"The author presents chapters on embroidery basics and techniques, including an illustrated stitch guide detailing all of the stitches used in the included projects, plus step-by-step instructions and illustrations for 19 small hoop designs"--

Whitney Cranshaw is professor and extension specialist of entomology at Colorado State University. His books include Bugs Rule! and the original 2004 edition of Garden Insects of North America (both Princeton). David Shetlar is professor of urban landscape entomology at The Ohio State University. His books include Managing Turfgrass Pests and Destructive Turf Insects. An updated edition of the most complete resource on backyard insects available This...

Did you know that there is a fungus that can control the mind of an ant and make it do its bidding? Would you believe there is such a thing as a corpse flower -- a ten-foot-tall plant with a blossom that smells like a zombie? How about a species of octopus that doesn't live in water but rather lurks in trees in the Pacific Northwest? Every story in this book is strange and astounding. But not all of them are real. Just like the old game in this book's...

It is a known fact of the universe that duct tape can fix anything. If it's broken, just add duct tape! For generations this has been the case, and now thanks to Instructables.com, there's one more thing duct tape can fix -- boredom! Duct tape has come a long way since being a simple metallic roll that you'd find in your grandparent's basement. Walk into any craft or DIY store and you'll have your senses bombarded with all sorts of colors and patterns,...

Have you ever wondered how a tiny seed becomes a full-grown plant with flowers? This colorful life science guide shows you how it works! Real-life photographs combined with charming illustrations are sure to interest even the most reluctant readers. The manageable text was designed to draw readers into the learning process with fun, interactive instructions.

The essences of wild-grown flowers, pioneered by Dr. Edward Bach for their innate remedial properties, provide an important holistic therapy for the safe healing and balancing of mind, body, and spirit. Secrets of Bach Flower Remedies is a comprehensive guide to Bach's basic "twelve healers­" – the plants that formed the basis of his observations – and the further twenty-six remedies that he went on to discover. From what to expect in a professional...

This book shows you how to create decorative works of floral art from the least expensive and most versatile craft material available colored paper! Japanese kirigami (cut paper) flowers are among the most delicate and beautiful examples of paper art in the world. This inspirational how-to guide showcases 31 gorgeous Japanese floral designs that can virtually pass for the real thing although they never wilt! Are you looking for a creative way to add...

Presents an introduction to tulips, discussing how to grow and propagate them and use them effectively in garden designs, with a reference guide to one hundred tulip species with information on coloring, petals, bloom time, and cultivation.

The definitive guide to growing marijuana just got better! Greg Green's original Cannabis Grow Bible set a new standard for handbooks on cannabis horticulture and established Green as the leading authority in the field. Green's comprehensive and professionally presented work on how to cultivate superior cannabis struck a chord with beginner, amateur and professional growers alike-leading to sales of over 55, 000 copies of the first edition of the...

"Homesteader Leah M. Webb shares her strategy for implementing a homestead plan in seven stages by starting small and gradually adding more features each year. Step-by-step photos from the author's own homestead, accompanied by her hard-earned advice and instruction, make this a one-of-a-kind guide for anyone who aspires to grow more of their own food"--