For decades, the traditional model of household economic behavior assumed a nuclear family and a standardized structure. But recent seismic shifts in family composition (e.g., childless, cohabiting, blended) and in the ways family members shop, save, and work are bringing challe…
Sew yourself a sassy collection of bags and accessories to carry you from day to night, and work to play Sew stylish ... Create fashion with function; pretty shoppers, smart satchels, cute cosmetics purses and more, plus must-have coordinating accessories Sew special ... Felt, d…
Features over twenty-five hat projects from contemporary designers from all over the world, including a bonnet, a cap, a cloche, and a tam, as well as such accessories as headbands, fascinators, and scarves.
Introduces the basics of machine sewing, including the tools and materials, the machine's key parts, prep work tips, techniques for sewing specific patterns, and troubleshooting advice for tackling common problems.
Furnishes a guide to the personal and medical choices that patients and their families must make following a life-threatening diagnosis, offering advice on how to respond to the crisis, from making decisions about treatment to navigating the health-care maze.
Go Green, Live Rich outlines fifty ways to make your life, your home, your shopping, and your finances greener--and get rich trying. From driving the right car to making your home energy smart, Bach offers ways to improve the environment while you spend less, save more, earn mor…
Why am I here? What happens after we die? These are some of the hardest questions a child can ask-and even harder for parents to answer, especially if you've chosen to raise your child without religion. The second edition of this secular parenting bestseller brings back reflecti…
Sew Clothes that Fit Perfectly! Pants, jackets, vests, shirts ... No matter what garments you want to sew, or what pattern you buy, Anna Zapp will show you how to get a perfect fit. Learn fitting and sewing tricks that will save time and effort and help you sew clothes that riva…
Accompanied by beauty secrets from such celebrities as Susan Sarandon and Vanessa Williams, a cosmetics industry icon redefines beauty for women over forty, sharing make-up tricks, tips, and techniques that hide flaws and enhance natural beauty.
Simple, straightforward ways to ensure healthy brain development based on the latest research about how children learn.
Achieve stellar savings with the techniques used on bradsdeals.com Do More, Spend Less provides tips, advice, real-world examples, and strategies consumers need to know to compete in the consumer world. Author Brad Wilson, founder of BradsDeals.com, explains the techniques and b…
An influential creative director of American "Vogue" magazine traces her decades in the fashion industry, recounting her early years as a model under the tutelage of Norman Parkinson, unexpected rise to fame, and associations with numerous fashion luminaries.
Discusses toddlers' growth and development from twelve months to age three, daily routines, health and safety, discipline, and the "terrible twos."
Organized by month, this homesteading manual will guide you through short projects which you can use to slowly acclimate to the alternate lifestyle without becoming overwhelmed.
Offers advice and tips on how to clean a house using natural and common household products such as vinegar, olive oil, a blow dryer, and talcum powder.
With 23 projects in sizes 2-6, you can create a closet full of clothes for any little girl in your life. Everything you need to learn is here, from the basic sewing to the stylish finishing. It's all about handmade!