Home & Garden Books

Book Synopsis In this global gardener’s guide to creating a resilient, climate-wise garden, learn how to adapt your garden to cope with volatile weather extremes and other effects of a rapidly changing climate.It’s no longer gardening as usual. Heat waves, droughts, flooding, violent storms…the long-predicted extremes of weather caused by climate change are now on our doorstep, and gardeners around the world are feeling the effects. Certain pests are staying active until much later in the season, many plants are blooming earlier, soils are eroding and degrading at a rapid pace, unpredictable rainfall is water-logging our gardens, and fiercer storms are uprooting trees and snapping branches. Not to mention the effects of prolonged drought in many parts of the world and the water rationing that comes with it. What’s a gardener to do?We need to learn how to protect the garden against climate extremes, exotic pests, invasive weeds, and more<Trade Review“With the climate emergency, ‘gardening as usual’ no longer applies and we need to learn how to adapt to prolonged droughts, intense storms, and wildly fluctuating temperatures. The Climate Change Garden is the in-depth guide you need to learn how to manage climate extremes and build resilient gardens.” -- Niki Jabbour, author of The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener and Growing Under Cover“This timely and essential guide will help gardeners implement key changes to increase the resiliency of their landscapes. The authors offer both pragmatic and creative approaches to address the challenges we are already experiencing and provide a wealth of actionable items to help us adjust our gardening traditions.” -- Susan Mulvihill, author of The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook and The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook“I love this book. It’s the savvy guide to future proofing your garden against the increasing extremes of weather through climate change.” -- Frances Tophill, Gardeners’ World presenter and author of Rewild Your GardenTable of ContentsForeword: Why It’s No Longer Gardening as Usual Introduction: A Taste of Things to Come? Chapter 1: Too Much Water Chapter 2: Heat and Drought Chapter 3: Wind, Frost, and Snow Chapter 4: Healthy Soil Chapter 5: Design Ideas Chapter 6: Working with Wildlife Chapter 7: Pests, Diseases, and Aliens Chapter 8: The Vegetable Garden Chapter 9: In the Orchard Chapter 10: Trees for the Future Chapter 11: The Flower Garden About the Authors Index

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Book SynopsisFilled with witty advice and helpful plant-care routines, Happy Plants, Happy You reveals the surprising connections between tending houseplants and nurturing a more content, balanced, and healthier you. Trade Review“Prepare to feel inspired after reading Kamili's all-too-relatable book illustrating how the plant hobby offers a respite from the burnout of hustle culture. This book is perfect for those looking to take their plant care more seriously and take their lives more lightheartedly." ­ * Lindsay of alltheplantbabies.com *“Happy Plants, Happy You does a great job illustrating the life of a plant parent. Kamili really brings readers in by sharing personal accounts around her successes and failures with plants. A nice bonus was how the book brilliantly demonstrates leading a life of intentionality and pursuing things that make you passionate with statements like "why do we stop daydreaming at a certain age." There are also a wealth of accessible plant care tips and tricks featured so that plant people of all experience levels have practical knowledge to take with them as they continue their plant parenthood journey.” * Tyler from @thatplantguy_ty *"A fun, inventive, and worthwhile addition to any library and for all sorts of plant parents. This is much more than a book about caring for houseplants." -- Sarah Filiberto * Library Journal *"This book takes plant life to the next level. The relationship Kamili Hill has with plants is equal to what goes into her personal life." * Washington Gardener *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION How Plants Can Bring You Peace My Journey to Plant Mamahood— The Path to Peace CHAPTER 1 The To-Do List How Adding Houseplants to Your To-Do List Translates to Self-Care, Not to More Work CHAPTER 2 Save a Little Something for Yourself Use Houseplants to Turn Borderline Burn-Out into Personal Growth. Plus, the Best Plants to Get You Started CHAPTER 3 Water Yourself Houseplant Cultivation Tips That Also Cultivate YOU CHAPTER 4 Would You Date That Plant? The Power of Reciprocity in Human and Plant Relationships—and the Art of Letting Go CHAPTER 5 A Date with Yourself Learn How to Pause with Plants. Time Spent with Your Plants is Time Spent with Yourself CHAPTER 6 Gratuitous Beauty Finding the Best Houseplants for Your Space and Appreciating the Beauty They Bring to Your Daily Life CHAPTER 7 There Is No One-Size-Fits-All A Twisty Journey to a Green Thumb—Sometimes Plants Die. Try Again. CHAPTER 8 Plant Care Is Self-Care (And It’s Badass!) Check In on Yourself by Checking In on Your Plants RESOURCES ABOUT THE AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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Book SynopsisJoin the permaculture revolution! Author Angela Ferraro-Fanning (Axe & Root Homestead) shares techniques and tips for a homestead with synergy between soil, plants, animals, and trees. If you’re like most homesteaders, the dream is to make the most of your land by working with it, not against it. From capturing water and building strong soil to helping your animals live their best lives, The Sustainable Homestead is about making your homestead stronger by achieving synergy between what can seem like different parts. In this book, new and veteran homesteaders alike can find detailed information to put to use this year, this month, even this week! Angela—also the co-host of the HOMESTEADucation podcast and author of the Little Homesteader/Little Country Cottage series of children’s books—has spent more than a decade building and strengthening her small acreage homestead and shares the lessonsTable of ContentsForeword Introduction Chapter 1: Site Assessment Chapter 2: Soil Chapter 3: Growing Chapter 4: Incorporating Animals Chapter 5: Designing a Pasture Chapter 6: Compost Chapter 7: The Sustainable Orchard Chapter 8: The Role of the Homesteader Resources Acknowledgments About the Author Works Cited Index

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Book SynopsisLearn to create personalized graduation announcements, congratulations, and additional keepsakes for education-related accomplishments with Cross Stitch Celebrations: Graduation—with mix-and-match design elements and more than 20 patterns.Trade Review"The ideal introduction to the manifold needlecraft possibilities of the art of the cross-stitch in creating gifts and home decorations celebrating a graduation." * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction Tools & Materials The Basics of Cross Stitch Planning Your Design Main Designs Graduation Cap & Scroll, Standing Graduate, Sitting Graduate, Graduate Tossing Hat, Books, Laptop, Medal Border Patterns Sparkle Confetti, Celebration Streamers, Fancy Scroll, Books, Tassels, Ribbon Mini Motifs Alphabets Varsity Alphabet, Playful Alphabet, Serif Alphabet, Extra-Large Numbers Scroll Wall Hanging Mortarboard Pennant Greeting Card Gifting Your Creations Grid Paper About the Author

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Book SynopsisBLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Bathrooms brings you design advice, how-to instructions, and all the facts you need to achieve the bathroom of your dreams.This sixth edition of the perennial bestseller from the BLACK+DECKER Complete Guide series covers all the bases when it comes to bathroom remodeling. From freshening up decor to a down-to-the-studs remodel, all of the information you need to design the job and do the work yourself is right here. This new edition also features smart home projects, from advanced toilets and add-on bidets to freestanding tubs, dimmable lights, and touchless faucets.Through step-by-step photography and instructions, you’ll see how to update lighting, ventilation, flooring, surfaces, cabinetry, toilets, bathtubs, and accessories. This comprehensive buyer’s guide takes you through one of the most important steps in any remodeling project, and a complete and up-to-the minute se

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Book SynopsisLearn how to set up an organized and inviting home art space for kids and keep them engaged with over 55 art prompts that encourage skill-building and creative exploration. With an inviting, open setup of art supplies, kids can easily access tools and materials to work through ideas, tinker, discover, solve problems, learn techniques, and create anything they can imagine. Your art space becomes a creative workshop that allows children the opportunity to explore open-ended materials with a sense of independence, confidence, and responsibility. In The Art Playroom, author Megan Schiller—a Reggio-inspired preschool teacher, art studio owner, and interior designer—guides you step by step through the process of creating an art space for your children and shares her simple approach to encourage creative exploration for years to come. This book is for parents and caregivers of children ages 2–10, with tiTable of ContentsTable of Contents Preface Part 1: The Art Space Chapter 1: Why an Open Art Studio? Introduction What Skills Do Kids Learn from Open-Ended Art? The Influence of Art Over the Years (by Barbara Rucci) Design Matters Chapter 2: Setting up Your Open Art Studio What Materials and Tools Should be in an open art studio? Your Art Space is Not Just for Art Using an Art Space for Tinkering and Inventing (By Rachelle Doorley) Adding Tinkering and Maker Materials into Your Art Space Choosing a Location (By Jean Van’t Hul) Furniture, Storage, and Tips on Organizing Art Supplies for Different Ages Art Storage and Display Adding the Art Supplies Chapter 3: Your Open Art Studio is Ready to Go, Now What? Keeping Materials Visible and Fresh Introducing Your Child to the Materials Testing New Materials Questions to Ask Your Child When Testing Different Materials Part 2: Invitations to Create Chapter 4: Keeping Your Child Engaged Over Time with Invitations to Create What are Invitations to Create? 10 tips on setting up an Invitation to Create Chapter 5: Starter Invitations to Create: Easy art prompts for ages 2-7 that are quick to set up and easy for young children to explore on their own. Monochromatic Shape Playdough Sculpture Foil Painting Craft Tape Construction Magazine Collage Peekaboo Drawing X Marks the Spot Confetti Rock Painting Sticky Collage Dot Painting Dreamy Decoupage Grid Drawing Curious Assemblage Scrape and Roll Painting Fine Feathered Fabrication Produce Prints Current Obsession DIY Stickers Sticky Block Building DIY Old Fashioned Tempera Paint Misplaced Mural Wet Chalk Drawing You’ve Got Mail Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall “Do it together” Starter Invitations to Create: Art prompts that introduce a new material or technique that act as a simple art lesson when done with an adult Oil Pastels & Oil Current Obsession Still Life Color Mixing Chapter 6: Skill-building Invitations to Create: Art prompts to develop skills for ages 2-10 Mastering Tools (Ages 3-8): Art prompts that encourage the use of creative tools First Scissor Practice Early Learning Scissor Practice Intermediate Scissor Practice Stapler Hole Puncher Glue Gun Hammer Fine motor and Focus (Ages 2-6): Art prompts that help children develop fine motor and focusing skills. Beading Pipe Cleaners Delicate Droppers Twisting from the Toolbox Do-Dad Mandala Fuse Beads Simple Sewing Skills Labyrinth Pointillism Self-Sufficiency (Ages 2-6. Age 2 with adult supervision) Art prompts that guide children towards independent use of everyday items. Slicing Practice Kitchen Tools Squeezing Practice Pouring Practice Spraying and Scrubbing Practice Art Cleanup Writing (Ages 3-8): Art prompts that build writing skills through playful activities. Alphabet Stencil Block Letter Dots Alphabet Stickers May I take Your Order? Name Tracing Greeting Card Book Making Comic Strip Collaboration (Ages 2-10. 2 years with adult supervision): Art prompts that encourage collaboration between siblings or friends through group projects. Shared Sticky Collage Tape Resist Canvas Collaborative Coloring Shared Sticky Block Building Shared Street Construction Cooperative Garland Science and Investigation (Ages 3-10): Art prompts that demonstrate the intersection of art and science through reactive ingredients, testing ideas, and exploring how things work. Eye-Catching Eruption Colorful Dripping Cream Swirling Separation Nature Still Life DIY Nature Paint Magnetic Sculpture Making Toys and Accessories (Ages 4-10): Art prompts that introduce ways to make toys or accessories that can be played with when finished. Modeling Clay Creatures Mini Bed Habitat DIY Instrument Dancing Paper Dolls Sticky Sticks DIY Magnet Puzzle Conclusion Having a Designated Art Space in Our Home (by Meri Cherry) Final Thoughts Resources Acknowledgements About the Author

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Book SynopsisConvert your unproductive lawn and landscape areas into fruitful edible gardens with this practical guide overflowing with ideas, plans, designs, and know-how.Out with the lawn and in with the food! That’s the battle cry of millions of modern gardeners who are not only looking to reduce the amount of time and energy they have to spend tending a lawn, but they’re also looking to improve the lives of their family, friends, and neighbors by supplying them with fresh, homegrown food. In the United States alone, 46 million acres of land are covered in turfgrass (that’s more acreage than corn and soybeans combined!). Imagine all the good that would come if that land were dedicated to growing food instead! Converting unused areas of the landscape into food gardens helps mitigate the effects of climate change, reduces food miles, improves food security, and allows us to be a better steward of our little slicTable of ContentsIntroduction: It’s All about Perspective Chapter 1 The Case for Less Lawn and More Food Chapter 2 Exploring and Transforming Your Landscape Chapter 3 Garden Designs for Edible Yards Chapter 4 Planning and Growing for Your Conditions Chapter 5 Common and Uncommon Edible Plants Chapter 6 Garden Plans and Menus Chapter 7 Planting and Tending Your Gardens Chapter 8 Changing the Landscape and Cultivating Community Conclusion Resources About the Authors Author Acknowledgments Photo Credits Index

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Book SynopsisGet your home projects up to code with BLACK+DECKER Codes for Homeowners 5th Edition, which includes all the most common standards for plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and construction work. Table of ContentsIntroduction Codes + Permits: The BasicsBUILDING DESIGN + SAFETY Habitable Rooms Fire Separations Stairways Emergency Escape Openings Egress Doors Exterior Doors Door + Window Hazards Ventilation + Exhaust Smoke + Carbon Monoxide AlarmsSTRUCTURAL COMPONENTS Foundations Crawl Spaces Decks Floor Systems Wall Systems Wall Penetration Flashing Roof SystemsEXTERIOR COMPONENTS Shingle Roof-Covering Installation Fireplaces + ChimneysHEATING + AIR CONDITIONING HVAC Appliances HVAC Duct Installation Combustion Air for Fuel-Burning Appliances Vents for Fuel-Burning AppliancesPLUMBING SYSTEM The Home Plumbing System Water Supply Piping Drain, Waste + Vent Piping (DWV) Plumbing Vents Plumbing Traps Plumbing Appliances + FixturesELECTRICAL SYSTEM Understanding Electrical Circuits Electrical Grounding + Bonding Electrical Branch Circuit Requirements Electrical Receptacle Installation Ground-Fault (GFCI) + Arc-Fault (AFCI) Protection Junction Boxes, Device Boxes + Enclosures Switch Installation Light Fixture Installation Satellite Dishes, Television + Radio Antennas Broadband Cable Wiring Appendix Measurement Conversions Resources Photo Credits Index

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Book SynopsisDesign, build, and equip your very own greenhouse with the building plans and photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions in BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to DIY Greenhouses 3rd Edition. A start-to-finish book on building greenhouses for the home gardener, this is the most complete book on DIY greenhouses you’ll find anywhere. Featuring full-color step-by-step photos and comprehensive how-to instructions, the book features full plans for structures that are designed to extend the gardening season. From ornate, Victorian-style greenhouses to basic cold frames and simpler kits, you’re sure to find a project that meets your needs and fits your space. The projects include:   DIY Gabled Greenhouse PVC Hoophouse Sun Porch Kit Shed-Style Greenhouse Old-Window Greenhouse Low-Maintenance Sunroom Companion projects, includin

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Book SynopsisIn Barndominiums, you’ll find guidance, inspiration, and design ideas to create your own beautiful, affordable home.Trade Review"A great introductory book for readers who love home design or DIY books or are interested in learning more about the growing demand and popularity of barndominiums." * Library Journal *Table of ContentsIntroduction: A New Frontier in Housing Gallery of Barndominiums 1 BARNDOMINIUM PLANNING AND PREPARATION 2 DESIGN YOUR PERFECT BARNDOMINIUM 3 BUILDING A BARNDOMINIUM SHELL 4 CREATING AN INTERIOR 5 FINISHING TOUCHES The Ultimate Barndominium Resource Guide Photo Credits About the Author Index

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Book Synopsis Join the raised garden bed craze! Use this book to guide you through the step-by-step planning and construction phases along with a design gallery. Trade Review“I remember a time when no one grew in raised beds but now every garden has at least one to grow in. In this great new book by Tara Nolan she covers everything from raised bed construction to the importance of what you fill your bed with, as well as best types of materials, suitable irrigation systems and step by step projects. There are lots of great photographs that will hopefully inspire you to join the revolution as well. This is a great good for the experienced gardener as well as the novice.” —Garden Book of the Month, August 2016 -- David Williams * Four Shires magazine *

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Book Synopsis You can grow a thriving vegetable garden with confidence—just follow the easy and accessible instruction in Vegetable Gardening for Beginners.The pride of biting into your first homegrown tomato of the season is unmatched, and even for experienced gardeners, the joy of eating and sharing something that you planted and nurtured never gets old. This abridged and affordable version of The Beginner’s Guide to Vegetable Gardening gives you the confidence, knowledge, and skills to reap the rewards of gardening on whatever level you decide to invest in—from two containers on a porch to multiple raised beds. The instruction allows you to scale down or up and is relevant to gardening wherever you are in the world.This beginner’s guide gives you all the information and tips you need to decide:  What kind of garden you want What types of vegetables you want to plant What va

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Book Synopsis Are you eager to step into vegetable gardening but don’t know where to start? With this guide to the nearly foolproof raised-bed technique, you’ll be growing your own organic food in no time.Growing your own food is a satisfying experience as well as an investment that will pay you and the community back in a myriad of ways, including benefits for the earth, greater food security, and better health. But where do you start and what is the best way to approach creating a garden and growing food?The raised bed gardening technique, used by successful food gardeners for centuries, is simple and can be done pretty much anywhere. Building beds allows you to bring in the right materials, which might not exist in your own environment, and grow your own food year-round, if you so choose—no matter where you live. So whether your outdoor space is big or small, raised beds are the best choice for your first vegetable garden<

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Book SynopsisChoose the right houseplants for your space and then help them thrive with Houseplants for Beginners at your side. Having happy, healthy plants can make a space feel happy and healthy too. They add color, texture, and beauty—and can also improve air quality. For new plant parents eager for these benefits, this affordable, adapted edition of Houseplants by Lisa Eldred Steinkopf offers easy-to-understand information and advice. Each chapter deals with a key element of houseplant care, including light, water, soil, potting, and containers. The book also offers details on how to pick the right plants for your specific living situation.  Go beyond just keeping your plants alive to understanding how to make them thrive. With Houseplants for Beginners, you will learn:   How to choose the right plants for your space and lifestyle  The specific ne

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Book SynopsisDiscover a new, more dynamic and durable way to grow food in the extremes of our changing climate in The Climate Change–Resilient Vegetable Garden.Whether it’s water-usage restrictions, extended heat waves, disastrous flooding, “super weeds,” or prolonged pest lifecycles, the coming years will be filled with daunting challenges for food growers around the world. What’s a gardener to do? Author Kim Stoddart outlines a clear path toward building resilience in your vegetable plants, your soil, and yourself. With actionable tasks that reduce resource use, stabilize the garden’s ecosystem, and offer regenerative solutions to the most challenging issues faced by gardeners, Kim comes to the rescue with advice to help you weather these storms with ease. Learn to:  Foster adaptation by selectively breeding your favorite veggie varieties for local growing conditions Nurture biologicTable of ContentsIntroduction - What climate challenges are we facing, and what’s to come? 1 How to Be a Resilient Grower Why building resilience in the gardener is as important as building resilience in the garden itself. Plus, project ideas to gain confidence. 2 Building Resilience from the Ground Up How to nurture biodiversity below ground, and why it matters. 3 Climate Change–Friendly Garden Design Ideas Tips to protect against the extremes, including the risk of wildfires. 4 Saving Resources How to reduce water use by capturing rainwater, layering plants, mulching properly, and irrigating in a more regenerative way. 5 Save Money While Saving the Planet by Recycling and Repurposing How to transform waste into wonderous gardening materials. 6 Breed and Propagate Locally Resilient Plants How to select the best, most resilient plant traits for your specific climate. 7 Climate Change SOS Quick solutions for extremes of weather, from floods and droughts to wildfires and insect plagues. 8 Natural Pest Control in a Changing Climate How to deal with introduced pests, encourage a diversity of “good bugs,” and create a balance so pests don’t become problematic in the first place. 9 Vegetable Garden Planting Guide A crop-by-crop look at how to build resilience into your favorite edible garden crops—plus meet some untraditional crops that already come with resilience built in. 10 Plant Protection Learn how to use structures and plant covers to protect your veggie plants from climate extremes. 11 Troubleshooting Guide Helpful solutions to some of climate change’s biggest vegetable gardening challenges, including timesaving tips. Conclusion How to connect with and enjoy your vegetable garden in a changing climate. Resources Acknowledgments About the Author Index

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Book Synopsis This gift edition of critically acclaimed Indoor Kitchen Gardening teaches you how to grow microgreens, sprouts, herbs, mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers and more inside your own home, where you won’t have to worry about season changes or weather conditions. Trade Review“This is a great book for both beginners and seasoned gardeners. Millard reiterates often the importance of good upfront work and paying attention to your indoor garden and reminds us the payoff will be worth it. Her book is like having her next to us, cheering us along the way.” * The American Gardener Magazine from The American Horticultural Horticultural Society *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION GROWING EDIBLES INDOORS Thinking Ahead Find Your Space Getting Started Common Problems Attitude MICROGREENS, SHOOTS, HERBS,WHEATGRASS, SPROUTS,AND MUSHROOMS Microgreens Plant Shoots Herbs Wheatgrass & Pet Grass Sprouts Mushrooms RADISHES, CARROTS, TOMATOES,AND OTHER CROPS Lettuces Radishes Carrots Kale & Chard Spinach Beets Hot Peppers Potatoes Tomatoes INDEX

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Book SynopsisGain the scientific knowledge you need to achieve excellence in home food production with this unique and in-depth guide by Tony O’Neill of YouTube’s Simplify Gardening. If you are an intermediate or advanced gardener looking to level-up your growing skills, Simplify Vegetable Gardening is the ideal reference for meeting your goal. Your garden will flourish with the help of Tony’s growing prowess and eye-opening approach to enhancing plant health and yields that relies on a clear understanding of the interconnectedness of Earth’s many systems and how they each affect plant growth. From the soil food web’s impact on plant nutrition and the atmosphere’s connection to photosynthesis to the effects of the water cycle on plant transpiration, Tony offers a deep dive into the science of growing a robust and sustainable home garden. You will learn how to:   Optimize plant health by under

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Book SynopsisThe Friendsgiving Cookbook includes all the tips, advice, and yummy recipes you need to throw the best bash of the season, minus the tension and stress that typically accompany big family gatherings.Table of ContentsIntroduction – Thanksgiving without the Family Drama Graze All Day Appetizers Potluck Main Attractions No Meat Sides for No Meat Friends An Extra-Long Dessert Spread Conclusion – A Night You (Most Likely) Won’t Remember Tomorrow Index

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Book SynopsisBreak free from bedroom boredom with this luscious little book of sex games. Tuesday night Missionary position feeling a little predictable? Spice up a vanilla routine with sex games! Sex isn’t always about technique. Sometimes it is about the adventure of fun and fantasy. Steamy Sex Games is the perfect book to help you break out of your sexual habits and try something adventurous. Featuring beautiful illustrations and layout, choose from dozens of tantalizing seductions and sex games based on whether you want to play sweet and nice or hot and spicy. Ranging from simple setups in the bedroom to more elaborate locale-centered scenarios, each sexy game outlines:   Sexual tips Playful prop and sex-toy suggestions Clothing and setting recommendations Steamy Sex Games is your ticket to more exciting scenes in the bedroom…and beyond.The Erotic Co

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Book SynopsisGarden like Mother Nature, with an organic system that’s good for plants and good for people.   Say good-bye to backaches and weed problems!  Lee Reich’s organic Weedless Gardening eschews the traditional yearly digging up and working over of the soil. It’s is an easy-to-follow, low-impact approach to planting and maintaining a flower garden, a vegetable patch, trees, and shrubs naturally. 'If you love to knock yourself out digging beds, buy a better shovel. If you're looking for a no-nonsense alternative, buy this book!' -Ketzel Levine, National Public Radio's Doyenne of Dirt)'Thoroughly practical, easy-to-follow guide to good gardening Lee Reich make it sound simple, and if you follow his methods and philosophy, it is.' -Dora Galitzki, Gardening Columnist, The New York Times, and Author of The Gardener's Essential Companion'Finally, a book filled with science-based info

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Book SynopsisReflects the research on plants, soils, tools, and techniques. This title contains information on planning a garden, recommended plants, and best tools. It addresses the ecological issues, covering lawn alternatives, the benefits of native species, wildlife-friendly gardens, and how to avoid harmful invasive species.

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Book SynopsisHundreds of organic gardening tips and homespun remedies that come only from season after season of experience—a perfect gift for the green thumb. Born of necessity and ingenuity and honed through years of “trowel and error,” these helpful hints include environmentally friendly ammunition against weeds and pests, shortcuts for cultivation and propagation, and clever uses for curious household items. And every page is charmingly illustrated with Sharon Lovejoy's watercolor art.Find tips such as: Take a shower with your houseplants Cure plant viruses with milk Recycle an old wheelbarrow into a movable flower bed Use empty citrus fruit rinds as seedling pots

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Book SynopsisSuitable for anyone who wants to grow more of what they eat, even if they've never before put trowel to dirt, this book includes recipes such as Stuffed Squash Blossom Fritters, Shell Beans with Tomatoes and Sage, Red Thai Curry with Fall Vegetables, Provencal Pot Roast, Springtime Chowder, Blueberry Peach Cobbler, and a Chilled Raspberry Pie.

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Book Synopsis The essential wedding planner with checklists, schedules, tips, and tools in a keepsake organizer. Weddings require organization, record-keeping, legwork, logistics. In other words, a planner. From the celebrity wedding planner and author of the The Wedding Book, Mindy Weiss’s All-In-One Wedding Planner & Organizer helps couples keep track of every detail leading up to their Big Day. It’s the organizer that includes exactly what you need for on-the-go, on-the-ground wedding planning. Includes nine pockets, a zippered pouch, and a business-card holder. Created as a three-ring binder, it has tabs for each category: • The Big Picture and Contacts • Budget • Location, Location, Location! • Menu and Flowers • Rentals • The Dress! (And What Everyone Else Is Wearing) • The Guests and the Invitations • Music, Photography, and Videography • Making It Official: Rings, Licenses, Vows, Officiants Packed throughout are tips, tools, checklists, spreadsheets, and schedules to help brides (and grooms) manage everything from building a wedding timeline and organizing the dreaded seating chart to getting the wedding party matched and fitted. From “Will you marry me?” to “I do,” nothing will slip through the cracks.Trade Review"Helping brides keep it together on their big day." —The Miami Herald "Star quality tips." —Bridal Guide "Weiss leaves no gemstone unturned." —Publishers Weekly“Helping brides keep it together on their big day.”—The Miami Herald“Star quality tips.”—Bridal Guide“Weiss leaves no gemstone unturned.”—Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisA whole wardrobe in a book. Imagine a pattern. A pattern for a simple skirt. Let’s call it “The Skirt.” Now, imagine that this pattern is magic—it not only yields one stylish skirt, but in fact can be used to make six stylish skirts. By following different markers on the pattern, “The Skirt” can be: 1) an A-line skirt; 2) a maxi skirt; 3) a flirty pleated hem skirt; 4) a smart-looking pencil-wrap skirt; 5) a flared bias skirt; 6) a ruffled mini. But wait, there’s more! Following each look are six fabric recommendations, some of them easily repurposed. So now, not only does each pattern turn into six patterns, but each of the six patterns can turn into six different garments. With six magic patterns in the book, the end result is 216 original designs! The skill level is basic, and there’s a complete sewing primer included, with recommendations for basic tools, step-by-step in

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Book SynopsisMake fresh cheese at home—in under an hour! Through recipes that are specific, accessible, and rated easy, easier, and easiest, Claudia Lucero shows step-by-step—with every step photographed in full color—exactly how to make sixteen fresh cheeses at home, in an hour or less, using commonly available ingredients and tools. Just as tasty are the recipes that accompany each cheese, from No-Bake Cheese Tartlet (top it with fresh blue berries) to Squeaky “Pasta” Primavera (cheese curds that stand in for the pasta). One-Hour Cheese also shows how to make butter, ghee, and yogurt. Plus, all about milk choices, rennet, all-natural flavors, shaping, storage, and more—it’s a complete beginning cheesemaker’s education.   

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Book SynopsisLife with kids just got easier with these 134 ingenious hacks developed by parents just like you. Put the ketchup under the hot dog, minimizing the mess. Strap baby into a forward-facing carrier when you need to trim her fingernailsit frees your hands while controlling the squirming. Or stash a wallet in a disposable diaper at the beachwho would ever poke through what looks like a used Pamper? All these hacks are easy to do, are boldly illustrated, and use everyday items in unexpected ways. And the rangefrom pregnancy and postpartum, through sleep, eating, bath time, travel, and morecovers all the most critical years when parents really need a little extra help. ?Just . . . genius.BuzzfeedTrade Review“Did you know that you can muffle a noisy door latch with a rubber band? Use Press’n Seal as a makeshift bib? Defeat glitter with a ball of play dough? Every parent will find solutions in [this]…incredibly helpful book.” – Parents Magazine “Just…genius.” – Buzzfeed "Parent Hacks is the book that will literally change parents’ lives." – Cool Mom Picks “Frugal, real advice—and often hilarious.” – MommyPoppins “This is the perfect kind of parenting book: one you don’t need to read from cover-to-cover while you’re juggling your kid(s), but which you can turn to whenever you’re in need.” – BoingBoing.com “You’ll definitely have some ‘why didn’t I think of that?’ moments as you read this book.” – GeekDad.com “A clever assortment of time-saving shortcuts and creative tricks.” –New York Journal of Books “Genius parenting hacks.” – CupofJo.com "…a hilarious (and handy!) collection of illustrated tips that literally any parent can use.” – The Stir.com “Parent Hacks is so good that I may even have a few more kids.” – Dave Pell, Nextdraft.com “Parent Hacks is the book we all need to be given the moment we see two blue lines, a plus or whatever positive sign your pregnancy test of choice indicates.” – Austin American Statesman "This book is short and sweet but infinitely useful. Highly recommended. I also pledged to make the handy, adorably illustrated little volume my next go-to baby shower gift, because I found myself wishing I’d had it when my kids were little. " – Wichita Eagle “Did you know that you can muffle a noisy door latch with a rubber band? Use Press’n Seal as a makeshift bib? Defeat glitter with a ball of play dough? Every parent will find solutions in [this]…incredibly helpful book.” – Parents Magazine “Just…genius.” – Buzzfeed "Parent Hacks is the book that will literally change parents’ lives." – Cool Mom Picks “Frugal, real advice—and often hilarious.” – MommyPoppins “This is the perfect kind of parenting book: one you don’t need to read from cover-to-cover while you’re juggling your kid(s), but which you can turn to whenever you’re in need.” – BoingBoing.com “You’ll definitely have some ‘why didn’t I think of that?’ moments as you read this book.” – GeekDad.com “A clever assortment of time-saving shortcuts and creative tricks.” –New York Journal of Books “Genius parenting hacks.” – CupofJo.com "…a hilarious (and handy!) collection of illustrated tips that literally any parent can use.” – The Stir.com “Parent Hacks is so good that I may even have a few more kids.” – Dave Pell, Nextdraft.com “Parent Hacks is the book we all need to be given the moment we see two blue lines, a plus or whatever positive sign your pregnancy test of choice indicates.” – Austin American Statesman "This book is short and sweet but infinitely useful. Highly recommended. I also pledged to make the handy, adorably illustrated little volume my next go-to baby shower gift, because I found myself wishing I’d had it when my kids were little. " – Wichita Eagle

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Book Synopsis The Idea Book. The How-to Book. The Everything Book. It’s the ultimate wedding planning bible from the ultimate wedding planner. From getting engaged to getting to the altar to taking off for your honeymoon to preserving the memories forever, this is the book to help you bring your dream wedding to life, no matter how big or small your budget.The Wedding Book is: Your fashion consultant, menu planner, etiquette expert, and floral designer An insider source for stretching budgets and negotiating contracts A digital-savvy friend for making the most of Instagram, Etsy, Pinterest, and wedding planning websites and apps A wise shoulder to lean on when sticky family issues come up Whatever the subject—cakes, stationery, dress shopping, lingerie, tents, Uber, insurance, porta-potties, party favors, the toasts, looking great in photos, tipping, and thank-you notes—The Wedding Book has the answer. Includes lists, schedules, budgeting tools, and timelines.  

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the world of miniature aviation, intergalactic style. It’s entertainment on the fly for the office, backyard, classroom (don’t get caught!), or anywhere there might be a party, featuring 12 Lilliputian-size models that create 63 planes altogether. From the Dynamo to the Alien Clipper, Cosmojet to the Spectre, these intergalactic flyers are vibrantly colored and gorgeously designed to resemble various spacecraft. Fold up the straight-shooting Star Quest and an Aerobot that’s part spaceship, part robot. Includes step-by-step folding instructions and tips on how to send each plane soaring at its full aerodynamic potential.    

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the world of flying animals! It’s entertainment on the fly for the office, backyard, classroom (don’t get caught!), or anywhere there might be a party, featuring 12 Lilliputian-size models that create 69 planes altogether. From the Dragon to the Stingray, Beetlebot to the Beach Bomber, these flying creatures are vibrantly colored and gorgeously designed to resemble animals that fly, both real and imaginary. Fold up an antennaed Scarab and the sharklike Predator. Includes step-by-step folding instructions and tips on how to send each plane soaring at its full aerodynamic potential.    

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Book SynopsisThe Amazing Antioxidant Everyone Is Talking About! Are you looking for an effective way to fight the effects of aging and free radical damage? Would you like to reach and maintain your body's optimal health? There may be no stronger way than with antioxidants—and there may be no stronger antioxidant than alpha lipoic acid. This remarkable coenzyme, which occurs naturally in younger bodies but gradually diminishes with age, may very well be one of our best defenses against disease and aging. In this balanced and informative book, Burt Berkson, M.D., shows you how supplementing your diet with alpha lipoic acid might help: • Protect against heart disease • Prevent or treat complications of diabetes • Prevent the progression of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease • Protect against cancer and strokes • Fight chronic liver disease • Combat the aging process • 

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