This reference, published in a pocket-sized volume that's both narrow and tall, provides the common and botanical names for more than 30,000 plants grown in English-speaking areas of the world and mos
This comprehensive reference covers everything from how to choose and cut lumber to how to plan, measure, mark, cut, shape and join.Woodworker's Techniques Handbook is the handyman's complete guide to
A visual reference for amateur astronomers provides 300 entries on astronomical objects of all types including facts and figures such as mass, magnitude, density, etc. and includes annotated cross se
The bestselling reference updated and expanded with seven new coffee-growing countries. Praise for the first edition: "Fills a gap in the popular reference literature. Recommended." -- Booklist
500 Fun Origamis is pocket-sized origami book with 500 pages and basic folding instructions. Its two companion books are: 500 Irresistible Origamis (9780228101505) 500 Fluorescent Origamis (97802
500 Fluorescent Origamis is pocket-sized origami book with 500 pages and basic folding instructions. Its two companion books are: 500 Irresistible Origamis (9780228101505) 500 Fun Origamis (97802
500 Irresistible Origamis is pocket-sized origami book with 500 pages and basic folding instructions. Its two companion books are: 500 Fluorescent Origamis (9780228101499) 500 Fun Origamis (97802
Praise for the first edition: "A solid beginner's reference, especially for those seeking the authority of medical studies." -- Library Journal "Recommended." -- American Reference Books Annual
A compact visual reference to the habitat, distribution and conservation status of 300 of the world's frogs that combines color photographs, expert text and detailed species profiles -- a straightfor
Expert advice on freshwater aquarium fish. Illustrated in full color, this comprehensive reference includes 500 of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish. It provides concise at-a-glance informat
A crucial reference and guide for parents, written by a team of renowned experts. Caring for Kids is a comprehensive and up-to-date reference to health and wellness in children from birth to age te
Featuring color photos of some 400 specimens, plus color illustrations, this pocket (5x8) guide to identifying and hunting all types of fossils explains how fossilization occurs, where and how to find
A library of faux finishes in a pocket-sized edition wiro-bound designed to lay flat. Each of the 100 recipes are fully described with detailed instructions, an ingredients list, and illustrated with
This book is recommended for amateur astronomers, as well as school and public libraries."--American Reference Books Annual (on a previous edition)Now features planning information on astrotourism.202
In 2014, Firefly Books published the beautiful and comprehensive reference, The World of Birds by Jonathan Elphick. Sales and reviews of the book were excellent: "The value-to-cost ratio makes thi
A practical reference for experienced and novice tree owners alike. If you are fortunate enough to live on property that includes trees, The Tree Doctor is the ideal, fully-illustrated manual for
The Firefly Five Language Visual Dictionary is an unparalleled multilingual reference for our increasingly multillingual world. More than 15 million American households have a primary language that is
Praise for his book The World of Birds: "All chapters are profusely illustrated with beautiful photographs, which complement the text well, and the result is an excellent reference book that will
Every Dog: A Book of 500 Breeds packs in a lot of information. Illustrations, text, charts, tables and icons make it an ideal reference for all dog lovers, who will enjoy flipping through the pages.
Library Journal Best Reference 2014 "The authors have put as much effort into the design as the data and their book is meant to entertain as much as to inform." -- The Economist The first ed
Resembling a paleontologist's sketchbook filled with labeled watercolor drawings and descriptive notes,Dinosaur Bones is an accurate reference to 40 dinosaurs, marine reptiles, flying reptiles and pre
Resembling a paleontologist's sketchbook filled with labeled watercolor drawings and descriptive notes,Dinosaur Bones is an accurate reference to 40 dinosaurs, marine reptiles, flying reptiles and pre
"An absolute must for any rock-music fan."--Booklist Arranged alphabetically by band name for ease of reference, Rock Chronicles offers a fascinating, encyclopedic study of the ever-
The Firefly Spanish-English Visual Dictionary is an unparalleled bilingual reference to the world around us. With thousands of detailed illustrations and well-researched terminology in both English an
202 Outstanding House Ideas is packed with 600 pages of ideas for the dream house. For practicing professionals and homeowners this is a reference to successful designs chock full of ideas, analyses a
This book is for the hobbyist who needs a reliable and authoritative reference on how to keep fancy goldfish. Goldfish need a large tank (at least 10 gallons per fish) and one fish can cost as little
"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 ed
Praise for the first edition: "A model of excellence in the art of reference volume publishing ... Every public and school library ... should acquire this treasure. It will remain the standard for
The ultimate illustrated, authoritative reference to the avian world. Written by a highly regarded ornithologist and natural history expert and sumptuously illustrated throughout with photographs
A lavishly illustrated who's who of the prehistoric world. Firefly Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals is a stunning new reference to 350 of the most amazing animals ever to have roa
A lavishly illustrated who's who of the animal kingdom. Firefly Encyclopedia of Animals is a stunning new reference guide to 840 members of the Animal Kingdom from every continent -- North and Sou
Provides a practical reference to all aspects of mathematics, using clear explanations of such key mathematical concepts as analysis, logic, metamathematics, and mathematical physics.
A practical guide to Tai Chi Chuan, the most common of Tai Chi techniques. In The Tai Chi Bible, Dan Docherty explains the form of Tai Chi Chuan with reference to the Ming dynasty book, The Tai-Ch
A visual reference to the mathematics of sports. Any definition of sport begins with the term "physical". Motion, power, energy and momentum are the driving forces of physics, and numbers govern al
A comprehensive guide to planning, planting and maintaining a small garden. This in-depth reference packs a lot of information and expert advice into one easy-to-use resource. It is designed to h
The definitive reference to indigenous peoples' watercraft around the world. Tappan Adney (1868-1950) was an artist, writer, ethnographer, historian and modelmaker of unparalleled ability. He tirel
A nice handy guide to hawks and owls, especially for beginners and less experienced birders... A valuable reference. -- Wildlife Activist Especially helpful for the identification of hawks in flig
This is the reference book your library can't do without. -- Garden Design A comprehensive, easy-to-use guide on how to mix and match for successful plant harmony. All gardeners have favorite p
The ultimate reference for today's generation of novice and experienced needlecrafters. Firefly's Step-by-Step Encyclopedia of Needlecraft is a complete resource for needlecrafters at all skill le
