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A showcase of over forty of the most exciting and unique off-grid houses in North America, across a wide variety of wild and remote landscapes.

Living off the grid has become increasingly desirable in recent years. Escaping the city to be immersed in nature is ever more appealing as the pressures of everyday life increase. The need to reduce our carbon footprints as the effects of climate change become a reality has brought sustainable living, particularly in off-grid and net-zero houses, to the forefront.

In Off the Grid: Houses for Escape Across North America, Dominic Bradbury turns to North America to showcase how architects are making living in the wilderness a more affordable and attainable dream. From cabins deep in the forest to desert homes and stunning coastal retreats, this collection of the most innovative off-grid homes reveals how clever design is redefining the possibilities for living in some of the most extraordinary natural environments on Earth.

About the Author:

Dominic Bradbury is a journalist and writer specializing in architecture and design. He is the author of many books on these subjects, including Off the Grid, The Iconic House, The Iconic American House, The Iconic British House and The Iconic Interior.

Contents List:
Introduction
COUNTRYSIDE & FOREST:
BIG - Klein A45, New York State, USA
BRILLHART ARCHITECTURE – Brillhut, Eleuthera, Bahamas
COMMUNE – Santa Anita Cabin, Angeles National Forest, California, USA
CUTLER ANDERSON – Connecticut Residence, Connecticut, USA
DEN – A-Frame Kit Cabin, Catskills, New York State, USA
DEN – Fox Den, Catskills, New York State, USA
SHAUNA MCMANUS ARCHITECTS – The Climate Barn, Sagaponack, New York State, USA
MARC THORPE DESIGN – Edifice, Fremont, New York State, USA
MIDLAND ARCHITECTURE - The Hut, Belmont County, Ohio, USA
MIRÓ RIVERA ARCHITECTS – Hill Country House, Wimberley, Texas, USA
OLSON KUNDIG – City Cabin, Seattle, Washington State, USA
THE RANCH MINE – O-asis, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
LINDA TAALMAN – Pioneertown itHouse, Pioneertown, California, USA
UPE – Sustainable Cabin, Near Crowell, Texas, USA
WATERSIDE & COAST:
KELLY ALVAREZ DORAN (KAD) & SVN – House MN, Lake Havelock, Ontario, Canada
ATELIER SCHWIMMER – Lakeside Chalet, Lake Brome, Knowlton, Quebec, Canada
BOHLIN CYWINSKI JACKSON – Henry Island Residence, Henry Island, Washington State, USA
BRILLHART ARCHITECTURE – Thatch House, Surfer’s Beach, Eleuthera, Bahamas
CUTLER ANDERSON – Studio Bunkhouse, Washington State, USA
IWAMOTOSCOTT ARCHITECTURE – Goto House, Napa County, California, USA
KIERANTIMBERLAKE – Loblolly House, Taylor’s Island, Maryland, USA
LSD ARCHITECTS – Casa Jardin, Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica
OFFICE OF MCFARLANE BIGGAR ARCHITECTS - Gambier House, Gambier Island, British Colombia, Canada
MILLER HULL PARTNERSHIP – The Loom House, Bainbridge Island, Washington State, USA
TODD SAUNDERS – The Shed, Fogo Island, Newfoundland, Canada
STUDIO SCHICKETANZ – Big Sur Net Zero House, Big Sur, California, USA
SHIM-SUTCLIFFE ARCHITECTS – Harrison Island Camp, Harrison Island, Georgian Bay, Canada
WALKER WARNER ARCHITECTS – Hale Huna, Kona Coast, Hawaii
HILLSIDE & MOUNTAIN:
ANACAPA – Off-Grid Guest House, California, USA
ATELIER L’ABRI – Saltbox Passive House, Mont Gale, Bromont, Eastern Townships, Canada
CLB – The Phoenix, Casper Mountain, Wyoming, USA
COHESION – Joshua Tree Folly, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA
EGGLESTON FARKAS ARCHITECTS – Nighthawk Retreat, Sawtooth Mountains, Washington State, USA
FELDMAN ARCHITECTURE – Caterpillar House, Carmel, California, USA
IMBUE DESIGN – Boar Shoat, Bear River Range, Idaho, USA
MORK ULNES – Frame House, Sonoma, California, USA
MOS – House No. 5/Element House, Star Axis, New Mexico, USA
OLSON KUNDIG – Costa Rica Treehouse, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
STUDIO SCHICKETANZ – Tehama 2 Residence, Tehama, Carmel Valley, California, USA
TADPOLE STUDIO – Camp Davis, Oahu, Hawaii
FAULKNER ARCHITECTS – Miner Road House, Orinda, California, USA
RENÉE DEL GAUDIO ARCHITECTS – Goatbarn Lane House, Boulder, Colorado, USA
OFF-GRID GUIDE
PLANS
DIRECTORY

Enjoy Europe's most incredible outdoor adventures.

Kayaking past tumbling waterfalls in Croatia and spotting endangered bison in Poland, hiking through mountainous Montenegro and gazing upwards at fiery giants in Spain - there's nothing quite like being in the great outdoors. Covering over 150 different activities, Outdoor Europe will have you itching to get back to nature.

Bursting with beautiful images, this inspirational book rounds up Europe's most incredible outdoor experiences, covering everything from birdwatching and forest bathing to scuba diving and wild swimming. Each activity has its own mini chapter, containing an introduction on the activity itself followed by several suggestions for the best places across Europe to do the activity.

Throughout the book, the places you'll explore are vividly brought to life thanks to information on each landscape's unique history, culture, seasons, and flora and fauna. We've also included top tips on the best time to go, what to pack and photography, as well as suggestions for things to spot along the way. Whether you're already expert at exploring wild places or are planning your first foray, this book is packed with ideas for immersing yourself in the great outdoors.

About the Author:

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There’s the food, the culture, the architecture, the art — Notre Dame and Montmartre and the Louvre — and then there’s the side of Paris you’ve never seen, until now.

Paris: the city of love, the city of light — the city everyone thinks they know from movies and books. But there’s more to this vigorous new-old metropolis than Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower. Along its winding streets and hidden in picturesque views along the Seine, there’s so much more to do and discover, to taste and see, than what you imagine. 

The Monocle team is your guide as you explore the nouvelle cuisine in the city’s up and coming restaurants that are revitalizing classic dining. Step off the beaten path and into galleries showcasing works that will inspire future art world trends. Escape the crowds and the tourists in laid-back local bars and classy clubs. And then bundle up in designer goods from the best unknown boutiques as you stroll through history and romance. Paris is a wonderland. This is your ticket.

Authors:

Monocle reports from around the globe in print, on radio, and online. As its editors and correspondents dart from city to city, they get to know the best places to rest their heads, stretch their limbs, and kick back with a contact in a hard-to-find cocktail bar. 

That information is now available in Monocle’s Travel Guide Series: a line-up of titles that speaks to you in an informed but informal way about everything from architecture to art, late-night bars to early-morning markets. 
These are books that go beyond the traditional tourist beats to make sure you get the best out of a city — no matter how short your stay. Designed to be compact and collectable, they are also discerning; Monocle’s team won’t list a hundred places to eat but they will tell you where’s best for everything from some tasty fast food to something truly celebratory. Cities are fun. Let’s explore. 

Ines de la Fressange embodies the iconic Parisienne, combining elegance and chic, effortlessly. With her fashion savvy and her inspired home interiors, Ines demonstrates an eye for the details that characterize the best in Gallic style, from wardrobe accessories to home furnishings.

In this new pocket volume ― the perfect accompaniment to her best-selling book Parisian Chic and its new sequel The Secrets of Parisian Chic ― Ines divulges her favourite addresses culled from years of exploring boutiques big and small. For personal style, she shops for classic staples in army-navy surplus stores or unearths handcrafted statement accessories from artisanal jewellers. She knows when to splurge on her beauty regime for a transformative spa treatment or how to score a bargain in the drugstore make-up aisle. A designer handbag is an investment with staying power, but for trendy items, she opts for chain stores. For the home, Ines prefers an eclectic mix of vintage, curiosities, and travel mementoes ― her home features day beds stacked high with decorative mattress cushions and boldly framed fashion photographs.

This book is the global resource for all things Parisienne.

Do you ever wish you had a photographic memory? 25 classic photographs have been split in half – match the two halves of the images together to imprint classic photographs on your memory and discover the history of photography in the process. Featuring world-famous photographers, from Dorothea Lange to Steve McCurry, this unique new memory game is a perfect gift for fans of photography and art.

About the Author:

Joshua K. Jara is a Berlin-based photographer who studied at Fondazione Studio Marangoni in Florence, Italy. 
His photographic work revolves around the interplay between human existence and technology. 
He’s passionate about how images are integrated in our society, their ability to depict truth, create fictions and recount myths.

With Pop Art Puzzle piece together the pop art universe in this 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle depicting the madcap world of art from Botticelli’s Birth of Venus to Damien Hirst’s diamond-encrusted skull. Spot a huge collection of art-world darlings (including Andy Warhol, Salvador Dalí, Frida Kahlo and Yayoi Kusama) and savour a fantastical multitude of artistic details as you build the puzzle.

About the Author:

Andrew Rae is an illustrator and member of the illustration collective Peepshow. He studied at Brighton University and has worked for many clients worldwide in advertising, print, publishing and animation – including Laurence King (Where’s Warhol, 2016). He currently lives and works in London.

From the team at Monocle, the first in a new series of practical travel guides

Following in the footsteps of the hugely successful Monocle Book of Italy and The Monocle Book of the Nordics, Monocle’s latest title turns its focus to Portugal in an exciting new series of country-specific books.

A handbook in feel and tone, this practical guide will transport you to the sun-dappled hills of Lisbon and the winding streets of Porto as well as lesser-known locales from the Alentejo region, with its plentiful vineyards, to the dramatic landscapes of the Azores. Plus, discover Monocle’s favourite places to stay, eat and shop – stop off at an elegant palácio, indulge in a family-run tasca and scour the streets for the creamiest pastéis de nata – and the cross-country trips we’d make (whether by car, boat or horse). You’ll also be introduced to the country’s rich culture, including the history of Portugal’s vibrant visual identity and the folks at the heart of it all. So join in, hit the tiles and explore this fascinating country in Portugal: The Monocle Handbook.

About the Authors:

Tyler Brûlé is Editorial director and chairman of Monocle. Andrew Tuck is the magazine’s editor-in-chief. Joe Pickard is Head of book publishing.

A position a day keeps the love doctor away

From the perpetrators of Nerve.com's wildly popular Position of the Day: After all these years of thinking 69 was our lucky number, here comes 366 hand-picked erotic scenarios from Nerve.com's treasure trove into one gloriously chunky, deeply inspiring, and hilarious compendium. Yes, that's 366 - one for each day of the year plus a little something special for leap year! Illustrated with anatomically correct drawn figures, the positions run the lusty gamut from plausible to creative to Honey, get my weight belt, this is going to require some heavy lifting! Position of the Day is about not becoming a creature of habit, because even the Excuse Me, Do I Know You? can get boring if that's the only position in your repertoire…

• For beginners and the acrobatically challenged, there are accessible suggestions such as the Corporate Merger, the Wet Blanket, and the TV Dinner
• The adept and adventurous can try their hand at The Snow Blower, The Papoose, and the Quasimodo, which field-testing suggests is best attempted only after a vigorous round of stretching and a can of Red Bull
• Em & Lo (Emma Taylor and Lorelei Sharkey) pen Nerve.com's sex and relationships advice column, "The Em & Lo Down (Advice from Near-Experts)"

This book is a fun way to keep things exciting and put the spice and adventure back into your relationship.

With 366 positions of varying degrees of difficulty for every day of the year — including leap year!

• Great bachelorette and Valentine's Day gift
• All at once informational and humorous

About the Author:

Based in New York, Nerve.com has published provocative essays and photographs daily since 1997. The Web site has won numerous awards including National Magazine Award nominations and Webby Awards.

Захоплюючий збірник демонструє надзвичайні чудеса птахів, які живуть у нашому світі, через вишукані орнітологічні ілюстрації, гравюри та малюнки.

Ми поділяємо Землю з понад 10 000 видів птахів, і ми завжди були зачаровані ними. Тут понад 60 птахів, тематично організованих у вісім розділів, охоплюють усі аспекти наших стосунків із птахами.

«Співочі птахи» прославляють найвидатніших пташиних віртуозів, таких як Соловей, а «Хижі птахи» включають величних мисливців, таких як Гарпія, яка ловить здобич розміром з мавп і лінивців. «Пернаті мандрівники» описують дивовижні мандрівки птахів – навіть деякі крихітні колібрі мігрують на величезні відстані. «Любовне життя птахів» може конкурувати з будь-якою мильною оперою та включає в себе найяскравіші сцени, зокрема райських птахів з їхнім екстравагантним пір’ям і танцями. «Пташині міста» досліджують такі види тварин, як фламінго, які живуть вражаючими великими колоніями. «Корисно для нас» досліджує способи, як ми знаходимо цінних птахів, таких як індичка, а також канарки. «Під загрозою вимирання» описує, що деякі вже не живуть, а інші, здається, знаходяться на межі. Птахи також мали велике містичне значення, як для добра, так і для зла, і «Шановані та обожнювані» розглядає такі види, як священний ібіс, який, на думку стародавніх єгиптян, символізує бога Тота.

Для всіх, хто цікавиться природним світом і дивовижним розмаїттям птахів навколо нас, ця чудово ілюстрована книга є візуальним подарунком, який надихне, поінформує та порадує.

Про автора:

Марк Ейвері — вчений і натураліст, який пише та коментує екологічні проблеми. Він працював у RSPB протягом 25 років і був директором з охорони RSPB протягом майже 13 років. Він є членом RSPB, Фондів дикої природи та Національного фонду.

A celebration of the beauty, diversity, importance and sheer wonder of the most remarkable trees, with exquisite illustrations from the incomparable collections of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

More than 60,000 species of trees are found in an amazing variety of forms, sizes and habitats. Every tree has its own story and here are over 60, selected for their particular resonance and connection with humankind and representing most of the world's major zones and ecologies.

In this compact edition, portraits that combine vivid cultural and historical narrative with a firm scientific grounding, the authors reveal the details of trees from around the world, both familiar and strange. We use timbers for building and creating, have discovered which tree fruits and seeds taste delicious, and which can kill or cure us, and which species can add colour and spirituality to our lives - from the timber of mahogany to the delights of chocolate and pomegranate, from the medicinal tea tree to the deadly manchineel, and from fragrant frankincense to the highly prized dragon's blood tree.

Artists and botanists alike have been inspired by trees for centuries, and a varied and beautiful range of images from the unrivalled archive at Kew illustrate the stories, to create this enlightening and enchanting book.

About the Authors:

Christina Harrison worked at Kew for over 20 years and was the editor of Kew magazine until 2020. She is the author of Kew’s Big Trees and Treasured Trees. Tony Kirkham worked at Kew for over 43 years and was the Head of the Arboretum at the Royal Botanic Gardens until his retirement in 2021. A world-renowned tree expert, he is the author of several books on plant history including, as co-author, Wilson’s China: A Century On.

Pack up your panniers and grab your helmet. Life is short.

Get ready for adventure with Riding in the Wild, a comprehensive guide to riding classic motorcycles on and off the roads. Written by motorcycle enthusiast and travel expert Jordan Gibbons, this book takes you on a journey around the globe, showcasing the best motorcycle regions and routes that offer unforgettable experiences. From the rugged terrain of the Australian outback to the winding roads of the Scottish Highlands, Gibbons offers informative advice on what to pack, what to wear, and the best bikes to take on your journey.

Whether you're a seasoned rider or a beginner looking for a new way to explore the world, Riding in the Wild has something for everyone. With stunning photography, maps, illustrations, and inspiring stories, this book is a great companion for anyone with an adventurous spirit.

About the Author:

Jordan Gibbons is a writer, editor and photographer with a specialism in motorbikes and bikepacking. The editor of Built, a high-quality quarterly custom motorcycle magazine, he is also former news editor of Motorcycle News, and his work has been published with BBC News, Bloomsbury, Brother Cycles, Cyclist Magazine, Financial Times, La Repubblica, Lonely Planet, Pannier, Rouleur, Soigneur, Specialized, and The Guardian.

All roads lead to Rome, and all roads in the Eternal City itself lead to a delicious meal. In Rome, Katie and Giancarlo unearth the city’s hidden gems – recipes that are centuries-old, as well as new, exciting dishes inspired by Romans from all walks of life.

The duo present their interpretations of classic dishes, like Katie’s Cacio e Pepe (spicy cheese and pepper pasta), alongside family favourites like Spigola in Saltimbocca (seabass with parma ham and sage leaves). Collaborating with Rome’s best chefs, they share modern Italian recipes – like Sorbetto di Peperone, a fiery hot chilli sorbet – that reflect the heat and colour of this bustling city. This is an impressive, fresh look at Rome’s cuisine.

As well as all the tantalizing recipes, Katie and Giancarlo take readers on a sumptuous, visual journey, from the Pantheon and Colosseum, to the Renaissance palazzos, Baroque fountains and neighborhood trattorias. Complemented by Katie’s anecdotes of their trip, Rome is a beautiful cookbook and keepsake that will transport you to the heart of Italy.

About the Authors:

Owners of London’s Caffe Caldesi, Caldesi in Campagna in Bray, and the Marylebone La Cucina Caldesi cooking school, Katie Caldesi and her husband Giancarlo have a passion for Italian food. They have taught alongside some of the biggest names in Italian cuisine, including Gennaro Contaldo, Ursula Ferrigno and Valentina Harris. They are the authors of nine cookbooks including the Italian cookbooks: Sicily, Rome, Venice and The Amalfi Coast. 

Born in Tuscany, Giancarlo Caldesi has had a passion for Italian food ever since his early memories of helping his mother in the kitchen. He trained as a chef in Italy before moving to the UK, and along with his wife Katie, he now owns London’s Caffe Caldesi, Caldesi in Campagna in Bray, and the Marylebone La Cucina Caldesi cooking school. The Caldesis have taught alongside some of the biggest names in Italian cuisine, including Gennaro

Trattorias and tailors. Museums and masterpieces. Aperitivo and lush aesthetics. The Eternal City leaves nothing to be desired.

Energetic and sprawling, brimming with culture and piled high with layers of history: Rome is a beguiling, vivacious ever-changing creature. Good guidance is essential: it’s easy to be waylaid by the big-ticket sites, myriad trattorias and cobblestoned shopping streets. Then again, who doesn’t enjoy being distracted by a scenic spot to perch for aperitivo? 

We’ve pushed past the charm of gingham tablecloths and raffia-covered wine bottles to find the innovative chefs making their mark on the food scene and the best spots for an authentic plate of cacio e pepe. The finest shops are handpicked here too, from centuries-old tailors to up-and-coming designers, and we’ll lead you through the bamboozling array of galleries, museums and architecture – even going underground at times – to reveal lesser-known gems. And then there are the colourful neighbourhoods that lie off the well-beaten path, the best rooftop venues for a late-night boogie and the places to head for an early-morning run to work off all that pasta. 

No matter how well you think you know the Eternal City, this guide will give you a fresh perspective. After all, it has reimagined and reinvented itself for millennia so there’s always something new to discover. 

The magazine Monocle covers the world with its network of bureaus in New York, Toronto, Zurich, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Tokyo, and Singapore. It also employs more than 30 dedicated correspondents — in cities from Bangkok to Bogotá, São Paolo to Stockholm — as well as a team of on-the-road reporters based out of its headquarters in London. This team’s deep understanding of cities and all they have to offer has now been compiled in The Monocle Travel Guide Series.

Samurai warriors ruled Japan for 700 years and are widely admired as the most skilled swordsmen who ever lived.

- 1000 pieces
- The finished puzzle is 74 x 51 cm inches
- Quality design & easy to handle pieces
- Full color A3 sized Poster (74 x 51 cm) included for reference
- Features a classic Japanese woodblock print by the artist Toyohara Kunichika

This ukiyo-e woodblock print by the artist Toyohara Kunichika (1835 -1900) shows a Kabuki enactment of a battle between Samurai fighters in a bamboo grove. The warrior astride a brown horse raises his riding crop high above his head, ready to bring it down on his enemy.

About the Author:

Toyohara Kunichika (1835 - 1900) was a well-known ukiyo-e woodblock print artist in Japan. As a teenager he began studying under Tokyo's leading print-maker, Utagawa Kunisada. He was successful throughout the Edo period (1603 - 1867) and the Meiji Era (1868 - 1912). He most often painted beautiful women and contemporary social life, alongside some landscapes and historical scenes. He has historically been dismissed by Western art collectors, but a 2008 show at the Brooklyn Museum and resulting article in the New York Times led to a resurgent interest in Kunichika in the 21st century. 

Tuttle Studio draws inspiration from the modern and traditional cultures of Asia to create its language workbooks and resources, journals, stationery, gift wrapping products and origami paper. It is a division of Tuttle Publishing, a leading publisher of books on the languages, history, art and cultures of Asia. The company was founded in 1832 in Rutland, Vermont (USA) and opened a branch in Tokyo, Japan in 1948.

During a time of unprecedented change in the way we work, the editors of Monocle are here to help us envision, create and make a success of new businesses or reboot an existing one.

As we face a world that is undergoing unparalleled change, no area is more dynamic than business. To help us understand, navigate and succeed in this new world, the team at Monocle brings together its unique knowledge of culture, politics, economics, and business.

Featuring stories of people running enterprises on every scale, the inspirational tales in this book provide readers with insights into the challenges and joys of creativity and entrepreneurship. These unmatched case studies reveal, among many success stories, how leaders choose branding, hire teams and design workspaces for today’s needs.

Whether you are planning to make a life change, start a new business, or reinvigorate an existing one, The Monocle Book of Entrepreneurs is a resource for anyone who wants to make a difference in their work and life.

About the Authors:

Tyler Brûlé is the editor-in-chief of Monocle. Andrew Tuck is the magazine’s editor. Joe Pickard is its books editor.