Not for sale in Ukraine and Russia! The new criteria for sustainable housing planning benefit from an inexhaustible source of ideas, based on wood due to its versatility. The variety of finishes and the fact that it is easy to recycle, facilitate t...

Kevin Zraly is America's ultimate wine educator. His fun, exciting teaching style has made this must-have book a treasured favourite for more than three decades. He demystifies and clearly explains every aspect of wine: grape varieties; winemaking te...

A compendium of global living calligraphic traditions as exemplified by contemporary calligraphers from around the world. Using visual examples accompanied by expert commentary, it features 55 living scripts, with lessons and exercises for learning t...

This book is a celebration of reclaimed wood and the beautiful range of possibilities that exists for its creative use. Through technique discussions, ideas for sourcing wood, coverage of safety concerns, detailed photographs and helpful case studies...

Colourful and captivating, "Weather: An Illustrated History" traces the history of weather and meteorology from prehistory to today's headlines in accessible, bite-sized stories. The descriptions touch on such varied topics as Earth's first atmospher...

"Fine Woodworking's" expert woodworkers cover all the hand tool essentials: choosing the right tool; how to sharpen, use and tool care; tips, techniques and expert advice. With clear and concise photos, drawings and step-by-step instructions, this bo...

"A Book of Shadows" is a journal that witches keep close at hand for jotting down their spells – and this beautiful keepsake edition, by the authors of Wiccapedia, is the perfect accompaniment to that popular guide for modern witches. A concise first...

Watercolour painting is an absorbing, meditative art-from that many people would like to enjoy but don't attempt to because they believe they can't paint or simply don t know where to begin. An encouraging voice and a clear, easy-to-follow approach i...

Are your bookshelves filled with self-help books, and yet your life feels empty? Do you keep following paths to enlightenment that lead to the same dead ends? Have your mythical, magical hopes and dreams remained in sight but out of reach? You've rea...

Anyone who has ever entertained knows that guests inevitably end up in the kitchen – so what better place to showcase your woodworking? Why not add a hand-crafted focal point – a kitchen island or handsome touches such as a cutting board, spice rack,...