Thousands of children attended summer camps in twentieth-century Ontario. Did parents simply want a break, or were broader developments at play? The Nurture of Nature explores how competing cultural tendencies – antimodern nostalgia and modern sensibilities about the landscape, child rearing, and identity – shaped the development of summer camps and, consequently, modern social life in North America. A valuable resource for those interested in the connections between the history o...

Creating Delight is a mildly subversive, highly practical and entertaining alternative to the gaggle of gratitude promoters who seem a bit too serious about adding joy to your life. While the authors are in absolute agreement with the inspiring experts who tout the importance of gratitude, this book builds on their work by connecting it with humor and play. It broadens the possibilities, offers a lighthearted attitude, and provides dozens of specific ideas for sharing the pleasures of bein...

In Round the Block , John Bell Bouton, a newspaper editor who later became a travel writer, stirs together comedy and pathos to explore the schemes and dreams of the average and extraordinary people inhabiting and intermingling on a single New York City block. In the path of the novel's circumambulation lie mystery, romance, and a murder trial, as love-matches and fortunes are made and lost through invention, speculation, and flimflam - plenty of flimflam. This richly-charactered novel, to...

HOW TO DECLUTTER, THE SUSTAINABLE WAY: Turn your home into a tidy, beautiful, intentional space with this eco-conscious guide featuring 50+ photos, journal prompts, quizzes, and more.Your external space reflects your internal state. What does your home say about you?This book promises an opportunity for self-reflection and lasting change, by getting to the bottom of why we’ve accumulated too much stuff in the first place—and allowi...

A revolutionary guide to the art of mindful buying that will teach you how to resist cheaply made goods and make smart, fulfilling purchases that last a lifetime.With the whole world trying to convince us to spend our way to happiness, we’ve been left cluttered, stressed, and unfulfilled. Tara Button, founder of BuyMeOnce, is at the forefront of the global movement to change the way we shop and live forever. Tara advocates a life of mindful buying that celebrates w...

Productivity secrets, advice, and motivational wisdom from over 20 leading mixed media textile and fiber artists to boost your creative career.Improve your Textile or Fiber art practice: Take your first step towards creating work that matters by sharing in the processes and techniques of award-winning mixed media Textile and Fiber artists. Jean Draper, Lisa Solomon, Hilary Bower, Isobel Currie, Gizella K Warburton and others reveal their studio secrets in our brand...

It's time to make room in your life for happiness to blossomDo you feel like you have too much stuff? A cluttered space isn't just inconvenient—the truth is it's hard to lead a joyful, purposeful life when the things around you detract from your relationships, habits, and goals. But decluttering is more than getting rid of the stuff you already have. To make real change in your home, you need to look at how these excess possessions got there in the first place. Thi...

Learn the Rules of Modern EtiquetteIn this day and age, good manners seem to be diminishing. However, you can be an exception to this dreary trend by learning how to behave acceptably in the modern world.This book will show you the basic as well as little known rules of modern etiquette. It includes the basic tips and strategies of everyday etiquette that your parents taught you when you were little, such as commonsense politeness, table manners, and proper...

Where will your next big idea come from?Analyzing hard data? A corporate brainstorming session? Customer focus groups? Or closer to home?Successful people don’t wait for proof that their idea will work. They learn to trust their gut and go.In Hunch, international bestselling author and business adviser Bernadette Jiwa shows you how to harness the power of your intuition so you can recognize opportunities others miss and cre...

Minimalism: Minimalist Living For Beginners: How To Downsize, Live Simply, De-clutter Your Life And Be More SuccessfulAre you ready to learn how you can own less, yet still enjoy a healthy, fulfilling life? This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to simplify your life and take on a minimalist attitude. By following this easy plan, you can learn to train yourself to do away with all the clutter and stress in your daily life.This book will not only teach you how...

Becoming happier is easier than you think!Here at your fingertips are dozens of different ideas on how to enjoy each and every day. With 100 Ways to Be Happy as your guide, things are going to get a little brighter, a little lighter, and a whole lot more fun. From going for a walk on your lunch break to allowing yourself ten minutes just to daydream, these hundred simple tips will certainly put a smile on your face.

Over 300,000 Megaskills books sold - A breakthrough new MegaSkills book - the first of its kind for developing character and achievement in the early years"This new book continues the key MegaSkills commitment to showing how parents can work with their children at home to help them learn."Marian Wright Edelman, president, Children's Defense funFor more than 20 years the MegaSkills program has taught parents how to help their children develo...