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The Folding Book

A Complete Guide to Creating Space and Getting Organized

by Janelle Cohen ...

Fold your way to an organized home! Home organization professional Janelle Cohen encourages you through this basic organization technique with expertise and humor, for less stress and more fun.If organizing your home seems like a huge undertaking, leaving you feeling overwhelmed even before you’ve begun, there is a simple thing you can do to make it manageable: folding. The simple act of folding ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Fold your way to an organized home! Home organization professional Janelle Cohen encourages you through this basic organization technique with expertise and humor, for less stress and more fun.If organizing your home seems like a huge undertaking, leaving you feeling overwhelmed even before you’ve begun, there is a simple thing you can do to make it manageable: folding. The simple act of folding
... Read more
Surveillance and Surveillance Detection

A CIA Insider's Guide

by John Kiriakou ...

Have you ever thought you were being followed or watched? Have you ever needed to follow or observe someone and not be seen?In the world of espionage, surveillance and surveillance detection are a way of life. It is the job of every CIA operations officer to make sure he or she is not under surveillance—that is, being followed to the commission of an “operational act.” It is also the job of every ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Have you ever thought you were being followed or watched? Have you ever needed to follow or observe someone and not be seen?In the world of espionage, surveillance and surveillance detection are a way of life. It is the job of every CIA operations officer to make sure he or she is not under surveillance—that is, being followed to the commission of an “operational act.” It is also the job of every
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Building Kitchen Cabinets

The Essential Guide for Woodworkers and DIY Enthusiasts

by Udo Schmidt ...

Unlock the potential of your kitchen with Building Kitchen Cabinets**, the essential guide for aspiring woodworkers and DIY enthusiasts who want to create custom cabinetry that perfectly suits their space and style.**When you build your own cabinets you're not just saving money. You also can improve on the materials and construction used in factory-made cabinets, and get exactly the sizes you want ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the potential of your kitchen with Building Kitchen Cabinets**, the essential guide for aspiring woodworkers and DIY enthusiasts who want to create custom cabinetry that perfectly suits their space and style.**When you build your own cabinets you're not just saving money. You also can improve on the materials and construction used in factory-made cabinets, and get exactly the sizes you want
... Read more
Cooking In Ten Minutes

The Adaptation to the Rhythm of Our Time

by Edouard de Pomiane ...

Cooking in Ten Minutes, subtitled The Adaption to the Rhythm of Our Time, features over 300 recipes, all of which can be prepared in ten minutes – no microwave required. Here we find ultra-rapid soups, extemporary sauces, instantaneous egg dishes, together with vegetable, fish and meat recipes, and sweets that can be prepared rapidly. Introduction by Raymond Blanc, drawings by André Giroux. ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Cooking in Ten Minutes, subtitled The Adaption to the Rhythm of Our Time, features over 300 recipes, all of which can be prepared in ten minutes – no microwave required. Here we find ultra-rapid soups, extemporary sauces, instantaneous egg dishes, together with vegetable, fish and meat recipes, and sweets that can be prepared rapidly. Introduction by Raymond Blanc, drawings by André Giroux.
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40 Swedish Lagom Declutter Rules

Finding Balance and Living With Just Enough

by Matthew Bernard ...

You are probably reading this book in a room that has a pile in it, and the pile has been there long enough that you have stopped seeing it. That is not a failure, and it is not a sign that you are lazy or messy, because every person ever helped by this method has had the same pile in some form. The pile is the visible evidence of thousands of small decisions that were never made, each one too ... Read more

Was $12.99 USD Now $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

You are probably reading this book in a room that has a pile in it, and the pile has been there long enough that you have stopped seeing it. That is not a failure, and it is not a sign that you are lazy or messy, because every person ever helped by this method has had the same pile in some form. The pile is the visible evidence of thousands of small decisions that were never made, each one too
... Read more
How to Keep House While Drowning

A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing

by KC Davis, LPC ...

An NPR Best Book of the Year | USA TODAY BestsellerThis revolutionary approach to cleaning and organizing helps free you from feeling ashamed or overwhelmed by a messy home.If you’re struggling to stay on top of your to-do list, you probably have a good reason: anxiety, fatigue, depression, ADHD, or lack of support. For therapist KC Davis, the birth of her second child triggered a stress-mess ... Read more

$12.99 USD

An NPR Best Book of the Year | USA TODAY BestsellerThis revolutionary approach to cleaning and organizing helps free you from feeling ashamed or overwhelmed by a messy home.If you’re struggling to stay on top of your to-do list, you probably have a good reason: anxiety, fatigue, depression, ADHD, or lack of support. For therapist KC Davis, the birth of her second child triggered a stress-mess
... Read more
Construction Project Estimating 101: For Beginners & New Graduates

by P.D. Mason ...

Are you looking for that construction estimating 'Edge' over your competition on project bid day?Or...maybe you're a new construction estimator ready to start your career with 'real-world' knowledge in your back pocket but don't know where to look?Stop…..look no further and keep reading!Construction Project Management 101 is your real-world, hands-on "How To" guidebook that ensures your ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you looking for that construction estimating 'Edge' over your competition on project bid day?Or...maybe you're a new construction estimator ready to start your career with 'real-world' knowledge in your back pocket but don't know where to look?Stop…..look no further and keep reading!Construction Project Management 101 is your real-world, hands-on "How To" guidebook that ensures your
... Read more
Compact Farms

15 Proven Plans for Market Farms on 5 Acres or Less; Includes Detailed Farm Layouts for Productivity and Efficiency

by Josh Volk ...

Small is beautiful, and these 15 real farm plans show that small-scale farmers can have big-time success. Compact Farms is an illustrated guide for anyone dreaming of starting, expanding, or perfecting a profitable farming enterprise on five acres or less. The farm plans explain how to harness an area’s water supply, orientation, and geography in order to maximize efficiency and productivity while ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Small is beautiful, and these 15 real farm plans show that small-scale farmers can have big-time success. Compact Farms is an illustrated guide for anyone dreaming of starting, expanding, or perfecting a profitable farming enterprise on five acres or less. The farm plans explain how to harness an area’s water supply, orientation, and geography in order to maximize efficiency and productivity while
... Read more
A Continuous Harmony

Essays Cultural and Agricultural

by Wendell Berry ...

"This book is broad and leisurely and important. Something like the river itself on which Wendell Berry lives. It is full of wide and flowing thoughts and one thing leads to another in the manner that nature intended―or used to. The language ranges from the grave and beautiful to the sharp and specific, depending on the need to express the vast variety of subjects he presents." —The NationThe ... Read more

$9.99 USD

"This book is broad and leisurely and important. Something like the river itself on which Wendell Berry lives. It is full of wide and flowing thoughts and one thing leads to another in the manner that nature intended―or used to. The language ranges from the grave and beautiful to the sharp and specific, depending on the need to express the vast variety of subjects he presents." —The NationThe
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Build Your Own Solar Powered Generator: Step by Step Instructions for Solar Power at a Fraction of the Cost

by Sue Merriam ...

When the power goes out, you need to be prepared. A solar powered generator is a great way to have electricity during an emergency, but buying one can be expensive. Fortunately, you can build your own solar powered generator for a fraction of the cost, often less than $300. This handy, step-by-step guide will show you how. ... Read more

$4.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

When the power goes out, you need to be prepared. A solar powered generator is a great way to have electricity during an emergency, but buying one can be expensive. Fortunately, you can build your own solar powered generator for a fraction of the cost, often less than $300. This handy, step-by-step guide will show you how.
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Solar Power For Dummies

by Ally Stone, Rik DeGunther ...

Save money (and the planet!) with this hands-on and timely guide to solar power for residential and commercial useLooking for an easy-to-follow introduction to solar energy? Solar Power For Dummies walks you through the differences between residential, commercial, and utility-scale systems, as well as the latest advancements in solar panel technology and energy storage solutions that create new ... Read more

$16.00 USD

Save money (and the planet!) with this hands-on and timely guide to solar power for residential and commercial useLooking for an easy-to-follow introduction to solar energy? Solar Power For Dummies walks you through the differences between residential, commercial, and utility-scale systems, as well as the latest advancements in solar panel technology and energy storage solutions that create new
... Read more
At Home

A Short History of Private Life

by Bill Bryson ...

In these pages, the beloved Bill Bryson gives us a fascinating history of the modern home, taking us on a room-by-room tour through his own house and using each room to explore the vast history of the domestic artifacts we take for granted. As he takes us through the history of our modern comforts, Bryson demonstrates that whatever happens in the world eventually ends up in our home, in the paint, ... Read more

$9.99 USD

In these pages, the beloved Bill Bryson gives us a fascinating history of the modern home, taking us on a room-by-room tour through his own house and using each room to explore the vast history of the domestic artifacts we take for granted. As he takes us through the history of our modern comforts, Bryson demonstrates that whatever happens in the world eventually ends up in our home, in the paint,
... Read more
Home Economics

Fourteen Essays

by Wendell Berry ...

In Home Economics, Berry explores what it means to make oneself “responsibly at home.” As he argues, a measure of the health of the planet is economics—the health of its households."Wherever we live, however we do so, we desperately need a prophet of responsibility; and although the days of the prophets seem past to many of us, Berry may be the closest to one we have. But, fortunately, he is also ... Read more

$12.99 USD

In Home Economics, Berry explores what it means to make oneself “responsibly at home.” As he argues, a measure of the health of the planet is economics—the health of its households."Wherever we live, however we do so, we desperately need a prophet of responsibility; and although the days of the prophets seem past to many of us, Berry may be the closest to one we have. But, fortunately, he is also
... Read more
How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind

Dealing with Your House's Dirty Little Secrets

by Dana K. White ...

Bring your home out of the mess it’s in—and learn how to keep it under control! Housekeeping expert Dana K. White shares reality-based cleaning and organizing techniques that will help you learn what really works.Do you experience heart palpitations at the sound of an unexpected doorbell? Do you stare in bewilderment at your messy home, wondering how in the world it got this way again? You’re not ... Read more

Was $11.99 USD Now $3.99 USD

Bring your home out of the mess it’s in—and learn how to keep it under control! Housekeeping expert Dana K. White shares reality-based cleaning and organizing techniques that will help you learn what really works.Do you experience heart palpitations at the sound of an unexpected doorbell? Do you stare in bewilderment at your messy home, wondering how in the world it got this way again? You’re not
... Read more
Mundane Magic

A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done

by Molly Donlan ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Transform the mundane tasks of daily life into intentional moments of Magical self-care, with spells, rituals, and exercises that work with your brain, not against it—from the co-host of the Demystify Magic podcastAre the dust bunnies and clutter in your house getting out of control? Do you put off cleaning your shower curtain or organizing your closet until you can’t ignore ... Read more

$13.99 USD

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Transform the mundane tasks of daily life into intentional moments of Magical self-care, with spells, rituals, and exercises that work with your brain, not against it—from the co-host of the Demystify Magic podcastAre the dust bunnies and clutter in your house getting out of control? Do you put off cleaning your shower curtain or organizing your closet until you can’t ignore
... Read more
Uncluttered Faith

Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World: A Minimalist Book

by Joshua Becker ...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • ECPA BESTSELLER • A transformative guide to experiencing the fullness of God's promises through the power of minimalism—from the bestselling author of The More of Less and The Minimalist Home.Consumerism competes for our attention daily—from social media influences to ads on streaming services to our friends’ latest purchases. This obsession with storing up ... Read more

$13.99 USD

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • ECPA BESTSELLER • A transformative guide to experiencing the fullness of God's promises through the power of minimalism—from the bestselling author of The More of Less and The Minimalist Home.Consumerism competes for our attention daily—from social media influences to ads on streaming services to our friends’ latest purchases. This obsession with storing up
... Read more
Living, Together

Reimagining Community in the Age of Disconnection

Edited by Samantha Paige Rosen ...

**21 writers and organizers on chosen family, hacking adulthood, and other lessons communal living can teach us about the future of housing in AmericaFeaturing Kristen Arnett, Rhaina Cohen, Kim Stanley Robinson, and more ● "Most Anticipated" by Electric Literature, Debutiful, The Millions, and Autostraddle ● "Best/Notable" by Book Riot and Daily Kos**At age 29, when Samantha Paige Rosen made an ... Read more

$13.99 USD

**21 writers and organizers on chosen family, hacking adulthood, and other lessons communal living can teach us about the future of housing in AmericaFeaturing Kristen Arnett, Rhaina Cohen, Kim Stanley Robinson, and more ● "Most Anticipated" by Electric Literature, Debutiful, The Millions, and Autostraddle ● "Best/Notable" by Book Riot and Daily Kos**At age 29, when Samantha Paige Rosen made an
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Spark Joy

An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up

by Marie Kondo ...

Series series The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The star of the hit Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo and author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up helps you visualize your ideal lifestyle.Japanese decluttering guru Marie Kondo has revolutionized homes—and lives—across the world. Now, Kondo presents an illustrated guide to usingher acclaimed KonMari Method to create a joy-filled home that works the way ... Read more

$9.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The star of the hit Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo and author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up helps you visualize your ideal lifestyle.Japanese decluttering guru Marie Kondo has revolutionized homes—and lives—across the world. Now, Kondo presents an illustrated guide to usingher acclaimed KonMari Method to create a joy-filled home that works the way
... Read more
We Are As Gods

Back to the Land in the 1970s on the Quest for a New America

by Kate Daloz ...

At the dawn of the 1970s, waves of hopeful idealists abandoned the city and headed for the country, convinced that a better life awaited. They were full of dreams, mostly lacking in practical skills, and soon utterly out of money. But they knew paradise when they saw it.When Loraine, Craig, Pancake, Hershe, and a dozen of their friends came into possession of 116 acres in Vermont, they had big ... Read more

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At the dawn of the 1970s, waves of hopeful idealists abandoned the city and headed for the country, convinced that a better life awaited. They were full of dreams, mostly lacking in practical skills, and soon utterly out of money. But they knew paradise when they saw it.When Loraine, Craig, Pancake, Hershe, and a dozen of their friends came into possession of 116 acres in Vermont, they had big
... Read more
Composting Inside and Out

The comprehensive guide to reusing trash, saving money and enjoying the benefits of organic gardening

by Stephanie Davies ...

Rethink Your RefuseHundreds of millions of tons of solid waste are produced in the U.S. annually, and the landfills simply store it, not eliminate it. Recycling diverts significant amounts of waste, but the fact remains that the majority of landfill space is occupied by organic material. The good news is composting is a natural and beneficial way to eliminate this waste, and anyone can do it ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Rethink Your RefuseHundreds of millions of tons of solid waste are produced in the U.S. annually, and the landfills simply store it, not eliminate it. Recycling diverts significant amounts of waste, but the fact remains that the majority of landfill space is occupied by organic material. The good news is composting is a natural and beneficial way to eliminate this waste, and anyone can do it
... Read more
The Joy of Tiny House Living

Everything You Need to Know Before Taking the Plunge

by Chris Schapdick ...

The tiny house movement continues to grow and thrive. As people consider joining the tiny home lifestyle, they need to fully understand all of the practical considerations that go into building, owning, and living in a tiny home on wheels. The Joy of Tiny House Living is today's indispensable manual for tiny house living. Award-winning tiny home builder Chris Schapdick offers first-hand ... Read more

Was $14.99 USD Now $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The tiny house movement continues to grow and thrive. As people consider joining the tiny home lifestyle, they need to fully understand all of the practical considerations that go into building, owning, and living in a tiny home on wheels. The Joy of Tiny House Living is today's indispensable manual for tiny house living. Award-winning tiny home builder Chris Schapdick offers first-hand
... Read more
In Case You Get Hit by a Bus

How to Organize Your Life Now for When You're Not Around Later

by Abby Schneiderman, Adam Seifer, Gene Newman ...

A step-by-step program for getting your life in order, so you’re prepared for the unexpected.The odds of getting hit by a bus are 495,000 to 1. But the odds that you’re going to die some day? Exactly.Even the most disorganized among us can take control of our on- and off-line details so our loved ones won’t have to scramble later. The experts at Everplans, a leading company in digital life ... Read more

Was $11.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

A step-by-step program for getting your life in order, so you’re prepared for the unexpected.The odds of getting hit by a bus are 495,000 to 1. But the odds that you’re going to die some day? Exactly.Even the most disorganized among us can take control of our on- and off-line details so our loved ones won’t have to scramble later. The experts at Everplans, a leading company in digital life
... Read more
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

by Marie Kondo ...

Series series The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The book that sparked a revolution and inspired the hit Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo: the original guide to decluttering your home once and for all.ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BOOKS OF THE DECADE—CNNDespite constant efforts to declutter your home, do papers still accumulate like snowdrifts and clothes pile up like a tangled mess of noodles?Japanese ... Read more

Was $9.99 USD Now $7.99 USD

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The book that sparked a revolution and inspired the hit Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo: the original guide to decluttering your home once and for all.ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BOOKS OF THE DECADE—CNNDespite constant efforts to declutter your home, do papers still accumulate like snowdrifts and clothes pile up like a tangled mess of noodles?Japanese
... Read more
Homemaking with Babs

Tips and Tricks for Making a House a Home

by Barbara Costello ...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Every Day with Babs, comes Babs’ life-tested advice and tricks for setting up, cleaning, and maintaining an organized, happy, and healthy home.Everyone’s favorite grandma is back with a comprehensive guide to caring for the home, whether you live in a house or apartment. Through their decades of experience as homeowners, Babs and her husband—aka Mr. ... Read more

$14.99 USD

From the New York Times bestselling author of Every Day with Babs, comes Babs’ life-tested advice and tricks for setting up, cleaning, and maintaining an organized, happy, and healthy home.Everyone’s favorite grandma is back with a comprehensive guide to caring for the home, whether you live in a house or apartment. Through their decades of experience as homeowners, Babs and her husband—aka Mr.
... Read more

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