100 ways to embrace the simple life, with step-by-step instructions for keeping chickens, growing vegetables, making beer and wine, arranging flowers, soap making, and more!This is a home-management book for the twenty-first century. Alva Herdevall and Anders Rydell combine traditional methods with modern ideas to show that a higher degree of self-sufficiency is possible for everyone. You will learn the secrets of beekeeping, how to grow your own cut flowers, and h...

Leah Elson draws upon her wildly popular web series, 60 Seconds of Science, in this highly entertaining and visually appealing giftable book of real-world scientific questions and answers.How does DNA work?Does chicken noodle soup actually help with being sick?When cats purr, what is actually making the noise?Does singing to plants really help them grow?Is it possible to clone a woolly mammoth?In the vein of Randall Munroe’s What If? and p...

The chef behind LA's beloved Tex-Mex restaurant shares 100+ creative recipes inspired by regional Mexican cuisine and global flavors.Hailing from San Antonio, chef Josef Centeno drew on traditional family recipes for his acclaimed restaurant Bar Ama. Starting with a foundation of regional Mexican cuisine, he ventured far and wide, with influences from the American South, Germany, Poland, and Morocco. Now, with this irresistible collection of recipes, he helps you b...

"Homemade pizza has never been as good as restaurant pizza—until now" —thanks to recipes from the James Beard Award-winning celebrity chef (Tom Colicchio).Throughout his acclaimed career, chef Michael Schwartz has been celebrated for his skilled use of quality ingredients, and with his pizzas, this talent is on full display. Genuine Pizza is Schwartz's vibrantly illustrated guidebook for creating unforgettable pies at home. His cookbook makes the pizza proc...

The popular YouTube stars “make switching to a whole food plant-based diet accessible for everyone” (Dr. Michael Greger, New York Times bestselling author of How Not to Die)!Over 100 life-changing plant-based recipes for common comfort foods and global favorites—with gluten-free, low sodium, low-calorie, and low-fat optionsModern cutting-edge nutritional research has clearly identified the whole food plant-based diet as th...

A Roadmap to Living an Extraordinary Life from the Bestselling Author of Begin with YesBe Amazing is a motivational and inspiring call to action for people who want more out of life, guiding them and helping them discover how to be amazing in their everyday work and personal lives. Using the signature gentle, conversational style that made Paul Boynton's Begin with Yes so popular, Paul captivates readers with stories of extraordinary peop...

Dinner is done with these 100 easy make-ahead mealsMake dinner a breeze with The Easy-Freeze Slow Cooker Cookbook! Having an incredible meal on the table doesn't have to be a nightly struggle. These delicious recipes are specially designed for easy preparation so that you can have a month's worth of meals made in just a couple of hours! The easy-to-follow recipes and tools for organizing your freezer meals will make the question of what's for dinn...

Dazzling and delectable cookies for every occasion and taste—from Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies to Homemade Oreos and Matcha Shortbread Cookies.This comprehensive collection of over three dozen cookie recipes provides all the much-loved classics, along with tips and variations on how to make them unique. The recipes are simple enough to be understood by beginning bakers and share a timeless quality that will make them cherished by cooks of all levels. The recipes ...

A beautiful, comprehensive guide to going green and living sustainably.Permaculture is an important but often misunderstood method of growing food and building homes in a manner that works with nature, rather than against it, to create beautiful, healthy, and useful gardens. Blending ecology, organic agriculture, green home design, appropriate technology, and biology can be confusing and overwhelming, but The Ultimate Guide to Natural Farming and Susta...

Pressure cookers deliver delicious, healthy meals fast!Pressure cooking is quick, easy, and ensures more nutrients remain in the food than most other cooking methods. Highly efficient, this must-have mini appliance reduces cooking time to a third of the normal time, making it the go-to for busy families and people on the go. What's more, today' electric pressure cookers (like the Instant Pot®) make this centuries-old method safe and as easy as pushing a button! From...

The one book that shows you how to fix anything anywhere in your home!There are a million things that can go wrong in your home. Faucets leak. Floorboards creak. Paint flakes. Chairs break. With How to Fix Absolutely Anything, you’ll have step-by-step instructions to tackle even the most confounding repairs in your home, including: Installing a toilet Replacing the belts on your washer and dryer Patching up a hole in the wall...

Sourdough is magic. It’s healthy, it’s tasty, and it’s alive. But that doesn’t mean you have to be a magician to craft beautiful, tasty loaves from it. Baking sourdough bread is an art for everyone. Baking Sourdough Bread is the cookbook and guide into the delicious, healthy world of sourdough.Baking with sourdough isn’t difficult; the biggest challenge is patience! But take it easy, and your taste buds will be rewarded with a crispy crust and rich, full flavor. Of course,...