Publisher: AGRIHORTICO
'Growing Edible Mushrooms' is a BRIEF account of TEN popular edible mushrooms and their production practices. There are SIX steps involved in mushroom growing and these steps are, preparation of mushroom compost, pasteurization of compost, spawning, casing, pinning and cropping.
Written by Andrea Hayes, the presenter of TV3's Dog Tales, these are the inspiring and heartwarming stories of fourteen rescue dogs who rescued their owners right back. Filled with touching stories of love, loss and transformation, Dog Tales will lift your soul as you laugh, cry and fall in love with these amazing animals. We meet Penny the Pit Bull, who was abandoned at her most vulnerable, but found happiness with a couple who take her everywhere – even to work. Read about Skittles, the terrified Shih Tzu, who was rescued from a puppy farm and found love and canine companionship in her new home. We also hear how a three-legged dog called Mick taught Andrea life lessons about living in the moment and thriving despite health challenges. 'Andrea's tender tales of human-canine connection will touch your soul and remind you of why dogs play such central roles in the lives of their human companions. Her passionate advocacy for those neglected, forgotten creatures their owners failed will make you want to open your heart and home to one of your own.' John Grogan, author of Marley & MeShow book
Learn how to get started raising goats!Raising goats can be a fun and rewarding experience. Not only can goats be wonderful pets (they are quite like dogs in many aspects), they can also give back or contribute to your household (or homestead) by way of milk and dairy products.Learn how to successfully raise goats.Here is a preview of what you'll learn...General information about raising goatsHow to take care of a newborn goatHow to milk a goatHow to breed a goatPygmy goatsNubian goatsGoat diseasesAnd basically everything you need to know to start raising goats today!Show book
Discover Long Island’s pivotal role in the Underground Railroad and the legacy that lives on today in this fascinating history and visitor’s guide. From the arrival of the Quakers in the seventeenth century to the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, Long Island played an important role in the Underground Railroad’s work to help enslaved people escape to freedom. Many of the safe houses are still standing today, and this informative volume provides all the information you need to see and explore this little-known chapter in Long Island history. In Old Westbury, the members of the Westbury Meeting established a major stop on the freedom trail. In Jericho, families helped escaping slaves to freedom from the present-day Maine Maid Inn. Elias Hicks helped free 191 slaves himself and worked to create Underground Railroad safe houses in many northeastern cities. Some formerly enslaved people even established permanent communities across the islandShow book
Join the Wright Brothers as the tell their story about flightShow book
Embroidery and needlework projects you can make for little boys and girls A is for angel, B is for baseball, and C is for cupcake! Stitch up lots of adorable projects from A to Z with these two sets of alphabet-themed embroidery patterns for little girls and boys. Projects include quilts, pillows, soft blocks, and wall art for the nursery to help your little ones learn the alphabet, or just to make them smile. Kristyne Czepuryk’s designs are wonderfully detailed, yet easy to try with any skill level. Learn basic stitches and tips for combining floss and fabrics, plus get ideas for embroidering on clothing and other store-bought items, too. Praise for S Is for Stitch “The motifs are sweet, and Czepuryk provides plenty of ideas for projects beyond the quilt, such as embellishing clothing or soft fabric blocks. Embroiderers who enjoy designs for children will appreciate Czepuryk’s cute motifs.” —Library Journal “This book is filled with delightful embroidery alphabet designs for children . . . and a variety of projects—from baby blocks to pillows to quilts—to use the embroidery designs in.” —Quilter's Connection Magazine “What’s not to love about a collection of 52 small embroidery designs along with loads of ideas on how to incorporate them into charming and useful gifts for little boys and girls? . . . There’s also a good introductory section on embroidery floss, fabric, transferring designs, trimming embroidered blocks and assembling a quilt.” —Australian Homespun Magazine “You’ll love Kristyne Czepuryk’s adorable alphabet-themed embroidery designs—one set for boys and one for girls—in S is for Stitch. The book includes embroidery basics and stitch directions, as well as 7 projects—from quilts to soft blocks. What a fun way to learn hand embroidery!” —Quiltmaker MagazineShow book
The quilter’s definitive resource on the selection, use, and care of today’s textiles. This book from an internationally known quiltmaker and teacher is a thorough reference filled with fabric facts. Along with easy-to-understand directions for testing fiber content, thread count, colorfastness, lightfastness, washfastness, and shrinkage, you’ll find: Information on the effects of water and detergents on different fabrics and dyesThread compatibility and batting selection chartsRecommendations for storing quilts With a better understanding of how textiles are made, what to consider when buying them, and how to care for them once you bring them home, you will have much more enjoyment and less stress as you create your wonderful quilts.Show book
