Home Education

In this groundbreaking work from celebrated author Michael Kenmore, the practice of homeschooling is candidly, fairly, and intelligently assessed and debated from a veteran homeschooled student's perspective. "I wanted to provide an insider perspective on homeschooling – not to be a cheerleader or protestor of the practice, just an advocate for the truth," writes Kenmore, who was homeschooled from first through twelfth grade. He is now a married, thirty-five year old father of three and a successful businessman. "Most books written on the subject are extreme. They either wholly embrace or...

You're about to learn all the money you could be saving by making your home energy efficient and even save time doing it, no matter how much time you have had to prepare! It doesn't matter if you've never experienced energy efficient homes up close and personal, this guide will tell you everything you need to know, without spending too much brainpower!

Imagine your life a year from now. Five years from now. What will it look like? Imagine a life with less: less stuff, less clutter, less stress and debt and discontent - a life with fewer distractions. Now, imagine a life with more: more time, more meaningful relationships, more growth and contribution and contentment - a life of passion, unencumbered by the trappings of the chaotic world around you. What you're imagining is an intentional life. And to get there, you might have to let go of some stuff that's in the way.

There are plenty of books on the marketplace that tell you how to make candles at home. Making candles is not rocket science. With just a handful of ingredients, you can make a variety of candles right at home.

"Clutter" is not just in our visible world - have you ever stopped to think how much is going on in our invisible world? Emotional dependencies are also a form of clutter which can weigh you down and suck the life-force out of you, and with our hectic lifestyles, it is no wonder that our brains feel scrambled all the time as well.

Tortured by nightmares about the teens who roughed him up, Steve Mariotti sought counseling. When his therapist suggested that he face his fears, Mariotti closed his small import-export business and became a teacher at the city's most notorious public school - Boys and Girls High in Bed-Stuy. Although his nightmares promptly ceased, Mariotti's out-of-control students rapidly drove him to despair. One day, Mariotti stepped out of the classroom so his students wouldn't see him cry.

If you want to increase the oxygen in your home, then check out this audiobook.

As lovely as that might sound, people come in a variety of different shapes and sizes. It is therefore virtually impossible to design a clothing item that can truly fit all people. In reality, the "one size fits all" ideal is actually designed to fit sizes within a specific range. Much like clothing items, traditional education centers around a "one size fits all" methodology. As a result, a single-core teaching model is used for all students, regardless of their individual learning style.

Crisis Homeschool Handbook is not your typical homeschool book. It's a down-and-dirty survival guide for navigating the 2020-2021 school years. Written specifically for parents who feel current events have left them no choice but to try homeschooling. Author Erin Huffstutter is a "veteran" homeschooler with a decade of experience.

Have you been seeking adventure? Tired of being chained down to one spot? Do you want to get back in touch with nature? Want to visit beautiful and fun locales? If you answered yes, know that it's possible when RV living on the open road. A life spent traveling and adventuring across the country often feels out of reach. Well, I'm here to share with you that it's nearer in reach than you'd think. In this book, I will share with you everything I've learned while RV living.

Is homeschooling stressing you out, or are you interested in homeschooling but afraid you aren't equipped? Full of practical ideas, along with a closer look at what a real education is and how to implement that in a relaxed home environment, Think Outside the Classroom is an eye-opening, freeing book to any parents, wherever they are in their homeschooling journey. The book challenges the status quo of "education", helping parents to see what their children really need to do well in life, then equips them with practical strategies for a more relaxed lifestyle of learning.

In "Aid to Life, Montessori Beyond the Classroom," the author shares stories based on fifty years of Montessori work in thirty countries, first as a teacher of children from 2-13 in Montessori schools, then discovering new ways to use Montessori principles in a variety of situations—all aimed at inspiring, and providing practical ideas, to parents and teachers today. Here are some examples of her stories: preparing a group of elementary students in the Virgin Islands to run the class on their own; learning how to teach Montessori with no Montessori materials in a private girls school in ...

In this engaging practical audiobook I have put together some of the best practices I have learned during my time in the insurance industry. I've been a producer, agency owner, independent broker, securities principal, and consultant. Like all my books, this one is meant to be digested in a single sitting with no fluff. This audiobook focuses on the process with tips and tricks that I have learned.

Tatsächlich sind sich die allermeisten frischgebackenen Mütter unsicher, ob sie die nötigen Fähigkeiten besitzen, ihre eigenen Kinder zu unterrichten. Aber in dem Moment, in dem dein Kind geboren wird, öffnen sich seine Augen und es beginnt, die vielfältigen Reize unserer Welt aufzunehmen.

Camas Davis was at an unhappy crossroads. A longtime magazine writer and editor in the food world, she'd returned to her home state of Oregon with her boyfriend from New York City to take an appealing job at a Portland lifestyle magazine. But neither job nor boyfriend delivered on her dreams, and in the span of a year, Davis was unemployed and on her own. Disillusioned by the years she’d spent mediating the lives of others for a living, she had no idea what to do next. She did know one thing: She no longer wanted to write about the real thing; she wanted to be the real thing.

Are you looking to stage your home for sale? Always wonders why so much money goes into home staging for an upcoming sale? Want to maximize the sale of your home? You wondering why the house down the street sold their home so quickly? Need tips to get your home prepped to sell at the best price possible? How about just having a basic knowledge or skill to improve your homes decorating? Let's find out right now!

This audiobook contains proven steps and strategies on how to make your own shampoos. Learn about the benefits of going all-natural when it comes to the products that you use on your crowning glory. You will find a lot of shampoo recipes in this audiobook that are effective and easy to make. Aside from shampoos, this audiobook provides samples of how you can make other hair products at home that are chemical-free, such as hair mousse, gel, and hair spray.

Have you ever wanted to have a formal afternoon tea, but just weren't sure where to start? This easy-to-follow guide will show you how to host a prim and proper afternoon tea, just like the English have been enjoying for generations. If you have watched Downton Abbey and wanted to make afternoon tea part of your routine or even just wanted to host an afternoon tea for a special occasion, this is the book for you.

Written by a 20-year veteran of college admissions at three different colleges and a homeschooling dad, The Homeschool College Planner provides a unique, experienced perspective with all the tools you need to help your student make a successful launch to college - all in a condensed, easy-to-reference format.

Harvesting rainwater doesn’t have to be a complicated process, and by following the right principles, you can not only create your own RWH system that works for your requirements, but also scale it when you need to expand–all without wasting time or money.