Books of Knowledge

“‘Good design is timeless; so is the information contained in this book.’ That’s what builder Jim Blodgett told me. ...It’s worth a look if you’re planning on building...your own. From design and construction to installation and finishing, it’s all here. ‘There are other glitzier books...’ says Blodgett, ‘but this book deserves [Read More]

Carpentry & Building Construction is a comprehensive collection of information for do-it-yourselfers. It serves not only as an excellent introduction for novices to various projects, but also as a valuable reference guide for more experienced carpenters. In its most introductory moments, Carpentry & Building Construction covers topics such as [Read More]

Step-by-step illustrated course with CD leads the reader through these simple processes of how to clear the energies of your own property. Includes exercises on: • clearing distorted earth energies • contacting the spirit of the land • connecting with your Divine helpers • ghost busting • using sound to transform your environm[Read More]

Here's a fun and inexpensive way to transform your decor -- furniture slipcovers that can be applied and removed to fit the occasion or the season. A talented seamstress shares her tips and techniques for creating slipcovers for a sofa, the headboard of a bed, and a variety of chair forms including wingback, bergere, club, and contemporary styles. [Read More]

Easy-to-follow shed designs with loads of color examples. The new edition of this classic do-it-yourself guide for backyard builders now contains more material and photographs than ever. Sheds helps the do-it-yourself builder think through all the issues involved in designing and building a shed: intended use, size, cost, placement, degree of[Read More]

Many horse training books are meant specifically for experienced trainers, but this comprehensive and highly accessible resource is written specifically for the horse owner. Thirty-three basic lessons in foundation training are included with clear, step-by-step instructions meant to give every horse owner the ability to bring a green animal or one [Read More]

Housebuilding has always been the book of choice for prospective home builders—and with this extensive, thoughtful revision, it becomes a resource readers will continue to depend on for years to come. In addition to showcasing 800 exciting new full-color illustrations and more than 50 color photographs, an improved two-column design makes the tex[Read More]

Containing the most current and complete information available for would-be biodiesel makers, Do-It-Yourself Guide to Biodiesel offers a step-by-step path from the initial desire to do something good for the environment to the final stage of filling the tank with low-cost fuel. As the author tells how to break free from the grip of big oil, he coun[Read More]