BARTY PHILLIPS

Este libro es una inestimable guía de consulta para cada necesidad doméstica, con consejos prácticos relacionados con el hogar, desde el bricolaje y la decoración, hasta primeros auxilios y alimentacion. Esta cuidadosamente estructurado para una facil consulta, con cerca de 1000 ilustraciones y graficos explicativos.

Este libro constituye una fuente de información exhaustiva sobre todos los secretos del mundo de la jardinería, desde la planificación y el diseño hasta el cultivo, la multiplicación y la poda. Con mas de 800 fotografias a todo color, instrucciones detalladas y valiosos consejos practicos, aporta numerosas ideas originales y sencillas para los jardines de todos los estilos y tamaños.

Este libro es un inestimable manual de consulta para cada necesidad doméstica, en él encontrará consejos prácticos relacionados con el hogar, desde el bricolaje y la decoración, hasta los primeros auxilios y la alimentacion, esta cuidadosamente estructurado para una facil consulta, con cerca de 1000 ilustraciones y graficos explicativos.

* Your ultimate guide to a cheaper, happier life, saving money everywhere from credit card bills to transport costs* Goes back to basics, with lots of advice on cleaning your home the old-fashioned way, growing your own vegetables and similar* A light-hearted approach that conceals plenty of practical tips and straightforward advice* You can either work through the book, or dip in and out at leisureThrifty Living is a comprehensive but flexible guide to how to cut the costs of everyday living, how to save money, and even how to make a few extra pounds. It will allow you to make as many or as few changes as you want to cut back on spending, whether you just want to save a little money or whether you are on an impossibly tight budget. The structure and style of the book is equally flexible, allowing you to either work through step-by-step or to dip in and out of relevant sections when necessary. It covers all areas of spending, from banks and bills to shopping, and offers extra help for non-financial economies, including recycling, cooking and cleaning on a budget. With advice on cutting travel costs, and plenty of tips for cheap days out and sustainable, low-cost things to do, this is the ultimate guide to living a cheap but fulfilling life.NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors many years of experience.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of thrifty living.FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBERQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what youve learnt and how to use it.

Tapestry The history of tapestry, from the earliest examples to modern times. Barty Phillips Traces the history of tapestry, from the earliest examples to modern times Illustrations reveal the beauty of tapestries in detail and show them in the settings in which they are used Discusses different forms of tapestry associated with nomadic life and the developed world, as a practical craft and art form Offers advice on where to see the most interesting collections, how to buy antique or modern tapestry and how to care for it .This book traces the rich history of tapestry from the earliest examples to modern pieces. The different forms of tapestry associated with tribal and nomadic life are discussed, as well as those of the developed world, and tapestry is considered both as an art form and as an everyday, practical craft. The copious illustrations reveal the sumptuous texture and beauty of tapestries in detail, and show them in the settings in which they are used. A truly inspiring sourcebook of ideas, Tapestry even offers practical advice on where to see the most interesting collections, how to buy antique or modern tapestry and how to care for it.

Divertissant et rempli dastuces pour gagner du temps, Une maison toujours propre est un guide essentiel pour faire briller votre maison sans vous fatiguer.Lexperte en ménage Barty Phillips partage ses conseils astucieux pour eviter les corvees des que possible, revelant ses raccourcis et conseils creatifs pour reduire au minimum les corvees.Decouvrez les outils de base dont vous avez besoin et comment les utiliser pour apporter de leclat, et un environnement calme a votre maison. Apprenez a faire un rangement minimal efficace, a former les membres de votre famille et a utiliser la technologie pour vous epargner encore plus defforts.Arme.e de ces stratagemes astucieux et creatifs, vous aurez tot fait de ranger vos gants en caoutchouc pour faire quelque chose de bien plus amusant.