Young House Love


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This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.




The Everything Health Guide to OCD


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OCD sufferers have difficulty concentrating, and often their compulsions--needless checking, excessive worrying, and even repetitive actions like rewashing--make it difficult for them to lead their everyday lives. Misdiagnosed or untreated OCD can become chronic and more severe. It is also hereditary, so parents who have OCD may pass symptoms on to their children. Written by an OCD sufferer with a technical review by a licensed psychologist, this practical guide covers: * Diagnosis and the identification of symptoms * The types of OCD * Current treatment options * Some coping strategies * Support groups * Useful resources like an OCD self-test With The Everything® Health Guide to OCD, people who suffer from the disorder can rest easy, knowing they have the knowledge and medical information to help them recognize and cope with the symptoms and decide upon treatment. AUTHOR: Chelsea Lowe (New England) is a professional writer who has been living with OCD for 7 years (she was diagnosed at the age of 37). She has written about the disorder for the Philadelphia Inquirer, the New York Daily News, and TV Guide. Her other publication credits include Newsweek, National Public Radio, Newsday, the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, Technology Review, and the Boston Herald. Judith A. Lytel, Psy.D. (Amherst, MA), is a licensed psychologist who has been in private practice for more than 12 years, treating patients with anxiety disorders such as OCD. She was a Clinical Instructor and Preceptor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tufts University School of Medicine. A graduate of Penn State, Johns Hopkins, and the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, Dr. Lytel completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Behavioral Medicine at Harvard-affiliated Cambridge Hospital.




A Practical Wedding


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A companion to the popular website APracticalWedding.com and A Practical Wedding Planner, A Practical Wedding helps you sort through the basics to create the wedding you want -- without going broke or crazy in the process. After all, what really matters on your wedding day is not so much how it looked as how it felt. In this refreshing guide, expert Meg Keene shares her secrets to planning a beautiful celebration that reflects your taste and your relationship. You'll discover: The real purpose of engagement (hint: it's not just about the planning) How to pinpoint what matters most to you and your partner DIY-ing your wedding: brilliant or crazy? How to communicate decisions to your family Why that color-coded spreadsheet is actually worth it Wedding Zen can be yours. Meg walks you through everything from choosing a venue to writing vows, complete with stories and advice from women who have been in the trenches: the Team Practical brides. So here's to the joyful wedding, the sensible wedding, the unbelievably fun wedding! A Practical Wedding is your complete guide to getting married with grace.




Get Paid for Your Pad


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"Get paid for your pad" is the veritable blueprint on how to transform your home into a short-stay rental boon. Renting in the short-stay market, when done correctly, crushes the return from long-term tentants. Like hundreds of thousands of people, you can boost your profits by 2 to 3 times with the most well known short-stay marketplace in the world: Airbnb.




Rent


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(Applause Libretto Library). Finally, an authorized libretto to this modern day classic! Rent won the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, as well as four Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Score for Jonathan Larson. The story of Mark, Roger, Maureen, Tom Collins, Angel, Mimi, JoAnne, and their friends on the Lower East Side of New York City will live on, along with the affirmation that there is "no day but today." Includes 16 color photographs of productions of Rent from around the world, plus an introduction ("Rent Is Real") by Victoria Leacock Hoffman.




Peer to Peer Accommodation Networks


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The first book to present a new conceptual framework which offers an initial explanation for the continuing and rapid success of such 'disruptive innovators’ and their effects on the international hospitality industry. It discusses all the hot topics in this area, with a specific focus on Airbnb, in the international context.




Leave the World Behind


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Now a Netflix film starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha'la, Farrah Mackenzie, Charlie Evans and Kevin Bacon. Written for the Screen and Directed by Sam Esmail. Executive Producers Barack and Michelle Obama, Tonia Davis, Daniel M. Stillman, Nick Krishnamurthy, Rumaan Alam A Read with Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick! Finalist for the 2020 National Book Award in Fiction One of Barack Obama's Summer Reads A Best Book of the Year From: The Washington Post * Time * NPR * Elle * Esquire * Kirkus * Library Journal * The Chicago Public Library * The New York Public Library * BookPage * The Globe and Mail * EW.com * The LA Times * USA Today * InStyle * The New Yorker * AARP * Publisher's Lunch * LitHub * Book Marks * Electric Literature * Brooklyn Based * The Boston Globe A magnetic novel about two families, strangers to each other, who are forced together on a long weekend gone terribly wrong. From the bestselling author of Rich and Pretty comes a suspenseful and provocative novel keenly attuned to the complexities of parenthood, race, and class. Leave the World Behind explores how our closest bonds are reshaped—and unexpected new ones are forged—in moments of crisis. Amanda and Clay head out to a remote corner of Long Island expecting a vacation: a quiet reprieve from life in New York City, quality time with their teenage son and daughter, and a taste of the good life in the luxurious home they’ve rented for the week. But a late-night knock on the door breaks the spell. Ruth and G. H. are an older couple—it’s their house, and they’ve arrived in a panic. They bring the news that a sudden blackout has swept the city. But in this rural area—with the TV and internet now down, and no cell phone service—it’s hard to know what to believe. Should Amanda and Clay trust this couple—and vice versa? What happened back in New York? Is the vacation home, isolated from civilization, a truly safe place for their families? And are they safe from one other?




Air Be & Me


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Now you can connect with the HEART and SOUL of the Airbnb community! Author and Airbnb Super Host Trudy Ohnsorg has woven her own stories plus interviews with over a dozen Airbnb hosts into a charming introduction into the intrinsic rewards of home sharing. A refreshing break from the “get rich” books about Airbnb, Air Be & Me captures the essence of “WHY” people choose to share their homes. “At its heart, Air Be & Me is a celebration of how people roll out the welcome mat, come together and become a community.” -Singer Songwriter Ann Reed. "We are all connected, and these heartfelt stories remind us of that sacred truth.” -Bill Manahan, M.D. According to Ms. Ohnsorg: "Sharing your home is not just transactional - it can be transformational. There is a gentle revolution that is being staged in homes and living rooms across the globe. We conquer fear when we learn to trust. We rid the world of strangers when we turn them into friends." In today's divided world, Air Be & Me shines a delightful light on the future of interpersonal connection in the sharing economy. This is a MUST READ!




The Home Stay Guide


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'THESE SUPERHOSTS UNDERSTAND HOMESHARING BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK FOR HOMESHARE HOSTS' Chip Conley, Strategic Adviser for Hospitality and Leadership, Airbnb Learn how to build a profitable, professional and sustainable homeshare business. Home Stay, also known as Homeshare, is a global phenomenon whereby ordinary people share their homes with strangers. On Airbnb alone there are now three million hosts around the world, one million more than a year ago. This book offers frank, practical and hands-on advice for those who are considering or already offering their home, or investment property, as short-term accommodation. Written by self-taught hosts who are dedicated to providing the best possible guest experience, this book provides real-life insights into the day-today experience of running a homeshare, and the lessons the authors have learned along the way. You'll find easy-to-follow instructions and advice on: - Getting started - how to market your property by defining its unique characteristics, choosing the most -appropriate online sales platform, setting rates, how to manage sales and presenting your property to attract guests - Managing the guest experience - how to ensure your guests have a wonderful experience from the moment of arrival to departure, managing transitions between guests effectively and consistently, and how to manage guest reviews - The business of homeshare - financial management, reporting and how to drive your business further.




The Complete Airbnb Superhost Guide


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Kickstart your Airbnb business and unlock the secrets to a successful listing with this complete 3-in-1 collection! Are you searching for the ultimate guide to succeeding with Airbnb? Do you want to discover a complete path to transforming your home into a thriving Airbnb business? Or do you want to uncover the latest tips & techniques for mastering SEO, getting more guests, and becoming an expert in hospitality? Then this book is for you! Expertly written with the combined insights and strategies of three best-selling Airbnb handbooks, this ultimate guide reveals how you can become an expert Airbnb Superhost, transform your vacation home or short-term rental into a successful business, and start making thousands of dollars in passive income. Featuring practical checklists, step-by-step advice, and the latest marketing hacks, this bundle invites you to join best-selling author and Airbnb expert Alex Wong as he shares his foolproof strategies for promoting your business, taking great photos, and turning your property into a year-long source of revenue. Whether you want to master SEO and build an eye-catching listing, maximize your exposure and attract more guests to your property, or create an unforgettable experience for your guests that leaves them coming back for more, The Complete Airbnb Superhost Guide shows you how you can stand out from the crowd and start making an impact. Inside, you'll discover: Airbnb Listing Hacks, the complete guide to creating a killer listing and profile, and attracting more guests to your property – no matter your location The Airbnb Superhost Checklist, where you'll discover how to become an expert at hospitality, troubleshoot common Airbnb issues, generate more positive guest reviews, and become a superhost And The Airbnb SEO Bible, which reveals how you rank on page 1 on Airbnb search by providing the perfect guest experience, taking beautiful photos of your space, and tips to get more bookings that set your property apart from the rest Imagine if you could enjoy a vacation, pay off your mortgage, or buy a car with income earned from your Airbnb business. How would your life change with thousands of extra dollars per month? Whether you have a vacation rental, a full-time Bed & Breakfast, or simply an extra room that you want to rent out to make some extra cash, this complete Airbnb marketing guide will give you the confidence and skills you need to start turning a profit. Are you ready to start taking your Airbnb business to the next level? Then scroll up and order your copy today.