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Here is a complete, down-to-the-last-detail guide for building attractive, sturdy, and genuinely inhabitable wooden birdhouses that will add a touch of natural beauty to garden, backyard, or anywhere else they are placed. Step-by-step instructions, clear diagrams, and many helpful illustrations and tables are included. All designs can be adapted to the use of simple hand tools ― saw, hammer, screwdriver ― making these projects ideal for woodworkers of all ages and levels of experience. Includes clear, easy-to-follow coverage for these topics: the selection of woods, helpful construction tips and techniques, hanging and supporting birdhouses, inspection and cleaning, proper placement, construction of pest guards, and much more. More than just a collection of projects, this complete guide shows not only how to construct birdhouses, but also how to insure that birds will actually be able to nest in them. It even shows how to attract specific species: bluebirds, doves, finches, swallows, and many others. Included is much valuable and practical information not found in the usual craft book: nesting requirements for each species, proper size of entrance holes, data on the habitats and behavior of particular types of birds, and more. The rewards and satisfaction of building your own well-designed, durable birdhouse make this book a welcome addition to the library of the experienced craftsman as well as beginning and intermediate woodworkers. |
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HAVE YOU EVER SAID ANY OF THESE THINGS? • I don’t know how to determine what’s wrong with my appliance… • I don’t know where to find the right parts I need for the repair… • I don’t want to have to buy a new washer, dryer, oven,   refrigerator, dishwasher… • I don’t want to pay $100 just to get a technician to show up at    my door and then hundreds more for the repair… If you can relate to any of that, then this book is going to be life-changing for you. WHY SHOULD YOU LISTEN TO ME? Many years ago, my dryer died. I was on a shoestring budget and my wife really needed our gas dryer to work. I could not afford to get it fixed or to buy a new one, so I decided to try to fix it myself. I was able to find out that the igniter was bad, and it was really easy to replace. I was able to fix the problem in about an hour and the part only cost about $15. Since then I have learned how to fix all of my own appliances, I have 2 years college in electrical engineering, 31 years experience in the military and with major companies in the field of electronics and computers, and for the past 8 years. I have had my own appliance repair business and now I get to share my secrets to help you learn to fix your own appliances. Many DIY appliance owners are well able to repair their appliances. They have the basic mechanical skills and the basic tools they need but they lack the knowledge of how to go about doing it. Knowledge is Power. I will help you find that knowledge and apply that power to be able to repair your own appliances. |
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#1  NEW YORK TIMES  BESTSELLER • The book that sparked a revolution and inspired the hit Netflix series  Tidying Up with Marie Kondo : the original guide to decluttering your home once and for all. ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BOOKS OF THE DECADE—CNN   Despite constant efforts to declutter your home, do papers still accumulate like snowdrifts and clothes pile up like a tangled mess of noodles? Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes tidying to a whole new level, promising that if you properly simplify and organize your home once, you’ll never have to do it again. Most methods advocate a room-by-room or little-by-little approach, which doom you to pick away at your piles of stuff forever. The KonMari Method, with its revolutionary category-by-category system, leads to lasting results. In fact, none of Kondo’s clients have lapsed (and she still has a three-month waiting list).  With detailed guidance for determining which items in your house “spark joy” (and which don’t), this international bestseller will help you clear your clutter and enjoy the unique magic of a tidy home—and the calm, motivated mindset it can inspire. |
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Your green-thumb guide to planning, planting, and cultivating a garden With some basic knowledge, the right tools, and a little work, anyone can transform a boring old yard into a beautiful garden. This friendly guide tells you how. From improving your soil to selecting plants and caring for them, you get just the information you need to start playing in the dirt. Open the book and find: The differences between annuals and perennials and how to care for each How to feed, water, and mulch plants The best ways to plant and maintain healthy vegetables Successful ways to start a garden from seeds |
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An NPR Best Book of 2022 USA TODAY Bestseller This revolutionary approach to cleaning and organizing helps free you from feeling ashamed or overwhelmed by a messy home. If you’re struggling to stay on top of your to-do list, you probably have a good reason: anxiety, fatigue, depression, ADHD, or lack of support. For therapist KC Davis, the birth of her second child triggered a stress-mess cycle. The more behind she felt, the less motivated she was to start. She didn’t fold a single piece of laundry for seven months. One life-changing realization restored her sanity—and the functionality of her home: You don’t work for your home; your home works for you. In other words, messiness is not a moral failing. A new sense of calm washed over her as she let go of the shame-based messaging that interpreted a pile of dirty laundry as “I can never keep up” and a chaotic kitchen as “I’m a bad mother.” Instead, she looked at unwashed clothes and thought, “I am alive,” and at stacks of dishes and thought, “I cooked my family dinner three nights in a row.” Building on this foundation of self-compassion, KC devised the powerful practical approach that has exploded in popularity through her TikTok account, @domesticblisters. The secret is to simplify your to-do list and to find creative workarounds that accommodate your limited time and energy. In this book, you’ll learn exactly how to customize your cleaning strategy and rebuild your relationship with your home, including: -How to see chores as kindnesses to your future self, not as a reflection of your worth -How to start by setting priorities -How to stagger tasks so you won’t procrastinate -How to clean in quick bursts within your existing daily routine -How to use creative shortcuts to transform a room from messy to functional With KC’s help, your home will feel like a sanctuary again. It will become a place to rest, even when things aren’t finished. You will move with ease, and peace and calm will edge out guilt, self-criticism, and endless checklists. They have no place here. |
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This is the ultimate beginner’s guide to establishing and tending an organic kitchen garden in any urban space, no matter how small, written by the YouTuber and TikToker known as Spicy Moustache. Do you live in the city and yearn for the space and time to grow your own food and live more connected with nature and the seasons? Rebel Gardening shows that anyone can grow a garden of delicious organic fruit and vegetables, wildlife-friendly wildflowers and abundant herbs in absolutely any urban space with a bit of know-how. Organic gardening expert Alessandro Vitale wants you to embrace the living soil and establish your own city eden where creatures and plants can coexist, in harmony with our modern lives. He shares his low-cost and organic approach with all the essential guidance you will need, including his top 50 plants for beginner gardeners, with a plethora of information on how to plant and look after them and how to make the most of all your produce. Learn how to make vegan honey with dandelions, establish a micro-orchard, or brew a natural antibiotic from garlic. Alessandro shares a plan for any type of space and how to tend it through the year. Learn about companion gardening, saving seeds, DIY raised beds and everything to allow your garden to flourish. The healing and planet-protecting power of gardening is within your grasp! |
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Learn how to knit in just minutes! Knitting is one of the most popular crafts among people all ages, but if you've never picked up a set of needles before, it's hard to know where to begin. Geared toward the absolute beginner, Idiot's Guides: Knitting teaches the basics of knitting in a series of lessons using full-color, step-by-step photo-rich instructions that enable you to clearly see how each stitch, finger movement, and yarn movement is executed. Lessons are accompanied by practice projects, allowing you to try out your newly learned skill. As the lessons become more advanced, so do the projects, so you'll not only get instant gratification by knitting a project right away, you'll also become more proficient as you learn and have the motivation to keep going. In addition, the book includes over 20 fun and fresh projects along with galleries of stitch patterns for beginner and intermediate-level knitters. This completely illustrated guide is an essential tool for every new knitter. Features include: •  Tailored to the absolute beginner who has never picked up a pair of needles before, with clear, easy-to-understand illustrated instructions.  •  Clear, comprehensive, color step-by-step instructions for all the basic techniques of knitting—casting on, binding off, knit and purl stitches, and so much more. •  Stitch galleries with nearly two dozen patterns for decorative stitches such as cable, seed, and lace. •  Practice projects throughout help the reader learn and practice techniques. •  Handy guides to teach you how to decipher a chart, read a pattern, increase and decrease rows, buy the right yarn for your project, and more. |
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This book will cover everything you need to know about raising a Miniature Dachshund. From choosing a new puppy to senior dog care, this book touches on it all. Whether you're planning on bringing home a new Miniature Dachshund or you're looking for some tips to help you care for your dog, this book can help you figure out what you need to do. These dogs have a goofy personality to match their goofy appearance. With tiny legs and a long body, they'll be sure to attract a lot of attention on walks. The long ears and big feet on these sausage dogs complete their adorable look. Not only do they look a little silly, but they act the part as well. Miniature Dachshunds are a constant source of entertainment for their owners. This comprehensive guide answers every question you may have including: Is a Miniature Dachshund right for me?What do I do now that I've brought home my new dog?How can I best train my Mini Dachshund?What common mistakes should I avoid? Be prepared for your new pup, and all the challenges that come along with owning a Miniature Dachshund. This book will take you on a step-by-step journey and walk you through virtually everything you'll need to know as a new owner. If you're ready to take on the challenges and joys of owning a Miniature Dachshund, then this is the book you need. The road to being a great Puppy parent is a long and difficult one, but this road map can help you navigate all the twist and turns as you start the most amazing journey of your life! |
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A pioneering canine behaviorist draws on cutting-edge research to show that a single, simple trait—the capacity to love—is what makes dogs such perfect companions for humans, and explains how we can better reciprocate their affection.   “Lively and fascinating . . . The reader comes away cheered, better informed, and with a new and deeper appreciation for our amazing canine companions and their enormous capacity for love.” —Cat Warren, New York Times best-selling author of What the Dog Knows  Does your dog love you? Every dog lover knows the feeling. The nuzzle of a dog’s nose, the warmth of them lying at our feet, even their whining when they want to get up on the bed. It really seems like our dogs love us, too. But for years, scientists have resisted that conclusion, warning against anthropomorphizing our pets. Enter Clive Wynne, a pioneering canine behaviorist whose research is helping to usher in a new era: one in which love, not intelligence or submissiveness, is at the heart of the human-canine relationship. Drawing on cutting-edge studies from his lab and others around the world, Wynne shows that affection is the very essence of dogs, from their faces and tails to their brains, hormones, even DNA. This scientific revolution is revealing more about dogs’ unique origins, behavior, needs, and hidden depths than we ever imagined possible. A humane, illuminating book, Dog Is Love is essential reading for anyone who has ever loved a dog—and experienced the wonder of being loved back. |
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Dachshund Training - Dog Training for your Dachshund puppy The training of dogs is often... ... confused with classical dog training drills ... only considered necessary for demanding dogs ... mocked by other dog owners ... replaced by anti-authoritarian methods ... considered too difficult to achieve without experience. What constitutes dog training and what is it good for? And how can you and your Dachshund profit from it without having any experience? The most important thing is to understand how a dog sees his world, what is "normal" for him and how you can use this to your advantage. In addition, the characteristics of each breed are significant when you get beyond the basic training phase. Your Dachshund will show characteristics which are different to those of a Husky, for example, and this is predominantly what you need to consider during training. This book is vol. 1 of the Dachshund training books. Vol. 2 for your grown up Dachshund is also available with the title "Dachshund Training Vol. 2: Dog Training for your grown-up Dachshund". Author Claudia Kaiser says about her book: "It was my desire to let other dog owners profit from the knowledge I have gained over many years, and after making many mistakes. I love my dog and know how important it is to adapt the training to suit each breed. It is exactly this desire that prompted me to write this book. My aim is to help every beginner, not only to understand his dog better, but also to know exactly how to get the best results, step-by-step, so that you can achieve a close, positive and trusting human-dog relationship." Quench your curiosity to know about background information, read reports on other experiences and obtain step-by-step instructions and secret tips which are tailor-made for your Dachshund. Get your copy of this book today and experience... ... how your Dachshund sees his world ... and how you can progressively train your dog to receive the best results. Your Dachshund will appreciate it... ... so this is my advice: Don't hesitate to buy this book! Content of this book: About the Author Preface What you need to know about your Dachshund Cornerstones of training puppies Before the puppy arrives The first few weeks The first commands Training basic knowledge Special Chapter – The hunting instinct Check list for the start Conclusion |
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Crocheting is a hobby that a lot of people enjoy doing. They are able to make their own clothes, blankets and other necessities without having to rely on other people to get it done. There are a ton of different products that you will be able to do with crocheting that it is worth your time to learn how to do it. This guidebook is meant to help you figure out how to crochet as a beginner so you can see results in no time at all. You will learn how to become a pro with the help of this guidebook. Inside you will learn everything you need to know include: What tools you need to get startedSome of the basic termsThe basic techniques that will make any project a success10 patterns to get you started on the right path. With a little bit of practice, you will be able to get the best products made in no time at all. Look through this guidebook to see how easy it can be. |
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Prepare to be dazzled by this shining and sumptuous visual guide to the world’s greatest treasures.  Feast your eyes on glittering gemstones, kaleidoscopic minerals, and famous trinkets in this comprehensive exploration of Earth’s finest jewels. Following a foreword from Aja Raden, hundreds of pages take a lavish look at precious stones, precious metals, and organic gems in all their natural wonder. From agate to zoisite, everything under the Sun is encapsulated in spectacular photography and accessible text.  Trace the history of gemmology and get the inside story on our planet’s most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Fabergé eggs. Find out their physical properties, check the price tags, and discover the most remarkable record-breakers. This exceptionally extravagant book is a picture-packed, fact-filled celebration guaranteed to bring sparkle to your life and your library. |
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A guide to propagation from the author of The New Shade Garden , with over 500 photographs: “My bible for rejuvenating plants.” —Anne Raver, The New York Times For people who love gardens, propagation—the practice of growing whatever you want, whenever you want—is gardening itself. In Making More Plants , one of America's foremost gardening authorities, presents innovative, practical techniques for expanding any plant collection, along with more than 500 photographs. Based on years of research, this is a practical manual as well as a beautiful garden book, presenting procedures Ken Druse has personally tested and adapted, as well as photographed step by step. “This is a book for all seasons, and will appeal to anyone intrigued by how plants grow.” —Virginia McClain Miller, Fine Gardening |
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A richly illustrated guide to modeling the military Land Rover, filled with previously unseen inspirational photographs and drawings. The Land Rover was originally designed to fill a gap in the Rover Car Company’s post-war product portfolio. Initially based on Willy’s-Overlands Jeep, the now-legendary Land Rover was adopted by armed forces across the globe almost immediately. By its sixtieth anniversary in 2008 the Land Rover was serving as a combat vehicle and as a first responder platform. This unique LandCraft title looks into the Land Rover’s development during the immediate post-war years, to its development and growth as a military vehicle synonymous with versatility. The book charts how the Land Rover evolved into unique military-only variants. The book also examines how this modest 4x4 grew from an innocuous Cold War cargo vehicle into a weapons platform supporting troops in the deserts of South West Asia. The military Land Rover truly offers the modeler an exciting range of subject, era and theatre choices. “A welcome addition to the very popular Land Craft Series. Aimed at model makers, this series has become popular with a much wider readership, due to the excellent text describing the subject vehicle and its deployment, including unit structures—Very Highly Recommended.” —Firetrench “All in all this is a great, compact reference work for modelers heading off on a Land Rover safari. It’s not overwhelming, provides good recommendations and fair assessments of products while presenting fantastic reference material to help the modeler get motivated and also providing enough up close detail to be helpful.” —AMPS |
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Tansu, the unique cabinetry of Japan, springs from a rich folk-art tradition. This book is lavishly illustrated with 27 full-color plates and over 260 monochrome photographs of spectacular chests and elegant details. It is divided into two parts, the first on history and the second on techniques. It also includes an invaluable guide to purchasing and conserving tansu. |
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Your one-stop Tunisian crochet resource is here! Whether you are completely new to Tunisian crochet or you already love it and are ready to move beyond the basic stitches, Exploring Tunisian Crochet has the step-by-step instructions you need to master any Tunisian crochet technique. Photo tutorials for basic stitches and advanced stitches (for both left- and right-handed crocheters) get you started on the road to success. Complete your education with expert tips and techniques. Once you've practiced the stitches, you'll be ready to crochet any of the 20 stunning patterns for shawls, scarves, hats, and more. You'll be amazed at the versatility of Tunisian fabrics you can make with the variety of stitches in this book, from lacy shawls with beautiful drape to stretchy hats and mittens and color work shawls and scarves. The advanced crochet stitches you'll learn open a whole new world of possibilities! |
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Have you wandered to learn how to Crochet and don't know where to start? Are you looking for a Complete beginners step by step Guide to Crochet? If you are looking for simple techniques to create amazing patterns then this Beginners Guide is the right for you! This Book will teach you everything you need to enjoy this fantastic world and you won't feel lost in between steps! This step-by-step guide will explain in detail how to get started with this potentially lucrative business! This is what you will find in this fantastic Book: Crochet Tools Crochet Stitches Crochet styles ... and that's not all! Tips and tricks to not feel lost between steps Step by step picture illustrations the secrets to avoid beginner mistakes ...and much more! Take advantage of this Crochet Guide and start creating projects! What are you waiting for? Press the Buy-Now button and get started! |
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Electrical Code Simplified guidebooks have been the standard in Canadian wiring instruction for more than 50 years, with more than one million books sold. Clear, Straightforward Instruction This residential wiring guide steers you through the ever-changing web of Canada’s Electrical Code. It gives you the resources and references you need to comply with the Code for electrical wiring in single-family houses. It simplifies the stated requirements for inspection in each province so that homeowners can safely, easily and confidently make their own electrical installations. The legalese of Canada’s electrical law is replaced with easily understandable explanations. Never dry, this book is actually enjoyable to reference. Who needs this book? Anyone installing electrical wiring in a residence in Canada is required to comply with electrical laws to ensure safe and legal installation. If the installation will be inspected, (technically, all electrical installations, of any size, are required to be inspected) it must pass inspection, or the installer may need to rewire some of their job and pay for a re-inspection. This additional expense is often more than three times the cost of this book. Electrical Code Simplified is the only resource that can help you meet this tough standard. 2018 – 2021 Multi-Province book now covers BC and Ontario (the Ontario Electrical Safety Code) AB/BC/MB/NB/NL/NS/NT/NU/ON/PE/SK/YT This fixed layout digital edition matches our well known print edition page for page, for ease of use in instructional settings. |
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48 Techniques to Boost Your Creativity at Home, According to Science Gold Award, Nonfiction Authors Association;  First Place, Chanticleer Instruction & Insight Awards;  Silver Medal, Nautilus Book Awards; Home & Garden Category Winner, American Bookfest Awards; Home Category Honorable Mention, Eric Hoffer Awards; and #1 Best Seller and #1 New Release, Amazon Creativity isn’t all in your head. Sometimes it’s in what's around you—especially when you’re at home. For over twenty years, scientists have been discovering connections between our physical surroundings and the creative mind. Written by a noted architect, My Creative Space is the first book to turn this rich trove of psychological research into practical techniques for shaping a home that will boost your creativity. Here’s a sampling of the techniques you’ll learn about: • Which colors lead to peak creative performance • How furniture affects idea flow • Pros and cons of messy versus neat environments • Optimal lighting and noise levels for achieving insights • How memorabilia can break creative logjams • Why ceiling height matters • Which scents improve creative problem solving • And more Illustrating the book's 48 techniques are over 200 high-quality photos of interiors from around the world, many the work of top-tier architects, designers, and creatives. Whether you pursue creativity for pleasure or profit, whether you’re a writer, entrepreneur, work in a creative industry, or simply enjoy doing creative things, this book will help you do them better. No prior expertise in design psychology required! *Winner, 2019 Gold Medal Award, Nonfiction Authors Association |
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The ultimate no-bullsh*t guide to raising and training your puppy in the first year, with straight-talking advice from the trainer behind social media sensation Southend Dog Training The first twelve months or so of a dog’s life are the hardest work, but Southend Dog Training founder Adam Spivey can help. In this handy guide to your puppy’s first year, he teaches you everything you need to know to understand your dog and help you both thrive. He shares essential guidance on: • The top five dog breeds for a first-time owner and what to know about temperament  • What to buy (and not buy) to prepare your home for a puppy • Crate training, puppy potty training, and bedtime routines • Basic training and leash walking • Socialization, puppy separation anxiety, and more!   Adam says: My simple, straight-talking approach takes all the nonsense out of dog training and puts your dog at the center of everything you do. You’ll hear me say again and again that I like to train the dog that’s in front of me, not follow a set of rules or guidelines that might not even apply to your puppy, and that’s what you’ll find here. Because for me, the dog always comes first. |
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From the beloved gardening author of Carrots Love Tomatoes comes a companion planting how-to guide full of flower lore and other secrets for your garden. From deterring insect pests with hot peppers to encouraging strawberries by bordering them with chrysanthemums, Louise Riotte shows you how to use the natural qualities of common plants to increase your garden’s productivity.  Roses Love Garlic  profiles hundreds of plants, features sample garden designs, and includes recipes for using your harvest to make herbal cosmetics, medicinal mixtures, and plant-based dyes. With gardening expert Louise Riotte’s sage advice, as well as her own beautiful illustrations throughout this book, you’ll enjoy learning about the fascinating ways plants work together as you tend to a thriving and bountiful garden. |
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Everything you need to know to tackle your dog’s behavioral issues and understand how your dog thinks, from the trainer behind social media sensation Southend Dog Training Do you wish you could get your dog to behave better? Southend Dog Training founder Adam Spivey can help. In this indispensable book, he helps you build a better connection with your dog at any age and solve any behavioral issues with simple, proven training techniques. He won’t just tell you what to do to get your dog to listen to your commands; he will also help you to understand how your dog thinks and why they might be struggling with certain things. How to Train Your Dog will help you and your dog with • Leash training, recall, and reactivity when you’re both out and about • Jumping, excessive barking, and reactions to the TV or doorbell • Dos and don’ts for households with children and/or multiple dogs • Chewing, biting, and destructive behavior   Whether your dog is old or young, from a breeder or is a rescue, and has big or small issues, Adam’s inimitable straight-talking approach will get you to a better place with your best friend. |
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An effective space is one that works for you, liberating you to live the life you want. Natasha Swingler’s decluttering and organization solutions save time, space, and look amazing! Natasha takes you around the home and shares her hacks from the kitchen to the bedroom via the office and hallway. Never again will you need to step over your “floordrobe”, rifle through the shoe rack, or spend ten minutes searching for keys. Applying Natasha’s “house rules” to every room, drawer, and cupboard, you’ll learn to ditch the complex systems, keep things where you use them, and set all-important boundaries throughout your home.  Taking the questionnaire at the start of the book will reveal the priorities for your living space. Then, by implementing daily routines, simple systems, and practical processes tailored to your needs, you will create an ideal stress-free environment that looks good, too. With beautiful photography throughout, and step-by-step diagrams of folds for everything from towels and T-shirts to gift-wrap, Natasha’s system for creating a serene home can be applied to any space, large or small. |
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.Do you want to be a great lover and enjoy consistently great sex? Would you like reliable erections that don't wilt in the middle of lovemaking? Would you like superb ejaculatory control? Would you like your penis to be as large as it possibly can be? Do you want women to sing your sexual praises? All these sexual benefits can be yours if you read .Great Sex. and take its message to heart..Author Michael Castleman is the nation's top journalist specializing in men's sexuality. |
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Changing locations (by moving from a big city to a small town or a small town to a big city) can be a very complicated decision with many challenges. Some challenges, especially the process of "starting from scratch", can take new arrivals by surprise and can even sour the experience for them. This book will give the future migrant an idea of what could await them in their new home and some strategies for how to deal with it. The first section of this book looks at the process of moving from urban areas, such as a large city, to more rural areas, such as small towns or farms. It examines some situations you might face, such as potentially fewer services, less/no public transportation, and even missing your old lifestyle. It also includes some strategies on how to handle the move and questions to help you understand the magnitude of the change. The second section discusses moving from rural areas, such as small towns, to a more urban environment, such as going to university/college or moving to the suburbs. It addresses new situations like making friends, choosing between a vehicle or public transportation, and coping without family. This section includes some strategies on how to handle the move and questions to help you understand the magnitude of the change. The third section briefly compares these two sides because everyone will miss some aspects of their old life. This book can also be a bridge by helping people who live in the area understand what the newcomer is going through and maybe make their life easier. |
