Home & Garden

An extraordinary look at an ordinary substance—and one we'd be dead without: salt. Salt has shaped civilization from the very beginning, and the story of this common household seasoning proves a fascinating one. In a kaleidoscope of history, Mark Kurlansky—bestselling author of  1968 and...

"Every dog owner should have this book." —Oprah Winfrey, The Oprah Podcast NOW FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED! The beloved #1 New York Times bestseller that “causes one’s dog-loving heart to flutter with astonishment and gratitude” (The New York Times Book Review). The instant classic on the...

In Your Dog Is Your Mirror, dog trainer Kevin Behan proposes a radical new model for understanding canine behavior: a dog’s behavior and emotion, indeed its very cognition, are driven by our emotion. The dog doesn’t respond to its owner based on what the owner thinks, says, or does; it...

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...

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 you need to hear...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An instant New York Times bestseller, Thunder Dog tells the true story of a blind man, his guide dog, and the life-changing power of faith and trust in the face of terror. When one of four hijacked planes flew into the World Trade Center's North Tower on September 11...

In the late 1990s, John Baker was known as a purveyor of quality rare and old wines. Always entrepreneurial and up for adventure, he was the perfect person for an occasional business partner to approach with a mysterious wine list that was foreign to anything John, or his second-in-command...

NEW YORK TIMES AND INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER! Dr. Mindy Pelz has helped millions of women worldwide embrace the health benefits of fasting. In Eat Like a Girl, she shows how to enhance your fasting lifestyle with over 100 delicious, nutrient-dense recipes designed specifically to support...

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...

In this illuminating book, brain scientist and horsewoman Janet Jones describes human and equine brains working together. Using plain language, she explores the differences and similarities between equine and human ways of negotiating the world....

It’s Eve Mallow’s first visit to the local village fair. But amid the booths, stalls, tables, and tents lurks something darker....

Discover the brain behind the horse—and transform the way you connect, communicate, and train. Horse Brain Science is the definitive reference on equine neuroscience, offering both depth and clarity for anyone who works with horses.

Want to improve your connection and trust with your horse? Enjoy 28 remarkable stories from horsemen and women all over the world who were inspired by the award-winning documentary Listening to the Horse....

A lively argument from an award-winning journalist proving that the key to reversing America’s health crisis lies in the overlooked link between nutrition and flavor: “The Dorito Effect is one of the most important health and food books I have read” (Dr. David B. Agus, New York Times...

'Moore is wickedly charming - the naughty uncle you want to be sat beside at the dinner table' - Daily Telegraph Too often history focuses on the tales of kings, or those (often men) who were given the credit for shaping our stories. Yet, what fascinates most are the figures who have passed...

Winner of the prestigious André Simon Drink Book Award The first definitive reference book to describe, region-by-region, how the great wines of Europe should taste. This will be the go-to guide for aspiring sommeliers, wine aficionados who want to improve their blind tasting skills, and...

SHORT DESCDid you know there is an area of your brain known as the "Lizard Brain" that thinks only about the immediate moment and your means of...

Interesting Facts For Curious Minds gives you the answer to all these and many, many more questions that I know have crossed your mind from time to time....

No stranger to fear since meeting the unhuman Inspector Hobbes, Andy Caplet fears getting fired from his reporting job (again). His main concern, though, is a shady property developer who has designs on Sorenchester Common, and more annoyingly on his wife....

Join Australian cook Adam Liaw as he investigates the science and history of our five tastes - sweet, bitter, salty, sour and umami.

Since available information in this regard is incomplete, DIY Source has prepared a practical guide on how to set up DIY solar power systems. DIY Solar Power for Beginners will guide you in customizing your grid, tied as well as mobile and off-grid solar power systems....

It’s about making a sweater. A warm, cozy, crocheted sweaterWhen a troubled teen named Brown and a senior citizen named Chester meet at an LGBTQ fiber arts group, they both want to crochet sweaters.

AS SEEN ON BBC TWO'S HIT TV-SHOW 'THIS FARMING LIFE' 'A heartwarming tale of life on the land' Alan Titchmarsh 'There's love and loss, challenge and adversity, but above all it's warm, insightful and inspiring' Helen Skelton 'Will inspire any reader to look at the countryside - and all those who...

Chemistry professor Dario Bressanini is on a mission to teach listeners about safe, sustainable methods for cleaning their homes while debunking widespread myths. He uses scientific evidence to answer common queries, including the following: Is it more efficient to wash dishes in the sink or in...

A thoroughly updated edition of the 2003 classic that home and professional bartenders alike refer to as their cocktail bible. Gary Regan, the "most-read cocktail expert around" (Imbibe), has revised the original edition with many more cocktail recipes and fascinating information on the...

In her beloved first book, Braided, Dr. Beth Ricanati shared how making sacred bread, challah, every Friday for over a decade transformed her life. Now, in The Braided Prescription, she shares insights from her subsequent challah workshops with groups all over America and even abroad, distilling what she’s learned into seven attainable and powerful practices for managing stress in our daily lives.

A compelling blend of memoir, practical wisdom, and eye-opening food science. This is the homesteading book that tells you not just how to build a self-sufficient life, but why it matters more today than ever. Written by Drs. Robert and Jill Malone, Homesteading for Health is rooted in four decades of lived experience across six working farms in Maryland, Georgia, and Virginia.

If you've ever found yourself in an endless loop of decorating and decluttering, you're not alone. We've been told that a peaceful home means a nearly empty home. But peace isn't found in emptiness; it's found in intention. Myquillyn Smith, the original voice behind House Hushing, will help you...

A lively argument from an award-winning journalist proving that the key to reversing America’s health crisis lies in the overlooked link between nutrition and flavor: “The Dorito Effect is one of the most important health and food books I have read” (Dr. David B. Agus, New York Times...

Every dog owner knows their pup is the best—no matter how naughty or goofy. These 101 true stories celebrate the love, laughter, and loyalty of our beloved dogs. From chewed shoes to wagging tails, every dog has a story—and every owner believes their dog is the best. Chicken Soup for the...

Bloomsbury presents Fanzine: The story of football's alternative press, written and read by Daniel Gray ‘A love letter to an era that needed its story told' – Josh Widdicombe ‘This is an absolutely fabulous book' – Duncan Hamilton The vivid story of the fanzine movement that gave...

This book breaks down the causes and effects of horseback riding: the causes behind your struggles, and the effects, which is what your trainer is telling you in your lessons. Once you understand why you are struggling, then this book shows you how to fix it.

Pull on your boots and take a walk with Cynthia McVay and her dogs-consummate hosts and guides, in a riveting landscape rife with adventure and discovery. In A Field of My Own: A Memoir of Place, lifelong creative and environmentalist McVay chronicles her intimate, two-decade relationship with a flagging orchard in the Hudson Valley. As a single working mother seeking a weekend escape from New York City, one blustery winter day, she falls in love with a meadow and her life is forever altered.

Batter & Banter Standard Edition is a full-cast audio cookbook where every recipe comes with a story. A cast of characters walks you through 42 whimsical desserts, baking-show hosts reading out recipes, Chief Otter guiding you step by step, wizards, enchantresses, and many more. Each one is...

Dessert has never sounded this good. Batter & Banter Special Edition is a full-cast audio cookbook where every recipe comes with a story, and in this edition, the stories turn up the heat. A talented cast of narrators serves up decadent desserts wrapped in original scripts written for listeners...

FROM THE NATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF I’M STILL HERE: A DOG’S PURPOSE FOREVER, a beautiful, comforting gift for anyone grieving a beloved cat—told from the clever, loving voice of an angel cat who gently reminds you: your bond is forever. Losing a cat—the most discerning and...

Does your dog struggle when left home alone, become frightened during thunderstorms or fireworks, have trouble settling at bedtime, or simply need a more peaceful environment? The Canine Calm Collection brings all four companion guides together in one convenient volume—giving dog parents practical ways to create calming sound routines for the moments their dogs need them most.

Master climate science and conquer eco-anxiety with actionable sustainability solutions for everyday life. Whether you are seeking clarity during your morning commute or feeling overwhelmed by environmental headlines, this calming, measured guide replaces confusion with grounded understanding...

From Marian Parsons—beloved creator of the Miss Mustard Seed brand—comes an inspiring invitation to slow down, embrace creativity, and build a more meaningful life. In a culture obsessed with productivity, efficiency, and constant hustle, it can feel like there’s little room left for creativity. We’re encouraged to move faster, do more, and consume endlessly—but what if a richer life begins by slowing down and making something with our own hands? In *Move Slow and Make Things *, Marian Parsons helps listeners rediscover the joy of creating and the satisfaction of living with intention.

Blending the themes of family, farming, and filmmaking, Harvesting History follows Muriel Murch's journey from Los Angeles to West Marin, where she and her husband, filmmaker Walter Murch, settle on a farm. Here, their life intertwines with a changing community, organic farming, and the Bay Area’s burgeoning independent film scene, including interactions with key figures from the independent film movement, including George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola, close friends and collaborators of Walter.

Most players study poker. Few actually train for it. You've watched the videos. Read the books. Maybe even taken notes. But somehow your win rate hasn't moved, and the gap between "I know that" and "I did that at the table" keeps costing you money. Action Poker closes that gap. This isn't a strategy dump you read once and shelve. It's a deliberate-practice system built for players who want to turn book knowledge into table-ready instinct, hand after hand, session after session.

Would your family survive at home if society collapsed? Learn how to prepare now with this practical two-book survival bundle. We rely on running water, electricity, waste removal, grocery stores, and other systems every day. But flooding, hurricanes, pandemics, blackouts, and other emergencies...

No one wants to think about the possibility of a nuclear disaster… but unless you do, you’re not going to be prepared to survive. Nearly 70% of Americans are worried about the chances of a nuclear attack. You need to know exactly what to expect and how to stay safe if a blast were to happen...

Do you know how to stay healthy in the face of an emergency? Prepare now to keep your immune system on your side, no matter what happens tomorrow. The chances of being stuck in our homes for long periods of time are greater than ever, and when disaster strikes, it can be difficult to get hold of...

Stop wandering after the opening. Start building winning plans. Most chess players know how to start a game — but once the middlegame begins, they freeze, drift, or make random moves. Chess Middlegame Blueprint teaches you how to create real plans, improve your pieces, attack weaknesses, control the board, and turn better positions into wins. Clear, practical, and beginner-friendly, this audiobook helps you understand what to do when the opening is over and the real fight begins. Build better positions. Make stronger plans. Outsmart your opponent before they outplay you.

THE COLOR OF MAGIC Embark on a mesmerizing journey where spirituality, interior design, and serendipity converge in The Color of Magic, an intimate autobiography from Ellen Kennon that unveils the profound connections between the metaphysical world and the art of interior design and color consulting.

The surprising science that explains how and why your dog thinks and acts from Jen Golbeck, the “internet’s dog mom” behind the popular Golden Ratio Squad online community and the author of the “fascinating” (First for Women) The Purest Bond. Do dogs’ brains work the same as humans?...

For more than 10,000 years, cats have prowled at the edges of human life. But, starting only a few decades ago, hundreds of millions of them became pets. In Cats, Rod Phillips shares a sweeping cultural and social history of felines, tracing their shifting place across societies and centuries, from ancient Egypt's revered hunters to Europe's suspected familiars of witches and from shipboard rodent controllers to cherished internet icons.

What Are the Mental Health Benefits of Engaging in Hands-On Crafts? is a thoughtful and empowering short listen that uncovers how creative, tactile activities can enhance mental well-being. This guide reveals the powerful ways that hands-on crafts support emotional balance, reduce stress, and boost overall psychological health.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. What if food could do more than simply keep us alive? What if the meals we prepare and share could strengthen relationships, create memories, build confidence, connect cultures, and bring a little more kindness into the world? That is the heart of...