"Most people don't expect wood to flavor their food beyond the barbecue, if at all, and gastronomists rarely discuss the significance that wood has on ultimate taste. But trees and wood have a far greater influence over our plate and palate than you might think. So what does wood taste of? And how has it been used in cooking, distilling, fermenting, and even perfume creation to produce a unique flavor and smell? To find out the answers to these questions,...

A tale of survial, resilience and sheer willpower, Walking the Nile chronicles author Levison Wood's journey along the entire length of the Nile river. Starting in November, 2013 in a forest in Rwanda, where a modest spring spouts a trickle of clear, cold water, Wood set forth on foot, aiming to become the first person to walk the entire length of the fabled river. He followed the Nile for nine months, over 4000 miles, through six nations - Rwanda,...

Presents easy whittling projects that you can make in just a weekend, complete with step-by-step instructions, how-to photographs, ready-to-carve patterns, and helpful tips. Start off with a simple flying propeller or a 5 minute owl, then move on to create whittled wonders like a musical frog, a slingshot, chain links or the classic ball-in-a-cage.

Features items that can be made from whittling wood and that involve little training, expense, or skill to create, including a rowboat, knitting needles and crochet hooks, and a checkers game.

A comprehensive A-Z guide to the world's most popular woods; clear, practical advice on buying and storing lumber; how to convert trees into boards; information on sustainability, including key issues and certifying bodies.