Best Lifestyle Books | Schiffer Publishing

The seventy-mile chain of largely uninhabited islands along the Eastern shore of Virginia is one of the last remaining natural seashore areas of the Atlantic coast. These barrier islands and bordering marshlands exist today pretty...

The most important field marks of more than 500 species of the Chesapeake Bay are shown in 350 superb pen-and-ink drawings. This book has become the definitive field guide to the Chesapeake. Flora and fauna...

You'll love making and sharing these healthful, delicious treats, with more than 20 new baking recipes for four-footed friends. Discover recipes and training tips for every day. The recipes use natural, healthy ingredients and are...

This highly comprehensive volume includes all 44 American presidents, from the nation's first to the most recent. Concise text highlights their lives, the times, and political climate in which they lived. American presidents all appear...

Companies around the world are embracing the need to become more ecologically sustainable. Yet, many of today's green business practices fail to result in companies that are truly green. In order to become sustainable, businesses...

This fascinating and beautiful guide provides detailed information and over 160 striking photos and drawings of four species of small mountain owls found in America's Rocky Mountains, with special focus on the inhabitants of the...

In a remarkably fresh, sometimes humorous style, wildlife artist Catherine Clark captures the birds around us in her art. These are the avian creatures that populate our backyards, forests, and seashores, from coast to coast,...

The United States’ East Coast is rich in maritime history, including a wide array of beautiful lighthouses that mark areas laden with dangerous shoals, shallow points, and rocky bluffs. They mark points of particular concern...

Clams, oysters, and scallops have long been among the most popular seafood. Provided here is a unique and extensive examination of them, colorfully illustrated with over 350 alluring postcard and trade card images, some dating...

A stunning collection of landscape design ideas, this book is guaranteed to help you transform an outdoor area into an ultimate personal environment. Over 400 beautiful color images feature 12 actual projects, inspired by Tuscan...

Methods to conserve water by restoring natural processes for filtering and returning rain to groundwater reservoirs. Learn the installation and maintenance of rain gardens. This book provides garden plans and plant lists for different conditions...

This detailed reference is designed to prepare readers for photographic adventures in the wild. Whether planning a major safari to the savannahs of Africa or a simple trip to a local park, you will find...