If you have ever wanted to make soap here is a set of books to get you started or expand your abilities. The Natural Soap Book and The Soapmaker's Companion are both Storey Books by Susan Miller Cavitch. These books form a comprehensive guide to making herbal and vegetable based soaps and include recipes, techniques and know-how. Durable duo-color books designed to take the punishment you'll give them as you work. This is an excellent set for newbies or experienced workers. There are over 450 pages of great information and the books have excellent illustrations to show you how to perform each step. The two book soft-cover set is available for $33.00 postpaid