Publishers: Cool Springs Press
About this publisher’s catalog
This catalog offers a practical and hands-on collection focused largely on sustainable living and home improvement. Readers can expect detailed guidance on gardening, small-scale construction, and self-sufficient lifestyle techniques. The range covers both outdoor projects and indoor planning, blending technical instruction with natural science insights.
What you’ll often find
- Step-by-step guides for gardening, including vegetable cultivation and ecosystem-friendly methods
- Practical advice on building and remodeling small structures like sheds and greenhouses
- Focus on sustainable agriculture and organic growing techniques
- Resources on animal husbandry with an emphasis on backyard or small-scale farming
- Seasonal and regional gardening calendars to support year-round cultivation
- Nonfiction projects and activities related to nature observation and outdoor engagement
- Recipes and traditional methods linked to country living and food preservation
How to browse this shelf
- Start with topics that match your immediate interests, such as gardening or home construction
- Look for books emphasizing sustainable and organic practices if you prefer eco-conscious approaches
- Explore seasonal or regional guides to find advice tailored to your climate and timing
- Try project-based books for hands-on learning and skill-building
- Use thematic clusters like animal care or food preservation to deepen specific knowledge areas
- Distinguish between instructional manuals and nature-focused nonfiction for different reading experiences
- Consider books that combine practical techniques with lifestyle wisdom for a holistic approach
Good fit if you like
- Detailed, methodical instructions that support independent projects
- A steady, informative pace that balances technical and natural world knowledge
- Content that connects everyday living with environmental awareness
- Books that encourage practical skills alongside thoughtful lifestyle choices
- Resources that blend seasonal rhythms with hands-on creativity
- Reading that combines science, craft, and tradition in accessible ways
Generated from the books currently available in this catalog.
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High-Value Vegetables — Mel Bartholomew
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The Urban Garden 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City — Kathy Jentz
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Black & Decker Codes for Homeowners Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Building Updated Through 2014 — Bruce A. Barker
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Meet Me at the Loveless — Mamie Stroud
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Grow a Living Wall Create Vertical Gardens with Purpose: Pollinators – Herbs and Veggies – Aromatherapy – Many More — Shawna Coronado
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New York Gardener’s Guide — Ralph Snodsmith
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Carolinas Gardener’s Guide — Toby Bost
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Black & Decker The Complete Photo Guide to Treehouses 3rd Edition Design and Build Your Dream Treehouse — Philip Schmidt
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California Month-by-Month Gardening What to Do Each Month to Have a Beautiful Garden All Year — Claire Splan
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Infusing Flavors Intense Infusions for Food and Drink: Recipes for Oils, Vinegars, Sauces, Bitters, Waters & More — Erin Coopey
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Mid-Atlantic Gardener’s Guide — Andre Viette
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New England Gardener’s Resource — Jacqueline Heriteau
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Big Book of Bass Strategies for Catching Largemouth and Smallmouth — Steve Hauge
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Square Foot Gardening: Growing Perfect Vegetables A Visual Guide to Raising and Harvesting Prime Garden Produce — Mel Bartholomew Foundation
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Southwest Gardener’s Handbook Your Complete Guide: Select, Plan, Plant, Maintain, Problem-Solve – Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southern Nevada, Utah — Diana Maranhao
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Black and Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Basements and Garages Updated 3rd Edition Projects and Practical Solutions for Finishing Basements and Upgrading Garages — Editors of Cool Springs Press
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Mid-Atlantic Getting Started Garden Guide Grow the Best Flowers, Shrubs, Trees, Vines & Groundcovers — Andre Viette
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Black & Decker The Complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement More Than 200 Value-Adding Remodeling Projects — Creative Publishing International
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Virginia Gardener’s Guide The What, Where, When, How and Why of Gardening in Virginia — Jacqueline Hériteau
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The Garden Journal A 5-year Record of Your Home Garden — Linda Vater
