New: $24.95 Hardcover available September 2008 add to wish list |
Country Living a Bit of Velvet & a Dash of Lace: The Fabulous Interiors of Magnolia Pearl
by Robin Brown Publisher Comments In 2001, Texas Hill Country textile artist Robin Brown established Magnolia Pearl—a design company showcasing her unique and remarkable style. Almost instantly, she became a cult figure to the fashionable young women who snap up her fantastic bags...
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Ribbon: The Art of Adornment
by Nicholas Kniel Publisher Comments An element of luxury and elegance, ribbon has been used as adornment since antiquity. In Ribbon: The Art of Adornment, ribbon experts Nicholas Kniel and Timothy Wright celebrate the history, versatility, and beauty of this textile accoutrement. Through...
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New: $12.99 Other available June 2008 add to wish list |
Mom's Family Desk Planner
by Sandra Boynton Synopsis Now running 16 full months beginning in September 2008, this portable companion to "Mom's Family Calendar" slips easily into a purse and brings its organizational brawn everywhere Mom goes. On the left side of each spread is one of Boynton's lively color...
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New: $56.95 Hardcover available July 2008 add to wish list |
Early Stone Houses of Kentucky
by Carolyn Murray-wooley Publisher Comments In the years before the Revolutionary War, intrepid frontiersmen with roots in northern Ireland claimed vast tracts of land in Kentucky on which they developed plantations. They settled the land and with their families built enduring stone houses that...
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New: $24.95 Trade Paper available May 2008 add to wish list |
Renewable Energy Made Easy: Free Energy from Solar, Wind, Hydropower, and Other Alternative Energy Sources
by David Craddock Synopsis This book has everything you need to know about alternative energy sources. You will become well-versed on the availability, aesthetics, environmental and social considerations, and longevity issues of these so-called soft energy technologies. This book...
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Old World Interiors
by Naylor David Publisher Comments Interior designer David Naylor embraces the broad range of possibilities presented by a world of materials old and new, of objects both found and manufactured. He calls his approach infusion design, by which he means capturing the ideas of the Old World...
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Knack Green Decorating & Remodeling: Design Ideas and Sources for a Beautiful Eco-Friendly Home (Knack: Make It Easy)
by Heather J. Paper Publisher Comments From do-it-now ideas to renovating whole rooms, the most beautiful green things for your...
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New: $12.99 Calendar available June 2008 add to wish list |
Mom's Family Calendar
by Sandra Boynton Synopsis A superstar, just like Mom herself. What is it about this bestselling calendar? Is it those irresistible cows, hippos, chicks, penguins, and piggies skipping and prancing through the pages? Or is it the innovative and ultra-practical wall-calendar-meets...
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New: $7.95 Hardcover available June 2008 add to wish list |
How Much Do You Need?: A Complete Estimating Handbook for Interior Design
by Linda Lee Publisher Comments For a do-it-yourself decorator, it’s a disaster to discover in the middle of a project that you didn’t buy enough materials to finish it. But on the other hand, buying more than you need can be expensive and wasteful. How Much Do You Need...
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New: $25.95 Hardcover available June 2008 add to wish list |
All the Way Home: Building a Family in a Falling-Down House
by David Giffels Publisher Comments Finding the perfect house is never easy. Rebuilding one from a crumbling pile—to say nothing of making it into a home—is even harder. With their infant son in tow, David Giffels and his wife comb the environs of Akron, Ohio, in search of just...
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New: $24.95 Trade Paper available July 2008 add to wish list |
Black & Decker Complete Guide to Plumbing: Expanded 4th Edition - Modern Materials and Current Codes - All New Guide to Working with Gas Pipe (Black & Decker Complete Guide To...)
by Of Creative Publishing Editors Publisher Comments Everything you need to know about plumbing. Everything. Fresher and more complete than ever, this edition includes new material and revised information and is completely current with the 2006 Universal Plumbing Code. From basic repairs to advanced...
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New: $12.95 Trade Paper available August 2008 add to wish list |
The Little Book of Thrifty Fixes for the Home
by Bridget Bodoano Synopsis Thrift is not just about spending less; it is also about buying less and, when you do spend, spending wisely using flair and imagination to create 'the look.' Indeed, it is "smart" to be thrifty. For years the ultra-fashionable have been wearing...
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New: $19.95 Hardcover available June 2008 add to wish list |
The Natural Home: Stylish Living Inspired by Nature (Small Books)
by Judith Wilson Publisher Comments The collective consciousness is turning overwhelmingly green, and many homeowners are looking to live in a more ecologically sound way. That means introducing natural materials and substances into the home, designing it with energy-saving principles in...
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New: $14.95 Trade Paper available June 2008 add to wish list |
Installing and Finishing Drywall
by William P. Spence Publisher Comments Whether you do it yourself, or hire an expert, you’ll get the best results with your drywall with the help of this handy manual—now revised, with the hundreds of photographs and diagrams in color for the first time. Detailed instructions...
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New: $16.95 Trade Paper available August 2008 add to wish list |
Just in Case
by Kathy Harrison Publisher Comments When the power fails, prepared families settle in, stay warm, and eat well. With careful planning, organization, and a detailed assessment of the needs of each family member, it is possible for every household to survive at least several days with no...
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New: $15.95 Trade Paper available September 2008 add to wish list |
Creating a Sustainable Home: A Practical Guide to Building, Remodeling, or Retrofitting Your Home for Healthy Living
by Georgia Mayfield Publisher Comments A complete guide to building a new home or renovating an existing one according to eco-friendly standards, this book will help even the most inexperienced retrofitter create a home that reduces environmental impact. Ranging from simple tricks and...
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New: $19.99 Trade Paper available August 2008 add to wish list |
Hobby Farming for Dummies
by Theresa A. Husarik Publisher Comments Hobby Farming For Dummies is a strategic addition to our sustainable/green publishing initiative, as it introduces a back-to-basics and self-sufficient segment that appeals to many readers interested in green living. The addition of a foundational title...
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New: $24.95 Trade Paper available May 2008 add to wish list |
The Complete Guide to Renovating Older Homes: How to Make It Easy and Save Thousands
by Kelly Sons Synopsis Renovating can be time consuming, expensive, and messy. This book will help you overcome these challenges, inspire you to create the home of your dreams, and help save you thousands of dollars. Whether you are attempting your first renovation project or...
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New: $24.95 Trade Paper available May 2008 add to wish list |
The Complete Guide to Building Your Own Home and Saving Thousands on Your New House
by Jennifer Hollowell Synopsis This new book takes you through all the steps of building. Learn how to choose a site, draw up a construction time line, apply for loans, obtain insurance information, work with subcontractors, comply with building codes, select features, prepare plans...
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New: $35.00 Hardcover available August 2008 add to wish list |
Complete Sketchbook of Window Coverings
by Wendy Baker Publisher Comments This bumper book, crammed full of design ideas for curtains, drapes, blinds, bed treatments and other soft furnishings, works well as a quick reference book for decorators and curtain makers. Wendy has selected many of the most popular designs from her...
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