Home Development

In Material, Kary takes listeners along with him to visit some of the places where modern artisans are preserving, and in some cases passing on, the old craft skills. His vivid descriptions and eye for detail make this book a rich and delightful listen, and the natural and cultural history he imparts along the way provides an important context for understanding our own past and the roots of our industrial society. Personal, engaging, and filled with memorable people, landscapes, and scenes, Material is a rich celebration of what it means to imagine and create.

Award-winning author Bonnie J. Rough never expected to write a book about sex, but life handed her a revelation too vital to ignore. As an American parent grappling with concerns about raising children in a society steeped in stereotypes and sexual shame, she couldn't quite picture how to teach the facts of life with a fearless, easygoing, positive attitude. Then a job change relocated her family to Amsterdam, where she soon witnessed the relaxed and egalitarian sexual attitudes of the Dutch. There, she discovered, the world's best sex ed begins in kindergarten....

This book is a complete help for both new and experienced investors. It gives important information and useful tips on how to flip houses for profit. It talks about all the steps, from planning ahead and buying a house to fixing it up, advertising, and selling it. The book gives listeners the information and tools they need to succeed in the fast-paced world of real estate and house flipping.

Are you one of millions of people losing regular income? Do you need to start earning money from home and spending it wisely? Do you want to know why most of the 57 million US freelancers do not want to return to nine-to-five jobs? Have you ever dreamed to become a successful entrepreneur? Online livelihoods are a growing industry (15 percent in 2019), and in this audiobook, I’ll show you how you can create a sustainable income by working online and save thousands a year.

Night after night chefs and their crews are able to multitask and produce in a way that puts deskbound workers to shame. In Work Clean, Dan Charnas uncovers their secret: mise-en-place - the organizational system that transforms the lives of its practitioners through focus and self-discipline.

Pet grief is still grief – this book about pet grief recovery offers emotional validation and practical guidance for your path toward healing. Pet loss is one of life's hardest emotional experiences. The empty food bowl that will never need filling again. The leash hanging silently by the door. The sudden stillness in spaces once filled with purrs, barks, or gentle footsteps. When we lose a pet, we lose not just an animal, but a piece of our daily life, a source of unconditional love, and a cherished soul who shared our most intimate moments.

Information about “Montessori for Family and Community.” For over 50 years, the author has taught children and young adults—from age two to eighteen years, parents of children of all ages, and other adults, in over thirty countries. Everything she shares in her books is based on firsthand experience with families, school staff, government officials, and others. Only a tiny percentage of families can afford to send their children to a Montessori school, so, along with her other roles, the author works continually to make the most important elements of a Montessori education available ...

Peaceful Parenting is a series of twenty unique meditations, designed to guide parents through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. This audiobook provides entries covering many common parenting milestones and challenges: preparing for birth, parent-baby bonding, body changes, sleep deprivation, stress management, releasing guilt, building parental confidence, and much more. Using evidence-based practices like guided visualization and somatic awareness techniques, these meditations can ground you with just a few minutes of listening time.

Antwone Quenton Fisher was raised in institutions from the moment his single mother gave birth to him in prison. As a foster child, he suffered more than a dozen years of emotional abandonment and physical abuse, until he escaped and forged a life on the streets. And just as his life was about to hit rock bottom, Antwone enlisted in the U.S. Navy, a decision that would ultimately save him. There, he became a man and discovered a loving family he never had.

If you are new to pregnancy and infant care or an old hand at wrangling little ones, this book can help navigate these unconventional methods you might encounter. You might feel that these topics are too complicated or too “hippy” for you, and that might be true, but do you really know what goes into infant pottying or cloth diapering? Be informed before writing off these methods. Many may seem to go against the mainstream, but the number of families implementing these strategies are on the rise.

Tired of feeling overwhelmed by clutter? This comprehensive guide offers practical, expert-backed strategies to help you declutter your home and build lasting habits. Discover the joy of simplicity as you learn to let go of unnecessary possessions and create a serene, organized environment.

In this final edition of the Montessori at Home Guide series, Rachel Peachey addresses practical life skills that seem often forgotten: social skills and discipline. Learn how to gently guide your two- to six-year-old to develop basic social skills including "introducing themselves" and "how to interrupt politely" to more complex skills like "recognizing emotions in others". This book also discusses gentle parenting approaches to discipline, how to handle conflict, and many more parenting techniques inspired by Maria Montessori.

Children learn while they play (scree-free)! Ages baby to 8 yrs. Set up small easy learning areas and learn how to facilitate years of screen-free fun and discovery right at home! Children learn while they play! Transform your home into a screen-free home of learning by using these easy-to-follow instructions, lists of toys and equipment by age (0-8 yrs), and simple ways to promote play. What a child plays with and how matters during the different stages of his or her development.

If you've been dreaming of starting your own Etsy business but aren't sure where to begin, this book will provide you with all the tools and knowledge you need to make your dream a reality. From setting up your shop and mastering SEO, to advertising and expanding your product line, this book covers everything you need to know to build a thriving Etsy business from scratch. With practical advice, real-life examples, and helpful resources, you'll be equipped to start making money from your passion in no time.

Do you want to make good money flipping houses? This ultimate guide to house flipping will provide you with a step-by-step blueprint that will give you the confidence and skills you need to make your first million. As-Is: The Roadmap to Flipping Houses will give you a proven system that teaches you how to build a successful house flipping business while minimizing the money, time, and effort you need to spend. Flipping houses used to be something only the rich could do, but times have changed. It’s the perfect moment to get started in this highly lucrative market.

I’ll donate 50% of the proceeds from your ebook purchase to support UNICEF’s efforts to help those affected by the current global crisis. It’s hard out there. It’s hard staying inside too. I decided to write this “self-help book” to chip in during this stressful moment in my own way. Long lines and empty shelves at the supermarkets, people afraid of leaving their homes, a crippling financial downturn—I’ve lived through those terrifying situations before, and I want to share with you a few tips that might save your sanity during these trying times. While some chapters could ...

Coping with transition can be hard at every stage of life, but it presents unique challenges as we come to the time of our lives when we are facing the end of full-on, full-time work. Changing Gear looks at why work is such an important part of a person's identity, and how challenging it can be when it's time to change gear, whether that's to explore a new path or take a step back from our careers entirely.

This is a simple, succinct, motivational publication designed to allow your immediate success with regard to signing listings. It easily, and quickly, educates proven seller interaction protocol that leads to sign listings. If you have a seller to sign today, or in the near future, this publication will efficiently both boost your confidence in a simple process, and illuminate the most vital seller tactics used by top listing agents.

Like it or not, working alone is now the new normal, and the trend is clear - making a living outside the confines of a public workplace is here to stay. For anyone who needs guidance on how to navigate working from a home office - or a home sofa - here is a charming, expert, and genuinely helpful guide to managing a productive career without impromptu hallway conversations or on-call IT support, but with more joy - and, for most of us, better coffee.

This isn’t your girlfriend’s feng shui book. This is for the men who want to feel clear, centered, and undistracted in their own space, and in their own skin. If your home feels chaotic, heavy, or weirdly lifeless… it’s not just your decor. It’s your energy. Feng Shui for Dudes is a no-fluff guide to turning your home, your mind, and your life into something that actually supports you.