Minimalist lifestyle / Simple living Books
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Timeless Simplicity: Creative Living in a
Book SynopsisThis is a book about simplicity – not destitution, parsimoniousness or self-denial, but the restoration of wealth in the midst of an affluence in which we are starving the spirit. It is a book about the advantages of living a less cluttered, less stressful life than that which has become the norm in the overcrowded and manic-paced consuming nations. It is a book about having less and enjoying more, enjoying time to do the work you love, enjoying time to spend with your family, enjoying time to pursue creative projects, enjoying time for good eating, enjoying time just to be.Trade ReviewIn keeping with its title, this is a straightforward book, beautifully illustrated, well ordered, with clear directions and useful references. What is more, it is written without cant, and, most importantly, not by a zealot but by a practitioner. Only someone who has sought to practise the simple life would know its detail, the small matters that make it so. -- David Cadman * Resurgence *Table of ContentsIntroduction Why Voluntary Simplicity? A Short History of Simplicity Obstacles to Simplicity Laying the Foundations for a Simpler Lifestyle The Gifts of Simplicity The Sacred Arts of Life Conclusion
£11.39
Thames & Hudson Ltd Making Waves
Book SynopsisThe ultimate inspirational guide for anyone dreaming of living on a boat of their own, featuring practical tips on everything from clever storage solutions to finding moorings and living off-grid. Every boat has a story. For thousands of years, water-borne vessels have provided livelihoods and catered to our spirit of adventure â as well as retreats from the pressures of modern life. It is little wonder that life on the water calls out to the creative and the curious â the mavericks, artists, architects, crafters and designers who have made their homes on barges, clippers and houseboats. Featuring an international range of vessels, Making Waves celebrates those outliers seeking a different way of life, exploring how living on a boat offers the chance to achieve a more satisfying life/work balance while holding much of the paraphernalia and constrictions of the modern world at bay. With stunning photography and packed with practical advice and inspiration, the book reveals how aTrade Review'It’s impossible to look at this book and not find something that floats your boat' - GuardianTable of ContentsIntroduction: A Water-borne Life Green Credentials A Clean Sweep: Feniks, Netherlands Amazing Spaces: Reetainer, UK Plug & Play: Altar, Brazil Afloat in the Delta: Mini, Argentina Creating an Urban Retreat A Community on the Water: Boat With No Name, USA French Navy: Le Cid, France Industrial Luxury: Lisbeth, Germany At Home on a Super Yacht: Bella Coola, China The Nomadic Lifestyle Seventy Degrees North: Stødig, Norway Pirates on the Savannah: Soggybottom Shanty, USA The Maid of Kent: Lady Cat, UK Space to Roam: Raumschiff, Germany Renovating & Decorating At the Wheel: Oldenburg, Denmark Water Babies: Graaf Floris V, Netherlands Family Home: This One Floats, UK Cargo Barge Reinvention: Bosco, UK Creative Channels Life in Full Colour: Zazi Houseboat, Netherlands Grand Design: Schuit, Netherlands Living History: LV93, UK Make Do & Mend in the East End: De Walvisch, UK Directory Photo credits
£21.25
John Wiley & Sons Inc Downsizing For Dummies
Book SynopsisOrganize, declutter, donatedownsize and simplify your life Downsizing For Dummies provides you with strategies to downsize your life by moving to a smaller home, decluttering, simplifying your budget, and saving more money. You'll find tips to help decrease your cost of living, lower your home maintenance costs, protect and leverage your assets, and decide whether downsizing is right for you and your family. After downsizing your life, you'll save time on household chores and gain the freedom and flexibility that come with having fewer possessions. What will you do with all the time you save? Downsizing For Dummies will help you understand the benefits of living simply! Discover ways to declutter and simplify every corner of your lifeWeight the pros and cons of moving to a smaller homeSave time and money by cutting down on your chores and home maintenanceExperience a reduced stress level when you create space at home and workThis book is for anyone who is ready to live clutter-free andTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Downsizing 7 Chapter 1: Downsizing in a Nutshell 9 Chapter 2: Deciding Whether Downsizing Is Right for You (or Your Parents) 29 Chapter 3: Envisioning Your Future: Lifestyle and Location 45 Chapter 4: Laying the Groundwork 67 Chapter 5: Rallying the Troops 83 Part 2: Protecting and Leveraging Your Assets 101 Chapter 6: Getting a Handle on Your Finances 103 Chapter 7: Planning Your Estate 125 Chapter 8: Using Your Home to Generate Income 149 Part 3: Decluttering: Sell It, Give It Away, or Trash It 161 Chapter 9: Sorting Your Belongings 163 Chapter 10: Digitizing Photos, Videos, and Documentation 183 Chapter 11: Selling Stuff You No Longer Want or Need 199 Chapter 12: Giving Away Some Stuff 217 Chapter 13: Storing Stuff You Can’t Part With 229 Chapter 14: Disposing of Your Remaining Belongings 239 Part 4: Moving Out and Moving In 245 Chapter 15: Gimme Shelter: Choosing a Home 247 Chapter 16: Buying and Selling a Home 271 Chapter 17: Packing Your Belongings 287 Chapter 18: Executing a Successful Move 311 Part 5: The Part of Tens 325 Chapter 19: Ten Good Reasons to Downsize 327 Chapter 20: Ten Tips to Make Downsizing Less Stressful 333 Chapter 21: Ten (or So) Ways to Reduce Your Living Expenses 339 Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Supplement Your Income 345 Index 353
£15.29
Brown Dog Books Conversations With My Dog: About our journeys and
Book SynopsisConversations with My Dog by Hannah Gold is a tale for those who love to seek new adventures and the promise of following their dreams, or nose, into the unknown. In a fast-paced world, driven by material achievement and the fear of loss; clarity can seem hard to find. Sometimes answers can come from the most surprising sources. When the author found herself confronted with challenges, she discovered, to her surprise, that wisdom came not from a philosophical master or spiritual guide, but her puppy named Monty. On the road with him, she learns to stop and ask him questions. He answers her through demonstrating the values of simplicity, fun and love of exploration. This description of the conversations that developed between them is a tale about rediscovering direction in life. It gives a light-hearted, gently thought-provoking account of the bigger journey of working out how to live. The search for the way ahead is the metaphor that illustrates the eternal bond of loyalty between a dog and its humanand makes this tale transcend normal conversation. ‘Even when we are in small bodies, we have big spirits.’ Writes Hannah Gold, relaying the replies of her wise four-legged friend, to her questions about life. ‘The very young always know why they are here. Because they haven’t forgotten. Sometimes life muddles things up with too many thoughts. But the heart is ageless.’ Hannah’s illustrations were created from sketches she made of Monty on their travels. These drawings provide a visual tapestry, depicting their journey together to inspire readers in finding their own path. Conversations with My Dog is an ideal companion for people considering significant change or embarking on a new direction, however uncertain, or even just searching for a little extra companionship and inspiration.
£13.49
