Home Economics

As a girl, Katy accidentally discovers her mother is earning money as a sex worker at the family home, rupturing their bond. As an adult, Katy contends with grief and mental health challenges before she and her mother attempt to heal their relationship. From Canada, to Leeds and Jamaica, and exploring shame, immigration and class, the pair shares their stories but struggles to understand each other’s choices in a fast-changing world. By revealing their truths, can these two strong women call a truce on their hostilities and overcome the oppressive ghosts of the past?

The rising rate of home foreclosures which stands at approximately one in 92 households in the United States has raised a national alarm. Medical issues account for approximately half of all home foreclosure filings and it appears that approximately one point five million American homeowners could lose their homes to foreclosure every year.

Throughout history, and in numerous forward-thinking communities around the world today, great minds and pioneering spirits have sought and often succeeded at alternative ways of living. Some of these experiments burned brightly and briefly; others are living proof of what is possible. One of those startlingly rare books that upends our assumptions and raises our sights, Everyday Utopia gathers inspiring examples into a radically hopeful vision of how to build more contented and connected societies, as well as a practical guide to what we all can do to live the good life every day.

The world food system is in crisis. Right now, just over one billion people in the world live in extreme poverty. Food shortages are not limited to third world countries and crops. Maybe genetic modification of food might solve the problem. Some people think this is the be-all and the end-all and cite this as a perfect solution for food shortages. This book takes a look at the economic crisis with special attention to the world food system.

Plastic pollution is the environmental scourge of our age, but how can you make a difference? This accessible guide, written by the campaigner at the forefront of the antiplastic movement, will help you make the small changes that make a big difference, from buying a reusable coffee cup to running a cleanup at your local park or beach.

Starting a business can be a remarkable journey that can change your life for the better. But, before you start, you need to choose the perfect business idea. This amazing audiobook is packed with the best, most profitable business ideas and ways to earn extra cash. Every one of these businesses is generating profits for other ambitious people. Now it's your turn to start your own business and prosper in the years to come.

The long war has brought hunger to Europe; some of her peoples stand constantly face to face with starvation. To meet all this great food need in Europe—and meeting it is an imperative military necessity—we must be very careful and economical in our food use here at home. We must eat less; we must waste nothing; we must equalize the distribution of what food we may retain for ourselves; we must prevent extortion and profiteering which make prices so high that the poor cannot buy the food they actually need; and we must try to produce more food.

What would it be like to start a home based business? Many people wonder this on Sundays as they dread the beginning of the next work week. The only real problem, and what prevents most people from starting a home based business, is belief that it can be done.

Descubre recetas prácticas que se adaptan a tu día a día, con ingredientes fáciles de encontrar y pasos sencillos que cualquiera puede seguir, incluso si no tienes experiencia en la cocina. este libro incluye una variedad de opciones para satisfacer todos los gustos y ocasiones.

No more tiring and expensive commuting, less stress, and more time with your family. But what is the reality of working from home - is it as fantastic as people imagine? There are several things to think about before you decide against separate premises and work from home. Although it conjures images of a cozier, laidback existence, the reality is that there are drawbacks to weigh up against the obvious benefits.

Synopsis - A spoiled child is raised in the lap of luxury until he is finally called on to serve others. After Dinner Conversation is a growing series of short stories across genres to draw out deeper discussions with friends and family. Each story is an accessible example of an abstract ethical or philosophical idea and is accompanied by suggested discussion questions. Podcast discussions of this short story, and others, is available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and Youtube. ★★★ If you enjoy this story, subscribe via our website to "After Dinner Conversation Magazine" and get this, ...

If you are looking to develop a side hustle or quit your full-time job, then this is the audiobook for you. Almost everyone has skills and passions that they can use to create their own business and work from home. Do you have any idea of what business to start? Don`t worry, you are not alone if you answered "yes" to this question. Most people who want to become self-employed never do, typically because they are too scared to take the leap. However, this audiobook will show you examples of businesses you can start with minimal risk and capital.

Four years of researching the top businesses that can be run from home resulted in just 27 businesses being viable, easy to set up, and potentially the most profitable. Along with a background on running a home business, the 27 businesses are presented here with all the necessary information to get started this week in your very own home business.

The United States of America is facing a record number of home foreclosures. Behind the home foreclosure "statistics" are real homeowners, struggling to bail themselves out of their financial situations, unsure how to save their homes, with or without the cooperation of their bank mortgage company. While this is happening, millions more face the uncertainty of being two paychecks away from losing their homes...

Economie is overal en beïnvloedt ons dagelijkse leven. Maar wat weten we nou eigenlijk van economische zaken als prijzen, rente, marktwerking, groei en recessies. Filosoof Bas Haring liep zelf rond met deze vraag en besloot zich te verdiepen in het vakgebied van de economie. In zijn hoorcollege deelt hij zijn zoektocht en ontdekkingen. Hij beantwoordt vele vragen met heldere voorbeelden, zoals: wat is een markt? Zijn wij rijk dankzij de armoe van anderen? Is een recessie niet te voorspellen?

Sinds het midden van de jaren dertig van de vorige eeuw zijn de economische wetenschap en de economische politiek op het verkeerde pad geraakt. In deze serie colleges legt professor Lex Hoogduin uit waarom dat zo is en wat de gevolgen daarvan zijn, tot de dag van vandaag. Hij biedt een alternatieve economische theorie die een betere economische politiek mogelijk maakt. Dit alternatieve model vormt tevens de basis voor een kritiek op het beleid van de Europese Centrale Bank.

This short and concise book, Squatting: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide for Understanding How, Why, and Where People Squat, will help you gain a clearer picture of squatting and its implications for squatters and landowners alike. Here, we will discuss the history, development, and future of squatting as well as its short-term and long-term effects on individuals, properties, and communities in various countries.

Should I invest my stimulus check today? The importance of dollar cost averaging in the stock market is discussed in this short listen. Real estate below average deals during a market drop is a strategy of buying discounted assets. The 2020 recession is a historical moment, don’t wait.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Passive Income Ideas + 12 Home Business Ideas and learn about how to set up passive income and home-based businesses.