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As seen on Today.com Discover the power of essential oils!From tea tree and lavender to lemon and peppermint, essential oils…
have been praised for their ability to clean and protect surfaces. Essential Oils for a Clean and Healthy Home teaches you how to use all-natural oils around your home, from cleaning kitchen appliances to disinfecting bathrooms to getting rid of pests and smells. Featuring step-by-step instructions and plenty of helpful tips, this book offers 250 essential oil recipes that help:Eliminate stains and smells from spills, smoke, pets, and moreNaturally repel mice, spiders, ticks, fleas, lice, and flying insectsClean and maintain a variety of surfaces from wood to leather to graniteSafely disinfect toys and play areasThere's really nothing essential oils can't handle--from repelling ants, to removing rust stains, to eliminating smells in washing machines--and all without the need for dangerous chemicals. With Essential Oils for a Clean and Healthy Home, you'll discover all the benefits that a few drops of essential oil can bring.Right Plant, Right Place: Over 1400 Plants for Every Situation in the Garden
Par Nicola Ferguson. 2005
The Indispensable Guide to the Successful Garden. Now comprehensively revised and updated: over 40% of plants are NEW entries; all…
photographs are NEW; includes more detailed and NEW information -- USDA hardiness zones, additional plants of interest, etc; and two completely NEW chapters. You will find more than 1,470 plants organized by GROWING CONDITIONS. Plants that will grow in: Shallow soils over chalk; Acid soils; Heavy clay soils; Polluted atmosphere; Windswept, seaside sites; Dry soils in hot, sunny sites; and more.Closer to the Ground
Par Thomas Mcguane, Nikki Mcclure, Dylan Tomine. 2012
Closer to the Ground is the deeply personal story of a father learning to share his love of nature with…
his children, not through the indoor lens of words or pictures, but directly, palpably, by exploring the natural world as they forage, cook and eat from the woods and sea. With illustrations by Nikki McClure.This compelling, masterfully written tale follows Dylan Tomine and his family through four seasons as they hunt chanterelles, fish for salmon, dig clams and gather at the kitchen table, mouths watering, to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Closer to the Ground captures the beauty and surprise of the natural world-and the ways it teaches us how to live-with humor, gratitude and a nose for adventure as keen as a child's. It is a book filled with weather, natural history and many delicious meals.Blue Meridian: The Search for the Great White Shark
Par Peter Matthiessen. 1971
Bestselling author Peter Matthiessen takes readers on an expedition to find the most dangerous predator on Earth--the legendary great white…
shark. On a trek that lasts 17 months and takes him from the Caribbean to the whaling grounds off South Africa, across the Indian Ocean to the South Australian coast, Matthiessen records the beauties of strange seas and landscapes and encounters with sharks and other sea lifeThe World is in My Garden
Par Chris Maser, Zane Maser. 2005
The World is in my Garden: A Journey of Consciousness is based on a simple premise: the private garden is…
a metaphor for everything that goes on in the macrocosm, including ecological, social, personal and spiritual issues. The authors work the metaphor of the garden in a rich way. This book show us how to connect what seems like a simple personal act, tending a home garden to larger social issues. They guide us through four garden gates: Ecological Consciousness, Social Consciousness, Personal Consciousness, and Spiritual Consciousness.Written with passion, warmth and a deep understanding of the worlds of matter and consciousness, the book teaches us how to live in a balanced way with all of life.Rooted in Design
Par Tara Heibel, Tassy De Give. 2015
A stylish and full-color guide to creatively integrating indoor plants with home decor from the owners of the popular Sprout…
Home garden design boutiques.Indoor plants play a large role in the design and feel of a space. Focusing on indoor gardening--from small containers and vertical installations with air plants to unique tabletop creations--Rooted in Design provides readers with the means to create beautiful and long-lasting indoor landscapes. Tara Heibel and Tassy De Give, owners of the successful Sprout Home gardening stores, offer expert advice for choosing plant varieties and pairing them with unique design ideas. Sharing practical tips honed through hundreds of plant design classes, Heibel and DeGive tell readers everything they need to know to care for their one-of-a-kind green creations.From the Hardcover edition.Cannabis Indica
Par S. T. Oner, Greg Green. 2011
Cannabis Indica features genetics from over 60 different seed breeders - more than all other cannabis strain guides put together…
- and strains from a variety of countries. Featuring classic Indica strains, such as Holland's Hope, Blueberry, LA Confidential and P-91, Cannabis Indica also introduces fascinating never-before-seen varieties from previously unknown seed breeders. Filled with hundreds of beautiful full-color images, this book is ideal for every grow room, dorm room, and living room. Each plant is discussed in detail, with accurate information on genetics and lineage so that readers can become experts on Cannabis Indica strains - their aromas, flavors, THC content, medical potentials, and growth patterns. Strains were selected based on their relevance to the current market and the strength of their genetics. There are no advertisements in the book and no one paid to be included - editor S.T. Oner carefully selected all strains based on merit, not advertising dollars.The Cannabis Breeder's Bible
Par Greg Green. 2005
The Cannabis Breeder's Bible sets a new standard of excellence for cannabis cultivation and breeding manuals and gives readers the…
tools they need to grow the most popular and potent marijuana varieties and strains in the world. Readers of this complete guide to expert breeding techniques will learn about the new age cultivars, trendy cannabis hybrids, and how to develop them for the lucrative international seed market.The Cannabis Breeder's Bible offers real-world, professional techniques for breeding superior marijuana. Expanding on the advanced cultivation methods presented in Greg Green's popular Cannabis Grow Bible, The Cannabis Breeder's Bible delves deeper into topics such as advanced pollination, seed collection, and storage; feminizing plants; increasing potency; and enhancing calyx development. Readers will discover more about primordial cannabis, landrace and lost strains, breeding compatibility, growth hormones, cannabinoids, plant cells, common mutations, and advanced floral traits. The wealth of technical insights shared in The Cannabis Breeder's Bible is also supported by stunning photographs, instructive illustrations, and in-depth interviews with marijuana breeders and seed bank professionals.The Cannabis Breeder's Bible is an advanced, specialized marijuana grow book designed for practical use by new and experienced breeders alike.Marijuana Outdoor Grower's Guide
Par S. T. Oner. 2010
Marijuana Outdoor Grower's Guide is written for first-time growers who are looking to learn the basics and have a successful…
personal crop. For the more experienced grower, the book includes advice on how to enhance the productivity of your plants and ensure success with every attempt. With focus on creating a small grow area that will produce without problems, this book will be an invaluable resource for those with little familiarity with the process of raising marijuana plants.Starting from a brief overview of marijuana itself and the issues surrounding it, S.T. Oner discusses the pros and cons of growing outdoors, and how best to utilize the tools at your disposal, such as household waste. Through selecting seeds and choosing a grow spot to maximizing security and actually raising your plants, he writes in a manner that is easy to follow and helpfully instructive at the same time. Protection from pests as well as the elements, how best to harvest and how the more advanced grower can move forward in their career are all covered, as are the basics are cooking with your harvested bud.Cannabis Cultivation
Par Mel Thomas. 2012
Written by commercial-scale grower Mel Thomas, Cannabis Cultivation divulges the expertise, tips, and insight he learned at the helm of…
one of the world's largest marijuana growing operations. Ideal for beginners and anyone interested in learning more about growing marijuana indoors, the book is free of technical jargon and boring theory, and its step-by-step directions enable anyone to grow and harvest the highest quality marijuana using simple techniques and inexpensive, everyday gardening tools. All of the important factors that influence growth rate, yield, and potency are covered, including lighting, planting mediums, pH, nutrients, water systems, air, and temperature. With extra focus on small gardens and security, this is the perfect book for the home grower and medical growers.Moving with Kids: 25 Ways to Ease Your Family's Transition to a New Home
Par Lori Collins Burgan, Virginia L. Mason. 2007
Thirteen million children in the U. S. each year leave behind familiar people and places to move to new homes…
across town and across the country. Moving can be hard for parents too, as they not must not only prepare themselves but also help their children cope with the changes. In Moving with Kids, social worker and mother of three Lori Collins Burgan offers 25 practical, action-oriented tips for parents before, during, and after a move. Tips include giving kids a sense of control and involvement in the move, making the physical move less stressful, and creating a sense of belonging in a new home. Written with busy parents in mind, this book is accessible and concise-perfect for anyone looking to help children adjust to a move.Not Without Hope
Par Nick Schuyler, Jer Longman. 2010
Nick Schuyler, a twenty-four-year-old personal trainer, left for a deep-sea fishing trip with three friends: NFL players Marquis Cooper and…
Corey Smith, and Will Bleakley, his best friend, who once played football for the University of South Florida.Practical Golf Course Maintenance
Par Michael Bavier, Gordon Witteveen. 2013
The revised, bestselling resource of practical, nontechnical advice for maintaining and operating a golf coursePractical Golf Course Maintenance, Third Edition…
presents the latest information and techniques for providing first-rate upkeep and management operations for any golf course. This book's, clear, step-by-step coverage, unencumbered by technical language, includes critical advice on maintaining consistent bunkers, sand top-dressing and aerifying, pesticide storage, and other emerging technologies, as well as mowing techniques for greens, fairways, and tees-and much more!This updated Third Edition offers reliable, state-of-the-art guidance and hundreds of helpful tips with:Major revisions throughout to address the latest information on computer- operated irrigation systems, new equipment for all aspects of course maintenance, water quality and conservation issues, and managing peopleA clear approach that avoids technical language and scientific citations while delivering practical advice that can be immediately applied on the courseCoverage of all aspects of course maintenance from tee to green, along with guidance on managing the course for the rules of the game and managing the business aspects of course management and maintenancePractical Golf Course Maintenance, Third Edition is a valuable tool for golf course owners, architects, builders, golfers, golf professionals, club managers, and superintendents, as well as greens committee members, irrigation specialists, field managers, turfgrass specialists, real estate developers, and landscape architects.Off Main Street: Barnstormers, Prophets, and Gatemouth's Gator
Par Michael Perry. 2005
Whether he's fighting fires, passing a kidney stone, hammering down I-80 in an 18-wheeler, or meditating on the relationship between…
cowboys and God, Michael Perry draws on his rural roots and footloose past to write from a perspective that merges the local with the global. Ranging across subjects as diverse as lot lizards, Klan wizards, and small-town funerals, Perry's writing in this wise and witty collection of essays balances earthiness with poetry, kinetics with contemplation, and is regularly salted with his unique brand of humor.Mission to Tibet
Par Michael J Sweet, Leonard Zwilling, Fr. Ippolito Desideri S.J.. 1969
Mission to Tibet recounts the fascinating eighteenth-century journey of the Jesuit priest ippolito Desideri (1684 - 1733) to the Tibetan…
plateau. The italian missionary was most notably the first european to learn about Buddhism directly with Tibetan schol ars and monks - and from a profound study of its primary texts. while there, Desideri was an eyewitness to some of the most tumultuous events in Tibet's history, of which he left us a vivid and dramatic account. Desideri explores key Buddhist concepts including emptiness and rebirth, together with their philosophical and ethical implications, with startling detail and sophistication. This book also includes an introduction situating the work in the context of Desideri's life and the intellectual and religious milieu of eighteenth-century Catholicism.Holiday Decorating For Dummies
Par Kelley Taylor. 2003
Even if your home's decor hasn't changed since 1976, you can refresh, revamp, and revitalize it at the holidays with…
just a few simple strokes. Unlike regular decorating - where you agonize over paint colors, upholstery choices, and furniture styles - holiday decorating is easy. Holidays provide a set theme; a color palette; and merchandise and motifs that are usually mass-manufactured, so you can purchase and decorate when you're ready. You may be feeling intimidated about decorating for the holidays, or you may be ready to dive right in. No matter what level of decorator you may be, Holiday Decorating For Dummies shows you tricks that you may not already know. This guide is for you if: You need easy, affordable ideas to fill your house with holiday cheer You have no idea where to start and just need some ideas to get you going. You already have a huge collection of your own holiday stash and need to get organized before acquiring more You love to celebrate very special occasions: an anniversary, a special birthday, a warm welcome home A flair for decorating isn't necessarily inherited. Armed with clear explanations of how you can achieve beautiful yet practical holiday decorating, planning tips and tricks, crafting basics, care and cleaning tips, storage solutions, and more, you can decorate like a pro. Holiday Decorating For Dummies helps you gain that skill with topics such as: Discovering tabletop decorating basics Budgeting time, money, and space Getting organized Caring for your decorations Knowing where to go for ideas and inspiration Celebrating Valentine's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving Decorating for Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Jewish holidays Embellishing the exterior of your home Getting crafty with paper, florals, fabric, beads, and embossing Creating luminaries and etched-glass projects Part decorating guide, part stylist guide, and part craft instruction book, Holiday Decorating For Dummies helps you access the knowledge you need to create beautiful homes and great gatherings that will provide a warm welcome for family and friends.Orchids For Dummies
Par National Gardening Association, Steven A. Frowine. 2005
Packed with photos, including 8 pages in full colorColor your world with orchidsOrchids are beautiful, fragrant, wonderfully varied, and surprisingly…
affordable. But aren't they hard to grow at home? No! says orchid grower extraordinaire Steve Frowine. In this handy guide, he shows you step by step how to select the right orchids, keep them healthy, encourage blooms, and even propagate your own plants.Discover how to:* Select orchids that will thrive in your home* Water, fertilize, repot, and propagate orchids * Decipher complicated orchid names* Get familiar with favorite orchid varieties* Create spectacular orchid displaysHobby Farming For Dummies
Par Theresa A. Husarik. 2008
Do you long for the country life? Hobby Farming For Dummies is a practical guide that will show you how…
to handle all the basics of small-scale farming, from growing healthy crops to raising livestock and managing your property. You'll see how to decide what to farm, provide shelter and utilities, select plants, and protect your investment. It's all you need to dig in and start growing!You'll get a real idea of what it really means to jump from your current lifestyle to a life farming in the countryside. You'll get the information you need to decide if the farming lifestyle is right for you and your personality. You'll learn everything you need to know about property and how to access a power supply. You'll get practical advice on which animals would work best for your farm and you'll learn how to acquire them and what you need to know about caring for them properly. You'll get help with all of the major decisions like whether you're better off with subsistence farming or a more ambitious project. Find out how to:Make from change to a farm lifestyleGet along with your neighborsFind and buy rural propertiesSelect and maintain equipmentRaise and care for animalsUse and preserve food itemsAvoid common farming pitfallsChoose plans for your farmComplete with lists of the ten unique opportunities for fun and the top ten misconceptions about farm living, Hobby Farming For Dummies will help you discover how you can live the simple life.How to Fix Everything For Dummies
Par Gary Hedstrom, Peg Hedstrom, Judy Ondrla Tremore. 2005
The fun and easy way to repair anything and everything around the house For anyone who's ever been frustrated by…
repair shop rip-offs, this guide shows how to troubleshoot and fix a wide range of household appliances-lamps, vacuum cleaners, washers, dryers, dishwashers, garbage disposals, blenders, radios, televisions, and even computers. Packed with step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions, it's a must-have money-saver for the half of all homeowners who undertake do-it-yourself projects.Home Maintenance For Dummies, 2nd Edition
Par James Carey, Morris Carey. 2010
A hands-on, step-by-step guide to properly maintaining your home Your home requires regular maintenance to operate safely and efficiently. The…
expert advice in this second edition of Home Maintenance For Dummies can help you save literally thousands of dollars each year by showing you how to perform home maintenance yourself! This new edition provides the latest tips on how to tune up your home and make repairs to every room of the house, from basement to attic. By combining step-by-step instructions and expert information, this practical guide gives you the skills to tackle everything from furnace tune-ups to leaky roofs. You'll also learn how to conduct routine inspections, keep major appliances running efficiently, and increase energy efficiency. Shows how to keep your home in tip-top shape, preserve its value, and avoid costly repairs Covers all rooms of the house, in addition to the roof, foundation, and exterior Explains how to keep all home systems and major appliances running smoothly Includes a seasonal maintenance schedule Provides the latest green maintenance options to help lower your utility bills James Carey and Morris Carey have a radio show, a newspaper column, and a Web site, all called On the House, and appear regularly on CBS News Saturday Morning. They are also the authors of Home Remodeling For Dummies If you've always wanted to tackle home repairs like a pro, Home Maintenance For Dummies, 2nd Edition is your ideal resource!