Home Development

Award-winning author Bonnie J. Rough never expected to write a book about sex, but life handed her a revelation too vital to ignore. As an American parent grappling with concerns about raising children in a society steeped in stereotypes and sexual shame, she couldn't quite picture how to teach the facts of life with a fearless, easygoing, positive attitude. Then a job change relocated her family to Amsterdam, where she soon witnessed the relaxed and egalitarian sexual attitudes of the Dutch. There, she discovered, the world's best sex ed begins in kindergarten....

There is no such thing as a good deal for the wrong insurance policy. Yet, why is it that so many people have the wrong insurance? The biggest problem facing consumers in the insurance market is what? What is it? Consumers understand what they are paying for insurance, but they don’t understand what they are actually paying for. The reality of purchasing insurance in America is that people do not fundamentally understand what they are purchasing.

With insight and compassion, Pamela Stone shows convincingly that, far from representing a return to tradition, the decision of some women to relinquish high-powered careers is a reluctant and conflict-ridden response to the growing mismatch between privatized families and time-demanding jobs.

Based on extensive archival research as well as interviews with the movement's key players going back to the 1960s, this acclaimed book is the most comprehensive chronicle yet of one of the most interesting and lucrative culinary trends in the US since World War II. Acitelli weaves the story of the rise of American craft beer into the tales of trends like Slow Food and the rebirth of America's urban areas, and paints an unforgettable portrait of plucky entrepreneurial triumph.

Anyone can pick up a pair of needles and a ball of yarn. And everyone can be mindful. Mindfulness in Knitting casts fresh light on this renowned calming craft, and reveals how the act of “knit and purl” can be the epitome of conscious living. Ethical textile artist Rachael Matthews unpicks the threads of this popular pastime to explore how knitting connects us to each other and to the world around us. Through personal anecdote and expert insight, she unravels the true value of what it means to craft, its therapeutic benefits, and the joys of mindful making.

Motherhood doesn't have to mean losing yourself. Most moms are grateful they make the choice to be a stay-at-home mom (SAHM), but after a couple of years, they may feel like they're losing their mind. The alternative is going back to work, but that doesn't seem right either. Flex Mom is for mothers who want a third model of motherhood, somewhere between stay-at-home mom and working mom. This third way is to be the primary caregiver for their children while deliberately creating a path that fuels their passions - leaving them fulfilled and confident.

Break into the dynamic world of outdoor advertising with 'How to Start a Home-Based Billboard Advertising Business.' This comprehensive guide takes you through the essentials of launching and running a billboard advertising business from the comfort of your home. Whether you're a marketing enthusiast or an entrepreneur looking for new opportunities, this book equips you with practical insights on setting up your business, securing prime locations, acquiring clients, and expanding your offerings.

Like it or not, working alone is now the new normal, and the trend is clear - making a living outside the confines of a public workplace is here to stay. For anyone who needs guidance on how to navigate working from a home office - or a home sofa - here is a charming, expert, and genuinely helpful guide to managing a productive career without impromptu hallway conversations or on-call IT support, but with more joy - and, for most of us, better coffee.

Is your to-do list driving you crazy? Do you have more things to do than time to do them? Are you running in circles in spite of multi-tasking and staying up late? Organizing pro Marcia Ramsland shows you how you can gain control of your schedule by learning to save time, spend time, capture time, and multiply your time. In 30 days (or less) learn practical skills that help you trade time-wasters for time-savers.

Introducing "Thriving Application Development for Modern Platforms" – a game-changing eBook that will provide you with the knowledge and guidance to become a trailblazer in the world of IoT application development. This comprehensive and cutting-edge guide offers a step-by-step journey through the rapidly growing and exciting field of IoT-enabled smart home energy management systems. Are you ready to leverage the power of modern platforms and join the elite group of thriving IoT application developers? "Thriving Application Development for Modern Platforms" meticulously navigates a range ...

The Practical Guide to the Montessori Method at Home is aimed at parents who want to integrate the Montessori philosophy at home with their children. The guide is written in a pleasant and accessible tone, and has been structured.

In this short, new book, Rachel Peachey dives into this deeply religious side of Dr. Montessori and presents the reader with 50 wonderful children's activities, inspired by her teaching philosophy and deep beliefs in Christ. Rachel begins with a basic introduction and overview of the Montessori teaching methodology, and discusses Dr. Montessori's faith. Then she presents activities to help guide children ages 2 to 6, on subjects such as Studying Scripture, God's Creation, Talking to God, and more.

Are you proficient in fixing appliances and eager to transform that skill into a profitable business? How to Start a Home-Based Appliance Repair Business is your ultimate guide to launching a successful repair service right from your home. Whether you're an experienced technician or an ambitious self-starter, this guide will help you navigate every aspect of building, managing, and expanding your repair business.

The HMO market can be tough to crack, but you don't have to settle for low returns and problematic tenants. This audiobook will guide you through the five principles of becoming a Next Level Landlord. It will show you that by choosing the right property and improving the quality of your space and your service, you can maximise profits and create shared properties where tenants love to live.

How do you live fully alive when you feel lost within your own skin? That was the question Layla Palmer struggled with after developing an anxiety disorder that shrunk her confidence and her world.

Coping Skills for Teens with Autism provides essential guides and tips for helping teenagers with autism develop the skills they need to navigate life's challenges and improve their quality of life. The coping skills shared here are not just for immediate relief—rather, they will become an integral part of the teenager and fortify them with a lifetime of knowledge and self-help tools.

Certified Enneagram teacher Meredith Boggs gives Christians who are skeptical of the Enneagram a conservative biblical guide to understand how it can further their spiritual journeys and deepen their relationship with God by discovering their type's virtues, unhelpful tendencies, and best practices for spiritual growth.

In The Long Journey Home, their mother, Margaret Robison, finally gets to tell her side of the story, which is more nuanced and poignant than one would ever imagine. Beginning with her childhood in southern Georgia, with its façade of 1950s propriety masking all sorts of recognizable demons (alcoholism, sexual repression, misogyny, suicide, and disease) up until her mental breakdown and, in recent years, her recovery from her massive stroke, The Long Journey Home is Robison's attempt to make sense of a complicated, often tortured, and complex American life.

Do you want to dump your dog because he tries to escape your yard? Barks too much? You-know-whats in the house? Doesn’t play well with others? Chewed up your favorite pair of shoes? You wouldn’t be the first person asking to “return” your pet. And dog rescuer Randy Grim has heard every reason under the sun. But before you load Fido into the back of your car, listen to this book. In it, Randy addresses the concerns of dog guardians everywhere by responding to letters that he’s actually received.

Coping with transition can be hard at every stage of life, but it presents unique challenges as we come to the time of our lives when we are facing the end of full-on, full-time work. Changing Gear looks at why work is such an important part of a person's identity, and how challenging it can be when it's time to change gear, whether that's to explore a new path or take a step back from our careers entirely.