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From the New York Times bestselling author of Adulting comes a story about how to make something when you’re capable of nothing. Kelly Williams Brown had 700 Bad Days. Her marriage collapsed, she broke three limbs in separate and unrelated incidents, her father was diagnosed with cancer, and...

If you have been battling with clutter in all aspects of your life, it is about time you had some breath of fresh air. This book contains every technique that can help you prevent, eradicate, and banish clutter out of your home, office, mind, and every other aspect of your life. What makes this book stand out is the wide range of practical methods, examples, and tips contained in it to help you reclaim your home from the persistent invader called clutter.

Tom Karen is the Vimp, an Aircruiser and a Water Line Ship; he's a 'Big Fat Peace Bomb', a Bond Bug and the Marble Run; he's the Chopper bike and the 'man that designed the 1970s'; he's every one of his thousands of sketches contained in London's Victoria & Albert Museum - each a testament to a lifetime of artistry and creativity. He's also a living embodiment of a life immersed in inventiveness, imagination and thought.

Innocent Phoebe has only known a life of privilege. Street-smart Paula has had to make her own way in the world. When the two girls meet as teenagers, they form a deep sisterly bond, recognising in one other a yearning for love and for lives that are different from the ones into which they were born. But when they each suffer a personal trauma, they are torn apart and set out on very different paths.  

Dive into the world of resin 3D printing with this no-nonsense, beginner-friendly guide that turns complex concepts into easy-to-understand instructions. Whether you're a complete novice or an FDM printer veteran, this book delivers practical knowledge in a conversational style that won't leave you drowning in technical jargon.

Got a pile of leftover fabric? Don’t toss it—transform it into beautiful, functional, and eco-friendly projects with Fabric Scrap Crafting. Perfect for beginners and seasoned sewists alike, this inspiring guide shows you how to breathe new life into every scrap. Discover how upcycling fabric can be both sustainable and stylish—with zero-waste projects that are fun, useful, and rewarding.

People always have had trouble throwing things away. Magazines, newspapers, old clothes.... They think what if I need them one day? I don't want to risk throwing something out that might be valuable or appreciate with time. And those large piles of stuff keep growing, so it's difficult to move around, and there is no end in sight. This is why you need to consider decluttering and stop hoarding, saving, and collecting things.

Reimagine your wardrobe and reduce waste with Sustainable Fashion DIY: How to Create Eco-Friendly Clothing at Home with Recycled Materials. This practical and inspiring guide empowers you to blend creativity with sustainability, turning old garments into fresh, stylish pieces while championing sustainable fashion.

Late summer heading into early autumn/fall is a such beautiful time of the year. You can feel everything growing still and soft; nature is slowing down and people are getting cozy. The most stunning colours can be found outdoors at this time. Discover strategies for not just surviving, but thriving this winter; on how to have a chic and beautiful winter season and emerge, like a butterfly ready for a gorgeous spring and summer.

As featured on BBC Radio across the UK. Discover the simple, transformative joy of knitting — and how it can bring calm, colour and connection into your everyday life. Knitting Happiness is a warm, poetic and deeply companionable guide to wellbeing through the gentle art of knitting. Blending mindful practice with heartfelt storytelling, it explores how yarn, rhythm and the act of making can soothe the mind, lift the spirit and help us rediscover beauty in the ordinary.

“A house of wonders itself. . . . Wonderland inspires grins and well-what-d'ya-knows” —The New York Times Book Review From the New York Times–bestselling author of How We Got to Now and Extra Life, a look at the world-changing innovations we made while keeping ourselves...

There is something about the smell of wood that makes us want to be around it and create things from it. For thousands of years, our relationship has been one that has existed on many different levels. Wood has been used for building shelters, constructing ships that explored the world, heating purposes, making furniture, and a thousand other things, besides.

A single cup of delicious, life affirming coffee can set you back two bucks or more at your local coffee shop. Did you know you can make coffee at home that not only costs much less, but actually tastes even better than what you are getting at the coffee shop? This guide will not only show you how to make the best cup of coffee you have ever had in your life, but will also take you on a journey through the history of the world’s greatest drink.

Always wanted to know about beekeeping and how to become a beekeeper? This audiobook has everything you need to kick-start your very own beekeeping journey!

Have you always wished you could grow your own pot, but didn't know how? Find out how with Growing Marijuana: a Quick Start Indoor and Outdoor Grower's Guide for Medical and Personal Marijuana Cultivation. Marijuana has faced prohibition in countries throughout the world, especially the United States. It has been criminalized many times, but we are finally taking all the necessary steps toward legalization. It is legalized for medical use in more than half of the states in the US, with some of them allowing you to grow your own for medical use.

These days, it is very important that you do everything you can to save money, and to make sure that you have something to eat, in case calamities or unprecedented events occur. It is also important that you have some food that will see you through your everyday life. Canned or preserved food is essential in every household because it is easy to make and very delicious, too.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to own a Cricut machine and have thousands of ideas and projects at your fingertips? The Cricut machine was made for makers and creators to make any design dream they have come true and with a machine like this, you can make anything your heart desires.

This audiobook brings to you a comprehensive guide of taking care of bonsai. From choosing whether to grow from seeds or buy the trees, to care, watering, and trimming. This training manual will help bring out the creativity in you to create wonderful and beautiful bonsai that is healthy and pleasant to the eyes. Each section of this book talks about each stage of bonsai care, bringing you all the things you would ever need to know.

Would you like to create your own clothes? Would you like to surprise your loved ones with handmade gifts? Even if you’ve never held a needle or a crochet hook in your hands, you can learn sewing, knitting, and crocheting with this incredible book. Sewing can get very technical as it involves a lot of steps - from preparing the fabric to putting the finishing touches on a garment. Besides, you have to know both hand sewing and machine sewing. However, this book will lead you to completing your first sewing project in no time!

This audiobook focuses on how to start a soapmaking venture at home. It enlightens the listener on making body wash, hand soap, natural shampoo, and conditioners. This guide also provides tips on how to grow your home-based business. If you want to venture into the liquid soapmaking business, it may seem at first like a colossal task, requiring expert knowledge in chemical engineering or manufacturing. However, once you are in it, you will realize that the entire process is relatively easy, and you can quickly scale your production.