The Just Right Gift

Migizi loves his Gookom. Can he find the perfect gift to show her how much?

Thirty-seven million Americans move during any given year. Millions more think about it. They all want the same thing—a perfect place to live. But most of us have only the vaguest idea of what makes us happy, home-wise, and don’t even know all the questions to ask. That’s where Marianne Cusato comes in. One of the most influential people in the home-building industry, designer of the Katrina Cottages, and go-to authority for the media on issues related to housing, she’s written a comprehensive, interactive guide to finding the just right home. This is the book that answers the plea she hears every time she gives a speech—“I wish I’d talked to you before buying my house!” By leading the reader through every step of choosing a home—from the broad strokes, such as city vs. suburb and buy vs. rent, to specific details of energy use and building materials—The Just Right Home helps readers understand not only what they want in a home but what they need. It shows why proximity—to work, to stores, to schools—trumps location, and what the difference means. Why a property’s live-in value is greater than its resale value. How to identify and assess the big three variables: function, cost, delight. How to get a realistic grip on budget, including factoring in maintenance costs. How to plan for future needs—children moving out, a parent moving in, or just growing old in a home. Why all square feet are not created equal. The ins and outs of zonings, covenants, home-owner associations. The five elements to look for when walking through a property. How much to pay an inspector. And so much more. Filled with sidebars, boxes, examples, anecdotes, and cheat sheets, it’s the book that helps readers answer all their questions about where to live and what to live in.

After saving money to buy Mom the perfect gift, a collision with a roller blader destroys the present, and two siblings must think of another way to cheer up their sad mom. (The characters here feel very real to me, and the story brought tears to my eyes.)

The purpose of this book is to get more people interested in a true study of the Word! You will see that we go over certain topics two or three times because we thought those topics were that important. You may not agree, but like we state many times in the book, thats OK! We really would rather have you study our writings with your Bible open to that topic, so you receive what God, the Father, has for you! This book may, at times, seem like we are down on preachers and teachers, but thats not true. We are down on misleading denominational brainwashing in religion today. As you go through the book, enjoy the journey. We hope it will open your eyes and get your mind thinking. In other words, a good self-study of the Word! Now open up your mind to an all-new adventure to the rest of this life and the hereafter. Remember, you will come up with a lot of questions that need to be answered, and they are already answered for you in the Word of God! You and only you will be able to hunt, find, and understand your answers. That, in itself, does not make it wrong; but it may open up more questions for you to hunt for and find in your study. Enjoy the book and your journey!

Daily Grace for Teens offers inspiration and encouragement using vivid illustrations of just how God's provisions and blessings provide for the needs of a teen's highly-charged life. Even more they show how God Himself is the greatest grace provision a young person can have: His mercy, His love, His holiness and more.

Did you know that the average person buys nearly 50 gifts each year--and that finding the perfect present is a quandary most gift-buyers face with each gift-giving occasion they celebrate? Well, here's the solution they've been seeking: Gifts Anytime: How to Find the Perfect Present for Any Occasion. This new book offers down-to-earth gift-giving ideas and etiquette for all occasions--from weddings to anniversaries, business situations to birthdays and more. It also teaches readers how to gather gift intelligence about family and friends, and how to write thank-you notes from the heart.