Books published by Weldon Owen

This unique keepsake box and journal set is destined to become a treasured gift that any grandmother will be delighted to share with her beloved grandchildren.The perfect gift for both grandmother and grandchild, this keepsake box and journal set is an ideal way to capture treasured memories, stories, photos and other keepsakes. The set includes: • Keepsake cigar-style box with velvet lined box interior to protect and preserve treasured keepsakes or jewelry. • Beautifully illustrated and designed 144-page Memories Journal designed to capture and preserve a grandmother's unique life story. • Coordinating 32-page Treasures Notebook with space to capture the stories and significance of keepsakes store in the box. • Archival paper envelope to store documents and photos.

In this officially-endorsed title, unlock the power and versatility of your Instant Pot or Duo Air Fryer. The Complete Instant Pot Collection demonstrates the increasing versatility of this popular and innovative pressure cooker—now paired with a lid for crisp cooking—with over 175 recipes for fast, healthy, everyday meals.The Instant Pot has become an instant classic, a must-have item for home cooks everywhere. Designed to increase the versatility of your Instant Pot or Duo Crisp machine, The Complete Instant Pot Cookbook features a curated collection of classic and contemporary recipes that utilize this innovative device to its maximum potential and yield delicious, streamlined meals. The well-tested recipes include all the basics—like yogurt, eggs, jam, rice, grains, and beans—as well as dishes for every meal of the day. You’ll learn the fundamentals and benefits of cooking various cuts of meat—such as pork shoulder, chicken thighs, or beef chuck—in an Instant Pot. Quick and simple soup stocks—including chicken, fish, bone, and vegetable—allow you to maximize the flavor of your favorite dishes in less time than traditional methods. Plus, the Instant Pot primer gives you all the insider tips on how to maximize the effectiveness and versatility of the Instant Pot and the Air Fryer lid. Beyond the basics, The Complete Instant Pot Cookbook covers a versatile range of flavor profiles and dishes. From comforting classics like bolognese, posole, and Thai basil noodles, to lighter fare such as chicken braised with citrus and olives, gingery salmon, and zesty and bright wild rice salad, to decadent desserts like molten lava cakes and key lime pie, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for getting the most out of your pressure cooker.   175+ RECIPES: From breakfast to lunch to sides, snacks, entrees, and desserts, The Complete Instant Pot Cookbook covers all meals of the day with a wide range of international flavors and recipes INSTANT POT PRIMER: In addition to handy hacks and simple instructions, the front of the book includes an overview on how to use an Instant Pot and the Air Fryer lid, along with tips, tricks, and an ingredients primer PROFESSIONALLY DEVELOPED: Developed by a test kitchen team and veteran Instant Pot cookbook authors, each recipe is designed to work with several models of Instant Pot and the Duo Air Fryer lid MASTER THE BASICS: Included are handy staple recipes and charts for cooking different types of beans, grains, and vegetables FULL-COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY: The Complete Instant Pot Cookbook features gorgeous full-color photography of the recipes, giving home chefs a visual reference alongside easy-to-follow instructions

Start each day with this beautifully illustrated gift book on 365 saints in the Christian heritage. Organized by saints’ specific feast days, each page of this beautifully illustrated book provides a day’s worth of history, tradition, and inspiration from the lives and teachings of the saints in the Christian canon, from St. Apollonia to St. Zita. This illustrated book of days tells the life stories, ministry, and beatification of 365 Saints, each beautifully rendered with classic paintings and historic iconography. Designed to become a family heirloom, this reference book lists each saint’s common patronages so readers can call upon them with prayers for intercession during times of trouble, sickness, or loss. A perfect gift for Christenings, Confirmations, birthdays, and holidays.

An engaging and interactive Downton Abbey–themed journal that encourages readers to record their own favorite recipes and notes alongside Downton-style quotes and tips.Following the worldwide success of NBC Carnival’s Downton Abbey series, Mrs. Patmore’s Recipe Journal gives fans and cooks alike the experience of recording their favorite meals in this beautiful themed journal. 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. With fan-favorite quotes from the hit series and classic cooking tips from Mrs. Patmore’s kitchen featured throughout the pages, Mrs. Patmore’s Recipe Journal creates an engaging experience for fans of the show and those looking to create a personalized recipe book.

This approachable, family-friendly vegan cookbook from the husband and wife team of acclaimed chef, Blair Warsham, and culinary writer, Carolyn Warsham, is for anyone looking to explore more delicious plant-based eating at home.  In this exceptional collection of plant-forward meals, chef Blair Warsham and his wife Carolyn Warsham, an acclaimed culinary writer, bring 90 original recipes designed to help families transition to healthier eating. With a focus on high-flavor recipes that are easily accessible for home cooks, the authors share their expertise for bringing more plants into every meal and extol a diet that’s rich with vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains.   Visually striking and delicious tasting, the recipes will appeal to a wide range of palates and include fresh twists on favorite foods like Green Forest Pizza, Lemon Agave Cheesecake, and Beet Poke, along with updated classics from ceviche to chilaquiles. This modern cookbook—from an omnivore who values eating plants in a way that doesn’t require drastic lifestyle changes—offers a turnkey solution for individuals and families who are curious about evolving their diets but don’t want to give up the dishes, and drinks, they love.  

A manual for the modern hunter-gatherer that will teach you everything you need to know about foraging, hunting, and cooking in the wild. From finding wild edible plants to subsistence hunting, you'll learn how to live off the land while hunting like a caveman-and eating like a king. With high-quality design, intricate detail, and a durable flexicover, this manual is the perfect addition to any outdoor enthusiast's library. Whether you're using modern tools, old-fashioned snares, or your own two hands, this book will show you the amazing range of hands-on (literally!) methods for catching and cooking your prey. Use the detailed field guides to gather edible plants, nuts, and mushrooms, then turn them into gourmet meals with field-tested camp cooking tips. And prepare for any emergency, whether you're lost in the woods or surviving a natural disaster. This book demystifies it all, with simple hints and step-by-step illustrations to make you a self-sufficient survivor-in your backyard or in the wild.

Bring the spa to you, with 75 all-natural, DIY ways to nourish your skin—and yourself.Pamper yourself at home with these easy-to-do, all-natural treatments for facials and skin treatments for every skin type. From flax seeds to coconut oil, from grapefruit to lavender, these DIY spa recipes provide a little bit of affordable indulgence to enjoy anywhere, any time.  Stephanie Gerber, the founder and editor of the natural beauty haven Hello Glow, walks you through simple, accessible recipes that you truly can do yourself. Hello Gorgeous features rejuvenating masks, exfoliating scrubs, refreshing creams, and so much more in a beautifully photographed and gorgeously designed book.

Planet-friendly recipes inspired by noted global activist Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, provide readers with a user-friendly call-to-action to improve human and environmental health and improve wellbeing for other animals alike. "Every day, slowly but surely, we the people are helping to change the world." For the health of humankind, the environment, and the animals that inhabit it, the Jane Goodall Institute presents this collection of recipes to illustrate the how and why of plant-based eating. Crafted especially for curious consumers looking to incorporate healthier dietary practices, those interested in environmental sustainability and animal welfare, and for fans of Jane Goodall's work, this collection of 80 vegan, accessible recipes gives home cooks the tools they need to take charge of their diet and take advantage of their own ability to make a difference in their communities and beyond. Along with colorful food photography, quotes from Dr. Goodall interspersed throughout transform this plant-based staple into an inspiring guide to reclaiming our broken food system: for the environment, for the animals, and for ourselves. If you're interested in plant-based diets and/or are passionate about taking action on behalf of the planet we share, this book has the information and inspiration you need to make meaningful mealtime choices. Dr. Jane Goodall, a longtime plant-based activist and a passionate advocate for animals, invites us along with her organization, the Jane Goodall Institute, to commit to a simple promise with the campaign #EatMeatLess.

Step-by-step instructions on achieving dozens of popular hair dye effects, featuring guidance on highlights and hologram hair. Ash Fortis is the founder of XO Hair Lab.

The perfect gift for close friends of any age (ideal for birthday giving or graduation), this beautiful keepsake memory book is designed to capture and preserve unique memories. Whether you are laughing, crying, or just hanging out, your best friend is always there.  Friends’ Journal celebrates this most special of connections.  Beautifully designed and personalized by you and your friend, this memory book is a testament to your friendship. The pages are decorated with charming illustrations as well as inspiring quotes about friendships through the ages. Illustrated photo frames throughout the book allow you to add your favorite photos to your story. In the pocket affixed to the back cover, you can collect everything from additional photos together to cards you’ve shared to the concert ticket stub from that band you both love.  

Everything you need for enjoying the sport of cycling, from finding your perfect bike to customizing your ride without spending a fortune, learning to do your own repairs and maintenance, ride with confidence in traffic or on any road or trail, to participating in races, cyclocross, and other biking activities.You never forget how to ride a bike . . . but do you know how to get a great deal on a used bike (and avoid getting ripped off!), set up your commuter bike for optimal safety (without sacrificing fun), plan the perfect family ride for kids of all ages, and train for your first endurance ride? Bicycle Times magazine reaches hundreds of thousands of “everyday cyclists”—riders who care more about having a great ride than spending a year’s salary on a tricked-out racing bike. Their mission is to make cycling fun and accessible for everyone . . . families, commuters, travelers, and weekend warriors included. This book is the one practical manual every cyclist should have—right next to the toolbox or stashed in a pannier. A quick but comprehensive intro chapter on finding the right bike for every need (and why so many cyclists are sure they need one of each!), which includes detailed information on what to look for in a new or used bike, when to pay a little more for components, and where you can economize creatively. Filled with practical, wheels-on-the-ground tips, this book will make you a better rider, take you places you never thought you’d go, and make sure you never get stranded by the roadside without the tools or know-how to fix your ride. Cycling Basics Choose the right Bike for You Customize Your Ride Your Helmet Can Save Your Life Dress for Any Weather Clipless Pedals and Cycling Shoes—Yes or No? Understand the Drive Train Give Me a Brake Find a Fixie Try an E-Bike Ride the Road Take to the Trails Cruisers and Fat Bikes Bikes for Kids Riding Skills and Adventures Fit Your Bike to Your Body Make Simple Adjustments Brake Confidently Use Your Gears for Maximum Efficiency Know the Rules of the Road Use GPS and Fitness Apps Bike for Fitness Commute in Comfort Ride a Bike in a Dress Pedal in Any Shoes (Including Stilettos!) Dominate Trail Rides Get Off Road Try Cyclocross Get Around Town Lock It Up Seek Out a Velodrome Try a Road Race Train for Endurance Rides Ride with the Family Take a Bike Vacation Ride in the Rain Ride in Snow Repair and Maintenance Buy the Tools You Need Do a Basic Tune-Up Fix a Flat Fix a Blowout True a Wheel Change a Bottom Bracket Replace Brake Cables Switch Out Your Brakes Shim a Seat Pimp Your Ride Cut Down a Basket Troubleshoot a Headset Install Racks Keep Everything Greased Up Do Emergency Repairs Pack a Touring Toolkit Winterize Your Bike