Books published by Workman Publishing

With practical tips and high-end design ideas, The Less is More Garden can help you turn your small backyard into a unique space that is lovely to look at, family-friendly, and low maintenance.

Placidia, a mere teenager herself, completely unprepared to run a farm or raise a child, must endure the darkest days of the war on her own. By the time Major Hockaday returns two years later, Placidia is bound for jail, accused of having borne a child in his absence and murdering it. What really transpired in the two years he was away?

How to Speak Chicken is a captivating book written by the talented Melissa Caughey. Published by Workman Publishing in 2017, this book falls under the genre of non-fiction. It provides a unique perspective on understanding chickens, making it a must-read for anyone interested in sustainable living or just curious about the world of poultry. Caughey's writing style is engaging, informative and filled with humor. She introduces you to the fascinating world of chickens and teaches you how to communicate with them. How to Speak Chicken is more than just a book, it's a journey that deepens your appreciation for these amazing creatures. It's a testament to Caughey's passion and respect for chickens, and it's a joy to read. Workman Publishing has truly published a gem with this book.

Good sleep, including positive dreaming, is essential to good health. In this friendly guide to cultivating deep, restful sleep - naturally - mindfulness and dreamwork expert Tzivia Gover offers practical lifestyle advice, easy yoga poses, 10-minute meditations, simple breathing exercises, visualization and journaling activities, and lots of encouragement and inspiration. You'll learn how to set the stage for safe, productive dreaming, cultivate your dream recall, and learn to gain insight from your dreams. Gover also helps you create healthy bedtime and morning routines to ensure a restful night and refreshed, joyful living the next day.

Kammie Summers has fallen into a well during a (fake) initiation into a popular club; now trapped in the dark, waiting to be rescued, Kammie thinks about the best and worst moments of her life so far in this unforgettable story about a bullied girl.

Through the stories of the eccentric characters who have bought, owned, and sold the one-cent magenta in the years in between, James Barron delivers a fascinating tale of global history and immense wealth, and of the human desire to collect.

lt's a book for readers already doing yoga, looking to refresh their practice or find new ways to stay motivated. Now Jessamyn Stanley brings her body-positive, emotionally uplifting approach to yoga in a book that will help every reader discover the power of yoga and how to weave it seamlessly into his or her life.

For cooks everywhere who are falling in love with cast iron comes will it skillet? The new cookbook from Daniel Shumski, who last applied his out-of-the-box food-loving sensibility to Will It Waffle?. Here are 53 original recipes that are surprising, delicious, and ingenious in their ability to capitalise on the strengths of cast iron.

Andrea Chesman shows you how to bridge the gap between field and table, covering everything from curing meats and making sausage to canning fruits and vegetables. You'll learn all the techniques you need to get the most from home grown foods, along with dozens of simple and delicious recipes.

Butter is about so much more than food. Elaine Khosrova details its surprisingly vital role in history, politics, economics, nutrition, even spirituality and art. From its humble agrarian origins to its present-day artisanal glory, butter has a fascinating story to tell, and Khosrova is the perfect person to tell it.

In today's thriving maker culture, kids are hungry for hands-on guidance in creating stylish wearables and practical objects, or hacking and customizing existing ones. Authors Nicole Blum and Catherine Newman get them started with complete instructions for mastering six favorite fiber crafts. Step-by-step photos teach kids ages 9-14 the basics of how to sew, knit, crochet, felt, embroider, and weave, plus how to make three projects for each craft. From woven patches and a knitted backpack to embroidered merit badges and a crocheted bracelet, the fresh, kid-approved projects encourage creative variations and build confidence along with valuable life skills.

You love to crochet, but you're tired of the granny square and other predictable projects. Let celebrated crochet teacher Sara Delaney help you expand your skills while showing you how to create custom-fit wearable accessories. Delaney's unique, flexible formulas let crocheters of all levels easily design scarves, cowls, fingerless mitts, mittens, gloves, hats, and socks. With fill-in-the-blank templates and a stitch dictionary, you can use your favorite yarn and stitch pattern, and make accessories that fit perfectly. Delaney offers a starter course in the technique with 18 of her own original patterns, along with the formulas she used to create them. The companion online calculator helps create your customized patterns even more quickly!

In Naturally Bug-Free, herbalist Stephanie L. Tourles offers proven solutions. 80 nontoxic recipes she's developed and tested for top effectiveness. A detailed ingredient dictionary explains the properties of all the herbs, essential oils, and other key ingredients.