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"The surprising, often fiercely feminist, always fascinating, yet barely known, history of home economics. The term "home economics" may conjure traumatic memories of lopsided hand-sewn pillows or sunken cakes. But obscured by common conception is the story of the revolutionary science of better living. The field exploded opportunities for women in the twentieth century by reducing domestic work and providing jobs as professors, engineers, chemists,...
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Since the 1950s, divorces and out-of-wedlock births in America have risen dramatically. This has significantly affected the economic wellbeing of the country's most vulnerable populations. In Home Economics: The Consequences of Changing Family Structure, Nick Schulz argues that serious consideration of the consequences of changing family structure is sorely missing from conversations about American economic policy and politics. Apprehending a complete...
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Writer Rodney Walker paints an engaging portrait of disillusioned high school teens struggling both academically and existentially. In a final attempt to help the students graduate, a radical, new, biblically-based course in home economics is offered, introducing life-changing lessons about family, faith, relationships and purpose.
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When Amy goes fishing and loses her first big catch, the day is spoiled. Or is it? By the end of the day, Amy has a real fish story to tell as well as a lasting memory.
A Morning to Polish and Keep is the classic children's picture book set on the beautiful Pacific Coast. It is a story of adventure, togetherness, and, ultimately, the comforting memory of family.
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xi, 306 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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"From the immensely popular blogger behind Little House Living comes a motivational homemaking book, inspired by Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House on the Prairie, featuring creative, fun ways to live your life simply and frugally"--Amazon.com.
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379 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
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Shares recipes for more than seven hundred name-brand products that can be made less expensively at home, in a collection of cooking, cleaning, and health-care product-making instructions that includes a variety of less-toxic options and tips for reducing damage to home plumbing systems.
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223 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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"From the #1 bestselling sensation and Netflix star comes her guide to designing not just the home but the life of your dreams, fully illustrated with more than 200 photographs from inside the Marie Kondo lifestyle"--
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352 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm.
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More than 650 ways to say, "I made it myself!" and save! Here you'll find hundreds of formulas, recipes, and projects that are simple and enjoyable to make- and money-saving as well. Illustrated, easy-to-follow directions show you how to make more than 650 items to keep or give as gifts- from cake mix to furniture wax to lip gloss. 750 color photos and illustrations.
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