A Brief History of the Countryside in 100 Objects: The acclaimed history of Britain’s unique rural past, from prehistory to the present day

The untold story of rural Britain revealed through its artefacts For most of human history, we were rural folk. Our daily lives were bound up with working the land, living within the rhythm of the seasons. We poured our energies into growing food, tending to animals and watching the weather. Family, friends and neighbours were often one and the same. Life revolved around the village and its key spaces and places - the church, the green, the school and the marketplace. And yet rural life is oddly invisible our historical records. The daily routine of the peasant, the farmer or the craftsperson could never compete with the glamour of city life, war and royal drama. Lives went unrecorded, stories untold. There is, though, one way in which we can learn about our rural past. The things we have left behind provide a connection that no document can match; physical artefacts are touchstones that breathe life into its history. From farming tools to children's toys, domestic objects and strange curios, the everyday items of the past reveal fascinating insights into an often-forgotten way of life. Birth, death, celebration, work, crime, play, medicine, beliefs, diet and our relationship with nature can all be read from these remnants of our past. From ancient artefacts to modern-day memorabilia, this startling book weaves a rich tapestry from the fragments of our rural past.

Coulthard, Sally

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HarperNorth

A life-saving list of what to expect, what to know, what to do and what to say. In the Parents’ Book of Checklists: From Toddlers to Teenagers you’ll find fast practical advice for all those moments when you are unsure of what to do or say. This second book in the series covers situations you’re likely to encounter bringing up of children from toddler age right through to the teenage years. The wide ranging and salient advice covers a whole host of circumstances and common parenting issues from finding babysitters and dealing with bedwetting, to talking to older children about smoking, drugs, sex and puberty. Designed to be easy to dip into, you’ll find over 90 checklists covering all the essentials.  Find out how to prepare for key family events, like going on holiday or visiting relatives; learn how you can help prevent children and teenagers from falling into some common traps and also what you should look out for on general health issues and subjects like food and disorders, behaviour, money, love and sex.  The Parents’ Book of Checklists: From Toddlers to Teenagers  is the handbook for every parent.

The Parents' Book of Checklists: From Toddlers to Teenagers: What to Expect , What to Know, What to do

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Pearson Education Canada

The 10 Best Ways to...Add Value to Your Home: How to Grow Your Space and Your Wealth

Prentice Hall Life

The whimsical. Like a treehouse, everyone is enchanted by the idea of having a garden shed—one’s very own private retreat. Whether a room of one’s own for quiet, much needed "personal" time away from the family, a hobbyist’s den, or an extra play space for the children, these picturesque structures can accommodate any purpose. The shed—that charming cottage-like outbuilding—is coming into its own, and this detailed and wonderfully illustrated guide will inspire anyone interested in adding a shed to their home or redecorating an existing one with its vast array of design ideas. Whether you want a personal getaway, a studio for creative endeavors, a home office, or a traditional potting shed, this book is sure to inspire with details about planning, building, and decorating sheds. Included are a series of sample cases highlighting the multiple uses possible along with wonderful interior and exterior photographs.

Shed Chic: Outdoor Buildings for Work, Rest, and Play

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Home Improvement & Design

Universe

A portfolio of visual inspiration for creating beautiful, evocative, and stylish gardens with natural design and ornament, such as hedges, borders, and paintings, as well as antiques, flea market finds, collectibles, and other decorative objects. Whether you want to re-create the look of a New England farmhouse kitchen garden, the feel of a Tuscan parterre, or the sophistication of a Parisian balcony, the possibilities offered in this delightful book are almost endless. Beginning with a focus on the types of outdoor spaces—from patios, terraces, and courtyards to front porches, perennial borders, and landscapes—Gardenalia explores how to make the garden or outdoor space an extension of your style. Filled with inspirational ideas, the book features superb color photographs that demonstrate the different moods and spatial effects that can be achieved with a carefully selected combination of plant material and decorative objects such as furniture, architectural items, and other objects, both vintage and contemporary. While shrubbery and hedging are the bones of an outdoor space, garden ornaments are the key to style, whether formal or informal. Objects and ornaments can create a sense of relaxed whimsy or serene classicism; they can make a space seem larger or give the illusion of privacy. A separate section is devoted to how to source "found objects" and making the best use of decorative items, including antique garden furniture, stone troughs and statues, vintage garden tools, distressed terra-cotta pots, and more. This richly illustrated volume is full of ideas for crafting the perfect outdoor space.

Gardenalia: Creating the Stylish Garden

Gardening & Landscape Design

Rizzoli Universe Promotional Books

Rizzoli

A natural design for living well. American psychologist Edward O. Wilson popularised the term Biophilia - meaning a "love of nature" and a need to connect to the natural world - in the 1980s, after observing how increasing rates of urbanization were leading to people feeling a disconnect from the natural world. We all need biophilia in our lives, and here author Sally Coulthard demonstrates how best to incorporate the fundamentals into everyday life. Examining the branches of a "biophilic home", the ten inspiring chapters incorporate science, psychology and practical deecor advice for making positive and accessible changes in the home or at work. Chapters include: Air &amp; Temperature - why heat and airflow matter in a healthy home; Forms &amp; Patterns - how to take inspiration from nature to decorate your home; Light &amp; Rhythms - creating spaces to enhance the natural rhythm of passing seasons, plentiful daylight and dark nights; Materials &amp; Decor - importance of using minimally processed material to reflect local ecology; Color - how to use tones and shades that compliment or contrast.

Biophilia: A handbook for bringing the natural world into your life

Religion & Spirituality

Kyle Books

A life-saving list of what to expect, what to know, what to do and what to say. In the Parents’ Book of Checklists you’ll find fast practical advice for all those moments when you are unsure of what to do or say, from pregnancy through birth to toddlers. <ul>
<li>Are you uncertain about the foods you can eat when you’re pregnant? </li> <li>Are you unsure of what to expect from you antenatal care or how you can best prepare for the birth? </li> <li>Are you anxious about being a new parent and looking for a quick guide for what to do about feeding, crying and coping with a new baby? </li> <li>Do you wonder how much sleep your one-year-old should be getting? </li> <li>And what is the best way to get them to wind down for sleep in the first place?</li> </ul>
Designed to be easy to dip into, you’ll find over 90 checklists covering the essentials from staying healthy during pregnancy, preparing for birth and adjusting to new parenthood through to the pleasures of parenting such as ideas for playing with your baby, special occasions and holidays. The Parents’ Book of Checklists is the handbook for every parent.

The Parents' Book of Checklists: From Pregnancy to Toddlers

In need of a place to work, play, or relax? A shed's the perfect solution! Small in space and investment, it easily fits in a backyard or garden and, as this inspirational design guide shows, can also be beautiful. From seemingly unpromising potting sheds to tired old summerhouses ripe for a makeover, Shed Decor reveals how the right combination of colors, fabrics, furniture, and accessories can transform an outdoor building. Whether you want a rustic hideaway or an urban den, a “salvage chic” office or a quirky creative hub, you'll find hundreds of quick, inexpensive, and clever ideas to design an inviting room.

Shed Decor: How to Decorate and Furnish Your Favorite Garden Room

Crafts & Hobbies

Union Square & Co.

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A Brief History of the Countryside in 100 Objects: The acclaimed history of Britain’s unique rural past, from prehistory to the present day

A Brief History of the Countryside in 100 Objects: The acclaimed history of Britain’s unique rural past, from prehistory to the present day

The Parents' Book of Checklists: From Toddlers to Teenagers: What to Expect , What to Know, What to do

The 10 Best Ways to...Add Value to Your Home: How to Grow Your Space and Your Wealth

Shed Chic: Outdoor Buildings for Work, Rest, and Play

Gardenalia: Creating the Stylish Garden

Gardenalia: Creating the Stylish Garden

Biophilia: A handbook for bringing the natural world into your life

The Parents' Book of Checklists: From Pregnancy to Toddlers

Shed Decor: How to Decorate and Furnish Your Favorite Garden Room