Written by the American Horticultural Society's foremost fruit, vegetable and herb experts, Homegrown Harvest provides lifestyle-changing advice that gardeners need for growing a year-round supply of healthy edible crops for their table. Specific local and regional advice enables gardeners to decide how and what to grow wherever they live in North America.The book starts with planning what to grow, then how to grow it- whether in an allotment, containers, a raised bed or vegetable patch- as well as information on how to get the best from your soil. Next, over the course of 12 seasonal chapters, from early spring to late winter, the book shows how to go from sowing to harvesting with clear instructions that help you stay on top of the joys and challenges of a productive garden.
Mitchell Beazley
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9781845335601
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Hardcover
Organizing Solutions for People With Attention Deficit Disorder
By Pinsky, Susan C
ADD, Attention Deficit Disorder and ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, are prevalent in society today, afflicting about 4.4% of the adult population, which is over 13 million Americans. Four out of every five adults do not even know they are ADD, and while it is often difficult to differentiate adults with true ADD from adults who are merely forgetful and disorganized, Organizing Solutions for People with ADD outlines new organizing strategies that will be of value to anyone who wants to improve their organizational, or lack of, skills in their life. The chapters consist of practical organizing solutions for ADD at Work; prioritizing, time management, and organizing documents, ADD at Home; paying bills on time, de-cluttering your house, scheduling and keeping appointments, ADD with Kids; driving them to various activities, grocery shopping and meals, laundry, babysitters, organizing drawers and closets, and ADD and You; organizing time for your social life, gym, and various other hobbies and activities.
Fair Winds Press
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9781592332342
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Paperback
Wells and Septic Systems
By Alth, Max
For rural homeowners who live beyond the reach of municipal water and sewage lines, this guide aims to save a lot of time, money, and frustration. Thoroughly revised and updated to conform to current codes and requirements, this expanded edition includes new material on well and septic installation, water storage and distribution, water treatment, ecological considerations, and septic systems for problem building sites. The authors cover everything the new or experienced homeowner needs to know from obtaining necessary permits, locating water and perc test sites, and choosing the right drilling technique to selecting and preparing a septic system, connecting it to a dwelling, and maintaining it for decades of problem-free performance. While most of the procedures and methods discussed here are applicable nationwide, the authors also examine water laws unique to the arid western United States.
Tab Books; 2nd edition
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9780830621378
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Hardcover
Natural Remodeling for the Not-So-Green House
By Venolia, Carol
To have a home thats more in touch with the earth, you dont have to start from the ground up! Its possibleand more environmentally friendlyto go green by renovating an existing home. With the help of Carol Venolia, an award-winning architect and bestselling author, and Kelly Lerner, a world-famous innovator in the field of sustainable development, even the least mechanically inclined person can make a difference in his or her dwellingand to the planet. The two have produced a remarkable bookpacked with information and photos, and the first ever in full color to cover the subject. Its lush and exquisite to look at, filled with motivational case studies and informative graphics, and completely user-friendly. Some of us would like to become more Earth-Friendly, but we dont have 10,00 acres in Montana or the passive solar ATM machine to get us the cash to buy the above.
Lark Books
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9781579906542
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Paperback
Cabins
By Stiles, Jeanie
"Clear, practical book ... full-color photos help do-it-yourselfers realize their dreams." -- Log Homes Illustrated The best-selling Cabins is back in print, at the same great value of its original price. This authoritative how-to title gives readers all the information they need to build their own cabin, including: A useful list of essential questions to consider during the planning process Types of cabin construction, such as pole built, stick built, post and beam, stone, cordwood, wood siding, and the advantages of each Site preparation, foundations, windows and doors, ladders and stairs, insulation, roofing, electricity, water systems and heating Essential information on log cabins Cabin designs and their advantages Furnishings and accessories Construction methods are clearly illustrated in meticulous line drawings and precise plans with measurements. Cut-away cross-sections and exploded diagrams give the builder the true perspective and detail needed to obtain the best result, allowing readers to get the most enjoyment out of their newly built wilderness retreat.
Firefly Books
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9781552093733
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Paperback
Sewing Specialty Fabrics
By Sewing, Singer
Shows how to work with laces, corduroys, velvets, plaids, knits, vinyls, leathers, and synthetic furs, and gives advice on laying out, marking, cutting, and pressing specialty fabrics
Sm Quarto, Hardcover, Pictorial Cover, PP.328, A One Volume Field Guide
Rodale Press
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9780878577583
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Hardcover
Worms and Wormeries
By Woolnough, Mike
Around the world wormeries are coming more and more into the spotlight as governments strive to reduce the level of household waste ending up in landfill sites and look to make better use of the resources that we have available. Mike Woolnough has discovered that worms and their by-products improve his crops enormously, making use of household scraps and rubbish that previously went into his bin. Starting from a small wormery in the conservatory or garden, the author takes you step by step up to a sophisticated system capable of handling all your garden waste, or processing that huge heap of livestock manure that you were wondering how to dispose of, plus a host of other waste items along the way.
Good Life Press
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9781904871705
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Book
Country Plumbing
By Hartigan, Gerry
You can keep your "country plumbing" working day after day, year after year. Gerry Hartigan who has been installing and servicing septic tanks for twenty-five years, says "I'm still amazed to find out how little people actually know about their home sewage disposal systems. As Bismarck said, 'The less people know about politics and making sausages, the better they sleep at night.' Perhaps this is also true of septic tanks." However, with increasing numbers of people moving to rural areas, it's more important than ever to understand more about what is generally referred to as "country plumbing."
Homegrown Harvest
By Society, American Horticultural
Written by the American Horticultural Society's foremost fruit, vegetable and herb experts, Homegrown Harvest provides lifestyle-changing advice that gardeners need for growing a year-round supply of healthy edible crops for their table. Specific local and regional advice enables gardeners to decide how and what to grow wherever they live in North America.The book starts with planning what to grow, then how to grow it- whether in an allotment, containers, a raised bed or vegetable patch- as well as information on how to get the best from your soil. Next, over the course of 12 seasonal chapters, from early spring to late winter, the book shows how to go from sowing to harvesting with clear instructions that help you stay on top of the joys and challenges of a productive garden.
Organizing Solutions for People With Attention Deficit Disorder
By Pinsky, Susan C
ADD, Attention Deficit Disorder and ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, are prevalent in society today, afflicting about 4.4% of the adult population, which is over 13 million Americans. Four out of every five adults do not even know they are ADD, and while it is often difficult to differentiate adults with true ADD from adults who are merely forgetful and disorganized, Organizing Solutions for People with ADD outlines new organizing strategies that will be of value to anyone who wants to improve their organizational, or lack of, skills in their life. The chapters consist of practical organizing solutions for ADD at Work; prioritizing, time management, and organizing documents, ADD at Home; paying bills on time, de-cluttering your house, scheduling and keeping appointments, ADD with Kids; driving them to various activities, grocery shopping and meals, laundry, babysitters, organizing drawers and closets, and ADD and You; organizing time for your social life, gym, and various other hobbies and activities.
Wells and Septic Systems
By Alth, Max
For rural homeowners who live beyond the reach of municipal water and sewage lines, this guide aims to save a lot of time, money, and frustration. Thoroughly revised and updated to conform to current codes and requirements, this expanded edition includes new material on well and septic installation, water storage and distribution, water treatment, ecological considerations, and septic systems for problem building sites. The authors cover everything the new or experienced homeowner needs to know from obtaining necessary permits, locating water and perc test sites, and choosing the right drilling technique to selecting and preparing a septic system, connecting it to a dwelling, and maintaining it for decades of problem-free performance. While most of the procedures and methods discussed here are applicable nationwide, the authors also examine water laws unique to the arid western United States.
Natural Remodeling for the Not-So-Green House
By Venolia, Carol
To have a home thats more in touch with the earth, you dont have to start from the ground up! Its possibleand more environmentally friendlyto go green by renovating an existing home. With the help of Carol Venolia, an award-winning architect and bestselling author, and Kelly Lerner, a world-famous innovator in the field of sustainable development, even the least mechanically inclined person can make a difference in his or her dwellingand to the planet. The two have produced a remarkable bookpacked with information and photos, and the first ever in full color to cover the subject. Its lush and exquisite to look at, filled with motivational case studies and informative graphics, and completely user-friendly. Some of us would like to become more Earth-Friendly, but we dont have 10,00 acres in Montana or the passive solar ATM machine to get us the cash to buy the above.
Cabins
By Stiles, Jeanie
"Clear, practical book ... full-color photos help do-it-yourselfers realize their dreams." -- Log Homes Illustrated The best-selling Cabins is back in print, at the same great value of its original price. This authoritative how-to title gives readers all the information they need to build their own cabin, including: A useful list of essential questions to consider during the planning process Types of cabin construction, such as pole built, stick built, post and beam, stone, cordwood, wood siding, and the advantages of each Site preparation, foundations, windows and doors, ladders and stairs, insulation, roofing, electricity, water systems and heating Essential information on log cabins Cabin designs and their advantages Furnishings and accessories Construction methods are clearly illustrated in meticulous line drawings and precise plans with measurements. Cut-away cross-sections and exploded diagrams give the builder the true perspective and detail needed to obtain the best result, allowing readers to get the most enjoyment out of their newly built wilderness retreat.
Sewing Specialty Fabrics
By Sewing, Singer
Shows how to work with laces, corduroys, velvets, plaids, knits, vinyls, leathers, and synthetic furs, and gives advice on laying out, marking, cutting, and pressing specialty fabrics
Rodale's Garden Insect, Disease & Weed Identification Guide
By Smith, Miranda
Sm Quarto, Hardcover, Pictorial Cover, PP.328, A One Volume Field Guide
Worms and Wormeries
By Woolnough, Mike
Around the world wormeries are coming more and more into the spotlight as governments strive to reduce the level of household waste ending up in landfill sites and look to make better use of the resources that we have available. Mike Woolnough has discovered that worms and their by-products improve his crops enormously, making use of household scraps and rubbish that previously went into his bin. Starting from a small wormery in the conservatory or garden, the author takes you step by step up to a sophisticated system capable of handling all your garden waste, or processing that huge heap of livestock manure that you were wondering how to dispose of, plus a host of other waste items along the way.
Country Plumbing
By Hartigan, Gerry
You can keep your "country plumbing" working day after day, year after year. Gerry Hartigan who has been installing and servicing septic tanks for twenty-five years, says "I'm still amazed to find out how little people actually know about their home sewage disposal systems. As Bismarck said, 'The less people know about politics and making sausages, the better they sleep at night.' Perhaps this is also true of septic tanks." However, with increasing numbers of people moving to rural areas, it's more important than ever to understand more about what is generally referred to as "country plumbing."