Home Education

In the 1980s, Lawrence Block developed an interactional seminar that adapted elements of the human potential movement specifically for writers. For several years, he and his wife, Lynne, traveled the country conducting seminars that focused on the inner game of writing and designed to enable participants to get out of their own way and put their best work on paper.

Trece Davis and her husband James have homeschooled their 8 kids for the past 30 years using the concepts described in this book. Living Homeschool is the fruit of their journey. It is a combination of personal stories, practical advice, and creative ideas to inspire your own educational experience.

You can't look away. You see the climate destabilization, biodiversity loss, resource scarcity, toxic bioaccumulation, and climate injustice happening all around us. You aren't the type to bury your head in the sand or shrug it off and so you roll up your sleeves. But where to start? How to ensure your work doesn't inadvertently cause harm, a pattern as old as good intentions? How to ensure your efforts actually matter? You aren't interested in repair work on the post-iceberg Titanic. I threw myself at these questions for over a decade.

This audiobook focuses on how to start a soapmaking venture at home. It enlightens the listener on making body wash, hand soap, natural shampoo, and conditioners. This guide also provides tips on how to grow your home-based business. If you want to venture into the liquid soapmaking business, it may seem at first like a colossal task, requiring expert knowledge in chemical engineering or manufacturing. However, once you are in it, you will realize that the entire process is relatively easy, and you can quickly scale your production.

In this edition of the Montessori at Home Guide series, you'll find a wonderful parent or caregiver's guide to gently help your two- to six-year-old learn self-care. Written with the busy parent in mind, Rachel Peachey, a Montessori preschool teacher and parent, presents practical lessons that are easy enough for the very beginner, yet they will inspire the most seasoned of Montessori parents. This guide will help you jump-start your child's learning of proper hygiene, dressing, eating, safety, and manners.

In this book you will learn beginner to advanced training methods which if implemented correctly will save you time, frustration and ensure you have a happy, healthy, well behaved dog. You will also learn valuable information about the Springer and Cocker Spaniel parent breeds which will enable you to better understand the Sprocker Spaniel. By the time you finish this book you will be fully equipped with the knowledge to be the best Sprocker Spaniel owner you can be.

Humans have been drinking wine for almost 8,000 years, and it seems like the intricate art of winemaking is back in fashion. And no wonder: It’s easy, stress-relieving, and eco-friendly. Not to mention how much money you can save when you stop buying expensive bottles from the store.

Creating your own homemade beauty products can be a fun, practical and rewarding hobby. But where do you begin, and how can you create all the products you’re interested in? Inside this ultimate guide, you’ll discover everything you need to know about making all-natural homemade cosmetics, including body lotions, skin creams, herbal balms, whipped butters, and much more! Covering all the basics, from must-use natural ingredients to step-by-step recipes, this book is your ticket to the wonderful world of homemade beauty products!

If, like me, you aren't a fan of the "fluff" that comes along with most books and would much rather skip to the nuggets of wisdom and actionable content in a very easily absorbed and easy-listening way including key takeaways, then I believe this audio summary is for you.

Are you a weekend carpenter that wants to make traditional Japanese joints? Do you want to apply Japanese ingenuity of design to everyday furniture and give them a special character? For centuries before the invention of screws and fasteners, Japanese craftsmen used complex, interlocking joints to connect pieces of wood for structures and beams, helping to create a unique Japanese aesthetic that can still be seen in the works of modern masters like Shigeru Ban. Up until recent times, however, these techniques were often the carefully guarded secrets of family carpentry guilds.

Mushrooms aren’t just easy to grow and delicious to eat. Even for beginners, they represent an opportunity to start a lucrative business that is much easier than many other types of farming, which requires only limited experience or knowledge and doesn’t require acres of land to get started. Whether you want to grow mushrooms as a hobby, give yourself an additional source of food that is readily available, or start a small-scale business, Growing Mushrooms is the perfect book to get you going and provides all you will need in the initial stages and beyond.

This book is a beginner`s guide to home schooling, providing an overview of the different approaches, strategies, and resources available to families who choose to educate their children at home. The author covers important topics such as curriculum planning, teaching methods, assessment and evaluation, and socialisation, with a focus on practical tips and the best practices.

Are you tired of creepy crawlers being inside or around your house? Tired of waking up with insect bites on your body after a good night's rest? This book will give you the steps and strategies you need to eliminate these pesky problems. You'll learn to make your abode an insect-free zone! And better yet, you won't be contaminating your home with unhealthy chemicals!

Home repairs can be a very frustrating experience, especially when you are unfamiliar with the repairs needed to be done ASAP. These repairs can lead to expensive costs - if you can get a contractor to call you back and if they show up on time. And those are big "ifs"! Don't you wish you could just take the repairs into your own hands and forget the hassle of trying to get a repairman to come and fix them? Now you can!

This book is a resource for building your own solar PV supply for remote cameras, LED lighting systems, communication, sensors, and remote cabin and home power systems with solar PV power system examples. The solar energy resource varies with time of day, season, and local climate. Solar PV panels, sized properly, produce reliable and predictable energy production, despite daily variations, when calculated properly for each month.

If you are raising a child with Asperger's Syndrome, it can be a real challenge to find answers to your questions and make decisions while trying to keep pace with the latest developments in research and changes in the growth and behavior of your child. This book comes to the rescue by combining the latest medical information and interventions with clear-cut strategies to help your child thrive at home and at school.

Are you looking to stage your home for sale? Always wonders why so much money goes into home staging for an upcoming sale? Want to maximize the sale of your home? You wondering why the house down the street sold their home so quickly? Need tips to get your home prepped to sell at the best price possible? How about just having a basic knowledge or skill to improve your homes decorating? Let's find out right now!

Homemade bread? Yes! It is easier than you think. This audiobook includes 30 bread recipes that will serve as your introduction to the basics of crafting bread. From traditional loaves, to family favorites, to artisan delights, this audiobook will make you fall in love with the art of baking bread. Considering that at it’s core bread is made from only four ingredients, it can be made in a hundred different combinations, all equally unique and delicious.

Growing mushrooms yourself can be quite satisfying. Nothing could be better than using fresh mushrooms as an ingredient in the food you are preparing for your loved ones. It is also very fun to grow them, especially if you are doing it together with your kids and you are watching them growing together. It is also quite amusing to see them grow from the beginning until they are good enough to eat.

This comprehensive guide offers an in-depth exploration of the essential elements of home inspection, meticulously crafted to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary for excellence. From foundational principles to advanced techniques, you'll delve into the intricacies of structural systems, electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, and more. Each chapter is designed to build your expertise and confidence, providing detailed insights and practical advice on every aspect of the inspection process.