"Modern life, with its conveniences and technologies, has had mixed results. With great gains come also losses. For better or for worse, as certain types of knowledge have increased, others, which were not perhaps knowledge in the modern sense, but rather...

Ewen Sutherland has spent his life working in, designing and writing about gardens - including 18 years as a fortnightly columnist for Waiheke's Guld News. Via tips about plant choices and how to make the most of a patch of land in the middle of the Hauraki...

"This collection of 100 beautifully balanced recipes for both classic and new cocktails demonstrates the irresistible allure of citrus and sours when paired with spirits. The fascinating history and lore of iconic and universally beloved beverages such as the...

"A useful guide on how to find perfect plant matches for your home environments with a sustainable and innovative approach. Focusing on working with the plants you already own, the book is divided in chapters detailing all the possible conditions: Extreme...

"Whether you have a roof terrace, a tiny balcony or just a window sill, there's no excuse not to get gardening. The Container Gardening Handbook shows just how easy it is to get started in the garden - and how to make the most of every little space. This is...

"Create and nurture your own fruit and vegetable garden with Growing Your Own Fruit and Vegetables. With a little preparation and enthusiasm even the beginner gardener will be able to harvest produce from their own plot in no time. Drawing on her knowledge...

"Journalist and former Allure editor Sable Yong presents an essay collection about beauty and vanity, examining their stigmatization in the cultural zeitgeist, and how to shift the focus to use both for powerful tools for self-exploration, interpersonal...

"Whether you're looking to acquire your first allotment plot or are completely new to growing, this friendly guide is packed with helpful gardening advice to grow a variety of plants. Written by allotment expert Susan Berger, Allotment Gardening covers...

"There has been a resurgence of community gardening over the past decade with a wide range of actors seeking to get involved, from health agencies aiming to increase fruit and vegetable consumption to radical social movements searching for symbols of...

"Joinery is a fundamental element of woodworking, and mastering the basic joints is an essential part of becoming a skilled woodworker. But not all wood joints are created equal, so knowing how and when to use them is important. This book provides an overview...

Guerrilla gardening is the art and science of planting in a public place with a purpose. Whether you want to boost biodiversity, grow food, clean the air or empower a community, you can join this new wave of a movement that combines grassroots direct action...

"Swap the store-bought products with lengthy ingredients lists for all-natural skin care you can make at your kitchen table. Kate Jones, creator of My Plastic Free Home and owner of The Natural Living Shop, teaches you how easy it is to craft your own products...

"The experts at Fodor's are here to bring you the very best of American spirits, including wineries, breweries, distilleries, and more. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure that you have all the essential information to plan a perfect trip and...

"Adam Frost shares his love for over 150 plants and how to grow them. Take a wander through Adam's garden as he reflects on the plants that have shaped his life. The scents of the rosemary and thyme lining the garden path instantly welcome you to what follows-...

This book shows how, with a ten minute effort, you can start your own productive food garden on a single square metre. By following these plot designs you can keep your labour pleasurable as your self sufficiency increases.

"Psychotherapist and parent coach team Ashley Graber and Maria Evans show parents how to help their anxious children tame worry, build newfound confidence, and develop into joyful, resilient humans"--Publisher's description.

"In David's new book, he shares with readers an array of plants that have extraordinary capabilities. The 75 featured plants each have unique abilities. They possess an array of powers and yet can be grown and enjoyed in your garden or home. For all the plants...

"Discover how to grow cactus and succulent plants successfully, and fall in love with this fascinating family of plants. Sarah Gerrard-Jones (@theplantrescuer) makes understanding, growing, and enjoying cacti and succulents simple. From showing how to revive a...

"A memoir of the author's journey from an office job to restoring a cabin in the Pacific Northwest, based on his wildly popular Outside Magazine piece. Wit's End isn't just a state of mind. It's an address, for a run-down off-the-grid cabin, 120 shabby square...

"Change the world from your back garden. Leading landscape designer Marian Boswall has worked on some of the UK's most ambitious and innovative regenerative landscape projects, and now she shares her wisdom in this trail-blazing guide. A step-up from...

"A practical guide to buying less and caring more for your clothing. Leah Giblin grew up with the best dress-up collection, spending hours styling and playing with her siblings. She has always loved making clothes and she's also always cared deeply about...

"Become an expert at choosing wine you love. Make every pour a celebration with The Home Sommelier! Have you ever stood in the supermarket struggling to pick the right bottle of wine for the evening ahead, whether you're heading to a friend's birthday party or...

"Welcome to legendary style guru David Kibbe's program of Love-Based Beauty, filled with revolutionary techniques to unlock the secret superpower that is your authentic style. Prepare for a guided journey through Kibbe's ingenious method of games created to...

"A father of three with a stressful job, Tyler Moore felt his life resembled an overstuffed closet: disorganized and overly busy behind the tidy, closed doors. When it all became too much-for their 750-square-foot apartment and his nerves-he set out to unpack...

"There is no doubt about it: when breastfeeding and pregnancy overlap, the questions abound! This book is the first - and still the only comprehensive resource on this topic. Hilary Flower gives complete and in-depth answers to a wide range of questions...

"Whether you need to do a quick fix or a large DIY project, find out how to tackle any DIY task with confidence following this revised and updated step-by-step guide. From fitting a shower cubicle to applying different painting techniques, the simple, clear,...

"Thinking of buying a greenhouse but aren't sure what to grow in it, or how? Or maybe you've inherited a garden with a greenhouse, but haven't got a clue what to do with it? Whatever your journey to growing under glass, this book gives a clear, inspiring, and...

"This guide encourages readers to cultivate a year-round gardening habit with five minutes of daily commitment, offering quick tasks and seasonal plans that make it manageable for anyone, regardless of space, while also highlighting the benefits of fresh...

"This comprehensive guide to handbag patternmaking, intended for professionals, skilled hobbyists and students, bridges the gap between craftsmanship and innovative technical developments, including digital patternmaking. Drawing from their own experiences,...

"The "Illustrated Garden Glossary" is a comprehensive glossary of over 1000 terms related to gardening and horticulture, each supported by superb colour illustrations to aid understanding.The topics covered include plant classification, morphology and growth;...

"Have you ever wondered if you could grow plants from the food you buy? Could you do something with those leftover apple pips? What about growing your own kiwi plant? And what if you could make more plants from the herb sprigs you buy? This simple, fun and...

"The Water-Smart Garden is a complete guide to conserving, capturing, and efficiently using water in your landscape at a time when water-usage restrictions are on the rise"--Publisher's description.

"Beginner-friendly and simple sewing projects to help you revive your wardrobe. Are you tired of wearing clothes that fall apart after one wash? Or struggling to find second hand clothing that fits? Then Annie Philips has the solution as not only is mending...

"Pair beer and food like a pro. Beer has re-claimed its place at the dinner table. Yet unlike wine, there just aren't many in-depth resources to guide both beginners and beer geeks for pairing beer with food. Julia Herz and Gwen Conley are here to change that....

"Easy and Essential Tips and Inspiration for Cleaning, Organising and Improving Your Space from social media's best-loved home hacks inspo account! Do you ever find yourself scrolling through your social media feed wishing your home was as clean and organised...

"A collection of food-related articles that originally appeared in magazines and newspapers, including the Spectator, Gourmet, Vogue, and the Sunday times of London"--Publisher's description.

"To the untrained eye there's nothing as unexciting as tofu, normally regarded as a tasteless, beige, congealed mass of crushed, boiled soybeans. However, tofu more than stands up on its own. Reviled for decades as a vegetarian oddity, the brave, wobbly block...

"Want to create a garden you can enjoy? Not sure where to begin? Beginner Gardening Step by Step is your foolproof companion to creating a flourishing garden. Packed full of creative ideas with simple step-by-step instructions and clear images, this book...

"Learn facial massage techniques designed to minimize the effects of the aging process, release tension in the face, neck and shoulders, and reduce anxiety, elevate mood and aid restful sleep"--Publisher's description.

"Illustrated throughout with newly commissioned sketches, prints and paintings by the author, Ebb and Flow introduces seasonal living and explains why it is increasingly vital for us to reconnect with the seasons. Tiffany Francis-Baker offers practical,...

"What's the oldest and most consumed alcoholic beverage on earth? Beer, of course. And it might just be one of our more important inventions. Since its creation thirteen thousand years ago, our love of beer has shaped everything from religious ceremonies to...

"A stylish and modern guide to plants that flourish in the extreme weather conditions that have become the new norm. There's nothing more soul-destroying than cultivating your beloved garden with beautiful plants, only to see them die a death from heatwave,...

"Food Science for Gardeners is everyone's guide to optimizing the quality of garden produce, including avoiding safety risks such as pesticides and microplastics; the pros and cons of different storage methods; and how to prepare the most nutrient-dense and...

"For centuries, English country gentlemen had collected exotic pictures for their saloons and rare books for their libraries. By the end of the 17th century, they had begun to plant nurseries. Within the space of a few years thousands of new plantations...

"A cheesemonger's guide to the world of French cheese, complete with tasting notes and serving suggestions. Charles de Gaulle famously said it was impossible to govern a country with 246 different cheeses. And perhaps he was right. Every French cheese carries...

"Thought to be hallucinogenic and banned globally for a century, absinthe is once again legal and popular. Yet it is still associated with bohemian lifestyles, just as when it was the favorite drink of avant-gardists like Toulouse-Lautrec and Van Gogh and...

"This fully revised and updated 4th edition of All New Square Foot Gardening brings the world's favorite gardening method to a whole new generation of gardeners"--Publisher's description.

"In this one-of-a-kind organizing book, the projects are as simple as recipes, with “ingredient” lists and clear step-by-step directions. There are smart, stylish solutions for every room in the house, including quick wins that can be accomplished in just...

"In Knead to Know: A History of Baking, food historian and chef Neil Buttery takes the reader on a journey exploring the creation, evolution and cultural importance of some of our most beloved baked foods, whether they be fit for a monarch's table, or served...

"Your Natural Garden is an authoritative, practical, and beautiful guide to tending a naturalistic garden"--Publisher's description.

"Creating bonsai, an ancient art form that encourages meditation and contemplation, can be an intimidating art to start because of its intricate and precise nature. But David Squire's new book, Complete Starter Guide to Bonsai for Beginners, is a gentle but...

"Learn all about the most beautiful, hardy and easy-to-grow succulent varieties! The Essential Book of Succulents is the beginning gardener's best friend, covering the 250 succulent and cacti varieties most commonly found at your local nursery or home...

"Adequate nutrition and education are key to the development of children and their future livelihoods. The reality facing millions of children, however, is that these essentials are far from being met. Schools can make an important contribution to countries'...

"The 10-Minute Gardener is all about small efforts with a big impact. Learn quick-and-simple gardening tactics that let you have a garden and a life. If you've ever uttered the words "I don't have time to garden," this is the book for you. The 10-Minute...

"Build a wholesome life focused on the seasonality of the food you grow with this chic and savvy guide to creating, tending, and sharing the goodness of a kitchen garden. While kitchen gardening brings freshness and flavor to your dinner plate, it’s no longer...

"This guide offers realistic strategies to improve sleep, nutrition, and wellness by implementing simple habits and routines. It encourages creating a home that feels good, fostering meaningful relationships, and redefining success based on personal values. It...

"The Ultimate Guide to Houseplant Propagation is the definitive handbook of all methods and techniques needed to make more houseplants for free"--Publisher's description.

"Each area of a garden offers a different environment for plants, with differing levels of sun, soil, moisture, and more. In this book, expert gardener and vegetable-grower Lucy Chamberlain breaks down the environments we may find in our gardens into seven...

"Inside this home gardening book, author Linda Gray steers you through every step of planning indoor and outdoor gardens, from propagating and growing to using and preserving herbs and spices. This isn't a one-size-fits-all guide! It's a comprehensive resource...

"Alpenglow is filled with creative parties and fun country activities throughout the four seasons. The stories and scenes are set in the high mountain valley of Jackson Hole, Wyoming-- but the gatherings and parties could take place anywhere. Hillary Munro...

"Step-by-step projects for all skill levels to spruce up your home, from bookends to breakfast trays to birdhouses. With the right tools, guidance, and attitude, anyone can create beautiful and useful home goods from wood. In Cut, Shape, Assemble,...

"From grape to glass, this highly readable and charismatic guide will teach you everything you need to know to enjoy wine. In this modern and accessible introduction to wine, Tom Surgey does away with old-school snobbery and teaches you how to get the most out...

"The purpose of this book is to share my (limited) knowledge with all who come to Aunty's māra kai... This knowledge must be shared and I hope my stories, wānanga, travels and appreciation and observations of how others grow food is of interest to many"--Page...

"Thimbles have the special appeal of small objects intricately and skilfully made. This book shows how they have, over the centuries and in different parts of the world, achieved great variety and occasional beauty. ..." --Taken from front jacket flap.

"Balancing a busy social life, maintaining healthy friendships, managing the motherload, focusing on family, running a home and working on your career goals leaves little time for anything else. Finding the headspace to look and feel great while you are trying...

"This complete guide to sewing basics teaches you basic hand stitches and sewing machine operation, with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations. You'll work your way forward to develop the skills to create or repair clothing and furnishings...

Whether you are looking to create a vibrant entertainment space, a tranquil secluded spot, or simply add easy access or dramatic lighting to your garden, this book will show you how, offering detailed advice and inspirational ideas to help you achieve your...

"From The Peninsula Hong Kong to Lake Como's Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Marrakech's La Mamounia to London's Claridge's, this beautifully illustrated collection unveils the grand histories, one-of-a-kind experiences, and lush hideaways of 100 of the world's most...

"In this love letter to the London pub, our genial guide takes the reader through all aspects of the local hostelry as it was in the 1940s - a time of dark wood, dark corners and dark beer. Back to the Local is a fascinating nostalgic ramble around the...

"Discover how to tackle the slugs and snails in your garden and help care for the planet at the same time. Are you losing the battle against slugs and snails? Real help is here at last. Full of practical advice on how to work with the slugs and snails in your...