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China Home
Par Michael Freeman. 2012
China, long dormant in the world of design and residential architecture, has recently burst onto the world stage. Like everything…
else in China today, contemporary Chinese design combines elegant and deep-seated traditions with the exploratory ideas of a younger generation of designers.From revitalized hutongs in Beijing and lane houses in Shanghai to shiny new villas in Pudong and sleek urban apartments in Hong Kong, the best modern Chinese interior design blends the legacy of the past with a fresh appetite for the new. China Home explores this burgeoning phenomenon with images taken in more than 100 gorgeous homes, and will become an indispensable source book for everyone looking for ideas to create and re-work their living space.The Natural Kitchen: Your Guide to the Sustainable Food Revolution
Par Deborah Eden Tull. 2010
This quietly revolutionary guidebook picks up where the best-selling Process Self-Reliance Series' The Urban Homestead left off and brings us…
into the kitchen, where the daily choices we make involving food have a profound impact both on our lives and the world at large.Deborah Eden Tull draws upon seven years of experience as a monk, organic farmer, and chef to introduce simple but life-changing ways for urbanites to adopt a more mindful relationship with food, including shopping, menu planning, cooking, growing and preserving food, and maintaining the kitchen.Beautifully illustrated, practical, and fun, this book is filled with anecdotes and step-by-step instructions to inspire neophytes and experienced homesteaders alike.The Natural Kitchen's introspective and educational journey will inspire action and change forever the way readers relate to food, the environment, and their daily lives.Another Use For . . .
Par Vicki Lansky, Martha Campbell. 2012
ANOTHER USE FOR... has a 10 page index making it easier to find the solutions to household problems. Common household…
items are listed alphabetically, followed by five to ten additional and often surprising uses for that item. Beginning with ALCOHOL (to remove grass stains from clothing), ALUMINUM FOIL (to wrap doorknobs before painting to avoid drips), to WAX PAPER (to rub across closet rods for easy-sliding hangers.) You will be amazed at the ingenious ways you can use the ordinary things you have at home.Whimsical line drawings add a touch of humor to this clever compendium of handy suggestions for recycling, reusing or repositioning common items. Frugality is the watchword. This book should help throwaway habits and strike back at planned obsolescense.Design with Japanese Obi
Par Diane Wiltshire, Ann Wiltshire. 1997
In Design with Japanese Obi, the authors present the obi as it is being used in interiors today, demonstrating simple…
yet striking techniques for makingthese exquisite kimono sashes the centerpiece of any room's decor. The focus is on seven key uses for obi that are applicable to nearly any setting imaginable, such as: Artistic table arrangements Dining room accents Framing enhancements Fabric coveringsThese and other dramatic and innovative uses of obi in interior design are presented along with such essentials as color coordination, fabric shaping, and accessories for hanging obi. The vivid photographs in this book present some of the most elegant interiors the authors have found, from Tokyo to Washington, D.C., and show the obi being used in today's homes to create a sumptuous, refined, and modern ambiance.Japanese Stone Gardens
Par Stephen Mansfield, Donald Richie. 2009
The Japanese stone garden is an art form recognized around the globe. These gardens provide tranquil settings where visitors can…
shed the burdens and stresses of modern existence, satisfy an age-old yearning for solitude and repose, and experience the restorative power of art and nature. For this reason the value of the Japanese stone garden today is arguably even greater than when many of them were created.Japanese Stone Gardens provides a comprehensive introduction to the powerful mystique and dynamism of the Japanese stone garden--from their earliest use as props in animistic rituals, to their appropriation by Zen monks and priests to create settings conducive to contemplation and finally to their contemporary uses and meaning. With insightful text and abundant imagery, this book reveals the hidden order of stone gardens and in the process heightens the enthusiast's appreciation of them.Coltivare un orto: Guida completa per principianti
Par Nancy Ross, Ilaria Ghezzi. 2017
VUOI IMPARARE COME COLTIVARE UN MERAVIGLIOSO ORTO CASALINGO? Questa guida ti sarà utile sia che tu voglia scoprire quali sono…
gli ortaggi migliori da coltivare, sia che tu voglia imparare come coservare i tuoi prodotti a lungo termine!!! Ecco un'anteprima dei contenuti che potrai leggere... TROVARE GLI ATTREZZI GIUSTI ORTO CASALINGO ORTO CONDIVISO I PRIMI PASSI PER INIZIARE IL TUO ORTO GLI ORTAGGI MIGLIORI DA COLTIVARE CONSERVARE GLI ORTAGGI FRESCHI TUTTO L'ANNO I BENEFICI DI COLTIVARE UN ORTO E TANTO ALTRO ANCORA!! Ecco un'anteprima degli ortaggi che imparerai a coltivare: GRANOTURCO FAGIOLINI POMODORI PISELLI PEPERONI E TANTI ALTRI!Contemporary Asian Pools and Gardens
Par Luca Invernizzi Tettoni, Chami Jotisalikorn, Karina Zabihi. 2005
Contemporary Asian Pools and Gardens?showcases the continent's most spectacular modern gardens and water features. Private swimming pools and gardens have…
increasingly become an integral part of modern living spaces - and you don't necessarily have to live in a house to have one. This book in the Contemporary Asian Home series includes special chapters on walkways, lighting, gates and roof gardens, as well as the latest in infinity, lap and rooftop pools, displaying some of the most sought after designs in the regionMidway
Par Stephen Bann, Ian Hamilton Finlay. 2014
Ian Hamilton Finlay (1925-2006) was one of Scotland's leading twentieth-century public intellectuals, and famously one of its most brilliant and…
combative correspondents. His letters raise issues of particular and widespread interest both within Scotland and further afield. His correspondence with Stephen Bann, the English poet and academic, have a very special place in this context. These letters present in a clear and commensurable form the development of his ideas about poetry and art, and increasingly about sculpture and gardening, over this critical five-year period of his creative life.The letters begin when Bann was still a student at Cambridge, and Finlay was living in considerable hardship in Edinburgh, though he already had a significant international reputation as a poet. They reveal in fascinating and intimate detail the poet's developing creative process, and also record his often turbulent relationship to the worlds of literature, art, and critical journalism. When he settles in Lanarkshire, he begins to develop the ideas that will result in the creation of the world-famous sculpture garden known as Little Sparta.This book, edited, introduced, and annotated by Bann himself, is a unique and compelling self-portrait of the man who is now recognized not only as a great poet, but also as a major artist and one of the most original garden designers of modern times.Stephen Bann is a poet, historian, and cultural critic. He is an emeritus professor of the history of art at Bristol University, and the author of numerous books and articles.Far more than a guide to homemaking and being a fine host—although it is definitely all that too—The Inviting Life…
is about how to live each day with a desire and determination to turn the ordinary into something lovely. It’s also a book about why we should bother. Whether the subject is décor, ambience, shopping, feeding weary travellers, mixing cocktails, planning dinner parties, or getting yourself motivated for spring cleaning, Laura Calder affirms the value of our everyday activities and shows how beauty, creativity, and delight have the power to change the world. This one-of-a-kind book is both a page-turning narrative about Laura’s own hosting and home-making adventures and an invaluable work of reference. It’s a spur to ideas for everything from creating a welcoming living space and making a respectable salad, to putting guests at their ease and writing a thank-you note worth receiving. Written with candour and humour in Laura’s inimitable and engaging voice, The Inviting Life offers empowering guidance for anyone looking to take more pleasure in their life and home.Made by Hand
Par Mark Frauenfelder. 2011
Soil Mates
Par Kelle Carter, Sara Alway. 2010
Matchmaking in the garden! In this charming guide to companion planting for your vegetable-garden favorites, you'll learn why Broccoli Rosemary…
and whether Cucumber + Corn = friends with benefits. (Just watch out for Celery! Leggy and leafy, she is notoriously easygoing and will happily settle down with just about anyone, raising a ruckus in your raised beds.) Complete with 20 pairings, tasty recipes, prep-aration tips, and more, Soil Mates is the perfect partner for your horticultural matchmaker.Grow Your Own Pharmacy
Par Linda Gray. 2007
Building on the concept that the natural environment provides everything necessary to produce the vitamins and minerals for healthy bodies,…
minds, and souls, this book gives readers detailed instructions to determine what they personally need, and information for both growing and using those items. Recommended daily vitamins are listed, with a chart showing, at a glance, what foods are required to fill the daily need. Details on planning, planting, growing, and harvesting vegetables, herbs, and plants are provided, and additionally, recipes and meal ideas are included, along with an herbal tea checklist for alleviating symptoms of illness and lists of edible flowers with vitamin content. A valuable tool for guidance through the mountain of available health information, this guide helps to sort information for practical, everyday use.The Happy Home Project
Par Jean Nayar. 2011
We all want beautiful homes that reflect our personal style. But the happiest homes don't just look good-they also feel…
good. Ideally, they support the way we live, keep us healthy and safe and enrich our net worth, too. So how do we create homes that truly make us happy? In The Happy Home Project, author Jean N ayar looks not only at the material things that contribute to the beauty and style of a house, but also explores the hidden elements and intangibles that add to its substance and soul. Brimming with beautiful photos and filled with expert advice from architects, designers, organizing experts, and contractors, the book offers easy-to-follow guidance on how to create inspiring, stylish rooms as well as practical tips on how to invest wisely in furniture and improvements that will add value to your home-and your quality of life. Focusing on comfort and harmony with nature, the book taps into the wisdom of poets, philosophers and social scientists-as well as experts of the ancient Asian building philosophies of feng shui, vastu shastra, and wabi-sabi-to reveal some of the subtler steps that anyone can take to turn to an ordinary, impersonal house into an uplifting, personal sanctuary.With helpful hints on everything from corralling clutter, picking paint and arranging furniture to refinishing floors, replacing windows and remodeling a kitchen, The Happy Home Project is a great go-to guide for home improvement projects, large and small. Whether your home needs a major makeover or just a little fine-tuning, the ideas, solutions and tips in this book will help you increase its happiness quotient-and let you live well in any dwelling and at any stage of life.Come Allevare i Polli da Cortile: La Guida Completa per Prendersi Cura da Pulcini alle Galline
Par Ana-Maria Hertel, Isaac Miller. 2015
Allevare i polli da cortile è più facile che pensi, e molto più facile che gli animali domestici di compagnia…
regolari. Solo controllando i tuoi polli per qualche minuto ogni giorno, puoi raccogliere uova fresche qutidianamente in poco tempo. In questo libro faremo una rassegna dei passi necessari, da comprare e prendersi cura dai piccoli pulcini, al transferimento dei polli da cortile in un pollaio di fuori, e cosa dovremo aspetarcinel fra tempo. Afferi una bibita e uno spuntino, trovi un luogo piacevole per sedere ed insieme scopriremo che cosa possono essere i polli da cortile. In questo libro leggeremo: Spazio Necessario e la Dimensione del Pollaio Scegliere una Razza di Polli Come Prendersi Cura di Polli Quando Portarli al Pollaio Mantenere il Pollaio e la Recinzione Pulite Come Alimentare i Polli Abbia una vita gioiosa con questo libro ed i tuoi piccoli nuovi amici.Gardening with Young Children
Par Karen Midden, Marla Olthof. 2014
Explore the unique and expansive learning opportunities offered by gardening with childrenGardens are where children's imaginations engage nature, and the…
result is joyful learning. Gardening helps children develop an appreciation for the natural world and build the foundation for environmental stewardship. This book is packed with information and inspiration to help you immerse children in gardening and outdoor learning experiences-green thumb or a perfect plot of land not required.Learn how a gardening curriculum supports learning and development across all domains. You'll also find heaps of suggestions for planning, planting, and caring for a garden suited to your unique setting, such as container gardens, raised beds, in-ground gardens, gardens grown vertically on a wall or fence, and even rooftop gardens.Cultivate children's wonder and appreciation for nature. This book providesMore than 60 hands-on learning activities for children of all ages to explore plants and garden creaturesVibrant photographs and classroom stories describing showcasing great programs from around the countryNew content reflecting childhood issues and gardening trends that have surfaced in recent years, including concerns that children are becoming alienated from nature, and that childhood obesity is becoming an epidemicResources to help your garden flourish, seed and garden supply lists, information on poisonous plants, and books about gardens and garden creaturesPlastic-Free
Par Beth Terry. 2012
Like many people, Beth Terry didn't think an individual could have much impact on the environment. But while laid up…
after surgery, she read an article about the staggering amount of plastic polluting the oceans and decided then and there to kick her plastic habit. Now she wants to teach you how you can too. In her quirky and humorous style--well known to the readers of her popular blog, My Plastic-Free Life--Terry provides personal anecdotes, stats about the environmental and health problems related to plastic, and personal solutions and tips on how to limit your plastic footprint. Terry includes handy lists and charts for easy reference, ways to get involved in larger community actions, and profiles of individuals-- Plastic-Free Heroes--who have gone beyond personal solutions to create a change on a larger scale. Plastic-Free also includes chapters on letting go of eco-guilt, strategies for coping with overwhelming problems, and ways to relate to other people who aren't as far along on the plastic-free path. Both a practical guide and the story of a personal journey from helplessness to empowerment, Plastic-Free is a must-read for anyone concerned about the ongoing health and happiness of themselves, their children, and the planet.100 Things Every Homeowner Must Know
Par Editors Of Family Handyman. 2015
The Family Handyman's 100 Things Every Homeowner Must Know gives you the knowledge you need to be a better homeowner.…
You'll make informed decisions, avoid frustrations and save thousands over the life of your home.The Family Handyman's 100 Things Every Homeowner Must Know gives you the knowledge you need to be a better homeowner. You'll make informed decisions, avoid frustrations and save thousands over the life of your home. Here's just a small sample of what's inside: The smartest thing you can do before going on vacation Push a button and save $100 Be ready for any natural disaster Make burglars bypass your house The most effective way to cut heating and cooling costs Clever shortcuts for home maintenance--indoors and out Keep mice, ants and other invaders out of your house Boost curb appeal without remodeling What to do when the power goes out The most common--and costly--homeowner mistakes Eliminate noises, odors and other household irritations Grow the best lawn on the block Secret weapons pros use for easy, instant repairs Make appliances last years longer The key to drip-free faucets Make your mower start right up--every time Cures for damp basements Exterminate mold and mildew Pick a paint color you'll love Get faster downloads and better TV quality Stop peeling paint Plus, incredibly easy repairs for appliances, plumbing, flooring, walls, furniture and more!Allotted Views
Par K. D. Grace, John Lachatte. 2011
The Garden Club of America: One Hundred Years of a Growing Legacy
Par William Seale. 2012
How women changed the American landscape from planting war victory gardens to saving the redwoods, beautifying the highway to creating…
horticultural standards.In 1904, Elizabeth Price Martin founded the Garden Club of Philadelphia. In 1913, twelve garden clubs in the eastern and central United States signed an agreement to form the Garden Guild. The Garden Guild would later become the Garden Club of America (GCA), now celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2013. GCA is a volunteer nonprofit organization comprised of 200 member clubs and approximately 18,000 members throughout the country. Comprised of all women, GCA has emerged as a national leader in the fields of horticulture, conservation, and civic improvement. As an example, in 1930, GCA was a key force in preserving the redwood forests of California, helping to create national awareness for the need to preserve these forests, along with contributing funds to purchase land on which they stood. The Garden Club of America Grove and the virgin forest tract of Canoe Creek contain some of the finest specimens of the redwood forests.The Garden Club of America is a centennial celebration of strong women who nurtured the country, helped spread the good word of gardening, and continue to plant seeds of awareness.Tropical Gardens of the Philippines
Par Elizabeth Reyes, Luca Invernizzi Tettoni, Lily Gamboa O'Boyle. 2010
Offering a rare glimpse into some of the most beautiful tropical gardens in the world, Tropical Gardens of the Philippines…
presents spectacular contemporary gardens--large and small--situated in and around the Metropolitan Manila area and the nearby provinces of Laguna, Batangas and Tagaytay. This gorgeous volume introduces a contemporary gardening style that has been evolving in the Philippines over the past decade as talented designers have come into their own--not to mention all the talented homeowners who are making this happen. All are finding their own original niches in attempting to define a unique tropical gardening style.