Non-Secondhand Books

Experience a rare opportunity to learn from the dean of turning teachers right from your own workshop. Richard Raffan. In the world of turning, the name alone is proof-positive of...

For more than twenty-five years, the Scheufele family searched for an interesting chateau in France to live out their passion for wine. Chateau Monestier La Tour was like a coup...

"The City of Chandigarh puts us in touch with the infinite cosmos and nature. It provides us with places and buildings for all human activities by which the citizens can...

Make your own custom-tailored and perfectly formed cold-process soaps! Learn how to use milk jugs and yogurt containers for molds, and how coffee, avocado, and even beer can add unique...

Whether you re running a farm or interested in keeping a few backyard birds, Storey s Guide to Raising Poultry covers everything you need to know to successfully raise your...

"Ironclad against ironclad, we maneuvered about the bay here and went at each other with mutual fierceness," reported Chief Engineer Alban Stimers following that momentous engagement between the USS Monitor...

The edition of The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer published by the Kelmscott Press in 1896 combined the talents of William Morris, one of England's greatest typographers and printers, and those...

Perhaps the most celebrated animal story of the nineteenth century, Black Beauty is the suspenseful and deeply moving account of a horse's experiences at the hands of many owners -...

Dan Hinkley is a rare man, generous, inspired, and gifted with an eye for beauty that is given to few people. How I long to wander again in the galloping...

A magnificent resource for transforming backyards into stimulating environments which enhance children s creativity, learning, and fun. Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods, The Nature Principle, and...

Eye-popping proof that water-wise gardens are bold, beautiful and brilliantly hued. San Diego Home and Garden Dry weather defines the Southwest, and it's getting dryer. As water becomes more precious,...

Learn the difference between a farrow and a barrow, and what distinguishes a weanling from a yearling. Country and city mice alike will delight in Julia Rothman's charming illustrated guide...

Enjoy a weekend breakfast featuring eggs, bacon, and honey from your own chickens, pigs, and bees, or a holiday meal with your own heritage-breed turkey as the main attraction. Gail...

Award-winning author and illustrator Ashley Spires has created a charming picture book about an unnamed girl and her very best friend, who happens to be a dog. The girl has...

In Munich in 1920, just after the end of the First World War, German officers who had been prisoners of war in England published a book they had written and...

There has been a recent renaissance in our relationship and interaction with textiles in interior design. Playful Peg Loom Weaving breathes new life into an ancient traditional craft form with...

The Second World War Jeep was one of the most famous and influential military vehicles of all time, and over 600,000 were produced. It served with all the Allied forces...

The NES is one of the most iconic video game systems of all time, and is credited with 'saving' the American video games industry in the early 80s when it...

In his latest handbook on the records of the major Christian religions, Stuart Raymond focuses on the Church of England. He identifies the available sources, comments on their strengths and...

Scotland was of grave strategic importance during the war because of its geographical position and Glasgow was the location of a significant number of important military and civil organisations as...

Scissors and glue stick at the ready inject a wealth of botanical beauty into your creative projects with this sumptuous collection of images from the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew archive....

A collection of 100 patterns for teeny tiny crochet amigurumi - microgurumi - by Steffi Glaves, author of 100 Micro Crochet Motifs. This is amigurumi crochet on a tiny scale...

The ultimate resource for needlepoint, canvaswork and tapestry embroidery, packed with over 100 decorative stitches and techniques. You may have tried tent stitch and cross stitch and you've probably seen...

This is a bright and humorous collection of foundation paper pieced quilt blocks and projects for happy quilts. The motifs include a wide range of popular designs everything from avocados...

A brand new Tilda project book featuring stunning photography of the latest Tilda patchwork and quilting projects, in the colorful new Tilda fabric ranges. The book features 8 full-size quilts,...

Sewing soft dolls has never been easier with these adorable patterns from Gingermelon designer Shelly Down! The eagerly anticipated first book by popular toy designer Shelly Down, My Felt Doll...

Green smoothies have never been so easy--or delicious! Unlock the amazing health benefits of leafy greens, fruits, and vegetables using the amazing NutriBullet! These great-tasting, fiber-rich smoothies help you lose...

Free your mind with these stunning bohemian patterns! Stress Less Coloring: Bohemian Patterns helps you manage your worries in a fun, creative, and relaxing way. By concentrating on coloring and...

Free your mind with these peaceful patterns! Stress Less Coloring: Peaceful Patterns helps you manage your worries in a fun, creative, and relaxing way. By concentrating on coloring and shading...

Help your child learn self-discipline, cooperation, and responsibility! When a child misbehaves, the situation can quickly escalate into an uphill battle of yelling, tears, and resistance--on both sides. But what...

As seen on FitnessMagazine.com Hundreds of super-nourishing soups for a healthier you! Get ready to rid your body of toxins, replenish your energy, and reclaim your health! The Healthy Soup...

On-the-go activities that inspire quiet playtime fun! Do you find it difficult to keep your kids happy and busy while out running errands or during long car trips? Then look...

Beautiful mandala designs for inner calm and inspiration! An ancient form of meditative art, mandalas are known for their restorative power as well as their ability to provide tranquility and...

Finding and expressing personal themes throughout a variety of painting formats to create a consistent series of body of work. Personal symbols and motifs can be explored endlessly when there...

In 1845, Henry David Thoreau moved into a cabin in the woods at Walden Pond to record a philosophical experiment in living: to simplify his life, to support himself entirely...

The Evacuation of Singapore to the Prison Camps of Sumatra aims to describe the events prior to, during and after the Fall of Singapore and the ways in which former...

With the death of Nero by his own shaky hand, the ill-sorted, ill-starred Iulio-Claudian dynasty came to an ignominious end, and Rome was up for the taking. This was 9...

The Vikings had an extraordinary historical impact. From the eighth to the eleventh centuries, they ranged across Europe - raiding, exploring, colonizing - and their presence was felt as far...

On 11 June 323 BC in Babylon, Alexander the Great breathed his last. He left one of the largest empires the world had seen, stretching from Greece to the Punjab....

The US Army's Special Operations Aviation Regiment fields the best helicopter pilots in the world. Alan Mack was one of these intrepid Night Stalkers, proving his mettle through the rigors...

Long before they became famous writers, Truman Capote (In Cold Blood) and Harper Lee (To Kill a Mockingbird) were childhood friends in Monroeville, Alabama. This fictionalised account of their time...

The ultimate guide to getting your life in order-with hundreds of practical and empowering ideas, projects, and tips-from America's most trusted lifestyle authority Trust Martha to help you master all...

This book takes you on a remarkable journey visiting 100 destinations from Alaska to New Zealand. Fly, lure and bait fishing in rivers, oceans and lakes, from deftly dropping a...

Shortly after their rise to power, the Nazis established specific Arbeitslager (labour camps) which housed Ostarbeiter (eastern workers), Fremdarbeiter (foreign workers) and other forced labourers who were rounded up and...

From the wombat who creates a beautiful tree to the pony who finds a new home, from a bear with a delicious recipe to Santa's unexpected helper and many more:...

Children (and grown-ups!) can learn all the latest fascinating facts about dinosaurs in this brand new book series. One of the oldest dinosaurs discovered to date, Coelophysis (SEE-low-FY-sis) is also...

In a unique and groundbreaking presentation of important contemporary art rarely, if ever, seen in the traditional environs of the Hudson River Valley, the Thomas Cole Historic Site and Olana,...

A highly illustrative account of what is now in British architecture, this new publication walks the reader through some of Britain's finest houses. Filled with the best architectural projects from...