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Zen and the Art of Housekeeping: The Path to Finding Meaning in Your Cleaning
by Lauren Cassel BrownellA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your Waste
by Bea JohnsonPart inspirational story of Bea Johnson (the "Priestess of Waste-Free Living") and how she transformed her family's life for the better by reducing their waste to an astonishing one liter per year; part practical, step-by-step guide that gives readers tools and tips to diminish their footprint and simplify their lives.Many of us have the gnawing feeling that we could and should do more to limit our impact on the environment. But where to begin? How? Many of us have taken small steps, but Bea Johnson has taken the big leap. Bea, her husband Scott, and their two young sons produce just one quart of garbage a year. In Zero Waste Home, Bea Johnson shares her story and lays out the system by which she and her family have reached and maintained their own Zero Waste goals--a lifestyle that has yielded bigger surprises than they ever dreamed possible. They now have more time together as a family, they have cut their annual spending by a remarkable 40%, and they are healthier than they've ever been, both emotionally and physically. This book shares how-to advice and essential secrets and insights based on the author's own experience. She demystifies the process of going Zero Waste with hundreds of easy tips for sustainable living that even the busiest people can integrate: from making your own mustard, to packing kids' lunches without plastic, to cancelling your junk mail, to enjoying the holidays without the guilt associated with overconsumption. Stylish and completely relatable, Zero Waste Home is a practical, step-by-step guide that gives readers the tools and tips to improve their overall health, save money and time, and achieve a brighter future for their families--and the planet.
Zero Waste Kids
by Kathryn KelloggOur planet is in danger! It's time to make a difference to ensure its future by taking up the zero-waste challenge. Zero Waste Kids is full of fun ways to help you make sustainable choices to save planet Earth. Become informed about the crisis we're in but also, more importantly, take action through the 30 achievable child-friendly challenges to reduce waste, including craft activities and lifestyle changes to reduce, reuse and recycle your way to a better future.Filled with facts about the state of our planet, the environmental impact of over-consuming and the waste we produce and where it goes.Written by US author Kathryn Kellogg, a leading voice in the zero-waste movement, author of the adult book 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste, founder of the Going Zero Waste blog, featured in publications such as National Geographic, The Times, the Guardian, CNN.
Zero Waste: Simple Life Hacks to Drastically Reduce Your Trash
by Shia SuEasy and Effective Strategies to Jumpstart a Sustainable, Waste-Free Lifestyle We have a worldwide trash epidemic. The average American disposes of 4.4 pounds of garbage per day, and our landfills hold 254 million tons of waste. What if there were a simple—and fun—way for you to make a difference? What if you could take charge of your own waste, reduce your carbon footprint, and make an individual impact on an already fragile environment? A zero waste lifestyle is the answer—and Shia Su is living it. Every single piece of unrecyclable garbage Shia has produced in one year fits into a mason jar—and if it seems overwhelming, it isn’t! In Zero Waste, Shia demystifies and simplifies the zero waste lifestyle for the beginner, sharing practical advice, quick solutions, and tips and tricks that will make trash-free living fun and meaningful. Learn how to: Build your own zero waste kitPrepare real food—the lazy wayMake your own DIY household cleaners and toiletriesBe zero waste even in the bathroom!And more! Be part of the solution! Implement these small changes at your own pace, and restructure your life to one of sustainable living for your community, your health, and the earth that sustains you.
Zoning: A Guide for 21st-Century Planning
by Elliott Sclar Bernadette Baird-Zars Lauren Ames Fischer Valerie E. StahlZoning is at once a key technical competency of urban planning practice and a highly politicized regulatory tool. How this contradiction between the technical and political is resolved has wide-reaching implications for urban equity and sustainability, two key concerns of urban planning. Moving beyond critiques of zoning as a regulatory hindrance to local affordability or merely the rulebook that guides urban land use, this textbook takes an institutional approach to zoning, positioning its practice within the larger political, social, and economic conflicts that shape local access for diverse groups across urban space. Foregrounding the historical-institutional setting in which zoning is embedded allows planners to more deeply engage with the equity and sustainability issues related to zoning practice. By approaching zoning from a social science and planning perspective, this text engages students of urban planning, policy, and design with several key questions relevant to the realities of zoning and land regulation they encounter in practice. Why has the practice of zoning evolved as it has? How do social and economic institutions shape zoning in contemporary practice? How does zoning relate to the other competencies of planning, such as housing and transport? Where and why has zoning, an act of physical land use regulation, replaced social planning? These questions, grounded in examples and cases, will prompt readers to think critically about the potential and limitations of zoning. By reforging the important links between zoning practice and the concerns of the urban planning profession, this text provides a new framework for considering zoning in the 21st century and beyond.
Zuber: Two Centuries of Panoramic Wallpaper
by Brian D. ColemanSince its founding in 1797, Zuber & Cie wallpapers’ fame has spread far and wide, from King Louis Philippe awarding Jean Zuber the Legion of Honor in 1834 to Jackie Kennedy installing Zuber’s “Vues de l'Amérique du Nord” in the White House. According to France Today, the company still uses the same antique woodblocks, the same paint formulas, and the same time-honored processes to create its stunning wallpapers as it did in Jean Zuber’s time. Gorgeous displays of friezes, borders, ceiling roses and architectural trompe l’oeil, have been photographed for Zuber in homes in the United States, France, and the United Kingdom.
celebraTORI: Unleashing Your Inner Party Planner to Entertain Friends and Family
by Tori Spelling“I love the puzzle of throwing special, chic parties with down-to-earth budgets, and lucky you, I’m psyched to share my secrets.” Tori Spelling planned her very first party (her own roller skate–themed birthday with a hot-pink- and-turquoise color scheme) at the age of eight, and she’s been hosting friends and family in her home ever since. She knows as well as anyone that “style” and “elegance” don’t often play well with “budget.” Well, with celebraTORI, she rolls up her sleeves and turns that notion on its head—expertly showing how creativity, passion, and smart planning are the secret ingredients for throwing a truly unforgettable bash on any “real world” budget. All it takes is a little elbow grease and a lot of imagination to transport your guests to another world as soon as they walk through the door. In this delightfully entertaining, must-have party companion, Tori shares all the tips and tricks she’s learned from her most successful soirees (and a few train wrecks). It’s like having your own personal party planner for a fraction of the cost! celebraTORI is not just instructional, it’s inspirational. Hosting an event is not about ticking to-dos off a list; it’s about turning an organic idea into a fun day you and your guests won’t forget—so much so that you just can’t wait to do it again . . . with a different theme, of course. Tori covers all the basics, from discovering new reasons to celebrate and choosing a concept, to decorating, creating flower arrangements, making refreshments, and building the corner-stone of any great party: the dessert table! The best part is that all of her suggestions, including her mouthwatering recipes, are 100 percent do-it-yourself. Filled with lots and lots of great advice, handy blueprints, and hilarious anecdotes, celebraTORI will be the most important guest at your next party. It’s the perfect foundation for taking life’s special occasions up a notch . . . or five. ***They say the devil’s in the details, but for me the details are heaven. Maybe an avid planner and host like me should say that in the course of the party I’m on a cloud of joy, but that would be a lie. Planning and preparing are my favorite parts of the process. Truth be told, when it comes to the actual parties, I’m a nervous wreck. But there is a moment of joy. Mine comes when I see the party come together. The guests are flowing through the space, tasting food, trying out any activities, having conversations with friends and strangers. And when I see someone take a bite of dessert, or try out a photo booth costume, or smile as they pick up a favor, well, that makes it all worth it. Creating a party. It’s my favorite thing to do, and I’m inviting you, as my guest, to join me in the festivities. I know we’re going to have fun. Come—discover your inner party planner! Love, Tori
iOpener: Homes Around the World (iOpeners)
by Maureen Dockendork Sharon JeroskiThis 41-word book is a tour of homes around the world for young readers. It contains big, beautiful pictures of all sorts of homes--in the United States, Bolivia, Mongolia, and more--focusing on words about shape, size, and location. There are questions at the end of the book to aid in discussion.Grade: KindergartenSubject: World CulturesGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Compare and ContrastDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 3Guided Reading Level: CLexile Level: 3DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Where Do Plants Grow (iOpeners)
by Lynn BryanIn Where Do Plants Grow?, young readers will discover all the places on earth where plants live. From cactuses in the desert to seaweed in the ocean, this 28-word book covers a basic tour of plant life and its habitat. It also includes glossary terms and discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension. Grade: KindergartenSubject: Earth ScienceGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Classify/CategorizeDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 6Guided Reading Level: DLexile Level: 5DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
miniteelt: een handleiding voor beginners voor mini-landbouw
by Nancy RossWil je de basis van mini-landbouw leren? Of je nu mini-landbouw wilt leren voor tuinieren, vee of zelfvoorziening, dit boek zal helpen! Hier is een voorbeeld van wat u zult leren ... Simpele trucs om je ruimte te maximaliseren Beste planten voor Mini Farming De juiste grond kiezen Ongediertebestrijding Het verzorgen van onkruid Vee dat het goed doet met minifarming? Tips om mini-farming gemakkelijker te maken Veel, veel meer!
¡Miau!: Una guía para entender a tu gato
by Ricardo BrunoUna guía para saber por qué los gatos hacen lo que hacen y para aprender a comportarnos con ellos. Entender a ese animal fascinante es la llave para disfrutar de su compañía. Por qué se dice que los perros y los gatos tienen patrones de conducta diametralmente opuestos. Cómo es un gato "normal". Su comportamiento social. Su vida cotidiana. El cachorro, el adulto y el anciano. Gatos outdoor y gatos indoor. Machos y hembras. Qué le pasa a un gato que se muestra agresivo. Espacio y territorio gatunos. Sonidos, posturas, gestos y olores: el sistema de comunicación de nuestro gato y cómo descifrarlo. Qué nos está diciendo cuando nos acerca sus presas muertas. La cola. Las orejas. Por qué marca objetos y superficies con su pis, entierra sus excrementos o invierte horas en acicalarse. El cuerpo del gato: una máquina perfecta. Huesos, músculos, circulación, aparato digestivo, el pelo. Su increíble olfato y su potente visión nocturna. ¿Dulce o salado?: el gusto gatuno. Bigotes de equilibrista. Por qué le fascinan las alturas (dentro de nuestra casa). Acomodándose en el aire: la belleza y la perfección de su cuerpo cuando salta desde lo alto. Por qué es inútil invertir tiempo y esfuerzo en acostumbrar a un gato a que salga a caminar, gaste energía y lleve una vida más entretenida. El mejor método a la hora de educarlo. Por qué ama masticar nuestra ropa, arruinar nuestros muebles, hacer mil piruetas para intentar atrapar una gota de agua de la canilla o dormir de día y molestar a la noche. Los gatos que viven en hogares pequeños sin acceso al exterior o tienen dueños que no les permiten salir libremente. Los gatos que se van a otras casas y vagabundean de noche cuando tienen acceso al exterior. Cuáles son los signos de vejez en un gato doméstico. ¿Adoptar un gato bebé o un gato adulto? Ideas falsas (y no tanto) sobre los gatos. Cómo hacerlos felices. Incluye hermosas fotos, una guía felina de estilo y buenos modales, primeros auxilios y una lista con los Diez Mandamientos gatunos.
¿Qué pasaría si...?: Respuestas serias y científicas a todo tipo de preguntas absurdas
by Randall MunroeUn libro en el que el humor y la ciencia se unen para dar explicación a todo tipo de preguntas curiosas. ¡Ey! Gracias por fijarte en mi libro. Si estás pensando en comprarlo hay dos cosas que no tendrías por qué saber pero que quiero contarte por si finalmente no te gusta y decides darle otro uso: - Los humanos no podemos digerir el papel de celulosa, pero en caso de que pudiéramos, si decidieras comerte este libro engordarías 2.300 calorías -¡incluida la cubierta, claro! - Si tienes un buen brazo, podrías lanzar este libro a más de 13 metros. Con práctica es posible llegar a lanzar un libro cada 800 milisegundos, lo que significa que si un agresor te estuviera persiguiendo, podrías tener tres o cuatro oportunidades de golpearlo antes de que te alcanzara. Si en cambio el ataque fuera por parte de un coyote que corre a la máxima velocidad que puede, solo tendrías una oportunidad. ¡Apunta bien! ¿Qué pasaría si...? es un libro de divulgación científica en el que se recopilan algunos de los mejores posts así como otros nuevos elaborados a partir de las preguntas del blog de Randall Munroe, en el que responde a los lectores haciendo uso de sus conocimientos científicos y matemáticos. Munroe fue físico en la NASA antes de crear la web www.xkcd, que ha recibido más de un millón de visitas. Este es un libro original, inteligente y con mucho humor. * Nº1 en la lista de más vendidos de The New York Times durante meses. * Mejor libro de 2014 según la revista People. * Entre los 10 mejores libros de no ficción según la revista Time. Reseñas: «Munroe piensa que analizar una broma es como diseccionar una rana, puede hacerse pero la rana acaba por morir». The New York Times «Trata de analizar la clase de maravillas y de fantasías hipotéticas que podrían surgir en una conversación de bar». The Atlantic «Este libro es una buena combinación de diversión y una clase magistral de tal razonamiento. Como en todas las buenas lecciones, solo te das cuenta de que has aprendido algo una vez que se ha terminado». The Economist «Munroe se ha convertido en algo así como un héroe de culto». The New York Times
Énergies renouvelables: Aidez à sauver la race humaine! (Comment faire... #85)
by Owen JonesÉnergies renouvelables Aidez à sauver la race humaine! J’espère que vous trouverez ces informations utiles et qu’elles vous permettront de faire des économies. Ce livre numérique aborde la façon de mettre en œuvre une stratégie énergétique durable chez soi. Les informations y sont organisées en 19 chapitres d’environ 500 à 600 mots chacun. J’espère qu’il intéressera ceux qui souhaitent agir en produisant eux-mêmes leur énergie domestique. En prime, je vous donne la permission d’utiliser le contenu de ce livre sur votre site internet, pour vos blogs ou vos bulletins d’information. Il est toutefois préférable que vous les réécriviez d’abord avec vos propres mots. Vous pouvez également sélectionner des articles et les revendre. En revanche, il est interdit de revendre ou de donner le livre tel qu’il vous a été livré.
Óleo de Cânhamo e óleo de Canabidiol: Um Guia Definitivo para Iniciantes
by Aaron MarsmanVocê sabia que você pode tratar doenças, perder peso e ter um corpo mais saudável ao usar óleo de cânhamo e canabidiol? Este denso e definitivo guia explicará: Tudo sobre o óleo de cânhamo Como o óleo de cânhamo é produzido Como o óleo de cânhamo age dentro do nosso corpo? Benefícios e propriedades do óleo de cânhamo Tudo sobre o óleo de canabidiol (CBD) Como produzir óleo de canabidiol (CBD) Como o óleo de canabidiol age dentro do nosso corpo? Benefícios do óleo de canabidiol O óleo de canabidiol é seguro? Benefícios do óleo de cânhamo Conhecendo seu óleo de cânhamo Como saber qual o óleo de canabidiol adequado para o uso Diferentes dosagens e concentrações do óleo de canabidiol de cânhamo Que benefícios podemos obter ao usar óleo de cânhamo e canabidiol? O óleo de canabidiol ameniza o apetite O óleo de canabidiol atua como anti-inflamatório O óleo de canabidiol causa bem-estar O óleo de canabidiol melhora a memória O óleo de canabidiol alivia dores O óleo de canabidiol ajuda a ter uma pele mais saudável O óleo de canabidiol ajuda o sistema imunológico E muito mais!
“Patterns” of Threshold Spaces in the Historical City of Jeddah: Investigating the Relationship Between the Public Spaces and Residential Units (Architecture and Urbanism in the Global South)
by Basma Massoud“Patterns” of Threshold Spaces in the Historical City of Jeddah explores the meaning of threshold spaces and investigates the relationship between the public spaces and residential units in the historical city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, while at the same time revisiting Christopher Alexander’s theory in his canonical 1977 book, A Pattern Language. This book questions and analyses “patterns” relating to the cultural, social, and environmental particularities of Jeddah, with special attention paid to the effect of gender segregation in the city’s urban configuration. It discusses the extension that has been undertaken through testing a concept from the urban design theory of the West (the United States and Canada) and applying it to an Islamic city to find patterns in four different scales, which form the basis of the investigation (body, building, street, and city). Empirical methods have been used in the context of historical Jeddah, through which patterns are investigated using different approaches for the different scales. The book aims to explore the meaning of threshold spaces in old Jeddah. Furthermore, it shows that there are eighteen patterns of threshold spaces in the old town: patterns that are solely related to this specific case study, as well as modified patterns to the ones explored by Christopher Alexander. This book shall allow not only a better understanding of the relationship between housing and the historical city but also an exploration of the role of the threshold space in shaping the old city of Jeddah. It will be of interest to researchers, students of architecture, urban planning and anthropology studies, and people involved in cultural heritage, both academics and practitioners.