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This beautiful book contains fascinating text and over 170 unique photographs of one of the most interesting but least well known cultures in the Indonesian Archipelago.

Learn the sensual secretes of Eastern beauty practices with this informative and readable guide.

Behind the glossy facade of modern Japan there survive remnants-some of them surprisingly well preserved-of the country's feudal past, of warlords and fighting samurai, of shoguns and sequeste

This authoritative and definitive work contains the first formal history of antique trays every published. Each of its six chapters is written by a different authority.

The history of North America is in many ways encapsulated in the history of her covered bridges.

The true meaning of Ikebana-the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement-is the ability to take a few beautiful flowers and plans and tastefully present them in very simple containers to deco

Thinking of getting a Japanese-style tattoo' Want to avoid a permanent mistake' Japanese Tattoos is an insider's look at the world of Japanese irezumi (tattoos).

Creating a Life Together is the only resource available that provides step-by-step practical information distilled from numerous firsthand sources on how to establish an intentional community.

In an era of dwindling resources, water is poised to become the new oil. The entire world now faces the reality of a decreasing supply of clean water.

Abandoned lots and litter-strewn pathways, or rows of green beans and pockets of wildflowers' Graffiti-marked walls and desolate bus stops, or shady refuges and comfortable seating' What transforms

Green building is the fastest-growing trend to hit since the Internet, bringing with it an enormous range of new products, systems, and technologies.

"In Small is Possible, Estill chronicles the failures and victories of an ongoing movement for sustainability and local resiliency in Chatham County, located in the piedmont region of North Ca

Most of the world's population now lives in cities. So if we are to address the problems of environmental deterioration and peak oil adequately, the city has to be a major focus of attention.

Interest in sustainable, green building practices is greater than ever.

Whether because of changing lifestyles or simply because houses are becoming outdated, millions of North Americans are renovating their homes every year, spending more money annually on renovation