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Martha Stewart is America's go-to source for the best answers to
nearly every question. As an authority on the many worlds upon
which she's built her domestic empire, she can advise on everything
from creating a cutting garden and setting the table to playing
classic lawn games or building a campfire. Whether it's organising,
celebrating, cleaning, decorating, or any number of other life
skills, these are the time-tested, Martha-approved strategies for
frequent challenges and basic how-to knowledge that everyone should
have at the ready. Also included are plenty of solutions for the
not-so-common conundrums, such as how to transport a decorated
cake, bathe a cat, or fold an American flag. With hundreds of
expert tips and useful insights in an easy-to-follow format, this
is the manual you need to learn how to do everything - the Martha
way.
The last ten years have done quantifiable damage to Americans'
sense of security, both physical and economic. From the ravages of
Hurricane Katrina to the collapse of the housing market, the last
decade has been a relentless assault on our sense of
invulnerability and insulation from natural and financial
disasters. In response to this, hundreds of thousands of ordinary
Americans have proudly become preppers. Preppers are a community
and a movement; they are mostly suburbanites who are taking control
of their uncertain fate by taking whatever precautions are
necessary to make sure their families survive the hazards to which
we're all exposed. In an article last year, "Newsweek" called this
movement Survivalism Lite. Among others it featured Lisa Bedford,
aka The Survival Mom. Lisa started her blog thesurvivalmom.com in
June 2009 when she realized that all the literature on this kind of
preparation was written by men for men. There was nothing that
spoke to her inherent Mama Grizzly need to protect her family. Long
a teacher and trainer, she took it upon herself to be the missing
voice for the many moms out there. This book will become the go-to
manual for moms who know that the well-being of their brood relies
on them. With charts, checklists, and even recipes, Lisa provides
all you need to know about food storage, water and sanitation, fuel
and energy, medical preparedness, communication protocols and more.
But Lisa Bedford refuses to let this be a scary book. With her
infectious personality and you can do it attitude infused on every
page, she allows us to see that being proactive in the face of
uncertainty isn't paranoid. It's practical and necessary.
Ever wonder how chocolate Easter bunnies are made? The answer
unfolds in this nostalgic journey through the world of antique
chocolate molds. Designed first in early nineteenth century France,
metal chocolate molds in many shapes and sizes have been
manufactured throughout the world. The German company of Anton
Reiche, for example, produced over 50,000 diverse chocolate mold
designs during its century-long existence from 1870 to 1972. Today,
such exquisitely detailed vintage molds are collected widely and
used by artists and chocolatiers alike. More than 1300 dazzling
photographs show antique chocolate molds in the shapes of bunnies,
bears, chicks, roosters, and other animals; storybook characters;
clowns; Santas; Christmas trees; snowmen; and many more. Items made
from the molds -- in chocolate as well as chalkware, papier mache,
and soap -- are also featured. An interview with one of Anton
Reiche's great-granddaughters provides first-hand memories of
growing up around a chocolate mold factory. Many rare catalogue
pages, tips for collectors, and current values are all included.
See for yourself why chocolate molds hold such universal
fascination and appeal!
Turn the outdoor space you may not own into one that makes you feel
at home. A gardening book unlike any other, RHS How to Garden When
You Rent brings together projects, inspiration, and handy know-how
specifically tailored to people who rent. With chapters designed
around lease lengths, readers will find something for their outdoor
space, whether they plan to rent for just a few months or expect to
stay in their home for a several years or more. Written by Matthew
Pottage, this must-have book combines creative ideas with serious
gardening expertise - all without breaking the bank or needing
countless hours of hands-on work. Keep your landlord happy and your
garden in good shape with plenty of tips, tricks, and techniques
for good garden maintenance, and discover ways of turning even the
most unloved balcony, yard, or urban garden into a lush, welcoming
space that you, your flatmates, and your friends can enjoy for as
long as you choose to live there.
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