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Decorating Without Fear
by Sharon Hanby-RobieIf you've always dreamed of having a beautifully decorated home but have no idea where to start, Decorating Without Fear is the book for you!Interior designer Sharon Hanby-Robie, Allied member ASID, has more than thirty years of experience working with families to create stylish, inviting living spaces. Now you can easily attain a designer look for your home?one that reflects your personality and interests. Hundreds of photographs make this practical guide user friendly for even the least gifted decorator.Even if you don't know Chippendale from Neoclassic, or chintz from damask, you can follow Sharon's step-by-step process to achieve the look you want. "Interior design style today is less about rules," Sharon writes, "and more about personalization and creating unique spaces that make sense for you and your family and the way you want to live."Sharon shows you how to:Identify your own personal style preferences.Make every room in your home?from the living room to the laundry room?both beautiful and beautifully functional.Use texture and colors to create a rich sensory experience.Create perfect lighting, from chandeliers to bathroom vanity lights.Add stylish touches to floors, ceilings, walls, and windows.Arrange accessories with a designer's eye.Devise solutions for "problem" rooms that are too small or too tall.Turn your home into the blissful sanctuary you've always wanted?with Decorating Without Fear holding your hand each step of the way.
Allure of the Incomplete, Imperfect, and Impermanent: Designing and Appreciating Architecture as Nature
by Rumiko HandaArchitects have long operated based on the assumption that a building is 'complete' once construction has finished. Striving to create a perfect building, they wish for it to stay in its original state indefinitely, viewing any subsequent alterations as unintended effects or the results of degeneration. The ideal is for a piece of architecture to remain permanently perfect and complete. This contrasts sharply with reality where changes take place as people move in, requirements change, events happen, and building materials are subject to wear and tear. Rumiko Handa argues it is time to correct this imbalance. Using examples ranging from the Roman Coliseum to Japanese tea rooms, she draws attention to an area that is usually ignored: the allure of incomplete, imperfect and impermanent architecture. By focusing on what happens to buildings after they are ‘complete’, she shows that the ‘afterlife’ is in fact the very ‘life’ of a building. However, the book goes beyond theoretical debate. Addressing professionals as well as architecture students and educators, it persuades architects of the necessity to anticipate possible future changes and to incorporate these into their original designs.
Austere Luminosity of Chinese Classical Furniture
by Sarah HandlerAustere Luminosity will be the book on Chinese classical furniture. A sumptuous coffee table book with impeccable scholarship, Sarah Handler's expertise will serve as the primary resource for scholars and collectors of Chinese classical furniture for years.
Family Handyman Before You Call a Pro: Save money and time with these essential DIY skills
by Family HandymanMany of the repairs outsourced to experts can be accomplished in no time by a handy homeowner with a little know-how. Don&’t shell out hundreds of dollars when you can achieve professional-level results quickly on your own.From the essential skills that everyone should know—such as how to survive a flat tire and how to reset a circuit breaker—to more extensive renovations like upgrading your bathroom and installing new kitchen lighting, Family Handyman: Before You Call a Pro covers it all. With expert advice from plumbers, electricians, HVAC specialists, mechanics, painters and more, this book guides readers through step-by-step home improvement and maintenance projects as well as providing top industry tips for success. Prevent the type of damage that requires expert service by learning the right way to maintain your appliances, plumbing, roof, lawn, car and more, and perform DIY upgrades that make living in your home feel luxurious—without the professional price tag.
Family Handyman Big Book of Projects
by Family HandymanA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
Family Handyman Do-It-Yourself Basics Volume 2: Save Money, Solve Problems, Improve Your Home
by Family HandymanYou Can Do This! Save Thousands! Tackle the Easy Fixes Yourself Over 120 Step-by-Step Secrets Revealed The Basics Everyone Can MasterExcited to learn how to repair and improve your home yourself? Whether you own or rent, live in one room or 10, there are countless ways you can make your space better. With basic tools and skills, you’ll save money as you gain confidence in your DIY know-how.
Family Handyman Hacks
by Family HandymanOpen up this book and you will find amazing, clever, innovative solutions to everyday problems that you can do yourself.This collection of ingenious, helpful, budget-conscious hints, tips and how to's prove that you don't need a workshop full of tools or 30 years of experience to be a successful DIYer. Save time, money and frustration, plus, up your DIY game with these hacks shared by our editors and readers. Chapters include: -Cleaning Hacks -Painting Hacks Workshop Tips -Storage & Organizing Hacks -Safety & Security Hacks -Holiday Hacks -Best for Your Pets
Family Handyman Handy Hints
by Family HandymanA collection of easy tips, tricks and hacks from Family Handyman to help readers clean better, get organized, solve everyday problems around the house and more. From the reader-favorite section in Family Handyman magazine comes Handy Hints. Inside, more than 200 reader-submitted tips save you time and money and solve problems around the house and garden — from noisy floors to stuck labels on plastic containers. You&’ll find: Chapters of hints devoted to cleaning, maintenance, organization, DIY tools and techniques, and everyday solutions to minor inconveniences around the home Projects to straighten pointed brick and build a super-handy storage bin system Easy-to-understand instructions for each hint and accompanying photos
Family Handyman Handy Hints, Volume 2 (Family Handyman Handy Hints #2)
by Family HandymanA collection of easy tips, tricks and hacks from Family Handyman to help readers clean better, get organized, solve everyday problems around the house and more.From the reader-favorite section in Family Handyman magazine comes Handy Hints. Inside, more than 200 reader-submitted tips save you time and money and solve problems around the house and garden — from hidden pipes to sagging shelves to stinky gym bags. You&’ll find: •Chapters of hints devoted to cleaning, maintenance, organization, safety and security, DIY tools and techniques, and everyday solutions to minor inconveniences around the home •Projects to replace broken tile and build a storage lift for the garage •Easy-to-understand instructions for each hint and accompanying photos
Family Handyman Quick & Easy Projects
by Family HandymanA collection of 100+ beginner to intermediate-level Do-It-Yourself projects for homeowners, designed to be completed in a weekend or less, from Family Handyman magazine.Home improvement doesn&’t have to be a months-long process. Whether you have a few hours or a few days to spare, we&’ll help you tackle a wide variety of useful projects. Some projects will help you update or maintain your home. For example, you&’ll learn how to: Hide pet claw scratches on your doors. Reupholster old furniture to make it look new. Raise sunken patio pavers. If you&’re looking to add storage to your home, this book has you covered. Build: Storage units for cutting boards and measuring cups. An eye-catching bookshelf that&’ll stand the test of time. Space-saving shelves for your bathroom. And if you want to add a few special touches to your home, make: Your new favorite fold-up grill table. A wine rack that goes underneath your kitchen cabinets. A classic backyard bench. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, the 100+ quick and easy projects in this book are just what you need to improve your backyard, your workshop, and all the rooms in your home. Plus, bonus Great Goofs are perfect for a work break—or advice on how NOT to get it done! Build it to last for years—in just a few days—with Whole House Quick & Easy Projects from Family Handyman.
Family Handyman Whole House Budget Friendly DIY: Save money, save time, slash household bills. It's easy with help from the pros. (Family Handyman Whole House)
by Family HandymanPacked with the expert, step-by-step guidance from the page of &“Family Handyman&” magazine, Whole House Budget-Friendly DIY will help you save big when it comes to your home.With Family Handyman Whole House Budget-friendly DIY, you&’ll find transformative projects that make every room in your house look like a million bucks. Follow the step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams as you affordably transform your kitchen counters, build timeless furniture pieces, add elegant trim to walls, update outdoor living spaces and so much more. You&’ll also learn how to make cost-effective repairs to your air conditioner, sprinkler system, toilets and car to avoid pricey service calls. Plus, don&’t miss the bonus chapter that features tips from industry experts on how to slash household bills, including water, electricity and even insurance. Think big and spend small with Whole House Budget-Friendly DIY.
FH Whole House Storage & Organizing
by Family HandymanContinuing Family Handyman&’s &“Whole House&” series, this book offers readers a wide variety of tips and projects to help them tidy up and declutter around their living spaces. Chapters are as follows: Kitchen & Bathroom; Garage & Outdoors; Laundry Room, Closets & Clothes; Around the House; Workshop; Special Section: Storing Sports Gear.If you&’ve got stuff, you need to have places to put it and ways to keep it neat—and that&’s where this book comes in. Whether you&’re looking to tidy up or store your belongings, we have you covered with a wide variety of projects and hints to make your living space the most orderly it&’s ever been. The book includes: 50+ PROJECTS for your kitchen, bathroom, backyard, bedrooms, of?ce, workshop and more. SIMPLE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS to build customized storage solutions. CLEVER TIPS for storing bulky or awkwardly shaped items like blankets, sports gear and kitchen utensils. Whether you&’re looking to build a storage shed or to take advantage of unused space in your closet, this volume will help you tidy up all around the house—from the bathroom to the backyard and everywhere in-between.
Architecture and the Nazi Cultural Landscape: Blood, Soil, Building
by David H. HaneyThis book traces cultural landscape as the manifestation of the state and national community under the Nazi regime, and how the Nazi era produced what could be referred to as a totalitarian cultural landscape. For the Nazi regime, cultural landscape was indeed a heritage resource, but it was much more than that: cultural landscape was the nation. The project of Nazi racial purification and cultural renewal demanded the physical reshaping and reconceptualization of the existing environment to create the so-called "new Nazi cultural landscape." One of the most important components of this was a set of monumental sites thought to embody blood and soil beliefs through the harmonious synthesis of architecture and landscape. This special group of "landscape-bound" architectural complexes was interconnected by the new autobahn highway system, itself thought to be a monumental work embedded in nature. Behind this intentionally aestheticized view of the nation as cultural landscape lay the all-pervasive system of deception and violence that characterized the emerging totalitarian state. This is the first historical study to consider the importance of these monumental sites together with the autobahn as evidence of key Nazi cultural and geographic strategies during the pre-war years. This book concludes by examining racial and nationalistic themes underlying cultural landscape concepts today, against this historic background.
Architecture and the Nazi Cultural Landscape: Blood, Soil, Building
by David H. HaneyThis book traces cultural landscape as the manifestation of the state and national community under the Nazi regime, and how the Nazi era produced what could be referred to as a totalitarian cultural landscape.For the Nazi regime, cultural landscape was indeed a heritage resource, but it was much more than that: cultural landscape was the nation. The project of Nazi racial purification and cultural renewal demanded the physical reshaping and reconceptualization of the existing environment to create the so-called "new Nazi cultural landscape." One of the most important components of this was a set of monumental sites thought to embody blood and soil beliefs through the harmonious synthesis of architecture and landscape. This special group of "landscape-bound" architectural complexes was interconnected by the new autobahn highway system, itself thought to be a monumental work embedded in nature. Behind this intentionally aestheticized view of the nation as cultural landscape lay the all-pervasive system of deception and violence that characterized the emerging totalitarian state.This is the first historical study to consider the importance of these monumental sites together with the autobahn as evidence of key Nazi cultural and geographic strategies during the pre-war years. This book concludes by examining racial and nationalistic themes underlying cultural landscape concepts today, against this historic background.
Big Book of Slippers
by Susan HankinsKeep them warm this winter with a variety of slippers to stitch. Choose from Hearts Delight, Bridal Slippers, Mother & Daughter Slippers, Super Simple Slippers, Easy Granny Slippers, Men's Classic and more. You'll find styles and sizes to fit everyone in the family!
Mum Knows Best
by Jo Hanks Mark HanksHow to you save a curdled custard?How do you keep mice out of the home?How do you stop moths eating your woollens?How do you get chewing gum out of a five-year-old's hair?Or get rid of his veruccas?And cure hiccoughs in a trice?The answers to all these every day dilemmas, and many, many more, are at hand in this nifty little encyclopaedia of essential things every mum needs to know.
Moving People, Goods and Information in the 21st Century: The Cutting-Edge Infrastructures of Networked Cities (Networked Cities Series)
by Richard E HanleyGlobalisation and technological innovation have changed the way people, goods, and information move through and about cities. To remain, or become, economically and environmentally sustainable, cities and their regions must adapt to these changes by creating cutting-edge infrastructures that integrate advanced technologies, communications, and multiple modes of transportation. The book defines cutting-edge infrastructures, details their importance to cities and their regions, and addresses the obstacles to creating those infrastructures.
Herbs: Delicious Recipes and Growing Tips to Transform Your Food
by Judith HannHerbs have a transformative power – they can lift a dish from ordinary to sublime. Written by a true herb aficionado, this beautiful book is an ode to enjoying herbs all year round. In each seasonal chapter, Judith Hann skillfully weaves together guidance growing – whether you have a full herb garden or simple pots on the windowsill – with delicious, imaginative recipes - 120 recipes in all. Find dish inspiration for more common herbs and discover how to use those herbs that aren't so readily available in the supermarket. Judith shares recipes that have been tried and tested at her herb cookery school – from simple herb sauces and salads to more ornate dishes, such as Guinea Fowl with Lovage and Lime, or Spare Ribs with Plum, Chilli and Sage Sauce. It also includes herb features, which provide a wealth of further quick recipes and ideas for: • Pestos, made with a variety of herbs • Herb syrups and sugars • Herb ices • Preserving recipes with herb flavourings • Herb cheeses, and many more Full of anecdotes, this is a wonderfully personal account of a love affair with herbs, as well as an indispensable guide on how to make the most of them every day.
Transforming Parks and Protected Areas: Policy and Governance in a Changing World
by Kevin S. Hanna Douglas A. Clark D. Scott Slocombe**This title was originally published in 2007. The version published in 2012 is a PB reprint of the original HB** The protection of natural resources and biodiversity through protected areas is increasingly based on ecological principles. Simultaneously the concept of ecosystem-based management has become broadly accepted and implemented over the last two decades. However, this period has also seen unprecedented rapid global social and ecological change, which has weakened many protection efforts. These changes have created an awareness of opportunities for innovative approaches to managing protected areas and of the need to integrate social and economic concerns with ecological elements in protected areas and parks management. A rare collection of articles that fuses academic theory, critique of practice and practical knowledge, Transforming Parks and Protected Areas analyzes and critiques these theories, practices, and philosophies, looking in-detail at the emerging issues in the design and operation of parks and protected areas. Addressing critical dynamics and current practices in parks and protected areas management, the excellent volume goes well beyond simple managerial solutions and descriptions of standard practice. With contributions from leading academics and practitioners, this book will be of value to all those working within ecology, natural resources, conservation and parks management as well as students and academics across the environmental sciences and land use management.
The Book of Kale and Friends
by Sharon Hanna Carol PopeFollowing the success of her bestseller, The Book of Kale, Sharon Hanna is back, teaming up with gardening editor Carol Pope, for even more fun with kale in The Book of Kale and Friends. There are good reasons why the Kale Revolution is growing--this humble leafy green is one of the healthiest vegetables on earth, it thrives in winter and sweetens in the cold, it self-seeds, its flowers sustain bees, and it's so easy to grow you will feel like a master gardener with almost no effort. With the seemingly limitless ways to enjoy this superfood--kale salad, kale chips, kale pizza, kale soup, kale pesto, and even kale cookies--one book just wasn't enough.Kale, available in so many gorgeous varieties, grows well in pots, and anyone with a balcony, back porch or limited outdoor space can access fresh, tender leaves year-round. In addition to more tips on kale cultivation, Sharon and Carol invite readers to branch out with thirteen other superfood crops that are equally easy to grow, as well as nutritious and versatile in the kitchen. With advice on growing and using arugula, basil, chives, cilantro/coriander, herb fennel, garlic, kale, lovage, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage and thyme, readers can save hundreds of dollars a year on grocery bills.After the garden is planted, celebrate with over 130 recipes, including Kale Cilantro Chimichurri, Potato-Crusted Kale and Smoked Salmon Tart, and Kalelicious Chocolate Cake. With abundant vegetarian, vegan and glutenfree options, The Book of Kale and Friends has something to please everyone. Even the family pooch is invited to enjoy the healthy harvest with Kale Doggy Biscotti!
Envisioning Networked Urban Mobilities: Art, Performances, Impacts (Networked Urban Mobilities Series)
by Kevin Hannam Sven Kesselring Aslak Aamot Kjaerulff Peter PetersEnvisioning Networked Urban Mobilities brings together scientific reflections on the relations of art and urban mobilities and artistic research on the topic. The editors open the book by setting out the concept grounded in the exhibition curated by Aslak Aamot Kjærulff and refers to earlier work on mobilities and art generated by the Cosmobilities Network. This third volume has two sections, both consisting of short papers and illustrations. The first section is based on artists who were part of the conferences' art exhibition, and the second part is based on theoretical reflections on art and artists.
Orchid Muse: A History Of Obsession In Fifteen Flowers
by Erica HannickelOne of Literary Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2022 A kaleidoscopic journey into the world of nature’s most tantalizing flower, and the lives it has inspired. The epitome of floral beauty, orchids have long fostered works of art, tales of adventure, and scientific discovery. Tenacious plant hunters have traversed continents to collect rare specimens; naturalists and shoguns have marveled at orchids’ seductive architecture; royalty and the smart set have adorned themselves with their allure. In Orchid Muse, historian and home grower Erica Hannickel gathers these bold tales of the orchid-smitten throughout history, while providing tips on cultivating the extraordinary flowers she features. Consider Empress Eugenie and Queen Victoria, the two most powerful women in nineteenth-century Europe, who shared a passion for Coelogyne cristata, with its cascading, fragrant white blooms. John Roebling, builder of the Brooklyn Bridge, cultivated thousands of orchids and introduced captivating hybrids. Edmond Albius, an enslaved youth on an island off the coast of Madagascar, was the first person to hand-pollinate Vanilla planifolia, leading to vanilla’s global boom. Artist Frida Kahlo was drawn to the lavender petals of Cattleya gigas and immortalized the flower’s wilting form in a harrowing self-portrait, while more recently Margaret Mee painted the orchids she discovered in the Amazon to advocate for their conservation. The story of orchidomania is one that spans the globe, transporting readers from the glories of the palace gardens of Chinese Empress Cixi to a seedy dime museum in Gilded Age New York’s Tenderloin, from hazardous jungles to the greenhouses and bookshelves of Victorian collectors. Lush and inviting, with radiant full-color illustrations throughout, Orchid Muse is the ultimate celebration of our enduring fascination with these beguiling flowers.
The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner: What to Do & When to Do It in the Garden, Orchard, Barn, Pasture & Equipment Shed (Backyard Homestead)
by Ann Larkin HansenThis hardworking addition to the best-selling Backyard Homestead series offers expert advice on what tasks to do around your farm and when to do them — no matter where on the planet you call home. Author Ann Larkin Hansen sets the priorities for each area of the farm, including the barn, garden, orchard, field, pasture, and woodlot. For every critical turn of the year (12 in all), Hansen provides an at-a-glance to-do list along with tips and a more in-depth discussion of key topics for the season. Easy-reference charts, checklists, and record-keeping sections help you keep track of it all.
Electric Fencing: How to Choose, Build, and Maintain the Best Fence for Your Plants and Animals. A Storey BASICS® Title (Storey Basics)
by Ann Larkin HansenProtect your livestock and gardens with electric fencing. In this Storey BASICS® guide, Ann Larkin Hansen describes the pros and cons of different varieties of electric fencing so that you can choose the fence that best suits your property and needs. You’ll also learn how electric fencing works and how to put it together yourself. Whether you’re looking for a standard design to reign in your flock or a portable version for rotational grazing, this accessible volume will help you find an efficient, cost-effective solution.
The Electric Fencing Handbook: How to Choose and Install the Best Fence to Protect Your Crops and Livestock
by Ann Larkin HansenUse electric fencing to protect your livestock, poultry, beehives, and garden. Portable electric fencing is key to successful rotational grazing, while permanent electric fencing effectively protects gardens and orchards and secures large pastures. Through clear instructions accessible to everyone, you’ll learn when to use these methods or a combination of the two, plus how to plan for, build, and maintain your electric fencing. This crucial tool is cost effective and versatile, but veteran farmer and author Ann Larkin Hansen also explains what not to do with an electric fence.