the season, and Janet and Sheryl walk readers through the many ways you can bring in the greens: from Christmas tree selection and care, to trying your hand at wreaths, garlands, and arrangements with helpful how-to illustrations, to the aromatics that enliven the traditional culinary delights of the holidays. A perfect holiday gift or stocking stuffer, this luxurious hardcover illustrated book is a pleasure to hold. From seasonal forest plants to kitchen herbs, from tiny berries to towering trees, Decking the Halls shines a light on the uplifting greenery that helps us weather the darkest months of the year.
Bunker
For his second book with Hartmann Books, Vincenzo Pagliuca continues his visual-documentary research on the archetypal images of dwelling, that began with his 'm籀nos' series. This time he explores the bunkers of the Vallo Alpino, a network of fortifications designed by the fascist regime in the late 1930s to protect Italy's northern border, which remained under military control until 1993. Pagliuca focuses on the structures still scattered throughout South Tyrol, where the construction of about 300 bunkers was completed with an unprecedented use of resources. The monolithic architectures thus emerge from oblivion. His images spark the viewers' interest in distinctive camouflage methods and the relationships the buildings have developed over the decades with their natural and social surroundings. The bunkers represent a difficult legacy, recalling a dramatic historical period in Central Europe, marked by nationalist ideology and the inability to resolve conflicts through peaceful means -- an era we thought had long since passed... Pagliuca's photographic practice, through a serial approach, focuses on the landscape and human intervention on the land, with a particular interest in the theme of the house and dwelling. His work has been exhibited and published internationally. Bunker is his third book. Born in 1980, he lives and works in Brescia.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Pets, Pets, Pets
So many pets! Furry, feathered, scaly... flying, walking, swimming, slithering... indoor, outdoor... tame, wild... tiny, gigantic. They're all inside these pages. Readers of all ages will love these 101 true, entertaining stories. They celebrate the laughter, love and lessons that animals bring into our lives, and the incredible bond between people and their pets. Pets provide us with companionship, comfort, understanding, and then there are those times when we sit back and laugh at their quirky personalities. They also make us the best versions of ourselves. Whether you're a proud pet owner or simply an animal lover, these humorous and heartwarming tales will reaffirm the deep emotional connection we share with our beloved pets and the lasting impact they have on our lives. Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and include stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible.
The Body in Contemporary Art
The Body in Contemporary Art presents a global survey of art made since 2000 that takes the body as its focus. Examining such areas as nature and technology, identity politics, and the grotesque, writer and critic Sally O'Reilly traces the body's movement from a subject to a live medium of art, and highlights how sociopolitical and cultural developments, from contemporary scientific breakthroughs to the Russian--Ukrainian war, have all had a profound influence on representations of the human form.From painting and sculpture to installation, video art, and performance, O'Reilly reveals the myriad ways in which the body has inspired a generation of artists. Featuring the work of both renowned and up--and-coming figures, including Marina Abramovic, Hew Locke, Jenkin van Zyl, Shirin Neshat, Sarah Lucas, and Shawanda Corbett, The Body in Contemporary Art shows how the human form continues to be pivotal to our understanding and expression of our place in the universe.International in scope with color illustrations throughout, this edition has been comprehensively revised, with an updated selection of artists and five new chapters covering topics such as clothing, work and economics, the nude, and illness.
The Vinegar and Oil Bible
Discover the endless and exciting applications for vinegar and oil with this spectacular guide. Learn how to use the astonishing properties of vinegar and oil in your medicine chest, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and garden, with over 1001 natural remedies, treatments and preparations for every occasion, including luxurious massage oils, natural antiseptics and delicious recipes. The book includes a comprehensive guide to the fascinating history of vinegar and oil, its numerous varieties and how to make your own. The first half of this volume covers the history, folklore and science of vinegar before moving on to a thorough guide to its many varieties. Find out how to treat many ailments and how to care for your skin and hair before learning how to mix your own natural pesticides, limescale removers and furniture restorers, blend relishes and vinaigrettes and whip up salads and pasta dishes with 60 simple recipes. The second section looks at the history and traditions surrounding oil and its production. Read about over twenty types of oil, then see how it can act as a massage aid, protect against cardiovascular disease and cancer, treat dry skin and hair, polish furniture and fix creaky hinges. In the kitchen, find out how to make use of the many types of oil in a variety of culinary techniques and recipes.
Plastering
As the sympathetic restoration of historic buildings continues to grow in popularity, traditional plastering skills have never been more important. Whether you're a skilled tradesperson or an enthusiastic home improver, Plastering - A Practical Guide to Traditional and Decorative Techniques is your comprehensive guide to the timeless craft of plasterwork.
From Bleriot to Spitfire
The aeroplanes of the Shuttleworth Collection span the first 40 years of aviation from the 1909 Bl矇riot to the late 1940s; these rare and often unique machines are still regularly flown and displayed over the aerodrome at Old Warden in Bedfordshire. This book, written by the Collection's pilots, past and present, puts the reader in the cockpits of these amazing machines as they fly over the English countryside. THE SHUTTLEWORTH COLLECTION is a private collection begun by Richard Shuttleworth - pilot, racing driver, self-taught mechanic and heir to the Old Warden Park Estate in Bedfordshire. He had a passion for rescuing old aircraft and vehicles, which he brought to the Estate to restore and maintain. Richard died in 1940 whilst flying with the RAF; after the war his mother set up a charity to preserve his heritage.
Indisputable
In INDISPUTABLE - An African-American Flight Attendant Experience, Veronica Brown delivers a bold, honest, and deeply personal memoir that pulls back the curtain on life in the skies-and the struggles fought on the ground.For over two decades, Veronica navigated turbulence far beyond the clouds. From being one of the few Black women in a predominantly white industry to standing up for justice as a union voice, her story is one of faith, fortitude, and flight. With wit, courage, and unshakable grace, she shares the joys of travel, the sting of prejudice, and the lessons learned while serving thousands of passengers from every walk of life. This is more than a memoir.It's a declaration of dignity, a testimony of triumph, and a message to every underrepresented dreamer: You belong in the sky, too.
The Witch's Wheel of the Year
A must-have for any modern witch: themed crafts, rituals, games, and recipes. Use the seasonal inspirations to practice and improve your best self each day, while keeping an eye on the wheel of time that loops around us each. A beautifully illustrated guide to ancient, nature-based holidays and customs; a book that explains the year through the eyes of a witch - from magical techniques to full experience the wheel of a year and its eight major holidays: Samhain, Yule, Imbolc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Lughnasa, Mabon. For each of them, the reader finds insights into their origins as well as tips, spells, crafts and rituals to honor the seasons. The book also features self-assessments to understand which part of the holiday and year most naturally reflects your being and needs.
The Martins
A wryly funny story about a struggling Parisian writer who finds the heroine of his next novel right outside his apartment "Foenkinos is at his best in this playful novel" -- Elle "A charming, clever book" -- The Independent Is it true that every life is the stuff of novels? Or are some people just too ordinary? This is the question a struggling Parisian writer asks when he challenges himself to write about the first person he sees when he steps outside his apartment. Secretly hoping to meet the beautiful woman who occasionally smokes on his street, he instead sets eyes on octogenarian Madeleine. She's happy to become the subject of his project, but first she needs to put her shopping away. Is it really true, the writer wonders, that every life is the stuff of novels, or is his story doomed to be hopelessly banal? As he gets to know Madeleine and her family, he'll be privy to their secrets: lost loves, marital problems and workplace worries. And he'll soon realise he is not the impartial bystander he intended to be, but a catalyst for major changes in the lives of his characters. Told with Foenkinos's characteristic irony and self-deprecating humour, yet filled with warmth, The Martins is a compelling tale of the family next door which raises questions about what it means to be 'ordinary', and about the blurred lines between truth and fiction. Light yet profound, it's another deeply charming story by this beloved French author.
Letters to Destroy: Love Letters
Based on Kari Chapin's Letters to Destroy, this book of fill-in missives allows you to explore, express, and release past romantic experiences both painful and positive--and destroy the evidence in whatever manner you choose! Love Letters to Destroy contains a variety of fill-in letters that each directly address a specific kind of former love--good, bad, secret, unrequited, and everything in between! By completing these letters, the user experiences a kind of emotional housecleaning, or spiritual decluttering. The best part? The user can then tear each letter out and destroy it in the manner that feels most cathartic--burning it, burying it, flushing it down the toilet, or . . . you get the idea.
The Home Bird
Curate a modern vintage look for your home with the first book from interiors stylist Elle Hervin (@elle_the_home_bird). Learn how to marry old with new and create a beautiful home that embraces period style while keeping practicality and sustainability at the forefront. This is a book for those with a penchant for vintage who are keen to learn how to blend contemporary with classic d矇cor. It is interior inspiration for busy homebodies who need versatile spaces which bring joy and help relieve the stresses of everyday life. If you have a vision for decorating or renovating but are struggling to pull ideas together, let yourself be inspired by Elle's home and the timeless, elegant properties of other homeowners from across the UK and Australia, each illustrated by stunning photography. In addition to home inspiration, readers will find a collection of innovative and imaginative projects and ideas, designed to make every corner of the home a space that's both practical and beautiful, sustainable and affordable. In The Home Bird, you will find: - tips and inspiration for color palettes - a 7-step formula to achieving your home's aesthetic - the 'dopamine d矇cor' effect - how to source your vintage pieces - Q&As with interior stylists and much more...
Making Space
Explore the world of ADU design: Through engaging stories and gorgeous visuals, this practical and aesthetic design book showcases beautiful and unique ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) from around the world, describes the different ways they are used, and introduces the people who use them. Today, we are collectively living in a "new normal." The convergence of extreme weather events, natural disasters, and the COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly shaken our sense of stability and certainty about the future. Whether by choice or by force, our lifestyles have changed. We've confronted unpredictable challenges, including soaring housing and living costs, and embraced innovative solutions. Cue the ADU: Typically described as a self-contained structure on the same property as a single-family home, ADUs range in size from 400 to 1,200 square feet. They generally include a kitchen, living area, and separate entrance. Their efficient use of residential areas, contribution to the housing pool, and provisions for additional income for homeowners make ADUs a welcome addition to life in the new normal. Whether used as a rental property, an office, or for intergenerational housing, the ADU has never made more sense. This practical and vibrant exploration of ADUs combines beautifully photographed profiles and essays on maximizing space, aging in place, and the next generation of ADU design. Dive into the pages of Making Space to learn about and be inspired by the creativity, flexibility, and opportunities these intentional and efficient living spaces present for homeowners, designers, and urban planners. THE BOOK WE NEED NOW: A snapshot of our current lifestyles shows that work-from-home remains prevalent, from one to four days a week; one in five households has two adult generations living together; and our aging population hopes to "age in place," ideally providing a separate space for a live-in caregiver. As rents continue to soar, entry-level homes in urban areas become scarcer, and the cost of living increases, this is a topic ready for thorough exploration. SMALL SPACE LIVING BOOK: For anyone who aspires to adding or living in an ADU, this coffee-table-worthy volume goes beyond utilitarian how-to permitting and building process guides to celebrate the creative spark inherent to ADU design. Add to any collection of favorite books on the tiny house movement, small-space living, and innovative home design. Perfect for: Current and prospective homeowners and property owners Real estate professionals Architects, designers, builders, and urban planners Sustainability professionals, environmentalists, and future-minded thinkers Neighborhood and civic leaders and organizations
Three Birds Renovations: Vacay Vibes at Home
Give your home that dreamy, getaway feeling with the latest inspo, practical tips and expert advice from the powerhouse trio behind Three Birds Renovations.For a decade, Bonnie, Erin and Lana have been turning tired homes into show-stopping spaces. With nearly 30 kitchens, 50+ bathrooms, 70 bedrooms and over 80 outdoor areas under their tool belts, they've learned a thing or two along the way. The secret to every stunning transformation? Creating a home that feels like a holiday.Now, they're spilling all their latest reno wisdom in these pages, helping you bring that vacation vibe into your everyday life.Inside, you'll find: - Incredible before-and-afters- Clever space-saving solutions- Money-saving tricks- Inspo from homes big and small, urban and ruralWhether you're drawn to the laid-back charm of a Mediterranean villa, the breezy allure of modern coastal, a Palm Springs retreat or the cosy warmth of a snow-capped cabin, you'll find plenty of ideas to bring your vision to life.And this time, they're bringing some friends along for the ride! Get a behind-the-scenes look at the homes of family, friends and superstar students of the Three Birds Reno School, all showcasing their own take on the Three Birds magic.Come for the styling tips, stay for the whole-home reno inspiration - because the vacay vibes start now.
My Koi Keeping Book
Whether you care for a few cherished koi or manage a large backyard pond, My Koi Keeping Book, Second Edition is your essential companion for creating and maintaining a thriving aquatic world.This updated edition blends practical experience with space to record the unique story of your pond. Use it to log water tests, feeding routines, treatments, and seasonal maintenance-all in one organized, easy-to-use guide.Inside you'll find: Pond overview and system layout pages Individual koi profiles to track growth, colour, and health Feeding and water-quality logs Illness and treatment records for future reference Seasonal maintenance checklists and blank note sectionsThoughtfully designed for both beginners and experienced koi keepers, this book helps you observe patterns, prevent problems, and celebrate progress over time. Each page becomes part of your pond's living history-a record of the beauty, challenges, and calm that koi bring to life beside the water.
300 Orchids
A compact reference to the world's most beautiful flowering plants. With full-color photographs of some 300 species, hybrids and varieties and cultivars of orchids, this is an invaluable guide to the world's most exotic flowers. 300 Orchids introduces readers to a wide array of species carefully chosen both for their availability and as wide-ranging representatives of the genera. The book includes species that have been gaining new popularity and are not always covered well, elsewhere. Covers orchids from all sectors of the globe Illustrated throughout with clear, attractive photos in full color Includes data: number of species, original classification, form, distribution and natural habitat. The orchid family is immensely diverse and the ingenuity of plant breeders has added hundreds more hybrids to the list. 300 Orchids is an easy to use introduction to these fascinating plants
Bluenose II
In this magnificent work, L.B. Jenson, noted marine artist and historic illustrator, has adapted and expanded his limited edition portfolio Bluenose II, The Last of the Tall Schooners to create a lasting memento of the great fishing schooners. These measured drawings of the Bluenose II were carefully produced and checked while she was a fully-rigged and working schooner. All aspects of her design have been painstakingly reproduced -- her deck fittings and housings, booms, gaffs, bowsprit, rigging, etc. -- and are supported by illustration of the schooner under sail. Enlarged drawings of the hull, masts and sails are included for building enthusiasts. In addition to the Bluenose II drawings, Jenson also provides, with precision and detail, an illustrated history of the bank fishery under sail, from hauling trawls and squid jigging, dressing cod and weighing halibut, to navigation and wind scales. The Bluenose II, commissioned by the Oland family in 1963, is the last living example of the great two-masted schooners. It is a perfect sailing replica of the original Bluenose, designed by W.J. Rou矇 and built in 1921 at the Lunenburg shipyeard of Smith & Rhuland. The labour of love stands as a tribute to generations of seamen and shipbuilders everywhere and is such an authentic masterpiece that shipwright John Rhuland, who has overseen the building of both schooners, wept with joy upon seeing Jenson's detailed drawings presented here.
Supporting ACT
The first novel in English from a major talent of European literature, feted by Katie Kitamura and Claire Messud.The social contract is non-negotiable. The woman must be a mother. The woman must be desirable. The woman must be a caregiver. When Anna gives birth, she surrenders completely to motherhood, reshaping her body, identity and purpose, shielding herself from the burden of her own desires. But as her marriage crumbles and her children grow independent, she needs a new role. An affair with an ageing writer, Ivan, offers her a new narrative, a way to rewrite herself. But no role lasts forever, and sooner or later Anna must confront the woman beneath the performance.
Imagine Breaking Everything
A fierce, witty exploration of growing up and transformation, showcasing a bold new voice in Latin American fiction. It's a rainy weekend in Bogot獺, and eighteen-year-old Melissa is about to graduate from school. If, that is, she can scrape together the money to pay for the printer she broke. Melissa used to break a lot of things, but after five years of living with her aunt Anah穩, she has become much better at controlling her anger. Then, out of the blue and for the first time in six months, Melissa's mother calls her and invites her to spend the weekend together in their old neighbourhood. Melissa is excited to spend time with her, but nervous about returning to the scene of her troubled early adolescence. Will she make it to Monday morning without jeopardising her future - or being swallowed up by her past?
A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks
From renowned underwater archaeologist David Gibbins comes an exciting and rich narrative of human history told through the archaeological discoveries of twelve shipwrecks across time.The Viking warship of King Cnut the Great. Henry VIII's the Mary Rose. Captain John Franklin's doomed HMS Terror. The SS Gairsoppa, destroyed by a Nazi U-boat in the Atlantic during World War II.Since we first set sail on the open sea, ships and their wrecks have been an inevitable part of human history. Archaeologists have made spectacular discoveries excavating these sunken ships, their protective underwater cocoon keeping evidence of past civilizations preserved. Now, for the first time, world renowned maritime archeologist David Gibbins ties together the stories of some of the most significant shipwrecks in time to form a single overarching narrative of world history. A History of the World in 12 Shipwrecks is not just the story of those ships, the people who sailed on them, and the cargo and treasure they carried, but also the story of the spread of people, religion, and ideas around the world; it is a story of colonialism, migration, and the indominable human spirit that continues today. From the glittering Bronze Age, to the world of Caesar's Rome, through the era of the Vikings, to the exploration of the Arctic, Gibbins uses shipwrecks to tell all. Drawing on decades of experience excavating shipwrecks around the world, Gibbins reveals the riches beneath the waves and shows us how the treasures found there can be a porthole to the past that tell a new story about the world and its underwater secrets.
I Love New York
"I Love New York": a tribute to the city of dreams Experience the vibrant energy and romantic allure of New York through the eyes of David Drebin, international multidisciplinary artist represented by the finest galleries worldwide.In his extraordinary coffee table book "I Love New York", Drebin presents an alluring homage to the city that never sleeps. With an impressive format and an artfully die-cut cover, this masterpiece invites you to marvel. Behind each photograph is a captivating story waiting to be discovered. These photographs tell of seductive encounters and the countless possibilities that New York has to offer. The photographer takes us to a dream world where every moment is filled with romance. The impressive city backdrops and cinematographic aesthetics lend his images an unmistakable depth and drama.David Drebin, born in Toronto in 1970 and a graduate of the renowned Parsons School of Design, has earned a first-class reputation as a master of visual storytelling. His work is characterized by a unique combination of voyeuristic and psychological perspectives. Themes such as melancholy and humor find their place in Drebin's images, lending them an emotional depth that captivates the viewer."I Love New York" is not just an illustrated book, but an experience - an invitation to immerse yourself in a world where love and desire for life are palpable. Let your imagination and your dreams run wild with David Drebin's masterful photographs. Add this exquisite work to your collection and experience New York like never before.
My Client Is A Cunt
My Client Is A CuntBy Antonio ZeferinoIn the rough-and-tumble world of construction, whether you're just starting or you've got decades of battle scars, one thing is for sure: even the best client can turn into a cunt overnight. My Client Is A Cunt is a no-bullshit guide that lays bare the brutal reality of dealing with cunt clients-those who use money and power to fuck with your work, your crew, and your sanity. This isn't about hurt feelings; it's about taking control and protecting your livelihood.I've been through the grinder-dealing with cunt clients and cunt suppliers-and now I'm spilling the raw, unfiltered stories straight from the job site. Gritty moments from progress meetings, tense standoffs on-site, and battles at the supplier counter. These aren't just tales to vent-they're hard-earned lessons from the front lines, breaking down what happened, how I handled it, and what I'd do differently to save you the same headaches. Every contractor-from carpenters to masons-will find their own battles in these pages.I'll teach you how to spot a cunt client before they tank your business-before they drain your energy, fuck up your schedule, or stiff you on payments. Whether they're obsessing over every screw, dodging invoices, or acting like their social media content makes them the expert, My Client Is A Cunt gives you the tools to shut it down. From the cunt client who thinks they can bully you into free work to the one who treats your crew like shit, I've got the playbook to keep you in charge.But this isn't just about surviving cunt clients-it's about coming out on top. I dive into the real driver behind their bullshit: money and the power it buys. You'll learn how to shield your business legally, financially, and mentally-with rock-solid boundaries, unshakeable pricing, and strategies to turn your skills into wealth without losing your mind. I'll show you how to work smarter-for yourself.My Client Is A Cunt isn't just a bitch session; it's a hard-hitting guide forged in the chaos of real construction projects. It's for every contractor who's been walked over and is ready to take back control. With this book, you'll learn how to make your business work for you-not some cunt client calling the shots. Your skills build their dreams-now let them build your empire.
Andrew Martin Interior Design Review Vol. 29
"Andrew Martin Volume 29" is the annual 'bible' for interior design, bringing together an impressive variety of styles - from classic to avant-garde. With over 500 pages, the volume offers a fascinating insight into the latest trends and timeless classics of interior design. With special features on the masters of their craft and international design perspectives, this publication is an essential work for design enthusiasts and professionals alike.Each year, "Andrew Martin Volume 29" presents an exquisite collection of inspiring interior design concepts and stylish living ideas, curated by renowned designers and icons of the industry. The illustrated book provides a unique insight into the creative world of Andrew Martin, one of the leading names in international design.The book reflects Andrew Martin's philosophy of creating spaces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing and demonstrates his commitment to promoting design culture and creative expression. The selected projects offer a perfect balance between luxurious interiors, innovative designs and a creative fusion of different cultural influences. The focus is not only on modern, contemporary design trends, but also on the combination of tradition and innovation.For trade partners, "Andrew Martin Volume 29" is a classic that provides a multifaceted insight into the current interior scene every year. It is a compact, comprehensive volume that shows the different directions of modern interior design and introduces the minds behind the creations with portraits of design greats.With "Andrew Martin Volume 29", design enthusiasts and professionals will receive a must-have for their collection - a visual and textual journey through the world of interior design.
The Essentials: The Art of Interior Design
From the bestselling authors of Travel Home and Sense of Place, a comprehensive masterclass on interior design filled with practical tips, advice from some of the most respected names in the field, and inspirational examples Interior designer Caitlin Flemming always gets asked how "the rules" of professional design can be applied to any home--how to pick a paint color and get better lighting, how to mix patterns, where to hang art and curtains, how to get the right scale and placement of furniture and rugs . . . the list of common questions goes on. While there's no one way to design a space, there is a teachable art to creating a harmonious home. So Flemming and her coauthor Julie Goebel came up with the idea for this book--a design bible that divulges the wisdom vouchsafed only to the pros. In The Essentials, Flemming and Goebel consolidate everything it takes to create a beautiful and comfortable home, mining all the knowledge they've amassed from decades designing and styling homes and antiquing and traveling the world. They also ask their colleagues, some of the most talented designers in the world, to contribute advice as well. Organized in three parts, the first section of the book discusses the tacit knowledge that seasoned designers have and how to translate it without being a trained professional. The second, and meatiest, section of the book meticulously lays out the technical essentials for thoughtful home design, covering subjects such as lighting, hardware, textiles, window treatments, furniture, and more. And finally, the third section shows how all the individual elements and details combine to make a room, illustrated through tours of the inspiring homes of nine designers. It takes hard work and years of practice to develop and train an eye for design. This book shortcuts the process by sharing easily teachable techniques and breaking down the factors behind the many decisions that go into beautiful home design The Essentials is an indispensable reference for every design enthusiast.
An Affair with a House (Collector's Edition)
From one of America's best-loved and most celebrated designers, a luxurious 20th-anniversary collector's edition of the Bunny Williams interior design classic, updated to include a new introduction and chapter This lovely gift-ready edition presents the original book plus a new introduction and chapter detailing how the house and its rooms have changed over the years--all presented in a sumptuous package featuring a new cover design with a "cloth-wrapped" exterior, a debossed foil title, faux-leather spine, and a satin ribbon marker. Bunny Williams is renowned for creating classic decor that evolves over time and with the way people live and entertain in their homes. She published An Affair with a House in 2005, and it helped launch her into the top ranks of the interior design profession, where she has stylishly remained ever since. Williams has been involved in a passionate love affair with her New England manor house for nearly half a century. From the moment she glimpsed it--in a state of sad disrepair--she knew she wanted to bring it back to glorious life. This is the process she famously details in An Affair with House, tracing her home's evolution and her design philosophy. Beloved by readers for being more than just a design monograph, the book addresses all sorts of practical matters in addition to decor, offering recipes for relaxed entertaining, advice on fitting out guest rooms (as well as stocking the pantry and linen closets), and thoughtful ideas for making family and friends feel welcome and at ease. This much-anticipated anniversary edition will be eagerly celebrated by the design community and design lovers everywhere.
The Glamorous House
From the acclaimed author of Glamorous Rooms and Glamorous Living comes The Glamorous House, a journey through some of the most luxurious and fashionable homes in the United States Renowned interior designer Jan Showers returns to glam in The Glamorous House, her fourth book of luxe interiors. Her latest tome takes readers inside ten luxurious private residences across the United States that are full of high glamour, romance, and allure. Jan's signature style--a blend of timeless glamour, European refinement, and relaxed American elegance--has redefined contemporary luxury interiors and established her as a preeminent voice in design. In The Glamorous House, Jan showcases homes across the country's most desirable and elite neighbor- hoods. From the colorful patterns at Crooked Creek in Dallas, Texas, to the alluring paradise of a Hawaii residence to a charming Palm Beach estate, this book is packed with stunning, never-before-seen photo- graphs showcasing the elegance and opulence of Jan Showers's style.
The Return of the Grey Partridge
A 2024 Book of the Year pick in The Spectator and The Times Literary Supplement The ground-breaking story of the return of nature to the Arundel Estate The Return of the Grey Partridge tells the extraordinary story of how wildlife is restored to the Arundel Estate in West Sussex. Prompted by the collapse in numbers of one species, the grey partridge of the title, the managers of the estate woke up to the devastating effect modern farming methods were having on wildlife. Following the estate through the seasons of one year, the book shows how the farm of Peppering is gradually renatured: fields are divided up with hedgerows and trees, beetle banks are built across fields, the land is manured rather than fed with artificial fertilisers, and much of it is returned to pasture. Detailed descriptions of nature give a sense of this large estate coming back to life - still very much farmland, but with a rapid increase in wildlife and biodiversity. And the partridges return. Written in collaboration with the Duke of Norfolk, owner of the Arundel Estate, this moving and hopeful account shows how modern farming can work in partnership with nature to restore not only birdlife but to benefit the whole ecosystem.
