A new series for living the good life! Made At Home This exciting series comes from the father-and-son team Dick and James Strawbridge, who live “the good life” on their small acreage. In Made At Home they share the knowledge and experience gained over years of producing an abundance of …
Ideal for the growing number of dog owners who know that mental activity is as important as exercise when it comes to their dog’s health and happiness. This book provides more than just fun ways to challenge a dog’s thinking and puzzle-solving ability. Claire Arrowsmith strongly suggests that such challenges help build a strong bond between a …
The first three chapters in this book–Animal Dangers, Natural Dangers, and Human Hazards–describe what to do in a total of 24 specific emergencies. The fourth chapter, Basic Survival Skills, has 14 important tips on emergency preparedness and survival skills. Each crisis is summarized on a double-page spread with 1-2-3 what-to-do checklists, “Fast Facts”, …
The geology, ecology and biology of the “continent for peace and science.” This comprehensive, fully illustrated and reader-friendly book honors the International Polar Year (2007-08) with a spectacular range of information on Antarctica and the Antarctic Islands, the world’s harshest environment. Antarctica features up-to-date material from an expert team of …
The Puzzle Universe: A History of Mathematics in 315 Puzzles
The Puzzle Universe is intended for general readers and devoted puzzlers. It is about the latent beauty of mathematics, its history, and the puzzles that have advanced and emerged from the science of numbers. It is full of challenging historical facts, thinking puzzles, paradoxes, illusions, and problem solving. There are 315 puzzles in …
World Heritage Sites: A Complete Guide to 1,007 UNESCO Workd Heritage Sites
“No school, public, or academic library could go wrong including the very affordable World Heritage Sites in both reference and circulating collections.” –Booklist (for a previous edition) More than 52,000 copies of the previous editions of World Heritage Sites have been sold. This sixth edition fully updates the UNESCO World Heritage List …
“If you care about graphic novels, you need this book.” – New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman Graphic Witness features rare wordless novels by four great 20th-century woodcut artists European and North American. The stories they tell reflect the political and social issues of their times as well as the broader …
The technical secrets of a professional painter for the best results and more room for creativity. Painting in Acrylics: The Indispensable Guide provides comprehensive guidance for painters of all experience. Realist painter Lorena Kloosterboer, known for her exceptional technical skill, starts with the basics and progresses to advanced techniques and professional practice. …
Revised Fourth Edition: updated for use through 2025. The first three editions of NightWatch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astronomers everywhere. …
Professionals and enthusiasts alike will love this beautiful book by James Hoffmann. From overviews of the world’s most vibrant coffee-growing regions, to step-by-step brewing tutorials, the content is educational, thought-provoking, and substantial. I’ve already recommended this book to Barista Magazine readers countless times. — Sarah Allen, Editor Barista Magazine A beautiful …