Known as "the bible" to Los Angeles architecture scholars and enthusiasts, Robert Winter and David Gebhard's groundbreaking guide to architecture in the greater Los Angeles area is updated and revise
Designed to bring the true spirit of cabin style back to its roots, Robbin Obomsawin's latest book Log Cabin Classics is inspired by nostalgic, old-world cabins and filled with tips for meeting today
"Etiquette is the difference between stable manners and table manners." - Texas Bix BenderYessir, that's cowboy etiquette! Cowboy Etiquette is a little ol' book that packs a big wallop, as it cleverl
Teddy is not Miss Thompson's favorite student. He doesn't focus in class, his homework is never complete, and he comes to school unkempt. When, at Christmas, Teddy gives Miss Thompson a bottle of che
Now in paperback!From the biggest notions of carefully styled rooms to the smallest comforts and delights of accessorizing a home with your favorite things, Inside Log Homes offers suggestions, under
Just before Santa takes his Christmas Eve flight, he slips and falls on a patch of ice. All seems well until Santa realizes he's lost his memory. So instead of starting in China like usual, the reind
The runner on Santa's sleigh is coming loose, and it must be fixed before all the Christmas Eve deliveries. There is no parking anywhere, so Santa parks in a no parking zone and while he and the rein
$39.95 hardcover * 1-58685-213-2 * May10 x 10 in, 224 pp, 150 Color Photographs,Rights: W, SportsOnce the sport of Polynesian kings, surfing embodies the ultimate encounter between man and nature. Pl
"Perhaps not the funniest, it's funnier than many; and definitely a funny book." - Publisher's WeeklyA Rick Walton classic (and one of his most popular children's books) returns in paperback! It'
Detailing the history of the state and examining current political and economic changes, this work integrates material on the early explorers, immigrants, pioneers, native populations, and modern citi
Now in paperback! "The fluent play with words, humorous commentary, and fine pictures offer pleasing fare for reading aloud. . . ." -School Library JournalIn verse that sings with lively cadences
"These aerial photographs of the lowlands of coastal South Carolina and Georgia capture the essence of an area famous for its barrier islands, tidal flats, and broad river deltas that form almost cont
The executive chef at southern California's Golden Door Spa shares 150 fresh-ingredient recipes and a range of time-saving tips, offering options for a variety of meals and advice on how to promote he
Provides information about what life is like for cowboys today, as well as in the past, introduces cowboy lingo and poetry, and gives ideas for how to experience some aspects of cowboy life.
With the experience and passion of a seasoned Yosemite climber, Ron Kauk uses concise vignettes to share his thoughts on the natural world and our collective responsibility to care for the planet upo
With The Integrity Advantage, Adrian Gostick and Dana Telford establish a burning platform-that personal integrity is a proven competitive advantage in business. Prominent business leaders from some
In a book filled with elegant imagery and romantic photography, Renny Reynolds reveals the key secrets of event planning, along with instructions on how to develop creative party concepts and themes.
The Arts & Crafts movement popularized more than a century ago is currently enjoying a revival--and with good reason. Finally, the "lowly" bungalow, once considered too small and style-starved, is ga
$24.95 hardcover 1-58685-021-07 x 9 in, 256 pp, 50 Color Photographs, 32 Black & White Photographs and Line Drawings, Rights: W, Non-Fiction/ArcheologyWho were the first Americans? Where did the
Bungalow Colors: Exteriors addresses the importance of color in Arts& Crafts architecture. Drawing on the works of such Arts & Crafts master as Greene & Greene, Stickley, and Wright, this new volume
Prefab presents a series of innovative homes and concepts that boldly demonstrate that this is not your grandmother's prefab, offers a glimpse into the history of prefabricated housing over the last c
$60.00 hardcover 1-58685-135-7 September10 x 12 in, 256 pp, 300 Color Photographs, Rights: W, DesignCabins and Camps offers an intimate view of mountain homes and log cabins from New York's Adi
For lovers of French decorating, this book reproduces some of the earliest toile designs from 18th-century France. Delicate flower prints, fun animal motifs, rich historic scenes, and complex archite
Hailed as one of the year's top five novels by Time, and selected as one of the best books of the year by nearly all major newspapers, national bestseller Peace Like a River captured the hearts of a
Called "a first-rate spy story" (Entertainment Weekly), The Bureau and the Mole is the sensational New York Times best-seller that tells the inside story of FBI counterintelligence agent Robert Phili
Move over Betty Crocker--101 Things to Do With a Cake Mix will amaze your friends and leave them Jell-O green with envy! From Snickers Surprise Cookies to Christmas Rainbow Poke Cake, it's the best t
The romance of log building has inspired American creativity for centuries. Capturing the romance requires hard work and planning. Featured here are thirty of the most popular floor plans from top han
Santa and his reindeer love the state of Arizona, and are sure glad to be back. But, as they fly over the Grand Canyon, Santa begins to wonder if he's too old . . . maybe someone younger should replac
Mom comes home from work late and has a huge list of things to do to get ready for Christmas on this Christmas Eve night, but she's so tired she falls asleep. When she wakes up, her family is there an
In this companion volume to their successful Managing With Carrots, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton present a remarkable story of how a great leader can unleash human potential--creating success in e
Trailer Travel showcases the rich visual history of America s enduring fascination with life on the road. Beautifully reproduced color and black-and-white images culled from public archives and the p
For those who don't know the difference between Protagoras's pigs and Bacon's chickens, Zeno and the Tortoise is a sharp and witty guide to the biggest ideas in philosophy and how to use them. Thinki
The Clothesline is a nostalgic yet practical guide to a less complicated time, when women shared household secrets, recipes and remedies over the back fence. Filled with historic and contemporary phot
In a brilliant combination of lyrical prose and glowing watercolors, acclaimed author/artist Barbara Bash captures the soul of the ancient and sacred banyan, painting a vivid picture of its importanc
In their fourth book, authors/designers Karen Witynski and Joe Carr forage through the American Southwest and mountains of Mexico in search of the furnishings, accents and architectural elements that
Journey to "the right side of the river" with author and waterman Roger Pinckney to Daufuskie Island, one of the last of the undeveloped sea islands off the South Carolina/ Georgia Coast. Lying south
In a riveting narrative of daredevils and eccentrics, Fergus Fleming gives us the breathtaking story of some of history's greatest explorers as they conquer the soaring peaks of the Alps. Fleming rec
America's secret lies in the liberties that Americans and others see incarnated in the daily life of the land--its courts, its marketplaces, its schools and churches, its families and friendships. Fro
