Gibbs Smith imprint: 572 books

No more complex store-bought kits. No more lopsided barn that was supposed to be Prince Charming's castle. Just fun with the family while constructing fanciful gingerbread houses with graham crackers, frosting, cookies, and candies of all varieties. With graham cracker building blocks and straightforward...

Back before the days of RVs, nylon sleeping bags, and all the other modern camping conveniences, people still went camping. This updated and newly designed color edition of Camping in the Old Style explores the techniques and methods used during the golden age of camping, including woodcraft, how...

Quirky, colorful, heartfelt ways to say, “I believe in you.” Sometimes a few right words are hard to find, so why not say it all with this collection of timeless ways to say, “I believe in you.” This intimate little book is illustrated with contemporary mixed media art featuring imagery...

Quips and life advice from a prolific writer of western humor, Texas Bix Bender. Layers of meaning make this ranchman’s humor relative, from the stockyard to the stock market, from the bunkhouse to the watering hole. Gems include: “For every mile of bad road you travel, there’s two miles...

Texas Bix Bender’s witty and straightforward cowboy wisdom is collected here for a new generation of cowboys.  Gems include:  Always drink upstream from the herd.” “If you’re ridin’ a high horse, there ain’t no way to get down off it gracefully.”  “Sorry looks back. Worry...

This sassy cowgirl and her sidekick cowboy partner capture the feminine perspective on life. This common-sense wisdom in humorous form is all about life and love. Women will laugh about it—from the boardroom to the suburban book club. Gems include:  “It is better to be a widower’s...

Includes 20 experiments for the sink, bathtub, and backyard! Are you intrigued by the effects of smog or methane clouds, the “Harry Potter” dinosaur, the Australian blue bird that screeches chainsaw noises, ocean “snot,” or the pink tentacles in the Korean dish where they swallow wriggling...

Escape to 22 lush garden retreats through exquisite photography and delightful stories. This privileged tour guides the reader through the colorful flora of Florida’s best-kept grounds, while homeowners share the history of their uniquely landscaped abodes. Meet the painter-turned-horticulturist...

Easy-to-digest tips on how to be happy in your life—both at home and at work. In this wise and witty new book, culture consultant and humorist Scott Christopher shares seven UPs that anyone can master to happily manage at work and home. In chapters including dealing with change (Suck It UP),...

In Putting Up, author Steve Dowdney colorfully and descriptively guides readers safely through the home canning process. In his plainspoken narrative, Dowdney explains how to put up crops harvested during each month of the year and includes 65 of the most popular and delicious recipes he produces...

Cook tasty nutritious meals, appetizers and desserts—one serving at a time. Forget all those fancy cooking accessories. You can make a tasty, nutritious meal with just a mug and a microwave oven! Cook a Chicken Enchilada Pie in 5 minutes and Double Chocolate Cake for dessert in just over...

From the anatomy of a nut to the history of the almond in world culture, the cultivation of almond orchards in California, and nutrition provided by a favorite nut, Bryant and Fentress provide a wealth of information about the versatile, high-protein, dietfriendly almond. Try Soba Noodles with...

Citrus fruits add beauty and bite to food and drink from the depths of winter through the height of summer. This sunny, beautifully photographed book contains 60 recipes using a variety of fresh citrus fruits, including lemons, pomelos, oranges, limes, mandarins, kumquats, grapefruit, and citrus...

For centuries, Santa Fe has charmed visitors and captured the imagination and spirit of its residents. A central ingredient in the making of Santa Fe's charm has been the kitchems of the city and the surrounding area. Whether in the home or in restaurants, Santa Fe Kitchens reflect the iversity if...