From the ninjas of corporate world comes a curated recipe book on how to be happy and content in our professional lives. Soft skills for Workplace helps us in dodging the derailers such as ego and str
Every single one of the competencies discussed in this book can lead you to your next promotion or that extra bonus. The book shows how to nurture a few essential professional competencies such as cre
FIRST TIME IN PRINT! Legendary writer Peter David takes Earth's Mightiest Heroes back to basics - beginning with a terrifying tale of Ragnarok! It could be the end for Thor, Iron Man, the Hulk and the
A comprehensive guide to homebrewing complete with an overview of equipment needed, various processes to brew different types of beers, and recipes to try on your own.
With their classic barns and fences, American small farms, and the buildings that support these farms, serve a much-needed purpose as much today as then have in the past. Even with the advent of new t
Woodworking should be a fun and stress-free hobby. The Back to Basics Series bypasses the overwhelming amount of woodworking information and gets back to basics with the core information needed to s
The price of food is rising in a drastic wag, and one of the best ways to combat the increasing price of groceries is to start buying in bulk and cooking food in large batches you can store in the fre
With the rapid depletion of our planet’s natural resources, we would all like to live a more self-sufficient lifestyle. But in the midst of an economic crisis, it’s just as important to save money as
In today's economy and in response to the growing awareness of how much damage has been done to the environment in the past, people cannot afford to delay considering ways they can build or remodel th
Your lawn represents you and your home it shows your neighbors and visitors how much time and effort you are willing to put into keeping your home looking good. But, in these fragile times, many peopl
Water is the most important natural resource in your life, you use it to drink; to water your lawn; to clean yourself, your dishes, and your clothes; and to cook. Nothing can be done in life without w
Sharpening woodworking tools is a task many put off until it is necessary. Learn how to embrace the fun and essence of sharpening tools, and why regular attention to sharpening can increase efficie
Wheatgrass, that simple green plant you see growing above the counter in your favorite smoothie shop, is one of the most versatile, intrinsically useful vegetable matter available to you. It can be bl
Sprouts have been a happy addition to many sandwiches, noodle dishes, and side plates at restaurants for decades now and when they are properly grown at home, can add a much needed boost of both plant
Fruits and vegetables are some of the most expensive ingredients of any regular menu in your home. However, with the right resources and planning, you can take advantage of an age-old method of storag
For more than 8,000 years humans have been preserving meat and fish through canning, curing, smoking, and freezing, use techniques that remove the moisture and make it possible to keep meat for much l
According to the Virginia Cooperative Extension, operated by Virginia Tech and Virginia State University, there are more than 60 different kinds of shrubs in North America with varying pruning require
Beer is one of the most complex alcoholic drinks, with some beers having more than 30 ingredients and most requiring the proper mixture and amounts of the right ingredients to taste just right. If yo
The home, an essential part of the American dream, has been beset by troubles since the beginning of the Great Recession in 2007. Whether from an unstable housing economy, ever-rising energy costs, or
There are more poultry breeds than most individuals realize and for anyone considering or preparing to get involved in the raising and breeding of poultry, it is vital to understand as much as possibl
A windowsill is among the best possible places to put a plant — it provides ample sunlight, brightens the look of your home from the outside, and adds what amounts to a filter to the air coming in and
A straightforward manual for all woodcarvers and woodworkers, this reference offers essential information on woodcarving tools and techniques. With chapters devoted to tools, sharpening, setting up sh
A straightforward manual for all woodworkers, this reference offers essential information about the core tools of the woodworking trade. With a chapter devoted to each machine--including the table saw
The first book in The New Press Back-to-Basics Series restates the importance of equality in an age of growing inequality. What is the role of equality in today's America? What are the arguments to be
