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Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
231 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"No-till--a method of growing crops and providing pasture without disturbing the soil--has become an important alternative to standard farming practices. In this comprehensive guide to successful no-till vegetable farming for aspiring and beginning farmers, author Daniel Mays, owner and manager of an organic no-till farm in Maine, outlines the environmental, social, and economic benefits of this system. The methods described are designed for implementation...
Author
Publisher
Cool Springs Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
Second edition.
Physical Desc
208 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
With this indispensable gardening reference-now updated with new research, insights, and voices-learn how to create a healthy, balanced, and diverse garden capable of supporting a hard-working crew of beneficial pest-eating insects and eliminate the need for synthetic chemical pesticides.
63) Dream backyards: from planters to decks, over 30 projects to create a beautiful outdoor living space
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
256 pages : color illustrations, plans ; 28 cm
Language
English
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
240 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm + 1 DVD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Language
English
Description
Beginner's guide to materials and techniques to learn calligraphy, with projects. Includes instructional DVD.
How to use this book -- Tools and supplies -- Making marks -- Foundational hand -- Proportion, color, and ornament -- Uncial hand and illumination -- Gothic hand -- Italic hand -- Brushwork and gilding -- Calligraphy and modern methods of copying.
Author
Publisher
CompanionHouse Books, an imprint of Fox Chapel Publishers International Ltd
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
143 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"No need to keep buying the same vegetables you eat all the time over and over again. Regrow Your Veggies is an insightful guide that provides effective propagation techniques to recycle and regrow more than 20 popular vegetables right at home! Learn how to have a source of fresh and healthy vegetables close by, from onions and sweet potatoes to pineapples and mangoes, reduce waste, and know how to prevent and solve issues with pesky pests and pathogens....
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2001
Physical Desc
x, 263 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
An identification guide to hummingbirds in Canada, the U.S., and northern Mexico that profiles thirty-one species; describes their sounds, behaviors, and habitats; and provides color plates and distribution maps.
Author
Publisher
The Taunton Press, Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
249 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Sooner or later, every homeowner will need to repair, replace, or upgrade a plumbing fixture. With today's materials and installation methods, almost any project is DIY-doable with a modest set of tools and some basic skills. All the projects in this comprehensive visual handbook are explained thoroughly and accompanied by step-by-step photographs.
Author
Series
Physical Desc
304 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
A field guide to butterflies and moths around the world, each depicted by a full-color photograph with a caption that describes key features and points of differentiation. The Dorling Kindersley handbooks are the most visually appealing guides on the natural world in the book marketplace. Featuring more than 500 full-color illustrations and photographs, along with detailed annotations. Dorling Kindersley Handbooks make identification easy and accurate....
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First Canadian edition.
Physical Desc
285 pages : illustrations, color ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
From top to bottom, outside to inside, Mike answers homeowners' most common questions and provides solutions for everyday problems. Mike also offers trusted advice on maintenance - including instructions for repairs and projects that homeowners can tackle themselves. Packed with color photographs, handy tips and sidebars, The Holmes Manual is a must-have guide for every homeowner.
Author
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xviii, 254 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
A winning combination of how-to guide and reference work, The Only Business Writing Book You'll Ever Need addresses a wide-ranging spectrum of business communication with its straightforward seven-step method. These easy-to-follow steps save you time from start to finish, and helpful checklists will boost your confidence as they keep you on track. You'll learn to promote yourself and your ideas clearly and concisely--whether putting together a persuasive...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press Inc., in association with the Royal Horticultural Society
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
388 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"The Gardner's Palette, published in partnership with [RHS], shares an entirely new way for home gardeners to confidently incorporate colour at home. Award-winning garden designer Jo Thompson curates 100 evocative and fresh palettes, pairs them with beautiful images of professionally designed gardens, and breaks them down with charts showing the exact plants used. She also provides full growing specifications for every plant to allow home gardeners...