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Nach dreizehn Jahren kehrt die ausgebrannte Unternehmensberaterin Karla in das Gutshaus ihrer Kindheit in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern zurück – mit dem Plan, es zu renovieren, zu verkaufen und endlich ihr Leben wieder auf die Reihe zu kriegen. Doch die Rückkehr nach Lüttenbü weckt alte Erinnerungen an zerbrochene Freundschaften, Familienkonflikte und an Rasmus, ihre erste große Liebe. Als ausgerechnet er Karla bei den Sanierungsarbeiten hilft, flammen nicht nur alte Gefühle auf, sondern auch die Frage, ob sie wirklich schon mit ihrer Vergangenheit abgeschlossen hat.

By sorting out the wants from the needs, Anna shows you how she was able to enrich her life with thrifty and sustainable living. A book worth every penny! - Nancy Birtwhistle, Sunday Times bestselling author of Clean & Green This beautifully written book will challenge how you think about...

I became obsessed with mum hacks when a friend showed me a game-changing tip during my baby days - that baby vests can be pulled down (not up) in the event of an explosive poo. I couldn't believe I had been a mum for so long and not known! Things I Wish I'd Known will bring you hundreds of quick and clever solutions, just like this, all to make the parenting juggle easier.

Goodbye, Columbus is the story of Neil Klugman and pretty, spirited Brenda Patimkin, he of poor Newark, she of suburban Short Hills, who meet one summer and fall into an affair that is as much about social class and suspicion as it is about love. The novella is accompanied by five short stories - sometimes iconoclastic, sometimes elegiac - that crackle with irreverent originality and display Roth's blazing early talent.

Drowning in tides of toys, overflowing closets, and a crazy schedule, Rachelle Crawford assumed you had to be naturally organized to keep a tidy living space. Then she found minimalism: the messy, real-life kind, that is less about perfection and more about purpose. Thus began a journey toward decluttering her home, calendar, and soul.

We never know when violence might be visited upon us - at home, in the workplace, at school - anywhere. Crime, sexual assaults, threats to our children, and terrorist attacks are all part of the global landscape. There are concrete measures anyone can take to mitigate danger and if necessary, to fight like a sociopath to defeat a sociopath.

In this wide-ranging, character-driven audiobook, science-journalist Emily Anthes takes us on an adventure into the buildings in which we spend our days, exploring the profound and sometimes unexpected ways that they shape our lives. Drawing on cutting-edge research, she probes the painkilling power of a well-placed window and examines how the right office layout can expand our social networks.

Less Stuff is a guide for people who find it difficult to declutter and who don’t want to see things go to waste. Step by step, you’ll explore finding your ‘enough’, learn how to let go of your old possessions without sending them to landfill, and eventually break the cycle of stuff. The end result is a planet with less strain, a home with more peace and a life with more meaning.

What if the house of your dreams is the home you have? Meet Melissa Michaels, creator of the popular blog The Inspired Room and the best contentment coach you'll ever meet. With humor and candor, Melissa reveals how to transform your rooms (and your life) from plainly livable to fabulously lovable.  

Building shelters to protect individuals and their families from emergency situations has become extremely popular in the United States.

Because of the way technology has impacted real estate sales, buyers and sellers have greater access to information and even the ability to direct the sales process. While knowing market information is helpful in real estate sales, most people still lack a key aspect: expertise. By presenting an inside view on sales, McLaughlin provides a guide for maximizing the value of the sale and purchase of homes.

Are you drowning in clutter, feeling overwhelmed by the chaos in your home and mind? The clutter in your physical environment is mirrored by the clutter in your mind, leaving you feeling suffocated, stressed, and unable to focus. Overthinking and procrastination only worsen the clutter problem, trapping you in a cycle of stress and indecision. In "Declutter Workbook: The Ultimate Guide to Organizing your House and Decluttering your Life" you'll discover a transformative approach to reclaiming control. Break free from clutter's grip and create space for clarity and creativity.

Explore the stories behind twelve iconic dining rooms in homes around the world—from a Japanese samurai house to Jackie Kennedy’s White House—and travel through time in pursuit of the ultimate design. Dive into history's most captivating dining rooms as bestselling author and architectural...

Take control of your home by learning how to quickly cut out clutter, organize, and tidy up every room with the most helpful tips from organization guru, Laura Wittmann. Streamline closets by donating rarely worn clothes, clear those paper piles off the desk with an e-filing system, eliminate...

Chemistry professor Dario Bressanini is on a mission to teach listeners about safe, sustainable methods for cleaning their homes while debunking widespread myths. He uses scientific evidence to answer common queries, digging into chemistry basics like solubility, pH, and concentration. He explains how to choose the best product for any job, including advice on making selections at the store and using just the right amount to cut down on waste.

Inside ADHD Decluttering Mastery, you’ll discover the micro-step method for turning overwhelming projects into small wins, plus 7 flexible routines that adapt to real-world chaos. Learn how to use body doubling and dopamine hacks to get started, even with low motivation, and move past guilt and shame with scripts that address the emotional side of clutter.

In a world where extreme weather events are increasingly unpredictable, being ready for natural disasters is a necessity for every homeowner. The Flood Prevention Handbook is a comprehensive guide that covers each phase of flood safety, so that you can know exactly how to prepare yourself for every stage of the storm. Using step-by-step instructions and expert tips, you'll have the resources to act quickly and effectively to protect what matters most.

"Marian powerfully shares her passion and heart in a way that ensures you can breath life into your garden ecosystem, with clear explanations and so many practical tools and takeaways." – Nicole Masters, author of For the Love of Soil and director of Integrity Soils "I found myself crying...

As an interiors photographer, Penny Wincer found that walking through a stranger’s home, listening to them explaining the history of the space, and the meaning of precious objects, was one of most joyful aspects of her work. And in Home Matters Penny does exactly that, taking us through the houses of 13 artists, designers and writers, inspiring us to reflect on how we want our own homes to feel.

**Narrated by the Author!** Interior designer and television host Jeremiah Brent explores the emotional meaning of home in this warm and inviting book that illuminates what make peoples’ spaces so personally significant. For many of us, our houses are more than just where we hold our...