Known edition after edition for its state-of-the-science coverage, Universe breaks new ground in its Eighth Edition with added pedagogical support and pioneering media and supplements.

Make deliciously decadent golden shards of honeycomb to fold into ice cream or pile high on a showstopper cake.

The stories and history behind the individual foods we eat–from salt to sushi and rice to salami–beginning with the early efforts of humans in their quest for sustenance and culminating in today’s diverse culinary landscape.

Explore the treasures of the Earth with this guide to rocks and minerals, including crystals, gemstones, and fossils – ideal for every rockhound and budding gemmologist.

Natural Remedies is the ultimate collection of tried-and-tested recipes for every domestic need. This handy book shows you how to take natural, simple ingredients such as essential oils, herbs, honey, lemon, and baking soda, and turn them into shampoos, mouthwashes, and household cleaners that are safe, effective and kind to the environment.

Help your child learn good handwriting skills with Handwriting Made Easy: Joined Writing, an introduction to joined writing. Subjects covered include upper and lower-case letters, ascenders and descenders, how to join letters, and plenty of copying and creative-writing exercises. This fun-fill workbook will help your child develop a neat, consistent and fluid style of handwriting.

Handmade Interiors shows you how to create your own soft furnishings, such as cushions and curtains, and transform every room in the house.

An indispensable guide for all parents and caretakers that covers a wide range of childhood emergencies.

From blanket stitch and satin stitch to French knots and openwork, discover how to create beautiful embroidery with this complete illustrated guide to stitching. Find advice on which threads, needles, and fabrics will work best with which stitches and take a look at more than 200 decorative and practical hand embroidery stitches with ideas on how and where to use them.