"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 ..."
"Palm reading--the art of decoding the secrets that lie in our own hands--may be as old as the human race itself. The shape of our hands, the mounts and ridges, the nails, and position of the digits--each element reveals something new about our personalities; left and right hands cover different aspects of our lives. In this comprehensive guide to palm reading, the significance of the various lines is revealed: the life line, the head, h ..."
"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."
"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."
"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 ..."
"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 ..."
""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 ..."
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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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
"Everyone appreciates the thought and care behind a homemade card. In The Card Book Susan Attenborough shows that, far from being daunting, making your own greeting cards is fun, easy, and satisfying. Here are 30 ingenious and imaginative designs for a wide range of greeting cards. They include cards for birthdays, the birth of a baby, new home, good luck, Valentine's Day, and wedding anniversaries. Ideas for Christmas, Easter, Diwali, H ..."
"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."
"Matt Roberts is celebrated as a personal trainer to celebrities like Madonna and Sting and reading his 90 Day Fitness Plan you can see how seductively he can encourage the most decadent among us to see fitness as an achievable and highly desirable goal. He starts by setting the record straight about why and how fitness can be achieved. Several myths are dispelled along the way to be replaced by heartening facts. We learn that the only w ..."
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."
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
"The organic revolution is upon us -- let these fresh, modern, and inspiring sourcebooks be your guide. Reawaken your tastebuds with the flavors and textures of the natural and nutritious ingredients used in the Organic Cookbook's delicious, satisfying recipes. Delicious, nutrient-packed meals result from the use of natural ingredients at their absolute seasonal best. To guide you through seasonal shopping, Organic Cookbook's comprehens ..."