Grandma used these helpful, labour-saving household hints and tips not only to save herself money but to give herself more time to spend with her friends and family. In her day there were no convenience stores, no supermarkets and very few labour-saving devices, so she needed to be resourceful and make do with what she had. Grandma was always on the lookout for helpful tips like an easy way to take stains out of the carpet, achieve smear-free windows or prevent salt from going lumpy. There is something for everyone in Grandma's Household Tips, so why not revert to some of the old methods which will not only save you money, but will help make our planet greener at the same time.

142 page, 22 cm x 28 cm hardcover.

Have fun creating your own stunning flowers and unique floral arrangements.
Surround yourself with fabulous flowers all year round using the traditional art of origami. Follow the simple step-by-step instructions and full-colour photographs to construct a beautiful indoor garden that will delight family and friends and add a burst of colour to your home. No experience, or green thumb, required!
Create fifteen different flowers using the variety of brightly patterned double-sided paper designed especially for this kit. Plenty of paper is also included for you to make floral arrangements, complete with leaves and stems, or you can mix and match the flowers to produce your own special bunch. Projects range from simple blossoms to exotic floral displays and will provide hours of rewarding fun for the whole family.
This kit contains:
- 64-page book with full-colour photographs.
- Easy-to-follow instructions for fifteen single-sheet flowers and five floral arrangements.
- 100 sheets of patterned origami paper.
36 cm x 27 cm x 4 cm boxed set.

The interactive color wheel allows you to choose colors to match the mood you are trying to achieve. Hundreds of color swatches, organized by mood, with complementary, contrasting, and accent shades. Inspirational photographs of successful color schemes for every room in the home. Numbered reference colors for instant recognition throughout the book.

A comprehensive coverage of anything and everything you might want to know about growing bulbs: · 20 outstanding bulbs are featured in detail: Alliums, Anemones, Begonias, Calla Lilies, Chionodoxas, Colchicums, Crocuses, Dahlias, Elephant Ears, Eranthis, Fritillaries, Galanthus, Gladioli, Hyacinths, Irises, Muscari, Daffodils, Squills, Hybrid Tulips and Species Tulips · Each account covers the bulb''s type, planting season, best planting method and optimal conditions, blooming season, hardiness and favored varieties · An extensive introduction covers the science and history of bulbs, how to shop for bulbs, basic rules of planting, nutrition, diseases and pests, overwintering, use of bulbs in garden design and creating arrangements with cutflowers · A section called For the Adventurous features bulb varieties that are notably exotic, require special care or are strictly for indoor use · The appendix has information on how to force bulbs to flower and how to naturalize bulbs.

The classic gardening best-seller is now 100% organic and in full colour.
- All-new organic solutions take the mystery out of how to garden safely without using any chemicals.
- More than 800 diagrams and brand-new colour illustrations offer step-by-step advice for gardeners of all abilities.
- the extensive plant directory with more than 700 plants and over 2,500 full-colour photographs provides complete discriptions of the latest and best varieties for all hardiness zones, including Canada.
- Eco-friendly problem solving - from the latest, safest organic controls to beneficial bugs - will show you how to grow a gorgeous garden the natural way.

25 cm x 26 cm 578 page hardcover.

Herbs offer powerful, natural, earth-friendly solutions for all sorts of home, garden, and personal needs. This invaluable guide gathers hundreds of simple recipes for herb-based formulas that are safe and effective for use in every home. Herbs have been used for practical purposes for thousands of years-natural and proven, they are a welcome alternative to man-made , often toxic chemicals. Plus, they are easy and enjoyable to work with: herbs can be crushed, boiled, layered, and/or/ mixed with oil or water or other hand household ingredients to make hundreds of useful home products, for everythign from cleaning to personal care.
Organized by use, this convenient volume presents a wealth of helpful herbal solutions. For each entry, readers will find an introduction describing the best uses for this product, a full ingredient list, step-by-step instructions for preparing the formula, informaiton on storage, and advice on how to use it.
A wonderful gift book and useful reference combined, Lavendar, Parsley, Peppermint, and Sage is an indispensible guide for a greener, healthier lifestyle.
14 cm x 18 cm 208 page softcover.

This fully authorized, one-of-a-kind illustrated bookcelebrates the 60th anniversary of the world''s most beloved comic strip characters. A compendium of rare materials from the Charles M. Schulz Museum and family archives,Th

The world of digital cameras can be a confusing and expensive one. With so many features and so much hardware and software available, it can be easy to get lost in all the jargon and capabilities. Digital Photography can help you show the way; with its clear and concise content this new book will provide you with information and advice on how to get the most out of your digital camera. Whether you are just starting out or looking to improve on your existing knowledge, you will find this illustrated book immensely useful.
- Begin with the basics including the anatomy of a digital camera and details on the wide variety of functions.
- Learn about the fundamentals of photograph composition as well as topics such as focusing modes, capturing motion and flash.
- Shooting projects covering landscapes, portraits, travel and weddings.
- Illustrated throughout with full-colour photographs and easy-to-follow step-by-step guides.
17 cm x 16 cm 352 page softcover.

This is a delightful little book, filled with personal stories about how people reclaim their personal lives and fulfill their pleasures, and is another very tangible way of stopping to "smell the roses" in one’s life. Tips, stories, quotes, recipes--they are a simple pleasure to read and a delight to contemplate.

More than 500 striking color photographs of remarkable doors from around the world.

For anyone interested in architecture, history, travel or world cultures, doors have a special fascination. In addition to welcoming guests and keeping out intruders, a door creates the first impression of a building and provides a sense of welcome, security and peace.

This fascinating book contains more than 500 photographs of doors from around the world. There are doors made of wood, metal and glass, doors old and new, and doors polished and weathered. Some were made to impress and to show off the majesty and importance of the building they serve, and some were hastily constructed as simply as possible and with whatever materials were at hand. They come from, and evoke, many cultures and traditions.

This wide-ranging and delightful collection provides a wealth of ideas and inspiration for anyone interested in architecture, construction, design or decorative arts.