Nature's Essential Oils: Aromatic Alchemy for Well-Being (Countryman Know How)

Nature's Essential Oils: Aromatic Alchemy for Well-Being (Countryman Know How)
Author: Cher Kaufmann
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 835
Release: 2018-04-17
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1581574606

Lavender is calming and relaxing; lemon uplifting and stimulating. But why do each of these scents provoke specific, visceral responses? In Nature’s Essential Oils, certified aromatherapist Cher Kaufmann demystifies the how and why behind essential oils, explaining the environmental factors that impact the chemical make-ups of herbs and plants and how they trigger our physical and emotional responses. This thorough and welcoming guide includes recipes for oil blends that can be used in diffusers and personal inhalers as well as for bath salts, salves, linen sprays, and more. Kaufmann also explains essential oil dilution and safety, shares the best carrier oils for each application, and includes tips for buying and storing oils. With detailed profiles of more than 30 of the most common essential oils for well-being, this is a valuable resource for anyone hoping to expand their knowledge of essential oils and their properties.

The Nature of Beauty

The Nature of Beauty
Author: Imelda Burke
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2016-12-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1473529484

The definitive guide to a new generation of natural beauty, skincare and makeup from Imelda Burke, the leading expert in modern natural beauty and highly respected all over the globe as one of its earliest champions. Full of expert wisdom, practical tutorials and showcasing the most amazing brands, this is the first and most definitive guide to modern natural beauty. '[Imelda's book] is amazing' -- Emma Watson 'I can't put this book down #bestbeautytips' -- Tata Harper 'An easy to read, informative and inspiring book' -- ***** Reader review 'Amazing book! Will always be on my top 10 for skincare!' -- ***** Reader review 'Excellent book, whether your are new to green beauty or a pro' -- ***** Reader review ************************************************************************************************ This honest, expert book will teach you how to recognise what your skin needs and how to buy the best products for you. Including advice for all skin types (dry, oily, teen, sensitive etc), covering key beauty tips for the hair and body (eg. natural dyes and shampoos, make-up, cleansers, toners, moisturisers, sun care, essential oils, perfume) and detailing suggested daily and weekly rituals, this bible offers both time-honoured and modern techniques, tips and guidance for all ages, and showcases the powerful natural ingredients and brands that all beauty lovers should know about.

Nature's Essential Oils

Nature's Essential Oils
Author: Cher Kaufmann
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-04-17
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1581574592

Lavender is calming and relaxing; lemon uplifting and stimulating. But why do each of these scents provoke specific, visceral responses? In Nature’s Essential Oils, certified aromatherapist Cher Kaufmann demystifies the how and why behind essential oils, explaining the environmental factors that impact the chemical make-ups of herbs and plants and how they trigger our physical and emotional responses. This thorough and welcoming guide includes recipes for oil blends that can be used in diffusers and personal inhalers as well as for bath salts, salves, linen sprays, and more. Kaufmann also explains essential oil dilution and safety, shares the best carrier oils for each application, and includes tips for buying and storing oils. With detailed profiles of more than 30 of the most common essential oils for well-being, this is a valuable resource for anyone hoping to expand their knowledge of essential oils and their properties.

Backyard Building: Treehouses, Sheds, Arbors, Gates, and Other Garden Projects

Backyard Building: Treehouses, Sheds, Arbors, Gates, and Other Garden Projects
Author: Jean Stiles
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 413
Release: 2014-06-02
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1581576579

Here is the very best of backyard building: Popular building authors Jeanie and David Stiles—whose treehouse once garnered a spread in Architectural Digest—have gathered dozens of original plans for treehouses, playhouses, and sheds, as well as a summer house, tea house, garden arbor, and functional workroom. Backyard Building will cover backyard accessories, the fundamentals of tools and materials, and useful tips based on real-life questions from the couple’s popular website. Its unique style, with hand-drawn illustrations to guide the reader through the building process in a user-friendly way, stands out from the crowd. The clear, detailed drawings are not only easy to follow but a pleasure to look at; they are supplemented by irresistible color photographs.

Preserving Everything

Preserving Everything
Author: Leda Meredith
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-08-05
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1581572425

The ultimate guide to putting up food. How many ways can you preserve a strawberry? You can freeze it, dry it, pickle it, or can it. Milk gets cultured, or fermented, and is preserved as cheese or yogurt. Fish can be smoked, salted, dehydrated, and preserved in oil. Pork becomes jerky. Cucumbers become pickles. There is no end to the magic of food preservation, and in Preserving Everything, Leda Meredith leads readers—both newbies and old hands—in every sort of preservation technique imaginable.

The Mighty Bean: 100 Easy Recipes That Are Good for Your Health, the World, and Your Budget (Countryman Know How)

The Mighty Bean: 100 Easy Recipes That Are Good for Your Health, the World, and Your Budget (Countryman Know How)
Author: Judith Choate
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2021-02-02
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1682686388

A comprehensive guide to selecting, cooking, and serving dozens of beans and legumes. Beans. Affordable, full of high-value protein, with a long-lasting shelf life, beans are versatile—equally delicious in stews or salads. And now we are learning to appreciate their worth as sustainability staples. Once pushed aside by Whole30 and Plant Paradox dieters, legumes have been rediscovered by home cooks everywhere. From common classics like black and pinto to heirloom beans like Appaloosa and Dapple Greys, The Mighty Bean, written by author Judith Choate, provides a never-ending collection of recipes to showcase these plant-based powerhouses. Including vegetarian, vegan, and meat-friendly recipes, The Mighty Bean inspires a new outlook on legumes. Enjoy them as appetizers such as a Spicy Bean Dip, savor nourishing mains like Ayocote Negro Chili, and delight in desserts including White Bean-Orange Cake. No matter the dish or time of day, the flexibility of beans is undeniable and, with vibrant color photography, irresistible.