"After 100 years, the teddy bear is still very much in vogue. This best-selling encyclopedia is a fascinating way to find out why bears have such long-lasting appeal with collectors all over the world. All the Bear Necessities: Read about the all-time, best-loved bears, from the original "teddy" to Winnie-the-Pooh, with new features on the latest collectibles such as Beanie Bear, and the Millennium Bears. An invaluable resource for colle ..."
"After 200 years, the teddy bear is still very much in vogue. This guide looks at why bears have such long-lasting appeals to collectors all over the world. Details are are provided of over 500 teddy bears from around the world, including the rare, the classic and the modern."
"The Natural Care series introduces familiar and lesser-known alternative therapies. Each book covers practical techniques supplemented by simple theory and explains when self-diagnosis is appropriate or consulting a professional is a wiser option."
"The first complete and fully illustrated guide to Kundalini available! Kundalini comes from the Indian word kundal, which means "lock of hair from the beloved." The uncoiling of this "hair" is the awakening of the kundalini, the creative potential that already exists in every human. The yoga in this book is a sampling of the vast wealth called Kundalini Yoga. Here you learn about the branch of yoga based on the teachings of Yogi Bhaj ..."
""There is not a human skill that was ever developed that is not still practiced somewhere on this planet." -- John Seymour. The Forgotten Arts & crafts brings together in a single absorbing volume two best-selling classics, The Forgotten Arts and Forgotten Household Crafts, written by the acknowledged "Father of Self-sufficiency" John Seymour. Taking the reader on an evocative journey through the worlds of traditional craftspeople -- fr ..."
"An inspirational split-page menu planner and recipe book for today's time-pressed cooks. With an all-new collection of more than 150 sensational recipes organized into 10-minute, 20-minute, and 30-minute time bands, enjoy over 100,000 menu combinations for quick cooking and easy entertaining during every season of the year. The uniquely practical split-page format enables you to compose super-easy menus with style. It's the ultimate aft ..."
"An illustrated reference guide, revised and updated, containing a photographic index of 150 remedies and the plant, animal or mineral ingredients from which they are made. The book includes easy-to-consult practical ailment charts which recommend remedies for a wide range of common aliments."
"Books about pared-down minimalist décor--most of them featuring the much-ridiculed all-white-box room with one lonely straight-backed chair in the center--are plentiful. Few people can actually live in those rooms, though, and for those who prefer a little color in their lives, there's Jane Cumberbatch's Pure Style Living. The first third of the book is dedicated to the "sources" of the author's style: the vibrant yellow-orange of a ..."
Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine(2nd Edition) The Definitive Home Reference Guide to 550 Key Herbs with all their Uses as Remedies for Common Ailments by Andrew Chevallier, Gillian Emerson-Roberts Hardcover, 336 Pages, Published 2000 by Dk Adult ISBN-13: 978-0-7894-6783-6, ISBN: 0-7894-6783-6
"Fully updated and authoritative, this revised edition of DK's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine makes this classic, completely illustrated reference guide even bigger and better than the original. Featuring more than 550 medicinal plants and the most current scientific research, this volume provides a comprehensive guide to healing with the world's oldest form of medicine. A unique photographic index profiles over 550 plants, with detai ..."
"Do you dislike using products that harm the environment? But are put off by alternatives because they aren't as effective, or will take more time? Find everything you need in this one-stop guide to running a home the natural way."
"Does Roquefort go with red wine? Are you supposed to eat the ash in Morbier? With details on appearance, flavour and aroma, this is the complete guide to selecting and serving more than 350 types of French cheeses. Reference maps pinpoint the origins of the cheeses and handy symbols reveal facts such as fat content. Includes top tips on buying, storing and serving cheese plus wine recommendations. A must-have for any gourmet's bookshelf ..."
"This text offers practical information on running a natural, safe and healthy home. It covers cleaning, food, decorating, energy consumption, laundry, personal remedies and more. The book promises a clean, efficient, well-run home that nurtures its inhabitants."
"Huge thanks to the editorial and design teams at Dorling Kindersley, and to
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following: Diana Craig for help with editing, Margherita Gianni for help with
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Dynamic Yoga(1st Edition) Power Up Your Life with This Fast-Paced High-Energy Program by Kia Meaux, Gillian Emerson-Roberts Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2002 by Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd ISBN-13: 978-0-7513-3159-2, ISBN: 0-7513-3159-7
Homemakers on the Internet Doing Up Your House Using the Web by Gillian Emerson-Roberts Hardcover, Published 2001 by Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd ISBN-13: 978-0-7513-4710-4, ISBN: 0-7513-4710-8
"Drawing on the skill, depth of knowledge, and unrivalled experience of Clare Maxwell-Hudson, one of the world's foremost practitioners, Complete Massage is the most up-to-date, handsomely illustrated guide to the subject currently available. Innovative state-of -the-art photography captures movement on the mage, showing exactly how each stroke would be performed. A series of exciting international master classes feature routines ranging ..."
Feng Shui Harmonizing Your Inner and Outer Space (Whole Way Library) by Ziahong Shen, Gillian Emerson-Roberts Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2001 by Dk ISBN-13: 978-0-7513-0864-8, ISBN: 0-7513-0864-1
"Feng shui, the ancient Chinese art of "life-space" design, includes elements of Taoist philosophy and practical experience. Its aim is to balance the energy in those places where you live and work, and to show that your surroundings have a huge subconscious impact on your health, attitude, relationships, and success. By making subtle changes to the design and decor of your home and workplace, you can positively influence your life. Feng ..."
"The most important meal of the day, and the ever-popular weekend brunch, are elevated to great heights with the dishes presented in this guide."
Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants(1st Edition) The Definitive Home Reference Guide to 550 Key Herbs (Natural Care Handbook) by Andrew Chevallier, Gillian Emerson-Roberts Hardcover, 336 Pages, Published 2001 by Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd ISBN-13: 978-0-7513-1209-6, ISBN: 0-7513-1209-6
"An illustrated reference guide, revised and updated, providing authoritative and informative advice on how to make herbal preparations to treat a wide range of common ailments and health problems. Medicinal herbs are detailed in terms of history, cultivation, constituents, properties and uses."
"How to create natural radiance and good health by embracing an organic approach. Chemical-free products for skin and body together with natural foods and exercise help us tap into our source of beauty and well-being. Here the focus is on inner health as a way of achieving organic beauty. Why Go Organic? Aware of our increasing distrust in the chemical additives and preservatives present in both food and beauty products, Organic Beauty w ..."