The Cambridge Modern History is a comprehensive modern history of the world, beginning with the 15th century Age of Discovery. The first series was planned by Lord Acton and edited by him with Stanley Leathes, Adolphus Ward and George Prothero. The Cambridge Modern History Collection features all five original volum...

Whether you are new to gardening or simply an experienced gardener who wants to learn more, Garden Potpourri is a good place to start. This book, a compendium of wisdom from the eleven books in the Easy-Growing Gardening series, is a quick read full of gems for the beginner gardener and more advanced students of the...

Successfully maintain your container gardens using professional landscapers' secret methods Do you love container gardening, but have a difficult time keeping everything looking great? Do you often wonder what you should be doing when, so that everything is on schedule and all parts are working together to create a ...

"Highly recommended as one of the very few books on the subject worthy of being used an an authoritative guide." ー Design "Illustrators, sculptors, and taxidermists who draw or model animals will welcome this new revised edition." ー Natural History Here are 288 remarkably lifelike drawings of animals, furnishing a...

Stop struggling with the ironing. Do it the better way. I used to find ironing hard. I hated it. I particularly hated ironing leggings as new creases used to form on the other side from the iron itself. They were a real pain. Over time I discovered what worked better. The main thing is the lifting method. Combined w...

Make a miniature quilt. #2 With applique, another simple quilt to pre-cut and package for travel or gifts. Even if you love to sew, being tied to your sewing machine forever is not always convenient. This is an easy pattern for beginners, with tips and ideas for everyone.

Celery is a gardening favorite around the world. Its crisp stalks are a great snack to munch during the warmer days of summer. Few things taste better than a crisp stalk of celery and your favorite dip for snacking.

'This beautifully presented book gives readers the nitty-gritty guide for five diverse ways to nourish ourselves from stewarding nature's abundance.' David Holmgren, co-originator of Permaculture 'This book may change your life and your community.' Costa Georgiadis 'Finally, the ultimate self-reliance manual from pr...

Garden Projects gives you a range of plans for useful and ornamental additions to your garden. Each project is fully explained, with detailed step-by-step descriptions and illustrations to guide you through. Garden Projects suit your needs and abilities, from practical and simple raised garden beds to more ambitious...

Gardening can be an easy and fun experience. You do not have to be a genius to grow your own delicious vegetables. The basics of ardening are quite simple. This Simple Gardening Guide will help you to grow and enjoy the delicious flavors of some of the most popular food crops. You do not need acres of land to grow v...

Using basic stitches and common techniques, the final product makes a comfortable slipper with a longer cuff ensuring that they will stay snuggly on your feet. There is now a companion how-to video available on YouTube entitled How to Knit Adult Bootie Slippers. This video shows how to make the entire slipper from c...

After the birth of their son, Jay Sinha and Chantal Plamondon set out on a journey to eliminate plastic baby bottles as the Canadian government banned BPA. When they found it was difficult to procure glass baby bottles, Jay and Chantal made it their mission to not only find glass and metal replacements for plastic, ...

Chiropractors and their human patients already know the health benefits of relieving spinal nerve pressure. Dog owners and trainers who are fortunate enough to find a trained animal chiropractor also know of these benefits. But thats the problem--finding a practitioner in your area. Very few veterinarians offer chir...

Adding mulch to your garden has many benefits. Mulch: prevents soil erosion; conserves water and reduces the need to water your plants often. Mulching provides for more even ground temperature, discourages weed growth; and gives your garden a neater, more organized appearance.

The perfect guide to these beautiful and evocative plants, covering all 52 British and Irish species. The orchid family is one of the largest plant families in the world, reaching its highest diversity in the tropics where their exotic and colourful flowers are often truly breathtaking. Britain and Ireland have just...

Knitting Pattern. Simple knit and purl stitches create the perfect texture for a fast beginning knitter scarf. You only need to know how to knit and purl to make this scarf! Level Beginner- knit, purl Size 4.5 inches wide/40 inches long Yarn 100 yards bulky weight yarn Materials -Size 11 needles, or size to get gaug...