Already a runaway bestseller in the UK, How Clean Is Your House? is packed with trade secrets and inventive cleaning solutions that will get us all back on track and cleaning properly in no time. Watch and learn as the dynamic duo sweeps through a house room by room, offering top tips that will turn any home into a gleaming palace. Each chapter is packed with do’s and don’ts, step-by-steps, and amusing before-and-after “grime scene” photographs. There’s even a filth questionnaire to determine your cleanliness status. Kim and Aggie also offer ideas for surprising home remedies, such as using a banana peel to dust plants (“the dust clings to the skin and the juice nourishes the leaves.”) How Clean Is Your House? is so full of infectious fun that it will make you passionate about cleaning—no home should be without a copy.

    For three years Deepak travelled to the distant corners of the world, found a growing global movement and interviewed hundreds of inspiring people. From the founder of LatestFreeStuff.co.uk, the UK's largest freebie website, learn how to turn your life around, reach your goals and make any part of it free. Packed full of tips, action lists and resources, How To Live For Free will make the biggest change to your life, more than any other book.As featured in The Sunday Telegraph, Daily Mirror, Forbes Magazine, The Sun and more...#1 Amazon Bestseller in Business and Finance#1 Amazon Bestseller in Personal Finance#1 Amazon Bestseller in Health and Fitness IN THIS BOOK YOU'LL DISCOVER... - How to attend free restaurant tastings- How to get free clothes and beauty treatments- How to attend free restaurant tastings- How to get free clothes and beauty treatments- How to get free clothes and beauty treatments- How to receive freebies from brands- How to forage and cook wild game- The man who lived in luxury flats for two years free of charge- The man who built his own island- How to upcycle furniture- How to sail a yacht and travel the world- The ultimate hitchhiker's guide- The best free living apps- The ultimate hitchhiker's guide- The best free living apps- How to get free cinema, theatre and festival tickets- How Deepak gets a free private driver everywhere he goes- How to upgrade your wardrobe for free- How to learn any skill, get free books and master your goals- And much, much more. REVIEWS Despite thinking I was someone who never misses an opportunity for a bargain I was shocked by how many things I didn’t know. Deepak Tailor really knows the ins and outs of living for free - it felt like I highlighted most of the book to come back to later and try out. The suggestions in travel alone had me daydreaming about some adventures I should be going on and now potentially could be going on! Throughly recommend this book and giving some of the ideas a go.- by Nick M"I am an avid follower of Deepak's web site and some of the other people he recommends in the book. The book is great for a beginner in the art of saving money and pulls all the various aspects of this together."- by Andrea HemThis is an excellent introduction to the world of free living with something for everyone. It really opened my eyes to the possibilities and the resources provided in the book (websites etc) are great references. After reading this i'm a free living convert!- by Steve Price DOWNLOAD the book for FREE today!

    It involves six to seven players and many kinds of scenes: games, monologues, songs, skits and more, all of which are bound to keep both actors and audience members guessing. The Harold is non-linear entertainment that remembers everything and wastes nothing the key to successful improvising and has become a standard in comedy clubs and improv theatres around the globe.

    Learn how to identify the strategies and the dosages for using food to transform your resilience and health in EAT TO BEAT DISEASE.We have radically underestimated our body's power to transform and restore our health. Pioneering physician scientist, Dr. William Li, empowers readers by showing them the evidence behind over 200 health-boosting foods that can starve cancer, reduce your risk of dementia, and beat dozens of avoidable diseases. EAT TO BEAT DISEASE isn't about what foods to avoid, but rather is a life-changing guide to the hundreds of healing foods to add to your meals that support the body's defense systems, including:PlumsCinnamonJasmine teaRed wine and beerBlack BeansSan Marzano tomatoesOlive oilPacific oystersCheeses like Jarlsberg, Camembert and cheddarSourdough breadThe book's plan shows you how to integrate the foods you already love into any diet or health plan to activate your body's health defense systems-Angiogenesis, Regeneration, Microbiome, DNA Protection, and Immunity-to fight cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, and autoimmune diseases, and other debilitating conditions.Both informative and practical, EAT TO BEAT DISEASE explains the science of healing and prevention, the strategies for using food to actively transform health, and points the science of well-being and disease prevention in an exhilarating new direction.

    Your readers are curious and want you to take them beyond ""The Fields We Know,"" to help them explore the infinite boundaries of the worlds you create.Here, science fiction great Orson Scott Card shares his expertise in these genres. You'll learn:- What is and isn't science fiction and fantasy, and by whose standards -- and where your work fits in.- How to build, populate, and dramatize a credible, inviting world your readers will want to explore.- How to use the MICE quotient -- milieu, idea, character, event -- to structure a successful story.- Where the markets are and how to reach them to get published.The knowledge and skills you gain through this book will help you effectively lead your readers into the strangeness you create -- one tantalizing step at a time.

    She shows how anyone can enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle filled with traditional country valuesand save time, money, work, and frustration in the processwith household hints our foremothers knew well.This ingenious and fun-to-read illustrated handbook presents tried-and-true household hints and practical solutions to everyday problems. And the superb organizationcovering such topics as Clutter Control, Better Living Through Baking, and In the Garden makes it easy to find the information you need. Whether it s a no-scrub trick to make bathroom faucets gleam or advice on growing a garden guaranteed to attract birds and butterflies, Country Living Simple Country Wisdom is the key to creating a home that s cheerful, welcoming, and warm."

    It reveals you the reasons why photovoltaic solar panels are continuing to gain worldwide popularity and are becoming more important as a source of renewable energy. You can see the question “To go or not to go solar?” discussed in its practical aspects. Furthermore you are advised what kind of solar electric system you need and how to evaluate whether your home is ‘solar-ready’ or not You are also introduced to the basics of photovoltaics and to the main types of solar electric systems and their components. The book is intended to provide basic information to everyone who makes first steps in the world of photovoltaics and needs the matter explained in an easy-to-understand and straightforward way. The book exposes: Photovoltaics in the world of renewable energy Advantages of photovoltaics in a summary Why are photovoltaics continuing to gain worldwide popularity? Why is the cost of photovoltaics decreasing? Drawbacks of photovoltaics What are the main applications of solar electric systems? To go or not to go solar – that is the question! Some issues to consider before going solar Why would you need a solar electric system? Don’t go solar before reading this! What kind of solar electric system do you need? How big solar electric system do you need? How to finance the cost of your solar electric system? Financial incentives Is your building solar-ready? How to assess your location for solar resource? Why the condition of your roof does matter Free solar panels Solar power for business owners Energy efficiency above all How to improve the energy efficiency of your building The basics of solar power Solar electric systems Grid-connected solar electric systems Stand-alone (off-grid) solar electric systems Advantages and drawbacks of stand-alone systems Why are off-grid systems attractive? Main applications of stand-alone solar electric systems Selecting your solar vendor What to be careful about Grab the book and get started saving money on electricity and becoming energy independent now!

    And with only one exception-watering-container gardening is a whole lot easier. Beginning with the down-to-earth basics of soil, sun and water, fertilizer, seeds and propagation, The Bountiful Container is an extraordinarily complete, plant-by-plant guide.Written by two seasoned container gardeners and writers, The Bountiful Container covers Vegetables-not just tomatoes (17 varieties) and peppers (19 varieties), butharicots verts, fava beans, Thumbelina carrots, Chioggia beets, and sugarsnap peas. Herbs, from basil to thyme, and including bay leaves, fennel, and saffron crocus. Edible Flowers, such as begonias, calendula, pansies, violets, and roses. And perhaps most surprising, Fruits, including apples, peaches, Meyer lemons, blueberries, currants, and figs-yes, even in the colder parts of the country. (Another benefit of container gardening: You can bring the less hardy perennials in over the winter.) There are theme gardens (an Italian cook's garden, a Four Seasons garden), lists of sources, and dozens of sidebars on everything from how to be a human honeybee to seeds that are All America Selections.

    Readers familiar with the previous edition will find a text that retains all the features that make Rulebook ideally suited for use as a supplementary course book -- including its modest price and compact size. Unlike most textbooks on argumentative writing, Rulebook is organised around specific rules, illustrated and explained soundly and briefly. It is not a textbook, but a rulebook, whose goal is to help students get on with writing a paper or assessing an argument.

    Here, nationally syndicated home columnist Marni Jameson sensitively guides readers through the process, from opening that first closet, to sorting through a lifetime's worth of possessions, to selling the homestead itself. Using her own personal journey as a basis, she helps you figure out a strategy and create a mindset to accomplish the task quickly, respectfully, rewardingly and, in the best of situations, even memorably. Throughout, she combines her been-there experience with insights from national experts antiques appraisers, garage-sale gurus, professional organizers, and psychologists to offer practical wisdom and heartwarming advice so you know with certainty what to keep, toss or sell."

    Refusing to recognize that the harried household cannot meet her standards of propriety--especially since all households are now harried--Miss Manners explains how this is done.Whether your family is nuclear, blended, extended, or unrelated; whether you are single, divorced, living together, or married; at a family dinner or dinner party; engaged in combat with the neighbors or with the relatives--there is simply no substitute for the core of civility that must reside at the heart of every house, condo or apartment if it is truly to be a home.Miss Manners is prepared to sweep through your house and get rid of those lurking traces of rudeness that you were pretending not to notice.You know you are not going to be able to enjoy a pleasant and peaceful household until these few chores are done.Table of ContentsChapter One--The PeopleAllotting due space and respect to parents, children, roommates, relatives--and whoever thoseother people are whom one of them must have brought homeChapter Two--The PlaceMaking use of the rooms instead of turning them into a mess or a museum, while everybody huddles upstairsChapter Three--The RulesNegotiating compromises without having to leave home for Domestic Dispute CourtChapter Four--The SystemKeeping track of where everybody is, where they are supposed to be, and what they are supposed to be doing (if they remember)Chapter Five--The HelpGetting the housework done when you can't complain about the Servant Problem--because theservants are you and the people in the phone book who may be there sometime todayChapter Six--The VisitorsOffering hospitality without surrendering your privacy or your resources to the thanklessChapter Seven--Entertaining: The Social ContractReviving the art of not-for-profit entertaining to make friends who will love you for yourselfChapter Eight--Entertaining: The Social EventLearning to give a variety of parties, formal and informal--because it beats staying home alone watching TVChapter Nine--Entertaining: The RelativesKindling warm memories rather than heated conflict at family occasionsChapter Ten--The CommunityBeing pleasant enough to the neighbors so you're not afraid to walk out your own front doorFrom the Hardcover edition.

    In this amazing collection of clever wisdom and practical advice drawn from vintage home-economics textbooks, you’ll find everything you need to get back to basics and run a healthy and happy household. Home Economics covers all the categories of delightful domesticity:           •  Health & Hygiene      •  Cookery & Recipes      •  Manners & Etiquette      •  Design & Decoration      •  Cleaning & Safety      •  Gardening & Crafts   Rediscover the art and science of keeping house—economically!

    This newly expanded and updated edition offers homemakers hundreds of ideas and techniques on how to unclutter their homes and take control of their lives.

    This fully revised and updated second edition features new U.S. case studies and new photographs. Valuable tips on green gardening are new to this edition, and include how to harvest rainwater, how to design a green roof, tips on sustainable planting, and a guide to composting. Tailor-made for hands-on gardeners, the workbook approach is accessible, practical, and can be used to create a garden from scratch and to redesign an existing garden. Gardeners will find easy ways to measure large spaces, estimate the height of a tree, and find the right proportions for a deck. They'll also find tips on space, light, and color. Includes hundreds of easy-to-follow line drawings and diagrams.

    While everyone knew the storm's path, and when it would strike, people and the community as a whole were caught off guard by the devastation. Super storm sandy provides an example of why preparing for the worst-case scenario is the prudent path to take.