House & Home

Don't have an ordinary bathroom when Bathroom Ideas You Can Use, Updated Edition gives you all the know-how and inspiration to make is extraordinary. Whether you're planning a full remodel or just replacing a single fixture, Bathroom Ideas You Can Use is...

What is evil? Who does evil things? Who is evil? How do you know? Whether in response to witnessing mass suffering or feeling the sting of personal injustice, people confidently apply the "evil" label to perpetrators and the harm that they inflict, yet...

Do you find yourself sat at home wishing you could be in your favourite video game? Or dream of a time when you pretended you were Sailor Moon? Or do you want to embody your Dungeons and Dragons character for real? What's holding you back? Maybe you need...

Merlin, Gandalf, Voldemort--these well-known sorcerers from popular culture are famed for their amazing spells and spectacular magical powers. In ancient times, however, a wizard was actually a freelance intellectual whose main stock in trade was good...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781507205891Author Adams MediaFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Adams Media CorporationPublisher Adams Media CorporationWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm)...

Through her work as the host of the Quintessence At Home With video series on YouTube, Susanna Salk visits incredible homes of designers and other creatives, experiencing how they live and how they decorate when it s for themselves, not for a client...

The first illustrated monograph presenting the work of the British designer Lee Broom, founder of his eponymous global brand. Broom is celebrated for his stylish, contemporary take on classic design products. The book explores the many influences and...

Here is a full-color guide to help you and your family to be kinder to Mother Earth, while being kind to your bank account! It doesn't matter where your homestead is located-farm, suburb, or even city-you can learn to grow vegetables, use alternative...

From basic storage sheds to playhouses, gazebos, home offices, workshops, and so much more, build the outdoor structure of your dreams and learn how to do all or part of the work yourself with this essential DIY guide! Build Your Own Shed & Outdoor...

Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh is renowned for his architectural achievements on a public and domestic scale, interior design, and furniture design. This book reviews his work in context, and considers how his ideas can be interpreted. His...

Provides simple recipes for non-toxic cleaners made from inexpensive, common ingredients, and offers tips on how to clean a home safely.Book InformationISBN 9780671535957Author K. LoganFormat PaperbackPage Count 301Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon...

From the editors of domino magazine comes the essential guide to discovering your personal style at home. Since launching in 2005, domino has attracted a fiercely loyal following, which looks to the brand as the definitive source for decorating and...

"Building Outdoor Structures" offers practical, easy-to-follow instructions on enhancing any home's front and backyard with the natural beauty of wood. Starting with the simple uses of wood in landscaping, such as raised beds, author Scott McBride shows...

This is the long-awaited monograph on the homes of Reed and Delphine Krakoff, unique voices in contemporary American interior design. Passion and obsession has driven the creation of their homes, each a master class in combining a grand space with...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780993498473Author Sam ListerFormat PaperbackPage Count 434Imprint Chartered Institute of HousingPublisher Chartered Institute of Housing

"It's not just about spectacular natural landscapes, but above all about inspiring stories behind the residents of the "Shacks". The book is ideal for travel lovers, adventurers and for all those who want to escape from everyday life for a moment." -...

Discover an extraordinary compendium of hand tools in this meticulously curated collection, which stands as a definitive chronicle of the vast array of implements utilized throughout North America's history. Encompassing an extensive range, from the...

Reducing energy consumption and costs is an issue of ever-increasing importance and European and national legislation aimed at reducing carbon emissions is tightening up minimum energy standards for new buildings and those being extended or renovated. ...

A Passion for China is a personal celebration of the everyday beauty of tableware. Acclaimed ceramicist, artist and designer Molly Hatch explores the family stories behind beloved items; the bowls and cups we have inherited or chosen with love and care...

Synonymous with luxurious materials, urban cool, understated elegance, and his signature fashion-driven approach to design, Ryan Korban has emerged as a wunderkind of the interior design world. Exploring what makes spaces feel truly new and now, this...

Illustrated with full-color photographs accompanying easy-to-follow instructions, this unique collection utilizes the best that the online community has to offer, a mammoth database churning out ideas to make life better, easier, and, in this case,...

The Near East in the era of the Crusades was home to diverse populations Orthodox and Latin Christians, Shia and Sunni Muslims, Jews and Samaritans. It was the meeting-point for Arab, Turkish, Byzantine and Frankish culture, the latter itself a mixture...

The decluttering craze meets a passion for sustainable living and interior design in this gorgeous new book for readers of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying UpThis book promises an opportunity for self-reflection and lasting change, by getting to the...

Modern stoves are designed to burn cleanly and efficiently, which makes heating your home with wood an economical and environmentally friendly alternative to oil, gas, or electricity. Offering an in-depth discussion of the pros and cons of catalytic,...

From simple upgrades that improve the appearance and value of your home, to incredible makeovers that transform your garage into the greatest fantasy, this book has it all. The garage is often the predominate feature of the home, and its appearance...

From the author of The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy, an easy guide to solar electricity-everything you need to power your home or small business. Written for the individual or business layman, this is the fully revised and updated guide for...

Known for his bold use of color, eclecticism, and geometric designs in carpets and textiles, Hicks turned English decorating on its head in the 1950s and 60s. His trademark use of electrifying color combinations, and mixing antiques, modern furniture,...

Live large by building small! Do you daydream about downsizing your living space? Or perhaps you long for a more eco-friendly and sustainable way of life. The tiny house movement continues to gain popularity as more and more people look to simplify their...

An all-encompassing look into the ethos and inspiration of the famed interior design duo, Adam Blackman and David Cruz, known for their quirky, daring style, which has drawn in celebrities and tastemakers worldwide As the New York Times once wrote, “in...

Rustic meets modern with this charming do-it-yourself guide. Here are 40 easy-to-follow designs, ranging from coffee tables and wine racks to decorative wall art, all with step-by-step and clear full-colour photographs. Perfect for those looking for...

Outdoor kitchens are set to be the next big makeover in home improvement. Imagine being able to enjoy all the benefits of indoor eating and entertaining - in the great outdoors!"Outdoor Kitchens" showcases the work of some of the world's top designers...

An award-winning author/illustrator team offers a fresh look at the times and transitions all toddlers face daily, giving young children the tools to handle routines with confidence and cooperation. Toddlers will look forward to clean-up time with this...

One of today s most celebrated and influential design firms creates eclectic, inspired, and quietly virtuosic interiors across the style spectrum from bohemian glamour to country charm, sophisticated modern, and historically informed for clients as...

An in-depth look at the design process of James Huniford, who is renowned for his skill in juxtaposing opposites - contemporary with traditional, rustic with refined - to create a timeless whole James Huniford, universally known as Ford, explores his...

BLACK+DECKER Complete Guide to Bathrooms brings you design advice, how-to instructions, and all the facts you need to achieve the bathroom of your dreams on your own.This fifth edition of the perennial bestseller from the BLACK+DECKER Complete Guide...

The first book from designer Sara Story, who combines a global bohemian sensibility with a passion for art to curate clean but striking rooms that balance style with adventure. With a keen eye for art and having spent her childhood in Japan, Singapore,...

If you're like most knitters, you have lonely skeins of yarn in your closet - casualties of projects discarded mid-row or leftovers from long-completed pieces. Offering 101 charming designs that use just a single skein of yarn, Judith Durant shows you...

In a modern world where technology is taking over our lives, could we lead an essential, simple life without electricity? How can we get by without computers, power tools, phones, or even basics such as electric lights and appliances? The answers lie in...

Building a Revolution, one handful at a time. In the face of widespread burnout and a world gone crazy, how do we find things to say "yes" to, rather than a resounding "no"? On North America's West Coast, there's a group of rebel women who ten years ago...

Our massive, global system of consumption is broken. Our individual relationship with our stuff is broken. In each of our homes, some stuff is broken. And the strain of rampant consumerism and manufacturing is breaking our planet. We need big, systemic...