Best Lifestyle Books | Schiffer Publishing

$24.99

The legendary drink of Vikings and verse and the oldest alcoholic beverage, mead is brewed by both amateur winemakers for their own consumption, and in larger quantities by beekeepers who have built a separate line of business of mead production....

$19.99

Dogs are ambassadors to the world and our own local communities. They come to serve and love us as only they know how. Accompanied by 175 color images, discover the remarkable connection between dogs and humans through the inspiring stories...

$19.99

Readers will be regaled by stories about the self-centering effects of living within nature, written by one who knows. Fifty years as a guide to the worlds of hunting, fishing, and outfitting have allowed the author to observe just how...

$19.99

Whether you consider yourself an event-planning novice or the "hostess with the mostest," this book and its detailed 300-plus color photos will help you entertain and impress your guests with ease. This helpful how-to guide from table setting expert Jimmy...

$29.99

Featuring 230 exceptional photos, this is the first book covering KOA – Kampgrounds of America – the largest travel camping host in the world and the artwork the organization has commissioned over the years. Each original work of art is...

$24.99

Over 400 color photos showcasing garden flora in the northern coastal region, along with historical, mythological, and original tales about garden plants of the northern coastal region. Discover and enjoy the flowers, shrubs, and trees of America’s northern coastal region....

$16.99

Everything you need to know about the bloody history of the Ku Klux Klan in Alabama, from its inception in 1866 to its current abominations, is here. During Reconstruction, the KKK "redeemed" the state for white, one-party rule, then disbanded....

$34.99

An intimate portrait of fly fishing on Cape Cod's Quashnet and Mashpee rivers. This is an intimate portrait of fly fishing on Cape Cod's Quashnet and Mashpee rivers, seeking the unique species of Sea Run Brook Trout that once inhabited...

$24.99

For over 100 years, the animal books and stories of beloved children’s author Thornton W. Burgess have delighted millions of children and their parents; more than of half his seventy books remain in print today. However, there was much more...

$34.99

A must-have book for the lighthouse enthusiast, maritime buff, and anyone who is interested in Massachusetts history, Massachusetts Lighthouses Past and Present describes the more than sixty lighthouse stations that have been found along the coast from Fall River in...

$24.99

In 265 photos, this book provides all the knowledge you need to make the most of your space outdoors, creating landscape for recreation, gardens, and play that is also a safe, child friendly environment. Whether you choose to design the...

$29.99

Join Anna Carpenter as she shares memories of growing up in Italy, where she learned to prepare gourmet meals and enjoyed them around the fire with family and friends. Wood-fired ovens are enormously popular today because of the unique taste...

$29.99

A comprehensive hydrangea handbook for the home gardener, including species selection, growing conditions, propagation, care, and more. Hydrangeas are booming in popularity as home gardeners appreciate their long season of bloom, ease of maintenance, and dazzling variety of flower colors...

$34.99

Low & slow – that is the secret behind a taste sensation that becomes a passion. Smoking is a very special kind of barbecue using low temperatures. What flavor the food takes depends significantly on the recipes and the fuel...

$34.99

66 GAVA award-winning pool, spa, and water feature designs by artisans from across the globe.  Over 180 stunning color images will take you through a tour of GAVA (Global AquaTekture Visionary Awards) worthy pool, spa, and water environment concepts from...

$50.00

A collaborative project that presents visually stunning patterns of different diseases affecting various areas of the human anatomy. This collaborative project by a scientist and artist from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine asks the reader to consider the...

$34.99

Explore the underwater world of photography through this informative guide written in simple language, covering the technical, mechanical, and compositional factors that contribute to producing quality images. View 120 beautiful color photographs and 18 instructional images illustrating the successful use...

$34.99

The heritage of New England cookery unfolds in this charming collection of more than 550 traditional recipes tweaked for today's palate. Compiled with insight and flavors from three generations of Yankee chefs, this cookbook for home cooks and professional chefs...

$29.99

For years, the Dutch oven has been popular on the grill and barbecue scene, and cooking with the "black pots" over an open fire has become a fashionable cult. Thus, the Dutch oven is more than merely a cast-iron cooking...

$24.99

An illustrated, alphabetical listing of 131 coastal plants along the southern US coast, along with botanical history, folklore, and fun trivia provided for about each plant.  The southeastern coast has an abundance of flowers and trees waiting to be explored. With...

$16.99

Abraham Lincoln, sixteenth president of the United States, not only ranks as one of the nation's greatest presidents, but also one of the most studied figures in history. However, despite all that has been written about Lincoln, he remains one...

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The legendary Airstream travel trailer, with its unmistakable shiny aluminum airplane fuselage design, has been the world's most recognized RV for over 80 years—also making Airstream the oldest and longest operating producer of RVs. This book is the first-ever to...