This book will show you how you can get the most out of your sewing machine while quilting, from working easily with different weights of batting and fabric, to great time-saving tricks, and how to add a cornucopia of decorative stitching effects. For those new to the wonderful world of...  more

This book will show you how you can get the most out of your sewing machine while quilting, from working easily with different weights of batting and fabric, to great time-saving tricks, and how to add a cornucopia of decorative stitching effects. For those new to the wonderful world of quilting, you will find all the help and advice you need to get started. Whether you have just completed your first piece of patchwork and find quilting a daunting prospect, or have been quilting your own work for years, this book is packed with all the information you need to get the most out of machine quilting, inspiring new design ideas and finishes along the way. ? The must-have book for machine quilters, from beginning to intermediate level. ? Get the same polished effects as the professionals with this collection of techniques, tips, and templates. ? Includes projects on which to practice your new-found skills.

An updated and revised edition-from "a leader in the new wave of true healers". From fast-acting natural cures for arthritis, viruses, and hardened arteries, to fatigue, burns and injuries and more, this revised edition of one of the most trusted books on natural remedies includes more than 50...  more

An updated and revised edition-from "a leader in the new wave of true healers". From fast-acting natural cures for arthritis, viruses, and hardened arteries, to fatigue, burns and injuries and more, this revised edition of one of the most trusted books on natural remedies includes more than 50 new entries as well as updates throughout.

Gloria is one of a handful of internationally respected leading natural health researchers, practitioner, and an authoritative influence in the discovery of the causes, effects and natural solutions for invisible illnesses that defy conventional diagnosis and treatment. She is a leading advocate...  more

Gloria is one of a handful of internationally respected leading natural health researchers, practitioner, and an authoritative influence in the discovery of the causes, effects and natural solutions for invisible illnesses that defy conventional diagnosis and treatment. She is a leading advocate in identifying and reversing Multiple Allergic Response Syndromes (MARSâ?¢). This book reads like a detective story, guiding the reader to clues and solutions from every turn of the page. It is truly a personal odyssey that will open eyes, minds, and hearts to invisible gut causes and life-changing consequences for victims of complex autoimmune, inflammatory and digestive disorders. This second edition has the added advantage of the knowledge gained 10 years after her recovery and the insight gained from the thousands worldwide she has guided to health, naturally.

A Holistic Approach to Painting The perfect choice for newcomers to the medium, this primer takes a refreshingly free approach to watercolor painting, letting readers explore at their own pace. The author guides beginners in learning the language of color and imagery in their own way while...  more

A Holistic Approach to Painting The perfect choice for newcomers to the medium, this primer takes a refreshingly free approach to watercolor painting, letting readers explore at their own pace. The author guides beginners in learning the language of color and imagery in their own way while exploring the possibilities inherent to this lively, capricious medium. 200 color illustrations.

In The Truly Grain-Free Cookbook, Julianne takes away the tears and frustrations of learning to cook without grains. If you thought that cooking without grains meant no more bread, cookies, doughnuts, cakes and cereal, think again. Julianne shows you how you can still eat all these delicious...  more

In The Truly Grain-Free Cookbook, Julianne takes away the tears and frustrations of learning to cook without grains. If you thought that cooking without grains meant no more bread, cookies, doughnuts, cakes and cereal, think again. Julianne shows you how you can still eat all these delicious items, making them without grains. By nature, The Truly Grain-Free Cookbook is GLUTEN FREE. If you or someone you know is eating a gluten-free diet, this cookbook is for them. In addition to being one hundred percent grain free, Julianne takes nutrition one step further and shows how to cook without using beet and cane sugars. Julianne uses honey, pure maple syrup, agave nectar and fruit/fruit juices to naturally sweeten your foods.

A newly revised edition of the popular 1994 book, this clear account of plants from which natural dyes can be obtained will be welcomed not only by all who work with fiber arts but also by botanists. The authors have selected 48 plants from different parts of the world and they describe each...  more

A newly revised edition of the popular 1994 book, this clear account of plants from which natural dyes can be obtained will be welcomed not only by all who work with fiber arts but also by botanists. The authors have selected 48 plants from different parts of the world and they describe each plant's structure and cultivation, the history of each as a dye source, and the best method for a plant's use based on their own experiments. Most well-known dye plants are discussed, and each plant is beautifully illustrated by Gretel Dalby-Quenet in a full-page painting that shows the colors the plant can yield.

In this book you'll learn how to prune selectively to admit more light and how to amend soil to increase its moisture retention. You'll also learn about more than 130 plants that accept reduced light and moisture levels-long-blooming woodland gems like epimediums and hellebores, and even lush...  more

In this book you'll learn how to prune selectively to admit more light and how to amend soil to increase its moisture retention. You'll also learn about more than 130 plants that accept reduced light and moisture levels-long-blooming woodland gems like epimediums and hellebores, and even lush foliage plants like evergreen ferns and hardy gingers, shrubs, climbers, perennials, ground covers, bulbs, annuals, and perennials- there is an entire palette to help you transform challenging spaces into rich, rewarding gardens.

Art Deserves a Witness In this debut book from bondage enthusiast, knot master and photographer, Van Darkholme presents a very captivating look at Shibari, the Japanese style of bondage that involves elaborate and sensual knot-tying. Darkholme presents a very honest and sensual approach to...  more

Art Deserves a Witness In this debut book from bondage enthusiast, knot master and photographer, Van Darkholme presents a very captivating look at Shibari, the Japanese style of bondage that involves elaborate and sensual knot-tying. Darkholme presents a very honest and sensual approach to the craft and so much so as to include self portraits in his work. This is fantastic book about a niche subject that will have broad based appeal.

Seeds are the essence of life on earth, providing the genetic information needed for every plant we currently use for growing food, harvesting for clothing, and creating homes and furniture with. For the everyday person they are vital for the creation of gardens and plant life, while for others...  more

Seeds are the essence of life on earth, providing the genetic information needed for every plant we currently use for growing food, harvesting for clothing, and creating homes and furniture with. For the everyday person they are vital for the creation of gardens and plant life, while for others they represent the future of the earth as in the case of the Doomsday Seed Vault in Norway which opened in March 2008 with the intention of housing more than 3 million seed samples from around the world. While you will never need to store three million seed samples, you may need to preserve a handful for next year s growing season. Which is why this book was developed to help any individual who is seeking to start preserving their own seeds for future use and growing. You will learn everything you need to know to effectively grow and preserve seeds, starting with process of sowing the seeds at the very start. From there you will learn how to seed the plants until they bloom and how to select plants for harvesting and saving seeds. The process of collecting the seeds is outlined in detail with information about annual vegetables, biennial and perennial vegetables, annual flowers, and biennial and perennial flowers. You will learn the optimal germination temperatures for your plants as well as the best vegetables that are easiest to save for seed. Dozens of gardening experts from all walks of life have been interviewed and have provided their insights on how you can specially treat your plants for germination and what varieties are out there, including open pollinating plants. You will be provided a zone map to show you which plants are best for your region and additional resources in appendices for where to order materials and more information. For anyone who has ever wanted to grow and save their own seeds, this book is ideal for your situation.

People that dive into mainstream weaving and even and even people that are familiar with Navaho and other techniques often overlook the Guatemalan looms, symbolism, colors, and patterns. This book by Lena Bjerregaard who studied the mysteries of Guatemalan weaving. We learn how to build and...  more

People that dive into mainstream weaving and even and even people that are familiar with Navaho and other techniques often overlook the Guatemalan looms, symbolism, colors, and patterns. This book by Lena Bjerregaard who studied the mysteries of Guatemalan weaving. We learn how to build and or assemble the Backstrap loom (because they use a strap around their back to hold tension) still used today by the Maya Indians.

Beginning with studio practices and safety rules, this information-packed handbook is appropriate for both newcomers and experienced dyers but assumes that readers have a serious interest in textile design. An overview of dyeing starts with fibers and fabrics and discusses all aspects of the...  more

Beginning with studio practices and safety rules, this information-packed handbook is appropriate for both newcomers and experienced dyers but assumes that readers have a serious interest in textile design. An overview of dyeing starts with fibers and fabrics and discusses all aspects of the dyes favored by textile studios—fiber reactive, acid, vat, and disperse—before explaining discharging, screen printing, monoprinting, stamping, stenciling, resist dyeing, dévoré, and painting. Would-be fabric artists are advised along the way to identify a personal approach to dyeing—free spirit? rule-follower?—and color photographs of work by today's top fiber artists elucidate prevailing styles. Recipes and techniques are accompanied by step-by-step instructions with photographs, and a concealed spiral binding allows the book to lie flat. Ten appendices include a worksheet for recording chemicals, procedures, and costs for all projects; a guide to washing fabric; descriptions of stock solutions, thickeners, and steaming; a metric conversion table; and a guide to water temperatures.

"Everyone who designs a house should have to memorize the rules in this book … before being allowed to purchase a drafting pencil. Mac and Charles have managed to consolidate most everything they know about residential design with wit, Clarity, and excellent sketches" — David Wright,...  more

"Everyone who designs a house should have to memorize the rules in this book … before being allowed to purchase a drafting pencil. Mac and Charles have managed to consolidate most everything they know about residential design with wit, Clarity, and excellent sketches" — David Wright, Noted Solar Designer and Environmental Architect • Designing Your Natural House Charles G. Woods and Malcolm Wells As concerns about our mistreatment of the environment keep growing, the trend toward housing that blends with rather than works against natural surroundings continues to accelerate. This important guide explores and illustrates all aspects of how to integrate dwellings with their natural settings. The authors are leading names in the natural design field whose work has been inspired by the contour-friendly, organic style of Frank Lloyd Wright. Charles G. Woods and Mclcolm Wells offer a wide range of invaluable design tips for both constructing new houses and remodeling existing ones. Every design they cover is in accordance with today's ecological and environmental concerns. Beautifully illustrated and hand lettered throughout, this guide explains how to choose the best site design, lay out floor plans, landscape, and incorporate energy-efficient features wherever possible. You're shown how to solve many design, ecological, and environmental problems, as well as how to keep design costs as low as possible. Numerous before-and-after graphics clarify every stage in the design process, and do and don't examples help you avoid common mistakes encountered when designing natural dwellings. Included are 150 money- and energy-saving tips more than 200 tricks of the trade that help assure exemplary results, and sample house plans (which you can order) that promote further understanding of how to integrate designs with the natural site. Designing Your Natural House is timely, comprehensive, and visually appealing, making it an ideal source for architects, contractors, interior designers, landscape architects, do -it-yourselfers, and remodelers.

Nature has created an almost infinite variety of life in the sea, and seashells are the prize of this vast environment. Shells reveals the striking patterns and forms that make shells a work of art in their own right, from the extraordinary architectural detail of the chambered nautilus to the...  more

Nature has created an almost infinite variety of life in the sea, and seashells are the prize of this vast environment. Shells reveals the striking patterns and forms that make shells a work of art in their own right, from the extraordinary architectural detail of the chambered nautilus to the varied hues of the senatorial scallop. Moreover, shells have had a significant influence on many facets of society. Through lively and informative text and more than 300 striking photographs presented in an oversized format, Shells depicts Iroquois money belts made from the shell of the quahog; a cowrie headdress used by a Mali witch doctor; and the scallop shell motif in art and architecture. Also featured are rare photographs of the fascinating creatures that live within shells; current data on collecting practices and trends; and a discussion of environmental issues around collection and conservation.

Although textiles rarely survive in archaeological contexts, we know that dyeing and weaving were practised in the ancient world. This book is part historical and part experimental as Jill Goodwin, well known for her research into dyeing, imparts her knowledge and experiences with dyeing...  more

Although textiles rarely survive in archaeological contexts, we know that dyeing and weaving were practised in the ancient world. This book is part historical and part experimental as Jill Goodwin, well known for her research into dyeing, imparts her knowledge and experiences with dyeing processes. A step-by-step guide teaches the uninitiated how to select fibres, obtain dyes from various plant, insect and soil sources, and what equipment is needed. A review of ancient dyes, including Tyrian purple, St John's Blood, cochineal, tumeric, saffron, henna and indigo, is given alongside experimental work carried out in East Anglia.

With nothing more than colored yarn and simple cardboard squares, you can produce exquisitely patterned woven bands. Patterns for sturdy belts and camera straps, delicate silk trims and ties, creative wall art, even hefty rugs and mats are included.

A single-source reference on the most important and best-investigated Ayurvedic herbs Ayurvedic Herbs examines clinical information available on more than 60 Ayurvedic herbs to determine how their use in traditional Indian medicine is supported by modern scientific study. Plants are ...  more

A single-source reference on the most important and best-investigated Ayurvedic herbs Ayurvedic Herbs examines clinical information available on more than 60 Ayurvedic herbs to determine how their use in traditional Indian medicine is supported by modern scientific study. Plants are grouped according to body systems and each entry includes a description, information on the source plant, distribution and traditional use, active chemical constituents, relevant pharmacology, and details of clinical tests and safety findings. This unique book also includes a brief history of Ayurveda, a history of drug development and evaluation in ancient India, and a scientific investigation of current trends. Worldwide interest in Ayurveda is growing quickly, especially in the United States, Europe, and Japan. But, until now, information on Western-style clinical trials on Ayurveda herbs has been scattered and no single source for descriptions, comments, and references has existed. Ayurvedic Herbs presents the first critical validation of Ayurvedic medicine, extensively referenced for physicians and clinicians interested in alternative and adjunctive therapies. This unique book is essential for making informed choices on herb use, offering clinical trial data, results of pharmacological studies, and safety information.

Mushroom dye results are so incredibly and rewarding, numerous further test of ever species have followed over years. This enlarged edition with it's much expanded index, additional alphabetized list, charts, and the accurate drawings of fungi

Details the powerful effects of gems as an alternative therapy for physical, psychological, and spiritual healing ? Reveals the physical, healing, and astrological properties of over 70 minerals, along with instructions for maintaining and recharging their powers ? Examines the ?life? energy of...  more

Details the powerful effects of gems as an alternative therapy for physical, psychological, and spiritual healing ? Reveals the physical, healing, and astrological properties of over 70 minerals, along with instructions for maintaining and recharging their powers ? Examines the ?life? energy of stones, their basic vibratory patterns, and how this energy is used therapeutically to treat various disorders ? Shows how to use gems in color therapy and to harmonize the chakras Gemstones have been used for both therapeutic and spiritual purposes since the beginning of time and in all traditions. Used properly, they can contribute to and accelerate healing through the practice of lithotherapy, which uses gems and minerals to restore enzymatic functions, and they can energize spiritual development. Alternative medicines such as homeopathy have given prominence to the therapeutic character of certain minerals, but the use of gemstones in expanding awareness or establishing a holistic, energetic connection with the stone itself have scarcely been brought forward. In this reclaiming of ancient wisdom, Florence Mégemont explores the many potent and beneficial dimensions of the mineral world.Over 70 precious and semiprecious stones are inventoried as to their principal deposits, therapeutic applications, and zodiac correspondences. Readers will discover which physical and emotional disorders can be relieved by using which minerals and--with the application of chakra therapy--which gemstones are indispensable to their spiritual health. While not proposing that lithotherapy is a substitute for traditional allopathic treatment, Mégemont shows that it can be a powerful complement to it. Additionally, stones can act preventively, energizing both our health and spiritual resources to a state of balance and attunement.

Combining scientific principles with movement and imagery exercises that are both effective and fun, this book demonstrates how to create a stronger body by toning the pelvic floor. Focusing on the biomechanics of the pelvic floor, which acts as a support for the inner organs and contains a...  more

Combining scientific principles with movement and imagery exercises that are both effective and fun, this book demonstrates how to create a stronger body by toning the pelvic floor. Focusing on the biomechanics of the pelvic floor, which acts as a support for the inner organs and contains a passage for the urethra, the sex organs, and the rectum, this guide shows how the pelvic floor plays an important role in almost all movements, balance, and body posture. The exercises train the muscles and joints and improve the tone of the organs, thereby increasing energy flow, eliminating incontinence, and keeping sexual organs healthy. The mind-body techniques are used to increase awareness of this part of the body and to improve sexual stamina.

“This massive compilation of facts, skills, techniques, designs, and insider advice tells you everything....Set up your own workshop with just a few tools, a staple gun, cloth, and foam cutters. It’s practically enough information to make you a professional...  more

“This massive compilation of facts, skills, techniques, designs, and insider advice tells you everything....Set up your own workshop with just a few tools, a staple gun, cloth, and foam cutters. It’s practically enough information to make you a professional upholsterer!”—Decorating Country Style.

A guide to Jin Shin Jyutsu, an ancient Japanese practice that balances the body's energy by using the fingers and hands. It is simple to learn and yet unlocks the natural energy of the mind and body for increased health and happiness.

This first-of-a-kind book based on the author’s experience outlines a comprehensive program specifically geared to those with arthritis, fibromyalgia, and related conditions. This book covers a wide range of movement therapies such as range of motion exercises, low to no-impact aerobics,...  more

This first-of-a-kind book based on the author’s experience outlines a comprehensive program specifically geared to those with arthritis, fibromyalgia, and related conditions. This book covers a wide range of movement therapies such as range of motion exercises, low to no-impact aerobics, strength training, and yoga. This book is unique in that it covers a wide range of techniques, which are specifically geared to, and have been proven helpful for, those with arthritis like conditions. The exercises are all explained in detail utilizing safe body mechanics and are illustrated in standing, standing holding onto a chair, and seated variations to accommodate a wide variety of abilities. Also included are instructions for exercising in the water. This complete wellness program goes beyond the traditional exercise book offering information on home safety, fall prevention, activities of daily living, and body mechanics (including how to get up from the floor) as well as techniques to improve posture and balance. Each chapter includes brief explanations on how each movement technique physiologically affects the body and how they specifically help those with arthritis, fibromyalgia, and related conditions. The strength training chapter also includes simple muscle diagrams to educate readers about which muscle group(s) they are targeting. The yoga section includes exercises aimed at maintaining range of motion in the hands and feet. This book also provides information on stress management and provides instruction in four different relaxation/meditation techniques. If you are looking for a complete program to help you manage your symptoms and enhance your quality of life, then this book is for you.

Japanese women are renowned for their beautiful skin, but until now there has been no book in English that reveals the secrets of the typical Japanese beauty routine. The Japanese Skincare Revolution is the first guide for women of all ages and races who want to have beautiful skin like the...  more

Japanese women are renowned for their beautiful skin, but until now there has been no book in English that reveals the secrets of the typical Japanese beauty routine. The Japanese Skincare Revolution is the first guide for women of all ages and races who want to have beautiful skin like the Japanese, and don't want to spend lots of money on cosmetics and treatments to achieve it. Author Chizu Saeki is a practicing aesthetician and beauty consultant whose dream is to teach ordinary women how to become more beautiful. To this end, she writes books, teaches, and tours Japan, giving demonstrations of the techniques she developed over a career spent in the beauty industry. Her books have sold more than 3 million copies in Japan, and the revolutionary ideas presented in this volume have won the approval of skin doctors within Japan and out. The Japanese Skincare Revolution is Saeki's best-selling skincare title, and her first to be translated into English. It is a distillation of all of her most essential techniques. In it, readers will be introduced to the lotion maska moisturizing treatment for keeping the skin fresh and lustrous; hand techniques for toning the muscles of the face; lymph massages for draining toxins and improving blood flow; natural, no-nonsense remedies for wrinkles, sagging, oiliness, pimples, and blackheads; warm care and cool care for soothing the mind and body; water massages to energize the skin; and much, much more. Throughout the book, Saeki calls on the reader to use her own hands to touch and treat her face, and her own eyes to judge what her skin needs. She leads her toward a wholehearted skincare routine that will have her complimenting herself as her skin responds. By following Saeki's advice, every woman will discover that it's possible to have beautiful skin at any age without - spending a fortune.

4th edition of this book since 1993. The first to be published outside Australia. Detailing the principles, techniques and systems for sustainable development of rural and urban landscapes. Keyline methods enable the rapid development of deep biologically fertile soil by converting subsoil...  more

4th edition of this book since 1993. The first to be published outside Australia. Detailing the principles, techniques and systems for sustainable development of rural and urban landscapes. Keyline methods enable the rapid development of deep biologically fertile soil by converting subsoil into living topsoil. Keyline pattern cultivation enables the rapid flood irrigation of undulating land without terracing. Incidental results are the healing of soil erosion, bio-adsorption of salinity and the long term storage of atmospheric carbon in the soil as humus. The Keyline Scale of Permanence provides a priority guide to planning the various factors of broad scale development. This is a recommended text for Permaculture students. It includes updated selections and information; from P.A. Yeomans's books:- The Keyline Plan (1954); The Challenge of Landscape (1958); (Water for Every Farm (1964 and 2nd edition 1968) and The City Forest (1971). www.keyline.com.au

With just a sewing machine and some inexpensive materials, learn how to make your own truly unique knickers, bras and camisoles. Work your way up from super easy Tie-side pants that can be customised in endless ways, to sewing with silk, tulle and other delicate fabrics. With 25 projects and...  more

With just a sewing machine and some inexpensive materials, learn how to make your own truly unique knickers, bras and camisoles. Work your way up from super easy Tie-side pants that can be customised in endless ways, to sewing with silk, tulle and other delicate fabrics. With 25 projects and full sized patterns included, you can personalise your makes to suit your shape, size and style, from a Lace Thong and Chiffon Camisole to a Satin Soft-cup Bra and Wedding Garters, explore the vast scope for personal, creative expression in traditionally private items of clothing, whether making them for yourself or as a gift.

A Master Pattern is included with the book KWIK SEW's Beautiful Lingerie is for everyone who loves to sew and a necessity for those who want to discover how easy and fun it is to make lingerie. With fancy laces and soft fabrics you can create beautiful lingerie that will not be duplicated. The...  more

A Master Pattern is included with the book KWIK SEW's Beautiful Lingerie is for everyone who loves to sew and a necessity for those who want to discover how easy and fun it is to make lingerie. With fancy laces and soft fabrics you can create beautiful lingerie that will not be duplicated. The master patterns included in this book are for slips, camisoles, briefs, panties, teddies, nightgowns and robes. All styles are easy to make and designed for both woven and knit fabrics. Create unlimited variations. from basic to elegant. Make it for yourself or give it as a gift. The multi-sized master pattern is printed on durable white paper with colour coded lines for each size. The patterns are printed on both sides of the paper so we could include as many sizes and designs as possible. Trace the patterns using tracing paper or tracing cloth made of transparent pressed fibers. All of the master pattern pieces include 1/4? (6 mm) seam allowances. This is the best seam allowance to use when sewing lingerie. You can use a regular sewing machine or a serger/overlock machine. The master pattern includes five sizes from extra small to extra large. Patterns are made to fit specific body measurements with ease allowed for comfort and style. Before you trace the pattern, choose the size by comparing your measurements to the measurement chart. Choose the size closest to your bust, waist and hip measurements. If in-between sizes, choose the larger size.

The Bare Essentials series is an invaluable resource for anyone entering into the field of lingerie design. This volume summarizes the basics of bra design, from sewing and construction to drafting and pattern grading; introducing these subjects in a manageable capacity. Bare Essentials is...  more

The Bare Essentials series is an invaluable resource for anyone entering into the field of lingerie design. This volume summarizes the basics of bra design, from sewing and construction to drafting and pattern grading; introducing these subjects in a manageable capacity. Bare Essentials is organized into three main sections based on the complexities of the information provided. Included in this book are basic patterns for sizes 30A-40F. What you will learn: â?¢ Construction methods using elastics and stretch fabrics â?¢ Manipulation of basic patterns â?¢ Pattern drafting from measurements â?¢ Developing grade rules and grading patterns

One of today?s most innovative quilt artists reveals her trademark techniques in published form for the first time?complete with step-by-step exercises. C. June Barnes?s unique method of creating quilts in neutral fabric and then dyeing them has revolutionized quilt art. Similarly, her work on...  more

One of today?s most innovative quilt artists reveals her trademark techniques in published form for the first time?complete with step-by-step exercises. C. June Barnes?s unique method of creating quilts in neutral fabric and then dyeing them has revolutionized quilt art. Similarly, her work on texture and particularly distortion (through shrinkage) of the surface has taken quilt design to a new level. She discusses it all here, from coloring to embellishing, plus fun projects. Fantastically illustrated with photos of the finished pieces, as well as drawings and illustrations of the methods, this is a book no quilter should be without!   

All practical considerations of owning and working on a thatched roof are covered - how to maintain, how to assess condition and how to effect repairs. Architects and builders will benefit from the information which is becoming increasingly valuable as the thatch makes a comeback today.

Scientific and mathematical studies dating back to ancient far eastern tradition prove that the space that surrounds us is not easily separated from who we are, how we feel, and each of the life choices we make. Debra Duneier s EcoChi® System is built on a solid foundation of classical feng...  more

Scientific and mathematical studies dating back to ancient far eastern tradition prove that the space that surrounds us is not easily separated from who we are, how we feel, and each of the life choices we make. Debra Duneier s EcoChi® System is built on a solid foundation of classical feng shui, green and sustainable living, healthy choices and environmental psychology. EcoChi goes beyond design and materials. It is about the kind of life that can be achieved when our spaces and surroundings work for us rather than against us. In her book, Debra invites you to share her journey and read the honest, open, revealing stories of her clients, who have experienced the power of EcoChi firsthand. In fact, just by picking up this book, you have already embarked on the joyful path to your own EcoChi transformation.

With over six hundred thousand copies sold, Nourishing Traditions is a phenomenon that has captured the imagination of America?s health conscious consumers. The Nourishing Traditions Cookbook for Children provides children with the key messages of the parent book?the benefits of eggs, butter,...  more

With over six hundred thousand copies sold, Nourishing Traditions is a phenomenon that has captured the imagination of America?s health conscious consumers. The Nourishing Traditions Cookbook for Children provides children with the key messages of the parent book?the benefits of eggs, butter, bone broths and soups, lacto-fermented foods, meat and organ meats. Beautifully illustrated, the book teaches the basics of healthy cooking step by step. Children and their parents will enjoy lots of original recipes for healthy snacks, desserts, baked goods, lunches and breakfasts.

Make the break, realise the dream and start living "The Good Life!" with John Seymour. The new edition of this enduring classic from the founding father of modern self-sufficiency, John Seymour, is still the key reference to living off the land. Covering all the practicals from ploughing fields...  more

Make the break, realise the dream and start living "The Good Life!" with John Seymour. The new edition of this enduring classic from the founding father of modern self-sufficiency, John Seymour, is still the key reference to living off the land. Covering all the practicals from ploughing fields to milking cows as well as information on how to create an urban organic garden and harness natural energy, this is perfect for anyone aspiring to the self-sufficient lifestyle. Packed with Seymour's tried-and-tested tips and invaluable nuggets of advice, discover how to reap the harvest, respect the land, stay healthy and waste nothing.

After years of living in awe of the mysterious fungi known as mushrooms -- chefs, health enthusiasts, and home cooks alike can't get enough of these rich, delicate morsels. With updated production techniques for home and commercial cultivation, detailed growth parameters for 31 mushroom...  more

After years of living in awe of the mysterious fungi known as mushrooms -- chefs, health enthusiasts, and home cooks alike can't get enough of these rich, delicate morsels. With updated production techniques for home and commercial cultivation, detailed growth parameters for 31 mushroom species, a trouble-shooting guide, and handy gardening tips, this revised and updated handbook will make your mycological landscapes the envy of the neighborhood.  

Come celebrate the relationship between quilting thrifty and quilting green with well-known scrap quiltmaker Bonnie K. Hunter! Quiltmakers have always known how to reuse, re-purpose and recycle their fabrics to make warm, functional quilts. Today, in our abundant world, being green isn't just...  more

Come celebrate the relationship between quilting thrifty and quilting green with well-known scrap quiltmaker Bonnie K. Hunter! Quiltmakers have always known how to reuse, re-purpose and recycle their fabrics to make warm, functional quilts. Today, in our abundant world, being green isn't just about being thrifty, it's about keeping an eye on the world around us, doing everything we as quilters can to help sustain it. From reusing fabrics in our stash, re-purposing thrift store fabrics and recycling cotton clothing from our own closets to learning how to shop your local quilt store for green products, Bonnie steps you through the entire process. Learn how to make 12 new earth friendly quilts plus a bonus shopping bag as Bonnie shares with us her secrets to quilting green!

The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care makes the principles of traditional nutrition available to modern parents. The book provides holistic advice for pregnancy and newborn interventions, vaccinations, breastfeeding and child development, as well as a compendium of natural...  more

The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care makes the principles of traditional nutrition available to modern parents. The book provides holistic advice for pregnancy and newborn interventions, vaccinations, breastfeeding and child development, as well as a compendium of natural treatments for childhood illnesses, from autism to whooping cough. The work of Rudulf Steiner supports the book's emphasis on the child's spiritual requirement for imaginative play.

Living Well on Practically Nothing: Revised and Updated Edition is for people who need to live on a lot less money. If you have been fired, demoted, retired, divorced, widowed, bankrupted or swindled - or you just want to quit your job and remain financially self-reliant - this book is for you....  more

Living Well on Practically Nothing: Revised and Updated Edition is for people who need to live on a lot less money. If you have been fired, demoted, retired, divorced, widowed, bankrupted or swindled - or you just want to quit your job and remain financially self-reliant - this book is for you. In it are hundreds of tips, secrets and necessary skills for living well on little money. Chapters include: Save Up to $37,000 a Year and Live on $12,000 a Year; Low-Cost Computers for Fun, Profit, and Education; Some Ways to Live on No Money at All; A Day of Cheap Living; A New Career or Business for You; Fix Things and Make Them Last; and Protect Your Investments and Make Them Grow. From cover to cover, this book is stocked with proven methods for saving money on shelter, food, clothing, transportation, entertainment, health care and more. The author left the "system" in 1969 and has worked for himself ever since. Let him show you how you, too, can live happily, comfortably and with complete financial freedom.

DVD AND BOOK SET:In this exclusive package, experience a complete look at fermentation with both the DVD of one of Sandor Ellix Katz's popular workshops and a copy of Sandor Ellix Katz's Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition, and Craft of Live-Culture Foods, the first cookbook to widely...  more

DVD AND BOOK SET:In this exclusive package, experience a complete look at fermentation with both the DVD of one of Sandor Ellix Katz's popular workshops and a copy of Sandor Ellix Katz's Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition, and Craft of Live-Culture Foods, the first cookbook to widely explore the culinary magic of fermentation. This book provides readers with basic and delicious recipes-some familiar, others exotic-that are easy to make at home. With nearly 100 recipes, it is the most comprehensive and wide-ranging fermentation cookbook ever published.Wild Fermentation-Bread. Cheese. Wine. Beer. Coffee. Chocolate. Most people consume fermented foods and drinks every day. For thousands of years, humans have enjoyed the distinctive flavors and nutrition resulting from the transformative power of microscopic bacteria and fungi. Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition, and Craft of Live-Culture Foods is the first cookbook to widely explore the culinary magic of fermentation."Fermentation has been an important journey of discovery for me," writes author Sandor Ellix Katz. "I invite you to join me along this effervescent path, well trodden for thousands of years yet largely forgotten in our time and place, bypassed by the superhighway of industrial food production."The flavors of fermentation are compelling and complex, quite literally alive. This book takes readers on a whirlwind trip through the wide world of fermentation, providing readers with basic and delicious recipes-some familiar, others exotic-that are easy to make at home.The book covers vegetable ferments such as sauerkraut, kimchi, and sour pickles; bean ferments including miso, tempeh, dosas, and idli; dairy ferments including yogurt, kefir, and basic cheesemaking (as well as vegan alternatives); sourdough bread-making; other grain fermentations from Cherokee, African, Japanese, and Russian traditions; extremely simple wine- and beer-making (as well as cider-, mead-, and champagne-making) techniques; and vinegar-making. With nearly 100 recipes, this is the most comprehensive and wide-ranging fermentation cookbook ever published.Fermentation Workshop with Sandor Katz-Thousands of readers consider Sandor Ellix Katz's Wild Fermentation to be their guidepost for exploring and making fermented foods. Now, in this new DVD, Katz offers fermentation beginners and enthusiasts a chance to "sit in" on one of his popular workshops and learn through hands-on demonstration and instruction, accompanied by an interview on the benefits of fermentation, and social implications as it relates to food security.Contrary to popular belief, fermenting foods is a simple process. But it needs to be done correctly, and there's no better person to inform us about managing microbial bacteria to produce highly nutritious food. In fact, with Sandor Ellix Katz as their guide, viewers will find fermentation is much more than just a way of preserving food: it's a method of self-sufficiency, a crucial historical component to all agricultural movements, and utterly delicious.This intimate workshop and interview will prove invaluable both for total beginners and longtime fermentation lovers. The DVD includes:The history of fermentation and culturingInformation about microorganisms and pre-digestionDemonstrations on making kefir and sauerkrautTips on fermentation vessels and storageThe truth about food safety (botulism, surface mold, and other fears de-mystified)And more...Complete with cultural commentary, practical preparation guidance (including recipes), and a demonstration for just-right sauerkraut-and featuring an extended interview with Katz-this video is perfect for food-lovers of any kind.

Considered the mother of modern herbalism in North America, Rosemary Gladstar has inspired an entire generation of herbalists and has been a driving force in herbal education. Now everyone can share in her wisdom and enthusiasm with this practical yet evocative compendium. It offers...  more

Considered the mother of modern herbalism in North America, Rosemary Gladstar has inspired an entire generation of herbalists and has been a driving force in herbal education. Now everyone can share in her wisdom and enthusiasm with this practical yet evocative compendium. It offers easy-to-understand information for achieving optimal health, as well as tried-and-true advice for feeling positive and energetic - naturally. Gladstar offers intensely personal and uplifting insights into her own life and the lives of her mentors and friends, giving readers a cross-generational guide to living life with true and boundless enthusiasm. Her herbal recipes address everyday ailments, ease stress and anxiety, and promote radiant beauty within and without while nurturing longevity and well-being throughout the life cycle. An herbal apothecary at the end of the book provides an A-to-Z guide to herbs and their healing uses, along with safety precautions, dosage information, and guidelines for when to seek traditional medical help.

The Self Sufficient Life and How to Live It is the only book that teaches all the skills needed to live independently in harmony with the land harnessing natural forms of energy, raising crops and keeping livestock, preserving foodstuffs, making beer and wine, basketry, carpentry, weaving, and...  more

The Self Sufficient Life and How to Live It is the only book that teaches all the skills needed to live independently in harmony with the land harnessing natural forms of energy, raising crops and keeping livestock, preserving foodstuffs, making beer and wine, basketry, carpentry, weaving, and much more. This new edition includes 150 new full color illustrations and a special section in which John Seymour the father of the back to basics movement explains the philosophy of self-sufficiency and its power to transform lives and create communities. More relevant than ever in our high-tech world, The Self Sufficient Life and How to Live It is the ultimate practical guide for realists and dreamers alike.

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