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Candice Olson Favorite Design Challenges (Candice Olson)
by Candice Olson<P> Popular TV star Candice Olson shares her favorite design challenges. Candice Olson Favorite Design Challenges focuses on the tricky situations that Candice expertly handles for her clients—the same challenges that many homeowners face. From working around architectural limitations like sloped ceilings or a lack of wall space, merging styles to ensure that a room's decor pleases all of a home's occupants, to accommodating the changes that come about when a family grows or shrinks, this book highlights those ingenious solutions that make Candice's designs both beautiful and functional. <P> Featuring 25-30 of Candice's stunning room makeovers—described in her approachable and authoritative voice—Candice Olson Favorite Design Challenges provides gorgeous sketches and design boards that show you how each design took shape, while more than 200 full-color before-and-after photos offer a wealth of visual inspiration.Includes Candice's tips and insight into what makes each space work. <P> Candice shares how she overcame the predominant challenge in each case. Provides invaluable guidance on planning your own room redos. Redecorating—or even just dreaming about decorating—can transform one's outlook on life, and Candice Olson Favorite Design Challenges is just what you need to dream, plan, and execute up a redo in your own home.
The Candlemaker's Companion: A Complete Guide to Rolling, Pouring, Dipping, and Decorating Your Own Candles
by Betty OppenheimerEnjoy some homemade glow. From wax to wick to wrapping, The Candlemaker’s Companion is a definitive guide to modern candle making. Learn how to create rolled, poured, molded, and dipped candles; play with your favorite scents and colors; and use specialty techniques to design glowing luminaria, candle holders, and other gorgeous accessories. With illustrated directions, complete source lists, and plenty of practical advice, Betty Oppenheimer invites even the beginner candlemaker to get in on the action. Fill your house with the warm light and enticing fragrances that only candles can bring.
Candy Aisle Crafts
by Jodi LevineThe ultimate materials for fun, whimsical crafting are right in your grocery store! From party decorations to children's toys, from wearable art to cute gifts, you need look no further than your supermarket shelves for the materials to make these unique (and kid-friendly) food crafts. For special celebrations, rainy-day activities, and much more, treat yourself to the sweetest projects. Colorful candy canes are fashioned into heart-shaped necklaces, melted peppermints are molded into a festive bowl, cookies and ice cream cones are transformed into a fanciful castle, marshmallows are snipped into a polar bear, and gumdrops become everything from adorable frogs to bumblebees and ducks. Candy Aisle Crafts is packed with simple ideas for charming crafts that both kids and parents will love.
The Cannabible
by Jason King Robert Connell ClarkeAstounded by the lack of books dedicated to the wondrous variety of his favorite plant, author Jason King set out on a four-year mission to document the world's finest cannabis. Traveling around North America, Hawaii, and Europe, he captured over 1,500 strains on film (benevolently sampling a good number as well). Here in THE CANNABIBLE, images of the best 200 varieties are included alongside engaging and informative descriptions of their aromas, flavors, effects, and origins. Study this holy writ and figure out whether Purple Haze, Magic Kush, and the "P" is da kine or da shwag; learn which strains will give you the munchies or the wobbles; discover how appropriately named are Doc Kevorkian, Black Widow, and Cat Piss; and find out which strains are good for productivity, creativity, or just sitting on the couch, staring into space. With over 400 mind-blowing, full-color photographs of the world's most beautiful nugs, this book will have you on the floor, bowing to the mighty bud-dha.* A chapter contributed by one of the world's most studious pot smokers, Rob Clarke, provides an in-depth explanation of the history of marijuana breeding.* A unique reference guide, the first of its kind.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Cannabible 2
by Jason KingHe'¬?s baaaack! World-renowned pot connoisseur and acclaimed photographer Jason King continues his quest to share yet another outstanding collection of marijuana strains and informative, mouthwatering tasting notes. Never one to call it a day, King has been traveling the globe nonstop since his acclaimed first book was published, to bring us more of the choicest kind-and fans and aficionados alike will not be disappointed! Featuring more than 200 carefully chosen cannabis strains, as well as his signature photomicrography, THE CANNABIBLE 2 is gloriously visual and entertaining and takes the experience of referencing buds and plants to a whole new level. Find out which strain Jason considers to be the "Holy Grail," which buds will give a major jolt to the creativity circuit, and the high that'¬?s most likely to cause a change in your plans for the day. In glorious spreads and sidebars, King also delves into such intriguing subjects as the marijuana-chocolate connection, the tolerance factor, the medical marijuana movement, and much more. A testament to his dedication to documenting the finest marijuana, THE CANNABIBLE 2 is a book you'¬?ll return to again and again. There'¬?s no doubt: The Mothership has landed!The must-have follow-up to Jason King'¬?s best-selling book, THE CANNABIBLE-with new strains, detailed tasting notes, and more of everything that made #1 great. A pioneer in his field, Jason King has developed a unique vocabulary to describe the tastes, aromas, and effects of marijuana. Includes incredible photos of rare and outrageously expensive smoking paraphernalia.
Cannabis: Everything You Need to Grow Marijuana Indoors and Outdoors (Green Thumb Guides)
by Kevin OliverCultivate your personal cannabis crop with expert techniques and know-how.As marijuana laws in the United States become less restrictive, more people are searching for basic marijuana gardening instructions. Cultivating marijuana isn't like growing other plants, especially if you desire maximum potency and yield. The cannabis plant requires special care, from the soil, water, and nutrients used to the temperature, light, and ventilation levels. Cannabis covers it all in a simple, concise way to help you increase both the quality and yield of your personal harvest.Here&’s what you&’ll find in this updated visual guide:Instructions on how to grow and maintain a small marijuana garden for your own noncommercial useThe full spectrum of options available for growing marijuana, from indoor, climate-controlled systems to open-air and outdoor growingTime-tested techniques and modern methods for strain selection, disease and pest prevention, and proper plant nutritionExpert advice to yield a consistent and dependable supply of buds
The Cannabis Breeder's Bible
by Greg GreenThe Cannabis Breeder's Bible sets a new standard of excellence for cannabis cultivation and breeding manuals and gives readers the tools they need to grow the most popular and potent marijuana varieties and strains in the world. Readers of this complete guide to expert breeding techniques will learn about the new age cultivars, trendy cannabis hybrids, and how to develop them for the lucrative international seed market.The Cannabis Breeder's Bible offers real-world, professional techniques for breeding superior marijuana. Expanding on the advanced cultivation methods presented in Greg Green's popular Cannabis Grow Bible, The Cannabis Breeder's Bible delves deeper into topics such as advanced pollination, seed collection, and storage; feminizing plants; increasing potency; and enhancing calyx development. Readers will discover more about primordial cannabis, landrace and lost strains, breeding compatibility, growth hormones, cannabinoids, plant cells, common mutations, and advanced floral traits. The wealth of technical insights shared in The Cannabis Breeder's Bible is also supported by stunning photographs, instructive illustrations, and in-depth interviews with marijuana breeders and seed bank professionals.The Cannabis Breeder's Bible is an advanced, specialized marijuana grow book designed for practical use by new and experienced breeders alike.
Cannabis Cultivation
by Mel ThomasWritten by commercial-scale grower Mel Thomas, Cannabis Cultivation divulges the expertise, tips, and insight he learned at the helm of one of the world's largest marijuana growing operations. Ideal for beginners and anyone interested in learning more about growing marijuana indoors, the book is free of technical jargon and boring theory, and its step-by-step directions enable anyone to grow and harvest the highest quality marijuana using simple techniques and inexpensive, everyday gardening tools. All of the important factors that influence growth rate, yield, and potency are covered, including lighting, planting mediums, pH, nutrients, water systems, air, and temperature. With extra focus on small gardens and security, this is the perfect book for the home grower and medical growers.
The Cannabis Dictionary: Everything you need to know about cannabis, from health and science to THC and CBD
by Alex HalperinA cannabis revolution is taking place. As people embrace it like never before, The Cannabis Dictionary looks at every aspect of this special plant. Hundreds of entries cover the key information from the cannabis world, from health effects, CBD oil and varieties of the plant, to legalization, big business and psychological impact.Renowned cannabis journalist Alex Halperin is your guide through the many facts and falsehood surrounding the subject, giving an intelligent, in-depth but accessible overview of a fascinating, ever-changing topic.Entries include:420Big WeedBudtendersCannabidiol (CBD)CannatechDabbingGreen OutGreen RushHashMedical MarijuanaMicrodoseParanoiaStrainsTHC... and many more.
The Cannabis Dictionary: Everything you need to know about cannabis, from health and science to THC and CBD
by Alex HalperinA cannabis revolution is taking place. As people embrace it like never before, The Cannabis Dictionary looks at every aspect of this special plant. Hundreds of entries cover the key information from the cannabis world, from health effects, CBD oil and varieties of the plant, to legalization, big business and psychological impact.Renowned cannabis journalist Alex Halperin is your guide through the many facts and falsehood surrounding the subject, giving an intelligent, in-depth but accessible overview of a fascinating, ever-changing topic.Entries include:420Big WeedBudtendersCannabidiol (CBD)CannatechDabbingGreen OutGreen RushHashMedical MarijuanaMicrodoseParanoiaStrainsTHC... and many more.
The Cannabis Gardener: A Beginner's Guide to Growing Vibrant, Healthy Plants in Every Region
by Penny BarthelA beautifully photographed primer on growing your own cannabis, with guidance on which strains to choose for your USDA growing zone, tips on harvesting flowers, and recipes for salves, tinctures, and edibles.&“A phenomenal resource for anyone looking to grow cannabis. Perfectly tailored to guide all growers—from the first-timer to the experienced gardener.&”—Dan Grace, president and cofounder of Dark Heart Nursery Cannabis is as easy to grow as a tomato plant. If you live in a suitable climate and provide sun, water, and good soil, you can grow vigorous, beautiful cannabis in pots, raised beds, or your own yard. Not only is cannabis an easy addition to your garden, it can also provide health and mood-lifting benefits.The Cannabis Gardener teaches you how to choose which strains are right for you and how to cultivate the plants from seed to finished flower. Gorgeous full-color photographs capture each stage of the growing process and show how cannabis plants can be incorporated into your garden design as well as raised beds and containers. After you establish your plants in the garden and monitor them through the flowering stage, you'll find tips on how to harvest, dry, cure, and store your "grow." Also included are recipes for savoring your harvest, from salves, tisanes, and tinctures to cannabutter for baking and cooking delicious treats such as CBD gummies flavored with vanilla beans, cheddar crackers, and even cannabis chocolate sauce.The Cannabis Gardener is an accessible and practical guide for any level of gardener interested in growing their own attractive cannabis plants.
The Cannabis Grow Bible
by Greg GreenThe 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 Cannabis Grow Bible.The second edition of the Cannabis Grow Bible delivers even more of what growers are looking for-fully updated and illustrated, with a new section on organics, all in glorious color!In the Cannabis Grow Bible, Green describes methods for growers who want to maximize yield and potency. Green's signature style blends a solid understanding of marijuana botany with practical real-world advice to help growers cope with the day-to-day demands of maintaining a high-yield garden. The book covers everything from selecting the best plant genetics to dealing with pests and predators and protecting your crop from prying eyes. It explains the "Screen of Green" technique that gives a higher yield using fewer plants, an important development for American growers who, if caught, are penalized according to number of plants.Greg Green's Cannabis Grow Bible remains the only definitive reference available to fully explain both the art and the science behind growing the world's best cannabis-from indoor and outdoor techniques, soil and hydroponic grows, and now organic gardening. Beginners, amateurs, and pros alike will benefit from Green's easy-to-follow style and instructions and the accuracy, breadth and depth of information presented. Professionals will especially benefit the chapters on advanced systems and breeding. Marijuana cultivators everywhere will enjoy the new, full-color edition of the Cannabis Grow Bible.
Cannabis Indica
by S. T. Oner Greg GreenCannabis Indica features genetics from over 60 different seed breeders - more than all other cannabis strain guides put together - and strains from a variety of countries. Featuring classic Indica strains, such as Holland's Hope, Blueberry, LA Confidential and P-91, Cannabis Indica also introduces fascinating never-before-seen varieties from previously unknown seed breeders. Filled with hundreds of beautiful full-color images, this book is ideal for every grow room, dorm room, and living room. Each plant is discussed in detail, with accurate information on genetics and lineage so that readers can become experts on Cannabis Indica strains - their aromas, flavors, THC content, medical potentials, and growth patterns. Strains were selected based on their relevance to the current market and the strength of their genetics. There are no advertisements in the book and no one paid to be included - editor S.T. Oner carefully selected all strains based on merit, not advertising dollars.
Cannabis Indica Volume 2
by S. T. Oner Mel ThomasCannabis plants are classified into two groups: indica and sativa. This book focuses on indica - the most popular marijuana type in the United States - a bushier and heavier plant that famously induces (among other highs) a desire to sit quietly on the couch and relax. More than a dozen states are considering legalization of medical marijuana - in addition to the 15 in which it has already been legalized - and readers across the U.S. are desperate for more information. Featuring 100 strains of amazing indica-dominant genetics and 100 different breeders, this book is a must-have for pot enthusiasts. No other strain guide series has looked at Cannabis indica in such depth, making this guide a must-have for connoisseurs and growers looking to expand their knowledge about the plant and the genetics in their gardens.
Cannabis Indica Volume 3
by The Rev S. T. OnerCannabis plants are classified into two main groups: Indica and Sativa. This book focuses on Cannabis Indica, a bushier and heavier plant that produces a smoke that famously induces (among other highs) a desire to sit quietly on the couch and relax. This is the latest book in the bestselling series focusing on the Cannabis Indica plant, the most popular type of marijuana in the United States due to its growth patterns and intense physical effects.No other strain guide series has looked at Cannabis Indica in such depth before, and readers across the USA are desperate for more. Featuring 100 strains of amazing Indica-dominant genetics and a dazzling array of skilled breeders, this book is a must-have for pot enthusiasts, pot growers, and pot connoisseurs, new and old alike.Cannabis Indica, Volume 3 features genetics from the world's greatest seed breeders, and showcases strains from such varied countries as Britain, Holland, Canada, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, France, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Australia and the USA. No other guide series features this many emerging seed breeders, as well as established cannabis genetics companies. Cannabis Indica is the latest book in the must-have series for connoisseurs and growers looking to expand their knowledge about the plant, and the genetics in their gardens.Featuring classic Indica strains, such as Pure Kush, Bubba Kush, Hash Plant and Romulan, Cannabis Indica, Volume 3 also introduces fascinating brand new, never-before-seen varieties from previously unknown seed breeders. The book also features multiple strain variations on Hindu Kush - America's best selling cannabis strain - adored by growers and smokers alike.Filled with hundreds of beautiful full-color images, this book is ideal for every grow room, dorm room, and living room. Each plant is discussed in detail, with accurate information on genetics and lineage so that readers can become experts on Cannabis Indica strains - their aromas, flavors, potency, THC content, medical potentials and growth patterns.Cannabis Indica, Volume 3 is a true resource for the Cannabis community, providing useful information to enthusiasts and invaluable insights to the seed-buying public. This series is a true reflection of the global marijuana seed breeding movement and it is completely up-to-date, a quality that cannabis enthusiasts place a high value on. Strains were selected based on their relevance to the current market and the strength of their genetics. There are no advertisements in the book and no one paid to be included. Chief editor, bestselling author S.T. Oner, carefully selected all strains based on merit, not advertising dollars. This grassroots philosophy has resulted in the previous volumes in the series selling thousands of copies.With an introduction by SKUNK Magazine's cultivation editor and breeding guru The Rev, the bestselling author of True Living Organics: The Ultimate Guide to Growing All-Natural Marijuana Indoors, discussing his views on the Cannabis Indica plant, as well as its growth patterns, genetic tendencies, breeding potential and smokeability, this book is every true cannabis enthusiast's dream.
Cannabis Jobs: How to Make a Living and Have a Career in the World of Legalized Marijuana
by Andrew Ward&“Andrew Ward spills the beans on how to obtain a job or full-blown career in the cannabis industry. Brooklyn-based freelance cannabis writer Ward should know, as he has covered the industry for over a decade for Benzinga and Merry Jane, among other media outlets.&” —Forbes As of 2019, eleven states (and Washington, DC) have legalized recreational marijuana use with another twenty-two having legalized medical marijuana, and those numbers will only continue to rise. Cannabis career opportunities are beginning to take off across the country and beyond. In fact, Forbes noted the industry is projected to create more jobs than manufacturing by 2020.With the rise in legalization, virtually any job in the American market can be replicated in the cannabis industry. From working in a dispensary to social media, IT to HR, marketing to quality assurance, millions of future professionals are looking at cannabis as a future career path. Andrew Ward, who has been covering the growing cannabis industry for over a decade, shares the vast stretch of potential careers. In addition to job opportunities, Ward supplies career growth, salaries, and first-hand knowledge from professionals who have made a career in the field. But as with any industry, there are pros and cons. While the market is expanding, every profession has growing pains, and Ward explains them in detail. In addition to potential jobs, Ward explores other options, such as freelancing and starting your own business. For those either looking to find a new career or preparing to join the workforce, Cannabis Jobs offers the most in-depth information available.
Cannabis Regeneration
by J. B. HazeWritten for discerning marijuana growers looking to get more bang for their buck, this is the only book that shows readers how to get multiple successful harvests from one single plant.Cannabis Regeneration is an intermediate grow guide that dispenses with the basics and instead dives into the science of marijuana growing. This one-of-a-kind book explains the author's revolutionary grow method, which aims to increase plant production and save both time and money for every home grower.Growing marijuana, whether for medical or recreational reasons, can take up a lot of your time, as well as your money, energy, and effort -- and, at the end of every grow, after harvesting the buds, you simply throw the rest of your plant away. But it doesn't have to be this way; with J. B. Haze's unique regeneration method, you can recycle your harvested cannabis plants and bring them back to life, again and again, in order to harvest more buds! If you follow the steps that are easily outlined in this book, you can harvest every single cannabis plant several times without compromising the quality of your buds.
Cannabis Sativa
by Greg Green S. T. OnerCannabis plants are classified into two main groups: Indica and Sativa. This book focuses on Cannabis Sativa, an especially tall and potent species of marijuana plant that true connoisseurs love not only for its smoke that induces a desire to create art and socialize with people, but also for the interesting challenges it presents to growers due to its size. No other strain guide has looked at Cannabis Sativa in such depth before, and the fan base established by the previous best-selling book, Cannabis Indica, is eagerly awaiting the release of this new title.Featuring one hundred strains of amazing Sativa-dominant genetics from one hundred of the world's best marijuana breeders, this book is a must-have for pot enthusiasts, pot growers, and pot connoisseurs, new and old alike.Cannabis Sativa features one hundred incredible strains from one hundred different seed breeders-more than all other cannabis strain guides put together-and strains from such varied countries as Britain, Holland, Canada, Russia, Spain, Chile, Switzerland, Germany, France, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and throughout the USA. No other guide features this many emerging seed breeders, as well as established cannabis genetics companies. The Cannabis Sativa and Cannabis Indica series of books are set to become the go-to books for connoisseurs and growers looking to expand their knowledge about the plant, and the genetics in their gardens.Features classic Sativa strains, such as Grapefruit, New York City Diesel, AK-47 and Santa Maria, as well as fascinating brand new, never-before-seen varieties from previously unknown seed breeders. This book also features multiple strain variations on Haze - the strain of choice for connoisseur breeders and smokers, and a favorite amongst medicinal users throughout the USA.Filled with hundreds of beautiful full-color images, this book is ideal for every grow room, dorm room, and living room. Each plant is discussed in detail, with accurate information on genetics and lineage so that readers can become experts on Cannabis Sativa strains-their aromas, flavors, THC content, medical potentials and growth patterns.Cannabis Sativa is a true resource for the Cannabis community, providing useful information to enthusiasts and invaluable insights to the seed-buying and pot smoking public. Unlike its competitor, The Big Book of Buds, which features a mere thirty companies that pay to be included and over twenty pages of advertisements, this book is a true reflection of the global marijuana seed breeding movement. Strains were selected based on their relevance to the current market and the strength of their genetics. There are no advertisements in the book and no one paid to be included. Chief editor, bestselling author S.T. Oner, carefully selected all strains based on merit, not advertising dollars. This grassroots philosophy has resulted in the previous release in this series, Cannabis Indica, gaining much attention and praise as well as consistent sales.With an introduction by Greg Green, the bestselling author of The Cannabis Grow Bible, focusing on the history and origins of the Cannabis Sativa plant, as well as its growth patterns, genetic tendencies, breeding potential and smokeability, this book is every true cannabis enthusiast's dream.
Cannabis Sativa Volume 2
by Mel Thomas S. T. OnerCannabis plants are classified into two main groups: Indica and Sativa. This book focuses on Cannabis Sativa, an especially tall and potent species of marijuana that true connoisseurs love not only for its smoke that induces a desire to create art and socialize with people, but also for the interesting challenges it presents to growers due to its size. This is the latest book in the bestselling series focusing on Cannabis Sativa, the most celebrated and mythologized marijuana type in the United States.No other strain guide series has looked at Cannabis Sativa in such depth before, and the fan base established by the previous best-selling books, Cannabis Indica, Vols. 1 & 2 and Cannabis Sativa, Vol. 1 is eagerly awaiting the release of this new title in order to collect the whole set. Featuring 100 strains of amazing Sativa-dominant genetics and 100 different breeders, this book is a must-have for pot enthusiasts, pot growers, and pot connoisseurs, new and old alike.Cannabis Sativa, Volume 2 features genetics from 100 different seed breeders - more than all other cannabis strain guides put together. This book features genetics from such varied countries as Britain, Holland, Canada, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, France, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Denmark, Slovenia, Australia and the USA. No other strain guide series features this many emerging seed breeders, as well as established cannabis seed companies. Cannabis Sativa is the latest book in this must-have series for connoisseurs and growers looking to expand their knowledge about the plant, and the genetics in their gardens.Featuring classic Sativa strains, such as Kali Mist, Diesel, Jack Herer and Chocolope, Cannabis Sativa, Volume 2 also introduces fascinating brand new, never-before-seen varieties from previously unknown seed breeders. The book also features multiple strain variations on Haze - the strain of choice for connoisseur breeders and smokers, and a favorite amongst medicinal and recreational users throughout the USA.Filled with hundreds of beautiful full-color images, this book is ideal for every grow room, dorm room, and living room. Each plant is discussed in detail, with accurate information on genetics and lineage so that readers can become experts on Cannabis Sativa strains - their aromas, flavors, potency, THC content, medical potentials and growth patterns.Cannabis Sativa, Volume 2 is a true resource for the Cannabis community, providing useful information to enthusiasts and invaluable insights to the seed-buying public. Unlike its competitor, The Big Book of Buds, which only features 30 companies that pay to be included and over 20 pages of advertisements, this book is a true reflection of the global marijuana seed breeding movement. Strains were selected based on their relevance to the current market and the strength of their genetics. There are no advertisements in the book and no one paid to be included. Chief editor, bestselling author S.T. Oner, carefully selected all strains based on merit, not advertising dollars. This grassroots philosophy resulted in the previous books in this series selling thousands of copies to devoted fans during their first year in print.With an introduction by Mel Thomas, the bestselling author of Cannabis Cultivation, A Complete Grower's Guide, now in its 3rd Edition and with total sales of over 30,000, discussing his views of the Cannabis Sativa plant, as well as its history, growth patterns, genetic tendencies, breeding potentials and smokeability, this book is every true cannabis enthusiast's dream.
Cannabis Sativa Volume 3
by The Rev S. T. OnerThe third volume in the best-selling series featuring the world's finest Cannabis sativa strains.Marijuana plants are classified into two species: indica and sativa. This book focuses on sativa, an especially tall and potent species of the Cannabis plant that true connoisseurs love not only for its psychedelic high, but also for the interesting challenges its size presents to growers. No other strain guide has looked at Cannabis sativa in such depth, with profiles of both emerging seed breeders and established cannabis seed companies. With details on 100 strains of amazing sativa-dominant genetics, features on breeders from around the globe, and more pictures of marijuana than all other strain guides put together, this is a must-have guide for connoisseurs and growers looking to expand their knowledge about the plant and the genetics in their gardens.
Canning Essentials: Jam-Packed with Essential Tools, Techniques, and Recipes for Fruits, Veggies, Jams, Pickles, Salsa, and More
by Jackie Callahan Parente&“A master class in the necessary techniques and tools required for gathering, freezing, canning, drying, pickling, and fermenting ingredients.&” —Mary Bilyeu, food editor, The Toledo Blade Canning Essentials is a go-to beginner&’s guide that will take you step-by-step through the different processes of canning fruit and produce. From canning vegetables, like tomatoes and squashes, to preparing homemade jam, salsas, relishes, and so much more, this book simplifies food preservation so that even today&’s busiest people can find time to do it themselves. Emphasizing cost-saving and sustainable food safety, you&’ll learn methods for both freezing, canning, pressure canning, and water-bath canning, then discover over 60 delicious recipes for homemade jelly, chutneys, pickles, and more. With helpful charts throughout to detail methods with specific timings, temperatures, and required equipment, this book will teach you everything you need to know about preserving and canning fruits and vegetables. &“A beautiful tome that is exactly what its title claims: essential . . . The book is thorough but not ponderous and includes easy-to-read charts and guidelines for preserving the harvest. Photographs are both inspiring and informative. Canning Essentials should be in every food lover&’s kitchen library.&” —Michele Anna Jordan, James Beard Award-winning author of The Good Cook&’s Book of Mustard &“The essential step-by-step guide to preserve local flavor.&” —Angela Covo, editor-in-chief, Edible San Antonio & adjunct faculty, Culinary Institute of America &“Jackie Callahan Parente teaches the &‘whys&’ and &‘hows&’ of preserving foods so that you can experience the flavors of summer any time of the year!&” —Chris Chamberlain, author of The Southern Foodie
Capital Spaces: The Multiple Complex Public Spaces of a Global City
by Matthew Carmona Filipa Matos WunderlichIn recent years it has become common-place to hear claims that public space in cities across the globe has become the exclusive preserve of the wealthy and privileged, at the expense of the needs of wider society. Whether it is the privatization of public space through commerical developments like shopping malls and business parks, the gentrification of existing spaces by campaigns against perceived anti-social behaviour or the increasing domination of public areas by private transport in the form of the car, the urban public space is seen as under threat. But are things really that bad? Has the market really become the sole factor that influences the treatment of public space? Have the financial and personal interests of the few really come to dominate those of the many? To answer these questions Matthew Carmona and Filipa Wunderlich have carried out a detailed investigation of the modern public spaces of London, that most global of cities. They have developed a new typology of public spaces applicable to all cities, a typology that demonstrates that to properly assess contemporary urban places means challenging the over-simplification of current critiques. Global cities are made up of many overlapping public spaces, good and bad; this book shows how to analyze this complexity, and to understand it.
Capital's Utopia: Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, 1855-1916 (Creating the North American Landscape)
by Anne E. MosherIn the 1890s the Apollo Iron and Steel Company ended a bitterly contested labor dispute by hiring replacement workers from the surrounding countryside. To avoid future unrest, however, the company sought to gain tighter control over its workers not only at the factory but also in their homes. Drawing upon a philosophy of reform movements in Europe and the United States, the firm decided that providing workers with good housing and a good urban environment would make them more loyal and productive. In 1895, Apollo Iron and Steel built a new, integrated, non-unionized steelworks and hired the nation's preeminent landscape architectural firm (Olmsted, Olmsted, and Eliot) to design the model industrial town: Vandergrift.In Capital's Utopia: Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, 1855-1916, Anne E. Mosher offers the first comprehensive geographical overview of the industrial restructuring of an American steelworks and its workforce in the late nineteenth–century. In addition, by offering a thorough analysis of the Olmsted plan, Mosher integrates historical geography and labor history with landscape architectural history and urban studies. As a result, this book is far more than a case study. It is a window into an important period of industrial development and its consequences on communities and environments in the world-famous steel country of southwestern Pennsylvania.
Capsules: Typology of Other Architecture
by Peter ŠenkThis book investigates the architectural, product design, and urban typology of the capsule which, beginning in the 1960s, broadened the concept of the basic building blocks of architecture to include a minimal living unit, called the "capsule." Here it is presented with regard to the continuity of the development of the Modern Movement, its revisionist criticism, pioneering examples, as well as contemporary examples and uses. The typology of the capsule allows us to consider this theme in terms of the architecture of resistance, with the potential to search for an "other" architecture that is embedded in our contemporaneity (manifested in small dwellings, composite structures, and container units; shelters and mobile homes in nature and the urban environment; technology transfer in high-tech designs; devices, additions, and extensions etc.). The concept of the capsule as a building element of architecture, as well as a spatial element, can therefore be regarded as having a generative potential for an architecture of personal space for the individual, forcing us to reflect on our existing living and dwelling conditions.
Captured Landscape: Architecture and the Enclosed Garden
by Kate BakerThe enclosed garden, or hortus conclusus, is a place where architecture and landscape come together. It has a long and varied history, ranging from the early paradise garden and cloister, the botanic garden and giardini segreto, the kitchen garden and as a stage for social display. The enclosed garden has continued to develop into its many modern forms: the city retreat, the redemptive garden, the deconstructed building. As awareness of climate change becomes increasingly important, the enclosed garden, which can mediate so effectively between interior and exterior, provides opportunities for sustainable design and closer contact with the natural landscape. By its nature it is ambiguous. Is it an outdoor room, or captured landscape; is it architecture or garden? Kate Baker discusses the continuing relevance of the typology of the enclosed garden to contemporary architects by exploring influential historical examples and the concepts they generate, alongside some of the best of contemporary designs – brought to life with vivid photography and detailed drawings – taken primarily from Britain, the Mediterranean, Japan and North and South America. She argues that understanding the potential of the enclosed garden requires us to think of it as both a design and an experience. Captured Landscape provides a broad range of information and design possibilities for students of architectural and landscape design, practising architects, landscape designers and horticulturalists and will also appeal to a wider audience of all those who are interested in garden design. This second edition of Captured Landscape is enriched with new case studies throughout the book. The scope has now been broadened to include an entirely new chapter concerning the urban condition, with detailed discussions on issues of ecology, sustainability, economy of means, well-being and the social pressures of contemporary city life.