THE COMPLETE APOTHECARY BIBLEA Practical Guide to Herbs, Botanical Preparations, Home Apothecary Skills, and Plant-Based WellnessBy James TaylorBook DescriptionDiscover the fascinating world of herbs and traditional botanical preparation with THE COMPLETE APOTHECARY BIBLE, a practical introduction to building, organizing, and responsibly using a home apothecary.Whether you are completely new to herbalism or simply want to develop a more organized und...

In the South, colonialism threw together three peoples who each played important roles in the creation of a new kind of society. Making an Atlantic World explores how Native Americans, Africans, and Europeans understood the landscapes they inhabited and how, after contact, their views of the world had to accommodate and then accept the presence of the others.Based on the notion of “founding peoples” rather than “founding fathers,” Making an Atlantic World uses an ...

The thoroughly updated fifth edition of Málaga and Costa del Sol celebrates a popular Spanish region that offers a compelling combination of rich cultural heritage and some of Europe’s most dependable sunshine (300 days a year!), making it a year-round destination. Stretching along the Mediterranean coast of Andalucía, this diverse region is renowned for its beachfront towns, Moorish palaces, whitewashed mountain villages (pueblos blancos), gastronomy and dramatic inland sierras. Few Europ...

New from Bradt is Northern Spain, the most detailed guidebook available to a unique, compelling part of Iberia – a deep dive into a hitherto under-rated region. Incisive context covers modern history and environmental, social and economic issues, enabling the reader to take well-informed decisions about how best to experience a region extending from Galicia, in Spain’s far northwest, east through the Basque Country to Navarra.Northern Spain offers enormous variety. In a single trip...

"I've worked as a C-level executive in multiple insurance companies and engaged countless strategy consultants, IT consultants and technology vendors over the past two decades. This book describes the only approach that has actually allowed me to operationalize predictive models and deliver real ROI!"Digital Decisioning ensures your systems act intelligently on your behalf, making precise, consistent, real-time decisions at every touch point. It operationalizes machine lea...

A comprehensive pictorial history of all Bentley cars produced between 1933 and 2020.A model-by-model guide to this classic marque, giving details of design history, model specs, colour variations and styling features. Comprehensively illustrated, the book includes original photographs of all models, together with interior detail. It is an invaluable resource for anyone wishing to identify or compare Bentley models.This book is a must-have for any automotive bookshelf, for t...

In this exhaustive genealogical and historical study, James Taylor Holmes traces the rich legacy of Reverend Obadiah Holmes, a prominent Baptist minister whose defiance of religious persecution in colonial Massachusetts marked him as a founding figure in the fight for religious liberty in America. Beginning with Obadiah's arrival from England and his subsequent punishment for preaching without a license, the narrative expands into a multi-generational exploration of his descendants and the...

Discovering the Discovery: The Story Behind Land Rover’s Game-ChangerSince its debut in 1989, the first generation Land Rover Discovery has become a beloved icon with a devoted global following. While many books offer buying advice, none have fully explored the why behind the Discovery—its creation, development journey, and the role it played in shaping Land Rover’s future.The Discovery was more than just a new model—it was a turning point. In the ...

Sometimes to save the world, you've got to punch a few dragons…When the planet is being eaten by interdimensional parasites who literally tear holes in reality, what do you do? If you're Charlie Chase, you dive headfirst into an interdimensional adventure. Charlie knows her calling is a weighty one, but she trusts her mentor's orders: Travel to another dimension, fix the tear, and get home to do it all over again.But when she gets stuck on an alternate Earth, she has...

This comprehensive pictorial overview of Rover cars and car-derived vans covers the 60 years from 1945 to 2005. It describes and illustrates all of the great classic Rovers up to and including the SD1, and goes on to look at the models inherited from British Leyland that attracted Rover badges. It finishes with the models designed in conjunction with Honda; the later British-designed cars - and even the final City Rover. There is also consideration of some Rover models that were designed b...

The complete story of all of BMW's Z roadster prototypes, concept cars, and production models.After the many exciting and innovative products in its past, by the mid-1980s BMW was, perhaps, beginning to look a little staid, with a reputation largely based on building surefooted and reliable fast saloons/sedans for the 'executive' market. The formation of an internal think-tank—BMW Technik—with an ongoing brief to explore all areas of potential product development, ...

When struggling musician Nick is seduced by Jenny, a stunning photographer, he can't believe his luck.But there's a catch: Jenny's also an actress in adult movies, a job she hates but can't afford to quit. It has left her traumatised and unable to have sex - except for work purposes.Then Nick wonders: why not mix business with pleasure?This not-quite-decent proposal sends Nick and Jenny on an erotic and emotional rollercoaster ride, in which they make a life-changin...