'For the record, the word 'parlour' is not used, nor is the relatively recent insidious 'lounge', except about airports, hotels and liners'. 'Boys should be taught at a very early age - six or seven - to say 'Sir' to an older man'. 'When there are servants, the plates for the first course are never [...]
Barbara De Angelis, Ph.D., has transformed the lives of millions of people around the world through her bestselling books, award-winning television program, and sold-out seminars. Now she brings that essential advice to you, in the only guide to love you'll need for the nineties and beyond. Offeri[...]
One of the most beautiful regions of the California coast, Santa Barbara also has one of America's most affluent and stylish demographics. Possessing the most summery, mild, seductive climate in the country, Santa Barbara has been an elegant and chic style destination since the turn of the last cent[...]
Barbara Jensen is one of those delightful treats in the male-artist dominated world of pin-up artwork. She combines what a man wants to see with how a woman wants to be seen! The resulting images are sensual, sexy, and downright adorable! Jensen explores expression, emotion, and plenty of exquisite [...]
Few pin-up artists can hit that sweet spot of naughty and nice quite like Barbara Jensen. Her unique take on the fantasy girl-next-door has her adoring fans coming back time and again, and this all-new collection of paintings showcase that glorious mix of lust and lovely[...]
Fans of crazy quilting will happily lose themselves in the exciting world of "Barbara Randle's More Crazy Quilting with Attitude." In this follow-up to Randle's wildly popular "Barbara Randle's Crazy Quilting with Attitude," quilters learn three trendy techniques for crazy quilting and embellishing,[...]
Fans of the talented Barbara Baatz-Hillman--a Kooler Design Studio artist--will be thrilled with this collection of 10 of her most beloved cross-stitch designs. From framed pieces to afghans, all show her eye for gorgeous detail. Signature themes include vibrant florals, dew-kissed blossoms, and bea[...]
Writing with a clarity, grace, and novelistic sweep rare among historians, Barbara W. Tuchman (1912-1989) distilled the complex interplay of personalities and events into gripping narratives that fuse rigorous scholarship with elegant literary art. An astute portraitist, she brilliantly laid bare th[...]
London 1527. Marry or serve: for Honor Larke, the choice is clear. Unwilling to perish of boredom as an obedient wife, she leaves the home of her guardian to attend Her Majesty Queen Catherine of Aragon.[...]
This is a new, practical guide to training your Border Collie, by esteemed trainer and author, Barbara Sykes. Drawing upon her popular 'Thinking Like Canines' (TLC) training method and other established approaches, Barbara Sykes' Training Border Collies is an essential resource for understanding and[...]
As we seek more natural alternatives to harsh synthetic products, we are learning a new and healthy respect for the traditional wisdom our ancestors took for granted. Women are rediscovering their foremothers' "green witchcraft"--the use of flowers, leaves, berries, roots, and barks in home and gard[...]
Newly revised to include the latest developments in the field of herbal medicine, this classic bestseller presents a fascinating account of the ideas, personalities, advances, and vicissitudes that have shaped the course of medicine and pharmacology in the Western world. The author provides an eloqu[...]
Laura Ingalls Wilder grew up on the prairie, where food was something one worked for, cooking was a big part of daily life, and mealtime was a chance to gather with family and give thanks. By watching Pa hunt and farm and by helping Ma prepare the food, Laura learned the pleasures that come from a f[...]
Pish and Posh are ready to be fairies To get their fairy wings they must make a wise wish. But wishing wisely is not so easy, especially when two friends don't always agree.[...]
Marian called it Roxaboxen. There across the road, it looked like any rocky hill--nothing but sand and rocks, some old wooden boxes, and cactus--but it was a special place, where all you needed to gallop fast and free were a stick and a soaring imagination. Full-color illustrations.[...]
World-renowned experts on Gender Intelligence argue that it is time to move beyond politics and fairness to build an economic business case for gender diversity in the workplace.For too long, companies have played the numbers game--attempting to tackle the problem of gender imbalance through affirma[...]
King of the barnyard, Chanticleer struts about all day. When a fox bursts into his domain, dupes him into crowing, and then grabs him in a viselike grip, Chanticleer must do some quick thinking to save himself and his barnyard kingdom. Winner, 1959 Caldecott MedalNotable Children's Books of 1940-19[...]
'The title epitomizes Esbensen's creative presentation of an important concept: how whales differ from the fish they seem to resemble and share characteristics with other mammals.... An excellent addition to the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out series.'--K. 'Introduces a full range of information about whale[...]
This is the only reference devoted entirely to splicing today's ropes. "The Splicing Handbook" includes step-by-step illustrations and explanations for the most useful and popular splices in traditional twisted and modern braided ropes, and it covers every kind of splicing project you are likely to [...]