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Twenty years ago, with The End of Nature, Bill McKibben offered one of the earliest warnings about global warming. Those warnings went mostly unheeded; now, he insists, we need to acknowledge that we've waited too long, and that massive change is not only unavoidable but already under way. Our old familiar globe is suddenly melting, drying, acidifying, flooding, and burning in ways that no human has ever seen.

The amazing lifestyle most Western people never had a chance to experience! Have you ever heard about minimalism? If you did, you probably know that it can help you to figure what stuff you really need as well as the materials that are truly useless in your everyday life. So, that is the common side of minimalism, but do you really understand the real reason why some people decide to change their way of living so drastically and step away from an abundant surplus lifestyle?

In Behind the Clutter, June Saruwatari opens her home and her heart to reveal the transformative decluttering approach that has kept her in demand as a lifestyle, business & relationship coach, and professional organizer to investment bankers, attorneys, judges, artists, politicians, writers, rabbis, university professors, doctors, mothers, children, Hollywood producers, and celebrities.

For everyone who’s tired of looking at the mess in their living situation, have you ever thought, “Wow, I really wish this clutter would all just go away"? Well, now it can! Learn how to get rid of all the mess and clutter in your home and life and keep your home tidy without sacrificing a lot of time or having additional daily chores, even if you’ve tried everything and nothing worked for you. Imagine relaxing in your tidy, organized clean home after you got rid of all unwanted stuff.

If you're considering building a new house, you'll want to listen to this first! You're about to discover how to successfully navigate the planning, design, permitting, bidding, contract-signing, and construction process. This book was written by Two Licensed Architects, Mother and Daughter, with years of varied experience in Residential Construction on opposite sides of the Country. We will demystify the entire process, and help you become more comfortable with what's ahead in order to avoid common mistakes that can cost big bucks during construction.

With tips from leading experts in every field, The Little Book of Life Skills is the practical guide on how to solve the trickiest tasks in your day and make life a little easier.

11 proven steps that can help you add value to your land are identified and clearly explained by a leading land broker. The steps offered in this concise book can help you sell your land faster by improving its overall desirability and by helping it stand out among other rural real estate tracts on the market. Not selling right now? This information will help you improve your property's value for a future sale, or just make it better for your kids and grandkids.

Forget about conventional homes that all look the same – those days are long gone. With shipping container homes, you can build anything that pops into your mind, and this guide will show you the easiest way to do so. Why shipping container houses? Because shipping containers can be regarded as one of the best materials for building a home – mainly because they are movable, cuttable, durable, cheap, and strong.

En Finis Gloriae Mundi se dan indicaciones precisas sobre el «modus operandi» en general y, en especial, se desvelan arcanos del ars brevis (lo que nunca se había hecho) a quienes intentan aproximarse al Adeptado. Fulcanelli analiza de manera bastante explícita, errores que cometen muchos: el estado de la materia llamada «Prostituta escarlata».

When you look around your home, what do you see? Does your bedroom invoke a feeling of soothing calm? Is your guest room reminiscent of a chic hotel? Can you entertain in your dining room with ease? Even if a few of the rooms in your home feel functional, finished and full of style, everyone has a space that just isn't meeting the needs and expectations of its occupants. It is quite common to have an eye for design but struggle with executing the ideas we see.

Considering a tiny house but not sure where to start? There are a lot of fascinating stories out there about tiny houses. These stories are no doubt inspiring, yet when it comes to turning our own realities into tiny house success, the journey toward the tiny house life can feel a bit overwhelming. Because of these challenges, Jordan Liberata wrote Live Tiny & Be Free as a way to help people take the steps needed to find their own personal form of tiny house freedom. The tiny life is yours if you want it, it’s just a matter of making a plan and putting it into motion.

Welcome to "Interwoven Spaces," the game-changing playbook for anyone with a passion for interior architecture. Embark on a transformative journey deep into the heart of design, where the remnants of the past and the potential of the future blend seamlessly within the canvas of the present. Dive into Chapter 1 and unravel the essence of Interior Architecture, where every space tells a story, and every structure defies time. Witness the historical evolution of this artful science and explore the symbiotic relationship it shares with architecture. Grasp the profound relevance of design in ...

New second edition: completely updated! Are you prepared for when disaster strikes? Would you know what to do to save, protect, and feed your family? We live in uncertain times. In recent years, natural disasters have killed thousands of people and left many more people homeless and injured. We barely survived a financial crisis, and terrorist attacks are more prevalent than ever. Would you be able to survive if a disaster or catastrophe changed the world as you know it?

The urban centers are becoming more and more dangerous with a steady increase of homeless tent cities littered by discarded junky drug paraphernalia. Those living, of necessity, in these homeless encampments are themselves in an ever-dangerous environment, holding onto every scrap of earthly possession, housed in stolen shopping carts, to not have these last vestiges of worldly belongings being stolen by others, leaving them even more destitute. The political policies of the defunding of police have limited those who remain in law enforcement.

Finally, a comprehensive resource to help you get your home organized once and for all! Are you fed up and stressed with the mess and chaos clutter brings? Have you searched for answers online, but got confused by all of the random bits of advice you read? In Organizing Your House, Emma Hemmond takes you to a whole new level, showing you revolutionary systems and methods to keep your home organized forever and reduce the stress that clutter brings along with it. When you organize your home properly, you’ll enjoy a wonderful sense of control, focus and happiness.

Step into a world where ancient wisdom meets modern living, as "Feng Shui That Makes Sense" offers you an immersive journey into the art of harmonizing your space. This comprehensive guide transcends the mystical, delivering a practical approach to Feng Shui that resonates with your intuitive understanding.

Imagine a serene oasis where the buzz of the city fades into the background, and nature’s symphony takes center stage. The “Urban Gardening and Raised Bed Gardening Guidebooks for Beginners Trilogy” invites you on a subtle journey to transform your urban space into a tapestry of greenery. It’s a gentle nudge towards a world where your living space becomes a canvas for botanical creativity.

Castles in the Air is a beautifully written, autobiographical story of rescuing an ancient mansion. Gwydir Castle was inhabited by ravers and rats until Judy Corbett and her husband Peter Welford found and acquired this 500-year-old house mouldering in the foothills of Snowdonia. Despite the toads, strange smells and squatters, they decided to mortgage themselves to the hilt to bring the castle back to life.

You'll learn why things are out of control so you can get them back in order and keep them that way. You'll uncover the mental and emotional roots of clutter - guilt, fear, rebellion, habit - so you can get rid of it. Even the best cleaning methods are useless if you can't keep up and soon slip back into old habits. Stop struggling. You can overcome that old, unsuccessful mind-set and discover a new way of thinking that makes messiness a thing of the past.

In this guide, you will find 47 of the best HVAC cheats, hacks, hints, tips, and tricks that everyone should know. Whether you are a certified HVAC technician, or just the average homeowner, this audiobook can still be very beneficial to you. Show your HVAC system who the real boss is after downloading this guide.