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For everyone who has known the pleasure of a pint, Randy Mosher explores and explains the tasting experience, guiding readers to a better understanding of how every batch of beer is affected by recipe

Montessori teacher Saniyyah Kahalilallah makes it fun and easy for kids ages 2 to 5 to practice self-care, with step-by-step photos teaching how to wash hands, brush hair, get dressed, and perform other skills that foster independence and build self-confidence. The sturdy back cover features an interactive skills chart with sliding windows for kids to show what they've done each day.With a toddler-sized hairbrush, a mirror hung at just the right height, and the step-by-step photos in I Did It Myself!, children aged 2 to 5 are on the path to mastering self-care skills. From getting dressed to washing hands, brushing teeth, and applying lotion, each activity fosters independence, builds concentration, helps develop motor skills, and encourages responsibility. Inspired by the Montessori curriculum, the unique book format features an interactive skills chart that's included on the inside back cover, with sturdy slider windows for each activity. This offers children the perfect incentive to

Sweeping the floor, scrubbing the table, and other household chores are fun, empowering play for little helping hands! Montessori school teacher Saniyyah Kahalilallah teaches 12 practical life skills in a colorful, step-by-step photographic format specially designed for 2- to 5-year-olds. The interactive skills chart with sliding windows makes it fun for kids to record their daily accomplishments.Sweeping, scrubbing, dusting, and picking up are perfect hands-on activities for teaching toddlers to care for their environment, while also fostering independence and developing strong motor skills. Inspired by the Montessori curriculum, this colorful guide specially created for 2- to 5-year-olds, teaches practical life skills with step-by-step photos. From setting a table to washing dishes, dusting shelves, and cleaning the bedroom, toddlers and preschoolers learn the confidence and satisfaction that comes from being able to help at home. The unique book format features an interactive skill

Pediatrician and popular homeschooling blogger Dr. Betty Choi takes kids on an engaging exploration of the inner workings of all the major systems of the human body, with hands-on learning lab experiments, colorful diagrams and infographics, model building, and challenging games.Pediatrician Dr. Betty Choi invites kids ages 8 and up to explore the marvels of the human body with lively hands-on projects and activities, including shaping bones from salt dough, creating a moving model of the eyes, crafting a 3d skin model, making a blow-up model of how a bicep muscle contracts, tracing capillary action, and even setting up a working model of the urinary system to show how pee is produced.Packed with colorful diagrams of how each major body system works, fun facts, and easy tests that kids can use to learn about and evaluate their own body functions―from touch sensitivity to colorblindness, taste perception, lung capacity and more―The Human Body Learning Lab makes biology more exciting and

Award-winning cookbook author Corinne Trang puts a fresh twist on tofu, the budget-friendly, high-protein meat alternative, and shows off its versatility with 52 fresh and appealing recipes, ranging from tofu versions of French fries, wings, and tacos, to hearty chili, quiche, and curry, and even sweet treats like tofu mocha brownies. As the popularity of a plant-based diet continues to grow, tofu sales are soaring, along with the demand for new recipes that showcase this healthy, budget-friendly meat alternative. In Twist on Tofu, award-winning food writer Corrine Trang shows how versatile and flavorful tofu can be, with 54 recipes for creative dinners, as well as starters, soups, salads, sandwiches, and even desserts. There are tofu-based twists on familiar favorites like French fries, Buffalo “wings,” tacos, satay, and empanadas. Recipes for lasagna, Bolognese pasta, chili, poke bowl, and bibimbap offer delicious options for tofu-rich dinners. Trang tops off this celebration of tof

With 77,000 copies in print, The Cat Behavior Answer Book has been helping cat lovers understand and become better caretakers of their feline companions for 15 years. The fully revised 2nd edition features a larger format with a fresh design and the most up-to-date scientific evidence and insights into why cats do what they do and how to encourage healthy, positive habits. Cats can be mysterious and can owners are eager to understand their behavior and learn how to strengthen the bond between cats and humans. In the revised 2nd edition of The Cat Behavior Answer Book (77,000 copies in print), pet expert Arden Moore answers the many questions cat owners have, from the practical aspects of training, feeding, and caring to the puzzling aspects of behavior and communication. Do cats dream? What's the purpose of a cat's whiskers? How do I catproof my house? Why does my elderly cat howl at night? How can I train my cats not to jump upon the kitchen counter? Can I keep my cat from climbing th

The completely revised 2nd edition of the classic The Dog Behavior Answer Book, with 73,000 copies in print, features a fresh design and larger format along with the the most up-to-date guidance on how to build a strong, happy relationship with a canine companion, including expert insights on why dogs do what they do, how to reenforce good behavior, and the most effective techniques for discouraging bad habits.Since its original publication 15 years ago, The Dog Behavior Answer Book has helped thousands of dog owners understand their canine companions and become more effective, compassionate caretakers. The completely updated 2nd edition, in a new, larger format, features the latest science and recommended techniques for training, caring for, and understanding dogs. Long-time pet expert Arden Moore answers real-life questions, including: How does a dog's sense of smell work? What's the best way to evaluate my dog's intelligence? How can I boost the confidence of a shy dog? Why does my

In this beef-centric cookbook, popular blogger Jessica Formicola features 50 juicy, budget-friendly recipes that are sure to become family favorites, from soups, salads, and casseroles to the most delicious burgers and perfectly done steaks. Where’s the beef? It’s on the dinner table tonight! This focused collection of recipes offers 50 tasty ways to serve up protein-rich beef meals without a lot of fuss. Flavorful beef suppers (Cheeseburger Soup, Shepard’s Pie Mac & Cheese) are featuring along with new classics (Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas, 20-Minute Mongolian-style Beef ), salads (Southwest Steak Salad w/ Chipotle Ranch and Steakhouse Salad w/ Blue Cheese), quick hits (Empanada Hand Pies and Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce), and the tried-and-true burgers, steaks, and chili. Juicy photos provide the inspiration and confidence cooks of all levels need to deliver on the promise of a great meal every time.

This timely how-to book from Catherine Newman, author of the bestseller How to Be a Person, teaches kids essential communication and social skills including: how to get along with others, stand up for themselves, talk about hard things, be an ally, and a good friend. All of the 50+ scripts and tips are presented in an accessible, non-judgmental voice with graphic-novel style illustrations. Middle school is an essential time to learn and practice social skills, including how to get along with others, talk about hard things, be an ally, and a good friend. In What Can I Say?,Catherine Newman, author of the bestseller How to Be a Person, provides supportive guidance and instruction to help kids establish or and maintain meaningful relationships and effective communication with friends, teachers, family members, and others in their communities. Talking the talk can be tricky, and every page of this super-useful book provides easy, accessible scripts and guidance on the right thing to say in

Maia Toll is the author of The Wild Wisdom series which includes The Illustrated Herbiary, The Illustrated Bestiary, and The Illustrated Crystallary. Toll apprenticed with a traditional healer in Irel

Maia Toll is the author of The Wild Wisdom series which includes The Illustrated Herbiary, The Illustrated Bestiary, and The Illustrated Crystallary. Toll apprenticed with a traditional healer in Irel

Maia Toll is the author of The Wild Wisdom series which includes The Illustrated Herbiary, The Illustrated Bestiary, and The Illustrated Crystallary. Toll apprenticed with a traditional healer in Irel

The creators of the popular international website GrowVeg.com present their collection of winning ways to get gardening, with a bounty of ideas for easy, low-commitment growing projects and activities

Packed with unique recipes, step-by-step instructions, and beautifully styled photos, this book teaches the art of making mochi ― the adorably fun and flavorful Japanese treat.Mochi ― the traditional

This 500-piece jigsaw puzzle beckons nature lovers and fans of Julia Rothman’s illustrations alike, with an array of art from the pages Nature Anatomy that brings together the diverse wonders of the natural world.Also available: Ocean Anatomy: The Puzzle, also with art by Julia RothmanPiece together a fascinating visual exploration of the natural world. Featuring illustrations from Julia Rothman’s best-selling book Nature Anatomy, this jigsaw puzzle will open your eyes to new ways of seeing earth and sky, flora and fauna. With each piece you put in place, nature’s wonders unfold: the crystalline structure of a single snowflake, the different types of feathers on a bird, a constellation of stars. A distinctive blend of art and science, this sweeping study of the universe will delight, educate, and enlighten.

Julia Rothman, acclaimed illustrator and creator of the best-selling Anatomy series, explores the world beneath the waves in Ocean Anatomy, with illustrations and examinations of everything from tides

Children will see the natural world around them with brand new eyes, as they learn to follow its signs, hear its language, and understand its secrets. With this unique and compelling book written by e

Adults and children alike find Julia Rothman's best-selling illustrated guide to the natural world, Nature Anatomy, irresistible, with colorful drawings that awaken curiosity — and invite im

The backyard has long been a space associated with recreation and relaxation, a private patch of earth to escape to, and a springboard for the imagination. With her signature style and personal experi

Thirteen-year-old Emma Biggs is passionate about gardening and eager to share her passion with other kids!Gardening with Emma is a kid-to-kid guide to growing healthy food and raising the coolest

Bio-activated charcoal — called biochar — is the new darling of organic gardeners, embraced for its outstanding abilities to enrich the soil and improve plant growth. Gardening with B

This collection of 118 recipes captures the evocative food experiences of the Lake Michigan region, an ultimate vacation destination with hundreds of miles of shoreline and rich food traditions reflec

Before picking up the trowel, pick up the stickers! With 150 reusable illustrated stickers — representing dozens of plant cultivars that are versatile, readily available, and suitable for most t

Hard cider helped build North America, and this ode to the fermented drink sometimes referred to as scrumpy begins with a snapshot of that forgotten history and then goes on to present the most compre

Labor and related costs account for more than half of the price of the average home solar installation. But homeowners can save thousands of dollars with this user-friendly manual, which follows the s

Coconut is healthy and delicious. It is also native to cuisines around the world, including Thai, Indian, Filipino, Vietnamese, and many Caribbean cultures. Cooking with Coconut offers a tantalizing t

Get your recommended daily allowance of facts and fun with Food Anatomy, the third book in Julia Rothman’s best-selling Anatomy series. She starts with an illustrated history of food and ends with a g

With minimal space and housing needs, dairy goats are a practical choice for the small or backyard dairy farmer. Dairy goats require a smaller investment than Cows and produce easily digested milk tha

Storey’s Guide to Raising Sheep has earned the praise and trust of sheep farmers around the world, with its in-depth coverage of breed selection, lambing, feeding, housing, pasture maintenance, and di

Packed with hundreds of solutions to every quilting quandary, the newest Storey Answer Book is the helping hand quilters have been waiting for. The questions quilters ask and the no-nonsense answers t

Growing Chinese Vegetables in Your Own Backyard offers plant-by-plant guidance on planting, growing, harvesting, and cooking with?more than 40 Chinese vegetables and herbs, from the familiar snow pea

The gardener's fantasy of colorful blooms that begin in early spring and continue through the last glow of fall is now an achievable reality. With a little careful planning and the fun-to-use formulas

Cherry Hill, America's most trusted equine expert, teams up with Richard Klimesh, a professional farrier and her frequent writing partner, to address the twin topics of hoof care and horseshoeing. Pr

As busy schedules cut into the food preparation time of families with active teenagers, takeout pizzas and Pop-Tart breakfasts become the norm. But Pop-Tarts fall pretty short in the nutrition catego

When the power fails, prepared families settle in, stay warm, and eat well. With careful planning, organization, and a detailed assessment of the needs of each family member, it is possible for every

Urban sewing lounges and stitch-centered bridal showers point to the rebirth of sewing. A new generation has finally picked up needle and thread, and they're ready to sew. And why not? With a basic ma

What happens between the hopeful spring weekend spent planting seeds and the warm summer morning when the gardener wanders back into the rows of vegetable plants with picking basket in hand? Plenty!

Crafters everywhere are discovering the joys of feltmaking. Working with fleece roving — now readily available at yarn and craft stores — is fun, tactile, and easy for all ages and levels

Sewing is back! Young, crafty women are discovering the fun and creativity of working with fabric, needle, and thread to create simple, colorful skirts, suitable for showing off as wearable art. Sew

Ask someone who works with horses how best to communicate with a balky colt and she will tell you that horses do not respond to human cajoling. To be successful the human must understand and work wit