Bøger af Weldon Owen

Quickly learn 365 easy tips and tricks for keeping every area of your home neat, safe, and spotless.Quick and Easy Home Cleaning gives you everything you need to know on how to establish practical cleaning routines, create daily upkeep schedules, and make DIY green-cleaning solutions to help keep every area of your home neat, safe, and, most importantly, spotless. Learn how to tackle the most difficult stains, how often to deep clean upholstery, and how to maintain cleanliness throughout all 365 days of the year. Complete with step-by-step instructions and handy checklists to make cleaning and organizing your home easier than you ever thought possible, learn the secrets to implementing a proven cleaning system to keep up with daily, weekly, and monthly chores for a spotless home. Whether you’re new to home keeping or a seasoned cleaner, you’ll find that cleanliness is achievable all year long, one day at a time. 365 TIPS: Discover a practical, easy-to-do cleaning tip for every day of the year SIMPLE STEPS: Quick and Easy Home Cleaning breaks down the seemingly daunting task of cleaning your home into simple steps that anyone can do MAKE DIY CLEANING PRODUCTS: Learn how to make your own economical and environmentally friendly cleaning solutions that make your house sparkle while also being kind to the Earth

The perfect gift for Grandma, this interactive recipe journal is designed to capture and share grandmother's favorite recipes and mealtime memories, from the days of her own childhood through the precious moments she spends with her grandchild.  Beautifully designed with charming illustrations, this guided recipe journal is a perfect gift for today’s grandmother, a wonderful keepsake book that she will want to share with each of her grandchildren. Offering plenty of space for grandmother to divulge her favorite recipes and handiest tips, each page includes thoughtful prompts to inspire any grandmother to share a living record of her culinary experiences and her favorite memories of special dinners and family mealtime moments. With dedicated lines for yield, ingredients, and method, plus ample space for additional notes, the journal provides ample opportunity to build a recipe book tailored to individual palate, diet, and cooking style and interests. A FAMILY KEEPSAKE: Made to be filled with recipes, kitchen tips, and grandma’s favorite culinary memories, this book and its entries are meant to be shared with children and grandchildren LARGE FORMAT: The full-size format for this journal affords the writer plenty of space to take their time and thoughtfully write in their ideas and perspectives ORGANIZED LAYOUT: Dedicated spaces for recipe title, serving line, ingredients, steps, and extra notes make it easy to record at-a-glance recipes THOUGHTFUL PROMPTS: Interspersed throughout are thoughtful prompts for grandma to recount her best mealtime memories, go-to recipe hacks, and favorite dishes from childhood onward.

OVER 75 BAKING RECIPES: Classic and contemporary recipes will inspire home cooks with beloved classics and fresh favorites to share with family and friends. HOLIDAYS ALL YEAR: Recipes span holidays throughout the year, making this book ideal for all seasons and occasions. BAKING GUIDES: Baking for Every Season includes accessible baking guides for home cooks of all skill levels with instructions and ideas for decorating, personalizing, and ensuring perfect results.

Learn about 36 amazing animals that once shared our planet in this beautifully illustrated reference book, filled with fascinating facts.The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals explores some of the most captivating creatures to have once shared our planet. From the giant moa and the dodo to the black rhino and the Pinta Island tortoise, the animals in The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals book have all disappeared due to the actions of humankind. The animals' stories demonstrate the fragility of life on Earth, and inspire young readers to take action to protect the environment and preserve endangered animals. 36 EXTINCT ANIMALS: Learn about dozens of animals, from the giant moa to the dodo to the black rhino. STUNNING ILLUSTRATIONS: Vibrant, detailed images vividly bring long-lost and recently extinct animal species back to life. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts about dozens of animals. ENVIRONMENTAL EMPHASIS: Encourages young readers to help protect threatened species. MAP OF THE ANIMAL WORLD: Includes a beautiful full-color map that shows where in the world each animal called home. COLLECT THE SERIES: More fascinating compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Birds, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Insects and Spiders, and more!

A follow-up to the bestselling Grandmother's Journal, to pass along a variety of experiences and life-lessons to others in the family.Specially suited to passing to children, grandchildren, or other family members, this journal gives the writer a means to organize their thoughts and advice for others. Thoughts such as "What I wish I'd known when I was your age," "What I've learned in my life and can pass on," "Top Ten things I've learned in life," "What to look for in a partner or when dating,"-all from a close, experienced family member who knows best.

A stunning, seasonally-driven drink recipe book featuring cocktails and nonalcoholic drinks for at-home enjoyment and special occasions.With more than 100 recipes for seasonally-inspired drinks, this comprehensive drink recipe book is an invitation for home bartenders to serve up cocktails and mocktails for every occasion. In spring, try an herbaceous gin drink such as A Meadow for Eeyore or a light classic like the French 75. In summer, mix up alfresco-worthy cocktails like an Espresso Martini or Champagne Cobbler. Take advantage of the Fall harvest with Autumn-inspired libations such as the Smoky Pumpkin or Pomme d'Amour. And in winter, cozy up with Baltimore Eggnog or an Apple Hot Toddy. Also included are bar guides for glassware, mixers, garnishes, ice, and golden ratios for cocktails-as well as tips for batching drinks for crowds and serving drinks responsibly. This indispensable guide will become your go-to reference for serving up fantastic drinks, no matter the season.

Make history come alive with recipes for sweets & savories from the eras of favorite American Girl characters.With a repertoire of 50+ recipes inspired by the unique stories of 17 favorite American Girl characters, this beautiful cookbook invites young chefs to develop basic kitchen skills while preparing sweet and savory sharable treats. From Josefina’s Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies to Rebecca’s Potato Latkes, Melody’s Strawberry Icebox Pie to Luciana’s Cosmos Doughnuts—this collection of kid-friendly recipes covers a wide range of flavors to satisfy kid chefs of all skill levels. This perfect gift for American Girl fans features colorful pictures of the dishes and characters interspersed throughout the pages and will keep kids engaged and curious. 50+ RECIPES: Learn to make baked goods, from cookies to muffins to celebratory cakes, plus savory snacks like hummus with veggie dippers TREATS FROM EVERY ERA: From Rebecca’s early 20th century New York Cheesecake to Blaire’s Homemade Fruit Leather LEARN COOKING TIPS AND TRICKS: Master measuring, rolling, frosting, and decorating! INSPIRING IMAGES: Full-color photos help ensure success OFFICIAL AMERICAN GIRL COOKBOOK: The trusted partner for families who want to raise strong, confident girls and help girls discover their sense of self

Explore the majesty of the National Parks through the eyes of contemporary artists.ART OF THE NATIONAL PARKS is a beautiful art book that displays the unique beauty of each U.S. National Park, as captured by the Fifty-Nine Parks Print Series. Fifty-Nine Parks collaborated with some of the world’s foremost contemporary artists and designers to create original posters that celebrate the unique beauty of the U.S. National Park system. The wildly popular poster art that resulted is now available as a collection for the first time in this gorgeous art book. A contemporary take on the W.P.A. posters of the 1930s, each poster is a unique and original reflection of the talent and perspective of the contemporary artist who created it, resulting in a one-of-a-kind tribute to the majesty of the national parks. Includes art of the Top Ten Most Visited National Parks as rated by the National Park Service: (1) Great Smoky Mountains, (2) Grand Canyon, (3) Rocky Mountain, (4) Zion, (5) Yosemite, (6) Yellowstone, (7) Acadia, (8) Grand Teton, (9) Olympic, and (10) Glacier. Filled with Facts: Includes a comprehensive history and overview of the flora, fauna, and best sights in each park. Travel Guide: With seasonality and travel tips, Our National Treasure: The Art of the National Parks can also be used as a guide for visiting the national parks. Gift for Nature Lovers: An ideal gift gift for armchair travelers, national park enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates contemporary art and design. Each Book Gives Back: Sales benefit the National Park Service. “Highlights the unique beauty of each national park” –SierraClub.com

A handy journal specially formatted for cyclists, allowing them to document, describe, and draw anything related to their day on the road. Made in a sleek, compact, durable format intended especially for cyclists, this journal provides bikers space to plan and record their rides. The latest in Weldon Owen’s outdoor journal series, the Cyclist’s Journal is built for any type of roadside thought, from bulleted lists to freeform notes, from sketches of amazing vistas and sections to log riding times. This is the most accessible, easily-personalized bike journal on the market.

This beautifully illustrated series will have you captivated. Stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and a large format make an engaging reference to revisit time and again.From stocky Shetland ponies and gentle Welsh cobs to energetic Arabian horses and muscular destriers, dozens of horse breeds are depicted in beautiful full-color illustrations. Accompanied by a selection of intriguing facts about each horse, this is a wonderful reference young equestrians will revisit time and again.

This beautifully illustrated series will have you captivated. Stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and a large format make an engaging reference to revisit time and again.The Magnificent Book of Birds will take you deep into the forest, far out to sea and high into the air, to discover the amazing birds that live there. From the majestic condor to the tiny bee hummingbird, this book captures a variety of birds through stunning illustrations. See the dazzling quetzal, the lightning-fast peregrine falcon, the gigantic ostrich, and the incredible emperor penguin.     Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can find out why the flamingo’s feathers are pink, how the frigatebird can float like a kite, and why the scarlet macaw eats clay. Discover all these facts and more in this wonderful keepsake that you will revisit time and again.

This latest, officially licensed title in the engaging, best selling American Girl cookbook series continues to inspire and encourage young chefs with delicious recipes and party ideas for enjoying tea time with friends and family.American Girl Tea Party Cookbook inspires young chefs to learn essential kitchen skills while creating teatime recipes—including cakes, biscuits, scones, savory tea sandwiches, and more—for everyday and special occasions.  With mouthwatering treats like vanilla-rose teacakes, strawberry shortcakes, and chocolate palmiers to more traditional tea-party fare such as cucumber-mint sandwiches, berry-studded scone bites, and buttery shortbreads, this collection of 50  recipes will appeal to kid chefs of all skill levels. This beautiful cookbook also features easy-to-follow instructions, inspiring full-color photography, and fun ideas for creating different tea parties—including a cozy tea for an after-school playdate, a festive holiday tea party, an al fresco gathering with iced tea and summer treats, and more—that celebrate this beloved and timeless tradition.

A handy, portable journal designed especially for hikers, enabling them to document, describe, and draw anything related to a day in nature. Made in a lightweight, durable, wipe-clean format perfect for hiking-and complete with a storage pocket- this journal provides space to record everything about your treks. The core of the title is a logbook, with prompts to record trail names, lengths, difficulty ratings, hiking companions, weather conditions, as well as descriptions of flora, fauna, and other sights and memories. The elegantly designed bulleted journal pages are accompanied by blank pages for sketches of trails or freeform notes to capture memories from the trail. This journal is set to publish as hiking surges in popularity among all ages. The journal also includes prompts for custom lists of favorite hikes, bucket trips, and gear and equipment.

A companion volume to the bestselling Grandfather's Journal, Grandfather's Words of Wisdom is a fun, rewarding, and easy-to-complete journal to convey lifelong experiences and life-lessons to future generations in the family. Each copy is destined to become a much treasured legacy item.Specially suited to passing to children, grandchildren, or other family members, this journal gives the writer a means to organize their thoughts and craft advice for their loved ones. The journal provides useful, resonant prompts such as "What I wish I'd known when I was your age," "What I've learned in my life and can pass on," "The Top 10 things I've learned in life," "What to look for in a partner or when dating." The latest in Weldon Owen's line of guided journals, which have sold over 150,000 copies to date, this journal provides a beautiful home for a grandfather's wisdom. While the Grandfather's Journal is focused on recording biographical data, Grandfather's Words of Wisdom is the place to capture thoughts, reflections, mediations, and life experiences in a more expansive way.

With pandemics, global recessions and protests affecting everyone's lives, now is the time to master your own food chain to ensure that your family remains healthy and nourished.The lives of everyday people are under attack daily. Fuel shortages, curfews, protests and misinformation are making everyday necessities scarce and harder to find than ever before. With The Ultimate Survival Cookbook, you can take charge of your situation and ensure that you and your family navigate whatever new challenges lie in wait for Americans everywhere.

A journal specifically tailored to suit the needs of a gardener, whether for making notes on planting or weeding, or sketching an illustration of a favored plant.Specially formatted for gardening, this journal provides the space the writer needs to record anything and everything they wish to about their gardening, with bulleted journal pages for writing, space for sketches, or freeform notes, and other elements to guide the writer's note-taking and illustration.

A journal format specific to the needs of an angler, allowing them to document, describe, and draw anything related to a day gone fishing.Specially formatted for a fisher, this journal provides the space the writer needs to record anything and everything about their fishing trips, with bulleted journal pages for writing, space for sketches, or freeform notes, and other elements to guide the writer's collection of fishing memories.

With this 3-book collection of American Girl Baking, American Girl Cooking, and American Girl Parties, learn how to whip up tasty treats for movie nights, picnics, fiestas, family dinners, and more! Filled with delicious snacks, main dishes, and desserts, you’ll be on your way to becoming the best chef in town.A perfect cookbook set for the emerging chef (and American Girl fan) in your family. From tasty and nutritious snacks, soups, salads, main dishes, to desserts such as cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, the more than 120 recipes inspire chefs to make yummy treats for friends and family. This set not only helps young chefs and bakers develop their culinary skills with simple instructions, full-color photography, and guides to mastering basic kitchen skills, but creates experiences to last a lifetime. Guides to throwing parties, with eight different party themes included, keeps kids engaged from kitchen to table.

"With more than 60 recipes for mouthwatering creations, Cookies will be a go-to guide for aspiring young bakers in search of sweet inspiration--whether looking to create delectable treats for after-school snacks, holiday gifts, or weekend get-togethers with friends"--Provided by publisher.

Grab your supper dish and head to the kitchen for scrumptious meals with the Peanuts gang! The Peanuts Family Cookbook features 50 delicious recipes that are perfect for junior chefs to prepare with their favorite grown-ups, bringing generations of Peanuts fans together for fun culinary adventures.With delightful recipes and more than 75 classic comic strips and original illustrations, this is the perfect way to enjoy Charles Schulz's beloved characters with breakfast, lunch, and, of course, SUPPERTIME! The Peanuts Family Cookbook includes such yummy delights as: Warm Puppy Pancakes French Foreign Legion Toast Spike's Des[s]ert Waffles Poor Sweet (Dutch) Baby Pig Pen's Scramble Eggs "Badcall" Bennydict Banana Nose Bread Bites Joe Hunk's Power Smoothie Masked Marvel Minestrone Soup Schroeder's Fruit Medley Joe Shlabotnik's Baseball Snack Beagle Scouts Trail Mix Lucy's Lemon-Aid Snoopy's Golf Club Sandwich Miss Othmar's Favorite Chicken Pie Linus's Pigs in a Blanket José's "Swedish" Meatballs Camp Kamp Chili Chow Sloppy Joe Cool Frieda's Naturally Curly Pesto Pasta CorMac and Cheese Charlie Brownies Tapioca's Pudding The Great Pumpkin Pie Harold Angel Food Cake Violet's Deluxe Mud Pie Franklin's Frozen Fruit Crush Peggy Jean's Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Hearts Sweet Babboos Snoopy's Christmas Cookies . . . and more!