"For gardeners, botanists, and fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder, this book looks at the beloved Little House on the Prairie author's relationship to nature." - Publishers Weekly The universal appeal of Laura Ingalls Wilder's books springs from a life lived in partnership with the land, on farms she and her family settled across the Northeast and Midwest. In this revealing exploration of Wilder's deep connection with the natural world, Marta McDowell follows the wagon trail of the beloved Little House series. You'll learn details about Wilder's life and inspirations, pinpoint the Ingalls and Wilder homestead claims on authentic archival maps, and learn to grow the plants and vegetables featured in the series. Excerpts from Wilder's books, letters, and diaries bring to light her profound appreciation for the landscapes at the heart of her world. Featuring the beloved illustrations by Helen Sewell and Garth Williams, plus hundreds of historic and contemporary photographs, The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder is a treasure for anyone enchanted by Laura's wild and beautiful life.
Timber Press
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9781604697278
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Hardcover
Cricut Design Space Handbook for Newbies
By Chowdhury, Delara
Do you own a Cricut machine but you just can't get crafty because of Design Space?Does the mere thought of the program completely overwhelm you?Wouldn't it be great if you had access to a helpful guide to walk you through everything, from A-Z, all while boosting your confidence and giving you that, "Hey, I can do this," feeling?Cricut crafting is exciting, but to experience the excitement, you MUST master Design Space. Easier said than done, right? With mountains of jargon-filled information and not-so-helpful "how-to" Design Space guides out there, no one can blame any Cricut Newbie for tucking away her Cricut machine in the closet.Yet, the craft bug is there - begging you to use that machine. You haven't given up on your crafting dream, you've just been waiting for a little miracle to help you conquer the Design Space beast.
Delara Chowdhury
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9781778127120
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Paperback
The Big Book of Herbal Medicine
By Sams, Tina
Tap into nature's medicine cabinet and alleviate your ailments Better health and wellness can begin in your own backyard - literally. Discover the benefits of natural remedies with this definitive guide to herbal medicine and gain a greater understanding of how you can use plants to treat common ailments like rashes, exhaustion, inflammation, stomachaches, and so much more.What sets this herbal medicine book apart:Survey of herbal medicine - Whether you're new to herbalism or a dedicated practitioner, enjoy a comprehensive overview that covers all important aspects of medicinal herbs such as energetics, dosage, and must-have tools.90 herb profiles - Explore the healing properties, safety considerations, and preparations of 90 herbs that are simple to source, from aloe to yarrow.
Rockridge Press
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9781638077497
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Paperback
Make Your Own Indoor Garden
By Durber, Sarah
This book aims to cover the most commonly asked questions by new plant owners and will help people who want to have more greenery in their lives but don't know where to start. It will advise on the best plant for a variety of home conditions so that everyone should be able to find plants that suit their space.Having and maintaining an indoor garden can be possible for anyone, the book will give you step-by-step guides to creating and designing your own terrariums, cacti & succulent gardens and even kokedamas (Japanese for Moss Ball) . It includes descriptions of the equipment needed, and how to find this inexpensively so that the hobby is accessible to everyone. Readers of the book will discover a newfound joy of plants and nature as well as learn a brand-new skill.
White Owl
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9781526774583
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Paperback
Harley-Davidson FXR Bible
By Remus, Timothy
Harley-Davidson author, photographer, and historian Timothy Remus combines history, advice from pros, and hands-on how-to information and ideas as to where to buy the best combination of parts to build or modify your own Harley FXR.Despite the number of FXRs being built and rebuilt, there is no FXR Bible--until now. The new book contains a history of the FXR, including the differences between various years and models; a gallery of FXRs, showing how a wide range of owners have maintained and modified their bikes; a how-to-build section designed to help FXR fans modify the bike in the garage, or build a brand-new FXR from scratch with aftermarket parts; and a Q&A section with professional builders--an opportunity to learn from the best.In 1982 Harley-Davidson introduced the FXR series bikes based on a completely new frame.
Wolfgang Publications
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9781941064559
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Paperback
Black & Decker The Complete Photo Guide to Decks 7th Edition
By Press, Cool Springs
Cool Springs Press; 7th edition
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9780760371534
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Paperback
The Art of the Flower
By Leatham, Jeff
Embark on the fragrant floral journey of celebrated florist Jeff Leatham's award-winning flower arrangements and installations that he has created throughout his illustrious career.. Featuring celebrated florist Jeff Leatham's favorite flower arrangements from throughout his renowned career, The Art of the Flower takes readers on a fragrant, floral journey of Jeff's over-the-top and world-famous flower arrangements and installations.. Get an inside look at the arrangements and installations made for his A-list celebrity clientele, as well as for luxurious locations including the Four Seasons Hotels in Beverly Hills, Philadelphia, and Paris; the New York Botanical Gardens; the Philadelphia Flower Show; and Bloomingdale's. The Art of the Flower vividly showcases Leatham's most famous and award-winning floral tapestries using full-color photography accompanied by commentary that reveals his creative inspiration.
Weldon Owen
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9781681889238
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Hardcover
domino
By Domino.,
From the editors of domino magazine comes your essential guide to discovering your personal style and creating a space you love.Since launching in 2005, domino has attracted a fiercely loyal following, which looks to the brand as the definitive source for decorating and style. The brand's first book, domino: The Book of Decorating, was an immediate bestseller upon its release and has established itself as the quintessential guide to demystifying interior design. domino: Your Guide to a Stylish Home builds on the first book with a more detailed and modern perspective on how to personalize, style, and create a home you love. In a time when the flood of decorating advice and inspiration online can feel overwhelming, domino: Your Guide to a Stylish Home provides a trusted filter, using the friendly and authoritative voice of domino to teach readers about attainable, stylish design and how to make it uniquely your own. domino: Your Guide to a Stylish Home will help readers to: -Identify your personal decorating style -Find inspiration from hundreds of beautiful, inspiring photos of real homes -Style the major and minor components of your home - from textiles to table settings to art -Shop for quality pieces that will stand the test of time -Learn from domino editors and tastemakers about how to style magazine-quality looks in their own spaces domino: Your Guide to a Stylish Home takes a detailed approach to the specifics of making a space your own - the key pieces, accessories, colors, patterns, objects, decorative treatments, lighting, and art that personalize a space and truly make it a unique and stylish home. It aims to help readers achieve domino's number one goal: creating a space you love.
Simon & Schuster
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9781501151873
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Print book
A Beginner's Guide to Terrarium Gardening
By Katsuji, Sueko
A Beginner's Guide to Terrariums shows you how to create your own glass container gardens with easy-to-understand instructions and over 230 inspiring lifestyle photos.Decorate using a variety of plantsCombine plants, rocks and other objects to achieve just the right lookChoose the right container for your plantsCare for a variety of plants, including low-maintenance ones like succulents, air plants and mossesThis book includes 52 projects that teach you how to create a wide variety of terrariums - from open-air containers, like bowls, to jars and hanging decorations. No matter how you choose to display them, terrariums are a whimsical, easy and inexpensive addition to your home.
Publisher: n/a
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9780804854078
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Hardcover
Leaf your troubles behind
By Hugg, Karen
Have you ever felt happier after a walk in the woods or fiddling with houseplants but your hectic life stressed you out again? In our rushed, tech-based, indoor society, we may yearn for a break but only manage to get through a noisy day and collapse in bed. Regaining a peaceful mind seems beyond reach. But what if there were easy, low-cost activities to heal the soul? What if we could regularly access tranquility? How would we do that? The answer may be in the simplest, most abundant thing all around us: plants.Plants are like a magic pill for our mental health. Growing science tells us they lower heart rates, make us more relaxed and productive, boost our immune system, help us live longer, and provide air, food, fragrance, and beauty. In Leaf Your Troubles Behind: How to Destress and Grow Happiness Through Plants, horticulturalist Karen Hugg draws on the science and two decades of professional gardening experience to help readers reduce stress and increase happiness.
The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder
By Mcdowell, Marta
"For gardeners, botanists, and fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder, this book looks at the beloved Little House on the Prairie author's relationship to nature." - Publishers Weekly The universal appeal of Laura Ingalls Wilder's books springs from a life lived in partnership with the land, on farms she and her family settled across the Northeast and Midwest. In this revealing exploration of Wilder's deep connection with the natural world, Marta McDowell follows the wagon trail of the beloved Little House series. You'll learn details about Wilder's life and inspirations, pinpoint the Ingalls and Wilder homestead claims on authentic archival maps, and learn to grow the plants and vegetables featured in the series. Excerpts from Wilder's books, letters, and diaries bring to light her profound appreciation for the landscapes at the heart of her world. Featuring the beloved illustrations by Helen Sewell and Garth Williams, plus hundreds of historic and contemporary photographs, The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder is a treasure for anyone enchanted by Laura's wild and beautiful life.
Cricut Design Space Handbook for Newbies
By Chowdhury, Delara
Do you own a Cricut machine but you just can't get crafty because of Design Space?Does the mere thought of the program completely overwhelm you?Wouldn't it be great if you had access to a helpful guide to walk you through everything, from A-Z, all while boosting your confidence and giving you that, "Hey, I can do this," feeling?Cricut crafting is exciting, but to experience the excitement, you MUST master Design Space. Easier said than done, right? With mountains of jargon-filled information and not-so-helpful "how-to" Design Space guides out there, no one can blame any Cricut Newbie for tucking away her Cricut machine in the closet.Yet, the craft bug is there - begging you to use that machine. You haven't given up on your crafting dream, you've just been waiting for a little miracle to help you conquer the Design Space beast.
The Big Book of Herbal Medicine
By Sams, Tina
Tap into nature's medicine cabinet and alleviate your ailments Better health and wellness can begin in your own backyard - literally. Discover the benefits of natural remedies with this definitive guide to herbal medicine and gain a greater understanding of how you can use plants to treat common ailments like rashes, exhaustion, inflammation, stomachaches, and so much more.What sets this herbal medicine book apart:Survey of herbal medicine - Whether you're new to herbalism or a dedicated practitioner, enjoy a comprehensive overview that covers all important aspects of medicinal herbs such as energetics, dosage, and must-have tools.90 herb profiles - Explore the healing properties, safety considerations, and preparations of 90 herbs that are simple to source, from aloe to yarrow.
Make Your Own Indoor Garden
By Durber, Sarah
This book aims to cover the most commonly asked questions by new plant owners and will help people who want to have more greenery in their lives but don't know where to start. It will advise on the best plant for a variety of home conditions so that everyone should be able to find plants that suit their space.Having and maintaining an indoor garden can be possible for anyone, the book will give you step-by-step guides to creating and designing your own terrariums, cacti & succulent gardens and even kokedamas (Japanese for Moss Ball) . It includes descriptions of the equipment needed, and how to find this inexpensively so that the hobby is accessible to everyone. Readers of the book will discover a newfound joy of plants and nature as well as learn a brand-new skill.
Harley-Davidson FXR Bible
By Remus, Timothy
Harley-Davidson author, photographer, and historian Timothy Remus combines history, advice from pros, and hands-on how-to information and ideas as to where to buy the best combination of parts to build or modify your own Harley FXR.Despite the number of FXRs being built and rebuilt, there is no FXR Bible--until now. The new book contains a history of the FXR, including the differences between various years and models; a gallery of FXRs, showing how a wide range of owners have maintained and modified their bikes; a how-to-build section designed to help FXR fans modify the bike in the garage, or build a brand-new FXR from scratch with aftermarket parts; and a Q&A section with professional builders--an opportunity to learn from the best.In 1982 Harley-Davidson introduced the FXR series bikes based on a completely new frame.
Black & Decker The Complete Photo Guide to Decks 7th Edition
By Press, Cool Springs
The Art of the Flower
By Leatham, Jeff
Embark on the fragrant floral journey of celebrated florist Jeff Leatham's award-winning flower arrangements and installations that he has created throughout his illustrious career.. Featuring celebrated florist Jeff Leatham's favorite flower arrangements from throughout his renowned career, The Art of the Flower takes readers on a fragrant, floral journey of Jeff's over-the-top and world-famous flower arrangements and installations.. Get an inside look at the arrangements and installations made for his A-list celebrity clientele, as well as for luxurious locations including the Four Seasons Hotels in Beverly Hills, Philadelphia, and Paris; the New York Botanical Gardens; the Philadelphia Flower Show; and Bloomingdale's. The Art of the Flower vividly showcases Leatham's most famous and award-winning floral tapestries using full-color photography accompanied by commentary that reveals his creative inspiration.
domino
By Domino.,
From the editors of domino magazine comes your essential guide to discovering your personal style and creating a space you love.Since launching in 2005, domino has attracted a fiercely loyal following, which looks to the brand as the definitive source for decorating and style. The brand's first book, domino: The Book of Decorating, was an immediate bestseller upon its release and has established itself as the quintessential guide to demystifying interior design. domino: Your Guide to a Stylish Home builds on the first book with a more detailed and modern perspective on how to personalize, style, and create a home you love. In a time when the flood of decorating advice and inspiration online can feel overwhelming, domino: Your Guide to a Stylish Home provides a trusted filter, using the friendly and authoritative voice of domino to teach readers about attainable, stylish design and how to make it uniquely your own. domino: Your Guide to a Stylish Home will help readers to: -Identify your personal decorating style -Find inspiration from hundreds of beautiful, inspiring photos of real homes -Style the major and minor components of your home - from textiles to table settings to art -Shop for quality pieces that will stand the test of time -Learn from domino editors and tastemakers about how to style magazine-quality looks in their own spaces domino: Your Guide to a Stylish Home takes a detailed approach to the specifics of making a space your own - the key pieces, accessories, colors, patterns, objects, decorative treatments, lighting, and art that personalize a space and truly make it a unique and stylish home. It aims to help readers achieve domino's number one goal: creating a space you love.
A Beginner's Guide to Terrarium Gardening
By Katsuji, Sueko
A Beginner's Guide to Terrariums shows you how to create your own glass container gardens with easy-to-understand instructions and over 230 inspiring lifestyle photos.Decorate using a variety of plantsCombine plants, rocks and other objects to achieve just the right lookChoose the right container for your plantsCare for a variety of plants, including low-maintenance ones like succulents, air plants and mossesThis book includes 52 projects that teach you how to create a wide variety of terrariums - from open-air containers, like bowls, to jars and hanging decorations. No matter how you choose to display them, terrariums are a whimsical, easy and inexpensive addition to your home.
Leaf your troubles behind
By Hugg, Karen
Have you ever felt happier after a walk in the woods or fiddling with houseplants but your hectic life stressed you out again? In our rushed, tech-based, indoor society, we may yearn for a break but only manage to get through a noisy day and collapse in bed. Regaining a peaceful mind seems beyond reach. But what if there were easy, low-cost activities to heal the soul? What if we could regularly access tranquility? How would we do that? The answer may be in the simplest, most abundant thing all around us: plants.Plants are like a magic pill for our mental health. Growing science tells us they lower heart rates, make us more relaxed and productive, boost our immune system, help us live longer, and provide air, food, fragrance, and beauty. In Leaf Your Troubles Behind: How to Destress and Grow Happiness Through Plants, horticulturalist Karen Hugg draws on the science and two decades of professional gardening experience to help readers reduce stress and increase happiness.