Home Development

When Mark Doty went looking to adopt a small dog, a cuddly creature who might comfort his terminally ill partner, Wally Roberts, he was surprised to find himself returning home from an animal shelter with a full-grown golden retriever, a dog whose "absolute openess of regard", and paw gently offered through the bars of a cage, proved irresistable to him.

The Gardens that Mended a Marriage offers the promise of paradise. It tells the story of how the writer and her husband, an architect, built a contemporary Moorish house on the top of a mountain and created a Persian garden, following the recipe laid down in the Koran for a paradise on earth.

A name is destiny...or is it? Young Vicky is reeling from the loss of her old horse Joe, but eager to help the flighty, impossible to ride young mare, Witch. Unpredictable and dangerous, Witch's future is bleak. In her first moment with the horse no one trusted, Vicky changed Witch's name to Gidget, a hopeful benediction. "If only changing her name is all it took to change behavior," the farm owner laments. Despite her new name, Gidget, the horse formerly known as Witch, struggles to abandon old, unstable habits.

Life sucks when you are overwhelmed with mental clutter! Many people work their ass off their whole life, only to find out that they are unhappy, unfulfilled, and unsatisfied with their life. It sucks isn't it? You definitely would not want to be one of them. Imagine if you could be happier, more fulfilled, and more satisfied with your life just by simply decluttering your mind. It is that powerful. What's more, it is presented to you in 12 extremely simple steps that only requires a little dedication and discipline on your part!

Regina Leeds shows how anyone can organize their home with just a few minutes each day. She has tailored her magic formula (eliminate, categorize, organize) so that readers can work in short, effective increments and complete small projects that add up to big progress. The book includes hundreds of systems and tricks - from rapid closet rehab to tackling junk drawers, clutter-busting a room to setting up a mail system. Leeds also offers quick but important daily routines (making the bed), periodic tasks (checking the smoke detector), and fun projects (creating a dream board).

Critically-acclaimed author Monica Holloway shares the extraordinary, touching story of Cowboy, the golden retriever puppy who changed her son's life.

From “a genuine American Dostoevsky” ( The Washington Post): A dazzling, funny, bittersweet exploration of the mysteries of relationship, both human and animal. When his favorite cat Biscuit goes missing, Peter Trachtenberg sets out to find her. The journey takes him 700 miles and many years into his past - into the history of his relationships with cats and the history of his relationship with his wife F., who may herself be on the verge of disappearing.

Without mantras or manifestos, 29 writers serve up sharp, sweet, and candid memories; salty irreverence; and delicious original recipes. Food is so much more than what we eat. The Cassoulet Saved Our Marriage is an anthology of original essays about how we learn (and relearn) to eat, and how pivotal food is beyond the table.

Lemons and Lavender is an inspiring and instructive guide to living the handmade life by consuming less and creating more. Practical and profound, this handy how-to covers every area of life and offers easy-to-do tips, recipes, and advice for saving money and the planet. Learn how to ditch your lawn and raise organic vegetables, cook healthy meals for pennies, cure minor maladies from the kitchen cabinet, save big dollars with small repairs, and eco-clean your house with lemons and lavender. With this guide, families can live more joyfully and far more creatively, all on a dime.

A stirring, inspiring book with the power to change the way we understand and communicate with our dogs. Few people are more qualified to speak about the abilities and potential of dogs than Jennifer Arnold, who for the past twenty years has trained service dogs for people with physical disabilities and special needs.

When Molly Wizenberg married Brandon Pettit, he was a trained composer with a handful of offbeat interests: Espresso machines, wooden boats, violin-building, and ice cream-making. So when Brandon decided to open a pizza restaurant, Molly was supportive—not because she wanted him to do it but because the idea was so far-fetched she didn't think he would. Before she knew it, he'd signed a lease on a space. The restaurant, Delancey, was going to be a reality, and all of Molly's assumptions about her marriage were about to change.

In A Cat's Legacy, Dulcy, a wise feline who found bliss with a human, and Dee, that lucky human, offer listeners - be they cats or their companions - twelve habits that when followed assure bliss in any relationship.

Transformation is the key to personal growth and fulfillment. Intellectually, physically, and spiritually, transformation is how we advance, achieve, and inspire others. Transformation is how we improve and reach new, higher levels in life. Transformation is healthy and stimulates learning, growth, and development.

Moving is rarely considered an enjoyable or relaxing experience. There's the planning, the packing, the hauling, the unpacking, the misplaced or missing items, the chaotic clutter of boxes; the overall stress can overwhelm even the most easygoing person. But, does it have to be that way? For almost 25 years, Regina Leeds has helped her clients prepare for new spaces with practical support and a fresh perspective. She sees moving as an opportunity to start fresh, downsize, and simplify.

Is your life full of clutter? Clutter can take many forms, and it can exist not only on your desk and other places in your home, but also in your body and mind! Once you learn to recognize clutter for what it is, you can take the necessary steps to declutter your life! You will learn how freeing yourself from the conventional attitude towards time is essential for decluttering your life. You'll get recommendations on relieving stress, which frees you from mental and emotional clutter.

Life is stressful! Having a tool box ready is one of the best ways to manage stress! Whether you want to learn about how stress affects us, manage your stress better, or be able to reduce your stress level in any situation, this audiobook will teach you all you need to know about stress management and help you manage your stress on your own terms.

Puppy Training: Safe Puppy Toys for Training your Puppy is exactly what Mav4Life® focuses on. This audiobook provides dog owners with the pros and cons to toys used in training your puppy in its early years. It is very important dog owners know exactly what products to use when training their new family member, most importantly what product can be harmful towards their health or behavior development.

Minimalism is a lifestyle in which material possessions are not valued. Minimalism enthusiasts measure success not with what they own, but by their level of life satisfaction. They choose the lifestyle that benefits them the most.

Minimalism is not just a series of actions but also a total mind-set shift. It recognises that modern-day abundance has not increased our level of happiness - in fact we are less happy than generations before despite having more - and it argues that embracing less will allow us to live more fully. This handbook gives us the tools to achieve this complete life-changing mental shift, teaching us how to search for items and thoughts that add value to our lives and how to get rid of nonessential physical and mental clutter.

Have you ever looked at your life and felt like you needed to get rid of all the clutter? Are you caught up in the lifestyle of consumerism that plagues modern society? Do you sense that your life would be better and happier if only you didn't crave so much unnecessary stuff? Do you sense that you are struggling to achieve a work-life balance? Do you struggle to achieve your goals even if you put in all the effort you can muster?