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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Cleaning your home without using harsh toxic chemicals is rapidly becoming the new standard. "Knack Clean Home, Green Home" is the first visual guide that shows you all the best ideas for efficiently and safely cleaning your home. Green is an aesthetic choice as well, and you'll find out about all the good odors that accompany the germ-free surfaces of a clean green home, without the unhealthy chemical presence. In this well-organized and fully illustrated book, the author explains cogently what you really need to do to get rid of germs. You'll find recipes for homemade cleaning products as well as guidance on reading labels so you can recognize what's good and what's not. "Knack Clean Home, Green Home" is a one-stop shop for information on green homekeeping. Key features of "Knack Clean Home, Green Home"Room-by-room advice Recipes for homemade cleaning productsDecodes product ingredients: what's good, what's notDovetails with consumer trend toward "green" as the preferred choice "Get the Knack "Visually organized format makes information easier-than-ever to find 475 color photos to simplify the techniques Big book, layflat binding, clear instructionsBig Resource chapter with useful websites Toxin-free techniques and time-saving tips to make cleaning easier for you and less harmful to the planet. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Don't panic at the prospect of home repair and maintenance With this informative and well-organized guide you'll have the knowledge and instruction you need to deal with or prevent scores of the most common problems in your home. Its 460 full-color photographs and step-by-step instructions show you how things work, what can go wrong, and whether there is a quick fix. You'll know when to call repair service and when you can do the work yourself. From painting to electrical work, plumbing, and maintenance, this book makes home repair and maintenance projects easy, providing clear, commonsense ways to save time and money. Topics covered include: Guidance on assessing the problem Essential information on tools, supplies and techniques every homeowner should have How to Paint Fixing scratches, squeaks, scrapes and chips Repairing leaks and clogs Electrical repairs you can do Dealing with mold, mildew, moss and dry rot Yard work Running an energy efficient homeAn extensive resource guide to products and Web sources is provided as well. What you can fix, what you can't, and what to do until help arrives Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book features:Furniture & Fabrics Wall & Window Coverings Floors & Countertops Bed & Bath Lighting Babies & Children Pets Outdoor Living Finishing Touches It's beautiful going green. The home furnishings industry is undergoing a renaissance of amazing new products that are less toxic for people, are made with renewable resources, and avoid processes that can harm the environment. The surprise is how sumptuous these new green choices are. With more than 475 full-color photos, "Knack Green Decorating and Remodeling"" "showcases all the beautiful, environmentally friendly options you'd love to have in your home. Whether you're remodeling, redecorating, making a single product decision, or looking for that perfect finishing touch, here are new ideas that will delight you from a decorating expert with phenomenal taste. From first steps to gradual changes to guiding principles, this book shows how easy it is to make your home a little greener, starting today. Features covered include ideas for: Furniture and fabricsWall and window coveringsFloors and countertopsBed and bathLightingBabies and childrenPetsOutdoor livingFinishing touchesAn extensive resource guide with more than 500 Web sources is provided as well. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Knack Dog Care & Training brings together every aspect of the subject in one information- and picture-packed volume. Carina MacDonald's fun, upbeat presentation ranges from the basics of choosing and getting a dog to a wonderfully complete, visually organized treasure-trove of tips on training one's dog, addressing behavior problems, and making sure he or she stays healthy. Carina MacDonald's fun, upbeat presentation ranges from the basics of choosing and getting a dog to a wonderfully complete, visually organized treasure-trove of tips on training one's dog, addressing behavior problems, and making sure he or she stays healthy. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. For those new to wine or for dabblers who could use some help deciphering foreign labels, Knack Wine Basics brings unprecedented clarity to the world of the world's most ubiquitous libation. By a California-based expert-and including 400 full-color photos, ten recipes, and twelve maps-it covers everything from how to read a label to entertaining with wine; ordering and serving wine; food and wine pairings; cooking with wine; profiles of red, white, rose, and sparkling wine; wine from all regions of the world; and how to interpret wine ratings. For those new to wine or for dabblers who could use some help deciphering foreign labels, "Knack Wine Basics "brings unprecedented clarity to the world of the world's most ubiquitous libation. By a California-based expert—and including 400 full-color photos, ten recipes, and twelve maps—it covers everything from how to read a label to entertaining with wine; ordering and serving wine; food and wine pairings; cooking with wine; profiles of red, white, rose, and sparkling wine; wine from all regions of the world; and how to interpret wine ratings. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Coauthored by an ob/gyn and a noted pregnancy and childbirth expert, Knack Pregnancy Guide is the most reader-friendly, visually informative book ever on the subject. Encompassing all vital pregnancy information, it is organized to meet the needs of today's busy mothers-to-be. It introduces the latest ideas and research-from prenatal testing to the long-term effects of prenatal nutrition-and provides indispensable advice to mothers at high risk or with pregnancy complications and those with dietary limitations. Sidebars offer quick tips on warning signs, where to find help, and more. Knack Pregnancy Guide is a must for every pregnant mother. * 300 full-color photos* 50 illustrations* Coauthored by an ob/gyn and a leading doula * Organized by trimester* Special pages for dads Knack Pregnancy Guide is the most reader-friendly, visually informative book ever on the subject. Encompassing all vital pregnancy information, it is organized to meet the needs of today's busy mothers-to-be. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Here is the first full-color, step-by-step book on all aspects of canoeing! With a gear-buying guide and hundreds of color photos, this is the clearest, most accessible instructional guide available-for paddling on ponds, lakes, rivers, or oceans. It covers choosing and transporting a canoe, paddling techniques, accessories, and safety and offers a range of recreational ideas, including day, weekend, and expedition-level trips. With a gear-buying guide and hundreds of color photos, this is the clearest, most accessible instructional guide available-for paddling on ponds, lakes, rivers, or oceans. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Slow cookers can today be found in most households—even if they're just languishing in cupboards. But there are many reasons to pull out that neglected slow cooker, including better tasting, healthier food; and time, energy, and money savings. Featuring 350 full-color photographs, "Knack Slow Cooking" presents 350 easy, delicious recipes and variations you can prepare in advance, from contemporary flavors to ethnic recipes to hearty classics. With a clear, simple, step-by-step layout that makes learning easy, and with plenty of safety information, this book will help you become a slow cooker pro and feed your family hearty, healthy, comforting food for less. Featuring 350 full-color photographs, "Knack Slow Cooking" presents 350 easy, delicious recipes and variations you can prepare in advance, from contemporary flavors to ethnic recipes to hearty classics. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. No more rummaging through a chaotically packed car and then frantically setting up camp in the dark-not with Knack Car Camping which distills the authors' years of experience into an idea-packed, picture-driven guide. The first reference created for visual learners, it gives you the tools you need to make car camping the pleasure it is meant to be. From choosing a sleeping bag and setting up a tent to overcoming challenges like weather, insects, and safety concerns, the answers are all here in this definitive one-volume camping idea book. The first reference created for visual learners, it gives you the tools you need to make car camping the pleasure it is meant to be. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Whether one has a difficult dog or a charm-school puppy, part of the fun is how much a pup wants to play. With "Knack Dog Tricks" in hand, anyone can teach a dog a new set of tricks. Featuring 450 step-by-step, full-color photos, the book first establishes training basics, and then shows how to enhance core training sessions with classic tricks such as "shake hands" and "roll over." And it covers advanced obedience games; agility training; jumping, retrieving, and digging tricks; flashy frisbee tricks—and useful tricks such as finding the remote, retrieving the newspaper, and cornering the cat. Featuring 450 step-by-step, full-color photos, the book first establishes training basics, and then shows how to enhance core training sessions with classic tricks as well as advanced obedience games; agility training; jumping, retrieving, and digging tricks; flashy frisbee tricks—and useful tricks such as finding the remote, retrieving the newspaper, and cornering the cat. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Knack Leg and Hoof Care for Horses" is a one-stop information source on how to keep a horse sound, happy, and pain-free through proper care of his (or her) feet and legs. Unlike cumbersome veterinary reference texts, this book focuses solely on hoof conditions and leg ailments, with the added bonus of preventative care. Knowing about the various ailments that affect the horse's legs and feet is only one aspect of horse care—preventative and routine care, as well as various therapies, are also essential in keeping your horse going. Knack "Leg and Hoof Care for Horses" covers a range of care, from mainstream medical methods to massage and supplements. While providing top-notch tips from experts, it is written and presented in terms that any informed lay reader can understand. Its user-friendly format and full-color photos throughout make it a must for horsemen and horsewomen at all levels of understanding. More than 475 full-color photos on topics including: Hoof and leg anatomy Conformation Shoeing options Lameness Bone and joint issues Laminitis Navicular Muscle, nerve, and skin ailmentsTherapies and treatments Keeping horses sound, happy, and pain-free. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. When someone says they live in a small house or apartment, the image that comes to mind is all too often negative-cramped, cluttered, or confining. But America's leading small space designer, Libby Langdon, knows just how to counter that stereotype. In Libby Langdon's Small Space Solutions, she finally offers a practical, user-friendly guide to decorating small spaces so they look stylish, beautiful, and larger than their actual dimensions. Setting out from the premise that it doesn't take lots of money to achieve a warm and inviting atmosphere, she delivers practicality and inspiration that's affordable. Armed with a bit of basic design knowledge and a few of Libby's tricks of the trade, any small-space dweller can learn how to create gracious, inviting small-space homes that are also functional to a tee. Each chapter addresses the most common problems encountered in a particular space-living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, office, or hall-and presents solutions and sample layouts, as well as numerous color photos showing transformed spaces "before" and "after" that illustrate small-space design tips. Libby also spells out the top ten mistakes people make in small spaces, and provides step-by-step instructions for painting and hanging art. An invaluable resource for apartment dwellers, first-time homeowners, and anyone looking to downsize, Libby Langdon's Small Space Solutions proves that living with less doesn't mean living without luxury. Armed with a bit of basic design knowledge and a few of Libby's tricks of the trade, any small-space dweller can learn how to create gracious, inviting small-space homes that are also functional to a tee. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Untie the mystery of knot-making with this clever and handy guide. This new compendium presents all the knots you need to know, with brightly colored photographs enabling you to easily follow the instructions. In addition, the book includes copious information on using knots in most popular activities. With its clear step-by-step instructions and friendly tone, this is the one volume you can count on to guide you toward quick success in knot-making. With a full range of stoppers, bends, loops, and hitches, and extensive cross references for multi-use knots, "Knack Knots You Need" includes more than 500 photos and instructions for knots you need for: Camping Boating Climbing Fishing CraftsKey features of "Knack Knots You Need"Step-by-step instructions for all knots Colorful, brand-new, easy-to-follow photography Knots for camping, boating, climbing, fishing, decorative projects, and more Knots in Action photo gallery, showing how the knots are used "Get the Knack "Visually organized format makes information easier-than-ever to find More than 400 color photos to simplify the techniques Big book, layflat binding, clear instructions Big Resource chapter with useful websites MAKE IT EASY! Untie the mystery of knot-making with this clever and handy guide. This new volume presents all the knots you need to know, and its brightly colored photographs take you step by step through each bend and turn. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. If you've dabbled in digital photography but want to do more with your pictures, here is a comprehensive but nontechnical handbook that shows you how to take better photos and use your images more creatively. "Mediapedia" is a friendly, full-color resource that gives everyone an understanding of the creative power they've already got at hand, with the equipment they already own. Like an encyclopedia, "Mediapedia" is a classic desktop resource. Chapters on digital photography, image editing, type & layout, illustration, slide shows, and distribution are organized as a sequence of terms referring to the tools and techniques you can use to achieve particular effects. Author Kit Laybourne, an accomplished filmmaker and animator, describes scores of ways you can work with photos, fonts, Photoshop, Powerpoint, and illustration programs to enhance any personal media project—or create a new one. Laybourne writes in a friendly style that is as much about helping you figure out what looks good as it is about conveying the technical know-how you need. He includes more than 800 illustrations—photos, hand-drawn sketches, and screen grabs—that depict ideas for everything from improving your photography skills to cropping and altering pictures, creating entertaining slide shows, and adding illustration and type to cards and flyers. You'll learn how to share your creative media in paper form as well as via the Internet. With "Mediapedia" in your library, you'll have the tools, instruction, and inspiration to make your personal media projects creative and impressive. Creative tips and explanations include: Tools and techniques that are immediately usable by anyone who downloads photos onto a computerTerms, definitions, explanations, illustrations, and captions are all self-contained units, with related information on the same page Provides examples of good photography and design to help you take your own "personal media" projects to the next level Everything you've wanted to know about your digital photos but were afraid to ask Are you already doing a few creative things with your computer and would like to do more? Here's a friendly, full-color book that "fills in the holes". Make the most of the creative power you've got with your computer, camera, and a few popular programs (or free variations of them available online). Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Soft cover. Condition: NEW - COLLECTIBLE. Jackie Alpers (Photographer) (illustrator). First Edition, First Printing. BRAND NEW & COLLECTIBLE. First Edition, First Printing. Cookery. Authentic, traditional, and regional cook book of Mexican cooking. Simple, flavorful and even exotic, including use of insects and blossoms. 243 pgs w/color photos. 20 chapters, preceeded by elucidation on tools & equipment, pantry staples, fresh ingredients one ought to have on hand, and concluding with beverages.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. Schwarz, Keira (photography) (illustrator). 1st Edition. As new condition color photographic softcover wraps. Includes Dedication; Introduction; Glossary and Index. Profusely illustrated with color photographs and musical notation. "Make It Easy! Have you always wanted to play the piano (or play it better), but had quite enough of standard "how to" books? Enter Knack Piano for Everyone. With 350 full-color photos and clear, step-by-step instructions, this visually driven guide makes learning easier than ever. It teaches you everything you need to know about the instrument itself and provides the basics of reading music, finger positioning, and playing. Also included are fifty fun music exercises and accompanying audio tracks at knackbooks dot com/piano. Whether you dream of playing classical, jazz, or popular music, this book is a must. 350 full-color photos; How Pianos Work; Care; Rhythm & Notes; Exercises; The Keys; Half & Whole Steps; Chords; Scales; Duets; Practice Tips; Arpeggios." - from the rear outer cover. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Margaret Ann Martin, who holds a Master's Degree in Piano from the Manhattan School of Music, is a longtime instructor of piano and composition at the Neighborhood Music School in New Haven, Connecticut. She also performs widely, having made six recordings and playing for English Country Dance in New Haven, as well as performing with Adrienne Forrest and with the Two Plus Two Piano Quartet. She lives in New Canaan, Connecticut.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. More than 70% of American households own a gas or charcoal grill. If only most grilling cookbooks weren't unwieldy tomes whose layouts overlook the realities of backyard grilling! Knack Grilling Basics combines instruction and recipes in sumptuous spreads that help readers easily build their skills. In addition to 100 great recipes for chicken, steak, burgers, veggies, and kabobs, Linda Johnson Larsen discusses gas versus charcoal grills, including the difference in taste, convenience, and price. And she covers all the new gadgets-such as wok grills, grill toppers, corncob baskets, rib racks. Sidebars describe shortcuts, how to use convenience foods, useful tools, simple variations, additions like sauces and rubs, and make-ahead tips. * 100 recipes plus 250 variations* 350 full-color photos* Covers both gas and charcoal grills* Step-by-step photography for every recipe Knack Grilling Basics combines instruction and recipes in sumptuous spreads that help readers easily build their skills. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Chess is a refreshing pastime for most players, and an all-encompassing obsession for a few. And yet much of chess literature-heavy on notation, low on useful illustrations, frustrating for the beginner-is directed at those already in the know. Knack Chess for Everyone provides an alternative: a clear, understandable, and fun entry into chess that doesn't ignore the complexities and challenges. Photographs of actual game boards, often paired with a diagram, represent the perspective of the player looking at the pieces. The book clearly explains the rules of play and movement of pieces, and then gradually introduces various tactics and strategies. Chess is a refreshing pastime for most players, and an all-encompassing obsession for a few. And yet much of chess literature—heavy on notation, low on useful illustrations, frustrating for the beginner—is directed at those already in the know." Knack Chess for Everyone" provides an alternative: a clear, understandable, and fun entry into chess that doesn't ignore the complexities and challenges. Photographs of actual game boards, often paired with a diagram, represent the perspective of the player looking at the pieces. The book clearly explains the rules of play and movement of pieces, and then gradually introduces various tactics and strategies. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.