Pomegranates
The pomegranate is one of the all time great plants of horticulture. It is native to the Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa, Afghanistan and Iran, where it has been grown since ancient times. In its native habitat, Punica granatum is a small ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Pete DeLacy
Do you desire to feel His presence, hear His voice, sense His pleasure? Since ancient times, fasting has been considered an essential means of drawing near to God. But this spiritual discipline involves much more than abstaining from food; it ... [... more]
Random House |
Michael B. Quinion
Cider has been made in pastoral areas of Britain and north-western Europe since ancient times and the techniques of rural cider makers are still in use today. This book explains the methods and traditions of the rustic orchardist and farm cider ... [... more]
Random House |
Kevin B. Marvel, Ph.D.
Take a tour of the universe, from our local solar system to the far reaches of deepest space. ASTRONOMY MADE SIMPLE offers a complete introduction to this science, from its birth in ancient times to the different types of super-powerful ... [... more]
Random House |
Anthony Sanctuary
Since ancient times rope, twine and nets have been used for the essential elements of survival hunting, roofing and bedding yet in today¹s modern world they are often taken for granted. This book charts the history of the ancient crafts [... more]
Random House |
H.G. Muller
A staple food in many diets, bread has been baked since ancient times and is considered a basic necessity by many. Baking and Bakeries charts the history of baking, from the ancient breads cooked with grain-paste through the introduction of ... [... more]
Random House |
Gillian Meredith
The humble buckle is an oft-taken for granted fastening, yet its usefulness and sturdiness has ensured that it has survived from ancient times through to the present day. The author provides a comprehensive typology of buckles, from the earliest ... [... more]
Random House |
Arlene Chan
In ancient times, the Chinese saw the dragon as both a protector and a threat, able to bring on rain or cause droughts. To honor this powerful creature, people created long narrow boats that they raced in an annual rainmaking festival. From the ... [... more]
Random House |
Alan Meredith
The humble buckle is an oft-taken for granted fastening, yet its usefulness and sturdiness has ensured that it has survived from ancient times through to the present day. The author provides a comprehensive typology of buckles, from the earliest ... [... more]
Random House |
Sanya, China
Sanya, on the southernmost tip of Hainan Province in China, is on the same latitude as Hawaii. In ancient times it was seen as the border between heaven and the edge of the sea. It has well-maintained stretches of white sand, palm trees, lots of ... [... more]
Getaway |
David Eveleigh
Although Thomas Crapper is most commonly associated with the invention of the flushing toilet, his models were in fact the result of a long line of improvements to earlier designs which date back to ancient times. This book is an ideal ... [... more]
Random House |
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