In Defense of Plants

Living Off-the-Grid in Scotland

Don’t just experience Scottish history. Live it with The Art of Hutting, the essential beginner’s guide to sustainable living off the grid.

Experience Scotland like never before. The Land of the Brave has so much to see and offer, but nothing is more breathtaking than living in its natural beauty. So how does one live away from the cities of Scotland? Inspired by traditional and modern shelter techniques, hutting expert Peter MacQueen shares how to live off the grid in The Art of Hutting. Each chapter answers many your questions about local sustainable living, from the safest bushcraft tools to growing a bountiful garden for every season. That way, you can be prepared to create your forever home and make memories in the untamed heart of Scotland.

Create your own cozy Scottish hideaway. Along with learning the necessary outdoor skills to live off Scotland’s resources, this self-sufficient living book also shares how to create the hut of your dream. Off-grid living has never been cozier than with MacQueen’s hutting tips and tricks, from constructing the perfect eco-design to finding natural building materials. And with visual examples of local huts and cottages to choose from, you can create your next home with all the beauty and wonders the Scottish highlands and lowlands have to offer.

Inside The Art of Hutting, you’ll also find:

• Best locations for hut building
• How to create a wildlife garden made from Scotland’s natural vegetation
• Recommendations for fire-starter tools and firewood storage

If you liked books such as Thrive, Clansland Almanac, or Surviving the Wild, then you’ll love The Art of Hutting.

Discover the Ultimate Vegan Cookbook

Indulge in the flavorful world of Addicted to Vegan, one of the best plant-based cookbooks, and unlock a new level of culinary creativity while embracing a nourishing and sustainable lifestyle.

Embark on a culinary adventure. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner, this is the best plant-based cookbook for easy meals to make at home that satisfy your taste buds and nourish your body. Full of hearty meals and delectable vegan treats, Addicted to Vegan is a must-have for families seeking wholesome, plant based recipes to delight and inspire.

Unlock the secrets of plant-based cooking. With an enticing array of plant-based recipes, create delicious meals and embrace sustainability. From comforting soups to satisfying entrees, Addicted to Vegan showcases the versatility of plant-based ingredients. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in vegan cuisine. 

In this vegan cookbook, find:

• Easy meals to make at home that are both delicious and nourishing
• Delectable, vibrant vegan treats and convenient options for everyday cooking
• Diverse vegetable recipes that tantalize taste buds and flaunt the versatility of plant-based ingredients

If you enjoy best selling cookbooks for beginner vegans like The Complete Plant-Based Cookbook, The Korean Vegan Cookbook, or Simple and Delicious Vegan, you’ll love Addicted to Vegan.

The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook for Babies and Toddlers

#1 New Release in Baby Food Cooking and Cooking for Kids

Ashley Renne Nsonwu, an environmental activist and vegan mommy created this vegan cookbook with your vegan baby in mind. This vegan cookbook for kids and toddlers is full of nutrition facts, parenting tips, and easy vegan recipes that your baby is sure to love!

The perfect starter kit for vegan babies and toddlers. Early childhood nutrition has a major impact on lifelong health—and a nutritious vegan diet can set your child up for long term success. Find out how raising kids vegan empowers them to care about animals, the planet, and their own bodies! This book dives into evidence-based nutrition guidelines, busting myths about veganism, the benefits of veganism, how to create a vegan shopping list, and how to navigate veganism in school and social settings.  

Cooking for kids just got easier! Each recipe in this vegan cookbook has plant-based food for toddlers and babies to enjoy all throughout the day. Get the inside scoop from Beyond, The Vegan Super Kid, on how to make vegan-friendly black bean taquitos, green pea patties w/ cumin lime sauce, mushroom penne pasta, and more for your plant-powered baby. This delicious vegan cookbook for kids makes preparing, cooking, and dishing out meals for a full house easy to do.

Inside, you’ll find:

• A vegan family cookbook and nutrition guide with your baby and/or toddler in mind
• One of the best books for cooking simple vegan meals for anytime of the day
• Ideas for shopping lists, recipes, and resources for your child to thrive

If you enjoy special diet cookbooks or if you liked The Plant-Based Baby and Toddler, The Complete Baby and Toddler Cookbook, or any book in The Tasty Adventures of Rose Honey series, you’ll love the Vegan Baby Cookbook and Guide.

The Indomitable Spirit of K’wasi the Lion Cub May Forever Change Your Perspective on Life

“To millions of people in Miami and beyond, Ron Magill is the face and voice of all things’ wildlife.” ─Mireya Mayor, PhD and National Geographic Explorer

Editors' Pick
#1 Best Seller in Biology of Cats, Lions & Tigers

Discover the true and incredible survival story of K’wasi, the lion cub who overcame unimaginable odds           

Magnificently documented by wildlife expert Ron Magill. K’wasi’s story is told by world renowned wildlife photographer and Zoo Miami’s “Goodwill Ambassador”, Ron Magill who documented and photographed every stage of K’wasi’s remarkable roller coaster life. Join Ron and his half-a-century career as he helps us all understand the life lessons the animal kingdom has for us.

A survival story of grit and resilience. The story of K’wasi the lion cub is one of heartbreak and triumph. He was born to Asha at Zoo Miami in late 2013 and captured the heart of the nation as an incredibly cute lion cub. K’wasi was orphaned in March 2014 when his mother tragically died. K’wasi’s remarkable journey takes him from the untimely death of his mother to magnificent star of Lion Country Safari.

Animals have feelings too. Society has only recently accepted the incredible emotional intelligence of dogs, pigs, and chimpanzees. But through K’wasi’s remarkable story, Ron Magill details how evolved the animal kingdom truly is—lions in particular. Funny, engaging, touching, and thrilling, The Pride of a Lion teaches us about family, resilience, and the meaning of life.

Inside find:

• Gripping accounts of K'wasi's triumphs against extreme adversity
• Ron Magill's stunning wildlife photography capturing K'wasi's remarkable life
• Profound insights into the emotional intelligence and complex social dynamics of the lion kingdom

A fan of The Lion King, or liked The Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life, The Soul of an Octopus, or The Good Good Pig? Then you'll love The Pride of a Lion.

Easy Plant-Based Foods and Vegan Recipes for Parties!

#1 New Release in Vegan Diets, Gluten-Free Diets, and Vegetable Cooking

From unique vegan recipes to try at home, to party themes to entertain any guest, this cookbook is packed with tasty plant-based foods and delicious recipes set to delight even your hungriest guests!

Entertaining your hungry friends just got easier! Nicole Vranjican of “Nikki Vegan” created this vegan entertaining cookbook with you in mind. Take an elaborately fun and inviting tour through plant-based food recipes of the world, from the shores of Italy to the French countryside and beyond. This cookbook is a delightful guide full of easy vegan recipes and party themes that your guests will love.

These dinner party menu ideas bring fun to every day! Learn how to cook Greek Meatballs, Lentil au Poivre, decadent Mocha Almond Fudge Sundaes, and so much more. Enjoy vegan appetizers and meals that are super simple to make all while using affordable and accessible ingredients. These plant-based foods and vegan recipes will keep your friends and family coming back for more.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Beautiful spreads of delicious recipes for vegan appetizers, meals, and desserts
• Easy vegan recipes for parties at home and elsewhere
• Guides on how to entertain guests, create an effective shopping list, and make your home feel more inviting

If you're looking for a beautiful photography book of vegan recipes or vegan cookbooks, or if you liked PlantYou, Plant-Based on a Budget, or Making Vegan Meat, you’ll love Vegan Party Planning.

Make Slow Living Part of Your Everyday!

“Slow Living is a work of art…I observed a sense of calm within myself as I read its pages and appreciated the beautiful pictures.” —Andrea Henkels, author of Herman Heals His Heart

Living peacefully is within reach if you slow down your life. With Slow Living, you too can embrace simple living and mindfulness for peace-induced days!

Looking for peace and happiness? Book a personal reading hour with Slow Living, your guide on how to slow down your life and live peacefully. Helena Woods, author and creator of popular YouTube channel Simple Joys, reveals the wisdom she has learned by moving abroad from the US and living a slower life in France. With beautiful prose and original photography, she provides inspiration and guidance to create a simple living environment wherever you are.

Slow Living is for anyone looking to simplify life. Personal growth books for women tend to leave out men and children, but this book was intentionally crafted with everyone in mind! If you're looking for how to improve yourself and how to get into simple living, then this is the guide for you! For many, a slow European lifestyle seems out of reach, but with the direction in this book, readers are able to craft this lifestyle for themselves anywhere, anytime.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Ways to value quiet moments, which bring simple joys to your life
• How slow living takes root when less becomes more in your home
• A guide on how to simplify your everyday life for mental clarity
• How to create routines that enrich your mind and feed your soul

If you like books for homebodies or if you enjoyed Slow, Essentialism, or Simple Pleasures, you’ll love Slow Living.