Modern Homes

'One of the greatest storytellers of our time' - Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing From the multi-million copy number one bestselling author of The Women, The Nightingale and The Four Winds, Home Front is a provocative and timely portrait of hope, honour, loss, forgiveness and the...

In a world as chaotic as it is right now, it can feel downright difficult to be raising kids. Our culture has come unhinged from Christian moorings and timeless values. But Jennifer Pepito wants you to know there is hope. A mom of seven and a mentor to mothers around the world, Jennifer helps you establish nine restorative habits and practices in your home to foster peace, simplicity, and stability during turbulent times. Leaning on the practices of historic Christians—this book guides you toward habits of work, prayer, hospitality, and more to create the sacred home you long for.

At Home With the Buckleys is one couple's take on the wild ride that is modern marriage, parenting and adulting. Told from both sides, Clair and James share a collection of hilarious stories and comedy excursions from their early lives, years of cult TV fame, having children and setting up their YouTube channel.

Bloomsbury presents Feng Shui Modern by Cliff Tan, read by Kevin Shen. In an increasingly cramped world, a modern guide to opening up your living space –and your life –using the ancient principles of feng shui. How do you place a bed in an awkward room? How can your space help you be more...

A thousand unwanted children live in The Homes, a village of orphans in the Scottish Lowlands on the outskirts of Glasgow. Lesley was six before she learned that most children live with their parents. Now Lesley is 12, and she and her best friend Jonesy live in Cottage 5; Jonesy the irrepressible spirit to Lesley's quiet thoughtfulness. Life is often cruel at The Homes, and suddenly it becomes much crueller. 

As a young mother and new home educator, Leah was overwhelmed by the breadth of available resources. How to know which to choose? What would best guide and inspire her children? Whose voices should she trust? That’s when she discovered the timeless work and words of Charlotte Mason. A groundbreaking and revolutionary voice in education, Charlotte breathed life and beauty back into childhood in a stiff archaic age, opening the eyes of parent-teachers and the hearts of students—and changing the future of home education.

Bloomsbury presents The Home We Build Together: Recreating Society by Jonathan Sacks, read by Daniel Epstein. Rabbi Sacks' thesis on the future of British society and the dangers facing liberal democracy. With a new foreword by Daniel Finkelstein. Arguing that global communications have...

Brought to you by Penguin. Find happiness at home with five guiding principles from cultural phenomenon THE MODERN HOUSE. In 2005, childhood friends Matt Gibberd and Albert Hill set out to convince people of the power of good design and its ability to influence our wellbeing. They founded The...

You have clicked on this audiobook because the concept of feng shui has made its way into your life somehow. You may have been wanting to create harmony in your own life for some time now, and perhaps you need some guidance on how to find a balance so that you can feel at ease with and connected to every room in your home.

"Text Me has the thrills and laughs of a romantic comedy, but with an inverted message: 'There just isn't only one love story in our lives,' Schaefer writes. If you're lucky, friends will be the protagonists in these multiple love stories. It's high time that we start seeing it that way."--NPR...

Today, it is difficult to imagine a living room without a sofa. When the first sofas on record were delivered in 17th-century France, the result was a radical reinvention of interior space. Symptomatic of a new age of casualness and comfort, the sofa ushered in an era known as the golden age of conversation; as the first piece of furniture designed for two, it was also considered an invitation to seduction. With the sofa came many other changes in interior space we now take for granted: private bedrooms, bathrooms, and the original living rooms.

How did your grandparents clean their house? How did families enjoy time with each other in the 1950s? When did huge supermarkets become popular? How did people cook in the 1980s? Find all the answers and more in this book about how home life has changed since the 1950s.

The Weimaraner is a beautiful and athletic dog breed from Germany with a steel gray coat. They're known for their oversized floppy ears and soulful eyes, usually in a shade of blue, that resemble the features of a bloodhound. Originally bred to be a sportsman's companion for hunting deer, bears, and wolves, the Weimaraner—sometimes known as Weim or the "gray ghost"—is a versatile dog breed that is happy on the hunt but loves to be a big part of your home and family life.

We live in a society seduced by stuff. Advertising and not so clever marketing make us want any conceivable object, and in this age of mass production, materialism has become an epidemic. Our belongings have become no more than self-imposed, self-maintained jail bars, and it's time to break free, and maybe make a little cash in the process. Understand and learn how to get the most of your living space by following exercises such as the 20%-80% rule, and the 4 box system.

Discover the art of creating a kitchen that nourishes your soul as much as your body. This inspiring lifestyle guide reveals 33 golden habits that will help you transform your kitchen into a calm, elegant, and joyful space — without stress or overwhelm. From decluttering and organizing to mastering daily cleaning rituals, Smart Habits for a Clean, Calm, and Beautiful Cooking Space offers practical yet graceful ways to bring balance, beauty, and peace into the heart of your home.

Tiny homes aren’t for everyone. Living in a tiny home is a passion that some people just don’t have, but you do! Tiny homes have become so popular because it creates a simple way of living. Not only are they so much cheaper than building a standard house, but they have more authenticity, more personality, and double the fun! Venturing into real estate can be hard but with tiny homes, it can be as simple as one, two, three! You are probably out there in the world trying to find ways to build your wealth.

Embrace the future of sustainable living with 'Modern Homestead Garden Guide: Nurturing Nature and Sustainability at Home.' This audiobook is your indispensable companion on a journey toward self-sufficiency and environmental harmony, right in the heart of your own modern homestead.

The idea that our homes can communicate professional as well as personal identities may seem as new as the work-from-home revolution. But it was second nature to the ancient Romans, for whom the home was in many ways the center of public and private life. Roman authors saw infinite practical and symbolic value in houses, and they have much to say about them. How to Make a Home presents some of the best Roman writings on houses—from buying and selling to designing and decorating.

Modern Day Minimalist goes beyond surface level tips and tricks to explore the definition of Minimalism as a lifestyle and not as a one size fits all, bare bones aesthetic. This audiobook embodies the theme of progress over perfection and walks you through the multitude of areas in which you can apply Minimalism to create a lifestyle that allows for more intentional living, more space and a feeling of empowerment. No need to wait until the new year, the time is now for a fresh start! In this audiobook you will learn: *The difference between the Minimalism "look" and the Minimalism lifestyle.

Returning with her newest poetry book, beloved poet Courtney Peppernell (Pillow Thoughts) combines storytelling, poetry, and prose in a uniquely inspirational way. Filled with heartfelt anecdotes and insightful messages, The Way Back Home is a tribute to rebuilding our lives after loss. When a...