1000 Home Details

Clever, creative advice from the world's best interior designers and decorators.

This book looks at every aspect of interior detail for domestic spaces. It is designed to appeal to anyone interested in improving the home environment, from DIY enthusiasts to professionals such as architects and interior designers. Products selected come from around the world and are all currently available to buy (websites of manufacturers/suppliers are included in the product captions). The selection includes a combination of the newest and the best products launched since the millennium, arranged into chapters to provide inspiration for every space in the domestic interior. The book has seven chapters: Walls and Floors; Doors, Windows and Stairs; Heating and Cooling; Kitchens; Bathrooms; Lighting; Home Technology. Each chapter is prefaced by an in-depth interview with a leading architect or designer who has a specialist knowledge of the chapters subject. For example, James Soane, co-founder of Project Orange, looks at windows and doors. Gregorio Spini, the founder of Kundalini, one of Italy's most progressive lighting manufacturers, discusses domestic lighting. Jack Mama, creative director at Philips Design, talks about technology in the home.

A treasure trove of ideas for decorating the home.

Discovered by Teresa Irish in her father’s Army trunk shortly after his death in 2006, the letters and photographs in this book are a personal record of his experience as a soldier of World War II. Selected from the nearly 1,000 letters addressed to his parents and to the sweetheart who would later become his wife, this firsthand account through the eyes, heart and words of one soldier mirrors the journeys of many who served in WWII. At every opportunity, Bud poured out his thoughts and feelings in these letters, all amidst reassuring words to loved ones a world away. From lonesome, moonlit nights listening to the Hit Parade, to the foxholes and front lines in Germany where he would earn the Silver Star and the Purple Heart, to correspondence from the heartbroken mothers whose sons had died by his side, “A Thousand Letters Home” is a moving and historic story of life and loss, hope and perseverance, unwavering faith and true love.

Interior Design Details brings together the best in contemporary interior design. Much more than an illustrated directory of the most beautiful and amazing objects available today, this book features a collection of inspirational interiors designed by architects and designers that show how to get the latest looks, alongside pictures of hundreds of products. Including the work of renowned designers such as Frank Gehry, Philippe Starck, Norman Foster, and Daniel Libeskind, this book contains a directory of over 800 suppliers, which ensures that all the products can be easily sourced. With an emphasis on the very latest in "smart" technology and eco-friendly products, Interior Design Details is as inspiring as it is useful.

In this practical and entertaining guide, the top veterinarians and animal experts in the country offer more than 1,000 effective tips for treating common pet problems, such as: allergies, bad breath, ear mites, fleas, itchy skin, paw problems, teething pain, weepy eyes, and wounds. But, much more than a guide to the physical and emotional problems of pets, The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats also provides solutions to some of the toughest behavior problems, letting pet owners know when it is necessary to visit the vet--and what they can do until they get there. Since the health needs of dogs and cats are often entirely different, there are also specific tips for both cats and dogs, along with more than 75 easy-to-follow illustrations. Having this ultimate do-it-yourself pet-care book is like having a veterinarian on call 24 hours a day.

Give your home a stylish new look with the best decorating advice from House Beautiful. The makeovers in this book are filled with great ideas, whether you'd like to start a large transformation now or make continual small changes to update a room in the same way you do your wardrobe.

Brimming with visual inspiration for every room in the house--and outdoor areas too--this book is packed with hundreds of full-color photos that inspire readers with ways to solve problems and improve their homes.