A classic bestselling resource for every household, Home Comforts helps you manage everyday chores, find creative solutions to domestic dilemmas, and enhance the experience of life at home.“Home Comforts is to the house what Joy of Cooking is to food.****” —USA TODAYHome Comforts is an engaging and comprehensive book about housekeeping. It is a lively and readable guide for both ...

From the bestselling author of Home Comforts comes the “timely” (The New Yorker), “fascinating, and morally serious,” (The Wall Street Journal) story of our wedding vows—what they mean and why they still matter.In the West, marrying is so thoroughly identified with ceremonial promises that “taking vows” is a synonym for getting married. So, it’s a surprise to realize that this custom is actually a historical and anthropological oddity. Mo...

The Good Life is a deeply reasoned but entertaining polemic about how the notion of morality has been co-opted by the political right, as the culture increasingly embraces the shallow charms of celebrity, gives a pass when it comes to failings in the realm of marital fidelity, and lives comfortably with the notion that we are all driven, more or less, by greed and the desire for power over others. Mendelson, who is for gay rights, sexual equality, labor unions, and the strong regu...

From the author of the bestselling Home Comforts comes a spin off of one of the most often consulted topics in the classic book on housekeeping.For Cheryl Mendelson, laundering is the best part of housekeeping. It’s full of physical pleasures—the look of favorite clothes restored to freshness and beauty, the tactile satisfaction of crisp linens in beautifully folded stacks. Good laundering preserves things you love and protects your pocketbook. It doesn’t ...

Morningside Heights, a Manhattan neighborhood sandwiched between Columbia University and the Hudson River, is home to an eclectic mix of academics, struggling artists, and rooted families. In this distinctive world, Peter Frankel, a successful partner in a prestigious law firm, lives a seemingly contented life with his talented wife and his two Ivy League—educated children.Yet in middle age Peter finds himself discontent. His wife’s narrowness and her preoccupation with appearances...

From the bestselling author of Home Comforts comes the “timely” (The New Yorker), “fascinating, and morally serious,” (The Wall Street Journal) story of our wedding vows—what they mean and why they still matter.In the West, marrying is so thoroughly identified with ceremonial promises that “taking vows” is a synonym for getting married. So, it’s a surprise to realize that this custom is actually a historical and anthropological oddity. Mo...

Step into a world of conscious living with the "Conscious Homeowner's Guide to Keeping a Clean House and Homesteader's Handbook 2in1 Bundle." Whether you're passionate about maintaining a clean and organized home or eager to embrace a more self-sufficient lifestyle, this comprehensive bundle provides the tools and knowledge you need to thrive in both realms.What to Expect:Sustainable Home Cleaning: Discover the simplicity and effect...

Are you searching for a modern, sustainable approach to maintaining a clean and organized home?Do you often find it challenging to keep your home clean while striving to be environmentally conscious? Are you on the hunt for effective and modern solutions that align with sustainable living values? Wondering how to strike a balance between cleanliness and eco-friendliness in your home?Introducing The Eco-Home Guide: Your Blueprint for a Clean, Sustainable HomeThe ...

The Conscious Homeowner's Guide to Keeping a Clean House: A Modern, Sustainable Approach to Home Cleaning and Organization"Step Inside a Home Where Clean Meets Conscious – Where Radiance Aligns with Responsibility!"Ever glanced around your living space and felt that pang of overwhelm? Tired of the endless cycle of mess and cleanup? Yearn for a home where every item has its place, and every surface sparkles – all achieved in a sustainable and conscious manner? Presenting "...