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Worried about keeping your family safe in a disaster? Overwhelmed by the sheer amount of prepping advice out there? This book is your all-in-one solution, offering clear step-by-step guidance to ensure you’re ready for anything. The Prepper’s Survival Bible has got you covered: with food stockpiling, DIY home defense, essential first aid, and so much more.

Do you feel like your house is constantly cluttered, and you don't know where to start? We’ve all been there. You start out with the best of intentions, but before you know it, your house is cluttered again. It feels like a never-ending battle. But what if I told you that there was a better way? A way that didn’t involve hours of grueling clean-up every day? Learn how to declutter your home once and for all—without any stress or struggle. You will be able to finally get rid of the clutter that’s been holding you back for years!

Jordan Cohen started out selling entry-level houses in Southern California over thirty years ago. Always working alone as an individual agent without a partner or a team, he consistently sets new sales records year after year, including 2021 where he closed over $314 million in residential real estate. In The Agent’s Edge, he teaches agents of all levels how to win listings, take advantage of every opportunity and make your fortune in the fast-paced, exciting world of real estate sales.

No one likes to think of the worst case scenario, but if you're not prepared, "worst case" could become much worse than you ever imagined....You hope that you’ll never need an emergency plan, but the truth is, it’s only if you have one that you’ll be ready.

Most people who are considering off grid living, are those who are wanting to escape the stress and busyness of city life, and enjoy the peace and tranquility of country living. Owning your own property, and providing for your needs with self-sufficiency projects sounds wonderful and fun, but what are the most important self-sufficiency/survival projects, and how do you accomplish them? That is where this book will help.

Are you a midlifer looking to adopt a more simple lifestyle? Are you overwhelmed by the mental and physical clutter that has prevented you from living the life of your dreams? If you’ve been looking for a book that will not only help you reduce your material belongings, but also empower you with practical methods to make you feel lighter and more in control of your space, keep reading, this is the perfect book for you!

A group of notable writers - including UK poet laureate Simon Armitage, Julian Barnes, Margaret MacMillan, and Jenny Uglow - celebrate our fascination with the houses of famous literary figures, artists, composers, and politicians of the past.

Faced with the sale of the century-old family summer house on Cape Cod where he had spent 42 summers, George Howe Colt returned for one last stay with his wife and children. This poignant tribute to the 11-bedroom jumble of gables, bays, and dormers that watched over weddings, divorces, deaths, anniversaries, birthdays, breakdowns, and love affairs for five generations interweaves Colt's final visit with memories of a lifetime of summers.

Are paper bags always more environmentally friendly than plastic? How green are electric cars? And what saves more water, using the dishwasher twice a week or washing dishes by hand every day? From the milk we put in our coffee to the clothes we wear, the choices that impact our carbon footprints can seem never-ending. Most of us want to do the right thing for the planet, but with so many factors at play, it can be difficult to figure out which is the greenest way.

Are you ready to advance from a journeyman to a master HVAC technician? “HVAC Mastery Unlocked: The Ultimate Guide to Passing Your Master's Test and Advancing Your Career” is your comprehensive roadmap to successfully mastering the HVAC master's exam and achieving the next level in your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning career. This guide is perfect for HVAC professionals who want to expand their skill set, boost their earnings, and gain the competitive edge needed in the ever-evolving HVAC industry.

Josh Spodek disconnected his Manhattan apartment from the electric grid in May 2022. He didn’t know how he’d last more than a day. He learned by doing, and he’s still going. He didn’t ask permission or wait for institutional aid, though he had practiced unplugging appliances and bought a used solar panel from Craigslist, hoping it would help. Then he simply flipped the circuit and solved challenges as they came. He soon found, to his surprise, his quality of life improving.

Embark on a journey towards self-sufficiency and sustainable living with the "Self-Sufficient Farming and Homesteading Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle." This comprehensive collection combines two essential guides that will empower you to cultivate a thriving small-scale farm and create a self-sustaining homestead in your own backyard.

Are you drowning in decades of accumulated possessions, feeling like your own home has turned into a maze of memories and clutter? Is the idea of your family sifting through a lifetime of belongings a daunting thought, pushing you to seek a cleaner, clearer path for the future? Do you crave the liberation of minimalism but fear the process of getting there, overwhelmed by where to start and what to keep?" No matter your age or stage in life, Swedish death cleaning is for you. This book guides you through the nuanced layers of decluttering that resonate with the American spirit and way of life.

Wie richtiges Aufräumen Ihr Leben verändert. Kaum jemandem macht es Spaß, aufzuräumen und sich von Dingen zu trennen. Die meisten von uns haben nie gelernt, wirklich Ordnung zu halten. Denn auch beim Aufräumen gibt es den berühmten Jo-Jo-Effekt. Doch mit Marie Kondos bahnbrechender Methode, die auf einfachen Grundsätzen beruht und dabei höchst effektiv ist, wird die Beschäftigung mit dem Gerümpel des Alltags schon mal zu einem Fest.

Le Corbusier famously said, "A house is a machine for living in." We now confront the litany of environmental challenges associated with the legacy of the architectural machine: a changing climate, massive species die-off, diminished air and water quality, and resource scarcities. Brook Muller offers an alternative: water-centric urban design that fosters sustainability, equity, and architectural creativity.

Embark on a transformative journey with your go-to guide for turning the dream of building your home into a reality. Whether you're a first-time builder or an experienced DIY enthusiast, this comprehensive book is your indispensable companion through every phase of the construction process.

With over thirty thousand occupations currently in existence, workers today face a bewildering array of careers from which to choose, and upon which to center their lives. But there is more at stake than just a paycheck. For too long, work has driven a wedge between families, dividing husband from wife, father from son, mother from daughter, and family from home. Building something that will last requires a radically different approach than is common or encouraged today.

Have you ever attempted to get rid of the things you don't need and organize, but ended up feeling like you didn't make the progress you'd hoped for? Armed with this guide, decluttering will not feel disheartening. In this book, you will discover the ultimate tidying tactics and so much more.

Mini Farming describes a holistic approach to small-area farming that will show you how to produce 85 percent of an average family's food on just a quarter acre - and earn $10,000 in cash annually while spending less than half the time that an ordinary job would require.

The hypnosis induction features isochronic tones which are a form of brainwave entrainment to help achieve deeper relaxation. Also included within this program is an extended affirmations track, a meditation track (partly guided, with ancient solfeggio frequencies), and as an extra bonus, an exciting and powerful drum journey, bodywork track.