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Columbia University Press Plastic Free
Book SynopsisThis book explores how one of the world’s leading environmental campaigns took off and shares lessons from its success. Interweaving interviews from participants, activists, and experts, Plastic Free tells the inspiring story of how ordinary people have created change in their homes, communities, workplaces, schools, businesses, and beyond.Trade ReviewPlastic Free shows how one person’s actions can ripple out and cause good around the globe. Never has there been a more important time to share hope and action and combine them for our Mother Earth. -- Melissa Joan Hart, actressPlastic Free July inspires me to step up my commitment to reducing single-use plastic in my daily life and on tour. -- Jack Johnson, musician and Plastic Free Foundation ambassadorPlastic Free shows us how to organize around our innate desire for a beautiful, clean environment and eventually change, in a fundamental way, the system that unnecessarily creates the ugly mess. -- Captain Charles Moore, veteran seafarer and author of Plastic OceanSome people feel overwhelmed by the environmental state of affairs and wait for politicians or manufacturers to change; others, like Rebecca Prince-Ruiz, take matters into their own hands, starting with their own lives. This is the success story of a global movement. It proves that change is in consumers’ hands, that individual action has more power than ever. Use this book to be inspired, or, better, use it as a template to change the world in your own way! -- Bea Johnson, author of Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your WasteThe more time I spend at sea, the more I realize that the solutions start on land. This book will guide you on that journey to making global change for the ocean from your doorstep. -- Emily Penn, ocean advocate, skipper, and cofounder of eXXpeditionNot just an inspiring story and a practical resource, this is evidence that grassroots actions by ordinary individuals and communities can make a material difference to the most wicked of environmental and social problems. Hats off. -- Tim Winton, authorFew people have spent as much time as Rebecca Prince-Ruiz trying to work out how to minimize the plastic in our lives. -- Craig Reucassel, comedian and presenter of War on WastePassionate call to action. ['Plastic Free' is] a comprehensive guidebook to anti-plastic activism. Sage advice for reducing plastic consumption, a necessity for our survival. Our verdict: Get it. * Kirkus *Motivating. 'Plastic Free July' founder [Rebecca] Prince-Ruiz tells the story of how she started an environmental movement and offers solutions for decreasing waste in this accessible account. Readers eager to reduce their plastic consumption would do well to pick up this excellent primer. * Publishers Weekly *Plastic Free is the remarkable story of how a social media post from an isolated corner of Western Australia grew into a global network of 250m activists. The 'accidental campaign' has since grown into an influential environmental movement. * Foreword Reviews *This is an inspiring and easy read for anyone questioning their plastic use. It provides comprehensive background information for educators and would make a welcome addition to a high school library. * Green Teacher *Table of ContentsWelcome1. The Day the Penny Dropped2. The Challenge Begins3. The Story of Throwaway Living4. Tackling the Top 45. Plastic Sea6. Try to Do Better7. It’s All About the Sharing8. Momentum Builds and the Movement Grows9. We’re All in This Together10. Life Beyond PlasticPostscriptResourcesAcknowledgmentsIndex
£75.15
Columbia University Press Plastic Free
Book SynopsisThis book explores how one of the world’s leading environmental campaigns took off and shares lessons from its success. Interweaving interviews from participants, activists, and experts, Plastic Free tells the inspiring story of how ordinary people have created change in their homes, communities, workplaces, schools, businesses, and beyond.Trade ReviewPlastic Free shows how one person’s actions can ripple out and cause good around the globe. Never has there been a more important time to share hope and action and combine them for our Mother Earth. -- Melissa Joan Hart, actressPlastic Free July inspires me to step up my commitment to reducing single-use plastic in my daily life and on tour. -- Jack Johnson, musician and Plastic Free Foundation ambassadorPlastic Free shows us how to organize around our innate desire for a beautiful, clean environment and eventually change, in a fundamental way, the system that unnecessarily creates the ugly mess. -- Captain Charles Moore, veteran seafarer and author of Plastic OceanSome people feel overwhelmed by the environmental state of affairs and wait for politicians or manufacturers to change; others, like Rebecca Prince-Ruiz, take matters into their own hands, starting with their own lives. This is the success story of a global movement. It proves that change is in consumers’ hands, that individual action has more power than ever. Use this book to be inspired, or, better, use it as a template to change the world in your own way! -- Bea Johnson, author of Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your WasteThe more time I spend at sea, the more I realize that the solutions start on land. This book will guide you on that journey to making global change for the ocean from your doorstep. -- Emily Penn, ocean advocate, skipper, and cofounder of eXXpeditionNot just an inspiring story and a practical resource, this is evidence that grassroots actions by ordinary individuals and communities can make a material difference to the most wicked of environmental and social problems. Hats off. -- Tim Winton, authorFew people have spent as much time as Rebecca Prince-Ruiz trying to work out how to minimize the plastic in our lives. -- Craig Reucassel, comedian and presenter of War on WastePassionate call to action. ['Plastic Free' is] a comprehensive guidebook to anti-plastic activism. Sage advice for reducing plastic consumption, a necessity for our survival. Our verdict: Get it. * Kirkus *Motivating. 'Plastic Free July' founder [Rebecca] Prince-Ruiz tells the story of how she started an environmental movement and offers solutions for decreasing waste in this accessible account. Readers eager to reduce their plastic consumption would do well to pick up this excellent primer. * Publishers Weekly *Plastic Free is the remarkable story of how a social media post from an isolated corner of Western Australia grew into a global network of 250m activists. The 'accidental campaign' has since grown into an influential environmental movement. * Foreword Reviews *This is an inspiring and easy read for anyone questioning their plastic use. It provides comprehensive background information for educators and would make a welcome addition to a high school library. * Green Teacher *Table of ContentsWelcome1. The Day the Penny Dropped2. The Challenge Begins3. The Story of Throwaway Living4. Tackling the Top 45. Plastic Sea6. Try to Do Better7. It’s All About the Sharing8. Momentum Builds and the Movement Grows9. We’re All in This Together10. Life Beyond PlasticPostscriptResourcesAcknowledgmentsIndex
£19.00
John Wiley & Sons Inc Green Cleaning For Dummies
Book SynopsisGreen Cleaning For Dummies focuses on green solutions for cleaning every room of the house and beyond. The expert tips and advice informs readers how to clean their homes and workplaces in an ecologically friendly way without using harsh chemicals or other potentially hazardous substances.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: A Greener, Healthier Way to Clean 7 Chapter: 1: Cleaning House in a Brave Green World 9 Chapter 2: What’s Green Got to Do with It? 15 Chapter 3: Adding Up the Pluses of Cleaning Green 27 Part II: Getting to Work 41 Chapter 4: An Ounce of Prevention 43 Chapter 5: Assembling Your Hardware 57 Chapter 6: Mixing Things Up: A Green Cleaner Cookbook 75 Part III: Cleaning Green, Room by Room 101 Chapter 7: Everything in the Kitchen — Including the Sink 103 Chapter 8: Coming Clean in the Bathroom 125 Chapter 9: Airing the Dirty Laundry Room 145 Chapter 10: Creating a Clean and Healthful Sleeping Environment 165 Chapter 11: Greening and Cleaning the Living Room 183 Chapter 12: Transitioning from Home to the Great Outdoors 207 Part IV: The Part of Tens 235 Chapter 13: Ten (Or So) Ways Your Grandparents Got It Right 237 Chapter 14: Ten Steps — Beyond Clean — to Green Your Home and Your Life 245 Appendix: Green Resources 257 Index 263
£11.39
John Wiley & Sons Inc Rules of Thumb for Home Building Improvement and
Book SynopsisBefore you drive that first nail, this is the guide youneed--thousands of hints, tips, and professional tricks of thetrade Authoritative, detailed, and fully illustrated, Rules of Thumb forHome Building, Improvement, and Repair gives you all the insideinformation you need to make your home improvement project gofaster and easier. For this all-in-one volume, do-it-yourselfexperts Gene and Katie Hamilton, founders of the online serviceHouseNet, have distilled the best professional home repair andremodeling information. Rules of Thumb will help you avoid the costly headaches that canresult from using the wrong materials, amounts, or measurements.Here in plain English are all the technical standards andspecifications for lumber, fasteners and adhesives, carpentry,plumbing, electrical wiring, painting, walls, ceilings and floors,doors and windows, weatherizing and climate control, exteriors,asphalt, concrete, masonry, and more. Plus, you''ll discovertime-tested procedures Table of ContentsWood Building Materials. Fasteners and Adhesives. Rough Carpentry and Finish Carpentry. Plumbing. Electrical. Painting. Walls. Ceilings and Floors. Doors and Windows. Weatherizing and Climate Control. Exterior. Concrete, Masonry, and Asphalt. Index.
£15.30
University of Toronto Press Real Estate Appraisal in a Nutshell
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£21.59
University of New Mexico Press House Gods Sustainable Buildings and Renegade
Book SynopsisIn search of a better way, author Jim Kristofic journeys across the Southwest to apprentice with architects and builders who know how to make buildings that will take care of us. This is where he meets the House Gods who are building to the sun so that we can live on Earth. Forever.
£21.56
John Wiley & Sons Inc Downsizing For Dummies
Book SynopsisOrganize, declutter, donatedownsize and simplify your life Downsizing For Dummies provides you with strategies to downsize your life by moving to a smaller home, decluttering, simplifying your budget, and saving more money. You'll find tips to help decrease your cost of living, lower your home maintenance costs, protect and leverage your assets, and decide whether downsizing is right for you and your family. After downsizing your life, you'll save time on household chores and gain the freedom and flexibility that come with having fewer possessions. What will you do with all the time you save? Downsizing For Dummies will help you understand the benefits of living simply! Discover ways to declutter and simplify every corner of your lifeWeight the pros and cons of moving to a smaller homeSave time and money by cutting down on your chores and home maintenanceExperience a reduced stress level when you create space at home and workThis book is for anyone who is ready to live clutter-free andTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Downsizing 7 Chapter 1: Downsizing in a Nutshell 9 Chapter 2: Deciding Whether Downsizing Is Right for You (or Your Parents) 29 Chapter 3: Envisioning Your Future: Lifestyle and Location 45 Chapter 4: Laying the Groundwork 67 Chapter 5: Rallying the Troops 83 Part 2: Protecting and Leveraging Your Assets 101 Chapter 6: Getting a Handle on Your Finances 103 Chapter 7: Planning Your Estate 125 Chapter 8: Using Your Home to Generate Income 149 Part 3: Decluttering: Sell It, Give It Away, or Trash It 161 Chapter 9: Sorting Your Belongings 163 Chapter 10: Digitizing Photos, Videos, and Documentation 183 Chapter 11: Selling Stuff You No Longer Want or Need 199 Chapter 12: Giving Away Some Stuff 217 Chapter 13: Storing Stuff You Can’t Part With 229 Chapter 14: Disposing of Your Remaining Belongings 239 Part 4: Moving Out and Moving In 245 Chapter 15: Gimme Shelter: Choosing a Home 247 Chapter 16: Buying and Selling a Home 271 Chapter 17: Packing Your Belongings 287 Chapter 18: Executing a Successful Move 311 Part 5: The Part of Tens 325 Chapter 19: Ten Good Reasons to Downsize 327 Chapter 20: Ten Tips to Make Downsizing Less Stressful 333 Chapter 21: Ten (or So) Ways to Reduce Your Living Expenses 339 Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Supplement Your Income 345 Index 353
£16.19
WW Norton & Co The Apple Cider Vinegar Companion: Simple Ways to
Book SynopsisGenerations of devotees have sworn by apple cider vinegar: cooking with it, swigging it by the spoonful and using it as a remedy for a range of ailments. The tart, fermented flavour can add a punch to any recipe; it’s also great for weight loss, digestion and overall good health. It is a natural cleanser, relieves muscle soreness and even treats insect bites. The Apple Cider Vinegar Companion stands out from similar titles with its recipes, such as: Dill Pickle Potato Salad; Easy Homemade Farmer’s Cheese; Homemade Spiced Ketchup; Raspberry-Peach Shrub; and Green Tea and Apple Cider Vinegar Tonic.
£11.99
Taunton Press Inc Patios & Walkways
Book SynopsisHomeowners are spending more time and money than ever creating and sprucing up living spaces outside the house. Now that DIYers have greater access to the tools, techniques and materials required to build great patios and walkways, they're going all out. And this newest offering from the successful "Build Like a Pro" series is the best guide they can ask for. It's all in here - from base construction techniques to surface materials. A reader can choose to complete the six projects in this book exactly as presented or mix and match techniques to create a truly custom project. Complete in-depth information, step-by-step instructions, focused sidebars and tips add up to a professional patio or walkway project that homeowners will enjoy for years to come.
£14.44
Taunton Press Inc Junk Beautiful: She Sheds
Book SynopsisMove over, Man Caves. She Sheds are coming to a house near you. Across the country, ladies are carving out a special place for themselves, one free from stress and concern. And they're doing it in their own backyards by turning spaces usually reserved for old tools and greasy car parts into refined relaxation. The beauty of the She Shed is that it can take whatever form best suits your tastes. In Junk Beautiful: She Sheds, best-selling author and Queen of Junk Sue Whitney, founder of JUNKSTYLE and author of the Junk Beautiful brand of books, will introduce the "rustoration" philosophy to 15 she sheds from across the country. . Featured She Sheds will largely be small wooden structures, but could also take the shape of a dolled up camper, vintage horse trailer, tree house, or other unique space. . Shed rehab will include indoor and outdoor projects that run from light construction to accessory projects and simple hacks. . Re-using and re-inventing castoffs as home furnishings and accessories create uniquely personal spaces - the hallmark of She Sheds. AUTHOR: Sue Whitney founded JUNKMARKET in 2000 in response to a need in the marketplace for utilizing vintage finds stylishly in your home. Her company's vision was pretty and practical design through affordable re-use. JUNKMARKET is now the national leader in the industry and has a large online community of about 42,000 loyal members. Sue has authored three successful titles and produced columns for 'Country Home' and 'Country Garden' magazines as well as her own special interest magazine issue. Sue is a veteran public speaker and has been on the Today show multiple times and appeared regularly on HGTV's Country Style. She is also a paid speaker and consultant to vintage shows around the country. In spring of 2015, Sue launched her own show, Uncorked JUNKMARKET Style.
£17.59
Sasquatch Books The Happy Home: The Ultimate Guide to Creating a
Book SynopsisEnergise. Uplift. Comfort. Calm. Empower. Express. The road to happiness is paved with good emotions. In fact, a happy home is infused with these six actions and this cheerful book will help you create a space you love and that loves you back. Lovely Indeed creator Chelsea Foy offers up more than 50 creative ideas to engage all the senses to brighten your mood throughout your home. This book sits at the intersection of HGTV home improvements and design, thoughtful Marie Kondo practices, and a cheery color palette fans of the Home Edit will love. Kicking off with a foreword by Joy Cho, creator of Oh Joy!, the book then guides you through questions to consider so you can customise your home to your own mood-lifting needs, be it a calming bedroom, a chill den, or an energising kitchen. Easy projects and ideas offer a path to tweaking the rooms of your house so they engage all the senses in all the right ways. Each chapter focuses on a feeling and includes: Guided prompts/questions: Prompts to reflect on what a happy space might look and feel like, Quick Tricks: Creative hacks and ideas to freshen up your space, Afternoon Projects: Doable projects and inspo for your home and décor to add joy, Big Ideas: Step-by-step projects that you can complete in a day or weekend that are inexpensive but go a long way to creating a home tailored to your tastes and happiness needs.Trade Review"This book is a guide to instilling the joy into your home that we all need." —Joy Cho, founder of Oh Joy!"This straightforward debut by Lovely Indeed blogger Foy shares ideas on how to brighten up living spaces. “Joy is found in the little moments surrounding us every day,” she writes, outlining mostly low-effort projects intended to inspire joy in the home."--Pubilshers WeeklyTable of ContentsForeword by Joy Cho Introduction: Happiness Begins at Home Uplift. Fill your space with joy and good vibes. Forage BouquetsStock Your Home BarCreate a Prism SuncatcherCraft Faux Floral WordsSet a Bedroom MoodWeave a Wall HangingColor-Block Your Walls Calm. Make your home a safe and peaceful haven. Pretty Up and Label Your BottlesMake Your Own Nontoxic Room SprayMake an Upcycled Matchstick HolderDIY Incense HolderEffectively Clear ClutterCreate an Indoor Herb GardenEnergize. Create a space that energizes and refreshes. Arrange a Harmonious and Welcoming Coffee TableMix Diffuser Recipes for Every Room and MoodAssemble a Glass Jar TerrariumCreate a Conversation JarDraft a Patio-Cleaning ChecklistGarden in PotsCreate a Sunrise Doormat Comfort. Bring out the cozy, comforting feeling of home. Light Up Your Outdoor SpaceConcoct Fresh + Fragrant Simmering SpicesWhip Up Easy Bathroom CurtainsMake a DIY Leather Key BasketBoost Your Workspace Comfort and ProductivityDevelop a Sleep RoutineBuild a Work-from-Anywhere Lap Desk Empower. Build a space that supports your needs. Hack More Coat Closet Storage and OrganizationCreate a Kids' Room That Promotes IndependenceMake Rope Baskets for Bathroom StorageDress Your DeskPaint a Brick FireplaceRefresh a Room with a Furniture ReorganizationExpress. Make a space that showcases your uniqueness. Upcycle Wall ArtCreate Grid Photo Wallpaper for Your CabinetsStyle Your BookshelfDisplay Kids' ArtOne Outdoor Space, Many WaysUse Decals to Create Faux WallpaperConclusion
£16.99
Taunton Press Inc Downsize: Living Large in a Small House
Book SynopsisBest-selling author Sheri Koones presents the hottest trend in the housing market. The 25 small houses presented in Downsize are owned by people who have made a conscious decision to downsize from a larger home to a smaller home - or who just decided to build small in the first place. Some of the houses are new (site-built or prefab), others are remodels. The featured houses show how to use space efficiently through such strategies as: . creative storage space . multi-purpose rooms . pocket and barn doors . integrating smaller appliances These exceptional houses show how small can be comfortable, practical, energy efficient - and beautiful. 279 photographs, 33 illustrations
£22.50
O'Reilly Media Make: Like The Pioneers
Book SynopsisYou may have mastered Arduino and 3D printing, but what will you make when the power goes out? This book, featuring projects drawn from previous issues of Make: and Craft:, features projects you can build with little or no technology. Whether it's making your own cider or starting a fire with a bow drill, the projects in this book will let you keep making even when you're away from civilization. Whether you're on a camping trip or fortifying the last human settlement against hordes of zombies, you'll find something in this book that will keep you happy, engaged, and most important of all...alive! Projects include: Making fire with a bow drill Old-school bookbinding Kitchen table cider making Hogwash bacon soap Da Vinci reciprocating mechanism The Rok-Bak chair Olive oil lamp
£10.79
WW Norton & Co Rock Your Rental: Style, Design, and Marketing
Book SynopsisBy 2020, holiday rentals are expected to surpass the hotel industry. But with so much competition, how do property owners stand out? In Rock Your Rental, the Palmisano sisters offer their unique design ideas to upgrade your space from sometimes-booked to a sought-after lodging destination. Full of inspiration, DIY projects, marketing tips and gorgeous before-and-after photos, this book is essential reading for innkeepers, bed-and-breakfast owners and hotel hosts—and especially for holiday rental owners who use sites such as Airbnb, VRBO, HomeAway and Booking.com. A witty, go-to handbook with actionable tips, examples and ideas, Rock Your Rental is an essential resource for property owners who want to increase their bookings, profits and the happiness of their customers.
£18.99
WW Norton & Co At Home with Nature: A Guide to Sustainable,
Book SynopsisIncreased awareness of the environment and an ever-present interest in curb appeal means that homeowners are eager for more sustainable, natural landscaping. And why shouldn’t they be? In addition to supporting local flora and fauna, ditching grass for lush, native plants helps lower water bills and results in self-sustaining gardens long-term. In John Gidding’s At Home with Nature, homeowners will find thorough blueprints to reap these benefits and bring their dream garden to life. Complete with specific information for every US bioregion, a glossary of native plants, illustrated yard renderings and photos and detailed explanations of suburban codes, this book has examples and techniques to build responsible natural spaces. And as an HGTV star with over a decade of design experience, Gidding is the landscaping expert readers need to get the job done. At Home with Nature is the ultimate resource for creating beautiful and beneficial home gardens.
£24.69
University Press of Mississippi/Mississippi State University Extension Service The Promise of Good Things: Floral Design for the
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£23.96
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Die Platte Industrialisierter Wohnungsbau in der
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Industrialisiertes Bauen und Wohnen: Zur sozialen Konstruktion eines baugeschichtlichen Topos.- Die ‚Platte ‘als Chiffre.- Industrialisiertes Bauen als soziologischer Forschungsgegenstand.- Die quantitative Dimension des industriellen Wohnungsbaus in der DDR.- Begriffsbestimmung.- 2 Technik als Leitbild. Zur Entwicklung des industrialisierten Bauens und dessen Verknüpfung mit dem Wohnungsproblem.- Das 19. Jahrhundert: der Auftakt.- ‚Prefabrication ‘als Instrument der Kolonialisierung.- Der Kristallpalast.- Die ‚Erfindung ‘der Platte.- Das 20. Jahrhundert: ‚Fordismus ‘als architekturpolitische Ideologie.- Gesellschaftskonzept für den Sozialismus: Sowjetischer Taylorismus.- Industrialisierung des Bauens und Wohnungsreform.- Rationalisierung des Wohnungsbaus im Nationalsozialismus.- Wohnford als Weltphänomen: Industrialisierung als säkularer Trend nach 1945.- Beispiel Bundesrepublik Deutschland.- Beispiel Frankreich.- Beispiel Sowjetunion.- 3 Entdifferenzierung durch Industrialisierung: Zur Genese des Systems der ‚Platte ‘in der DDR.- Akteure und Strukturen im Bauwesen der DDR.- Grundlegung des industrialisierten Bauens.- Der ‚system builder ‘Gerhard Kosel.- Technokratische Ideologiebildung als Theoretisierungsversuch.- Die Organisationsstruktur des Bauwesens der DDR.- Sozialpolitik als Wohnungspolitik: die WBS 70.- 4 Zur Ideologie der ‚Platte‘.- Die ‚Platte ‘als soziologisches Sachverhältnis.- 1. Das Gleichheitspostulat.- 2. Die sozialistische Kleinfamilie.- 3. Technik- und Fortschrittsgläubigkeit.- Realisation: Wohnen und Neubaugebiet.- 5 Wohnen in der ‚Platte ‘im Spiegel soziologischer Forschung der DDR.- Wohnen als Bestandteil „sozialistischer Lebensweise-Theorie“.- Neubaugebietsforschung in der DDR.- 6 Die ‚Platte ‘als sozio-technisches System.- 7 Ausblick: Entdifferenzierung als Hypothek — Differenzierung als Aufgabe.- Anhang 1: Kurzangaben zu soziologischen und sozialpsychologischen Untersuchungen in den Neubaugebieten der DDR von 1966 bis 1989.- Anhang 2: WBS 70 — typische Grundrißlösungen.- Anmerkungen.- Abkürzungen.- Literatur.- Abbildungsverzeichnis.- Bildnachweis.
£47.49
Forgotten Books The Campers Handbook Classic Reprint
£27.07
Hardpress Publishing Common Sense in the Household a Manual of Practical Housewifery 1
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£18.95
Hardpress Publishing The Works of Horace 1
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£15.95
Hardpress Publishing Women of Belgium Turning Tragedy to Triumph 1
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£15.15
Forgotten Books The Ladys EveryDay Book A Practical Guide in the Elegant Arts and Daily Difficulties of Domestic Life Classic Reprint
£25.64
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Small Interiors
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Blume Hortalizas
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Living the Airstream Life
Book SynopsisTrade Review“It’s about time, then, that a book on Airstream travel was published. Written by Karen Flett, Living the Airstream Life combines both Flett’s own photographs with archival Airstream shots.” — Vogue “Flett provides a detailed account of Airstream’s design and its developments over the years—from the 1930s Torpedos to the modern-day Toy Haulers and Limited Edition trailers. She takes an in-depth look at what it really means to live the “Airstream way of life”. — Dwell.com “Living the Airstream Life is a brilliant and great introduction to Airstream…. beautifully manufactured and it is a pleasure to hold it in your hands.” — The Washington Book Review
£23.75
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Home Sweet Maison
Book SynopsisFrench Women Don’t Get Fat meets The Little Book of Hygge in this lively, sophisticated, and practical illustrated lifestyle guide that shows how to enjoy la belle vie—to live like the French every day—transforming your house into a home defined by beauty, family, and accessible elegance.How do the French create the elusive and alluring sanctuaries they call home? This question long intrigued Danielle Postel-Vinay. Thanks to a chance encounter with a French expat in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and years of immersive research, she embarked on a quest to discover the secrets of the French home aesthetic.Experiencing first-hand la belle vie—the beautiful life—Postel-Vinay now shows everyone how to create their own French sanctuary, a home sweet maison, no matter where they live. Providing more than just interior decorating and design tips, Postel-Vinay teaches you how to foster the warmth, beauty, and rituals inh
£22.79
Penguin Putnam Inc A Monks Guide to a Clean House and Mind
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£13.60
Firefly Books Tree Houses You Can Actually Build
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£17.64
Harvest Publications Gardening for Everyone
Book SynopsisA guide to creating and growing a backyard garden simply and sustainably—from planning to planting to harvest, with profiles of essential vegetables and herbs, ecological tips, and fun and creative projectsGrowing food in your backyard (or even on a porch or windowsill!) is one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to nourish yourself, be self-sufficient, and connect with nature in a hands-on way. Here sustainability expert Julia Watkins shares everything you need to know to grow your own vegetables, fruits, and herbs (as well as wildflowers and other beneficial companion plants). The book covers all the nuts and bolts of creating and caring for your garden—planning, building, planting, tending, and harvesting—followed by a deeper dive into the plants themselves: demystifying annuals vs. perennials, cold-weather vs. warm-weather veggies, and profiles of favorite crops. Throughout, Julia offers tips for creating an eco-friendly and sustaina
£25.64
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale A Life Less Throwaway
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£13.50
Pam Krauss Books Homestead Kitchen
Book SynopsisThe first cookbook from homesteaders and co-stars of Discovery’s Alaska: The Last Frontier Eve and Eivin Kilcher features appealing recipes for anyone looking to live more sustainably, healthfully, and independently, regardless of where and what they call home. Eve and Eivin Kilcher, stars of the hit Discovery show Alaska: The Last Frontier, are experts in sustainable living. Homesteaders by choice, the couple has had to use their self-reliance skills to survive harsh winters in the Alaskan wilderness and raise a thriving family. In their debut book, the Kilchers share 85 original family recipes and advice on gardening, preserving, and foraging. The tips and techniques they have cultivated from their family and through necessity will help anyone looking to shrink their environmental footprint and become less dependent on mass-produced food and products. Stunningly photographed in and around their handmade home and farm, Homestead Kitchen illustrates that taking on small-scale sustainable projects is not only possible in a suburban/urban setting, but ultimately a more responsible and gratifying way to live.
£28.80
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Our Kindred Home
Book SynopsisLearn to reconnect with plants and nature for collective healing in a world beset by environmental crisis with this herbalism and eco-activist handbook.“Breathtakingly beautiful . . . a gentle and welcoming hand offering to guide those of us seeking mindful connection and mutually nurturing paths through life in the Anthropocene.”—Whitney Leigh Morris, author of Small Space StyleAlyson Morgan, a second-generation Haitian American, grew up feeling disconnected from her roots and suffering from the trauma of racism. To heal herself, she found a connection with the natural world around her: slowing down, respecting the seasons, and growing or foraging plants in her local area. To Alyson, connection with the earth means finding a sense of place and home in an era of stress and overwhelm. Now she shares her methods of homesteading for anyone to practice in their own life. Beautifully photographed, with plant monographs, illustrations, a
£21.25
Phaidon Press Ltd Hgalo Usted Mismo Do It Yourself Spanish Edition
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£28.94
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Wood Turning for the Garden
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£11.66
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Fun Fabrics of the 50s
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Power Carving House Spirits with Tom Wolfe
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£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd COUTURE FABRICS OF THE 50S A Schiffer Design Book
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd French Provincial Furniture
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£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Griswold Muffin Pans Schiffer Book for Collectors
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd DoortoDoor Collectibles Salves Lotions Pills and
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd HERMAN MILLER COLLECTION Catalogue Photos
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£33.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd COLLECTIBLE ENAMELED WARE American and European
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£28.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd inspiringinteriorsfromarmstrong1950s
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Furniture 2000 Modern Classics and New Designs in
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£46.74
Schiffer Publishing Ltd 50s TV Lamps Schiffer Book for Collectors
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£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd 20th Century Bathroom Design by Kohler
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£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd AMAZING SPACE Architect Designed Houses Under 300
Book SynopsisFeatures color photos and the floor plans of 48 budget-minded innovative home designs by North American architects, ranging from a super-insulated eco-tech country home in the Catskills to an elegant three-story townhouse in Chicago. Five are conceptual homes yet to be built.
£33.29
