The ingenuity of African peoples from ancient times to today. Did you know that aloe vera -- now found in countless products, including sunscreens and soaps -- was first used by Africans? They grou
Ask anyone with celiac disease or any form of gluten intolerance what foods they miss the most and they will tell you it's baked goods. Vickery has spent years developing delicious baked sweets and sa
Provides full-color photos and complete information--including growing zones and common names, color variations, growth habit, propagation techniques, recommended uses, problem parasites or diseases a
"What's exciting and clever about what Jekka has done with this book is that she's focused on a 'hit-list,' her top-50 cooking herbs of all time, and gives you delicious and exciting ways of using the
"No school, public, or academic library could go wrong including the very affordable World Heritage Sites in both reference and circulating collections." -- BooklistIn 1959, UNESCO launched an intern
This attractive and fun natural history of plants showcases fifty species that have influenced human history in significant ways. Each entry features color illustration and photographs, interesting fa
"A serious contender for the title of best all-around introduction to binocular astronomy."-- Sky and Telescope (on the first edition)Stargazing with Binoculars is a practical guide to using binocula
An illustrated guide to kitchen gardening offers techniques that can applied to any size garden and includes a directory of recommended plants for all growing conditions in all regions.
A new series of colorful and lighthearted books that compares opposites in the weird and wonderful animal kingdom. Children are often intrigued by extremes in the world around them and how they com
A new series of colorful and lighthearted books that compares opposites in the weird and wonderful animal kingdom. Children are often intrigued by extremes in the world around them and how they com
A new series of colorful and lighthearted books that compares opposites in the weird and wonderful animal kingdom. Children are often intrigued by extremes in the world around them and how they com
Describes meteorites, where they come from, and what they help tell scientists about the solar system and the planets, moons, asteroids, and comets it contains.
A complete guide to BMX freestyle. BMX trick riding is divided into two styles: flatland and air. Flatland, as the name suggests, refers to the jumps, turns and spins freestylers do from the ground
Richardson, the bat ecologist who set up the UK's Bat Conservation Trust, details the world of bats including their evolution and biology, senses, behavior, roosting, habitat, feeding, and characteris
A celebration of the players who have excelled in the most demanding position in all of sports. Hockey Hall of Fame Book of Goalies features the most distinguished and influential men and women who e
A book with full-color photos, floor plans and a resource directory provides tons of tips on tackling storage difficulties throughout the home, including kitchens, bathrooms, garages and much more, in
This series takes a refreshing approach to learning the art of home cooking. The recipes are presented in complete visual sequences from start to finish, and every ingredient and every step is shown
This series takes a refreshing approach to learning the art of home cooking. The recipes are presented in complete visual sequences from start to finish, and every ingredient and every step is shown
This series takes a refreshing approach to learning the art of home cooking. The recipes are presented in complete visual sequences from start to finish, and every ingredient and every step is shown
This series takes a refreshing approach to learning the art of home cooking. The recipes are presented in complete visual sequences from start to finish, and every ingredient and every step is shown
This series takes a refreshing approach to learning the art of home cooking. The recipes are presented in complete visual sequences from start to finish, and every ingredient and every step is shown
This series takes a refreshing approach to learning the art of home cooking. The recipes are presented in complete visual sequences from start to finish, and every ingredient and every step is shown
Surveys the history of wind power and windmills, outlines the science that makes them work, and provides instructions for increasingly difficult projects that demonstrate each principle.
From the foreword of the fourth edition: "The Universe and Beyond is a celebration of the human spirit of exploration. It is a majestic voyage to the most distant realms we can imagine. Prepare yours
From the foreword of the fourth edition: "The Universe and Beyond is a celebration of the human spirit of exploration. It is a majestic voyage to the most distant realms we can imagine. Prepare yours
Surveys the history of wind power and windmills, outlines the science that makes them work, and provides instructions for increasingly difficult projects that demonstrate each principle.
A comprehensive guide to keeping fish healthy for the serious hobbyist. A healthy environment is crucial for any aquarium. Fish need more than a tank of water and a daily sprinkle of food to stay hea
An exploration of criminal profiling that discusses its history, FBI crime scene analysis procedures, the development of a profile, crime signatures and rituals, and other related topics and offers de
A comprehensive resource on ecological health in the home and how to achieve it. Called the "new architecture for the new world," sustainable building is firmly established as an important influence
An illustrated guide to 40 original pewter projects. Pewter has strong hobbyist appeal in the crafts market. Easily punched, cut and modeled, pewter is perfect for relief work and embossing, and pewt
Wise, sarcastic, hilarious and memorable quotes from larger-than-life stars of professional sports. What do you get when you put the world's best hockey players, baseball players, basketball stars, f
An illustrated guide to the art and craft of fashion accessories looks at the role of accessories in the fashion world, describes a variety of accessory products, and illustrates the step-by-step prod
Presents instructions for a variety of tie-dye projects, including graded color, circles, stripes, and spirals, along with information on equipment and chemicals.
A full-color guide describes several yoga poses, with each pose shown in photo, as well as in an anatomical drawing that identifies the active and stabilizing muscles being used, in a book that covers
This book presents a comprehensive overview of important scientific concepts and theories in small, digestible chunks. Written for a general audience, it aims to serve both as a reference and as a wor
