Best Lifestyle Books | Schiffer Publishing

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...

Wind energy is today's most developed form of "green" power on the planet. This comprehensive survey examines the history of wind power, from early peoples’ technology to harness the wind for basic mechanical tasks (such...

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...

Home entryways and doorways are an integral part of the home's "curb appeal" and financial value. These integral components also welcome visitors and set the stage for what awaits inside the house. This book provides...

As a fuel, biodiesel is attractive for many reasons. It can be made using a variety of local resources on a small scale. Biodiesel supports local farms and economies and plays a part in community...

Enjoy fascinating look at the life of this extraordinary historic figure. Beginning in the backwoods of Kentucky, Abraham Lincoln's life story is toldfrom his childhood and young adulthood to becoming a businessman, soldier, surveyor, lawyer,...

Learn to create 18 beautiful decorated cakes with a leading master at your elbow, coaching you from start to presentation. Specialty cakes for children, teens, weddings, holidays, and special celebrations can be made with these...

An illustrated look at the many diverse species of birds along the shoreline of South Carolina through photographs by noted bird photographer Roger Everett.  The coast of South Carolina is a spectacular place to observe...

Superb photographs and graphics provide a unique look at New York's colonization, settlement, and economic growth. Discover how the state's rich maritime heritage centers around 69 lighthouses, located on many different water bodies. This book...

Choose a picture-perfect pool to complement your landscape. Home design can be as easy as browsing through this collection of 200 pools from some of the world’s top builders. This book presents a broad range...