One of the world's greatest architects, Frank Lloyd Wright, and one of the world's greatest cities, New York, once dynamically coexisted. Authors Jane Hession and Debra Pickrel explore the fascinatin
With rustic design soaring to new heights, Ralph Kylloe again sets out on a journey of exploration and seeks out original awe-inspiring rustic homes in his newest book, Cabin in the Woods.
Spa Living explores the many benefits of the spa lifestyle, including skin care, ayurvedic healing, exercise, and a relaxing environment that offers inner peace, health, and well-being.
Women of Courage shares an intimate look at the inspiring women who are forging a new future in Afghanistan and playing a crucial role in the changing landscape of this turbulent nation. First-hand s
Cottages travels from coast to coast, sharing delightful examples from the Catskills of New York to Georgia's Tybee Island to Southern California and beyond. The popularity of cottage homes has conti
From creamy varieties to everyone's favorite (tomato, of course!), find 101 new uses for the most popular staple in your cupboard. Easy favorites are simplified with canned soup shortcuts: Classic Tu
Kitchens of Biro combines the elegant simplicity of Asian fare with the straightforward rusticity of Spanish cuisine. The second book from award- winning authors and hosts of the PBS program "The Kit
Capturing the essence of traditional Italian cooking, Chef Leonardo Curti, along with brothers Chef Alfonso and Chef Georgio Curti, team up with award-winning cookbook author and Touring & Tasting Ma
Chinglish offers a humorous and insightful look at misuses of the English language in Chinese street signs, products, and advertising. A long-standing favorite of English speaking tourists and visito
From air wrench to banking to crew, young NASCAR fans can discover the ins and outs of stock-car racing with this revved up new book from the award-winning writing team of Paul DuBois Jacobs and Jen
What you can do with an ordinary box of macaroni and cheese? Create 101 family favorites! Perfect for budget-conscious families and college students, this 101 includes recipes for Vegetable Picante S
Turning traditional rustic cabin design upside down, a dramatic new intepretation of cabin style introduces twenty-two innovative examples of mountain retreats that showcase an array of ingenious cons
A tempting assortment of vegetarian dishes introduces 101 versatile ways to use tofu in a healthful dietary regimen, including detailed recipes for Butternut Squash Soup, Tofu Hummus, Healthy Mac 'n'
Explains how to integrate vintage and modern furnishings with a crisp, clean approach to home decorating and unexpected touches to create an eclectic style that emphasizes the principles of function,
A colorful overview of the history and resurrection of the kitchen pantry looks at the past, present, and potential future in pantry design and explains how to incorporate a pantry into any style of h
Richard Lederer's Classic Literary Triviafrom Mythology, Shakespeare, and the Bible What biblical character said, "Am I my brother's keeper?" (Cain) Who was the chief of the ancient Greek gods? (Zeus
A lavishly illustrated overview of the history and key elements of Swedish-inspired design explains how to combine old and new items while preserving a clean, simple, uncluttered aesthetic that emphas
A detailed, richly illustrated guide for Southern gardeners describes a range of flowering plants that flourish in the hot, humid climates of the Southeast and includes instruction in a variety of spe
One of the greatest surfers of all time, Greg Noll has built a considerable reputation as master of surfboard making, or "shaping." Today, collectors and surfers alike prize his unique brand of board
An artist and interior designer explains how to transform a home by altering its structural and architectural elements, enhancing the unique quality of a room through the use or addition of elaborate
The work of late commercial architect Wayne McAllister (1907-2000) is responsible for much of the character of Southern California today. His Fred-and-Ginger nightclubs and glinting-steel-and-blazing-
Wild Ride presents a fascinating history of rodeo from its rugged beginnings in Mexico to today's professional circuits. This book captures the mystique of the cowboy and his place in Western folklore
A richly illustrated history of the motorcycle as an art form ranges from the earliest bike makers to the high-tech modern-day machines, looking at the myths and realities of biker symbolism, Hollywoo
A fully illustrated companion to designing, planting, and caring for a garden in the difficult, low-desert climate of Arizona includes valuable suggestions on selecting plants based on shape, color, t
The notion of designing and respecting sacred space has been around for centuries, recognized in such current culture trends as Feng Shui, Wabi Sabi, and even the push to make homes greener. Vastu-Ind
Architect Irving J. Gill (1870 - 1936) is widely considered the first and preeminent architect of the "Modernist" era. In her groundbreaking work, Five California Architects, Esther McCoy asserts th
Yurts: Living in the Round journeys from Central Asia to modern America and reveals the history, evolution, and contemporary benefits of yurt living. One of the oldest forms of indigenous shelter sti
Gustav Stickley's The Craftsman Home collects all of Stickley's house designs, published in The Craftsman magazine between 1904 and 1916. All of the designs are in sequential order from 1 to 221, as
Creating the Artful Home: the Aesthetic Movement and Its Influence on Home Decor covers the history of a movement that emphasized "art for art's sake"-and the influence it had on home decor. The Aest
Mediterranean Design reveals the vibrant color, outdoor-living emphasis, and diverse cultural influences that have created this unique style. Defined by an eclectic mix of natural elements: sunlight
Big Sur Inn: The Deetjen Legacy travels back in time to reveal the history, legends, and storied past of a California coastline institution. California's Big Sur has it all: majestic redwoods, waterf
The Rustic Home explores the mythical and romantic West through the architecture and artistry of its residents. This unique new book reveals how rugged old cabins, settler shelters, and mountain shac
Chinese Style: Living in Beauty and Prosperity shows how to transform, or simply add a touch of Chinese style. China has long captivated the world's imagination with visions of softly rustling silks,
Art of the Cross celebrates one of the world's most recognized ancient symbols-the cross. This iconic symbol predates Christianity in cultures around the world, and has been used as a religious symbo
