Home & Garden

Includes a new introduction written and read by Irvine Welsh When Chef Anthony Bourdain wrote "Don't Eat Before You Read This" in The New Yorker, he spared no one's appetite, revealing what goes on behind the kitchen door. In Kitchen Confidential, he expanded the appetizer into a deliciously...

In her long-awaited memoir, Ina Garten—aka the Barefoot Contessa, author of thirteen bestselling cookbooks, beloved Food Network personality, Instagram sensation, and cultural icon—shares her personal story with readers hungry for a seat at her table. Here, for the first time, Ina Garten...

An NPR Best Book of the Year | USA TODAY Bestseller This revolutionary approach to cleaning and organizing helps free you from feeling ashamed or overwhelmed by a messy home. If you’re struggling to stay on top of your to-do list, you probably have a good reason: anxiety, fatigue, depression...

A uniquely insightful, uplifting, emotional, and informative book that shows us how dogs make our lives better by making us better people from the Dogist. Elias Weiss Friedman became known as The Dogist when he took thousands of photos of dogs and posted them online along with their unique dog...

From the indie rockstar of Japanese Breakfast fame, and author of the viral 2018 New Yorker essay that shares the title of this book, an unflinching, powerful memoir about growing up Korean American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity. In this exquisite story of family, food, grief...

The original, official, bestselling guide to Swedish death cleaning—a charming, practical, and unsentimental approach to putting a home in order while reflecting on the tiny joys that make up a long life. In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning, dö meaning “death”...

Sunday Times Bestseller ‘A paradigm-smashing chronicle of joyous entanglement’ Charles Foster Waterstones Non-Fiction Book of the Month (September) Are trees social beings? How do trees live? Do they feel pain or have awareness of their surroundings? In The Hidden Life of Trees Peter...

One of Washington Post’s 5 “Feel-Good Books” of Summer 2024 New York City’s premier “house call veterinarian” takes you into the exclusive penthouses and four-star hotel rooms of the wealthiest New Yorkers and shows that, when it comes to their pets, they are just as neurotic as any...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A transformative guide to experiencing the fullness of God's promises through the power of minimalism—from the bestselling author of The More of Less and The Minimalist Home. Consumerism competes for our attention daily—from social media influences to...

You don't have to live overwhelmed by stuff—you can get rid of clutter for good! Decluttering expert Dana White identifies the emotional challenges that make it difficult to declutter and provides workable solutions to break through and make progress. While the world seems to be in love with...

"There are five square knots on the quilt every two inches apart. They escaped on the fifth knot on the tenth pattern and went to Ontario, Canada. The monkey wrench turns the wagon wheel toward Canada on a bear's paw trail to the crossroads--" And so begins the fascinating story that was passed...

READ BY THE AUTHOR! From the social media superstar behind @SimonSits, Isabel Klee comes an utterly winning memoir about a twentysomething woman’s search for true love in New York City and the dogs who helped her find it. This audiobook is read by Isabel herself! A Jersey girl by birth, Isabel...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The book that sparked a revolution and inspired the hit Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo: the original guide to decluttering your home once and for all. ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BOOKS OF THE DECADE—CNN Despite constant efforts to declutter your...

The author of Cod and The Basque History of the World takes an extraordinary look at an ordinary substance — salt, the only rock humans eat — and how it has shaped civilization from the very beginning....

In a social-media saturated world, it's all too easy to see the shiny lives of others and find your own less than lustrous. And while most women won't admit they're unhappy, they will tell you they just wish. "I love my life! I just wish ____."

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Fourteen beloved authors celebrate the life-changing bond with their canine companions in this heartwarming essay collection edited by New York Times bestselling author and lifelong dog lover Alice Hoffman. Anyone who has ever been fortunate enough to share their...

Inspired by The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, this book will light a fire under your untidy ass with humor and helpful organizing tips that you’ll actually want to use. Like a delightfully foul-mouthed best friend, this book dishes out the funny, unpretentious advice....

The Apple: A Delicious History tells the engrossing and richly informative story of a fruit with a unique attachment to the human story.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “An imperative call to action” (Nick Offerman) to get children off their screens and into nature, with tips for bonding activities that teach the importance of outside time and build tough, curious, competent kids—from the host of the Netflix series and...

This national bestseller is a lively and practical guide on how to sell anything and achieve long-term success in business. Ryan Serhant was a shy, jobless hand model when he entered the real estate business in 2008 at a time the country was on the verge of economic collapse. Just nine years...

One of the New York Times Book Review's Ten Best Books of the Year Winner of the James Beard Award Author of #1 New York Times Bestsellers In Defense of Food and Food Rules What should we have for dinner? Ten years ago, Michael Pollan confronted us with this seemingly simple question and, with...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER! Discover how to harness the power of food to support your body’s natural rhythms, empowering you to heal and thrive in this cookbook based on the revolutionary international bestseller, Fast Like a Girl. Do you struggle with hormonal...

This funny, down-to-earth parody of Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up hands listeners the most useful tools for keeping crap clean and organized without all the pressure....

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author and host of Netflix’s MeatEater comes “a unique and valuable alternate view of where our food comes from” (Anthony Bourdain). “Revelatory . . . With every chapter, you get a history lesson, a hunting lesson, a nature lesson, and a cooking...

Drew Nieporent has been a staple of the New York dining scene for decades, establishing a host of iconic restaurants like Nobu, Tribeca Grill, and Montrachet. But his career started from much more humble beginnings—the grill at the local McDonald’s. A middle class kid from New York’s East...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Fourteen beloved authors celebrate the life-changing bond with their canine companions in this heartwarming essay collection edited by New York Times bestselling author and lifelong dog lover Alice Hoffman. Anyone who has ever been fortunate enough to share their...

Are children naturally picky? It sure seems that way. Yet, amazingly, pickiness used to be almost nonexistent. Well into the twentieth century, Americans saw children as joyful omnivores who were naturally curious and eager to eat. Of course, this doesn’t make sense today. Don’t kids have special taste buds? Aren’t they highly sensitive to food’s texture and color? Aren’t children incapable of liking “adult foods,” and don’t parents risk harming kids psychologically by urging them to eat?

From the New York Times bestselling author of Provence, 1970, a lively, dramatic account of the rise of French “nouvelle cuisine,” and the renegade chefs of the 1960s and 70s who revolutionized modern cooking. In The Secret History of French Cooking, Luke Barr takes readers inside the...

When over seventy-five pieces of rare and intriguing seventeenth and eighteenth century Delftware are rediscovered in an historic Manhattan townhouse, decorative art advisor and writer Genevieve Wheeler Brown quickly recognizes that, together, these pieces tell an amazing story. What begins as a curatorial exercise quickly evolves not only into an exploration of this colorful, expressive, and sometimes even humorous decorative art, coveted for hundreds of years, but also an unexpected uncovering of forceful female lives yet untold.

Dirt Rich Living: From Corporate Cubicles to Udder Chaos is the brutally honest, often hilarious story of starting over the hard way. With no manual, no backup plan, and no clue what he’s doing, Morgan shares the flubs, the breakthroughs, and the grace that comes from betting big on yourself.

Read by the author. Find the community your soul craves when you learn to practice the imperfect kind of hospitality that grows real friendships. You're in Good Company, by Ashlee Gadd and the writers of Coffee + Crumbs, is a heartfelt collection of stories celebrating the unique roles that...

Imagine turning the quiet moments of your day into the foundation of a business. The steady rhythm of traffic, the cadence of footsteps on a treadmill, the simple repetition of daily chores, these become opportunities to learn, plan, and prepare for launching and growing a successful food truck. This comprehensive audiobook study guide is designed for aspiring food truck owners, entrepreneurs, and culinary creators who want to master the business while living their lives.

Tanya Bush is adrift in the uncertainty of her early twenties—unemployed, uninspired, and stuck in a long-term relationship that's lost its spark. One day, just to do something, she decides to bake a cake. It's gooey in the center, woefully underbaked, an absolute disaster—but it also reminds her of the pleasures of baking: sugar crystals under her fingernails, flour in her hair, and the hard-earned satisfaction of following the steps of a recipe to the end.

Earthwork and paving contractors build the foundation of roads, driveways, parking lots, and site infrastructure. These systems must withstand heavy loads, weather exposure, and long-term environmental forces while maintaining smooth and stable surfaces. This comprehensive study guide explains the principles behind soil behavior, grading, compaction, and pavement construction so that readers understand how durable surfaces are created and maintained. The book explores the complete process of earthwork and paving operations, beginning with site preparation and soil evaluation and continuing ...

Fencing contractors are responsible for building durable boundaries that protect property, control access, and define land use across residential, agricultural, and commercial environments. This comprehensive guide explains the structural principles, materials, and installation methods used in modern fence construction. It covers the full range of systems used by professional fencing contractors, from chain-link and wood fencing to vinyl, ornamental metal, and security barriers. Inside, readers will explore how fences are designed and installed across varied terrain and soil conditions. The...

Conquer the Cabinet, Millwork, and Finish Carpentry Contractor Exam is a comprehensive 55-chapter study guide designed for serious professionals seeking mastery in cabinet fabrication, installation, trim systems, and structural finish carpentry. This in-depth resource covers every core domain of the trade with disciplined technical clarity and audiobook-friendly flow. Inside, you’ll find detailed coverage of cabinet construction methods, joinery reinforcement, doors and drawer systems, finishing techniques, built-ins, media walls, stair components, mantels, window trim, crown molding, and...

Bustle’s Most Anticipated An intimate and expansive exploration of how and why we eat, and the relationship between food and empowerment, through the historic feasts and fasts of radicals and tyrants. Inspired by writer Amber Husain’s unorthodox route to healing from anorexia, Tell Me How...

Domina el examen de contratista de carpintería y acabados en menos de 90 minutos es una guía técnica clara y concentrada que cubre instalación de gabinetes, muebles empotrados, pisos, molduras, puertas, ventanas y escaleras. El contenido desarrolla los principios fundamentales de medición, trazado, alineación y fijación que sostienen un trabajo preciso y duradero. Cada capítulo está enfocado en ejecución real en obra, con explicaciones fluidas y directas, diseñadas para comprensión rápida y aplicación inmediata. La guía aborda propiedades de la madera y materiales derivados, ...

This comprehensive study guide provides detailed coverage of all essential topics for glazing contractors, including glass types, fabrication techniques, framing systems, and installation methods. Readers gain practical knowledge of structural, decorative, and specialty glass applications, ensuring safe and accurate project execution. The book examines technical aspects of glazing, including tempered, laminated, wired, and coated glass, as well as insulating, low-emissivity, and solar-control systems. It also covers advanced installations such as curtain walls, storefronts, canopies, and ...

If you've held onto belongings for years because every item feels like part of your story, you're not alone. Letting go can feel overwhelming, even when you long for peace, order, and more breathing room in your life. That's why the Scandinavian tradition of death cleaning—a loving and thoughtful approach to decluttering and downsizing—has comforted people worldwide. It's not about throwing things away; it's about keeping what matters most, letting go of what doesn’t, and easing the burden on those you love.

Container spells are used for all sorts of purposes and, despite their antiquity, are an increasingly popular style of spellcasting. Ingredients are generally found in the home and are personal to the creator. Containers may be portable, such as mojo hands or charm bags. They may also be stationary, such as honey jar spells, which involve placing items into a jar, covering them with honey, closing the lid, and then burning a candle on top of the jar.

We learn so much from our cats, and along the way they keep us company, provide unconditional love, and share in the ups and downs of our lives. What do we learn from our cats? Everything. They make us better versions of ourselves and show us the power of gratitude, forgiveness, resilience...

Does your dog become anxious the moment you leave the house? Barking, pacing, whining, and destructive behavior are common signs of separation stress. Sudden silence and unpredictable outside noises can heighten that anxiety.

Explora las mejores especias del mundo, descubre por qué algunas de ellas funcionan al cocinarlas juntas y cómo utilizarlas de forma creativa. Inspírate y haz tus propias mezclas. Lleva tus recetas a un nuevo nivel. La ciencia de las especias es un acompañante indispensable en tu cocina que hará de las comidas caseras algo de lo que aprenderás y en lo que querrás innovar. Además, te ayudará a entender la ciencia práctica detrás del arte de cocinar con especias.

If you're a first-time dog owner or simply want a calmer, better-behaved companion, this practical guide shows you exactly how to raise a happy, confident dog without confusion, stress, or complicated training systems.

Cheese Trekking recounts the author’s experiences visiting pastoral communities and cheesemakers in various countries and explains how cheeses can be local manifestations while also representing global archetypes, strategies that have been adopted in many places. It describes the constellations (a range of complementary milk foods that utilize all byproducts of cheesemaking) of various regions through a wide-angle lens. The central premise is that milk has a terroir, born from the plants and ecology of a landscape, that is concentrated via ruminant digestion and lactation.

The most comprehensive volume dedicated to horses, Original Horse Bible is a celebration of the relationship between humans and horses, written by two highly regarded horsewomen, the late Moira C. Allen and Sharon Biggs.

Bird Care Made Simple is a complete beginner's guide to raising a happy, healthy, and well-behaved pet bird without stress, guesswork, or overwhelming advice. Whether you're a first-time bird owner or looking to improve your care routine, this step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to feed, train, bond with, and understand your bird with confidence.

Ready to grow more food with less guesswork? Raised Bed and Container Gardening Fundamentals for Beginners is a clear, practical guide to growing successfully in raised beds and containers—whether you’re working with a backyard, patio, or small space. This book focuses on the foundations that actually determine success: soil structure and composition, drainage, watering correctly, light placement, plant spacing, and choosing crops that thrive in contained growing systems.

The Bearded Dragon as a Pet is a practical, beginner-friendly guide to caring for one of the world’s most popular reptile pets. Bearded dragons are calm, fascinating, and full of personality, but they need the right setup, proper feeding, and consistent care to stay healthy. This book gives you clear, straightforward advice so you can look after your dragon with confidence. Inside, you’ll learn how to: • Set up a safe and effective enclosure • Provide the right heating and UVB lighting • Feed your bearded dragon at each stage of life • Recognise signs of stress, illness, and ...