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Having worked all summer at keeping bunnies out of his garden, Mr. McGreely looks forward to a peaceful winter--if only he can keep those naughty bunnies from invading his home.

Describes the homes of people and animals and then shows a special house for many creatures.

A whimsical tribute to the myriad possibilities of home depicts homes in different real-world environments as well as fantastical settings.

While the library that Sam and his adventurous friend Sarah live in is being renovated, the two mice try to make new homes for themselves in the attic, constructing everything from a yurt to a geodesic dome. Includes photographs of real house styles discussed and a brief glossary of terms.

A group of kids discover that a neighborhood house is actually a monster. To solve the mystery of the house they must go inside it, before it takes everyone that crosses its path.

In the newly revised Fourth Edition of Residential Interior Design: A Guide to Planning Spaces, an accomplished team of design professionals delivers the gold standard in practical, human-centered residential interior design. Authors Maureen Mitton and Courtney Nystuen explore every critical component of interior architecture from the perspective of ergonomics and daily use. The text functions as a guide for interior design students and early-career...

"Madeline, Avery, and Nikki are strangers to each other, but they have one thing in common. They each wake up one morning to discover their life savings have vanished, along with their trusted financial manager- leaving them with nothing but co-ownership of a ramshackle beachfront house. Throwing their lots in together, they take on the challenge of restoring the historic property. But just as they begin to reinvent themselves and discover the power...

"Building the perfect house takes work, an it can't be done alone.  An architect draws plans, an engineer designs the structure, a foundation is laid, and the concrete floor of the basement is poured.  Carpenters, plumbers, masons, electricians, painters, landscapers, and others all do their work, until finally the house is ready to become a home" -- Book jacket.

Expand your home without sacrificing its soul. In New Rooms for Old Houses, architect Frank Shirley offers a masterclass in designing additions that honor the character and craftsmanship of traditional homes. Drawing on decades of experience and the guiding principle of harmony, Shirley walks readers through the essential elements of thoughtful expansion-balance, transitions, public and private space, and material integrity. This richly...

Ex-New York designer Avery Baker left the bustle of the big city to start her own home renovation business in Maine. But as she renovates an old carriage house on behalf of a soon-to-be wed friend, she stumbles across a lifeless body-a person known all too well by the blushing bride. The small town is abuzz with big suspicions, and Avery realizes she must unravel a matrimonial murder.