"The Home Book" replaces personal opinions related to construction quality and workmanship in residential homebuilding with clear written guidelines. Not sure who to call when there’s a problem with your new home? "The Home Book"... Read More

In the event of a hurricane, an epidemic, a volcano eruption, or even economic collapse, Jim Cobb, owner of Disaster Prep Consultants, recommends packing the appropriate equipment and belongings in a “Get Home Bag,” needed “in the... Read More

Tasteful spreads, with notes from India Mahdavi, adorn this book of ideas for style on a budget. “Finding the perfect 30-dollar flea-market lamp for your Perriand table … is the decorative equivalent of finding a pair of H&M... Read More

Ten professional clutter-busters and simplicity specialists offer their best organizational tips in a fun and helpful collection called "Outrageously Organized". In each of the numerous short chapters, with cute titles like “Turn Piles... Read More

Nancy Clarke reveals a treasured glimpse into the social life of the White House in "My First Ladies". With help from Christine Matheson, she recounts thirty years of experience arranging flowers there. As chief floral designer, Clarke... Read More

Anyone who has ever cherished a dream to go back to the land, raise their own food, and take steps toward self-sufficiency will enjoy this exploration of the authors’ years-long journey down that road. Long-time homesteaders in a... Read More

*When in Rome…*well, we all know what to do, but what about when we leave Rome? Roman-born art historian-turned-interior-designer Alessandra Branca knows exactly what to do. Her keen eye and imaginative designs have been coveted from... Read More

Roy writes that this book is “totally devoted to the construction of a specific building, with all the various techniques described thoroughly enough so that the reader can replicate the project.” The author previously constructed... Read More