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My (part-time) Paris life: how running away brought me home
By Lisa Anselmo. 2016
Former creative director at Time, Inc., reflects on the time in her life after the death of her controlling mother.…
Discusses her decision to buy an apartment in Paris, what appears at first to be a small home-improvement project, and the relationships she builds with her neighbors. Some strong language. 2016Ancient Greece: Blast back! (Blast Back! Ser.)
By Nancy Ohlin. 2016
A brief overview of ancient Greece's civilization. Covers the different city-states, labor, religion, architecture, and government of the time. Also…
touches on the Olympic Games, philosophy, and poetry that have remained a part of their legacy. For grades 3-6. 2016The third edition of a guide to husbandry techniques for bees. The author provides instruction for setting up a bee…
colony, caring for a colony in both urban and rural environments, the harvesting and uses of honey and beeswax, guidelines in the wake of colony collapse disorder, and more. 2014Author of Windows 10: The Missing Manual (DB 83406) and host of "Making Stuff" episodes on PBS's NOVA presents tips…
and shortcuts for a wide variety of everyday occurrences. Topics include cars, travel, food, clothes, out and about, house and home, animals, cleaning, electronics, your body, social hacks, and lying. Bestseller. 2015Their promised land: my grandparents in love and war
By Ian Buruma. 2016
Winifred and Bernard Schlesinger were German-Jewish immigrants living in England. Their grandson weaves the story of their marriage, using letters…
written between the two as they faced separation, anti-Semitism, and the difficulties of war. Depicts how their marriage remained strong throughout it all. Some violence. 2016Dream home: the Property Brothers' ultimate guide to finding & fixing your perfect house
By Jonathan Scott, Drew Scott. 2016
Identical twin brothers and stars of television show Property Brothers, among other home improvement shows, share lessons they have learned…
as they built their real-estate business. Discuss purchasing properties, home renovation, and selling a home--including determining a budget, identifying contractors, and staging design. Bestseller. 2016Eat, pray, love: one woman's search for everything across Italy, India, and Indonesia
By Elizabeth Gilbert. 2007
A successful young author, recently divorced, seeks distraction and solace during a year of travel. She describes finding culinary pleasure…
in Italy, ascetic meditation at an ashram in India, and a love affair in Bali. 2006Small-space vegetable gardens: growing great edibles in containers, raised beds, and small plots
By Andrea Bellamy. 2014
Focusing on the special challenges of gardening in containers and small plots, Bellamy gives tips on designing and building garden…
areas to make the most of small spaces. Offers advice on growing in tight settings and provides an A to Z list of plants, including container suitability. 2014Zero waste home: the ultimate guide to simplifying your life by reducing your waste
By Bea Johnson. 2013
Author Bea Johnson shares the story of how she and her family learned to drastically reduce their waste to just…
one quart of garbage a year and cut their annual spending by forty percent. Includes specific how-to advice, tutorials, and recipes to use in daily life. 2013Homemade for sale: how to set up and market a food business from your home kitchen
By Lisa Kivirist. 2015
Owners of a bed-and-breakfast explain how to create a home-based food business. They discuss the history of the "cottage industry,"…
cottage food laws, identifying products to sell, where to learn cooking skills, creating a business plan, establishing a company, and financial management. 2015Why Homer matters: A History
By Adam Nicolson. 2014
Author of God's Secretaries (DB 56486) examines the historical impact and modern-day relevance of Homer's epic poems The Iliad (DB…
66356) and The Odyssey (DB 72052). Discusses the cultural traditions which influenced the stories, differing interpretations over the years, and ways to read Homer in the twenty-first century. 2014The survival savvy family: How to Be Your Best During the Absolute Worst
By Julie Sczerbinski. 2015
A guide to the basics of handling a variety of disasters, from financial to natural. Provides guidance for a family…
emergency plan, an emergency kit, food and water storage, and more. Scenarios discussed include--among other things--earthquakes, floods, house fires, and home invasions. 2015Goshawk Squadron
By Derek Robinson. 2005
1918. Twenty-three-year-old Stanley Woolley, the disillusioned commander of a British flight squadron on the Western Front during World War I,…
trains his younger, inexperienced pilots to fly biplanes in combat--knowing they will all soon be dead. Some violence and some strong language. 1971Sightlines: a conversation with the natural world
By Kathleen Jamie. 2013
Fourteen essays explore connections within the natural world. In "Pathologies" the author reflects on her mother's death and examines the…
role of diseases in our lives. "Three Ways of Looking at St Kilda" details three trips the author took to the island off the coast of Scotland. 2012Potatoes on rooftops: farming in the city
By Hadley Dyer. 2012
Explores the many ways that people grow food in urban environments, from rooftop gardens to school and community plots. Covers…
various topics such as pests, space, light, pollution solutions, composting, harvesting water, and more. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2012The drunken botanist: the plants that create the world's great drinks
By Amy Stewart. 2013
Horticulturalist examines the many plants used over the centuries and throughout the world to create intoxicating beverages. Discusses fermenting, distilling,…
suffusing, and growing plants for mixers and garnishes. Includes more than fifty drink recipes. Bestseller. 2013The art of the visit: being the perfect host, becoming the perfect guest
By Kathy Bertone. 2012
Hospitality suggestions for dealing with friends and family in your home or theirs. Discusses creating a welcoming environment, planning activities,…
and making your needs known. Offers ideas for hostess gifts and provides guidance for handling pets, the elderly, children, and teens. 2012Syndicated columnist offers tips on cleaning, cooking, entertaining, grooming, coping with emergencies, and other home matters. Provides updates on years-old…
hints, such as treating ink stains with rubbing alcohol instead of hairspray, and vintage solutions that still work, including using a rubber band to prevent paint drips. 2009Simple-living blogger shares recommendations for reducing reliance on material possessions, using time effectively, and recognizing the power of simple pleasures.…
Covers managing debt, downsizing a household, and creating a meaningful work life. Includes a list of action items after each chapter. 2012Spain (Countries Of The World Ser.)
By Anita Croy. 2010
Facts about this Iberian Peninsula country, whose bullfighting, Mediterranean beaches, and flamenco dancing are popular among tourists. Describes Spain's geography…
and nature, history and government, and people and culture. Discusses its improved economic status after entering the European Union in 1986. For grades 3-6. 2010