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The tightwad gazette: promoting thrift as a viable alternative lifestyle
Par Amy Dacyczyn. 1992
The snow geese: a story of home
Par William Fiennes. 2002
Every spring, millions of geese embark on an arduous three-thousand-mile migration from their winter quarters in the southern United States…
to their breeding grounds in the Canadian Arctic. One year William Fiennes decided to go with them. Intrigued by what he'd read about the birds' amazing annual journey, Fiennes was also desperate to emerge from a period of illness and from the belief that, at age twenty-six, his life had ground to a halt. 2002.The self-sufficient gardener: a complete guide to growing and preserving all your own food
Par John Seymour. 1978
The scented garden: creating fragrance beauty in the home and the garden with a rich diversity of plants and flowers
Par David Squire, Jane Newdick. 1988
Ponds, herbaceous borders, rockeries and window boxes, any garden area in fact can be enriched by perfume and a wealth…
of scented plants can also be grown indoors. The authors write about plants for every season and for all types of gardens and include many anecdotes about fragrant plants, some of which are associated with stories that have been woven into history. c1988.The scented garden
Par Rosemary Verey. 1981
All too often a garden is only a show-piece for colour and shape: without that extra dimension of perfume it…
loses its soul. In this book the author presents over a thousand plants which she finds best able to provide a framework for a fragrant garden, how to grow them and how to bring their flavours indoors. A bonus is the rediscovery of plants that have been grown and used in the past in Egypt and Rome, through the Middle Ages and Tudor England to the Victorians. 1981.The rusty rake gardener: beautiful Canadian gardens with minimum toil
Par John Lawrence Reynolds, Dave Cummins, Cathy Cummins. 1999
According to the authors, anyone can maintain a beautiful garden with a minimum amount of work if they just know…
a few simple gardening secrets. Through a combination of anecdotes and instruction the authors share these secrets with the reader. 1999.The remarkable world of Frances Barkley, 1769-1845
Par Beth Hill, Frances Barkley. 1978
Frances Barkley was the first European woman to set foot on the coast of B.C. In 1786, she embarked from…
Europe on a trade and exploration voyage with her husband, Captain Charles W. Barkley. Her reminiscences contain her descriptions of their life at sea, and visits to South America, India, China, and what is now known as Alaska and British Columbia. 1978.The pocket good sex guide: your shortcut to sexual ecstasy
Par David Delvin. 1995
Based on the TV series "The Good Sex Guide", this book covers topics such as men and women's sexual responses…
to erogenous zones, positions, fantasy, techniques and the simple art of kissing. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1995.The 3rd edition of the classic handbook for women seeking a safe, organic, eco-friendly, and natural pregnancy, featuring an integrative-based…
approach with new medical, herbal, and nutritional information. Addressing women's health from conception to birth, Dr. Romm describes herbs that can promote and maintain a healthy pregnancy, and allays such familiar concerns as anxiety, fatigue, morning sickness, and stretch marks. She also discusses the components of a healthy diet, with an emphasis on natural foods. 2014.The organic lawn care manual: a natural, low-maintenance system for a beautiful, safe lawn
Par Paul Boardway Tukey. 2007
Explains how to evaluate lawn-care needs, how grass grows, how to create healthy soil, and how to select grass that…
is drought tolerant and disease and pest resistant. There are chapters on starting a lawn from scratch or refurbishing an existing lawn, making the transition from synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, watering, weeding, dealing with pests and diseases, and mowing and maintenance. Includes a glossary and a list of ground covers. 2007.The multi-orgasmic man: sexual secrets every man should know (Tree Clause Bks.)
Par Mantak Chia, Douglas Abrams Arava. 1996
A demystification of Sexual Kung Fu, a Chinese tradition developed over thousands of years whereby men realize their immense sexual…
potential by following specific physical and psychological techniques. These help them experience multiple and whole body orgasms, more deeply satisfy and pleasure their partners, and cultivate their sexual strength for improved health and creativity. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1996.The lost continent and, Neither here nor there
Par Bill Bryson. 1992
Here in one volume are two comic masterpieces by Bill Bryson, the books that have brought him acclaim as one…
of the funniest writers at work today. "The Lost Continent" is the story of Bryson's return to America, the land of his youth, after ten years in England. He borrowed his mother's car and set out, and his account of his journey has become a classic. In "Neither here nor there" Bryson is in Europe, travelling from Hammerfest in Norway to Istanbul. Fluent in at least one language, a backpack on his shoulders and a tight fist on his wallet, Bryson is a hilarious guide. Strong language. 1992.The life-changing magic of tidying up: the Japanese art of decluttering and organizing
Par Marie Kondō. 2015
Presents a guide to cleaning and organizing a living space, discussing best methods for decluttering and the impact that an…
organized home can have on mood and physical and mental health. 2015. Uniform title: Jinsei ga tokimeku katazuke no mahō.The kitchen gardener: grow your own fruit and veg
Par Alan Titchmarsh. 2008
Alan's comprehensive guide will tell you everything you could possibly want or need to know about fruit and veg and…
how to grow it, including herbs, baby veg, salads, every-day fruits plus gourmet or unusual varieties. The book takes a very practical approach, starting from scratch for the benefit of anyone who's never grown their own before, but is also ideal for those with some experience. 2008.The Kids Can Press jumbo book of gardening (Kids Can Press jumbo book series)
Par Karyn Morris. 2000
The journals of Lewis and Clark: excerpts from the historical documents
Par Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, Nicholas Biddle. 1992
A recording of parts of Lewis' journal which include: first encounters with the Sioux; wintering at the Mandan villages; Sacajawea;…
portage of the Great Falls of the Missouri; horse trading with the Shoshonees; running rapids on the Columbia; and the first exploration of the Yellowstone. 1992. Uniform title: History of the expedition under the command of Captains Lewis and Clark.The physiology of taste: or, Meditations on transcendental gastronomy (Virago Modern Classics)
Par M. F. K Fisher, Brillat-Savarin. 1949
First published in France in 1825, this book on the delights of eating is a practical guide to the enjoyment…
and preparation of food. 1971, c1949. Uniform title: Physiologie du goût.Châteaux et châtelains: les siècles passent, le symbole demeure
Par Michel Pinçon, Monique Pinçon-Charlot. 2005
Attirer la faune au jardin: [insectes bénéfiques, papillons, grenouilles et oiseaux dans votre cour]
Par Albert Mondor, Daniel Gingras. 2009
Les abeilles, les coccinelles, les mantes religieuses, les papillons, les chauves-souris, les colibris et bien dautres sont autant d'animaux dont…
il faut souhaiter la présence dans nos jardins. Vous en doutez? La biodiversité est un terme présent dans toutes les bouches depuis plusieurs années. Mais que peut-on faire à notre échelle pour favoriser la diversité animale et végétale et éviter les catastrophes écologiques de la monoculture? Faites de votre jardin un écosystème équilibré grâce à cet ouvrage. 2009.Your pregnancy week-by-week
Par Glade B Curtis. 1994
Written for women who are pregnant or who are planning pregnancy, and to be used in addition to a doctor's…
prenatal care, this book addresses questions about all stages of pregnancy. It follows a baby's progress week-by-week during pregnancy, discussing growth and development, size, and activities which affect the baby. Also covers diet, exercise, and drugs to avoid before and during pregnancy, and special concerns, such as illness and health precautions. 1994.