Item category 1: House & Garden

GARDENING. 1,519 All-Natural, All-Amazing Gardening Secrets is filled with old-time wisdom, ingenious advice, surprising tips and expert tricks for the garden of your dreams. With less time, money and effort you can create a beautiful garden. 1,519 All-Natural, All-Amazing Gardening Secrets is fi...

100 20th-Century Gardens and Landscapes highlights the evolution of gardens and landscapes throughout the past century, tracing how these distinctive creations complemented buildings of their period. Entries in this book are grouped in chronological periods, documenting changing styles and techni...

Through fanciful botanical illustrations, matched with fun and detailed descriptions, Mel Baxter (aka Moonshine Madness) guides you through 100 native Australian flowering plants. These wildflowers will tell stories of cultural, historical and spiritual significance, and in some cases, planting t...

This publication rounds up 100 of the world's most interesting and pioneering homes designed in the past two decades, featuring a host of talents both new and established, including John Pawson, Richard Meier, Shigeru Ban, Tadao Ando, Zaha Hadid, Herzog and de Meuron, Daniel Libeskind, Alvaro Siz...

These days, the architect and designer are both tasked with the challenge of designing the "perfect" new home, be it traditional or modern in style, and everything in between. This grand edition pulls together an exceedingly diverse collection of 100 of the best contemporary houses from across th...

DIY: CARPENTRY & WOODWORKING. 100 do-it-yourself simple projects, requiring only basic tools, precut lumber and standard materials. Build fashionable, functional, inexpensive indoor and backyard furniture even if you're a complete beginner. These are realistic projects for the average weekend war...

A visual history of the world's most coveted and popular footwear, from early Keds and Converse All Stars to the latest fashion and design icons. Every sneaker has a story to tell, and this encyclopedic book features full-color images of the sneakers that have most influenced global sneaker cultu...

1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die is a visual testament to the world's greatest achievements in architecture. Comprehensive yet concise, each article includes essential information about the featured structure: who designed it, who commissioned it, key dates in its construction and more....

Provides advice on creating storage space and decluttering a kitchen, with information on cabinets, countertops, refrigerators and freezers, trash and recyclables, and offices and message centers.

As our lives accelerate to keep pace with todays frantic world, the possibility of truly arriving at a destination grows in importance. Interior designers are faced with the challenge of creating rooms that allow an authentic stillness in the most inherently transient of interior spaces. The titl...

We all know how important it is to reduce our environmental footprint, but it can be daunting to know where to begin. Enter Kathryn Kellogg, who can fit all her trash from the past two years into a 16-ounce mason jar. How? She starts by saying "no" to straws and grocery bags, and "yes" to a reusa...

Feng shui, the ancient Chinese art of placement, can transform your love life, financial situation, health, and overall happiness. With 10-Minute Feng Shui, learn how to reap these benefits with just a few simple changes to your home decor.

Looking for new design potentials for your next interior make-over? This book features photographs and detailed floor plans of some of the most beautiful interior designs from around the world. You'll find simple techniques that result in efficient and aesthetic designs.

Zamora Mola features houses from around the world that display ecologically friendly designs and details. They provide a wealth of ideas on creating an eco-friendly concept for any home.

Inside, you'll discover contemporary houses that draw on various influences, from the cottage aesthetic to minimalist designs, from modern to geometric constructions. Whether you're looking to purchase a new home or renovate your current house, this in-depth visual resource offers an extensive sh...

The Little Veggie Patch Co. has taken the mystery out of - and put the fun back into - growing fruit and vegetables. No matter how much or how little space you have, whether it's in the sprawling suburbs or an inner-city high rise, the Little Veggie Patch team will have you growing your own food ...

As the brains behind The Little Veggie Patch Co., Fab and Mat have taken the mystery out of - and put the fun back into - growing fruit and vegetables. 1-Minute Gardener features 70 fast, illustrated step-by-step guides to edible gardening essentials, from preparing and caring for your patch thro...

Ordered chronologically, and global in scope, this book provides an account of modern architecture through the prism of 20 of the most influential houses built over the past century. By telling the stories of these houses, it offers a fascinating biography of some of the greatest modern architect...

GARDENING. Urban farming is the hot new movement sweeping the country: growing food closer to where we live, whether it's on a condo deck, in a backyard or in a community garden. The 20/30-Something Garden Guide gives that busy, mostly urban, cohort a fun, non-intimidating introduction to the bas...

This book presents 500 tried and tested native plants from Australia's favourite gardening authority.

In this follow-up to the design classic Iconic Australian Houses 50/60/70, Karen McCartney, founding editor of interiors magazine Inside Out, has compiled a selection of significant examples of Australian houses of the 1970s, 80s and 90s, each brilliantly photographed and with a depth of coverage...

Botanical names can be baffling to even the most experienced gardener. But a plant's botanical name is more than just a handy label.it can tell a plant's country of origin, the shape of its leaves, the color of its petals, and much more. The A to Z of Plant Names clears the confusion and allows e...

An outstanding photographic report which draws attention to the often dramatic fate of the world's abandoned heritage and its frequently forgotten beauty. The locations featured all have their own stories to tell, in a variety of voices, but with one shared theme: the fall from grace. Veteran pho...

In Absolutely Beautiful Things, successful designer Anna Spiro shows you how to create an interior that's just right for you. To her, it's all about the mix, not the match, and, with her help, you'll find beauty in unexpected places. She'll give you the confidence to put together a layered and ve...

Many have discovered the joys of living with indoor plants. They contribute not only to a healthier environment, but with proper styling, add a nice element to interior design schemes. For some living in more urban settings it is a matter of necessity, as home gardens are rare. For others living ...

In this DIY home decorating handbook, Helmuth reveals insider tips and her tried-and-tested methods for choosing colors, creating a gallery wall, how to use accent tables, entry benches, rugs, and more! Helmuth has shared her affordable design advice and step-by-step approaches with millions thro...

For decades, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) has been working to revitalise the social, cultural, and economic strength of communities in the Muslim world through its Historic Cities Programme. This book documents more than 100 such efforts that have been carried out in Afghanistan since 20...

One hundred years ago there were more than 5 000 varieties of tomatoes. The tomatoes we eat today are the most altered fresh food we serve. The original tomato that arrived in Europe 400 years ago, the Pomodoro (or Golden Apple) has become large, red, and gained the highest dissatisfaction rating...

An (Almost) Zero-Waste Life is an aspirational book to teach you that being zero waste isn't necessarily about zero, but more about changing the way we see the world around us, how we consume, and how we think about waste.

Vintage or modern? Sleek minimalism or splendid opulence? Scandinavian hygge or Neon Art? For all that is emerging and on trend in the world of interiors, look no further than this anniversary edition of the interior design bible showcases the diverse creations of 100 leading interior designers, ...