23 Projects for every room in the home! Working shop drawings for authentic reproductions of rare, classic furniture Greene & Greene furniture, widely recognized as the finest expression of the American Arts & Crafts movement, is presented here for the first time as working shop drawings. Featuring ...

From outdoor excursions to everyday use at home, bush knives are practical, useful tools. Now, you can make your own! Go-to guide for the beginning knifemaker, metalsmith, or craftsman to forge a bush knife in your own backyard - Learn the techniques of forging and stock removal, as well as how to...

A global overview of the most contemporary, ingenious―and comfortable―former light-industrial spaces transformed into stylish modern residences. The love of warehouse buildings―often in attractive waterside locations―has become a global phenomenon, from London to New York, Sydney, and Floren...

Tom Frye’s life couldn’t get much better. The handsome financial advisor has a lucrative career, a beautiful family and a McMansion on the golf course. But when his wacky, demanding clients push him to the brink of madness, he turns to unhealthy methods of coping. Can he find a way to turn his l...

This is the first publication devoted to the subject of reverse painting and gilding on glass, commonly known as verre églomisé. Despite the prevalence of cold decorated glass escalating over the last 2 decades, until now there has been little or no information available on the subject. The histor...

Learn all about the life of the 44th President of the United States in this updated biography of Barack Obama, specially written for a younger audience. University Professor. Nobel Peace Prize Winner. First African American President of the United States. President Obama was born on August 4, 19...

A fugitive from justice, an impossible mission, and a taste for murder Nail-biting? You’ll chew your fingers off! Hiding away in a remote corner of Papua New Guinea, odd jobbing as a photographer and trek guide, ex-mountaineer Peter Blake stays under the radar. A wise move, given he’s wante...

In this moving, unforgettable novel from New York Times bestselling author Mary Monroe, a successful, happily married mother suddenly finds herself feeling far from joyful. But Christmas brings an unexpected chance to rediscover herself, and what happiness really means . . .   For Beatrice Pow...

Eleven-year-old twins Hannah and Anna agree about everything—especially that they don't want to move to the creepy old house on Hemlock Road. But as soon as they move into the house, the twins start disagreeing for the first time in their lives. In fact, it's almost as though something or someone ...

Samuel Wellington is a young squirrel with a beautiful black fur who lives on Maple Street , a street with grand old trees where young human families with lots of children also live . Every day from high in the Great Maple , Samuel and Jimmy --- his best friend --- enjoy watching the children a...

Thirty-one guided hikes and walks explore the rich variety of landscapes in eastern upstate New York and western Massachusetts that offer still-visible evidence of the area’s long and colorful history from prehistoric Native American settlements to abandoned 20th-century industries. Walk in the fo...

Build a bird-friendly backyard! 19 projects , appropriate for any skill level, from beginners to expert woodworkers - Introduction to woodworking , a rewarding and environmentally sound hobby - Over 300 photographs , diagrams, step-by-step instructions, and easy-to-follow text - Helpful hints on si...

The first time I heard it, I laughed. Oh, come on, I thought. He didn’t just say that. We were at a restaurant in southern Ohio, where a hundred or so Democrats and a handful of young campaign workers had gathered to hear my husband, Sherrod Brown, announce for the seventh time in two days why he ...

In "Alongsider Coaching," author Steve Diehl encourages coaching as a way to deepen relationships and maximize your impact toward a life of purpose and meaning. He inspires the reader in walking alongside other people to call out the best in them and help them to discover God’s unique calling in l...

This story (loosely based on some actual events) takes you on a ride with Indigo Jacobs through her vacillating journey in search of love. Indigo struggles with love of family, men, God, and herself. So, hold on. This ride could get a little rough! Table of Contents Preface ...........................

The veteran journalist discusses his life and career at The New York Times, sharing recollections of memorable events and personalities, and offering a behind-the-scenes look at the news industry. 30,000 first printing. Arthur Gelb knows the newspaper business. He began working at The New York Time...

Fully revised, this volume serves as the definitive history of the United States Marines, from their inception in 1784 through all major engagements in the World Wars, the Cold War, and into the wars in the Middle East in the twenty-first century. Conceived amidst uncertainty in November 1775, th...

The little village of Rough and Ready in Upper Mahantongo Township, Schuylkill County, PA is set in the center of the Mahantongo Valley, famous for its Pennsylvania Dutch culture -- especially the painted furniture. This book focuses on the social history of the village, anchored by information from...

What happens when an aspiring designer meets up with a big-wig financier? Winner of the Hamilton Literary Awards in 1999, ‘The Gilded Beaver by Anonymous’ has been updated in 2020 to reveal the author’s true identity. Award-winning Canadian artist, Margaret Lindsay Holton, explains, “I am fr...

Nine Chicago-based short stories combine wit and precision to probe the meaning of ambition by creating insightful characters with realistic struggles Jewish-American literature is alive and well in this fine collection of short stories (many previously published in Commentary ) by Chicago author Ep...