Dented Cans and Classic Cars centers on Daniel Krause's experiences with moving to a retirement community and covers the entire - sometimes difficult experience, from deciding on a move and picking a place to live to the frustrations of downsizing and his personal reactions after they moved into "the home."Dented Cans and Classic Cars is about growing older and the feelings it generates in a person who spent much of his career studying the aging process. The chapt...

Unearth the science of extinction to solve the tragic evolutionary mysteries of Earth's most iconic vanished giants. Whether you are fueling your curiosity on a daily commute or seeking a profound sense of awe, this immersive natural history transforms scattered bones into breathing landscapes.Step onto the isolated shores of Mauritius and trek across the freezing grasslands of the ancient mammoth steppe. You will experience the heartbreaking fragility of island ecosystems and witn...

Transform everyday kitchen waste into dark, nutrient-rich soil with this beginner-friendly organic gardening guide. Perfect for your daily commute, this relaxing and reassuring listen demystifies the science of decomposition. Whether you are managing a sunny apartment balcony or a sprawling backyard, you can seamlessly integrate a climate-friendly routine into your living space.Say goodbye to overflowing garbage bins and the fear of messy, complicated projects. By adopting simple, ...

The New York Times bestselling work of undercover reportage from our sharpest and most original social critic, with a new foreword by Matthew Desmond, author of EvictedMillions of Americans work full time, year round, for poverty-level wages. In 1998, Barbara Ehrenreich decided to join them. She was inspired in part by the rhetoric surrounding welfare reform, which promised that a job—any job—can be the ticket to a better life. But how does anyone...

"Mr. Barry is the funniest man in America and we should encourage him."--The New York Times Book ReviewTHERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME--EXCEPT IN A SELLER'S MARKETAt long last, Dave Barry, the dean of everything, lets you in on the deepest, darkest mysteries of life and answers your hysterical home purchase questions like they've never been answered before:What's the best way to determine a realistic price range?Take your total family income, including coins t...

Did you ever wish that you really understood money? Well, Dave Barry wishes that he did, too. But that hasn’t stopped him from writing this book. In it, Dave explores (as only he can) such topics as:• How the U.S. economy works, including the often overlooked role of Adam Sandler• Why it is not a good idea to use squirrels for money• Strategies that will give you the confidence you need to try for a good job, even though you are—let’s be honest—a no-talent loser...

**A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2024Raised with hoarding and compulsive shopping, Emily Mester is caught in between. What happens when consumption begins to consume you back?**In a series of deeply personal essays, Mester explores how the things we buy, eat, amass, and discard become an intimate part of our lives. We guiltily watch Amazon boxes pile up on the porch, wade through endless reviews to find the perfect product, and crave the comforting indulgence of a c...

Wouldn’t it be great if someone could download a lifetime of good old-fashioned common sense into one little book? H. Jackson Brown’s The Complete Life’s Little Instruction Book is just that. Solid advice for living well laid out in concise nuggets of wisdom. It contains the 1,560 entries found in all three volumes of the New York Times bestselling Life's Little Instruction Book series.The Life’s Little Instruction Book series has sold more than t...

The #1 New York Times bestseller—now in a fresh new format, offering a new generation simple yet powerful wisdom.TheLife’s Little Instruction Book series has sold more than ten million copies, spent more than two years atop the New York Times bestseller list, and has been translated into 33 languages. Originally written from a father to a son, the book offers insights, simple suggestions, heartfelt humor, and reminders for readers of all ages. Thi...

"Just the ticket for the '90s."SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLEIf you're too young for a nursing home yet too old to be a rock star, if your marriage is as exciting as scraping grass off the lawnmower blades, then this hilarious book by Pulitzer-Prize-winning columnist and author is for you. Put on your protective eyewear and take a probing look inside your increasingly Spam-like body at: The Midlife (Yawn) Marriage; Wise Financial Planning for Irresponsible Scum Such as Yourself; Sex...

Red Green was recycling material long before the green revolution got underway. Look at the autmobiles he's driven over the years. Many of those were assembled using the same basic method employed for The Green Red Green: by welding together the surviving bits of some old wrecks. In this case, we're talking about the three Red Geen books published long ago by other, inferior publishers: Duct Tape Is Not Enough, a collection of newspaper columns by Red Green's alter-ego St...

Before you settle down with someone, it is vital you know all you can about that person. You don't have to agree on things or share opinions but you do need to know their stance on matters. By delving into one another's thoughts now and discovering how the other person feels, you'll be better prepared for a future together. As an added bonus, the following questions will start a dialogue regarding things you may have never thought to talk about.This book is divided into 13 sections...