A.M. Homes

Advantages: Fascinating and tragic story
Disadvantages: Can be difficult to follow if you're not used to the style

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Advantages: Encyclopeadic Homecare Reference Book
Disadvantages: Overwhelming

...It's true. The only person on the planet whose housekeeping is worse than mine is my mother but despite this I would LIKE to live in a clean, organised and well run home. As Mum was never able to teach me how to achieve this I found Home Comforts the perfect solution ... or inspiration, at least. The level of information is overwhelming - this isn't a pleasant style bible a la Martha Stewart, this is an indepth how-to manual that gets down and dirty on cleaning, chemicals and housecare. Definitely the Encyclopedia Britannica of the modern home, I'm tempted to recommend buying the hardback (it's a keeper) but you might find it difficult to lift. Even a supremely competent housekeeper is sure to find something new in the very technical chapters on all the materials that make up a home. The sections are logically arranged, starting... Read review

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Advantages: Helpful staff, good quality books, easy to use
Disadvantages: £2 surcharge on orders under £80

...After having my second child and returning to work part time, I started considering a way of spending more time at home with my children while still earning enough to keep the household ticking over. Now I've found a way, Usborne Books at Home. The initial outlay of £38 (£19 if you join before the end of January) was very good value. In the initial pack you get sent over £100 worth of books and stationary. You get assigned a mentor/team leader (mine has been fantastic and very supportive). There are several ways to earn money with the scheme. The first is to hold book parties (a bit like Body Shop at home or Ann Summers - but without the having to hit targets). From these parties you earn 24% commission from the value of the sales. If the party generates over £80 then the host of the party is entitled to 10% of the value of sales... Read review

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