Spring Hardcovers: Lifestyle

Aurum Press/Jacqui Small

(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)

The Natural Home: Inspiration and Decoration (June, $19.95) by Judith Wilson offers advice on conserving energy and recycling without sacrificing style.

Beta Plus

(dist. by Antique Collectors' Club)

Bathrooms & Bedrooms (Mar., $95) by Wim Pauwels features 20 new projects for both professionals and novices.

Cico Books

(dist. by Ryland Peters & Small)

Cabbages & Roses Guide to Natural Housekeeping (Mar., $29.95) by Christina Strutt shares environmentally friendly advice to help readers discover a greener life.

Collins & Brown

(dist. by Sterling)

Ultimate Cardmaking: A Collection of Over 150 Techniques and Projects (Apr., $24.95) by Sarah Beaman combines designs for various types of cards with step-by-step pictures and instructions.

Crowood Press

(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)

Textiles of South-East Asia (Apr., $49.95) by Angela Thompson compares the costume, weaving and textile techniques from the countries of Southeast Asia.

Nicky Epstein Books

(dist. by Sterling)

Nicky Epstein's Signature Scarves (July, $29.95) by Nicky Epstein presents 35 designs featuring his hallmark embellished style.

Firefly

The Victorian House Book: A Practical Guide to Home Repair and Decoration (Apr., $49.95) by Robin Guild. This illustrated sourcebook covers a variety of styles as it showcases homes from the U.S. and Great Britain.

Gibbs Smith

Country French Kitchens (Mar., $29.95) by Carolina Fernandez shares methods of incorporating organic beauty and local materials.

Country French Florals & Interiors (May, $39.95) by Charles Faudree with Toni Garner suggests creative flower combinations and unique containers.

Good Books

Everything Dogs Expect You to Know and Everything Cats... (June, $17.95 each) by Karen Bush and Elizabeth Martyn, respectively, are primers of facts, stories and trivia.

Gotham Books

What Would Audrey Do? (Apr., $22.50) by Pamela Keogh distills the experiences of Hepburn's life into lessons for the modern woman.

Guild of Master CraftsmAn

(dist. by Sterling)

Knitwear (Apr., $29.95) by Sasha Kagan offers diverse designs that showcase her use of pattern, color and texture.

Harmony

The Soul of a Horse: Life Lessons from the Herd (Apr., $24.95) by Joe Camp illustrates how caring for a horse meets the animal's innate needs. 50,000 first printing.

HarperCollins UK/Times Books UK

(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)

The Times: Bridge Secrets—The Expert's Guide to Improving Your Game (Apr., $24.95) by Andrew Robson. The bridge columnist for the London Times proposes strategies for more experienced players.

Lannoo

(dist. by Antique Collectors' Club)

Piet Boon: Beaches (Mar., $70) by Piet Boon spotlights two very different resort homes—one in the tropics, the other in the Netherlands.

MBI Publishing

Harley-Davidson Collection (May, $60) by Randy Leffingwell celebrates the company's sesquicentennial, showcasing the vehicles it has created, along with essays and archival photos.

Pointed Leaf Press

(dist. by Antique Collectors' Club)

Drawing Fashion: The Art of Kenneth Paul Block (Mar., $95) by Kenneth Paul Block highlights his drawings, watercolors and observations on his 30-year career at Women's Wear Daily.

Clarkson Potter

Mary Emmerling's Beach Cottages: At Home by the Sea (Apr., $32.50) by Mary Emmerling presents 18 coastal retreats to inspire beach lovers to create relaxed, seaside elegance.

Quarry Books

Sweater Surgery: How to Make New Things from Old Sweaters (May, $19.99) by Stefanie Girard shows how to transform old sweater fabric into handbags, scarves and other accessories.

Quirk Books

Creepy Cute Crochet (June, $14.95) by Christen Haden. This amigurumi craft book contains more than 25 patterns for zombies, ninjas, Vikings and more.

Rizzoli

Casa San Miguel: Inspired Mexican Interiors (Apr., $55) by Annie Kelly with Tim Street-Porter profiles homes from the colonial town of San Miguel de Allende.

Tricia Guild Flower Sense: The Art of Decorating with Bouquets, Flowers, and Floral Designs (Apr., $40) by Tricia Guild. The stylist gathers inspiration from her own gardens and others around the world.

Ryland Peters & Small

Bazaar Style (Apr., $29.95) by Selina Lake and Joanna Simmons looks at styling a room with a mix of vintage and retro influences.

Sixth & Spring

(dist. by Sterling)

Vogue Knitting on the Go: Cables—Mittens, Hats & Scarves (Apr., $12.95) by Trisha Malcolm. The newest entry in this series provides designs and simple techniques for cable knitting.

Skyhorse Publishing

From Baghdad to America: Life Lessons from a Dog Named Lava (July, $23.95) by Jay Kopelman captures lessons learned from a steadfast pooch. 75,000 first printing. Ad/promo.

Sterling

Knit Aid: Help for the Knitter on the Go (Mar., $7.95) by Vickie Howell delivers practical answers to knitting questions, from how to choose a project to selecting needles and yarn.

Sterling/Hearst

Town & Country Dogs (June, $14.95) by the editors of Town & Country presents photos of dogs identified by name, type and owner.

Sterling/Hollan

Catapult: When Cats Fly (Apr., $7.95) by Mr. Higgs. Every page features fearless kitties in death-defying stunts.

Stewart, Tabori & Chang

Alabama Stitch Book: Projects and Stories Celebrating Hand-Sewing, Quilting and Embroidery for Contemporary Sustainable Style (Mar., $35) by Natalie Chanin collects projects and stories from Chanin's clothing and lifestyle company. 50,000 first printing.

Knitalong: Celebrating the Tradition of Knitting Together (Apr., $26.95) by Larissa Brown and Martin John Brown chronicles centuries of knitalongs.

Thames & Hudson

Christian Lacroix on Fashion (Apr., $65) by Patrick Mauriès et al. tracks fashion from the 18th century to the present, illustrated with Lacroix's designs and historic costumes.

Trafalgar Square Books

(dist. by IPG)

Knitted Socks: Over 25 Designs for Fab Feet and Cozy Toes for the Whole Family (Mar., $24.95) by Anna Tillman considers the joy of socks.

Univ. Press of kansas

It's Our Day: America's Love Affair with the White Wedding, 1945–2005 (Mar., $29.95) by Katherine Jellison charts the evolution of wedding culture in post-war America.

Victoria and Albert Museum Publications

(dist. by Abrams)

Chintz: Indian Textiles for the West (Mar., $50) by Rosemary Crill explores the fabric's background and development and its use in Europe up to the mid-19th century.

Viking

Perfumes: The Guide (Apr., $27.95) by Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez. A scientist and a perfume critic review more than 1,200 fragrances, separating the divine from the good from the monumentally awful.