Winter Homes

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.

* A beautifully illustrated and inspirational book to send a shiver down the reader's spine, and best enjoyed with a hot drink or curled up in front of a warm fireplace * Engaging descriptions of each project by the owners, detailing challenges, benefits, and full of tips and tricks from the experts * Covers a wide range of residences from across the globe, including USA, Canada, France, Norway, Finland and Sweden* Best design practices illustrated with examples for warm and cozy houses and interiors, how to design for wintery conditions, including large snowloadsThere's an elemental satisfaction to seeing a cozy house in the midst of a snowy landscape. It evokes feelings of warmth, security, and comfort. Take a journey through some of the best stylish winter homes across the globe, and bask in the vicarious warmth and streamlined yet cozy interior design. Winter Homes beautifully illustrates examples from the winter wonderlands of our world, and provides additional information on how the design was formulated, and what techniques have been used to contend with winter conditions. Curl up in front of the fire with this gorgeous edition, crammed full of evocative images of stylish houses in moody winter landscapes.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: People in communities around the world live in homes suited to their environment and natural resources. From homes made of mud and straw to homes built on stilts, readers will discover that all homes serve the same purpose—to meet our basic need for shelter.

The Audubon Birdhouse Book is the most authoritative book available for creating safe, sturdy, and easy-to-build homes for many of North America’s favorite birds. This updated second edition includes important new and timely topics including impacts of climate change on birds, nestbox monitoring for community science, native plants, and how birders can help birds. Produced in association with the National Audubon Society, Audubon Birdhouse Book explains how to build and place functional DIY bird homes that are safe and appropriate for more than 20 classic North American species, from wrens to raptors. Each of the easy-to-build boxes and shelves within is accompanied by cut lists, specially created line diagrams, and step-by-step photography, making the projects accessible to those with even the most rudimentary woodworking skills. In addition, this practical and beautifully presented guide is packed with color photography and information about the bird species covered: Wrens, Warblers, Bluebirds, Flycatchers, Swallows, Titmice, Owls, Flickers, Kestrels, Chickadees, Ducks, Mergansers, Swallows, Doves, Swallows, Robins, Finches, Phoebes, Loons, Swifts, Herons, and Ospreys. Detailed information will help you properly place and maintain the homes to attract birds. And because these projects are the product of years of experience and field-testing, you can be sure you’re getting the best advice regarding proper design, safe construction materials, and correct home placement to mitigate exposure to elements, pests, and predators. Finally, beyond the birdhouses, you’ll find out how you can contribute to the larger birding community and even enhance your birding experience.