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january cooking

Fine Cooking Italian 200 Recipes for Authentic Italian Food

Italian

Editors and contributors of Fine Cooking

When it comes to cooking authentic cuisine, who better to follow than the most trusted name in cooking — Fine Cooking. This collection of 200 Italian dishes has it all, from appetizers to soups, pastas to pizzas, and mains to desserts. Readers will enjoy the variety of recipes — many coming from well-known Italian cooks, including Marcella Hazan, Biba Caggiano, and Lidia Bastianich. From hearty classics like pasta e fagioli and chicken saltimbocca, to simple and light fare such as fennel and orange salad and lemon sabayon with blueberry sauce, Fine Cooking Italian features the magazine’s blend of delicious, triple-tested recipes and solid how-to information. With pro secrets, ingredient profiles, and step-by-step technique sidebars, home cooks will be making the best Italian this side of Rome.

200 Recipes for Authentic Italian Food

Fine Cooking features friendly, hands-on advice written by America’s culinary experts and provides reliable recipes, inspiration, and trusted techniques for cooks of all skill levels. Based in Newtown, Connecticut, Fine Cooking brings out the cook in everyone. See more at www.finecooking.com •F  ine Cooking is consistently rated one of the top five cooking magazines at bookstores and newsstands. • More than 200 photos show finished dishes as well as tips and techniques for creating authentic dishes from the Fine Cooking test kitchen. • For just $19.95 with 200 recipes – that’s a whole lot of Italian!

Also Available: Fine Cooking Italian

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Comfort Food

200 Delicious Recipes for Soups, Stews, Casseroles & More

See page 18.

Fresh

Editors and Contributors of Fine Cooking

Fresh

350 recipes that Celebrate the Seasons

See page 18.

Appetizers

200 recipes for Small BiteS with Big Flavor

See page 18.

200 best-ever recipes for cookies, brownies, bars & more

See page 18.

march Cooking

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Salad for Dinner Simple Recipes for Salads that Make a Meal Tasha De Serio

Salad for lunch? Salad for dinner? It’s easy – and delicious – to turn salads into main meals with this original collection from chef Tasha DeSerio. As more and more home cooks are looking to eat healthy using local and regional offerings, the whole-meal salads highlighted here will satisfy vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Simple, yet sophisticated and showcasing the author’s talent for presenting beautiful ingredients in an artful way, the recipes encompass everything from greens to meat, fish and dairy, pasta and grains. With detailed information on in-season fruits and vegetables, lesser-known salad fixings, preparation techniques (including make ahead tips), and a comprehensive chapter on salad basics, readers will have all they need to turn out satisfying and beautiful salads of their own. Easy enough for one and special enough for a crowd, salads as a main course will be showing up on tables everywhere.

simple recipes for salads that make a meal

tasha de serio

from the publishers of fine cooking

TASHA DE SERIO began her career at Chez Panisse Restaurant and Café and left there to launch the highly regarded Olive Green Catering. Living in Berkeley, California, she’s a chef, food writer, and cooking teacher. Her writing has appeared in Food and Wine, Bon Appetit, and Fine Cooking, and she is the co-author of  Cooking from the Farmer’s Market by Williams-Sonoma. • Salad for Dinner reflects a growing trend for eating locally, regionally, and more healthily from the garden. • This collection of 100 delicious recipes is organized by leafy greens, vegetables and fruits, grains, breads & pasta, and legumes. • Chef Tasha DeSerio is one of Fine Cooking’s reader-favorite authors. • A must-have cookbook for novice and seasoned cooks, vegetarians, meat-eaters, and flexitarians.

Salad for Dinner Tasha De Serio

Paperback EAN: 9781600854316 8 X 10, 208 pages 55 full-color photographs throughout Product #071369 $19.95 U.S., $22.95 Can. On Sale 3/13/2012

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april cooking

Sweet Macarons

Delectable French Confections for Every Day Mercotte

It’s easy to see why macarons are being touted as a blank canvas for sublime flavor combinations. Available for the first time in English, this collection of 25 gorgeous and irresistible macarons is authentically French and straight from the kitchen of French cook and blogger Mercotte. With fillings that range from salted butter caramel to apricot and passionfruit to vanilla cardamom, and cookies in every color of the rainbow, these macarons will have home cooks hooked. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and beautiful photography guide you through the process of creating these delightful filled cookies. Jacqueline Mercorelli, known as Mercotte, lives in Savoy, France, near Chambery. A self-taught French baker, Mercotte started her blog in May 2005. Since then, her recipes have gotten rave reviews and her blog has become a must read for anyone wanting to make macarons at home. • 25 recipes with step-by-step instructions mean home cooks can get perfect results every time. • Not only is the macaron trend growing, but so is gluten-free cooking, and the recipes found in Sweet Macarons are all gluten-free. • Straight from France, the cookie shells are filled with ganache, buttercream, and other creamy goodness. • Sweet Macarons has sold 30,000 units since its publication in French in 2008.

Sweet Macarons Mercotte

Paperback with flaps EAN: 9781600854996 8 1/4 x 8 1/4, 96 pages 46 full-color photographs throughout Product #071380 $14.95 U.S., $16.95 Can. On Sale 4/17/2012

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Macarons Sweet

Delectable French Confections for Every Day

Mercotte

january crafts

The DIY Bride An Affair to Remember

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The DIY Bride

An Affair to Remember

40 Fantastic Projects to Celebrate Your Unique Wedding Style Khris Cochran

40 Fantastic Projects to Celebrate Your Unique Wedding Style

Hip and crafty brides-to-be understand the value of doing it themselves. Not only is taking a hands-on approach to nuptials a great way to save money, but it allows brides-to-be everywhere to showcase their own personal style. Khris Cochran, creator of diybride.com, understands how an engaged gal today plans and designs her wedding, and she has packed this third volume with 40 brand new fun and original projects. Organized by wedding theme, including Sand & Sea, Bright Lights, Big City, and A Touch of Country, The DIY Bride An Affair to Remember includes stylish projects for save-the-dates, invitations, programs, favors, decorations, and more. A popular price comparison box shows how much these DIY projects can save; a budget section helps brides itemize costs; and a new sidebar element offers extra style variations. With 80 inspiring photos, this book will have brides saying,“I do” to a one-of-a-kind DIY wedding.

Khris Cochran author of The DIY Bride

Khris Cochran is the author of The DIY Bride and The DIY Bride Crafty Countdown. She’s also creator and founder of the award-winning diybride.com, featured in Glamour, Brides, and InStyle magazines and one of today’s most popular bridal crafting Web sites. In addition to dishing out wedding expertise daily on her Web site, Khris teaches craft classes in the San Francisco Bay area. Visit her Web site at www.diybride.com • Wedding crafts books are in demand by DIY brides and grooms and wedding planners. • Americans spend over $70 billion a year on weddings, with 2.3 million couples tying the knot. • The diybride.com Web site is one of the most popular wedding crafting Web sites and boasts an average of 100,000 visits and 900,000 page views per month. Also Available: The DIY Bride An Affair to Remember

The DIY Bride

40 Fabulous Projects to Make in the Months, Weeks & Hours before Your Special Day

The DIY Bride

Khris Cochran

40 FUN PROJECTS FOR YOUR ULTIMATE ONE-OF-A-KIND WEDDING

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january crafts

Sweet Shawlettes

25 Irresistible Patterns for Capelets, Cowls, Collars, and More Jean Moss

Shawlettes are hip! These hugely popular, fashion accessories are worn about the shoulders and meant for showing off. They’re not only stylish but these budget friendly pieces make for perfect portable projects. International knitwear designer Jean Moss knows this best and has pulled together a wonderfully creative collection of 25 knitting patterns for shawlettes, capelets, cowls, collars, and more. The garments are grouped by style: Country, Couture, Folk, and Vintage, and feature gorgeous yarns including wool, silk, cotton, and sustainable blends. Knitters of all levels will draw inspiration from the brilliant patterns and variations. Additionally helpful are illustrations, charts, schematics, and an appendix with instructions for special stitches. Each shawlette can be easily reinterpreted in beautiful ways, and the patterns in this book will capture knitters’ imaginations for years to come. One of Britain’s leading designers, JEAN MOSS is known worldwide for her distinctive couture knits. A writer, gardener, and musician living in York, England, she has created her own collections of handknits for more than 25 years. She’s also designed for Rowan Yarns and many international fashion houses, including Ralph Lauren, Laura Ashley, and Benetton. She hosts knitters’ tours and teaches widely in Europe and North America. • Knitters are always looking for new and unique patterns and will love these 25 originals from a name designer. • Talented author Jean Moss has a singular reputation for knitwear designs and contributes regularly to Vogue Knitting and Knitting magazines. • The broad range of skill level and easy-to-follow instructions will hook everyone from beginners to life-long knitters.

Sweet Shawlettes Jean Moss

Paperback EAN: 9781600854002 8 X 10, 144 pages 45 full-color photographs throughout 30 drawings Product #071355 $21.95 U.S., $24.95 Can. On Sale 1/3/2012

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Sweet

Shawlettes 25 Irresistible Patterns for Capelets, Cowls, Collars, and More

Jean Moss

february crafts

Lovely Knits for Little Girls

Mohair Lace Dress

20 Just-Right Patterns, Just for Girls vibe sondergaard

This is a very pretty and light weight dress. Once you get the rhythm of the lace pattern established it is fairly simple to make, and knitting with two strands of mohair makes the project more approachable.

S While project books for making baby knits abound, what happens when your little cherub turns two? Lovely Knits for Little GirlsF solves the problem beautifully, with twenty patterns for pint-sized vests, dresses, sweaters, and skirts—all brimming with pretty, girly details. Forget about baby-weight yarn, tiny needles, and fussy patterns M for clothes that are quickly outgrown: for Lovely Knits, knitwear designer Vibe Sondergaard creates a bright, stylish, little-girl wardrobe of fabulous projects that knit up quickly and allow knitters plenty of opportunity for trying a few design tricks (cables, bobbles, lace patterns) on a manageable, kid-sized scale. Best of all, the pattern shapes size up or down easily (with back of book instruction on doing just that), making this collection versatile enough to use again and again.

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Vibe Sondergaard

UK based knitwear designer Vibe Sondergaard studied fashion design at Kingston University’s renowned fashion program in addition to the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California. She has won accolades worldwide for her skill in designing knitwear with contemporary appeal, as well as her eye for color. Vibe currently works for Zinc Design Ltd, designing and producing hand-knitted swatches that are sold to fashion companies in New York, LA, Paris, Barcelona, and London. Her focus is on creating patterns that combine durable comfort with pretty details. • Just-right sizes for little girls ages toddler to seven are presented in gorgeous, girly designs that knit up fast. • Great for both experienced and beginning knitters alike: with clear instructions and simple design tricks that allow knitters to experiment on a manageable, kid-sized scale. • The patterns include a versatile wardrobe of lovely pieces to knit, plus, helpful instruction on shaping and constructing knit pieces, choosing yarn, and sizing patterns.

Lovely knits for little girls Vibe sondergaard

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january/february woodworking

Fine Woodworking Best Workbenches

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Workbenches

Editors of Fine Woodworking

Is it possible to create the perfect workbench? The answer is yes, with Fine Woodworking Best Workbenches as your guide, a collection of the best articles on the subject from America’s premier woodworking magazine. Filled with advice on how to choose and customize a workbench, this book will prove invaluable to woodworkers of all skill levels. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy workstation that will handle 90% of what you need or a no-compromise workbench that will function flawlessly for decades, or you just want to soup up an existing or ready-made workbench, this indispensible reference book offers the best projects and designs, ranging from traditional to special-purpose workbenches and those sporting the latest innovations and hardware. Fine Woodworking magazine, located in Newtown, Connecticut, has been publishing the best woodworking information for small-shop woodworkers since 1975 to help them gain essential knowledge and build lifelong skills. More articles, videos, and interactive features can be found at www.finewoodworking.com • Ready-made or built from scratch, a workbench is an essential tool in every workshop. • Beginning and advanced woodworkers alike will be inspired by this collection of 32 of the best workbench articles ever published in the pages of America’s most trusted woodworking magazine. • This book offers a host of invaluable tips and jigs that will expand a workbench’s scope and capability.

Wood Identification & Use A Field Guide to More Than 200 Species Revised and Expanded Terry Porter

For furniture makers, carpenters, and wood artisans of all stripes, the choices are plentiful when it comes to working with wood. How to decide? Pick up this comprehensive, portable reference that includes details on selecting and using more than 200 species of wood from around the world. Richly illustrated with over 400 photos and 200 drawings, each species gets in-depth coverage on the wood’s working properties, seasoning requirements, typical uses, and safety considerations. Special emphasis is given to wood figure and defects, as well as health hazards of working with certain woods. Along with 200 full descriptions and drawings, another 200 species are listed in brief. Concise and informative, this is a great portable go-to resource. Terry Porter is a professional woodworker and former editor of Woodturning magazine. He is the author of the best-selling hardcover edition of Wood Identification & Use. He lives in Cambridge, U.K. • This compact, multi-use reference book is sturdy enough for the sawmill or shop. • The updated edition features the same reliable information found in the original Wood Identification & Use, but in an accessible, user-friendly package for just $24.95. • Wood Identification & Use is considered a high-value sourcebook for all kinds of woodworkers: furniture makers, cabinetmakers, turners, wood artisans, and carpenters.

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From the Editors, Contributors, and Readers of Fine Woodworking

Fine Woodworking Best Workbenches Editors of Fine Woodworking

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WOOD IdentIfIcatIon & Use

A Field Guide to More Than 200 Species

RevIsed & expanded Terry PorTer

Wood Identification & Use Terry Porter

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february/march woodworking

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Segmented Turning Design • Techniques • Projects Dennis Keeling

Segmented turning is an intricate process that requires precise woodworking, design, and turning skills. For new and seasoned turners, this highly visual guide from acclaimed woodturner Dennis Keeling takes them step-by-step through all the basic techniques required for closed segmented, open segmented, and ornamental segmented turning. Utilizing over 300 photos and 30 illustrations, the author focuses on the fundamentals of accuracy in the three types of construction, as well as the equipment, tools, and materials necessary to turn a glued-up blank into a beautiful, finished piece. This well-organized and easy-to-access instructional book features 10 great projects, including an open-segment flower vase, a gherkin lamp stand, and skeleton candlesticks. A gallery of designs from turners around the world makes it an inspirational, must-have book for turners of all skill levels. A specialist in segmented turning, professional woodturner Dennis Keeling has won many awards in international competitions, including the International Woodturning Exhibition. He also teaches segmented turning in the U.K. and the U.S. and resides in Buckinghamshire, U.K. • In-depth, step-by-step coverage of segmented turning techniques includes over 300 photos and expert instruction. • This resource book showcases the work of the author and seven other acclaimed turners. • A gallery of segmented turned objects by turners from all over the world provides design inspiration.

Segm e nte d tur n i ng D e s ig n • Tech n iqu e s • Proj ecTs

Dennis Keeling

Segmented Turning Dennis Keeling

Paperback EAN: 9781600854668 8 1/4 X 10 7/8, 184 pages 300 full-color photographs throughout 30 drawings Product #071374 $24.95 U.S., $27.95 Can. On Sale 2/7/2012

• Segmented Turning is ideal for beginning to advanced woodturners.

Woodworking 101

Skill-Building Projects that Teach the Basics Aimé Fraser, Matthew Teague, and Joe Hurst-Wajszczuk

For absolute beginners looking to become confident woodworkers relatively quickly, this self-teaching guide will do the trick. Woodworking 101 combines the best material from the four books in Taunton’s Getting Started in Woodworking Series (Getting Started in Woodworking, Your First Workshop, Projects for Your Shop, and Furniture You Can Build). Highly visual and easy to follow, the book includes detailed step-by-step photos, illustrations, shop schematics, and exploded drawings. Readers will learn how to set up and maintain their own shop, work with basic tools, and finesse their skills building a chair, a table, a bookcase, a bench—even a simple bed. With the basics mastered here, there’s no end to what new woodworkers will accomplish for years to come. Aimé Fraser began woodworking and boat building in high school and is a former editor at Fine Woodworking. She lives in Norwalk, Connecticut. Matthew Teague, former editor at Fine Woodworking, is currently a professional woodworker and freelance editor in Nashville, Tennessee. A senior editor of Woodcraft Magazine, Joe Hurst-Wajszczuk was a former editor at American Woodworker and Today’s Homeowner. He resides in Fultondale, Alabama. • Woodworking 101 will appeal to anyone who wants to get started in woodworking. • “Skill Builder” exercises and graded projects give woodworkers skills they can use again and again. • At 304 pages, with more than 500 photos and 70 drawings, this complete self-teaching guide is packed with information.

Includes Step-by-Step Instructions for 8 Projects

Woodworking 101

Aimé Fraser, Matthew Teague, and Joe Hurst-Wajszczuk

Woodworking 101 AimÉ Fraser matthew Teague joe hurst-wajszczuk

Paperback EAN: 9781600853685 8 1/2 X 10 7/8, 304 pages 500 full-color photographs throughout 70 drawings Product #071347 $24.95 U.S., $27.95 Can. On Sale 3/13/2012 www.Taunton.com

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january home

All New Built-Ins Idea Book

Closets • Mudrooms • Cabinets • Pantries Joanne Kellar Bouknight

“If we just had a little more space!” Organization and decluttering are always on homeowners’ minds, whether designing their dream home or reconfiguring the one they have. The latest in the popular IDEA BOOK series, the completely revised All New Built-Ins Idea Book builds on the success of the original (one of Taunton’s all-time bestsellers) and showcases a wide range of built-in and storage possibilities. A handy visual clip file, it’s full of fresh ideas for creating rooms that are both functional and stylish. From niches and bookcases to linen closets and pantries, built-ins can have a huge architectural impact on any home. Starting with the basics, this guide answers the questions of what to store, where to store, and how to store—with design solutions for kitchens, bathrooms, home offices, entertainment spaces, bedrooms, mudrooms, laundry rooms, and more. Readers are sure to make extra room for this richly illustrated space-solver. An IDEA BOOK series veteran, Joanne Kellar Bouknight is the author of Taunton’s Home Storage Idea Book and the All New Kitchen Idea Book. An architect emeritus and contributor to Fine Homebuilding magazine, she lives in Cos Cob, Connecticut. • Storage, organization, and decluttering are high-interest topics for homeowners, and built-ins are a key element. • Taunton’s IDEA BOOK series has sold over 3 million copies; The New Built-In Idea Book (2004) has sold 180,000 copies. • Included in the book are all-new photographs and 100s of innovative built-in ideas for every room in the house. • This book is for homeowners, remodelers, and DIYers seeking the best design ideas from a leading authority.

All New Built-Ins Idea Book Joanne Kellar Bouknight

Paperback EAN: 9781600853883 9 3/16 X 10 7/8, 176 pages 275 full-color photographs throughout 12 drawings Product #071345 $19.95 U.S., $22.95 Can. On Sale 1/3/2012

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Deck Ideas That Work Peter Jeswald

With proper planning and design, a deck can add a new dimension of living space to a home. Not only is it an enjoyable outdoor retreat and expanded entertainment area for family and friends, but it’s also a great return on a home investment. For homeowners building new decks or upgrading existing ones, or for builders and remodeling contractors looking for new ideas for their clients, this most complete and up-to-date book is packed with over 300 inspiring photographs along with hundreds of design solutions and top-notch advice to help inform smart decisions. Chapters focus on a wide range of deck sizes, styles, and materials, as well as furniture, accessories, and landscaping ideas. In addition, practical sidebars and case studies will help anyone plan just the right deck to suit their home, yard, and lifestyle.

TaunTon’s

deck

IdeAS THAT WORk

Peter Jeswald has over 30 years of experience as a builder and designer and is the author of many popular Taunton titles: Build Like a Pro: Patios & Walkways, Patios & Walkways Idea Book, and Basement Ideas That Work. He lives in Conway, Massachusetts. • The five titles in the highly popular IDEAS THAT WORK series have sold over 275,000 copies combined. • This book includes site plans, current information on sustainable materials, and ideas for multi-functional spaces, and highlights the latest products and accessories. • Decks rank as the top outdoor living project in the U.S.

Deck Ideas that Work Peter Jeswald

Paperback EAN: 9781600853722 9 X 10 1/2, 208 pages 310 full-color photographs throughout 25 drawings Product #071342 $19.95 U.S., $22.95 Can. On Sale 1/10/2012

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january/march Home

Carpentry Complete Expert Advice from Start to Finish Andy Engel

The nuts and bolts of carpentry, all in one handy volume. Carpenter and author Andy Engel provides homeowners with a comprehensive and easy-to-use reference covering all home carpentry projects from the most basic to the most advanced. Full of authoritative and reliable information, Carpentry Complete is designed to help any homeowner or DIYer tackle projects with confidence. Organized so that information can be accessed quickly (including advice on how to deal with the inevitable things that can go wrong), this highly visual book makes it easy for readers to find the step-by-step advice they’re looking for. At just $21.95, with 850 photos and 50 illustrations, it’s a must-have reference for any homeowner. Andy Engel, the former executive editor of Fine Homebuilding, is now a writer and carpenter specializing in decks (www.engeldecks.com). Andy is the author of Building Stairs and co-author of Wood Flooring, both published by The Taunton Press. He lives in Roxbury, Connecticut. • This handy reference is packed with easy-to-find carpentry how-to information. • Carpentry Complete is comprised of reliable advice from an experienced carpenter for all kinds of projects, including information on what to do when something goes wrong.

Carpentry Complete Andy Engel

Paperback EAN: 9781600851469 9 3/16 X 10 7/8, 272 pages 850 full-color photographs throughout 50 drawings Product #071282 $21.95 U.S., $24.95 Can. On Sale 1/17/2012

• All home carpentry projects a homeowner is likely to face are covered. • Clear step-by-step photos and detailed instructions give homeowners and DIYers the confidence they need.

Home Remodeling Planning • Design • Construction Editors of Fine Homebuilding

TaunTon’s

HOME REMODELING Planning   Design   ConstruCtion ■

While new construction has slowed to a crawl and upgrading to a bigger house is no longer a sure thing, more and more homeowners are choosing to remodel. They’re actively looking for information on how to make their current home a better place to live. This collection of 36 articles from the experts at Fine Homebuilding lays out detailed information on every stage of remodeling—from planning and design to building and installation, upgrades, finishing, and clean-up. Coverage includes interior and exterior design and building strategies, as well as information on additions and tips for living comfortably through a remodel. With 300 color photographs, 75 drawings, practical sidebars, and case studies, this complete guide is a one-stop reference.



Editors of Fine Homebuilding

Home Remodeling For over 30 years Fine Homebuilding, based in Newtown, Connecticut, has been the magazine of choice for people who care about quality home improvement and construction. Today, with a circulation of 300,000, it is the best source of home improvement information, inspiring readers to build projects better, faster, and more efficiently. • Taunton’s popular Fine Homebuilding books give readers the hard-to-find, practical information they need. •H  ome Remodeling offers invaluable information on how to save money, create more living space, and upgrade a home from start to finish. • This book is ideal for homeowners, remodelers, builders, and designers looking for the best remodeling techniques and advice from the country’s finest builders and designers. Inspiration for hands-on living ®

Editors of Fine Homebuilding

Paperback EAN: 9781600854286 8 1/2 X 10 7/8, 240 pages 300 full-color photographs throughout 75 drawings Product #071368 $24.95 U.S., $27.95 Can. On Sale 3/27/2012

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Trim Carpentry Editors of Fine Homebuilding

Trim carpentry requires attention to minute detail, the right tools, and a good amount of patience and care. Written by builders from all over the country, this all-new compilation of articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine provides readers with tips, techniques, and invaluable advice from some of the best professionals in the industry. From the basics of trim carpentry and crown molding techniques to trimming windows and doors, wainscoting, and stairs, Trim Carpentry is the ideal how-to guide for builders and ambitious do-it-yourselfers who want pro-level information. The contributing authors are seasoned professionals whose articles have appeared in Fine Homebuilding magazine. Since 1981, Fine Homebuilding has provided information and inspiration to everyone who cares about quality home improvement, renovation, and construction. The magazine is the best source of home improvement information and helps readers build projects better, faster, and more efficiently. See more at www.finehomebuilding.com • Articles are selected from feature stories that have appeared in Fine Homebuilding, the most respected residential construction magazine in the country, with a circulation of 300,000. • Taunton’s FOR PROS BY PROS® books provide readers with hard-to-find, practical information on the important issues that builders and homeowners face, such as installing trim. • Taunton’s FOR PROS BY PROS series is a category leader; these are the best-built books for builders and homeowners. • Featured writers include some of Taunton’s most well-respected book authors.

Trim Carpentry Editors of Fine Homebuilding

Paperback EAN: 9781600855023 8 1/2 X 10 7/8, 240 pages 300 full-color photographs throughout 75 drawings Product #071384 $24.95 U.S., $27.95 Can. On Sale 3/27/2012 www.Taunton.com

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April home

Finishing a House

A Complete Guide from Installing Insulation to Running Trim Roe Osborn’s first book, Framing a House, tackled the complex art of house framing. Now, in this follow-up volume, he lays out all the steps and instruction required to complete the inside. The timing of each step is critical, and it’s important to understand what needs to be done first. Whether you’re finishing one room or the whole house, this richly illustrated reference demystifies the process and follows a logical progression from installing insulation and drywall to hanging cabinets and doors to putting down floors and running trim. Each chapter begins with the question: Should I tackle this step myself ? The pros and cons of hiring someone are then discussed. Applicable both for new construction and remodels and with 400 photographs and 20 drawings, this book shows DIYers how to make a house their own.

FINISHING

A HOUSE

ROE OSBORN

Roe Osborn

A COMPLETE GUIDE from Installing Insulation to Running Trim

Finishing a House ROE OSBORN spent many years as a professional builder, learning every aspect of the homebuilding trade. After two decades with a hammer and tool belt, Roe joined the staff of Fine Homebuilding magazine in 1994. As a senior editor, he honed the craft of turning complex construction subjects into reader-friendly packages of informative text and clear photography. Today he makes a living as a professional photographer on Cape Cod. • Here is a follow-up book to the successful Framing a House from a long-time builder and Fine Homebuilding editor who knows his subject inside and out.

Roe Osborn

Paperback EAN: 9781600853937 9 3/16 X 10 7/8, 240 pages 400 full-color photographs throughout 20 drawings Product #071348 $21.95 U.S., $24.95 Can. On Sale 4/3/2012

• For just $21.95, this is a complete and valuable guide for DIYers and builders on how to finish the interior of a house. • The contents are applicable to new construction and remodeling, from a single room to a whole house.

Drywall, 4th Edition

Revised and Updated Professional Techniques for Great Results Myron R. Ferguson

The first three editions of this best-selling homebuilding classic received rave reviews from readers for the thorough and clear instructions that allow even novices to hang and tape drywall like the pros. In this revised and updated fourth edition, veteran drywaller Myron Ferguson shares the latest information on tools and materials, includes new information on drywalling basements, and explains how to use drywall as an air barrier. And, for the first time, Drywall includes a bound-in DVD, with tips and techniques from the author on estimating, hanging, taping, and finishing drywall. All in all, this fourth edition offers the most up-to-date information in the field within the familiar, easy-to-use format that made the first three editions such great successes.

Drywall Myron R.Ferguson

You could search for a lifetime and never find a contractor who loves drywall as much as MYRON R. FERGUSON. In addition to Drywall, he is the author of numerous articles written for trade journals, including Fine Homebuilding magazine. Myron lives in Broadalbin, New York. • In its previous three editions, Drywall has sold over 400,000 copies. • The fourth edition offers thorough, easy-to-understand information, with practical advice and ideas from a drywall professional with over 30 years’ experience. • Included with the book is a DVD with no-nonsense tips for making every drywall job go smoother and for getting a perfect finish every time. Inspiration for hands-on living ®

Paperback with DVD EAN: 9781600854699 8 1/2 X 10 7/8, 224 pages 400 full-color photographs throughout 16 drawings 25 minutes Product #071376 $21.95 U.S., $24.95 Can. On Sale 4/3/2012

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New Bathroom Ideas That Work Scott Gibson

TaunTon’s NEW

A bathroom redo is one of the most popular remodeling projects. If homeowners aren’t thinking about an update, they’re considering a full-scale remodel. No matter what they’re planning, they’ll find plenty of inspiration in this up-to-date bathroom design sourcebook packed with innovative solutions and practical advice. This revised edition features over 350 ideas covering a range of bathroom styles and sizes. All aspects are considered: choices for fixtures, lighting, and cabinetry; finishes for floors, walls, and ceilings; budget-conscious options for tubs, showers, and sinks; and ideas for heating and cooling, ventilation, storage, and finishing touches. The book also includes the latest information and design options for accessibility and water conservation. Homeowners, as well as designers and contractors, will have all they need to make smart and affordable buying choices as they transform an old bathroom into something totally new.

bathroom IDEaS that WorK

Scott Gibson writes for a number of publications, including Fine Homebuilding. He is the author of Bathroom Ideas that Work and The Workshop and co-author of Green from the Ground Up, Toward a Zero Energy Home, and Blanket Chests. He lives in Maine. • Bathroom remodeling is the most popular home remodeling project. • The National Association of Homebuilders indicates that home remodeling spending will reach $119 billion in 2011 and $131 billion in 2012. • The 5 titles in Taunton’s IDEAS THAT WORK series have sold over 275,000 copies combined. • This revised edition includes 350 new photos, 100s of design ideas and space-saving solutions, and information on up-to-date energy-efficient fixtures.

New Bathroom Ideas that Work scott gibson

Paperback EAN: 9781600853579 9 X 10 1/2, 224 pages 350 full-color photographs throughout 15 drawings Product #071335 $19.95 U.S., $22.95 Can. On Sale 4/3/2012

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New Front Yard Idea Book Entries • Driveways • Pathways • Gardens Sandra S. Soria

Curb appeal goes a long way, and not just when homeowners are selling a house. Everyone wants to create a “wow” first impression, and today’s savvy homeowners are looking for expert advice and ideas that go beyond the traditional lawn and foundation plantings. Lushly illustrated with 325 color photographs, New Front Yard Idea Book offers the best design information from experts to inspire homeowners everywhere. No other book focuses on this essential public area; the book is overflowing with inspiration for all front-yard spaces, including the entrance, porches and porticos, gardens and arbors, paths and driveways, as well as fences and gates, and landscaping and lighting. As readers set out to refresh and enhance their front yards, the first step is to sit down with this invaluable reference.

New Front Yard Idea Book

Following a 25-year career in consumer magazines, Sandra S. Soria became the creative force behind prairie-scapes. Author of the All New Bathroom Idea Book, she contributes shelter and lifestyle articles to Traditional Home, Better Homes and Gardens, Country Gardens, and PositivelyGreen. A former longtime executive editor for Country Home magazine, she lives in Minburn, Iowa.

Sandra S. Soria

Paperback EAN: 9781600853715 9 3/16 X 10 7/8, 192 pages 325 full-color photographs throughout 10 drawings Product #071350 $19.95 U.S., $22.95 Can. On Sale 1/3/2012

• Taunton’s IDEA BOOK series has sold over 3 million copies. • Included are hundreds of expert design ideas on a rich range of topics, such as driveways, pathways, foundation plantings, lighting, and more. • The comprehensive content makes this book ideal for homeowners looking to sell or renovate and expand their front yards, landscape designers, builders, and remodeling contractors.

Container Garden Idea Book Entries • Seating Areas • Focal Points • Paths Editors of Fine Gardening

Container Garden

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Containers are wonderful accents anywhere in the landscape. For those with small spaces or beginner skills, they offer an easy and affordable way to add stylish touches to their surroundings. Every gardener will find unique inspiration in Container Garden Idea Book. Part of Taunton’s best-selling IDEA BOOK series, it’s an amazing visual clip file with over 300 photos, plant recipes, and eye-catching designs for container gardens of all shapes and sizes. It will inspire gardeners to experiment with new plants, from flowers to vegetables and herbs; with color and texture combinations; and with pot shapes and materials. Readers can’t go wrong with this fresh content from the editors and contributors of Fine Gardening on how best to display containers throughout the landscape, change them up every season, and so much more. Based in Newtown, Connecticut, Fine Gardening magazine provides breathtaking design ideas, helpful techniques, and the know-how to get great results in the garden. See more at www.finegardening.com • Fine Gardening is the top-selling newsstand gardening magazine and the Container Gardening issues have sold almost 650,000 units combined. • Container Garden Idea Book offers wide appeal to homeowners and renters, from novice to experienced gardeners. Inspiration for hands-on living ®

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Entries Seating Areas Focal Points Paths

Container Garden Idea Book Editors of Fine Gardening

Paperback EAN: 9781600853951 9 3/16 X 10 7/8, 224 pages 325 full-color photographs throughout 80 drawings Product #071353 $19.95 U.S., $22.95 Can. On Sale 1/17/2012

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Grow Fruit Naturally A Hands-on Guide to Growing Over 300 Varieties LEE REICH

Take your pick: apples, pears, peaches, blueberries. For health- and money-conscious consumers, homegrown edibles are the way to go. While vegetable gardening has been the hot trend, fruit growing is now taking a bite out of the market. This timely and comprehensive book from gardening expert Lee Reich shows the way to successfully grow fruits that are delicious and nutritious, with information on over 30 fruits and how to reap the most of their bounty. Covering all topics from planning and planting to pruning and harvesting, this essential reference also discusses natural pest-control and fertilization methods, pollination, irrigation, and special techniques such as espalier and growing fruit in containers. A handy, encyclopedic listing of fruits provides in-depth information on individual fruit needs, care, and varieties, with a focus on all-natural growing techniques. With 150 photos and over 50 illustrations, this highly visual guide is the book to pick up to keep your fruit crops thriving.

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Fruit

Naturally A Hands-on Guide to Growing Over 300 Varieties

Lee Reich

author of The Pruning Book

LEE REICH holds a PhD in horticulture with a specialty in growing fruit and has worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. His award-winning garden has been featured in The New York Times and Martha Stewart Living. Author of several gardening books, including The Pruning Book and Landscaping with Fruit, he’s also a syndicated national gardening columnist for The Associated Press. He lives in New Paltz, NY. • Essential winterizing, pruning, and container-growing information is useful year-round to homeowners, gardeners, landscapers, and anyone interested in growing fruit. • Best-selling author and respected gardener Lee Reich has over 40 years of fruit-growing experience and writes frequently for Horticulture and Fine Gardening. • According to the 2009 Edibles Gardening Trends Research Report, 16.5 million U.S. households grew fruits that year. Grow Fruit Naturally Lee Reich

Paperback EAN: 9781600853562 8 1/2 X 10 7/8, 224 pages 150 full-color photographs throughout 51 drawings Product #071336 $24.95 U.S., $27.95 Can. On Sale 3/13/2012 www.Taunton.com