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Wood

Wood is a new book by one of our favorite publishers - Phaidon. The beautifully illustrated book takes you on a visual tour of timber architecture, showcasing the world’s best wooden architecture. It features 170 inspiring and intriguing structures, including an onion-domed Russian church that sits next to a fortified Japanese castle, and a luxurious Canadian sauna. Even the work of Le Corbusier, an architect best known for his work in concrete, is shown. Each project is highlighted with outstanding photography and an extended caption for commentary about each structure.

Available for purchase in Europe here




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CARVE

This simple guide brings back the time-honored camp pastime of whittling, one of the oldest crafts in the world. The hardbound book is penned by Bay Area cork and woodworker Melanie Abrantes, and a features dozen projects with bespoke details that are all designed to be useful at home or while camping. Each project requires only a few hours to make, and only a couple of tools are required. You will also learn how to choose the right knife and wood, plus helpful info...
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BBQ Revolution

Renowned chef Mitch Benjamin opens the doors to his kitchen and takes BBQ on a wild ride. BBQ Revolution showcases some of Mitch´s award-winning recipes for sauces, rubs, and meats from brisket and burnt ends to short ribs and pork butt. The lavishly illustrated recipes also display techniques, stories, and secrets for cooking meat, fish, and even fruit. Master some popular recipes like the burnt heaven and smoked chicken nuggets, or non-traditional mains including...
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JANAPAR | THE RIDE OF A LIFETIME

If you enjoy a great adventure and a moving love story then check out Janapar. The book describes twenty-three-year-old Tom Allen´s amazing tale of adventure when he sets off from his English village to cycle around the world. But fate had other ideas...during the trip Tom meets and unexpectedly falls in love with a feisty Iranian-Armenian girl that changes his plans. The touching tale of love in wild & wonderful places was written in a book fun...
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