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Join Cecilia Blomdahl in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, the world’s northernmost town.Located in the Arctic Ocean near the North Pole, Svalbard is a unique archipelago that boasts stunning wintry landscapes, endangered Arctic animals, and awe-inspiring natural phenomena. Since 2015, Cecilia has called this beautiful and remote location home. Along with her partner, Christoffer, and her dog, Grim, she has adjusted to life at the top of the world—where polar bears roam free and northern lights shine bright.With evocative text and spectacular photography, Cecilia shares the joys and challenges of adapting to an inhospitable climate. Her story begins in the darkness of polar night, and the allure of her remote location is revealed gradually as sunlight returns months later. Through personal stories and firsthand advice, Cecilia offers insight for anyone seeking to thrive in unusual living conditions.Whatever your location, Life on Svalbard will give you a deeper understanding of why people choose to live in extreme environments and perhaps help you find the hidden magic of where you live too.

New York Times BestsellerForget the rules. Just cook!Great food doesn't have to be over-the-top, fussy, or time-intensive to be absolutely amazing. In his debut cookbook, Nick DiGiovanni gives you the tools to become fearless in the kitchen-and to create unapologetically delicious meals.Building on a foundation of staple recipes such as basic pasta dough and homemade butter, Nick shares a mouth-watering selection of his favorite recipes including Custard Yogurt Toast, Grilled Peach Burrata Salad, Smoked Bacon Carbonara, and his signature Master Chef Chocolate Crack Pie.Of course, making staples from scratch is great, but Nick shows you how to make the most of a store-bought rotisserie chicken, too.If you've never done more than boil water for pasta, this book is for you. If you can confidently whip up a multi-course meal, this book is for you. With his signature charm and humor, Nick shares advice, tips, and tricks for cooks of any level. Unsure how to pronounce "gnocchi"? There's a QR code for that. So grab your chef's knife, and get cooking!Knife Drop also includes Nick's expert advice on equipment, ingredients, and techniques, so home cooks of any ability level can pick up some new skills. Explore a library of QR codes linking to video tutorials showcasing key cooking techniques, from holding a chef's knife and making a piping bag to pronouncing "gnocchi" the correct way.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA decade-by-decade cookbook that highlights the best (and a few of the worst) baking recipes from the 20th centuryFriends of baking, are you sick and tired of making the same recipes again and again? Then look no further than this baking blast from the past, as B. Dylan Hollis highlights the most unique tasty treats of yesteryear.Travel back in time on a delicious decade-by-decade jaunt as Dylan shows you how to bake vintage forgotten greats. With a big pinch of fun and a full cup of humor, you'll be baking everything from Chocolate Potato Cake from the 1910s to Avocado Pie from the 1960s.Dylan has baked hundreds of recipes from countless antique cookbooks and selected only the best for this bakebook, sharing the shining stars from each decade. And because some of the recipes Dylan shares on his wildly popular social media channels are spectacular failures, he's thrown in a few of the most disastrously strange recipes for you to try if you dare.A few of Dylan's favorites that are going to have you licking your lips and begging for more include:- 1900s Cornflake Macaroons- 1910s ANZAC Biscuits- 1930s Peanut Butter Bread- 1940s Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake- 1950s Tomato Soup Cake- 1970s Potato Chip CookiesBaking Yesteryear contains 101 expertly curated recipes that will take you on a delicious journey through the past. With a larger-than-life personality and comedic puns galore, baking with Dylan never gets old. We'll leave that to the recipes.

Join B. Dylan Hollis, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Baking Yesteryear, on a cross-country culinary journey with 100 uniquely American recipes.From the deserts of the Southwest to the shining Atlantic Coast, the USA is as sweet as it gets. In this tour de food, B. Dylan Hollis takes you on a delicious road trip to taste everything from the coffee-crazed creations of the Pacific Northwest to the larger-than-life sheet cakes of Texas.You’ll be hitting the pavement in vintage style as you journey with Dylan through the culture capitals of America to savor the very best bakes the nation has to offer. His retro recipes span the decades from the 1900s to the 2000s and feature famous (and forgotten) desserts from every state.With his signature wry humor, Dylan explores the US and uncovers the history of nostalgic local favorites, including Boston Cream Pie on the cobbled streets of Beantown, Beignets in the sultry heat of jazzy New Orleans, and Date Cream scooped up poolside in Palm Springs.Baking Across America is the highly anticipated successor to Baking Yesteryear and delivers 100 wild, wacky, and wonderful recipes from every star-spangled corner of the good ol’ US of A.

JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER - NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Learn to make elevated, professional-quality meals in your own kitchen with over 100 creative, seasonal recipes from Hailee CatalanoGrowing up cooking the Sunday gravy, meatballs, and pasta alongside her Italian American grandmother, Hailee Catalano developed a huge passion for food. This passion led her to the Culinary Institute of America, and then to cooking in restaurants. But somewhere along the way, Hailee started to miss the home cooking that made her fall in love with food in the first place. Restaurants made it seem like beautifully made food was too difficult to recreate at home.In By Heart, she presents over 100 restaurant-quality recipes designed to be made in your home kitchen. You'll find seasonal pastas (Pasta alla Norcina with Roasted Squash), veggie-forward recipes designed to make the most of your CSA box (Caponata with Dried Cherries and Green Olives), breads (Hearty Seeded Rye Bread), butters (Calabrian Chili Honey Butter), condiments (Chicago-Style Fennel Giardiniera), perfect beach sandwiches (Brie and Butter Sandwich with Shallot-y Frisée), simple sweets (Malted Milk Butter Cookies), and so much more.Inspired by her professional training and love of seasonal cooking, Hailee includes details on how to keep a calm kitchen, navigate a farmers market, make your own broths and the perfect sourdough loaf, and plan out a Friday Night Dinner menu. Carefully crafted from the heart, this is a book you'll return to again and again.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Joshua Weissman is back with a bold and exciting new cookbook that will take your cooking to an entirely different level!Everyone knows flavor is important, right? But what's that secret sauce that turns eating into an unforgettable experience? It's the secret sauce that nobody seems to talk about enough—it's not flavor, it's texture! When flavor meets textures like creamy, chewy, or crunchy, the eating experience evolves into something entirely new and utterly fantastic. Flavor is one thing, but texture is what really makes the experience complete.In Joshua Weissman: Texture Over Taste, Joshua Weissman introduces you to the elements of flavor, then uses stories and fun visualizations to dive deeper and teach you about the six fundamental textures that create some of the greatest food experiences you'll ever enjoy. Joshua then explores each texture through over 75 spectacular recipes. In the "Crunchy" chapter, you'll learn how to make recipes like the most amazing fried chicken you've ever tasted, french fries (of course), and arancini. "Chewy" is where you'll discover recipes like his personal never-been-shared recipe for New York bagels, jjolmyeon (spicy chewy noodles), and brown sugar boba tea. "Aerated" features a cheese foam, challah bourbon french toast casserole, and a lighter-than-air glazed donut. "Creamy" is where you'll indulge in one-pound-of-butter mashed potatoes, perfectly baked mac and cheese, and decadent tres leches. In "Fluid" you'll dive into juicy birria tacos, diner-style milkshakes, and matzo ball soup. Finally, "Fatty" features a 72-hour short rib with coffee caramel, hamachi crudo, and a Texas toast smashburger. Each chapter opens with an irreverent introduction to the featured texture that explains how it impacts flavor, written from the unique perspective that only Joshua can provide.With Joshua Weissman, there is no compromising; he'll challenge you to think about cooking and food in an entirely different way. You'll experience cooking exactly as it's supposed to be—fun and maybe even a little dangerous!

The trans handy ma’am is back … and this time she’s buying a house and taking her loyal audience along on the journey.In this successor to the #1 New York Times bestseller Safe and Sound, Mercury Stardust demystifies the path to homeownership and sets you up for homeowning success. Learn about the ups and downs of the house hunting process—from putting in an offer to going through inspections and closing—and then join Mercury as she tackles her first year with a fixer-upper that needs to be renovated and updated.With DIY projects and guides for renovating and maintaining every part of your new house, as well as with tips for weather-proofing and maintaining outdoor spaces like a deck or garden, Lost and Found will empower you to create your dream home. Mercury reveals the good, the bad, and the ugly, including all the emotional highs and lows when things break, emergencies arise, and the unexpected inevitably happens.

Cooking authentic Mexican-American comfort food is simple with YouTube sensation Arnie “ArnieTex” SegoviaArnie Segovia is a Texas guy with Mexican roots, and his cooking is a blend of Texas and Mexican cuisines in the comdia casera (comfort food) and carne asada (Mexican grilling) styles. His creations are a traditional blend of Southwest, Texas, and Norteño cooking techniques, both in the kitchen and over open fire. For authentic Mexican cooking combined with a little bit of Texas and open-fire barbecue, look no further than ArnieTex! Here’s what you’ll find inside:Traditional Mexican and Texas-Mexican favorites like Mexican-Spanish rice, tamales, fajitas, tacos al pastor, refried beans, migas con heuvo, and taqueria-style salsasTexas staples like smoked brisket, authentic Texas chili, and parrillada tejana (a Texas-size carne asada feast)Dozens of cooking tips and tricks for cooking on both on the stove and over an open fireStunning photography that captures the essence of Arnie's cooking the beauty of South TexasAs a champion pitmaster and cook with deep knowledge of Mexican-American cuisine, Arnie has built a following of millions of loyal fans who love cooking with Arnie each week. And if you're cooking with Arnie, it will always means two things: you’re not going to leave the table hungry, and you’ll absolutely leave the table happy.

A culinary journey from India, through Asia, and to America, featuring creative curries, sauces, rice dishes, and more, from the author of James Beard Award–nominated Plant-Based India.In Sheil Shukla’s first cookbook, Plant Based India, he presented the plant-based Indian recipes of his Gujarati heritage. In Kari, he explores what a “curry” actually is, with reimagined Indian dishes infused with flavors and techniques from Asia to America and beyond.Kari’s plant-based recipes redefine Indian cuisine as we know it, with dishes that incorporate Thai, Korean, Japanese, and even Italian influences and use ingredients easily found in kitchens throughout the United States. The creative curries make storebought simmer sauces an afterthought. Each creative sauce is accompanied by two additional recipe variations to make the most of your time in the kitchen; make the Makhani Sauce, then use it in the Japanese-inspired Tofu Katsu Makhani, and save any leftover sauce to make Makhani Nachos. The stews and grains range from classics like Fluffy Basmati Rice to unique dishes like French Lentils with Lemon and Rosemary Tadka. This book also features breads, drinks, and desserts to accompany the curries and create a complete meal. These are Indian recipes that you’ve never seen before, in this groundbreaking exploration of what it means to bring cultural traditions together through food.

New York Times BestsellerA first of its kind, functional lifestyle guide for PCOS, complete with personal stories and nourishing recipesYou’ve been diagnosed with or suspect polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). You’ve done some research, and you want to start the journey of regulating your cycle and managing your symptoms naturally.Can you relate to bloating, acne, cramps, and irregular periods? And beyond these typical PMS symptoms, do you also experience intense mood swings, irritability, heavy flow, and crippling fatigue? These were the norms in Rachael’s life that she was told were just a part of being a woman. Like her, you know these aren’t normal, but you have the hope of living symptom free.Meals She Eats is the guide you've been looking for. This book bridges the gap between research and personal experience and offers everything you need to know to naturally manage your diagnosis during each phase of your cycle. What’s going on in your body and whyTasty recipes designed with optimal nutrientsHelpful shopping lists that make eating healthy easyStrategic movement advice so you feel your bestSelf-care practices part of a holistic therapeutic approachJournaling methods for targeted healingLaugh with Tom and Rachael, who are in your very shoes, and enjoy recipes loaded with the seasonal, nutrient-rich foods your body craves. Their personal stories of successes, mistakes, and everything between (looking at you, tampon chronicle) will keep your spirits high as you empower yourself with specific and actionable diet and lifestyle modifications, learn how to collaborate effectively with doctors, and understand your cycle to relieve the worst of your symptoms.

From the Canadian couple behind Planted in the Garden, a how-to guide for small-space vegetable gardeningChar and Marv are urban gardeners on a mission to prove that you don’t need a lot of land to produce a bountiful harvest of homegrown vegetables. Using the lessons learned in their small-but-mighty Toronto garden, they offer first-time gardeners practical and accessible guidance for starting a vegetable plot of their own. From soil composition to irrigation solutions, The Compact Garden provides step-by-step instructions for gardening success at every stage.Create a small-space garden: Learn how to set up raised beds, containers, and vertical gardens to maximise growing space both indoors and outdoors.Grow beginner-friendly veggies: Discover which crops are easy to grow and low maintenance, including tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuces, beans, peas, and more.Harvest organic produce at home: Manage pests and fertilise plants without the use of synthetic chemicals.With plentiful photos, DIY projects, and helpful plant profiles for North American growers, you’ll be on your way to an abundant garden, no matter how big or how small.

The Tea Book helps you explore the blends, tastings, and ceremonies from around the world and create your own delicious tea traditions. Where does tea come from? In The Tea Book learn where in the world tea is cultivated and how to drink each variety at its best, with steeping notes and step-by-step recipes.The Tea Book is your world tour of the art of tea. Visit tea plantations from India to Kenya and explore maps of the world's most important growing regions. Learn to recognize tea-leaf varietals and spot the best types from each region. Recreate a Japanese tea ceremony with a guide to storied traditions and practical implements. Discover the health benefits of green tea. Craft the perfect Chai tea. Try a tasting course to cultivate your sense of tea color, aroma, and taste. Explore the spectrum of herbal, plant, and fruit infusions. The Tea Book covers it all, including history, tradition, and 75 classic and contemporary recipes to steep and share.

Publishers Weekly BestsellerWhy bake it "good enough" when you can Bake It Better?In Bake It Better, Instagram and TikTok star Matt Adlard shares his tried-and-true baking approach to help home chefs advance from intermediate-level to master baker-all at their own pace. Each chapter has a dedicated theme, with recipes offering techniques to show you how to elevate your baking from refreshingly refined to extraordinarily elegant.Each bake comes as a pair, beginning with a delicious "Tier 1" recipe, followed by an elevated "Tier 2" version for when you're ready to take your skills to the next level. Love making Brioche from scratch? Why not take things up a notch with Brioche Cinnamon Rolls, using a slightly advanced technique? Or try your hand at Triple Chocolate Brownie Fingers once you've mastered the recipe for Chocolate Chunk Brownies. Bake It Better includes:- 70 mouthwatering recipes for cakes, pastries, breads, cookies, ice creams, and more.- Techniques for mastering essential skills and deepening your abilities.- Expert advice from Matt Adlard on enhancing your expertise and building your confidence as a baker.Join Matt Adlard on a journey to whatever baking destination you seek-and enjoy the detours along the way!

Calm the chaos and transform your home into a space that fosters curiosity, creativity, and independenceToo often, the toys, games, and other materials meant to educate young children end up being a detriment instead. If you're overwhelmed and your kids are overstimulated, it's time to reset your space by applying the principles of the Montessori method at home so you can be a calmer, more attentive parent.Author and certified Montessori guide Ashley Yeh tackles each room of the home and explains how to provide young children with the accessibility they need to complete practical life skills on their own, tapping into their innate desire to "do it myself." Whether your child is an infant, toddler, or preschooler, there are simple and inexpensive changes you can make to foster indpendence and reduce the stress around mealtimes, bedtime, and leaving the house.Includes:- Introduction to the Montessori method, which emphasizes whole-child development and learning through experience- How to apply Montessori principles throughout the home so that children are able to complete practical, everyday tasks on their own- Over 75 simple activities for ages 0-5- Essential Montessori resources and materials with DIY options

With 64 delicious recipes and 8 weekly meal prep plans, this is the cookbook every bodybuilder needs!Every bodybuilder knows it can be difficult to plan weekly meals, cook every night, and also stick to your macros. Meal prep can make the task a whole lot easier, but it can also seem overwhelming if you don't know where to start. Now, two-time Ms. Figure Olympia and fitness trainer and coach Erin Stern makes it's simple, with 64 absolutely delicious recipe and 8 weekly prep plans, you'll never get bored with eating the same meals every week, and you'll also get to enjoy amazing recipes that actually taste good and help you reach your training goals. Each weekly prep plan includes eight recipes along with detailed prep plans that help you prepare meals for the upcoming week that will keep you satisfied and on track.Here's what's inside:- 8 weekly step-by-step prep plans with detailed shopping lists. Each plan targets a unique training goal, whether you're looking to build muscle, lean down, or just maintain.- 64 delicious recipes for breakfasts, sides, salads, entrees, snacks, and even desserts.- Helpful tips for sticking to your plans, shopping smart, and modifying the plans to meet your personal goals.

A bold new book from the most adventurous BBQ guru on YouTube.Guga (aka Gustavo Tosta) and his wildly popular Guga Foods YouTube channel are known for teaching fans how to make out-of-this-world BBQ. On his channel, Guga makes classic recipes like brisket and ribs, but he also creates amazingly daring recipes like Nutella dry-aged steak and smoked and deep-fried duck breast. Using his energetic and enthusiastic approach to all things BBQ, Guga will teach even the most seasoned connoisseurs some new tricks, and beginning enthusasts will learn how to make BBQ in an entirely different way. This is not just another BBQ book!Here's what's inside:- 50 amazing BBQ recipes that will inspire even the most seasoned BBQ fans, including recipes for beef, pork, poultry, fish, and seafood- Beautiful photography, plus step-by-step instructional photography that shows readers how to create every recipe- Expert cooking tips that Guga's fans have come to love and appreciate- Tutorials for techniques like dry-aging, smoking, deep-frying, and others

Join the cookie club, where no crumbs are left behind, with a playful cookie cookbook from Mallory Oniki, creator of @thepalatablelifeLet’s face it. People are sick of boring, subpar grocery store cookies. And though no one is sick of chocolate chip cookies, we are over chocolate chip cookies that don’t deliver on taste, texture, and looks.With Mallory Oniki’s Cookie Club, you’ll never eat a boring cookie again. Each of the 80 cookie recipes in this book has been carefully chosen to empower you to step outside your cookie comfort zone and make really good cookies at home. Mallory teaches you the science behind baking the perfect cookie, inspiring confidence in new and established bakers alike.Cookie Club is approachable but elevated. It’s not your average club, but it’s a club that everyone belongs to. These cookies, from classic chocolate chip variations to unexpected flavors like preserved lemon and honey cookies and Gilmore Girls-inspired coffee cake cookies, deliver on taste, texture, looks, and uniqueness. With eye-catching fonts and graphic design, this book is the cookie cookbook for Millennial and Gen Z cookie enthusiasts. Welcome to the Cookie Club!

New to cooking? Don’t worry about it! You can cook Korean like a pro.If you’ve always wanted to make your favorite Korean dishes at home, Simply Korean is for you. With streamlined techniques, minimal ingredients, and clear instructions, you'll learn the easiest methods to make fried rice, bulgogi, kimchi, and more without sacrificing taste. Master the art of banchan and impress your guests with an epic K-BBQ party. Can't travel to Seoul? Recipes for tteokbokki and hotteok bring these street food favorites to your kitchen. Simply Korean includes:Introduction to Korean cuisine, including essential ingredients and preparation methodsHow to make restaurant-quality meals at home—shortcuts for boosting flavor and reducing prepEasy-to-remember formulas for Korean sauces to make any dish more delicious

On her popular social media channels, Rebekah Moyer makes simple, nourishing meals with accessible, whole-food ingredients. Not only are her recipes delicious, but they are also incredibly nutrient dense—in a single video, she’ll make kefir for gut-healthy probiotics, quick-pickled carrots as a fiber source for estrogen detox, kabocha squash for thyroid-friendly vitamin A, and more.Simple Kitchen Magic is Rebekah’s delicious recipes and warm, comforting nutritional advice in book form. The simple, whole-food recipes—like Curried Turkey Meatball Soup, Harissa Roasted Eggplant, and Black Bean Brownies—highlight functional ingredients to help you embrace food as medicine for a healthy lifestyle. Simple Kitchen Magic will leave you feeling like health is attainable, nutrition is simple, and cooking from scratch is doable. With whimsical, illustrated spreads on topics like adrenal health and menstrual cycle syncing, recipes for healing tinctures and basic kitchen remedies, this is the essential first book for any wannabe homesteader, ancestral eater, or cottagecore dreamer.

A unique baby-led weaning cookbook from Lily Payen of Feeding Tiny Bellies, with over 100 easy recipes for feeding little ones and beyondLily Payen, the mama behind the popular baby-led weaning website Feeding Tiny Bellies, knows how challenging it can be to start feeding solids to your baby. When Lily was a new parent faced with offering solids to her baby for the first time, she was lost on where to start, what to feed him, and how to balance making meals for the entire family. Through trial and error—and two more babies—Lily figured out what worked and what didn't. She created her website, and now, this cookbook, to help other parents and caregivers make meals they can feel confident about serving to their little ones. The 100+ simple recipes—from Strawberry Oatmeal Bars to Avocado Chicken Salad to Parmesan-Crusted Salmon—are designed for babies six months of age who are beginning solids, and each recipe includes tips for modifying and safely serving portions for babies.Lily guides you through the weaning journey, addressing the most commonly asked questions and providing advice for parents of picky eaters, children with allergies, and more. This book is your one-stop shop for creating delicious recipes that the whole family will love.

With 100 recipes and practical advice, this is the only guide you'll need to get started on the authentic Mediterranean diet!Introducing Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners, a one-stop guide to the authentic and much-loved Mediterranean Diet, featuring a perfect balance of vegetables, grains, fruit, generous portions of olive oil, and occasional servings of meat and fish, making this Mediterranean diet book both healthy and delicious! Want to adopt a healthy Mediterranean diet but don't know where to begin? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Dive straight into this delicious diet book to discover:-100 simple, tried-and-tested, healthy and delicious recipes made with fresh ingredients-An easy-to-follow 14-day meal plan to get you started, with comprehensive shopping and food lists, and tips for creating your own menus-Detailed guidance on how to shop for the right ingredients and how to cook the Mediterranean way-Top tips for adopting a Mediterranean lifestyle that will improve your health and well-being.Did you know that the Mediterranean diet is universally accepted as the healthiest diet on the planet? So what are you waiting for? Get started today! Featuring expert advice from Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Elena Paravantes, this is the only guide you could ever need to get started on an awe-inspiring journey of Mediterranean cuisine. A must-have volume for individuals who want to convert to this incredibly healthy and delicious Spanish diet, but don't know where to start. Unlike other recipe books, this healthy cookbook contains recipes, meal plans, practical lifestyle tips, as well as cooking and shopping guidance, helping you to make the very most of all things Mediterranean and encourage healthy eating every day.Fancy broadening your pallet this New Year but don't know where to begin? Then this mouth-watering Mediterranean guide is calling your name!

Open the book. Pick a page. Make something unordinary.From creator Half-Asleep Chris comes a one-of-a-kind collection of 50+ inventive, playful, and quietly brilliant projects that turn everyday materials into something surprising. Inside, you’ll design imaginary worlds, build clever contraptions, experiment with time and motion, and explore ideas that are equal parts creative, curious, and unexpected. Create your own transit system. Capture a plant’s life in seconds. Grow a mystery seed just to discover what it becomes. Animate objects so they move on their own. Or make something simply for the joy of destroying it. Perfect for rainy days, slow afternoons, and moments when inspiration strikes, The Unordinary Book of Ideas invites readers of all ages to build, test, invent, and see the world a little differently, one unordinary idea at a time.

A step-by-step guide to baking and designing beautiful sourdough breads, treats, and sweets with sourdough superstar Rachel Pardoe.While it’s part science and part craft, baking sourdough is actually very easy: create a starter, feed it with care, and then combine it with three simple ingredients—??flour, water, and salt—to make something truly magical. Even if you already have your own starter languishing in the fridge, Sourdough Everything! will reinvigorate your sourdough experience and elevate your baking skills with an array of recipes ranging from artfully crafted breads to flavorful bagels, sweet rolls, and cakes.Featuring over 50 recipes, including sourdough raisin bread, pumpkin chocolate rolls, French crullers, and sourdough pretzels, Sourdough Everything! will help you slow down and savor the experience of creating flavorful sourdough that is also a feast for the eyes.With step-by-step instructions, learn how to Create and care for your starterSource the best ingredientsUse proper baking techniquesUse simple, everyday tools to create beautiful designsThis is not just another sourdough cookbook with nothing but bread recipes, this is a cookbook that will help you discover the creative baker that resides inside you!

#1 New York Times BestsellerDon't panic-Mercury Stardust, AKA The Trans Handy Ma'am is here to help!For too many people, the simple act of contacting a plumber or repair person can feel like a game of chance. As a transwoman and a professional maintenance technician, Mercury Stardust has discovered (the hard way) that we live in a world with much to fear. If you've ever felt panicked about opening your home to strangers in order to fix a maintenance issue, this book is for you.Renting a home can be a complex process-from finding a safe and affordable space, to hiring help for moving and out, and of course, managing any repairs that come up during your stay. You deserve to feel empowered to take matters into your own hands-and it's not as hard as you might think. In this book, Mercury will show you how to tackle the projects that need improvement in your home-from how to properly fix a clog in your bathroom sink and safely hang things on your walls to patching small and medium drywall holes.Safe and Sound includes:- Guidance for over 50 simple home maintenance projects, such as replacing your showerhead and troubleshooting a faulty garbage disposal.- Chapters covering basic and handy repairs for your plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and safety needs. - Advice tailored to renters to minimize permanent changes.- Helpful illustrations and QR code links to videos to help you on your journey

Babs knows that food traditions are at the heart of every season, and in Celebrate with Babs, she invites you into her own. With seasonal menus and time-tested recipes, this book bestows the key for elevating all of life's festivities into memorable occasions. Start new traditions now, and they will surely be enjoyed for generations to come.With recipes for New Year's Day festivities, birthday celebrations, summer barbecues, and everything in between, you will know exactly what to serve! Your adopted grandmother Barbara Costello, a.k.a. Babs, who has taken the nation by storm with her enthusiastic attitude and practical recipes, has collected hundreds of recipes over the decades, and has curated the top 100 recipes for your family occasions. The stories of these recipes will tug at your heartstrings, the recipes will delight your taste buds, and the cookbook will insert itself at the centre of all of your family and friend gatherings for generations. Get cooking with Babs this Mother's Day!

Are you canna-curious? Put aside the stigma and discover the powerful potential of weed.For centuries, the marijuana plant has been revered for its healing properties, but it’s also been criminalized, abused, and misunderstood. Although cannabis is now legal in much of the United States, many people are still confused about how to access it and unsure about how to use it safely and effectively. Enter Reefer Wellness, an all-encompassing guide to cannabis from scientist and researcher, Dr. Riley Kirk.With colorful illustrations and everyday language, Reefer Wellness challenges the stereotypes about pot use and breaks down the complexities of cannabis for anyone who’s ever wondered if weed could help them relax or relieve chronic ailments. Whether you’re an everyday user or just starting out on your healing journey with cannabis, you’ll find answers to your questions and science-backed evidence to support your use. In it, you’ll get:An introduction to the endocannabinoid system (ECS), the powerful regulatory system in the human body that controls everything from hunger signals to painA clear, visual explanation of how the molecular components of cannabis interact with the ECS, making it a uniquely powerful tool for healingGuidance on how to consume cannabis, including the pros and cons of different delivery systems and how to customize your dosageAn overview of ailments that can be addressed with cannabis, such as chronic pain, sleep disorders, and insomniaTips for minimizing the side effects of marijuana use, like munchies, bloodshot eyes, and cottonmouthLet Reefer Wellness jumpstart your deep and meaningful journey into the wonderful and nuanced world of modern cannabis and get ready to unlock its incredible healing potential.

Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger, also known as @thruhikers, share their experiences exploring the outdoors—hiking, backpacking, canoeing, and camping—with millions of people. They break down every aspect of their adventures—trail routes, gear, recipes, and more—and share stories from their time out on the trail.Their first book is packed with advice, techniques, gear recommendations, and troubleshooting tips for beginner and experienced outdoorsy people alike. They take you through the entire experience: before the trail, on the trail, and after the trail. Plus, they include over 20 plant-based dehydrated recipes, like Curry Rice and Cold-Soaked Shepherd's Pie, to bring on your adventures.Learn how to plan your trip, pack your gear, deal with animals and leave no trace, eat and drink safely, avoid and care for injuries, pass the time, navigate all types of weather, get over the post-trail blues, and more. With this guide, you’ll be prepared for anything.

Say goodbye to boring salads with 100 unbelievably delicious plant-based recipes from Danielle Brown, the bestselling author of HealthyGirl Kitchen.Life-Changing Salads is more than just a cookbook—it’s your ultimate guide to creating satisfying, plant-based salads that you'll crave. From crunchy chopped salads to cozy warm bowls, hearty salad wraps, quinoa powerhouses, and even no-lettuce salads (perfect for meal prep), every salad situation is covered!With creative recipes like the spring roll salad and the Caesar pasta salad, you’ll never feel stuck in a salad rut again. Discover how to create creamy, indulgent dressings using nondairy yogurt or hummus, whip up nutrient-packed superfood blends, and master satisfying textures using nuts and seeds—all without compromising on flavor.Whether you’re new to plant-based eating or simply looking to level up your salad game, Life-Changing Salads will inspire you to make these vibrant, nutrient-dense meals a staple in your kitchen. With over 100 recipes for irresistible salads and essential dressings, this is the only salad guide you’ll ever need. Let’s get chopping!