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E Ashley Rooney
Be inspired now to create your dream retirement home. This beautiful book will inspire you pursue your dreams, with tips on making intelligent design decisions now to create a vacation…
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Statues, fountains, sundials, and obelisks–don’t most of us want to live with beauty in a garden? Garden ornaments can breathe life into a garden, no matter its size. When art…
E. Ashley Rooney
Learn how professional designers tackle the problems of a small urban kitchen. Learn how to circumnavigate storage problems with ingenious space-saving arrangements. Experts offer advice on how the right choices…
Presents 30 barn conversion projects by creative architects, developers, and homeowners who have capitalized on the flexible, timber-framed space offered by barns. Over 300 striking photographs provide fresh design ideas…
Presents over 50 stunning hillside homes located across the United States, from Alaska to Cape Cod. Over 450 color photographs highlight unique design details. 30 notable architects and designers describe…
History melts into the present in the lovely Berkshire Hills OF westerm Massachusetts, but it is an uncomfortable present. Could it be the whispers of nearly 200 men who died…
Massachusetts has many haunted towns! Blending legend and history, step back in time to when the first shot heard round the world began the American Revolution. Read about the battle…
Foggy London is one of the most haunted cities in the world, with blood, death, intrigue, and many ghosts tainting its colorful history. Read about the tortured soul Margaret of…
260 beautiful color photographs capture the beauty and charm of historic and recently designed boathouses at private residences, rowing clubs, preparatory schools, and colleges. Together they provide an historical appreciation…
Cambridge, Massachusetts, is haunted by history, from the eternally fanatic Puritans and Royalists to the clever specters of Harvard and MIT. Explore many ghosts and legends of the area. Thrill…
Traditional Asian design is having an impact upon the way ever increasing numbers of Western people choose to build and furnish their homes to create stunning spaces. Over 340 striking…
New York State harbors blood and death, haunted houses, and many ghosts. Read a colorful and horrific history of Peter Stuyvesant, the French and Indian War, and 9/11. Meet pre-Revolutionary…
Today, many barns across the United States have outlived their original usefulness and are being destroyed, while others are slowly collapsing. Yet, some creative architects, developers, and homeowners exploit the…
From coastal retreats to city streets, the modern shingle style home offers residents a wide range of specialized features, including the ability to reconnect with nature, energy efficiency, and improved…
One hundred artists have come together to share the distinctiveness of New England. Oil paintings, glass and metal sculptures, and works in wood offer a fresh look at this region’s…
With oil, glass, multi-media, metal, and other materials, 100 contemporary artists explore the rich imagery created by the culture, society, history, and environment of the American Mid-Atlantic region. 480+ images…
Tour historic homes and other buildings that have been altered to accommodate 21st century lifestyles. Visit an 1855 Gambrel, a Denver Beaux-Arts House, and a 20th century Georgetown house, and…
A reaction to the disposable, mass-produced furniture born of the Industrial Revolution, custom designed studio and bespoke furniture has been around for many decades. Those who appreciate handcrafted excellence find…
Take a fresh look at the magical and insightful compositions of artists living in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Here, 100 living artists delineate…
50 spine-tingling New England stories perfect for the campfire
Long before the parents bring home the new baby they are planning the nursery. What kind of crib or diaper stand? What color palette? What decor? There is a good…
The works of 100 contemporary artists interpret and provide a fresh look at the artistic vibrancy of the Northwest region of the United States. The states of Oregon and Washington…
Over 30 spine-tingling tales of ghosts, legends, and lore from Ireland
The stark beauty of the Southwest mountains and deserts have attracted numerous artists working in many media. Painters, sculptors, potters, jewelers, and photographers study and work in this region, which…
Trees come in many forms and are shaped by a huge variety of climatic and human forces. This makes them iconic vehicles for expressing human conditions and allows for commentary…
This elegant collection honors the artistic connection and age-old totemic relationship between animal and human.
Scotland is one of the most haunted countries in the world. With centuries of battles, seers, curses, and illicit romances, it is no surprise that Scotland has more than its…
Nothing matches the serenity and beauty of waterfront living. This book offers an insider’s tour of more than 60 waterfront homes. Featured are multimillion dollar castles, rustic cottages, cliffhangers, and…
This expansive book takes a fresh look at 100 living artists from the Midwest, their personal stories and inspirations, along with several examples of their works. A wealth of urban…
With over 500 color illustrations and many practical and inventive solutions, this book provides ideas for every occasion and taste. By keeping the focus on texture, color, simple containers, and…
Barbara Purchia, E. Ashley Rooney
Featuring the work of dozens of talented artists, this richly illustrated and redesigned sequel to Purchia and Rooney's Fairy Homes & Gardens further spurs the imagination with images and stories…
Mary Martin,E. Ashley Rooney
Massachusetts Harvard Square is one of the busiest and most exciting spots in New England. The heart of it is Harvard University with all its history, tradition, and ivy-covered, red…
E. Ashley Rooney,Betsy Johnston
Washington, D.C. is a city that commemorates the history of the United States; it is also quite haunted. Tour streets and visit memorials of those once dwelling or working in…
E. Ashley Rooney,Charalambous Andreas
Homes that sit on the water’s edge offer tranquility and tradition that have long been part of the American dream. For those looking to pursue that dream as a vacation…
Long considered the definitive book on DKW (Dampf-Kraft-Wagen), this classic book is now Go behind-the-scenes of the art world as you tour the homes and studios of 86 international artists…
With a foreword by Rose Fredrick, a showcase of 106 contemporary artists from the Rocky Mountain West region of the United States!
E. Ashley Rooney,Blue Forest
Offers a peek inside 28 tree houses ranging from kids' fantasy play areas to family retreats and hideaways!
E. Ashley Rooney,Barbara Purchia
Part performance art and part engineering, sand sculpture has become amazingly sophisticated as 35 artists explore the boundaries of their skill.
Forty-one contemporary artists are featured whose work revolves around the American cowboy!
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Historically, most imagery featuring native people suggests a vanishing race but Native Americans still exist, and are thriving!
In this collection of works by more than 25 contemporary ice artists, discover a fascinating art medium defined by its ephemeral nature.
Naomi Neville,E Ashley Rooney
This essential reference is a compilation of ideas, suggestions, and design solutions taken from a variety of experts in the field. The goal is to give homeowners increased independence, allowing…
E. Ashley Rooney,Mary L. Martin
The Battle Road in Massachusetts is perhaps the most historic few miles in early American history. At Lexington, soon after Paul Revere and his cohorts roused the village from sleep…
Mary L. Martin,E. Ashley Rooney
Experience Boston, Massachusetts, as it was and as it is today, through over 300 vintage postcards and current photographs of one of Americas favorite tourist cities. See The Old State…
Take a tour of the Berkshire Hills and travel along the nation’s first scenic route, the Mohawk Trail; delight in the sounds of the Tanglewood Music Center and the Shelbourne…
E. Ashley Rooney,Stephanie Standish
64 artists from around the world display the American flag in their art and shares what the American flag means to them.
E. Ashley Rooney,David Hartke,John C. McConnell
Building a green home or redesigning an existing home to be green is more than energy efficiency and preservation of natural resources. It is about integrating cost-effective design and materials…
E. Ashley Rooney,Gary Johnson, MD,Maryann Thompson
Greater Boston includes a wide variety of award-winning and historic architecture. From early in its history to contemporary times, the city has inspired innovative and challenging building design and construction…
