A new collection of the most graphic and vibrant interiors designed by the multi-award winning designer Greg Natale..Greg Natale presents his signature approach to the juxtaposition of graphics and patterns within each space. At once sophisticated and characterful, Natale's interiors are renowned for marrying contemporary accents with vintage pieces to create environments that traverse serenity and flamboyance. In this exquisite photographic monograph, Natale guides the reader through a diverse selection of residences, exploring the power and importance of pattern in creating unforgettable interiors. Natale's unique insights are accompanied by stunning images by acclaimed photographer Anson Smart. Spanning multiple countries and myriad styles, The Patterned Interior tours a rural Oklahoma property that redefines contemporary rustic cool; a unique surf-inspired penthouse overlooking one of Australia's most sought after beaches; a Midtown New York pied-Ã -terre that exudes sophistication; a vast country estate in Southern Australia with a distinct rock vibe; and a light-filled city apartment in one of Sydney's most iconic buildings.
Rizzoli Universe Promotional Books
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9780789337900
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Hardcover
Planting Design for Dry Gardens
By Filippi, Olivier
Green lawns are restful to the eye, provide an excellent backdrop to plants and trees and keep the weeds down, but in low-rainfall regions they often end up looking scrappy and brown. This book offers low-level planting designs that are ecofriendly and so beautiful they redefine the conventional distinction between lawn and plant borders. Inspired by the wild plant communities of Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S., these rigorously trialed plant combinations can be used on terraces, paths, gravel beds and flower borders, as well as areas that are traditionally laid to lawn. Plant choices include the tough new macrothermal grasses, carpeting groundcovers and stunning wild flower mixes that thrive among gravel and stone. With a plant directory that lists over 200 tough but beautiful dry garden plants and Filippi's innovative maintenance techniques, this book will delight all dry garden owners
Filbert Press
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9780993389207
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Hardcover
Ultimate Guide Wiring, Updated 10th Edition
By Homeowner, Editors Of Creative
The ultimate home wiring guide!Make common electrical repairsAdd new switches and receptaclesInstall lighting fixtures, appliances, and outdoor lightingRun wiring from room to roomAdd new circuits and service panelsSwitch to smart home automationInstall LED wafer lighting and dimmer switchesSet up indoor and outdoor emergency systemsAnd much more!This DIY guide demystifies home wiring and residential electrical systems with easy-to-understand language, step-by-step photography, and detailed illustrations!As a homeowner or DIYer, you'll learn how your house's electrical system works - from the inside out - and how to complete installations and repairs. This project-based book shows how to select the right cable, wires, and other equipment, and how to run wiring through walls and between floors.
Creative Homeowner
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9781580116077
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Paperback
The New Gardeners Handbook
By Beyers, Daryl
"Gardeners just starting out will earn a sense of accomplishment and a good dose of knowledge." - BOOKLIST . Every new gardener has to start somewhere - and the process can be intimidating. Knowing when and what to plant, how to care for the plants once theyre in the ground, and how to keep pests and diseases away is a lot to take on. Luckily, Daryl Beyers - an expert from the New York Botanical Garden - has written what will be a go-to resource for decades to come.. The New Gardeners Handbook is a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of gardening, based on the introductory gardening class that Beyers teaches at NYBG. Readers will learn about soil, plant selection, propagation, planting and mulching, watering and feeding, pruning, and weeds, pests, and diseases. The information applies to both ornamental and edible plants. Featuring inspiring photography and helpful illustrations, The New Gardeners Handbook gives home gardeners a foundation upon which they can grow, and encourages them to apply the lessons theyve learned in an intuitive, natural way.
Timber Press
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9781604698749
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Paperback
Mastering the Art of Flower Gardening
By Mattus, Matt
A comprehensive and highly practical study of the art of growing flowers, Mastering the Art of Flower Gardening presents expert tips on growing both annuals and biennials (including native and heirloom species) alongside 300+ lush photographs. This gorgeously illustrated book by Matt Mattus is based on decades of first-hand experience in his own garden - every variety or cultivar presented is one that he has personally tested and grown. Mattus sets you up for success by first providing everything you need to know about starting seeds, soil, sowing, hardening off, transplanting, plugs, growing on, cutting, and saving seed. Then you'll find tips for growing over 100 different annuals from seedand 12 types of spring and summer bulbs - all based on his hands-on experience, going beyond the information available on the seed packet. Every one of the hundreds of stunning photographs is taken personally by Mattus from the flowers growing on his own farm in Massachusetts. Just a small selection of the annuals covered: aster, cornflower, chrysanthemum, impatiens, larkspur, California poppy, delphiniums, sunflowers, morning glory, kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate, salvia, and zinnia. The bulbs are allium, anemone, ranunculus, fritillaria, freesia, tulips, lily of the valley, true lilies, canna, calla, gladiolus, and dahlia. In short, there is nothing ordinary about this book - it is unlike any other cut flower book you will find anywhere.
Cool Springs Press
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9780760366271
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Hardcover
How to French Country
By Silm, Sara
The ultimate guide to surrounding yourself with French country style, wherever you are. From deep in the countryside of southwest France comes a comprehensive guide to surrounding yourself with French country style wherever you are. Capturing the beauty and tranquility of the region, interior designer and journalist Sara Silm distills the unique colors, textures, and flavors of this distinctive corner of the world.Inherent in Sara's detailed knowledge of French country style are philosophical lines drawn between color, temporality, style, sensation, and season, such that every design choice is a contemplation of time and place. Nowhere is this more clearly felt than in her unique color palettes, inspired by the patina of weather-beaten shutters, of local brick and fading roof tiles, violet-hued ice cream, and rolling hills bursting to life in spring.
‎Thames & Hudson
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9781760762452
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Hardcover
100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet
By Stanfield, Lesley
Arranged in a beautifully presented directory, choose from simple spiral roses, pretty poppies, elaborate layered blooms, and fabulous felted flowers. The flowers are beautifully arranged on the pages, with stitched leaves and embroidered stems, and are cross referenced to a separate section featuring clear pattern instructions and information on yarn requirements. You'll also find inspirational ideas on using theflowers in a range of fun ways, from customising clothing and accessories, to decorating gift-wrapped packages. The book's organization: A general information section A photo directory of all of the flowers included, organized by color and type Sections for knitted items and crochet items. * Each section is further grouped into easy, intermediate, and advanced patterns.
Search Press
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9781800920286
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Paperback
SAM
By Waldman, Jonathan
A true story of innovation, centered on a scrappy team of engineers - far from the Silicon Valley limelight - and their quest to achieve a surprisingly difficult technological feat: building a robot that can lay bricks.Humans have landed men on the moon, programmed cars to drive themselves, and put the knowledge of our entire civilization in your back pocket. But no one - from MIT nerds to Army Corps engineers - has ever built a robot that can lay bricks as well as a mason. Unlike the controlled conditions of a factory line, where robots are now ubiquitous, no two construction sites are alike, and a day's work involves countless variables - bricks that range in size and quality, temperamental mortar mixes, uneven terrain, fickle weather, and moody foremen. Twenty-five years ago, on a challenging construction job in Syracuse, architect Nate Podkaminer had a vision of a future full of efficient, automated machines that freed men from the repetitive, toilsome burden of laying bricks. (Bricklayers lift the equivalent of a Ford truck every few days.) Offhandedly, he mentioned the idea to his daughter's boyfriend, and after some inspired scheming, the architect and engineer - soon to be in-laws - cofounded a humble start-up called Construction Robotics. Working out of a small trailer, they recruited a boldly unconventional team of engineers to build the Semi-Automated Mason: SAM. In classic American tradition, a small, unlikely, and eccentric family-run start-up sought to reimagine the behemoth $1 trillion construction industry - the second biggest industry in America - in bootstrap fashion. In the tradition of Tracy Kidder's The Soul of a New Machine, SAM unfolds as an engineering drama, full of trials and setbacks, heated showdowns between meticulous scientists and brash bricklayers (and their even more opinionated union) , and hard-earned milestone achievements. Jonathan Waldman, acclaimed author of Rust, brings readers inside the world of the renegade company revolutionizing the most traditional trade.
Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster
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9781501140594
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Hardcover
Creative Style
By Mcgraw, Lizzie O'neill Fifi
Unleash your creativity to design a home you love - a space that is distinctly yours and works in perfect harmony with your lifestyle.Author Lizzie McGraw, the founder of interiors boutique Tumbleweed & Dandelion, has had the honor of designing many different styles of home for all kinds of people. She understands that, when designing a space, one should thoroughly understand the lives of its inhabitants. The creative process is fun and adventurous, though it takes patience, imagination and self-awareness to transform your home into your sanctuary. In Creative Style, Lizzie begins with the basics - textiles, furniture, and accessories - and then opens the doors to 12 of her inspiring interiors projects. They include her own 1920s cottage in California, which she has lovingly restored and furnished with fleamarket finds and upcycled vintage pieces.
CICO Books
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9781800651630
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Hardcover
The Designer Within
By Mcclain, John
John McClain designs homes to be alluring, functional, and most importantly, happy -- and now he teaches the reader how to do it for themselves.The Designer Within pulls back the curtain to reveal the process of interior design from interior designer John McClain. McClain's candid and humorous look into the entire design process, from conception to completion, will allow anyone to find the designer within themselves, and ultimately create the home of their dreams. This isn't a book about how to create a look for less, but rather a book with a detailed breakdown of professionally designed rooms. From kitchens to powder rooms, McClain dissects each space with actionable items for the reader to implement in their own home. The reader can apply one or all of his tips to start their own design process.
The Patterned Interior
By Natale, Greg Bullard Martyn Lawrence
A new collection of the most graphic and vibrant interiors designed by the multi-award winning designer Greg Natale..Greg Natale presents his signature approach to the juxtaposition of graphics and patterns within each space. At once sophisticated and characterful, Natale's interiors are renowned for marrying contemporary accents with vintage pieces to create environments that traverse serenity and flamboyance. In this exquisite photographic monograph, Natale guides the reader through a diverse selection of residences, exploring the power and importance of pattern in creating unforgettable interiors. Natale's unique insights are accompanied by stunning images by acclaimed photographer Anson Smart. Spanning multiple countries and myriad styles, The Patterned Interior tours a rural Oklahoma property that redefines contemporary rustic cool; a unique surf-inspired penthouse overlooking one of Australia's most sought after beaches; a Midtown New York pied-Ã -terre that exudes sophistication; a vast country estate in Southern Australia with a distinct rock vibe; and a light-filled city apartment in one of Sydney's most iconic buildings.
Planting Design for Dry Gardens
By Filippi, Olivier
Green lawns are restful to the eye, provide an excellent backdrop to plants and trees and keep the weeds down, but in low-rainfall regions they often end up looking scrappy and brown. This book offers low-level planting designs that are ecofriendly and so beautiful they redefine the conventional distinction between lawn and plant borders. Inspired by the wild plant communities of Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S., these rigorously trialed plant combinations can be used on terraces, paths, gravel beds and flower borders, as well as areas that are traditionally laid to lawn. Plant choices include the tough new macrothermal grasses, carpeting groundcovers and stunning wild flower mixes that thrive among gravel and stone. With a plant directory that lists over 200 tough but beautiful dry garden plants and Filippi's innovative maintenance techniques, this book will delight all dry garden owners
Ultimate Guide Wiring, Updated 10th Edition
By Homeowner, Editors Of Creative
The ultimate home wiring guide!Make common electrical repairsAdd new switches and receptaclesInstall lighting fixtures, appliances, and outdoor lightingRun wiring from room to roomAdd new circuits and service panelsSwitch to smart home automationInstall LED wafer lighting and dimmer switchesSet up indoor and outdoor emergency systemsAnd much more!This DIY guide demystifies home wiring and residential electrical systems with easy-to-understand language, step-by-step photography, and detailed illustrations!As a homeowner or DIYer, you'll learn how your house's electrical system works - from the inside out - and how to complete installations and repairs. This project-based book shows how to select the right cable, wires, and other equipment, and how to run wiring through walls and between floors.
The New Gardeners Handbook
By Beyers, Daryl
"Gardeners just starting out will earn a sense of accomplishment and a good dose of knowledge." - BOOKLIST . Every new gardener has to start somewhere - and the process can be intimidating. Knowing when and what to plant, how to care for the plants once theyre in the ground, and how to keep pests and diseases away is a lot to take on. Luckily, Daryl Beyers - an expert from the New York Botanical Garden - has written what will be a go-to resource for decades to come.. The New Gardeners Handbook is a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of gardening, based on the introductory gardening class that Beyers teaches at NYBG. Readers will learn about soil, plant selection, propagation, planting and mulching, watering and feeding, pruning, and weeds, pests, and diseases. The information applies to both ornamental and edible plants. Featuring inspiring photography and helpful illustrations, The New Gardeners Handbook gives home gardeners a foundation upon which they can grow, and encourages them to apply the lessons theyve learned in an intuitive, natural way.
Mastering the Art of Flower Gardening
By Mattus, Matt
A comprehensive and highly practical study of the art of growing flowers, Mastering the Art of Flower Gardening presents expert tips on growing both annuals and biennials (including native and heirloom species) alongside 300+ lush photographs. This gorgeously illustrated book by Matt Mattus is based on decades of first-hand experience in his own garden - every variety or cultivar presented is one that he has personally tested and grown. Mattus sets you up for success by first providing everything you need to know about starting seeds, soil, sowing, hardening off, transplanting, plugs, growing on, cutting, and saving seed. Then you'll find tips for growing over 100 different annuals from seedand 12 types of spring and summer bulbs - all based on his hands-on experience, going beyond the information available on the seed packet. Every one of the hundreds of stunning photographs is taken personally by Mattus from the flowers growing on his own farm in Massachusetts. Just a small selection of the annuals covered: aster, cornflower, chrysanthemum, impatiens, larkspur, California poppy, delphiniums, sunflowers, morning glory, kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate, salvia, and zinnia. The bulbs are allium, anemone, ranunculus, fritillaria, freesia, tulips, lily of the valley, true lilies, canna, calla, gladiolus, and dahlia. In short, there is nothing ordinary about this book - it is unlike any other cut flower book you will find anywhere.
How to French Country
By Silm, Sara
The ultimate guide to surrounding yourself with French country style, wherever you are. From deep in the countryside of southwest France comes a comprehensive guide to surrounding yourself with French country style wherever you are. Capturing the beauty and tranquility of the region, interior designer and journalist Sara Silm distills the unique colors, textures, and flavors of this distinctive corner of the world.Inherent in Sara's detailed knowledge of French country style are philosophical lines drawn between color, temporality, style, sensation, and season, such that every design choice is a contemplation of time and place. Nowhere is this more clearly felt than in her unique color palettes, inspired by the patina of weather-beaten shutters, of local brick and fading roof tiles, violet-hued ice cream, and rolling hills bursting to life in spring.
100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet
By Stanfield, Lesley
Arranged in a beautifully presented directory, choose from simple spiral roses, pretty poppies, elaborate layered blooms, and fabulous felted flowers. The flowers are beautifully arranged on the pages, with stitched leaves and embroidered stems, and are cross referenced to a separate section featuring clear pattern instructions and information on yarn requirements. You'll also find inspirational ideas on using theflowers in a range of fun ways, from customising clothing and accessories, to decorating gift-wrapped packages. The book's organization: A general information section A photo directory of all of the flowers included, organized by color and type Sections for knitted items and crochet items. * Each section is further grouped into easy, intermediate, and advanced patterns.
SAM
By Waldman, Jonathan
A true story of innovation, centered on a scrappy team of engineers - far from the Silicon Valley limelight - and their quest to achieve a surprisingly difficult technological feat: building a robot that can lay bricks.Humans have landed men on the moon, programmed cars to drive themselves, and put the knowledge of our entire civilization in your back pocket. But no one - from MIT nerds to Army Corps engineers - has ever built a robot that can lay bricks as well as a mason. Unlike the controlled conditions of a factory line, where robots are now ubiquitous, no two construction sites are alike, and a day's work involves countless variables - bricks that range in size and quality, temperamental mortar mixes, uneven terrain, fickle weather, and moody foremen. Twenty-five years ago, on a challenging construction job in Syracuse, architect Nate Podkaminer had a vision of a future full of efficient, automated machines that freed men from the repetitive, toilsome burden of laying bricks. (Bricklayers lift the equivalent of a Ford truck every few days.) Offhandedly, he mentioned the idea to his daughter's boyfriend, and after some inspired scheming, the architect and engineer - soon to be in-laws - cofounded a humble start-up called Construction Robotics. Working out of a small trailer, they recruited a boldly unconventional team of engineers to build the Semi-Automated Mason: SAM. In classic American tradition, a small, unlikely, and eccentric family-run start-up sought to reimagine the behemoth $1 trillion construction industry - the second biggest industry in America - in bootstrap fashion. In the tradition of Tracy Kidder's The Soul of a New Machine, SAM unfolds as an engineering drama, full of trials and setbacks, heated showdowns between meticulous scientists and brash bricklayers (and their even more opinionated union) , and hard-earned milestone achievements. Jonathan Waldman, acclaimed author of Rust, brings readers inside the world of the renegade company revolutionizing the most traditional trade.
Creative Style
By Mcgraw, Lizzie O'neill Fifi
Unleash your creativity to design a home you love - a space that is distinctly yours and works in perfect harmony with your lifestyle.Author Lizzie McGraw, the founder of interiors boutique Tumbleweed & Dandelion, has had the honor of designing many different styles of home for all kinds of people. She understands that, when designing a space, one should thoroughly understand the lives of its inhabitants. The creative process is fun and adventurous, though it takes patience, imagination and self-awareness to transform your home into your sanctuary. In Creative Style, Lizzie begins with the basics - textiles, furniture, and accessories - and then opens the doors to 12 of her inspiring interiors projects. They include her own 1920s cottage in California, which she has lovingly restored and furnished with fleamarket finds and upcycled vintage pieces.
The Designer Within
By Mcclain, John
John McClain designs homes to be alluring, functional, and most importantly, happy -- and now he teaches the reader how to do it for themselves.The Designer Within pulls back the curtain to reveal the process of interior design from interior designer John McClain. McClain's candid and humorous look into the entire design process, from conception to completion, will allow anyone to find the designer within themselves, and ultimately create the home of their dreams. This isn't a book about how to create a look for less, but rather a book with a detailed breakdown of professionally designed rooms. From kitchens to powder rooms, McClain dissects each space with actionable items for the reader to implement in their own home. The reader can apply one or all of his tips to start their own design process.