12 Simple Steps to Creating a Space That's Truly Yours

"As long as you're living under my roof"-made simple... Census figures say about half those aged 18 to 24 live at home, with 65% of college graduates returning. This guide helps parents and their adult children deal with living together again by: helping young adults set goals for independence; determine boundaries; talk about dating, and more. -- Only book on the topic -- Open nesting trend alive and well-especially with the advent of the economic downturn -- Focused on the interests and concerns of both the parents and the adult children

Take coparenting to the next level and provide a stable environment for your children as you and your spouse begin tackling your separation or divorce. For parents who are separating and want to put their children first, birdnesting could be the interim custody solution you’ve been looking for. Instead of the children splitting their time being shuttled between mom and dad’s separate homes, birdnesting allows the children to stay in the “nest” and instead, requires mom and dad to swap, allowing each parent to stay elsewhere when not with the children. Initially popularized by celebrities, this method of coparenting is now becoming more mainstream as a way to help ease children into a new family dynamic. Birdnesting takes work and commitment but with Dr. Ann Gold Buscho’s guidance, you’ll learn everything you need to know about this revolutionary method. In The Parent’s Guide to Birdnesting, you will discover the pros and cons, the financial and interpersonal considerations, and if it’s the right decision for you and your family.

A robin’s animal friends help build her nest in this cumulative collage picture book from Caldecott Honor recipient Denise Fleming. Robin is building a nest, and her friends are ready to help! The squirrel trims the twigs. The dog brings the string. The horse shares his straw. And then a surprise gatefold spread reveals how Robin knits them all together to make a safe and cozy home for her babies.

Produced in association with the National Audubon Society, Audubon Birdhouse Book explains how to build and place safe, species-appropriate bird homes for more than 20 classic North American species, from wrens to raptors. A visit to almost any home or garden center presents birders with numerous cute and colorful contraptions that are sold as bird homes. But the fact is, many of these products provide anything but a safe refuge for your feathered friends. Each of the easy-to-build boxes and shelves within is accompanied by cut lists, specially created line diagrams, and step-by-step photography, making the projects accessible to those with even the most rudimentary woodworking skills. In addition, this practical and beautifully presented guide is packed with color photography and profiles and range maps for the bird species covered—including titmice, chickadees, nuthatches, phoebes, swallows, waterfowl, and even kestrels and owls—to help the reader properly place and maintain the homes to attract birds. And because these projects are the product of years of experience and field-testing, you can be sure you’re getting the best advice regarding proper design, safe construction materials, and correct home placement to mitigate exposure to elements, pests, and predators. Finally, beyond the birdhouses, you’ll find out how you can contribute to the larger birding community and even enhance your birding experience with the aid of new technologies. Build an Audubon-approved home for these species: Bewick’s, Carolina, or House Wren; Prothonotary Warbler; Eastern, Western, or Mountain Bluebird; Ash-throated or Great Crested Flycatcher; Tree Swallow or Violet-green Swallow; Juniper, Oak, Black-crested, or Tufted Titmouse; Barred Owl; Eastern or Western Screech-owl; Barn Owl; Northern Flicker; American Kestrel; Black-capped, Carolina, or Mountain Chickadee; Wood Duck; Hooded Merganser; Purple Martin; Mourning Dove; Barn Swallow; American Robin; House Finch; and Eastern or Say’s Phoebe.

The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands is the ultimate travel guide to this spectacular region, with clear maps and detailed coverage of Scotland's islands, national parks and mountain areas. Written in Rough Guides' trademark honest and informative style, The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands features detailed practical advice on what to see and do and how to get about, plus up-to-date reviews of the best hotels, b&bs, pubs, activity operators and campsites.This guide covers everything from hiking in the Cairngorms to whale-watching on Mull, and where to find the best local produce from fresh oysters to fine malt whiskies. There are also features on the area's unique wildlife and where to watch it, plus outdoor activities from mountain biking and climbing to surfing and skiing. Whatever your budget, The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands will help you find the make the most of your trip. Now available in epub format. Originally published in print in 2011.

Welcome Message from the Chairman of ICBS 2018 On behalf of the organizing committee, it is a great pleasure to welcome all the participants and keynote speakers to the 4th International Conference Basic Science (ICBS) 2018 at the Pattimura University Ambon, Indonesia with theme "The Development of Science and Technology in Improving Natural and Cultural Resources". This theme aims to discuss the role of science and technology in increasing the use of natural resources and cultural development in the Maluku islands. This international forum also provides a platform where national and international academia or researchers, policy makers, and other stakeholders to translate technology, exchange ideas, and help stimulate multidisciplinary international collaborations in a convergent-manner for shaping a worldwide sustainable development. It is worth noting that, the 4thICBS event genuinely highlights the important of convergence of basic science research to address world’s sustainability challenges. The conference was attended by invited speakers from Hochschule Nordhausen University Germany; Kumamoto University, Japan; Indonesian Parrot Project; Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia. There are250 participants, with poster participants 19 articles, oral presentations 51 articles and 185 non-presenter participants.This proceedings only contain 15 articles because the others has been selected to publish in international journal. We would like to acknowledge the terrific support of proceedings editorial team and reviewers in managing this proceedings book. We also would like to thank all participants who present their academic works in the 4th ICBS 2018, and especially to our distinguished invited speakers for their collaboration and contribution for the success of the 4thICBS 2018. Sincerely, Diana Julaidy Patty, S.Si., M.Sc Chairman of the committee Welcome Message from the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Assalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh. Salam Sejahtera bagi kita semua. Om Swastiastu. Namo Buddhaya. On behalf of the Dean of Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Pattimura, I would like to extend my warmest welcome to all delegates from all over the world. Welcome to Ambon–the city of music –in Indonesia. Ambon, surrounds by a hundred islands has many tourist destinations, highlands, mountains, and some natural beaches. We are very pleased to welcome you in the proceedings book of the 4th International Conference Basic Sciences2018. This proceedings is one of the continuations for the conference. Based on these papers, hopefully, more collaborations can be initiated or should be followed up between us. I would like to express my gratitude to all of the participants, keynote and invited speakers as well. Many thanks go to the reviewers and the editorial team for their big effort in supporting this book. My appreciation to the steering and organizing committees for realizing this book. Thank you Wassalamu ‘alaikum wr wb. Prof. Dr. Pieter Kakisina, S.Pd.,M.Si Dean Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences