Got Shade: A "Take It Easy" Approach for Today's Gardener by Carolyn Harstad

Whether it's urban, suburban, or rural, nearly eve more...0 points

Whether it's urban, suburban, or rural, nearly every property has some shade, if only on the north side of the house. Countless more are "blessed" with giant trees planted decades ago that screen out the sunlight. Under such conditions, you may think that it's impossible to have an interesting garden without a lot of work. Not so if you are willing to learn about the plethora of easygoing horticultural gems that don't require full sun.

Most gardeners think only of impatiens and ho...

The No-Work Garden: Getting the Most Out of Your Garden for the Least Amount of Work by Bob Flowerdew

In The No-Work Garden, Bob Flowerdew shares his re more...0 points

In The No-Work Garden, Bob Flowerdew shares his revolutionary approach to garden design and maintenance, showing you how to make the most of your garden with the minimum of effort. His aim is to reduce the onerous burden of chores; to that end, he encourages you to trust in nature, so that you can spend more time enjoying your garden and less time arduously digging and manicuring. He also emphasizes that if crucial tasks are done effectively, unnecessary work is avoided later-for instance,....0 points

Downshifting: How to Work Less and Enjoy Life More by John D. Drake

Today's organizations put extraordinary pressure o more...0 points

Today's organizations put extraordinary pressure on their employees to work harder and longer. This book shows readers how to resist this pressure and actually spend less time in the office. John Drake, who successfully downshifted his own work life, examines the frantic pace of today's business environment, helps readers overcome the fear of working less, and shows them how to make the change. He uses real-life examples to provide practical strategies for freeing up personal time and for using....0 points

Downshifting: a Guide to Happier Simpler Living by Polly Ghazi, Judy Jones

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Escape from the Rat Race: Downshifting to a Richer Life (Right Way Plus) by Nicholas Corder

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How to Survive Without a Salary: Learning How to Live the Conserver Lifestyle by Charles Long

Have you ever wished you could . . . . . . quit yo more...0 points

Have you ever wished you could . . . . . . quit your boring job? . . . take a year off to travel the world? . . . own your own home? . . . move to the country? . . . retire early? . . . have more joy and contentment in your everyday life?

Stop wishing and start reading How to Survive Without a Salary. Since its first publication over 20 years ago, this book has helped many make their dreams come true through the "Conserver Lifestyle."

Author Charles Long shows that by changing from consumers to....

The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less by Barry Schwartz

In the spirit of Alvin Toffler's Future Shock, a s more...0 points

In the spirit of Alvin Toffler's Future Shock, a social critique of our obsession with choice, and how it contributes to anxiety, dissatisfaction and regret. This paperback includes a new P.S. section with author interviews, insights, features, suggested readings, and more.

Whether we're buying a pair of jeans, ordering a cup of coffee, selecting a long-distance carrier, applying to college, choosing a doctor, or setting up a 401(k), everyday decisions--both big and small--have become....

In Praise of Slow by Carl Honore

In the tradition of such trailblazing books as No more...0 points

In the tradition of such trailblazing books as No Logo and The Tipping Point, In Praise of Slow heralds a growing international movement of people dedicated to slowing down the pace of our contemporary times and enjoying a richer, fuller life as a result.

These days, almost everyone complains about the hectic pace of their lives. We live in a world where speed rules and everyone is under pressure to go faster. But when speed is king, anyone or anything that gets in our way, that slows us down, be...0 points