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Celebrate the secret language and symbolism of flowers with Sarah Cray's sixth book, The Language of Flowers. Beautiful watercolor, gouache, and ink illustrations are paired with explorations of flora and the messages we send with each bouquet. Allow it to serve as an intimate gift, a personal art piece, or to complement your spring and Valentine's Day decor.

Through myriad captivating objects, historic photographs, vintage postcards, colorful architectural renderings, and other ephemera, Sven Kirsten's and Peter Moruzzi's Palm Springs Tiki shows readers the many imaginative concepts that proprietors developed in creating a tropical paradise in the California desert. This book is a brightly colored gem full of historical information for both lovers of tiki and midcentury Palm Springs.

This new edition of 101 Things to Do With a Potato by Stephanie Ashcraft will delight fans of the potato, whether your favorite is russet potatoes, red or yellow potatoes, new potatoes, or even sweet potatoes. Filled with ideas for using potatoes in soups and stews, salads, appetizers, main dishes, side dishes, breakfast dishes, and even dessert, this compact cookbook is simple to use.

Alpine Style is a compendium of some of the most exquisite mountain interior design projects on the planet...as enchanting as the mountains themselves. Whether storybook and classic or sleek and modern, these alpine interiors from across the globe are tailor-made for après-ski fun. From residential projects in Utah to ski-in, ski-out hotels in France, these are the types of rooms where exposed beams, shearling rugs, sumptuous textiles and stone fireplaces provide all the warmth and hygge-factor of a fresh pot of fondue.

Home is more than where the heart is-- it's where life happens. From early morning coffee to dinners with family and friends, Kate Marker establishes tailor-made spaces for thriving in your home each day. Whether it is maximizing comfort or creating efficient family-centered design, this is your guide to defining a vision for your home that embodies togetherness.

From open daisies to multi-petaled pom-poms, Chrysanthemums offers a comprehensive guide to some of the rarest and most interesting varieties. This abundant flowering plant is carefully explained by expert biologist and nature writer Naomi Slade and is captured in gorgeous color by Georgianna Lane. Slade traces the history of this natively Asian flower from its origins in China through to its explosion throughout the US and Europe. With expert advice and commentary, Chrysanthemums are the perfect flower for weddings, gift bouquets, and to brighten the home. This book is the perfect handbook for anyone wanting to propagate, grow, or cut the perfect chrysanthemum.

The Mysterious Affair at Styles is Agatha Christie's first detective novel (a cozy mystery--no violence or gore), and where she introduces her fictional detective Hercule Poirot. The story, set in England during World War I, is a true who-done-it full of mysterious characters and teasing clues. Monson's retelling of the original book captures the plot and distills it in a way that is fun for children, gently ushering them into the literary world of Christie's mysteries. Along with the story, there are activities, games, and puzzles throughout to help with children's engagement, and might just foster a few budding detectives.

Wade Weissmann has a passion for and commitment to creating significant and highly detailed luxury residences for clients who want homes where memories can be made and each generation can add their mark. WWA aims to create a certain quality that captures romance, beauty, and history no matter what or where the project is. Every place has a unique identity, with specific resources and limitations; yet the unifying element is clients who want to stretch all possibilities of the imagination to achieve something beautiful and lasting. From farmhouses and waterfront retreats to a high-rise unit, a sports barn, and a new greenhouse for an avid horticulturist, properties shown here will inspire readers with the range, versatility, and timelessness of both architectural styles and interiors. The properties are located in Wisconsin, Tennessee, Florida, and Southern California.

This new edition of 101 Things to Do With Chicken by Donna Kelly and Stephanie Ashcraft will delight poultry lovers. Filled with ideas for using chicken in appetizers, soups and salads, sandwiches and wraps, main dishes, casseroles, family favorites, and dishes fit for company, this compact cookbook is simple to use. Easy-to-prepare recipes such as Sweet and Spicy Buffalo Wings, Ranch Chicken Bean Soup, Curried Chicken Salad, Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken, and Chicken Cordon Bleu will satisfy the whole family.

Sometimes people tell Bea she's just too much. Whether she's bugging her brother like a buzzing bee, helping out a bit too much in class, or blasting her trombone as loud as it goes, she is often misunderstood. While grownups and even other kids might see Bea as loud, we know that she's got stuff to say, things to do, and friends to make! This story is for the child who lives out LOUD and boldly uses their voice to be heard above the crowd. Bea's story shows us that when the strongest voices are celebrated, their boldness inspires beauty and positive change all around us.

It may seem daunting to design a midcentury modern-inspired home, but up-and-coming interior designer Karen Nepacena shows that by using just a few design guideposts anyone can make any room feel like a set from Mad Men or The Queen's Gambit. Showcasing real-life client redesigns, Nepacena goes room by room--and outside--offering bite-sized ways to create comfortable, stylish, and inviting spaces along the way. Full of approachable insider tips and tricks, easy DIYs, and important historical context, you'll learn how to create inspired, livable spaces full of mid-mod charm without the need for large-scale renovations or a big budget. Featuring the photography of Christopher Dibble.

Magnolias Classic Southern Cuisine: Collected Recipes from the Heart of Charleston represents the 30-plus years since Magnolias hit the restaurant scene. This cookbook includes more than 100 recipes, from pantry items to poultry and meats, and sides to sweets, along with bits of history and anecdotes from the storied restaurant. Recipes include all staple menu items in addition to original menu items (from the early years) like Shellfish Over Grits, Down South Egg Rolls, and Pan-Fried Chicken Livers as well as menu selections that return seasonally each year. These recipes have withstood the test of time and are frequently requested by guests. All new color photography brings these beloved recipes and cooking techniques to life.

With beautiful illustrations and a lyrical narrative, Virginia Snow takes children on a fun and educational adventure. Take a stroll through the woods and learn to identify 24 different kinds of leaves by their shapes and autumn colors. At the end of the day, learn how to press the gathered leaves and how to make a leaf rubbing.

A home-cooked meal is never easier than with a slow cooker. Simply prepare your ingredients and go about your day! 101 Things to Do With a Slow Cooker has a no-fuss recipe for whatever you're craving. Also included are suggestions for how and what to serve with each dish, time-saving meal-preparation tips, and easy modifications to fit your family's tastes.

Where there's smoke, there's flavor! Explore great techniques and tasty new recipes with the breakfasts, appetizers, sandwiches, sides, main courses, and sweets in 101 Things to Do With a Smoker. This cookbook also includes helpful hints for smoking foods to perfection, plus recipes to make your own brines, rubs, and sauces. Discover dozens of exciting ways to enjoy incredible smoky flavors.

Absolutely all you need to know to provide you and your family with homegrown food throughout the year. Alison Candlin offers easy-to-follow advice on planning, establishing, and maintaining a small-acre farm, an allotment, or a backyard garden. She also includes essential tips for selecting, housing, and looking after chickens, goats, pigs, bees, and other animals. Learn how to collect and recycle water, compost your leftover scraps, and generate renewable energy for your own home in order to save money and minimize your impact on the environment. With step-by-step instructions and more than 350 photographs and charming illustrations, this book is a practical and comprehensive guide to living off the land.

The author spotlights 49 underdogs who beat the odds and became heroes in their families, neighborhoods, and communities. Animal advocate and photographer Murray captures these pit bull heroes in their day-to-day lives and shares their inspiring stories.

It's just a week before Christmas and the Clauses have been working nonstop since September. Santa decides to treat his Mrs. to a quick trip below the Mason-Dixon Line, where the livin' is easy and the weather is fine! Join them on their merry adventures to Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, where they experience Southern grandeur at its best. In the "land of gray moss and sweet tea" they discover all the beautiful landscapes, celebrated cities, historical landmarks, tasty fare, and fine music the South has to offer.

Read about the special features and quirky characteristics that make up America's monuments and parks from the east to the west coast. Full-color illustrations (including state maps and icons) and interesting trivia make it an easy and fun journey of learning! Discover breathtaking shorelines, enormous canyons, and towering mountains as you travel down rivers and hike along historic scenic trails. Did you know that Yosemite Falls is North America's tallest waterfall? Or that Mount Rushmore took fourteen years to carve? Each of America's monuments and parks has its own unique symbols, facts, history, landscape, and so much more.

The definitive biscuit baking book from James Beard Award-winner Nathalie Dupree and writer and producer Cynthia Stevens Graubart.

This seventh book in the Gibbs Smith flower series is filled with the perfume of love and memories of home. Lilacs are frequently associated with the Easter holiday, which occurs during the peak of its bloom time. Lilacs have been a source of inspiration for artists throughout history; Impressionists Vincent Van Gogh and Claude Monet both made famous paintings depicting the beauty of lilacs. Lilacs are ubiquitous both within curated gardens and in the wild. They became a popular garden flower choice in the eighteenth century, particularly across North America, and lingering shrubs and blooms in the wild are a telltale indication of where earlier dwellings might have stood.

Perhaps the most abundantly blooming plant, hydrangeas have captivated gardeners and cultivators alike with their old-fashioned charm and tantalizing colors. From late spring to early autumn, they burst from the ends of stems in natural bouquets of vibrant pink, stunning white, lavender, rose, and blue. With over 75 species and 600 named cultivars that range over the world, the variety makes them perfect for any occasion. Georgianna Lane's entrancing photography showcase the varieties of nature's firework flower, such as the intensely colored Alpenglühen and the airy Lanarth White, while Naomi Slade imparts her gardening expertise for the fullest bloom of this rewarding flower. Readers will discover the wide array that hydrangeas have to offer, and why these bountiful blossoms are becoming increasingly popular as houseplants and gifts.

Companies are raving about the game of work! " You've helped us to clarify our scorekeeping, and in the process, enabled us to build ownership of results at the front line." VP International Operations, Pepsi Bottling Group " We had budgeted a $4 mm improvement in costs and have just closed the year with a $10 mm improvement, 250 percent better than budget! We improved our safety record from twelve OSHA reportable accidents to none last year." Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated " The scorecards developed were a great break-through. We have always gathered numbers. The biggest difference is now they are visual, 'owned' by the person doing the job, and used as a positive tool in our coaching sessions." President, AMSCO Windows " Employees are taking personal responsibility for their assignments, we are measuring performance more precisely, and we are doing a better job of communicating results broadly." President, Simmons Media Group " We're on track to grow production another 11 percent and we're just scratching the surface in a host of other initiatives." US Air Force, Air Logistics Center " Through your guidance we have discovered the 'fun' in managing our business. Our warehouse labor and delivery expense has greatly reduced and our productivity in the warehouse has at least tripled." President, Muir Copper Canyon Farm

Balloonology is the ultimate guide to balloon twisting! With simple instructions and step-by-step photos, you can go from beginner to super expert. Award-winning balloon artist Jeremy Telford shows you how to fold, twist, tie, and shape balloons into 32 awesome creations, including a jet, princess, flamingo, octopus, helicopter, and more. You'll also learn how to come up with your own designs so that you can turn just about anything you can think of into a balloon sculpture! Jeremy Telford has been running his business, Balloon Guy Entertainment, since 2003 and has performed at hundreds of events and parties. He has created over 250 designs, including a life-size T. rex and has won awards for his designs. Visit him at Balloonguyentertainment.com.

A COMPENDIUM OF KNOWLEDGE AND INSIGHT, WIT AND WISDOM, AND ALL-AROUND RESOURCE FOR EVERY ASPECT of cowboy life. such as: Ranching, Rodeo, Cooking, Music, Dancing, Yodeling, Boots, Shirts, Horses, Hats, Buckles, Denim, Lingo, Cowboy Poetry, and How To Walk Like A Cowboy...