"Bill Bryson gives us a fascinating history of the modern home, taking us on a room-by-room tour through his own house and using each room to explore the vast history of the domestic artifacts we take for granted. As he takes us through the history of our modern comforts, Bryson demonstrates that whatever happens in the world eventually ends up in our home, in the paint, the pipes, the pillows, and every item of furniture." --publisher's website

"What can a house tell us about the person who lives there? Do we shape the buildings we live in, or are we formed by the places we call home? And why are we especially fascinated by the houses of the famous and often long-dead? In Lives of Houses, a group of notable biographers, historians, critics, and poets explores these questions and more through fascinating essays on the houses of great writers, artists, composers, and politicians of the past....

"What makes a home the space that keeps you? Interior designer and television host Jeremiah Brent takes readers on a deeply personal jouney to answer that question because a home isn't just where we live; it reflects who we are. Through candid conversations with nine individuals and families from a range of backgrounds, lifestyles, and geographic locations, Jeremiah gets to the heart of how and why the spaces we inhabit can feel like they truly belong...

"The Story of the Country House is an authoritative and vivid account of the British country house, exploring how they have evolved with the changing political and economic landscape. Clive Aslet reveals the captivating stories behind individual houses, their architects, and occupants, and paints a vivid picture of the wider context in which the country house in Britain flourished and subsequently fell into decline before enjoying a renaissance in...

When one of her new friends is found bludgeoned to death by a mallet near the lighthouse on her boyfriend Mac's property, contractor Shannon Hammer, as more violence strikes, must quickly nail down the clues to stop an unhinged killer.

The author of "The Accidental Bestseller" presents a novel about three women who are left with co-ownership of a ramshackle beachfront house. As they restore the historic property, they begin to discover the power of friendship--until secrets threaten to tear down their trust. 448 pp. 35,000 print.

THE FIRST NOVEL IN THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING FIXER-UPPER MYSTERY SERIES!
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In the seaside town of Lighthouse Cove in northern California, everyone knows the best man for the job is actually a woman—contractor Shannon Hammer. But while her home-renovation and repair business is booming,...

When Cocoa decides to explore the house, Cowgirl Kate has a hard time convincing him he must return to the barn.

Describes the homes of children around the world, from apartments and tent homes to mobile homes and houses on stilts.

"Fun with words! What do you see in the kitchen? Can you count how many pillows are in the bedroom? What color is the bird in the garden? And make sure to find the friendly mouse in every picture! It's the joy of naming what you see, upstairs and downstairs and all around your home!"--Back cover.