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Natural Beauty Skin Care: 110 Organic Formulas for a Radiant You!
by Deborah Burnes"In Natural Beauty Skin Care, you'll learn how to create wholesome beauty products without looking too far past your pantry. The bonus? The recipes and formulas within actually work."—DR. FRANK LIPMAN, founder of the Eleven-Eleven Wellness Center and New York Times bestselling author of The New Health RulesWhen it comes to skin care, everyone knows that natural is best, but with chemical-ridden products being mislabeled as "all-natural" and so many homemade beauty regimens available online, keeping it natural can feel complicated. Whether you're a homemade product junkie looking for affordable options, or just joining the natural skin care revolution— Natural Beauty Skin Care will get you and your skin back-to-basics—one natural product at a time.Skin care expert and co-founder of Sumbody Skin Care, Deborah Burnes, applies her specialized combination of chemistry, cosmetology, and natural medicine to create the eco-friendly skin care recipes in Natural Beauty Skin Care. This book is your guide to creating all-natural skin care products that achieve glowing, radiant skin, hair and nails. The simple, budget-friendly skin care recipes found in Natural Beauty Skin Carewill transform your skin and include decadent homemade beauty treats like Honey & Chia Seed Cleanser, Coconut Body Butter, and Argan Oil Shampoo.Natural, easy-to-make beauty recipes that eliminate chemicals from your skin care routineHead-to-toe indulgence cares for all the skin that you're in with nourishing body butters, hydrating hair masks, decadent bath bombs, and moreNatural Ingredient 101—learn the eye-opening why's behind the step-by-step how's and go all-natural with your skin care for good
Natural Beauty at Home: More Than 250 Easy-to-Use Recipes for Body, Bath, and Hair (2nd edition)
by Janice CoxA REVISED EDITION OF THE BESTSELLING GUIDE TO EASY AND EFFECTIVE HOME BEAUTY TREATMENTS FROM AMERICA'S NATURAL BEAUTY EXPERT. Marie Antoinette Masque. Orange-Mint Toner. Pineapple Body Seltzer. Coconut-Almond Lip Gloss. Fizzing Bath Bombs. You'll learn how to make all of these--and hundreds more--easily with Natural Beauty at Home. Author Janice Cox has been concocting her own home beauty treatments for nearly thirty years and shows us how economical, satisfying, and fun it can be. This newly revised second edition of her book contains more than 250 simple but remarkably effective home treatments for cleansers and scrubs, toners and skin fresheners, creams and lotions, shampoos and conditioners, nail and lip care treatments--even children's products. And all of the recipes feel as delicious as they sound! Because you control production, you know that only the freshest natural ingredients are used and that no artificial colors, preservatives, or fragrances are added--and no animal testing is done. Also included is comprehensive information on the basic equipment you'll need, where to find ingredients, storage and refrigeration tips, and much more. If you love products from natural beauty boutiques but don't like the prices, you'll delight in creating your own favorite recipes from Natural Beauty at Home.
Natural Beekeeping: Organic Approaches to Modern Apiculture
by Ross ConradWhether you are a novice looking to get started with bees, an experienced apiculturist looking for ideas to develop an integrated pest-management approach, or someone who wants to sell honey at a premium price, this is the book you&’ve been waiting for.Now revised and updated with new resources and including full-color photos throughout, Natural Beekeeping offers all the latest information in a book that has already proven invaluable for organic beekeepers. The new edition offers the same holistic, sensible alternative to conventional chemical practices with a program of natural hive management, but offers new sections on a wide range of subjects, including:The basics of bee biology and anatomyUrban beekeepingIdentifying and working with queensParasitic mite controlHive diseasesAlso, a completely new chapter on marketing provides valuable advice for anyone who intends to sell a wide range of hive products.Other chapters include:Hive ManagementGenetics and BreedingThe Honey HarvestThe Future of Organic BeekeepingRoss Conrad brings together the best &“do no harm&” strategies for keeping honeybees healthy and productive with nontoxic methods of controlling mites; eliminating American foulbrood disease without the use of antibiotics; selective breeding for naturally resistant bees; and many other detailed management techniques, which are covered in a thoughtful, matter-of-fact way.
Natural Burial: Landscape, Practice and Experience
by Mark Powell Jenny Hockey Andy Clayden Trish GreenThis book unravels the many different experiences, meanings and realities of natural burial. Twenty years after the first natural burial ground opened there is an opportunity to reflect on how a concept for a very different approach to caring for our dead has become a reality: new providers, new landscapes and a hybrid of new and traditional rituals. In this short time the natural burial movement has flourished. In the UK there are more than 200 sites, and the concept has travelled to North America, Holland, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. This survey of natural burials draws on interviews with those involved in the natural burial process – including burial ground managers, celebrants, priests, bereaved family, funeral directors – providing a variety of viewpoints on the concept as a philosophy and landscape practice. Site surveys, design plans and case studies illustrate the challenges involved in creating a natural burial site, and a key longitudinal case study of a single site investigates the evolving nature of the practice. Natural Burial is the first book on this subject to bring together all the groups and individuals involved in the practice, explaining the facts behind this type of burial and exploring a topic which is attracting significant media interest and an upsurge of sites internationally.
Natural Cleaning Secrets
by Reader'S DigestSave time and money with natural cleaning hacks for a healthier, greener household by using items you already have at home such as vinegar, baking soda and lemon juice.Discover the natural way to keep your home clean for less time and money. Natural Cleaning Solutions features: Natural cleaning solutions that are effective and affordable. Sound advice that truly works and is so simple that you will see how easily you can make the change in your everyday life. Homemade recipes to get you started making your own natural dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent, facial cleansers, and much more—using items you probably already have at home, such as baking soda, salt, vinegar, and lemon. When you follow the tips in Natural Cleaning Solutions, you&’ll not only enjoy a gleaming and freshly scented home free from toxic chemicals, you&’ll spend less time and money at the store and you&’ll create less waste. So you can feel good about doing your bit to help the environment. And the best part is everything here is natural!
Natural Cleaning: DIY Solutions for the Kitchen, Bedroom, Bathroom, Office, and More
by Pam FarleyProtect your health, reduce waste, and be a better steward of the Earth by making the switch to natural cleaning products with these 43 easy recipes!A clean house should not come at the expense of your health. Common household cleaners are not kid-friendly or pet-friendly—or lung-friendly, or skin-friendly. Store-bought cleaners that contain bleach and ammonia, drain cleaners, toilet cleaners, and more are the cause of thousands of household emergencies each year. These harsh cleaners and artificial fragrances can irritate your eyes and lungs, and exacerbate allergies and asthma. Not to mention how all these chemicals and packaging materials are affecting the environment. Bottom line, your home—and the planet—are simply safer without them.Most people think natural cleaners either:don&’t workare difficult / annoying to makeinvolve a lot of exotic, expensive ingredients that are too hard to findall of the above! The truth is, you can clean every room in your house—curtains, carpet, toilet, tile grout, whatever—without ever touching another bottle of Clorox. In this book, you&’ll learn why these cleaners work, how to stock your home with a few basic ingredients you can grab as needed—and why you shouldn&’t use some of the DIY cleaning recipes you see online. You&’ll also learn: How to safely and naturally clean every surface in your home, from stainless steel appliances to moldy showersWhich natural cleaning ingredients should never be mixed (and why)How to customize your cleaners with essential oilsWhy you should use distilled water instead of tap waterThere&’s even a recipe for cleaning dog toys! Make the switch to non-toxic DIY cleaning solutions now!
Natural Gardening for Birds: Create a Bird-Friendly Habitat in Your Backyard (Rodale Organic Gardening Book Ser.)
by Julie ZickefooseA Practical Illustrated Bird-Oriented Gardening Book with Great Reference ChartsBird-watchers everywhere dream of a landscape dotted with fruiting shrubs, nests tucked into twining vines, and birds flocking to feeding stations. Let Natural Gardening for Birds show you how to lay out the welcome mat for birds by considering all of their needs, including year-round food, water, and shelter. Whether you’re looking to create a hummingbird garden, install a water feature, create alluring perches, or simply designate a corner of your property as a natural area, you’ll find all the inspiration and information you need in Natural Gardening for Birds, including:The best plants for nectar, fruit, and seedsThe most attractive foods to offer birdsHousing for cavity-nesting birdsSimple habitat enhancements like snags and perchesRegion-specific planting ideas and charts
Natural Household Cleaning: Making Your Own Eco-Savvy Cleaning Products (Self-Sufficiency)
by Rachelle StraussDiscover a safer, greener, less expensive way to keep your house clean with this simple guide to making your own natural products. This friendly book will help you become more self-sufficient while benefiting your health, the environment, and your bank balance. Natural Household Cleaning is packed with easy-to-follow recipes for natural alternatives to common commercial cleaning products—all using harm-free ingredients found in your kitchen cupboard! Lemons, salt, vinegar, baking soda, and club soda are just some of the natural ingredients that can be used to clean the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, floors, and everything in between. Many of us don&’t realize just how easy it is to make your own cleaning products and achieve truly amazing results. Turn a chore into a pleasure and discover a whole new way to clean!
Natural Parasite Control for Livestock: Pasture Management, Chemical-Free Deworming, Growing Antiparasitics, and More
by Wendy LombardiEverything You Need to Know about Natural Parasite Control for Livestock, All in One Place! This concise book is loaded with valuable information about ridding livestock of their unwanted guests. Whether you're raising sheep, pigs, horses, cows, chickens, goats, or other farm animals, this book will teach you how to keep them healthy and parasite-free through organic systems and without the use of harsh chemicals. It includes easy-to-follow scientific explanations, and provides research-based practices that really work. Internal parasite control can be accomplished naturally 1) through environmental modifications, 2) by producing and using easy-to-grow & harvest anti-parasitics, and, 3) by understanding the life-cycles and road blocks of internal parasites. In this practical guide you will learn about: Parasites, hosts, and lifecyclesHow to develop a working pasture rotation systemHow to create healthy pastures and clean watering systemsAdministering natural antiparasiticsGrowing, collecting, and processing natural and herbal antiparasiticsAnd more! This is a necessary reference manual for all sustainable, natural, animal-husbandry endeavors!
Natural Remedies for Your Home & Health: DIY Essential Oil Recipes for Cleaning, Beauty, and Wellness
by Laura AscherNatural Remedies and Natural Cleaners for a Safer Natural Life&“With this jam-packed guide that is one of the best books to read right now, you&’ll be set for success!&” —Daily MomNatural Remedies for Your Home & Health is a natural life guidebook for using essential oils to keep your household naturally healthy and clean. It includes simple homemade recipes for everyday purposes: skincare, haircare, cleaning, and medicine, with a few extra natural remedies along the way!Revamp your entire home with natural, safer products.Natural Remedies for Your Home & Health contains a wealth of information about essential oils, what they are, how they work, and how to use them safely. In this book, find several simple recipes for clean beauty products, and even everyday cleaning products. All of these practical recipes can be used on a regular basis. Plus, discover natural health tips and learn how to make some swaps in the laundry room that will save you time and money!100 DIY all-natural recipes, numerous natural living tips, and valuable essential oil education—this book has it all. In Natural Remedies for Your Home & Health, author Laura Ascher, the wellness advocate and essential oils expert behind the blog and YouTube channel Our Oily House, teaches you how to:Use essential oils safely and effectively to create a more natural lifestyle for your familyFeel empowered to put together homemade skincare products, haircare products, and DIY cleanersUse essential oils for natural remedies for common ailments, and more!Readers of natural home and essential oil books like The Healing Power of Essential Oils, Clean Mama&’s Guide to a Healthy Home, or Simply Living Well will love Natural Remedies for Your Home & Health.
Natural Stone and World Heritage: Delhi-Agra, India (Natural Stone and World Heritage)
by Gurmeet Kaur Sakoon N. Singh Anuvinder Ahuja Noor Dasmesh SinghThis book discusses heritage stones which were used in the making of the architectonic heritage of Delhi and Agra, encompassing UNESCO world heritage sites and heritage sites designated as prominent by the Indian government. The most famous monument of the two cities is the ‘Taj Mahal’ of Agra. The book focuses on the geological characteristics of the famous Makrana marble, red sandstone and other sandstone variants of the Vindhyan basin and Delhi quartzite, the most widely used stones in almost all the monuments, as well as on their quarries. The work also aims to sensitise the public to protecting and preserving the architectonic heritage of these two densely populated cities in India as repositories of our past cultures and traditions. Identifying the nature and provenance of stones/rocks used in construction will lead to better restoration for future generations, in light of the deterioration of architectonic heritage through various natural weathering agencies and anthropogenic activities. The book will serve as a useful source book to economic geologists, geologists, archaeologists, architects, historians and stone industry operators specifically and to academic and non-academic communities, travellers and tourism industry operators in general. The book will benefit students, researchers, and rock enthusiasts spanning all age groups and academic levels.
Natural Stone and World Heritage: Itria Valley and Alberobello, Apulia Region, Italy (ISSN)
by Rossana Bellopede Angelamaria QuartulliApulian limestones constitute the historic building constructions of the Puglia region (in the south of Italy) named trulli (representing an outstanding universal value for UNESCO), but also other stone buildings of the well-known Itria Valley. Trulli are drywall (mortarless) constructions made of roughly worked limestone blocks collected from neighbouring fields. The limestone for trulli is quarried from different Apulian localities and, together with another local lithotype, represents the stone heritage of the Itria Valley.This book begins with an introduction to the region of southern Italy where trulli and other typical stone architecture can be found. The Itria Valley with its towns and landscape and the town of Alberobello are described from an architectural point of view. The second section describes the different examples of building constructions in local stone of the Itria Valley, focusing on ancient and contemporary quarries. In this part petrographic and physical mechanical characteristics of the main kind of limestones are reported and discussed. The third part focuses on the main examples of stone architecture of Itria Valley, distinguishing the historical rural buildings from the other historical civil ones. In this section particular attention is given to best practices of evaluation action, protection rules and restoration methods for stone heritage in Itria Valley and Alberobello.This book serves as a useful source of information to geologists, archaeologists, architects, historians and stone industry operators specifically, and to academic and non-academic communities, travellers, and tourism industry operators in general. The book will also be of interest to students, researchers, and rock enthusiasts spanning all age groups and academic levels.
Natural Stone and World Heritage: The Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd (Natural Stone and World Heritage)
by Ruth SiddallThis book is about the stone used to build the castles of Edward I in North West Wales. It provides a description of the available geological resources and the building materials used in the construction of Caernarfon, Conwy, Harlech and Beaumaris Castles. It takes a broad view of this subject, placing the stone used in the castles in the context of both earlier and later buildings across the region of study, from the Neolithic up until the present day. The book will serve as a useful source book for geologists, archaeologists, architects, representatives of the natural stone industry, historians and cultural heritage management professionals specifically and for academic and non-academic communities, travellers and tourism industry operators in general.
Natural Tables: Nature-Inspired Tablescapes for Memorable Gatherings
by Shellie PomeroyLearn to create dazzling tablescapes inspired by nature's beauty with this essential guide to styling stunning tablescapes for any occasion.Discover endless inspiration for stunning table settings. Brimming with inspired table spreads and simple-to-follow tips for incorporating crowd-pleasing recipes and lovely details into every presentation, this gorgeous coffee table book makes it easy to host warm, memorable gatherings—whether you're putting together a cozy brunch, a themed cocktail hour, or a festive holiday party.Photographs of exquisite table settings are paired with helpful styling tips—including how to pick your theme and color palette, select the right tableware, and incorporate nature's bounty—plus simple-to-follow food and drink recipes that guarantee the spreads taste as good as they look.Readers will discover a botanical-themed cocktail cart, an ethereal ocean-inspired setting, a harvest table celebrating autumnal colors, and so much more.EXPERT AUTHOR: Shellie Pomeroy is a celebrated designer and textile artist. Her work has been covered in Martha Stewart Wedding, Vogue, The Knot, and Style Me Pretty, among others. She shares all her secrets to creating showstopping displays using tableware, flowers, candles, fabrics, and more.GIFT WORTHY: With cloth accents and brimming with hundreds of inspired photographs, this book makes a beautiful statement on any coffee table or bookshelf, and a lovely gift for new homeowners, newlyweds, nature lovers, and design enthusiasts.Perfect for:• People who love Joanna Gaines's Magnolia brand or Magnolia Table book• Fans of Platters And Boards, Tables And Spreads, and A Year In Flowers
Naturally Bug-Free: 75 Nontoxic Recipes for Repelling Mosquitoes, Ticks, Fleas, Ants, Moths & Other Pesky Insects
by Stephanie L. TourlesProtect yourself, your children, your pets, and your home from bugs — without using harsh or toxic chemicals! Herbalist Stephanie Tourles offers 75 simple recipes for safe, effective bug repellents you can make at home from all-natural ingredients. For protection from mosquitos, ticks, and other biting insects, there are sprays, balms, body oils, and tinctures, with scents ranging from eucalyptus to floral, lemon, vanilla, and woodsy spice. There are also recipes for pets, such as herbal shampoo, bedding formulas, and flea-and-tick collars and powders. And Tourles includes repellents for the home, such as sachets that repel moths, carpet powders that repel fleas and ants, and essential oil repellents to keep your pantry pest-free. A detailed ingredient dictionary explains the properties of all the herbs, essential oils, and other key ingredients.
Nature Anatomy Activities for Kids: Fun, Hands-On Learning (Anatomy Activities for Kids)
by Kristine BrownThink like a scientist and search like an explorer with this illustrated nature guide for kids ages 8 to 12Get ready to explore the sky above, the ground below, and all the plants and creatures in between! Made just for kids, this nature anatomy book teaches you about the incredible forces and living things that exist in nature.You'll dig in to tons of different topics—from naming the layers of the atmosphere to learning the parts of a flower—and try out fun activities like creating a mini cloud and raising a tadpole. As you explore the natural world around you, you'll become a real scientist by asking questions, imagining outcomes, testing your ideas, and then writing down what you discover.Nature Anatomy Activities for Kids includes:5 Subjects, 20 lessons—Dive in to different chapters for the earth, the sky, water, plants, and animals. Every chapter includes multiple lessons about the topic, with a new activity and a journal prompt for each.Journal like a scientist—Use your own blank journal to answer prompts and take notes so you can write and draw everything you observe or note any questions you want to find an answer for.Detailed illustrations—Colorful pictures and diagrams make this nature anatomy book fun to use and get kids excited about the anatomy of plants, animals, ecosystems, and landscapes.Get outside and explore with this book of nature anatomy activities that opens up a whole new world of learning.
Nature Conservation in Europe: Policy and Practice
by Peter BromleyThe Rio Summit has pointed to the urgency for the development of an international conservation policy; and the post-Maastricht debates in Europe have highlighted the need for the EU to reassess structural funding in nature conservation, as well as the influences on policy and practice.This book is a 'route map' through the legislative and policy frameworks and explains how conservation works in Europe. It goes through the policies for nature conservation in the European Community and its constituent member states and sets out the mechanisms for delivering this policy.An understanding of the European legislative framework is now vital as its influence on local practice increases. Practitioners in the fields of countryside conservation and general land management will find the book an essential guide to the working of the EU, as well as helping an appreciation of their local role within the wider community objectives. This will, for example allow a better understanding of the grant system which many managers are now using.
Nature Play at Home: Creating Outdoor Spaces that Connect Children with the Natural World
by Nancy Striniste“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 Vitamin N Access to technology has created a generation of children who are more plugged in than ever before—often with negative consequences. But there is a solution. Unrestricted outdoor play helps reduce stress, improve health, and enhance creativity, learning, and attention span. In Nature Play at Home, Nancy Striniste gives you the tools you need to make outdoor adventures possible in your own backyard. With hundreds of inspiring ideas and illustrated, step-by-step projects, this hardworking book details how to create playspaces that use natural materials—like logs, boulders, sand, water, and plants of all kinds. Projects include hillside slides, seating circles, sand pits, and more.
Nature Therapy: How to Use Ecotherapy to Boost Your Sense of Well-Being
by Rémy DambronNature therapy is the practice of reconnecting with the natural world to refresh your physical and mental well-being. Including tips to help you discover your connection with the outdoors, activity inspiration and a holistic approach to wellness, this book is the ultimate guide to unlocking the transformative power of nature.
Nature Therapy: How to Use Ecotherapy to Boost Your Sense of Well-Being
by Rémy DambronNature therapy is the practice of reconnecting with the natural world to refresh your physical and mental well-being. Including tips to help you discover your connection with the outdoors, activity inspiration and a holistic approach to wellness, this book is the ultimate guide to unlocking the transformative power of nature.
Nature by Design: The Practice of Biophilic Design
by Stephen R. KellertBiophilia is the theory that people possess an inherent affinity for nature, which developed during the long course of human evolution. In recent years, studies have revealed that this inclination continues to be a vital component to human health and wellbeing. Given the pace and scale of construction today with its adversarial, dominative relationship with nature, the integration of nature with the built environment is one of the greatest challenges of our time. In this sweeping examination, Stephen Kellert describes the basic principles, practices, and options for successfully implementing biophilic design. He shows us what is—and isn’t—good biophilic design using examples of workplaces, healthcare facilities, schools, commercial centers, religious structures, and hospitality settings. This book will to appeal to architects, designers, engineers, scholars of human evolutionary biology, and—with more than one hundred striking images of designs—anyone interested in nature‑inspired spaces.
Nature into Art: The Gardens of Wave Hill
by Thomas Christopher“Like Wave Hill itself, these pages make an indelible impression—wildly intimate, possibility-laden, provocative—leaving me wide awake and hungry for a visit.” —Margaret Roach, author of A Way to Garden Wave Hill, a world-renowned public garden in the Bronx, boasts a classic horticultural craftsmanship unrivaled among other public gardens in the United States. But it also embraces a design spirit that is daring and innovative. Every year brings changes to Wave Hill: new combinations of colors, textures, and forms, along with creative themes and constant experimentation. Nature into Art brings this splendid, sensory experience home by honoring the unsurpassed beauty of Wave Hill. It explores the different areas of the garden—the flower garden, the shade border, the wild garden, the conservatory, and more—and gives gardeners helpful information on the plants, techniques, and design choices that define this iconic space. Filled with stunning, ethereal photography by Ngoc Minh Ngo, Nature into Art will enchant and inspire you to practice the Wave Hill way of gardening.
Nature of the City: Green Infrastructure from the Ground Up
by Tom Armour Andrew TempanyThis is a practical guide to delivering green infrastructure from the ground up and bringing nature in to the built environment. Exploring the process of delivery through an array of design approaches and case studies, it demystifies the concept and provides the tools for practical implementation - highlighting the challenges and opportunities on both small and large projects.
Nature on the Doorstep: A Year of Letters
by Angela E. DouglasNature on the Doorstep reveals the simple pleasures of paying attention to the natural world in one's own backyard over the course of a year. In weekly letters, Angela Douglas shares the joys and curiosities of a decidedly ordinary patch of green in upstate New York cultivated through the art of "strategic neglect"—sometimes taking a hand to manage wildlife, more often letting nature go its own way. From the first flowers of spring to cardinals singing in the winter, Douglas shows us the magic of welcoming unexpected plant and animal life into one's backyard. A paean to the richness we find when we stop to look and let be, Nature on the Doorstep celebrates the role humble backyards play both in conservation efforts and in an expanded appreciation of the living world.
Nature through a Hospital Window: The Therapeutic Benefits of Landscape in Architectural Design (Health and the Built Environment)
by Shan JiangAdopting an evidence-based approach, this book uses two state-of-the-art experimental studies to explore nature’s therapeutic benefits in healthcare environments, emphasizing how windows and transparent spaces can strengthen people–nature interactions. High-quality, supportive, and patient-centred healthcare environments are a key priority for healthcare designers worldwide, with ageing populations creating a demand for remodeled and updated facilities. The first study demonstrates individual psychophysiological responses, moods, and preferences in simulated hospital waiting areas with different levels of visual access to nature through windows, while the second experiment uses cutting-edge immersive virtual reality techniques to explore how gardens and nature views impact people’s spatial cognition, wayfinding behaviors, and experience when navigating hospitals. Through these studies and discussions drawing on architectural theory, the book highlights the important benefits of having access to nature from hospital interiors. This concise volume will appeal to academics and designers interested in therapeutic landscapes and healthcare architecture.