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After decades of unchecked sprawl, more people than ever are moving back to the city. Dense urban living has been prescribed as a panacea for the environmental and resource crises of our time. But is it better or worse for our happiness? Are subways, sidewalks, and tower dwelling improvements on the car dependence of sprawl?

Transform your outdoor space into a breathtaking haven of beauty and sustainability with "Landscape Design Principles." This comprehensive guide will take you on an inspiring journey through the art and science of landscape design, where aesthetics meet functionality, and sustainability is a way of life. Begin with understanding the essential principles of landscape design, exploring the delicate balance between beauty and utility. Discover how the choice of plants can contribute to a sustainable environment, from native and drought-resistant species to vibrant edible landscapes that enrich...

✨ Unleash your creativity and entrepreneurial spirit with "The Beginner's Guide to Interior Design Business"! ✨ This comprehensive eBook is a must-read for anyone seeking to establish their own small space interior design business. With 36 in-depth chapters, "The Beginner's Guide to Interior Design Business" covers everything from niche selection and business planning to client relations and industry trends, making it the ultimate resource for budding designers. Transform your passion for interior design into a successful and fulfilling career with this groundbreaking guide. Learn how ...

While working together at a Los Angeles boutique, Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor became fast and furious friends over the impossibility of finding the perfect T-shirt. Following their vision of comfortable, fitted T-shirts, they set up shop in Gela’s one-bedroom Hollywood apartment with $200 and one rule: Whatever they did, they both had to be obsessed by it. Pam and Gela eventually sold their company to Liz Claiborne for $50 million, but not before they created a whole new genre of casual clothing that came to define California cool.

At the very beginning of the novel the protagonist dies. His soul starts its journey to the afterlife, but unexpectedly, he wakes up in someone else’s body—and on another planet! Soon it turns out that he has unwillingly become the subject of a scientific experiment carried out by the inhabitants of that planet. They look exactly like people from Earth: the only difference is that they are much smarter. Due to their advanced technology they can connect to the passageway through which the soul travels after death, and they can stop any of them. Their plan is to attach a kind of a ...

This isn’t another book on frugality or risky investing. It’s a real-world plan for middle-income earners stuck with credit cards, student loans, or a mortgage that never seems to end. If you're tired of living paycheck to paycheck and ready to take control, this is for you.

Easy Feng Shui for the Absolute Beginner Transform Your Home, Balance Your Energy, and Revitalize Your Life! Would you like to improve your health, attract good fortune, and create a peaceful, beautiful home? Are you looking for a meaningful and practical way to decorate your space while enhancing the energy around you? Welcome to the world of Feng Shui! Feng Shui is the ancient practice of harmonizing your surroundings to boost positive energy, improve well-being, and invite prosperity into your life. But let’s be honest—some Feng Shui books make it complicated and expensive. This book...

You’ve been lied to about success. Not in the conspiracy-theory, tinfoil-hat way—just in the subtle, slow-drip poison of bad advice, empty ambition, and systems designed to keep you mediocre. Laws of Life is a wake-up call in plain English. No fluff, no cheerleading—just straight-up truth about what actually works in the real world. Written by someone who’s lived it, lost it, and built it back better, this book delivers 17 no-nonsense principles that will reshape how you approach success, freedom, relationships, money, and meaning. You won’t find theories here. You’ll find ...

Freedom By Design is the guide every service-based business owner needs but rarely finds, especially once growth starts feeling more like a grind than a reward. If your company has surpassed the $1M mark but left you with more stress, shrinking margins, and a team that leans too heavily on your shoulders, this book reveals why—and what to do about it.

Tiny houses on wheels are glamorous and solve a lot of problems for people, but actually building one is a different story entirely. Maybe you've spent a lot of time researching and planning, but you're not quite sure you are ready. Or perhaps you are having a tiny house built for you but don't know what your builder will really do or how to communicate with them. Whatever your situation, this audiobook will arm you with construction knowledge in simple terms.

AI can’t replace the human element of education. It can elevate it. Educators understand the crucial importance of developing learning experiences that are accessible, engaging, and student-centered. However, when faced with a long list of ever-increasing demands, teachers are often left without the time, energy, and resources necessary to turn best intentions into best practices. Enter Elevating Educational Design with AI, a guide for teachers who want to use technology to activate engagement, give students agency over their learning, and streamline workflows. In an era when AI is ...

Do You Have a Clear Vision for Your Life? Nobody in their right mind would start to build a house from just a rough sketch or a vague idea. No, instead they would have detailed plans, elevations, specifications, supply lists, timelines and more. And yet, hardly anyone has that kind of detail for how they want their life to be. And your life is certainly more important than a house. How to Create a Vital Vision for Your Life gives you the impetus, the tools and the guidelines to create a meaningful, inspiring and detailed vision for your best life. The author takes you by the hand a helps ...

Unleash the Power of Customer Experience: Create a Winning Program Are you ready to take your organization's customer experience (CX) to the next level? In this thrilling guide, you'll discover the tools and strategies to build an unstoppable CX management program that propels your business from good to great. Step into the role of a daring leader equipped with the knowledge to craft a top-performing CX program that adds tangible value and agility and sets your business apart from the competition. Say goodbye to obsessing over surveys and scores and instead focus on intentional business ...

The internet has made it easy for virtually anyone to become a business owner. It is impossible to deny the convenience and ease of online shopping for goods or services. An online platform is ideal for launching your business for any aspiring business owner, though it is not always as easy as it seems.What exactly goes into starting a business online? The landscape and procedures involved with e-commerce are vastly different from those of physical businesses. If you're ready to start your dream online business but don't know what steps to take next, this guide is for you. We'll break down ...

You can live a fulfilling life. Maybe you're reading this because you're nervous you're not living your life in alignment with who you are, it's driving you a little bit mad, and you so desperately want to do something about it. You are not mad. I promise you. You are present. You have a vitality inside you and it's itching to express itself, if only you can get out of your way. And you're not alone -- most of us get mentally trapped, weighed down by childhood and societal programming. Getting out of your way means venturing into the unknown. But this isn't enough. Instead, you need a map, ...

Still Feeling Anxious, Wired, and Exhausted? The Problem Isn’t You—It’s Your Nervous System You’ve checked every box—meditation, supplements, mindset hacks— …but the fatigue, tension, and emotional rollercoaster keep coming back. You’re not broken. Your nervous system is simply dysregulated—and it can be gently reset. ✨ Imagine this instead... You wake up rested—not bracing for the day. Your digestion flows. Your breath softens. You feel calm, present, and finally at home in your body. Welcome to Vagus Nerve Made Easy: A gentle, science-backed guide offers a simple yet...

Are you ready to bring your outdoor garden patio to the next level? Our homes are our sanctuary, but sometimes, that sanctuary needs an upgrade. Many of us struggle with boring patios or are not sure how to start our gardens. Figuring out what we want, planning to get there, and all the materials and time needed can seem very daunting. That’s where this handy guide comes in. With helpful illustrations and an abundance of information, this book will help you plan your space from start to finish. No more stress, hassle, or worry it’s time to turn your outdoor garden patio into the dream ...

The South Beach diet isn't complicated, and it doesn't require that you go hungry. You'll enjoy normal-size helpings of meat, poultry, and fish. You'll also eat eggs, cheese, nuts, and vegetables. Snacks are required. You'll learn to avoid the bad carbs, like white flour, white sugar, and baked potatoes. Best of all, you'll lose that stubborn belly fat first!

Segregation by Design draws on more than 100 years of quantitative and qualitative data from thousands of American cities to explore how local governments generate race and class segregation. Starting in the early 20th century, cities have used their power of land use control to determine the location and availability of housing, amenities (such as parks), and negative land uses (such as garbage dumps). The result has been segregation - first within cities and more recently between them.

Construction Engineering Drawings: A Practical Guide to Plans, Sections, and Structural Details Master the skills to read, interpret, and create construction drawings with this hands-on training guide. Whether you're a student, intern, field technician, or design professional, this comprehensive resource walks you through the core drawing types used in structural and civil engineering projects. From foundation layouts and framing plans to slab detailing and structural calculations, each chapter provides clear explanations, step-by-step breakdowns, and real-world examples. Full-color ...