Green Home

Shy Gwen Jones lives in the beautiful rolling hills of the Welsh countryside in a sweet little farmhouse that’s been in the family for generations. She dreams of becoming a famous writer, but that sort of thing never happens to ordinary country girls. Then Gwen lands a deal with a prestigious London publisher. Her new editor John comes to stay to work on her book. He’s aloof and pompous and thinks he knows everything, but he certainly is handsome . . .

The green-building movement has produced hundreds of "how-to" books and websites that are filled with tips about green building and what homeowners should do to go green. While helpful and informative, when it comes to making actual purchasing and installation decisions, these books do not make it any easier for a homeowner to prioritize against a budget. Here, Melisssa Rappaport Schifman shares her knowledge and experience for others to use in their journey toward a greener way of living.

Harness the power of renewable energy with a practical guide to designing, assembling, and maintaining your own wind turbine. Harnessing the Wind: How to Build Your Own Turbine demystifies wind technology and shows everyday builders—students, homeowners, off-grid enthusiasts, and tinkerers—how to generate clean electricity using accessible materials and real-world engineering principles.

In an era of endless notifications, infinite scrolls, and constant digital noise, Coming Home to Yourself offers a gentle, practical path back to presence, focus, and inner peace. Through personal stories, quiet revelations, and simple daily practices, Rafael Jordi reveals how distraction isn’t just stealing your time it’s eroding your ability to feel, think, and live deeply.

Gloriously available again, forty years after it was first published—now with a new introduction by Brad Faxon, a new afterword by the author, and a batch of newly discovered time-capsule photos—The Green Road Home is the classic account of a young caddie on the PGA Tour, and the book that...

Infusing your craft with plants and herbs is a powerful way to connect to Mother Earth. This green witchcraft encyclopedia explores the most essential magical plants, offering you a complete resource for safely growing, foraging, harvesting, and using everything from aloe to valerian. Discover greater harmony with nature as you harness the natural energy of plants to create healing and balance in your life.

If anyone understands the phrase "tough luck", it's Harrison. As a foster kid in a cruel home, he knows his dream of one day playing for the NFL is a long shot. Then Harrison's luck seems to change. He is brought into a new home with kind, loving parents - his new dad is even a football coach. Harrison's big build and his incredible determination quickly make him a star running back on the junior high school team. In no time, he's practically unstoppable. But Harrison's good luck can't last forever.

The Concise Guide to Minimalism is not another book that tells you to throw away all your stuff and live in a sterile white box with a single succulent. This isn’t minimalism-by-dictatorship. This is minimalism-by-choice: a thrilling, inspiring, motivational, and actionable guide to cutting the noise, reclaiming your time, and living lighter.

For beginners and owner-builders, green building is a sustainable construction method that has a low impact on the environment. Green buildings usually incorporate LEED standard construction requirements in order to become certified; however, a homeowner can be an “owner builder” and construct their own home without the need of hiring a General Contractor in many cases, plus they usually do not need certification even if they build to LEED standards. Although standard construction methods and materials are often used, such as 2x4 or 2x6 framing with fiberglass insulation, or SIP panels,...

"The Everyday Green Witch" is a practical guide that promotes the integration of natural witchcraft into one's daily life. This approach emphasizes harnessing the power of nature for personal growth, self-care, and healing, all without the need for elaborate rituals or expensive tools. The book goes beyond mere theoretical concepts, providing practical examples that cater to beginners and experts in the field. This guide envisions a scenario where individuals can tap into the magic inherent in trees, plants, crystals, essential oils, and candles to enhance their overall well-being. It ...

Take control of your own life! Learn powerful witchcraft tools for self-connection, actualization, and boundless opportunities for change. Do you want to get started with witchcraft but are afraid of making mistakes? Do you wish you could change your life through manifestation and connect more deeply with yourself? Do you want to live up to your full potential and harness the power of witchcraft? If you said YES, then brace yourself — you’re about to uncover all the answers in Practical Witchcraft: A Guide to Magickal Mindset, Spells and Finding Your True Inner Witch by Lex Petersil! ...

Do you ever feel strange, gross, chaotic, underappreciated, or like you don’t quite fit in? Great news: you might be a goblin! That means your imperfections and idiosyncrasies are the most awesome things about you, and you can build a more balanced, comfortable, harmonious life by accepting and honoring them—taking inspiration from the frogs, fungus, moss, rocks, and dirt that goblins love.

The fundamentals of permaculture are simple: care for people and the Earth, and share what you have. With these in mind, practitioners promote a system with a sense of respect for all life on the planet. You may, however, be anxious about not knowing what to do. After all, not everybody knows about permaculture. But don’t worry–you don’t need to be an expert to start your own permaculture garden.

If you’ve ever wanted to live more sustainably but felt overwhelmed by guilt, pressure, or perfectionism The Gentle Green Life offers a quieter, more compassionate path forward. This book is not about doing everything right. It’s about doing what’s realistic, meaningful, and sustainable for your life.

Caring for the planet shouldn’t leave you feeling overwhelmed, guilty, or exhausted. The Green Mindset Shift offers a calmer, more realistic approach to sustainable living one that supports both the Earth and your well-being. This book is not about perfection, extreme lifestyles, or doing everything right. Instead, it shows how small, thoughtful daily habits can create meaningful change without pressure or burnout. By focusing on mindset first, you’ll learn how to build sustainable routines that actually last because they fit your real life.

Ready to grow your own slice of perpetual summer, no matter the weather outside? Dreaming of fresh herbs in February while the world’s still scraping ice off windshields… but unsure where to start? If so, this book’s for you, greenhouse dreamer. And it’s time to make those dreams come true. Whether you’ve dabbled in gardening or your biggest green achievement is fridge mold, Greenhouse Gardening for the Absolute Beginner is your no-fuss, step-by-step roadmap to a thriving year-round garden.

Home Herbal Guide: 700+ Remedies for Natural Healing and Apothecary Recipes Discover the power of nature’s healing with 700+ time-tested herbal remedies for everyday health, beauty, and wellness. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced herbalist, this comprehensive guide will teach you how to build your own home apothecary, craft natural remedies, and embrace holistic healing for the entire family. What You’ll Find Inside: ✅ Essential Herbs & Ingredients – Learn how to set up and stock your home apothecary. ✅ Remedies for Common Ailments – From digestive issues, cold & flu...

FROM GREEN BEAN TO LIQUID GOLD: THE ONLY RESOURCE YOU WILL EVER NEED. (3 BOOKS IN 1: The Complete Collection) The Problem/Agitation You love coffee. You’ve likely bought the beans, smelled the potential, and maybe even tried to roast a batch yourself. But the results? Inconsistent. Confusing. Or just "okay." You don’t want "okay." You want spectacular. The problem isn't your equipment. It's not your beans. It's your roadmap. Most roasting books are either too simple ("just turn it on") or too complex ("here is a thesis on thermodynamics"). The Solution The Home Roasters Bible is the ...

He’s my brother’s best friend and my business partner. The only thing riskier than our budget? Us. Harper: For years, Chase Ashworth was just part of the backdrop of my life—my brother Eli’s brainy, gorgeous best friend, always hanging around Dove Key. Safe. Predictable. Until now. He’s the architect trying to save our struggling resort in the Florida Keys, and he’s impossible to ignore. As a single mom, my focus has always been Finn and keeping Sunset Siesta afloat. Romance? Not even on my radar. But working side by side with Chase on this renovation causes our walls to crack. ...

Picture this: you open your closet and it doesn’t look like a fabric avalanche waiting to bury you alive. Your kitchen counters are so clear you could actually roll out cookie dough on them. And your garage… well, it no longer resembles a crime scene where old bicycles and half-broken lawn chairs go to die.