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Mulching makes your garden and yard much easier to care for, helping to retain moisture, keep weeds in check, and protect young plants. This concise guide shows you exactly how to mulch for any situat

Christmas stockings, ornaments, and more -- this is every crocheter's must-have holiday project book! Beginners will love Edie Eckman's useful technique tutorial, and experienced crafters will want to

More than 35 activities and ideas that inspire children to explore the world around them.An important part of childhood is being curious and trying out new experiences. What do things taste, feel, sme

The hellstrip—the space between a street and a public sidewalk, also known as a tree park, boulevard, meridian, and planting strip—is finally getting the attention it deserves! Gardeners everywhere ar

In every scientific discipline there is an official language formed of words derived from Latin. Ornithology is a perfect example of how these words can be illuminating. Take Anas acuta, better known

Using detailed, step-by-step photography of every stage of the process, Adam Danforth shows you exactly how to humanely slaughter and butcher cattle for beef. From creating the right pre-slaughter con

Using detailed, step-by-step photography of every stage of the process, Adam Danforth shows you exactly how to humanely slaughter and butcher cattle for beef. From creating the right pre-slaughter con

Take control of your health! Emerging viruses are becoming more virile and aggressive, and traditional medications are becoming less effective against them. In this companion to the best-selling Herba

The apple is one of the most iconic fruits, traditionally picked on cool fall days and used in pies, crisps, and ciders. And there is a vast world of varieties that goes beyond the common grocery stor

Succulent plants are easy to grow and design with once you know the basics. And Debra Lee Baldwin, the bestselling author of Designing with Succulents and Succulent Container Gardens, is the ideal gu

From Thomas Jefferson’s birth in 1743 to the California Gold Rush in 1849, America’s westward expansion comes to life in the hands of a writer fascinated by the way individual lives link up, illuminat

This is the definitive guide to safe, sanitary, and efficient facilities for your rabbits. Bennett provides clear, step-by-step instructions for building all-wire hutches and the necessary accessories

Here is all the information you need to set up a home winery and build all of the basic equipment -- for just a fraction of the cost of store-bought. Steve Hughes includes building plans and step-by-s

Unlikely Friendships is a phenomenon. It’s a runaway New York Times bestseller with more than 260,000 copies in print in less than half a year; a book with its compelling message of hope and friendsh

PlyDesign presents 73 ideas for sleek, smart home furnishings that you can make from off-the-shelf sheet materials using only basic hand and power tools. With designs contributed by more than 50 creat

The golf ball-shaped calendar that brings out the lighter side of the game, Golf Quips, Quotes & Jokes is a spirited year of laughs, stories, trivia, unforgettable shots, and amazing rounds. It's

Dealing with a sick plant is one of the most frustrating situations a gardener can face. More often than not, we have no idea what is causing the problem, or how to fix it. Fortunately, help is at han

Move over South Beach, Atkins, and the Zone. Here's the real secret to losing weight and keeping it off: The Dieter's Guide to Weight Loss Before, During, and After Sex. Bigger and better and more in

Not since Kliban has there been a cat book this edgy. Edgy as in Bosco, the demonic Siamese with the out-of-focus eyes, razor-sharp fangs, and his own idea of Feng Shui. Or the half-shaved freak name

Covers foot care basics, pedicures, shoe selection, exercise, nutrition, foot massage, and foot reflexology, and tells how to make natural foot remedies

Just what every kid wants: a fart activity book!Kids love farts, and they’re not embarrassed to admit it (or emit it). There’s something intrinsically funny and fascinating about a fart, whether it’s one’s own or another’s. So get ready to blast off!What a Blast! written by Julie Winterbottom, author of Pranklopedia and Frightlopedia together with 325,000 copies in print, is a cheerfully over-the-top illustrated celebration of farts, packed with activities and delivering science and fun in a way that kids can’t get enough of.Take a trip through the body’s digestive system to learn why and how we fart―which we do, on average, 10 to 20 times per day (luckily, 99% of farts are entirely odorless). Find out about what is likely the fartiest food in the world: the Jerusalem artichoke, a root vegetable that is positively loaded with gas-producing inulin. Complete a fart-slang word search, and then come up with your own words for farts. Get everything you need to throw a fart party, including

An illustrated compendium of animals with funny, fascinating, or just-plain-weird names (like the sparklemuffin peacock spider or the fried egg jellyfish) teaches kids about unusual animals as well as

The world is crazy. Creative work is hard. And nothing is getting any easier! In his previous books—Steal Like an Artistand Show Your Work!, New York Times bestsellers with over a million

In her international bestseller Strong Is the New Pretty (with 329,000 copies in print), the photographer Kate T. Parker changed the way we see girls by showing us their truest selves—fearless,

In her international bestseller Strong Is the New Pretty (with 329,000 copies in print), the photographer Kate T. Parker changed the way we see girls by showing us their truest selves—fearless,

It’s the great paradox of the digital age, what Radha Agrawal calls “community confusion”—the internet connects us to hundreds, thousands, even millions of people, and yet we f

Companion to the bestselling Pocket Flyers Paper Airplane Book, which has 600,000 copies in print, Flying Creatures Paper Airplane Book features 12 models and 69 planes (each model has multiple templa

First the big planes got their turn, and they've made the most of it: The World Record Paper Airplane Book andKids' Paper Airplane Book together have over a million copies in print, and they're still

Companion to the bestselling Pocket Flyers Paper Airplane Book, Intergalactic Flyers Paper Airplane Book features 10 models and 64 planes (each model has multiple templates to tear out, fold up, and f

Seeing, really seeing, is like meditation. In a world filled with distraction, seeing mindfully is a way to pay attention, to hit pause and find calm by focusing on what’s directly in front of us. See

Can gardening change the world? It certainly can when it comes to butterflies. Butterflies are in danger. The most striking example if the iconic monarch butterfly, whose population has declined by 80

The fascinating, little-known story of how two brilliant female physicists’ groundbreaking discoveries led to the creation of the atomic bomb.In 1934, Irene Curie, working with her husband and fellow

To visit Chanticleer is to step into a world of beauty and creativity that few other gardens can match. Each of its many areas—including formal borders, woodland glades, and a fantasy garden planted a

This Storey BasicsR title offers exactly what you need to know to keep your small farm's equipment in good working order. Long-time farmers Steve and Ann Larkin Hansen cover everything from tractors a

If you dream of living in a tiny house, or creating a getaway in the backwoods or your backyard, you’ll love this gorgeous collection of creative and inspiring designs for cabins, forts, studios, and

A centuries-old saying goes, “Great oaks from little acorns grow.” But as Seeing Seeds reveals, there is much more to a seed than the plant it will someday become: seeds, seedheads, pods, and fruits h

From fields to woodlands, riverbeds, and lakesides—and even in our own neighborhoods—the beautiful Midwest is rich in delicious wild edibles. Herbalist, forager, and urban farmer Lisa M. Rose helps yo

What kid doesn’t love picking up shells on the beach, or finding a bird’s egg or snake’s rattle, or—treasure of treasures—a fossil? Then taking it home to put on a shelf or in a shoebox? That same imp

The beautiful Southeast is home to a vast array of delicious wild edible plants. The coasts, mountains, fields, woodlands, and city neighborhoods are packed with delectable and unique wild foods. InSo