Home & Garden

Walking in the thickets behind her home one morning, young Madhvi stares up at her favourite mango tree . . . and then just spring into action Follow her on an exciting journey of discovery--as she learns how the smallest positive step taken anywhere can bring about magical change.... More

For everyone who craves a simpler lifestyle, not only in how they live but also where they live, "The Simple Home" features 21 houses and presents six different approaches to creating a home that realizes its full potential both simply and elegantly.For everyone who craves a simpler lifestyle, not o... More

For many, the idea of prefab housing may bring to mind trailers and other less desirable images of home life. But this idea couldn't be more wrong Rather, the newest trends in prefab has emerged as a great way for a design- (and cost-) conscious generation to achieve the dream of home ownership. To... More

The bathroom is quite possibly the most overlooked room in the home. Nevertheless, this smaller space is being increasingly upgraded and needs to be functional and attractive, with the right amount of storage. Whether it is being used for a quick shower or long soak in the tub, there are many aesthe... More

The ninth book in the Interiors series discovers more than 40 homes around the world in which creative people have realized their dreams of living by the sea.... More

Updating a kitchen is one of the first major projects a new homeowner takes on. But lots of homeowners--and renters as well--want to update their kitchen simply and without breaking the bank. In its handy format that's perfect for easy flipping and then tossing into your bag to take on a shopping tr... More

Renovating your kitchen can be an exciting but overwhelming experience. From deciding cabinets and countertops to hardware and appliances, the options available to homeowners today can create an endless number of possibilities. "Plan Your Kitchen" takes the anxiety out of kitchen design by bringing ... More

In her first full-length nonfiction narrative, bestselling author Kingsolver opens readers' eyes in a hundred new ways to an old truth: you are what you eat. The bestselling author returns with a wise and compelling celebration of family, food, nature, and community.Bestselling author Barbara Kingso... More

The first requirement of The Economist is that it should be readily understandable. Clarity of writing usually follows clarity of thought. So think what you want to say, then say it as simply as possible. Use the language of everyday speech, not that of spokesmen, lawyers or bureaucrats. Do not be h... More

James Herriot's stories about his life as a vet in Yorkshire have charmed and delighted millions of readers in the twenty years since his first book If Only They Could Talk was published in 1972. All James Herriot's books, including two other omnibus editions, All Things Bright and Beautiful and Al... More

The term digital divide is still used regularly to characterize the injustice associated with inequalities in access to information and communication technologies (ICTs). As the debate continues and becomes more sophisticated, more and more aspects of the distribution of ICTs are singled out as rele... More

- Topics are organized seasonally so readers can plan their management tasks on an annual basis- Covers what to watch for, where to look, and when to check for needed maintenace- Includes numerous checklists of typical damage dangers and maintenance concerns- Maintenance jobs are rated on a difficul... More

JIM TAYLOR'S OFFICIAL DVD FAQ. . When DVD newcomers and the DVD community itself want answers, they go to Jim Taylor's dvddemystified.com Website. But growing legions of DVD fans clamored for more. They asked for a book that puts DVD answers at their fingertips any time, anywhere!. . PACKED WITH ANS... More