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Author: Dahlynn McKowen Publisher: ISBN: 9781938778124 Category : Dwellings Languages : en Pages : 0
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If you build it, they will come!Or if you destroy it, will they run? That's every do-it-yourselfer's fear--a home-improvement project that goes awry.Making your home a better place to live is as American as apple pie, the Fourth of July and baseball games. In this hilarious collection of 65 real-life stories, the authors have bravely stepped up to the plate to hit their DIY home runs. Depending on what's thrown at them, some strike out and most make it to base. But they all have one important thing in common--they are not afraid to try.We invite you to root for our authors as they share their favorite DIY adventures. And who knows--maybe you're already on the home improvement team, ready to hit that DIY grand slam. You can do it, and they will come.
Author: Dahlynn McKowen Publisher: ISBN: 9781938778124 Category : Dwellings Languages : en Pages : 0
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If you build it, they will come!Or if you destroy it, will they run? That's every do-it-yourselfer's fear--a home-improvement project that goes awry.Making your home a better place to live is as American as apple pie, the Fourth of July and baseball games. In this hilarious collection of 65 real-life stories, the authors have bravely stepped up to the plate to hit their DIY home runs. Depending on what's thrown at them, some strike out and most make it to base. But they all have one important thing in common--they are not afraid to try.We invite you to root for our authors as they share their favorite DIY adventures. And who knows--maybe you're already on the home improvement team, ready to hit that DIY grand slam. You can do it, and they will come.
Author: Better Homes & Gardens Publisher: Wiley ISBN: 9780696238505 Category : House & Home Languages : en Pages : 560
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Home Improvement 1-2-3 is a workbench classic. The new edition—more than 600 projects, thousands of color photos, detailed illustrations, charts, and graphs, and a 90-minute DVD—offers up-to-the-minute solutions for homeowners tackling home repair, maintenance, and improvement. Chapters cover painting, wallpaper, plumbing, electrical system, walls and ceilings, flooring, doors, windows, cabinets, shelves, countertops, insulation, weatherproofing, exterior maintenance, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning. Clear, concise instructions accompanied by detailed how-to photographs ensure success no matter what your skill level. Every project offers tips, shortcuts, and advice on buying and using tools and materials, working safely, avoiding common mistakes, saving time and money, and developing skills. Home Improvement 1-2-3 also reviews new tools, technology, materials, and installation techniques.
Author: Imani Perry Publisher: Beacon Press ISBN: 0807076562 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 184
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2020 Chautauqua Prize Finalist 2020 NAACP Image Award Nominee - Outstanding Literary Work (Nonfiction) Best-of Lists: Best Nonfiction Books of 2019 (Kirkus Reviews) · 25 Can't-Miss Books of 2019 (The Undefeated) Explores the terror, grace, and beauty of coming of age as a Black person in contemporary America and what it means to parent our children in a persistently unjust world. Emotionally raw and deeply reflective, Imani Perry issues an unflinching challenge to society to see Black children as deserving of humanity. She admits fear and frustration for her African American sons in a society that is increasingly racist and at times seems irredeemable. However, as a mother, feminist, writer, and intellectual, Perry offers an unfettered expression of love—finding beauty and possibility in life—and she exhorts her children and their peers to find the courage to chart their own paths and find steady footing and inspiration in Black tradition. Perry draws upon the ideas of figures such as James Baldwin, W. E. B. DuBois, Emily Dickinson, Toni Morrison, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Ida B. Wells. She shares vulnerabilities and insight from her own life and from encounters in places as varied as the West Side of Chicago; Birmingham, Alabama; and New England prep schools. With original art for the cover by Ekua Holmes, Breathe offers a broader meditation on race, gender, and the meaning of a life well lived and is also an unforgettable lesson in Black resistance and resilience.
Author: Joan Silber Publisher: Catapult ISBN: 1640091130 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 241
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The national bestseller and New York Times Notable Book about a young single mother living in New York, her eccentric aunt, and the decisions they make that have unexpected implications for the world around them from one of America's most gifted writers of fiction, "our own country's Alice Munro" (The Washington Post). Reyna knows her relationship with Boyd isn’t perfect, yet as she visits him throughout his three–month stint at Rikers Island, their bond grows tighter. Kiki, now settled in the East Village after a journey that took her to Turkey and around the world, admires her niece’s spirit but worries that she always picks the wrong man. Little does she know that the otherwise honorable Boyd is pulling Reyna into a cigarette smuggling scheme, across state lines, where he could risk violating probation. When Reyna ultimately decides to remove herself for the sake of her four–year–old child, her small act of resistance sets into motion a tapestry of events that affect the lives of loved ones and strangers around them. A novel that examines conviction, connection, and the possibility of generosity in the face of loss, Improvement is as intricately woven together as Kiki’s beloved Turkish rugs, as colorful as the tattoos decorating Reyna’s body, with narrative twists and turns as surprising and unexpected as the lives all around us. The Boston Globe says of Joan Silber: "No other writer can make a few small decisions ripple across the globe, and across time, with more subtlety and power." Improvement is Silber’s most shining achievement yet. "Without fuss or flourishes, Joan Silber weaves a remarkably patterned tapestry connecting strangers from around the world to a central tragic car accident. The writing here is funny and down–to–earth, the characters are recognizably fallible, and the message is quietly profound: We are not ever really alone, however lonely we feel." —The Wall Street Journal
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The New York Times–bestselling graphic memoir about Alison Bechdel, author of Fun Home, becoming the artist her mother wanted to be. Alison Bechdel’s Fun Home was a pop culture and literary phenomenon. Now, a second thrilling tale of filial sleuthery, this time about her mother: voracious reader, music lover, passionate amateur actor. Also a woman, unhappily married to a closeted gay man, whose artistic aspirations simmered under the surface of Bechdel's childhood…and who stopped touching or kissing her daughter good night, forever, when she was seven. Poignantly, hilariously, Bechdel embarks on a quest for answers concerning the mother-daughter gulf. It's a richly layered search that leads readers from the fascinating life and work of the iconic twentieth-century psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott, to one explosively illuminating Dr. Seuss illustration, to Bechdel’s own (serially monogamous) adult love life. And, finally, back to Mother—to a truce, fragile and real-time, that will move and astonish all adult children of gifted mothers. A New York Times, USA Today, Time, Slate, and Barnes & Noble Best Book of the Year “As complicated, brainy, inventive and satisfying as the finest prose memoirs.”—New York Times Book Review “A work of the most humane kind of genius, bravely going right to the heart of things: why we are who we are. It's also incredibly funny. And visually stunning. And page-turningly addictive. And heartbreaking.”—Jonathan Safran Foer “Many of us are living out the unlived lives of our mothers. Alison Bechdel has written a graphic novel about this; sort of like a comic book by Virginia Woolf. You won't believe it until you read it—and you must!”—Gloria Steinem
Author: Elaine Ambrose Publisher: Mill Park Publishing ISBN: 098839801X Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 143
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These humorous and inspirational blog posts from 45 of the best midlife bloggers offer proof that tumbling over the far side of 45 is worth the journey. This anthology includes the true story of the middle-aged woman who attempted to give her husband a lap dance in the kitchen but the result was anything but steamy. Another writer describes how you’re allowed to teach your grandchild descriptive words such as “dingleberry” and “fartcake” without an ounce of guilt. Other bloggers offers poignant stories about aging, caregiving, and how to celebrate Mother’s Day after the children are grown and live far away. These feisty females will encourage you to keep your chins up and your reading glasses handy!
Author: Myquillyn Smith Publisher: Zondervan ISBN: 0310337917 Category : House & Home Languages : en Pages : 388
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Create the home--and life--you've always wanted with the help of popular blogger and author of Cozy Minimalist Home Myquillyn Smith (The Nester) as she helps you free yourself to take risks and find beauty in imperfection. Myquillyn Smith is all about embracing reality--especially when it comes to decorating a home bursting with kids, pets, and all the unpredictable messes of life. In The Nesting Place, Myquillyn shares the secrets of decorating for real people--and it has nothing to do with creating a flawless look to wow your guests and everything to do with making peace with the natural imperfection and joy of daily living. Drawing on her years of experience creating beauty in her 13 different homes and countless seasons of life, Myquillyn will show you how to think differently about the true purpose of your home, and simply and creatively tailor it to reflect you and your unique style--without breaking the bank. Full of simple steps, practical advice, and beautiful, full-color photos, The Nesting Place gives you the tools you need to: Cultivate a home that works for you and your family Transform your home into a place that's inviting and warm for family and friends Discover your own personal style There is beauty in embracing the lived-in, loved-on, and just-about-used-up aspects of our homes and our daily lives--let Myquillyn show you how. Praise for The Nesting Place: "This book made me look at every room in my house differently, with a new lens of creativity and beauty and possibility. It inspired me to reclaim my home as sacred space, ripe with opportunities to celebrate and create memories and moments." --Shauna Niequist, New York Times bestselling author of Present Over Perfect and I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet "This highly personal account about embracing imperfection and finding contentment in your home is like sitting down with a good friend and talking about the stuff that really matters. The Nesting Place is full of approachable ideas, encouragement, and a whole lot of heart." --Sherry Petersik, home blogger; bestselling author of Young House Love
Author: William Femi Awodele Publisher: Xulon Press ISBN: 1622300424 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 298
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I have been blessed tremendously from your column in the online newspaper Nigeriaworld.com. Your piece has often been rich and scripturally authentic. I also have this bias the moment I found out you are a Nigerian. Rev. Israel - Ghana, West Africa Your ministry blessed my life when you spoke in our class at Westside Church on Feb. 3rd. I want to say thank you, for sharing with us about the tripartite nature of man. I look forward to visiting your website and getting your resources online. Shelly - Omaha NE USA I just read another thought provoking article from you today. I saw one of your articles around 2009 on Nigeriaworld.com and I got stuck. You've been able to explain what I could not explain in words. Most of what you write about I perceive in my environment, but could articulate and dissect it well. I got invited to an Exegetical Church around that time, you and a combination of other factors have greatly influence my re-orientation. Thanks for taking time to teach us and expose the truth. Seun - Phoenix USA A very good morning from warm and humid Lagos, Nigeria. I am a management consultant (hospitality industry) and want to let you know that your articles are of immense blessing to me, they not only inspire, motivate and bless me, most importantly it keeps one focused as we journey through life. Henry - Lagos, Nigeria Your article on the hybrid worldview of African Christians is very enriching. You actually make any serious minded Christian reader, understand the real theme of religiosity. Thank you for the writing and I look forward to meeting someday. Caster - Paris, France I just want to say a big thank you for all your articles. I came across your website at a low point in my life, I am very educated and married early and now with 3 children. My spouse recently converted from Christianity because he believes "we" are all hypocrites. I'm focusing on the kids and God, and look forward to what God has in store. Again, thank you for your articles, they've given me inner strength. Liz - England, UK William Femi Awodele is the executive director of Christian Couples Fellowship International, Inc., a marriage ministry based in Omaha, Nebraska, in the United States. He is married to Olatokunbo (a family physician), and they are blessed with two boys, Ibukunoluwa and Fiyinfoluwa and a daughter Ebunoluwa. Femi is the author of eight books, among them Peculiar Conflicts: African Marriages in Western Culture, Home Improvement Series Volume One and the Power of Forgiveness (a novel).
Author: Barbara Daly Publisher: Harlequin ISBN: 1459274652 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 190
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Life as she knew it was over… Losing her ex-husband was painless—except for the legal fees—but the apartment…! Sunny O'Brien, the original Cosmo girl, moving to a cabin in Vermont? Not likely! She'd pack up the dog, head out into the wilderness and find herself a big, brawny, capable country boy to help her out of this mess. She'd sweet-talk him into fixing up the cabin, sell it for a hefty profit and hightail it back to New York. The only fly in the ointment was Collin Blalock, the big, brawny, capable contractor who refused to recognize the urgency of her situation. He wanted to take his time. Do things right. And after awhile, Sunny decided she liked that quality in a man…especially this one.
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