Résultats de recherche de titre
Articles 1 à 20 sur 626
When Sunlight Tiptoes
Par Gillian Sze. 2023
Perfect peep hole books for inquisitive toddlers.Bright, bold pages and fun pictures will keep your toddler engaged over and over…
again in Who Am I? Farm Animals. Your child will love discovering who is hiding behind in each screen as you read the clues together. Which baby farm animal has a snout for a nose? A piglet, of course.Perfect for reading aloud and encouraging word recognition, your toddler will love the playful and familiar guessing-game format. Watch as they investigate and explore each screen- a perfect combination of learning and play.Herbal Remedies Handbook: More Than 140 Plant Profiles; Remedies for Over 50 Common Conditions
Par Andrew Chevallier. 2018
Dr. Andrew Chevallier brings his knowledge and practical expertise in herbal medicine to ordinary people looking for safe, effective treatments…
for common ailments. Enhancing health and well-being. Today, herbal medicine is widely acknowledged as a successful therapy for many chronic conditions that diminish the quality of life, such as digestive problems, skin disorders, and difficulties arising form menopause. In this book, Dr. Chevallier explains how herbal remedies work to stimulate the body's defenses against illness and its natural ability to heal itself. Treating yourself. In common with other holistic therapies, herbal medicine focuses equally on the underlying causes of illness and on its signs and symptoms. Herbal Remedies Handbook gives as much weight to the steps needed for individuals to correctly diagnose and treat themselves as to the 66 key remedies described, and their therapeutic uses. For ease of reference, the self-help section is arranged by ailments grouped according to the part of the person to be treated.The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It: Comp Back-to-Basics Guide US AKG 20
Par John Seymour. 2018
Embrace off-grid green living with the bestselling classic guide to a more sustainable way of life from the father of…
self-sufficiency. For over 40 years, John Seymour has inspired thousands to make more responsible, enriching, and eco-friendly choices with his advice on living sustainably. The Self-Sufficient Life & How To Live It offers step-by-step instructions on everything from chopping trees to harnessing solar power; from growing fruit and vegetables, and preserving and pickling your harvest, to baking bread, brewing beer, and making cheese. Seymour shows you how to live off the land, running your own smallholding or homestead, keeping chickens, and raising livestock. Featured in pages of this off-grid guide, you will find: - Detailed advice for achieving a self-sufficient lifestyle no matter your outdoor space, including guides for getting the most from urban gardens, allotments, and larger holdings.- Encyclopaedic knowledge on cultivating fruits and vegetables, rearing and preparing livestock, foraging, brewing, and home crafts like woodwork and pottery. - Beautiful illustrated galleries of fruit and vegetables to inspire growers. - Charming original hand-drawn illustrations accompany step-by-step guides to dozens of home crafts and self-sufficiency skills, including storing crops, saddling horses, butchering a pig, making wine, and making a footstool. - A new foreword from a high-profile current follower and advocate of his message.In a world of mass production, intensive farming, and food miles, Seymour&’s words offer an alternative: a celebration of the joy of investing time, labor, and love into the things we need. While we can&’t all be able to move to the countryside, we can appreciate the need to eat food that has been grown ethically or create things we can cherish, using skills that have been handed down through generations. With refreshed, retro-style illustrations and timeless advice reviewed to reflect the latest organic gardening guidelines, this new edition of Seymour&’s classic title is a balm for anyone who has ever sought solace away from the madness of modern life.How to be green, save green, grow greens-even turn a thumb green Self-sufficient living can mean a healthier life, a…
way to protect the earth, or a way to save money. This guide helps readers find their perfect degree of self reliance in the areas of food, shelter, energy, clothing, and more. For both the urban and rural dweller, it covers gardening, cooking from scratch, preserving food, raising livestock, keeping chickens, generating or supplementing energy, essential tools and equipment, foraging for wild foods, hunting, fishing, and trapping. • Saving money in today's economy and self-sufficiency go hand-in-hand • For the growing number of eco-friends considering self-sufficiency • Existing books focus on either rural or urban self-sufficiency, but this covers bothDK's most successful board book series is now bilingualWith its simple point-and-say layout, My First Bilingual Out and About builds…
confidence through repetition and encourages preschool vocabulary and language skills in Spanish and English.Preschoolers can learn about all the places they might visit, in this informational board book featuring images of the playground, the supermarket, the doctor's office, a birthday party, and more. Designed to withstand wear and tear from your toddler, this board book is specially designed to captivate young readers. With bright, bold, and colorful photographs on white backgrounds, this book creates a foundation for learning:- Interesting subject (the world outside the home and places to visit) promotes reading readiness- Bilingual text promotes familiarity in both languages- Naming pictures develops key observational skills- Photographic content builds knowledge of the worldAbout the series: DK's most successful board book series includes fresh photography, contemporary design, and an insightful approach to engaging preschoolers. With charming, bold design, clear labels, and a wide variety of topics, these first learning books encourage children to build the vocabulary and language skills that form the foundation of early education, and are now available in bilingual editions.Boho Braids: Modern, Free-Spirited Hairstyles
Par Heidi Marie Garrett, Katie Rossi. 2017
Romantic, loose and messy (but in the nicest way!), and absolutely gorgeous, boho braids are everywhere—from celebrities on the red…
carpet to models on the runways, at music festivals, on fashion blogs, and in TV shows from Vikings to Game of Thrones. The look is modern, free-spirited, and fanciful, and everyone wants it! 40 tutorials offer up quick and pretty hair for everyday, as well as looks you can wear on special occasions. Herringbone pigtails and tiny braided headbands with loose beach waves? Got 'em both. Loose milkmaid and stacked braids? Covered. Half up fauxhawk braid? That, too. The styles are completely do-it-yourself, and full-color photos show you every step of the way. Each tutorial also includes photos for stunning accessories that take the style to the next level, as well as variations. All the looks in Boho Braids are playful, contemporary, laid back—and totally achievable.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Composting: Turn Your Organic Waste Material into Black Gold
Par Chris McLaughlin. 2010
Waste not, want notThe Complete Idiot's Guide® to Composting takes readers step by step through the process of selecting the right compost…
container, filling it with the right "ingredients," maintaining the mix at the right temperature and humidity, and using the end product. • A concise format, simplified approach, and thrift-conscious price Chris McLaughlin • Author is a Master Gardener and an expert on all forms of composting • Gardening has risen greatly in popularity in the last few years, with an added boost from First Lady Michelle Obama, and so has composting, which is cheap, effective, and environmentally friendly • Thousands of state, regional, and municipal programs have been developed to encourage composting and thus reduce landfill wasteBaby: Tractor! (Chunky Baby)
Par Dk. 2012
Perfect for reading aloud and encouraging early word recognition, these books are just right for babies who love to explore…
shapes and colors.Bright colors, and simple, bold designs will grab baby's attention. Simple, playful text makes it easy for reading aloud.Conspiracies Uncovered: Discover the World's Biggest Secrets
Par Dr Lee Mellor. 2021
Enter a hidden world of mysteries, scandals, secrets, and liesPerhaps it is human nature to believe there is more to…
the world than meets the eye - that the greatest secrets and truths are hidden from us. Whatever the reason, conspiracy theories are a global phenomenon. Conspiracies Uncovered delves into some of the most pervasive theories, from the "The assassination of John F. Kennedy" to the moon landings, showcasing the evidence for and against each one, revealing the surprising truths behind some and the bizarre inspirations for others.Everyday Makeup Secrets: Tips for Choosing the Best Makeup for Your Unique Features (Idiot's Guides)
Par Daniel Klingler. 2015
The cosmetics industry rakes in a whopping $42 billion annually and for good reason. Women love how makeup can make…
facial features pop and can hide flaws. Idiot's Guides: Everyday Makeup Secrets shows readers how to achieve everyday looks using reasonably priced makeup. Ideal for any age range, skin type, or skin color, this book features large, full-color photos showing step-by-step application for lips, cheeks, and eyes. It also includes helpful tips on correcting flaws, weather-proofing makeup, caring for skin, and creating the most popular looks.Packed with 50 DIY hairdos, from classic coifs to today's hottest looks, Idiot's Guides: Hairstyles demonstrates every loop, twist, braid,…
and tuck needed to create dozens of sensational styles — at a fraction of the cost of a salon visit! Featuring full-color, step-by-step photos, this book helps any hairstyle novice create stunning styles for every day, as well as weddings, proms, and other special occasions. Also included are simple solutions for creating volume, adding shine, taming frizz, and caring for all types of hair.This highly visual guide teaches you how to make skincare, makeup, and many more personal-care and beauty products using natural…
ingredients. For both men and women, step-by-step, full-color photos guide you through basic beauty recipes, followed by more than 250 color and blend variations. Readers with sensitive skin, as well as those who want to save money and avoid harmful chemicals, will find everything you need to get started making your own luxurious, natural beauty products. Content includes: 250 recipes with beautiful, full-color photography. Step-by-step guidance through the foundational recipes, showing tools, ingredients, and techniques. Shopping lists and suppliers for natural ingredients, including essential oils, butters, clays, minerals, colors, and fragrances. Basics and recipes for creating mineral foundations, color correctors, and concealers. Formulas for skin-healing balms, creams, and oils. Products for men, including shaving products, powders, moisturizers, facial care, foot care, and massage oil.DK Readers: My Dress-Up Box (DK Readers Pre-Level 1)
Par Dk. 2012
In DK Readers: My Dress-Up Box, readers join young children as they dress up as pirates, cowboys, firefighters, fairies, and more. Stunning photographs…
combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!Board Games in 100 Moves
Par Ian Livingstone, James Wallis. 2019
Surprising stories behind the games you know and love to play.Journey through 8,000 years of history, from Ancient Egyptian Senet…
and Indian Snakes and Ladders, right up to role-play, fantasy and hybrid games of the present day.More than 100 games are explored chronologically, from the most ancient to the most modern. Every chapter is full of insightful anecdotes exploring everything from design and acquisition to game play and legacy.The Complete Idiot's Guide to the World of Harry Potter
Par Tere Stouffer. 2007
For fans of all ages. Here is an entertaining and easily referenced presentation of insider information to the world that…
J. K. Rowling has created in her spellbinding series of novels. The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to the World of Harry Potter explores all aspects of the wizarding world and explains them in terms of their relationship to historical, literary, religious, scientific, or mythological roots.—In-depth information on the facts behind all seven books in the Harry Potter series. —Covers all the relevant influences for the Harry Potter series, from religion and mythology to science and literature. —Can be read from cover to cover or used as a quick-reference guide.Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a day on a farm with this fun-filled…
nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 1: A Day on the Farm will introduce kids to what life is like on a farm–including the animals on the farm, the work the farmer does, and all the cute animal babies–and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Grades 1 and 2 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as animals, farms, and people&’s jobs.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there&’s something for all children&’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 1 titles are visually engaging and build vocabulary through a nonfiction world of amazing facts. Perfect for children ages 6 to 8 (Grades 1 and 2) who are beginning to read with help.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Green Cleaning, 2nd Edition: Nontoxic and Chemical-Free Methods for a Clean and Healthy Home
Par Linda Formichelli, Mary Findley. 2009
Become a green cleaning machine. Fully updated and revised to focus on cleaning the "green" way-naturally, with no chemicals-this guide…
takes readers room-by- room, teaching them how to clean thoroughly, efficiently, and in an environmentally sound way. New and expanded coverage includes info on making small changes that have a huge impact on cleaning difficult areas, green-ifying personal care products, and more. *Provides specific cleaning hints and teaches how to clean quickly and efficiently *Uses only common ingredients, but also provides suggestions for alternatives that readers might like betterHave you ever wondered what your street was like thousands of years ago? This illustrated history book for children takes…
you on a 12,000-year journey to find out the story of a single street.Think of the street you live on. Now think of how it may have looked in the Stone Age in 10,000 BCE, or in Victorian times during the Industrial Revolution, or how it may look 50 years from now. A Street Through Time takes you on a time-traveling journey that you won't forget. Highly detailed illustrations bring 15 key periods in time to life. You will see magnificent buildings go up and come down, new churches built on the site of ancient temples, wooden bridges destroyed and then remade in stone, and statues demolished then unearthed many years later. You'll find out how people lived long ago - the tools they used, what they wore, and what they did all day. Revised and updated for a new generation, A Street Through Time now includes a look at the street 50 years in the future.Fitness for Everyone: 50 Exercises for Every Type of Body
Par Louise Green. 2020
An exercise book for every "body"! No matter who you are or what body type you have, there's the perfect…
exercise waiting for you in this incredible exercise guide.You want to get into shape but feel limited by your weight, age, or ability. You want to workout but think that the exercises seem too difficult. You're looking for a workout routine that is simple, flexible, and effective. If this sounds familiar, then Fitness for Everyone is perfect for you!Inside the pages of this motivational exercise guide, you'll find:- 50 exercises that have modifications for every body type- Step-by-step instructions showing you how to do each exercise- 10 fitness routines for specific physical and mental benefits- Expert advice on how to incorporate fitness into your everyday lifePersonal trainer and fitness coach, Louise Green, is on a mission to change the way we think about exercise! Gone are the days of restricted eating programs and high-intensity training workouts that are unsustainable in the long term. This book will show you how fitness can benefit your daily life - no matter your shape, size, age, or ability.Whether you've been working out for years or you're just getting started, you'll find something new, challenging, and exciting throughout the pages of this self-help book. The exercises included have variations for people of all body types and abilities. From pushups and burpees to planking and tricep dips, you'll soon start saying, "I can do every exercise in this book!"Yes, You Can Exercise!This inspirational book will empower you, motivate you, challenge you, and change you. It's your opportunity to reconnect with mind and body to enjoy the many benefits of an active lifestyle, physically and mentally. All you have to do is turn the page and start your journey!