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Welcome to "Home Sweet Retirement," the ultimate guide to all things housing in retirement. If you are in the golden years of your life and have started turning thoughts towards your living situations in retirement, this eBook is your one-stop shop for every question you might have. From understanding your housing needs to weighing up the pros and cons of aging in place, this book aims to provide an in-depth guide to meet your specific requirements. Would it benefit you to consider downsizing? Or perhaps diving into the world of retirement communities? All options are discussed, evaluated, ...

Live your senior years as part of a thriving community—choose the continuing care retirement community or life plan community that’s right for you, even if you’re still a few years away from retirement. Retirement can be a joyful time; however, one question hangs over your head: how can you prepare for your long-term care? The old idea that family will take care of you in your senior years is beautiful but often impractical. You may not have any family or your family may be consumed with their daily survival or not be as financially stable as you are. You may not want to be a burden ...

Before you spend any of your hard-earned money on a real estate seminar, read this book. I promise it will be less expensive than most real estate seminars, you will learn more, and you won’t have to sit in an uncomfortable chair for hours. Have you ever considered flipping real estate? Ever wonder what it would take to successfully renovate a property and make a profit? Do you have a full-time job already and just need a side hustle? If you’ve answered yes, this book is for you. This book will inspire you to consider flipping real estate as your part-time hustle. I want to show you how...

Belonging brings out the best in everyone. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, community organizer, or leader of any sort, your group is unlikely to thrive if the individuals don’t feel welcomed, included, and valued for who they are. The good news is that you can use design to create feelings of inclusion in your organization: rituals that bring people together, spaces that promote calm, roles that create a sense of responsibility, systems that make people feel respected, and more.

In the late 1950s, in a small New England town, Reverend Tyler Caskey has suffered a terrible loss and finds it hard to be the person he once was. He struggles to find the right words in his sermons and in his conversations with those facing crises of their own, and to bring his five-year-old daughter, Katherine, out of the silence she has observed in the wake of the family’s tragedy. Tyler’s usually patient and kind congregation now questions his leadership and propriety, and accusations are born out of anger and gossip.

Each Christmas retired chemistry teacher Edwina Bopp makes her newest invention of miracle fudge as a fundraiser for missions in her small Southern town Fountain City. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the good lady cooks through the night and then gives the candy away to the fudge-hungry group of people who know this year's newest recipe is coming and line up in front of her store before she ever opens the door of her Main Street candy shop. People receive their portion of this year's fudge and place donations for missions in her jar on the counter, expecting miracles. Some miracles have...

The book of Revelation is filled with angels and dragons, fantastic beasts and golden cities, bottomless pits and mysterious numbers. It’s dramatic, sure - but what exactly does that have to do with the tests we face today? Actually, a lot. When the apostle John penned the book of Revelation, believers lived in a time of deception and injustice. But his message doesn’t just reflect their cries for things to be made right; it reveals heaven’s perspective of the bigger picture.

In 2015, Inc. magazine recognized Noonday Collection as one of the fastest-growing companies in America. Years earlier, as Jessica Honegger stood at a pawn-shop counter in Austin, Texas, and handed over her grandmother's gold jewelry, her goal was personal: to fund the adoption of her Rwandan son by selling artisan-made jewelry. This first step launched an unexpected side-hustle that would grow into Noonday Collection. She teamed up with her first artisan partner, Jalia, a Ugandan jewelry maker and saw the meaningful impact Noonday brought to Jalia's community.

It used to be pretty easy to distinguish between the bourgeois world of capitalism and the bohemian counterculture. The bourgeois worked for corporations, wore gray, and went to church. The bohemians were artists and intellectuals. Bohemians championed the values of the liberated 1960s; the bourgeois were the enterprising yuppies of the 1980s.

It’s the holy month of Ramadan, and twin sisters Amira and Lina are about to graduate high school in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. On the precipice of adulthood, they plan to embark on a summer of teenage revelry, trying on new identities and testing the limits of what they can get away with while still under their parents’ roof. But the twins' expectations of a summer of freedom collide with their older brother's return from prison, whose mysterious behavior threatens to undo the delicate family balance.

Ready to Rise tackles the real-life issues - from harassment and sexism to self-doubt and loneliness - that can discourage and derail women from leading in the areas God has called them to. With insights from her own journey and powerful biblical examples, Jo offers practical advice to empower and equip women to transform their communities.

When Dr. Will Cooke, an idealistic young physician just out of medical training, set up practice in the small rural community of Austin, Indiana, he had no idea that much of the town was being torn apart by poverty, addiction, and life-threatening illnesses. But he soon found himself at the crossroads of two unprecedented health-care disasters: a national opioid epidemic and the worst drug-fueled HIV outbreak ever seen in rural America. Confronted with Austin’s hidden secrets, Dr. Cooke decided he had to do something about them.

Are you tired of feeling isolated in a world that seems more connected than ever before? Dive into the transformative pages of "Unlonely: Finding Connection in a Disconnected World" and discover the keys to unlocking genuine human connection in today's digital age. In this groundbreaking book, you'll embark on a journey of self-discovery and connection, learning how to break free from the chains of loneliness and cultivate meaningful relationships that enrich your life. Key Highlights: Rediscover Authentic Connection: Explore the depths of genuine human interaction beyond the confines of ...

The Goat House Market in charming Dogwood Dale, NC, is usually a haven of homespun delights and neighborly cheer. But when Lily Thistle’s beloved goat, Buttercup, vanishes from her pen, a ripple of unease disturbs the market’s peaceful rhythm. For Bea Thistle, Lily’s sharp-witted grandmother and purveyor of artisanal goat milk soaps, a broken gate and strange footprints are more than just a runaway animal. As Bea delves into the mystery, she unearths whispers of local folklore—tales of a hidden spring beneath the market and ancient rituals demanding a pure offering. A quiet, intense...

Step into the world of simplified living and strong community ties with "Small Spaces, Strong Bonds." This captivating eBook delves deep into the increasingly popular tiny house movement, shedding light on the allure of small-scale living for those seeking a more cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and community-oriented lifestyle. In Chapter 1, begin an insightful journey into the realm of tiny house communities. Learn what they are, how they've risen in popularity, and why they could be a viable living option for you. As you progress further into the eBook, immerse yourself in ...

Nowhere are Kathryn Tucker Windham's transcendent themes of community, fidelity, and family more evident than in these stories. The author calls them "recollections of a happy Southern childhood", but her avid admirers would tell you that they are much more than that.

There Plant Eyes probes the ways in which blindness has shaped our ocularcentric culture, challenging deeply ingrained ideas about what it means to be “blind”. For millennia, blind­ness has been used to signify such things as thoughtlessness (“blind faith”), irrationality (“blind rage”), and unconsciousness (“blind evolution”). But at the same time, blind people have been othered as the recipients of special powers as compensation for lost sight (from the poetic gifts of John Milton to the heightened senses of the comic book hero Daredevil).

Immerse in a detailed journey through the wanderers’ universe with "Wanderlust on Wheels" - a captivating, must-read sensation for those keen to explore the thrills and challenges of mobile, minimalist, and sustainable living. Our first section, "Journey into Tiny House on Wheels Living", initiates an indepth exploration into the appeal of a trendy, vibrant, and simplified lifestyle. Uncover unique design essentials and storage solutions for a travel-ready home in your subsequent read. Step into the world of efficient, compact, and functional spaces for your living comfort. Embrace the ...

Jesse has it together in school and he’s well on his way to that NASA dream of his. He knows what he wants professionally, but the stress can get to him and he’d just as soon drop it all when the studying is done. This is one reason he’s looking for a daddy, the other is his unrelenting attraction to his aeronautics professor. Bumper is living his best life yet. As a shifter born with no family, he’s lived a few pocket lives already and now that he’s free of his past, he can live openly as a gay man. His problem is he can’t get one of this students out of his head, Jesse. This ...

Welcome back to the charming Goat House Market in Dogwood Dale, North Carolina, where the scent of fresh bread and blooming flowers mingle with the whisper of local legends. This time, soapmaker Beatrice Thistle finds her curiosity piqued by talk of a philosopher's stone—not one of gold, but of wisdom. When a troubled young man seeks guidance, cryptic clues begin to surface, and Bea embarks on a gentle quest through Dogwood Dale's history and the wisdom of the natural world. With the help of the market's intriguing herbalist, Juniper, and the cryptic recollections of the town's historian,...