"Do trees talk to one another? Can a plant use up the oxygen in a room while you sleep? What is a native plant and what is a weed? Are some plants truly immortal?Through 50 beautifully crafted essays, former director of preeminent botanic gardens and...

"Mushroom cultivation can help reduce vulnerability to poverty and strengthens livelihoods through the generation of fats yielding a nutritious source of food and a reliable source of income. This booklet addresses what to do and how to promote sustainable...

"In a full-color guide, the creator of the firm At Home With Nikki shares her best advice for how to create an organized, beautiful and welcoming home, including the five steps every homeowner should go through: Assess, Declutter, Clean, Organize and...

"In this easy-to-follow guide, learn how to create more than 20 joyful DIY sewing projects out of repurposed materials. Known for her playful sense of style, Sue-Ching's projects will bring a smile to your face, whether it is her famous tea towel dress, a...

"This lively showcase of wildly different and eclectic tree houses will inspire anyone who has ever dreamed of building a tree house of their own"--Publisher's description.

Do you ever feel like you're not getting the most out of your garden? Are you unsure what to plant or how to care for it? Do you wish you could give your backyard an overhaul and redesign, but don't know where to start? Philip Thomsen is the gardening guru you...

"Bread is an essential part of our story, our health, our very being. Every civilisation has a form of bread, and how we create, make and bake it, how we sell it and buy it, our food security, our access to it, affects everything: our physical and mental...

"Discover 18 contemporary, unisex sewing projects made from heavy duty fabrics that are stylish, practical and designed to last a lifetime. Every project in this stunning book features heavy duty fabrics, including canvas, waxed cotton, leather and...

"This comprehensive sewing book will take you through the entire process from picking the right fabric and notions to completing a pair of jeans that will rival high-end denim brands. With the help of clearly illustrated, step-by-step instructions and easy to...

"From renowned, fourth-generation matchmaker, Maria Avgitidis, comes a fresh, modern dating book that meets anyone navigating the world of dating and relationships where they're at, helping them to attract and grow the partnership of their dreams. In today's...

"Wine For Dummies helps you explore everything there is to know about wine--the different regions, types, flavor profiles, pairing techniques, and beyond. This edition is updated with the latest, must-know wine varieties and styles, so you can start building...

"Nutritious, versatile, and bursting with flavour, tomatoes are a perennial favourite of both home gardeners and market farmers alike. Beautifully illustrated and highly accessible, this succinct guide from renowned market gardener Jean-Martin Fortier brings...

"Often overlooked by both home and market gardeners, the right garden and farm tools are essential for cultivating success. Drawing on the wealth of experience of renowned market gardener Jean-Martin Fortier, this highly accessible and beautifully illustrated...

"A beautifully photographed guide for creating bonsai, expanding your knowledge, and growing your collection, from the expert behind the Bonsai Tonight blog and The Little Book of Bonsai"--Publisher's description.

"Did you know that the food we eat reveals a lot about how we love? Psychologist Dr Andrea Oskis shows us how we connect with each other and how we can change our relationship 'recipes' for the better. Along the way, she also reveals her own food story about...

"Save money, save the planet, and craft a sustainable domestic life without relying on smelly, toxic, expensive consumer products. This handwritten and hand-drawn book of charming tutorials for natural housekeeping and home repair, organic gardening and food...

"This is an all-in-one resource for beginner to advanced gardeners, with chapters on what you need to think about before starting a garden, planning, prepping, choosing the vegetables, sowing, growing, small space gardening, raised bed gardening, container...

"Latest in Lannoo's successful 150 series, a guide for the tea tourist to the best and most unusual tea experiences around the world. Discover the most enchanting tea houses around the world in 150 Tea Houses You Need to Visit Before You Die. This book takes...

"Black + Decker The Complete Guide to Patios gets a fresh update with the latest products, even more projects, and all-new photos. With all of the DIY-friendly products for backyard building available today, the only valid excuse not to build your own patio or...

"Narcissus in their stunning colours, and for hailing the beginning of spring. This plant can be traced back to the sixteenth century, and has been used for medicine, decor and as the symbol of many organizations and countries worldwide. describes over 60...

"In the last twenty years restaurants and food culture have achieved extraordinary cultural purchase. But in recent years the restaurant has faced crisis upon crisis: revelations of sexism and harassment, racism and low pay, unsafe and unfair conditions of...

"Oh no, not another guide for creating a perfectly organised, unattainable home! Think again. This book dives into the heart of "why" getting organised feels overwhelming. Professional organiser, author, and content creator Morgan Tyree offers simple...

"Can I lactate if I've had top surgery? When can I restart taking testosterone? Where do I start with donor milk? Finally, a book about lactation not geared exclusively towards cisgender women! Lactation for the Rest of Us is an early addition to the...

"Whiskey expert Richard Thomas offers an enthralling expedition into the heart of whiskey's heritage, unfolding the rich tapestry of intrigue, innovation, and tradition that defines this storied spirit. From its ancient origins to its position today as a...

"The ultimate pattern book for laser cutters, the book is packed with 500 intricate patterns for the laser cutter. Inside you'll find QR codes for pattern downloads, expert advice on wood selection and finishing, as well as a gallery of inspirational pieces. ...

Learning how to grow plants in the South Island need not be a frustrating experience any longer! The 18th edition of this long-running series features a month by month and week by week guide that's been adapted especially for conditions in the South Island by...

"When it comes to buying a first home, you only ever do it once. Don't you want to do it right, the first time? For those thinking you'll never get a home, you more than anyone else need to read this. It will change your life and your family for the better....

"The first fully comprehensive gardening guide from the legendary Martha Stewart in more than 30 years, with everything you need to know to curate a beautiful, thriving garden. Master the art of gardening with Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook: an in-depth...

"From the creator of the wildly popular website and YouTube channel 'Vertical Veg' comes the complete guide to growing delicious fruit, vegetables, herbs and salad in containers, pots and more - in any space at home - no matter how small! If you long to grow...

"The story of how Francis Pryor created a haven for people, plants and wildlife in a remote corner of the fens. A Fenland Garden is the story of the creation of a garden in a complex and fragile English landscape – the Fens of southern Lincolnshire – by a...

"For over thirty-five years, Peter Merrett has been transforming luxury hotels, commercial properties, and their teams from status quo to best-in-class. He has revitalized the hearts of some of the world's most recognized brands by showing that bringing wonder...

"A beginner's guide to growing veg, fruit, flowers and nurturing wildlife in your garden, patio or window sill. Start growing your own slice of nature with fool-proof projects. You don't need expensive tools or equipment. For anyone who wants to get more out...

"A fully illustrated, practical guide full of essential skills and knowledge that school didn't prepare us for. We may have learned how to use a scientific calculator in school or read a periodic table, but what about lessons on unplugging the sink or changing...

"Examines the science behind choosing a mate and reveals actionable tips for finding love, in an exploration that draws on research from such fields as demography, sociology, and psychology"--Publisher's description.

"Here's the secret when it comes to decluttering... It's never about the stuff. Instead, decluttering is about the emotions we put behind our stuff. That's why we can struggle so much with throwing out our favourite mug when it chips or parting with those...

The 20th anniversary edition of the iconic book that takes parents into the mysterious world of boys, with new foreword, introduction and tribute to the author. How do you raise boys to men in a world where trouble beckons at every turn? How do you make sure...

"You don't need pots of money to start your own gardening business. With this book and a willingness to learn, you could soon be enjoying a profitable and enormously satisfying career doing something you love. Whether your aspirations are simply to sell a...

"Learn how to grow your own food supply with advice from a survival skills expert. This essential guide includes how to choose and grow the most nutrient-dense crops without store-bought amendments or fertilizers, how to plan for a nonstop supply, how to store...

"In this follow-up to Life in the Studio, potter, gardener, and photographer Frances Palmer celebrates the flowers she most loves to grow and arrange. Frances approaches her garden planning in waves, ensuring there are always beautiful booms for her to...

"Learn how to sew beginner-friendly garments for the modern dressmaker. Learn how to sew a collection of 20 stylish garments with this beginner-friendly guide for the modern dressmaker.Tammy Johal of Tammy Handmade covers all the essentials from choosing the...

"Raise your hand if you feel like there's far too much sh*t you wanna get done and just not enough time to do it. Getting Sh*t Done, from Home With Roo, is for the people who can't be helped, the people who've accepted they will never be perfect, and the...

"Affectionately known as the joyful vegan, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau has helped countless readers make the transition to plant-based eating through her best-selling cookbooks and guides. But surprisingly, Colleen's original goal was never to become vegan; she...

"Reap the benefits of a biodynamic, organic approach to gardening and grow abundant crops in tune with lunar cycles. Biodynamic Gardening has all you need to know about gardening by the moon: A biodynamic calendar enables you to plan the growing year. Recipes...

"Learn how to grow healthy and delicious organic produce indoors. In this condensed, beginner-friendly edition of 'Indoor kitchen gardening,' you'll discover it takes just a few dollars and a few days for you to enjoy fresh, healthy produce grown indoors....

"Tropical palms, originally published in 1998, has been updated in 2010 by the author to include the most recent information and developments regarding the conservation status and use of various tropical palm species. The deteriorating conservation status of...

"The third FAO/Austria training Course on Mountain Forest Roads and Harvesting was held in the Forestry Training Centre of Ossia and Ort, Austria, from 1 to 28 June, 1981. The Course was made possible by a special contribution from Austria in support of FAO's...

"Learn to Build Furniture the Japanese Way Japanese Furniture Projects in Solid Wood teaches the reader five solid-wood projects for the home, developed and first published in Japan. Translated from the original Japanese, the projects are the work of Mitsuo...

"The book on rambutan cultivation offers a detailed guide to growing this tropical fruit, starting with an Introduction to Rambutan that covers its botanical traits, nutritional benefits, and cultural importance."--Publisher's description.

"This manual, by Victor Galan Sauco, successfully summarizes the history and current state of litchi cultivation throughout the world and will be a great help both to growers, for whom it will serve as a guide to cultural practices, and to researchers, for...

"Mangosteen cultivation is a technical manual in the series prepared by the FAO Horticultural Crops Group on the cultivation of promising minor tropical fruit crops. An introductory section considers the distribution, economic importance, nutritional value and...

"Vegetables that are easy to grow--potatoes, onions, tomatoes--provide economic, social and nutritional advantages and can make significant differences to smallholder livelihoods. This booklet suggests to policy-makers and development personnel opportunities...

"This practical guide explains how to weave chair seats using cane. If you want to learn to weave patterns such as the Double Victoria, Star and Daisy, this is the book for you. Drawing on Rachael South's many years of experience, the book starts with the...

"DISCOVER the HERITAGE of AGAVE-BASED SPIRITS in the first all-new book in five years by Tristan Stephenson, master mixologist, spirit entrepreneur and AWARD-WINNING BESTSELLING author of the Curious Bartender series of books. This book is an account of...

"This beginner's guide to Japanese joinery offers woodworkers step-by-step instructions for crafting 20 traditional joints without nails or screws. Featuring detailed photos, tool guidance, and expert tips, it introduces the precision and artistry of Japanese...

"This publication was prepared under an FAO’s Author’s Contract by Professor I.C. Onwueme, School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria, with technical supervision of W.B. Charles, Root and Tuber Crop...

"Perched high above Los Angeles and nestled within a lush orchard and verdant gardens sits Flamingo Estate, a pleasure-filled enclave of nature worship, folk mythologies, and powerful healing remedies. At Flamingo, Mother Earth is the ultimate luxury and...

"More than 350 expressions tasted, more than 150 distilleries explored"--Publisher's description.

"Your Plant Babies Can't tell if you're over-watering or under-watering? Not sure when or how to fertilize? Impulsively bought that pretty plant and now wondering how to keep it alive? Well-intentioned plant parents, have no fear. Kellyn Kennerly, viral plant...

"Imagine growing thriving vegetable plants, fragrant herb gardens, robust perennials and stunning annuals. It's time to think inside the box - one that's filled with good-quality soil teeming with beneficial soil organisms, that is. Raised bed gardening is a...

"Pansies is the big idea flower book we've all been waiting for. While working at the famed Floret Flower Farm, Brenna Estrada was so inspired by the pansies being grown that she began to trial hundreds of varieties of pansies and violas on her own farm. Her...

"A beautiful compendium of creative flower combinations, 'The Flower Thesaurus' is your one-stop source of planting ideas and inspiration. Chapter by chapter, you'll find a collection of colourful plant choices that are suitable wherever you garden, and...

"From James Beard Award-winner Rowan Jacobsen, the thrilling story of the farmers, activists, and chocolate makers fighting all odds to revive ancient cacao and produce the world's finest bar"--Publisher's description.

"These guidelines have been prepared to assist forest managers to better assess and respond to climate change challenges and opportunities at the forest management unit level. The actions they propose are relevant to all kinds of forest managers - such as...

"Modern Coconut Management is aimed at guiding those who work with small-scale farmers and farmer groups through the complex area of coconut management. It will also be of value to the many processors and others whose livelihoods depend on coconuts. The...

"New Zealand's oldest and (for a while anyway), largest industry was Forestry. From European navies looking to re-mast their ships, to settlers needing to clear land for pasture, from building bridges to making houses, and then furniture to fill their homes,...

"Relationship expert Dr. Morgan Cutlip helps couples view the mental load--the endless and mostly invisible work of managing a household and family--as a shared enemy to conquer versus a problem they have with each other, offering practical solutions for...

"Unlock the secrets to thriving house plants with this comprehensive guide. Organized into six chapters based on your plants' needs, this question-and-answer guide serves as an indispensable companion for emerging and experienced plant enthusiasts...

"This handbook on Basic Technology for Forest Operations deals with the manufacture and utilization of tools and mechanisms meant to reduce the expenditure of physical energy and improve productivity in labour-intensive forestry operations. The aim is to make...

"A guide to learning the answers to adult life's greatest mysteries that were never taught in school but should have been-including how to launch your career, find your purpose (for right now), invest your money, and much more"--Publisher's description.

"A revealing account of what we feed our citizens in schools, hospitals and prisons. Access to good food is the litmus test of a society's commitment to social justice and sustainable development. This book explores the 'good food revolution' in public...

"Global green-fingered influencer @monalogue reframes gardening as a powerful self-care practice. Escape into Ramona's garden, find peace within these pages. A love letter, and gentle guide, to the power of nurturing - flora, fauna and yourself - in whatever...

"Full of inviting imagery and essential information, this accessible guide provides a holistic and ecological approach to gardening and vegetable growing. With a focus on biodiversity, soil health, and the creation of balanced ecosystems, Nettles and Petals is...

"Crisps and drinks go together like Batman and Robin and with over 130 crisps and 80 drinks to choose from, Neil Ridley draws upon his years of expertise to show you how to: Find out the perfect crisps to pair with your drink or vice versa, be it alcoholic or...

"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...

"Greenhouses and shelter structures for tropical regions is a manual in the series of technical papers prepared by the FAO Horticultural Crops Group, Crop and Grassland Service, Plant Protection Division. The text provides technical guidelines for the design...

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...